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Sunday Afternoon Cinema

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Welcome Sunday Afternoon The release schedule of both podcasts is on a two weekly basis (ish) It is presented by Mike Larkin and myself Christopher Windsor and the podcast is recorded and produced by myself Christopher Windsor. We are not professional podcasters and we are by no means professional film critics so please do not take anything we say as anything more than two people who enjoy films and just like talking about them. We love feedback and if you do wish to write to us you can at: ...
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Will you agree with the esteemed film historian, or the regular guy who has a passion for movies? Tony Maietta and Brad Shreve have conversations about cinema and television from Hollywood's Golden Age to contemporary hits. They discuss—and sometimes disagree on—their favorite films and TV shows. Listen for insightful discussions that blend expertise with passion, and they'll take you behind the scenes of Hollywood as they explore storytelling, casting, characters, and more. New epiosdes eve ...
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Join me, BK, for fun and unique conversations exploring what happens behind and in front of the camera, on and off the field, and on and off the stage. As a fan, I offer a different perspective on movies, TV, sports, and more, with a sprinkle of recent news and surprising insights -Media provided by Pond5
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Hi there, My name is Dave and I hope to be a pro sports announced someday! I'm using SoundCloud to record audio versions of my Sports Updates on Facebook and to record my own commentary for Boston sports teams. If you like what you hear, then please let me know! I may also post my own audio sports blog on here soon, so keep your ears on the lookout! Happy listening!
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People of Note

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PROUDLY SPONSORED BY PIETER TOERIEN PRODUCTIONS. People of Note is broadcast on Sunday evening at 6 pm on Fine Music Radio with a repeat on Thusday afternoon at 1 pm, presented by Rodney Trudgeon. Says Rodney: “There are a number of fascinating people who pass through Cape Town and I’ve always felt there to be a need for a programme that allows an in-depth discussion with these personalities. Whether their fields are music, literature, theatre, dance, opera or even politics and economics, we ...
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S01 E27 Is "Bride of Frankenstein" the greatest horror film ever made? Join us as we dissect this 1935 classic, inspired by a listener email from Susan, and saved for our special Halloween month episode. We promise you’ll gain fresh insights into James Whale's comedic vision, which we liken to Sidney Pollack's dramatic flair in "Tootsie." We’ll deb…
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S01 E26 Ever wondered how a simple farm life could be so hilariously absurd? Get ready to unravel the quirky world of "Green Acres" as we dive deep into its brilliant mix of comedy and surrealism. From a Sesame Street-inspired game to the surprising links with the works of Samuel Beckett and Harold Pinter, we promise you’ll never look at this class…
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David Kramer’s hugely successful musical Orpheus in Africa is being repeated at the Artscape Theatre and David has reworked it to be produced with Cape Town Opera. It’s now called Orpheus McAdoo and stars Brittany Smith and Conroy Scott with the Cape Town Opera Chorus and opens on 18 October. Rodney Trudgeon invited David Kramer into the People of …
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S01 E25 All good things must come to an end, and that goes Darrin-double in this episode as we wrap up our "Happy Birthday, Bewitched!" episodes with the tales of Morning Glory Circle's final three years...a/k/a "The Dick Sargent Era". Join us as we celebrate and examine the show's evolution across two distinct eras and two distinct Dicks...York an…
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A book which is proving to be invaluable to lovers of contemporary music in South Africa is called History of Contemporary Music of South Africa. Similar to an encyclopaedia, the book has a wealth of information on artists, bands, composers and performers with many photographs. It was written by Garth Chilvers and Tom Jasiukowicz and I invited Gart…
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S01 E24 Join us for a special 60th-anniversary celebration of the classic TV show "Bewitched" as we discuss the beloved sitcom's place in television history. In this first of 2 episodes, we'll concentrate on the show's first 5 years, a/k/a - the Dick York era. We kick off the episode with some fun singing and then embark on a nostalgic journey thro…
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Send us a text In this episode quick overall thought on the Monday Night match of the Falcons vs Eagles game. Lastly some Fantasy nuggets from the game. But 1s some quick thoughts on some news from around the league. Media by Pond5 https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore/_/gameId/401671691Di BK
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Send us a text In this episode quick overall thought on Sunday Night Football & look at some of the Sunday afternoon games from week 2. Media by Pond5 https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore/_/gameId/401671652 https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore/_/gameId/401671754 https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore/_/gameId/401671786 https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore/_/game…
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The fascinating way our ears operate is the subject of this week’s People of Note. I’ll be talking to James Loock, Professor of ENT at Tygerberg Hospital, and Jenny Perold an audiologist also at Tygerberg about the remarkable technology of Cochlear Implants, that allows severely and profoundly deaf people to hear again.…
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S01 E23 Today we take on romance at "Going Hollywood", and discuss one of the greatest romantic pairings in cinema history...Paul Newman and Robert Redford, specifically in "The Sting" (1973). What makes this Best Picture Oscar-winner such an enduring classic, and how did the bromance between Paul Newman and Robert Redford redefine cinematic pairin…
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Send us a text My thoughts on the first Monday Night Football, a fan's breakdown of the Jets vs. 49ers, a tribute to James Earl Jones, and 1 fantasy nugget from the game! Media by Pond5 https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore/_/gameId/401671696 https://t.co/k2OTXabcSa https://t.co/a7Bqp914mW (https://x.com/Variety/status/1833244746426241295?t=-p1keUT2Qw5…
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Send us a text In this Episode: My Quick thoughts on a few things from the first full NFL Sunday, a fan's breakdown of the Rams vs. Lions game, and some fantasy insights from the matchup! Media by Pond5 https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/_/id/19089/dak-prescott https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore/_/gameId/401671617 https://www.buffalobills.com/news/b…
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Four of the concerts in the current symphony season with the Cape Town Philharmonic are being conducted by the Dutch conductor Arjan Tien. Arjan is no stranger to South Africa and, apart from the concerts he’s conducting, he is one of the judges of the 6th SA Conductor’s Competition. Arjan has selected an unusual and very interesting series of prog…
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Send us a text Join me as I break down the 2nd NFL game between the Eagles and Packers, including the impact of Jordan Love's injury and some key fantasy insights. Plus, a few nerdy notes on TV/streaming! Media by Pond5 https://t.co/UfDW2Zc3VD https://t.co/HBhAxZq9RX (https://x.com/DEADLINE/status/1831727961940119644?t=-x3yD_0zWmFkwFwf1ti1VQ&s=03) …
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Send us a text In this episode join me as I break down the 1st game of the 105th NFL Season b/w the Baltimore Ravens and the Kansas City Chiefs from my fan perspective. And some fantasy nuggets from this game. But 1st one quick nerdy note from the NFL. Media by Pond5 https://t.co/ou1oDuaC6h (https://x.com/_MLFootball/status/1830751512428998902?t=Rz…
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S01 E22 Did Katharine Hepburn truly shine in "Alice Adams," or was it one of her more excruciating performances? Join us for “The Great Kate Debate” as we passionately discuss the 1935 classic, starring Hepburn alongside Fred MacMurray. While one of us sees it as a delightful highlight of Hepburn's early career, the other labels it a torturous expe…
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Opera UCT is going to be the first opera company in the world to present a fully staged performance of a lost opera by Donizetti, Dalinda. The score was only discovered in 2019 and has been meticulously reconstructed As my guest on People of Note this week, the conductor Jeremy Silver will explain. Jeremy is globally recognised for conducting lesse…
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S01 E21 What if your favorite sitcoms did more than just entertain—they shaped societal attitudes and pushed boundaries? Join us as we welcome Matt Baume, an expert in gay television history and the acclaimed author of "Hi Honey, I'm Homo," to explore the enduring legacy of "All in the Family." We'll revisit two groundbreaking episodes featuring th…
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I wonder if you remember the name Gordon Oliver. Among other things he was Mayor of Cape Town from 1989 to 1991 during which he was privileged to welcome Nelson Mandela to the Cape Town City Hall the day he was released from prison. He also took part in the famous September 1989 march in Cape Town. Gordon has written a book called Overcoming Life’s…
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S01 E20 Ever found yourself wondering what films truly deserve a spot among the cinematic greats? Join us as we embark on a funny and candid countdown of our top five favorite films and beloved lazy Sunday afternoon picks. From Brad’s surprising choice of "Deadpool" to Tony’s classic Hollywood gems like "Singin’ in the Rain", we promise a spirited …
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Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is Adele Kirsten, who is the director of a Gun Free South Africa. Adele was a founding member of Gun Free South Africa, but she has been a non-violent, social justice activist in South Africa for some 40 years and has also written various books on the subject.…
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S01 E19 What makes "Chinatown" one of the most iconic films in Hollywood history? Join us as we uncover the layers of this 1974 classic in our comprehensive breakdown with Tony Maietta and Brad Shreve. From the intricate plot involving a murder mystery and water scandal to its high ranking on AFI's list, we explore why this film remains a cornersto…
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Tennessee Williams’s famous play, A Street Car Named Desire will open at the Theatre on the Bay on the 14th August. It is being presented by Lamta – The Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy who’s recent success with Spring Awakening brought the amazing success story of this company to a wide audience. The director of Streetcar is Prof Christo…
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S01 E18 In the 1982 classic film "Tootsie," Dustin Hoffman's character, Michael Dorsey, transforms into Dorothy Michaels. Brad and Tony dive into how Hoffman's incredible performance blurred the lines between character and actor, making Dorothy Michaels an unforgettable icon. Discover the tumultuous yet creative relationship between Hoffman and dir…
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Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is a South African academic currently working in Norway. Alene Mari Holder is a writer, musicologist and opera singer and her interests include feminist studies of 17th and 18th Century opera including the operatic trouser role tradition and on cross gender casting in Vivaldi’s operas. Alene is al…
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Send us a text In this episode: Join me for a spoiler review and deep dive into "Deadpool and Wolverine," the only MCU film of 2024! Don't miss out on the action and insights from my perspective. Media by Pond5 Box Office Mojo--- https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt6263850/?ref_=bo_tt_tab#tabsDi BK
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S01 E17 Revisit the journey of Rhoda from singlehood to marriage and back, sprinkled with personal anecdotes and hilarious behind-the-scenes moments. Brad and Tony's special guest co-host Scott Fullerton, the host of the Left of Str8 Podcast, brings his humor and a unique perspective to the conversation, making this nostalgic trip down memory lane.…
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One of the most dramatic of the Gilbert and Sullivan comic operas is The Yeoman of The Guard, which is set in the Tower of London in the 16th Century. It was premiered in London in 1888 and ran for a record 423 performances causing it to be called a true English, Dramatic Opera. G&S Cape Town will be staging this opera at the Artscape Opera House f…
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S01 E16 How much of "Postcards from the Edge" mirrors Carrie Fisher’s own tumultuous life? Tony and Brad explore the real-life inspirations behind the film's mother-daughter dynamics, brought to life by the stellar performances of Meryl Streep and Shirley MacLaine. The lines blur as they dissect the film’s blend of reality and creativity. Focusing …
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Agatha Christie’s play Witness to the Prosecution is pulling in the crowds at Theatre on the Bay. And rightly so because not only is it a superb play, but it is an excellent production with a large cast. In this week’s edition of People of Note, Rodney Trudgeon spoke to a member of the cast, Sharon Spiegel Wagner who plays the role of Romaine Vole,…
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S01 E15 Brace yourself for a journey through the scandalous and secretive world of Tinseltown as Brad and Tony uncover the life of Scotty Bowers. They discuss Bowers' controversial revelations from the documentary "Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood," including his clandestine operations out of a Hollywood gas station. Balancing on the deli…
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Send us a text In this Episode I dive into the thrilling Captain America: Brave New World trailer and discuss the shocking Disney’s data hack's impact on future Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars projects. Join me for an exciting deep dive! Media by Pond5 https://gamerant.com/disney-hacking-group-stolen-over-1-tb-data/ https://chatgpt.com/c/49aad52b-8a6…
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Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is the South African based documentary photographer, author and professional speaker Matthew Wilman who, in 2003 was commissioned to archive and document the life and times of Nelson Mandela for the Nelson Mandela Foundation. This allowed him to develop an intimate relationship with Mandela. But M…
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S01 E14 Ever wonder how a single film could change Hollywood forever with one titanic screen performance? Well, one did, and it's called "A Streetcar Named Desire". Join us as we dissect Marlon Brando's unforgettable performance as the animalistic Stanley Kowalski and his seismic impact on the acting world and on film itself, reshaping it with his …
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My guest on People of Note this week, is a doctor who has written a book called Ice Cream – A Doctor’s Journey to Discover what Matters. This is an engaging memoir about the highs and lows of working as a medical doctor in South Africa and how, with a little help from ice cream and heavy metal music, he was able to struggle on. He’s Alistair Mcalpi…
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S01 E13 Tony Maietta and Brad Shreve dive deep into "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," celebrating four episodes from the iconic series, and exploring its emotional depth, character dynamics, and impact on television. They share fond personal memories, highlight the realistic portrayal of relationships and character development, and discuss iconic moment…
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One of those irresistible Agatha Christie murder mysteries is about to open at the Theatre on The Bay. Witness for the Prosecution is in the form of a gripping court room drama, leaving the audience gasping with surprises as the case proceeds. The director is Alan Swerdlow and Rodney Trudgeon spoke to him on People of Note about both the difficulti…
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S01 E12 In honor of Pride Month, an insightful exploration of the characters' authenticity, the societal changes surrounding its filming, and the historical significance of Mart Crowley’s "The Boys in the Band” (1970). Throughout the episode, Brad and Tony passionately engage in discussions about the familial love, the tension, and the disturbing a…
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I wonder whether or not you remember the tragic fire that swept through the mountain in April 2021, in the process destroying the iconic Mostert’s Mill and leaving an awful, burnt out stump. Well, three years later and with considerable support from the public as well as from overseas companies, Mostert’s Mill has been completely restored and it op…
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Send us a text This episode will cover my thoughts on the 2024 NFL Draft focusing on the Denver Broncos The situation he is walking into, the weapons he will have. A small deep dive in the AFC West division. But 1st Nerdy notes… Patriots Contract Extension Brady on Fox New Front Office Addition - Denver Broncos Media by Pond5 https://www.espn.com/n…
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Send us a text This episode will cover my thoughts on the 2024 NFL Draft focusing on the Atlanta Falcons The situation he is walking into, the weapons he will have. A small deep dive in the division & New head coach Raheem Morris & QB Dynamic w/Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr. But 1st Nerdy notes--New QB Contract Extension NFL Hardknocks Announce…
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S01 E11 Jerry Torre, famously known as the Marble Faun, opens up about his extraordinary experiences with the Beale family and shares candid moments that shaped the iconic documentary, "Grey Gardens." He sheds light on his initial encounter with Mrs. Beale and Little Edie, the authentic dynamics of the Beale household and the unique bond Jerry form…
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In People of Note this week, Rodney Trudgeon has an inspiring young guest in celebration of Youth Day. He is Charles Jansen who has risen from a life of crime, prison and drugs to become the Art centre Coordinator and training Materials Develop at the Butterfly art Project He has developed therapeutic art projects and art classes with children aged…
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Send us a text In this episode I will be doing a SPOILER REVIW OF Bad Boys :Ride or Die, SPOILER REVIEW, my thoughts on the film , from the story to the action, and cinematography. But 1st We’ll get into …..Some Nerdy Notes topics about TV and a future film moving towards development. Media by Pond5 https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/house-of-the-dra…
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Send us a text This episode will cover my thoughts on the 2024 NFL Draft focusing on the Washington Commanders QB Selected Jayden Daniels. The situation he is walking into, the weapons he will have. A small deep dive in the division. Upcoming episodes on the other 1st rd QB’s. Media by Pond5 Per Player Profile website--- https://www.playerprofiler.…
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Send us a text This episode will cover my thoughts on the 2024 NFL Draft focusing on the New England Patriots QB Selected- Drake Maye #3 overall- out of UNC. The situation he is walking into, the weapons he will have. A small deep dive in the division & New 1st time head coach Jerod Mayo. Media by Pond5 https://www.playerprofiler.com/article/offens…
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S01 E10 The legendary 1975 documentary "Grey Gardens," uncovered the compelling, eccentric existence of East Hampton aristocrats, Edith Beale and her daughter Edie. Tony and Brad discuss the movies intimate stories about the Beales, giving listeners an inside look at their unique world. "Grey Gardens" is more than just a film; it's a cultural pheno…
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Send us a text This episode will cover my thoughts on the 2024 NFL Draft focusing on the Chicago Bears QB Selected Caleb Williams. The situation he is walking into, the weapons he will have. A small deep dive in the division. Upcoming episodes on the other 1st rd QB’s. But 1st lets get into…… the Nerdy notes: some recent contract extensions and som…
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On People of Note this week, Rodney Trudgeon will be talking to the conductor and pianist Kamal Khan who is In Cape Town to conduct Donizetti’s opera Lucia di Lammermoor for Cape Town Opera. Kamal enjoys an international career as a teacher and conductor and he has worked with most of the world’s leading opera singers at most of the world’s leading…
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S01 E09 Do you know actors such as William Shatner, Chris Pine, Leonard Nimoy, Kate Mulgrew, George Takei, and others may have Lucille Ball to thank for advancing their careers? Without her, Star Trek may never have happened. And that's a small part of what Tony shares of Lucy's intricate life: a showgirl turned comedic genius turned Hollywood stud…
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