The Lighthouse: Movie Review from the Ray Taylor Show

Show topic: In this episode Ray reviews the movie "The Lighthouse" a 2019 film directed and produced by Robert Eggers, and stars Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson as 19th-century lighthouse keepers who are marooned at a remote New England outpost by a wild storm. The film, which has been described as a horror, psychological thriller, survival film and character study, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2019 and was theatrically released in the United States by A24 in October 2019. It grossed over $18 million and received widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise for the direction, visuals, and performances of Dafoe and Pattinson. The film was nominated for Best Cinematography at the 92nd Academy Awards and the 73rd British Academy Film Awards.

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The Rehearsal S1E5 “Apocalypto”: Episode Recap from the Ray Taylor Show

Show topic: Welcome to "The Rehearsal" recap podcast with your host, Ray Taylor. Each week, join me as I dive deep into a new episode of "The Rehearsal", discussing Nathan Fielder's unique approach to helping ordinary people rehearse for life's difficult moments. From confessing to a lie about educational history, to tackling the complex challenges of raising a child, Fielder's elaborate sets and trained actors provide the perfect platform for practicing tough conversations.

In this episode join host Ray Taylor as he recaps episode 5 "Apocalypto" of the HBO show "The Rehearsal". In this episode, Nathan struggles with his son's religious upbringing and decides to assert himself in his relationship with Angela. As they argue over their son's upbringing and a controversial comedy skit, Nathan rehearses confrontations with a fake Angela. But in the end, Angela decides to quit the rehearsal and Nathan continues to raise his son as a single parent. Tune in to hear all the details and analysis of this dramatic episode.

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All Quiet on the Western Front: Movie Review from the Ray Taylor Show

Show topic: In “this episode Ray reviews “All Quiet on the Western Front" an epic anti-war film based on the 1929 novel of the same name by Erich Maria Remarque. Directed by Edward Berger, the film stars Felix Kammerer, Albrecht Schuch, Daniel Brühl, and more. Set in the closing days of World War I, the film follows the life of an idealistic young German soldier named Paul Bäumer and his disillusionment with war. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2022 and was released on Netflix in October of the same year. The film received positive reviews from critics for its faithfulness to the source material's anti-war message and was named one of the top five international films of 2022 by the National Board of Review.

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Top 5: Pop Culture of 2022 from the Ray Taylor Show

Show topic: Welcome to the "Top 5" podcast from the Ray Taylor Show! In this episode, we'll be counting down the top 5 Pop Culture moments of 2022. From movies to music, award events to public meltdowns, we'll be recapping the things that impacted us the most this past year. Tune in as we take a look back at the work, moments, and people that helped to create our culture. 

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Rayz Dayz 145: Weekly Diary Podcast with Ray Taylor - Artist, Podcaster, Business Owner

Show topic: In this episode, I'll be sharing updates on my website, RTS, and YouTube. I'll be talking about the various technology issues I've been facing, including with my website and live painting recording. I'll also be sharing some of the tasks I've been able to cross off my to-do list recently, and as always, sharing something I'm thankful for.

This week, I've been focused on refreshing and upgrading my RTS formats and going digital. I've also been recording new promos for the show, which were written by my new assistant, ChatGPT. I've been working on refreshing my website and YouTube and cleaning up and organizing my site, as well as updating the page descriptions and SEO. But, I encountered an issue with the DNS record that made my site not "secure" and it took me a while to fix it, and it's still not resolved yet.

I also had some issues with my iPhone, which I use to record the second camera angle for Live Painting. The phone ran out of space and I had to do a factory reset to fix it. I'm also really thankful for the TV show Bob's Burgers, which I've been watching as a background show while I edit or to wind down at the end of the day. It's a positive, funny, and low maintenance show that I enjoy watching.

"Rayz Dayz" is a weekly diary podcast hosted by Ray Taylor. Each episode features Ray recapping his week, sharing updates on his journey as an artist, podcaster, and business owner. At the end of every episode, Ray reflects on something he is thankful for and encourages his listeners to do the same. "Rayz Dayz" is released every Saturday as part of the "Ray Taylor Show," providing listeners with a weekly dose of inspiration and positivity. Tune in to follow along with Ray's journey and find your own source of gratitude each week.

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Kantara: Movie Review from the Ray Taylor Show

Show topic: In this episode Ray reviews the movie Kantara. Kantara is a 2022 Indian Kannada-language action thriller film written and directed by Rishab Shetty, and produced by Vijay Kiragandur. The film stars Shetty as a Kambala champion who is at loggerheads with an upright forest officer, Murali. Set and filmed in Keradi in coastal Karnataka, the film received critical acclaim for its cast performances, direction, writing, production design, cinematography, showcasing of Bhoota Kola, action sequences, editing, soundtrack, and musical score. It emerged as the second highest-grossing Kannada film of all time, as well as the second highest-grossing Kannada film of 2022.

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Swipe Up 222: Unfiltered Opinions on the News and Entertainment World from the Ray Taylor Show

Show topic: Welcome to Swipe Up, part of the Ray Taylor Show! In each episode, host Ray Taylor gives his honest and unfiltered opinions on the latest news, current events, entertainment updates, and other random posts he finds on Instagram. Join Ray every Thursday as he shares his thoughts and insights on a variety of topics and encourages listeners to join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #SwipeUpPodcast. Whether you're looking for a fresh perspective on the news or just want to be entertained, Swipe Up has something for everyone. Don't miss an episode - subscribe now!   

Story 1: In an interview with Variety, Director James Cameron expressed his belief that movies should be seen in theaters and not through streaming services, stating "enough with the streaming already! I’m tired of sitting on my ass." He also addressed the success of Avatar 2, which grossed over $1.7 billion, and the upcoming Avatar 3, 4 and 5 films. However, many critics argue that Cameron is out of touch with the current state of technology and how people consume media in 2023, with the convenience and increased quality of home viewing options.

Story 2: Discover the incredible story behind the visual effects in the film "Everything Everywhere All at Once." A small team of self-taught artists, led by Zak Stoltz, took on the challenge of creating the VFX for the film using only online tutorials and programs like After Effects. The team's unique approach to VFX, breaking industry standards and prioritizing personal and handmade techniques, resulted in a one-of-a-kind final product. Learn about the team's struggles and successes and how they believe that going off the beaten path can lead to greater creativity and imagination in the film industry.

Story 3: Protests against the presidency of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil's capital, Brasília, turned violent as thousands of demonstrators stormed government buildings and vandalized iconic works of art. Former leader Jair Bolsonaro has falsely claimed that Lula had stolen the election and refused to concede, leading to the destruction of priceless pieces of art by Brazilian modernists such as Emiliano Di Cavalcanti and Oscar Niemeyer. The Brazilian government has condemned the violence and destruction, and have stated that the value of the destroyed art is incalculable due to the historical significance it represents.

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• @igndotcom

• @slashfilm 

• @artnews 

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