Best Kevin Pugh Podcasts (2025)

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Where's The Cueball Going? (ft. guests, David Corenswet and Joseph Kosinski) 1:32:25

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast is dominated by bald baddies. Namely, a group discussion of the hairless horrors who have been tormenting do-gooders in all kinds of movies throughout the years. But also, our very own James Dyer, whose unexplained absence from the podbooth has Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, and Alex Godfrey speculating wildly…

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JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH Starring Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey 1:29:22

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These producers were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should. Another Jurassic Park sequel... have they made a great one yet? Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGeO6A85WEM Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…

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Series 3 - 2 - The Body 14:46

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Continuing our 3rd series of podcast discussions on the Insights of Marie Routchine/Dupre, founder of the Order of the Lily and the Eagle, this podcast quickly examines the first (and easiest to recognize) component of our Triple Constitution – the Body. Each of us has a body, that is beyond dispute, but do we really understand the Body’s particula…

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Series 3 - 4 - The Spirit 13:29

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This podcast is the 4th in our Series 3 podcasts on the Insights of Marie Routchine/Dupre, founder of the Order of the Lily and the Eagle. In this episode we continue our discussion of a person’s Triple Constitution by examining our third hypostases – the Spirit or Mind. The activity of Mind or Spirit is generally easier to separate than that of th…

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Series 3 - 3 - The Soul 12:01

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This podcast is the 3rd in our Series 3 podcasts on the Insights of Marie Routchine/Dupre, founder of the Order of the Lily and the Eagle. In this episode we discuss the Soul or the Emotional/Psychic nature of man. This has always been a very confusing subject and one which is often mixed up with elements of Spirit/Mind and Body. Understanding the …

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Elephants and Ivory with John Beusterien 49:58

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Elephants were known throughout most of the medieval world, even if most people had never encountered one, themselves. In bestiaries, elephants are praised for their long memories, intelligence, and monogamy. And, of course, their ivory. This week, Danièle speaks with John Beusterien about elephants and ivory in medieval China and Spain, including …

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524: Alexandre Desplat On The Music Of Jurassic Park Rebirth 25:47

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We're back with the second of our Jurassic Park Rebirth specials to kick off your week. We released Edith's chat with director Gareth Edwards a little earlier. Now it's the turn of his composer Alexandre Desplat, who of course had to contend with the legacy of all the wonderful music associated with the franchise, not least John Williams's iconic t…

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523: Gareth Edwards on The Music Of Jurassic World Rebirth 30:19

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It's another two show week here on Soundtracking, as first director Gareth Edwards and then composer Alexandre Desplat join us to discuss their work on Jurassic World: Rebirth. In this first of the interviews, Gareth gives us the inside line on how he got the gig, cast members peeing in mangrove swamps, and Alexandre's last ditch efforts to land th…

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Are We The Baddies? (ft. guests Mahershala Ali & Rupert Friend, David Cronenberg, Gerard Johnstone) 1:58:21

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This week's Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt sit down for a pre-lunch chat about dinosaurs and sandwiches with Jurassic World Rebirth stars, Mahershala Ali and Rupert Friend, [25:28 - 36:36 approx] while Mike Muncer goes deep with the legendary David Cronenberg, as the Canadian director marks the release of one of his most personal films yet, The S…

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F1 THE MOVIE Starring Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem 1:13:13

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Start your engines! This week we're diving into the world of Formula 1 racing with Brad Pitt's new movie: F1. Directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick), the film sees our stars actually racing at nearly 200MPH while following the F1 circuit over the 2023 and 2024 seasons. See it on the big screen - you won't be disappointed! Watch on YouTube:…

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Royal Grief in Medieval Iberia with Nuria Silleras-Fernandez 56:45

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For three medieval Iberian queens, grief - and the way they expressed it - had immense and far-reaching consequences. This week, Danièle speaks with Núria Silleras-Fernández about what grief and widowhood were "supposed" to look like, how grief and madness were thought to be intertwined with love, and how the grieving women in the famous Isabella t…

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Breaking Down Silos: The Evolution of Information Management 40:43

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In this episode of AIIM On Air, titled "Breaking Down Silos: The Evolution of Information Management," I, Tori Miller Liu, CIP, dive deep into the evolving landscape of information management with Donda Young, CIP, president and principal consultant of Helius Consulting. We explore the shifting roles within the industry, emphasizing the convergence…

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Navigating AI in Information Governance: A Strategic Roadmap 42:28

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Join AIM On Air as host Tori Miller Liu, CIP sits down with distinguished AIIM Fellow Amitabh Srivastav, CIP for an illuminating discussion on the future of information governance in the age of AI. This thought-provoking episode explores the intricate relationship between artificial intelligence and digital transformation, delving into essential to…

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522: Composer Antonio Sanchez On The Music Of The Studio & Birdman 45:46

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King Of The Drums, Antonio Sanchez, joins us to discuss his work on Apple TV+ hit, The Studio, and his seminal, groundbreaking score for Birdman. He is an absolute delight, and fascinating in his exploration of his process.By Edith Bowman

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Series 3 - 1 Our Triple Constitution 17:13

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This is the first OL+E podcast in our third series on the Insights of Marie Routchine-Dupre, the founder of the Order of the Lily and the Eagle. In this podcast we chat about our physical Body, our Soul or Psyche, and our Spirit or Mind. Or we can say: what we sense, what we 'feel' and what we think. We can also say 'our Emotional or Psychic nature…

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The Empire Podcast: The Movie (with guests Damson Idris, and Ivanna Sakhno) 1:48:08

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt break out the bleep machine for a particularly sweary chat with M3GAN 2.0 star, the delightful Ivanna Sakhno, [1:10:44 - 1:23:01 approx] and quietly judge the football team of Damson Idris, star of F1. [24:51 - 37:46 approx] Or F1: The Movie, to give it its full marketing moniker, which in…

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28 YEARS LATER Starring Alfie Williams, Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ralph Fiennes 1:14:49

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This week on the show, we cover 28 Years Later, the latest installment in Danny Boyle's iconic horror franchise. Is it possible that this is the best of the franchise so far!? There are two move movies on the way. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Mysterious Manuscripts with Garry Shaw 55:07

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There are several famous examples of mysterious medieval writing, including the so-far unbreakable Voynich Manuscript. So, what secrets were medieval people trying to hide? And why? This week, Danièle speaks with Garry Shaw about who was encrypting their manuscripts, the codes they used, and the centuries of attempts to crack the Voynich Manuscript…

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521: 28 Years Later Special (Part II): G & Kayus From Young Fathers 30:23

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In the second interview marking the release of 28 Years Later, G & Kayus from Young Fathers join Edith to discuss the score for the film (miss you Alloyssious). We've already heard from director Danny Boyle, so be sure to check that interview out if you haven't already. Danny is, as ever, in cracking form.…

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519: 28 Years Later Special (Part I): Danny Boyle [CONTAINS SPOLIERS] 35:50

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We've got two hits of Soundtracking for you to start your week, as we bring you a double-bill to celebrate the release of 28 Years Later. In our first episode, director Danny Boyle joins us to discuss the third film in the series, which stars Jodie Comer, Ralph Feinnes, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Erin Kellyman and Alfie Williams. 28 Years Later is score…

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HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON (2025) w/ JD Duran 1:01:42

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This week, the Reel Spoilers crew takes a deep-dive into the live-action adaptation of 'How To Train Your Dragon' with guest JD from InSession Film. Despite the film being a shot-for-shot remake of the beloved original, they discuss its effectiveness, animation comparisons, emotional impact, and the inevitable cash grab essence behind the remake. T…

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Mona Lisa Episode IV: A New Hope (ft. guests Julianne Moore & Michael Pearce, Ralph Fiennes & Jodie Comer) 1:48:56

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It's another packed episode of the Empire Podcast, the show that dares to ask the big questions: isn't the Mona Lisa just a woman sitting down? Who's the richest Northern Irish person? Can you buy stocks in Glen Powell? Join the pod team — Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and Amon Warmann — as they tackle those questions, discuss the origina…

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517: Cecile Tournesac, Alfie Godfrey & Max Aruj On the Music Of Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning (CONTAINS SPOILERS) 48:11

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It's bonus time once more for you on here Soundtracking, as music supervisor / producer / editor Cecile Tournesac & composers Alfie Godfrey and Max Aruj join us to discuss their formidable contribution to Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning. We've spoken to director Christopher McQuarrie on the podcast, who couldn't have been more complimentary…

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Going Deep With Colin Trevorrow: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 32:55

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In our latest Empire Podcast interview special, Chris Hewitt sits down (in a swanky London hotel room) with Colin Trevorrow, the director of Jurassic World and Safety Not Guaranteed, to talk about Trevorrow's latest movie, the Prime Video comedy Deep Cover, which he produced and co-wrote. But that's not all — Trevorrow also talks about his choices …

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The Shameless Plug #4 45:21

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The Shameless Plug — the show in which Chris Hewitt and Empire editor Nick de Semlyen sit down and do a deep dive into the contents of the latest issue of Empire — is back, folks, and this one really is fantastic. That's because this month's cover story is The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which inspires Chris and Nick to talk about some of their se…

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Johannes Gutenberg with Eric White 52:06

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There are a lot of gamechanging inventions that shifted the trajectory of the Middle Ages, but one machine managed to hit at just the right time and place to create a massive enterprise in medieval Europe, with consequences that touched the entire globe: Gutenberg's printing press. This week, Danièle speaks with Eric White about Johannes Gutenberg’…

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516: Neil Forsyth On The Music Of The Gold 45:58

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Our latest episode of Soundracking is with Neil Forsyth, writer of the hit BBC show The Gold - both seasons of which are now available to watch in full on the BBC iPlayer. Starring Hugh Bonneville, Dominic Cooper, Charlotte Spencer, Sean Harris, Jack Lowden and Tom Cullen and is a dramatisation of events around the Brink's-Mat robbery in 1983.…

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AI Implementation: Strategies for Success 48:48

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In this episode of AIM On Air, Tori Miller Liu interviews Swami Jayaraman, Senior Vice President of Global Technology and Chief Enterprise Architect at Iron Mountain. They discuss the evolving landscape of information management, the transformative potential of AI, and the importance of data, particularly unstructured data, in the AI era. Swami sha…

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515: John Maclean & Jack Lowdon Talk Tornado (Live Everyman Soundtracking Film Club - CONTAINS SPOILERS) 46:42

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Our latest guests on Soundtracking are writer-director John Maclean and actor Jack Lowden - who joined me for our film club in partnership with Everyman following a screening of John's new film, Tornado. Starring Jack, Japanese actor Koki, Tim Roth and Takehiro Hira, it tells the story of Tornado - who vows to seek vengeance when her father's puppe…

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Yes, And/Yes, Andor (with guests Jack Lowden, Bryce Dallas Howard, Nick Mohammed & Orlando Bloom) 1:44:41

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt sit down in person with Deep Cover stars, Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom, and Nick Mohammed, to talk about their experiences playing improvisers who go undercover as fake cops;[1:00:00 - 1:15:52 approx] and on Zoom with Tornado and Slow Horses star, Jack Lowden. [26:15 - 39:20 approx] …

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BALLERINA w/ Matt F Basler 1:30:12

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Matt F Basler returns to explain the world of John Wick and Ballerina to us, and we tell you why the movie is pretty cool - despite missing what made the first John Wick special. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qWlRwHaWn1g Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Kyle MacLachlan And Mark Frost On Twin Peaks And David Lynch: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 58:00

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Here's a damn fine special episode of the Empire Podcast for you to enjoy. We're in the grip of Twin Peaks fever all over again — the seminal David Lynch/Mark Frost TV show is being celebrated this Sunday (June 15th) at the BFI Southbank in London with a special 35mm print screening of the show's pilot, and if that weren't enough, every single epis…

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Inventing the Renaissance with Ada Palmer 55:55

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Given that the term literally means “rebirth”, the Renaissance throws some not-so-subtle shade on the period that comes before it. So, where did the idea of the Renaissance actually come from? And was it truly a golden age? This week, Danièle speaks with Ada Palmer about Petrarch, Machiavelli, atheism, and how we should look at the period formerly …

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514: Twin Peaks Special With Music Editor Lori Eschler & Longtime David Lynch Collaborator Dean Hurley 48:47

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We are taking a deep dive into the world of Twin Peaks today with music editor Lori Eschler - who worked on the original series - and longtime David Lynch collaborator Dean Hurley, who did all kinds of work with him on numerous projects. It's an illuminating chat, shedding bright light on David's process and reminding us all what a seminal show it …

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An Award-Losing Podcast (with guests Jai Courtney, Ian McShane, Dean DeBlois) 1:57:01

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This week's episode of the freshly award-losing Empire Podcast sees the podteam lick their wounds after a demoralising defeat in the Best Podcast (Consumer) category at the BSMEs earlier in the week. How do they do this? By talking about movies, of course, as they discuss the week's news (a load of trailers, and a potential new James Cameron movie)…

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KARATE KID: LEGENDS Starring Ben Wang, Ralph Macchio, Jackie Chan 1:05:54

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Join Kevin, Tom, and Joe as they unpack and spoil 'Karate Kid Legends.' They discuss how it ties the worlds of Jackie Chan’s and Ralph Macchio’s Karate Kids through comedic martial arts and engaging fight scenes, and all agree that Ben Wang is a star in the making. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/l67yzLUKLRM Support this show http://supporter.ac…

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Saint Thomas Becket with Michael Staunton 57:16

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It's one of the most notorious political assassinations in history: the murder of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket. The story of two friends who became bitter enemies in a struggle between church and state that drew in some of the most powerful people from all over medieval Europe. So, how did a pretty ordinary kid from London end up as …

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Wade Eastwood On The Stunts Of Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 41:20

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Whether it's Tom Cruise risking his neck underwater, or above ground while clinging to the wing of a biplane, Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning is filled with stunts that might just turn your hair white. That's if you don't lose it completely. That's just one of the side effects discussed in this Empire Podcast interview special, as the fil…

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513: Tom Basden & Tim Key On The Ballad Of Wallis Island 44:42

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Our latest guests on Soundtracking are Tom Basden and Tim Key, writers and co-stars of The Ballad Of Wallis Island. Also starring Carey Mulligan, it tells the story of ex-lovers and former bandmates, who reunite for a private gig at the island home of an eccentric millionaire.By Edith Bowman

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Starting In The Middle (with guests Jesse Armstrong, Tim Key, Tom Basden & Carey Mulligan) 1:53:44

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees the podteam — Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, James Dyer and Alex Godfrey — get to grips with the definition of in media res, as they discuss some of their favourite films that throw you right into the action. Elsewhere, they talk about the week's movie news, pay tribute to Empire's founding editor Barry M…

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512: Shannon Murphy On The Music Of Dying For Sex 35:42

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Shannon Murphy, director of the wonderful feature film Babyteeth, and TV shows like Killing Eve and Dope Girls to name but a few. Shannon joins us to discuss Dying For Sex, which you can watch now on Disney+. Based on a true story, Dying For Sex stars Michelle Williams as Molly, a woman diagnosed with terminal c…

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Medieval Infancy with Julie Singer 47:42

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One of the most celebrated moments in childhood is when a person utters their very first words, stepping over a brand new threshold of communication. And from that moment on, all bets are off. This week, Danièle speaks with Julie Singer about what medieval people thought about infancy in general, how literary children could be vehicles for truth an…

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MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING Starring Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg, Hayley Atwell 1:34:37

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On this episode of Reel Spoilers, we review MISSION IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING. Join us as we give our thoughts on the film, and transition into a detailed breakdown of the plot. Find out why Tom Cruise uses Christopher McQuarrie for his action sequences, and what he thinks of AI. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNqzRufKwZ4 …

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511: Benicio del Toro On The Phoenician Scheme 26:08

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is actor Benicio del Toro, who joins us to discuss his role in Wes Anderson's latest film, The Phoenician Scheme. Benicio heads an extraordinary ensemble cast as Zsa-zsa Korda, a wealthy businessman who appoints his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon be…

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FINAL DESTINATION BLOODLINES w/ Matt F Basler 1:32:14

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Join Tom, Kevin, Joe, and Matt F Basler as they review Final Destination Bloodlines and its Rube Goldberg-like death sequences. They discuss the franchise's formula and scenes from all the movies, and weigh in on Tony Todd's final role. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zusP7AzToJI Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted …

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Christopher McQuarrie on The Final Reckoning, Benicio del Toro & Michael Cera on The Phoenician Scheme, Tony Gilroy on Andor s2 (spoilers), and Cannes You Dig It? 1:58:45

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt mark the release of Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning by doing a non-spoiler, non-epic (less than 20 minutes!) chat with that film's director, the legendarily loquacious Christopher McQuarrie, [26:00 - 43:06 approx] and have a lovely natter with the stars of the new Wes Anderson fi…

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The Shameless Plug #3: Jurassic World Rebirth And Other Animals 39:22

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The Shameless Plug — the show in which Chris Hewitt and Empire editor, Nick de Semlyen, sit down and talk you through the latest issue of Empire — is back for its third episode, folks. This one is dedicated to issue 441 of Empire (on sale now at all good, evil, and virtual newsagents), which features Jurassic World Rebirth on the cover, and Nick ta…

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Prester John with Chris Taylor 43:52

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A mysterious figure ruling at the fringes of the known world, Prester John might be the most famous person you've never heard of. Like a medieval Carmen Sandiego, Prester John was a man people searched the globe for, from Ethiopia, to Tibet, to the New World, never quite catching up to him in the end. So, who was Prester John and why were medieval …

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510: Babak Anvari & Rosamund Pike on The Music Of Hallow Road CONTAINS SPOILERS 35:31

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It's bonus time, as we bring you a second episode of the week, recorded at Screen On The Green in Islington, London, as part of our Everyman Soundtracking Film Club. Edith is joined on stage by director, Babak Anvari, and actor Rosamund Pike to discuss Hallow Road following a screening of the movie. It tells the story of a married couple who receiv…

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509: Christopher McQuarrie On The Music Of Mission: Impossible -The FInal Reckoning 49:19

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is always a joy to talk to about film music, such is his enthusiasm for his craft. Christopher McQuarrie joins Edith to discuss Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, which he co-wrote and directed. It's out in the UK on Wednesday 21st MayBy Edith Bowman