Showing results for "Story" in Entertainment & Performing Arts

A serialized story-telling of the ancient epic of India - The Mahabharata Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We read stories from Bengali ("bangla") literature, for our own pleasure and edification, and hopefully for your enjoyment as well! We share our readings as a podcast; please subscribe to it to check us out. And do leave your feedback and suggestions at our website, golpokotharasor.org; you can also find a complete episode guide there, as well as listen to the latest episodes, and the introductory episode of this podcast.

Wild and wicked romance novels for those who love serious historical romance . Whole books read chapter by chapter. Find more great books by Andreya Stuart on Amazon.com and Audioiron.com.

Horror movies hold a complicated space in the queer community: historically misogynist, and often homo- and transphobic, the genre has also been inadvertently feminist and open to subversive readings. It Came from the Closet features twenty-five original essays by writers speaking to this relationship, through connections both empowering and oppressive. From Carmen Maria Machado on Jennifer’s Body, Jude Ellison S. Doyle on In My Skin, Addie Tsai on Dead Ringers, and many more, these conversations convey the rich reciprocity between queerness and horror.

From Oscar-winners and cult favorites, big budget blockbusters and indie darlings, this captivating series takes you on a deep dive into the pivotal projects that defined the careers of six extraordinary filmmakers—Cameron Crowe, Natasha Lyonne, Ron Howard, Amy Heckerling, Richard Linklater, and Chloé Zhao. Through candid anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories, these artists reflect on the formative experiences, creative breakthroughs, and personal inspirations that gave rise to their most iconic work.

Letters to the Sky is a reflective audio journal about learning how to live after a life in motion ends, one shaped by years spent in the air. Through intimate stories and dreamlike letters, the series explores how memory, dreams, and identity linger as the mind finishes the story of who we once were and begins to imagine who we might become.Written, produced, and narrated by Ladybird Voice Studios.https://www.ladybirdvoicestudios.com/© 2026 Maria L. Johnson. All rights reserved.Credits:Intro music and jet sound effects licensed from TunePocket.

ECW was one extreme contradiction piled on top of another. It was an incredibly influential company in the world of professional wrestling during the 1990s, yet it was never profitable. It portrayed itself as the ultimate in anti-authority rebellion, but its leadership was, at various points, working covertly with the two wrestling giants, the World Wrestling Federation and World Championship Wrestling. Most of all, it blurred the line between real life and the fantasy world of professional wrestling like no other company before it.

In a captivating tale that laid the groundwork for modern high fantasy, Hallblithe, a brave warrior of the House of Raven, embarks on a daring quest to rescue his kidnapped troth-plight maiden, the Hostage. Captured himself, he finds unlikely companionship with the giant Puny Fox as they set sail for the Isle of Ransom. Their journey leads them to the enchanting Land of the Glittering Plain, where Hallblithe must choose between the seductive offer of eternal youth and the hand of the Kings daughter or the unwavering pursuit of his beloved. Originally published in 1890 in the English ...

Women Talking: An Evening of Wild Female Imagination features three new works from playwrights Sandra Delgado, ruth tang, and Brittany Allen. Inspired by the film and its themes, the playwrights explored the choice the women need to make as a community: Do nothing. Stay and fight. Leave.

When people think of the Great War, their minds often drift to the horrors of trenches, barbed wire, and relentless machine gun fire. Yet, the seas were equally tumultuous, with ships playing pivotal roles in military engagements during the early 20th century. Stories of the Ships is a captivating 1919 collection of first-person accounts from those who braved the battles of World War I on the water. This compelling narrative offers listeners a richer understanding of the conflicts that shaped the most devastating war in history. Lewis Ransome Freeman (1878 – 1960), an American explorer, ...

David Mitchell, who you may know for his inappropriate anger on every TV panel show except Never Mind the Buzzcocks, his look of permanent discomfort on C4 sex comedy Peep Show, his online commenter-baiting in The Observer or just for wearing a stick-on moustache in That Mitchell and Webb Look, has written a book about his life.

In the perfect companion piece to his first book, Blake Snyder delivers even more insider information gleaned from a 20-year track record as one of Hollywood's most successful spec screenwriters. Designed for screenwriters, novelists, and movie fans, this book gives listeners key breakdowns of the 50 most instructional movies from the past 30 years. From M*A*S*H to Crash, Alien to Saw, and 10 to Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Snyder reveals how screenwriters in the past tackled the same challenges faced by screenwriters today.

Whether you want to write your own scripts or simply gain a deeper appreciation for the great stories you see unfold on the screen, Professor Angus Fletcher is here to show you the way in Screenwriting 101: Mastering the Art of Story. Professor Fletcher, Professor of English and Film at The Ohio State University, brings both a personal and scholarly perspective to this craft. As a screenwriter himself, he has experienced the ins and outs of the process first-hand.

Edgar Allan Poe has a remarkable talent for weaving words that ignite the imagination and evoke terror, often with minimal horrific actions depicted on the page. His masterful language creates an atmosphere that stirs the darkest corners of our minds. In this recording, Ive selected a few of his most haunting tales that have left a lasting impression on me The Telltale Heart, The Masque of the Red Death, The Black Cat, The Raven, The Cask of Amontillado, and Berenice. I hope you find as much enjoyment in listening to these stories as I did in bringing them to life. (Summary by Phil Chenevert)

Subhash Ghai is the man behind some of Hindi cinema's most iconic movies. Of the sixteen films he made between 1976 and 2008, twelve-Kalicharan, Karz, Vidhaata, Hero, Karma, Ram Lakhan, Meri Jung, Saudagar, Khal Nayak, Pardes, Taal and Yaadein-were blockbusters, and the others were critically...

The riveting, poignant and remarkably honest biography from Britain's biggest comedy star, Michael McIntyre, brought to you by Penguin. His debut stand-up DVD, Live & Laughing, was the fastest selling of all time. Now he hosts his own BAFTA nominated BBC1 series, Michael McIntyre's Comedy...

Cheating Stories From Reddit - r/cheating"Cheaters exposed. Secrets revealed. All from Reddit."Betrayal, heartbreak, and shocking secrets—straight from the internet’s most brutally honest corner.Reddit Cheating Stories is your go-to podcast for raw, unfiltered tales of infidelity, exposed lies, emotional fallout, and jaw-dropping revenge. Sourced from real Reddit threads and confession posts, each episode dives into the messy, complicated world of modern relationships—where no secret stays hidden forever.Whether it's partners caught in the act, anonymous confessions, or stories of ...

David Attenborough reads his own bestselling memoir 'An enthralling autobiography from one of the linchpins of television' Good Book Guide David Attenborough is the acknowledged voice of nature, loved and revered worldwide for his groundbreaking wildlife documentaries. Over the course of his...

Kisi ne khoob kaha hai, kahaniyan naa rahen to hum jeevan mein vaise hi bhatak jayenge jaisi ki jungle mein bina raaston ke. Isiliye, kuch purani kahaniyon ki nayi khoj ke saath aaya hai - Kal Ki Kahaniyan: World of Indian Folk Stories with Ashtam Neelkanth. Ek aisa podcast jahan aap sunenge desh ke alag alag konon se dhoondh ke laayi gayin, alag alag bhashaon mein chhipi FOLK(lok) KAHANIYAN. Wo bhi apni HINDI bhasha mein. Naya Episode - Har FRIDAY! Khud sunen, bacchon ko sunaayen, ya presentation mein chamkayen - bedhadak! Kyunki ye kahaniyan hain, hum sub ki kahaniyan.

To millions of fans, All About Eve represents all that’s witty and wonderful in classic Hollywood movies. Its old-fashioned, larger-than-life stars - including Bette Davis, Marilyn Monroe, Anne Baxter, George Sanders, and Celeste Holm - found their best roles in this movie, and its sophisticated dialogue has entered the lexicon. But there’s much more to know about All About Eve. Sam Staggs has written the definitive account of the making of this fascinating movie and its enormous influence on both film and popular culture.