Tag: Movie
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Thunderbolts, Another Simple Favor, The Surfer – 560
Marvel’s Thunderbolts* succeeds in telling a relatable human story through the lens of superhumans. Another Simple Favor is overly complicated. The Surfer is an emotional wipeout. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Thunderbolts* In “Thunderbolts*” Marvel Studios assembles an unconventional team of antiheroes—Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster and John Walker. After finding themselves ensnared…
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Sinners, The Accountant 2, Andor, On Swift Horses, The Legend of Ochi – 558
Get thee to a theater for Ryan Coogler’s Sinners. The Accountant 2 is paint by numbers action. Andor season 2 is painfully poignant. On Swift Horses feels dated. The Legend of Ochi is formulaic. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Sinners From Ryan Coogler—director of “Black Panther” and “Creed”—and starring Michael B. Jordan comes a…
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Andrew Ahn for The Wedding Banquet
Andrew Ahn returns to discuss The Wedding Banquet that wasn’t (and the one that was), sacrifices, and being a great Guncle. More about Andrew Ahn Andrew Ahn is a queer Korean American filmmaker based in Los Angeles. Ahn’s latest film THE WEDDING BANQUET (Bleecker Street) starring Lily Gladstone, Bowen Yang, and Kelly Marie Tran will…
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The Wedding Banquet – 556
RSVP yes toThe Wedding Banquet, that oh so rare remake that feels relevant and necessary. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about The Wedding Banquet From Director Andrew Ahn comes a joyful comedy of errors about a chosen family navigating the disasters and delights of family expectations, queerness, and cultural identity. Angela and her partner Lee…
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Paul Walter Hauser for The Luckiest Man in America
Paul Walter Hauser is ready to test his game show skills, become a Traitor, and discuss his latest film: The Luckiest Man in America More about Paul Walter Hauser Paul Walter Houser most recently starred as co-lead with Taron Egerton in Dennis Lehane’s 6-part crime-drama limited series BLACK BIRD for Apple TV for which he…
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Samir Oliveros for The Luckiest Man in America
Director Samir Oliveros is discussing competitive natures, internal vs external motivations, and his new film: The Luckiest Man in America. More about Samir Oliveros Samir Oliveros was born in Bogotá, Colombia. His first feature, BAD LUCKY GOAT, funded through kickstarter, premiered at SXSW in 2017 and went on to play over 70 festivals including BFI…
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Karan Soni, Roshan Sethi for A Nice Indian Boy
Creative and real life partners Karan Soni and Roshan Sethi are here to chat about introducing significant others to your family, bucking cultural traditions, and Indian food free craft services for “A Nice Indian Boy“ More about Karan Soni KARAN SONI was born and raised in New Delhi, India before emigrating to Los Angeles to…
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Freaky Tales, A Nice Indian Boy, The Luckiest Man in America – 554
This week brings: an odd but authentic ensemble odyssey through Oakland in Freaky Tales, a highly specific yet universally relatable romance with A Nice Indian Boy, and a morally questionable but surprisingly relatable The Luckiest Man in America. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Freaky Tales Set in 1987 Oakland, Freaky Tales is a multi-track…
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Death of a Unicorn, The Rule of Jenny Pen, The Studio – 552
Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega star in the surprisingly earnest but still wild creature feature: Death of a Unicorn. John Lithgow is a terror in The Rule of Jenny Pen. Seth Rogen brings the stress of Hollywood to life in The Studio. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Death of a Unicorn A father (Paul…
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Kim Chiu, Paulo Avelino for My Love Will Make You Disappear
Stars Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino reunite to chat about superstitions, dream vacations, and their latest #kimpau collaboration. More about Kim Chiu Kim Chiu, one of the Philippines’ most celebrated actresses, has carved out a remarkable career in film and television since winning Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition in 2006. With her versatility and infectious…