Film Nuts

LUCKY NUMBER SLEVIN is a slick and witty crime thriller starring Josh Hartnett, Bruce Willis, Lucy Liu, Morgan Freeman, Sir Ben Kingsley...did we miss anybody else? Oh, right! Stanley Tucci! Hip-hop artist and producer, theDeeepend, joins us to talk about why this is one of his favorite movies and how the quick dialog parallels with writing rap lyrics. Check out theDeepend's music here: https...

One Tree Hill was an extremely popular teen drama that ran on the WB/CW for nine seasons, and it was beloved by today's guest, Abby Labar! Abby has been a sideline reporter for ACC college football on Fox Sports and a host for the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes. She currently co-hosts the Sidelined podcast, which you can check out here: http://sidelinedpod.buzzsprout.com/ Show excerpts courte...

The Five Heartbeats is a musical bio-pic about the rise and fall of a fictional African American vocal group beginning in the early 1960s. Its characters and events significantly resonated with this week's guest, hip-hop artist, host and activist, Kevin 'Kaze' Thomas. Be sure to check out his show "Inside Voices" on WCHL ! And don't miss out on his music, streaming on...

Musician and podcast host Jenn Mundia considers THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION one of the greatest movies of all time. From its depiction of hope to incredible performances, this film has left a lasting impact on Jenn. Check out her latest single, "Wildfire," under the name Esabalu, and don't miss the Non-Traditional Podcast she co-hosts with Anastasia Folorunso!  All film excerpts courte...

Spike Jonze's HER stars Joaquin Phoenix as a lonely writer who falls in love with an operating system voiced by Scarlett Johansson. The film's depiction of loneliness deeply resonated with our guest, director and editor, Scott Simerly Jr.. Scott's latest film Alien Guy Tim is now available to watch for free on Vimeo . All film excerpts property of Annapurna Pictures. Main theme by J...

Martin Scorsese's classic Goodfellas is one of the greatest gangster movies of all time. Author Jeremy Bhandari joins us to talk about why this movie can be an inspiration to those wanting to succeed. Jeremy's latest book Trust The Grind has been listed as a Bestseller on Amazon! Check it out! All film excerpts property of Warner Bros.  "Wise Guy" courtesy of BMG Monarch and Mo...

FOX's beloved procedural, BONES, captured the hearts and minds of audiences everywhere for 12 seasons. Our guest, Jenn Halweil, fell in love with its team-oriented and scientific approach to the case-of-the-week format. Jenn is the Founder and Chief Story Engineer for #GoBeyond Labs, a creative agency that creates content celebrating diversity and inclusion in science, technology, and the art...

Check out pat junior’s music! It’s real good. We promise. His latest single “Rest!” plays us out this week. All film excerpts are property of Columbia Pictures. Theme by J-Mac of Fourth Quarter Entertainment . Have an idea for an episode or just want to get in touch? Shoot us an email at hello@filmnutspodcast.com . Support the show Watch Film Nuts on Youtube Support us through PayPal @filmnuts Bac...

The cult classic A GOOFY MOVIE is a Disney movie that often gets overlooked. Dr. Nehemiah Mabry considers it his favorite movie, and says as a father, his perspective has definitely changed over time. Check out the article we reference by Jordan Calhoun. All clips and music belong to the Walt Disney Corporation. Theme by J-Mac of Fourth Quarter Entertainment . Have an idea for an episode or just w...

Kieran Moreira is a filmmaker whose latest sci-fi short, GILL , is now streaming. His next short, MERIT BADGES , drops June 4th. Also, here’s a really cool article on BACK TO THE FUTURE by Emily VanDerWerff . And check out the Netflix Party app to watch movies and shows with friends! The BACK TO THE FUTURE theme is by Alan Silvestri. All film excerpts belong to Universal Pictures. Theme by J-Mac o...

THE BOURNE IDENTITY starring Matt Damon was originally released back in 2002, and spawned a franchise that included five total films over 14 years. Voice actor Donovan Corneetz joins us to explain how this action-packed popcorn movie has a deeper meaning to him. Theme by J-Mac of Fourth Quarter Entertainment . Have an idea for an episode or just want to get in touch? Shoot us an email at hello@fil...

SHORT TERM 12 is a critically acclaimed independent drama about a young supervising staff member of a residential treatment facility for kids, and how she navigates the troubles of that world. Filmmaker Evan Kidd is a huge fan of this movie, so he joins us to talk about how it has affected him personally and influenced his own work. Theme by J-Mac of Fourth Quarter Entertainment . Have an idea for...

PSYCH, a dramedy about a fake psychic-detective and his best friend, was USA Network’s longest-running original program. Sam Slaughter joins us to talk about how the show’s heart and irreverence connected with him from the start. Let us know what you think of this episode! Please rate and review the show so we know how we’re doing. Theme music by J-Mac of Fourth Quarter Entertainment . Contact us...

SEINFELD is one of the most iconic sitcoms of all time. Its storylines, quotes and references have infiltrated our cultural consciousness since its debut in 1989. Jonas Pope IV talks about what he loved about the series and if it still holds up. Let us know what you think of this episode! Please rate and review the show so we know how we’re doing. Theme music by J-Mac of Fourth Quarter Entertainme...

What is your favorite movie? How about your favorite TV show? We all have our favorites. But why are they our favorites? Whether it’s because we identify with a specific character, or are fascinated by a mythology or if it’s just simply to escape, we all have our reasons for loving the things we love. I’m your host Taylor D. Adams and this is the Film Nuts Podcast, a humble attempt to understand w...