I re-visited the 1958 classic A Night to Remember, the first and main British cinematic interpretation of the sinking; it was based, of course, on the book of the same name by Walter Lord and I speak to Lord’s work and influence as well. I really wanted to bring some true academic analyses to this film AND address the comparisons of it to James Cameron’s 199 ... Show More
Nov 18
Book Club: Captain's Dinner, with Author Adam Cohen
<p>Join me for a fantastic interview with renowned lawyer and journalist Adam Cohen, whose new non-fiction work--<em>Captain's Dinner: A Shipwreck, an Act of Cannibalism, and a Murder Trial that Changed Legal History--</em>takes a look at one of the most controversial mariti ... Show More
43m 32s
Nov 6
What If: Jack Dawson Was Real?! (w/Pablo O'Hana)
<p>*Yes, mange is real in humans, I looked it up!</p><p>*The film podcast I mention is Unspooled, with Amy Nicholson!</p><p>Enjoy this fun dive into the life, love and manic-pixie-dream-boy aura of our favorite fictional Titanic third class passenger. Thanks to Pablo, as always, ... Show More
1h 14m
Nov 2023
#49 | Iconic Costumes & 1989 (Taylor's Version)
Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re discussing 1989 Taylor’s Version, and ICONIC costumes through movies and TV over the years with our special guest, our ... Show More
1h 29m
Apr 2024
#240 - Falling into Darkness: Seeing the Eclipse and Vampire Books!!
Ariel sees the eclipse, does more tea reviews and reads a classic, Raeleen hosts a Twin Peaks party, and reads a new favourite book! Links mentioned: Our new peach beanie: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound/products/books-beanie Free patreon mini pod where we made ... Show More
1h 19m
Nov 2023
L’Empress of Ireland, dans l’ombre du Titanic
<p>Mes chers camarades, bien le bonjour ! </p><p>Tout le monde connaît le naufrage du Titanic en 1912… Mais ce que peu de gens savent, c’est qu’un autre drame, tout aussi terrible a eu lieu à peine deux ans après en 1914… Placé dans l’ombre du Titanic, l’Empress of Ireland a pres ... Show More
3m 28s
Aug 2023
HELEN SLATER: Pressure of Supergirl, Christopher Reeve Training, Mythology & Smallville Memories
Helen Slater (Supergirl, The Legend of Billie Jean) joins us this week to talk about her experience being thrust into the iconic role of Supergirl at 18 years old and the many different pressures and difficulties that came along with it. Helen was so open this week - she gets can ... Show More
1h 17m