Film Nuts

Where do you turn to when you need to cope with something? Ideally, there’s a friend or family member you can talk to, or maybe an activity that lets you physically expel all your negative feelings, or maybe even a movie or a tv show you could watch. Obviously these options aren’t the only things that can be coping mechanisms. And sometimes these mechanisms can actually be kinda harmful.

Fleabag is a hilarious and thoughtful provoking comedy whose title character talks to the viewer as a way to cope with tragedy. And while it provides us as an audience with a ton of laughs, it serves as a crutch for the character to avoid connecting with those around her. But the act of talking into a camera can sometimes prove beneficial, as is the case with my guest today.

Dr. Stephanie Castillo is a trained scientist-turned video producer whose platform, Phuture Doctors, pulls back the curtain on what going through an academic doctoral program is like. Unlike Fleabag, Stephanie shared her struggles with an audience in order to connect with and inform those that were going through a similar struggle in their quest for knowledge.

Stephanie and I talk about the power of showcasing vulnerability, how Fleabag tackles seemingly taboo topics and the struggles of finding a supportive community. Stephanie and I go back a few years and have even worked on projects together, so while it was a blast to chat about this incredibly funny show, it was even more fun just hanging out with a friend.

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The things that get us interested in watching something vary from person to person. It could be the cast, it could be a striking visual we’ve seen teased on the internet or even something broad like just the genre. But what if the thing that you hooked was just a question? A question like, “Who killed Laura Palmer?”

Twin Peaks asked audiences that question before the show even aired. Promotional ads in papers and on television invited folks to journey to a small, sleepy town in the pacific northwest to find the answer. Disguised as a simple whodunnit, Twin Peaks redefined what TV was capable of. Creators Mark Frost and David Lynch ventured into the absurd, the twisted, the quirky, the nightmarish, the uncomfortable and the charming to bring about a turning point in television history. And for today’s guest, the question of "Who Killed Laura Palmer?" became secondary to the unique and subversive story portrayed in Twin Peaks.

Jace Lacob is a writer and podcaster currently hosting the Masterpiece Studio podcast from PBS, a companion to the network’s long running anthology series. Having worked for decades in and around the television industry, covering and interviewing thousands of actors, writers and directors, for Jace things seem to always come back to Twin Peaks. We chat about his time working in television journalism, the time he made Cheryl Lee cry and what Twin Peaks teaches us about trying to know all the answers.

Notey Notes:

• PBS Masterpiece Studio podcast
• Jace's other work

All clips courtesy of Paramount.

Our theme is season is by theDeeepEnd, our squirrel artwork is done by Modungoa Sebokholi and all episodes are produced and edited by me, Taylor D. Adams.

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The Season 4 Premiere of The Film Nuts Podcast!

Kornelius Bascombe is a television producer and actor who believes Get Out excels in storytelling and its depiction of life in America for the black community. He feels it’s both a modern classic and important societal artifact for us to observe. Kornelius and I chat about him originally wanting to be a police officer, getting his start on Undercover Boss and the power marginalized voices can have if given the proper platform.

Notey Notes:

• See Korn in a Jeep ad
• The Secret: Being Black in Corporate America starring Kornelius Bascombe

All clips courtesy of Universal Pictures

Our theme is season is by theDeeepEnd, our squirrel artwork is done by Modungoa Sebokholi and all episodes are produced and edited by me, Taylor D. Adams.

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Whether we are aware of it or not, that episode of TV we watched when we were 12 ultimately led us down our chosen career path. That movie we saw after a close relative passed away instilled in us a new outlook on life. What we watch can hit us differently than it hits anyone else, at any point in time. Inspiration, identity, therapy, magic - our favorite movie or tv show could be any and all of these things at once.

But as unique as these reactions are, they have the power to connect us with folks we don’t even know. It doesn’t matter your profession, your background, your favorite flavor of ice cream, we are all impacted by the stories we watch unfold.

My name is Taylor D. Adams and this is The Film Nuts Podcast. A humble attempt to explore what we can learn about ourselves through what we see on-screen. I’ve racked up countless hours chatting with interesting people about the effect film and TV can have on us, and each conversation provides its own unique testament to that fact.

This show is not about just reminiscing on stuff we’ve seen nor is it a technical deep-dive into the craft of filmmaking. It’s about our experiences watching what we love, and why we love it so much. And this season, there is a whole lot to love.

I’m so stoked for the fourth season of this little show, and I’d love to have you along for the journey. So join me on Wednesday, July 12th, for a brand new season of The Film Nuts Podcast. We’ve got new episodes every two weeks, so be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. And as always, thank you so much for listening.

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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 trailer
• Emily St. James' article on The Last Jedi
• Star Wars Thumb Wrestling
• Darth Vader Turns Into A Scorpion
• The Last Jedi Legos™

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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 essay
• Themes at play in EEAAO
• Why Am I Like This?
• Dr. Tina Lasisi's website

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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 University

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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/

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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.

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Extra nuts:

• Tray's company, Argent Productions
• "Host" short film
• Quentin Tarantino interview with Charlie Rose

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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 Design
• Community's "Remedial Chaos Theory" with "Roxanne"

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