Baby Reindeer | Review
Stand-up comedian Richard Gadd adapts his one-man show into a miniseries: the theme of stalking, declared from the outset, becomes a means for a harrowing self-reflection on a distorted identity that must be learned to live with.
Baby Reindeer | Review
Stand-up comedian Richard Gadd adapts his one-man show into a miniseries: the theme of stalking, declared from the outset, becomes a means for a harrowing self-reflection on a distorted identity that must be learned to live with.
Baby Reindeer | Review
Stand-up comedian Richard Gadd adapts his one-man show into a miniseries: the theme of stalking, declared from the outset, becomes a means for a harrowing self-reflection on a distorted identity that must be learned to live with.
Philosophy Teaches Us to Live
Marcello Veneziani highlights the universal and practical nature of philosophy, asserting its value beyond academic circles as a vital, everyday practice that influences how we live and approach death.
A Man in Full – S01E05 – Push Comes to Shove | Transcript
With his options dwindling, Charlie considers taking a dubious deal. Conrad’s bail hangs in the balance. Raymond’s manipulative game loses momentum.
A Man in Full – S01E04 – Tick Tick | Transcript
Conrad adjusts to his new reality. Raymond takes a huge gamble. Charlie finds strength after surgery only to be reminded of his ongoing financial woes.
A Man in Full – S01E03 – The Takedown | Transcript
A shocking spectacle breeds tensions at Turpmtine. Roger’s aspirations to help Conrad take a hit. At a charity gala, old acquaintances reconnect.
A Man in Full – S01E02 – The Big Squash | Transcript
Charlie races to entice a potential investor. Roger devotes his attention to his first criminal case. Raymond tries to flip a setback into a settlement.
A Man in Full – S01E01 – Saddlebags | Transcript
On the heels of a lavish birthday blowout, Charlie suddenly finds his business empire in jeopardy as those around him contend with crises of their own.
Dark Matter – S01E02 – Trip of a Lifetime | Transcript
Jason wakes to a life that makes no sense – he doesn’t have a family and he’s created something extraordinary.
Dark Matter – S01E01 – Are You Happy in Your Life? | Transcript
Physics professor and family man Jason Dessen is abducted from everything he loves.
Movie Reviews
Anselm (2023) | Review
The portrait of the German painter and sculptor Anselm Kiefer, one of the most innovative and significant artists of our time, captures his life, vision, revolutionary style, and immense body of work exploring human existence and the cyclical nature of history.
Explanation for Everything (2023) | Review
Abel is a high school student struggling to focus on his final exams, while being hopelessly in love with his best friend Janka.
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
Movie Transcripts
Unfrosted (2024) | Transcript
In 1963 Michigan, business rivals Kellogg’s and Post compete to create a cake that could change breakfast forever.
Finestkind (2023) | Transcript
Two brothers are pulled into a deal with an organized crime syndicate in Boston.
The Idea of You (2024) | Transcript
40-year-old single mom Solène begins an unexpected romance with 24-year-old Hayes Campbell, the lead singer of August Moon, the hottest boy band on the planet.
The Great Wall (2016) | Transcript
European mercenaries searching for black powder become embroiled in the defense of the Great Wall of China against a horde of monstrous creatures.
The Judge (2014) | Transcript
Big-city lawyer Hank Palmer returns to his childhood home where his father, the town’s judge, is suspected of murder. Hank sets out to discover the truth; along the way he reconnects with his estranged family.
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.
TV Show Transcripts
X-Men ’97 – S01E09 – Tolerance Is Extinction – Part 2 | Transcript
The X-Men work to settle the score before it is too late.
Palm Royale – S01E10 – Maxine Throws a Party | Transcript
Season finale. Tensions boil over at the Beach Ball.
The Good Doctor – S07E08 – The Overview Effect | Transcript
Shaun, Jared and Charlie’s young patient need his parents to agree on an important medical decision that could greatly improve his health however, his parents are unable to agree on the correct path which spurs the team to try and intervene on behalf of their patient.
Public Libraries: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver | Transcript
John Oliver details the response to the past week’s campus protests, offers a reminder on what those protests are about, and explains why public libraries are under attack.
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.
Stand-up Transcripts
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.
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.
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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