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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 Director and the Jedi.Notey Notes:The Director and the Jedi trailerEmily St. James' article on The Last JediStar Wars Thumb WrestlingDarth Vader Turns Into A ScorpionThe Last Jedi Legos™Become a Patron to help the show grow and be a part of an awesome community!Main theme and others by theDeeepEnd.Get in touch with us on Twitter @filmnutspodcast or shoot an email to hello@filmnutspodcast.com.Support the showSupport the show

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:Thomas Flight's video essayThemes at play in EEAAOWhy Am I Like This?Dr. Tina Lasisi's websiteBecome a Patron to help the show grow and be a part of an awesome community!Main theme by theDeeepEnd.Get in touch with us on Twitter @filmnutspodcast or shoot an email to hello@filmnutspodcast.com.Support the show

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 UniversityBecome a Patron to help the show grow and be a part of an awesome community!Main theme by theDeeepEnd.Get in touch with us on Twitter @filmnutspodcast or shoot an email to hello@filmnutspodcast.com.Support the show

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 theDeeepEnd.Get in touch with us on Twitter @filmnutspodcast or shoot an email to hello@filmnutspodcast.com.Support the show

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 filmQuentin Tarantino interview with Charlie RoseMain theme by theDeeepEnd.Get in touch with us on Twitter @filmnutspodcast or shoot an email to hello@filmnutspodcast.com.Support the show

 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 design and the extraordinary music that envelopes this entire film.Nicole Yang DesignCommunity's "Remedial Chaos Theory" with "Roxanne"Main theme by theDeeepEnd.Get in touch with us on Twitter @filmnutspodcast or shoot an email to hello@filmnutspodcast.com.Support the show

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 RohdeClips courtesy of Columbia PicturesMain theme by theDeeepEnd.Get in touch with us on Twitter @filmnutspodcast or shoot an email to hello@filmnutspodcast.com.Support the show

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 having a great conversation about what defines us, the pros and cons of entrepreneurship and the beautiful moments in Money Heist that highlight humanity better than most America TV shows.Honey & Hustle PodcastChris DoWhen They See UsAlvaro Morte soundbites courtesy of ENTAffairTVClips courtesy of NetflixMain theme by theDeeepEnd.Get in touch with us on Twitter @filmnutspodcast or shoot an email to hello@filmnutspodcast.com.Support the show

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 watches it. And being a self-explained "mashup kid," Ghost Dog seems like the perfect film to talk about. Saleem is a Emmy-nominated mediamaker whose most recent projects are two stellar podcasts, Far Flung from TED and More Than A Feeling from Ten Percent Happier. Check out everything Saleem is working on here!More deets:Roger Ebert's 3-Star ReviewEvery Frame a Painting: Edgar Wright - How to Do Visual ComedyGeorge Saunders on storytelling“North Cack” by G Yamazawa feat. Joshua Gunn, Kane Smego“If It Comes In The Morning” by Hiss Golden MessengerClips courtesy of Pandora FilmproduktionMain theme by theDeeepEnd.Get in touch with us on Twitter @filmnutspodcast or shoot an email to hello@filmnutspodcast.com.Support the show

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.All clips courtesy of Universal Pictures and Columbia Pictures.Main theme by theDeeepEnd.Get in touch with us on Twitter @filmnutspodcast or shoot an email to hello@filmnutspodcast.com.Support the show

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 excerpts courtesy of Columbia Pictures.Behind-the-scenes clips from "Unleashing Dragons," a BRAVO featurette.Main theme by theDeeepEnd.Get in touch with us on Twitter @filmnutspodcast or shoot an email to hello@filmnutspodcast.com.Support the show

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 here, as well as on Instagram and Tik Tok.All clips courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures.Main theme by theDeeepEnd.Get in touch with us on Twitter @filmnutspodcast or shoot an email to hello@filmnutspodcast.com.Support the show

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 released every other week, so subscribe to stay up to date! Let's get nuts.Support the show

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 "Creatures:" https://youtu.be/1K8btbd_9ogAll clips courtesy of 20th Century FoxMain theme by J-Mac of 4th Quarter Time, LLC.Get in touch with us on Twitter @filmnutspodcast or shoot an email to hello@filmnutspodcast.com.Support the show

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 some of Joe's work here: https://bit.ly/3cLa7VLAll clips courtesy of FX Networks.Main theme by J-Mac of 4th Quarter Time, LLC.Get in touch with us on Twitter @filmnutspodcast or shoot an email to hello@filmnutspodcast.com.Support the show

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 with her daughter who’s due any day now!Check out Ky's writing here: https://bit.ly/3vHNid4Opening song: "Act Too (The Love of My Life)" feat. CommonClips property of Fox Searchlight PicturesMain theme by J-Mac of 4th Quarter Time, LLC.Get in touch with us on Twitter @filmnutspodcast or shoot an email to hello@filmnutspodcast.com.Support the show

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 theme by J-Mac of 4th Quarter Time, LLC.Get in touch with us on Twitter @filmnutspodcast or shoot an email to hello@filmnutspodcast.com.Support the show

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 Quarter Time, LLC.Get in touch with us on Twitter @filmnutspodcast or shoot an email to hello@filmnutspodcast.com.Support the show

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 us on Twitter @filmnutspodcast or shoot an email to hello@filmnutspodcast.com.Support the show

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://linktr.ee/theDeeepEndShow excerpts courtesy of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)."Kansas City Shuffle" by J-Ralph.Get in touch with us on Twitter @filmnutspodcast or shoot an email to hello@filmnutspodcast.com.Support the show