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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Yorgos Lanthimos’s Absurdist Return in “Kinds of Kindness” | Review
“Kinds of Kindness” by Lanthimos critiques modern society with absurdity and irreverence, starring Stone, Dafoe, Plemons, and Qualley. Provocative but morally shallow.
Megalopolis: Coppola’s Ambitious Film at Cannes 2024 | Review
Farcical, baroque, pompous, obsessed with time: the latest grand film by Francis Ford Coppola is yet another kamikaze love letter to cinema
Movie Reviews
Challengers – Eroticism and Sweat Redefine Tennis Aesthetics | Film Review
Luca Guadagnino’s film explores tennis as an intimate, kinetic relationship; Zendaya stars in a narrative that blends personal conflicts and professional rivalry.
Manhattan (1979) | Review by Stanley Kauffmann
Manhattan is a faulty film, but it’s moderately amusing
45 Years of Manhattan – A Sentimental Rhapsody of Desperate Humanity
Veronica Rossi revisits “Manhattan” on its 45th anniversary, highlighting its cultural impact and timeless portrayal of New York’s intellectual scene. The film blends romantic entanglements with existential satire, capturing human vulnerability amid urban chaos.
The Garfield Movie (2024) | Review
Adventure, slapstick, and sentiment blend in the sixth big-screen outing of the voracious cat: Dindal and Reynolds (The Emperor’s New Groove) are a reliable duo.
Just the Two of Us (2023) | Review
MOVIE REVIEWS Just the Two of Us (2023) French: L’Amour et les Forêts Directed by Valérie Donzelli When Blanche crosses paths with Grégoire, she believes
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.
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
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.
Grey’s Anatomy – S20E08 – Blood, Sweat and Tears | Transcript
Owen and Teddy have the day off but encounter an injured civilian; Monica enlists Amelia’s help with an operation on a young patient; the interns complete their procedure logs, allowing them back into the operating room.
Young Sheldon – S07E14 – Memoir | Transcript
Young Sheldon ends its seven-year run with a must-see two-episode series finale; Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik reprise their roles as Sheldon Cooper and Amy Farrah Fowler in an unforgettable hour of television.
Sugar – S01E08 – Farewell | Transcript
A shocking realization points Sugar toward a discovery that changes everything.
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
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
“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.