“Mary & George”: A Machiavellian Mother’s Quest for Power in 17th Century England | Review
A scandalous courtly story from late 16th-century England comes to life in a bold period drama dominated by an entrancing Julianne Moore: featuring queer elements
“Mary & George”: A Machiavellian Mother’s Quest for Power in 17th Century England | Review
A scandalous courtly story from late 16th-century England comes to life in a bold period drama dominated by an entrancing Julianne Moore: featuring queer elements
“Mary & George”: A Machiavellian Mother’s Quest for Power in 17th Century England | Review
A scandalous courtly story from late 16th-century England comes to life in a bold period drama dominated by an entrancing Julianne Moore: featuring queer elements
Palm Royale – S01E09 – Maxine Makes a Splash | Transcript
Evelyn must hide at Eddie’s place. Doug makes a pitch for the Dellacorte. Maxine and Robert make shocking discoveries.
Sugar – S01E06 – Go Home | Transcript
Sugar thinks he’s made a break in the case. When a double cross forces him to do the unthinkable, he turns to Melanie and Henry for help.
Grey’s Anatomy – S20E06 – The Marathon Continues | Transcript
Mika and Teddy receive a patient from a nearby penitentiary; Catherine pushes back on Link and Monica’s treatment plan for a VIP; Bailey tries to integrate wellness into the residency program.
Hacks – S03E02 – Better Late | Transcript
Deborah and Ava struggle to stay out of one another’s orbits — especially when Deborah lands an unexpected opportunity.
Hacks – S03E01 – Just for Laughs | Transcript
Centers Deborah and Ava in hopes of salvaging her Las Vegas act. Despite their differences the two women bond over comedy and examine the challenges faced by female comics throughout history.
Young Sheldon – S07E10 – Community Service and the Key to a Happy Marriage | Transcript
Meemaw gets assigned a tough probation officer and Georgie takes marriage advice from his father-in-law.
Star Trek Discovery – S05E06 – Whistlespeak | Transcript
While undercover in a pre-warp society, Captain Burnham is forced to consider breaking the Prime Directive when a local tradition threatens Tilly’s life. Meanwhile, Culber tries to connect with Stamets, and Adira steps up when Rayner assigns them a position on the bridge.
X-Men ’97 – S01E08 – Tolerance Is Extinction – Part 1 | Transcript
The X-Men must unite to face a new threat.
Movie Reviews
The Duality of Detection in Orson Welles’ “Touch of Evil”
On April 23, 1958, Orson Welles’ “Touch of Evil” was released in American theaters. It contains one of the most moving deaths and epitaphs in the history of cinema.
Luca Guadagnino’s “Challengers” Merges Film Theory with Visual Artistry | Film Review
“Challengers” blends tennis with cinema theory, exploring relationships and visual storytelling in Luca Guadagnino’s unique style.
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith | Review by Stephen Schiff
Based on a novel by Thomas Keneally, which in turn is based on a true story, “The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith” is about a rampage.
Abel Gance’s Napoleon | Review by Pauline Kael
Pauline Kael explores the exuberant artistry of Abel Gance, particularly in his film Napoléon, lauding his ability to blend avant-garde filmmaking techniques with a melodramatic and romantic flair
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith (1978) | Review by Pauline Kael
The great Australian film “The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith” is a dreamlike Requiem Mass for a nation’s lost honor
Alex Garland’s Civil War Explores the Impact of Images in a Polarized America | Review
How “Civil War” uses photography to challenge viewers’ reality perceptions
‘Civil War’ Blends Sci-Fi and Reality in a Stark Vision of America’s Future | Review
Alex Garland’s ‘Civil War’ offers a stark vision of a divided America.
Shattered Union and Alex Garland’s Gritty Vision of a Fractured America | “Civil War” Review
Hoping it’s not too prophetic, the onslaught of new movie releases brings few must-sees; however, among them is “Civil War” by the ingenious Alex Garland.
Movie Transcripts
Godzilla Minus One (2023) | Transcript
Post war Japan is at its lowest point when a new crisis emerges in the form of a giant monster, baptized in the horrific power of the atomic bomb.
Cash Out (2024) | Transcript
Professional thief Mason attempts his biggest heist with his brother, robbing a bank. When it goes wrong, they’re trapped inside surrounded by law enforcement. Tension rises as Mason negotiates with his ex-lover, the lead negotiator.
Cabrini (2024) | Transcript
After witnessing disease and poverty in the slums of New York, Italian immigrant Francesca Cabrini embarks on a daring journey to persuade the hostile mayor to provide housing and healthcare for hundreds of orphaned children.
Honeymoonish (2024) | Transcript
A newly married couple realize on their honeymoon that they really are completely different. But do opposites attract?
The Tearsmith (2024) | Transcript
Adopted together after a tough childhood in an orphanage, Nica and Rigel realize that unexpected but irresistible feelings pull them together.
Prisoners (2013) | Transcript
When Keller Dover’s daughter and her friend go missing, he takes matters into his own hands as the police pursue multiple leads and the pressure mounts.
War for the Planet of the Apes (2017) | Transcript
After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind.
Abigail (2024) | Transcript
After a group of criminals kidnap the ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure, they retreat to an isolated mansion, unaware that they’re locked inside with no normal little girl.
TV Show Transcripts
The Good Doctor – S07E07 – Faith | Transcript
Shaun and Jordan’s patient is in dire need of a kidney transplant, but when they find the perfect donor, they also discover that he believes he is Jesus which could compromise his ability to give consent to the surgery.
Ripley – VIII Narcissus | Transcript
Tom reinvents himself again, creating an enviable life in Venice – as long as his lies hold.
Ripley – VII Macabre Entertainment | Transcript
As Inspector Ravini expands his murder investigation, an elusive Tom plots his next moves from Sicily.
Ripley – VI Some Heavy Instrument | Transcript
A ghastly discovery leads Rome police to Tom’s doorstep, beginning a game of cat and mouse with its lead investigator.
Ripley – V Lucio | Transcript
Tom’s new comfortable life in Rome comes under threat.
Ripley – IV La Dolce Vita | Transcript
Tom leaves for Rome using Dickie’s identity and creating a web of lies.
Ripley – III Sommerso | Transcript
When both Dickie and his father start seeing through his ruse, Tom resorts to drastic methods.
Ripley – II Seven Mercies | Transcript
Tom settles in Dickie’s seaside villa, to the displeasure of Dickie’s girlfriend Marge.
Stand-up Transcripts
Alex Edelman: Just for Us (2024) | Transcript
Standup comic Alex Edelman’s Broadway show, featuring his experience attending a meeting of White Nationalists in Queens, New York and other stories, comes to TV.
Jimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer (2024) | Transcript
Comedian Jimmy Carr tackles controversial issues such as gun control, religion, cancellation culture and consent.
Demetri Martin: Demetri Deconstructed (2024) | Transcript
From his thoughts on aggressively scented trash bags to desk jobs in hell, Demetri Martin returns with a new stand-up special.
Neal Brennan: Crazy Good (2024) | Transcript
After exploring his mental health struggles in previous specials, comedian Neal Brennan looks at the “upside” of bad mental health.
Ramy Youssef: More Feelings (2024) | Transcript
Ramy Youssef returns to HBO with his second comedy special filmed in front of a live audience at White Eagle Hall in Jersey City, New Jersey on February 2 and 3.
Ramy Youssef Monologue – SNL | Transcript
Host Ramy Youssef performs stand-up about the holy month of Ramadan, getting a call from the Biden campaign and ends with a prayer for the end of suffering in Gaza and for the liberation of all hostages.
Bassem Youssef: The Dark Side of Making it on Social Media | Transcript
Bassem Youssef discusses the illusions of social media fame in a keynote, advocating for authenticity over online validation and ego-centric metrics.
Tig Notaro: Hello Again (2024) | Transcript
Notaro faces absurdities, from hallucinatory texts to a surreal Hollywood meeting. Her life provides fodder for standup routines, including a late night encounter with a mustachioed fireman that makes her rethink things.
Stand up Comedy Transcripts
Interviews
Cillian Murphy: The “60 Minutes” Interview with Scott Pelley | Transcript
“Oppenheimer” star Cillian Murphy pulled back the curtain to talk about his approach to acting.
The West Is Complicit In Israel’s Genocide – Yanis Varoufakis & Raoul Martinez | | Transcript
Yanis Varoufakis discusses his film, critiques capitalism, and addresses the Gaza crisis, urging for systemic change and collective action.
Yanis Varoufakis: Technofeudalism – American Big Tech Has Enslaved Us
Varoufakis warns the digital age brings new inequality, not the hoped-for utopia, echoing feudal disparities with a digital twist.
John Gray: Everything You Know About The Future is Wrong
John Gray’s compelling predictions on political polarization, the West’s inward turn, and the evolving global influence
Tucker Carlson Interviews Vladimir Putin | Transcript
Putin’s interview with Tucker Carlson: Discusses Russia-Ukraine history, criticizes NATO, sanctions impact, and advocates for dialogue & peace
Interview with Norman Jewison
Norman Jewison shares his film journey, from Canadian TV to Hollywood success, emphasizing his personal touch and improvisational style
Jon Stewart Interviews George Carlin (1997) | Transcript
In an interview conducted by Jon Stewart, George Carlin talks about various aspects of his life and career, reflecting upon his childhood, formative influences, and his perspectives on comedy and creativity
Jonathan Glazer and the Sound of the Holocaust: “With ‘The Zone of Interest,’ I Wanted to Show That We Are the Executioners”
Interview with Jonathan Glazer, the director of ‘The Zone of Interest,’ the most bizarre, original, and chilling representation of the Holocaust to date
Books
Clint Eastwood: Il mito, le donne, la frontiera
Recensione della biografia “Spettri di Clint, ovvero L’America del mito nell’opera di Eastwood”, di Mariuccia Ciotta e Roberto Silvestri
The West and the Permanent Enemy: Elena Basile’s Book is in Tune with the Pope’s Stance
Elena Basile’s book critiques Western handling of global conflicts, urging peace and insight into the dynamics of a multipolar world.
Philip K. Dick: The Eccentric Life of the Man Who Dreamed Up the ‘Blade Runner’ Universe
March 2, 1982: The Day Philip K. Dick Passed Away, the Visionary Behind the ‘Blade Runner’ Universe.
Literature and Censorship
2022 saw a record rise in US book bans, sparking debates on censorship vs. inclusivity in literature, with classics under scrutiny for modern values.
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