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The Soderbergh-free but all-star Ocean's 8 is currently heisting away plenty of money at the box-office, so Sara, Marisa, and Jesse got together to talk about the movie, how it measures up to the previous Ocean's films, and how it fits into the film careers of the many actresses involved: Sandra Bullock! Anne Hathaway! Cate Blanchett! Sarah Paulson! And more!

In Episode 81 of the Crooked Table Podcast, Robert Yaniz Jr. and Kai Yaniz tie up some loose Riverdale ends with their brief review of the 2001 cult comedy Josie and the Pussycats, based on the Archie Comics title. Then it's into more serious matters, as they address the disparity in the audience and critical response to women and POC in studio films. From Ocean's 8 to Ghostbusters, female-led releases in particular have proved divisive among some moviegoers. In fact, actresses like Ghostbusters' Leslie Jones and Star Wars: The Last Jedi's Kelly Marie Tran have personally been the subject of online harassment and assorted vitriol.

So let's dig into one of Hollywood's most common criticisms nowadays, namely its stubbornness to accept diversity both onscreen and behind the scenes. Recent films like Wonder Woman and Black Panther have demonstrated strides forward, but there's still much progress to be made. Listen in as we chat about how we can all move forward together.

Ocean's 8 synopsis courtesy of Warner Bros.:

Five years, eight months, 12 days...and counting. That’s how long Debbie Ocean (Sandra Bullock)—just released from prison—has been concocting the greatest heist of her storied career.

She knows what it’s going to take—a team of the best in their field, starting with her former partner-in-crime Lou (Cate Blanchett). Together, they recruit a crew of specialists: jeweler Amita (Kaling); street con Constance (Awkwafina); expert fence Tammy (Paulson); hacker Nine Ball (Rihanna); and fashion designer Rose Weil (Bonham Carter).

The target is $150 million in diamonds—diamonds that will adorn the neck of world-famous actress Daphne Kluger (Hathaway), who will be center stage at the event of the year, the Met Gala.

Their plan appears rock solid, but it will need to be flawless if the team is to get in and get away—all in plain sight.

“Ocean’s 8” also stars Richard Armitage as Claude Becker, Kluger’s unwitting date at the Gala, and James Corden as John Frazier, an insurance investigator trying to put the pieces together.

Gary Ross (“Seabiscuit,” “The Hunger Games,” “Pleasantville”) directed “Ocean’s 8” from a screenplay he co-wrote with Olivia Milch, original story by Ross. Steven Soderbergh and Susan Ekins produced the film. Michael Tadross, Diana Alvarez, Jesse Ehrman and Bruce Berman served as executive producers, with Milch co-producing.

We’re excited to hear your feedback as the Crooked Table Podcast continues to evolve. As usual, the show does feature explicit language and, as such, is best considered NSFW.

Thanks for listening!

SHOW NOTES

Previously on the Crooked Table Podcast: http://www.crookedtable.com/2018/06/04/riverdale-podcast/

Our Ghostbusters podcast: http://www.crookedtable.com/2016/07/15/crooked-table-podcast-ghostbusters/

Our Wonder Woman podcast: http://www.crookedtable.com/2017/06/09/podcast-wonder-woman/

Brandon Katz' article: http://observer.com/2018/06/oceans-8-rihanna-sandra-bullock-female-blockbusters-box-office/

Additional listening:

Citizen Dame podcast: https://citizendame.podbean.com/

Black Men Can't Jump in Hollywood podcast: https://headgum.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood

Blank Check podcast Josie and the Pussycats episode: https://soundcloud.com/griffin-and-david-present/josie-and-the-pussycats-with-angela-ferraguto

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Aflevering 38 begint extra spannend, want we hebben het over een oud huis met een tikkend hart. Colin Trevorrow past nog steeds in de plaatje van Universal, want hij mag ook werken aan Jurassic World 3. Pedro Pascal krijgt een grote rol in Wonder Woman 2 en Taika Waititi heeft een moeder gevonden in Scarlett Johansson. Last but not least komt er een X-men/New Mutants goedmakertje; de trailer van The Darkest Minds. Nils en Narana delen Paaseieren uit in een spoilervrije review van Ready Player One en er zijn weer 3 nieuwe films te bespreken die deze week in de bioscoop verschijnen.

Vergeet je niet te abonneren op ons kanaal, laat een review achter en volg ons op Facebook: www.facebook.com/filmfanspodcast en Instagram: www.instagram.com/filmfanspodcast. Je kunt ons mailen naar mail@filmfanspodcast.nl of kijk eens op onze website www.filmfanspodcast.nl

We werden overdonderd door het succes van Star Wars: The Last Jedi in de bioscopen afgelopen weekend. Verder gaan we het hebben over de teaser trailer van Mortal Engines en kregen we een angstaanjagend (goede) nieuwe trailer van Annihilation. De kogel is nu eindelijk door de kerk: Walt Disney koopt 21st Century Fox met een hoop centjes. Woody Harrelson is toegevoegd aan de steeds groter wordende cast van Venom. En we bespreken het nieuwe team van Ocean's 8. Girl power! Deze week niet van Nils maar Narana d'r review over Star Wars: The Last Jedi. En we sluiten zoals elke week af met de aankomende films in de bioscoop, met een film waar Narana heel erg blij van wordt. Aca-amazing Pitches!

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Jodi Balfour is a talent that excites the industry and audiences alike. Her internationally diverse background paired with her raw and expansive talent has made her an actor in constant demand. Born and raised in South Africa, Jodi spent her formative years working in Cape Town’s burgeoning theatre and television industry. From the age of eight, she was on the professional stage performing in an array of ballets and musicals, and in the years that followed, her talents found their way to the small screen, where she starred and had supporting roles in both domestic and international television shows.

Upon graduating with honors in Theatre and Performance from the University of Cape Town, Jodi landed a supporting role in the BAFTA-Nominated BBC mini-series “The Sinking of the Laconia”, playing the daughter of one of Britain’s most celebrated actors, Lindsay Duncan. Since her arrival in North America, Jodi has worked across platforms in Canada and the US. She played the lead in Canada’s hit series BOMB GIRLS which earned a Gracie Award for best Drama and won Jodi a Canadian Screen Award for "Best Actress" in it's film BOMB GIRLS: FACING THE ENEMY.

Jodi plays the lead female role in Cinemax’s critically acclaimed new drama series QUARRY, an HBO Entertainment production in association with Anonymous Content. "Quarry” is currently on air on Cinemax. She also stars in the BBC series RELLIK soon to be Cinemax.

Currently, Jodi portrays Jackie Kennedy on season 2 of THE CROWN on Netflix.

The guys grabbed their hammers and ventured out to watch the latest Marvel adventure - Thor: Ragnarok! They chat about what they thought of the movie, the new look and feel for the franchise, and just how damn hot Chris Hemsworth is! Spoilers abound! Except for the Chris Hemsworth being hot thing - we all already knew that. Chat with us on Twitter @ActingOutProds and let us know what you thought of the movie! Cheers!

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Bob & his son Bobby give a NO-SPOILER review of the over $500 million blockbuster, Thor: Ragnarok! What a FUN movie!!!!

Movie Meltdown - Episode 418 

This week the Super Series continues as we discuss Thor: Ragnarok. And as we continually undercut the drama with a joke, we also discuss... Planet Hulk, Sandman, Taika Waititi, a wall of meat, Episode 7, Karl Urban, Grey Hulk, I think I was so excited I couldn't hear, the wolf, What We Do in the Shadows, Benedict Cumberbatch, true neutral, Quicksilver, making wisecracks, Jeff Goldblum, the love of the Godess of Death, is it too silly, Korg, gender swapping, Roger Corman, that's a geek cut, The Gifted, Black Panther pride, Hasbro was so big, they didn't know where they were going, you are going to make me cut myself, Agent Coulson, Disney power, Valkyrie, his bone-structure is doing a lot of leg-work, new Doug, Good Omens, visually incredible, Cate Blanchett, the soul gem, explosions work around the world, Chris Hemsworth, The 4400, The Sentinels, Led Zeppelin, we need some... not bigger names, but bigger personalities, Idris Elba, Beta Ray Bill, organic, gluten-free, artisan pea soup, Fantastic Four, this big weird hair-cutting machine, Matt Damon, Yondu, singing The Transformers theme song for three hours, Luke Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Cyborg, Loki, fan theories, Constantine, the red infinity stone, Schindler's List and can you imagine that reveal?!

Spoiler Alert: Full spoilers for Thor: Ragnarok, so see the movie before listening. You have been warned!

"...but I wasn't really sure which way they were going to take it for a while."

Ron continues the Marvel legacy with Thor: Ragnarok, starring Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Mark Ruffalo, Idris Elba, Jeff Goldblum, Tessa Thompson, Karl Urban, Anthony Hopkins, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Sam Neill! *whew* Also: David Schwimmer, Phantom Thread, Pet Sematary, and parking lots.

In Episode 66 of the Crooked Table Podcast, Robert Yaniz Jr. heads over to Asgard for his review of Thor: Ragnarok, the 17th (!) entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and shares his brief thoughts on Sean Baker's The Florida Project.

We’re excited to hear your feedback as the Crooked Table Podcast continues to evolve. As usual, the show does feature explicit language and, as such, is best considered NSFW.

Thanks for listening!

SHOW NOTES

0:00 - Intro/The Florida Project review

5:55 - Thor: Ragnarok review

Previously on the Crooked Table Podcast: http://www.crookedtable.com/2017/10/31/nightmare-elm-street-sequels-podcast/

Rob's written review of Thor: The Dark World: http://www.crookedtable.com/2013/11/13/review-thor-the-dark-world/

Rob discusses Marvel sequels: http://www.crookedtable.com/2017/05/05/podcast-guardians-of-the-galaxy-2-marvel-sequels/

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Michael and Ivan watch and review the newest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Thor: Ragnarok. But they are easily sidetracked by the memories of forgotten 1980's television. Also, avoid The Noid.

FWOAC battles the prophecy of Asgard's demise in Thor Ragnarok.

Reviews: Power Pack Vol 3 #63, Ragman Vol 3 #1, Harley & Ivy Meet Betty & Veronica #1 & 2, Batman White Knight #1 & 2, The Archies #1 & 2, Thor: Ragnarok

We are back! Well, Jimmy is back. Busy time of year so co-hosts are hard to find. He records solo but recruits some of the CNI correspondents to send in audio reviews for all of the above. Mad thanks to Erica, Emmy, Emily, Marta, and Heidi! Last week, Jimmy attended the new play Harakiri Kane written by cartoonist Dean Haspiel and starring Stoya. He sat down with them both after the show to discuss the play and you get to hear all about it! News includes: Brian Michael Bendis signs exclusive deal with DC Comics, Millarworld announces first Netflix comic, Tim Sale is developing new Batman projects, a Lord of the Rings TV series is in the works, Gotham is recasting Poison Ivy yet again and more! Also, come back later this week for the final  NYCC special episode starring Hulu's Runaways cast and producers! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us!

Thanks for listening!

I swing my hammer at Thor: Ragnarok and discuss whether Taika Waititi can bring some much needed life to the Marvel formula. I also review Sean Baker's The Florida Project, discuss Amazon potentially developing a Lord of the Rings TV series and after the outro music I appeal to fans of the 80's with a spoiler discussion for Stranger Things 2.

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Intro: 0:00 - 04:05

Review - Thor: Ragnarok: 4:05 - 24:12

Review - The Florida Project: 24:12 - 43:46

News - Amazon in talks for Lord of the Rings TV show: 43:36 - 48:21

This week in new releases/Outro: 48:21 - 51:59

Spoiler Discussion - Stranger Things 2: 51:59 - 1:07:33

The Front Row is heading back into the MCU with their 17th film. This time it's our old friend the God of Thunder Thor in his 3rd solo film adventure. Imprisoned, the almighty Thor finds himself in a lethal gladiatorial contest against the Hulk, his former ally. Thor must fight for survival and race against time to prevent the all-powerful Hela from destroying his home and the Asgardian civilization. Filled with some of the best comedy the MCU has ever produced, this film is ripe for discussion not only for all the Marvel Easter Eggs but also for a sheer achievement in blockbuster filmmaking. As always with FULL DISCLOSURE, LISTEN AT YOUR OWN PERIL AS SPOILERS LIE AHEAD!

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Vrijdag de 13de was voor ons een geluksdag in plaats van een pechdag. We werden namelijk uitgenodigd door Disney om Thor: Ragnarok te komen kijken. Daar hoefden we geen tweede keer over na te denken! Yes please!

In deze korte aflevering kun je horen hoe Nils en Narana de persvoorstelling beleefd hebben en natuurlijk ook wat ze van Thor: Ragnarok vonden (spoilervrij). Thor: Ragnarok draait vanaf 26 oktober in de bioscoop.

Vergeet je niet te abonneren op ons kanaal, laat een review achter via iTunes en volg ons op Facebook: www.facebook.com/filmfanspodcast.

• 1. Candlewick Press would like to thank the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Macaulay Library for granting us permission to use the birdcall sounds you heard in this episode of the podcast.
• 2. Annette talks more about her childhood and secret plans in this blog interview.

Annette LeBlanc Cate, author and illustrator of The Magic Rabbit and Look Up!, talks to Candlewick Press about what it was like to work on an award-winning cartoon on Comedy Central and her fascination with birds, and she practices her seagull impression. She also almost aces our birdcall quiz.