Episode 11 - Movie Review - Pretty in Pi...

Are your eyes sometimes bigger than your stomach? Then you may need a doggie bag! Today, I’ll tell you all about this American custom and the origin of this idiom. 

Do you want to improve your listening skills in English? Today, I’m going to explain why listening in another language is so difficult, why this skill is very important, and how you can actually improve your listening skills. 

In honor of the creepiest month of the year, today’s episode is dedicated to the master of horror himself, Stephen King. I’ll tell you all about this critically acclaimed author and share some of my favorite Stephen King books and movies. He is one of America’s favorite writers, ... Show More

<p>Check out this episode to learn how to speak about movies in English.&nbsp;</p> 

<p>Talking about a classic British film which not many learners of English know about. Listen for explanations of the film, its appeal, descriptions of the characters and events, the type of people who like the film and a few bits of dialogue too. Notes and videos available.</p> ... Show More

<p>In honor of the Barbie movie, today's theme is: PIIIINK! All the fabulous fuchsias, the prettiest pinks, found in nature! Pink is sometimes maligned as an "frivolous" color, but as we'll find out, nature takes its pink VERY seriously.  From camouflage, to ambushes, river battl ... Show More

In this episode, we explore Gerry Marshall's blockbuster, Pretty Woman (1990), a film that closed the ring on 80's culture and heralded the reign of its brightest star, Julia Roberts. Grab a cocktail napkin, fill it with goodies from the bar, cop a squat and enjoy! 

<p>Today Alex and I dive deep into <em>The Tango Lesson</em> (1997), Sally Potter's polarizing exploration of tango and artistic expression. From dissecting its surreal, dreamlike sequences to debating its portrayal of gender dynamics and power struggles, we leave no stone unturn ... Show More

<p>The movie that made Julia Roberts a star for the rest of her career. We are talking Pretty Woman this week!</p> 

On “The Directors,” we are so thrilled to be chatting with filmmaker Howard Deutch, who directed “Pretty in Pink” and “Some Kind of Wonderful.” This week we get into his collaborative relationship with John Hughes, how Duckie was a controversial figure, and his unmade Hughes proj ... Show More