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Today we’re getting into the festive spirit and talking about one of the most beloved Christmas movies, It’s a Wonderful Life. We cover everything including the banking loans, the crappy colorized version, what that fake snow really was, and also we make several misguided allusions to Back to the Future Part II.

Also, why we hate spoiled food. (Recorded December 17th, 2023.)

In the season 2 finale of the Cents of Life podcast, Joe and Cody discuss two classic Christmas movies starring Jimmy Stewart. Ernst Lubitsch's 1940 film The Shop Around the Corner and Frank Capra's classic 1946 It's A Wonderful Life. |

Also discussed is the tendency for Objectivists to have rather one-note analyses of artistic output without properly engaging with and submitting to the material in front of them. We hope to at least provide some ideas to go beyond what we like to call "Week One Objectivism." 

Merry Christmas everyone and we will talk again in 2024! 

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Every time this episode is played a Movie Friend gets their wings! Join Michelle and Seth on a magical mystical tour through time as they dive headfirst (get it?) into Frank Capra's classic, It's a Wonderful Life! We spend an unreal amount of time talking about a crow, Seth practices his best Jimmy Stewart impersonation and Michelle finds a new fascination in the stars. Give away all your money and listen now!

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Did you know "It's A Wonderful Life" started out as a dream? And then as a Christmas card?  How did it beat the odds to become an American classic? The story starts back in 1876 and involves Amadeo Giannini, Philip Van Doren Stern, Frank Capra, Jimmy Stewart, World War II, the Council on Books in Wartime, Jimmy the Raven, Cary Grant, Republic Pictures, Columbia Pictures, The Greatest Gift and the 1906 San Francisco Earth Quake. 

Picture this: you've finally made the brave decision to leave your corporate job behind and embark on the exhilarating journey of starting your own business. But as you dive headfirst into the entrepreneurial realm, you quickly realize that accessing necessary funds isn't as straightforward as anticipated.  In today's eye-opening episode of Life After Corporate, host Deb Boulanger is joined by her guest, Frank Capra, who takes us on a journey through the challenges of securing debt in the early stages of entrepreneurship.  From the limitations imposed by traditional banks to the increasing interest rates that send shivers down your spine, Frank divulges the inescapable realities faced by those seeking funding post-corporate life.  The landscape of lending and debt has changed dramatically in recent times, with rising interest rates and cautious lenders. But fear not, for there is a way to conquer these challenges and thrive in your post-corporate life. By strategically aligning your personal and business finances, showcasing profitability on paper, and staying mindful of your debt to income ratio, you can break free from the limitations and pave your own path of financial freedom and success. Brace yourself for some invaluable insights on how to leverage business credit cards and strategize your financial approach. This episode will encourage you to embrace the challenges, seize the opportunities, and let your entrepreneurial spirit soar to new heights. Remember, the power to redefine your life after corporate lies within your hands- it's time to make it happen!

[00:01- 8:02] Considerations for Starting Your Own Business  

• Focus on determining your passion and identifying the type of business you want to start.

• Develop a clear business plan outlining the steps, goals, and strategies for success.

• Seek advice and guidance from professionals, mentors, or business consultants.

• Maintain a financial safety net or savings to support yourself during the initial stages of your business.

[8:03 -12:00]  Importance of Being on Your Own Payroll  

• Being on your own payroll ensures that you are treating your business as a separate entity and not commingling personal and business finances.

• It provides a clear record of your income and helps establish proof of consistent earnings, which is crucial when seeking working capital or loans.

• Being on your own payroll also allows you to take advantage of certain tax benefits and deductions available to business owners.

• It demonstrates financial stability and responsibility to banks and lenders, increasing your chances of obtaining favorable financing terms. 

[12:01 - 18:40]  Business Credit Options   

• Adapt to market conditions and offer business credit cards

• Consider bundling multiple business credit cards for scalability and additional income

• Utilize grace periods to defer repayment and manage cash flow effectively

• Provide entrepreneurs with alternative funding options, especially in early stages or pre-revenue periods

[18:41 - 24:56] Financial Preparation for Starting a Business   

• Importance of preparing early and ensuring sufficient funding

• Need to have a conversation about financial readiness and create a plan

• Developing a strategy to pay down debt and improve loan eligibility

• No harm in seeking prequalification without a credit check to assess readiness and available options

[24:57 - 25:56] Closing Segment 

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Tweetable Quotes:

“When the company doesn't look like it's making money on their tax returns, the bank is going to say, well, yeah, you're paying yourself money, but the company isn't making any money."... Frank Capra on Tax Returns and Bank Statements

"You really want to show that no higher than 30%. If you're putting everything on your credit cards and making that number go through the roof, they're not gonna give you more. It's just not going to happen."...Frank Capra on Credit card utilization 

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Paul and Erin review two black comedies about murderously eccentric households: Barry Sonnenfeld's 1993 comedy sequel ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES, and Frank Capra's 1944 adaptation of the Broadway hit ARSENIC AND OLD LACE. Plus: our quick takes on BARBARIAN, PEARL, TICKET TO PARADISE, TAR, SEE HOW THEY RUN, THE WOMAN KING and LOUIS ARMSTRONG'S BLACK AND BLUES.

This week we throwback to Frank Capra and his 1939 masterpiece that presents the dirty side of politics to a young and naive US Senator, his morals and character get in the way and this week we analyze the end scene that shows him fighting for his love of freedom and democracy for his country. Enjoy the conversation!

Today on the Rarified Heir Podcast we are talking to Victoria Riskin about growing up the daughter of Hollywood royalty. We first became of Victoria via her 2019 book, Fay Wray and Robert Riskin : A Hollywood Memoir and were intrigued not only about her actor mom and screenwriter father but in how she wrote it, which we discuss on this episode. We talk about her father’s Oscar winning career writing for Frank Capra and others as well as her mom’s six decade career in movies. From silent films, talkies, pre code, horror movies, comedies and later in AIP exploitation films and television, it’s a distinguished career that involves much more than giant apes named King Kong. Victoria’s mother’s iconic name is kept alive today as its synonymous in current pop culture in comic strips, punk bands and the lyrics from the  Rocky Horror Picture Show.

We also talk to Victoria about her own career as both a psychologist and later as a producer along with her Emmy-winning writer/husband David Rintels. Their  television work including The Last Best Year w/ Mary Tyler Moore and Bernadette Peters, World War II: When Lions Roared w/ John Lithgow, Bob Hoskins and Michael Caine as well as an adaptation of Willa Cather’s My Antonia among others. Along the way we talk about the gone but not forgotten CC Brown’s ice cream parlor in Hollywood, the first years of Palisades High School and if the term “scream queen” is still valid. It’s all up next, on the Rarified Heir Podcast.

Invité : Sylvain Perret

Au programme de cette année 1934 :

• Le Code Hays ou la fin d'un certain Hollywood
• Cinéma sous le Code Hays : censuré, limité... et sous-estimé ?
• Le Triomphe de la Volonté, et le cinéma allemand sous le régime nazi.
• Leni Riefensthal : réalisatrice visionnaire ou mystificatrice ?
• L'Atalante de Jean Vigo, ou la belle anomalie du cinéma français.
• Le Réalisme poétique : un genre fantastique, social... et bien plus que ça ?
• Recommandations : Les Misérables (Raymond Bernard), New York-Miami (Frank Capra)

Um drama popular que acentua os efeitos patéticos, salientado por uma música expressiva. Falo sobre o melodrama, termo da história do teatro, que designa uma espécie de drama falado e cantado.

roteiro e apresentação: Fabio Sallva
mais do meu trabalho: sallva.com

JOUR 12 - LA VIE EST BELLE

Cette année, le mois de décembre est aux couleurs de la surprise, de la curiosité et de la découverte.

Aujourd'hui nous ouvrons la 12ème case de notre podcastrier de l'avent.

Steph et Xad vous parlent de La vie est belle

Le Pitch

Le décès de son père oblige un homme à reprendre l'entreprise familiale de prêts à la construction, qui permet aux plus déshérités de se loger. Il entre en conflit avec l'homme le plus riche de la ville, qui tente de ruiner ses efforts. 

Au moment où il approche de la victoire, il égare les 8 000 dollars qu'il devait déposer en banque. Le soir de Noël, désespéré, il songe au suicide. 

C'est alors que le Ciel dépêche à ses côtés un ange de seconde classe, qui pour gagner ses ailes devra l'aider à sortir de cette mauvaise passe...

Invitée : Clémence Madeleine-Perdrillat

Au programme de cette année 1946 : 

• Les Plus belles années de notre vie, et le cinéma Américain d'après-guerre.
• La Vie est belle de Frank Capra.
• La Belle et la Bête de Jean Cocteau, et le conte au cinéma.
• Les Enchaînés de Alfred Hitchcock.
• Tour du monde : La Poursuite Infernale (John Ford), Une Question de vie ou de mort (Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger)

Invité : Théo Ribeton

Au programme de cette année 1936 : 

• Frank Capra, le dernier rêveur de l'Amérique ?
• L'Extravagant Mr Deeds : un héros simple fait-il un film naïf ?

• Les Temps Modernes de Charlie Chaplin
• Européen, socialiste, muet... Chaplin était-il une anomalie américaine ?
• La Belle Equipe, Le Crime de Monsieur Lange... Existe t-il un cinéma "ouvrier" ?
• Front Populaire et cinéma : l'exemple de La Vie est à nous

• 4 films en un an : 1936, la grosse année de Sacha Guitry
• Théâtreux, cinéaste, intellectuel, collabo... Mais qui était Sacha Guitry ?

• Tour du monde : Le Fils Unique (Yasujiro Ozu), Furie (Fritz Lang)

Les amis, pour cette rentrée Rone et Xavier (@XP78_ sur twitter) laissent les gros bourrin de côté pour s'attarder sur "Mr Smith au sénat" film de Frank Capra qui date de 1939. Une oeuvre qui tranche avec les films habituellement traités sur nos ondes et ce n'est pas pour nous déplaire !

Portez vous bien !

In this episode, Andrew is joined once again by classic film genius Rance Collins who helps break down It Happened One Night, one of the very first romantic comedies and the beginning of our new classic cinema series! Rance explains why this pre-code Frank Capra classic from 1934 continues to be such a big deal. It stars Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert and features several iconic moments. Whether you’ve seen it or not, tune in to learn all about it.

We also give our thoughts about last week’s surprising Oscar winners and recommend the Spirit Awards.

It Happened One Night

Casablanca

All About Eve

Double Indemnity

The Best Years of Our Lives

Citizen Kane

It Happened One Night on IMDB

Criterion Trailer for It Happened One Night

Photo of Shirley Temple presenting the Oscar to Claudette Colbert

Pictures of Claudette Colbert through the years on Wikipedia

Video of Clark Gable winning the Oscar

TCM Remembers 2019

Adam Sandler wins Best Male Lead at the Spirit Awards

Rance's Oscar podcast, The Envelope Please

Rance's politics podcast, The Resist Report

The Screen Drafts podcast

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