Film Nuts

Calling all cinephiles and Coen Brothers enthusiasts! Join us as we deconstruct the breathtakingly suspenseful film 'No Country for Old Men' with our special guest, screenwriter and podcast host Tricia Aurand. In this thought-provoking conversation, we delve into the movie's non-conventional narrative structure, the instrumental role of violence in the film, and the impact these ele...

Where do you turn to when you need to cope with something? Ideally, there’s a friend or family member you can talk to, or maybe an activity that lets you physically expel all your negative feelings, or maybe even a movie or a tv show you could watch. Obviously these options aren’t the only things that can be coping mechanisms. And sometimes these mechanisms can actually be kinda harmful. Fleabag i...

Support The Film Nuts Podcast on Patreon! The things that get us interested in watching something vary from person to person. It could be the cast, it could be a striking visual we’ve seen teased on the internet or even something broad like just the genre. But what if the thing that you hooked was just a question? A question like, “Who killed Laura Palmer?” Twin Peaks asked audiences that question...

Support The Film Nuts Podcast on Patreon! The Season 4 Premiere of The Film Nuts Podcast! Kornelius Bascombe is a television producer and actor who believes Get Out excels in storytelling and its depiction of life in America for the black community. He feels it’s both a modern classic and important societal artifact for us to observe. Kornelius and I chat about him originally wanting to be a polic...

Whether we are aware of it or not, that episode of TV we watched when we were 12 ultimately led us down our chosen career path. That movie we saw after a close relative passed away instilled in us a new outlook on life. What we watch can hit us differently than it hits anyone else, at any point in time. Inspiration, identity, therapy, magic - our favorite movie or tv show could be any and all of t...

On this very special episode of the Film Nuts Podcast , we celebrate the fifth anniversary of Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi by diving into the film's polarizing legacy! You'll hear from two massive Star Wars fans who have extremely different opinions on the movie, as well as voices from all over the world. Clips courtesy of Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi and The Direct...

Dr. Tina Lasisi doesn't watch a movie more than once, so when she chose to watch Daniels' Everything Everywhere All At Once twice , it was a special moment! Tina and I chat about the maximalist interpretation of this film, life on the internet, workaholism and how this movie spoke to her like no movie she had ever seen. Plus some other stuff. This movie has a lot going on.   Notes: Thoma...

Above The Rim captured a moment of the New York City basketball scene perfectly in time according to hip-hop artist and educator, Eternal the M.C.. We talk about how music aides mental health, why drug dealers sponsor basketball teams and how Tupac Shakur had a huge impact on Eternal.  Listen to Eternal the M.C. Check out Cypher University Become a Patron to help the show grow and be a part of an...

What do Breaking Bad and my guest, Carson Smucker, have in common? They've both won Emmys! Carson chats with me about sports documentaries, ambition and family balance and how his own dad confused him for Jesse Pinkman. Check out Carson's killer work with Upside Films! https://www.upsidefilms.com/ Become a Patron to help the show grow and be a part of an awesome community! Main theme by...

What is fun? Director Tray Biddle wants us to find out with Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill Vol. 1 ! We chat about shared movie experiences, the importance of not staying grounded all the time and where creativity comes from. Please consider becoming a Patron of the Film Nuts Podcast! Extra nuts: Tray's company, Argent Productions "Host" short film Quentin Tarantino interview wit...

 Like the show? Wanna support it? Please become a Patron ! The extravagant Moulin Rouge! is my partner's favorite movie of all time , so, naturally, I had asked her on to talk about it with me! Nicole Yang is a graphic designer and brand strategist who fell in love with this film before any other movie. We chat about how her mom stopped her from watching it, the difference between art and des...

Tim Burton's masterpiece Big Fish teaches us the power of stories, and Tyler Gillespie takes these lessons and applies them to his job, his passions and his life. Tyler is a self-proclaimed "seeker of magic," and relates to the whimsy and raconteur embellishment of the film's central character.  Like the show? Wanna support it? Please become a Patron !  Joe Rohde Clips courtesy...

Please consider becoming a Patron to support the show! What defines who you are? If you robbed a bank, would that be all there is to your humanity? Deep stuff, yeah? Anyway, I'm talking about the global sensation Money Heist with visual storyteller and podcaster Angela Holloway! Angela's work ranges from the great outdoors to human rights to small business success stories. We ended up ha...

What's the worst lie you ever told?... Anyway, I had podcaster and filmmaker Larry Fried on to talk about his favorite comfort movie,  Liar Liar ! We dive into what makes Jim Carrey such a captivating actor, the power of a wholesome and comforting film, and what inspired Larry to start his podcast  My Favorite Movie Is... Check it out wherever you listen to podcasts! All clips courtesy of Uni...

Y'all, I am so stoked for this episode. Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai is a "fearless mashup," according to our guest, of genre, philosophy, culture and music. We're talking a gangster film blended with Eastern teachings and a really dope soundtrack. This film hit Saleem Reshamwala at a very specific moment in his life, and he obtains new meaning from it every time he watche...

We all know the epic, dinosaur blockbuster  Jurassic Park , and for director/writer and actor Anthony Williams, it was  the movie that first opened his mind to the idea of filmmaking. We discuss how  big  the movie felt in the theater, the impactful projects Anthony is working on and what he would say if he ever met Steven Spielberg. Check out the work of Anthony and his production company here ....

Ang Lee's epic  Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon redefined the martial-arts film genre, and was an escapist and moving spectacle for actor Spencer Paez. Be sure to check out what Spencer and his comedy partner, Alexa Rowe, are up to on TikTok ! We promise you'll literally laugh out loud. Our opening segment is courtesy of Charlie Rose's 2000 interview with director Ang Lee. Film excer...

The Matrix was a cinematic revolution for more than just its filmmaking. It inspired people all over the globe, including Justin Shaifer, who saw the power of technology and self-belief in this film. Justin, a.k.a. "Mr. Fascinate," is a science TV show host and STEM advocate, aiming to inspire a younger generation the way  The Matrix  inspired him. Check out some of Justin's work he...

We're baaaaaack! Wednesday, May 18th, will begin our brand new season of the Film Nuts Podcast. New guests, new movies, new shows, new everything(kinda)! In our on-going mission to understand why we love what we watch, we're excited to have you along for the ride! The Matrix, Jurassic Park, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Big Fish, Moulin Rouge! ; the list goes on and on. Episodes releas...

That Thing You Do tells the of a Pennsylvania band that scores a one-hit wonder in 1964 and rides the star-making machinery as long as they can, with lots of help from their manager. Musician and artist George Hage's fondness of this movie coincides with him first beginning to play guitar. Check out George's work here: http://www.george-hage.com/ Watch the animated music video for "...

The Emmy-award winning drama  The Americans , enthralled audiences and critics with its deeply human story of two Soviet agents living in the United States. For sports journalist and ESPN radio personality Joe Giglio, it piqued his interested from the very first episode, and the way it portrayed historical events that he remembers as a kid was particularly impactful. Also, Keri Russell. Check out...

BROWN SUGAR stars Sanaa Lathan and Taye Diggs as two childhood friends who are connected through their love of hip-hop and their work in the hip-hop industry. And it’s a favorite movie of today’s guest, writer and hip-hop scholar Kyesha Jennings. Ky and I talk about this movie’s impact on her career, growing up in and around hip-hop and how as a mother-to-be she might share that love of hip-hop wi...

Akira Kurosawa's  Yojimbo is a seminal film that has inspired countless filmmakers across the globe, regardless of language barriers. One of those filmmakers is Nickolas Dimondi, a writer and director whose exposure to this film helped jump-start his career ambitions. You can check out some of Nick's work at www.plotsandpans.com . All clips are property of Kurosawa Production Co. Main th...

VERY RALPH chronicles the life and career of renowned fashion designer Ralph Lauren. Entrepreneur and community organizer Rashad Little sees Ralph’s story as inspirational and applies the film’s lessons to his working relationships. Check out the film events Rashad has planned for the summer at candidyamskickback2.eventbrite.com ! Audio clips courtesy of HBO Films. Main theme by J-Mac of 4th Quart...

The reality dating show, The Bachelor, has captured the world's obsession. Especially for today's guest, Katie Thomas, who, as an educator, teaches her students how the show has influenced society, AND how society has influenced the show! Katie is also an actress, so she's here for ALL that drama. Clips courtesy of ABC. Main theme by J-Mac of 4th Quarter Time, LLC. Get in touch with...