Resident Alien – S03E07 – Here Comes My Baby | Transcript
Harry and Asta get surprise visits. Ben grows suspicious of Mike and Liv’s private investigation.
Resident Alien – S03E07 – Here Comes My Baby | Transcript
Harry and Asta get surprise visits. Ben grows suspicious of Mike and Liv’s private investigation.
Resident Alien – S03E07 – Here Comes My Baby | Transcript
Harry and Asta get surprise visits. Ben grows suspicious of Mike and Liv’s private investigation.
Constellation – S01E08 – These Fragments I Have Shored Against My Ruin | Transcript
Season finale. Jo is taken to an astronaut rehabilitation clinic, where the truth is revealed.
Three Likely Leads on the Moscow Attack
In an analysis by Pino Arlacchi published in Il Fatto Quotidiano, three primary theories are proposed regarding the masterminds behind a recent attack in Moscow, amidst an ongoing war.
“Factotum” by Bent Hamer | Review
The film by Norwegian Bent Hamer remains faithful to the novel’s mood, its simple, raw, uninhibited style
Ninja Kamui – Episode 7 | Transcript
As Higan and Lil engage in combat, Higan achieves complete synchronization with his Gusoku Gear, known as “Kamui.” Afterward, Yamaji finally orders Zai to eliminate Higan.
Mending the Line (2023) | Transcript
A Marine wounded in Afghanistan returns to a VA hospital in Montana where he meets a Vietnam vet who teaches him fly fishing as a means to coming to terms with his physical and emotional trauma.
‘Dalí’s were unfilmable’: the astonishing story of Hitchcock’s lost storyboards – found in a bric-a-brac sale
Five decades ago, a fan picked up a set of the director’s meticulous storyboards for just $50 – including the lost Spellbound dream sequence by Salvador Dalí in which Ingrid Bergman turns into ants
Shogun – S01E06 – Ladies of the Willow World | Transcript
Lady Ochiba returns to Osaka in order to accelerate the Regents’ campaign against Toranaga. In Ajiro, Toranaga tests Mariko’s loyalty to his cause.
Palestine: The Charade Continues
Israel could not care less about UN resolutions, something even the stones now know.
Movie Reviews
Devouring Visions: Yorgos Lanthimos’ ‘Poor Things’ and the Hunger for Life | Film Review
‘Poor Things’ by Yorgos Lanthimos, a tale of insatiable appetite for life, blending gothic and visionary styles in a stunning cinematic feast
‘How to Have Sex’: A Journey through Adolescence, Ambiguity, and Existentialism | Film Review
“How to Have Sex,” by Molly Manning Walker, is a compelling film exploring youth, consent, and existential questions
Lanthimos’s ‘Poor Things’: A daring blend of Victorian and modern zest
Dr. Baxter, disfigured by experiments, creates Bella from a suicidal woman and her unborn child’s brain in Lanthimos’s dark, society-questioning film
Poor Things: Lanthimos’ Reimagining of Womanhood
Yorgos Lanthimos’ ‘Poor Things’ at Venice Film Festival: Emma Stone’s transformative role blurs lines of reality and art, challenging societal norms
Tokyo Reimagined: Wim Wenders’ Homage to Ozu in ‘Tokyo-ga’ Echoes through ‘Perfect Days’
If Wim Wender’s Perfect Days struck a chord with you, then Tokyo-Ga (1985) is a must-watch, promising to be a delightful experience
Shadows and Echoes: The Enigmatic Symphony of Wim Wenders’ ‘Perfect Days’
Review of Wim Wenders’ ‘Perfect Days’, a cinematic journey blending simplicity and profundity in Tokyo’s everyday life
Ken Russell’s ‘The Devils’: A Masterful Dance with Darkness and Depravity
Ken Russell’s ‘The Devils’ is a bold portrayal of 17th-century fanaticism, a cinematic journey through human darkness and religious hypocrisy
Isabelle Huppert’s Enigmatic ‘Sidonie in Japan’: Embracing Ghosts and Self-Discovery
While on a book tour in Japan, Sidonie Perceval, still haunted by the ghost of her late husband, begins an affair with her mysterious Japanese publisher
Movie Transcripts
Coup de Chance (2023) | Transcript
In “Coup de Chance,” Fanny’s affair leads Jean to murder her lover. A twist of fate kills Jean as secrets unravel, blending love, betrayal, and irony
The Iron Claw (2023) | Transcript
The Von Erichs face tragedy and triumph in wrestling, battling a family curse. Kevin endures loss, leads WCCW, and finds solace in Hawaii
The Book of Clarence (2023) | Transcript
In A.D. 33 Jerusalem, Clarence tries to fake being a messiah to escape debt but faces trials and is crucified, only to be resurrected and find faith
Suncoast (2024) | Transcript
While caring for her brother along with her audacious mother, a teenager strikes up an unlikely friendship with an eccentric activist who is protesting one of the most landmark medical cases of all time.
Anyone But You (2023) | Transcript
Fake romance at destination wedding sparks real love for jaded lawyer & charming playboy. Can they overcome exes & family drama?
Cult Killer (2024) | Transcript
A PI (Antonio Banderas) and his partner (Alice Eve) are drawn into a web of intrigue when they start tracking a serial killer targeting a wealthy family with a dark secret
I.S.S. (2023) | Transcript
Astronauts on the ISS witness Earth’s nuclear war, leading to betrayal, survival struggles, and a risky escape with crucial research
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest: “Goddammit, at Least I Tried” | Transcript
In this iconic ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ scene, McMurphy’s rebellion against the mental hospital system is a powerful symbol of resilience
TV Show Transcripts
Masters of the Air – S01E09 – Part Nine | Transcript
Nearing the end of the war, POW’s endure a harrowing journey across German territory while Rosie uncovers a shocking discovery.
Family Guy – S22E11 – Teacher’s Heavy Pet | Transcript
Chris gets into the cool kids club when Lois joins his school as a substitute teacher.
The Gentlemen – S01E02 – Tackle Tommy Woo Woo | Transcript
The toffs and their gamekeeper hunt a new kind of prey. Susie enlists some help to clean up the mess, and Halstead Manor is blessed with a holy visitor.
Halo – S02E07 – Thermopylae | Transcript
The episode examines the personal and moral conflicts of characters like Soren-066 and Halsey, alongside young Spartans preparing for battle.
Resident Alien – S03E05 – Lovebird | Transcript
Harry and Heather draw closer and plan to leave Earth together, leaving Earth at the Grey’s mercy.
The Gentlemen – S01E01 – Refined Aggression | Transcript
When the Duke of Halstead dies, his second son inherits everything, including the title, house and grounds – plus a whole heap of trouble.
Constellation – S01E06 – Paul Is Dead | Transcript
Magnus worries that Alice is living in a fantasy world.
Shogun – S01E04 – The Eightfold Fence | Transcript
Blackthorne and Mariko test their new alliance as they train Toranaga’s gun regiment for war. Yabushige must navigate his past promises to Ishido when an old friend comes to the village.
Stand-up Transcripts
Dave Chappelle: The Dreamer (2023) | Transcript
Dave Chappelle is back with his latest comedy special The Dreamer, premiering globally December 31, 2023 on Netflix
Gary Gulman: The Great Depresh (2019) | Transcript
Gary Gulman’s 2019 HBO stand-up comedy special, The Great Depresh, is a poignant and hilarious exploration of his lifelong struggles with depression
Ricky Gervais: Armageddon (2023) | Transcript
Ricky Gervais: Armageddon is packed with Gervais’ signature brand of sharp, often controversial humor, tackling topics like artificial intelligence, political correctness, family weddings, funerals, and, as the title suggests, the end of humanity.
Gary Gulman: It’s About Time (2016) | Transcript
Gary Gulman’s “It’s About Time” (2016) stand-up special is a hilarious and introspective look into his neurotic and brilliant mind
Gary Gulman: Born on 3rd Base (2023 | Transcript
“Born on 3rd Base” is Gary Gulman’s humorously poignant exploration of poverty and societal inequities, delivered with insightful wit and a bold, unapologetic stance.
Trevor Noah: Where Was I (2023) | Transcript
Trevor Noah recounts his amusing travels around the world, from foreign national anthems to different cultural norms
Maria Bamford: The Special Special Special! (2012) | Transcript
Spend an intimate evening with Maria Bamford in her cozy ‘shot-at-home’ comedy special. Gleeful, thrilling, and oh so awkward Maria gets snug with her two person audience consisting of only her parents.
David Cross: Making America Great Again! (2016) | Transcript
In the special, Cross takes aim at Donald Trump, religious taboos, and American swagger.
Stand up Comedy Transcripts
Interviews
Chaplin Interviewed by Richard Meryman (1966)
In 1966, Chaplin granted several extensive interviews to journalist Richard Meryman for a Life magazine article to promote ‘A Countess from Hong Kong.’ Only a small portion of Meryman’s taped interviews was ever published. A copy of the complete transcript, from which this excerpt was taken, is preserved in the Chaplin Archives.
Stanley Kubrick Interview – by Joseph Gelmis
A director is a kind of idea and taste machine; a movie is a series of creative and technical decisions, and it’s the director’s job to make the right decisions as frequently as possible. Shooting a movie is the worst milieu for creative work ever devised by man.
Jerry Seinfeld: Playboy Interview (1993)
A candid conversation with Jerry Seinfeld, TV’s top-rated comic, about the important things: sneakers, masturbation, dating teenagers and making a hit show about nothing
Anne Rice: Playboy Interview (1993)
A candid conversation with the author of The Vampire Chronicles about sex and violence, gays and bloodsuckers, and her helpful fans from the S&M scene
Bill Cosby: Playboy Interview (1985)
A candid conversation with America’s superdad Bill Cosby, about his revolutionary true-to-life comedy series—and about racism, kids, humor and heroes
Kathy Griffin: Laugh Your Head Off | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO) – Transcript
Comedian Kathy Griffin joins Bill Maher to discuss her time in exile and her return to the stage.
Yuval Noah Harari: “21 Lessons for the 21st Century” | Talks at Google [Full Transcript]
Yuval Noah Harari, macro-historian, Professor, best-selling author of Sapiens and Homo Deus, and one of the world’s most innovative and exciting thinkers, discusses his newest work, 21 Lessons for the 21st Century.
Jordan Peterson on the True Meaning of Life
Jordan Peterson, professor, author, influential thought leader, and philosophical phenomenon, explores the true meaning of life.
Books
Orwell, or Concerning Visionary Power | by Umberto Eco
There is very little about the book — although this very little is quite important — that is prophetic. At least three-quarters of what Orwell narrates is not negative utopia, but history.
1984: Orwell, o dell’energia visionaria | Saggio di Umberto Eco
Il terribile libro di Orwell ha segnato il nostro tempo, gli ha fornito una immagine ossessiva, la minaccia di un millennio assai prossimo, e dicendo “quel giorno verrà…” ci ha impegnato tutti nell’attesa di quel giorno.
Mary McCarthy on Hannah Arendt’s “The Origins of Totalitarianism”
Dear Hannah: I’ve read your book The Origins of Totalitarianism, absorbed, for the past two weeks. It seems to me a truly extraordinary piece of work, an advance in human thought of, at the very least, a decade, and also
Michael Shea – The Autopsy
A doctor stricken with cancer, Doctor Winter, gets called into a mining town to examine the victims of an underground explosion at the mine…