A Simple Favor (2018) | Transcript
A woman seeks to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of her best friend.
A Simple Favor (2018) | Transcript
A woman seeks to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of her best friend.
A Simple Favor (2018) | Transcript
A woman seeks to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of her best friend.
Netanyahu and Free Palestine
Netanyahu’s actions expose brutality against Palestinians, sparking global outrage and recognition of Palestine. Calls for 1967 borders and self-determination grow.
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.
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.
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.
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 Collapse of Israeli Narratives: A New Era in the Middle East
The pro-Israel lobby aims to delegitimize the International Court to prevent Netanyahu’s arrest, exposing longstanding propaganda. New technologies reveal the truth, challenging the narrative and marking a potential new era.
Movie Reviews
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
Challengers: Tennis as a Religious Experience in Luca Guadagnino’s Latest Film | Review
Challengers by Guadagnino intertwines tennis and cinema, exploring deep human connections through Tashi’s relationships, revealing life’s profound truths.
Anh Hung Tran – The Taste of Things | Review
A 19th-century chef and his cook’s bond unfolds through culinary perfection. Anh Hung Tran’s film uses food to explore human relationships and fulfillment.
Ali Abbasi’s The Apprentice: A Look at Trump’s Early Years | Review
Ali Abbasi’s “The Apprentice” at Cannes 2024 explores Trump’s rise under Roy Cohn, presenting a nuanced, judgment-free look at his formative years and America’s decline.
Reviving the Western: “Horizon: An American Saga” by Kevin Costner | Review
Kevin Costner’s “Horizon: An American Saga” premieres at Cannes, blending classic and modern western elements in an ambitious four-part series.
The Substance: A Masterful Body-Horror Film at Cannes | Review
Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance blends body-horror and societal critique, starring Demi Moore as a star confronting her younger, more beautiful alter ego.
A Clockwork Orange: Schizophrenia / The Two Faces of Kubrick
Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange blends symbolic imagery with narrative and educational elements, exploring the dichotomies of violence, morality, and aesthetics.
Movie Transcripts
The Fall Guy (2024) | Transcript
A down-and-out stuntman must find the missing star of his ex-girlfriend’s blockbuster film.
Mothers Instinct (2024) | Transcript
Housewives Alice and Celine are best friends and neighbors who seem to have it all. However, when a tragic accident shatters the harmony of their lives, guilt, suspicion and paranoia begin to unravel their sisterly bond.
Challengers (2024) | Transcript
Tashi, a former tennis prodigy turned coach, turned her husband into a champion. But to overcome a losing streak, he needs to face his ex-best friend and Tashi’s ex-boyfriend.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024) | Transcript
Following their explosive showdown, Godzilla and Kong must reunite against a colossal undiscovered threat hidden within our world, challenging their very existence – and our own.
Manhattan (1979) | Transcript
The life of a divorced television writer dating a teenage girl is further complicated when he falls in love with his best friend’s mistress.
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014) | Transcript
A group of scientists in San Francisco struggle to stay alive in the aftermath of a plague that is wiping out humanity, while Caesar tries to maintain dominance over his community of intelligent apes.
Mother of the Bride (2024) | Transcript
Lana’s daughter Emma returns from London and announces that she’s getting married next month. Things become more complicated when Lana learns that the man who stole Emma’s heart is the son of the man who broke hers years ago.
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024) | Transcript
In 1940, Winston Churchill and Ian Fleming form a clandestine combat organization for Britain’s military that changes the course of World War II
TV Show Transcripts
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.
What Future Historians Say Will Shock You | Real Time with Bill Maher | Transcript
On the eve of his book debut, Bill Maher ponders what historians of the future will say about the Americans of 2024.
Bridgerton – S03E04 – Old Friends | Transcript
When a caller arrives at her home, Penelope faces a difficult choice. For others, opportunities to build a fresh start – and find a love match – abound.
Bridgerton – S03E03 – Forces of Nature | Transcript
Penelope catches the eye of nature-loving Lord Debling, to the dismay of other admirers. A near-catastrophe on a windy day makes a hero out of Colin.
Bridgerton – S03E02 – How Bright the Moon | Transcript
Penelope begins her private lessons in charming suitors, but the arrangement quickly grows complicated. A dazzling debutante seizes the queen’s attention.
Bridgerton – S03E01 – Out of the Shadows | Transcript
The debutantes enter the marriage mart as Francesca navigates her first season out. A well-traveled bachelor returns, and Penelope unveils a new look.
Stand-up Transcripts
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.
Jimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer (2024) | Transcript
Comedian Jimmy Carr tackles controversial issues such as gun control, religion, cancellation culture and consent.
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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