Long before Catalina Sandino Moreno found herself starring in action movies with names like John Woo and John Wick attached to them,  she was a young unknown in Colombia, unsure if her dream of becoming an actress would ever come to fruition. Then, her first role -- as Maria in Maria Full of Grace, directed by Joshua Marston – earned her an Oscar nomination. Catalina reflects on that role, what it taught her about empathy and art, and how it's affected her life ever since.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the new Amazon Prime show Overcompensating.

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With Jordan Crucchiola & Catalina Sandino Moreno

Feeling Seen is hosted by Jordan Crucchiola and is a production Maximum Fun.

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Samantha Sloyan is a familar face from countless television shows, but that face will be particularly familiar to anyone who keeps up with the "Flanaverse" -- movies and shows from Mike Flanagan, like Midnight Mass, The Fall of the House of Usher, and The Haunting of Hill House. Sloyan's latest project is a departure for Flanagan, and perhaps for her as well -- it's the new movie The Life of Chuck, which hits theaters this weekend and expands next week. Together, she and huge fan Jordan discuss the ways that she feels seen by FBI Agent Dale Cooper (Kyle MacLachan) in David Lynch's Twin Peaks, and the many ways that Lynch's storytelling style appeals to her craft as an actor.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing that doesn't stray too far from the main topic...it's about the casting of Flanagan's new Carrie adaptation.

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With Jordan Crucchiola & Samantha Sloyan

Feeling Seen is hosted by Jordan Crucchiola and is a production Maximum Fun.

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What do the little boy in HIT THE ROAD (2021). the dad in CAPTAIN FANTASTIC (2016) and the nearly-hopeless old driver in TASTE OF CHERRY (1997) have in common? Ask actor Bobby Naderi. He and Jordan find the common thread of a nomad lifestyle and a reckless spirit across these three films, as they track the path that led Bobby from Tehran all the way to his latest role in THE BETTER SISTER.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about HONEY DON'T!, Tricia Cooke's follow up to DRIVE AWAY DOLLS.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Bobby Naderi

Feeling Seen is hosted by Jordan Crucchiola and is a production Maximum Fun.

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If you're wondering what connective tissue could possibly exist between Final Destination Bloodlines and The Muppet Movie,  consider this: Jordan's talking with the former film's directors, who are feeling seen by Kermit the Frog. Since this conversation, those directors have seen their first ever studio feature film become #1 at the box office, have the best ever opening in the FD franchise (by a mile) AND the biggest R-rated horror opening of the decade. Talk about dreams coming true...can we get these guys their Standard Rich & Famous Contract yet?

Jordan also has one quick thing about an upcoming miniseries that brings the story of Hawaiian unification to AppleTV+.

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With Jordan Crucchiola, Zach Lipovsky, & Adam Stein

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Jordan spoke to director Eli Craig a few days before his new (third) feature made an outsized impact at the indie box office, becoming IFC's best-ever opening. They speak about the genesis of that film, 'Clown in a Cornfield,' and about the surprising actor/writer turn Bill Murray took in 1984's 'The Razor's Edge,' as a man on the quest for a better way to live in difficult times.

Then Jordan has one quick thing about the new trailer for 'Nobody 2'!

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With Jordan Crucchiola & Eli Craig

Feeling Seen is hosted by Jordan Crucchiola and is a production Maximum Fun.

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With the recent premier of Shadow Force (starring Kerry Washington and Omar Sy), writer Leon Chills has seen one of the most daunting choices of his life payoff.  That choice echoed the inciting incident of one of Leon's favorite films, The Matrix. As he delves into this modern classic with Jordan, Leon shares his experience of finally realizing his creative dreams and looking toward the challenges ahead (which hopefully won't involve too much fighting with machines...but who can say?).

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the upcoming Danielle Deadwyler post-apocalyptic thriller 40 Acres.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Leon Chills

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If you were alive when Fried Green Tomatoes came out -- first Fannie Flagg's book, then the movie -- you may recall it was a phenomenon. To a (very) young Ali Clayton, it was a bit of a personal phenomenon, its only-kinda-coded queerness calling out to her before she even knew why. But beyond that, it was a movie about Southern women in a South that Ali recognized -- one where bad things can happen, but good people are holding each other up through it all.

Then Jordan has one quick thing about last weekend's big win for cinemas & cinemagoing.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Ali Clayton

Feeling Seen is hosted by Jordan Crucchiola and is a production Maximum Fun.

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Long before becoming an award-winning educator, public speaker, and podcaster (of BFF: Black, Fat, Femme), Dr. Jonathan P. Higgins (aka Doctor Jon Paul) was just a kid sneaking movies while mom was at work. One of those films, 1993's This Boy's Life, became one of their favorites. That was in large part thanks to the aspirational friendship of main character Tobias "Jack" Wolff (Leonardo DiCaprio) and the closeted but undeniable Arthur Gayle. Doctor Jon Paul and Jordan discuss the film, the new book Black. Fat. Femme: Revealing the Power of Visibly Queer Voices in Media and Learning to Love Yourself, and transformational power of intersectional friendship and storytelling.

Speaking of intersectional storytelling, Jordan has one quick thing about the new Ryan Coogler heater, SINNERS.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Dr Jon Paul Higgins

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Lex Scott Davis is currently starring as Erica alongside Stephen Amell on NBC's Sunday night drama, Suits LA - which, as the name suggests brings the concept of the hugely popular show Suits to Los Angeles. Lex herself made the journey to Los Angeles as a risky, dream-chasing step in her performing arts career. And that career arguably started at a dance studio in Baltimore when Lex was just a kid. Which brings us to the Millennial classic CENTER STAGE, and Zoe Saldana's feisty and scary-talented character, Eva Rodriguez.

Lex and Jordan get into CENTER STAGE, Lex's Suits LA story, and the ups and downs of chasing after difficult dreams. Then Jordan has one quick thing about the newly announced Best Stunts category at the Academy Awards. [Cue huge, celebratory explosion]

Vulture's 2025 Stunt Awards

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Lex Scott Davis

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From booking her first audition (as a kid, for beloved cult classic DONNIE DARKO) to being Kevin Bacon's literal boss-from-hell in the new Amazon series THE BONDSMAN, Jolene Purdy has had a full career on screens of all sizes. She talks with Jordan about the challenges of being an "outside the box" casting choice, the importance of staying true to yourself, and the unlikely allure of the most charming John Waters adaptation Broadway could dream up.

Then, one quick thing about the latest entry in France's answer to the Fast/Furious franchise, The Lost Bullet 3.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Jolene Purdy

Feeling Seen is hosted by Jordan Crucchiola and is a production Maximum Fun.

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