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Culture Crash: A New Season of Summer Blockbusters

>> May 28, 2023

We highlight a few of the blockbuster films that we’re most looking forward to during the the upcoming summer of 2023.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Hollywood, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Pop Culture
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Culture Crash: Never Getting Tired of the Film, “The Prestige”

>> March 6, 2022

The Prestige was released in 2006 and features some of Hollywood’s biggest names, including Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman and Michael Caine. We discuss why it’s a remarkable movie that never gets old watch after watch.

topics covered: Amazon Prime Video, Hollywood, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Streaming Media
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Culture Crash: The Debut of “Shiva Baby”

>> January 30, 2022

New writer & director Emma Seligman is generating a lot of buzz across Hollywood. This week, we discuss her debut film, “Shiva Baby” that’s now streaming on HBO Max.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, HBO Max, Hollywood, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Pop Culture, Streaming Media
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Culture Crash: Catching Up On Recent Releases

>> January 16, 2022

We binge and review some of the new movies we’ve missed in recent months, including a critique of “The Novice” and “Mass”.

topics covered: Amazon Prime Video, Culture and the Arts, Current Events, HBO Max, Hollywood, Independent Media, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Pop Culture, Streaming Media
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Culture Crash: Spider-Man’s Back Once Again

>> January 2, 2022

The new film release, "Spider-Man: No Way Home" is a massive blockbuster hit. We discuss what makes these crossover movies such a success and what’s coming up next in the Marvel universe.

topics covered: Hollywood, Media and Entertainment, Movies
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21-18 Segment 1: Jimmy Stewart: The Hollywood Actor & Fighter Pilot

Jimmy Stewart: The Hollywood Actor & Fighter Pilot (2021)

>> May 2, 2021

Perhaps Stewart’s most dramatic role was the one that not many people know about, but that molded his life and his psyche – not to mention his acting – for most of his career: serving as a fighter pilot in World War II. We talk to an author who delved into Stewart’s war service about how flying missions over Europe and seeing his comrades die affected the …

topics covered: Acting, American Culture and History, Awards, Culture and the Arts, History, Hollywood, Military and War, Movies, U.S. Military, World War I and World War II, World War II
ListenJimmy Stewart: The Hollywood Actor & Fighter Pilot (2021)
Culture Crash 21-13: A Unique Oscar Year

Culture Crash: A Unique Oscar Year

>> March 28, 2021

This year’s awards season looks a bit different due to the pandemic stalling new releases. But, as those in showbiz say, the show must go on.

topics covered: Awards, Celebrity, COVID-19 Pandemic, Hollywood, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Oscars, Pop Culture, TV Series
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Culture Crash: The Passing of Director Joel Schumacher

>> July 12, 2020

Prominent Hollywood director Joel Schumacher died on June 22, 2020 at the age of 80. We discuss his legacy and some of the films he’s best remembered for.

topics covered: Aging and Death, History, Hollywood, Media and Entertainment, Movies
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Culture Crash: Hollywood Hitting Pause on Business

>> April 5, 2020

Coronavirus has affected nearly every industry across the globe, including the entertainment biz. We discuss how several facets of Hollywood, from production to movie theatres, have adapted to the new reality.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, COVID-19 Pandemic, Disney+, Economics and Finance, Hollywood, Industry, Media and Entertainment, Movies
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Culture Crash: The 2020 Blockbuster Lineup

>> January 5, 2020

A new year means a new lineup of highly anticipated movie releases. We cover some of the biggest films for 2020 from the new Top Gun sequel featuring Tom Cruise to Christopher Nolan’s new action movie, Tenet.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Hollywood, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Netflix, Pop Culture, Theater
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Culture Crash: Hollywood’s Sexual Assault Scandals

>> November 19, 2017

With sexual assault allegations coming against some of Hollywood’s top producers, directors and stars, director Ridley Scott is taking a big step to distance his movie from Kevin Spacey’s soiled reputation.

topics covered: Commentary and Criticism, Hollywood, Industry, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Sexual Assault
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Charlton Heston’s Politics: MLK Marches and NRA Speeches

>> March 26, 2017

Charlton Heston was a soldier, a liberal, and a conservative in his 84 years. Biographer Marc Eliot discusses how Heston's politics impacted his career and legacy.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Civil Rights and Activism, Culture and the Arts, Equality, Government and Politics, History, Hollywood, Inequality, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Politics, Protest, Racism and Discrimination
ListenCharlton Heston’s Politics: MLK Marches and NRA Speeches

Drew Barrymore: A child actress talks about life, love and family (2016)

>> January 10, 2016

Everyone remembers little Gertie from the movie E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and the actress who played the part – Drew Barrymore. Now, as a 40-year-old mother of two, Barrymore talks about her growing up, the problems she had with her family, fending for herself at age 14, and what she’s learned on the way to becoming an accomplished actress and a mature and …

topics covered: Acting, Awards, Business and Entrepreneurship, Career, Children and Parenting, Culture and the Arts, Hollywood, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, Movies
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