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A Very Good Year

Jason Bailey & Michael Hull

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“Fun City Cinema” hosts Jason Bailey and Mike Hull proudly present “A Very Good Year,” a podcast with a simple premise: each week we invite a guest (filmmakers and actors, critics and historians, comedians and musicians) who loves movies, and ask them to select their favorite year of movies. Some pick a year from their movie-going past; some go deep into film history. Whichever the case, we spend (about) an hour talking about that year: we ask them to share their top five films of the year, ...
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The Do Landers

The Do Landers

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These are the inspiring stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary stuff... How do you do? Your hosts Nik Devidas and Blake Collins interview some of the world's most inspiring Doers, from sporting heroes, to entertainers and artists, best selling authors, entrepreneurs, experts in business and unpack how these amazing people do what they do. The Doers explain how they lean into discomfort, deal with failure and setbacks, conquer the dreaded Imposter Syndrome and put their heads down to ...
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A channel dedicated to exploring the world of endurance sports and the outdoors through inspiring stories and conversations. Produced by Jamil Coury and his team at Steep Life Media. Trail Running events: https://www.aravaiparunning.com Mountain Biking events: https://www.aravaiparides.com
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Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling author Cinda Williams Chima and USA Today bestselling author Mimi Matthews. Tune in to hear Cinda and I chat about publishing her first book in her fifties and writing a harsh world, and to hear Mimi and I chat about the power of emotional intimacy and breaking against the mold of societal rules.…
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Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling romantasy author Sarah A. Parker and debut romance author Colby Wilkens. Tune in to hear Sarah and I chat about not being afraid of being loud and moving through grief, and to hear Colby and I chat about representation in literature and finding confidence in your identity.…
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Description: Jill and Aaron review the Variety 100 Best Horror films, film by film. Somehow Jill was possessed and we aren’t sure why, but good news, she’s fine now. Overall we thought this list was okay. We have some quibbles and there were a couple of films we thought were too high, some too low. There were a couple that we thought were egregious…
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Catherine Stebbins is intimately acquainted with the year of 1930 - because it was the subject of the most recent of her year-by-year movie ‘zines, which makes her an ideal (and overdue) guest. Join us as she discusses the nutty “King of Jazz,” the heartbreaking “City Girl,” the sublime “People on Sunday,” and more. For show notes - including where…
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Join me as I chat with USA Today bestselling author Freya Marske and debut author Jill Tew. Tune in to hear Freya and I chat about creating romantic tension and stakes of the heart, and to hear Jill and I chat about the loneliness epidemic and proxies in a chaotic life.Megan Bjerke
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Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling author Sara Raasch and romance author Zoe Allison. Tune in to hear Sara and I chat about her transition into romance and the true meaning of Christmas, and to hear Zoe and I chat about single father romances and relationships born of friendship.Megan Bjerke
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Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling author S.T. Gibson to discuss her newest release 'Odd Spirits.' Tune in to hear us chat about re-releasing a novella, exploring a young marriage, and characters that grip you and don't let go.Megan Bjerke
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Description: Brian Saul of Just the Discs and Pure Cinema Podcast joins the show to discuss the December 2024 announcements. We also talk about Criterion Channel additions, including the new J-Horror series. Since we’re likely going to have a flash sale and Barnes & Noble sale, we also go through recent and upcoming releases to provide some recomme…
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Description: Brad McDermott joins to talk about the Japanese Horror Journey that is in progress, including Onibaba, Hausu, and the films of Kiyoshi Kurosawa. We also get into discussions about The Substance and just generally spooky season films. Links: Video of this Conversation Japanese Horror Journey Details Follow Us: Cinejourneys – YouTube Cha…
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Abby Olcese’s new book “Films for All Seasons” walks the reader through “the church year at the movies,” finding unexpected movies to tie in to the liturgical calendar; she joins us to explore the calendar year of 2018, including “Bad Times at the El Royale,” “First Reformed,” and “Eighth Grade.” For show notes - including where to stream this week…
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In this enlightening episode, we chat with Nick Gorman, Founder and Principal of Equilibrium at Work, about the critical issue of burnout in today’s workplace. With over 22 years of experience in the financial sector, Nick shares his personal journey through anxiety and depression that inspired him to create a support system for working professiona…
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Film critic, editor, and intrepid festival traveler Beatrice Loayza joins us for another probing look into the oft-dismissed 1950s—this time 1958, as we look at a Hitchcock classic (“Vertigo”), a pre-New Wave banger (“Elevator to the Gallows”), a hard-hitting social drama (“The Defiant Ones”), and more. For show notes - including where to stream th…
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Join me as I welcome back #1 NYT bestselling author Judy I. Lin to talk about her newest book 'The Dark Becomes Her.' Tune in to hear us chat about comparison between siblings, generational trauma, and how fear can influence our decisions.Megan Bjerke
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Join me as I chat with YA and MG author Sarah Henning and romance author Celestine Martin. Tune in to hear Sarah and I chat about mixing genres and relationships between sisters, and to hear Celestine and I chat about getting a second chance and her love letter to autumn.Megan Bjerke
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Charles Taylor is the author of one of our fave film books, “Opening Wednesday at a Theater or Drive-In Near You,” so he joins us to discuss the “hinge year” of 1966, which included late films from old masters (“El Dorado”), manifestos from provocateurs (“Masculine-Feminine”), and electric shocks from cinematic wild men (“Tokyo Drifter”). For show …
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Join me as I chat with bestselling author Olivia Rose Darling and debut author Jamie Harrow. Tune in to hear Olivia and I chat about characters struggling with physical touch after abuse and her love of dragons, and to hear Jamie and I chat about power and abuse inside the world of college sports and finding a community and family after trauma.…
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In this episode we dive deep into the transformative journey of Gary Gorrow, a Vedic meditation teacher and wellness advocate. Gary shares his multifaceted path—from his beginnings in Sydney to finding his purpose in the serene landscapes of Byron Bay. We explore his recent adventures in South America, including the profound insights gained from pl…
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Join me as I welcome back author Rebekah Faubion to talk about her newest book 'The Lovers.' Tune in to hear us chat about second chance romances, how you're never too old to live your authentic identity, and to hear her recommendations for starting tarot.Megan Bjerke
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Description: Kristina Dijan joins to talk about the upcoming Japanese Horror Journey and also talks Spooky Season movie watching in October, with recommendations. Aaron talks about The Substance and how it is a must see, preferably in theaters. Links: Video Version of this Discussion CineJourneys – October Japanese Horror Details and Registration O…
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Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling author Amie Kaufman and bestselling author Katie Zhao. Tune in to hear Amie and I chat about the power fantasy has to change a life and vulnerability in strong characters, and to hear Katie and I chat about writing a supernatural heist and characters struggling with identity.…
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Screenwriter (and former film critic and podcaster) April Wolfe joins us to talk up the postwar pleasures of 1947, so bring your nun’s habits (“Black Narcissus”), femme fatales (“Out of the Past”) and questionable Irish accents (“The Lady from Shanghai”). For show notes - including where to stream this week's movies, links to referenced media, and …
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Join me as I welcome back NYT bestselling author Allison Saft to talk about her newest book 'A Dark and Drowning Tide.' Tune in to hear us chat about writing a murder mystery after she swore never to write another, anti-Semitic folklore, and writing delicious, complicated, 'we-refuse-to-acknowledge-our-feelings' romance.…
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Join me as I chat with USA Today bestselling author Jenna Levine and NYT bestselling author Karina Halle. Tune in to hear Jenna and I chat about side characters getting their own story and the pressure put on women not to be single, and to hear Karina and I chat about tough guys deserving of love and messy second chances.…
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In this candid episode, Nik takes us through his 20-year journey of building and exiting his successful IT business, Rock IT. From starting a "lifestyle business" in his 20s to navigating growth challenges, COVID-19, and cybersecurity, Nik shares the highs, lows, and lessons learned along the way. He also opens up about selling two businesses, find…
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TV critic, author, podcaster, and television writer Emily St. James is the co-author (along with previous guest Noel Murray) of the book “LOST: Back to the Island” (out Tuesday), so she joins us to geek out with Mike over that show and discuss the unusual offerings of the very odd year of 2020, including “Wolfwalkers,” “Da 5 Bloods,” and “The Empty…
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Description: The second chapter of our Classic Suspense Journey is called “Buckle Up.” We watched Henri-Georges Clouzot’s The Wages of Fear (1953), which is widely considered to be among the best suspense films of all time. We followed it with William Friedkin’s Sorcerer (1977), which had some distribution challenges (mostly due to being released c…
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Description: Jill and Aaron welcome Keith Enright, The Completionist. Keith is a longtime friend of both Criterion Now and CineJourneys, and he was primarily the motivator for us to schedule a Coen Brothers Screwball Comedy Journey. This episode is a brief conversation after the conclusion of the journey, and we talk some about the Coen Brothers be…
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Join me as I chat with romance author Emma Noyes and romance author Katie Shepard. Tune in to hear Emma and I chat about happily chaotic families and OCD representation in romance, and to hear Katie and I chat about her love of home makeover shows and second chance romances.Megan Bjerke
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“Empire” magazine editor Nick de Semlyen’s most recent book, “The Last Action Heroes,” is a delightful history of ‘80s and ‘90s action cinema, so he joins us to discuss 1993, from the blistering action of “Demolition Man” to the action satire of “Hot Shots! Part Deux” to the pointed inaction of “The Remains of the Day.” For show notes - including w…
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Join me as I chat with #1 NYT bestselling author Kiersten White and YA fantasy romance author Rachel Moore. Tune in to hear Kiersten and I chat about using Dracula as source material and characters becoming more than their creators, and to hear Rachel and I chat about writing for younger teens and our love of Brendan Fraser.…
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Description: This is the first episode of Read Her to Heaven, which is our new Journey where we look at film related books. We were delighted to have Erica Shultz as our inaugural guest. She is the author of The Sweetest Taboo: An Unapologetic Guide to Child Kills in Film. which is as crazy and also hilarious as it sounds. We released our YouTube C…
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Join me as I chat with USA Today bestselling author Elyssa Friedland and debut fantasy author Moira Buffini. Tune in to hear Elyssa and I chat about how money can change people and complicated sibling relationships, and to hear Moira and I chat about transitioning from writing plays to novels and the influence of propaganda.…
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Author, filmmaker, and “Gaslit Nation” host Andrea Chalupa joins us to discuss 1984—an appropriate year for an Orwell scholar—in advance of the release of her new graphic novel “In the Shadow of Stalin.” Listen in as she gives much love to “Amadeus,” “Once Upon a Time in America,” and, of course, “1984.” For show notes - including where to stream t…
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Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling author Lana Harper and young adult author Isabel Strychacz. Tune in to hear Lana and I chat about heavier themes in romcoms and the complex path of healing, and to hear Isabel and I chat about love letters to the horror genre and settings being their own characters.…
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Description: This is the third chapter of our Coming of Age Journey, and we really dived deep into Dazed and Confused. We also discussed Rohmer’s The Green Ray, and the pairing worked well because there’s a clear connection between the work of Rohmer and Linklater. The Green Ray is cited as a direct influence. As for Dazed and Confused, we shared a…
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Film historian, podcaster, and Cine Journeys co-founder Jill Blake joins us to walk through the post-war euphoria and darkness of 1945, including “I Know Where I’m Going,” “Brief Encounter,” and “Leave Her to Heaven.” For show notes - including where to stream this week's movies, links to referenced media, and more - subscribe on Buttondown at http…
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Join me as I chat with USA Today bestselling romance author Grace Reilly and bestselling romance author Sarah Hawley. Tune in to hear Grace and I chat about closing out a series and never regretting taking a chance on love, and to Sarah and I chat about haunted dealings on eBay and being worthy of love exactly how you are.…
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Join me as I chat with USA Today bestselling romance author Jen Deluca and debut romance author Mallory Marlowe. Tune in to hear Jen and me chat about reinventing your life and her love letter to Florida, and to Mallory and me chat about being loved by someone who doesn't judge you and exploring heavier themes in romcoms.…
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We're back from our break, breather, hiatus, intermission… whatever you want to call it! In this episode, we dive deep into Blake's journey during this fulfilling chapter of his life and career. From the joy of becoming a grandparent to hitting the peak of his professional achievements, Blake shares how he's living and working in line with his valu…
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After a long hiatus, *The Do Landers* podcast is back! In this special re-launch episode, Nik and Blake return to the mic to share what they've been up to during the break. Expect candid conversations about personal growth, new ventures, and the lessons they've learned along the way. Tune in to hear what's next for the podcast and how they're takin…
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Independent filmmaker Zach Clark joins us in advance of the release of his new film “The Becomers” for a look at some of the most delightfully insane movies of 1972, including the stylized mayhem of “Female Prisoner #701: Scorpion,” the melodrama of “The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant,” and the total decadence of “Pink Flamingos.” For show notes - …
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Description: Ryan Verrill joins the podcast to announce that we are joining Someone’s Favorite Productions network. We also get into the November 2024 announcements on the heels of having already reacted (somewhat critically) to the CC40 boxset. We are pleased with this month, and we show a different side of Mifune to show our gratitude. Links: Cri…
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Description: Jill and Aaron take a look at the recently announced Criterion Collection 40 box set, which was based on the selections of guests who have visited their closet and recorded a video. We think this was a bad idea and strays from their vision, and we are not exactly sure who this is for. Links: Criterion Now – Episode 151 – Video Criterio…
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Film critic and podcaster Josh Lewis explores the “sleaze canon” on his “Sleazoids” podcast, and he joins us to discuss the very sleazy year of 1981, from the gore of “The Beyond” to the paranoia of “Blow Out” to the surprising depth of “MS. 45.” For show notes - including where to stream this week's movies, links to referenced media, and more - su…
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Join me as I chat with #1 NYT bestselling author Ava Reid and debut romance author Danica Nava. Tune in to hear me and Ava chat about the grittiness of the play that shall not be named and villainized women, and to hear Danica and I chat about the toxicity of corporate America and the pressure of 'Ember' being the first Native American romcom to be…
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Film critic and podcaster Stephanie Crawford usually dabbles in horror and exploitation cinema, but she is also obsessed with screwball comedy — so she joins us to discuss 1940, a banner year for the subgenre, thanks to “His Girl Friday,” “The Philadelphia Story,” and “Christmas in July.” For show notes - including where to stream this week's movie…
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Join me as I chat with #1 NYT bestselling fantasy author Hannah Nicole Maehrer and debut YA fantasy author Keshe Chow. Tune in to hear Hannah and I chat about being a Booktok sensation and how the writing community helped her mental health, and to hear Keshe and I chat about horror themes in fantasy and writing strong female Chinese characters.…
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