Random Apple store Podcasts

Join Oscar-winning director Ang Lee (“Brokeback Mountain, ” “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”) as he discusses “Life of Pi,” his groundbreaking movie event about a 16-year-old boy who survives a tragic disaster at sea and is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While marooned on a lifeboat, he forms an amazing and unexpected connection with the ship’s only other survivor—a fearsome Bengal tiger.

Categories: TV & Film

Tags: "Brokeback Mountain", "Crouching Tiger, "Life of Pi", Ang Lee, apple store, Bengal Tiger, Hidden Dragon", Meet the Filmmaker, presentation, Richard Parker, Yann Martel

Join Oscar-nominated filmmaker Lasse Hallström as he discusses “Safe Haven,” the romantic thriller based on the novel from Nicholas Sparks. When a mysterious young woman arrives in a small North Carolina town, her reluctance to join the tight-knit community raises questions about her past. Slowly, she begins putting down roots and gets the courage to start a relationship. But dark secrets intrude on her new life with such terror that she’s forced to rediscover the meaning of sacrifice and rely on the power of love.

Categories: TV & Film

Tags: apple store, Josh Duhamel, Julianne Hough, Lasse Hallström, Meet the Filmmaker, Nicholas Sparks, presentation, Safe Haven, SoHo

Join filmmaker Alastair Siddons, producer Emile Abinal, and artists JR and Romel as they discuss the film “Inside Out.” The documentary tracks the powerful evolution of Inside Out, the world’s largest participatory art project that uses giant portraits to motivate communities to define their most important causes.

Categories: TV & Film

Tags: Alastair Siddons, apple store, artist, documentary, Emile Abinal, Inside Out, jr, Meet the Filmmaker, participatory art project, presentation, Romel, SoHo, Tribeca Film Festival

Join actor Julia Stiles as she discusses her new film, “It’s a Disaster.” The dark comedy begins with eight friends at their monthly couples brunch, but what starts as an impromptu airing of domestic grievances takes a sudden, catastrophic turn when the city falls victim to a mysterious attack. Trapped in the house and unsure of their fates, these seemingly normal people become increasingly unhinged—with hilarious, surprising, and revealing results.

Categories: TV & Film

Tags: "Silver Linings Playbook", apple store, dexter, It’s a Disaster, Julia Stiles, Meet the Filmmaker, presentation, SoHo, The Bourne Supremacy, The Bourne Ultimatum

Join director Lenny Abrahamson (“Adam & Paul,” “Garage”) and actor Jack Reynor as they talk about their new film, “What Richard Did.” The film follows gifted student Richard Karlsen (Reynor), whose final summer before university is thrown into chaos by an accidental killing.

Categories: TV & Film

Tags: Adam & Paul, apple store, garage, Jack Reynor, Lenny Abrahamson, Meet the Filmmaker, presentation, SoHo, Tribeca Film Festival, What Richard Did

Join actor Penn Badgley (“Gossip Girl”) and filmmaker Daniel Algrant as they discuss their film “Greetings from Tim Buckley.” The drama chronicles musician Jeff Buckley’s efforts to come to terms with his late father’s legacy, leading up to Jeff’s legendary 1991 performance of Tim’s songs.

Categories: TV & Film

Tags: apple store, Daniel Algrant, gossip girl, Greetings from Tim Buckley, Jeff Buckley, Meet the Filmmaker, Penn Badgley, presentation, SoHo, Tim Buckley, Tribeca Film Festival

Join producer Adrian Grenier (star of “Entourage”) and filmmaker Matthew Cooke as they discuss their revealing documentary, “How to Make Money Selling Drugs.” The film examines the war on drugs through a series of interviews with drug dealers, prison employees, and lobbyists arguing for tougher drug laws.

Categories: TV & Film

Tags: Adrian Grenier, apple store, Entourage, How to Make Money Selling Drugs, Matthew Cooke, Meet the Filmmaker, presentation, SoHo, Tribeca Film Festival, War On Drugs

Join “Guitar World” tech editor Paul Riario for a look at the new book “Guitar World Presents: The Best Instruction Book Ever.” Paul will use his iPad to showcase content from the book, which includes essential guitar instruction—from first chords and scales to advanced tricks and techniques, as well as audio and video for every lesson. Come discover how you can take your guitar skills to the next level.

Categories: Music

Tags: apple store, discussion, guitar lesson, guitar skills, Guitar World, Guitar World Presents: The Best Instruction Book Ever, Paul Riario, SoHo

Quick-witted lyricist Joe Budden has always had a knack for introspection, taking a life he makes so public and twisting lines around it with humor and biting observation. Hear this talented artist talk about his musical journey, from his formidable Def Jam debut and his days as one-quarter of the hip-hop supergroup Slaughterhouse, to the highly anticipated solo release of “No Love Lost,” an album that reflects his personal growth as well as his evolution as an artist. Joe will take a few questions and wrap up the session with a short performance.

Categories: Music

Tags: apple store, Def Jam, Joe Budden, musician, No Love Lost, presentation, Slaughterhouse, SoHo

Join actors Miles Teller, Skylar Astin, and Justin Chon as they discuss their new comedy “21 & Over,” from the team behind “The Hangover.” In the film, straight-A student Jeff Chang has always done what’s expected, until his two best friends surprise him on his 21st birthday. Jeff decides to do the unexpected—even though his medical school interview is early the next morning. What was supposed to be one beer becomes one night of chaos, overindulgence, and utter debauchery in this outrageous comedy.

Categories: TV & Film

Tags: 21 & Over, apple store, Jeff Chang, Justin Chon, Meet the Filmmaker, Miles Teller, presentation, Skylar Astin, SoHo, The Hangover

Forty-nine million people in the U.S.—one in four children— don’t know where their next meal is coming from. Join director Lori Silverbush and Tom Colicchio of Top Chef for a conversation about their new documentary, “A Place at the Table.” The film examines hunger in America through the lens of three people who are struggling with food insecurity. From the people who brought you “Food Inc.,” the film features Tom Colicchio, Oscar winner Jeff Bridges, and many others.

Categories: TV & Film

Tags: A Place at the Table, apple store, Food Inc, hunger, Jeff Bridges, Kristi Jacobson, Lori Silverbush, Meet the Filmmaker, presentation, SoHo, Tom Colicchio, Top Chef