For more than three decades, author Salman Rushdie has lived under threat. In 1989, a fatwa forced him into hiding. In 2022, he was stabbed more than a dozen times while speaking on stage—and nearly killed. Less than two years later, he recounted the attack (and remarkable recovery) in his memoirKnife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder. Now, at seventy-eight, Rushdie returns to fiction with The Eleventh Hour, a collection of five interlinked stories that explore anger, peace, mortality,

Cheryl Burke is a professional dancer, choreographer, and two-time Mirrorball Trophy champion best known for her long-running role on Dancing with the Stars. She’s recently guest judged on the Halloween episode of DWTS on Season 34. Beyond the ballroom, Cheryl is a podcast host, mental health advocate, and television personality.Thank you to Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf! - https://www.coffeebean.com/Big thank you to Aonic - Check out Aonic and try it for yourself here: https://aoniclife.com/Watch the

More info has emerged regarding Adam Driver's rejected script for "The Hunt for Ben Solo" and we take a look at all the newest details, including more fan reaction. With The Mandalorian and Grogu hitting theaters next year, we review the latest production updates along with interview highlights from stars Jeremy Allen White and Sigourney Weaver. Plus, be sure to stick around to the end of the show as we reveal some hot rumors regarding the animated series Darth Maul: Shadow Lord, Ahsoka season two,

Reviews of Bugonia, Back to the Future, White Devils, John Candy: I Like Me and more. Halloween Horror Special! Plus interviews with The Spirit of Halloweentown filmmakers Bradford Thomason and Brett Whitcomb and Ick director Joseph Kahn. Hilarity ensues?

Send us a text Episode 575 TASK Composer: Dan Deacon (Apologies for the echo) Dan Deacon's TASK score is original, fresh and one of the most listenable scores in recent memory. We talk about the score, the story scenes and all things "TASK" Welcome, Dan Deacon #task #movie #Taskhbo #hbomax #markruffalo #interview #podcast #crimeshow #delco #music #composer #filmscore #moviescores #moviescore #fypシ #shorts #moviemusic #moviescenes Reach out to Darek Thomas and Monday Morning Criti...

Christian Zyp interviews Luke Paron (writer/director/producer) about his short film ARACHNID. It is screening as part of YIKES! FILM FESTIVAL Thursday November 6th at 7 pm at The Creative Hive (16819-111 Ave NW).ARACHNID is a psychological horror short film that delves into the unravelling psyche of a young man after witnessing an entrancing dance performance. The film offers a haunting exploration of obsession and identity. The film stars Killer Kelly, known for her work in TNA, in her

Join Justin as he chats with filmmaker Adam Marcus about the true story behind MY BOYFRIEND’S BACK, the trials and tribulations of directing Val Kilmer in CONSPIRACY, Steven Williams set stories, his take on FREDDY VS. JASON, and more!Adam Marcus bio:“Adam Marcus is an American film director, writer and actor.Marcus was born in Westport, Connecticut and attended Staples High School. He started his career at the age of fifteen, when he co-created the Westport Theatreworks Theatrical Company where he

Christian Zyp interviews Luke Cloarec (writer/director/producer) about his short film SPECULAR. It screens as part of YIKES! FILM FESTIVAL on Saturday November 8th at 8:30 pm at The Creative Hive (16819-111 Ave NW).SPECULAR... Unable to sleep, Dylan turns to a guided sleep meditation. However, as the meditation plays out, it starts to take a sinister turn.TIX: filmfreeway.com/YIKESFilmFestival/ticketsYOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/channel/UCHQZ9a3RlHL-ZSBtJvKMiGgINSTAGRAM: @shadowpondproductions

Cheryl Burke is a professional dancer, choreographer, and two-time Mirrorball Trophy champion best known for her long-running role on Dancing with the Stars. She’s recently guest judged on the Halloween episode of DWTS on Season 34. Beyond the ballroom, Cheryl is a podcast host, mental health advocate, and television personality.Big thank you to Aonic - Check out Aonic and try it for yourself here: https://aoniclife.com/Watch the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/--qFXEskaTUEpisode 388Welcome to

The fog is thick, the pumpkins grin, and the veil between worlds is whisper-thin…Gather close, creatures of the night — it’s time for Kevin Lane’s Spill Your Guts Annual Halloween Special!This isn’t your usual campfire chat. Tonight, we summon dark tales and dreadful whispers from some of horror’s greatest minds — authors, actors, and legends of the macabre — each story crafted to chill your spine and haunt your dreams.So light the bonfires. Carve your pumpkins.And chant with us to the

Marvel news! Avengers: Doomsday will reveal Robert Downey, Jr. as Doctor Doom and a trailer is coming soon. Plus an interview with Boondock Saints filmmaker and author Troy Duffy about his book Blood Origins: The Boondock Saints Vol 1. Hilarity ensues!

Want to connect with Tj & Plaideau? Send us a text message. Dean unpacks the turning point that changed his work: an acting class with Aaron Speiser that replaced “how should this look?” with “what does this human believe right now?” We dig into the “moment before,” the trap of starting scenes in a pre-selected emotion, and why memorizing like a song locks rhythm and kills spontaneity. Dean’s mantra is ruthless and liberating: lines matter for understanding, presence matters for meaning....

The Enduring Legacy of Reggie McDonald from the BAD BOYS movie franchise At the 2025 Urban Action Showcase & Expo, I sat down with DENNIS McDONALD aka "Reggie McDonald" from the BAD BOYS movie franchise starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. Dennis takes us through his journey with the character from awkward fifteen year old to surprising action hero. To help aspiring actors today, Dennis hosts a weekly Instagram Live session called "Monologue Mondays" every Monday at 9:00 PM, providing a free

GET OVER HERE! The Kung Fu Drive-In Podcast hosted the MORTAL KOMBAT 30th ANNIVERSARY PANEL at the UASE 2025 which featured three martial artists and actors who played pivotal roles in the film: Chris Casamassa (Scorpion), Keith Cooke (Reptile), and Hakim Alston (Warrior Monk)!  NEW MERCH AND KUNG FU DRIVE-IN COFFEE HERE! https://kungfudrivein-shop.fourthwall.com/ https://brewdragoncoffee.com/collections/poison-clan SUPPORT THE KUNG FU DRIVE-IN PODCAST WITH A KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/kungfudrivein

They are the world's greatest martial artists, competing for the Ultimate Prize! TSUNAMI, Hien Nguyen, THE DIRECTOR, Isaac Florentine, RED DRAGON, Chris Casamassa, LADY LIGHTNING, Christine Banon-Rodrigues, THE BAM, Willie Johnson, THE MACHINE, Hakim Alston! Their quest? Reach full Dragon Belt then go for the Dragon Star itself! The World Martial Arts Council and The Urban Action Showcase & Expo present WMAC MASTERS! We got to chat with some of the stars and martial artists of this 1995 TV series

Director Richard Linklater has made a career out of telling personal stories with universal appeal. Dazed and Confused, Waking Life, the Before trilogy, Boyhood. No matter the genre or form, Linklater’s human touch remains. To mark the arrival of his latest films, Blue MoonandNouvelle Vague, we return to our talk last summer with Linklater. We begin with Hit Man (6:36), his action-packed neo-noir (8:15) that also explores the malleability of identity (11:00). Then, Linklater reflects on his

The Netflix documentary film Who Killed the Montreal Expos? revisits the baseball team’s collapse and relocation to Washington. It lets heartbroken fans, beloved players, and vilified owners point fingers at who or what was responsible for the club’s demise. Was it management blunders, labor disputes, political indifference, or basic economics? Or…do all these things share blame for Montréal losing its beloved baseball team?  In this episode of You Can't Make This Up, host Rebecca Lavoie

This episode of the Hollywood Godfather podcast, Gianni & Jeanie pay tribute to Dorothy Kilgallen, a renowned journalist and investigative reporter who died under mysterious circumstances 60 years ago. Guest Mark Shaw discusses his research on Kilgallen's work and death, while New York City Councilman Robert Holden talks about his efforts to honor her memory by renaming a street near her former home as 'Dorothy Kilgallen Way.' They touch on Kilgallen's investigations into the JFK

Natalya Neidhart is a professional wrestler, author, and WWE Superstar, best known for her powerhouse performances and technical skill in the ring. A proud member of the legendary Hart wrestling family, she’s the daughter of Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart and niece of Bret “The Hitman” Hart. With multiple championship reigns, she’s one of WWE’s most respected and longest-tenured female competitors. Natalya recently released her deeply personal book, Last Beating Hart, sharing her journey of resilience,

You know him as Special Agent Timothy McGee from “NCIS” or Thackery Banks from “Hocus Pocus”. Sean Murray talks with Patrick about how he started acting, his friendship with Leonardo DiCaprio, meeting Mark Harmon and the secrets of NCIS!Patrick's links are all here: https://linktr.ee/patricklabyorteaux Sean’s Links Instagram: @therealseanmurray What is it REALLY like for an actor on a set? Learn from Patrick Labyorteaux, the founder of Working Actors School.  The school is designed to be practical