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No, it’s not the The Invitation that came out this year; we’re taking it back to 2016, when Karyn Kusama’s thoughtful thriller The Invitation was released in theaters. Drea’s away on set, but we’ve got three (sometimes four) Angelenos and a Brooklynite sharing their movie thoughts, as well as their tips for when and how to leave a sketchy party. Oh, and Karyn Kusama was born in Brooklyn!

Later, Margo and Alonso imagine their dream casts for dinner party movies, and it’s the first Christmas Movie Minute of the season!.

What’s Good:
Alonso - Herr’s Old Bay Potato Chips 
Margo - Reboot on Hulu
Dave - Fuckwolf, “My Life”
Ify - Taping his episode of Grand Crew! H-Mart Snack Supremacy

ITIDIC:

1. Kevin Feige Is Happy For James Gunn, Really
2. Kenan Thompson Says a Goodburger sequel is closer than ever
3. Cate Blanchett Did Hot Ones and the Criterion Closet, Probably on the Same Day

Staff Picks:
Alonso - The Anniversary Party
Margo - The Hot Rock
Dave - Sicily! and the films of Daniele Huillet and Jean-Marie Straub
Ify - Prometheus

Margo’s Book is Filmed in Brooklyn; follow her on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok

Buy Alonso's book - I'll Be Home for Christmas Movies     

With:
Ify Nwadiwe
Alonso Duralde
Margo Donohue
Dave White

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart

Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

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With
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde
Ify Nwadiwe

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

oj simpson is forced to take the witness stand in the civil trial brought against him for the wrongful death of the murdered friend of his wife by the murdered friend’s father who promises to haunt oj until the end of oj’s bill cosby’s son is murdered along the freeway in los angeles when he stops to help a stranded motorist employees of michael jackson’s neverland ranch sue him for wrongful termination they claim was retribution for cooperating with the grand jury looking into allegations of child molestation word leaks the reclusive author j d salinger is going to publish a new book or at least a book-length revision of one of his old new yorker short stories a teacher in washington state is arrested for having sex with her twelve-year-old student she’s pregnant with his child 

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Bob Hope brought so much more than entertainment when he travelled the globe entertaining our troops. In a time before technology he provided healing, home and yes, hope. In return, Bob Hope received hundreds of thousands of letters of gratitude from the soldiers, nurses, spouses and parents sacrificing so much and longing for comfort and peace. 

Moved and inspired by their letters, Bob wrote back often and a deeply moving collection of these exchanges is featured in a new book by Martha Bolton and Linda Hope called Dear Bob: Bob Hope’s Wartime Correspondence with the G.I.’s of World War II.

Martha wrote for Bob Hope for fifteen years and it is her great honor to share this compilation. She joins us for a heartwarming conversation.

Plus, Fritz and Weezy are recommending The Last Movie Stars on HBO and Sidney on Apple +.

Path Points of Interest:

Martha Bolton

Dear Bob: Bob Hope's Wartime Correspondence with the G.I.s of World War II

by Martha Bolton

Martha Bolton's Amazon Author Page

The Last Movie Stars on HBO

Sidney - Apple Plus

One of Weezy's Bob Hope Interviews:

Warner Bros executive George Feltenstein takes us through the September 2022 Blu-ray releases from the Warner Archive. 

We kick off the discussion with the release of two TV series on Blu-ray.  First is the popular comedy “Young Sheldon” season 5,  which includes a 100th episode retrospective featurette titled, "Time Flies When You're Having Fun: Young Sheldon at 100."  The 2nd series is the bittersweet sixth and final season Blu-ray of the fan-favorite show "Lucifer," which includes deleted scenes and the ever-popular gag reel as extras.

Next, we discuss the re-release of the now out-of-print Blu-ray for the classic 1933 version of "King Kong," starring Fay Wray, Robert Armstrong, Bruce Cabot, directed by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack, and scored by composer Max Steiner.  While re-releases are not common for the Warner Archive, the lack of availability for a film as important as “King Kong” made it a necessity to provide a new, affordable Blu-ray to the public.
 
 And finally, we discuss the two films new to Blu-ray this month.  First up is "Abe Lincoln In Illinois," (1940) starring Raymond Massey, Gene Lockhart, Ruth Gordon, and directed by John Cromwell.  George provides background on the restoration and history of this presidential classic.  And we end our discussion with the award-winning release "Rachel, Rachel," (1968) starring Joanne Woodward and directed by her husband and first-time director, Paul Newman.

Purchase on Amazon:
King Kong (1933) Blu-ray
Abe Lincoln In Illinios Blu-ray
Rachel, Rachel Blu-ray
Lucifer S6 Blu-ray
Young Sheldon S5 Blu-ray

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This week on Money Making Conversations I am joined by the amazing Regina Taylor to discuss her role in the anthology series the "The First Lady" as the mother of Michelle Obama. We revisit all of Regina's great roles including "Lean On Me," "I'll Fly Away," and "Lovecraft Country" and how she has excelled in playing real individuals. Sonia Balfours-Fears returns with her daughters Ayanna and Rhea. Together they sounded The Fears Group at Morgan Stanley financial planning family practice.

Topics Covered

Owning your Acting Voice

Embodying Real Life Characters

Pressure and Responsibility as an Actor

Being a Black Woman in the Financial Industry

Journey from Meryl Lynch to Morgan Stanley

Creating

Building trust as Financial Advisor

More on "The First Lady"

In addition to Taylor, the new anthology drama stars Oscar®, Emmy® and Tony winner Viola Davis (Ma Rainey's Black Bottom), as former first lady Michelle Obama, Oscar and Emmy nominee Michelle Pfeiffer (French Exit) as Betty Ford and Emmy and Screen Actors Guild winner Gillian Anderson (The Crown) as Eleanor Roosevelt.

“Michelle Obama has always credited her mother as being an inspirational role model,” Taylor said. “Her mother and father were absolute pillars of strength, encouraging her to pursue her dreams, let no one deter her and to not get in her own way. It was crucial for Michelle Obama, as the first Black woman in the White House, to bring along her essential source of strength – her mother, Marian Robinson.”

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The Fears Group is a family practice that strives to help our clients establish a strong financial foundation and build wealth for future generations. With over 57 years of experience in the financial services industry, we take pride in educating our clients and helping them navigate the nuances behind financial decisions. 

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This week on Money Making Conversations I am joined by the amazing Regina Taylor to discuss her role in the anthology series the "The First Lady" as the mother of Michelle Obama. We revisit all of Regina's great roles including "Lean On Me," "I'll Fly Away," and "Lovecraft Country" and how she has excelled in playing real individuals. Sonia Balfours-Fears returns with her daughters Ayanna and Rhea. Together they sounded The Fears Group at Morgan Stanley financial planning family practice.

Topics Covered

Owning your Acting Voice

Embodying Real Life Characters

Pressure and Responsibility as an Actor

Being a Black Woman in the Financial Industry

Journey from Meryl Lynch to Morgan Stanley

Creating

Building trust as Financial Advisor

More on "The First Lady"

In addition to Taylor, the new anthology drama stars Oscar®, Emmy® and Tony winner Viola Davis (Ma Rainey's Black Bottom), as former first lady Michelle Obama, Oscar and Emmy nominee Michelle Pfeiffer (French Exit) as Betty Ford and Emmy and Screen Actors Guild winner Gillian Anderson (The Crown) as Eleanor Roosevelt.

“Michelle Obama has always credited her mother as being an inspirational role model,” Taylor said. “Her mother and father were absolute pillars of strength, encouraging her to pursue her dreams, let no one deter her and to not get in her own way. It was crucial for Michelle Obama, as the first Black woman in the White House, to bring along her essential source of strength – her mother, Marian Robinson.”

More on The Fears Group

The Fears Group is a family practice that strives to help our clients establish a strong financial foundation and build wealth for future generations. With over 57 years of experience in the financial services industry, we take pride in educating our clients and helping them navigate the nuances behind financial decisions. 

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For our Season 1 finale, we honor the words that often end our show: "Might be time to pick up the phone. There's no time like the present! What a gift." 

Before You Go co-hosts Nicole Franklin and Bryant Monteilh introduce this episode with the delightful and colorful reviews of Kathleen Carroll as remembered in her book My Life in the Dark. Kathleen is a retired film critic from the New York Daily News who made so many industry friends and connections she decided to bring Hollywood to her hometown of Lake Placid, New York by co-founding the Lake Placid Film Forum.  Nicole's time with Kathleen helped guide her career as an award-winning filmmaker as she took many cues from Kathleen's love of film and networking with legends behind the scenes.  

We hope this episode reminds everyone that reminiscing with friends could be the most relaxing and rejuvenating part of the day. Thank you for listening to our storytelling series. See you in Season 2!