Rachel Feinstein: Big Guy (2024) | Transcript
Rachel Feinstein reflects on her dynamic with her husband, poking fun at his attempts at romance and the unique challenges of balancing family life with the humorous aspects of her stand-up career.
Rachel Feinstein: Big Guy (2024) | Transcript
Rachel Feinstein reflects on her dynamic with her husband, poking fun at his attempts at romance and the unique challenges of balancing family life with the humorous aspects of her stand-up career.
Rachel Feinstein: Big Guy (2024) | Transcript
Rachel Feinstein reflects on her dynamic with her husband, poking fun at his attempts at romance and the unique challenges of balancing family life with the humorous aspects of her stand-up career.
Brooklyn’s Cinderella: Anora Brings Raw Romance and Chaos | Review
Sean Baker remakes Pretty Woman in his own way: making his cinema take another step towards canonization. For the better rather than the worse.
Jens Stoltenberg’s Role in Escalating Global Tensions
Stoltenberg’s NATO expansion and policy shifts provoke Russia, risking World War III. Macron’s naive nuclear rhetoric further destabilizes Europe.
Netanyahu is a Criminal and Biden is His Accomplice
The ICC has called for Netanyahu’s arrest for war crimes, equating his actions with Hamas leaders. European nations support this, but Italy’s government and Biden remain complicit.
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome: A Post-Apocalyptic Adventure with a Twist | Review
“Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome” mixes humor, stunning design, and an ambitious plot in post-apocalyptic Australia. Max teams with Aunty Entity, faces exile, and rescues wild children.
Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981) | Review by Pauline Kael
Pauline Kael praises The Road Warrior for its intense, visually striking action but criticizes its lack of depth and emotional engagement, leaving viewers feeling hollow.
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) | Transcript
In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, a woman rebels against a tyrannical ruler in search for her homeland with the aid of a group of female prisoners, a psychotic worshiper and a drifter named Max.
Watch Out for Furiosa: The Greek Tragedy in the Desert | Review
New chapter in the “Mad Max” saga: Miller and a heroine drawn from myth
“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” Brings New Depth to Wasteland | Review
From the dust of “Fury Road,” George Miller attempts a new epic among the deserts of Wasteland, where the narrative takes precedence over the more action-packed elements. Yet, there are still moments of great cinema
Movie Reviews
“The Seed of the Sacred Fig” at Cannes: Rasoulof’s Tale of Paranoia and Oppression | Review
Mohammad Rasoulof brings the paranoia and constraints of a father, and a master country, into Competition: valuable but perfectible
Emilia Pérez: A Unique Blend of Crime and Musical Drama | Review
Para-musical, gender transitions, and Mexico: Jacques Audiard brings ideas, and more, to the Competition
Saturday Night Fever (1977) | Review by Pauline Kael
Pauline Kael praises “Saturday Night Fever” for its vibrant disco scenes and John Travolta’s raw, captivating performance, capturing the romantic yearning of the seventies generation.
Cultural Richness and Emotional Depth in Sorrentino’s “Parthenope” | Review
“The Neapolitan who lives in the psychology of the miracle,” the director who becomes Odysseus: around Parthenope, mortally wounding himself…
Megalopolis – A Lifetime Dream | Review
Coppola’s Megalopolis, a decade-long project, debuts at Cannes, facing mixed reactions. The film blends epic ambition and innovative storytelling, challenging conventional cinema.
Parthenope: Paolo Sorrentino’s Tribute to Youth and Naples | Review
“Era già tutto previsto”: Sorrentino’s ultimate ode to the mystery of youth and the mystery of Naples, through the life of a beautiful, indefinable, and melancholic woman. Anthropology as a perspective, for an abstract and heartbreaking film, populated by suspended ghosts. In competition for the Palme d’Or.
Imagination and Memory Shine in John Krasinski’s “IF” | Review
You are never alone in life, nothing you love can be forgotten, and memories live forever in your heart: after “A Quiet Place”, John Krasinski impresses once again
Cannes 2024: David Cronenberg’s ‘The Shrouds’ Fails to Impress | Review
David Cronenberg takes us to the cemetery and leaves the film there: what a pity
Movie Transcripts
Atlas (2024) | Transcript
In a bleak-sounding future, an A.I. soldier has determined that the only way to end war is to end humanity.
South Park: The End of Obesity (2024) | Transcript
The advent of new weight loss drugs has a huge impact on everyone in South Park. When Cartman is denied access to the life-changing medicine, the kids jump into action.
Civil War (2024) | Transcript
In the near future, a group of war journalists attempt to survive while reporting the truth as the United States stands on the brink of civil war.
A Simple Favor (2018) | Transcript
A woman seeks to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of her best friend.
Reunion (2024) | Transcript
Snowbound at their high school reunion, former classmates uncover a murder and scramble to identify the killer among them before they’re all iced out for good.
Thelma the Unicorn (2024) | Transcript
A singing pony who dreams of stardom finds instant fame when she transforms into a sparkly unicorn — but becoming a celebrity is one wild ride.
Boy Kills World (2023) | Transcript
When his family is murdered, a deaf-mute named Boy escapes to the jungle and is trained by a mysterious shaman to repress his childish imagination and become an instrument of death.
The Fall Guy (2024) | Transcript
A down-and-out stuntman must find the missing star of his ex-girlfriend’s blockbuster film.
TV Show Transcripts
Grey’s Anatomy – S20E09 – I Carry Your Heart | Transcript
Just as Amelia comes to a realization, Teddy encourages her and Meredith to speed up their Alzheimer’s research over fear of Catherine finding out. Mika finds herself caught in the middle of Link and Jo meanwhile, Lucas receives bad news.
Hacks – S03E08 – Yes, And | Transcript
A calendar mix-up finds Deborah double-booked – just as an unfortunate supercut of her most problematic early jokes starts circulating.
Star Trek Discovery – S05E09 – Lagrange Point | Transcript
After Moll and the Breen capture a mysterious structure that contains the Progenitors’ power, Captain Burnham must lead a covert mission to retrieve it before the Breen figure out how to use it.
Hacks – S03E07 – The Deborah Vance Christmas Spectacular | Transcript
Deborah braces for Kathy’s attendance at her Christmas party, while Jimmy and Kayla refuse to call it quits on the comedian’s Late Night dreams.
The Good Doctor – S07E10 – Goodbye | Transcript
As the doctors consider their futures, they work together to solve one of the most important cases of their careers.
The Sympathizer – S01E06 – The Oriental Mode of Destruction | Transcript
Convinced that the General’s military operation is doomed, the Captain searches for ways to expose the mission and save Bon.
Bob’s Burgers – S14E13 – Butt Sweat and Fears | Transcript
Tina gets her skirt stuck in the dryer when she tries to dry off her butt sweat at Chelsea’s party, where she anticipates upper butt action; Teddy tries to join the Belchers’ competition of building objects from the basement trash.
Corn: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver | Transcript
John Oliver discusses the financial and environmental impact of corn in the U.S., recent commencement ceremony mishaps, and the rise of the far-right AfD party in Germany.
Stand-up Transcripts
Bill Burr: “I’ll Never Own a Helicopter” | Transcript
Bill Burr explains how watching MTV Cribs lowers his self-esteem, describes an incident he witnessed on the subway and shares why office work isn’t for him.
Kevin Hart: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (2024) | Transcript
The comedy world gathers to celebrate, and roast, Kevin Hart, as he accepts the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
Nikki Glaser: Someday You’ll Die (2024) | Transcript
Nikki Glaser explores a variety of personal topics, such as her choice not to have children, the stark realities of aging, her sexual fantasies, and her thoughts on mortality—all presented in her characteristically hilarious, unapologetic, and brutally honest style.
The Roast of Tom Brady (2024) | Transcript
Tom Brady will take the hits when sports and comedy stars team up to roast the greatest NFL quarterback of all time.
Katt Williams: Woke Foke (2024) | Transcript
Telling truths and spilling secrets, comedy legend Katt Williams lets loose in this no-holds-barred stand-up special.
Fern Brady: Power & Chaos (2021) | Transcript
Stand-up comedian Fern Brady brings her unique take on contemporary culture and the state of the UK to a packed crowd in Glasgow.
Fern Brady: Autistic Bikini Queen (2024) | Transcript
The irreverent Scottish comedian tackles big themes like death, decline and the disappointments of middle age in her stand-up special filmed in Bristol.
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.
Stand up Comedy Transcripts
Interviews
Alexander Dugin with Tucker Carlson: “Individualism is a Misunderstanding of Human Nature” | Full Interview Transcript
Dugin critiques Western individualism, linking it to the erosion of traditional values and the rise of radical liberalism. He attributes the West’s antagonism towards Russia to Putin’s defense of traditional values.
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
Books
“Baumgartner,” the Latest Book by Paul Auster: Irony and Fatalism
“Baumgartner” is beautiful. It counters the Shakespearean nihilism of the late Roth with irony and fatalism, thus addressing old age and resisting death.
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.
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