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Host: Kevin Smith Dives into the weekly news most impactful to the Heartland

HEADLINES

• As Nashville reels from school shooting, Tenn. lawmakers consider loosening gun restrictions
  • Chalkbeat Tennessee - https://tn.chalkbeat.org/2023/3/28/23661164/nashville-school-shooting-tennessee-covenant-gun-policy-protest-legislature
  • The Onion - https://www.theonion.com/no-way-to-prevent-this-says-only-nation-where-this-r-1850269373
  • NBC - https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/tennessee-rep-burchett-says-school-shootings-re-not-gonna-fix-rcna77185
• Michigan is passing gun safety laws. Most counties may not enforce them
  • Bridge Michigan - https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-government/michigan-passing-gun-safety-laws-most-counties-may-not-enforce-them

LIGHTNING ROUND

Missouri,

• Hundreds gathered at the Capitol to protest on behalf of trans rights. 
  • Fox - https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/hundreds-protest-anti-transgender-legislation-at-missouri-capitol/
• Senate Democrats filibuster attack on Initiative petition.
  • Missouri Independent - https://missouriindependent.com/2023/03/29/democratic-filibuster-blocks-vote-on-bill-making-it-harder-to-amend-missouri-constitution/
• Missouri House lawmakers voted on Tuesday to strip all state funding from public libraries.
  • KY3 Missouri - https://www.ky3.com/2023/03/29/missouri-house-votes-strip-state-funding-public-libraries/
• Two GOP senators are at odds over red flag law ban.
  • STLPR - https://news.stlpublicradio.org/government-politics-issues/2023-03-29/bid-to-ban-red-flag-laws-defeated-in-missouri-senate-committee

Illinois, 

• The Rosenberg Moon Habitat named 2023's "Coolest Thing Made in Illinois" 
  • Daily Herald - https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20230329/moon-habitat-named-coolest-thing-made-in-illinois
• $200 million investment to improve freight mobility throughout the state of Illinois. 
  • WSILTV - https://www.wsiltv.com/news/illinois/200-million-to-improve-freight-routes-throughout-illinois/article_af3e8804-cf12-11ed-988b-8f19cd78baa6.html

Wisconsin,

• The St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Cottage Grove WI engaged in potentially illegal political campaigning.
  • Wisconsin State Journal - https://madison.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/elections/blatant-electioneering-wisconsin-group-calls-for-irs-investigation-into-cottage-grove-church/article_1e9849b9-75bb-5b6d-87a9-4af24613a464.html

Kansas, 

• Senate republicans gut opioid assistance bill in order to virtue signal.
  • Kansas Reflector - https://kansasreflector.com/2023/03/29/senate-clashes-over-gutting-of-kansas-overdose-fatality-bill-unanimously-passed-by-house/

And Lastly,

• Let’s round off this week with a showcase of states attempting to loosen gun regulations yet further.
• Donald gets got
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"How’d you like to wake up in the morning and be him?"

The Next Reel’s Speakeasy is an ongoing series of ours in which we invite an industry guest to join us and bring along one of their favorite movies to talk about. In this month’s episode, cinematographer Sam Levy joins us to talk about one of his favorite films, John Huston’s 1972 boxing film Fat City. 

We talk about the depressing story presented here as these characters try to reach the good life and why some of us can connect easier to it than others. We look at the incredible (and incredibly dark) cinematography by Conrad L. Hall and discuss the importance of a cinematographer getting to time their own film. We chat about the brilliant cast, from the actors like Stacy Keach, Jeff Bridges, Susan Tyrrell and Nicholas Colasanto; to the real-life boxers like Curtis Cokes and Sixto Rodriguez. We discuss Kris Kristofferson’s song “Help Me Make It Through the Night” and why it works so well in this movie. And we touch on what critics thought of the movie compared with how it did at the box office. 

John Huston was at a period in his career where he’d been making some duds so it’s great to see him return to top form with Fat City. It’s a master class in cinematic realism and a boxing film well worth watching and discussing. Check it out then tune in!

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"How’d you like to wake up in the morning and be him?"

The Next Reel’s Speakeasy is an ongoing series of ours in which we invite an industry guest to join us and bring along one of their favorite movies to talk about. In this month’s episode, cinematographer Sam Levy joins us to talk about one of his favorite films, John Huston’s 1972 boxing film Fat City. 

We talk about the depressing story presented here as these characters try to reach the good life and why some of us can connect easier to it than others. We look at the incredible (and incredibly dark) cinematography by Conrad L. Hall and discuss the importance of a cinematographer getting to time their own film. We chat about the brilliant cast, from the actors like Stacy Keach, Jeff Bridges, Susan Tyrrell and Nicholas Colasanto; to the real-life boxers like Curtis Cokes and Sixto Rodriguez. We discuss Kris Kristofferson’s song “Help Me Make It Through the Night” and why it works so well in this movie. And we touch on what critics thought of the movie compared with how it did at the box office. 

John Huston was at a period in his career where he’d been making some duds so it’s great to see him return to top form with Fat City. It’s a master class in cinematic realism and a boxing film well worth watching and discussing. Check it out then tune in!

Film Sundries

• Watch this film: iTunes • Amazon
• Screenplay
• Original theatrical trailer
• Original poster artwork
• Fat City by Leonard Gardner
• Flickchart
• Letterboxd
• Sam Levy on Instagram

• Start your own podcast journey with the best host in the business. Try TRANSISTOR today!
• Become a Member Today! $5 monthly or $55 annually
• Want to upgrade your LETTERBOXD account? Use our PROMO CODE to get a DISCOUNT and help us out in the process!
• Find source material for The Next Reel’s family of podcasts – and thousands of other great reads – at Audible! Get your free audiobook and 30-day free trial today.
• Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s Discord channel!

  Here’s where you can find us around the internet:

  • The Web
  • Letterboxd
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Threads
  • X
  • YouTube
  • Flickchart
  • Pinterest
  • Pete 
  • Andy
• We spend hours every week putting this show together for you, our dear listener, and it would sure mean a lot to us if you considered becoming a member. When you do, you get early access to shows, ad-free episodes, and a TON of bonus content. To those who already support the show, thank you. To those who don’t yet: what are you waiting for?

  What are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked!

  • You can buy TNR apparel, stickers, mugs and more from our MERCH PAGE.
  • Or buy or rent movies we’ve discussed on the show from our WATCH PAGE.
  • Or buy books, plays, etc. that was the source for movies we’ve discussed on the show from our ORIGINALS PAGE.