In this episode, what do WWI, segregation, prohibition, R&B, and vampires have in common? Mike and Allison discuss the 2025 film, Sinners, commenting on its historicity, music, and of course, vampirism.

In this episode of The Forbidden Frequency, host Brian Anderson takes listeners straight into the heart of America’s 2025 protest moment, exploring the intersection of Black political power, democratic backlash, and the muscle of mass mobilization. From the millions‑strong “No Kings protests” rallies to targeted policy offensives like Project 2025 — this episode unpacks how Black communities and allies are navigating a volatile terrain where activism, voting rights, and historical memory collide

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رواية وفيلم "العطر: قصة قاتل" يصوران رحلة جان بابتيست في عالم الروائح، كرمز للبحث عن الهوية والجمال وسط قسوة المجتمع والظلام الداخلي. تجربة الفن والحياة تُختزل في صراع بين النقاء والوحشية، حيث يصير الإبداع سلاحاً خالداً، يبقى رغم انطفاء الروائح وزوالها.

In this episode, Mike and Allison discuss the 2021 film, The Black Phone, commenting on its historicity, as well as its level of graphic intensity. Mike also says a few things about Generation X.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s1e1-the-official-story/id1534934131?i=1000495548526

James speaks of the underratedness of Diana's vocal and acting peformance. Yes she got an Oscar nom, but there are some truly great moment no onetalks about enough!

Future President Abraham Lincoln had yet to grow his iconic facial fuzz when he received a letter from Grace Bedell - an 11 year-old resident of Westfield, New York - dated 15th October, 1860.  “I have yet got four brothers... and if you let your whiskers grow I will try and get the rest of them to vote for you you would look a great deal better for your face is so thin”, she wrote. “All the ladies like whiskers and they would tease their husbands to vote for you and then you would be

Send us a text In today's episode, I interview Elham Ehsas, director of the short film "There Will Come Soft Rains," a story of a young woman confronting the personal implications of rising sea levels resulting from global warming. Listen to hear about the importance of understanding the personal stories of people impacted by climate change, the importance of layered identities in creating a complex character, and the poem that inspired the film's title. Books mentioned in this episode inclu...

In this episode, Mike and Allison discuss the "B-17 bomber" scene from the 1981 animated film Heavy Metal and how it compares to the (2025) homage episode of Love, Death & Robots called "How Zeke Got Religion".

ONE HOT FEST – ADELAIDE FILM FESTIVAL is a special mini-series from One Heat Minute Productions, diving into Australia’s most charismatic celebration of cinema. Host Blake Howard takes you inside the Adelaide Film Festival — from filmmaker interviews and festival dispatches to reviews and discussions with guests and critics — relaying the energy, stories, and spirit that make it one of Australia's most electric film events.Synopsis:Set in 1986, during a scorching Aussie summer, three best

Entre la creación de novelas, ensayos y cuentos, László Krasznahorkai (Premio Nobel de Literatura 2025), se las ha arreglado para escribir o coescribir siete guiones de cine. Pero la adaptación realizada por Bela Tarr de su novela "Satantangó" es una de las películas más singulares de la historia. Dura 7 horas y media, y en ella el tiempo, la miseria y la belleza se entrelazan en un extraño tango con el diablo.

Accused of planning the assassination of her cousin Elizabeth I, Mary Queen of Scots stood trial for treason on 14th October, 1586.Mary’s coded letters, delivered to her co-conspirators in beer barrels, had been intercepted by Sir Francis Walsingham, who had deciphered and copied them and built a case against the former Scottish monarch. In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly explain how Mary had come to be exiled in not one, but two, palaces; consider her pleas of innocence, in the light of

In questa puntata di CIAK SI GIRA, mettiamo a fuoco l'icona più luminosa e tragica della vecchia Hollywood: Rita Hayworth. Nata Margarita Cansino, fu trasformata dagli Studios nella "Dea dell'Amore", un'immagine immortale grazie a un guanto sfilato in Gilda.Ma cosa succede quando il "Ciak" si spegne? Raccontiamo la storia dietro la pellicola: la ballerina geniale che Fred Astaire definì la sua partner preferita, la trasformazione fisica imposta, i matrimoni tumultuosi (da Orson Welles a un Principe)

Un viaggio nella carriera di Maurizio Trani, maestro del make-up e degli effetti speciali italiani, artigiano silenzioso che ha dato carne e realismo alle paure del nostro cinema.Title music:Sinister Piano Melodies by Universfield - PixabayZambolino - Blue Skies (freetouse.com)Source: https://freetouse.com/musicZambolino - Nostalgia (freetouse.com)Source: https://freetouse.com/musicZambolino - Underneath (freetouse.com)Source: https://freetouse.com/musicGuillermo Guareschi - Farewell

A government of goons, Cheech & Chong at the cemetery, a little woo for you, a train of pain, a blah box, the death of a rock star, and hearing Beth call. Stuff mentioned: A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon (1988), Walter Isaacson Steve Jobs (2011), Vicious (2025), The Box (2009), Donnie Darko (2001), Derek & the Dominos "Bell Bottom Blues" (1970), Kiss "Beth" (1976), Kiss Destroyer (1976), and Kiss "Detroit Rock City" (1976).

Margaret Travers Symons was the first woman to make herself heard in the British House of Commons - albeit without permission - on 13th October, 1908.During a tour of Westminster, the suffragette campaigner escaped her escort and interrupted a debate on children’s issues, making a bold demand for votes for women. Meanwhile, outside Parliament, some 60,000 people were protesting for the cause. Symons’ act of defiance occurred during a pivotal time for the women’s suffrage movement. The Women’s

ONE HOT FEST – ADELAIDE FILM FESTIVAL is a special mini-series from One Heat Minute Productions, diving into Australia’s most charismatic celebration of cinema. Host Blake Howard takes you inside the Adelaide Film Festival — from filmmaker interviews and festival dispatches to reviews and discussions with guests and critics — relaying the energy, stories, and spirit that make it one of Australia's most electric film events.Synopsis:Two conspiracy-obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of

In this episode, Mike and Allison discuss the 2024 film, Longlegs and comment on its marketing, as well as whether it resonates as either entertainment or art.

When 'Halo' launched on the original Xbox, it revolutionized gaming and became a legendary sci-fi franchise. Fans eagerly awaited a live-action adaptation, with notable directors like Guillermo del Toro, Peter Jackson, and Neill Blomkamp once rumored to helm the project. Finally, 'Halo: The Series' premiered on Paramount+, but it failed to impress.What went wrong? We delve into why the live-action adaptation was a letdown, how it diverged from the original games, and ponder if there's hope for a

ONE HOT FEST – ADELAIDE FILM FESTIVAL is a special mini-series from One Heat Minute Productions, diving into Australia’s most charismatic celebration of cinema. Host Blake Howard takes you inside the Adelaide Film Festival — from filmmaker interviews and festival dispatches to reviews and discussions with guests and critics — relaying the energy, stories, and spirit that make it one of Australia's most electric film events.Synopsis:The young nun Yohanna's encounter with the underworld of