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Obsession with Curry Barker

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John and Craig welcome Curry Barker, the writer-director behind this summer’s surprise blockbuster, Obsession. It’s a rom-com, a horror film and a great example of trusting your audience.

We discuss Curry’s roots, his writing process, learning from YouTube, as well as the pressure to follow up a hit.

In our bonus segment for premium subscribers, John and Craig pose the #1 most important question for all filmmakers to consider: What will the popcorn bucket be?

Links:

  • Aaron Sorkin Masterclass
  • The Chair by Curry Barker
  • Milk & Serial by Curry Barker
  • Humans Veer Left by Rachel Nuwer (NY Times)
  • The Case of the Golden Idol
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    UPDATE o7/17/26: Transcript for this episode can be found here.

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