In 'Come as You Are', Emily Nagoski and Blanca González Villegas delve into the latest scientific research on human sexuality, offering insights and practical advice to improve sexual well-being. The book addresses various aspects of sex, including desire, arousal, and the complexities of sexual response, aiming to help readers understand and enhance their sexual experiences.
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is a poignant and inspiring memoir written by Jean-Dominique Bauby, who was the editor-in-chief of French Elle magazine. After a massive stroke in December 1995, Bauby was diagnosed with locked-in syndrome, leaving him completely paralyzed except for his ability to blink his left eye. Using this limited means of communication, he dictated the entire book over several months. The memoir chronicles his life before and after the stroke, his experiences in the hospital, and his vivid imagination and memories that allowed him to 'fly' in his mind despite his physical confinement. The book is a testament to the human spirit's ability to overcome even the most dire circumstances and is filled with Bauby's wit, sarcasm, and deep insights into life and human connection.
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The screenplay by Nancy Oliver explores themes of acceptance and social integration through the story of Lars, a shy young man who develops a relationship with a RealDoll named Bianca. The film, directed by Craig Gillespie, was well-received for its unique portrayal of human connection and community acceptance.
This script captures the unique voice and tone of Diablo Cody's writing, following Juno MacGuff as she navigates her pregnancy and the complexities of finding adoptive parents. The film explores themes of family, love, and identity through Juno's journey.
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Superbad: The Rise and Fall of the Black Mafia by Sean Patrick Griffin explores the history of the Black Mafia, detailing its emergence, operations, and eventual decline. The book provides insights into the organization's impact and the legal challenges it faced, particularly in the 1980s.
The film 'Peacock' tells the story of John Skillpa, a bank clerk with dissociative identity disorder, who lives a double life as himself and a woman named Emma. The story unfolds when a train crash exposes Emma to the town, forcing John to pretend she is his wife. The film explores themes of identity and trauma.
This book by George Crile III tells the story of U.S. Representative Charlie Wilson's role in providing assistance to the Afghan Mujahideen during the Soviet-Afghan War. It details the CIA-led Operation Cyclone, a covert mission that became one of the largest military operations ever undertaken by the CIA. The book explores how Wilson, along with CIA officer Gust Avrakotos, managed to secure significant funding and support for the mujahideen, ultimately contributing to the Soviet Union's withdrawal from Afghanistan.
This episode originally ran in 2020.
In 2005, Franklin Leonard was a junior executive at Leonardo DiCaprio's production company. A big part of his job was to find great scripts. The only thing — most of the 50,000-some scripts registered with the Writers Guild of America every year aren't that great. Franklin was drowning in bad scripts ... So to help find the handful that will become the movies that change our lives, he needed a better way forward.
Today on the show — how a math-loving movie nerd used a spreadsheet and an anonymous Hotmail address to solve one of Hollywood's most fundamental problems: picking winners from a sea of garbage. And, along the way, he may just have reinvented Hollywood's power structure.
This episode was produced by James Sneed and Darian Woods, and edited by Bryant Urstadt, Karen Duffin and Robert Smith.
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