by Margo Donohue | Aug 12, 2024 | Podcast
Book Vs. Movie: The Bling Ring The Vanity Fair Article Vs.The 2013 Sofia Coppola Movie “The Bling Ring” is a 2013 film written and directed by Sofia Coppola and is based on the true story of a group of teenagers known as the Bling Ring, who used the...
by Margo Donohue | Aug 9, 2024 | Podcast
What a Creep Season 26, Episode 3 Ronald Reagan “The Mental Health Systems Act 1980” The Mental Health Systems Act of 1980 was a significant piece of legislation to improve mental health care in the United States. It was signed into law by President Jimmy Carter on...
by Margo Donohue | Aug 5, 2024 | Podcast
Book Vs. Movie: Born Yesterday The 1946 Play Vs.The 1950 Movie “Born Yesterday” (based on the 1946 play by Garson Kanin) is a sharp critique of corruption and a celebration of personal growth. It explores the transformative power of education and delves...
by Margo Donohue | Aug 2, 2024 | Podcast
What a Creep Season 26, Episode 2 Phyllis Schlafly But before we had those weird losers like Lauren Bobert, Majorie Taylor Greene, and Laura Loomer, we had Phyllis Schlafly. Schlafly was a conservative activist who successfully campaigned against the ratification of...
by Margo Donohue | Jul 29, 2024 | Podcast
Book Vs. Movie: 3:10 to Yuma The 1953 Elmore Leonard Short Story Vs.The 2007 Movie “3:10 to Yuma” (2007) is a Western film directed by James Mangold, based on a short story by Elmore Leonard. It is a remake of the 1957 film of the same name. Here are some...
by Margo Donohue | Jul 26, 2024 | Podcast
What a Creep Season 26, Episode 1 Fatty Arbuckle: The First Movie Star Scandal The Fatty Arbuckle scandal in the 1920s significantly impacted Hollywood and the career of comedian Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle. He was accused of raping and accidentally killing an...
by Margo Donohue | Jul 22, 2024 | Podcast
Book Vs. Movie: The Most Dangerous Game The 1924 Short Story Vs.The 1932 Movie “The Most Dangerous Game” is a short story by Richard Connell, published in 1924. It follows Sanger Rainsford, a big-game hunter who ends up on an isolated Caribbean island....
by Margo Donohue | Jul 19, 2024 | Podcast
What a Creep Season 25, Episode 10 Toxic Fandom In this week’s episode, we’re talking about toxic fandom. From “Star Wars” and “Star Trek” to the MCU and “Lord of the Rings,” these so-called fans resort to bullying, racism, misogyny, and even death threats—all in the...
by Margo Donohue | Jul 15, 2024 | Podcast
Book Vs. Movie: Suddenly Last Summer The 1958 Play Vs.The 1959 Movie Suddenly Last Summer is a 1959 film based on the play by Tennessee Williams, adapted for the screen by Gore Vidal and Williams himself. Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, the film stars Elizabeth...
by Margo Donohue | Jul 12, 2024 | Podcast
What a Creep Season 20, Episode 8 Anthony Kiedis Anthony Kiedis is the lead vocalist of the American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers, a position he has held since the band’s formation in 1983. The band is known for its energetic performances and eclectic...