Target Audience

Target Audience

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Target Audience episodes

  • Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020) Targets Baby Clyde

    This episode of Target Audience welcomes writer and Oscar-lover Baby Clyde.

    Baby is targeted by David Dobkin's musical comedy Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga. Join us as we discuss Baby's love of Eurovision, the comedy genius of Rachel McAdams, and every perfect song.


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    Opening/Closing Song - "Pull Me Through" by Royal Blood

    1 hr 11 min
  • My Own Private Idaho (1991) Targets Dave Gianinni

    This episode of Target Audience welcomes editor and film critic Dave Gianinni.

    Dave is targeted by Gus Van Sant's Shakespearian LGBTQ drama My Own Private Idaho. Join us as we discuss the bizarre narrative, Van Sant's up-and-down filmography, and the lost potential of River Phoenix.


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    Pop Culture Case Study Podcast


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    Opening/Closing Song - "Pull Me Through" by Royal Blood

    1 hr 5 min
  • The Worst Person in the World (2021) Targets Ema Sasic

    This episode of Target Audience welcomes film critic and writer Ema Sasic.

    Cassie is targeted by Joachim Trier's romantic drama The Worst Person in the World. Join us as we discuss not knowing what to do with your life, being stuck in your 30s, and facing death too young.


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    Opening/Closing Song - "Pull Me Through" by Royal Blood

    1 hr 1 min
  • The Switch (2010) Targets Cassie Hager

    This episode of Target Audience welcomes film critic and writer Cassie Hager.

    Cassie is targeted by Will Speck and Josh Gordon's fertility romantic comedy The Switch. Join us as we discuss taking charge of your own life, the surprisingly stacked (and hot) supporting cast, and how the film is quietly revolutionary.


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    Opening/Closing Song - "Pull Me Through" by Royal Blood

    52 min
  • Superbad (2007) Targets Adriano Caporusso

    This episode of Target Audience welcomes film critic and vodcaster Adriano Caporusso.

    Adriano is targeted by Greg Mottola's 2007 high school comedy Superbad. Join us as we discuss high school realism, the cast past and present, and Judd Apatow producing vs. directing.

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    Opening/Closing Song - "Pull Me Through" by Royal Blood

    1 hr 4 min
  • Tongues Untied (1989) Targets Murtada Elfadl

    This episode of Target Audience welcomes film critic and podcaster Murtada Elfadl.

    Murtada is targeted by Marlon T. Riggs' 1989 experimental documentary Tongues Untied. Join us as we discuss the rhythm of the stories, the realities of the late 80s for gay men, and how fun it is to snap.

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    Opening/Closing Song - "Pull Me Through" by Royal Blood

    43 min
  • Inside Llewyn Davis (2013) Targets Ryan McQuade

    This episode of Target Audience welcomes film critic and podcaster Ryan McQuade.

    Ryan is targeted by The Coen Brothers' 2013 musical drama Inside Llewyn Davis. Join us as we discuss all the wonderful music, the Coen ensembles, and how a sad film can be a comfort watch.

    Ryan on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Ryan on AwardsWatch


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    Opening/Closing Song - "Pull Me Through" by Royal Blood

    1 hr 22 min
  • Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) Targets Shadan Larki

    This episode of Target Audience welcomes film critic and PR professional Shadan Larki.

    Shadan is targeted by Michel Gondry's 2004 sci-fi romance Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Join us as we discuss the pitch-perfect performances, being sad without being depressing, and hoping the perfect film you remember is still perfect.

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    Shadan's Website


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    Opening/Closing Song - "Pull Me Through" by Royal Blood

    55 min
  • Beauty and the Beast (1946) Targets Molly Rasberry

    This episode of Target Audience welcomes film critic and former festival programmer Molly Rasberry.

    Molly is targeted by Jean Cocteau's 1946 fantasy romance Beauty and the Beast. Join us as we discuss the awesome practical effects, the timelessness of the performances, and different iterations of the story.

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    Opening/Closing Song - "Pull Me Through" by Royal Blood

    54 min
  • Birdman (2014) Targets Matthew Anderson

    This episode of Target Audience welcomes film critic and podcaster Matthew Anderson.

    Matthew is targeted by Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu's 2014 Oscar-winner Birdman. Join us as we discuss the meta-text, the Inarritu as a filmmaker, and the bevy of wonderful performances.

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    The Lone Screenplay Nominees ⁠Podcast⁠⁠


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    Opening/Closing Song - "Pull Me Through" by Royal Blood

    1 hr 4 min

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Hosted by Ben Miller, a straight, white, cis-gendered, American male (in a good way), a diverse group of guests talk about the films they love that specifically targeted for them and their specific…