Part 2 – Lost Authors, Leftover Fans & Legendary Voices

Our Day 3 (or Festival Day 2?) brought surprises, voice crushes, elevator chaos, and fangirling in full force. Susan and Cort dive into early screenings (Duster Ep. 4), secret societies in Anne Rice’s universe, and a panel with Damon Lindelof and Tom Perrotta. Expect TV nerdiness, near-missed seats, and Cort’s personal vendetta against chocolate croissants.

00:00 – Rainy mornings & lazy startsSkipped morning panels to recover from late-night storms and schedule shuffles.

02:00 – Duster Episode 4 Early ScreeningSeventies vibes, FBI twists, Keith David’s velvet voice, and car chases galore.

07:00 – AMC’s Anne Rice Universe PanelInterview with the Vampire season 3 updates, Talamacus show revelations, and a new rockstar vampire on the rise. Yes, actual rock songs are coming.

24:00 – Showrunners & Authors PanelElevator drama, sneaking into packed rooms, and saving seats like champions. Damon & Tom spill tea on The Leftovers, book-to-screen shifts, and Carrie Coon’s game-changing performance.

41:00 – Punch Bowl Burgers & Restaurant RejectionsA Big-Ass Burger and a big-ass letdown when their favorite restaurant becomes VIP-only.

46:30 – Book Club CurveballCort and Susan attend an ATXtv “book club” hoping for another Damon & Tom Q&A... only to realize they were never coming. Womp womp.

50:00 – Poolside Nostalgia & Looking Ahead to the Cast PanelPhotos, chills, and predictions for Day 4’s main event: The Leftovers cast reunion.

📺 Panels & Shows Mentioned:

Duster

Interview with the Vampire

The Mayfair Witches

We Were Liars

The Leftovers

The Vampire Diaries

Lost

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