Target Audience

This episode of  Target Audience  welcomes writer Alrinthea Carter . Alrinthea is targeted by Bob Fosse's musical drama All That Jazz . Join us as we discuss auto-biopics, Roy Scheider, and Fosse's frenetic genus. Alrinthea on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Alrinthea's ⁠Website⁠ Ben on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ben on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This episode of  Target Audience  welcomes writer and film critic Ronaldo Trancoso . Ronaldo is targeted by PJ Hogan's romantic comedy My Best Friend's Wedding . Join us as we discuss the unconventional rom-coms, Julia Roberts, and swooning over Rupert Everett. Ronaldo on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ronaldo's ⁠ Website ⁠ Ben on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This episode of  Target Audience  welcomes critic and podcaster Josh Parham . Josh is targeted by Stephen Frears' biographical drama Prick Up Your Ears . Join us as we discuss unconventional biopics, gay films in the 80s, and the early career of Gary Oldman Josh on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Josh at Next Best Picture Ben on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ben on ⁠⁠⁠...

This episode of  Target Audience  welcomes film critic and editor Erik Anderson . Erik is targeted by Andrew Haigh's drama All of Us Strangers . Join us as we discuss the love of heartbreak, unfulfilled memories, and the masterful Andrew Scott. Erik on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Erik at ⁠ AwardsWatch⁠ Ben on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ben on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterb...

This episode of  Target Audience  welcomes film critic and podcaster Sophia Ciminello . Sophia is targeted by Joseph L. Mankiewicz's classic drama All About Eve . Join us as we discuss the classic ensemble, the perfect script structure, and using this film as the in-road to classic cinema. Sophia on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sophia at AwardsWatch Oscar Wild Podcast Ben on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This episode of  Target Audience  welcomes writer and Oscar-lover Baby Clyde . Baby is targeted by David Dobkin's musical comedy Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga . Join us as we discuss Baby's love of Eurovision , the comedy genius of Rachel McAdams, and every perfect song. Baby Clyde on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ben on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ben o...

This episode of  Target Audience  welcomes editor and film critic Dave Gianinni . Dave is targeted by Gus Van Sant's Shakespearian LGBTQ drama My Own Private Idaho . Join us as we discuss the bizarre narrative, Van Sant's up-and-down filmography, and the lost potential of River Phoenix. Dave on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dave at InSession Film Pop Culture Case Study Podcast Ben on ⁠⁠⁠...

This episode of  Target Audience  welcomes film critic and writer Ema Sasic . Cassie is targeted by Joachim Trier's romantic drama The Worst Person in the World . Join us as we discuss not knowing what to do with your life, being stuck in your 30s, and facing death too young. Ema on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠ Ema's website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ben on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ben on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This episode of  Target Audience  welcomes film critic and writer Cassie Hager . Cassie is targeted by Will Speck and Josh Gordon's fertility romantic comedy The Switch . Join us as we discuss taking charge of your own life, the surprisingly stacked (and hot) supporting cast, and how the film is quietly revolutionary. Cassie on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ben on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This episode of  Target Audience  welcomes film critic and vodcaster Adriano Caporusso . Adriano is targeted by Greg Mottola's 2007 high school comedy Superbad . Join us as we discuss high school realism, the cast past and present, and Judd Apatow producing vs. directing. Adriano on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Adriano's YouTube Ben on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ben on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This episode of  Target Audience  welcomes film critic and podcaster Murtada Elfadl . Murtada is targeted by Marlon T. Riggs' 1989 experimental documentary Tongues Untied . Join us as we discuss the rhythm of the stories, the realities of the late 80s for gay men, and how fun it is to snap. Murtada on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ben on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ben on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Le...

This episode of  Target Audience  welcomes film critic and podcaster Ryan McQuade . Ryan is targeted by The Coen Brothers' 2013 musical drama Inside Llewyn Davis . Join us as we discuss all the wonderful music, the Coen ensembles, and how a sad film can be a comfort watch. Ryan on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ryan on AwardsWatch Ben on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ben on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let...

This episode of  Target Audience  welcomes film critic and PR professional Shadan Larki . Shadan is targeted by Michel Gondry's 2004 sci-fi romance Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind . Join us as we discuss the pitch-perfect performances, being sad without being depressing, and hoping the perfect film you remember is still perfect. Shadan on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shadan's Website Ben on...

This episode of  Target Audience  welcomes film critic and former festival programmer Molly Rasberry . Molly is targeted by Jean Cocteau's 1946 fantasy romance Beauty and the Beast . Join us as we discuss the awesome practical effects, the timelessness of the performances, and different iterations of the story. Molly on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Molly's ⁠ Website⁠ Ben on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twi...

This episode of  Target Audience  welcomes film critic and podcaster Matthew Anderson . Matthew is targeted by Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu's 2014 Oscar-winner Birdman . Join us as we discuss the meta-text, the Inarritu as a filmmaker, and the bevy of wonderful performances. Matthew on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Lone Screenplay Nominees ⁠Podcast⁠⁠ Ben on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ben o...

This episode of  Target Audience  welcomes film critic and critic's group founder Phoenix Clouden . Phoenix is targeted by Ryan Coogler's 2016 superhero blockbuster Black Panther . Join us as we discuss the Marvel apex, black acting excellence, and how the MCU probably peaked a bit early. Phoenix on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ben on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ben on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lette...

This episode of  Target Audience  welcomes film critic and podcaster Brandon Stanwyck . Brandon is targeted by John Carpenter's 1994 meta-horror In the Mouth of Madness . Join us as we discuss horror's appeal to the queer community, the career of Carpenter, and low-key scream king Sam Neil. Brandon on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Brandon's ⁠Website⁠ Ben on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ben...

This episode of  Target Audience  welcomes film critic and podcaster Thomas Mariana . Thomas is targeted by Adam Wingard's 2014 action thriller The Guest . Join us as we discuss the low-budget action, the career of Wingard, and how willing you would be to let Dan Stevens charm you to death. Thomas on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Cinema to the Letter Podcast⁠ Ben on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ben...

This episode of  Target Audience  welcomes film critic and editor Robin Write . Robin is targeted by Jean-Pierre Jeunet's 2001 romantic fantasy Amelie . Join us as we discuss the French whimsy, the odd career of Jeunet, and discussing the most country-specific films. Robin on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Fimotomy Website Ben on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ben on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ben...

This episode of  Target Audience  welcomes video producer and poll extraordinaire Fritz and the Oscars . Fritz is targeted by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins' 1961 musical classic West Side Story . Join us as we discuss what what makes it a classic, the memorable songs, some of the problems with the film, and comparing it to the 2021 remake. Fritz on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Fritz's YouTube Channe...

This episode of  Target Audience  welcomes film critic and podcaster Gordon McNulty . Gordon is targeted by Guillermo Del Toro's 2021 thriller remake Nightmare Alley . Join us as we discuss what the film gets wrong, Bradley Cooper miscasting, and the excellent production elements. Gordon on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Lone Acting Nominees on Twitter Ben on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ben on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This episode of  Target Audience  welcomes film critic Mattie Lucas . Mattie is targeted by Terry Zwigoff's 2001 indie comedy Ghost World . Join us as we discuss being the outsider, the odd characters, and how perfect Steve Buscemi is in the role, even though he hates it. Mattie on ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ Mattie's ⁠Website⁠ Ben on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ben on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ben...

This episode of  Target Audience  welcomes film critic Kip Mooney ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Kip is targeted by Robert Zemeckis' 1988 cartoon mystery Who Framed Roger Rabbit? . Join us as we discuss the zany fun, all the noir nods, and a just how difficult this film was to make. Kip on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ Kip's Website Ben on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ben on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ben on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagra...

This episode of Target Audience welcomes film critic and costume designer Claudio Alves⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Claudio is targeted by Paul Thomas Anderson's 2017 relationship drama Phantom Thread. Join us as we discuss the unconventional central relationship, every perfect performance, and the magnificent costumes, obviously Claudio on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ Ben on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ben on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠...

This episode of  Target Audience  welcomes film critic and Vietnamese film advocate  Nguyen Le ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Nguyen is targeted by Leon Le's 2018 musical drama  Song Lang . Join us as we discuss the musical history of Vietnam, Saigon as a film setting, and a film being whatever you want it to be. Nguyen on ⁠Twitter⁠ Nguyen's portfolio Ben on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ben on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd...