https://simplecast.com Feeling Seen On Feeling Seen, writer and general enthusiast Jordan Crucchiola invites filmmakers, writers, comedians, and artists to discuss the movie characters that made them "feel seen." It's about that instant when a person connects to a piece of art so deeply that they see themselves reflected in it. Every week Jordan gabs it up with a guest about those magical moments when they were watching a film and realized, "That's me!" It's an informative, funny, and comforting show about our intimate relationship with movies, the impact they have on our lives, and how they influence our art. Maximum Fun en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:05:00 +0000 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:05:16 +0000 https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Feeling Seen https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/0838eec6-85d9-4e04-824b-d59d3798a659/f157640c-087e-4222-97e0-b24aefa6d9bb/3000x3000/feeling-seen.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen episodic On Feeling Seen, writer and general enthusiast Jordan Crucchiola invites filmmakers, writers, comedians, and artists to discuss the movie characters that made them "feel seen." It's about that instant when a person connects to a piece of art so deeply that they see themselves reflected in it. Every week Jordan gabs it up with a guest about those magical moments when they were watching a film and realized, "That's me!" It's an informative, funny, and comforting show about our intimate relationship with movies, the impact they have on our lives, and how they influence our art. Jordan Crucchiola, Maximum Fun true https://feeds.simplecast.com/CH5YuJdE film, jordan crucchiola Maximum Fun shows@maximumfun.org 4fe6ef67-4da4-4c78-bba7-4d71545b5cba Casters on Casters: Jordan Crucchiola and John-Luke Roberts It's MaxFunDrive. And here, for the first time, we give you an exclusive look (well, listen) at the craft of podcasting: presenting Casters on Casters.

In this episode, Jordan Crucchiola (Feeling Seen) and John-Luke Roberts (Sound Heap with John-Luke Roberts) detail how much the podcasting landscape has changed since they got their starts, and why they aren't likely to win a podcasting Golden Globe.

If this glamorous, in-depth journey into what makes your favorite hosts tick inspires you, support them by joining as a member at maximumfun.org/join.

Edited and Produced by Laura Swisher for Maximum Fun.

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]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:05:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, John-Luke Roberts) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen It's MaxFunDrive. And here, for the first time, we give you an exclusive look (well, listen) at the craft of podcasting: presenting Casters on Casters.

In this episode, Jordan Crucchiola (Feeling Seen) and John-Luke Roberts (Sound Heap with John-Luke Roberts) detail how much the podcasting landscape has changed since they got their starts, and why they aren't likely to win a podcasting Golden Globe.

If this glamorous, in-depth journey into what makes your favorite hosts tick inspires you, support them by joining as a member at maximumfun.org/join.

Edited and Produced by Laura Swisher for Maximum Fun.

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]]> Casters on Casters: Jordan Crucchiola and John-Luke Roberts Jordan Crucchiola, John-Luke Roberts 00:21:37 It's MaxFunDrive. And here, for the first time, we give you an exclusive look (well, listen) at the craft of podcasting: presenting Casters on Casters. In this episode, Jordan Crucchiola (Feeling Seen) and John-Luke Roberts (Sound Heap with John-Luke Roberts) detail how much the podcasting landscape has changed since they got their starts, and why they aren't likely to win a podcasting Golden Globe. If this glamorous, in-depth journey into what makes your favorite hosts tick inspires you, support them by joining as a member at maximumfun.org/join. Edited and Produced by Laura Swisher for Maximum Fun. It's MaxFunDrive. And here, for the first time, we give you an exclusive look (well, listen) at the craft of podcasting: presenting Casters on Casters. In this episode, Jordan Crucchiola (Feeling Seen) and John-Luke Roberts (Sound Heap with John-Luke Roberts) detail how much the podcasting landscape has changed since they got their starts, and why they aren't likely to win a podcasting Golden Globe. If this glamorous, in-depth journey into what makes your favorite hosts tick inspires you, support them by joining as a member at maximumfun.org/join. Edited and Produced by Laura Swisher for Maximum Fun. true bonus 80a6206e-4dba-43a3-9198-48f98003331c Katarina Zhu of 'Bunnylovr' on 'Nymphomaniac Vol. I' Katarina Zhu stars in her own directorial debut, Bunnylovr, which made a splash at Sundance and is now showing in theaters. In it, she grapples with themes of sex, love, and disjointed relationship -- but she doesn't go as dark as Lars von Trier in Nymphomaniac Vol. I --  a movie whose lead, Young Joe, made a teenage Katarina feel seen in ways she hadn't before. And you better believe Jordan was all-ears to learn why.

After this conversation, Jordan has one quick thing about some action picks for the big and small screen this weekend.

Watch the trailer for BUNNYLOVR

Listen next:
Emma Seligman on 'Jennifer's Body'
Chloe Okuno on 'Black Swan'
Jade Halley Bartlett on 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'
 

Watch the trailer for BUNNYLOVR

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]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Christian Dueñas, Marissa Flaxbart, Katarina Zhu) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Katarina Zhu stars in her own directorial debut, Bunnylovr, which made a splash at Sundance and is now showing in theaters. In it, she grapples with themes of sex, love, and disjointed relationship -- but she doesn't go as dark as Lars von Trier in Nymphomaniac Vol. I --  a movie whose lead, Young Joe, made a teenage Katarina feel seen in ways she hadn't before. And you better believe Jordan was all-ears to learn why.

After this conversation, Jordan has one quick thing about some action picks for the big and small screen this weekend.

Watch the trailer for BUNNYLOVR

Listen next:
Emma Seligman on 'Jennifer's Body'
Chloe Okuno on 'Black Swan'
Jade Halley Bartlett on 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'
 

Watch the trailer for BUNNYLOVR

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]]> Katarina Zhu of 'Bunnylovr' on 'Nymphomaniac Vol. I' Jordan Crucchiola, Christian Dueñas, Marissa Flaxbart, Katarina Zhu 00:50:32 A young director embraces the cinema of danger and eroticism, and the siren song of "a bridge too far." A young director embraces the cinema of danger and eroticism, and the siren song of "a bridge too far." loneliness, phantom thread, beast, stacy martin, charlotte gainsbourg, nyu, the depression trilogy, sundance, bunnylovr, stellan skarsgaard, gen z, rachel sennott, tisch, breaking the waves, lars von trier, eroticism, in studio, cam girl, sexuality true full 216 b5e447b4-161e-4f84-aaa8-d63c8a86fbce Jen Yamato on 'Streets of Fire' Esteemed film critic and entertainment journalist Jen Yamato (LA Times, Washington Post, Asian Enough podcast) loves cinema, but hasn't often felt seen in the movies -- especially as a kid. But she found something to relate and aspire to in Ellen Aim, as played by a very young Diane Lane, in 1984's Streets of Fire. All about that film, plus karaoke joy, Little Giants, Terrifying Girls High School, and more, coming at you in this very fun conversation.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the Gardena Cinema's new collaboration with Big Bad Film Fest.

 

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]]> Thu, 9 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jen Yamato, Jordan Crucchiola, Christian Dueñas, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Esteemed film critic and entertainment journalist Jen Yamato (LA Times, Washington Post, Asian Enough podcast) loves cinema, but hasn't often felt seen in the movies -- especially as a kid. But she found something to relate and aspire to in Ellen Aim, as played by a very young Diane Lane, in 1984's Streets of Fire. All about that film, plus karaoke joy, Little Giants, Terrifying Girls High School, and more, coming at you in this very fun conversation.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the Gardena Cinema's new collaboration with Big Bad Film Fest.

 

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]]> Jen Yamato on 'Streets of Fire' Jen Yamato, Jordan Crucchiola, Christian Dueñas, Marissa Flaxbart 00:52:52 Sometimes you see yourself in a rock & roll fable from another time, another place. Sometimes you see yourself in a rock & roll fable from another time, another place. asian representation, bull nakano, 80s girls, willem dafoe, queer cinema, la times, terrifying girls’ high school, walter hill, film critic, los angeles film critics association, diane lane, gardena cinema, karaoke, big bad film fest, rick moranis, the warriors, michael paré, little giants, becky o’shea, 90s girls, japanese cinema, japanese internment, asian enough, lynch law classroom, journalist true full 215 98264a1b-2a59-49e2-aaa6-ca28c2e2bfe3 '1000 Women in Horror's Alexandra Heller-Nicholas on 'May' Alexandra Heller-Nicholas may be the foremost authority on women and horror, having written the book (and now documentary!) 1000 Women in Horror. So it's appropriate that the character who made her feel seen is a woman in horror: Angela Bettis as the titular May in (past guest!) Lucky McKee's unforgettable 2002 indie psychological horror film, MAY. 

After this deep dive into a classic, Jordan has one quick thing about another past episode of this show -- Kara Brown on 'The Philadelphia Story' and setting the record straight on Millennial Feminism.

Additional Listening:

Lucky McKee on 'Mean Streets'
Akela Cooper on 'Demon Knight'
Mary Harron on 'His Girl Friday'
Roxanne Benjamin on 'Daria'
 

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]]> Thu, 2 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Alexandra Heller-Nicholas may be the foremost authority on women and horror, having written the book (and now documentary!) 1000 Women in Horror. So it's appropriate that the character who made her feel seen is a woman in horror: Angela Bettis as the titular May in (past guest!) Lucky McKee's unforgettable 2002 indie psychological horror film, MAY. 

After this deep dive into a classic, Jordan has one quick thing about another past episode of this show -- Kara Brown on 'The Philadelphia Story' and setting the record straight on Millennial Feminism.

Additional Listening:

Lucky McKee on 'Mean Streets'
Akela Cooper on 'Demon Knight'
Mary Harron on 'His Girl Friday'
Roxanne Benjamin on 'Daria'
 

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]]> '1000 Women in Horror's Alexandra Heller-Nicholas on 'May' Jordan Crucchiola, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, Marissa Flaxbart 00:54:31 Weird girls can thrive once they really find their passion (hopefully it's not making a bespoke Frankenstein). Weird girls can thrive once they really find their passion (hopefully it's not making a bespoke Frankenstein). interview with the vampire, anna faris, claudia, neurodiversity, lucky mckee, horror cinema, weird, shudder, autism, dolls, may, dolls in horror, women in horror, millennial women, lindy west, jeremy sisto, angela bettis, 2000s, body horror, kara brown, weirdness true full 214 9806e76b-ab15-48a8-9ab2-52c95cb37b77 Buddy Joe Hooker on ‘Hooper’ Buddy Lee Hooker is the son of a stunt rider, and the siren song of the family trade has made him one of the biggest legends in Hollywood stunts, an authority on the stunt world, and a 70 (!) year veteran of the industry. He’s curated Criterion’s new “Stunts!” Collection, and brought us one of the few films that offers an honest look at the life of a Hollywood stuntman (stuntman, stuntman…): Hal Needham’s 1978 film HOOPER, starring Burt Reynolds and Jan-Michael Vincent.

Then Jordan has one quick thing about the hotly anticipated action film THE FURIOUS – the trailer just dropped last week.

Check out the Stunts! collection on Criterion Channel

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]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Buddy Joe Hooker, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Buddy Lee Hooker is the son of a stunt rider, and the siren song of the family trade has made him one of the biggest legends in Hollywood stunts, an authority on the stunt world, and a 70 (!) year veteran of the industry. He’s curated Criterion’s new “Stunts!” Collection, and brought us one of the few films that offers an honest look at the life of a Hollywood stuntman (stuntman, stuntman…): Hal Needham’s 1978 film HOOPER, starring Burt Reynolds and Jan-Michael Vincent.

Then Jordan has one quick thing about the hotly anticipated action film THE FURIOUS – the trailer just dropped last week.

Check out the Stunts! collection on Criterion Channel

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]]> Buddy Joe Hooker on ‘Hooper’ Jordan Crucchiola, Buddy Joe Hooker, Marissa Flaxbart 00:55:57 The legendary stuntman remembers the stunts behind a legendary stuntman movie The legendary stuntman remembers the stunts behind a legendary stuntman movie stunt coordinators, stunt performers, rocket car, car jump, gags, stunts, hooper, action, jan-michael vincent, the furious, hal needham, burt reynolds true full 213 21fbb0ac-1a7a-4c95-95d3-504bc88b9d07 Camrus Johnson on 'Static Shock' You’ll recognize Camrus Johnson’s face from his roles as Batwing on the Batwoman series or his new turn from hero to villain in season 2 of One Piece, where he plays Mr. 5. But you might not know that he’s also a director – of both television and award winning animation shorts – and an accomplished musician. Camrus and Jordan talk about the power of seeing yourself in a superhero (both before and after getting to embody one!) as he brings 2000s TV superhero icon Static Shock to the Feeling Seen table.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing (two quick things?) about a pair of badass action films that just came out in the states: Mexicali and The Forbidden City.

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]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Christian Dueñas, Marissa Flaxbart, Camrus Johnson) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen You’ll recognize Camrus Johnson’s face from his roles as Batwing on the Batwoman series or his new turn from hero to villain in season 2 of One Piece, where he plays Mr. 5. But you might not know that he’s also a director – of both television and award winning animation shorts – and an accomplished musician. Camrus and Jordan talk about the power of seeing yourself in a superhero (both before and after getting to embody one!) as he brings 2000s TV superhero icon Static Shock to the Feeling Seen table.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing (two quick things?) about a pair of badass action films that just came out in the states: Mexicali and The Forbidden City.

Happy MaxFunDrive! Right now is the best time to start a membership to support your favorite shows. Learn more and join at https://maximumfun.org/joinfeelingseen

 

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]]> Camrus Johnson on 'Static Shock' Jordan Crucchiola, Christian Dueñas, Marissa Flaxbart, Camrus Johnson 00:54:43 When you see yourself in a superhero as a kid, it can be a shock to the system... When you see yourself in a superhero as a kid, it can be a shock to the system... the cw, blackwing, the wb, representation, black characters, one piece, super heroes, mr. 5, animation, black panther, chadwick boseman, static shock, batwoman, blerd, black culture true full 212 f8f09fbd-1280-493b-a54c-094457df4914 Grace Glowicki on 'Barton Fink' & 'Honey Bunch' Actor/writer/director Grace Glowicki is the creative voice behind DEAD LOVER (a Sundance surprise from 2025 that is getting a theatrical release this month) and TITO, and she stars in the archly comic horror thriller HONEY BUNCH (from directors Madeline Sims-Fewer and Dusty Mancinelli, now streaming on Shudder). While her films and performances are uniquely her own, Grace takes a surprising inspiration from John Turturro as BARTON FINK (yes, the same character that made film critic Walter Chaw feel seen just a couple episodes ago!). Here's an episode that proves that the same character can prove fodder for two very different conversations!

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about

Support us by subscribing to our new YouTube channel! You can watch a video version of this episode there right now.

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]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Christian Dueñas, Marissa Flaxbart, Grace Glowicki) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Actor/writer/director Grace Glowicki is the creative voice behind DEAD LOVER (a Sundance surprise from 2025 that is getting a theatrical release this month) and TITO, and she stars in the archly comic horror thriller HONEY BUNCH (from directors Madeline Sims-Fewer and Dusty Mancinelli, now streaming on Shudder). While her films and performances are uniquely her own, Grace takes a surprising inspiration from John Turturro as BARTON FINK (yes, the same character that made film critic Walter Chaw feel seen just a couple episodes ago!). Here's an episode that proves that the same character can prove fodder for two very different conversations!

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about

Support us by subscribing to our new YouTube channel! You can watch a video version of this episode there right now.

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]]> Grace Glowicki on 'Barton Fink' & 'Honey Bunch' Jordan Crucchiola, Christian Dueñas, Marissa Flaxbart, Grace Glowicki 00:52:31 We're going back to the Hotel Earle, this time with the star of HONEY BUNCH and writer/director/star of DEAD LOVER. We're going back to the Hotel Earle, this time with the star of HONEY BUNCH and writer/director/star of DEAD LOVER. madeleine sims-fewer, directors, canadian film, dusty mancinelli, grace glowicki, honey bunch, dead lover, female directors, actors, sxsw, shudder, clowning, sundance, ben petrie, canada true full 211 b495aa68-1f68-45be-b9cd-633044f59faa Matthew Lillard on 'Fat Kid Rules the World' Feeling Seen is now posting video versions of our interviews, starting with this one! Watch it here and subscribe to our new channel!

Jordan sits down with the one and only Matthew Lillard, an actor who looms large in the hearts of any Millennial horror lover, and whose fruitful career is still going strong -- right now he can be seen in CROSS Season 2, SCREAM 7, and FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S 2. But you might be surprised to learn that he devoted a decade of his life to getting one particular movie made: his directorial debut, FAT KID RULES THE WORLD, starring Jacob Wysocki. He shares that creative journey with Jordan -- from falling in love with an audiobook he was narrating to winning the Audience Award at SXSW -- on today's episode.

Learn more about Find Familiar Spirits or Beadle & Grimm's.

Read & subscribe to The Action Desk by RSCL!

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]]> Thu, 5 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola, Matthew Lillard) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Feeling Seen is now posting video versions of our interviews, starting with this one! Watch it here and subscribe to our new channel!

Jordan sits down with the one and only Matthew Lillard, an actor who looms large in the hearts of any Millennial horror lover, and whose fruitful career is still going strong -- right now he can be seen in CROSS Season 2, SCREAM 7, and FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S 2. But you might be surprised to learn that he devoted a decade of his life to getting one particular movie made: his directorial debut, FAT KID RULES THE WORLD, starring Jacob Wysocki. He shares that creative journey with Jordan -- from falling in love with an audiobook he was narrating to winning the Audience Award at SXSW -- on today's episode.

Learn more about Find Familiar Spirits or Beadle & Grimm's.

Read & subscribe to The Action Desk by RSCL!

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]]> Matthew Lillard on 'Fat Kid Rules the World' Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola, Matthew Lillard 01:03:04 Matthew Lillard has only directed one movie. It's one of the highlights of his career. Matthew Lillard has only directed one movie. It's one of the highlights of his career. true full 210 2528950a-0b80-4623-8e5b-27e2664c321e Walter Chaw on 'Barton Fink' Writer, film critic, and educator Walter Chaw has been writing and thinking about cinema since he was a teenager -- when he discovered how it could make him feel understood, and that saved his life. Now, he's a critic whose unapologetically personal takes on cinema makes some folks love his work, and really pisses some other folks off. Despite his artist's temperament and his expertise, Walter wants to stay in touch with the common man...just like BARTON FINK, from the Coen Brothers' classic 1991 anti-ode to the Studio System.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about some exciting June Squibb News.

Listen Next:
-June Squibb on 'Nebraska'
-Sophie Nelisse on 'Inside Out 2'
-Roxana Hadadi on 'Pump Up the Volume'
 

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]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Walter Chaw, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Writer, film critic, and educator Walter Chaw has been writing and thinking about cinema since he was a teenager -- when he discovered how it could make him feel understood, and that saved his life. Now, he's a critic whose unapologetically personal takes on cinema makes some folks love his work, and really pisses some other folks off. Despite his artist's temperament and his expertise, Walter wants to stay in touch with the common man...just like BARTON FINK, from the Coen Brothers' classic 1991 anti-ode to the Studio System.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about some exciting June Squibb News.

Listen Next:
-June Squibb on 'Nebraska'
-Sophie Nelisse on 'Inside Out 2'
-Roxana Hadadi on 'Pump Up the Volume'
 

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]]> Walter Chaw on 'Barton Fink' Jordan Crucchiola, Walter Chaw, Marissa Flaxbart 00:57:47 A seasoned film critic can't stop thinking about the Coen Brothers' tortured writer who just can't seem to find his way to normal. A seasoned film critic can't stop thinking about the Coen Brothers' tortured writer who just can't seem to find his way to normal. asian representation, screenwriting, judy davis, john turturro, pchh, barton fink, pop culture happy hour, the common man, june squibb, film critic, tony shaloub, screenwriter, yellow jackets, autism spectrum, autism, john mahoney, writer movies, coen brothers, studio system, john goodman, writer, hollywood true full 209 f0c94846-3078-4efd-aee4-6b13a543804a Gianmarco Soresi on 'Amadeus' [REPLAY] This interview originally aired in January 2023, and we've updated it with a fresh opening and "One Quick Thing." 

Comedian Gianmarco Soresi is brutally honest with us this week: he deeply relates to Antonio Salieri (F. Murray Abraham!) in Milos Forman’s 1984 classical classic, Amadeus. But while Gianmarco can own his Salieri-like insecurities, he can’t let it keep him from pursuing virtuosity.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about an exciting new action film from master Yuen Woo-Ping, Blades of the Guardians.

Gianmarco's latest special is Thief of Joy.

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]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Gianmarco Soresi) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen This interview originally aired in January 2023, and we've updated it with a fresh opening and "One Quick Thing." 

Comedian Gianmarco Soresi is brutally honest with us this week: he deeply relates to Antonio Salieri (F. Murray Abraham!) in Milos Forman’s 1984 classical classic, Amadeus. But while Gianmarco can own his Salieri-like insecurities, he can’t let it keep him from pursuing virtuosity.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about an exciting new action film from master Yuen Woo-Ping, Blades of the Guardians.

Gianmarco's latest special is Thief of Joy.

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]]> Gianmarco Soresi on 'Amadeus' [REPLAY] Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Gianmarco Soresi 00:58:24 Just because you identify with Salieri doesn't mean you're ready to embrace mediocrity Just because you identify with Salieri doesn't mean you're ready to embrace mediocrity inferiority complex, nicholas tse, the downside, mediocrity, amadeus, elle fanning, comedians, f. murray abraham, mozart, modern comedy, proudly mid, gianmarco soresi, 1980s movies, yuen woo-ping, social media, tom hulce, milos forman, blades of the guardians true full 2ff46971-d45d-4d32-835d-7d9b2915a38e Latrice Royale on 'Harlem Nights' [REPLAY] This episode originally aired in May 2024.

Drag superstar Latrice Royale has been in the game since before Ru Paul’s Drag Race was a phenomenon. She won Miss Congeniality on her season of that show, and went on to appear on All-Stars and Drag U. An actor and performer, Latrice leads Season 4 of HBO’s drag docuseries We’re Here. And if you know anything about Latrice, just a few moments with Della Reese’s character, Vera Walker, in the Eddie Murphy-directed dramedy Harlem Nights  will show you how Latrice’s persona may have been shaped by Vera’s no-nonsense power and heart of gold.

Then, Jordan has one quick think about Humane, directed by Caitlin Cronenberg.

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]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Marissa Flaxbart, Latrice Royale, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen This episode originally aired in May 2024.

Drag superstar Latrice Royale has been in the game since before Ru Paul’s Drag Race was a phenomenon. She won Miss Congeniality on her season of that show, and went on to appear on All-Stars and Drag U. An actor and performer, Latrice leads Season 4 of HBO’s drag docuseries We’re Here. And if you know anything about Latrice, just a few moments with Della Reese’s character, Vera Walker, in the Eddie Murphy-directed dramedy Harlem Nights  will show you how Latrice’s persona may have been shaped by Vera’s no-nonsense power and heart of gold.

Then, Jordan has one quick think about Humane, directed by Caitlin Cronenberg.

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]]> Latrice Royale on 'Harlem Nights' [REPLAY] Marissa Flaxbart, Latrice Royale, Jordan Crucchiola 00:52:58 Drag icon Latrice Royale is in CHARGE of the girls Drag icon Latrice Royale is in CHARGE of the girls queer identity, drag, rupaul's drag race, we're here, drag race, hbo, gay culture, caitlin cronenberg, latrice royale, humane, docuseries, miss congeniality, gender expression true full 333df040-c265-4d58-8622-1de9d221812b Sophie Nélisse on 'Inside Out 2' We're thrilled to be adding the delightful Sophie Nélisse to the list of YELLOWJACKETS stars we've spoken with on the show; you'll recognize her as young Shauna Shipman from that series (or perhaps from her role in the beyond-buzzy HEATED RIVALRY). Now she's starring in the fun and freaky cursed-object horror movie WHISTLE, out in theaters this weekend (February 6, 2026). Now 25, Sophie's been acting since she was 11, and all that has taught her a thing or two about her emotions -- naming them, trying to control them, and knowing when they just can't be reined in. We are talking about all of that through the lens of Pixar's INSIDE OUT 2 on today's show!

Then, speaking of emotions, Jordan has one quick thing about the transcendent Catherine O'Hara.

 

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]]> Thu, 5 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen We're thrilled to be adding the delightful Sophie Nélisse to the list of YELLOWJACKETS stars we've spoken with on the show; you'll recognize her as young Shauna Shipman from that series (or perhaps from her role in the beyond-buzzy HEATED RIVALRY). Now she's starring in the fun and freaky cursed-object horror movie WHISTLE, out in theaters this weekend (February 6, 2026). Now 25, Sophie's been acting since she was 11, and all that has taught her a thing or two about her emotions -- naming them, trying to control them, and knowing when they just can't be reined in. We are talking about all of that through the lens of Pixar's INSIDE OUT 2 on today's show!

Then, speaking of emotions, Jordan has one quick thing about the transcendent Catherine O'Hara.

 

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]]> Sophie Nélisse on 'Inside Out 2' Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:50:35 The star of YELLOWJACKETS, HEATED RIVALRY, and now WHISTLE gets in touch with her inner voices The star of YELLOWJACKETS, HEATED RIVALRY, and now WHISTLE gets in touch with her inner voices coming of age movies, cursed object, pixar, coming of age, blood hive, inside out, dafne keen, riley, child actors, horror, disney, producing, heated rivalry, the yips, acting, panic attacks, whistle, yellowjackets, anxiety, corin hardy, emotion, inner monologue, girl in pieces true full 208 30af3f76-ea46-400d-b40b-b070fe976884 Chris Stuckmann on 'Shelby Oaks' & 'You Can Live Forever' If you're one of Chris Stuckmann's 2 million + YouTube subscribers, you've known about his debut feature, the horror film Shelby Oaks, for years -- long before the movie was bought and distrubuted by NEON, maybe even before he started the record-breaking Kickstarter campaign that funded the film. But you might not know all that much about the world Chris grew up in -- and left behind, in part because of his deep love of cinema. It's a world rarely depicted in film: the world of the Jehovah's Witnesss. And that's the setting of the movie he chose for this episode: 2022's You Can Live Forever, a queer, teen romance out of Canada.

Then Jordan has one quick thing about another horror film, this time one that just screened at Sundance: Undertone.

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]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Chris Stuckmann, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen If you're one of Chris Stuckmann's 2 million + YouTube subscribers, you've known about his debut feature, the horror film Shelby Oaks, for years -- long before the movie was bought and distrubuted by NEON, maybe even before he started the record-breaking Kickstarter campaign that funded the film. But you might not know all that much about the world Chris grew up in -- and left behind, in part because of his deep love of cinema. It's a world rarely depicted in film: the world of the Jehovah's Witnesss. And that's the setting of the movie he chose for this episode: 2022's You Can Live Forever, a queer, teen romance out of Canada.

Then Jordan has one quick thing about another horror film, this time one that just screened at Sundance: Undertone.

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]]> Chris Stuckmann on 'Shelby Oaks' & 'You Can Live Forever' Chris Stuckmann, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 00:48:51 What if following your heart means breaking away from everything you knew? What if following your heart means breaking away from everything you knew? cults, queer cinema, shelby oaks, coming of age, canadian film, lesbian films, youtube, horror, romance, jehovah’s witness, found footage, neon, chris stuckmann, religion true full 207 137a6f09-e5eb-4ed7-b07f-2904bebfb604 Jolenta Greenberg on 'Strangers with Candy' Jolenta Greenberg is a very familiar and comedic voice to anyone who's heard BY THE BOOK, HOW TO BE FINE, or her new show, HOT MESS-TERPIECE THEATRE. She and Jordan are talking Real Housewives, 4-Hour Work Weeks, and above all, the hilarious and sometimes horrific antics of Jerri Blank, Amy Sedaris's iconic character of the small and big screen comedy STRANGERS WITH CANDY.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about Margot Robbie's overlooked turn as a heroic supervillain.

Additonal listening:
Kristen Meinzer on 'Anne of Green Gables'
Alan Tudyk on 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Resident Alien'

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]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jolenta Greenberg, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Jolenta Greenberg is a very familiar and comedic voice to anyone who's heard BY THE BOOK, HOW TO BE FINE, or her new show, HOT MESS-TERPIECE THEATRE. She and Jordan are talking Real Housewives, 4-Hour Work Weeks, and above all, the hilarious and sometimes horrific antics of Jerri Blank, Amy Sedaris's iconic character of the small and big screen comedy STRANGERS WITH CANDY.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about Margot Robbie's overlooked turn as a heroic supervillain.

Additonal listening:
Kristen Meinzer on 'Anne of Green Gables'
Alan Tudyk on 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Resident Alien'

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]]> Jolenta Greenberg on 'Strangers with Candy' Jolenta Greenberg, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:49:59 What does a comedian, podcaster, self-help book aficionado, and reality tv expert have in common with a 46-year-old highschooler? What does a comedian, podcaster, self-help book aficionado, and reality tv expert have in common with a 46-year-old highschooler? television, birds of prey, real housewives, strangers with candy, comedy central, alex mccord, satire, jerri blank, stephen colbert, hot mess-terpiece theatre, movies, comedies, by the book, rhony, reality tv, after school specials, kelly bensimon, amy sedaris, high school, paul dinello, kristen meinzer true full 206 146d0a23-9caa-4d22-b0f2-5e3b1caac50b Albert Birney on 'Marcel the Shell with Shoes On' Director and star of OBEX (which premiered at 2025's Sundance Film Festival), Albert Birney is a filmmaker and animator who has paved his own unique path forward in the world of cinema, and done so with great success. He's brought another unique success story to the Feeling Seen table this week: Marcel, the Shell with Shoes On (and his eponymous 2021 film). Albert and Jordan also talk about his resonance with 1999's American Movie, a documentary that highlights the beauty and folly of one small-town man's quest to make his cinematic magnum opus.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the star-studded new Netflix trashy cop movie THE RIP, out this weekend.

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]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Albert Birney, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Director and star of OBEX (which premiered at 2025's Sundance Film Festival), Albert Birney is a filmmaker and animator who has paved his own unique path forward in the world of cinema, and done so with great success. He's brought another unique success story to the Feeling Seen table this week: Marcel, the Shell with Shoes On (and his eponymous 2021 film). Albert and Jordan also talk about his resonance with 1999's American Movie, a documentary that highlights the beauty and folly of one small-town man's quest to make his cinematic magnum opus.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the star-studded new Netflix trashy cop movie THE RIP, out this weekend.

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]]> Albert Birney on 'Marcel the Shell with Shoes On' Albert Birney, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 00:52:17 The director of 2025 Sundance DIY hit OBEX identifies the joys of making art your own way. The director of 2025 Sundance DIY hit OBEX identifies the joys of making art your own way. mark borchardt, 1980’s, chris smith, youtube, isabella rossellini, albert birney, obex, marcel the shell with shoes on, ascii, sci-fi, sundance, animation, salad fingers, jenny slate, kentucker audley, sylvio, dean fleischer camp, indie film, marcel the shell, strawberry mansion, american movie, video games, independent cinema true full 205 fd72202e-3f27-48be-8920-689bc6316c6e Tim Blake Nelson on 'Down by Law' & 'The Testament of Ann Lee' Back in 1986, Tim Blake Nelson was a drama student at Julliard when he saw Jim Jarmusch's sophomore feature, DOWN BY LAW. Tom Waits (who would continue to work with Jarmusch, and is starring in his latest film) plays a regular unlucky joe, and does it as no typical Hollywood star could. It was a path into the world of movies that Nelson could see himself following, if he got the chance (which he did). Today, you can see the great Tim Blake Nelson in Mona Fastvold's THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE, which stars Amanda Seyfried.

Then Jordan has one quick thing about a great action cinema primer that's fun for action heads and would-be action fans alike: @HeadExposure's Action Year in Review.

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]]> Thu, 8 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Tim Blake Nelson, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Back in 1986, Tim Blake Nelson was a drama student at Julliard when he saw Jim Jarmusch's sophomore feature, DOWN BY LAW. Tom Waits (who would continue to work with Jarmusch, and is starring in his latest film) plays a regular unlucky joe, and does it as no typical Hollywood star could. It was a path into the world of movies that Nelson could see himself following, if he got the chance (which he did). Today, you can see the great Tim Blake Nelson in Mona Fastvold's THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE, which stars Amanda Seyfried.

Then Jordan has one quick thing about a great action cinema primer that's fun for action heads and would-be action fans alike: @HeadExposure's Action Year in Review.

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]]> Tim Blake Nelson on 'Down by Law' & 'The Testament of Ann Lee' Tim Blake Nelson, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 00:56:11 Discouraged from hopes of a career in acting, a future household name finds artistic and professional inspiration in the face of Tom Waits. Discouraged from hopes of a career in acting, a future household name finds artistic and professional inspiration in the face of Tom Waits. tim blake nelson, character actors, directing, the testament of ann lee, down by law, jim jarmusch, acting, brady corbet, the coen brothers, mona fastvold, interviews, classics, actors on acting, julliard, hollywood, roberto benigni, tom waits true full 204 69f2bfaf-3d18-4eba-981c-0db92151cfe3 June Squibb on 'Thelma' & 'Nebraska' [Replay] Happy New Year! We're bringing back one of our favorite episodes from the recent past, this conversation with June Squibb, which originally aired in June of 2024. Since then, in 2025, June had the title role in Eleanor the Great, Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut, which premiered at Cannes.

June Squibb was born an actor, and had a rich career on stage for years before becoming an on-screen performer in her sixties. It’s not your typical trajectory, sure, but then neither is being 94 and carrying your first feature film – which, by the way, is an action comedy. With her new movie THELMA new in theaters this weekend, the singular June Squibb joins us to talk about how the role of Kate in Andrew Payne’s NEBRASKA – for which she won an Oscar – reflected her life and shaped her career.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the 2020s updates to her Vulture ‘Best Queer Horror Movies’ List.

***

With Jordan Crucchiola and June Squibb

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]]> Thu, 1 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, June Squibb) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Happy New Year! We're bringing back one of our favorite episodes from the recent past, this conversation with June Squibb, which originally aired in June of 2024. Since then, in 2025, June had the title role in Eleanor the Great, Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut, which premiered at Cannes.

June Squibb was born an actor, and had a rich career on stage for years before becoming an on-screen performer in her sixties. It’s not your typical trajectory, sure, but then neither is being 94 and carrying your first feature film – which, by the way, is an action comedy. With her new movie THELMA new in theaters this weekend, the singular June Squibb joins us to talk about how the role of Kate in Andrew Payne’s NEBRASKA – for which she won an Oscar – reflected her life and shaped her career.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the 2020s updates to her Vulture ‘Best Queer Horror Movies’ List.

***

With Jordan Crucchiola and June Squibb

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]]> June Squibb on 'Thelma' & 'Nebraska' [Replay] Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, June Squibb 00:53:35 She may have been born in the country, but this action hero has always been a city girl. She may have been born in the country, but this action hero has always been a city girl. queer horror, alexander payne, revenge movies, action comedy, glee, june squibb, eleanor the great, late-in-life success, action movies, best queer horror, bruce dern, richard roundtree, replay, older actors, actors on acting, beekeeper, 2024, beanie feldstein, acting careers, scarlett johansson, chris colfer, will forte, fred hechinger true full ffaa850d-5e1d-408d-9b69-8c043690f5dd Andra Day on 'Is This Thing On?' & 'Carmen Jones' How's this for a holiday treat? Multi-award winning singer and actor Andra Day shares her love of Dorothy Dandridge's iconic lead performance in Carmen Jones,  as well as her perspectives on wading deeper into movie-stardom (with her latest role opposite Bradley Cooper and alongside Laura Dern and Will Arnett in IS THIS THING ON?), turning 40, and why you should never stop transforming.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about a festive little holiday picture called BLACK CHRISTMAS (the 2006 version).

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]]> Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Andra Day, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen How's this for a holiday treat? Multi-award winning singer and actor Andra Day shares her love of Dorothy Dandridge's iconic lead performance in Carmen Jones,  as well as her perspectives on wading deeper into movie-stardom (with her latest role opposite Bradley Cooper and alongside Laura Dern and Will Arnett in IS THIS THING ON?), turning 40, and why you should never stop transforming.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about a festive little holiday picture called BLACK CHRISTMAS (the 2006 version).

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]]> Andra Day on 'Is This Thing On?' & 'Carmen Jones' Andra Day, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:53:10 Faith, transformation, and channeling your inner "shameless vixen" Faith, transformation, and channeling your inner "shameless vixen" musicals, 50s cinema, bradley cooper, carmen, black cinema, oscar hammerstein, is this thing on, singers, otto preminger, opera, will arnett, acting, carmen jones, black history, harry belafonte, 40s, actors on acting, dorothy dandridge true full 203 b9ff45fb-e008-4917-ac39-bbcbf9924ac6 Sam Wineman on 'Hag' & 'How to Be Single' It's an episode over 200 in the making -- writer/director Sam Wineman (who also happens to be Jordan's co-host on the oft-mentioned Aughtsterion podcast!) joins us to talk about his feature debut, Hag. And you might be surprised by his horror film's connections to a very different film -- 2016's rom-com (and Dakota Johnson vehicle) How to Be Single.

Then Jordan has one quick thing about another surprising movie dichotomy -- two films in theaters now starring Amanda Seyfried.

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]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Sam Wineman) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen It's an episode over 200 in the making -- writer/director Sam Wineman (who also happens to be Jordan's co-host on the oft-mentioned Aughtsterion podcast!) joins us to talk about his feature debut, Hag. And you might be surprised by his horror film's connections to a very different film -- 2016's rom-com (and Dakota Johnson vehicle) How to Be Single.

Then Jordan has one quick thing about another surprising movie dichotomy -- two films in theaters now starring Amanda Seyfried.

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]]> Sam Wineman on 'Hag' & 'How to Be Single' Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Sam Wineman 00:54:33 Whether you're living a horror, comedy, or romance, you've gotta learn how to do it on your own terms Whether you're living a horror, comedy, or romance, you've gotta learn how to do it on your own terms queer horror, dating, life in la, romantic comedy, the housemaid, romcoms, queer representation, how to be single, horror, testament of ann lee, aughtsterion, independent film, tubi, dakota johnson, gay horror, film industry, hag, relationships true full 202 18011be0-1c24-484e-badb-625abed33ffa James Badge Dale on 'King Ivory' & 'Mean Streets' Another one of those magical Feeling Seen manifestations this week: just a few episodes after discussing a film he starred in with director James Michael Powell (ep 196), James Badge Dale himself is with us to talk about his perspective on acting and how it was shaped by Martin Scorsese's MEAN STREETS. Dale, who has been in countless films, and blurs the line between leading man and character actor, would eventually go on to work with Scorsese in THE DEPARTED. Now, he's starring in a new film alongside Ben Foster, KING IVORY.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about Sam Wineman's debut feature, Hag.

Jordan references a Vulture piece about the movies of the 2010s, which has a James Badge Dale section.

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]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (James Badge Dale, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Another one of those magical Feeling Seen manifestations this week: just a few episodes after discussing a film he starred in with director James Michael Powell (ep 196), James Badge Dale himself is with us to talk about his perspective on acting and how it was shaped by Martin Scorsese's MEAN STREETS. Dale, who has been in countless films, and blurs the line between leading man and character actor, would eventually go on to work with Scorsese in THE DEPARTED. Now, he's starring in a new film alongside Ben Foster, KING IVORY.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about Sam Wineman's debut feature, Hag.

Jordan references a Vulture piece about the movies of the 2010s, which has a James Badge Dale section.

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]]> James Badge Dale on 'King Ivory' & 'Mean Streets' James Badge Dale, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:51:31 Letting go of the answers in pursuit of a great performance Letting go of the answers in pursuit of a great performance true full 201 9fd1f9ed-4540-41f0-816f-41f73c6c04da Thomasin McKenzie on 'Before Sunrise' It's our 200th episode! We're celebrating in style with the charming and super-talented Thomasin McKenzie, an actor we've watched go from teen roles in films like LEAVE NO TRACE and JOJO RABBIT to grown-up roles, as in OLD, LAST NIGHT IN SOHO, and her new comedy, FACKHAM HALL. She shares the push-and-pull identification she feels (and aspires to) for Julie Delpy's Celine in the 1995 classic, BEFORE SUNRISE.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about...200 great episodes! (And some ways you can support our past guests while giving some amazing holiday gifts).

THANK YOU for being a listener and helping us continue on to 300 and beyond! Please tell a friend about the show. Love you!

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]]> Thu, 4 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Thomasin McKenzie, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen It's our 200th episode! We're celebrating in style with the charming and super-talented Thomasin McKenzie, an actor we've watched go from teen roles in films like LEAVE NO TRACE and JOJO RABBIT to grown-up roles, as in OLD, LAST NIGHT IN SOHO, and her new comedy, FACKHAM HALL. She shares the push-and-pull identification she feels (and aspires to) for Julie Delpy's Celine in the 1995 classic, BEFORE SUNRISE.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about...200 great episodes! (And some ways you can support our past guests while giving some amazing holiday gifts).

THANK YOU for being a listener and helping us continue on to 300 and beyond! Please tell a friend about the show. Love you!

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]]> Thomasin McKenzie on 'Before Sunrise' Thomasin McKenzie, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 00:55:10 The star of FACKHAM HALL (and much more) helps us celebrate 200 episodes! The star of FACKHAM HALL (and much more) helps us celebrate 200 episodes! richard linklater, debra granik, comedy, personal growth, new zealand, tall poppy, the borrowers, young actors, quarantine, leave no trace, ethan hawke, women filmmakers, miniatures, feminism, paul greengrass, year of yes, before trilogy, before sunrise, fackham hall, women in film, julie delpy true full 200 d898697b-2c7f-4cb6-9d70-b2645360b653 Kevin Smokler on 'Real Women Have Curves' For his latest book, BREAK THE FRAME, culture writer Kevin Smokler interviewed 24 prominent female filmmakers about their rich and varied careers. One of those filmmakers, Patricia Cardoso, directed the 2002 movie that introduced the world to a 17-year-old America Ferrera: REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES. Despite their surface differences (to state the obvious, Kevin is not a young Latina child of immigrants from the barrio of Los Angeles), the movie has spoken to Kevin since it first came out, and has become the film he's most likely to recommend. It's a perfect example of how you never know just where or how you'll feel seen in cinema.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about Variety's new list of the 100 Best Comedy Movies.

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BREAK THE FRAME: THE COMPANION PODCAST

List of books by past guests of the show

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]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Kevin Smokler, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen For his latest book, BREAK THE FRAME, culture writer Kevin Smokler interviewed 24 prominent female filmmakers about their rich and varied careers. One of those filmmakers, Patricia Cardoso, directed the 2002 movie that introduced the world to a 17-year-old America Ferrera: REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES. Despite their surface differences (to state the obvious, Kevin is not a young Latina child of immigrants from the barrio of Los Angeles), the movie has spoken to Kevin since it first came out, and has become the film he's most likely to recommend. It's a perfect example of how you never know just where or how you'll feel seen in cinema.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about Variety's new list of the 100 Best Comedy Movies.

***

BREAK THE FRAME: THE COMPANION PODCAST

List of books by past guests of the show

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]]> Kevin Smokler on 'Real Women Have Curves' Kevin Smokler, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:53:08 The author of 'Break the Frame: Conversations with Women Filmmakers' shares his unexpected affinity with the main character of his most-recommended movie The author of 'Break the Frame: Conversations with Women Filmmakers' shares his unexpected affinity with the main character of his most-recommended movie coming of age, immigrant stories, authors, best comedies, patricia cardoso, latina directors, hbo originals, break the frame, america ferrera, women filmmakers, naked gun true full 199 fb511a9e-08ae-4b00-ae73-3e69dc734487 Alex Winter on Buster Keaton Actor Alex Winter may be best known as the Bill half of Bill and Ted -- and he's currently treading the boards with his counterpart from the Bill & Ted movies, Keanu Reeves, in a Broadway production of Waiting for Godot. But his body of work includes a ton of other films and tv shows, with roles both in front of and behind the camera. One project he co-wrote, co-directed, and starred in is the indelibly out-there 1993 comedy Freaked, which has just gotten a 4K UHD restoration and digital & BluRay release. Jordan and Alex talk about all that and more in this week's episode, along with the creative force that showed Alex both his way into Hollywood and his way through the work: silent comedy icon Buster Keaton, and in particular his films Sherlock, Jr. and The General.

Then Jordan has one quick(ish) thing to say about what The Devil Wears Prada 2 needs to do if it wants her seal of cinematic approval.

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]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Alex Winter, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Actor Alex Winter may be best known as the Bill half of Bill and Ted -- and he's currently treading the boards with his counterpart from the Bill & Ted movies, Keanu Reeves, in a Broadway production of Waiting for Godot. But his body of work includes a ton of other films and tv shows, with roles both in front of and behind the camera. One project he co-wrote, co-directed, and starred in is the indelibly out-there 1993 comedy Freaked, which has just gotten a 4K UHD restoration and digital & BluRay release. Jordan and Alex talk about all that and more in this week's episode, along with the creative force that showed Alex both his way into Hollywood and his way through the work: silent comedy icon Buster Keaton, and in particular his films Sherlock, Jr. and The General.

Then Jordan has one quick(ish) thing to say about what The Devil Wears Prada 2 needs to do if it wants her seal of cinematic approval.

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]]> Alex Winter on Buster Keaton Alex Winter, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:46:37 From BILL & TED to FREAKED to WAITING FOR GODOT, the original master of physical comedy doubles as a guiding light. From BILL & TED to FREAKED to WAITING FOR GODOT, the original master of physical comedy doubles as a guiding light. keanu reeves, buster keaton, the devil wears prada 2, silent film, the devil wears prada, sherlock jr, the general, bill and ted, freaked, alex winter, slapstick, waiting for godot, child stars, fast times at ridgemont high, acting, blu-ray, napster, physical comedy, 90s movies, broadway, documentary, actors on acting, writer/directors true full 198 d8d4ab94-e55e-49ce-b4e3-2f35e7dcd91a Barbara Muschietti on 'Working Girl' & 'The Player' Barbara Muschietti (along with her brother Andy) has made her mark on Hollywood, especially in the horror realm (MAMA, IT, IT: CHAPTER TWO and now WELCOME TO DERRY). But regardless of what genre you're working in, the business of Hollywood takes tenacity, luck, and no small amount of delusion. That's what we've got for you today, through WORKING GIRL (1988) and Robert Altman's THE PLAYER (1992).

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the 25th anniversary of the CHARLIE'S ANGELS movie.

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]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Barbara Muschietti, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Barbara Muschietti (along with her brother Andy) has made her mark on Hollywood, especially in the horror realm (MAMA, IT, IT: CHAPTER TWO and now WELCOME TO DERRY). But regardless of what genre you're working in, the business of Hollywood takes tenacity, luck, and no small amount of delusion. That's what we've got for you today, through WORKING GIRL (1988) and Robert Altman's THE PLAYER (1992).

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the 25th anniversary of the CHARLIE'S ANGELS movie.

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]]> Barbara Muschietti on 'Working Girl' & 'The Player' Barbara Muschietti, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:55:22 The producer of 'IT' and 'WELCOME TO DERRY' knows the horrors and joys of the movie business The producer of 'IT' and 'WELCOME TO DERRY' knows the horrors and joys of the movie business movie business, the studio, mama, sigourney weaver, immigrant stories, tim robbins, the player, horror, movie producers, working girl, hollywood assistants, breaking into hollywood, charlie’s angels, 80s, it, welcome to derry, 90s, melanie griffith, evita, stephen king true full 197 0f9f5abf-8bab-4fbc-ae9a-daac13e8091a John-Michael Powell on 'Violent Ends' & 'All the Real Girls' Directors John-Michael Powell (VIOLENT ENDS, in theaters now) and David Gordon Green (whose movie ALL THE REAL GIRLS was an early entry in what's become an extremely varied and successful career) are both from Arkansas. Powell's new film, which stars Billy Magnussen, James Badge Dale, and Alexandra Schipp, is a bloody, grimy crime thriller -- a far cry from ALL THE REAL GIRLS' quiet romantic angst. But what the films have in common is an interest in depicting small-town Southerners as real, three-dimensional human beings. That detail both inspired Powell's film career and animates the work he's doing now. He and Jordan get into that and more this week.

Then, a pivot! Jordan has one quick thing about the head-spinning melodrama of another film currently in theaters: REGRETTING YOU.

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]]> Thu, 6 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (John-Michael Powell, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Directors John-Michael Powell (VIOLENT ENDS, in theaters now) and David Gordon Green (whose movie ALL THE REAL GIRLS was an early entry in what's become an extremely varied and successful career) are both from Arkansas. Powell's new film, which stars Billy Magnussen, James Badge Dale, and Alexandra Schipp, is a bloody, grimy crime thriller -- a far cry from ALL THE REAL GIRLS' quiet romantic angst. But what the films have in common is an interest in depicting small-town Southerners as real, three-dimensional human beings. That detail both inspired Powell's film career and animates the work he's doing now. He and Jordan get into that and more this week.

Then, a pivot! Jordan has one quick thing about the head-spinning melodrama of another film currently in theaters: REGRETTING YOU.

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]]> John-Michael Powell on 'Violent Ends' & 'All the Real Girls' John-Michael Powell, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:55:35 The director of VIOLENT ENDS got early inspiration from David Gordon Green's 2003 Sundance drama The director of VIOLENT ENDS got early inspiration from David Gordon Green's 2003 Sundance drama small town, arkansas, zooey deschanel, allison williams, editors, regretting you, all the real girls, billy magnussen, colleen hoover, paul schneider, sundance, james badge dale, crime movies, thrilllers, southern movies, david gordon green, unc school of the arts, violent ends, danny mcbride, shea whigham true full 196 15e16f8e-766d-4968-a639-4498a1536f27 Tina Romero on 'Queens of the Dead' & 'Peter Pan' An androgenous figurehead of a found family that refuses to grow up -- if you've never thought of Peter Pan in those terms, director Tina Romero is here to set you straight (er, in a manner of speaking). Tina also shares the ins, outs, and inspirations behind her feature debut, Queens of the Dead, which continues and reinvents a family legacy of zombie cinema (Tina is the daughter of the legendary George A. Romero). And as always, Jordan digs up all the connective tissue between all of the above.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about Nia DaCosta's new film, Hedda, starring Tessa Thompson.

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]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Tina Romero, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen An androgenous figurehead of a found family that refuses to grow up -- if you've never thought of Peter Pan in those terms, director Tina Romero is here to set you straight (er, in a manner of speaking). Tina also shares the ins, outs, and inspirations behind her feature debut, Queens of the Dead, which continues and reinvents a family legacy of zombie cinema (Tina is the daughter of the legendary George A. Romero). And as always, Jordan digs up all the connective tissue between all of the above.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about Nia DaCosta's new film, Hedda, starring Tessa Thompson.

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]]> Tina Romero on 'Queens of the Dead' & 'Peter Pan' Tina Romero, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 00:49:38 How is fighting the undead with a band of drag queens & club kids like fighting off Captain Hook? It all comes down to the Lost Boys... How is fighting the undead with a band of drag queens & club kids like fighting off Captain Hook? It all comes down to the Lost Boys... tinkerbell, new york city, gay liberation, never-neverland, club kids, phone addiction, drag queens, lesbian films, jack haven, zombies, peter pan, night of the living dead, hedda, found family, queer stories, tina romero, tessa thompson, katy o’brian, queer liberation, bushwick, nia dacosta, lost boys, queer films true full 195 af42a979-3c1c-4f20-83a1-7056823829e3 Katy O'Brian on 'G.I. Jane' If you've never seen G.I. Jane, you might know it as a punchline, an epithet, or shorthand for a certain kind of movie -- or a certain kind of woman. But watching G.I. Jane in 2025, you see a portrait of fierce tenacity and genuine strength, all baked into a Ridley Scott action war drama. Actor Katy O'Brian -- who is absolutely on fire right now, and the list of things you'd know her from grows ever longer -- saw in Demi Moore's character, Jordan, a rare glimpse of something she recognized in herself. She's a character who pulls no punches, deserves her place among the boys, and commands respect just by being true to her goals and skills. She and Jordan get into all that, plus some of Katy's recent work, especially Maintenance Required and Queens of the Dead.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about a new Tubi original from Danishka Esterhazy, MATCH.

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]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Katy O'Brian, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen If you've never seen G.I. Jane, you might know it as a punchline, an epithet, or shorthand for a certain kind of movie -- or a certain kind of woman. But watching G.I. Jane in 2025, you see a portrait of fierce tenacity and genuine strength, all baked into a Ridley Scott action war drama. Actor Katy O'Brian -- who is absolutely on fire right now, and the list of things you'd know her from grows ever longer -- saw in Demi Moore's character, Jordan, a rare glimpse of something she recognized in herself. She's a character who pulls no punches, deserves her place among the boys, and commands respect just by being true to her goals and skills. She and Jordan get into all that, plus some of Katy's recent work, especially Maintenance Required and Queens of the Dead.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about a new Tubi original from Danishka Esterhazy, MATCH.

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]]> Katy O'Brian on 'G.I. Jane' Katy O'Brian, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 00:53:56 Talking buff-but-grounded badass representation with the singular star of 'Maintenance Required,' 'Queens of the Dead,' 'The Running Man,' 'Christy.' 'M:I 8'...and that's just the ones from this year! Talking buff-but-grounded badass representation with the singular star of 'Maintenance Required,' 'Queens of the Dead,' 'The Running Man,' 'Christy.' 'M:I 8'...and that's just the ones from this year! queer cinema, women in the military, maintenance required, demi moore, queer actors, jiu jitsu, feminist, gay stereotypes, action movies, christy, women in sports, the running man, lesbian representation, mission impossible, bodybuilding, viggo mortensen, queens of the dead, navy seals, katy o’brian, lesbian cinema, danishka esterhazy, ridley scott true full 194 4cc78427-4008-4050-a51e-6675a04be0e9 Lisa M. Thomas on 'Ma Vie En Rose' Adult Swim veteran producer and head of Thin Edge films, Lisa M. Thomas has been working across genres in film and television for decades from her home in upstate New York. Her latest project is The Misadventures of Bucky and Beene, the story of queer radio hosts who get in some hot water with the locals. Similarly, her choice of young Ludovic from a French classic of '90s queer cinema, Ma Vie En Rose ("My Life in Pink"), is a character who runs afoul of the local normies simply by living their honest truth. Lisa and Jordan get into the importance of queer narratives and of engaging in unapologetic conversation, in life and in art. 

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the iconic, inimitable Diane Keaton.

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]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Lisa M. Thomas, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Adult Swim veteran producer and head of Thin Edge films, Lisa M. Thomas has been working across genres in film and television for decades from her home in upstate New York. Her latest project is The Misadventures of Bucky and Beene, the story of queer radio hosts who get in some hot water with the locals. Similarly, her choice of young Ludovic from a French classic of '90s queer cinema, Ma Vie En Rose ("My Life in Pink"), is a character who runs afoul of the local normies simply by living their honest truth. Lisa and Jordan get into the importance of queer narratives and of engaging in unapologetic conversation, in life and in art. 

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the iconic, inimitable Diane Keaton.

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]]> Lisa M. Thomas on 'Ma Vie En Rose' Lisa M. Thomas, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 00:48:02 Whether you're seven or 47, being your authentic self is worth the risk -- and the conversation Whether you're seven or 47, being your authentic self is worth the risk -- and the conversation french cinema, hearsula, diane keaton, trans film, 90s cinema, queer cinema, the misadventures of bucky and beene, adult swim, peppermint, genderfluid, french film, queer filmmakers, teenage euthanasia, new queer cinema true full 193 535a7b49-5e67-4a81-8933-099eb8c06136 Mercedes Bryce Morgan on 'Carrie' & 'Bone Lake' As October kicks into gear, we've got Mercedes Bryce Morgan, director of the new horror movie BONE LAKE. And not only is her own film spooky, but so is her chosen "feeling seen" subject: teen girlhood...er, we mean Sissy Spacek's CARRIE from the horror classic CARRIE. She and Jordan get into the blurry line between exploitation and representation in horror and erotic thrillers, especially when it comes to women's sexuality.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the future (or lack thereof...) of the FAST AND FURIOUS franchise.

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]]> Thu, 9 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Mercedes Bryce Morgan, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen As October kicks into gear, we've got Mercedes Bryce Morgan, director of the new horror movie BONE LAKE. And not only is her own film spooky, but so is her chosen "feeling seen" subject: teen girlhood...er, we mean Sissy Spacek's CARRIE from the horror classic CARRIE. She and Jordan get into the blurry line between exploitation and representation in horror and erotic thrillers, especially when it comes to women's sexuality.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the future (or lack thereof...) of the FAST AND FURIOUS franchise.

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]]> Mercedes Bryce Morgan on 'Carrie' & 'Bone Lake' Mercedes Bryce Morgan, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 00:50:55 It's hard out here for a misunderstood (telekinetic) teen It's hard out here for a misunderstood (telekinetic) teen queer horror, sex in film, adolescence, coming of age, horror, female directors, erotic thrillers, sissy spacek, first period, brian de palma, vin diesel, bullies, bone lake, fast and furious x, horror classics, queer directors, female sexuality, maddie hasson true full 192 fb40f3f3-06f6-497e-9ed0-22464091a9e8 M.J. Bassett on 'Red Sonja' and Transformation as Representation Writer/director MJ Bassett's latest film, Red Sonja continues her run as a writer/director of intense and action-packed projects -- she's also directed FUBAR, Reacher, Deathwatch, Rogue (2020) and more. But when it comes to seeing herself on screen, MJ's life has two distinct chapters: before and after coming out as a trans woman in her 40s. MJ shares the small ways she's felt seen (and not always comfortably) by all kinds of on-screen transformations and characters dealing with the aftermath of transformation: werewolf movies, Man on High Heels, Monica, Space: 1999, Fight Club, and Dr. Jekyll and Sister Hyde.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the news that, before his passing, Terence Stamp recorded a reprisal of his role, Bernadette, in the forthcoming Priscilla Queen of the Desert 2.

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]]> Thu, 2 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (M.J. Bassett, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Writer/director MJ Bassett's latest film, Red Sonja continues her run as a writer/director of intense and action-packed projects -- she's also directed FUBAR, Reacher, Deathwatch, Rogue (2020) and more. But when it comes to seeing herself on screen, MJ's life has two distinct chapters: before and after coming out as a trans woman in her 40s. MJ shares the small ways she's felt seen (and not always comfortably) by all kinds of on-screen transformations and characters dealing with the aftermath of transformation: werewolf movies, Man on High Heels, Monica, Space: 1999, Fight Club, and Dr. Jekyll and Sister Hyde.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the news that, before his passing, Terence Stamp recorded a reprisal of his role, Bernadette, in the forthcoming Priscilla Queen of the Desert 2.

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]]> M.J. Bassett on 'Red Sonja' and Transformation as Representation M.J. Bassett, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 00:56:36 From 'Space: 1999' to 'Fight Club' to (finally) real trans women onscreen From 'Space: 1999' to 'Fight Club' to (finally) real trans women onscreen red sonja, megan fox, anti-trans legislation, matilda lutz, trans representation, action directors, fight club, action movies, monica, man on high heels, trans women, dr. jekyll and sister hyde, space: 1999, werewolves, trans femmes, horror directors, queer directors, trace lysette, hammer true full 191 2e6e735f-c4aa-475c-9558-52cf301c4d34 Carmen Emmi on 'Plainclothes' & Little Miss Sunshine' Carmen Emmi's directorial debut, PLAINCLOTHES, is in theaters now, after catching a lot of attention and fanfare out of this year's Sundance Film Festival. He tells Jordan about the experience of getting to break out with a personal contribution to the queer cinema canon, and about all the ways he was comforted, educated, and inspired by another Sundance hit -- 2006's LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the harrowing Sundance documentary The Perfect Neighbor, new to Netflix.

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]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Carmen Emmi, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Carmen Emmi's directorial debut, PLAINCLOTHES, is in theaters now, after catching a lot of attention and fanfare out of this year's Sundance Film Festival. He tells Jordan about the experience of getting to break out with a personal contribution to the queer cinema canon, and about all the ways he was comforted, educated, and inspired by another Sundance hit -- 2006's LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the harrowing Sundance documentary The Perfect Neighbor, new to Netflix.

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]]> Carmen Emmi on 'Plainclothes' & Little Miss Sunshine' Carmen Emmi, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:53:12 From seeing a 2006 Sundance darling in the theater with his family, to premiering his own Sundance hit From seeing a 2006 Sundance darling in the theater with his family, to premiering his own Sundance hit directorial debuts, 90s cinema, directors, queer cinema, steve carell, love, alan arkin, greg kinnear, sundance, russell tovey, first-time directors, coming out stories, paul dano, tom blyth, usc, plainclothes, simon, little miss sunshine, abigail breslin, the perfect neighbor, toni collette true full 190 66062053-df3d-484a-aecb-27ccbd71da62 Alice Wu on 'Frances Ha' & 'Broadcast News' When Alice Wu directs a film, she really means it. Both SAVING FACE and THE HALF OF IT, released decades apart, made a big splash on the independent cinema scene. Now SAVING FACE has been added to the Criterion Collection. Alice tells Jordan about creating a patchwork of identity across various movie characters -- specifically the romantic searcher Frances from FRANCES HA and the too-smart-for-her-own-good Jane from BROADCAST NEWS.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the legacy of Robert Redford.

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]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Alice Wu, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen When Alice Wu directs a film, she really means it. Both SAVING FACE and THE HALF OF IT, released decades apart, made a big splash on the independent cinema scene. Now SAVING FACE has been added to the Criterion Collection. Alice tells Jordan about creating a patchwork of identity across various movie characters -- specifically the romantic searcher Frances from FRANCES HA and the too-smart-for-her-own-good Jane from BROADCAST NEWS.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the legacy of Robert Redford.

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]]> Alice Wu on 'Frances Ha' & 'Broadcast News' Alice Wu, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 01:00:45 For the director of SAVING FACE (now a part of the Criterion Collection!) and THE HALF OF IT, it's all about connection For the director of SAVING FACE (now a part of the Criterion Collection!) and THE HALF OF IT, it's all about connection chinese queer experience, greta gerwig, queer cinema, indie directors, alice wu, faith, holly hunter, women directors, criterion, improv, james l. brooks, independent film, saving face, frances ha, broadcast news, lesbian cinema, noah baumbach true full 189 67bdc73d-0152-4c0d-90b5-ac900f3b7032 Brian Jordan Alvarez on ‘All About My Mother’ and ‘English Teacher’ [REPLAY] This episode originally aired in October 2024. A second season of English Teacher premieres on Hulu on September 25, 2025.

You may know Brian Jordan Alvarez from the killer horror film M3GAN or from his web series The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo. Most recently, Brian created and stars in the FX comedy series English Teacher, a refreshingly hilarious original that follows a high school teacher navigating personal and professional life in Texas. It's critically acclaimed and canonically GAY! This week, Brian schools us on the series AND talks about the work of filmmakers that inspire him, including Pedro Almodóvar’s  ALL ABOUT MY MOTHER.  Plus, one deep cut of Brian's viral internet spiritualist, the one and only Marnie T. 

Then Jordan has one quick thing about Timo Tjahjanto’s  action film The Shadow Strays on Netflix.

***

With Jordan Crucchiola and Brian Jordan Alvarez.

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]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Daniel Huecias, Jordan Crucchiola, Brian Jordan Alvarez) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen This episode originally aired in October 2024. A second season of English Teacher premieres on Hulu on September 25, 2025.

You may know Brian Jordan Alvarez from the killer horror film M3GAN or from his web series The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo. Most recently, Brian created and stars in the FX comedy series English Teacher, a refreshingly hilarious original that follows a high school teacher navigating personal and professional life in Texas. It's critically acclaimed and canonically GAY! This week, Brian schools us on the series AND talks about the work of filmmakers that inspire him, including Pedro Almodóvar’s  ALL ABOUT MY MOTHER.  Plus, one deep cut of Brian's viral internet spiritualist, the one and only Marnie T. 

Then Jordan has one quick thing about Timo Tjahjanto’s  action film The Shadow Strays on Netflix.

***

With Jordan Crucchiola and Brian Jordan Alvarez.

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]]> Brian Jordan Alvarez on ‘All About My Mother’ and ‘English Teacher’ [REPLAY] Daniel Huecias, Jordan Crucchiola, Brian Jordan Alvarez 00:42:57 In honor of Season 2 of ‘English Teacher,’ we’re returning to our conversation on film, creativity, and the power of boredom with show’s creator and star, Brian Jordan Alvarez! In honor of Season 2 of ‘English Teacher,’ we’re returning to our conversation on film, creativity, and the power of boredom with show’s creator and star, Brian Jordan Alvarez! english teacher, television, comedy, millennial, pedro almodovar, education, creativity, tiktok, sitcoms, gen z, action, marnie t, hulu, latine filmmakers, queer filmmakers, m3gan, ridley scott true full 189 f89c11d1-3530-414b-9982-46131221b855 André Holland on 'The Knick' & 'Love, Brooklyn' André Holland has wowed us in movies like MOONLIGHT and his new Sundance hit LOVE, BROOKLYN. But he says that he gets the most comments -- and perhaps even owes his career -- to his role as Dr. Algernon Edwards in the Steven Soderbergh-helmed Cinemax series THE KNICK. It was a role he could relate to, and of the kind he'd been searching high and low for -- one that fit. He and Jordan talk about the essential perspective that role brought to the Peak TV era, and the show's often unsettling resonance for today (despite being set in 1900).

Then, Jordan offers a tribute to the indelible actor Graham Greene.

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]]> Thu, 4 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (André Holland, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen André Holland has wowed us in movies like MOONLIGHT and his new Sundance hit LOVE, BROOKLYN. But he says that he gets the most comments -- and perhaps even owes his career -- to his role as Dr. Algernon Edwards in the Steven Soderbergh-helmed Cinemax series THE KNICK. It was a role he could relate to, and of the kind he'd been searching high and low for -- one that fit. He and Jordan talk about the essential perspective that role brought to the Peak TV era, and the show's often unsettling resonance for today (despite being set in 1900).

Then, Jordan offers a tribute to the indelible actor Graham Greene.

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]]> André Holland on 'The Knick' & 'Love, Brooklyn' André Holland, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 00:51:59 When you finally find the role that fits, and it's as someone who doesn't fit in When you finally find the role that fits, and it's as someone who doesn't fit in brooklyn, algernon edwards, steven soderbergh, graham greene, mentorship, romantic comedy, nicole beharie, racism, black actors, andré holland, moonlight, peak tv, cinemax, sundance, independent film, community, av club, the knick, clive owen, clear cut, black filmmakers, barry jenkins true full 188 b7e0ab9b-1098-4555-86f8-0075c66ae043 Macon Blair on 'The Toxic Avenger' & 'Dazed and Confused' Director, writer, and actor Macon Blair has been making movies with friends since he was young -- including frequent collaborator Jeremy Saulnier. His new film is THE TOXIC AVENGER, starring Peter Dinklage and Kevin Bacon. It might not feel like an obvious follow-up to his work with Saulnier, nor to Blair's previous film, I DON'T FEEL AT HOME IN THIS WORLD ANYMORE; neither might seem like a direct descendent of Macon's "feeling seen" choice, DAZED AND CONFUSED. But as Jordan will uncover during this conversation, the through-lines are there. They always are.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about this year's BIG BAD FILM FEST.

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]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Macon Blair, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Director, writer, and actor Macon Blair has been making movies with friends since he was young -- including frequent collaborator Jeremy Saulnier. His new film is THE TOXIC AVENGER, starring Peter Dinklage and Kevin Bacon. It might not feel like an obvious follow-up to his work with Saulnier, nor to Blair's previous film, I DON'T FEEL AT HOME IN THIS WORLD ANYMORE; neither might seem like a direct descendent of Macon's "feeling seen" choice, DAZED AND CONFUSED. But as Jordan will uncover during this conversation, the through-lines are there. They always are.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about this year's BIG BAD FILM FEST.

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]]> Macon Blair on 'The Toxic Avenger' & 'Dazed and Confused' Macon Blair, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 00:54:12 Cool seniors let you drive their car; cool studio execs let you make your 'Toxic Avenger.' Cool seniors let you drive their car; cool studio execs let you make your 'Toxic Avenger.' richard linklater, comedy, blue ruin, i don’t feel at home in this world anymore, elijah wood, action movies, mitch kramer, the toxic avenger, independent film, comedy movies, peter dinklage, big bad film fest, wiley wiggins, kevin bacon, alright alright alright, jeremy saulnier, troma, action film true full 187 f4ccf104-5820-4543-a719-30e550df0905 Tricia Cooke on 'Honey Don't' & 'But I'm a Cheerleader' Tricia Cooke is having her moment, and it's been a long time coming. Together with partner Ethan Coen, she's made last years DRIVE AWAY DOLLS and the new HONEY DON'T from scripts written long ago. And in some ways, the seed for these very gay, very fun movies was planted by a modern classic of fun gay cinema: Jamie Babbit's BUT I'M A CHEERLEADER. Tricia and Jordan talk about that film, the new one, and the weird juxtaposition of being free to make this once-"uncommercial" cinema in a time when queer freedoms feel so tenuous.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the forthcoming Stephen King adaptation, THE LONG WALK.

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]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Tricia Cooke, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Tricia Cooke is having her moment, and it's been a long time coming. Together with partner Ethan Coen, she's made last years DRIVE AWAY DOLLS and the new HONEY DON'T from scripts written long ago. And in some ways, the seed for these very gay, very fun movies was planted by a modern classic of fun gay cinema: Jamie Babbit's BUT I'M A CHEERLEADER. Tricia and Jordan talk about that film, the new one, and the weird juxtaposition of being free to make this once-"uncommercial" cinema in a time when queer freedoms feel so tenuous.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the forthcoming Stephen King adaptation, THE LONG WALK.

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]]> Tricia Cooke on 'Honey Don't' & 'But I'm a Cheerleader' Tricia Cooke, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 00:56:59 The co-writer, co-editor, and co-director of HONEY DON'T and DRIVE AWAY DOLLS saw herself in a groundbreaking, unapologetically goofy gay comedy. The co-writer, co-editor, and co-director of HONEY DON'T and DRIVE AWAY DOLLS saw herself in a groundbreaking, unapologetically goofy gay comedy. comedy, 90s cinema, margaret qualley, queer cinema, jamie babbit, lgbtq rights, gay rights, aubrey plaza, suburbia, tricia cooke, 90s movies, john waters, ethan coen, queer activism, lesbian cinema, queer comedy, dipshit gay representaion, new queer cinema true full 186 cd236a18-37f5-4223-b07f-d5a62ae78b3c Madison Iseman on 'The Shining' & 'Witchboard' Madison Iseman is making her play for horror icon status, starring in the fun and freaky forthcoming "cursed object" horror film WITCHBOARD. At the same time, she's embracing her "district attorney era" with a lead role in the new USA series THE RAINMAKER. And on this show, we can't leave out her credits playing twin sisters Lennon and Allison on the I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER tv series (though Madison might prefer we did). Through it all, another iconic horror performance with a complicated history served as Madison's North Star of performance: Shelley Duvall as Wendy Torrance in THE SHINING.

After this long-awaited conversation, Jordan has one quick thing about the new film EAST OF WALL, which had its premiere at Sundance 2025.

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]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Madison Iseman, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Madison Iseman is making her play for horror icon status, starring in the fun and freaky forthcoming "cursed object" horror film WITCHBOARD. At the same time, she's embracing her "district attorney era" with a lead role in the new USA series THE RAINMAKER. And on this show, we can't leave out her credits playing twin sisters Lennon and Allison on the I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER tv series (though Madison might prefer we did). Through it all, another iconic horror performance with a complicated history served as Madison's North Star of performance: Shelley Duvall as Wendy Torrance in THE SHINING.

After this long-awaited conversation, Jordan has one quick thing about the new film EAST OF WALL, which had its premiere at Sundance 2025.

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]]> Madison Iseman on 'The Shining' & 'Witchboard' Madison Iseman, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:54:59 "I loved watching unhinged women GO THERE." "I loved watching unhinged women GO THERE." stanley kubrick, witchboard, the shining, saw, post-covid, #metoo, dr. sleep, horror movies, the ring, jamie campbell-bower, feminism, shelley duvall, wendy torrance, jack nicholson, stephen king, i know what you did last summer, toxic work environment, final girls true full 185 0a541c67-8687-4e7a-b208-994aea11af74 Kino Lorber's Richard Lorber on Rin Tin Tin. 'Last of the Dogmen' & More From his childhood in public housing to his latest venture, Kino Film Collection, Richard Lorber has always had an affinity with movie dogs. But not just any dogs -- the wild ones, the brave ones, the determined ones. In this episode, Richard tells Jordan about how he related to a number of dogs and dog movies: Rin Tin Tin, Yorgos Lanthimos' Dogtooth, Godard's Goodbye to Language, surprise Kino Film Collection hit Last of the Dogmen.

Then Jordan has one quick thing about the just-announced sequel to 2020's Greenland.

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]]> Thu, 7 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Richard Lorber, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen From his childhood in public housing to his latest venture, Kino Film Collection, Richard Lorber has always had an affinity with movie dogs. But not just any dogs -- the wild ones, the brave ones, the determined ones. In this episode, Richard tells Jordan about how he related to a number of dogs and dog movies: Rin Tin Tin, Yorgos Lanthimos' Dogtooth, Godard's Goodbye to Language, surprise Kino Film Collection hit Last of the Dogmen.

Then Jordan has one quick thing about the just-announced sequel to 2020's Greenland.

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]]> Kino Lorber's Richard Lorber on Rin Tin Tin. 'Last of the Dogmen' & More Richard Lorber, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 00:48:25 One of the foremost curators of world cinema shares how he sniffs out something special One of the foremost curators of world cinema shares how he sniffs out something special greenland, last of the dogmen, rin tin tin, yorgos lanthimos, dogtooth, criterion collection, kino film collection, gerard butler, world cinema, curation, kino lorber, jean luc godard, the end of language, fox lorber, independent cinema, dog movies true full 184 320519e6-6ada-47aa-bdd2-de35a9c6d0ba James DeMonaco on 'Rocky' & 'The Home' We can get one thing out of the way right up top: James DeMonaco is from Staten Island. Seeing Rocky Balboa on the big screen as a kid was mind-blowing; seeing Sylvester Stallone take a story of such a familiar kind of guy and make it into an Oscar-winning mega-franchise for the ages was life-altering. While DeMonaco is best known for his stealthily political horror films, his love of Rocky even made it into a coming-of-age project called THIS IS THE NIGHT, set around the release of ROCKY III. He and Jordan get into the importance of seeing a familiar milieu on screen, and get into the motivation behind DeMonaco's current film, THE HOME, a psychological horror movie starring Pete Davidson, set at an eldercare facility.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the new Netflix series HUNTING WIVES.

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]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (James DeMonaco, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen We can get one thing out of the way right up top: James DeMonaco is from Staten Island. Seeing Rocky Balboa on the big screen as a kid was mind-blowing; seeing Sylvester Stallone take a story of such a familiar kind of guy and make it into an Oscar-winning mega-franchise for the ages was life-altering. While DeMonaco is best known for his stealthily political horror films, his love of Rocky even made it into a coming-of-age project called THIS IS THE NIGHT, set around the release of ROCKY III. He and Jordan get into the importance of seeing a familiar milieu on screen, and get into the motivation behind DeMonaco's current film, THE HOME, a psychological horror movie starring Pete Davidson, set at an eldercare facility.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the new Netflix series HUNTING WIVES.

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]]> James DeMonaco on 'Rocky' & 'The Home' James DeMonaco, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 00:55:39 The writer/director behind THE PURGE franchise saw Sylvester Stallone go the distance The writer/director behind THE PURGE franchise saw Sylvester Stallone go the distance rambo, screenwriting, smuggler cinema, james demonaco, sylvester stallone, staten island, italian american film, horror, italian american, rocky, the home, pete davidson, first blood, the purge, political horror, rocky balboa, politics true full 183 9c7e74e3-3523-4b9e-989f-29fab73cd3ec Danielle Deadwyler on '40 Acres,' 'Pan's Labyrinth,' & 'In the Mood for Love' Danielle Deadwyler is an actor who wows and captivates with every performance, across moods and genres. You may have seen her as Mamie Till in TILL, as Berniece in THE PIANO LESSON, or in the new post-apocalyptic action thriller 40 ACRES (in theaters and now available to rent at home). Danielle shares her deep ties to history, the whispers of the ancestors, and the power of stillness in this conversation, through her love of PAN'S LABYRINTH and IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE. 

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]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Danielle Deadwyler, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Danielle Deadwyler is an actor who wows and captivates with every performance, across moods and genres. You may have seen her as Mamie Till in TILL, as Berniece in THE PIANO LESSON, or in the new post-apocalyptic action thriller 40 ACRES (in theaters and now available to rent at home). Danielle shares her deep ties to history, the whispers of the ancestors, and the power of stillness in this conversation, through her love of PAN'S LABYRINTH and IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE. 

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]]> Danielle Deadwyler on '40 Acres,' 'Pan's Labyrinth,' & 'In the Mood for Love' Danielle Deadwyler, Jordan Crucchiola 00:48:22 Danielle shares her deep ties to history, the whispers of the ancestors, and the power of stillness in this conversation, through her love of PAN'S LABYRINTH and IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE. Danielle shares her deep ties to history, the whispers of the ancestors, and the power of stillness in this conversation, through her love of PAN'S LABYRINTH and IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE. in the mood for love, indigenous history, r.t. thorne, the piano lesson, black actors, actors, august wilson, acting, danielle deadwyler, 40 acres, black history, ancestors, international cinema, wong kar wai, guillermo del toro, michael greyeyes, black filmmakers true full 182 4ff4a5ca-99df-4bc7-85fa-69322e9b47d2 'M3GAN's Jen Van Epps on 'The Lost Daughter' & 'I Love Lucy' In a conversation full of personal revelation and discovery, M3GAN & M3GAN 2.0 star Jen Van Epps and Jordan think hard about the taboos of motherhood and the uncomfortable neediness of the acting profession -- and have a shocking amount of fun doing so. Leda (Olivia Coleman/Jessie Buckley) in Maggie Gyllenhaal's writing and directing debut, THE LOST DAUGHTER is a character Jen wasn't thrilled to relate to; feeling seen by Lucille Ball's irrepressible (but very thirsty) Lucy from I LOVE LUCY is a lot more fun.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the new I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Jen Van Epps 

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]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jen Van Epps, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen In a conversation full of personal revelation and discovery, M3GAN & M3GAN 2.0 star Jen Van Epps and Jordan think hard about the taboos of motherhood and the uncomfortable neediness of the acting profession -- and have a shocking amount of fun doing so. Leda (Olivia Coleman/Jessie Buckley) in Maggie Gyllenhaal's writing and directing debut, THE LOST DAUGHTER is a character Jen wasn't thrilled to relate to; feeling seen by Lucille Ball's irrepressible (but very thirsty) Lucy from I LOVE LUCY is a lot more fun.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the new I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER.

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]]> 'M3GAN's Jen Van Epps on 'The Lost Daughter' & 'I Love Lucy' Jen Van Epps, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 00:48:48 Motherhood, mental health, and moviestardom, across classic comedy and modern drama Motherhood, mental health, and moviestardom, across classic comedy and modern drama allison williams, lucille ball, jessie buckley, olivia coleman, i love lucy, motherhood, the lost daughter, new zealand, tall poppy, black actors, asian actors, acting, maggie gyllenhaal, m3gan 2.0, i know what you did last summer, m3gan true full 181 0d98f4e5-fd13-4830-9387-8a1839a8fab9 Alan Tudyk on 'Young Frankenstein' & 'Resident Alien' The rare prolific voice actor whose face is also extremely recognizable, Alan Tudyk is one of those guys who's a household name if your household is awesome. He's been in everything from ROGUE ONE and FIREFLY to A KNIGHT'S TALE and TUCKER AND DALE VS EVIL. But he's really gotten his chance to shine in the series RESIDENT ALIEN (now in its fourth season!) in which he stars as Harry, an alien who takes on a human form. Alan and Jordan bond over robots, bygone comedy eras, and of course, the nearly-inimitable Gene Wilder as Dr. Frankenstein in the Mel Brooks classic YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN.

Then Jordan has one quick thing about the new John Cena/Idris Elba action flick HEADS OF STATE.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Alan Tudyk

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]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:42:30 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Marissa Flaxbart, Alan Tudyk, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen The rare prolific voice actor whose face is also extremely recognizable, Alan Tudyk is one of those guys who's a household name if your household is awesome. He's been in everything from ROGUE ONE and FIREFLY to A KNIGHT'S TALE and TUCKER AND DALE VS EVIL. But he's really gotten his chance to shine in the series RESIDENT ALIEN (now in its fourth season!) in which he stars as Harry, an alien who takes on a human form. Alan and Jordan bond over robots, bygone comedy eras, and of course, the nearly-inimitable Gene Wilder as Dr. Frankenstein in the Mel Brooks classic YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN.

Then Jordan has one quick thing about the new John Cena/Idris Elba action flick HEADS OF STATE.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Alan Tudyk

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]]> Alan Tudyk on 'Young Frankenstein' & 'Resident Alien' Marissa Flaxbart, Alan Tudyk, Jordan Crucchiola 00:51:57 Gene Wilder, Mel Brooks, and an early education in comic mania Gene Wilder, Mel Brooks, and an early education in comic mania comedy acting, comedy, young frankenstein, your show of shows, andor, alien acting, robot cinema, physical comedy, i robot, teri garr, resident alien, voice-acting, gene wilder, madeline kahn, robot acting, mel brooks true full 180 c4daff70-4bd0-4b78-bec3-019a8fe42a80 Allison Williams on 'Mary Poppins,' 'The Sound of Music," & 'M3GAN 2.0' This is a moment 179 episodes in the making: Jordan and Allison Williams (of GET OUT, GIRLS, M3GAN, and much more, including her new podcast LANDLINES) reunite to talk about Allison's latest film, M3GAN 2.0 (on which she's also a producer). A little background here: up to this point, Jordan and Allison's professional lady-bromance had its apex in Jordan's WIRED profile of Allison, back when the original M3GAN came out. Now they're talking about feeling seen by two of Julie Andrews' most iconic roles, and how Allison's views on life and the characters she embodies have changed over the years.

Then Jordan has one quick thing about her nominee for who should play the new James Bond. 

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Allison Williams

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]]> Thu, 3 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Allison Williams) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen This is a moment 179 episodes in the making: Jordan and Allison Williams (of GET OUT, GIRLS, M3GAN, and much more, including her new podcast LANDLINES) reunite to talk about Allison's latest film, M3GAN 2.0 (on which she's also a producer). A little background here: up to this point, Jordan and Allison's professional lady-bromance had its apex in Jordan's WIRED profile of Allison, back when the original M3GAN came out. Now they're talking about feeling seen by two of Julie Andrews' most iconic roles, and how Allison's views on life and the characters she embodies have changed over the years.

Then Jordan has one quick thing about her nominee for who should play the new James Bond. 

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Allison Williams

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]]> Allison Williams on 'Mary Poppins,' 'The Sound of Music," & 'M3GAN 2.0' Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Allison Williams 00:53:41 Whether you're a nun, a nanny, an actor, or a murderbot, there's just something magical about letting your true self shine through. Whether you're a nun, a nanny, an actor, or a murderbot, there's just something magical about letting your true self shine through. true full 179 26809aae-cdd8-4f52-b71e-96ed04b04801 Marko Zaror on 'No Retreat, No Surrender' and 'Diablo' His mainstream star might still be on the rise, but to die-hard action fans, Marko Zaror is already a legend. He stars alongside Scott Adkins in DIABLO, directed by his longtime friend and collaborator Ernesto Diaz Espinoza. An accomplished and disciplined martial artist, Zaror idolized Bruce Lee from a young age -- just like Jason, the main character of Cory Yuen's 1986 American debut, NO RETREAT, NO SURRENDER.

Then, Jordan has one (more) quick thing from the realm of action cinema; MEGAN 2.0?!

DIABLO is in theaters and available to rent now on most major streaming platforms. 

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Marko Zaror

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]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Marko Zaror, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen His mainstream star might still be on the rise, but to die-hard action fans, Marko Zaror is already a legend. He stars alongside Scott Adkins in DIABLO, directed by his longtime friend and collaborator Ernesto Diaz Espinoza. An accomplished and disciplined martial artist, Zaror idolized Bruce Lee from a young age -- just like Jason, the main character of Cory Yuen's 1986 American debut, NO RETREAT, NO SURRENDER.

Then, Jordan has one (more) quick thing from the realm of action cinema; MEGAN 2.0?!

DIABLO is in theaters and available to rent now on most major streaming platforms. 

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]]> Marko Zaror on 'No Retreat, No Surrender' and 'Diablo' Marko Zaror, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:52:42 Channeling your inner Bruce Lee, no magic portal required Channeling your inner Bruce Lee, no magic portal required john wick, 80s movies, ernesto diaz espinoza, kung fu, martial arts, action movies, diablo, corey yuen, bruce lee, fist of the condor, jean-claude van damme, karate, ufc, chad stahelski, scott adkins, kurt mckinney true full 178 c5b32030-1521-4234-9262-ad801789e5ae Bruce LaBruce on 'Making Love' & 'Looking for Mr. Goodbar' Today, he's a notable writer, filmmaker, and artist (Letterboxd called him "The Godfather of Queer"). And as a young man trying to figure out his place as a person and as an artist, Bruce LaBruce was instantly fascinated by the films MAKING LOVE (1982) and LOOKING FOR MR. GOODBAR (1977). While the two films are very different in tone, execution, and commercial success, they both center around characters who are living lives that break away from oppressive cultural norms around sex and sexuality.  

THE VISITOR is now available on Blu-Ray from Vinegar Syndrome.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Bruce LaBruce

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]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:46:29 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Bruce LaBruce, Daniel Huecias, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Today, he's a notable writer, filmmaker, and artist (Letterboxd called him "The Godfather of Queer"). And as a young man trying to figure out his place as a person and as an artist, Bruce LaBruce was instantly fascinated by the films MAKING LOVE (1982) and LOOKING FOR MR. GOODBAR (1977). While the two films are very different in tone, execution, and commercial success, they both center around characters who are living lives that break away from oppressive cultural norms around sex and sexuality.  

THE VISITOR is now available on Blu-Ray from Vinegar Syndrome.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Bruce LaBruce

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]]> Bruce LaBruce on 'Making Love' & 'Looking for Mr. Goodbar' Bruce LaBruce, Daniel Huecias, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:52:10 Two different touchstones of late '70s/early '80s cinema with a legendary iconoclast of queer film and film study. Two different touchstones of late '70s/early '80s cinema with a legendary iconoclast of queer film and film study. true full 177 273509bc-9234-479c-b337-08b205564fe0 Catalina Sandino Moreno on 'Maria Full of Grace' & 'Ballerina' 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

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]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Catalina Sandino Moreno) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen 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

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]]> Catalina Sandino Moreno on 'Maria Full of Grace' & 'Ballerina' Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Catalina Sandino Moreno 00:53:37 Over 20 years after her first role earned her an Oscar, the movie and TV star looks back at the character that shaped her. Over 20 years after her first role earned her an Oscar, the movie and TV star looks back at the character that shaped her. keanu reeves, john wick, silent night, john woo, colombia, ballerina, james marston, ana de armas, independent film, maria full of grace, action, south american actors, oscars, immigration, american dream, 2000s, overcompensating, immigrant experience, from the world of john wick true full 176 bee1cc08-fab9-467b-ab6b-d3d7e554a6e6 Samantha Sloyan on 'The Life of Chuck' & 'Twin Peaks' 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

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]]> Thu, 5 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Samantha Sloyan, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen 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

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]]> Samantha Sloyan on 'The Life of Chuck' & 'Twin Peaks' Samantha Sloyan, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:49:55 An actor known for her stirring, unexpected choices celebrates one of the most stirring and unexpected shows in history. An actor known for her stirring, unexpected choices celebrates one of the most stirring and unexpected shows in history. costume, samantha sloyan, twin peaks, bly manor, grey’s anatomy, the life of chuck, the fall of the house of usher, miss rohrbacher, horror, david lynch, flanaverse, actors, agent dale cooper, bev keane, mike flanagan, the haunting of hill house, steven king, midnight mass, hush, kyle maclachlan, actors on acting, the pitt true full 175 7ae1c66a-7974-4f0e-8e6f-57cf0fe20545 Bobby Naderi on ‘The Better Sister,’ ‘Hit the Road’ and More 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

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]]> Thu, 29 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Bobby Naderi, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen 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

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]]> Bobby Naderi on ‘The Better Sister,’ ‘Hit the Road’ and More Bobby Naderi, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:50:38 Modern classics of Iranian cinema (and an American one) Modern classics of Iranian cinema (and an American one) kiarostami, taste of cherry, the better sister, alafair burke, persian american, elizabeth banks, panah panahi, viggo mortenson, iranian actors, tricia cooke, cannes, jessica biel, captain fantastic, tehran, persian cinema, iranian cinema, ethan coen, iran-iraq war, kim dickens, hit the road, under the shadow, honey don’t, the beekeeper true full 174 5759b4cc-6c40-41e0-b3e2-dcb4d9954451 Zach Lipovsky & Adam Stein on 'Final Destination Bloodlines' & 'The Muppet Movie' 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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]]> Thu, 22 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Adam Stein, Zach Lipovsky, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen 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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]]> Zach Lipovsky & Adam Stein on 'Final Destination Bloodlines' & 'The Muppet Movie' Adam Stein, Zach Lipovsky, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:52:25 The directing team behind the horror hit are just like Kermit: dreamers and collectors of creative weirdos. The directing team behind the horror hit are just like Kermit: dreamers and collectors of creative weirdos. filmmaking, directors, rainbow connection, cavalry, muppet show, kermit, the muppet show, muppets, freaks, muppet movie, mark duplass, indie films, final destination, bloodlines, directors on directing, the muppet movie, horror directors, kermit the frog, hollywood, navigating hollywood, dreaming true full 173 6b71d31b-4e9a-49fc-b91c-536cb21497dd Eli Craig on 'Clown in a Cornfield' & 'The Razor's Edge' 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

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]]> Thu, 15 May 2025 17:30:24 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Eli Craig, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen 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

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]]> Eli Craig on 'Clown in a Cornfield' & 'The Razor's Edge' Eli Craig, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:50:05 The director of 'Tucker & Dale vs. Evil' and the new 'Clown in a Cornfield' isn’t thinking about his career. He’s asking “what’s my next expedition?” The director of 'Tucker & Dale vs. Evil' and the new 'Clown in a Cornfield' isn’t thinking about his career. He’s asking “what’s my next expedition?” tucker and dale vs evil, directors, sean astin, horror, existentialism, mountaineering, margaret field, somerset maugham, horror comedy, outward bound, goonies, thriller, bill murray, the razor’s edge, adventuring, directors on directing, philosophy, sally field, eli craig, clown in a cornfield true full 172 5c4d3f57-4e0e-4079-98bc-160f60797b9e Leon Chills on 'The Matrix' & 'Shadow Force' 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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]]> Thu, 8 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Leon Chills, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen 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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]]> Leon Chills on 'The Matrix' & 'Shadow Force' Leon Chills, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 00:49:52 The screenwriter of new action movie SHADOW FORCE always loved THE MATRIX, but didn't relate to it until after he made a big choice. The screenwriter of new action movie SHADOW FORCE always loved THE MATRIX, but didn't relate to it until after he made a big choice. screenwriting, omar sy, the wachowskis, family drama, trinity, kerry washington, action movies, black actors, danielle deadwyler, neo, morpheus, 40 acres, genre film, the matrix, da’vine joy randolph, lionsgate, black filmmakers true full 171 e39ed718-52c9-4886-986b-2c040a7f83ce Ali Clayton on 'Fried Green Tomatoes' 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.

Listen to Y'all Gay?

Check out Country Queer

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Ali Clayton

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]]> Thu, 1 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Ali Clayton, Jordan Crucchiola, Daniel Huecias, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen 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.

Listen to Y'all Gay?

Check out Country Queer

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Ali Clayton

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]]> Ali Clayton on 'Fried Green Tomatoes' Ali Clayton, Jordan Crucchiola, Daniel Huecias, Marissa Flaxbart 00:52:53 This comedian and co-host of 'Y'all Gay?' knows a bee charmer when she sees one This comedian and co-host of 'Y'all Gay?' knows a bee charmer when she sees one 80s movies, kathy bates, lesbians, jessica tandy, queer romance, y’all gay, fannie flagg, country queer, ali clayton, women’s issues, women, comedians, 90s movies, movie theaters, alabama, gay love stories, mary louise parker, coded queerness, mary stuart masterson true full 170 991eb55a-b28c-405d-9dd8-a4981aac5268 Dr. Jon Paul Higgins on 'This Boy's Life' 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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]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Dr. Jon Paul Higgins, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola, Daniel Huecias) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen 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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]]> Dr. Jon Paul Higgins on 'This Boy's Life' Dr. Jon Paul Higgins, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola, Daniel Huecias 00:50:11 The author of 'Black. Fat. Femme.' talks about the challenges of searching for yourself and the joys of finding yourself. The author of 'Black. Fat. Femme.' talks about the challenges of searching for yourself and the joys of finding yourself. queer identity, arthur gayle, 1950s, coming of age, public speakers, black fat femme pod, femme, ellen barkin, intersectionality, robert de niro, gay characters, 90s movies, nonbinary, jonah blechman, self-identity, black fat femme, leonardo dicaprio true full 169 ead5a72f-f739-4402-bee7-811143296c48 Lex Scott Davis on 'Suits LA' and 'Center Stage' 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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]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:39:40 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Lex Scott Davis, Marissa Flaxbart, Daniel Huecias, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen 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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]]> Lex Scott Davis on 'Suits LA' and 'Center Stage' Lex Scott Davis, Marissa Flaxbart, Daniel Huecias, Jordan Crucchiola 00:47:56 The star of SUITS LA star fell in love with performing, and Zoë Saldaña's Eva Rodriguez helped her see how she could keep that love burning. The star of SUITS LA star fell in love with performing, and Zoë Saldaña's Eva Rodriguez helped her see how she could keep that love burning. true full 168 1b047e85-4f63-462c-b862-5f2af7e5ee94 Jolene Purdy on 'The Bondsman' & 'Hairspray' (2007) 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

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]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jolene Purdy, Daniel Huecias, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen 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

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]]> Jolene Purdy on 'The Bondsman' & 'Hairspray' (2007) Jolene Purdy, Daniel Huecias, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 00:43:50 Her latest role is as Kevin Bacon's literal boss-from-Hell, but Jolene Purdy is an optimist and idealist through and through -- just like Tracy Turnblad. Her latest role is as Kevin Bacon's literal boss-from-Hell, but Jolene Purdy is an optimist and idealist through and through -- just like Tracy Turnblad. amazon prime, musicals, john travolta, the bondsman, michelle pfeiffer, beth grant, sparkle motion, donnie darko, civil rights, queen latifah, nikki blonsky, the lost bullet, jolene purdy, body image, amanda bynes, baltimore, action, integration, john waters, kevin bacon, adaptations, christopher walken, james marsden, size inclusivity, zac efron true full 167 020df529-1bd4-4d26-b9c5-c857b1d02f4d Chris Grace on 'The Joy Luck Club' [REPLAY] This episode originally aired in September of 2024.

Comedian and actor Chris Grace has starred in NBC's Superstore, PEN15, and Broad City. Now he takes to the stage as one of the world's most famous actresses in his new comedy special on Dropout, Chris Grace as Scarlett Johansson. Chris graces our mics to talk about the special AND how he felt seen in the 1993 ensemble-driven drama, THE JOY LUCK CLUB. We get into a heartfelt conversation on Asian-American representation in cinema, the incomparable talent of Rosalind Chao,  and Chris answers the question: Am I a good person?

Then Jordan has one quick thing about Ryan Coogler's forthcoming vampiric horror film Sinners. Michael B. Jordan, Michael B. Jordan again, and the gritty Hailee Steinfeld. 

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]]> Thu, 3 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Daniel Huecias, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen This episode originally aired in September of 2024.

Comedian and actor Chris Grace has starred in NBC's Superstore, PEN15, and Broad City. Now he takes to the stage as one of the world's most famous actresses in his new comedy special on Dropout, Chris Grace as Scarlett Johansson. Chris graces our mics to talk about the special AND how he felt seen in the 1993 ensemble-driven drama, THE JOY LUCK CLUB. We get into a heartfelt conversation on Asian-American representation in cinema, the incomparable talent of Rosalind Chao,  and Chris answers the question: Am I a good person?

Then Jordan has one quick thing about Ryan Coogler's forthcoming vampiric horror film Sinners. Michael B. Jordan, Michael B. Jordan again, and the gritty Hailee Steinfeld. 

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]]> Chris Grace on 'The Joy Luck Club' [REPLAY] Jordan Crucchiola, Daniel Huecias, Marissa Flaxbart 00:46:59 true full bb8a5e68-0bae-4bbd-80b9-072759df9d26 Peppermint on ‘Survival of the Thickest’, Horror Movies, and More! Peppermint is a multifaceted artist, all-around entertainer, and a self-proclaimed horror movie buff. She is no stranger to the stage or screen, having appeared in the Go-Go’s-inspired Broadway musical Head Over Heels and as a frontrunner on RuPaul’s Drag Race.

Peppermint is back on your TV screen starring alongside Michelle Buteau, Tasha Smith, and Garcelle Beauvais in Survival of the Thickest, a Netflix comedy series that you will surely love. Its second season just premiered and you can stream it right now.

Peppermint joins us to talk about Survival of the Thickest, her very personal audition process for the show, and some questionable camp/incredibly campy horror films: Sleepaway Camp and Return of the Living Dead. Plus, praise for the women of Clue, A Soldier’s Girl, and Hollywood! That’s Meshach Taylor as Hollywood in the 80s classic Mannequin. 

Don’t move a muscle! This episode is certified fresh. 

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]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Daniel Huecias, Peppermint) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Peppermint is a multifaceted artist, all-around entertainer, and a self-proclaimed horror movie buff. She is no stranger to the stage or screen, having appeared in the Go-Go’s-inspired Broadway musical Head Over Heels and as a frontrunner on RuPaul’s Drag Race.

Peppermint is back on your TV screen starring alongside Michelle Buteau, Tasha Smith, and Garcelle Beauvais in Survival of the Thickest, a Netflix comedy series that you will surely love. Its second season just premiered and you can stream it right now.

Peppermint joins us to talk about Survival of the Thickest, her very personal audition process for the show, and some questionable camp/incredibly campy horror films: Sleepaway Camp and Return of the Living Dead. Plus, praise for the women of Clue, A Soldier’s Girl, and Hollywood! That’s Meshach Taylor as Hollywood in the 80s classic Mannequin. 

Don’t move a muscle! This episode is certified fresh. 

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]]> Peppermint on ‘Survival of the Thickest’, Horror Movies, and More! Jordan Crucchiola, Daniel Huecias, Peppermint 01:02:26 Get ready for the ride of your life! The legendary Peppermint talks Hollywood, horror, and roller coasters. Final destination? Your TV screens. Get ready for the ride of your life! The legendary Peppermint talks Hollywood, horror, and roller coasters. Final destination? Your TV screens. mannequin, survival of the thickest, comedy, drag, trans, rupaul's drag race, queer, troy garity, clue, garcelle beauvais, meshach taylor, tasha smith, calpernia addams, wadsworth, return of the living dead, kim cattrall, soldier's girl, lee pace, sleepaway camp, zombies, horror, tv, mrs. white, lesley ann warren, lgbtq+, miss scarlet, 80s, thriller, michelle buteau, showtime, michael jackson, tim curry, netflix, andrew mccarthy, hollywood, madeline kahn, linnea quigley true full 166 ba4a5f1c-a9cd-480d-badd-043f19eef6d8 Margaret Cho on ‘Almost Famous’ Margaret Cho is an undeniable legend: a comedian with over three decades in the game, a trailblazing Emmy-nominated actor, a badass Grammy-nominated musician, and an LGBTQ+ icon. Margaret is out on her Live & Livid standup comedy tour and just released a new studio album Lucky Gift. It's an awesome album influenced by sounds from the 60s and 90s that you can stream right now. 

Margaret joins Feeling Seen to talk her new album, performing standup comedy in the current state of the world, and takes a walk down memory lane. You'll hear about the time Margaret saved Cyndi Lauper from a wardrobe malfunction at Red Rock, how Janeane Garofalo forced Margaret to move to Los Angeles, and Margaret's expertise as the world's leading figurehead on Sandra Bernhard. 

Plus, Margaret boards the tour bus to discuss Kate Hudson's portrayal of Penny Lane in the 2000 comedy drama film Almost Famous. Muses, music, and more!

For LA locals: Margaret Cho at the Grammy Museum on Tuesday, April 1st for a special performance and conversation about her new album. 

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]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2025 20:01:16 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Daniel Huecias, Margaret Cho) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Margaret Cho is an undeniable legend: a comedian with over three decades in the game, a trailblazing Emmy-nominated actor, a badass Grammy-nominated musician, and an LGBTQ+ icon. Margaret is out on her Live & Livid standup comedy tour and just released a new studio album Lucky Gift. It's an awesome album influenced by sounds from the 60s and 90s that you can stream right now. 

Margaret joins Feeling Seen to talk her new album, performing standup comedy in the current state of the world, and takes a walk down memory lane. You'll hear about the time Margaret saved Cyndi Lauper from a wardrobe malfunction at Red Rock, how Janeane Garofalo forced Margaret to move to Los Angeles, and Margaret's expertise as the world's leading figurehead on Sandra Bernhard. 

Plus, Margaret boards the tour bus to discuss Kate Hudson's portrayal of Penny Lane in the 2000 comedy drama film Almost Famous. Muses, music, and more!

For LA locals: Margaret Cho at the Grammy Museum on Tuesday, April 1st for a special performance and conversation about her new album. 

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]]> Margaret Cho on ‘Almost Famous’ Jordan Crucchiola, Daniel Huecias, Margaret Cho 00:51:27 It's all happening! Margaret Cho talks her new album, icons and inspirations, and muses on a singular question: Can she be executed for standup comedy? It's all happening! Margaret Cho talks her new album, icons and inspirations, and muses on a singular question: Can she be executed for standup comedy? zooey deschanel, janeane garofalo, comedy, patrick fugit, standup comedy, live & livid, kate hudson, paula poundstone, maxfundrive, cyndi lauper, margaret cho, jordan crucchiola, lucky gift, quentin tarantino, almost famous, standup, sandra bernhard, sctv, cameron crowe, music, maximum fun true full 165 74f5aac4-3842-4775-877e-fe9084448ac3 BOCO TEASER | Canonically Queer: X-Men and X-2 It's MaxFunDrive and we are giving you a peak behind the curtain. We're serving you up a bonus episode with one of the producers of this show: Daniel Huecias. Jordan and Daniel discuss two of the gayest films in cinematic history: X-Men and X-2. Our first entries into the Canonically Queer Foyer! Mutants, the Master of Magnetism, and a teleporting blue devil in the form of an insanely handsome Alan Cumming. Plus, a game inspired by America's FIRST top model Tyra Banks.

You wanna be on top? Become a member of Maximum Fun and get into the full episode right now! 

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]]> Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Daniel Huecias) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen It's MaxFunDrive and we are giving you a peak behind the curtain. We're serving you up a bonus episode with one of the producers of this show: Daniel Huecias. Jordan and Daniel discuss two of the gayest films in cinematic history: X-Men and X-2. Our first entries into the Canonically Queer Foyer! Mutants, the Master of Magnetism, and a teleporting blue devil in the form of an insanely handsome Alan Cumming. Plus, a game inspired by America's FIRST top model Tyra Banks.

You wanna be on top? Become a member of Maximum Fun and get into the full episode right now! 

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]]> BOCO TEASER | Canonically Queer: X-Men and X-2 Jordan Crucchiola, Daniel Huecias 00:06:55 It's MaxFunDrive! Here's a super sneak peak at some of our bonus content. Mutants, feathered hair, and subtle superhero homoeroticism. It's MaxFunDrive! Here's a super sneak peak at some of our bonus content. Mutants, feathered hair, and subtle superhero homoeroticism. halle barry, hugh jackman, storm, daniel huecias, alan cumming, rogue, maxfundrive, jordan crucchiola, jean grey, cyclops, ian mckellan, patrick stewart, nightcrawler, superheroes, wolverine, x-2, feeling seen, professor x, x-men, james mardsen, anna paquin, famke jansen, mutants, magneto, marvel, maximum fun true bonus 145715ed-3698-4958-b5cb-2acbb6e8eb29 ‘Novocaine’ Directors Dan Berk & Bobby Olsen on ‘Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey’ For the past ten years, Dan Berk and Bobby Olsen have teamed up to bring you some amazing films. You may have seen their directorial debut Body, their black comedy horror Villains, or the science fiction thriller Significant Other. 

Their most recent collaboration is Novocaine, starring Jack Quaid as Nathan Caine, a mild-mannered introvert with a rare disorder, congenital insensitivity to pain (CIP), who must rescue the girl of his dreams who has been taken hostage in a bank robbery. The film is action-packed with an incredible cast: Quaid, Amber Midthunder, and Ray Nicholson. It’s in theaters right now.

Dan & Bobby join us to talk about Novocaine, the movie posters that graced their college dorm, and the alien Station from Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey. Plus, praise for practical effects and the enduring charm of Jack Quaid. 

Then, Jordan turns the page to talk about journalist Emily St. James' new book Woodworking. It's a beautiful coming-of-age story that you must read. 

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]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2025 19:05:06 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Dan Berk, Bobby Olsen, Daniel Huecias) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen For the past ten years, Dan Berk and Bobby Olsen have teamed up to bring you some amazing films. You may have seen their directorial debut Body, their black comedy horror Villains, or the science fiction thriller Significant Other. 

Their most recent collaboration is Novocaine, starring Jack Quaid as Nathan Caine, a mild-mannered introvert with a rare disorder, congenital insensitivity to pain (CIP), who must rescue the girl of his dreams who has been taken hostage in a bank robbery. The film is action-packed with an incredible cast: Quaid, Amber Midthunder, and Ray Nicholson. It’s in theaters right now.

Dan & Bobby join us to talk about Novocaine, the movie posters that graced their college dorm, and the alien Station from Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey. Plus, praise for practical effects and the enduring charm of Jack Quaid. 

Then, Jordan turns the page to talk about journalist Emily St. James' new book Woodworking. It's a beautiful coming-of-age story that you must read. 

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]]> ‘Novocaine’ Directors Dan Berk & Bobby Olsen on ‘Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey’ Jordan Crucchiola, Dan Berk, Bobby Olsen, Daniel Huecias 00:46:12 Most excellent! Dan Berk & Bobby Olsen talk about their new film ‘Novocaine’, the magic of making movies together, and an unexpected amalgamative character from the universe of Bill and Ted. Most excellent! Dan Berk & Bobby Olsen talk about their new film ‘Novocaine’, the magic of making movies together, and an unexpected amalgamative character from the universe of Bill and Ted. keanu reeves, alien, daniel huecias, novocaine, film, movie posters, bill and ted, bobby olsen, jordan crucchiola, alex winter, horror, ray nicholson, ace ventura, cinema, feeling seen, thriller, action, station, joss ackland, hell, amber midthunder, jack quaid, 90s, dan berk, jim carrey, maximum fun, bill and ted's bogus journey true full 164 c22d1178-fd7a-4540-ace4-6892ecd4900d Paul W.S. Anderson on ‘In the Lost Lands’ and ‘St. Elmo’s Fire’ Paul W.S. Anderson has directed some of the most iconic films in genre cinema: Mortal Kombat, the infinitely terrifying Event Horizon, and the British crime drama Shopping, a "reckless orgy of destruction" on screen. Paul has also directed and produced the Resident Evil series with six films spanning nearly 15 years alongside his wife and frequent collaborator Milla Jovovich.  

Paul’s most recent film brings to life the work of author George R. R. Martin. It’s called In the Lost Lands and it’s in theaters right now! The film stars Jovovich alongside Dave Bautista as a witch and a hunter who journey into a dangerous landscape.

Paul joins Feeling Seen to talk about the film, his early years as a British director in Hollywood, and the persistent fanfare surrounding Resident Evil. Plus, we get into the 1985 coming-of-age film St. Elmo’s Fire and MARKER! A potential film showcasing Sharpies.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the science fiction thriller series Paradise on Hulu. Sterling K. Brown, our personal savior in this post-apocalyptic political hellscape. 

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]]> Thu, 6 Mar 2025 22:50:14 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Paul W.S. Anderson, Daniel Huecias) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Paul W.S. Anderson has directed some of the most iconic films in genre cinema: Mortal Kombat, the infinitely terrifying Event Horizon, and the British crime drama Shopping, a "reckless orgy of destruction" on screen. Paul has also directed and produced the Resident Evil series with six films spanning nearly 15 years alongside his wife and frequent collaborator Milla Jovovich.  

Paul’s most recent film brings to life the work of author George R. R. Martin. It’s called In the Lost Lands and it’s in theaters right now! The film stars Jovovich alongside Dave Bautista as a witch and a hunter who journey into a dangerous landscape.

Paul joins Feeling Seen to talk about the film, his early years as a British director in Hollywood, and the persistent fanfare surrounding Resident Evil. Plus, we get into the 1985 coming-of-age film St. Elmo’s Fire and MARKER! A potential film showcasing Sharpies.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the science fiction thriller series Paradise on Hulu. Sterling K. Brown, our personal savior in this post-apocalyptic political hellscape. 

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]]> Paul W.S. Anderson on ‘In the Lost Lands’ and ‘St. Elmo’s Fire’ Jordan Crucchiola, Paul W.S. Anderson, Daniel Huecias 00:48:22 Venture into the world of director Paul W.S. Anderson! Witches and werewolves, British musicians in American film, and Sharpies. Venture into the world of director Paul W.S. Anderson! Witches and werewolves, British musicians in American film, and Sharpies. sterling k. brown, daniel huecias, john parr, shopping, genre, event horizon, paul w.s. anderson, dave bautista, jordan crucchiola, mortal kombat, rob lowe, andie macdowell, demi moore, sharpie, resident evil, george rr martin, milla jovovich, emilio estevez, 80s, feeling seen, action, hulu, the breakfast club, in the lost lands, the brat pack, andrew mccarthy, british cinema, american cinema, james marsden, paradise, st. elmo's fire, judd nelson, 80s cinema, jude law, maximum fun, fantasy true full 163 141a26e8-5cc2-476c-b050-421605a32391 Shea Whigham on ‘American Primeval’ and ‘Tender Mercies’ Shea Whigham is an all-star actor with more credits to his name than we can mention. You may have seen him in Take Shelter, Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle, Boardwalk Empire, Lake George, The Righteous Gemstones, or Mission: Impossible–Dead Reckoning. Shea recently starred in the western miniseries American Primeval, alongside the incredible Betty Gilpin and Taylor Kitsch. The miniseries was created and written by Mark L. Smith and directed by Peter Berg. You can stream it right now on NETFLIX. 

Shea joins Feeling Seen to talk about American Primeval, his character Jim Bridger, and Robert DuVall’s performance as Mac Sledge in the 1983 drama Tender Mercies. Plus, words of wisdom by Meryl Streep and praise for the eternal talent of Ellen Barkin. 

Then Jordan honors the legacy of actress Michelle Tratchtenberg, who recently passed at the age of 39. 

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]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 19:53:22 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Shea Whigham, Daniel Huecias) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Shea Whigham is an all-star actor with more credits to his name than we can mention. You may have seen him in Take Shelter, Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle, Boardwalk Empire, Lake George, The Righteous Gemstones, or Mission: Impossible–Dead Reckoning. Shea recently starred in the western miniseries American Primeval, alongside the incredible Betty Gilpin and Taylor Kitsch. The miniseries was created and written by Mark L. Smith and directed by Peter Berg. You can stream it right now on NETFLIX. 

Shea joins Feeling Seen to talk about American Primeval, his character Jim Bridger, and Robert DuVall’s performance as Mac Sledge in the 1983 drama Tender Mercies. Plus, words of wisdom by Meryl Streep and praise for the eternal talent of Ellen Barkin. 

Then Jordan honors the legacy of actress Michelle Tratchtenberg, who recently passed at the age of 39. 

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]]> Shea Whigham on ‘American Primeval’ and ‘Tender Mercies’ Jordan Crucchiola, Shea Whigham, Daniel Huecias 00:48:11 This week, we venture out west with actor Shea Whigham! We explore 'American Primeval', Meryl Streep, and a 1980s drama that's sure to bring you to tears. This week, we venture out west with actor Shea Whigham! We explore 'American Primeval', Meryl Streep, and a 1980s drama that's sure to bring you to tears. taylor kitsch, daniel huecias, jim bridger, peter berg, boardwalk empire, true detective, meryl streep, american primeval, american hustle, betty gilpin, tender mercies, jordan crucchiola, ellen barkin, michelle tratchtenberg, jai courtney, western, robert duvall, mission impossible, lake george, mac sledge, 80s, feeling seen, mark l. smith, netflix, tom cruise, the righteous gemstones, silver linings playbook, shea whigham, maximum fun, 80s film, take shelter true full 162 131878e8-0edf-47c2-b8af-f56c75558daf Director RaMell Ross on ‘Nickel Boys’ and ‘Malcolm X’ RaMell Ross is a multi time Academy-Award nominee in documentary and narrative, a filmmaker, photographer, academic, and writer. You may have seen his directorial debut Hale County This Morning, This Evening, an experimental documentary about black life in Hale County, Alabama. 

RaMell's most recent directorial work is the historical drama Nickel Boys, based on the novel of the same name by Colson Whitehead. It's nominated for Best Picture at this year’s Academy Awards and RaMell Ross and co-writer Joslyn Barnes are both nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay. You can stream the film at home or watch in theaters right now.

RaMell joins Feeling Seen to talk about the film, cultural criticism, and the 1992 biographical drama Malcolm X, directed by Spike Lee. Plus, notes on basketball, Bart Simpson, and Black feminist author Bell Hooks. 

Then Jordan has one quick thing about season 3 of the action series Reacher. God bless Alan Ritchson! We can't help but stan the man. 

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]]> Fri, 21 Feb 2025 01:51:45 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, RaMell Ross, Daniel Huecias) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen RaMell Ross is a multi time Academy-Award nominee in documentary and narrative, a filmmaker, photographer, academic, and writer. You may have seen his directorial debut Hale County This Morning, This Evening, an experimental documentary about black life in Hale County, Alabama. 

RaMell's most recent directorial work is the historical drama Nickel Boys, based on the novel of the same name by Colson Whitehead. It's nominated for Best Picture at this year’s Academy Awards and RaMell Ross and co-writer Joslyn Barnes are both nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay. You can stream the film at home or watch in theaters right now.

RaMell joins Feeling Seen to talk about the film, cultural criticism, and the 1992 biographical drama Malcolm X, directed by Spike Lee. Plus, notes on basketball, Bart Simpson, and Black feminist author Bell Hooks. 

Then Jordan has one quick thing about season 3 of the action series Reacher. God bless Alan Ritchson! We can't help but stan the man. 

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]]> Director RaMell Ross on ‘Nickel Boys’ and ‘Malcolm X’ Jordan Crucchiola, RaMell Ross, Daniel Huecias 00:47:30 Class is in session with the Academy Award-nominated director RaMell Ross. Today's agenda: Nickel Boys, Spike Lee, archival footage, and Malcolm X (1992). Class is in session with the Academy Award-nominated director RaMell Ross. Today's agenda: Nickel Boys, Spike Lee, archival footage, and Malcolm X (1992). spike lee, film, black cinema, colson whitehead, the simpson, bart simpson, culture, 90s film, photography, academy awards, the oscars, oscar season, basketball, ramell ross, best adapted screenplay, brandon wilson, daveed diggs, cinema, awards season, ethan herisse, race, cultural criticism, best picture, nickel boys, denzel washington, malcolm x, bell hooks true full 161 61c492c8-3647-4c68-bf90-8bad69f842aa Sophie Thatcher on 'Companion' and 'Cabaret' Sophie Thatcher is a multifaceted star on the rise. You may have seen her last year in Heretic, opposite Hugh Grant and Chloe East, or in the Disney+ miniseries The Book of Boba Fett. Sophie also plays “Natalie” in the delicious TV series Yellowjackets on SHOWTIME. Its third season premieres on Valentine’s Day.

Most recently, Sophie stars in Companion alongside Jack Quaid. It’s a science fiction, robot thriller that you can see in theaters right now. 

Sophie joins Feeling Seen to discuss Companion, her love for karaoke, and the 1972 musical Cabaret! Sophie talks about the time she auditioned for the role of Sally Bowles and the time she performed Cabaret for a school talent show. Plus, we get into Sophie’s 2024 EP, Pivot & Scrape and the 90s gem that is My So-Called Life.

Then Jordan has one quick thing about Prime Video's upcoming political action film G20, starring EGOT title holder Viola Davis as an ass-kicking President of the United States. We can dream!

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]]> Thu, 13 Feb 2025 21:29:14 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Sophie Thatcher, Daniel Huecias) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Sophie Thatcher is a multifaceted star on the rise. You may have seen her last year in Heretic, opposite Hugh Grant and Chloe East, or in the Disney+ miniseries The Book of Boba Fett. Sophie also plays “Natalie” in the delicious TV series Yellowjackets on SHOWTIME. Its third season premieres on Valentine’s Day.

Most recently, Sophie stars in Companion alongside Jack Quaid. It’s a science fiction, robot thriller that you can see in theaters right now. 

Sophie joins Feeling Seen to discuss Companion, her love for karaoke, and the 1972 musical Cabaret! Sophie talks about the time she auditioned for the role of Sally Bowles and the time she performed Cabaret for a school talent show. Plus, we get into Sophie’s 2024 EP, Pivot & Scrape and the 90s gem that is My So-Called Life.

Then Jordan has one quick thing about Prime Video's upcoming political action film G20, starring EGOT title holder Viola Davis as an ass-kicking President of the United States. We can dream!

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]]> Sophie Thatcher on 'Companion' and 'Cabaret' Jordan Crucchiola, Sophie Thatcher, Daniel Huecias 00:47:35 Bienvenue! We welcome Sophie Thatcher to Feeling Seen for a rousing conversation on the incomparable Liza Minnelli, karaoke, and so much more. Bienvenue! We welcome Sophie Thatcher to Feeling Seen for a rousing conversation on the incomparable Liza Minnelli, karaoke, and so much more. drew hancock, 70s, musical, film, victor victoria, my so-called life, pivot&scrape, 70s cinema, companion, 1930s, robots, hugh grant, cabaret, berlin, 1970s, karaoke, cinema, life is a cabaret, thriller, heretic, showtime, yellowjackets, maybe this time, jack quaid, liza minnelli, 90s, sophie thatcher, goodbye to berlin, christopher isherwood, julie andrews, music, claire danes, angela chase, juliette lewis, sally bowles true full 160 bb4b082f-0854-4544-8167-94b1db88b061 Director Justin Simien on 'Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One' This week, we're throwing it back to one of our favorite interviews! When writer/director Justin Simien (Dear White People, Haunted Mansion) first saw William Greaves' groundbreaking 1968 film, Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One. He was mad. Not about the film's avant-garde style (part fiction, part documentary, part  performance art) but about the fact that he hadn't seen it sooner -- it might've saved him a lot of trouble as he found his way in a challenging, second-guessing industry. Now Justin is introducing more people to the contributions to cinema made by Black creatives like Greaves, through his series Hollywood Black, now streaming from MGM+.

Then Jordan has one quick thing about the politics of horror! It's a terrifyingly good take. 

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]]> Thu, 6 Feb 2025 16:49:53 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Justin Simien, Daniel Huecias) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen This week, we're throwing it back to one of our favorite interviews! When writer/director Justin Simien (Dear White People, Haunted Mansion) first saw William Greaves' groundbreaking 1968 film, Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One. He was mad. Not about the film's avant-garde style (part fiction, part documentary, part  performance art) but about the fact that he hadn't seen it sooner -- it might've saved him a lot of trouble as he found his way in a challenging, second-guessing industry. Now Justin is introducing more people to the contributions to cinema made by Black creatives like Greaves, through his series Hollywood Black, now streaming from MGM+.

Then Jordan has one quick thing about the politics of horror! It's a terrifyingly good take. 

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]]> Director Justin Simien on 'Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One' Jordan Crucchiola, Justin Simien, Daniel Huecias 00:56:16 In 1968, one director sees himself through the eyes of his crew; decades later, another director sees himself on screen. Everyone say it together! Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One. Round 2! In 1968, one director sees himself through the eyes of his crew; decades later, another director sees himself on screen. Everyone say it together! Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One. Round 2! daniel huecias, film, jordan crucchiola, justin simien, horror, 1960s, symbiopsychotaxiplasm: take one, cinema, feeling seen, documentary, terrifier, 60s, race, haunted mansion, dear white people, william greaves, maximum fun true full 159 2e2a2dec-e330-43f6-b164-a11ecf1fa0b5 Traci Thomas on 'Gone with the Wind' Traci Thomas is the creator and host of the critically acclaimed literary podcast The Stacks, where Traci chats with an array of guests about the books we love and loathe, the impact reading has on our lives, and the way the written word shapes culture. This week, creative mediums collide and find common ground. Traci joins Feeling Seen to talk historical fictions, unlikeable female characters, and Vivien Leigh's portrayal of the tenacious Scarlett O'Hara in the 1939 historical romance drama Gone with the Wind. Plus, Traci and Jordan take to the stars to boast about their respective astrological signs. Can Leo season come any sooner?

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about  Companion. A new trailer for the film brings a new twist!

You can keep up with Traci's words and writings on her Substack, Unstacked.

Sarah Churchwell's The Wrath to Come: Gone with the Wind and the Lies America Tells.

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]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2025 04:42:59 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Traci Thomas, Daniel Huecias) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Traci Thomas is the creator and host of the critically acclaimed literary podcast The Stacks, where Traci chats with an array of guests about the books we love and loathe, the impact reading has on our lives, and the way the written word shapes culture. This week, creative mediums collide and find common ground. Traci joins Feeling Seen to talk historical fictions, unlikeable female characters, and Vivien Leigh's portrayal of the tenacious Scarlett O'Hara in the 1939 historical romance drama Gone with the Wind. Plus, Traci and Jordan take to the stars to boast about their respective astrological signs. Can Leo season come any sooner?

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about  Companion. A new trailer for the film brings a new twist!

You can keep up with Traci's words and writings on her Substack, Unstacked.

Sarah Churchwell's The Wrath to Come: Gone with the Wind and the Lies America Tells.

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]]> Traci Thomas on 'Gone with the Wind' Jordan Crucchiola, Traci Thomas, Daniel Huecias 00:47:23 This one is for the books! Writer and podcast host Traci Thomas talks unlikeable female characters and the great ball of fire that is Scarlett O'Hara. This one is for the books! Writer and podcast host Traci Thomas talks unlikeable female characters and the great ball of fire that is Scarlett O'Hara. epic, daniel huecias, female, film, olivia de havilland, literature, the stacks, 1930s, femme, jordan crucchiola, racism, margaret mitchell, historical, clark gable, books, unlikeable characters, traci thomas, south, civil war, cinema, vivien leigh, feeling seen, the south, historical fiction, drama, race, gone with the wind, badass, leslie howard, maximum fun, scarlett o'hara true full 158 d71bd627-bc4e-445b-bbec-c4cfa8cadaac Chris Sullivan on ‘Presence’ and ‘The Goonies’ Chris Sullivan is veteran actor of the stage and screen. You may know him as Toby Damon from the Emmy-nominated NBC drama This Is Us, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, or the Cinemax medical drama The Knick, directed by Steven Soderbergh. 

Chris reunites with Soderbergh in his newest project Presence. It’s a supernatural horror film centered on a family who moves into a new home BUT they aren’t alone. Chris stars alongside the incomparable Lucy Liu and newcomers Eddy Maday and Callina Liang in this grippingly innovative film. It’s in theaters right now.

Chris joins Feeling Seen to talk about Presence, his very own This Is Us podcast (That Was Us), and the 1985 adventure film The Goonies. Goonies never say die! Neither do we!

Then, Jordan hedges her bets on Demi Moore to take home the Oscar for Best Actress for The Substance. We're manifesting hard over here! 

If you or anyone you know has been impacted by the fires in Los Angeles, Mutual Aid LA Network (MALAN) has created a non-exhaustive list of resources available for those in need. As mentioned in the episode, World Central Kitchen is offering free meals to first responders of the fires here in Southern California. You can find a list of meal distribution sites here. 

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]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:37:12 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Chris Sullivan, Daniel Huecias) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Chris Sullivan is veteran actor of the stage and screen. You may know him as Toby Damon from the Emmy-nominated NBC drama This Is Us, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, or the Cinemax medical drama The Knick, directed by Steven Soderbergh. 

Chris reunites with Soderbergh in his newest project Presence. It’s a supernatural horror film centered on a family who moves into a new home BUT they aren’t alone. Chris stars alongside the incomparable Lucy Liu and newcomers Eddy Maday and Callina Liang in this grippingly innovative film. It’s in theaters right now.

Chris joins Feeling Seen to talk about Presence, his very own This Is Us podcast (That Was Us), and the 1985 adventure film The Goonies. Goonies never say die! Neither do we!

Then, Jordan hedges her bets on Demi Moore to take home the Oscar for Best Actress for The Substance. We're manifesting hard over here! 

If you or anyone you know has been impacted by the fires in Los Angeles, Mutual Aid LA Network (MALAN) has created a non-exhaustive list of resources available for those in need. As mentioned in the episode, World Central Kitchen is offering free meals to first responders of the fires here in Southern California. You can find a list of meal distribution sites here. 

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]]> Chris Sullivan on ‘Presence’ and ‘The Goonies’ Jordan Crucchiola, Chris Sullivan, Daniel Huecias 00:46:18 Hey, you guys! Grab your treasure maps and get ready to embark on adventure with actor and self-proclaimed Goonie Chris Sullivan. Ghosts! Pirates! The therapeutic benefits of horror as a genre. Hey, you guys! Grab your treasure maps and get ready to embark on adventure with actor and self-proclaimed Goonie Chris Sullivan. Ghosts! Pirates! The therapeutic benefits of horror as a genre. treasure, sterling k. brown, pirates, sean astin, chrissy metz, oregon, callina liang, steven soderbergh, ghosts, this is us, chris sullivan, one-eyed willie, horror, mandy moore, lucy liu, key hu quan, corey feldman, eddy maday, 80s, milo ventimiglia, the knick, the goonies, presence, adventure, martha plimpton, josh brolin, goonies never say die!, 80s film true full 157 9daca76d-467a-4ac1-ae7d-05c2f7f86f82 Shea Serrano on ‘Rounders’ Shea Serrano’s writing credits run deep. He’s written for publications like The Ringer and Grantland. He’s also penned several books: The Rap Year Book, Basketball (and Other Things) and Movies (and Other Things). He’s also written, created, and directed projects like the film Miguel Wants to Fight, the Freevee sitcom Primo, and the Netflix series Neon. 

His most recent project is a book titled Werewolf Lawyer – A Thomas Atwell Legal Thriller. It’s a story about a lawyer who has to defend a werewolf accused of murdering his human wife. All of the evidence points toward the werewolf's guilt. But he swears he didn't do it!  It's a production of HALFWAY BOOKS, a digital publishing company created by Serrano. You can unravel the mystery here.

Shea joins Feeling Seen to talk about Werewolf Lawyer, Vanilla Ice on the silver screen, and his extensive VHS collection. You name it, he’s got it! Plus, we get into the 1998 poker drama Rounders with Matt Damon, at his most chiseled, as Mike McDermott. 

Then Jordan has one quick thing about Sebastian Stan’s incredible performance in The Apprentice. A performance we can’t help but stan! 

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]]> Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:56:24 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Shea Serrano, Daniel Huecias) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Shea Serrano’s writing credits run deep. He’s written for publications like The Ringer and Grantland. He’s also penned several books: The Rap Year Book, Basketball (and Other Things) and Movies (and Other Things). He’s also written, created, and directed projects like the film Miguel Wants to Fight, the Freevee sitcom Primo, and the Netflix series Neon. 

His most recent project is a book titled Werewolf Lawyer – A Thomas Atwell Legal Thriller. It’s a story about a lawyer who has to defend a werewolf accused of murdering his human wife. All of the evidence points toward the werewolf's guilt. But he swears he didn't do it!  It's a production of HALFWAY BOOKS, a digital publishing company created by Serrano. You can unravel the mystery here.

Shea joins Feeling Seen to talk about Werewolf Lawyer, Vanilla Ice on the silver screen, and his extensive VHS collection. You name it, he’s got it! Plus, we get into the 1998 poker drama Rounders with Matt Damon, at his most chiseled, as Mike McDermott. 

Then Jordan has one quick thing about Sebastian Stan’s incredible performance in The Apprentice. A performance we can’t help but stan! 

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]]> Shea Serrano on ‘Rounders’ Jordan Crucchiola, Shea Serrano, Daniel Huecias 00:50:01 Shea Serrano goes all in on Feeling Seen. The writer and author talks about his extensive VHS collection, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and the films that raised him. Poker anyone? Shea Serrano goes all in on Feeling Seen. The writer and author talks about his extensive VHS collection, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and the films that raised him. Poker anyone? daniel huecias, film, san antonio, vhs, mike mcdermott, vanilla ice, jordan crucchiola, tmnt, werewolf lawyer, rounders, texas, edward norton, cinema, feeling seen, selena, matt damon, teenage mutant ninja turtles, 90s, poker, shea serrano, maximum fun true full 156 d1db31ae-4b89-4c8c-acc7-dff984569d6f Kate Gersten on ‘The Last Showgirl’ and ‘Dirty Dancing’ Kate Gersten has written for numerous award-winning series including Prime Video’s Mozart in the Jungle, NBC’s The Good Place, and Apple TV+’s Schmigadoon!. She just made her feature debut with The Last Showgirl, a film whose screenplay she adapted from her original play Body of Work. 

The film stars Pamela Anderson as Shelly, a glamorous showgirl who must plan for her future when her show abruptly closes after a 30-year run. It's a beautifully poignant film that’s received an incredible amount of acclaim. The Last Showgirl is in theaters now. 

Kate Gersten glides into Feeling Seen to talk about the film and has the time of her life moving her way through the iconic 80s film Dirty Dancing, sharing her love for Jennifer Grey as Frances "Baby" Houseman. 

Plus, Jordan has one quick thing about the fires impacting Los Angeles. You can look to Cal Fire for updates or download the Watch Duty app to your devices. If you or anyone you know is in search of aid, Mutual Aid LA Network (MALAN) has created a non-exhaustive list of resources available for those in need. 

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]]> Thu, 9 Jan 2025 12:09:33 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Kate Gersten, Daniel Huecias) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Kate Gersten has written for numerous award-winning series including Prime Video’s Mozart in the Jungle, NBC’s The Good Place, and Apple TV+’s Schmigadoon!. She just made her feature debut with The Last Showgirl, a film whose screenplay she adapted from her original play Body of Work. 

The film stars Pamela Anderson as Shelly, a glamorous showgirl who must plan for her future when her show abruptly closes after a 30-year run. It's a beautifully poignant film that’s received an incredible amount of acclaim. The Last Showgirl is in theaters now. 

Kate Gersten glides into Feeling Seen to talk about the film and has the time of her life moving her way through the iconic 80s film Dirty Dancing, sharing her love for Jennifer Grey as Frances "Baby" Houseman. 

Plus, Jordan has one quick thing about the fires impacting Los Angeles. You can look to Cal Fire for updates or download the Watch Duty app to your devices. If you or anyone you know is in search of aid, Mutual Aid LA Network (MALAN) has created a non-exhaustive list of resources available for those in need. 

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]]> Kate Gersten on ‘The Last Showgirl’ and ‘Dirty Dancing’ Jordan Crucchiola, Kate Gersten, Daniel Huecias 00:42:04 Nobody puts baby in a corner, especially not Kate Gersten! 'The Last Showgirl' writer gets into an iconic 80s film and shares the inspirations behind her most recent body of work. Nobody puts baby in a corner, especially not Kate Gersten! 'The Last Showgirl' writer gets into an iconic 80s film and shares the inspirations behind her most recent body of work. the last showgirl, jamie lee curtis, daniel huecias, body of work, brenda song, dave bautista, roadside attractions, jordan crucchiola, gia coppola, billie lourd, jennifer grey, dirty dancing, kiernan shipka, pamela anderson, 80s, feeling seen, patrick swayze, kate gersten, maximum fun true full 155 61b6adb0-e47c-463b-8270-261c2c5cb4d6 Mamoudou Athie on ‘Monkey Man’ [REPLAY] As we all emerge from our holiday slumber, we are turning back the clock to one of our favorite interviews from 2024. Whether he’s starring in major movies like ELEMENTAL or JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION, or sinking his teeth into roles like Yorgos Lanthimos’ KINDS OF KINDNESS, actor Mamoudou Athie follows his gut and ignores the algorithms. When Dev Patel’s directorial debut, MONKEY MAN hit theaters, Mamoudou found new depths of admiration for Patel as an actor and director — and he also found a character he could deeply relate to in the determined Bobby/The Kid. It's an amazing conversation. So good, we had to play it twice!

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the January slate of films just around the corner.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Mamoudou Athie

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]]> Thu, 2 Jan 2025 18:29:28 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Mamoudou Athie, Daniel Huecias) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen As we all emerge from our holiday slumber, we are turning back the clock to one of our favorite interviews from 2024. Whether he’s starring in major movies like ELEMENTAL or JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION, or sinking his teeth into roles like Yorgos Lanthimos’ KINDS OF KINDNESS, actor Mamoudou Athie follows his gut and ignores the algorithms. When Dev Patel’s directorial debut, MONKEY MAN hit theaters, Mamoudou found new depths of admiration for Patel as an actor and director — and he also found a character he could deeply relate to in the determined Bobby/The Kid. It's an amazing conversation. So good, we had to play it twice!

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the January slate of films just around the corner.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Mamoudou Athie

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]]> Mamoudou Athie on ‘Monkey Man’ [REPLAY] Jordan Crucchiola, Mamoudou Athie, Daniel Huecias 00:57:08 Happy new year everyone! Hindsight is 2025! We are rolling back the clock to one of our favorite interviews from this past year. Happy new year everyone! Hindsight is 2025! We are rolling back the clock to one of our favorite interviews from this past year. monkey man, film, kinds of kindness, elemental, jordan crucchiola, mamoudou athie, cinema, feeling seen, maximum fun true full 154 6255cb05-0948-44ed-b845-08efe7e4b9a5 Boyd Holbrook on ‘A Complete Unknown’ and ‘Major League’ You may have seen Boyd Holbrook in Logan, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, or The Bikeriders. Most recently, Boyd stars in the new film A Complete Unknown, a biographical drama centering the legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan portrayed by Timothee Chalamet.  Boyd plays the “Man in Black” himself, the iconic country singer Johnny Cash. It's in theaters just in time for the holiday! Boyd joins Feeling Seen to talk about the path that led him to becoming an actor, a failed basketball scholarship and the UPS Earn and Learn program, finding his community in film, and so much more. Plus, Jordan and Boyd touch base on the 1989 sports comedy Major League. It's a real homerun!

Then Jordan notes Spy Kids' induction into the National Film Registry for Preservation, along with 24 other cinematic stories. Revisit our episode with director Jordan Santacana talking about the film here. 

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]]> Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Boyd Holbrook, Daniel Huecias) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen You may have seen Boyd Holbrook in Logan, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, or The Bikeriders. Most recently, Boyd stars in the new film A Complete Unknown, a biographical drama centering the legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan portrayed by Timothee Chalamet.  Boyd plays the “Man in Black” himself, the iconic country singer Johnny Cash. It's in theaters just in time for the holiday! Boyd joins Feeling Seen to talk about the path that led him to becoming an actor, a failed basketball scholarship and the UPS Earn and Learn program, finding his community in film, and so much more. Plus, Jordan and Boyd touch base on the 1989 sports comedy Major League. It's a real homerun!

Then Jordan notes Spy Kids' induction into the National Film Registry for Preservation, along with 24 other cinematic stories. Revisit our episode with director Jordan Santacana talking about the film here. 

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Boyd Holbrook. 

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]]> Boyd Holbrook on ‘A Complete Unknown’ and ‘Major League’ Jordan Crucchiola, Boyd Holbrook, Daniel Huecias 00:42:28 Happy holidays from us at Feeling Seen! Our gift to you is MAJOR: an interview with actor Boyd Holbrook. 'A Complete Unknown,' Johnny Cash, and baseball! Happy holidays from us at Feeling Seen! Our gift to you is MAJOR: an interview with actor Boyd Holbrook. 'A Complete Unknown,' Johnny Cash, and baseball! monica barbaro, daniel huecias, margaret whitton, film, wesley snipes, major league, jordan crucchiola, the man in black, cleveland, elle fanning, timothée chalamet, mlb, edward norton, tom berenger, bob dylan, feeling seen, baseball, a complete unknown, 60s, charlie sheen, the bikeriders, music, johnny cash, scotty mcnairy, maximum fun, boyd holbrook true full 153 bf37d0bd-7fbe-43bf-b6cb-4f0477106502 Dan Rubinstein on 'Stand by Me' Dan Rubinstein is a decorated journalist and editor with over 20 years in the world of design, having contributed to The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Air Mail, Architectural Digest, and L’Officiel. Dan currently hosts ‘The Grand Tourist’ podcast, a journey through the worlds of fashion, interior design, art, food, and travel with interviews from some of its leading tastemakers like Daphne Guinness and  THE PATTI LUPONE!  This time around, Dan is in the interview chair. He joins Feeling Seen to talk about the 1986 coming-of-age drama Stand by Me, discussing manhood and HBO in the 80s. Plus, Dan and Jordan workshop a queer sequel to the film. 

Then Jordan dons a Santa suit to give you some holiday reading recommendations from former Feeling Seen guests:

Manuel Betancourt's Hello Stranger: Musings on Modern Intimacies

Anna Bogutskaya's Feeding the Monster: Why horror has a hold on us

Kyle Turner's The Queer Film Guide: 100 Great Movies That Tell Lgbtqia+ Stories

and Amy Nicholson's work at the LA Times. 

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Dan Rubinstein. 

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]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:27:13 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Dan Rubinstein, Daniel Huecias) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Dan Rubinstein is a decorated journalist and editor with over 20 years in the world of design, having contributed to The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Air Mail, Architectural Digest, and L’Officiel. Dan currently hosts ‘The Grand Tourist’ podcast, a journey through the worlds of fashion, interior design, art, food, and travel with interviews from some of its leading tastemakers like Daphne Guinness and  THE PATTI LUPONE!  This time around, Dan is in the interview chair. He joins Feeling Seen to talk about the 1986 coming-of-age drama Stand by Me, discussing manhood and HBO in the 80s. Plus, Dan and Jordan workshop a queer sequel to the film. 

Then Jordan dons a Santa suit to give you some holiday reading recommendations from former Feeling Seen guests:

Manuel Betancourt's Hello Stranger: Musings on Modern Intimacies

Anna Bogutskaya's Feeding the Monster: Why horror has a hold on us

Kyle Turner's The Queer Film Guide: 100 Great Movies That Tell Lgbtqia+ Stories

and Amy Nicholson's work at the LA Times. 

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Dan Rubinstein. 

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]]> Dan Rubinstein on 'Stand by Me' Jordan Crucchiola, Dan Rubinstein, Daniel Huecias 00:47:50 Design journalist and host of 'The Grand Tourist' takes us on a journey through a quintessential coming-of-age film. Boyhood, crafting your own stories, and leeches. Design journalist and host of 'The Grand Tourist' takes us on a journey through a quintessential coming-of-age film. Boyhood, crafting your own stories, and leeches. boyhood, wil wheaton, film, rob reiner, 50s, jordan crucchiola, manhood, jerry o'connell, corey feldman, stand by me, dan rubinstein, 80s, cinema, feeling seen, the grand tourist, ww2, richard dreyfuss, stephen king, river phoenix, maximum fun true full 152 b7d85283-1a66-4649-a344-aadcadb306c1 Dana Ledoux Miller on 'Moana' Dana Ledoux Miller has written on television shows like Netflix’s Narcos and Thai Cave Rescue, ABC’s Designated Survivor, and Kevin Can F*** Himself. Dana is also the co-founder of Pasifika Entertainment Advancement Komiti (PEAK), an initiative aiming to redefine and expand Pasifika entertainment. More recently, Dana has co-written/directed one of the biggest films of the year: Moana 2. She joins Feeling Seen to discuss the monumental success of the movie, building up her community, and how she first felt seen by the wayfinding voyager, MOANA. 

Then Jordan has one quick thing about the Sundance Film Festival. The fest’s 2025 Program Guide just dropped. Check it out here!

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Dana Ledoux Miller. 

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]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 08:30:52 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Dana Ledoux Miller, Daniel Huecias) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Dana Ledoux Miller has written on television shows like Netflix’s Narcos and Thai Cave Rescue, ABC’s Designated Survivor, and Kevin Can F*** Himself. Dana is also the co-founder of Pasifika Entertainment Advancement Komiti (PEAK), an initiative aiming to redefine and expand Pasifika entertainment. More recently, Dana has co-written/directed one of the biggest films of the year: Moana 2. She joins Feeling Seen to discuss the monumental success of the movie, building up her community, and how she first felt seen by the wayfinding voyager, MOANA. 

Then Jordan has one quick thing about the Sundance Film Festival. The fest’s 2025 Program Guide just dropped. Check it out here!

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Dana Ledoux Miller. 

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]]> Dana Ledoux Miller on 'Moana' Jordan Crucchiola, Dana Ledoux Miller, Daniel Huecias 00:47:14 We go beyond the reef with the writer and director to discuss opening doors for others, a possible Pacific Island horror film, and the seismic scale of Moana 2. We go beyond the reef with the writer and director to discuss opening doors for others, a possible Pacific Island horror film, and the seismic scale of Moana 2. auliʻi cravalho, sundance film festival 2025, animated film, walt disney animation, dana ledoux miller, walt disney studios, pasifika, disney, pasifika entertainment advancement komiti, moana, sundance, peak, animation, pacific islander, api, moana 2 true full 151 c6958cde-4ea3-4b3e-95ef-3ace95bcb35a Steven C. Miller on 'Back to the Future Steven C. Miller is a filmmaker of some of the most action-packed films in recent times. He’s directed films like Silent Night, Extraction, Line of Duty, and so many others, starring genre titans like Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis, and Nicolas Cage. His latest film stars Frank Grillo in a horror thriller alongside Lou Diamond Phillips and Katrina Law. It’s called Werewolves and it’s in theaters now! Steven joins Feeling Seen to talk about the film, the unicorn-like quality of werewolf movies, and the 1985 science fiction film BACK TO THE FUTURE. Plus, a chance encounter with director Quentin Tarantino. 

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about Betty Gilpin. From the screen, the wrestling ring, and now to the STAGE! 

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Steven C. Miller. 

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]]> Thu, 5 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Steven C. Miller, Daniel Huecias) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Steven C. Miller is a filmmaker of some of the most action-packed films in recent times. He’s directed films like Silent Night, Extraction, Line of Duty, and so many others, starring genre titans like Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis, and Nicolas Cage. His latest film stars Frank Grillo in a horror thriller alongside Lou Diamond Phillips and Katrina Law. It’s called Werewolves and it’s in theaters now! Steven joins Feeling Seen to talk about the film, the unicorn-like quality of werewolf movies, and the 1985 science fiction film BACK TO THE FUTURE. Plus, a chance encounter with director Quentin Tarantino. 

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about Betty Gilpin. From the screen, the wrestling ring, and now to the STAGE! 

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Steven C. Miller. 

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]]> Steven C. Miller on 'Back to the Future Jordan Crucchiola, Steven C. Miller, Daniel Huecias 00:46:34 Director Steven C. Miller takes us back to a very fly character from a quintessential 80s classic. Plus, we unpack the mystique of cinema’s furriest frightful foes. Director Steven C. Miller takes us back to a very fly character from a quintessential 80s classic. Plus, we unpack the mystique of cinema’s furriest frightful foes. steven c. miller, jordan crucchiola, marty mcfly, horror, science fiction, back to the future, frank grillo, 80s, feeling seen, action, werewolves, time travel, maximum fun true full 150 23f69c4b-c598-48a9-a097-3407175390d1 Doug Jones on 'The Wizard of Oz' [Replay] This interview (with a different "One Quick Thing" segment) originally aired in September of 2022.

We're off to the see the Wizard with this REPLAY! At 62, Doug Jones is as busy as ever, playing The Baron on FX's What We Do in the Shadows, Saru on Star Trek: Discovery, and returning to the role of Billy Butcherson in Hocus Pocus 2. But you might be most familiar with Doug for his singular roles in heavy prosthetics -- as Abe Sapien in Hellboy and Hellboy II, as The Amphibian Man in The Shape of Water; as Pan and the Pale Man in Pan's Labyrinth. Doug's physical presence -- once something he'd have wished away -- is a huge part of what has made his performances so rich and memorable.  And one early source of inspiration and identification was Ray Bolger's Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz. 

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the terrifying Art the Clown.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Doug Jones.

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]]> Thu, 28 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Doug Jones, Daniel Huecias) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen This interview (with a different "One Quick Thing" segment) originally aired in September of 2022.

We're off to the see the Wizard with this REPLAY! At 62, Doug Jones is as busy as ever, playing The Baron on FX's What We Do in the Shadows, Saru on Star Trek: Discovery, and returning to the role of Billy Butcherson in Hocus Pocus 2. But you might be most familiar with Doug for his singular roles in heavy prosthetics -- as Abe Sapien in Hellboy and Hellboy II, as The Amphibian Man in The Shape of Water; as Pan and the Pale Man in Pan's Labyrinth. Doug's physical presence -- once something he'd have wished away -- is a huge part of what has made his performances so rich and memorable.  And one early source of inspiration and identification was Ray Bolger's Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz. 

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the terrifying Art the Clown.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Doug Jones.

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]]> Doug Jones on 'The Wizard of Oz' [Replay] Jordan Crucchiola, Doug Jones, Daniel Huecias 00:52:38 The iconic actor talks about The Scarecrow, and how his time in the monster-makeup chair taught him to love his uniqueness. The iconic actor talks about The Scarecrow, and how his time in the monster-makeup chair taught him to love his uniqueness. wizard of oz, film, scarecrow, jordan crucchiola, cinema, feeling seen, ray bolger, doug jones, the wizard of oz, maximum fun true full 149 6dc17615-fbf3-442d-975f-58e507edb856 Jordan Santacana on 'Spy Kids' Jordan Santacana is  a writer and director of action films and westerns. He has directed multiple shorts this year: 4 Graves for Ximena, entirely shot on film, and Trapo Sucio: A Mofongo Western, which took home Best Action Short at this year’s LUSCA film fest. This week, Jordan joins Feeling Seen to talk about music scores, westerns, and Robert Rodriguez's 2001 action film SPY KIDS.

Then, cross your heart because Jordan has one quick thing about the crime thriller television series Cross. It's streaming now on Prime Video, action-packed!

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Jordan Santacana.

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]]> Thu, 21 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Jordan Santacana, Daniel Huecias) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Jordan Santacana is  a writer and director of action films and westerns. He has directed multiple shorts this year: 4 Graves for Ximena, entirely shot on film, and Trapo Sucio: A Mofongo Western, which took home Best Action Short at this year’s LUSCA film fest. This week, Jordan joins Feeling Seen to talk about music scores, westerns, and Robert Rodriguez's 2001 action film SPY KIDS.

Then, cross your heart because Jordan has one quick thing about the crime thriller television series Cross. It's streaming now on Prime Video, action-packed!

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Jordan Santacana.

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]]> Jordan Santacana on 'Spy Kids' Jordan Crucchiola, Jordan Santacana, Daniel Huecias 00:44:07 And ACTION! Director Jordan Santacana joins Jordan Crucchiola to talk about cowboys, action stars, and spies! Oh my! And ACTION! Director Jordan Santacana joins Jordan Crucchiola to talk about cowboys, action stars, and spies! Oh my! film, 4 graves for ximena, jordan crucchiola, jordan santacana, scores, spy kids, cinema, feeling seen, robert rodriguez, western film, tropo sucio: a mofongo western, action film, maximum fun true full 148 0b4bdf09-2039-4e6e-887c-b53a762a2410 Alex Wolff on 'Ordinary People' As an actor and musician, Alex Wolff is anything but ordinary. You may have seen Alex in films like, Hereditary, Oppenheimer, or A Quiet Place: Day One. You might have also heard his music with his sibling, Nat & Alex Wolff; the brothers are currently on tour with Billie Eilish. Alex stars alongside a stacked ensemble cast (Halle Bailey, Angus Cloud, John Malkovich) in the new film The Line.  It's campus thriller that plunges into the dangerous world of college fraternities and blind adherence to tradition. This week, Alex joins Feeling Seen to talk about The Line AND the 1980 drama film ORDINARY PEOPLE, starring Timothy Hutton and Mary Tyler Moore. It's an amazing interview with love for film at its core. 

TW: Our conversation  surrounding Ordinary People includes discussion around suicide and self harm.

Then, for the love of all things holy, Jordan has one quick thing about the mystery thriller Conclave. Ralph Fiennes. Stanley Tucci. John Lithgow. Isabella Rossellini! It's Gossip Girl meets the Vatican.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Alex Wolff. 

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]]> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:44:01 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Alex Wolff, Daniel Huecias) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen As an actor and musician, Alex Wolff is anything but ordinary. You may have seen Alex in films like, Hereditary, Oppenheimer, or A Quiet Place: Day One. You might have also heard his music with his sibling, Nat & Alex Wolff; the brothers are currently on tour with Billie Eilish. Alex stars alongside a stacked ensemble cast (Halle Bailey, Angus Cloud, John Malkovich) in the new film The Line.  It's campus thriller that plunges into the dangerous world of college fraternities and blind adherence to tradition. This week, Alex joins Feeling Seen to talk about The Line AND the 1980 drama film ORDINARY PEOPLE, starring Timothy Hutton and Mary Tyler Moore. It's an amazing interview with love for film at its core. 

TW: Our conversation  surrounding Ordinary People includes discussion around suicide and self harm.

Then, for the love of all things holy, Jordan has one quick thing about the mystery thriller Conclave. Ralph Fiennes. Stanley Tucci. John Lithgow. Isabella Rossellini! It's Gossip Girl meets the Vatican.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Alex Wolff. 

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]]> Alex Wolff on 'Ordinary People' Jordan Crucchiola, Alex Wolff, Daniel Huecias 00:42:25 Actor and musician Alex Wolff bares all on Feeling Seen. Touring with Billie Eilish, cinephilia, and forgotten dreams of NBA stardom. Actor and musician Alex Wolff bares all on Feeling Seen. Touring with Billie Eilish, cinephilia, and forgotten dreams of NBA stardom. film, mental health, alex wolff, jordan crucchiola, cinema, feeling seen, ordinary people, music, the line, therapy, maximum fun, 80s film true full 147 2f9fba11-a51d-469b-87df-2bd97bc9a368 'Gory' Cory McCullough on 'The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl' and 'Elvira: Mistress of the Dark' Cory McCullough is a rising star in horror. They run a killer blog (gorycory.net) and just produced a feature film. It’s called Welcome Week: A College Horror Anthology. College alone can be frightening but add a relentless masked killer to the mix and it’s a REAL nightmare. This week, Cory joins Feeling Seen to talk about their work AND an array of characters from films that span genre. Cory talks SCREAM on MTV, THE ADVENTURES OF SHARKBOY AND LAVAGIRL, and ELVIRA: THE MISTRESS OF THE DARK. Plus, we define the modern classics of horror and carve out this generation's final girls. 

Then Jordan honors the late comedy legend Teri Garr. Terri starred alongside other comedic greats in films like Tootsie, Mr. Mom, and Young Frankenstein. She passed on October 29, 2024.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Cory McCullough. 

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]]> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:22:30 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Cory McCullough, Daniel Huecias) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Cory McCullough is a rising star in horror. They run a killer blog (gorycory.net) and just produced a feature film. It’s called Welcome Week: A College Horror Anthology. College alone can be frightening but add a relentless masked killer to the mix and it’s a REAL nightmare. This week, Cory joins Feeling Seen to talk about their work AND an array of characters from films that span genre. Cory talks SCREAM on MTV, THE ADVENTURES OF SHARKBOY AND LAVAGIRL, and ELVIRA: THE MISTRESS OF THE DARK. Plus, we define the modern classics of horror and carve out this generation's final girls. 

Then Jordan honors the late comedy legend Teri Garr. Terri starred alongside other comedic greats in films like Tootsie, Mr. Mom, and Young Frankenstein. She passed on October 29, 2024.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Cory McCullough. 

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]]> 'Gory' Cory McCullough on 'The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl' and 'Elvira: Mistress of the Dark' Jordan Crucchiola, Cory McCullough, Daniel Huecias 00:48:27 Boo! Here it is! A special Halloween episode of Feeling Seen with horror filmmaker ‘Gory’ Cory McCullough. The horrors of college, 'Elvira: Mistress of the Dark', and more. Boo! Here it is! A special Halloween episode of Feeling Seen with horror filmmaker ‘Gory’ Cory McCullough. The horrors of college, 'Elvira: Mistress of the Dark', and more. the adventures of sharkboy and lavagirl, scream, cory mccullough, halloween, jordan crucchiola, horror, feeling seen, elvira, maximum fun true full 146 ebfe8430-99c9-481d-8686-a1591c28d202 Heather Graham on 'Harold and Maude' Heather Graham is an absolute icon in film and television with countless credits to her name. You may know Heather from License to Drive, Boogie Nights, or her 2018 directorial debut Half Magic. Recently, Heather wrote, directed, and starred in the comedy film Chosen Family. She plays Ann, a yoga teacher struggling to achieve inner peace despite the fact her family is driving her crazy and her dating life is less than zen. This week, Heather joins Feeling Seen to talk about the film, friendship, AND how she feels seen by Ruth Gordon’s spunky septuagenarian in the 1971 black comedy HAROLD AND MAUDE.

Then Jordan has one quick thing about Smile 2! Pop stars and evil entities, oh my!

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Heather Graham. 

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]]> Thu, 24 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Heather Graham, Daniel Huecias) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Heather Graham is an absolute icon in film and television with countless credits to her name. You may know Heather from License to Drive, Boogie Nights, or her 2018 directorial debut Half Magic. Recently, Heather wrote, directed, and starred in the comedy film Chosen Family. She plays Ann, a yoga teacher struggling to achieve inner peace despite the fact her family is driving her crazy and her dating life is less than zen. This week, Heather joins Feeling Seen to talk about the film, friendship, AND how she feels seen by Ruth Gordon’s spunky septuagenarian in the 1971 black comedy HAROLD AND MAUDE.

Then Jordan has one quick thing about Smile 2! Pop stars and evil entities, oh my!

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Heather Graham. 

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]]> Heather Graham on 'Harold and Maude' Jordan Crucchiola, Heather Graham, Daniel Huecias 00:38:56 If you want to sing out, sing out! Writer, director, and actor Heather Graham on her new film 'Chosen Family' and the 1971 black comedy 'Harold and Maude.' If you want to sing out, sing out! Writer, director, and actor Heather Graham on her new film 'Chosen Family' and the 1971 black comedy 'Harold and Maude.' 70s film, film, chosen family, jordan crucchiola, heather graham, cinema, feeling seen, actor, director, harold and maude, writer, maximum fun true full 145 450c5ca0-da60-4e70-9bec-5336a2dcd6c2 Brian Jordan Alvarez on 'All About My Mother' and 'English Teacher' You may know Brian Jordan Alvarez from the killer horror film M3GAN or from his web series The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo. Most recently, Brian created and stars in the FX comedy series English Teacher, a refreshingly hilarious original that follows a high school teacher navigating personal and professional life in Texas. It's critically acclaimed and canonically GAY! This week, Brian schools us on the series AND talks about the work of filmmakers that inspire him, including Pedro Almodóvar’s  ALL ABOUT MY MOTHER.  Plus, one deep cut of Brian's viral internet spiritualist, the one and only Marnie T. 

Then Jordan has one quick thing about Timo Tjahjanto’s  newest action film The Shadow Strays. It's out today on Netflix!

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Brian Jordan Alvarez.

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]]> Thu, 17 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Brian Jordan Alvarez, Daniel Huecias) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen You may know Brian Jordan Alvarez from the killer horror film M3GAN or from his web series The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo. Most recently, Brian created and stars in the FX comedy series English Teacher, a refreshingly hilarious original that follows a high school teacher navigating personal and professional life in Texas. It's critically acclaimed and canonically GAY! This week, Brian schools us on the series AND talks about the work of filmmakers that inspire him, including Pedro Almodóvar’s  ALL ABOUT MY MOTHER.  Plus, one deep cut of Brian's viral internet spiritualist, the one and only Marnie T. 

Then Jordan has one quick thing about Timo Tjahjanto’s  newest action film The Shadow Strays. It's out today on Netflix!

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Brian Jordan Alvarez.

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]]> Brian Jordan Alvarez on 'All About My Mother' and 'English Teacher' Jordan Crucchiola, Brian Jordan Alvarez, Daniel Huecias 00:42:56 Class is in session with actor and comedian Brian Jordan Alvarez! Today’s agenda: Pedro Almodóvar, a pro-boredom creativity rant, and all things ‘English Teacher.’ Class is in session with actor and comedian Brian Jordan Alvarez! Today’s agenda: Pedro Almodóvar, a pro-boredom creativity rant, and all things ‘English Teacher.’ english teacher, television, comedy, pedro almodovar, film, fx, jordan crucchiola, brian jordan alvarez, all about my mother, feeling seen, hulu, internet, marnie t., maximum fun true full 144 fd6b7129-8509-402b-8d16-f84eb9cb61f5 Tim Leong on 'Interstellar' Tim Leong's creative direction and design is some of the best of our time, featuring icons across industries on the covers of magazines. He is also an author, penning a series of Super Graphics that guide you through various comic book universes and Star Wars. His most recent book is the Marvel Super Graphic: A Visual Guide to the Marvel Comics Universe. The book explores 85 years of Marvel comics history through pie charts, scatter plots, timelines, and story arc guides. It's out now! Tim talks about how he first fell in love with comics AND how he feels seen by a farmer turned NASA pilot in Christopher Nolan's sci-fi epic INTERSTELLAR. 

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the prehistoric titan Godzilla! 70 years in film and still timeless.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Tim Leong.

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]]> Thu, 10 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Tim Leong, Daniel Huecias) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Tim Leong's creative direction and design is some of the best of our time, featuring icons across industries on the covers of magazines. He is also an author, penning a series of Super Graphics that guide you through various comic book universes and Star Wars. His most recent book is the Marvel Super Graphic: A Visual Guide to the Marvel Comics Universe. The book explores 85 years of Marvel comics history through pie charts, scatter plots, timelines, and story arc guides. It's out now! Tim talks about how he first fell in love with comics AND how he feels seen by a farmer turned NASA pilot in Christopher Nolan's sci-fi epic INTERSTELLAR. 

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the prehistoric titan Godzilla! 70 years in film and still timeless.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Tim Leong.

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]]> Tim Leong on 'Interstellar' Jordan Crucchiola, Tim Leong, Daniel Huecias 00:45:43 Author and designer Tim Leong takes us out of this world to explore his relationship with comic books and a film that, time and time again, has us in tears. Author and designer Tim Leong takes us out of this world to explore his relationship with comic books and a film that, time and time again, has us in tears. christopher nolan, godzilla, matthew mcconaughey, jordan crucchiola, science fiction, space, superheroes, nasa, comics, tim leong, feeling seen, star wars, interstellar, marvel comics, comic books, marvel, maximum fun true full 143 9961db81-1db0-484c-9128-28ae94cae9c2 Rhona Mitra on 'Far from the Madding Crowd' Rhona Mitra is known for her countless roles in film and television. Underworld: Rise of the Lycans, Boston Legal, The Last Ship. Rhona stars in the new film Hounds of War, an action-packed revenge story that’s streaming right now. This week, Rhona tunes in #TrulyOffGrid to talk about the film AND how she feels seen by the headstrong lead of the British epic period drama FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD. From Rhona’s former life in Los Angeles to the divine intervention of one such horse, this conversation is certified fresh! 

Then, buddy up with us because Jordan has one quick thing about the upcoming horror thriller Companion. The heat is on with this one!

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Rhona Mitra.

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]]> Thu, 3 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Rhona Mitra, Daniel Huecias) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Rhona Mitra is known for her countless roles in film and television. Underworld: Rise of the Lycans, Boston Legal, The Last Ship. Rhona stars in the new film Hounds of War, an action-packed revenge story that’s streaming right now. This week, Rhona tunes in #TrulyOffGrid to talk about the film AND how she feels seen by the headstrong lead of the British epic period drama FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD. From Rhona’s former life in Los Angeles to the divine intervention of one such horse, this conversation is certified fresh! 

Then, buddy up with us because Jordan has one quick thing about the upcoming horror thriller Companion. The heat is on with this one!

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Rhona Mitra.

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]]> Rhona Mitra on 'Far from the Madding Crowd' Jordan Crucchiola, Rhona Mitra, Daniel Huecias 00:43:47 From farm to film, actor and icon Rhona Mitra talks about creativity, cultivation, and independence. #Forage #OffTheGrid From farm to film, actor and icon Rhona Mitra talks about creativity, cultivation, and independence. #Forage #OffTheGrid terrence stamp, film, rhona mitra, period piece, hounds of war, podcast, jordan crucchiola, 60s cinema, far from the madding crowd, british drama, bathsheba everdene, period drama, 60s film, gabriel oak, julie christie, feeling seen, horses, matthias schoenaerts, 60s, carey mulligan, british cinema, maximum fun true full 142 731321e9-1632-4b1c-b6ca-f71a84ba643c Chris Grace on 'The Joy Luck Club' Comedian and actor Chris Grace has starred in NBC's Superstore, PEN15, and Broad City. Now he takes to the stage as one of the world's most famous actresses in his new comedy special on Dropout, Chris Grace as Scarlett Johansson. Chris graces our mics to talk about the special AND how he felt seen in the 1993 ensemble-driven drama, THE JOY LUCK CLUB. We get into a heartfelt conversation on Asian-American representation in cinema, the incomparable talent of Rosalind Chao,  and Chris answers the question: Am I a good person?

Then Jordan has one quick thing about Ryan Coogler's forthcoming vampiric horror film Sinners. Michael B. Jordan, Michael B. Jordan again, and the gritty Hailee Steinfeld. 

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Chris Grace.

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]]> Thu, 26 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Chris Grace, Marissa Flaxbart, Daniel Huecias) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Comedian and actor Chris Grace has starred in NBC's Superstore, PEN15, and Broad City. Now he takes to the stage as one of the world's most famous actresses in his new comedy special on Dropout, Chris Grace as Scarlett Johansson. Chris graces our mics to talk about the special AND how he felt seen in the 1993 ensemble-driven drama, THE JOY LUCK CLUB. We get into a heartfelt conversation on Asian-American representation in cinema, the incomparable talent of Rosalind Chao,  and Chris answers the question: Am I a good person?

Then Jordan has one quick thing about Ryan Coogler's forthcoming vampiric horror film Sinners. Michael B. Jordan, Michael B. Jordan again, and the gritty Hailee Steinfeld. 

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Chris Grace.

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]]> Chris Grace on 'The Joy Luck Club' Jordan Crucchiola, Chris Grace, Marissa Flaxbart, Daniel Huecias 00:45:37 Joining the Feeling Seen club is an actor who is and is not Scarlett Johansson, comedian Chris Grace. Joining the Feeling Seen club is an actor who is and is not Scarlett Johansson, comedian Chris Grace. dropout, comedy, 90s cinema, film, fringe festival, jordan crucchiola, chris grace as scarlett johansson, asian-american cinema, edinburgh fringe festival, chinese-american, representation, wigs, rosalind chao, cinema, feeling seen, identity, drama, chris grace, race, 90s, everything everywhere all at once, andrew mccarthy, scarlett johansson, the joy luck club true full 141 198fc0fb-cb9f-4f32-8ece-f3bb9ac670ea Kristen "KII" Correll on 'Pee-wee's Big Adventure' Kristen "KII" Correll isn't ashamed of her inner weirdness, and she isn't letting her big "but" stand in the way of her goals. If that's not Pee-wee Herman in a nutshell, then you don't know Pee-wee. Kristen and Jordan celebrate the many joys of Tim Burton's 1985 classic film, as well as Pee-wee's Playhouse  (which is where KII was first introduced to Pee-wee).

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the 15th anniversary of the little horror comedy that could, Jennifer's Body.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Kristen "KII" Correll

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]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Kristen Correll, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Kristen "KII" Correll isn't ashamed of her inner weirdness, and she isn't letting her big "but" stand in the way of her goals. If that's not Pee-wee Herman in a nutshell, then you don't know Pee-wee. Kristen and Jordan celebrate the many joys of Tim Burton's 1985 classic film, as well as Pee-wee's Playhouse  (which is where KII was first introduced to Pee-wee).

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the 15th anniversary of the little horror comedy that could, Jennifer's Body.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Kristen "KII" Correll

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]]> Kristen "KII" Correll on 'Pee-wee's Big Adventure' Jordan Crucchiola, Kristen Correll, Marissa Flaxbart 00:51:12 The MY OLD ASS cinematographer always knew there was something special about this Pee-wee guy The MY OLD ASS cinematographer always knew there was something special about this Pee-wee guy 80s movies, a little princess, director of photography, cinematographers, the fallout, aubrey plaza, creativity, megan park, paul reubens, afi, female filmmakers, tim burton, pee-wee’s playhouse, mtv, pee-wee herman, female cinematographers, my old ass true full 140 08ca8c37-b994-4e8c-9bb1-5a5ff173efd7 Remy Solomon on 'Easy A' Olive Penderghast might not have stood out at her high school until the big rumors started...but she certainly stands out in the world of teen comedy heroines.  Writer (and Tik Tok star!) Remy Solomon watched EASY A on repeat as a teen, and shares Olive's gifts, as well as some of her life lessons. 

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about Jeremy Saulnier's latest film, REBEL RIDGE.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Remy Solomon

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]]> Thu, 12 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Remy Solomon, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Olive Penderghast might not have stood out at her high school until the big rumors started...but she certainly stands out in the world of teen comedy heroines.  Writer (and Tik Tok star!) Remy Solomon watched EASY A on repeat as a teen, and shares Olive's gifts, as well as some of her life lessons. 

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about Jeremy Saulnier's latest film, REBEL RIDGE.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Remy Solomon

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]]> Remy Solomon on 'Easy A' Remy Solomon, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 00:52:35 Feeling Seen by a verbose teen, gossip gone wild, and a brand new public persona -- for better or worse! Feeling Seen by a verbose teen, gossip gone wild, and a brand new public persona -- for better or worse! post secret, gossip, television, the scarlet letter, 2000s comedy, emma stone, formspring, olive penderghast, rumor mill, internet personas, amanda bynes, teen comedy, immaculate taste, tik tok, easy a, romance novels, online personas, tv writing true full 139 cf6db5a3-0afb-4a7c-9c89-eb8fcb8d74f0 Paul Feig on 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' [Replay] This interview (with a different "One Quick Thing" segment) originally aired in November of 2022. It was our 1 year anniversary!

Starting off with his deep identification with the singularly obsessed Roy Neary (Richard Dreyfuss) in CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND, Paul shares stories of his childhood as a sci-fi loving movie nerd, his adulthood as a newly minted horror fan, and a bunch of stuff in between. 

When this interview came out, Paul's latest was The School for Good and Evil, streaming on Netflix.  Paul and Jordan also discuss his series Welcome to Flatch. As of this re-release, his movie Jackpot!, starring Awkwafina and John Cena, has just come out on Amazon Prime.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Paul Feig

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]]> Thu, 5 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Paul Feig, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen This interview (with a different "One Quick Thing" segment) originally aired in November of 2022. It was our 1 year anniversary!

Starting off with his deep identification with the singularly obsessed Roy Neary (Richard Dreyfuss) in CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND, Paul shares stories of his childhood as a sci-fi loving movie nerd, his adulthood as a newly minted horror fan, and a bunch of stuff in between. 

When this interview came out, Paul's latest was The School for Good and Evil, streaming on Netflix.  Paul and Jordan also discuss his series Welcome to Flatch. As of this re-release, his movie Jackpot!, starring Awkwafina and John Cena, has just come out on Amazon Prime.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Paul Feig

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]]> Paul Feig on 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' [Replay] Paul Feig, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 00:54:37 The director/producer behind FREAKS AND GEEKS, BRIDESMAIDS, A SIMPLE FAVOR, and more tells us why Spielberg's freaky 1977 classic was a dream come true for a geeky teen moviegoer. The director/producer behind FREAKS AND GEEKS, BRIDESMAIDS, A SIMPLE FAVOR, and more tells us why Spielberg's freaky 1977 classic was a dream come true for a geeky teen moviegoer. alien, john woo, directors, paul feig, close encounters, sci-fi, the killer, spielberg, jackpot!, richard dreyfuss, school for good and evil, a simple favor, welcome to flatch true full 427518fc-1f6a-4f13-98e8-35699caa2292 Mario Adrion on 'One Piece' and 'Good Will Hunting' Stand-up comedy. YouTube stardom. Male modeling. Will Hunting. A precocious wannabe pirate with super-stretch powers. What do these things have in common? Listen and find out how they all come together in the form of German-born comedian Mario Adrion, as he and Jordan discuss his affinity with Monkey D. Luffy and Will Hunting.

Then Jordan has one quick thing about the great Kyle Gallner and his new film, STRANGE DARLING.

Find Mario's tour dates on his website.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Mario Adrion

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]]> Thu, 29 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Mario Adrion, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Stand-up comedy. YouTube stardom. Male modeling. Will Hunting. A precocious wannabe pirate with super-stretch powers. What do these things have in common? Listen and find out how they all come together in the form of German-born comedian Mario Adrion, as he and Jordan discuss his affinity with Monkey D. Luffy and Will Hunting.

Then Jordan has one quick thing about the great Kyle Gallner and his new film, STRANGE DARLING.

Find Mario's tour dates on his website.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Mario Adrion

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]]> Mario Adrion on 'One Piece' and 'Good Will Hunting' Mario Adrion, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 00:53:35 A comedian who got his start as a model confronts the challenges and joys of embracing your gifts... A comedian who got his start as a model confronts the challenges and joys of embracing your gifts... comedy, career change, fashion model, germany, sa, kyle gallner, youtube, monkey d. luffy, will hunting, toxic masculinity, comedians, one piece, stand-up, strange darling, matt damon, robin williams, international comedy, modeling, therapy, europeans true full 138 a562512e-4f7e-4812-8fe2-04e108aec15d Jen Kober on 'Freaky Friday' (1976) and 'The Facts of Life' Comedian Jen Kober always knew why she felt an affinity with Mindy Cohn's Natalie on The Facts of Life. Natalie was the rare bigger girl on TV in the 1980s, and yet that wasn't a huge part of her character -- she was smart, goofy, and beloved by her friends. As for Jodie Foster's tomboy teen in the original Freaky Friday movie? Sure, it was good to see a rough-housing girl at odds with her mom for not being girly enough. But there was just something else about young Jodie Foster that made sense... 

Presented with our apologies to any emotionally intelligent men out there ;) 

The Jordan has one quick thing about the new trailer for Y2K

Jen's special is called 'No Flies on Me,' From 800 Pound Gorilla Media. You can find out where she's performing next at her website.  

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Jen Kober

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]]> Thu, 22 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jen Kober, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Comedian Jen Kober always knew why she felt an affinity with Mindy Cohn's Natalie on The Facts of Life. Natalie was the rare bigger girl on TV in the 1980s, and yet that wasn't a huge part of her character -- she was smart, goofy, and beloved by her friends. As for Jodie Foster's tomboy teen in the original Freaky Friday movie? Sure, it was good to see a rough-housing girl at odds with her mom for not being girly enough. But there was just something else about young Jodie Foster that made sense... 

Presented with our apologies to any emotionally intelligent men out there ;) 

The Jordan has one quick thing about the new trailer for Y2K

Jen's special is called 'No Flies on Me,' From 800 Pound Gorilla Media. You can find out where she's performing next at her website.  

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Jen Kober

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]]> Jen Kober on 'Freaky Friday' (1976) and 'The Facts of Life' Jen Kober, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 00:53:07 At 10, a future comedian sees something she recognizes...and something she can't quite put her finger on... At 10, a future comedian sees something she recognizes...and something she can't quite put her finger on... fat representation, lesbians, 80s tv, nancy mckeon, the facts of life, disney, 80s sitcoms, gen-x, judy bloom, comedians, mindy cohn, tomboys, freaky friday, night country, jodie foster, seann william scott true full 137 26de1c24-fd05-4239-912c-f69623b3bb5c Justin Simien on 'Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One' When writer/director Justin Simien (Dear White People, Haunted Mansion) first saw William Greaves' groundbreaking 1968 film, Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One. He was mad. Not about the film's avant-garde style (part fiction, part documentary, part  performance art) but about the fact that he hadn't seen it sooner -- it might've saved him a lot of trouble as he found his way in a challenging, second-guessing industry. Now Justin is introducing more people to the contributions to cinema made by Black creatives like Greaves, through his series Hollywood Black, now streaming from MGM+.

Then Jordan has one quick thing about Brandy and other stars lighting up the late-summer/early-fall horror slate.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Justin Simien

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]]> Thu, 15 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Justin Simien, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen When writer/director Justin Simien (Dear White People, Haunted Mansion) first saw William Greaves' groundbreaking 1968 film, Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One. He was mad. Not about the film's avant-garde style (part fiction, part documentary, part  performance art) but about the fact that he hadn't seen it sooner -- it might've saved him a lot of trouble as he found his way in a challenging, second-guessing industry. Now Justin is introducing more people to the contributions to cinema made by Black creatives like Greaves, through his series Hollywood Black, now streaming from MGM+.

Then Jordan has one quick thing about Brandy and other stars lighting up the late-summer/early-fall horror slate.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Justin Simien

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]]> Justin Simien on 'Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One' Justin Simien, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:55:15 In 1968, one director sees himself through the eyes of his crew; decades later, another director sees himself on screen. In 1968, one director sees himself through the eyes of his crew; decades later, another director sees himself on screen. bill greaves, film school, independent filmmaking, hollywood black, 1960s, 60s film, queer blackness, black directors, central park, brandy, documentary, reality tv, dear white people, william greaves, donald bogle, black filmmakers true full 136 ccec1c45-0eda-4121-8bfc-d36c8cfbb232 Jennifer Phang on 'Battlestar Galactica' Director Jennifer Phang has helmed episodes of some major shows -- THE BOYS, RIVERDALE, THE EXPANSE, RESIDENT ALIEN, THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT, and more. Her latest film is Disney's DESCENDANTS: THE RISE OF RED. In this conversation, themes of humanity, mother/daughter relationships, and robots of all stripes abound in this episode, and no wonder, when Jennifer's brought us the rich dual Grace Park roles of Boomer and Athena from beloved '00s sci-fi series BATTLESTAR GALACTICA. 

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the upcoming Big Bad Film Fest, which celebrates independent stunt and action films.

ADVANTAGEOUS (Phang, 2015)
DESCENDANTS: THE RISE OF RED (Phang, 2024)
A.I. (Spielberg, 2001)
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (2003-2009)

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Jennifer Phang

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]]> Thu, 8 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jennifer Phang, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Director Jennifer Phang has helmed episodes of some major shows -- THE BOYS, RIVERDALE, THE EXPANSE, RESIDENT ALIEN, THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT, and more. Her latest film is Disney's DESCENDANTS: THE RISE OF RED. In this conversation, themes of humanity, mother/daughter relationships, and robots of all stripes abound in this episode, and no wonder, when Jennifer's brought us the rich dual Grace Park roles of Boomer and Athena from beloved '00s sci-fi series BATTLESTAR GALACTICA. 

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the upcoming Big Bad Film Fest, which celebrates independent stunt and action films.

ADVANTAGEOUS (Phang, 2015)
DESCENDANTS: THE RISE OF RED (Phang, 2024)
A.I. (Spielberg, 2001)
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (2003-2009)

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Jennifer Phang

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]]> Jennifer Phang on 'Battlestar Galactica' Jennifer Phang, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:54:52 Being human has its ups and downs...especially if you're a Cylon. Being human has its ups and downs...especially if you're a Cylon. helo, advantageous, asian american, grace park, robots, battlestar galactica, athena, sharon valerii, asian american filmmakers, robot cinema, syfy, dcom, descendants, big bad film fest, kindness, humanity, 2000s, hera, boomer, the rise of red, cylons true full 135 404fa3e5-107a-453c-b102-edf18d26e24b Bill Burke on '12 Angry Men' Before Bill Burke founded The Optimism Institute and started hosting the podcast Blue Sky, he had a major career in entertainment business -- the first GM of Turner Classic Movies, former CEO of the Weather Channel, ghostwriter of Ted Turner's memoir, just to name a few. Now, as someone devoted to the cause of seeing the positivity in the world with clear eyes, he's brought a character who seems to do the same: Henry Fonda's "Juror #8"  in the 1957 Sidney Lumet classic (like, it hardly gets more classic) 12 Angry Men.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about a new book from past guest Anna Bogutskaya, Feeding the Monster.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Bill Burke

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]]> Thu, 1 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Bill Burke, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Before Bill Burke founded The Optimism Institute and started hosting the podcast Blue Sky, he had a major career in entertainment business -- the first GM of Turner Classic Movies, former CEO of the Weather Channel, ghostwriter of Ted Turner's memoir, just to name a few. Now, as someone devoted to the cause of seeing the positivity in the world with clear eyes, he's brought a character who seems to do the same: Henry Fonda's "Juror #8"  in the 1957 Sidney Lumet classic (like, it hardly gets more classic) 12 Angry Men.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about a new book from past guest Anna Bogutskaya, Feeding the Monster.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Bill Burke

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]]> Bill Burke on '12 Angry Men' Bill Burke, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:56:59 What happens when one guy lets a little blue sky in...and 11 others have no choice but to hear him out. What happens when one guy lets a little blue sky in...and 11 others have no choice but to hear him out. true full 134 abb9254a-092c-488a-adfd-362b2bb1297e Sean Wang on 'Boyhood' First time feature director Sean Wang wanted a story that only he could tell, specific yet relatable. And so, with his new film 'Dìdi,' (a Sundance hit this year) he chose the coming-of-age genre and a semi autobiographical narrative. He was inspired in his filmmaking by a movie he'd seen in the theaters when he was around the same age as its protagonist, Mason, is at the end of the film: 'Boyhood,' Richard Linklater's grand moviemaking project shot over 12 years of the actors' (and filmmaker's) lives. 

Following that discussion, Jordan has one quick thing about the forthcoming ALIEN ROMULUS.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Sean Wang

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]]> Thu, 25 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Sean Wang, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen First time feature director Sean Wang wanted a story that only he could tell, specific yet relatable. And so, with his new film 'Dìdi,' (a Sundance hit this year) he chose the coming-of-age genre and a semi autobiographical narrative. He was inspired in his filmmaking by a movie he'd seen in the theaters when he was around the same age as its protagonist, Mason, is at the end of the film: 'Boyhood,' Richard Linklater's grand moviemaking project shot over 12 years of the actors' (and filmmaker's) lives. 

Following that discussion, Jordan has one quick thing about the forthcoming ALIEN ROMULUS.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Sean Wang

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]]> Sean Wang on 'Boyhood' Sean Wang, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 00:54:23 The director of 'Dìdi' came of age alongside Mason during those 12 years of 'Boyhood' The director of 'Dìdi' came of age alongside Mason during those 12 years of 'Boyhood' richard linklater, coming of age, joan chen, spirited away, alien romulus, 90s kids, sundance, independent film, ethan hawke, patricia arquette true full 133 548c7d9d-ee6f-4049-a470-ed63c8e924d7 Sequoia Holmes on 'The Cheetah Girls' Sequoia Holmes, host of the Webby Award-winning BLACK PEOPLE LOVE PARAMORE grew up idolizing Raven-Symoné...or was the real inspiration Raven's character, the self-assured and big-dreaming Galleria Garibaldi in 2003's THE CHEETAH GIRLS? Jordan and Sequoia celebrate the surprising depth of this DCOM classic.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about TRIGGER WARNING (the movie).

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Sequoia Holmes

 

 

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]]> Thu, 18 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Sequoia Holmes, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Sequoia Holmes, host of the Webby Award-winning BLACK PEOPLE LOVE PARAMORE grew up idolizing Raven-Symoné...or was the real inspiration Raven's character, the self-assured and big-dreaming Galleria Garibaldi in 2003's THE CHEETAH GIRLS? Jordan and Sequoia celebrate the surprising depth of this DCOM classic.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about TRIGGER WARNING (the movie).

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Sequoia Holmes

 

 

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]]> Sequoia Holmes on 'The Cheetah Girls' Sequoia Holmes, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:55:18 Galleria Garibaldi: the antihero who was right all along Galleria Garibaldi: the antihero who was right all along girl groups, the cheetah girls, disney channel, trigger warning, galleria garibaldi, unlikeable female characters, aughts, disney channel original movie, body image, girl power, jessica alba, dcom, black people love paramore, pop culture, female representation, 2000s, augts, stereotypes, raven symone true full 132 e9c1f889-71af-406b-b758-180ba95acfdb 131 - Devery Jacobs on 'The Watermelon Woman' & More Actor (and director, writer, producer) Devery Jacobs might be most familiar to folks from her role on RESERVATION DOGS, but she's carving out her own space in Hollywood with projects like the new movie BACKSPOT (executive produced by Elliot Page and directed by D.W. Waterson). And even as she's playing her part in making sure Native actors feel seen on screens, she's still battling to be herself on screen in projects that aren't centered around the Rez. Hear about all that, plus (of course) the many varied (and variably queer-coded) faces she's seen herself in on screen.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about LONGLEGS.

Harriet the Spy
Kiki's Delivery Service
The Watermelon Woman
Lady Bird
Rhymes for Young Ghouls

Jordan's interview with Jeff Barnaby

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Devery Jacobs

 

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]]> Thu, 11 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Devery Jacobs, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Actor (and director, writer, producer) Devery Jacobs might be most familiar to folks from her role on RESERVATION DOGS, but she's carving out her own space in Hollywood with projects like the new movie BACKSPOT (executive produced by Elliot Page and directed by D.W. Waterson). And even as she's playing her part in making sure Native actors feel seen on screens, she's still battling to be herself on screen in projects that aren't centered around the Rez. Hear about all that, plus (of course) the many varied (and variably queer-coded) faces she's seen herself in on screen.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about LONGLEGS.

Harriet the Spy
Kiki's Delivery Service
The Watermelon Woman
Lady Bird
Rhymes for Young Ghouls

Jordan's interview with Jeff Barnaby

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Devery Jacobs

 

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]]> 131 - Devery Jacobs on 'The Watermelon Woman' & More Devery Jacobs, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 00:55:06 What do Harriet the Spy, Kiki's Delivery Service, Lady Bird, and The Watermelon Woman have in common? What do Harriet the Spy, Kiki's Delivery Service, Lady Bird, and The Watermelon Woman have in common? queer identity, rhymes for young ghouls, bipoc filmmakers, backspot, reservation dogs, cheerleading, greta gerwig, elliot page, rosie o’donnell, queer film, blood quantum, lady bird, indigenous representation, jeff barnaby, cheryl dunye, harriet the spy, the watermelon woman, kiki’s delivery service, d.w. waterson, two-spirit, native representation, indigenous actors, indigequeer, mohawk, indigenous filmmakers true full 131 80225145-fd17-471b-ab1d-07000b300d3d Nida Manzoor on 'Slums of Beverly Hills' [Replay] This episode originally aired in April of 2023, but has been edited to include a new and updated "One Quick Thing" at the end! Season 2 of  Manzoor's We Are Lady Parts is now streaming on Peacock in the US.

Balancing the dark and the light sides of coming of age, womanhood, and navigating the social order is something filmmaker Nida Manzoor always strives for in her projects (like WE ARE LADY PARTS and POLITE SOCIETY). And she wants to shout one of her biggest inspirations from the rooftops: SLUMS OF BEVERLY HILLS (1998, Tamara Jenkins), which centers on high-schooler Vivian Abromowitz, as played by a young Natasha Lyonne.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about her momentous latest appearance on Screen Drafts.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Nida Manzoor

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]]> Thu, 4 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Nida Manzoor, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen This episode originally aired in April of 2023, but has been edited to include a new and updated "One Quick Thing" at the end! Season 2 of  Manzoor's We Are Lady Parts is now streaming on Peacock in the US.

Balancing the dark and the light sides of coming of age, womanhood, and navigating the social order is something filmmaker Nida Manzoor always strives for in her projects (like WE ARE LADY PARTS and POLITE SOCIETY). And she wants to shout one of her biggest inspirations from the rooftops: SLUMS OF BEVERLY HILLS (1998, Tamara Jenkins), which centers on high-schooler Vivian Abromowitz, as played by a young Natasha Lyonne.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about her momentous latest appearance on Screen Drafts.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Nida Manzoor

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]]> Nida Manzoor on 'Slums of Beverly Hills' [Replay] Jordan Crucchiola, Nida Manzoor, Marissa Flaxbart 00:51:26 The creator of 'We Are Lady Parts' knows an honest coming-of-age story is gonna get awkward The creator of 'We Are Lady Parts' knows an honest coming-of-age story is gonna get awkward women eating, lesbians, muslim filmmakers, nida manzoor, coming of age, julia ducournau, pakistani filmmakers, alan arkin, screen drafts, bafta, women directors, nimra bucha, polite society, marisa tomei, puberty, tamara jenkins, natasha lyonne, sisters, action, body dismorphia, we are lady parts, raw, slums of beverly hills, carl reiner true full 219499d5-0abe-4997-9a8b-9e2e2fe0c75b Mamoudou Athie on 'Monkey Man' Whether he's starring in major movies like ELEMENTAL or JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION, or sinking his teeth into roles like his his latest (in Yorgos Lanthimos' new KINDS OF KINDNESS), actor Mamoudou Athie follows his gut and ignores the algorithms. When Dev Patel's directorial debut, MONKEY MAN hit theaters earlier this year, Mamoudou found new depths of admiration for Patel as an actor and director -- and he also found a character he could deeply relate to in the determined Bobby/The Kid.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the latest film from past guest Ariel Vida, TRIM SEASON.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Mamoudou Athie

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]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Mamoudou Athie, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Whether he's starring in major movies like ELEMENTAL or JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION, or sinking his teeth into roles like his his latest (in Yorgos Lanthimos' new KINDS OF KINDNESS), actor Mamoudou Athie follows his gut and ignores the algorithms. When Dev Patel's directorial debut, MONKEY MAN hit theaters earlier this year, Mamoudou found new depths of admiration for Patel as an actor and director -- and he also found a character he could deeply relate to in the determined Bobby/The Kid.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the latest film from past guest Ariel Vida, TRIM SEASON.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Mamoudou Athie

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]]> Mamoudou Athie on 'Monkey Man' Mamoudou Athie, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 00:54:33 The KINDS OF KINDNESS and ELEMENTAL actor talks tenacity, integrity, and sheer willpower The KINDS OF KINDNESS and ELEMENTAL actor talks tenacity, integrity, and sheer willpower dev patel, monkey man, underdogs, underdog stories, sharlto copley, kinds of kindness, yorgos lanthimos, grit, revenge films, actors, mamoudou athie, independent film, action cinema, acting school, willpower, monkey paw, indian cinema, jurassic world dominion true full 130 75e1bed9-d4b3-4ccd-a3aa-0ff7d6ad3e5f June Squibb on 'Nebraska' June Squibb was born an actor, and had a rich career on stage for years before becoming an on-screen performer in her sixties. It’s not your typical trajectory, sure, but then neither is being 94 and carrying your first feature film – which, by the way, is an action comedy. With her new movie THELMA new in theaters this weekend, the singular June Squibb joins us to talk about how the role of Kate in Andrew Payne’s NEBRASKA – for which she won an Oscar – reflected her life and shaped her career.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the 2020s updates to her Vulture ‘Best Queer Horror Movies’ List.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and June Squibb

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]]> Thu, 20 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, June Squibb) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen June Squibb was born an actor, and had a rich career on stage for years before becoming an on-screen performer in her sixties. It’s not your typical trajectory, sure, but then neither is being 94 and carrying your first feature film – which, by the way, is an action comedy. With her new movie THELMA new in theaters this weekend, the singular June Squibb joins us to talk about how the role of Kate in Andrew Payne’s NEBRASKA – for which she won an Oscar – reflected her life and shaped her career.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the 2020s updates to her Vulture ‘Best Queer Horror Movies’ List.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and June Squibb

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]]> June Squibb on 'Nebraska' Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, June Squibb 00:53:35 She may have been born in the country, but this action hero has always been a city girl. She may have been born in the country, but this action hero has always been a city girl. queer horror, alexander payne, revenge movies, action comedy, glee, june squibb, late-in-life success, action movies, best queer horror, bruce dern, richard roundtree, older actors, actors on acting, beekeeper, beanie feldstein, acting careers, chris colfer, will forte, fred hechinger true full 129 60115cac-ea0e-4237-8edf-40d82375c563 Adam Goldman on 'Clue' (1985) The movie CLUE may not have been an instant hit, but it has an enduring legacy. And maybe everyone has a favorite character.  But for Adam Goldman, creator and writer of The Outs and Hot White Heist, Mr. Green (Michael McKean) is more than just a fave. He's a first example of what it means to be a "gay dipshit" (his words, we promise).  

Then Jordan has quick thing about a couple of queer movies you may have missed!

Listen to Hot White Heist

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]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Adam Goldman, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen The movie CLUE may not have been an instant hit, but it has an enduring legacy. And maybe everyone has a favorite character.  But for Adam Goldman, creator and writer of The Outs and Hot White Heist, Mr. Green (Michael McKean) is more than just a fave. He's a first example of what it means to be a "gay dipshit" (his words, we promise).  

Then Jordan has quick thing about a couple of queer movies you may have missed!

Listen to Hot White Heist

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]]> Adam Goldman on 'Clue' (1985) Jordan Crucchiola, Adam Goldman, Marissa Flaxbart 00:53:38 In one of cinema's great ensemble casts, there's just something about Mr. Green In one of cinema's great ensemble casts, there's just something about Mr. Green queer characters, clue, leslie ann warren, michael mckean, gay, the outs, gay dipshit, whodunnit, madeline kah, adam goldman, gay culture, mr. green, gay characters, pride month, tim curry, hot white heist, gay comedy, canonically queer, pride, bowen yang, cult classics true full 128 6f6d6497-e631-40e5-b301-13d4ce63e596 Megan Rosati on 'Let the Right One In' Actor, director, and writer Megan Rosati was not a child vampire. But from first watch, she so identified with Eli, the 12-year-old vampire in LET THE RIGHT ONE IN, the modern horror classic from Sweden, that she would show the film to people to help them understand her. In this episode, she and Jordan dig into the ways we can feel like we're different -- especially in adolescence -- and the power of genre films to make a statement.

Then Jordan has a quick thing about the late, great Scott Wampler and the impact of his work.

To support or learn more about THE VANITY, go to Seed&Spark

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]]> Thu, 6 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Megan Rosati, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Actor, director, and writer Megan Rosati was not a child vampire. But from first watch, she so identified with Eli, the 12-year-old vampire in LET THE RIGHT ONE IN, the modern horror classic from Sweden, that she would show the film to people to help them understand her. In this episode, she and Jordan dig into the ways we can feel like we're different -- especially in adolescence -- and the power of genre films to make a statement.

Then Jordan has a quick thing about the late, great Scott Wampler and the impact of his work.

To support or learn more about THE VANITY, go to Seed&Spark

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]]> Megan Rosati on 'Let the Right One In' Megan Rosati, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 00:56:49 When society makes you feel like a 12-year-old vampire... When society makes you feel like a 12-year-old vampire... short films, tweens, adolescence, adhd, directors, neurodiversity, the vanity, swedish film, coming ofage, horror, female directors, puberty, acting, strict parents, genre film, vampire, gender queer, nonbinary, bullying, gender identity true full 127 7efe0c03-17d6-4bb8-9651-edc7fb0b128f Asher Perlman on 'Adaptation' (2002) New Yorker cartoonist and writer for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Asher Perlman, related to Charlie Kaufman's self-deprecating self-portrait in Spike Jonze's 2002 film Adaptation - a movie we discussed here in one of our earliest episodes, with author Susan Orlean. As he's grown up -- both as a person and a creative -- has he gotten more in touch with his inner Donald, Charlie's (fully fictional) identical twin brother?

This, and Jordan's take on Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga!

Well, This is Me is available for preorder and will be released on June 18, 2024

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]]> Thu, 30 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Asher Perlman) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen New Yorker cartoonist and writer for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Asher Perlman, related to Charlie Kaufman's self-deprecating self-portrait in Spike Jonze's 2002 film Adaptation - a movie we discussed here in one of our earliest episodes, with author Susan Orlean. As he's grown up -- both as a person and a creative -- has he gotten more in touch with his inner Donald, Charlie's (fully fictional) identical twin brother?

This, and Jordan's take on Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga!

Well, This is Me is available for preorder and will be released on June 18, 2024

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]]> Asher Perlman on 'Adaptation' (2002) Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Asher Perlman 00:55:53 Inside every New Yorker cartoonist and late-night writer are two identical twins played by Nic Cage... Inside every New Yorker cartoonist and late-night writer are two identical twins played by Nic Cage... real steel, nicolas cage, comedy, screenwriting, ocd, '00s cinema, charlie kaufman, well this is me, comedy writing, insecurity, cartoonists, the late show, brian cox, stephen colbert, adaptation, sketch comedy, spike jonze, this is me, mcsweeney's, the new yorker, the late show with stephen colbert true full 126 c51a1bcc-7d5c-4272-ad53-69e817e91622 DeWanda Wise on 'The Secret Life of Bees' (2008) You definitely know DeWanda Wise from somewhere. She's made a splash on the big and the small screen, in titles like SHE'S GOTTA HAVE IT (the Netflix series) and JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION. Now she's starring in the horror film IMAGINARY, which just landed on VOD after being in theaters earlier this year. But if you didn't realize that was the same DeWanda in all of those projects, you're not alone -- and she doesn't really mind. After all, an actor's job is to drop into the emotionality of a character, whatever the world. Today she’s feeling seen by the emotionally sensitive May Boatwright in Gina Prince-Bythewood's 2008 film THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES. She'll talk about that, as well as how she uses that emotionality to navigate not just her performances, but also her career in Hollywood.  

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about "June Squibb's BEEKEEPER"...that's right, it's THELMA (no spoilers).

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]]> Thu, 23 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, DeWanda Wise, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen You definitely know DeWanda Wise from somewhere. She's made a splash on the big and the small screen, in titles like SHE'S GOTTA HAVE IT (the Netflix series) and JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION. Now she's starring in the horror film IMAGINARY, which just landed on VOD after being in theaters earlier this year. But if you didn't realize that was the same DeWanda in all of those projects, you're not alone -- and she doesn't really mind. After all, an actor's job is to drop into the emotionality of a character, whatever the world. Today she’s feeling seen by the emotionally sensitive May Boatwright in Gina Prince-Bythewood's 2008 film THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES. She'll talk about that, as well as how she uses that emotionality to navigate not just her performances, but also her career in Hollywood.  

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about "June Squibb's BEEKEEPER"...that's right, it's THELMA (no spoilers).

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]]> DeWanda Wise on 'The Secret Life of Bees' (2008) Jordan Crucchiola, DeWanda Wise, Marissa Flaxbart 00:50:36 Following her heart as an actor and producer…even when it leads to tears Following her heart as an actor and producer…even when it leads to tears hollywood careers, dewanda wise, emotional sensitivity, sophie okonedo, dakota fanning, queen latifah, imaginary, movie producers, acting, gina prince-bythewood, chris pine, poolman, blumhouse, alicia keys, do the right thing, crying, actors life true full 125 afb8ffd3-0a57-4f1d-b676-0ce65646fa30 Justin Kuritzkes on 'Moneyball' With CHALLENGERS, screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes tapped into what he really wanted to know about his favorite athletes: what are they REALLY playing for? Beyond the game? That's a glimpse we get into Brad Pitt's Billy Beane in the 2011 film MONEYBALL. What's more, we see Beane trying to do something anyone who's tried to get a movie or a play off the ground knows well: hustling to make magic with less money than the big guys.

Then Jordan has one quick thing about FURIOSA's Cannes premiere.

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]]> Thu, 16 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Justin Kuritzkes) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen With CHALLENGERS, screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes tapped into what he really wanted to know about his favorite athletes: what are they REALLY playing for? Beyond the game? That's a glimpse we get into Brad Pitt's Billy Beane in the 2011 film MONEYBALL. What's more, we see Beane trying to do something anyone who's tried to get a movie or a play off the ground knows well: hustling to make magic with less money than the big guys.

Then Jordan has one quick thing about FURIOSA's Cannes premiere.

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]]> Justin Kuritzkes on 'Moneyball' Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Justin Kuritzkes 00:56:13 The CHALLENGERS screenwriter is looking a little deeper than the love of the game The CHALLENGERS screenwriter is looking a little deeper than the love of the game screenwriting, sports movies, moneyball, playwright, baseball movies, tennis movies, brad pitt, character building, independent filmmaking, challengers, aaron sorkin, billy beane, tennis, 2011, michael lewis, zendaya, jonah hill, oakland a’s, bennett miller, luca guadagnino true full 124 d2402550-43c6-4148-812d-ae0136454b76 Sierra Katow on 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'My Neighbor Totoro' Sierra Katow is an Asian-American woman in stand-up comedy, but those parts of her identity are surface-level. What you might not know about Sierra (unless you watch her new special, FUNT) is that she's also a little sister. That's not the only point of recognition she has with Lilo and Mei, heroes of Lilo & Stitch and My Neighbor Totoro, but it's certainly first on the list. She and Jordan discuss that list, and why Sierra isn't interested in representing anyone but herself onstage. 

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about

Sierra's new stand-up special is FUNT

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]]> Thu, 9 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Sierra Katow) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Sierra Katow is an Asian-American woman in stand-up comedy, but those parts of her identity are surface-level. What you might not know about Sierra (unless you watch her new special, FUNT) is that she's also a little sister. That's not the only point of recognition she has with Lilo and Mei, heroes of Lilo & Stitch and My Neighbor Totoro, but it's certainly first on the list. She and Jordan discuss that list, and why Sierra isn't interested in representing anyone but herself onstage. 

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about

Sierra's new stand-up special is FUNT

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Sierra Katow

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]]> Sierra Katow on 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'My Neighbor Totoro' Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Sierra Katow 00:54:04 You can be a successful comedian and writer but still remain, at your core, a baby sister. You can be a successful comedian and writer but still remain, at your core, a baby sister. comedy, sex lives of college girls, lilo and stitch, funt, my neighbor totoro, little sisters, asian women, female comedians, miyazaki, disney, stand-up comedy, asian americans, comedians, sisterhood, queery, animation, sisters true full 123 411f7c5e-9909-4f33-993c-c5a9f4165576 Latrice Royale on 'Harlem Nights' (1989) Drag superstar Latrice Royale has been in the game since before Ru Paul's Drag Race was a phenomenon. She won Miss Congeniality on her season of that show, and went on to appear on All-Stars and Drag U. An actor and performer, Latrice is one of the co-hosts of the just-launched Season 4 of HBO's We're Here. And if you know anything about Latrice, just a few moments with Della Reese's character, Vera Walker, in the Eddie Murphy-directed dramedy Harlem Nights  will show you how Latrice's persona may have been shaped by Vera's no-nonsense power and heart of gold.

Then, Jordan has one quick think about Humane, directed the latest Cronenberg to join the family business, Caitlin.

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]]> Thu, 2 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Latrice Royale, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Drag superstar Latrice Royale has been in the game since before Ru Paul's Drag Race was a phenomenon. She won Miss Congeniality on her season of that show, and went on to appear on All-Stars and Drag U. An actor and performer, Latrice is one of the co-hosts of the just-launched Season 4 of HBO's We're Here. And if you know anything about Latrice, just a few moments with Della Reese's character, Vera Walker, in the Eddie Murphy-directed dramedy Harlem Nights  will show you how Latrice's persona may have been shaped by Vera's no-nonsense power and heart of gold.

Then, Jordan has one quick think about Humane, directed the latest Cronenberg to join the family business, Caitlin.

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]]> Latrice Royale on 'Harlem Nights' (1989) Latrice Royale, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:53:07 You don't wanna mess with this Miss Congeniality. Drag All-Star and new co-host of WE'RE HERE Latrice Royale is in CHARGE of the girls. You don't wanna mess with this Miss Congeniality. Drag All-Star and new co-host of WE'RE HERE Latrice Royale is in CHARGE of the girls. queer identity, della reese, 80s movies, strong black women, we’re here, vera walker, drag queens, richard pryor, harlem nights, hbo, drag culture, eddie murphy, drag race all stars, rupaul’s drag race, gender identity true full 122 62f3c4c3-cf8e-40f7-8de7-6a7e1a49d492 Lisa Ann Walter on 'Shall We Dance' & Funny Broads [Replay] This episode originally aired on  May 18, 2023.

From her roles in a semi-autobiographical sitcom in 1996 (Life's Work) to The Parent Trap to Abbott Elementary, Lisa Ann Walter has played a lot of different kinds of strong, brassy women. And even though standards of beauty and acceptance in Hollywood are always changing, those winds haven't always blown in her favor. But what makes an icon iconic is her unwavering commitment to being her own unmistakable self.

After talking with Lisa, Jordan has one quick thing about Fast X (and especially Jason Momoa).

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]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Lisa Ann Walter, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen This episode originally aired on  May 18, 2023.

From her roles in a semi-autobiographical sitcom in 1996 (Life's Work) to The Parent Trap to Abbott Elementary, Lisa Ann Walter has played a lot of different kinds of strong, brassy women. And even though standards of beauty and acceptance in Hollywood are always changing, those winds haven't always blown in her favor. But what makes an icon iconic is her unwavering commitment to being her own unmistakable self.

After talking with Lisa, Jordan has one quick thing about Fast X (and especially Jason Momoa).

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]]> Lisa Ann Walter on 'Shall We Dance' & Funny Broads [Replay] Jordan Crucchiola, Lisa Ann Walter, Marissa Flaxbart 00:56:11 The ABBOTT ELEMENTARY star talks about loving herself even when Hollywood wouldn't. The ABBOTT ELEMENTARY star talks about loving herself even when Hollywood wouldn't. jennifer lopez, bridesmaids, whoopi goldberg, paul feig, judd apatow, stanley tucci, the heat, sexism, melissa schemmenti, female comedians, abbott elementary, shall we dance, life’s work, funny women, body image, barbara howard, quinta brunson, richard gere, fat-shaming, tyler james williams, the parent trap, dancing, melissa mccarthy, ageism true full 9ab075ee-24e4-4d65-a27f-879362805974 Larry Fessenden on 'The Wolf Man' (1941) Larry Fessenden is almost a kind of mythic figure in the world of indie filmmaking. He's a filmmaker behind dozens of his own independently produced projects, an actor, an editor, and a producer who's helped give directors from Ti West to Kelly Reichart their start. His new film is BLACKOUT, which focuses on a different kind of mythic figure: the werewolf (with Larry's signature thoughtful touch). Appropriatey, Larry is feeling seen by...Larry, the Wolf Man from the 1941 original THE WOLF MAN, starring Lon Chaney, Jr. as...well...the Wolf Man. 

Then Jordan has one quick thing from the premiere of CHALLENGERS!

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Larry Fessenden

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]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Larry Fessenden, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Larry Fessenden is almost a kind of mythic figure in the world of indie filmmaking. He's a filmmaker behind dozens of his own independently produced projects, an actor, an editor, and a producer who's helped give directors from Ti West to Kelly Reichart their start. His new film is BLACKOUT, which focuses on a different kind of mythic figure: the werewolf (with Larry's signature thoughtful touch). Appropriatey, Larry is feeling seen by...Larry, the Wolf Man from the 1941 original THE WOLF MAN, starring Lon Chaney, Jr. as...well...the Wolf Man. 

Then Jordan has one quick thing from the premiere of CHALLENGERS!

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Larry Fessenden

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]]> Larry Fessenden on 'The Wolf Man' (1941) Larry Fessenden, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 00:52:25 Do you believe the legend of the werewolf? Or is it all in my head? Do you believe the legend of the werewolf? Or is it all in my head? universal monsters, directors, independent filmmaking, lon chaney jr, producers, the wolf man, challengers, independent film, blackout, horror movies, werewolves, classic film, universal, horror directors, luca guadagnino true full 121 968599f6-a31d-4e8d-934b-238a1eec8ff9 Avril Speaks on 'Awkward Black Girl' Avril Speaks, independent filmmaker and co-host of the film advice podcast DISTRIBUTION ADVOCATES PRESENTS tells us why J from AWKWARD BLACK GIRL was such a revelation -- even more so than when the successful web series morphed into INSECURE, and J became Issa. Plus, she shares her affinity with Summer, a teen girl coming of age as her mother converts to Islam, in her film JINN.

Then, Jordan has a long-awaited one quick thing about...MAXXXINE!

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Avril Speaks

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]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Avril Speaks) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Avril Speaks, independent filmmaker and co-host of the film advice podcast DISTRIBUTION ADVOCATES PRESENTS tells us why J from AWKWARD BLACK GIRL was such a revelation -- even more so than when the successful web series morphed into INSECURE, and J became Issa. Plus, she shares her affinity with Summer, a teen girl coming of age as her mother converts to Islam, in her film JINN.

Then, Jordan has a long-awaited one quick thing about...MAXXXINE!

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Avril Speaks

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]]> Avril Speaks on 'Awkward Black Girl' Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Avril Speaks 00:55:58 The award winning producer/director/writer was into Issa Rae’s on-screen persona before HBO made it cool The award winning producer/director/writer was into Issa Rae’s on-screen persona before HBO made it cool comedy, coming of age, web series, insecure, indie filmmakers, youtube, black women in film, hbo, independent film, distribution advocates, issa rae, jinn, distribution advocates presents, black filmmakers true full 120 3b088a0b-0a05-4b91-8306-47dfa750cd5b Michael Mohan on 'The Savages' (2007) THE SAVAGES (directed by Tamara Jenkins, who also directed SLUMS OF BEVERLY HILLS, and starrring Laura Linney and Philip Seymour Hoffman) is an often poignant comedy about adult siblings trying to get care for their elderly father, who suffers from dementia. That might not be the most expected pick from a director whose new horror film, IMMACULATE, now has  the distinction of being NEON's highest grossing opening weekend ever. But it's the movie that speaks most directly to an all-to-common, yet rarely depicted phase of life -- one that Michael found himself in right at the moment his Hollywood career hit its stride. 

After this moving and open conversation, Jordan has one quick thing about GODZILLA X KONG.

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]]> Thu, 4 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Michael Mohan, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen THE SAVAGES (directed by Tamara Jenkins, who also directed SLUMS OF BEVERLY HILLS, and starrring Laura Linney and Philip Seymour Hoffman) is an often poignant comedy about adult siblings trying to get care for their elderly father, who suffers from dementia. That might not be the most expected pick from a director whose new horror film, IMMACULATE, now has  the distinction of being NEON's highest grossing opening weekend ever. But it's the movie that speaks most directly to an all-to-common, yet rarely depicted phase of life -- one that Michael found himself in right at the moment his Hollywood career hit its stride. 

After this moving and open conversation, Jordan has one quick thing about GODZILLA X KONG.

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]]> Michael Mohan on 'The Savages' (2007) Michael Mohan, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 00:55:30 The director of IMMACULATE opens up about the personal ordeal he faced while shooting his biggest film yet The director of IMMACULATE opens up about the personal ordeal he faced while shooting his biggest film yet aging parents, laura linney, memory care, dementia, sydney sweeney, philip bosco, tamara jenkins, philip seymour hoffman, alzheimer’s, horror directors, immaculate, senior care true full 119 de93480a-c2ef-4433-a88b-dc24ceadcf71 Jackie Kashian on 'My Favorite Year' It's the final week of #MaxFunDrive! Thanks to everyone who has joined or upgraded so far; if you've been putting it off, now's thie time! maximumfun.org/join

It's been a long time since comedian Jackie Kashian (co-host of MaxFun's own Jackie and Laurie Show) has been a industry newb like Benji (Mark Linn Baker) in 1982's MY FAVORITE YEAR. But she felt really seen by Benji's journey into the world of comedy -- the risks, the shifting identity, and the heartbreak. She and Jordan will get into all of that, plus learn why Jackie relates to A.X.L., the top-secret robotic dog from  2018's A.X.L.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the...ahem...Poohniverse?

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Jackie Kashian

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]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola, Jackie Kashian) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen It's the final week of #MaxFunDrive! Thanks to everyone who has joined or upgraded so far; if you've been putting it off, now's thie time! maximumfun.org/join

It's been a long time since comedian Jackie Kashian (co-host of MaxFun's own Jackie and Laurie Show) has been a industry newb like Benji (Mark Linn Baker) in 1982's MY FAVORITE YEAR. But she felt really seen by Benji's journey into the world of comedy -- the risks, the shifting identity, and the heartbreak. She and Jordan will get into all of that, plus learn why Jackie relates to A.X.L., the top-secret robotic dog from  2018's A.X.L.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the...ahem...Poohniverse?

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Jackie Kashian

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]]> Jackie Kashian on 'My Favorite Year' Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola, Jackie Kashian 00:58:55 The ups, downs, and lessons of a life in comedy The ups, downs, and lessons of a life in comedy comedy, your show of shows, stand up comedy, jessica rabbit, comedy writing, barney miller, maxfundrive, errol flynn, poohniverse, a.x.l., sid caesar, mark linn-baker, peter otoole, axl, comedians, women in comedy, who framed roger rabbit, funny people, blood and honey 2, the dork forest, the jackie and laurie show, jackie and laurie show, mel brooks true full 118 e357ac33-78d0-48a9-856a-f2180eb23d55 BoCo Preview - Erotic Thriller Pilot, 'Color of Night' (Director's Cut) This podcast is part of the #MaxFunDrive! If you’d like to help this podcast continue and get great gifts in the process, go to maximumfun.org/join and become a MaxFun Member for as little as $5 a month. You can also upgrade or boost your membership for as little as $1 more a month to help the show out even more and earn gifts and certain levels.

COLOR OF NIGHT is one of the wildest, most surprising movies Jordan has ever seen, and now producer Marissa can say the same! Starring Bruce Willis as a psychologist who's also trying to solve his friend Scott Bakula's murder (while on vacation in Los Angeles, a vacation he went on to try and heal from a totally unrelated trauma), you won't want to miss hearing us walk you through it. Here's a sneak peek at the full episode, which (if you play your cards right) will hopefully be just the start of an entire Bonus Content series on erotic thrillers! But that will only happen if we get 100 new/upgrading/boosting FEELING SEEN listeners!

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with Jordan Crucchiola and Marissa Flaxbart

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]]> Sat, 23 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen This podcast is part of the #MaxFunDrive! If you’d like to help this podcast continue and get great gifts in the process, go to maximumfun.org/join and become a MaxFun Member for as little as $5 a month. You can also upgrade or boost your membership for as little as $1 more a month to help the show out even more and earn gifts and certain levels.

COLOR OF NIGHT is one of the wildest, most surprising movies Jordan has ever seen, and now producer Marissa can say the same! Starring Bruce Willis as a psychologist who's also trying to solve his friend Scott Bakula's murder (while on vacation in Los Angeles, a vacation he went on to try and heal from a totally unrelated trauma), you won't want to miss hearing us walk you through it. Here's a sneak peek at the full episode, which (if you play your cards right) will hopefully be just the start of an entire Bonus Content series on erotic thrillers! But that will only happen if we get 100 new/upgrading/boosting FEELING SEEN listeners!

Maximumfun.org/join !

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]]> BoCo Preview - Erotic Thriller Pilot, 'Color of Night' (Director's Cut) Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:07:52 A sneak peek at our deep dive into the Director's Cut of COLOR OF NIGHT, the most rented VHS tape of 1995 A sneak peek at our deep dive into the Director's Cut of COLOR OF NIGHT, the most rented VHS tape of 1995 boco, 1994, catastrophic thirst, bruce willis, #maxfundrive, erotic thrillers, 2024, color of night true bonus 13bda87f-1094-4052-8146-dc8f779f7b62 Susie Banikarim on 'The Devil Wears Prada' Susie Banikarim has been a freshman journalist. She's also been a boss. Now, she's the co-host and EP of the podcast In Retrospect, along with her friend, New York Times editor Jessica Bennett. Over the years, Susie has kept watching the 2006 modern classic The Devil Wears Prada, and she's noticed a funny thing happen. Where once she (obviously!) identified with the put-upon lead, Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway), time and life have shown her that maybe Miranda Preistly (Meryl Streep) wasn't such a devil after all.

Plus...it's #MaxFunDrive! Listen to find out what becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join can get you, to find out about our special bonus content for this year, and to learn what happens if you help us hit our goals! 

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Susie Banikarim

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]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Susie Banikarim, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Susie Banikarim has been a freshman journalist. She's also been a boss. Now, she's the co-host and EP of the podcast In Retrospect, along with her friend, New York Times editor Jessica Bennett. Over the years, Susie has kept watching the 2006 modern classic The Devil Wears Prada, and she's noticed a funny thing happen. Where once she (obviously!) identified with the put-upon lead, Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway), time and life have shown her that maybe Miranda Preistly (Meryl Streep) wasn't such a devil after all.

Plus...it's #MaxFunDrive! Listen to find out what becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join can get you, to find out about our special bonus content for this year, and to learn what happens if you help us hit our goals! 

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]]> Susie Banikarim on 'The Devil Wears Prada' Jordan Crucchiola, Susie Banikarim, Marissa Flaxbart 00:58:58 A veteran journalist's changing views on a 2000s classic journalism film (yes, it's a journalism film!) A veteran journalist's changing views on a 2000s classic journalism film (yes, it's a journalism film!) journalism careers, fashion, the devil wears prada, adrian grenier, anne hathaway, fashion journalism, meryl streep, david frankel, vogue, being a boss, maxfundrive, bosses, millennials, lauren weisberger, journalism, the september issue, aline brosh mckenna, 2000s movies, anna wintour true full 117 e30eebe1-16a2-4e72-a5a1-2dbaf3faec02 Caitlin Peluffo on 'Little Giants' (1994) Comedian Caitlin Peluffo (whose new album, DIRTY BIRD, just dropped) was a soccer star as a kid who craved attention from boys, despite not fitting the "cute girl" stereotype. Becky "Icebox" O'Shea, a central character in the 1994 family football comedy LITTLE GIANTS, is on the precipice of that same flight. Caitlin never did shake her deep affinity with Becky/Icebox, but her relationship to it has changed over the years.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the upcoming THELMA, which just might prove to be June Squibb's BEEKEEPER.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Caitlin Peluffo

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]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Caitlin Peluffo, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Comedian Caitlin Peluffo (whose new album, DIRTY BIRD, just dropped) was a soccer star as a kid who craved attention from boys, despite not fitting the "cute girl" stereotype. Becky "Icebox" O'Shea, a central character in the 1994 family football comedy LITTLE GIANTS, is on the precipice of that same flight. Caitlin never did shake her deep affinity with Becky/Icebox, but her relationship to it has changed over the years.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the upcoming THELMA, which just might prove to be June Squibb's BEEKEEPER.

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]]> Caitlin Peluffo on 'Little Giants' (1994) Caitlin Peluffo, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:57:01 One comedian's take on sports, boys, self-image and identifying with Becky "Icebox" O'Shea One comedian's take on sports, boys, self-image and identifying with Becky "Icebox" O'Shea sports, ed o’neill, underdogs, kids movies, weightlifting, pee wee football, body image, puberty, family movies, devon sawa, weight loss, 90s movies, tomboys, rick moranis, soccer, collegiate soccer, becky o’shea, football movies true full 116 7ebbbf1f-6af4-4136-bcca-98d30fbc7d92 Jack Haven on 'Midnight Cowboy' Jack Haven (who at the time of this recording was known publicly as Brigette Lundy-Paine) comes from a creative family, and (in addition to their music and their work on WAIF Magazine), has been acting since childhood. In adulthood, success in their career has shown them the difference between being playing a role on screen and playing one in real life. Joe Buck, the pretend  cowboy and wannabe hustler at the center of 1969's MIDNIGHT COWBOY goes on a journey of identity, too. It's also a journey of friendship, and one through the perils and pleasures of life in the big city. All that and more on today's FEELING SEEN!

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about DUNE: PART TWO.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Jack Haven

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]]> Thu, 7 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Brigette Lundy-Paine, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Jack Haven (who at the time of this recording was known publicly as Brigette Lundy-Paine) comes from a creative family, and (in addition to their music and their work on WAIF Magazine), has been acting since childhood. In adulthood, success in their career has shown them the difference between being playing a role on screen and playing one in real life. Joe Buck, the pretend  cowboy and wannabe hustler at the center of 1969's MIDNIGHT COWBOY goes on a journey of identity, too. It's also a journey of friendship, and one through the perils and pleasures of life in the big city. All that and more on today's FEELING SEEN!

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about DUNE: PART TWO.

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]]> Jack Haven on 'Midnight Cowboy' Brigette Lundy-Paine, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:52:39 The ATYPICAL and AMELIA'S CHILDREN star shares their affinity with the naïve-yet-confident Joe Buck The ATYPICAL and AMELIA'S CHILDREN star shares their affinity with the naïve-yet-confident Joe Buck transitioning, joe buck, dustin hoffman, 70s cinema, horror actors, new york movies, 60s cinema, i saw the tv glow, actors, jon voight, x-rating, trans identity, gay culture, john schlesinger, oscar winners, jane schoenbrun, sexuality on film, atypical, queer culture, amelia’s children, non binary, netflix, ratzo rizzo true full 115 8f87f26e-adb0-473d-8068-cdc239dbe975 Liza Powel O'Brien on 'Tootsie' The host and writer of the SIGNIFICANT OTHERS podcast, Liza Powel O'Brien, was a teenager when Dustin Hoffman's iconic Michael Dorsey/Dorothy Michaels dropped into her life via TOOTSIE. The Michael/Dorothy transformation illustrated to her the same thing it showed Michael in the movie: it takes a lot of work to dress up like a woman. 

Jordan and Liza will get into all that, and then Jordan has one quick thing about Drive Away Dolls

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]]> Thu, 29 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Liza Powel O'Brien, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen The host and writer of the SIGNIFICANT OTHERS podcast, Liza Powel O'Brien, was a teenager when Dustin Hoffman's iconic Michael Dorsey/Dorothy Michaels dropped into her life via TOOTSIE. The Michael/Dorothy transformation illustrated to her the same thing it showed Michael in the movie: it takes a lot of work to dress up like a woman. 

Jordan and Liza will get into all that, and then Jordan has one quick thing about Drive Away Dolls

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]]> Liza Powel O'Brien on 'Tootsie' Liza Powel O'Brien, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 00:55:24 Looks like Michael Dorsey DID have something to say to women... Looks like Michael Dorsey DID have something to say to women... jessica lange, playwrights, 80s movies, rupaul, classic films, new york city, dustin hoffman, team coco, conan o’brien, male privilege, tootsie, teri garr, advertising, sidney lumet, transphobia, gender performance, significant others, gender identity true full 114 ccd4aa3e-beaf-4f06-b46c-8d68e2e0bd96 Oscar Montoya on 'Young Sherlock Holmes' Oscar Montoya is a co-host of the new MaxFun podcast Eurovangelists, all about the Eurovision Song Contest. And his love of song and spectacle factors into his professional life as a dancer, actor, and comedian. But long before that career began, Oscar was a kid growing up in Colombia, where for some reason a 1985 movie called Young Sherlock Holmes was playing on repeat. Directed by Barry Levinson and produced by Steven Spielberg, the movie captures the Watson/Sherlock dynamic that is common to most every retelling of that story...except this time, they're kids. As a smart but quiet kid himself, Young Oscar saw himself in the Young Watson of Young Sherlock Holmes.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the slate of upcoming horror movies!

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Oscar Montoya

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]]> Thu, 22 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Oscar Montoya, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Oscar Montoya is a co-host of the new MaxFun podcast Eurovangelists, all about the Eurovision Song Contest. And his love of song and spectacle factors into his professional life as a dancer, actor, and comedian. But long before that career began, Oscar was a kid growing up in Colombia, where for some reason a 1985 movie called Young Sherlock Holmes was playing on repeat. Directed by Barry Levinson and produced by Steven Spielberg, the movie captures the Watson/Sherlock dynamic that is common to most every retelling of that story...except this time, they're kids. As a smart but quiet kid himself, Young Oscar saw himself in the Young Watson of Young Sherlock Holmes.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the slate of upcoming horror movies!

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Oscar Montoya

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]]> Oscar Montoya on 'Young Sherlock Holmes' Oscar Montoya, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 00:53:06 Young Watson, like all Watsons, survives by befriending the friendless mean kid Young Watson, like all Watsons, survives by befriending the friendless mean kid 80s movies, underdogs, eurovision song contest, watson, adventure films, steven spielberg, mood rings, oscar montoya, sherlock holmes, karaoke, eurovangelists, young sherlock holmes, young watson true full 113 904c3c7d-31eb-4cd5-b901-9f8e2bb6676e Diablo Cody on 'My So-Called Life' It's a banner day for Feeling Seen! On the heels of her latest screenplay, LISA FRANKENSTEIN (in theaters now), Jordan is talking to none other than Diablo Cody. From the Oscar win for her first screenplay (JUNO) to her recent success in the realm of the Broadway musical (JAGGED LITTLE PILL), Diablo has made a career of writing from her unique voice and perspective. And she's feeling seen by the unique, and arguably misunderstood (especially by parents!) Rayanne from the shortlived-yet-seminal 1990s  teen drama MY SO-CALLED LIFE.

Then Jordan has one quick thing about...MADAME WEB! And she's on Letterboxd.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Diablo Cody

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]]> Thu, 15 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Diablo Cody, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen It's a banner day for Feeling Seen! On the heels of her latest screenplay, LISA FRANKENSTEIN (in theaters now), Jordan is talking to none other than Diablo Cody. From the Oscar win for her first screenplay (JUNO) to her recent success in the realm of the Broadway musical (JAGGED LITTLE PILL), Diablo has made a career of writing from her unique voice and perspective. And she's feeling seen by the unique, and arguably misunderstood (especially by parents!) Rayanne from the shortlived-yet-seminal 1990s  teen drama MY SO-CALLED LIFE.

Then Jordan has one quick thing about...MADAME WEB! And she's on Letterboxd.

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]]> Diablo Cody on 'My So-Called Life' Diablo Cody, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:52:36 An ode to Rayanne, the best friend your parents love to hate An ode to Rayanne, the best friend your parents love to hate female friendships, my so-called life, jagged little pill, unlikeable female characters, lisa frankenstein, abc, gen-x, teen drama, teen comedy, juno, tully, 90s shows, jennifer’s body, gen x, homer simpson, rayanne, angela chase, teen girl, 90s tv true full 112 ff94c2d4-9ccc-4c47-93e7-9c519c612df1 Jade Halley Bartlett on 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' While MILLER'S GIRL, in theaters now, is Jade Halley Bartlett's debut feature, she's been a working screenwriter, playwright, and actor for many years. In this conversation, Jade and Jordan discuss the multi-faceted awakening that was Elizabeth Taylor as the witty-but-acerbic, strong-but-broken Martha in Mike Nichols' debut feature, WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, adapted from Edward Albee's play. And they'll get into the complicated victims and villains of MILLER'S GIRL (which stars Jenna Ortega and Martin Freeman), and the lessons Jade learned and unlearned through the process of getting her own work from stage to screen.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Jade Halley Bartlett

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]]> Thu, 8 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jade Halley Bartlett, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen While MILLER'S GIRL, in theaters now, is Jade Halley Bartlett's debut feature, she's been a working screenwriter, playwright, and actor for many years. In this conversation, Jade and Jordan discuss the multi-faceted awakening that was Elizabeth Taylor as the witty-but-acerbic, strong-but-broken Martha in Mike Nichols' debut feature, WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, adapted from Edward Albee's play. And they'll get into the complicated victims and villains of MILLER'S GIRL (which stars Jenna Ortega and Martin Freeman), and the lessons Jade learned and unlearned through the process of getting her own work from stage to screen.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Jade Halley Bartlett

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]]> Jade Halley Bartlett on 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' Jade Halley Bartlett, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:52:55 The writer/director of MILLER’S GIRL identifies with a Gothic icon of 20th century stage and screen The writer/director of MILLER’S GIRL identifies with a Gothic icon of 20th century stage and screen edward albee, martin freeman, directors, gothic, southern gothic, martin scorsese, loud women, sandy dennis, screenwriters, elizabeth taylor, imperfect victims, female directors, millennium culture, millennials, patti lupone, the 2000s, complicated women, mike nichols, killers of the flower moon, jenna ortega, miller’s girl, stage adaptations true full 111 d50f2927-68e7-4909-9308-76fdf434c985 Moshe Kasher on Luke Skywalker, Harry Potter & Edmund Pevensie  You might know Moshe Kasher from his standup, from his podcast Endless Honeymoon (co-hosted with his wife, actor/comedian Natasha Leggero), or from his memoirs -- of which the latest, SUBCULTURE VULTURE: A MEMOIR IN SIX SCENES, is out now. But that's just scratching the surface in the many lives and quests of Moshe. He tells Jordan about his forays with scenes as diverse as AA, Rave culture, sign language interpretation, and Burning Man, and how it all relates to characters like Luke Skywalker, Harry Potter, and Edmund from the NARNIA series.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about a new action film from Dev Patel, and the state of action movie landscape.

Find out more about Moshe's book tour at linktr.ee/MosheKasher

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]]> Thu, 1 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Marissa Flaxbart, Moshe Kasher, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen  You might know Moshe Kasher from his standup, from his podcast Endless Honeymoon (co-hosted with his wife, actor/comedian Natasha Leggero), or from his memoirs -- of which the latest, SUBCULTURE VULTURE: A MEMOIR IN SIX SCENES, is out now. But that's just scratching the surface in the many lives and quests of Moshe. He tells Jordan about his forays with scenes as diverse as AA, Rave culture, sign language interpretation, and Burning Man, and how it all relates to characters like Luke Skywalker, Harry Potter, and Edmund from the NARNIA series.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about a new action film from Dev Patel, and the state of action movie landscape.

Find out more about Moshe's book tour at linktr.ee/MosheKasher

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]]> Moshe Kasher on Luke Skywalker, Harry Potter & Edmund Pevensie Marissa Flaxbart, Moshe Kasher, Jordan Crucchiola 00:55:44 The comedian and author of SUBCULTURE VULTURE identifies with leaving home and finding a whole new world... The comedian and author of SUBCULTURE VULTURE identifies with leaving home and finding a whole new world... rave culture, darth vader, coda, moshe kasher, aa, edmund pevensie, luke skywalker, chronicles of narnia, harry potter, yoda, new worlds, hogwards, rehab, burning man, subculture vulture, the sith, memoir, star wars true full 110 097a108e-7cfb-4087-810a-23c0c2468db7 Kali Reis on 'Euphoria' [Replay with an Update!] The interview in this episode was originally published in March of 2022.

Before she was the starring alongside Jodie Foster in TRUE DETECTIVE, Kali Reis was a champion boxer. As she shares in this interview, she has always been "boxing for a cause" -- in particular, that of Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women. In her feature debut, 'Catch the Fair One' (directed by Josef Kubota Wladyka), she plays a  woman whose world is shaken when her sister goes missing.  Reis, who is of Wampanoag and Cape Verdean heritage, brings us a character with much different problems, but whose physicality, sense of humor, and deeply felt emotions, have been making Kali feel seen: Rue Bennett from HBO's Euphoria.

Then, back in 2024, Jordan has one quick thing to say about the brand new crop of Oscar nominees.

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]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Kali Reis, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen The interview in this episode was originally published in March of 2022.

Before she was the starring alongside Jodie Foster in TRUE DETECTIVE, Kali Reis was a champion boxer. As she shares in this interview, she has always been "boxing for a cause" -- in particular, that of Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women. In her feature debut, 'Catch the Fair One' (directed by Josef Kubota Wladyka), she plays a  woman whose world is shaken when her sister goes missing.  Reis, who is of Wampanoag and Cape Verdean heritage, brings us a character with much different problems, but whose physicality, sense of humor, and deeply felt emotions, have been making Kali feel seen: Rue Bennett from HBO's Euphoria.

Then, back in 2024, Jordan has one quick thing to say about the brand new crop of Oscar nominees.

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]]> Kali Reis on 'Euphoria' [Replay with an Update!] Kali Reis, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 00:56:47 The TRUE DETECTIVE star spoke to us about Zendaya's Rue; plus, Jordan's 2024 Oscars thoughts! The TRUE DETECTIVE star spoke to us about Zendaya's Rue; plus, Jordan's 2024 Oscars thoughts! addiction, reservation dogs, kidnapping, true detective, two spirited, josef kubota wladyka, wes studi, euphoria, catch the fair one, academy awards, crime thriller, boxing, teenage trauma, hbo, acting, smoke signals, wampanoag, mmiw, thriller, oscars, zendaya, oscars 2024, jodie foster, kali reis true full c1a0e13b-c53b-412c-bf24-de4389c6dc0e Parvesh Cheena on The Penguin & Dr. Evil Star of stage and screen, film and television, voice over and live action, Parvesh Cheena's list of credits is expansive -- and you've almost certainly seen or heard him  in SOMETHING (Barbershop? Outsourced? Crazy Ex-Girlfriend? Mythic Quest? The Mandalorian?). Parvesh has carved out a place for himself as a character actor -- a position that has at times been a little lonely, and a little strange. As for seeing himself on screen? Even as a kid, he looked to some of the biggest, weirdest characters of them all: Danny Devito's Penguin in BATMAN RETURNS and Mike Myers as Dr. Evil in the AUSTIN POWERS movies.

Michelle Pfeiffer whip stunt

Niecy Nash-Betts's Emmys acceptance speech

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]]> Thu, 18 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Parvesh Cheena, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Star of stage and screen, film and television, voice over and live action, Parvesh Cheena's list of credits is expansive -- and you've almost certainly seen or heard him  in SOMETHING (Barbershop? Outsourced? Crazy Ex-Girlfriend? Mythic Quest? The Mandalorian?). Parvesh has carved out a place for himself as a character actor -- a position that has at times been a little lonely, and a little strange. As for seeing himself on screen? Even as a kid, he looked to some of the biggest, weirdest characters of them all: Danny Devito's Penguin in BATMAN RETURNS and Mike Myers as Dr. Evil in the AUSTIN POWERS movies.

Michelle Pfeiffer whip stunt

Niecy Nash-Betts's Emmys acceptance speech

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]]> Parvesh Cheena on The Penguin & Dr. Evil Parvesh Cheena, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 00:52:49 The consummate character actor on the joy and freedom of unadulterated id The consummate character actor on the joy and freedom of unadulterated id indian american, fred savage, character actors, taxi, queer representation, austin powers, tokenism, vice versa, voice actors, louis dipalma, batman returns, joel schumacher, south asian actors, danny devito, judge reinhold, tim burton, gay actors, south asian representation, ajay naida, mike myers, south asian actros, dr. evil true full 109 371792b2-a307-4612-b20c-191ca05bc5a5 Josh Gondelman on 'Inside Llewyn Davis' Comedian and writer Josh Gondelman is a pep-talk enthusiast and famously upbeat guy, with a solid career and a happy home life. Not one of these traits does he share with Llewyn Davis (Oscar Isaac), from the Coen Brothers' 2013 film INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS. And yet, when he saw it in the theater, Josh felt so seen by Llewyn -- and not in a good way -- that he couldn't watch the movie again for a decade. Which brings us to now, when he tells us why!

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the brand new movie your dad might be texting you about.

Josh’s Vulture piece about Speckle

Josh’s Newsletter, That’s Marvelous!

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]]> Thu, 11 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Josh Gondelman) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Comedian and writer Josh Gondelman is a pep-talk enthusiast and famously upbeat guy, with a solid career and a happy home life. Not one of these traits does he share with Llewyn Davis (Oscar Isaac), from the Coen Brothers' 2013 film INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS. And yet, when he saw it in the theater, Josh felt so seen by Llewyn -- and not in a good way -- that he couldn't watch the movie again for a decade. Which brings us to now, when he tells us why!

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the brand new movie your dad might be texting you about.

Josh’s Vulture piece about Speckle

Josh’s Newsletter, That’s Marvelous!

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]]> Josh Gondelman on 'Inside Llewyn Davis' Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Josh Gondelman 00:55:01 Why one of comedy's nicest guys is haunted by cinema's greatest folk music a**hole Why one of comedy's nicest guys is haunted by cinema's greatest folk music a**hole comedy, folk music, film, josh gondelman, coen brothers, ethan coen, creative professional, joel coen, tuca and bertie, creative careers, giving up, speckle, oscar isaac true full 108 05e6a287-3a44-4c8c-9b3f-0f3673793501 Joey Clift on 'Prey' Growing up on the rez, comedian and writer Joey Clift didn't know that comedy (or TV writing) was an option for him. But a decade in Hollywood has taken him from UCB teams to Emmy nominations, and on the way he's helped create the Native representation he didn't see as a kid.  He's also watched as the industry has begun to make that representation more common -- as with his Feeling Seen movie pick of Naru from Hulu's 2022 hit PREY.

After that, Jordan has one quick thing about

Watch Gone Native

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]]> Thu, 4 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Joey Clift, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Growing up on the rez, comedian and writer Joey Clift didn't know that comedy (or TV writing) was an option for him. But a decade in Hollywood has taken him from UCB teams to Emmy nominations, and on the way he's helped create the Native representation he didn't see as a kid.  He's also watched as the industry has begun to make that representation more common -- as with his Feeling Seen movie pick of Naru from Hulu's 2022 hit PREY.

After that, Jordan has one quick thing about

Watch Gone Native

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]]> Joey Clift on 'Prey' Joey Clift, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:52:21 A conversation about the (slowly) changing relationship between Hollywood and Native stories. A conversation about the (slowly) changing relationship between Hollywood and Native stories. indigenous writers, native american, native comedians, gone native, native american writers, prey, spirit rangers, cowlitz, tulalip, native writers, predator, hulu, indigenous comedians true full 107 347620bf-183b-4442-a92f-e55cce618762 Auli'i Cravalho on 'Mulan' [Replay] This interview was originally recorded in April of 2022, when Auli'i Cravalho, who made a name for herself as the voice of Moana, was co-starring in Hulu's CRUSH (which is delightful, you should watch it!). Now, Auli'i will soon be hitting big screens as Janis Ian in the new movie adaptation of the MEAN GIRLS musical. With warm wishes for a bright New Year to all our listeners, we're delighted to bring you this all-time favorite episode, plus a brand-new One Quick Thing from Jordan about her favorite movie memories from 2023.

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]]> Thu, 28 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Auli'i Cravalho, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen This interview was originally recorded in April of 2022, when Auli'i Cravalho, who made a name for herself as the voice of Moana, was co-starring in Hulu's CRUSH (which is delightful, you should watch it!). Now, Auli'i will soon be hitting big screens as Janis Ian in the new movie adaptation of the MEAN GIRLS musical. With warm wishes for a bright New Year to all our listeners, we're delighted to bring you this all-time favorite episode, plus a brand-new One Quick Thing from Jordan about her favorite movie memories from 2023.

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]]> Auli'i Cravalho on 'Mulan' [Replay] Auli'i Cravalho, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:50:25 Plus a brand-new roundup of Jordan's signature movie memories from 2023 Plus a brand-new roundup of Jordan's signature movie memories from 2023 romcom, coming out, headcanon, running, high school, rowan blanchard, disney princess, auli’i cravalho, actors, moana, animation, coming of age, hawaiiana, mulan 2, strong women, membership drive bisexuality, mulan, track, acting, best of 2023, gay love story, crush, queercoding, movie memories, hawaii, skateboarding, hulu true full ba252d46-b347-4789-a992-bb7c3af86149 Justin Kirkland on 'The Family Stone' When it comes to the many characters of sleeper Christmas favorite The Family Stone, writer and podcaster (John Dutton Must Die: A Yellowstone Podcast, My Year With Dolly) wishes he could identify as an Amy. But he sees himself instead as a Julie – as in Claire Danes character, the sister who rushes in to save the day and somehow manages to charm the insular Stone family. He tells Jordan about that affinity and why he will go to bat for the manic pixie dream girl.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about Love Lies Bleeding.

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]]> Thu, 21 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Marissa Flaxbart, Justin Kirkland, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen When it comes to the many characters of sleeper Christmas favorite The Family Stone, writer and podcaster (John Dutton Must Die: A Yellowstone Podcast, My Year With Dolly) wishes he could identify as an Amy. But he sees himself instead as a Julie – as in Claire Danes character, the sister who rushes in to save the day and somehow manages to charm the insular Stone family. He tells Jordan about that affinity and why he will go to bat for the manic pixie dream girl.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about Love Lies Bleeding.

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]]> Justin Kirkland on 'The Family Stone' Marissa Flaxbart, Justin Kirkland, Jordan Crucchiola 00:54:12 When you’re that sister who knows how to melt the Stones When you’re that sister who knows how to melt the Stones romcom, 2000s, diane keaton, sarah jessica parker, craig t. nelson, the family stone, dolly parton, holiday films, yellowstone, queer indentity, dermot mulroney, coming of age, claire danes, gay culture, esquire, christmas movies, dysfunctional families, manic pixie dream girl, rachel mcadams true full 106 900c82a2-ac4e-4e84-9939-356d5113d6d1 Matt Rogers on 'Bring It On' Comedy writer, singer, co-host of the Las Culturistas podcast, and now Prince of Christmas, Matt Rogers is filling a musical comedy niche previously occupied by...well, no one at all. Is it possible that he got here by following his inner Torrance Shipman, aka Kirsten Dunst's character from the 2000 film Bring It On? Matt shares why the movie was important to him growing up, how he relates to it as a former high school star athlete, and how he found his way to his current Christmas throne.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about holiday horror hits.

Listen to Matt's album, Have You Heard of Christmas?

Matt sings with Meghann Fahey at Vulture Fest 2022

Feeling Seen Merch! 

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]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Matt Rogers) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Comedy writer, singer, co-host of the Las Culturistas podcast, and now Prince of Christmas, Matt Rogers is filling a musical comedy niche previously occupied by...well, no one at all. Is it possible that he got here by following his inner Torrance Shipman, aka Kirsten Dunst's character from the 2000 film Bring It On? Matt shares why the movie was important to him growing up, how he relates to it as a former high school star athlete, and how he found his way to his current Christmas throne.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about holiday horror hits.

Listen to Matt's album, Have You Heard of Christmas?

Matt sings with Meghann Fahey at Vulture Fest 2022

Feeling Seen Merch! 

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]]> Matt Rogers on 'Bring It On' Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Matt Rogers 00:54:24 The journey from prom king to Christmas Prince is no straight line The journey from prom king to Christmas Prince is no straight line peyton reed, 2000s, gay christmas, las culturistas, cheerleading, sports dads, high school athletes, high school, i love that for you, male cheerleaders, holiday music, kirsten dunst, eliza dushku, aughts, gay culture, torrance shipman, sports movies, vulture fest, rancho carne, have you heard of christmas, bowen yang, gabrielle union, christmas music true full 105 65774820-3a3d-4ac5-a344-23f220dab128 William Brent Bell on 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' When the director of some of the juiciest modern horror films came to us with Ferris Bueller as his "feeling seen" pick, we were surprised and intrigued. John Hughes' fun-loving and beloved (except by the principal) truant, as played by Matthew Broderick, is the ultimate main character. And while William Brent Bell might not crave the spotlight, he has a surprising amount in common with young Ferris.   

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about books from the authors who we've had on the show this year: Manuel Betancourt (THE MALE GAZED), Anna Bogutskaya (UNLIKEABLE FEMALE CHARACTERS), Kyle Turner (THE QUEER FILM GUIDE), Malachi Moore (HAUNTED REELS).

LORD OF MISRULE is available in Theaters and On Demand on Dec 8, 2023.

New FEELING SEEN Merch!

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"All of us who do creative work, we get into it because we have good taste. But there is this gap. For the first couple years you make stuff, it’s just not that good. It’s trying to be. It has potential. But your taste -- your taste is still killer. And your taste is why your work disappoints you.  A lot of people never get past this phase. They quit. Most people I know who do interesting creative work went through years of this. Our work doesn’t have this special thing that we want it to have. We all go through this." - Ira Glass

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]]> Thu, 7 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (William Brent Bell, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen When the director of some of the juiciest modern horror films came to us with Ferris Bueller as his "feeling seen" pick, we were surprised and intrigued. John Hughes' fun-loving and beloved (except by the principal) truant, as played by Matthew Broderick, is the ultimate main character. And while William Brent Bell might not crave the spotlight, he has a surprising amount in common with young Ferris.   

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about books from the authors who we've had on the show this year: Manuel Betancourt (THE MALE GAZED), Anna Bogutskaya (UNLIKEABLE FEMALE CHARACTERS), Kyle Turner (THE QUEER FILM GUIDE), Malachi Moore (HAUNTED REELS).

LORD OF MISRULE is available in Theaters and On Demand on Dec 8, 2023.

New FEELING SEEN Merch!

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"All of us who do creative work, we get into it because we have good taste. But there is this gap. For the first couple years you make stuff, it’s just not that good. It’s trying to be. It has potential. But your taste -- your taste is still killer. And your taste is why your work disappoints you.  A lot of people never get past this phase. They quit. Most people I know who do interesting creative work went through years of this. Our work doesn’t have this special thing that we want it to have. We all go through this." - Ira Glass

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]]> William Brent Bell on 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' William Brent Bell, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:54:00 The director of ORPHAN: FIRST KILL, THE BOY, and LORD OF MISRULE has a lot in common with one righteous dude The director of ORPHAN: FIRST KILL, THE BOY, and LORD OF MISRULE has a lot in common with one righteous dude ferris bueller’s day off, horror directors, ferris bueller, cutting class, movie books, john hughes, filmmaking, esther, alan ruck, lord of misrule, matthew broderick, creativity, ralph ineson, mia sara, brahms: the boy 2, navigating hollywood, the boy, orphan: first kill true full 104 0e55e827-a7d1-493b-a960-ebb27b005d83 Stephen Tobolowsky on 'It's a Wonderful Life' & 'Bride of Frankenstein' All-time great character actor Stephen Tobolowsky might be best known as Ned Ryerson from GROUNDHOG DAY, but his film and television credits number in the hundreds. His thoughtful character choices for today are appropriately iconic -- George Bailey from It's a Wonderful Life and the Monster from Bride of Frankenstein. But the real highlight of this episode are Stephen's riveting storytelling and invaluable wisdom about the hidden gifts a seeming catastrophe can bring.

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]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Stephen Tobolowsky) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen All-time great character actor Stephen Tobolowsky might be best known as Ned Ryerson from GROUNDHOG DAY, but his film and television credits number in the hundreds. His thoughtful character choices for today are appropriately iconic -- George Bailey from It's a Wonderful Life and the Monster from Bride of Frankenstein. But the real highlight of this episode are Stephen's riveting storytelling and invaluable wisdom about the hidden gifts a seeming catastrophe can bring.

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]]> Stephen Tobolowsky on 'It's a Wonderful Life' & 'Bride of Frankenstein' Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Stephen Tobolowsky 01:01:44 George Bailey, Frankenstein's Monster, and the hidden blessing of catastrophe George Bailey, Frankenstein's Monster, and the hidden blessing of catastrophe ned ryerson, bride of frankenstein, it’s a wonderful life, hollywood, smu, actors, boris karloff, frankenstein, love virtually, interviews, catastrophe, resilience, character actors, north texas, george bailey, stephen tobolowsky, groundhog day, james stewart, jimmy stewart true full 103 ebfefe2d-59db-411d-ada8-5e8bf2c55f5a Rahul Kohli on 'The Karate Kid' [Replay] This episode originally aired just over a year ago, on Nov 17, 2022. Since then, actor Rahul Kohli has joined yet another Mike Flanagan project, one we love here at Feeling Seen -- The Fall of the House of Usher. Happy Thanksgiving!

In this episode, Rahul (who starts in NEXT EXIT, directed by Mali Elfman) tells us the many ways that he feels seen by Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) in the KARATE KID films, and does so with a scrappy spirit that Daniel would approve of. 

Then, Jordan's one quick thing is an ode to Rebecca Hall and her latest, RESURRECTION.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Rahul Kohli

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]]> Thu, 23 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Rahul Kohli) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen This episode originally aired just over a year ago, on Nov 17, 2022. Since then, actor Rahul Kohli has joined yet another Mike Flanagan project, one we love here at Feeling Seen -- The Fall of the House of Usher. Happy Thanksgiving!

In this episode, Rahul (who starts in NEXT EXIT, directed by Mali Elfman) tells us the many ways that he feels seen by Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) in the KARATE KID films, and does so with a scrappy spirit that Daniel would approve of. 

Then, Jordan's one quick thing is an ode to Rebecca Hall and her latest, RESURRECTION.

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]]> Rahul Kohli on 'The Karate Kid' [Replay] Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Rahul Kohli 00:53:40 The FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER star saw himself in little Ralph Macchio and his exploits as Daniel The FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER star saw himself in little Ralph Macchio and his exploits as Daniel queer representation, biopics, jr., turkeys of the year, hollywood ceos, christmas movie minute, george c. wolfe, martin luther king, animation, netflix, dune 2, jimmy kimmel, bayard rustin, colman domingo, oscars, march on washington, queer movies true full c12e214c-5efa-43b8-91ad-fa7e85dba7e3 Steffan Alun on '13 Going on 30' Welsh comedian Steffan Alun joins us to get really serious about a movie that rarely gets the philosophical treatment: 2004's coming-of-age romcom 13 Going on 30. He's seen the movie countless times, and relates not only to Jennifer Garner's Jenna Rink, but also her boss at Poise magazine, Richard, as played by Andy Serkis (!).

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about a new indie crime thriller called Your Lucky Day, featuring the late Angus Cloud in one if his final roles.

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]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Steffan Alun, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Welsh comedian Steffan Alun joins us to get really serious about a movie that rarely gets the philosophical treatment: 2004's coming-of-age romcom 13 Going on 30. He's seen the movie countless times, and relates not only to Jennifer Garner's Jenna Rink, but also her boss at Poise magazine, Richard, as played by Andy Serkis (!).

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about a new indie crime thriller called Your Lucky Day, featuring the late Angus Cloud in one if his final roles.

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]]> Steffan Alun on '13 Going on 30' Steffan Alun, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:54:40 When you're two parts 13 year old girl masquerading as an adult, one part her gay boss When you're two parts 13 year old girl masquerading as an adult, one part her gay boss romcom, mark ruffalo, romantic comedy, poise magazine, jennifer garner, andy serkis, queer comedians, uk comedy, publishing industry, 2000s movies, 13 going on 30, coming of age, wishing powder, gay identity, queer identity, judy greer, comedians, bisexual, teenagers, welsh true full 102 9681699a-ab07-4587-a992-328a9adc2453 Roxana Hadadi on 'Pump Up the Volume' Vulture TV Critic and former Whole Movie Podcast cohost Roxana Hadadi joins us at last, and the film she brought is one for the ages! PUMP UP THE VOLUME was released in 1990 and yes, it's a time capsule of teenaged Gen-X angst. But it's also weirdly timeless, relevant, and stirring. Roxana is a Millennial, but she's carried both sides of "Hard Harry"  -- unapologetically anti-establishment media figure and shy, awkward artist -- with her throughout her life.

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]]> Thu, 9 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Roxana Hadadi, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Vulture TV Critic and former Whole Movie Podcast cohost Roxana Hadadi joins us at last, and the film she brought is one for the ages! PUMP UP THE VOLUME was released in 1990 and yes, it's a time capsule of teenaged Gen-X angst. But it's also weirdly timeless, relevant, and stirring. Roxana is a Millennial, but she's carried both sides of "Hard Harry"  -- unapologetically anti-establishment media figure and shy, awkward artist -- with her throughout her life.

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]]> Roxana Hadadi on 'Pump Up the Volume' Roxana Hadadi, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:54:55 That Gen X angst hits different when it's coming from teenage Christian Slater That Gen X angst hits different when it's coming from teenage Christian Slater pirate radio, teen angst, talk hard, hard harry, samantha mathis, 1990s, 1980’s, gen-x, empire records, happy harry hardon, anti-establishment, teen movies, media, allan moyle, christian slater, teenagers true full 101 f0f8315f-8a38-4fe0-92f7-f9b4d3dab827 Rusty Cundieff on 'Cooley High' From Fear of a Black Hat to the Tales from the Hood series to Chapelle's Show, director Rusty Cundieff (whose latest is sci-fi thriller 57 Seconds) has always been comfortable swinging between genres -- especially horror and comedy. His Hollywood journey may have been inspired by the big ambitions of Preach from the 1975 classic Cooley High. 

Then, one quick thing about the fact that this is the 100th episode of Feeling Seen!! Wow!!

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]]> Thu, 2 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Rusty Cundieff, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen From Fear of a Black Hat to the Tales from the Hood series to Chapelle's Show, director Rusty Cundieff (whose latest is sci-fi thriller 57 Seconds) has always been comfortable swinging between genres -- especially horror and comedy. His Hollywood journey may have been inspired by the big ambitions of Preach from the 1975 classic Cooley High. 

Then, one quick thing about the fact that this is the 100th episode of Feeling Seen!! Wow!!

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]]> Rusty Cundieff on 'Cooley High' Rusty Cundieff, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:57:01 Celebrating our 100th episode with a directing legend! Celebrating our 100th episode with a directing legend! chappelle’s show, tales from the hood, horror directors, horror icons, black horror, 90s cinema, black cinema, rusty cundieff, fear of a black hat, 57 seconds, the jeffersons, usc, criterion collection, eric monte, chicago, preach, cooley high, good times, glynn turman, satire, hollywood shuffle, black directors true full 100 35183d99-df77-48eb-ad70-f2316997ac76 Malachi Moore on 'Get Out' Malachi Moore is a writer, model, former Division 1 football player, and entertainment renaissance man. And when he saw Chris Washington (as played by Daniel Kaluuya in Jordan Peele's GET OUT), he not only related to Chris's plight in the film, but also to the depiction of a Black man who is also a sensitive, anxious artist. 

All that, plus some contrasting spooky movie recommendations, on what we'll go ahead and call our Halloween episode of FEELING SEEN!

Haunted Reels

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]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Malachi Moore, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Malachi Moore is a writer, model, former Division 1 football player, and entertainment renaissance man. And when he saw Chris Washington (as played by Daniel Kaluuya in Jordan Peele's GET OUT), he not only related to Chris's plight in the film, but also to the depiction of a Black man who is also a sensitive, anxious artist. 

All that, plus some contrasting spooky movie recommendations, on what we'll go ahead and call our Halloween episode of FEELING SEEN!

Haunted Reels

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]]> Malachi Moore on 'Get Out' Malachi Moore, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 00:52:54 Daniel Kaluuya's Chris Washington is anxious, empathetic, vulnerable...and the main character. Daniel Kaluuya's Chris Washington is anxious, empathetic, vulnerable...and the main character. horror, black filmmakers, get out, black horror, college football, halloween, daniel kaluuya, toxic masculinity, african american experience, allison williams, horror movies, jordan peele, wesley snipes, black creatives, chris washington, modern horror true full 99 6528183c-86e1-43a6-a9f5-342e932887f9 Glen Tickle on 'Clerks' (...& 'Bluey') Comedian Glen Tickle says he owes much of his creative live to seeing Kevin Smith's CLERKS when he was in high school. A New Jersey native like Smith (and like the film's characters), Glen didn't just see himself on screen -- he also saw a style of creative expression that felt achievably close-to-home. Now a comedian and father of two, he also felt compelled to shout-out the goofy dad king of modern children's programming, Bandit.

 Then, Jordan has one quick think about Totally Killer.

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]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Glen Tickle, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Comedian Glen Tickle says he owes much of his creative live to seeing Kevin Smith's CLERKS when he was in high school. A New Jersey native like Smith (and like the film's characters), Glen didn't just see himself on screen -- he also saw a style of creative expression that felt achievably close-to-home. Now a comedian and father of two, he also felt compelled to shout-out the goofy dad king of modern children's programming, Bandit.

 Then, Jordan has one quick think about Totally Killer.

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]]> Glen Tickle on 'Clerks' (...& 'Bluey') Glen Tickle, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 00:52:29 For everybody who wasn't even supposed to be here today. For everybody who wasn't even supposed to be here today. indie filmmakers, 90s movies, new jersey, found materials, bluey, film school, totally killer, clerks, final girls, video store, stand-up comedians, comedians, indie film, dante hicks, comedy dads, bandit, kevin smith true full 98 d655062b-2f66-4b77-8f93-f5f2348b0944 Natasha Halevi on Wednesday Addams Actor and director Natasha Halevi was identified as a Wednesday type by others before she saw it in herself. Decades later, she's still channeling Wednesday's wisdom and willingness to speak truth to power, most recently as the driving force behind the abortion rights horror anthology Give Me an A.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about an Exorcist sequel she actually enjoyed.

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]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Natasha Halevi, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Actor and director Natasha Halevi was identified as a Wednesday type by others before she saw it in herself. Decades later, she's still channeling Wednesday's wisdom and willingness to speak truth to power, most recently as the driving force behind the abortion rights horror anthology Give Me an A.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about an Exorcist sequel she actually enjoyed.

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]]> Natasha Halevi on Wednesday Addams Natasha Halevi, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 00:54:04 Growing up with the Addams Family's iconic creative mastermind Growing up with the Addams Family's iconic creative mastermind christina ricci, tubi, brad dourif, filmmaking, abortion rights, land rights, addams family values, give me an a, activism, hollywood strikes, exorcist 3, rock climbing, wednesday addams, wednesday, the addams family true full 97 c661e36c-0933-4fc3-8ade-f915f1f1966a Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins on 'A Different World' & 'One on One' Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins (aka ABFJ) grew up relating to Breanna Barnes, the main character of UPN's sitcom One on One. But she wanted to be living the life of its star, Kyla Pratt. When reality (and Ashley's parents) pushed her acting dreams to post-college, Ashley went to Howard University...but not before bingeing A Different World in hopes of seeing what an HBCU might be like. Now an actor in a college show of her own (and the host of an OWN Podcast), Ashley shares her own trials-to-triumphs tale -- a story full of connections, coincidences...and a lot of hard work. 

Trials to Triumphs is in its second season!

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]]> Thu, 5 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins (aka ABFJ) grew up relating to Breanna Barnes, the main character of UPN's sitcom One on One. But she wanted to be living the life of its star, Kyla Pratt. When reality (and Ashley's parents) pushed her acting dreams to post-college, Ashley went to Howard University...but not before bingeing A Different World in hopes of seeing what an HBCU might be like. Now an actor in a college show of her own (and the host of an OWN Podcast), Ashley shares her own trials-to-triumphs tale -- a story full of connections, coincidences...and a lot of hard work. 

Trials to Triumphs is in its second season!

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]]> Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins on 'A Different World' & 'One on One' Jordan Crucchiola, Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins, Marissa Flaxbart 00:56:34 ABFJ, star of 'Dear White People' and host of 'Trials to Triumphs' tells us about creating the things you want ABFJ, star of 'Dear White People' and host of 'Trials to Triumphs' tells us about creating the things you want kyla pratt, lena waithe, issa rae, hillman, a different world, breanna barnes, upn, dear white people, howard university, hello cupid, hbcu, yvette lee bowser, kim reese, own, kimberly reese, one on one, 90s tv, flex alexander, women in film, whitley gilbert, charnele brown, black sitcoms, ’90s sitcoms, black representation, black actors true full 96 43f28404-7b2e-4199-82ae-3e2aafdc74f9 Raúl Castillo on 'The Outsiders' [Replay] This episode originally aired on Nov 24, 2022  (Thanksgiving Day).  

Sometimes our co-hosts really struggle to come up with a character to discuss for our show. But actor Raúl Castillo (The Inspection, Cha Cha Real Smooth, Looking, and now Cassandro) went with his gut, and what came to mind immediately was The Outsiders, and especially Matt Dillon's character of lead "greaser" Dallas "Dally" Winston. Jordan, Raúl, and you the listener will all learn at the same time just why this character stuck with him all these years. 

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]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Raúl Castillo, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen This episode originally aired on Nov 24, 2022  (Thanksgiving Day).  

Sometimes our co-hosts really struggle to come up with a character to discuss for our show. But actor Raúl Castillo (The Inspection, Cha Cha Real Smooth, Looking, and now Cassandro) went with his gut, and what came to mind immediately was The Outsiders, and especially Matt Dillon's character of lead "greaser" Dallas "Dally" Winston. Jordan, Raúl, and you the listener will all learn at the same time just why this character stuck with him all these years. 

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]]> Raúl Castillo on 'The Outsiders' [Replay] Jordan Crucchiola, Raúl Castillo, Marissa Flaxbart 00:56:58 mexican-american identity, the ramones, strikes, francis ford coppola, diane lane, theater kids, cassandro, the inspection, elegance bratton, toxic masculinity, matt dillon, first generation, s.e. hinton, jeremy pope, latinx representation, ponyboy curtis, emotional vulnerability, cha cha real smooth, dallas winston, ralph macchio, oklahoma true full e1dae446-02c2-4798-a0b7-2f6af879f2e7 Megan Suri on 'Bend It Like Beckham' At 24, Megan Suri couldn't have been more than 10 years old when she first laid eyes on Parminder Nagra as Jess in BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM. Here was a girl and a family that resembled her; and Jess was the talented, desired center of her own story. Now, Megan stars in IT LIVES INSIDE, which hits theaters this weekend (9/22/23).

Then, Jordan will have one quick thing about how the Criterion Channel is keeping sleepover horror rolling into October.

Note: IT LIVES INSIDE was granted an interim agreement from SAG, allowing Megan to appear on today's show.  

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]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Megan Suri) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen At 24, Megan Suri couldn't have been more than 10 years old when she first laid eyes on Parminder Nagra as Jess in BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM. Here was a girl and a family that resembled her; and Jess was the talented, desired center of her own story. Now, Megan stars in IT LIVES INSIDE, which hits theaters this weekend (9/22/23).

Then, Jordan will have one quick thing about how the Criterion Channel is keeping sleepover horror rolling into October.

Note: IT LIVES INSIDE was granted an interim agreement from SAG, allowing Megan to appear on today's show.  

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]]> Megan Suri on 'Bend It Like Beckham' Jordan Crucchiola, Megan Suri 00:51:38 The star of IT LIVES INSIDE draws inspiration from the rooted-yet-rebellious Jess Bhamra The star of IT LIVES INSIDE draws inspiration from the rooted-yet-rebellious Jess Bhamra horror, jesminder, sikh, young actors, headcanon, soccer, south asian actors, criterion, indian americans, 2000s movies, parents, horror actors, south asian representation, sleepover horror, football, girls sports, acting, talk to me, keira knightley, never have i ever, jess bhamra, immigrant parents, parminder nagra, supportive parents true full 95 d342bac2-62fd-4654-84f6-c1595a9711e2 Myq Kaplan on 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' In 2013's The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Walter is a quiet outsider with an active fantasy life but not much of a real life beyond his job. But through the movie (and in service of his work) he embraces a great adventure and grows in the process. Comedian Myq Kaplan relates to both versions of Walter -- the awkward, quiet creative mind and the self-assured, evolved adventurer. And in today's episode, he tells Jordan why.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about

www.myqkaplan.com

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]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Myq Kaplan) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen In 2013's The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Walter is a quiet outsider with an active fantasy life but not much of a real life beyond his job. But through the movie (and in service of his work) he embraces a great adventure and grows in the process. Comedian Myq Kaplan relates to both versions of Walter -- the awkward, quiet creative mind and the self-assured, evolved adventurer. And in today's episode, he tells Jordan why.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about

www.myqkaplan.com

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]]> Myq Kaplan on 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Myq Kaplan 00:55:58 Questing around the world to find what's missing in Life Questing around the world to find what's missing in Life polyamory, adam scott, podcasts, walter mitty, stand-up, james thurber, sean penn, ben stiller, summer camp, life magazine, adventure, ayahuasca, comedians, ghost cat, buddhism, kristen wiig, negative assets, artists true full 94 b91d191b-6c23-4de8-a1aa-5a335fab9e8a Cameron Esposito on 'Bound' Actor and comedian Cameron Esposito was in her 20s when BOUND first came to her attention, and to this day it remains not only stuck in her memory, but also extremely formative. Gina Gershon as Corky was undeniably gorgeous while also being unquestionably masc.  It's a pairing that's still relatively rare on screen, almost 30 years after the Wachowskis made BOUND.

Jordan's one quick thing is about the new Taylor concert film, of course!

Listen to QUEERY!

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]]> Thu, 7 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Marissa Flaxbart, Cameron Esposito, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Actor and comedian Cameron Esposito was in her 20s when BOUND first came to her attention, and to this day it remains not only stuck in her memory, but also extremely formative. Gina Gershon as Corky was undeniably gorgeous while also being unquestionably masc.  It's a pairing that's still relatively rare on screen, almost 30 years after the Wachowskis made BOUND.

Jordan's one quick thing is about the new Taylor concert film, of course!

Listen to QUEERY!

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]]> Cameron Esposito on 'Bound' Marissa Flaxbart, Cameron Esposito, Jordan Crucchiola 00:53:37 The movie that set the bar for lesbians on screen The movie that set the bar for lesbians on screen neo-noir, gina gershon, joe pantoliano, queer representation, the wachowski sisters, lana wachowski, comedy, the l word, joey pants, lesbian representation, the wachowskis, queer cinema, lily wachowski, lesbian cinema, physical media, comedians, jennifer tilly, masc, 90s film, corky true full 93 52080b49-85f3-4bf7-abd6-9a0721c73999 Sammi Cohen on Coming of Age (At Any Age) Movies Sammi Cohen has gotten their directing career off to a rousing start with CRUSH and now YOU ARE SO NOT INVITED TO MY BAT MITZVAH. Both movies focus on middle or high schoolers learning more about themselves, so perhaps its no surprise that Sammi has brought us a trio of characters who, at various ages, are "coming of age" through life-changing experiences of gender, friendship, loss, success, and failure.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about GIVE ME AN A!

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]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Sammi Cohen, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Sammi Cohen has gotten their directing career off to a rousing start with CRUSH and now YOU ARE SO NOT INVITED TO MY BAT MITZVAH. Both movies focus on middle or high schoolers learning more about themselves, so perhaps its no surprise that Sammi has brought us a trio of characters who, at various ages, are "coming of age" through life-changing experiences of gender, friendship, loss, success, and failure.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about GIVE ME AN A!

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]]> Sammi Cohen on Coming of Age (At Any Age) Movies Sammi Cohen, Jordan Crucchiola 00:55:18 The director of YOU ARE SO NOT INVITED TO MY BAT MITZVAH talks THAT THING YOU DO, MY GIRL and TOMBOY The director of YOU ARE SO NOT INVITED TO MY BAT MITZVAH talks THAT THING YOU DO, MY GIRL and TOMBOY non-binary filmmakers, tubi, that thing you do, my girl, tomboy, céline sciamma, jewish filmmakers, adam sandler, 90s movies, drummers, anna chlumsky, john hughes, directors, b’nai mitzvah, sunny sandler, tom hanks, netflix, you are so not invited to my bat mitzvah, queer directors, coming of age, tom everett scott, give me an a, tween movies, teen movies, jewish directors, crush, high school movies true full 92 b1651858-319c-4bed-9e89-b58c86d3f798 Emma Seligman on 'Jennifer's Body' When Emma Seligman's debut film SHIVA BABY premiered in on a Brooklyn rooftop in 2021, Jordan was there to see the event first-hand. That was arguably the start of a whirlwind of movie deals and news that led straight to BOTTOMS, Seligman's new film, co-written by Rachel Sennott (who stars in both films). On this week's episode, Emma and Jordan talk through that trajectory as they compare notes on Needy Lesnicki, the heroine of one of FEELING SEEN's most beloved texts.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about 

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]]> Thu, 24 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Emma Seligman) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen When Emma Seligman's debut film SHIVA BABY premiered in on a Brooklyn rooftop in 2021, Jordan was there to see the event first-hand. That was arguably the start of a whirlwind of movie deals and news that led straight to BOTTOMS, Seligman's new film, co-written by Rachel Sennott (who stars in both films). On this week's episode, Emma and Jordan talk through that trajectory as they compare notes on Needy Lesnicki, the heroine of one of FEELING SEEN's most beloved texts.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about 

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]]> Emma Seligman on 'Jennifer's Body' Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Emma Seligman 00:51:50 The director of BOTTOMS and SHIVA BABY brings us a house favorite! The director of BOTTOMS and SHIVA BABY brings us a house favorite! horror, friendship love stories, needy lesnicki, comedy, megan fox, queer film, queer directors, sex comedy, amanda seyfried, ’00s cinema, karyn kusama, high school horror, female friendships, women directors, emma seligman, ayo edibiri, rachel sennott, teen comedy, bottoms true full 91 b5e0bbbe-47be-4740-8aa2-b88debe6d842 Stewart Thorndike on 'Abigail's Party' Stewart Thorndike made a splash with LYLE in 2014, establishing her as an exciting new voice in horror. Her latest film. BAD THINGS, further solidifies this, with its focus squarely on (queer) female characters who aren't afraid to be messy. In Mike Leigh's play ABIGAIL'S PARTY, filmed for television in 1977, Beverly Moss is the life of the party...whether the party wants her to be or not!

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about THEATER CAMP.

BAD THINGS is out on Shudder and MGM+ on August  18, 2023.

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]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Stewart Thorndike) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Stewart Thorndike made a splash with LYLE in 2014, establishing her as an exciting new voice in horror. Her latest film. BAD THINGS, further solidifies this, with its focus squarely on (queer) female characters who aren't afraid to be messy. In Mike Leigh's play ABIGAIL'S PARTY, filmed for television in 1977, Beverly Moss is the life of the party...whether the party wants her to be or not!

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about THEATER CAMP.

BAD THINGS is out on Shudder and MGM+ on August  18, 2023.

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]]> Stewart Thorndike on 'Abigail's Party' Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Stewart Thorndike 00:51:39 The director of LYLE and BAD THINGS is interested in what women are up to... The director of LYLE and BAD THINGS is interested in what women are up to... bbc, annabelle dexter-jones, horror, queer horror, lyle, abigail’s party, female directors, hari nef, alison steadman, shudder, waiting for guffman, mike leigh, women in horror, bad things, 1970s true full 90 abea1056-7a3b-435b-98bd-089638a23a9c William J. Stribling on 'The Birdcage' Director William J. Stribling saw THE BIRDCAGE as a 7 or 8 year old, and it instantly became his favorite, watched on repeat. At its center is director and drag club owner Armand Goldman (or is it Coleman?), played by the incomparable Robin Williams. Decades later, Will is a comedy director himself, whose latest film (full disclosure: it was written by this show's producer, Marissa) is THE MIRROR GAME.

After this conversation, Jordan has one quick thing about another director: past guest Christopher Landon!

Watch THE MIRROR GAME on Tubi, Amazon, or YouTube.

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]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (William J. Stribling, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Director William J. Stribling saw THE BIRDCAGE as a 7 or 8 year old, and it instantly became his favorite, watched on repeat. At its center is director and drag club owner Armand Goldman (or is it Coleman?), played by the incomparable Robin Williams. Decades later, Will is a comedy director himself, whose latest film (full disclosure: it was written by this show's producer, Marissa) is THE MIRROR GAME.

After this conversation, Jordan has one quick thing about another director: past guest Christopher Landon!

Watch THE MIRROR GAME on Tubi, Amazon, or YouTube.

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]]> William J. Stribling on 'The Birdcage' William J. Stribling, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:54:47 Celebrating Robin Williams, Mike Nichols, and the best home in all of Florida Celebrating Robin Williams, Mike Nichols, and the best home in all of Florida headless, nathan lane, emmanuel lubezki, la cage aux folles, mike nichols, 90s movies, calista flockhart, scream 7, directors, farce, christopher landon, robin williams, elaine may, shipwrecked, dan futterman, florida, bear with us, the mirror game true full 89 0ac98c93-f786-413f-b011-a38a7c7b5895 Carter Smith on 'Nightmare on Elm Street 2' Carter Smith is a queer horror icon, even if all his films aren't highlighting explicitly queer relationships. A master of depicting complex male...friendships?, he continues that trend in his new film, THE PASSENGER. And perhaps that instinct got its start watching Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge. Much has been said -- and not all of it in alignment -- about the gay subtext of Freddy's Revenge, and central to that is the performance of Mark Patton as Jesse Walsh, a young man fighting a demon he doesn't understand and can't shake (decades later, Smith would cast Patton in his film  SWALLOWED). Then there's his hunky compatriot, Grady.  All this and more on today's FEELING SEEN.

** THE PASSENGER is out tomorrow On Demand.

Also mentioned in this ep: Scream Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street

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]]> Thu, 3 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Carter Smith) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Carter Smith is a queer horror icon, even if all his films aren't highlighting explicitly queer relationships. A master of depicting complex male...friendships?, he continues that trend in his new film, THE PASSENGER. And perhaps that instinct got its start watching Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge. Much has been said -- and not all of it in alignment -- about the gay subtext of Freddy's Revenge, and central to that is the performance of Mark Patton as Jesse Walsh, a young man fighting a demon he doesn't understand and can't shake (decades later, Smith would cast Patton in his film  SWALLOWED). Then there's his hunky compatriot, Grady.  All this and more on today's FEELING SEEN.

** THE PASSENGER is out tomorrow On Demand.

Also mentioned in this ep: Scream Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street

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]]> Carter Smith on 'Nightmare on Elm Street 2' Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Carter Smith 00:55:36 The director of THE RUINS, SWALLOWED, and THE PASSENGER related to Jesse Walsh before he even knew why. The director of THE RUINS, SWALLOWED, and THE PASSENGER related to Jesse Walsh before he even knew why. horror, swallowed, gay panic, queer horror, freddy’s revenge, freddy kreuger, the ruins, queer coded, fashion photography, queer directors, gay directors, 80s horror, male friendship, nightmare on elm street 2, mark patton, gay horror, freddy, nightmare on elm street, kyle gallner, gay coding, jesse walsh true full 88 217aa1e7-fb28-428c-ac4c-65fd000783bb Ashley Ray on 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' On her podcast, TV, I SAY WITH ASHLEY RAY, Ashley has no pretentions about good entertainment. But once upon a time, she was a young Bergman scholar (and even, briefly, a beat poet). This entire trajectory of self-examination and unapologetic devotion to her own interests might just have its roots in Michel Gondry and Charlie Kaufman's 2004 opus, ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND, and its female lead, Clementine (Kate Winslet).

After that conversation, Jordan has one quick thing about the phenomenon of Barbenheimer.

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]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Ashley Ray, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen On her podcast, TV, I SAY WITH ASHLEY RAY, Ashley has no pretentions about good entertainment. But once upon a time, she was a young Bergman scholar (and even, briefly, a beat poet). This entire trajectory of self-examination and unapologetic devotion to her own interests might just have its roots in Michel Gondry and Charlie Kaufman's 2004 opus, ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND, and its female lead, Clementine (Kate Winslet).

After that conversation, Jordan has one quick thing about the phenomenon of Barbenheimer.

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]]> Ashley Ray on 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' Ashley Ray, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:52:51 In 2004, Clementine was teaching 13-year-old Ashley that she didn't need "nice." In 2004, Clementine was teaching 13-year-old Ashley that she didn't need "nice." clementine, earwolf, ashley ray, persona, sagittarius, my strange addiction, ingmar bergman, the l word, 2000s movies, nice, goth kids, jim carrey, 90 day fiance, female empowerment, michel gondry, oppenheimer, kate winslet, barbie, eternal sunshine, charlie kaufman, barbenheimer, bergman fest, wild strawberries, millennials, manic pixie dream girl true full 87 149a1627-7f83-4c12-9509-d2228809fb77 Manuel Betancourt on 'Closer' and 'My Best Friend's Wedding' Manuel Betancourt's new book is called THE MALE GAZED: ON HUNKS, HEARTTHROBS, AND WHAT POP CULTURE TAUGHT ME ABOUT (DESIRING) MEN, but he's feeling seen by two of the brightest stars of '90s and '00s Hollywood. He tells Jordan about what spoke to him in Natalie Portman's Alice from CLOSER (2006, d. Mike Nichols) and Julia Roberts's Jules in MY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING  (1997, d. P.J. Hogan). 

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the ladies of DEAD RECKONING.

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]]> Thu, 20 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Manuel Betancourt) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Manuel Betancourt's new book is called THE MALE GAZED: ON HUNKS, HEARTTHROBS, AND WHAT POP CULTURE TAUGHT ME ABOUT (DESIRING) MEN, but he's feeling seen by two of the brightest stars of '90s and '00s Hollywood. He tells Jordan about what spoke to him in Natalie Portman's Alice from CLOSER (2006, d. Mike Nichols) and Julia Roberts's Jules in MY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING  (1997, d. P.J. Hogan). 

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the ladies of DEAD RECKONING.

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]]> Manuel Betancourt on 'Closer' and 'My Best Friend's Wedding' Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Manuel Betancourt 00:59:42 The most fun you can have without taking your clothes off...with film critic and author of THE MALE GAZED The most fun you can have without taking your clothes off...with film critic and author of THE MALE GAZED colombia, romcom, film, mike nichols, 90s movies, p.j. hogan, manuel betancourt, closer, 2000s movies, stardom, clive owen, movie stars, natalie portman, gay icons, gay culture, jude law, gay cinema, gay movies, rupert everett, the male gazed, mission impossible, authors, writers, my best friend’s wedding, julia roberts true full 86 b71b58b7-a202-49e0-924e-eac4e4110f76 Jessica St. Clair on Best Friends On Screen Jessica St. Clair is a writer and actor who you've definitely seen or heard, be it on her own shows with Lennon Parham (Best Friends Forever, Playing House), countless TV and movie appearances, or on her podcast with June Diane Raphael, The Deep Dive. She and Jordan bond over the messy, weird details of deep best friendship across lots of movies and TV shows, but especially past Feeling Seen favorites Anne of Green Gables (1985), When Harry Met Sally (1989), and Lady Bird (2017).

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about Mission Impossible 7.1

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]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jessica St, Jessica St. Clair, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Jessica St. Clair is a writer and actor who you've definitely seen or heard, be it on her own shows with Lennon Parham (Best Friends Forever, Playing House), countless TV and movie appearances, or on her podcast with June Diane Raphael, The Deep Dive. She and Jordan bond over the messy, weird details of deep best friendship across lots of movies and TV shows, but especially past Feeling Seen favorites Anne of Green Gables (1985), When Harry Met Sally (1989), and Lady Bird (2017).

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about Mission Impossible 7.1

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]]> Jessica St. Clair on Best Friends On Screen Jessica St, Jessica St. Clair, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 00:56:57 What do 'Anne of Green Gables,' 'Lady Bird,' 'Beaches,' and 'When Harry Met Sally' have in common? Let Jessica and Jordan tell you. What do 'Anne of Green Gables,' 'Lady Bird,' 'Beaches,' and 'When Harry Met Sally' have in common? Let Jessica and Jordan tell you. jessica st. clair, lennon parham, greta gerwig, prince edward island, billy crystal, anne shirley, ucb, girlfriends, june diane raphael, beanie feldstein, the deep dive, saoirse ronan, female friendship, lady bird, laurie metcalf, best friends, beaches, anne of avonlea, meg ryan, mothers and daughters, anne of green gables true full 85 8d0b02c0-beda-47d1-8433-cd086050f523 Isabelle Fuhrman on 'The Novice' [Replay] This episode originally aired in January 2022.

We were delighted to have actor Isabelle Fuhrman as one of our earliest guests. She may be best known for playing the titular role in the Orphan franchise (and since this interview she's gone on to stun us with Orphan: First Kill); Sheroes  is in theaters now; and she played Clove in the Hunger Games movies.  In this episode, she talks with Jordan about her movie, The Novice (just released at the time of this interview), and how her role in it changed the way she thought about acting, her body, and the very nature of work. 

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]]> Thu, 6 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Isabelle Fuhrman, Casey O'Brien, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen This episode originally aired in January 2022.

We were delighted to have actor Isabelle Fuhrman as one of our earliest guests. She may be best known for playing the titular role in the Orphan franchise (and since this interview she's gone on to stun us with Orphan: First Kill); Sheroes  is in theaters now; and she played Clove in the Hunger Games movies.  In this episode, she talks with Jordan about her movie, The Novice (just released at the time of this interview), and how her role in it changed the way she thought about acting, her body, and the very nature of work. 

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]]> Isabelle Fuhrman on 'The Novice' [Replay] Jordan Crucchiola, Isabelle Fuhrman, Casey O'Brien, Marissa Flaxbart 00:54:07 As a belated Independence Day surprise, we're bringing you one on of Jordan's favorites -- an interview with the star of the ORPHAN movies, THE NOVICE, and the new SHEROES. As a belated Independence Day surprise, we're bringing you one on of Jordan's favorites -- an interview with the star of the ORPHAN movies, THE NOVICE, and the new SHEROES. true full c608e09c-6578-4e5a-a6b3-8e4ca381149d Shar Jossell on 'Two Can Play That Game' In 2001's Two Can Play That Game, Vivica A. Fox plays Shanté Smith, a confident, self-possessed woman who narrates the film by barreling the camera and telling the audience just how it is. A middle-schooler at the time, Shar Jossell (now a journalist and the co-host of We See Each Other: The Podcast), heard Shanté speaking to her in more ways than one. And what she heard changed her life.

That, plus one quick thing about the new movie SHEROES.

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]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Marissa Flaxbart, Shar Jossell, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen In 2001's Two Can Play That Game, Vivica A. Fox plays Shanté Smith, a confident, self-possessed woman who narrates the film by barreling the camera and telling the audience just how it is. A middle-schooler at the time, Shar Jossell (now a journalist and the co-host of We See Each Other: The Podcast), heard Shanté speaking to her in more ways than one. And what she heard changed her life.

That, plus one quick thing about the new movie SHEROES.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Shar Jossell

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]]> Shar Jossell on 'Two Can Play That Game' Marissa Flaxbart, Shar Jossell, Jordan Crucchiola 01:00:30 When a movie makes you take a good look in the mirror, who knows what you might discover... When a movie makes you take a good look in the mirror, who knows what you might discover... advice, transition, trans representation, romantic comedy, black filmmaker, adolescence, confidence, black cinema, rom com, girlfriends, vivica a. fox, dating, coming of age, trans women, morris chestnut, we see each other, journalism, trans feminine, sheroes, two can play that game, girl groups, mark brown, tre'vell anderson true full 84 176acf6e-252f-4b96-88d0-83b1489ac009 Mary Harron on 'His Girl Friday' Before she was directing movies about iconic figures (becoming something of an icon herself in the process) Mary Harron was a journalist. And before that, she was inspired by characters like Rosalind Russell's Hildy Johnson in HIS GIRL FRIDAY -- a woman who is valued for her incomparable skill and undeniable smarts, who can't quite seem to leave her complicated profession behind for what society deems a more "respectable" life.  Mary's new movie is DALíLAND, in theaters and on demand now.

Then Jordan's got one quick thing about the trailer for the new Luca Guadagnino movie, CHALLENGERS.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Mary Harron

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]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Mary Harron) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Before she was directing movies about iconic figures (becoming something of an icon herself in the process) Mary Harron was a journalist. And before that, she was inspired by characters like Rosalind Russell's Hildy Johnson in HIS GIRL FRIDAY -- a woman who is valued for her incomparable skill and undeniable smarts, who can't quite seem to leave her complicated profession behind for what society deems a more "respectable" life.  Mary's new movie is DALíLAND, in theaters and on demand now.

Then Jordan's got one quick thing about the trailer for the new Luca Guadagnino movie, CHALLENGERS.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Mary Harron

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]]> Mary Harron on 'His Girl Friday' Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Mary Harron 00:53:10 The director of DALíLAND, AMERICAN PSYCHO, THE NOTORIOUS BETTIE PAGE and more on the lady reporter that just can't quit the game. The director of DALíLAND, AMERICAN PSYCHO, THE NOTORIOUS BETTIE PAGE and more on the lady reporter that just can't quit the game. mary harron, aging, howard hawks, salvador dali, notorious bettie page, icons, cary grant, who shot andy warhol, fame, rosalind russell, female directors, hildy johnson, journalism, ben kingsley, the moth diaries, daliland, valerie solanas, barbara sukowa, gala, the front page true full 83 5a4bcb9c-f3d0-4452-8cef-2f73087c01f7 Laya DeLeon Hayes on 'Insecure' At just 18, actor Laya DeLeon Hayes already has a decade in film, television, and video games under her belt. She voiced Doc McStuffins, won a BAFTA for God of War Ragnarök, and co-starred with Queen Latifah on The Equalizer. Now she's helming a film of her own in Bomani J. Story's The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster, a reimagining of Frankenstein that premiered at SXSW and is now in theaters. She comes to us today with the kind of character she hopes to see more of -- and play more of -- on screen: the fun, awkward, and freely herself Issa Dee on Insecure, as played by the show's creator, Issa Rae.

Then, Jordan has one very quick thing about the new Expendables 4 trailer.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Laya DeLeon Hayes

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]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Laya DeLeon Hayes) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen At just 18, actor Laya DeLeon Hayes already has a decade in film, television, and video games under her belt. She voiced Doc McStuffins, won a BAFTA for God of War Ragnarök, and co-starred with Queen Latifah on The Equalizer. Now she's helming a film of her own in Bomani J. Story's The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster, a reimagining of Frankenstein that premiered at SXSW and is now in theaters. She comes to us today with the kind of character she hopes to see more of -- and play more of -- on screen: the fun, awkward, and freely herself Issa Dee on Insecure, as played by the show's creator, Issa Rae.

Then, Jordan has one very quick thing about the new Expendables 4 trailer.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Laya DeLeon Hayes

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]]> Laya DeLeon Hayes on 'Insecure' Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Laya DeLeon Hayes 00:50:08 Star of DOC MCSTUFFINS and THE ANGRY BLACK GIRL AND HER MONSTER celebrates the freedom of Issa Dee. Star of DOC MCSTUFFINS and THE ANGRY BLACK GIRL AND HER MONSTER celebrates the freedom of Issa Dee. black girl magic, horror, issa rae, representation, bafta, waiting to exhale, young actors, god of war ragnarök, bomani j. story, angry black girl and her monster, hbo, doc mcstuffins, voice-acting, shudder, gen z, independent film, insecure, south by southwest, angela bassett, the hate u give, issa and molly, rlje, angry black girl, issa dee true full 82 49e79df8-d36b-455d-a1b3-0d57611d8042 Byron Lane on 'Big Business' Long before becoming a celebrated author of A STAR IS BORED and the newly-released BIG GAY WEDDING, Byron Lane was a small-town Louisiana kid who dreamed of life in the big city. More than dreaming of it, he felt like it was where he was meant to be. Which is why he felt so seen by Bette Midler's switched-at-birth country twin, Sadie Ratliff, in the 1988 Midler & Tomlin comedy BIG BUSINESS.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the newly released trailer for GIVE ME AN A!

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Byron Lane

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]]> Thu, 8 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Byron Lane, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Long before becoming a celebrated author of A STAR IS BORED and the newly-released BIG GAY WEDDING, Byron Lane was a small-town Louisiana kid who dreamed of life in the big city. More than dreaming of it, he felt like it was where he was meant to be. Which is why he felt so seen by Bette Midler's switched-at-birth country twin, Sadie Ratliff, in the 1988 Midler & Tomlin comedy BIG BUSINESS.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the newly released trailer for GIVE ME AN A!

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Byron Lane

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]]> Byron Lane on 'Big Business' Byron Lane, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:51:34 Do you ever just feel like you were switched at birth? Do you ever just feel like you were switched at birth? lily tomlin, big gay wedding, fiction, sadie ratliff, coming of age, mistaken identity, journalism, queer identity, sadie shelton, gay authors, gay stories, bette midler, rose ratliff, country mouse, byron lane, rose shelton, city mouse, tilda swinton, los angeles true full 81 0d45f02e-eadc-48d8-bf09-513bcc3b9daf Liz Glazer on 'The Wonder Years' When award-winning comedian Liz Glazer watched The Wonder Years as a kid, she thought she was seeing, for the first time a kid just like her: one who knew even as he lived his life that he'd one day look back on all this wistfully. This simple (mis?)interpretation of the show foreshadowed the type of adult she'd grow into: a comedian who is able to weave tragic experience into comedy with ease. 

After Jordan and Liz's conversation, Jordan has one quick thing about the  new John Cena/Jackie Chan pairing we've all been waiting for (right?).

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Liz Glazer

Liz's new LP, A Very Particular Experience

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]]> Thu, 1 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Liz Glazer, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen When award-winning comedian Liz Glazer watched The Wonder Years as a kid, she thought she was seeing, for the first time a kid just like her: one who knew even as he lived his life that he'd one day look back on all this wistfully. This simple (mis?)interpretation of the show foreshadowed the type of adult she'd grow into: a comedian who is able to weave tragic experience into comedy with ease. 

After Jordan and Liz's conversation, Jordan has one quick thing about the  new John Cena/Jackie Chan pairing we've all been waiting for (right?).

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Liz Glazer

Liz's new LP, A Very Particular Experience

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]]> Liz Glazer on 'The Wonder Years' Liz Glazer, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 00:54:47 A comedian looks back at her childhood spent looking forward A comedian looks back at her childhood spent looking forward 80s kids, girls, the wonder years, new jersey, queer comedians, 80s tv, kevin arnold, paul pfeiffer, judaism, tv, lesbian comedians, career transition, wistfulness, orthodox school, suburbia, 90s tv, winnie cooper, fred savage, a very particular experience, lena dunham, danica mckellar, holocaust survivors, lawyers, nostalgia, vietnam true full 80 efb43c74-da9b-444a-87c8-471fe1fe598e Anna Bogutskaya on 'Election' If you've never seen ELECTION, or haven't seen it in a while, you might think of it as a quirky tale of a try-hard shrew-in-training who cares too much about winning an election. But take a closer look and you'll find that Tracy is by no means the villain of the piece. For film commentator, festival programmer, and The Final Girls co-host Anna Bogutskaya -- whose new book is called UNLIKEABLE FEMALE CHARACTERS -- Tracy embodied a personal inner striver that she couldn't deny, and refuses to apologize for. 

Then, one quick thing about Jordan sitting in as guest-host for Bullseye, where she was reunited with Bridget Everett!

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Anna Bogutskaya

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]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Anna Bogutskaya, marissa flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen If you've never seen ELECTION, or haven't seen it in a while, you might think of it as a quirky tale of a try-hard shrew-in-training who cares too much about winning an election. But take a closer look and you'll find that Tracy is by no means the villain of the piece. For film commentator, festival programmer, and The Final Girls co-host Anna Bogutskaya -- whose new book is called UNLIKEABLE FEMALE CHARACTERS -- Tracy embodied a personal inner striver that she couldn't deny, and refuses to apologize for. 

Then, one quick thing about Jordan sitting in as guest-host for Bullseye, where she was reunited with Bridget Everett!

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Anna Bogutskaya

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]]> Anna Bogutskaya on 'Election' Anna Bogutskaya, marissa flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 00:53:28 Tracy Flicks of the world, UNITE Tracy Flicks of the world, UNITE try-hards, lustful lolita, 90s movies, ambition, tracy flick, tom perrotta, alexander payne, matthew broderick, the final girls, shrews, alicia silverstone, hello sunshine, election, unlikeable female characters, authors, reese witherspoon, teen movies, legally blonde true full 79 0cffe7d0-6ddb-4812-847d-eff1486454e5 Lisa Ann Walter on 'Shall We Dance?' 'Paper Moon,' and Funny Broads From her roles in a semi-autobiographical sitcom in 1996 (Life's Work) to The Parent Trap to Abbott Elementary, Lisa Ann Walter has played a lot of different kinds of strong, brassy women. And even though standards of beauty and acceptance in Hollywood are always changing, those winds haven't always blown in her favor. But what makes an icon iconic is her unwavering commitment to being her own unmistakable self.

After talking with Lisa, Jordan has one quick thing about Fast X (and especially Jason Momoa).

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Lisa Ann Walter

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]]> Thu, 18 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Lisa Ann Walter, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen From her roles in a semi-autobiographical sitcom in 1996 (Life's Work) to The Parent Trap to Abbott Elementary, Lisa Ann Walter has played a lot of different kinds of strong, brassy women. And even though standards of beauty and acceptance in Hollywood are always changing, those winds haven't always blown in her favor. But what makes an icon iconic is her unwavering commitment to being her own unmistakable self.

After talking with Lisa, Jordan has one quick thing about Fast X (and especially Jason Momoa).

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Lisa Ann Walter

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]]> Lisa Ann Walter on 'Shall We Dance?' 'Paper Moon,' and Funny Broads Lisa Ann Walter, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:55:26 The ABBOTT ELEMENTARY star talks about loving herself even when Hollywood wouldn't. The ABBOTT ELEMENTARY star talks about loving herself even when Hollywood wouldn't. sexism, the parent trap, richard gere, funny women, shall we dance, barbara howard, body image, abbott elementary, jennifer lopez, fat-shaming, paul feig, dancing, life’s work, female comedians, stanley tucci, tyler james williams, judd apatow, melissa mccarthy, the heat, whoopi goldberg, quinta brunson, ageism, melissa schemmenti, bridesmaids true full 78 ecd523fb-483f-48a5-9d9c-aea97aeb7a02 Tre'vell Anderson on 'Legally Blonde' Elle Woods is an iconic character, but not an obvious one from Tre'vell  Anderson, author of the new book, We See Each Other: A Black. Trans Journey Through TV and Film. Leave it to the effervescent Tre'vell to bring their signature FANTI gray-area mindset to their Feeling Seen character choice! In this episode, Tre'vell and Jordan look at what it is about Elle Woods that offered Tre'vell a glimpse of what they could be...and consider if future generations of Black, trans folks might be able to feel seen without much mental gymnastics.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the WGA strike.

Get Tre'vell's new book, We See Each Other: A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and Film

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Tre'vell Anderson

 

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]]> Thu, 11 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Tre'vell Anderson, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Elle Woods is an iconic character, but not an obvious one from Tre'vell  Anderson, author of the new book, We See Each Other: A Black. Trans Journey Through TV and Film. Leave it to the effervescent Tre'vell to bring their signature FANTI gray-area mindset to their Feeling Seen character choice! In this episode, Tre'vell and Jordan look at what it is about Elle Woods that offered Tre'vell a glimpse of what they could be...and consider if future generations of Black, trans folks might be able to feel seen without much mental gymnastics.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the WGA strike.

Get Tre'vell's new book, We See Each Other: A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and Film

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Tre'vell Anderson

 

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]]> Tre'vell Anderson on 'Legally Blonde' Jordan Crucchiola, Tre'vell Anderson, Marissa Flaxbart 00:54:30 The newly minted authoress talks about the fabulous, underestimated, and unapologetic Elle Woods The newly minted authoress talks about the fabulous, underestimated, and unapologetic Elle Woods black film, writers guild, 90s movies, laverne cox, queer film, morehouse college, trans film, law school, transgender tipping point, andre leon talley, transgender, ammonium thioglycolate, trans visibility, selma blair, we see each other, journalism, queer identity, la times, non binary, harvard law, self-identity, elle woods, reese witherspoon, trans identity, legally blonde, sidney poitier, fanti, possibility model, eva reign, white women, wga strike true full 77 5b432767-fca3-4c98-82ab-b2177dc264b9 Kara Brown on 'The Philadelphia Story' Kara Brown's confidence and self-assuredness have taken her far in her career as a writer, and those are qualities she shares with Katharine Hepburn's Tracy in THE PHILADELPHIA STORY. Of course, with that self-possession comes a set of assumptions others make about you, and getting held to a special standard. Jordan and Kara get into all of this,  bond over their shared memories of the heyday of blog culture,  and compare notes on not having impostor syndrome.

Then, one quick thing Karen Gillan’s Nebula.  

Fancy Pasta Bitch in Vogue

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Kara Brown

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]]> Thu, 4 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Kara Brown) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Kara Brown's confidence and self-assuredness have taken her far in her career as a writer, and those are qualities she shares with Katharine Hepburn's Tracy in THE PHILADELPHIA STORY. Of course, with that self-possession comes a set of assumptions others make about you, and getting held to a special standard. Jordan and Kara get into all of this,  bond over their shared memories of the heyday of blog culture,  and compare notes on not having impostor syndrome.

Then, one quick thing Karen Gillan’s Nebula.  

Fancy Pasta Bitch in Vogue

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Kara Brown

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]]> Kara Brown on 'The Philadelphia Story' Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Kara Brown 00:54:51 SWARM writer and former journalist Kara Brown sees herself in the best and worst of Tracy Lord. SWARM writer and former journalist Kara Brown sees herself in the best and worst of Tracy Lord. screenwriters, representation, tracy lord, karen gillan, she-hulk, comedy, fancy pasta bitch, cary grant, 1940s, katharine hepburn, classic film, black women, nebula, tv writers, self-confidence, black writers, james stewart, jezebel, jimmy stewart, swarm, the philadelphia story, grown-ish true full 76 62a5d856-1681-4cee-a736-6f77302e6238 Nida Manzoor on 'Slums of Beverly Hills' Balancing the dark and the light sides of coming of age, womanhood, and navigating the social order is something filmmaker Nida Manzoor always strives for in her projects (like WE ARE LADY PARTS and POLITE SOCIETY, in theaters now). And she wants to shout one of her biggest inspirations from the rooftops: SLUMS OF BEVERLY HILLS (1998, Tamara Jenkins), which centers on high-schooler Vivian Abromowitz, as played by a young Natasha Lyonne.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Nida Manzoor

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]]> Thu, 27 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Nida Manzoor) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Balancing the dark and the light sides of coming of age, womanhood, and navigating the social order is something filmmaker Nida Manzoor always strives for in her projects (like WE ARE LADY PARTS and POLITE SOCIETY, in theaters now). And she wants to shout one of her biggest inspirations from the rooftops: SLUMS OF BEVERLY HILLS (1998, Tamara Jenkins), which centers on high-schooler Vivian Abromowitz, as played by a young Natasha Lyonne.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Nida Manzoor

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]]> Nida Manzoor on 'Slums of Beverly Hills' Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Nida Manzoor 00:52:00 Boobs, fights, and taking big bites with the director of POLITE SOCIETY and WE ARE LADY PARTS. Boobs, fights, and taking big bites with the director of POLITE SOCIETY and WE ARE LADY PARTS. raw, body dismorphia, bafta, puberty, pakistani filmmakers, coming of age, julia ducournau, carl reiner, marisa tomei, slums of beverly hills, tamara jenkins, alan arkin, sisters, nimra bucha, muslim filmmakers, nida manzoor, women directors, women eating, polite society, natasha lyonne, we are lady parts, action true full 75 e670bb23-215b-490e-9577-f1be25d15493 Catherine Hardwicke on 'Tank Girl,' Self-Expression, and Friendship Director Catherine Hardwicke's latest film is MAFIA MAMMA, and you probably know her as the director of TWILIGHT, LORDS OF DOGTOWN, or THIRTEEN. But did you know that she got her start as a production designer, and that she production designed TANK GIRL? Well, this was after she got her degree in architecture. All this, plus dressing like a building, dealing with on-set toxic events, directing Monica Bellucci, and the kinds of characters she'd like to see on screen, come up in this sprawling conversation that reveals an artist as fun, badass, and idiosyncratic as the titular TANK GIRL.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Catherine Hardwicke

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]]> Thu, 20 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Catherine Hardwicke) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Director Catherine Hardwicke's latest film is MAFIA MAMMA, and you probably know her as the director of TWILIGHT, LORDS OF DOGTOWN, or THIRTEEN. But did you know that she got her start as a production designer, and that she production designed TANK GIRL? Well, this was after she got her degree in architecture. All this, plus dressing like a building, dealing with on-set toxic events, directing Monica Bellucci, and the kinds of characters she'd like to see on screen, come up in this sprawling conversation that reveals an artist as fun, badass, and idiosyncratic as the titular TANK GIRL.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Catherine Hardwicke

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]]> Catherine Hardwicke on 'Tank Girl,' Self-Expression, and Friendship Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart, Catherine Hardwicke 00:55:22 Before THIRTEEN, TWILIGHT, or MAFIA MAMMA, there was a tank with a grill on top and a badass girl at the controls. Before THIRTEEN, TWILIGHT, or MAFIA MAMMA, there was a tank with a grill on top and a badass girl at the controls. christina ricci, bridget everett, directing, jet girl, chloe sevigny, mafia mamma, mcdonalds, architecture, twilight, somebody somewhere, lori petty, nikki reed, toni collette, kristen stewart, tank girl, monica bellucci, rachel talalay, naomi watts, sophia nomvete, evan rachel wood, female friendships, thirteen, women directors, production design true full 74 11e26d4e-4fda-4d05-b3cc-03edb4c2c32a Clarke Wolfe on 'Miss Congeniality' Co-star of the new horror film Malum (currently in theaters) Clarke Wolfe knew she related to  Grace Hart in the theater when she first saw 2000's Miss Congeniality. That resonance wasn't all positive. In this conversation, she shares her own inner misfit feelings, and explains how and why she became her own Michael Caine (er, Victor Melling). 

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]]> Thu, 13 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Clarke Wolfe, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Co-star of the new horror film Malum (currently in theaters) Clarke Wolfe knew she related to  Grace Hart in the theater when she first saw 2000's Miss Congeniality. That resonance wasn't all positive. In this conversation, she shares her own inner misfit feelings, and explains how and why she became her own Michael Caine (er, Victor Melling). 

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with Jordan Crucchiola and Clarke Wolfe

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]]> Clarke Wolfe on 'Miss Congeniality' Clarke Wolfe, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:56:09 Agent Grace Hart, Gracie Lou Freebush, real-life Sandra Bullock, and making your own path in Hollywood (and in life) Agent Grace Hart, Gracie Lou Freebush, real-life Sandra Bullock, and making your own path in Hollywood (and in life) romcom, the last shift, tomboys, clarke wolfe, 2000s culture, malum, benjamin bratt, anthony diblasi, comic-con, 2000s movies, feminism, satanic panic, makeover, gracie lou freebush, jennifer’s body, michael caine, diablo cody, fortis films, jessica sula, karyn kusama, beauty pageants, collider nightmares, sandra bullock, donald petrie true full 73 7b0c53b0-1215-4eed-8626-34484935322f A.V. Rockwell on 'Crooklyn' A.V. Rockwell's feature debut won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance earlier this year. Now it's in theaters, and anyone who goes to see it won't be able to miss the love and honesty in her depiction of New York City. So perhaps it's not surprising that she brought us a character from another New York City coming-of-age movie (albeit about a different borough than her native Queens). It's Troy, the young girl who sits at the center of Spike Lee's 1994 movie, CROOKLYN. 

Then Jordan has one quick thing about her beloved YELLOWJACKETS (season 1 spoiler alert!).

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With Jordan Crucchiola and A.V. Rockwell

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]]> Thu, 6 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen A.V. Rockwell's feature debut won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance earlier this year. Now it's in theaters, and anyone who goes to see it won't be able to miss the love and honesty in her depiction of New York City. So perhaps it's not surprising that she brought us a character from another New York City coming-of-age movie (albeit about a different borough than her native Queens). It's Troy, the young girl who sits at the center of Spike Lee's 1994 movie, CROOKLYN. 

Then Jordan has one quick thing about her beloved YELLOWJACKETS (season 1 spoiler alert!).

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With Jordan Crucchiola and A.V. Rockwell

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]]> A.V. Rockwell on 'Crooklyn' Jordan Crucchiola 00:50:19 The 'Thousand and One' director on Spike Lee's love letter to a New York childhood The 'Thousand and One' director on Spike Lee's love letter to a New York childhood black filmmakers, queens, scorsese, directors, joie lee, crooklyn, coming of age, spike lee, teyana taylor, jamaica, delroy lindo, new york city, sundance, goodfellas, the canon, brooklyn, a thousand and one, alfre woodard true full 72 6232b697-47d1-4010-ac35-8d5cd2af3497 Brandon Cronenberg on the Performance of Self It's our final show of MaxFunDrive 2023, and we're breaking out the big guns and weird masks to bring you this thoughtful conversation with director Brandon Cronenberg. Eschewing our usual movie character framework, Jordan and Brandon dig into the very idea of why and how we see ourselves, in film and in our daily lives. A special time of year means special episodes! Head over to maximumfun.org/join to become a member and support the future of FEELING SEEN.

INFINITY POOL is available to rent or buy on most streaming platforms, and will be released on Blu-Ray on April 11.

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]]> Thu, 30 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen It's our final show of MaxFunDrive 2023, and we're breaking out the big guns and weird masks to bring you this thoughtful conversation with director Brandon Cronenberg. Eschewing our usual movie character framework, Jordan and Brandon dig into the very idea of why and how we see ourselves, in film and in our daily lives. A special time of year means special episodes! Head over to maximumfun.org/join to become a member and support the future of FEELING SEEN.

INFINITY POOL is available to rent or buy on most streaming platforms, and will be released on Blu-Ray on April 11.

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]]> Brandon Cronenberg on the Performance of Self Jordan Crucchiola 00:53:12 The INFINITY POOL director looks into the mirror with us The INFINITY POOL director looks into the mirror with us antiviral, directors, maxfundrive, sense of self, possessor, mia goth, independent film, identity, brandon cronenberg, infinity pool, the twilight zone, alexander skarsgård true full 71 1c5f66d6-cb43-490a-a03e-f713fd852c2d BoCo Preview: Marissa Flaxbart on 'The Sound of Music' Join, upgrade, or boost your Maximum Fun membership at maximumfun.org/join to get access to this full episode and over 500 hours of bonus content from MaxFun shows. And thank you!

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]]> Tue, 28 Mar 2023 18:22:38 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (jordan crucchiola, marissa flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Join, upgrade, or boost your Maximum Fun membership at maximumfun.org/join to get access to this full episode and over 500 hours of bonus content from MaxFun shows. And thank you!

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]]> BoCo Preview: Marissa Flaxbart on 'The Sound of Music' jordan crucchiola, marissa flaxbart 00:16:26 A little taste of what awaits you in that Member Bonus Content feed... A little taste of what awaits you in that Member Bonus Content feed... producer marissa, maxfundrive, maria von trapp, julie andrews, boco, fraulein maria, captain von trapp, the sound of music true bonus 66b3af26-4e89-4bc1-8e71-a9ff41b76e3c Jordan Morris on 'Spider-Man' MaxFunDrive 2023 is comin'atcha like CGI Spidey slinging and swinging from rooftop to flagpole! 

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We're celebrating by getting the current Jordans of Maximum Fun together. It's Jordan, Jesse, Go! host and Bubble creator Jordan Morris, talking about Sam Raimi's 2002 Spider-Man, featuring future Babylon star Tobey Maguire as a busy guy named Spider-Man/Peter Parker.

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]]> Thu, 23 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Morris, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen MaxFunDrive 2023 is comin'atcha like CGI Spidey slinging and swinging from rooftop to flagpole! 

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We're celebrating by getting the current Jordans of Maximum Fun together. It's Jordan, Jesse, Go! host and Bubble creator Jordan Morris, talking about Sam Raimi's 2002 Spider-Man, featuring future Babylon star Tobey Maguire as a busy guy named Spider-Man/Peter Parker.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Jordan Morris

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]]> Jordan Morris on 'Spider-Man' Jordan Morris, Jordan Crucchiola 01:00:11 Lesser-known side effect of that radioactive spider bite: now chronically overcommitted Lesser-known side effect of that radioactive spider bite: now chronically overcommitted maxfundrive, tobey maguire, kirsten dunst, babylon, peter parker, james franco, sam raimi, blade, darksided, bubble, the shadow, spider-man, archie horror, eisner awards, son of superman, time management, comic books true full 70 12fe8723-e6ee-48eb-8a07-28de2cc9e9e8 Ke Huy Quan on Returning to Acting [Replay] Producer's note: When we prepped Jordan's new intro to this amazing interview from April of '22, I had jotted something down like, "who could have dreamed back then that he'd go on to win all the awards." Jordan rightly called this out, because (as she says here) she, and other critics, DID dream that. What I'd meant was: it seemed like one of those performances and films that you hope will be both lauded AND awarded, but you aren't holding your breath for the latter. How thrilling to be wrong sometimes.

Watch Ke Huy Quan accept his Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.

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As a kid, he was Short Round in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Data in The Goonies. But as he got older, Ke Huy Quan began to feel that there wasn't really a place for him in front of the camera. After decades of telling himself he didn't miss acting, Crazy Rich  Asians made a splash, and Ke began to think that maybe it was time to get back to acting. Ke opens up about all of that, and landing in the perfect threefold role of Waymond, Alpha Waymond, and CEO Waymond in Everything Everywhere All At Once. 

And then, Jordan has one quick thing about Bend it Like Beckham's 20th anniversary.

With Jordan Crucchiola and Ke Huy Quan

 

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]]> Thu, 16 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Producer's note: When we prepped Jordan's new intro to this amazing interview from April of '22, I had jotted something down like, "who could have dreamed back then that he'd go on to win all the awards." Jordan rightly called this out, because (as she says here) she, and other critics, DID dream that. What I'd meant was: it seemed like one of those performances and films that you hope will be both lauded AND awarded, but you aren't holding your breath for the latter. How thrilling to be wrong sometimes.

Watch Ke Huy Quan accept his Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.

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As a kid, he was Short Round in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Data in The Goonies. But as he got older, Ke Huy Quan began to feel that there wasn't really a place for him in front of the camera. After decades of telling himself he didn't miss acting, Crazy Rich  Asians made a splash, and Ke began to think that maybe it was time to get back to acting. Ke opens up about all of that, and landing in the perfect threefold role of Waymond, Alpha Waymond, and CEO Waymond in Everything Everywhere All At Once. 

And then, Jordan has one quick thing about Bend it Like Beckham's 20th anniversary.

With Jordan Crucchiola and Ke Huy Quan

 

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]]> Ke Huy Quan on Returning to Acting [Replay] Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:54:26 In honor of his recent Oscar win, we're bringing back this episode from nearly a year ago, when the EEAAO journey had just begun. In honor of his recent Oscar win, we're bringing back this episode from nearly a year ago, when the EEAAO journey had just begun. asian american cinema, representation, action choreography, temple of doom, daniels, best supporting actor, jonathan rhys myers, wong kar wai, film school, indiana jones, gurinder chadha, empathy, sag awards, bend it like beckham, data, short round, crazy rich asians, jamie lee curtis, yes madam, martial club, waymond wang, academy awards, jonathan ke quan, oscars, fight choreography, acting, golden globes, jules and jess, daniel kwan, daniel scheinert, alpha waymond, everything everywhere all at once, keira knightley, martial arts, michelle yeoh, parminder nagra, the goonies, a24 true bonus 12ce2c6a-8b62-4ef3-af0e-c021bd2f58aa Daniela Taplin Lundberg on 'Thelma & Louise' Daniela Taplin Lundberg has made her mark in Hollywood doing something that’s become increasingly rare: creating authentic and artful films that are made for adults and appeal to a wide audience. These are movies like The Kids are All Right, Beast of No Nation, Nanny, Harriet, just to name a few. Today she talks with Jordan about Thelma and Louise – and in particular the affinity that she felt with Geena Davis’s Thelma from the first time she saw the movie (in the theaters, as a teenager). The movie was even an early example of her producer’s eye – she knew she’d seen something special before the film became a sensation.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about her old friends and their new (nu?) dance with Ghostface in Scream 6.

Check out Daniela’s podcast, Hollywood Gold.

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Jordan Crucchiola and Daniela Taplin Lundberg

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]]> Thu, 9 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Daniela Taplin Lundberg has made her mark in Hollywood doing something that’s become increasingly rare: creating authentic and artful films that are made for adults and appeal to a wide audience. These are movies like The Kids are All Right, Beast of No Nation, Nanny, Harriet, just to name a few. Today she talks with Jordan about Thelma and Louise – and in particular the affinity that she felt with Geena Davis’s Thelma from the first time she saw the movie (in the theaters, as a teenager). The movie was even an early example of her producer’s eye – she knew she’d seen something special before the film became a sensation.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about her old friends and their new (nu?) dance with Ghostface in Scream 6.

Check out Daniela’s podcast, Hollywood Gold.

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With 

Jordan Crucchiola and Daniela Taplin Lundberg

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]]> Daniela Taplin Lundberg on 'Thelma & Louise' Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:55:02 A film producer shares how Geena Davis's Thelma felt like a rebellion and inspired her to face her fears A film producer shares how Geena Davis's Thelma felt like a rebellion and inspired her to face her fears thelma and louise, scream 6, mean streets, callie khouri, nanny, geena davis, stay gold features, susan sarandon, ridley scott true full 69 30ae3bbe-a14f-43b4-80aa-53a8e6a8c485 Kyle Turner on 'Down with Love' After Bring it On, before Ant-Men, Peyton Reed directed a cheeky little period/genre parody called Down with Love. Its stars (Renee Zellweger and Ewan McGregor) were what brought 10-year-old Kyle Turner to the DVD rental house, but it was supporting character Peter McMannus (David Hyde Pierce) that he identified with, even years before he truly clocked what it was he was identifying. Sounds like perfect Feeling Seen fodder!

Then, this week’s One Quick Thing is a slew of fun updates about past guests!

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Kyle Turner

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]]> Thu, 2 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen After Bring it On, before Ant-Men, Peyton Reed directed a cheeky little period/genre parody called Down with Love. Its stars (Renee Zellweger and Ewan McGregor) were what brought 10-year-old Kyle Turner to the DVD rental house, but it was supporting character Peter McMannus (David Hyde Pierce) that he identified with, even years before he truly clocked what it was he was identifying. Sounds like perfect Feeling Seen fodder!

Then, this week’s One Quick Thing is a slew of fun updates about past guests!

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Kyle Turner

Order The Queer Film Guide

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]]> Kyle Turner on 'Down with Love' Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:50:44 “I don’t do it, but if I did do it, I’d do what I'm doing.” “I don’t do it, but if I did do it, I’d do what I'm doing.” 2000s films, peyton reed, renee zellweger, 1960s, romantic comedy, gender equality, rock hudson, film critics, josh johnson, david hyde pierce, women’s liberation, feminism, doris day, ke huy quan, queer cinema, down with love, give me an a, queer film guide, canonically queer, musicals, ewan mcgregor, sarah paulson, judy garland true full 68 55dcba0b-d0ee-4118-aa60-f052b94b9b15 Francesca Maldonado on 'Tank Girl' Director and  production designer (and former child actor) Francesca Maldonado shares how Rebecca (aka Tank Girl) from 1995's TANK GIRL was formative in her life, and offers perspectives on Hot Girl Representation, Valley Girl pride, and what's missing from movies now and in the past.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about an upcoming Amazon series called Class of '07.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Francesca Maldonado

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]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Director and  production designer (and former child actor) Francesca Maldonado shares how Rebecca (aka Tank Girl) from 1995's TANK GIRL was formative in her life, and offers perspectives on Hot Girl Representation, Valley Girl pride, and what's missing from movies now and in the past.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about an upcoming Amazon series called Class of '07.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Francesca Maldonado

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]]> Francesca Maldonado on 'Tank Girl' Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:51:09 ...that time Lori Petty taught a generation of possibly-too-young-for-this girls how to kick butt with style ...that time Lori Petty taught a generation of possibly-too-young-for-this girls how to kick butt with style horror directors, 90s movies, hot girl representation, lori petty, class of '07, emily browning, tank girl, rachel talalay, naomi watts, hot girls, riot grrl, portishead true full 67 4a15b4cc-71c9-4d9d-9b33-97d80558e6bf Cyrus Cohen on 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' Throughout the much-lauded, jam-packed runtime of EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE, Stephanie Hsu shapeshifts from depressed, suffering Joy Wang to countless iterations of the fabulous big-bad Jobu Tupaki. But the flashy confidence of Jobu Tupaki might be a misdirect from the pain she's feeling -- Joy's pain. Cyrus Cohen, film critic and programmer for NewFest, gets into it with Jordan on this week's episode.

Then, one quick thing about Jordan's recent Morning Edition appearance.

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]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Throughout the much-lauded, jam-packed runtime of EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE, Stephanie Hsu shapeshifts from depressed, suffering Joy Wang to countless iterations of the fabulous big-bad Jobu Tupaki. But the flashy confidence of Jobu Tupaki might be a misdirect from the pain she's feeling -- Joy's pain. Cyrus Cohen, film critic and programmer for NewFest, gets into it with Jordan on this week's episode.

Then, one quick thing about Jordan's recent Morning Edition appearance.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Cyrus Cohen

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]]> Cyrus Cohen on 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 00:52:53 Joy Wang, Jobu Tupaki, and embracing the sad, misunderstood destruction diva Joy Wang, Jobu Tupaki, and embracing the sad, misunderstood destruction diva mental health, queer representation, stephanie hsu, film critics, eeaao, ke huy quan, best picture, depression, jobu tupaki, best supporting actress, npr, oscars, horror comedy, everything everywhere all at once, michelle yeoh, morning edition true full 66 586d9403-296b-4e58-b466-45019e3ceb83 Sheila McCarthy on 'The Sterile Cuckoo' There are a lot of fantastic women in Women Talking, but when Jordan first saw the film in theaters, she was immediately  struck by the powerful performances of the movie's matriarchs, one of whom is played to hilarious, heartbreaking perfection by today's guest, Sheila McCarthy. Sheila tells us about identifying with Liza Minnelli's Pookie Adams in The Sterile Cuckoo — a feeling that she had when she saw the film in theaters as a teenager. Little could she have known that she'd go on to befriend and work with Liza, and so many great stars.

Then there's One Quick Thing about newly minted EGOT winner Viola Davis. 

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Sheila McCarthy

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]]> Thu, 9 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen There are a lot of fantastic women in Women Talking, but when Jordan first saw the film in theaters, she was immediately  struck by the powerful performances of the movie's matriarchs, one of whom is played to hilarious, heartbreaking perfection by today's guest, Sheila McCarthy. Sheila tells us about identifying with Liza Minnelli's Pookie Adams in The Sterile Cuckoo — a feeling that she had when she saw the film in theaters as a teenager. Little could she have known that she'd go on to befriend and work with Liza, and so many great stars.

Then there's One Quick Thing about newly minted EGOT winner Viola Davis. 

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Sheila McCarthy

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]]> Sheila McCarthy on 'The Sterile Cuckoo' Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 00:56:30 Liza Minnelli's plucky outsider spoke to Sheila long before the two women became friends. Liza Minnelli's plucky outsider spoke to Sheila long before the two women became friends. 1960s, acting school, individuality, cabaret, sally field, judith ivey, sheila mccarthy, sarah polley, alan j. pakula, women talking, liza minnelli, character actors, oscars, rooney mara, claire foy, acting, viola davis, 1970s, shelley winters true full 65 757540c1-e62e-48fc-8d01-85dca5d2c870 Sera Gamble on 'WALL-E' As co-creator and showrunner of the show YOU, Sera Gamble knows that one way to fight the gender and romance stereotypes that we've been taught by popular media is to subvert them. In WALL-E, she saw a movie relationship that  offered not only a relatable "female" character, but a relationship paradigm that was worthy of celebration. She and Jordan talk about robots, TV writing, and fighting the patriarchy. 

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the new INFINITY POOL.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Sera Gamble

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]]> Thu, 2 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen As co-creator and showrunner of the show YOU, Sera Gamble knows that one way to fight the gender and romance stereotypes that we've been taught by popular media is to subvert them. In WALL-E, she saw a movie relationship that  offered not only a relatable "female" character, but a relationship paradigm that was worthy of celebration. She and Jordan talk about robots, TV writing, and fighting the patriarchy. 

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the new INFINITY POOL.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Sera Gamble

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]]> Sera Gamble on 'WALL-E' Jordan Crucchiola 00:54:19 A lady-bot who knows her calling. A boy-bot who never asked her to change. A lady-bot who knows her calling. A boy-bot who never asked her to change. romantic comedy, wall-e, alexander skarsgard, romance, robots, tv writing, roger deakins, gender dynamics, eve, animation, pixar, joe goldberg, disney, mia goth, strong female lead, you, brandon cronenberg, infinity pool true full 64 8a2ad694-39b7-482b-b7b7-312e8368e596 Gianmarco Soresi on 'Amadeus' Comedian Gianmarco Soresi is brutally honest with us this weeks: he deeply relates to Antonio Salieri (F. Murray Abraham!) in Milos Forman's 1984 classical classic, Amadeus. But while Gianmarco can own his Salieri-like insecurities, he can't let it keep him from pursuing virtuosity. 

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about...

Gianmarco on James Corden

His half hour, "Shelf Life"

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Gianmarco Soresi

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]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Comedian Gianmarco Soresi is brutally honest with us this weeks: he deeply relates to Antonio Salieri (F. Murray Abraham!) in Milos Forman's 1984 classical classic, Amadeus. But while Gianmarco can own his Salieri-like insecurities, he can't let it keep him from pursuing virtuosity. 

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about...

Gianmarco on James Corden

His half hour, "Shelf Life"

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Gianmarco Soresi

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]]> Gianmarco Soresi on 'Amadeus' Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:58:04 Sometimes you're the Salieri to the Mozart in your mind! #deep Sometimes you're the Salieri to the Mozart in your mind! #deep impostor syndrome, f. murray abraham, mediocrity, comedy, mozart, director's cut, salieri, classical music, proudly mid, amadeus, tom hulce, antonio salieri, opera, prodigies, milos forman, stand-up comedy true full 63 d2e59c30-e4d0-4507-8ba9-caa9b31e5bec Roxanne Benjamin on 'Daria' Before writer, producer, and director Roxanne Benjamin was making V/H/S shorts or directing shows like Nancy Drew  and The New Adventures of Sabrina the Teenage Witch, she was a disaffected youth who was so recognizable as a Daria that classmates called her by the famous MTV character's name. Now, she joins us  fresh off the streaming release of her new movie, There's Something Wrong With the Children, to talk about relating to Daria, finding a place in the world of horror and filmmaking in general, and some other stuff '80s/'90s kids love.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Roxanne Benjamin

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]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Before writer, producer, and director Roxanne Benjamin was making V/H/S shorts or directing shows like Nancy Drew  and The New Adventures of Sabrina the Teenage Witch, she was a disaffected youth who was so recognizable as a Daria that classmates called her by the famous MTV character's name. Now, she joins us  fresh off the streaming release of her new movie, There's Something Wrong With the Children, to talk about relating to Daria, finding a place in the world of horror and filmmaking in general, and some other stuff '80s/'90s kids love.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Roxanne Benjamin

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]]> Roxanne Benjamin on 'Daria' Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 00:48:38 Misery chicks, this is your time to shine Misery chicks, this is your time to shine xennial, mtv, there's something wrong with the children, mgm+, horror, horror directors, juno, lupita nyongo, misery chick, v/h/s, daria, toni collette, elder millennial, female directors, rebecca hall, diablo cody, weirdos, mia goth, academy awards, the craft, oscars, sick sad world true full 62 189e0106-7c60-4ac9-9a3b-1f25b7ca97f1 Akela Cooper on 'Demon Knight' If you needed proof that '90s movies were built different, look no further than TALES FROM THE CRYPT: DEMON KNIGHT. It's a practical effect-driven spinoff of a horror comedy anthology from a Black director, sprinkled with bare-breasted ladies, centered around a mixed-race cast, set in the Southwest,  and starring Billy Zane as an ooze-filled demon and Jada Pinkett as a quietly brooding Final Girl. It's a whole moment in horror history, and a young Akela Cooper -- the same Akela Cooper who would go on to write M3GAN and MALIGNANT -- saved up over $40 to buy it on VHS after her parents missed taking her to see in in theaters. 

All that, plus some flowers for Ke Huy Quan and Michelle Yeoh as we do our part to push for EEAAO for Everything this awards season.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Akela Cooper

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]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen If you needed proof that '90s movies were built different, look no further than TALES FROM THE CRYPT: DEMON KNIGHT. It's a practical effect-driven spinoff of a horror comedy anthology from a Black director, sprinkled with bare-breasted ladies, centered around a mixed-race cast, set in the Southwest,  and starring Billy Zane as an ooze-filled demon and Jada Pinkett as a quietly brooding Final Girl. It's a whole moment in horror history, and a young Akela Cooper -- the same Akela Cooper who would go on to write M3GAN and MALIGNANT -- saved up over $40 to buy it on VHS after her parents missed taking her to see in in theaters. 

All that, plus some flowers for Ke Huy Quan and Michelle Yeoh as we do our part to push for EEAAO for Everything this awards season.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Akela Cooper

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]]> Akela Cooper on 'Demon Knight' Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 00:55:06 The M3GAN and MALIGNANT screenwriter was all in for bonkers horror from the beginning. The M3GAN and MALIGNANT screenwriter was all in for bonkers horror from the beginning. the nun 2, horror, screenwriters, black horror, 90s movies, 90s horror, m3gan, jada pinkett smith, eeaao, jeryline, william sadler, vhs, hollywood video, billy zane, malignant, ke huy quan, megan, allison williams, demon knight, tales from the crypt, horror comedy, everything everywhere all at once, michelle yeoh, universal, cch pounder true full 61 d1a6d5f5-be6c-4b22-b24e-9962220ca2da Ariel Vida on 'RRR' Director/production designer Ariel Vida (VIDE NOIR, Rustic Films) has seen RRR many, many times. In this conversation with Jordan, she talks about the ways the movie makes her feel seen not only through the characters themselves, but through its unabashed celebration of abiding friendship  -- and the enthusiastic reception that message has gotten around the world. #RRRforOscars

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about -- what else -- M3GAN.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Ariel Vida

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]]> Thu, 5 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Director/production designer Ariel Vida (VIDE NOIR, Rustic Films) has seen RRR many, many times. In this conversation with Jordan, she talks about the ways the movie makes her feel seen not only through the characters themselves, but through its unabashed celebration of abiding friendship  -- and the enthusiastic reception that message has gotten around the world. #RRRforOscars

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about -- what else -- M3GAN.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Ariel Vida

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]]> Ariel Vida on 'RRR' Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:53:51 Director/production designer Ariel Vida feels seen by Ram and Bheem, whose friendship is more precious than this life. Director/production designer Ariel Vida feels seen by Ram and Bheem, whose friendship is more precious than this life. the lord of the rings, art direction, tollywood, asexuality, something in the dirt, vide noir, rrr, ariel vida, s.s. rajamouli, hollywood careers, friendship, telugu, rustic films, #rrrforoscars, rise roar revolt, naatu naatu, n. t. rama rao jr., ram and bheem, ram charan, lord huron true full 60 67c4a138-eeb1-40ab-99b5-8239bceb1bc3 [Replay] Susan Orlean on 'Adaptation' Happy New Year! We're celebrating the end of 2022 by replaying a favorite early episode of the show. Enjoy, and here's to great things in 2023.

This episode originally aired in November 2021.

This week’s show could be titled “A Very Special Episode.” We actually have the wonderful Susan Orlean on to talk about watching Meryl Streep her in the movie ‘Adaptation.’ She takes Jordan through the process of discovering that she was going to be a character in the movie. But she also reveals the realizations she made about her own ill-fated marriage while watching the film on the big screen. Plus, in ‘One Quick Thing Before I Go,’ Jordan discusses the new ‘Lord of the Flies’-inspired show ‘Yellowjackets’ and why it has become her personality.

Purchase Susan’s latest book, On Animals

If you haven’t seen Adaptation – get to it!

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]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Happy New Year! We're celebrating the end of 2022 by replaying a favorite early episode of the show. Enjoy, and here's to great things in 2023.

This episode originally aired in November 2021.

This week’s show could be titled “A Very Special Episode.” We actually have the wonderful Susan Orlean on to talk about watching Meryl Streep her in the movie ‘Adaptation.’ She takes Jordan through the process of discovering that she was going to be a character in the movie. But she also reveals the realizations she made about her own ill-fated marriage while watching the film on the big screen. Plus, in ‘One Quick Thing Before I Go,’ Jordan discusses the new ‘Lord of the Flies’-inspired show ‘Yellowjackets’ and why it has become her personality.

Purchase Susan’s latest book, On Animals

If you haven’t seen Adaptation – get to it!

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Susan Orlean.

 

 

 

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]]> [Replay] Susan Orlean on 'Adaptation' Jordan Crucchiola 00:50:46 ‘The Orchid Thief’ author Susan Orlean discusses watching Meryl Streep portray her in ‘Adaptation.’ ‘The Orchid Thief’ author Susan Orlean discusses watching Meryl Streep portray her in ‘Adaptation.’ the orchid thief, yellow jackets, adaptation, rerun, spike jonze, new yorker, on animals, meryl streep, nicolas cage, susan orlean, charlie kaufman, blood hive true bonus 4708ddce-a45e-451f-b907-09db747e9061 Kevin Maher on 'Stuart Saves His Family' This one is for everybody working to strike that balance between caring for yourself and caring for your "family of origin." A forgotten and surprisingly dramatic SNL spinoff directed by Harold Ramis in 1995, Stuart Saves His Family spoke to a younger Kevin Maher as an adult from a family where alcoholism was an issue. It even factors thematically into Kevin's new humor book, Santa Doesn't Need Your Help, illustrated by Joe Dator. 

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about feeling uncomfortably seen by Banshees of Inisherin.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Kevin Maher

 

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]]> Thu, 22 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen This one is for everybody working to strike that balance between caring for yourself and caring for your "family of origin." A forgotten and surprisingly dramatic SNL spinoff directed by Harold Ramis in 1995, Stuart Saves His Family spoke to a younger Kevin Maher as an adult from a family where alcoholism was an issue. It even factors thematically into Kevin's new humor book, Santa Doesn't Need Your Help, illustrated by Joe Dator. 

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about feeling uncomfortably seen by Banshees of Inisherin.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Kevin Maher

 

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]]> Kevin Maher on 'Stuart Saves His Family' Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:56:00 You're good enough, you're smart enough, and no one asked you to save your family. Happy Holidays! You're good enough, you're smart enough, and no one asked you to save your family. Happy Holidays! kevin maher, self-help, santa doesn't need your help, christmas, snl, stuart smalley, holiday, laura san giacomo, 12 step programs, al franken, harold ramis, alcoholism, alanon, vincent d'onofrio, stuart saves his family, chosen family, dysfunctional family, daily affirmations true full 59 5d9c1b40-bda8-4e41-86f9-2b2d3b0458a5 David Bruckner on 'Broadcast News' Today, director David Bruckner talks with Jordan about feeling seen by Holly Hunter's character, Jane Craig, in the 1987 classic, BROADCAST NEWS. Directed by James L. Brooks, it's a journalism....satire? rom-com? dramedy?... starring Hunter, Albert Brooks, and William Hurt. It's one of those movies that is so prescient about what news media would become. And for David Bruckner -- whose latest film is this year's HELLRAISER -- saw in it some parallels with what it feels like to be a creator in any medium. 

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the new trailer for 65.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and David Bruckner

 

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]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Today, director David Bruckner talks with Jordan about feeling seen by Holly Hunter's character, Jane Craig, in the 1987 classic, BROADCAST NEWS. Directed by James L. Brooks, it's a journalism....satire? rom-com? dramedy?... starring Hunter, Albert Brooks, and William Hurt. It's one of those movies that is so prescient about what news media would become. And for David Bruckner -- whose latest film is this year's HELLRAISER -- saw in it some parallels with what it feels like to be a creator in any medium. 

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the new trailer for 65.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and David Bruckner

 

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]]> David Bruckner on 'Broadcast News' Jordan Crucchiola 00:53:02 The acclaimed horror director sees himself in a journalism romantic comedy. The acclaimed horror director sees himself in a journalism romantic comedy. horror, romcom, 80s movies, broadcast news, david bruckner, directors, william hurt, holly hunter, v/h/s, vhs, albert brooks, rebecca hall, journalism, crossfire, tucker carlson, james l. brooks, hellraiser, the night house, media, workaholics, cenobites, the signal true full 58 b7401c1b-3de0-435d-b889-e93c76e70779 Amy Nicholson on 'Click' Film critic Amy Nicholson (whose 'Unspooled' podcast with Paul Scheer is currently in its fourth season) first encountered 'Click' as a budding young critic and USC student. She didn't love it, but it did make her cry. This conversation with Jordan is an exploration of why that might be, alongside the ways things have improved and devolved in the years since the movie's 2006 release.

Then, one quick thing about an unsung badass Christmas movie, The Long Kiss Goodnight.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Amy Nicholson

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]]> Thu, 8 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Amy Nicholson, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Film critic Amy Nicholson (whose 'Unspooled' podcast with Paul Scheer is currently in its fourth season) first encountered 'Click' as a budding young critic and USC student. She didn't love it, but it did make her cry. This conversation with Jordan is an exploration of why that might be, alongside the ways things have improved and devolved in the years since the movie's 2006 release.

Then, one quick thing about an unsung badass Christmas movie, The Long Kiss Goodnight.

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]]> Amy Nicholson on 'Click' Amy Nicholson, Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:54:01 Step aside, ‘Punch Drunk Love’ and ‘Uncut Gems.’ Sandler’s most harrowing movie might be a Happy Madison comedy from 2006. Step aside, ‘Punch Drunk Love’ and ‘Uncut Gems.’ Sandler’s most harrowing movie might be a Happy Madison comedy from 2006. 2000s, 2000s culture, frank coraci, adam sandler, david hasselhoff, autopilot, aughtsterion, click, happy madison, aughts, remote control, christopher walken, capitalism, film critic, hustle culture, jennifer coolidge, punch drunk love, unspooled, uncut gems, kate beckinsale, amy nicholson true full 57 b3dc5042-3177-4ca8-aa35-49516ac53b66 Noah Segan on 'Raising Arizona' Actor Noah Segan -- or, should we say, writer/director/producer/actor Noah Segan -- is the star and creative force behind his directorial debut, BLOOD RELATIVES. In it, he plays a century-old, lone-wolf vampire who suddenly has a teenage daughter to think about. Segan, a dad himself, chose another suddenly-a-father character for today's epsiode: H.I. McDonnough (Nicolas Cage) from the 1987 Coen Brothers comedy Raising Arizona. Listen and learn how fatherhood, creative genesis, vampirism, and work/life balance are all mixed into the space between these two films, made 35 years apart.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about an action movie really straddling that naughty/nice divide: Violent Night.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Noah Segan

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

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]]> Thu, 1 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Actor Noah Segan -- or, should we say, writer/director/producer/actor Noah Segan -- is the star and creative force behind his directorial debut, BLOOD RELATIVES. In it, he plays a century-old, lone-wolf vampire who suddenly has a teenage daughter to think about. Segan, a dad himself, chose another suddenly-a-father character for today's epsiode: H.I. McDonnough (Nicolas Cage) from the 1987 Coen Brothers comedy Raising Arizona. Listen and learn how fatherhood, creative genesis, vampirism, and work/life balance are all mixed into the space between these two films, made 35 years apart.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about an action movie really straddling that naughty/nice divide: Violent Night.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Noah Segan

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

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]]> Noah Segan on 'Raising Arizona' Jordan Crucchiola 00:52:24 Petty criminal dads, Yiddish vampire dads, and having it all! Petty criminal dads, Yiddish vampire dads, and having it all! parenthood, having it all, h.i. mcdonnough, jewish heritage, rian johnson, something in the dirt, recidivism, ganja and hess, glass onion, mel brooks, directors, holly hunter, filmmaking, baby boom, judaism, leslie nielsen, coen brothers, nicolas cage, rustic films, victoria moroles, #hollywood, fatherhood, frances mcdormand, noah segan, yiddish, vampire movies, dracula dead and loving it, work/life balance, insomnia, raising arizona true full 56 e51d7d5b-5b8a-4301-aa90-ffe504ae078f Raúl Castillo on 'The Outsiders' Sometimes our co-hosts really struggle to come up with a character to discuss for our show. But actor Raúl Castillo (The Inspection, Cha Cha Real Smooth, Looking, and much more) went with his gut, and what came to mind immediately was The Outsiders, and especially Matt Dillon's character of lead "greaser" Dallas "Dally" Winston. Jordan, Raúl, and you the listener will all learn at the same time just why this character stuck with him all these years. 

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]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (jordan crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Sometimes our co-hosts really struggle to come up with a character to discuss for our show. But actor Raúl Castillo (The Inspection, Cha Cha Real Smooth, Looking, and much more) went with his gut, and what came to mind immediately was The Outsiders, and especially Matt Dillon's character of lead "greaser" Dallas "Dally" Winston. Jordan, Raúl, and you the listener will all learn at the same time just why this character stuck with him all these years. 

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]]> Raúl Castillo on 'The Outsiders' jordan crucchiola 00:54:55 Stay Gold. Stay Gold. mexican american identity, the ramones, francis ford coppola, diane lane, theater kids, the inspection, elegance bratton, toxic masculinity, matt dillon, first generation, s.e. hinton, c. thomas howell, latinx representation, ponyboy curtis, emotional vulnerability, cha cha real smooth, dallas winston, ralph macchio, oklahoma true full 55 75c6e973-ab50-4427-8077-567a22db1595 Rahul Kohli on 'The Karate Kid' Rahul Kohli is a working actor -- and thanks in part to the prolific Mike Flanagan, he's been working a lot lately.  In this episode, Rahul (whose latest film is NEXT EXIT, directed by Mali Elfman) tells us the many ways that he feels seen by Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) in the KARATE KID films, and does so with a scrappy spirit that Daniel would approve of. 

Then, Jordan's one quick thing is an ode to Rebecca Hall and her latest, RESURRECTION.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Rahul Kohli

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]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Rahul Kohli is a working actor -- and thanks in part to the prolific Mike Flanagan, he's been working a lot lately.  In this episode, Rahul (whose latest film is NEXT EXIT, directed by Mali Elfman) tells us the many ways that he feels seen by Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) in the KARATE KID films, and does so with a scrappy spirit that Daniel would approve of. 

Then, Jordan's one quick thing is an ode to Rebecca Hall and her latest, RESURRECTION.

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]]> Rahul Kohli on 'The Karate Kid' Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 00:52:47 Daniel LaRusso scraps, smarts off, puts in the work, and somehow wins the day. Daniel LaRusso scraps, smarts off, puts in the work, and somehow wins the day. karate kid ii, miniatures, daniel larusso, elisabeth shue, south asian actors, bullies, okinawa, mali elfman, sheriff hassan, mike flanagan, rahul kohli, bly manor, next exit, resurrection, rebecca hall, karate kid, saying no, fall of the house of usher, william zabka, acting, midnight mass, izombie, cobra kai, ralph macchio, british indian, mr. miyagi true full 54 a5cbb258-79d4-4e64-bcc3-9b38fc43235d Paul Feig on 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' We're celebrating our First Birthday with the one and only Paul Feig, writer/director/producer behind stuff like FREAKS AND GEEKS, BRIDESMAIDS, SPY, THE HEAT, A SIMPLE FAVOR, and lots more stuff. Starting off with his deep identification with the singularly obsessed Roy Neary (Richard Dreyfuss) in CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND, Paul shares stories of his childhood as a sci-fi loving movie nerd, his adulthood as a newly minted horror fan, and a bunch of stuff in between. 

Paul's latest is The School for Good and Evil, streaming on Netflix right now.

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]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (jordan crucchiola, marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen We're celebrating our First Birthday with the one and only Paul Feig, writer/director/producer behind stuff like FREAKS AND GEEKS, BRIDESMAIDS, SPY, THE HEAT, A SIMPLE FAVOR, and lots more stuff. Starting off with his deep identification with the singularly obsessed Roy Neary (Richard Dreyfuss) in CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND, Paul shares stories of his childhood as a sci-fi loving movie nerd, his adulthood as a newly minted horror fan, and a bunch of stuff in between. 

Paul's latest is The School for Good and Evil, streaming on Netflix right now.

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]]> Paul Feig on 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' jordan crucchiola, marissa Flaxbart 00:55:53 The director/producer behind FREAKS AND GEEKS, BRIDESMAIDS, A SIMPLE FAVOR, and more tells us why Spielberg's freaky 1977 classic was a dream come true for a geeky teen moviegoer. The director/producer behind FREAKS AND GEEKS, BRIDESMAIDS, A SIMPLE FAVOR, and more tells us why Spielberg's freaky 1977 classic was a dream come true for a geeky teen moviegoer. aliens, the school for good and evil, ufos, michigan, freaks and geeks, directors, a simple favor, alien, spielberg, disco, close encounters of the third kind, disaster girls, classic film, welcome to flatch, raiders of the lost ark, roy neary, hellraiser, melissa mccarthy, the heat, saturday night fever, richard dreyfuss, sandra bullock, sci-fi movies, bridesmaids, steven spielberg true full 53 6e0ffb63-c451-4560-bfca-5757c0ff36d2 David Bizzaro on 'The Man Who Fell to Earth' David Bizzaro has had a long and varied career in front of and behind the camera, but his newest role is Mochi on Netflix's Waffles and Mochi's Restaurant. Mochi is...well, a mochi. He talks a lot, but doesn't say words. He's a tiny pink ball. He's friends with Michelle Obama. This week, David shares his journey into puppetry, his family background raised by an immigrant mother, seeing neurodiversity on screen, and more -- through his shows, as well as The Man Who Fell to Earth and Andor.

The Jordan has one quick thing about the return of Jennifer Lawrence (not that she ever really went anywhere!).

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With Jordan Crucchiola and David Bizzaro

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]]> Thu, 3 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen David Bizzaro has had a long and varied career in front of and behind the camera, but his newest role is Mochi on Netflix's Waffles and Mochi's Restaurant. Mochi is...well, a mochi. He talks a lot, but doesn't say words. He's a tiny pink ball. He's friends with Michelle Obama. This week, David shares his journey into puppetry, his family background raised by an immigrant mother, seeing neurodiversity on screen, and more -- through his shows, as well as The Man Who Fell to Earth and Andor.

The Jordan has one quick thing about the return of Jennifer Lawrence (not that she ever really went anywhere!).

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]]> David Bizzaro on 'The Man Who Fell to Earth' Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:55:43 An Emmy-winning puppeteer talks about finally seeing himself on screen An Emmy-winning puppeteer talks about finally seeing himself on screen andor, faraday, puppets, mochi, raised by immigrants, the man who fell to earth, david bowie, eugene cordero, puppetry, waffles and mochi, latinx representation, the muppets, chiwitel ejiofor, cassian andor, michelle obama, showtime, diego luna, nahuatl, naomie harris true full 52 7d6bc4e8-c21f-4c34-a5a3-d258d700e290 Nyla Innuksuk on 'The Green Knight' “Tell me a tale of yourself, so that I might know thee,” King Arthur asks Dev Patel’s Gawain inThe Green Knight (2021). At a time in her life when she was struggling with illness and her own creative ambitions, Nyla Innuksuk heard the question as if she were the one being asked. She’ll tell us all about it – and lots of great behind-the-scenes stories of her tale of Indigenous girls in the Canadian Arctic, SLASH/BACK.

Then, Jordan takes a moment to remember director Jeff Barnaby.

Additional reading:

Jordan’s Vulture  interview with Jeff Barnaby

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Nyla Innuksuk

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart

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]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen “Tell me a tale of yourself, so that I might know thee,” King Arthur asks Dev Patel’s Gawain inThe Green Knight (2021). At a time in her life when she was struggling with illness and her own creative ambitions, Nyla Innuksuk heard the question as if she were the one being asked. She’ll tell us all about it – and lots of great behind-the-scenes stories of her tale of Indigenous girls in the Canadian Arctic, SLASH/BACK.

Then, Jordan takes a moment to remember director Jeff Barnaby.

Additional reading:

Jordan’s Vulture  interview with Jeff Barnaby

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Nyla Innuksuk

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart

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]]> Nyla Innuksuk on 'The Green Knight' Jordan Crucchiola 00:51:36 The director of SLASH/BACK (wherein teenage girls in a remote Arctic town fight an alien invasion) shares her unexpected quest, facing death head-on, and making peace with imperfection. The director of SLASH/BACK (wherein teenage girls in a remote Arctic town fight an alien invasion) shares her unexpected quest, facing death head-on, and making peace with imperfection. illness, alien movies, facing hardship, representation, perfectionism, inuk, a ghost story, david lowery, action films, canadian arctic, adventure movies, inuit, quests, gawain and the green knight, jeff barnaby, halluci nation, female directors, blood quantum, pang, slash/back, nunavut, indigenous directors, king arthur, death, the northman, the green knight, dev patel, a tribe called red, a24 true full 51 7ecf96d3-bdea-45ed-a9f4-b2f1ea44d1d4 Lucky McKee on 'Mean Streets' Lucky McKee's new film, Old Man, is the latest in a career of character-driven horror favorites like May, The Woman, and All Cheerleaders Die. And in this episode, he's sharing his personal resonance with Charlie, the main character in Scorsese's Mean Streets (1973). In a powder keg of rough men always threatening to go off in a burst of violence, Charlie (played by Harvey Keitel) is a mediator who can't quite explain why he feels compelled to vouch for certain friends.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the LA premiere of Give Me an A!

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Lucky McKee

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart

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]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Lucky McKee's new film, Old Man, is the latest in a career of character-driven horror favorites like May, The Woman, and All Cheerleaders Die. And in this episode, he's sharing his personal resonance with Charlie, the main character in Scorsese's Mean Streets (1973). In a powder keg of rough men always threatening to go off in a burst of violence, Charlie (played by Harvey Keitel) is a mediator who can't quite explain why he feels compelled to vouch for certain friends.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the LA premiere of Give Me an A!

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Lucky McKee

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart

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]]> Lucky McKee on 'Mean Streets' Jordan Crucchiola 00:52:32 Harvey Keitel’s Charlie tries to keep the peace in Scorsese’s deeply personal third feature . Harvey Keitel’s Charlie tries to keep the peace in Scorsese’s deeply personal third feature . horror directors, stephen lang, all cheerleaders die, mean streets, female horror, city of god, menace 2 society, toxic masculinity, the woods, usc, angela bettis, agnes bruckner, old man, alex garland, sick girl, give me an a, marc senter, masters of horror, may, martin scorsese, harvey keitel, the woman, robert de niro true full 50 f5b41064-6154-4aad-8320-b5648540a2aa Drea Clark on 'Muriel's Wedding' Indie producer, film festival programmer, and fellow Maximum Fun movie podcaster Drea Clark called dibs on Muriel Heslop before the first episode of Feeling Seen ever aired. The movie has been a favorite since its 1994 release, and while Drea doesn't relate to every aspect of Toni Collette's iconic "terrible" wannabe bride, Muriel's journey to self-acceptance and growth spoke to Drea, both then and now.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about another story of the power of friendship...M3GAN.

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]]> Thu, 13 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Indie producer, film festival programmer, and fellow Maximum Fun movie podcaster Drea Clark called dibs on Muriel Heslop before the first episode of Feeling Seen ever aired. The movie has been a favorite since its 1994 release, and while Drea doesn't relate to every aspect of Toni Collette's iconic "terrible" wannabe bride, Muriel's journey to self-acceptance and growth spoke to Drea, both then and now.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about another story of the power of friendship...M3GAN.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Drea Clark

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]]> Drea Clark on 'Muriel's Wedding' Jordan Crucchiola 00:52:22 From "You're terrible, Muriel" to "I'm married! I'm beautiful!" with Maximum Film!'s indie queen From "You're terrible, Muriel" to "I'm married! I'm beautiful!" with Maximum Film!'s indie queen romcoms, 90s movies, body image, p.j. hogan, m3gan, abba, circle of friends, toni collette, ryan kwanten, matt day, bridget jones, maximum film, fat representation, accents, body-shaming, jeanie drynan, australian film, porpoise spit, rachel griffiths true full 49 8ec2f27f-8959-409f-b927-57c7b7682bfc Ti West on 'Bad Taste' From his early films like The Roost (2005) and Trigger Man (2007), to  his work with other bootstrappy filmmakers on the original V/H/S anthology, to this year's double  -- no, make that triple! -- feature of X, Pearl, and soon MaXXXine, director Ti West has been a distinctive voice in the genre cinema landscape.  So how perfect that he felt seen -- and inspired -- by another unique cinema voice, Peter Jackson. Jackson's first film, Bad Taste (1987), saw him play multiple roles both behind and in front of the camera. It proved to a young Ti West that if you want to make a movie badly enough, you can always go ahead  and do it yourself.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about Jennifer Lopez's next big (fictional) wedding.

Additional reading:
More about Glass Eye Pix
More about V/H/S
 

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with Jordan Crucchiola and Ti West

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]]> Thu, 6 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen From his early films like The Roost (2005) and Trigger Man (2007), to  his work with other bootstrappy filmmakers on the original V/H/S anthology, to this year's double  -- no, make that triple! -- feature of X, Pearl, and soon MaXXXine, director Ti West has been a distinctive voice in the genre cinema landscape.  So how perfect that he felt seen -- and inspired -- by another unique cinema voice, Peter Jackson. Jackson's first film, Bad Taste (1987), saw him play multiple roles both behind and in front of the camera. It proved to a young Ti West that if you want to make a movie badly enough, you can always go ahead  and do it yourself.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about Jennifer Lopez's next big (fictional) wedding.

Additional reading:
More about Glass Eye Pix
More about V/H/S
 

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with Jordan Crucchiola and Ti West

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]]> Ti West on 'Bad Taste' Jordan Crucchiola 00:51:41 The director of this year's 'X' and 'Pearl' tells us how he was inspired by the genius of Peter Jackson's 1987 DIY debut. The director of this year's 'X' and 'Pearl' tells us how he was inspired by the genius of Peter Jackson's 1987 DIY debut. video on demand, horror, vod, x, sci-fi horror, 90s cinema, larry fessenden, the house of the devil, filmmaking, v/h/s, vod, vhs, genre film, directors on directing, mia goth, pearl, lord of the rings, bad taste, '00s cinema, maxxxine, peter jackson, a24, independent filmmaking true full 48 099e8cd1-9a97-473b-8de3-d3812ae0bb34 Doug Jones on 'The Wizard of Oz' At 62, Doug Jones is as busy as ever, playing The Baron on FX's What We Do in the Shadows, Saru on Star Trek: Discovery, and returning to the role of Billy Butcherson in Hocus Pocus 2. But you might be most familiar with Doug for his singular roles in heavy prosthetics -- as Abe Sapien in Hellboy and Hellboy II, as The Amphibian Man in The Shape of Water; as Pan and the Pale Man in Pan's Labyrinth. Doug's physical presence -- once something he'd have wished away -- is a huge part of what has made his performances so rich and memorable.  And one early source of inspiration and identification was Ray Bulger's Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about a movie you've probably heard of: Smile.

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Here's that Reddit thread about how sexy people find Baron Afanas.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Doug Jones

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]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen At 62, Doug Jones is as busy as ever, playing The Baron on FX's What We Do in the Shadows, Saru on Star Trek: Discovery, and returning to the role of Billy Butcherson in Hocus Pocus 2. But you might be most familiar with Doug for his singular roles in heavy prosthetics -- as Abe Sapien in Hellboy and Hellboy II, as The Amphibian Man in The Shape of Water; as Pan and the Pale Man in Pan's Labyrinth. Doug's physical presence -- once something he'd have wished away -- is a huge part of what has made his performances so rich and memorable.  And one early source of inspiration and identification was Ray Bulger's Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about a movie you've probably heard of: Smile.

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Here's that Reddit thread about how sexy people find Baron Afanas.

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]]> Doug Jones on 'The Wizard of Oz' Jordan Crucchiola 00:56:28 The iconic actor talks about The Scarecrow, and how his time in the monster-makeup chair taught him to love his uniqueness. The iconic actor talks about The Scarecrow, and how his time in the monster-makeup chair taught him to love his uniqueness. wizard of oz, the scarecrow, amphibian man, charlie cardinal, what we do in the shadows, self-acceptance, pan's labyrinth, ball state university, makeup artists, baron afanas, prosthetic makeup, abe sapien, doug jones, hellboy, mac tonight, if i only had a brain, mime over matter, the shape of water, guillermo del toro, ray bulger, hocus pocus, star trek discovery, hallmark channel, monster movies true full 47 79b60ae7-4395-46f3-8538-4aad2c863b4f Agnieszka Smoczyńska on 'Ponyo,' 'Kill Bill' and More Polish film director Agnieszka Smoczyńska has fascinated audiences with films like The Lure and Fugue. Now, her first English-language film is in theaters. Silent Twins tells the true story of the Gibbons twins, with a style that sets harsh reality and the beauty (and power) of imagination in contrast. So perhaps it’s no surprise that stories of fantastic heroines on fanstastic journeys has long enchanted Aga. In this episode, she talks with Jordan about her own work and life, and goes on a whirlwind tour through movies as different as Pippi Longstocking, Three Colors: Blue, The Silence of the Lambs, and Nomadland.  

Then, Jordan has one quick thing you’ll want to stick around for.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Agnieszka Smoczyńska

Budding cinephiles: Here's a list of movies and filmmakers from today's episode...

Pippi Longstocking (1969, 1988)
Ponyo (2008)
Breathless (1960)
Blue (1994)
Nomadland (2020)
Kill Bill Vol 1/Vol 2 (2003/2004)
Only Lovers Left Alive (2013)
The Silent Twins (2022)
The Lure (2015)
Fugue (2018)
The Silence of the Lambs  (1991)
La Strada (1954)
Jackie Brown (1997)
Boyhood (2014)
Suspiria (2018)
Titane (2021)
Ingmar Bergman
Michelangelo Antonioni

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]]> Thu, 22 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Polish film director Agnieszka Smoczyńska has fascinated audiences with films like The Lure and Fugue. Now, her first English-language film is in theaters. Silent Twins tells the true story of the Gibbons twins, with a style that sets harsh reality and the beauty (and power) of imagination in contrast. So perhaps it’s no surprise that stories of fantastic heroines on fanstastic journeys has long enchanted Aga. In this episode, she talks with Jordan about her own work and life, and goes on a whirlwind tour through movies as different as Pippi Longstocking, Three Colors: Blue, The Silence of the Lambs, and Nomadland.  

Then, Jordan has one quick thing you’ll want to stick around for.

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With Jordan Crucchiola and Agnieszka Smoczyńska

Budding cinephiles: Here's a list of movies and filmmakers from today's episode...

Pippi Longstocking (1969, 1988)
Ponyo (2008)
Breathless (1960)
Blue (1994)
Nomadland (2020)
Kill Bill Vol 1/Vol 2 (2003/2004)
Only Lovers Left Alive (2013)
The Silent Twins (2022)
The Lure (2015)
Fugue (2018)
The Silence of the Lambs  (1991)
La Strada (1954)
Jackie Brown (1997)
Boyhood (2014)
Suspiria (2018)
Titane (2021)
Ingmar Bergman
Michelangelo Antonioni

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]]> Agnieszka Smoczyńska on 'Ponyo,' 'Kill Bill' and More Jordan Crucchiola 00:53:21 'The Silent Twins' director shares her perspective on strong and unique movie women on The Heroine’s Journey. 'The Silent Twins' director shares her perspective on strong and unique movie women on The Heroine’s Journey. silent twins, the heroine’s journey, woman on a mission, titane, fugue, the bride, the lure, clarice starling, godard, gibbons twins, fugue, ponyo, bergman, strong female leads, three colors blue, beatrix kiddo, sisters, kill bill, pippi longstocking, non-binary characters, silence of the lambs, frances mcdormand, jodie foster, nomadland, tarantino true full 46 59dfac20-2667-45a2-9e72-a24ae17cae96 Ryan Kwanten on 'Gladiator' The days when Ryan Kwanten was best known for playing Jason Stackhouse on True Blood may be coming to an end. This year alone, he's toplined three films -- the upcoming action thriller Section Eight, last month's Glorious (a two-hander with J.K. Simmons), and  Expired.  Here, Ryan shares what drives his project choices and performances and tells us why he feels seen by Maximus Decimus  Meridius (as well as a fun and surprising alternate pick!).

Then, Jordan has one quick thing -- breaking A24 trilogy news! 

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]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen The days when Ryan Kwanten was best known for playing Jason Stackhouse on True Blood may be coming to an end. This year alone, he's toplined three films -- the upcoming action thriller Section Eight, last month's Glorious (a two-hander with J.K. Simmons), and  Expired.  Here, Ryan shares what drives his project choices and performances and tells us why he feels seen by Maximus Decimus  Meridius (as well as a fun and surprising alternate pick!).

Then, Jordan has one quick thing -- breaking A24 trilogy news! 

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]]> Ryan Kwanten on 'Gladiator' Jordan Crucchiola 00:50:56 Are you not entertained? The Australian actor shares his affinity with Russell Crowe's Maximus, and why he loves a feral performance. Are you not entertained? The Australian actor shares his affinity with Russell Crowe's Maximus, and why he loves a feral performance. actors on acting, horror, glorious, joyce carol oates, loveland, stoics, australian actors, beverly hills cop, action movies, octavia butler, thriller, knights of badassdom, australian cinema, genre film, shudder, jason stackhouse, russell crowe, section eight, amc+, mad max, expired, australian film, eddie murphy, george miller, 2067, maximus, kindred, true blood, little aussie battler, hurricane heist, axel foley true full 45 7c497ce3-e877-4189-9698-fcc08518b8b6 Brigitte Muñoz-Liebowitz on 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' Television writer and producer Brigitte Muñoz-Liebowitz really struggled to find a character that she saw herself in -- a Latinx, first-generation American, striving to do her best as a woman in a male-dominated world. But when she found Amy Santiago (played on BROOKLYN NINE-NINE by Melissa Fumero), Brig REALLY found her -- she got hired to write on BROOKLYN NINE-NINE not long after the show began, and it kickstarted her career writing for TV comedies (People of Earth, Love Life, One Day at a Time, Gordita Chronicles).

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about a heatwave rewatch of 1983's KRULL.

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]]> Thu, 8 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Television writer and producer Brigitte Muñoz-Liebowitz really struggled to find a character that she saw herself in -- a Latinx, first-generation American, striving to do her best as a woman in a male-dominated world. But when she found Amy Santiago (played on BROOKLYN NINE-NINE by Melissa Fumero), Brig REALLY found her -- she got hired to write on BROOKLYN NINE-NINE not long after the show began, and it kickstarted her career writing for TV comedies (People of Earth, Love Life, One Day at a Time, Gordita Chronicles).

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about a heatwave rewatch of 1983's KRULL.

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]]> Brigitte Muñoz-Liebowitz on 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' Jordan Crucchiola 00:53:59 The showrunner of GORDITA CHRONICLES tells us what happens when you tell a "try-hard" what's impossible The showrunner of GORDITA CHRONICLES tells us what happens when you tell a "try-hard" what's impossible try-hards, children of immigrants, sitcoms, representation, gordita chronicles, amy santiago, captain holt, tracy flick, melissa fumero, television, brooklyn nine-nine, first generation, immigrants, stem, latina actors, tv writers, claudia forestieri, latinx film, elle woods, perfectionists, andy samberg, wyatt cenac, eva longoria, latina creatives, people of earth true full 44 133cc249-9c1d-4fcf-94dd-62701a49c53f Kwame Kwei-Armah on ‘Malcolm X,’ ‘Ragtime’ and ‘Hollywood Shuffle’ A writer for stage and screen, an artistic director, and an actor, Kwame Kwei-Armah chose a truly poetic trio of Black men pushed to a righteous breaking point for today’s conversation. Which is a perfect parallel to his latest project, Breaking (which premiered at Sundance ‘22 under the title 892), starring John Boyega and based on the true story of Brian Brown-Easley. 

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about forthcoming shorts anthology Give Me an A.

Movies this week:

Malcolm X (Spike Lee, 1992)

Ragtime (Milos Forman, 1981)

Hollywood Shuffle (Robert Townsend, 1987)

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]]> Thu, 1 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen A writer for stage and screen, an artistic director, and an actor, Kwame Kwei-Armah chose a truly poetic trio of Black men pushed to a righteous breaking point for today’s conversation. Which is a perfect parallel to his latest project, Breaking (which premiered at Sundance ‘22 under the title 892), starring John Boyega and based on the true story of Brian Brown-Easley. 

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about forthcoming shorts anthology Give Me an A.

Movies this week:

Malcolm X (Spike Lee, 1992)

Ragtime (Milos Forman, 1981)

Hollywood Shuffle (Robert Townsend, 1987)

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]]> Kwame Kwei-Armah on ‘Malcolm X,’ ‘Ragtime’ and ‘Hollywood Shuffle’ Jordan Crucchiola, Marissa Flaxbart 00:50:19 Co-writer of BREAKING & Artistic Director of the Young Vic on the self-determined life. Co-writer of BREAKING & Artistic Director of the Young Vic on the self-determined life. black filmmakers, 80s movies, representation, howard rollins, john boyega, 90s movies, baltimore center stage theater, black cinema, black screenwriters, social justice, robert townsend, abi damaris corbin, african american film, denzel washington, toxic masculinity, self-determination, black britons, spike lee, ragtime, malcolm x, young vic theatre, coalhouse walker, archetypes, milos forman, hollywood shuffle true full 43 b8d8708f-cd41-457b-9b7b-396eb31e067f Dana Gould on 'Ed Wood' Dana Gould’s connection to Ed Wood – both the movie and the man himself runs deep. He shares Wood’s love of monster horror, he auditioned to be in the Tim Burton film, and as he’s gotten older, he’s found himself relating to both the Ed and Bela Lugosi characters in new ways. Here, he shares those stories, plus how his inner Ed helped him bring his “Dr. Z” to life.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about her recent Hollywood Forever double feature.

Watch Hanging with Dr. Z on YouTube

Here’s the full “Dr. Z” guest spot on TCM with Ben Mankiewicz

Books referenced here:
David J. Skal, The Monster Show
Harry Benshoff, Monsters in the Closet
Katharine Coldiron’s Midnight Movie Monograph on Plan 9

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Jordan Crucchiola and Dana Gould

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart

Sr. Producers Kevin Ferguson and Laura Swisher

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]]> Thu, 25 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Dana Gould’s connection to Ed Wood – both the movie and the man himself runs deep. He shares Wood’s love of monster horror, he auditioned to be in the Tim Burton film, and as he’s gotten older, he’s found himself relating to both the Ed and Bela Lugosi characters in new ways. Here, he shares those stories, plus how his inner Ed helped him bring his “Dr. Z” to life.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about her recent Hollywood Forever double feature.

Watch Hanging with Dr. Z on YouTube

Here’s the full “Dr. Z” guest spot on TCM with Ben Mankiewicz

Books referenced here:
David J. Skal, The Monster Show
Harry Benshoff, Monsters in the Closet
Katharine Coldiron’s Midnight Movie Monograph on Plan 9

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Jordan Crucchiola and Dana Gould

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart

Sr. Producers Kevin Ferguson and Laura Swisher

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]]> Dana Gould on 'Ed Wood' Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola 00:53:17 One comedian’s journey from Monster Kid to Friend of Vampira to Ape Talk Show Host One comedian’s journey from Monster Kid to Friend of Vampira to Ape Talk Show Host dana gould, patricia arquette, sarah jessica parker, martin landau, the ramones, 90s movies, misfits, bela lugosi, planet of the apes, jennifer's body, johnny depp, meryl streep, drag, monster kids, the simpsons, cinespia, goldie hawn, bobcat goldthwait, janet varney, hanging with dr. z, tim burton, trash cinema, death becomes her, comedians, ed wood, plan 9, ben stiller show, vampira, punk scene, tcm, hollywood forever, isabella rosselini, b-movies, dr zaius true full 42 15f9ccae-fdd4-40d6-91be-2015dc4cd303 Bullseye - Christina Ricci Feed drop! Jordan recently interviewed Christina Ricci for 'Bullseye with Jesse Thorn' and we wanted to make sure you heard it.

Christina Ricci talks with Bullseye about the unique, fascinating arc her career has taken. Ricci began as one of the most iconic child actors of the 90s – think Casper and The Addams Family. Then, an indie film legend in films like Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. The Ice Storm. Buffalo 66. And now: Emmy nominated star of the breakthrough TV hit Yellowjackets. Correspondent Jordan Crucchiola geeks out with Christina about all things Yellowjackets and so much more.

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]]> Mon, 22 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Maximum Fun) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Feed drop! Jordan recently interviewed Christina Ricci for 'Bullseye with Jesse Thorn' and we wanted to make sure you heard it.

Christina Ricci talks with Bullseye about the unique, fascinating arc her career has taken. Ricci began as one of the most iconic child actors of the 90s – think Casper and The Addams Family. Then, an indie film legend in films like Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. The Ice Storm. Buffalo 66. And now: Emmy nominated star of the breakthrough TV hit Yellowjackets. Correspondent Jordan Crucchiola geeks out with Christina about all things Yellowjackets and so much more.

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]]> Bullseye - Christina Ricci Maximum Fun 00:51:21 Feed drop! Jordan recently interviewed Christina Ricci for 'Bullseye with Jesse Thorn' and we wanted to make sure you heard it. Feed drop! Jordan recently interviewed Christina Ricci for 'Bullseye with Jesse Thorn' and we wanted to make sure you heard it. christina ricci, buffalo 66, bloodhive, yellowjackets, emmys 2022, emmys, misty, bullseye, npr, wednesday addams true bonus 9f458386-7304-4c2a-bc0c-f31ca0ae5af2 Amanda Deibert on 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone' Today, Amanda Deibert is a writer for the new He-Man series, DC Comics series like Super Hero Girls and Wonder Woman, and much more. Back when she first started reading the Harry Potter books (and seeing the subsequent films), she found a deep kinship with Harry’s struggles, and his ability to find his true home and chosen family. He was even a part of her coming out story!

After the main discussion, Jordan hops over to a very different kind of fictional orphan tale with one quick thing about Orphan: First Kill, starring past co-host Isabelle Fuhrmann.

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]]> Thu, 18 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Today, Amanda Deibert is a writer for the new He-Man series, DC Comics series like Super Hero Girls and Wonder Woman, and much more. Back when she first started reading the Harry Potter books (and seeing the subsequent films), she found a deep kinship with Harry’s struggles, and his ability to find his true home and chosen family. He was even a part of her coming out story!

After the main discussion, Jordan hops over to a very different kind of fictional orphan tale with one quick thing about Orphan: First Kill, starring past co-host Isabelle Fuhrmann.

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]]> Amanda Deibert on 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone' Jordan Crucchiola 00:50:57 The 'He-Man' writer and comic book author shares her deep personal connection with the Boy Who Lived The 'He-Man' writer and comic book author shares her deep personal connection with the Boy Who Lived escapism, horror, isabelle fuhrmann, 2000s, representation, hufflepuff, fantasy, orphans, sorcerer’s stone, he-man and the masters of the universe, dc comics, cinema, harry potter, ron weasley, children’s fiction, coming of age, queer stories, hermione granger, philosopher’s stone, camp, voldemort, bookworms, movies, lesbian writers, ya fiction, coming out stories, fundamentalism, surviving child abuse, orphan: first kill, chosen family, daniel radcliffe, hogwarts, comic books true full 41 e90b6439-23a4-43a1-b4dc-e199c8824655 Michael Greyeyes on Bromden in 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' When Michael Greyeyes was a kid in Saskatchewan, seeing Will Sampson as Chief Bromden was eye-opening. Now, thirty years into his acting career, Greyeyes has entered a new chapter of his professional life – one where he’s telling collaborative stories of native communities. It’s our first time returning to a film, this time with a new character and a totally new perspective!

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about Hulu’s new smallscreen blockbuster, PREY.

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]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen When Michael Greyeyes was a kid in Saskatchewan, seeing Will Sampson as Chief Bromden was eye-opening. Now, thirty years into his acting career, Greyeyes has entered a new chapter of his professional life – one where he’s telling collaborative stories of native communities. It’s our first time returning to a film, this time with a new character and a totally new perspective!

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about Hulu’s new smallscreen blockbuster, PREY.

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]]> Michael Greyeyes on Bromden in 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' Jordan Crucchiola 00:53:29 The ‘Rutherford Falls’ and 'Wild Indian' actor on portrayals of Indigenous power, what’s changed, and what’s next The ‘Rutherford Falls’ and 'Wild Indian' actor on portrayals of Indigenous power, what’s changed, and what’s next rutherford falls, susanna white, wild indian, representation, ed helms, fear the walking dead, indigenous actors, terry thomas, chief bromden, peacock, dustin milligan, indigenous film, jeff barnaby, minashonka, blood quantum, lyle mitchell corbine jr., kiawentiio, jana schmieding, woman walks ahead, native filmmakers, chaske spencer, will sampson, sierra teller ornelas, one flew over the cuckoo’s nest true full 40 2abeff86-e5c1-4423-8dfb-15c015529b63 Charlotte Colbert on ‘La Boum’ Charlotte Colbert is a multimedia artist fascinated by questions of identity, nature, inheritance, and cultural demands. Her feature debut, SHE WILL, is an ethereal ghost story about healing, witchcraft, and revenge. LA BOUM is a movie from 1980 about a cute 13 year old who goes to a fun party. Where do these paths intersect? In “the Noumenon,” apparently! 

After that far-out and philosophical conversation, Jordan has one quick thing about Mia Goth in general, and the forthcoming PEARL in particular.

Jordan quotes this interview with Charlotte from 1883 Magazine.

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]]> Thu, 4 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Charlotte Colbert is a multimedia artist fascinated by questions of identity, nature, inheritance, and cultural demands. Her feature debut, SHE WILL, is an ethereal ghost story about healing, witchcraft, and revenge. LA BOUM is a movie from 1980 about a cute 13 year old who goes to a fun party. Where do these paths intersect? In “the Noumenon,” apparently! 

After that far-out and philosophical conversation, Jordan has one quick thing about Mia Goth in general, and the forthcoming PEARL in particular.

Jordan quotes this interview with Charlotte from 1883 Magazine.

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]]> Charlotte Colbert on ‘La Boum’ Jordan Crucchiola 00:48:16 The director of ‘She Will’ talks about the confident teenager she aspired to be, and the questions she's asking now. The director of ‘She Will’ talks about the confident teenager she aspired to be, and the questions she's asking now. horror, philosophy, witch burning, the party, female horror, body image, l’effronte, la boum, alice krige, dreams, charlotte gainsbourg, mastectomy, me too, claude pinoteau, witchcraft, persecuted women, multimedia, kant, brigitte fossey, kota eberhardt, nuclear family, she will, sophie marceau, 80s film, neumanon, merci la vie, ifc, women directors, french cinema, scotland, societal pressure, jeanne moureau, visual arts true full 39 16875f0d-1c0d-4f2b-a3b4-9604d26951e7 Mary Kate Wiles on 'Lady Bird' Greta Gerwig’s solo directorial debut tells the story of Lady Bird (nee Christine) in her final year of high school – dabbling with not just a new name, but also new boys, new hobbies, pushing the boundaries of her old relationships, and somehow disappointing her mother just by being herself (and applying to out-of-state colleges). Relatable much? Mary Kate Wiles (Lizzie Bennet Diaries, Fairly Odd Parents: Fairly Odder) definitely thought so.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about her recent SDCC Panel (on Bold New Voices in Horror).

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]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Greta Gerwig’s solo directorial debut tells the story of Lady Bird (nee Christine) in her final year of high school – dabbling with not just a new name, but also new boys, new hobbies, pushing the boundaries of her old relationships, and somehow disappointing her mother just by being herself (and applying to out-of-state colleges). Relatable much? Mary Kate Wiles (Lizzie Bennet Diaries, Fairly Odd Parents: Fairly Odder) definitely thought so.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about her recent SDCC Panel (on Bold New Voices in Horror).

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]]> Mary Kate Wiles on 'Lady Bird' Jordan Crucchiola 00:53:04 Tales of smalltown senioritis and dreams that take you away from Mom Tales of smalltown senioritis and dreams that take you away from Mom 2000s, sacramento, relient k, greta gerwig, high school, christian pop-punk, homecoming, millennial, 2002, usc, beanie feldstein, coming of age, shipwrecked, arkansas, fairly odd parents, saoirse ronan, catholic school, laurie metcalf, women directors, teen movies, drama kids, fayetteville, anne of green gables, lizzie bennet diaries true full 38 e78644fe-da47-41aa-afa1-236ea27f1e41 W. Kamau Bell on 'The Book of Eli' W. Kamau Bell (United Shades of America, We Need to Talk about Cosby) has carved out his own, personalized niche in media, a blend of comedy, documentary, and community. His path didn’t always make sense to his peers, but he forged ahead because he felt that his mission was clear. That’s just one thing he has in common with Denzel Washington’s Eli from the underloved 2010 “post-apocalyptic neo-Western” The Book of Eli.

More about Do the Work!

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]]> Thu, 21 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen W. Kamau Bell (United Shades of America, We Need to Talk about Cosby) has carved out his own, personalized niche in media, a blend of comedy, documentary, and community. His path didn’t always make sense to his peers, but he forged ahead because he felt that his mission was clear. That’s just one thing he has in common with Denzel Washington’s Eli from the underloved 2010 “post-apocalyptic neo-Western” The Book of Eli.

More about Do the Work!

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]]> W. Kamau Bell on 'The Book of Eli' Jordan Crucchiola 00:54:12 Relating to Denzel Washington as a man on a mission Relating to Denzel Washington as a man on a mission mila kunisgolden state warriors, cosby, bay area, the bible, comedy, lily-rose depp, denzel washington, alex trebek, the weeknd, united shades of america, ali wong, sam levinson, hasan minhaj, r. kelly, cnn, black christianity, kate schatz, gary oldman, eddie murphy, man on fire, do the work, alex gibney, san francisco true full 37 d930bd1c-5ff0-4a7c-9052-4b941d73f75c Elliott Kalan on 'Taxi Driver' Writer (The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Mystery Science Theater 3000, Maniac of New York) and co-host of the The Flop House Elliott Kalan has loved film and New York City almost all his life. While cinema has offered him no shortage of characters to relate to, there was one character that Elliott related to as a teenager that, for him, represents the very things he is most happy to have grown beyond. And that’s how we’ve come to discuss Martin Scorsese's dark 1976 classic, Taxi Driver.

Plus, a unique One Quick Thing about another DeNiro picture (sorta), Joker.

Check out The Flop House and Maniac of New York

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]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Writer (The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Mystery Science Theater 3000, Maniac of New York) and co-host of the The Flop House Elliott Kalan has loved film and New York City almost all his life. While cinema has offered him no shortage of characters to relate to, there was one character that Elliott related to as a teenager that, for him, represents the very things he is most happy to have grown beyond. And that’s how we’ve come to discuss Martin Scorsese's dark 1976 classic, Taxi Driver.

Plus, a unique One Quick Thing about another DeNiro picture (sorta), Joker.

Check out The Flop House and Maniac of New York

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]]> Elliott Kalan on 'Taxi Driver' Jordan Crucchiola 00:57:25 Confronting toxic masculinity through Travis Bickle Confronting toxic masculinity through Travis Bickle joker, peter boyle, robert deniro, the flop house, maniac of new york, incels, cybill shepherd, taxi driver, toxic masculinity, paul schrader, you were never really here, albert brooks, travis bickle, new york city, joaquin phoenix, misogyny, 70s cinema, martin scorsese, jodie foster, film forum true full 36 6aefb533-7483-4dd7-aa5f-0e27cba25a45 Kristen Meinzer on 'Anne of Green Gables' As Kristen Meinzer (Movie Therapy, By the Book, Romance Road Test) observes, Anne of Green Gables does something relatively rare in media: it centers the story of an adopted heroine. Growing up in Minnesota, there were many aspects of Anne Shirley’s character than Kristen saw in herself, for better and worse. She and Jordan unpack that, get meta about podcasts (Kristen did, after all, write the book on podcasting), and put an end to the myth that happy people don’t have trauma (and traumatized people can’t be happy).

Then, honest to god, in honor of Tom Cruise’s 60th, Jordan rhapsodizes about Cruise’s turn as Stacee Jaxx in the ROCK OF AGES movie. 

Listen to Kristen’s new Audible series, Romance Road Test

Hear Jordan and Kristen on a recent Pop Culture Happy Hour

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]]> Thu, 7 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen As Kristen Meinzer (Movie Therapy, By the Book, Romance Road Test) observes, Anne of Green Gables does something relatively rare in media: it centers the story of an adopted heroine. Growing up in Minnesota, there were many aspects of Anne Shirley’s character than Kristen saw in herself, for better and worse. She and Jordan unpack that, get meta about podcasts (Kristen did, after all, write the book on podcasting), and put an end to the myth that happy people don’t have trauma (and traumatized people can’t be happy).

Then, honest to god, in honor of Tom Cruise’s 60th, Jordan rhapsodizes about Cruise’s turn as Stacee Jaxx in the ROCK OF AGES movie. 

Listen to Kristen’s new Audible series, Romance Road Test

Hear Jordan and Kristen on a recent Pop Culture Happy Hour

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]]> Kristen Meinzer on 'Anne of Green Gables' Jordan Crucchiola 00:53:44 The 1985 classic through the eyes of author and podcaster extraordinaire, Kristen with an ‘E’ The 1985 classic through the eyes of author and podcaster extraordinaire, Kristen with an ‘E’ asexuality, representation, minnesota, adoptees, stacee jaxx, bonnets, anne shirley, jolenta greenberg, cbc, pinafores, golden girls, rock of ages, 1985, kevin sullivan, racial identity, wnyc, little house on the prairies, lucy maud montgomery, 1980s, redheads, megan follows, canadian broadcasting, anne of avonlea, adoption, rose nylund, todd chavez, asian representation, anne of green gables, miniseries, asian american identity true full 35 f51dd63d-b4a9-4822-b84b-43ae21363b50 Rebeca Huntt on 'Frances Ha' & Titular Characters Rebeca Huntt’s debut feature is a personal documentary that, even through its specificity, tells a story that is familiar to many but rarely depicted on screen. So it follows that when she thought hard about what character made her feel seen, no one character jumped out. But the ones that she named – Frances Ha, Poetic Justice, Lady Bird, Matilda – had something special in common with one another, and with Beba. Plus, Rebeca and Jordan bond over a childhood of watching movies as a family activity (regardless of the MPAA rating!).

Then, we keep the Greta Gerwig love rolling with one quick thing about her new BARBIE.

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]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Rebeca Huntt’s debut feature is a personal documentary that, even through its specificity, tells a story that is familiar to many but rarely depicted on screen. So it follows that when she thought hard about what character made her feel seen, no one character jumped out. But the ones that she named – Frances Ha, Poetic Justice, Lady Bird, Matilda – had something special in common with one another, and with Beba. Plus, Rebeca and Jordan bond over a childhood of watching movies as a family activity (regardless of the MPAA rating!).

Then, we keep the Greta Gerwig love rolling with one quick thing about her new BARBIE.

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]]> Rebeca Huntt on 'Frances Ha' & Titular Characters Jordan Crucchiola 00:45:36 The writer/director/star of ‘Beba’ sees herself in the subtle defiance of just being yourself. The writer/director/star of ‘Beba’ sees herself in the subtle defiance of just being yourself. ‘90s film, representation, documentary, maya angelou, greta gerwig, poetic justice, afrolatinx film, frances ha, new york, noah baumbach, blade, saoirse ronan, afrolatina, new movies, wesley snipes, immigrant stories, lady bird, tupac, barbie, indie film, janet jackson, margot robbie, mattel, leading ladies true full 34 1027f849-1dd5-451b-88c7-3b1e916aaa76 Ali Schouten-Seeks on ‘When Harry Met Sally’ & ‘You’ve Got Mail’ Growing up, writer/producer Ali Schouten-Seeks saw herself as a total Kathleen Kelly (that is, Meg Ryan’s quirky character from YOU’VE GOT MAIL). But as she got older, she began to learn the value of owning even those quirks that some would have women tamp down…much like Sally Albright in WHEN HARRY MET SALLY (also Meg Ryan, of course). Only on FEELING SEEN does rom-com comp lit meet self discovery. Enjoy!

Then, Jordan embraces the vibe shift to tell you all about the new Korean film THE WITCH: PART 2. THE OTHER ONE.

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]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Growing up, writer/producer Ali Schouten-Seeks saw herself as a total Kathleen Kelly (that is, Meg Ryan’s quirky character from YOU’VE GOT MAIL). But as she got older, she began to learn the value of owning even those quirks that some would have women tamp down…much like Sally Albright in WHEN HARRY MET SALLY (also Meg Ryan, of course). Only on FEELING SEEN does rom-com comp lit meet self discovery. Enjoy!

Then, Jordan embraces the vibe shift to tell you all about the new Korean film THE WITCH: PART 2. THE OTHER ONE.

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]]> Ali Schouten-Seeks on ‘When Harry Met Sally’ & ‘You’ve Got Mail’ Jordan Crucchiola 00:52:12 It's '89 Meg Ryan vs '98 Meg Ryan with the showrunner of the new iCARLY It's '89 Meg Ryan vs '98 Meg Ryan with the showrunner of the new iCARLY romcom, classic cinema, romantic comedy, 90s movies, cool girl, romance, billy crystal, tropes, tom hanks, nora ephron, feminism, 90s nostalgia, gone girl, young and hungry, korean cinema, steve zahn, televlsion, new york city, 90s kids, gender stereotypes, meg ryan, icarly, rob reiner, manic pixie dream girl, the witch, nickelodeon true full 33 03d2f7cd-4c78-49ed-a564-7c9aaa237b1a Brianne Tju on Wong Kar-wai Brianne Tju has starred in series like Light as a Feather, I Know What You Did Last Summer, and Scream, and plays the lead in the new Blumhouse movie Unhuman. She’s broken barriers and had several “firsts” under her belt. But for her, seeing the films of Wong Kar-wai was a major first – the first time she saw complex romantic relationships between characters who looked like her. 

Then, Jordan has one (quick?) thing about Top Gun Maverick and the women sharing Tom Cruise’s action spotlight.

You can stream Unhuman on Amazon or AppleTV now!

Aughtsterion’s coverage of the I Know… finale (spoiler alert!)

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]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Brianne Tju has starred in series like Light as a Feather, I Know What You Did Last Summer, and Scream, and plays the lead in the new Blumhouse movie Unhuman. She’s broken barriers and had several “firsts” under her belt. But for her, seeing the films of Wong Kar-wai was a major first – the first time she saw complex romantic relationships between characters who looked like her. 

Then, Jordan has one (quick?) thing about Top Gun Maverick and the women sharing Tom Cruise’s action spotlight.

You can stream Unhuman on Amazon or AppleTV now!

Aughtsterion’s coverage of the I Know… finale (spoiler alert!)

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]]> Brianne Tju on Wong Kar-wai Jordan Crucchiola 00:52:50 American actor Brianne Tju saw something new in Hong Kong cinema masterpieces like 'Chungking Express' and 'In the Mood for Love' – herself. American actor Brianne Tju saw something new in Hong Kong cinema masterpieces like 'Chungking Express' and 'In the Mood for Love' – herself. horror, final girl, representation, haley tju, tony leung, chungking express, scream, top gun maverick, indonesian, i know what you did last summer, aapi, actors, mike flanagan, chinese cinema, wong kar-wai, genre film, marcus dunstan, margot, in the mood for love, maggie cheung, tom cruise, acting, su li-zhen, blumhouse, days of being wild, faye wong, haunting of hill house, asian representation, hong kong cinema, asian cinema true full 32 7cf490c2-1f46-4a71-bc58-3c48127e261f Christopher Landon on 'Mommie Dearest' When he was a kid growing up in Beverly Hills, writer/director Christopher Landon (DISTURBIA, FREAKY, HAPPY DEATH DAY) watched MOMMIE DEAREST with his older sister, on repeat. The 1981 film is now a camp classic, and Faye Dunaway's Joan Crawford is, to put it mildly, over-the-top. But on today's show, Chris tells us why he sees himself in the character of Joan's daughter, Christina Crawford (whose memoir was the basis for the film).

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about a modern-day powerhouse actress. For your consideration, it's the one and only Elle Fanning.

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]]> Thu, 9 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (jordan crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen When he was a kid growing up in Beverly Hills, writer/director Christopher Landon (DISTURBIA, FREAKY, HAPPY DEATH DAY) watched MOMMIE DEAREST with his older sister, on repeat. The 1981 film is now a camp classic, and Faye Dunaway's Joan Crawford is, to put it mildly, over-the-top. But on today's show, Chris tells us why he sees himself in the character of Joan's daughter, Christina Crawford (whose memoir was the basis for the film).

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about a modern-day powerhouse actress. For your consideration, it's the one and only Elle Fanning.

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]]> Christopher Landon on 'Mommie Dearest' jordan crucchiola 00:56:51 The director of FREAKY and HAPPY DEATH DAY relates to the camp classic Joan Crawford biopic. The director of FREAKY and HAPPY DEATH DAY relates to the camp classic Joan Crawford biopic. parenthood, elle fanning, mama's boys, happy death day, hollywood, beverly hills, icons, faye dunaway, 80s cinema, vhs, disturbia, iconic, gay culture, queer cinema, joan crawford, horror diector, camp, divas, wire hangers, cate blanchett, dua lipa, freaky, michael landon, cult cinema, horror comedy, biopic, koo koo roo, neon demon, christina crawford, celebrity parents true full 31 d6afc5e7-d53b-4865-b0d0-ab5ccd4b53ba Chloe Okuno on 'Black Swan' How is an overprotected ballerina on the brink of a major career coup like an up-and-coming director with a huge debut thriller on her hands? It’s not a riddle — it’s the topic of today’s episode with Chloe Okuno, director of the brand new movie WATCHER. She’s talking about how she sees herself in Natalie Portman’s Nina Sayers in BLACK SWAN.

Then, it’s even more women on the brink with Jordan’s one quick thing about LUX ÆTERNA, one of Gaspar Noe’s new films.

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That Heather Mooney GIF

That The Fly 2 GIF  (it's gross, be warned!)

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]]> Thu, 2 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen How is an overprotected ballerina on the brink of a major career coup like an up-and-coming director with a huge debut thriller on her hands? It’s not a riddle — it’s the topic of today’s episode with Chloe Okuno, director of the brand new movie WATCHER. She’s talking about how she sees herself in Natalie Portman’s Nina Sayers in BLACK SWAN.

Then, it’s even more women on the brink with Jordan’s one quick thing about LUX ÆTERNA, one of Gaspar Noe’s new films.

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That Heather Mooney GIF

That The Fly 2 GIF  (it's gross, be warned!)

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]]> Chloe Okuno on 'Black Swan' Jordan Crucchiola 00:46:40 The WATCHER director takes flight with prima ballerina Nina Sayers, as played by Natalie Portman. The WATCHER director takes flight with prima ballerina Nina Sayers, as played by Natalie Portman. janeane garofalo, horror, barbara hershey, female rivalry, representation, slut, sexualization, emily ratajkowski, infantalized, romy and michelle, american film institute, stalkers, feminism, ballet, afi, thriller, winona ryder, watcher, natalie portman, female directors, believe women, darren aronofsky, mila kunis, gaspar noé, black swan, nina sayers, femininity, buffy the vampire slayer, ballerinas, women directors, maika monroe, karl glusman, gaslighting true full 30 b90ff50f-f3ad-451c-aa6b-711ae185f838 Meredith Salenger on ‘Smokey and the Bandit’ It all started in 1979…Meredith Salenger felt seen by the sweet-but-feisty Carrie (aka “Frog”) in SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT. And Field’s starring role in NORMA RAE called to her long before she got involved in political fundraising and activism. An actor with a decades-long career, and now the co-host of the podcast ’Did You Get My Text?’ with husband Patton Oswald, she shares how she’s still inspired by these roles of the late ‘70s and early ‘80s.

Then,  one quick thing about the 1987 Frankie & Annette film BACK TO THE BEACH. Yes, really.

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]]> Thu, 26 May 2022 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen It all started in 1979…Meredith Salenger felt seen by the sweet-but-feisty Carrie (aka “Frog”) in SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT. And Field’s starring role in NORMA RAE called to her long before she got involved in political fundraising and activism. An actor with a decades-long career, and now the co-host of the podcast ’Did You Get My Text?’ with husband Patton Oswald, she shares how she’s still inspired by these roles of the late ‘70s and early ‘80s.

Then,  one quick thing about the 1987 Frankie & Annette film BACK TO THE BEACH. Yes, really.

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]]> Meredith Salenger on ‘Smokey and the Bandit’ Jordan Crucchiola 00:53:54 Actor Meredith Salenger has always felt seen by Sally Field’s work in ‘Smokey,’ ‘Norma Rae,’ and well…everything! Actor Meredith Salenger has always felt seen by Sally Field’s work in ‘Smokey,’ ‘Norma Rae,’ and well…everything! did you get my text?, natty gann, comedy, frog, sally field, 80s cinema, unions, shirley maclaine, cloaked ferocity, goldie hawn, norma rae, snowball, burt reynolds, acting, patton oswalt, 70s cinema true full 29 a886ef92-5207-453b-b6f4-21c554cd9379 Eskil Vogt on ‘The Breakfast Club’ Norwegian writer/director Eskil Vogt (on both solo projects and those co-written with frequent collaborator Joachim Trier) is intrigued by the idea of “coming of age”...regardless of what age that might be. So it makes sense that he “felt seen” at an early age by The Breakfast Club’s Brian Johnon (Anthony Michael Hall). More recently, Eskil saw himself in Julie (Honor Swinton Byrne) from The Souvenir Parts I and II, which focuses on a more grown-up coming of age. He and Jordan unravel all that, and his chilling new movie The Innocents.

Then, one quick thing about Men (...the Alex Garland movie).

Find out how/where to see The Innocents.

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]]> Thu, 19 May 2022 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Norwegian writer/director Eskil Vogt (on both solo projects and those co-written with frequent collaborator Joachim Trier) is intrigued by the idea of “coming of age”...regardless of what age that might be. So it makes sense that he “felt seen” at an early age by The Breakfast Club’s Brian Johnon (Anthony Michael Hall). More recently, Eskil saw himself in Julie (Honor Swinton Byrne) from The Souvenir Parts I and II, which focuses on a more grown-up coming of age. He and Jordan unravel all that, and his chilling new movie The Innocents.

Then, one quick thing about Men (...the Alex Garland movie).

Find out how/where to see The Innocents.

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]]> Eskil Vogt on ‘The Breakfast Club’ Jordan Crucchiola 00:53:20 Director of ‘The Innocents’ and co-writer of ‘The Worst Person in the World’ goes back to school... Director of ‘The Innocents’ and co-writer of ‘The Worst Person in the World’ goes back to school... anthony michael hall, blade runner, the breakfast club, film school, high school, john hughes, directors, art school, thrillers, coming of age, joachim trier, richard ayoade, norwegian, robocop, part ii, violence, ifc, foreign film, the souvenir, thelma, international cinema, norway, worst person in the world, joanna hogg, honor swinton byrne, scandinavian film true full 28 7c62a321-a8bd-4bfa-93b4-9e74b799c5a3 Hanna Bergholm on 'The Ghost and Mrs. Muir' Finnish director Hanna Bergholm put her creative spirit into her new body-horror coming-of-age film for IFCMidnight, Hatching. But she's hear today to tell us about feeling seen by another creative spirit: the titular Lucy Muir in Joseph L. Mankiewicz's 1947 classic The Ghost and Mrs. Muir.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about Tron, obviously.

Hatching is in theaters and will hit streaming in the US starting May 17, 2022.

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]]> Thu, 12 May 2022 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Finnish director Hanna Bergholm put her creative spirit into her new body-horror coming-of-age film for IFCMidnight, Hatching. But she's hear today to tell us about feeling seen by another creative spirit: the titular Lucy Muir in Joseph L. Mankiewicz's 1947 classic The Ghost and Mrs. Muir.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing about Tron, obviously.

Hatching is in theaters and will hit streaming in the US starting May 17, 2022.

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]]> Hanna Bergholm on 'The Ghost and Mrs. Muir' Jordan Crucchiola 00:54:17 The director of the new horror film HATCHING feels seen by a genteel romance from 1947. The director of the new horror film HATCHING feels seen by a genteel romance from 1947. rex harrison, gene tierney, jack halberstam, having it all, horror, influencers, romantic comedy, vlog, steven lisberger, 1947, ghost stories, comedy, widows, finland, george sanders, feminism, coming of age, women’s films, finnish cinema, creativity, classic film, tron, joseph mankiewicz, ghosts, james cameron, ifc, black and white, writers, body horror, international cinema, 40s film, ifc midnight, women’s rights, hayes code true full 27 02d88d37-c0d2-4117-82d1-9937a14c339f Janet Varney on ‘Heavenly Creatures’ When MaxFun’s own Janet Varney saw Peter Jackson’s HEAVENLY CREATURES as a teen, she didn’t let the movie’s whole matricide thing keep her from feeling seen. The daydreamy, obsessive devotion of a young Kate Winslet and a young Melanie Lynskey for one another was what really stood out. She and Jordan unpack all of that, plus talk about queer murderers in film, the “danger” of women alone together, the importance of valuing teenage feelings, and much more!

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]]> Thu, 5 May 2022 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Maximum Fun) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen When MaxFun’s own Janet Varney saw Peter Jackson’s HEAVENLY CREATURES as a teen, she didn’t let the movie’s whole matricide thing keep her from feeling seen. The daydreamy, obsessive devotion of a young Kate Winslet and a young Melanie Lynskey for one another was what really stood out. She and Jordan unpack all of that, plus talk about queer murderers in film, the “danger” of women alone together, the importance of valuing teenage feelings, and much more!

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]]> Janet Varney on ‘Heavenly Creatures’ Maximum Fun 00:52:13 The JV Club’s Janet Varney saw herself in all the most wholesome parts of this '90s true crime murder drama The JV Club’s Janet Varney saw herself in all the most wholesome parts of this '90s true crime murder drama pansexuality, max fun drive, lesbian, fantasy, hanky panky, roleplaying, bffs, queer film, maxfundrive, jv club, high school crush, friendship, infatutation, true crime, new zealand, melanie lynskey, kate winslet, 1994, teen love, the frighteners, bisexuality, parker hulme, 90s film, christchurch, peter jackson true full 26 4767324c-b863-4c9b-8241-46194c8d72f5 Auli'i Cravalho on 'Mulan' Even if you don't know her name or face, you know her voice -- at 16, Auli'i Cravalho was the voice of Moana (and like Moana, she was a 16 year old Hawai'ian with a lot to carry). Now she's starring in live-action projects like Hulu's new queer high school rom-com, CRUSH, in which she plays the hardworking and mysterious A.J. But before all of that, Auli'i saw herself in another mold-breaking Disney princess, Fa Mulan. 

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]]> Thu, 28 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (jordan crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Even if you don't know her name or face, you know her voice -- at 16, Auli'i Cravalho was the voice of Moana (and like Moana, she was a 16 year old Hawai'ian with a lot to carry). Now she's starring in live-action projects like Hulu's new queer high school rom-com, CRUSH, in which she plays the hardworking and mysterious A.J. But before all of that, Auli'i saw herself in another mold-breaking Disney princess, Fa Mulan. 

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]]> Auli'i Cravalho on 'Mulan' jordan crucchiola 00:52:40 At 16, Auli'i was the voice of Moana. Now she's a live-action star. But she always felt most seen by animated heroines like Mulan. At 16, Auli'i was the voice of Moana. Now she's a live-action star. But she always felt most seen by animated heroines like Mulan. romcom, coming out, headcanon, running, high school, rowan blanchard, disney princess, maxfundrive, auli’i cravalho, actors, moana, animation, coming of age, hawaiiana, mulan 2, strong women, membership drive bisexuality, mulan, track, acting, gay love story, crush, queercoding, hawaii, skateboarding, hulu true full 25 3480575b-3205-4f28-97e3-c136eae1e3aa Krys Marshall on 'Eternal Sunshine...' and Weird Women When Krys Marshall (FOR ALL MANKIND's Danielle Poole) told us she felt seen by Clementine from ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND, Annie from ANNIE HALL, and Selma from DANCER IN THE DARK, we couldn’t wait to get together and hear the full story. Krys and Jordan talk about how these free spirited (and sometimes misunderstood) women speak to Krys as an actor and as a person. 

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]]> Thu, 21 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen When Krys Marshall (FOR ALL MANKIND's Danielle Poole) told us she felt seen by Clementine from ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND, Annie from ANNIE HALL, and Selma from DANCER IN THE DARK, we couldn’t wait to get together and hear the full story. Krys and Jordan talk about how these free spirited (and sometimes misunderstood) women speak to Krys as an actor and as a person. 

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]]> Krys Marshall on 'Eternal Sunshine...' and Weird Women Jordan Crucchiola 00:53:20 FOR ALL MANKIND’s Krys Marshall shares 3 very different movie characters that have this one weird thing in common… FOR ALL MANKIND’s Krys Marshall shares 3 very different movie characters that have this one weird thing in common… pansexuality, for all mankind, diane keaton, pansexual, black actor, method acting, dancer in the dark, theater kid, lars von trier, danielle poole, nasa, queer cinema, jim carrey, annie hall, bjork, kate winslet, eternal sunshine of the spotless mind, women in film, acting, charlie kaufman, the northman, robert eggers, representation matters, apple tv+ true full 24 39ab9743-5455-4670-ad54-0196010174b3 Ke Huy Quan on Returning to Acting As a kid, he was Short Round in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Data in The Goonies. But as he got older, Ke Huy Quan began to feel that there wasn't really a place for him in front of the camera. After decades of telling himself he didn't miss acting, Crazy Rich  Asians made a splash, and Ke began to think that maybe it was time to get back to acting. Ke opens up about all of that, and landing in the perfect threefold role of Waymond, Alpha Waymond, and CEO Waymond in Everything Everywhere All At Once. 

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]]> Thu, 14 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen As a kid, he was Short Round in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Data in The Goonies. But as he got older, Ke Huy Quan began to feel that there wasn't really a place for him in front of the camera. After decades of telling himself he didn't miss acting, Crazy Rich  Asians made a splash, and Ke began to think that maybe it was time to get back to acting. Ke opens up about all of that, and landing in the perfect threefold role of Waymond, Alpha Waymond, and CEO Waymond in Everything Everywhere All At Once. 

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]]> Ke Huy Quan on Returning to Acting Jordan Crucchiola 00:50:55 The EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE star gets emotional about his return to screens, and how it was influenced by seeing CRAZY RICH ASIANS three times in theaters. The EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE star gets emotional about his return to screens, and how it was influenced by seeing CRAZY RICH ASIANS three times in theaters. asian american cinema, representation, action choreography, temple of doom, daniels, jonathan rhys myers, wong kar wai, film school, indiana jones, gurinder chadha, empathy, bend it like beckham, data, short round, crazy rich asians, jamie lee curtis, yes madam, martial club, waymond wang, jonathan ke quan, fight choreography, acting, jules and jess, daniel kwan, daniel scheinert, alpha waymond, everything everywhere all at once, keira knightley, martial arts, michelle yeoh, parminder nagra, the goonies, a24 true full 23 4263d22c-3a2a-4e74-aea1-31effcf4ba8c Liz Hannah on ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ Every creative starts somewhere. Could it be that Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen), the messy, gutsy heroine of Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, was the spark that kickstarted screenwriter Liz Hannah’s creative career? Liz shares her love of Marion with us, along with stories of Longshot, The Post, and her latest miniseries, The Girl From Plainville, which she co-created with Patrick Macmanus.

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]]> Thu, 7 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Maximum Fun) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Every creative starts somewhere. Could it be that Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen), the messy, gutsy heroine of Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, was the spark that kickstarted screenwriter Liz Hannah’s creative career? Liz shares her love of Marion with us, along with stories of Longshot, The Post, and her latest miniseries, The Girl From Plainville, which she co-created with Patrick Macmanus.

Then, one quick thing about the nbd treatment of queerness in the new movie Everything Everywhere All at Once.

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]]> Liz Hannah on ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ Maximum Fun 00:53:31 Writer of ‘The Post,’ ‘The Dropout’ and ‘The Girl From Plainville,’ Liz Hannah, brings us Marion Ravenwood, Indiana Jones’s messy, gutsy heroine. Writer of ‘The Post,’ ‘The Dropout’ and ‘The Girl From Plainville,’ Liz Hannah, brings us Marion Ravenwood, Indiana Jones’s messy, gutsy heroine. david fincher, longshot, antihero, elle fanning, rom-com, romantic comedy, liz hannah, seth rogen, elizabeth holmes, indiana jones, marion ravenwood, harrison ford, screenwriter, scammer, karen allen, ilsa faust, meryl streep, antiheroine, charlize theron, true crime, dan sterling, michelle carter, tom cruise, strong female lead, raiders of the lost ark, mission impossible, showrunner, liz hannah, mindhunter, steven spielberg, hulu, action true full 22 ea0c1dfb-0367-49bc-9404-68c182c9f3a6 Josh Johnson on 'The Dark Knight's Joker Anybody can go crazy, it just takes one bad day. All-around great guy Josh Johnson – stand-up comedian, writer for The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, and the list grows on – explains the ways he sees himself in one of the most iconic villains of the Modern Era, particularly as played by Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight.

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]]> Thu, 31 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Maximum Fun) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Anybody can go crazy, it just takes one bad day. All-around great guy Josh Johnson – stand-up comedian, writer for The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, and the list grows on – explains the ways he sees himself in one of the most iconic villains of the Modern Era, particularly as played by Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight.

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]]> Josh Johnson on 'The Dark Knight's Joker Maximum Fun 00:56:18 Comedian Josh Johnson gets serious about The Joker. Comedian Josh Johnson gets serious about The Joker. harvey dent, christopher nolan, dark knight, heath ledger, comedy, elon musk, rrr, stand-up, tesla, poison ivy, batmobile, channel black, the joker, mix-tape, trevor noah, the daily show, batman, comedian true full 21 cd4cc9c4-e270-41a6-96d6-276a7216b5ec Laura Leigh Abby on 'Now and Then' Now and Then: a mid-’90s coming of age movie with nostalgia for the ‘70s, beloved by kids who wouldn’t be teenagers until the aughts. Jordan and co-host Laura Leigh Abby (whose podcast is Seventeen: Conversations with my Teenage Self) both hold the film as a beloved classic, but as adults they notice some things in the film they didn’t see as kids. 

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]]> Thu, 24 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Now and Then: a mid-’90s coming of age movie with nostalgia for the ‘70s, beloved by kids who wouldn’t be teenagers until the aughts. Jordan and co-host Laura Leigh Abby (whose podcast is Seventeen: Conversations with my Teenage Self) both hold the film as a beloved classic, but as adults they notice some things in the film they didn’t see as kids. 

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]]> Laura Leigh Abby on 'Now and Then' Jordan Crucchiola 00:54:17 Essayist and podcaster Laura Leigh Abby feels seen by the girls (and women) of '90s classic ‘Now and Then’ Essayist and podcaster Laura Leigh Abby feels seen by the girls (and women) of '90s classic ‘Now and Then’ christina ricci, i. marlene king, 2000s, demi moore, 70s, lesli linka glatter, 90s, now and then, headcanon, hagsploitation, brittany snow, 1995, queerness, coming of age, 1996, aughts, treehouse dollars, janine garofolo, mia goth, gabby hoffman, bonnie hunt, teenagers, rita wilson, rosie o’donnell, melanie griffith, nostalgia, ti west true full 20 00c59e6b-5665-4b1e-bb74-fc7645dba4ad Mariama Diallo on 'Eve's Bayou' Mariama Diallo’s new debut feature film, MASTER, may be a horror movie, but just like Kasi Lemmons’ first feature, EVE’S BAYOU, it tackles themes of ritual and the supernatural. Mariama was about the same age as Eve (Jurnee Smollett) when she first saw the film. She and Jordan discuss both films, and the ways in which the promise of progress in ‘90s entertainment have been slow to materialize.

Then, Jordan’s got some really important stuff to say about feeling seen by another title character: The Batman. 

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]]> Thu, 17 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Mariama Diallo’s new debut feature film, MASTER, may be a horror movie, but just like Kasi Lemmons’ first feature, EVE’S BAYOU, it tackles themes of ritual and the supernatural. Mariama was about the same age as Eve (Jurnee Smollett) when she first saw the film. She and Jordan discuss both films, and the ways in which the promise of progress in ‘90s entertainment have been slow to materialize.

Then, Jordan’s got some really important stuff to say about feeling seen by another title character: The Batman. 

What Should Be Learned From the End of UPN and the Golden Era of Black Television (The Mary Sue)

20 Years Later, Eve’s Bayou Is Still a Stunning Portrait of Black American Life

(Angelica Jade Bastién for Vulture)

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]]> Mariama Diallo on 'Eve's Bayou' Jordan Crucchiola 00:53:02 The director of the new horror film MASTER talks to us about her film, and about seeing herself in the title character of the 1997 drama EVE’S BAYOU. The director of the new horror film MASTER talks to us about her film, and about seeing herself in the title character of the 1997 drama EVE’S BAYOU. eve’s bayou, yale, samuel l. jackson, asexuality, regina hall, decentering whiteness, black lives matter, angelica jade bastien, nikyatu jusu, upn, jurnee smollett, megan goode, ace representation, higher education, batmobile, battinson, sundance, master, random acts of flyness, hair wolf, eve batiste, the batman, on our own, ritual, black representation, kasi lemmons, ancaster college true full 19 2981d4bb-dfcc-48e6-88d4-1a13dba9028a Hany Abu-Assad on ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ Acclaimed director Hany Abu-Assad is a real standup guy. Randle McMurphy…eh, not so much. But ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST has us rooting for McMurphy nonetheless, and for a young Hany, he offered a glimpse into the nature of oppression, and the power of creativity as a form of resistance. No, really! 

After Jordan and Hany have a deep and thoughtful conversation about all that, and about his new film, HUDA’S SALON…Jordan has one quick thing to say about something else deep: the new trailer for DEEP WATER. 

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]]> Thu, 10 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Acclaimed director Hany Abu-Assad is a real standup guy. Randle McMurphy…eh, not so much. But ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST has us rooting for McMurphy nonetheless, and for a young Hany, he offered a glimpse into the nature of oppression, and the power of creativity as a form of resistance. No, really! 

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]]> Hany Abu-Assad on ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ Jordan Crucchiola 00:52:11 Oscar-nominated Palestinian director Hany Abu-Assad (HUDA’S SALON) shares his thoughts on life, art, and resistance through the lens of Jack Nicholson’s McMurphy in ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST. Oscar-nominated Palestinian director Hany Abu-Assad (HUDA’S SALON) shares his thoughts on life, art, and resistance through the lens of Jack Nicholson’s McMurphy in ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST. ben affleck, jack nicholson, louise fletcher, paradise now, condoleeza rice, deep water. ana de armas, omar, huda’s salon, nurse ratched, academy awards, oscars, palestine, adrien lyne, international cinema, milos forman, gal gadot, one flew over the cuckoo’s nest true full 18 a1fbc7b0-adce-4192-8544-de77fcf56f13 Kali Reis on 'Euphoria' Kali Reis is a champion boxer, but as she shares in this interview, she has always been "boxing for a cause" -- in particular, that of Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women. In her feature debut, 'Catch the Fair One' (directed by Josef Kubota Wladyka), she plays a  woman whose world is shaken when her sister goes missing.  Reis, who is of Wampanoag and Cape Verdean heritage, brings us a character with much different problems, but whose physicality, sense of humor, and deeply felt emotions, have been making Kali feel seen: Rue Bennett from HBO's Euphoria.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing to say about Death on the Nile. Champagne, anyone?

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]]> Thu, 3 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Kali Reis is a champion boxer, but as she shares in this interview, she has always been "boxing for a cause" -- in particular, that of Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women. In her feature debut, 'Catch the Fair One' (directed by Josef Kubota Wladyka), she plays a  woman whose world is shaken when her sister goes missing.  Reis, who is of Wampanoag and Cape Verdean heritage, brings us a character with much different problems, but whose physicality, sense of humor, and deeply felt emotions, have been making Kali feel seen: Rue Bennett from HBO's Euphoria.

Then, Jordan has one quick thing to say about Death on the Nile. Champagne, anyone?

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]]> Kali Reis on 'Euphoria' Jordan Crucchiola 00:55:52 Boxing champion Kali Reis is now a Spirit Award nominee for her performance in the thriller 'Catch the Fair One.' Kali joins us to talk about Zendaya's Rue Bennett from the HBO sensation, 'Euphoria,' which recently aired its Season 2 finale. Boxing champion Kali Reis is now a Spirit Award nominee for her performance in the thriller 'Catch the Fair One.' Kali joins us to talk about Zendaya's Rue Bennett from the HBO sensation, 'Euphoria,' which recently aired its Season 2 finale. josef kubota wladyka, two spirited, smoke signals, euphoria, emma mackey, kali reis, hbo, sophie okonedo, catch the fair one, death on the nile, mmiw, thriller, zendaya, wes studi, reservation dogs, kidnapping, kenneth branagh, acting, addiction, wampanoag, boxing, gal gadot true full 17 4097c1ff-993e-4ccb-ae35-98450998b750 Charlie Jane Anders on 'Auntie Mame,' Harley Quinn and Extravagant Women When it comes to film characters, author and commentator Charlie Jane Anders found that she had to took way back to a movie she loved as a child, AUNTIE MAME (1958), to name someone that made her feel seen in an aspirational way. But in that special FEELING SEEN way, the search for a character to identify with ends up revealing a whole slew of exuberant women who aren't afraid to live their big, colorful lives -- women like Harley Quinn, Leslie Knope, and the 13th Doctor. 

For one quick thing this week, Jordan's got something stuck in her craw regarding the franchise-fan response to the new TEXAS CHAINSAW movie.

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]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen When it comes to film characters, author and commentator Charlie Jane Anders found that she had to took way back to a movie she loved as a child, AUNTIE MAME (1958), to name someone that made her feel seen in an aspirational way. But in that special FEELING SEEN way, the search for a character to identify with ends up revealing a whole slew of exuberant women who aren't afraid to live their big, colorful lives -- women like Harley Quinn, Leslie Knope, and the 13th Doctor. 

For one quick thing this week, Jordan's got something stuck in her craw regarding the franchise-fan response to the new TEXAS CHAINSAW movie.

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]]> Charlie Jane Anders on 'Auntie Mame,' Harley Quinn and Extravagant Women Jordan Crucchiola 00:53:27 Life is a banquet! Author and commentator Charlie Jane Anders sees herself in a whole host of extravagant women, including Auntie Mame, Harley Quinn, and Leslie Knope, Mary Tyler Moore, and the 13th Doctor. Life is a banquet! Author and commentator Charlie Jane Anders sees herself in a whole host of extravagant women, including Auntie Mame, Harley Quinn, and Leslie Knope, Mary Tyler Moore, and the 13th Doctor. charlie jane anders, ted talk, birds of prey, jodie whittaker, the prom, auntie mame, women in television, victories greater than death, meryl streep, dreams bigger than heartbreak, doctor who, rosalind russell, ann perkins, writers who drink, priscilla queen of the desert, pranks, misogyny, leslie knope, margot robbie, ageism, paul dini, batman, mary tyler moore, harley quinn, 13th doctor, dual exceptional, arleen sorkin, manic pixie dream girl, san francisco, y the last man true full 16 42c7b112-f9b6-47c1-bf22-aaa6cbe5eab6 Jasmin Savoy Brown on 'Plan B,' 'A Wrinkle in Time,' and 'That's So Raven' Jordan's dreams come true as she and fellow-Oregonian Jasmin Savoy Brown (THE LEFTOVERS, YELLOWJACKETS, SCREAM) have a heart to heart about Raven in THAT'S SO RAVEN, Meg in WRINKLE IN TIME, and the girls of PLAN B...and dairy, queer representation, standing up for what you believe in, and why releasing music is scarier than making TV and movies.

Then, Jordan's hoping for that DEEP WATER will be both a trashy delight and the herald of a new era of erotic thrillers.

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]]> Thu, 17 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Jordan's dreams come true as she and fellow-Oregonian Jasmin Savoy Brown (THE LEFTOVERS, YELLOWJACKETS, SCREAM) have a heart to heart about Raven in THAT'S SO RAVEN, Meg in WRINKLE IN TIME, and the girls of PLAN B...and dairy, queer representation, standing up for what you believe in, and why releasing music is scarier than making TV and movies.

Then, Jordan's hoping for that DEEP WATER will be both a trashy delight and the herald of a new era of erotic thrillers.

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]]> Jasmin Savoy Brown on 'Plan B,' 'A Wrinkle in Time,' and 'That's So Raven' Jordan Crucchiola 00:49:33 Jasmin Savoy Brown, star of Yellowjackets and Scream, talks with Jordan about the parts of herself she's seen on screen, and how it feels to play characters that make modern viewers feel seen for the first time. Jasmin Savoy Brown, star of Yellowjackets and Scream, talks with Jordan about the parts of herself she's seen on screen, and how it feels to play characters that make modern viewers feel seen for the first time. ben affleck, orange wine, that’s so raven, yellowjackets, scream, the homo schedule, natalie morales, mindy mills, plan b, jasmin savoy brown, adrian lyne, ava du vernay, storm reid, benana, a wrinkle in time, deep water, ana de armas true full 15 f1e2908f-d180-4ce9-b7f3-12cd3335f438 Guy Branum on David Lynch's 'Dune' Comedian, author, actor, and pop culture commentator extraordinaire Guy Branum steps into the Feeling Seen-iverse with his own special mélange of characters: both The Reverend Mother AND The Baron from David Lynch's 1984 adaptation of DUNE.

Then, in One Quick Thing: Jordan addresses action fandom's "irrepressible thirst" for Alan Ritchson's Jack Reacher. 

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]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Comedian, author, actor, and pop culture commentator extraordinaire Guy Branum steps into the Feeling Seen-iverse with his own special mélange of characters: both The Reverend Mother AND The Baron from David Lynch's 1984 adaptation of DUNE.

Then, in One Quick Thing: Jordan addresses action fandom's "irrepressible thirst" for Alan Ritchson's Jack Reacher. 

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]]> Guy Branum on David Lynch's 'Dune' Jordan Crucchiola 00:52:15 Comedian, author, actor, and pop culture commentator extraordinaire Guy Branum steps into the Feeling Seen-iverse with his own special mélange of characters: both The Reverend Mother AND The Baron from David Lynch's 1984 adaptation of DUNE. Comedian, author, actor, and pop culture commentator extraordinaire Guy Branum steps into the Feeling Seen-iverse with his own special mélange of characters: both The Reverend Mother AND The Baron from David Lynch's 1984 adaptation of DUNE. alan ritchson, queer representation, lee child, 1984, my life as a goddess, billy eichner, david lynch, dune, gaius helen mohiam, denis villeneuve, fat representation, bros, the spice, jack reacher, frank herbert, reverend mother, guy branum, baron harkonnen true full 14 37026696-6a33-4eec-969e-35bb8a41c44c Bridget Everett on 'Rudy' Bridget Everett is a comedian, singer, and the star of her own new HBO series, Somebody Somewhere. Her journey to the semi-autobiographical series had lots of twists and turns along the way.

On this week's episode, Bridget talks to Jordan about how she sees herself in the title character of 1993's Rudy -- from being underestimated to being cheered on by heroes when she needed it most. BRIDGET! BRIDGET! BRIDGET!

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]]> Thu, 3 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Bridget Everett is a comedian, singer, and the star of her own new HBO series, Somebody Somewhere. Her journey to the semi-autobiographical series had lots of twists and turns along the way.

On this week's episode, Bridget talks to Jordan about how she sees herself in the title character of 1993's Rudy -- from being underestimated to being cheered on by heroes when she needed it most. BRIDGET! BRIDGET! BRIDGET!

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]]> Bridget Everett on 'Rudy' Jordan Crucchiola 00:49:58 Bridget Everett talks to Jordan about how she sees herself in the ultimate underdog story. BRIDGET! BRIDGET! BRIDGET! Bridget Everett talks to Jordan about how she sees herself in the ultimate underdog story. BRIDGET! BRIDGET! BRIDGET! bridget everett, rudy, hbo, somebody somewhere, charles s. dutton, karaoke, murray hill, amy schumer, sean astin, patti lupone, ad-rock true full 13 94145b50-fdcd-4b94-98e9-2cfd1574317f River Butcher on 'Back to the Future' Comedian, actor, and all-around great guy River Butcher joins Jordan to dig into the ways he saw himself in Back to the Future's Marty McFly (and in Marty's dad, George McFly), which he first saw at the tender age of four. 

How did Marty's cool skateboarding -- and also his awkwardness with Young Lorraine Baines -- strike a chord with a kid figuring out their place in the world? All this and more, plus Jordan's deepest hopes and dreams for the teens of Euphoria, on this week's episode. 

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]]> Thu, 27 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Comedian, actor, and all-around great guy River Butcher joins Jordan to dig into the ways he saw himself in Back to the Future's Marty McFly (and in Marty's dad, George McFly), which he first saw at the tender age of four. 

How did Marty's cool skateboarding -- and also his awkwardness with Young Lorraine Baines -- strike a chord with a kid figuring out their place in the world? All this and more, plus Jordan's deepest hopes and dreams for the teens of Euphoria, on this week's episode. 

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]]> River Butcher on 'Back to the Future' Jordan Crucchiola 00:51:11 Comedian, actor, and all-around great guy River Butcher joins Jordan to dig into the ways he saw himself from his earliest years in Back to the Future's Marty McFly (and in Marty's dad, George McFly). Comedian, actor, and all-around great guy River Butcher joins Jordan to dig into the ways he saw himself from his earliest years in Back to the Future's Marty McFly (and in Marty's dad, George McFly). time travel, river butcher, lorraine baines, different kind of dude, feeling seen, back to the future, marty mcfly, lea thompson, delorean, doc brown, michael j. fox, george mcfly true full 12 9455f484-c426-421c-8214-2aa111b1bc7a Director Chelsea Stardust on 'Beetlejuice' It's showtime! This week's co-host is Chelsea Stardust, director of the horror comedy Satanic Panic, along with All That We Destroy, which was part of Blumhouse's Into the Dark series on Hulu. The character that made her feel seen? Fellow goth only-child Lydia Deetz of Beetlejuice, of course. 

Long before she was a rising star in horror cinema, Chelsea was a Midwestern kid with a love for the strange and unusual. The first time she saw Beetlejuice, she recognized herself in young Lydia Deetz, from her dark sensibilities to her love of photography. In This week, Chelsea tells Jordan what she learned by embracing her inner Lydia.

Plus (speaking of Showtime): How is Jordan feeling now that Season One of Yellowjackets is in the books? Satisfied? Bereft? Reeling? Well stay tuned and she'll tell you!   

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]]> Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Chelsea Stardust) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen It's showtime! This week's co-host is Chelsea Stardust, director of the horror comedy Satanic Panic, along with All That We Destroy, which was part of Blumhouse's Into the Dark series on Hulu. The character that made her feel seen? Fellow goth only-child Lydia Deetz of Beetlejuice, of course. 

Long before she was a rising star in horror cinema, Chelsea was a Midwestern kid with a love for the strange and unusual. The first time she saw Beetlejuice, she recognized herself in young Lydia Deetz, from her dark sensibilities to her love of photography. In This week, Chelsea tells Jordan what she learned by embracing her inner Lydia.

Plus (speaking of Showtime): How is Jordan feeling now that Season One of Yellowjackets is in the books? Satisfied? Bereft? Reeling? Well stay tuned and she'll tell you!   

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]]> Director Chelsea Stardust on 'Beetlejuice' Jordan Crucchiola, Chelsea Stardust 00:47:11 It's Showtime! This week's co-host is Chelsea Stardust, director of the horror comedy 'Satanic Panic', along with 'All That We Destroy,' which was part of Blumhouse's Into the Dark series on Hulu. The character that made her feel seen? Fellow goth only-child Lydia Deetz of Beetlejuice, of course. It's Showtime! This week's co-host is Chelsea Stardust, director of the horror comedy 'Satanic Panic', along with 'All That We Destroy,' which was part of Blumhouse's Into the Dark series on Hulu. The character that made her feel seen? Fellow goth only-child Lydia Deetz of Beetlejuice, of course. yellowjackets, feeling seen, pansexual witch, lydia deetz, beetlejuice, winona ryder, satanic panic, tim burton, michael keaton, catherine o'hara, jordan crucchiola, chelsea stardust, maximum fun true full 11 3a8f4746-327b-47bc-9c2b-00721c2f4433 Michael Jai White on 'Rich Man, Poor Man' This week's guest: Michael Jai White. He's an actor, a martial artist. He played the title character in the original live action Spawn movie. He played the title character in Black Dynamite. The title character in Tyson, the Mike Tyson biopic. 

Or  maybe you saw him in Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married? Or Insecure? In those True North inserts?

He's a big deal, a true action hero who's always dreamed of doing comedy, and we're thrilled to talk with Michael about the movies that made him who he is, including the TV miniseries Rich Man, Poor Man.

Michael Jai White's latest film is called The Commando, you can check out the trailer here, watch it on VOD or maybe even in a theater near you.

Plus, before we go: Critics loved Birds of Prey, the Harley Quinn movie. At the box office, though, the movie was cursed with a release just before the pandemic made its way around the world. Jordan makes the case for why it's time for this bisexual catastrophe to get a sequel.

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]]> Thu, 13 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Michael Jai White) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen This week's guest: Michael Jai White. He's an actor, a martial artist. He played the title character in the original live action Spawn movie. He played the title character in Black Dynamite. The title character in Tyson, the Mike Tyson biopic. 

Or  maybe you saw him in Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married? Or Insecure? In those True North inserts?

He's a big deal, a true action hero who's always dreamed of doing comedy, and we're thrilled to talk with Michael about the movies that made him who he is, including the TV miniseries Rich Man, Poor Man.

Michael Jai White's latest film is called The Commando, you can check out the trailer here, watch it on VOD or maybe even in a theater near you.

Plus, before we go: Critics loved Birds of Prey, the Harley Quinn movie. At the box office, though, the movie was cursed with a release just before the pandemic made its way around the world. Jordan makes the case for why it's time for this bisexual catastrophe to get a sequel.

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]]> Michael Jai White on 'Rich Man, Poor Man' Jordan Crucchiola, Michael Jai White 00:45:34 This week's guest: Michael Jai White. He's an actor, a martial artist. He starred in Spawn, in Black Dynamite, you might've even seen him on the most recent batch of Insecure episodes! He sits down with Jordan to talk about the early movies and TV shows that made him who he is, including the critically ignored TV miniseries Rich Man, Poor Man. This week's guest: Michael Jai White. He's an actor, a martial artist. He starred in Spawn, in Black Dynamite, you might've even seen him on the most recent batch of Insecure episodes! He sits down with Jordan to talk about the early movies and TV shows that made him who he is, including the critically ignored TV miniseries Rich Man, Poor Man. feeling seen, black dynamite, the commando, michael jai white, rich man poor man, kevin ferguson, jordan crucchiola, maximum fun, spawn true full 10 c79e0c29-d573-42d0-abbb-a4fa31d03008 Actor Isabelle Fuhrman on 'The Novice' This week: Isabelle Fuhrman! She's an actor - maybe you know her from The Orphan - she played Esther, the title character. One of the most iconic genre roles of all time! She also played Clove in the Hunger Games, one of the biggest movie franchises of all time. Wow!

Isabelle breaks the Feeling Seen format a little bit this week - she talks with Jordan abut her newest movie, The Novice. It's an intimate, intense drama about a University rowing team and her character's journey to be the best at it.  The film is also nominated for multiple Independent Spirit Awards - including best female lead for Isabelle!

Plus, before we go: we all love the Scream movies. It's a timeless franchise. It's been 10 years since the last installment and Jordan can't wait for new 5th one later this year. Just one request: leave Sidney Prescott alone!

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]]> Thu, 6 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola, Isabelle Fuhrman) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen This week: Isabelle Fuhrman! She's an actor - maybe you know her from The Orphan - she played Esther, the title character. One of the most iconic genre roles of all time! She also played Clove in the Hunger Games, one of the biggest movie franchises of all time. Wow!

Isabelle breaks the Feeling Seen format a little bit this week - she talks with Jordan abut her newest movie, The Novice. It's an intimate, intense drama about a University rowing team and her character's journey to be the best at it.  The film is also nominated for multiple Independent Spirit Awards - including best female lead for Isabelle!

Plus, before we go: we all love the Scream movies. It's a timeless franchise. It's been 10 years since the last installment and Jordan can't wait for new 5th one later this year. Just one request: leave Sidney Prescott alone!

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]]> Actor Isabelle Fuhrman on 'The Novice' Jordan Crucchiola, Isabelle Fuhrman 00:53:42 This week: Isabelle Fuhrman! She's an actor - maybe you know her from The Orphan. She also played Clove in the Hunger Games. Isabelle breaks the Feeling Seen format a little bit this week - she talks with Jordan abut her newest movie, The Novice, and how her role in it changed the way she thought about acting, her body, and the very nature of work. This week: Isabelle Fuhrman! She's an actor - maybe you know her from The Orphan. She also played Clove in the Hunger Games. Isabelle breaks the Feeling Seen format a little bit this week - she talks with Jordan abut her newest movie, The Novice, and how her role in it changed the way she thought about acting, her body, and the very nature of work. the devil wears prada, feeling seen, kevin ferguson, isabelle fuhrman, jordan crucchiola, maximum fun, the oprhan, the novice true full 9 ae463d62-1b60-4209-930e-7308eae2e687 Actor Bree Elrod on ‘Paper Moon’ Joining us this week is the magnificent actor Bree Elrod. You can see Bree in one of 2021’s best films, ‘Red Rocket.’ But she’s on the show this week to talk about 1973’s ‘Paper Moon’ and the character of Addie Loggins played by Tatum O’Neal. Bree discusses trying to maintain the level of curiosity and openness in her acting that is inhabited by O’Neal’s fresh-faced performance in the film. Bree also talks about working with Sean Baker and what it was like acting with the locals in Texas City in ‘Red Rocket.’ Plus, at the end of the show, Jordan highlights the best horror movies of 2021.

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]]> Thu, 30 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Maximum Fun) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen Joining us this week is the magnificent actor Bree Elrod. You can see Bree in one of 2021’s best films, ‘Red Rocket.’ But she’s on the show this week to talk about 1973’s ‘Paper Moon’ and the character of Addie Loggins played by Tatum O’Neal. Bree discusses trying to maintain the level of curiosity and openness in her acting that is inhabited by O’Neal’s fresh-faced performance in the film. Bree also talks about working with Sean Baker and what it was like acting with the locals in Texas City in ‘Red Rocket.’ Plus, at the end of the show, Jordan highlights the best horror movies of 2021.

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]]> Actor Bree Elrod on ‘Paper Moon’ Maximum Fun 00:49:08 One of the stars of ‘Red Rocket,’ Bree Elrod, is on the show to talk about feeling seen by Addie Loggins from ‘Paper Moon.’ One of the stars of ‘Red Rocket,’ Bree Elrod, is on the show to talk about feeling seen by Addie Loggins from ‘Paper Moon.’ tatum o'neal, feeling seen, ryan o'neal, the florida project, peter bogdanovich, paper moon, kevin ferguson, simon rex, bree elrod, red rocket, casey o'brien, jordan crucchiola, maximum fun, sean baker true full 8 cc6f2719-6c63-40a7-a1f6-29ead1c71f7f Eureka on ‘Never Been Kissed’ This week we are joined by the bigger-than-life personality that is the magnificent Eureka. You may know them from ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ or their new show on HBO called ‘We’re Here.’ But they are gracing our show this week to discuss Josie “Grossie” Geller from the classic Drew Barrymore film, ‘Never Been Kissed.’ Eureka discusses how they’ve had to “customize” every aspect of their life – both physically and emotionally – and how they actually find comfort in the discomfort. Plus, they talk about their deep love for Drew Barrymore, and how high school was actually a really lovely time for them. And then at the end of the show, Jordan’s going to talk about ‘The Matrix Resurrections.’

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]]> Thu, 23 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Maximum Fun) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen This week we are joined by the bigger-than-life personality that is the magnificent Eureka. You may know them from ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ or their new show on HBO called ‘We’re Here.’ But they are gracing our show this week to discuss Josie “Grossie” Geller from the classic Drew Barrymore film, ‘Never Been Kissed.’ Eureka discusses how they’ve had to “customize” every aspect of their life – both physically and emotionally – and how they actually find comfort in the discomfort. Plus, they talk about their deep love for Drew Barrymore, and how high school was actually a really lovely time for them. And then at the end of the show, Jordan’s going to talk about ‘The Matrix Resurrections.’

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]]> Eureka on ‘Never Been Kissed’ Maximum Fun 00:48:32 The magnificent drag queen, Eureka, from ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ and HBO’s ‘We’re Here’ is on the show to talk about Josie “Grossie” Geller from ‘Never Been Kissed.’ The magnificent drag queen, Eureka, from ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ and HBO’s ‘We’re Here’ is on the show to talk about Josie “Grossie” Geller from ‘Never Been Kissed.’ rupaul's drag race, never been kissed, eureka, leelee sobieski, feeling seen, the matrix, drew barrymore, ever after, kevin ferguson, casey o'brien, molly shannon, jordan crucchiola, we're here, maximum fun true full 7 51790e87-f4ee-4687-9c4a-82c863b189e0 Molly Quinn on ‘The Silence of the Lambs’ This week we are joined by the wonderful actor and producer Molly Quinn. You may know her from her role as the daughter of the titular character of ABC’s hit show ‘Castle,’ Alexis Castle. Or you may know her from her new movie, the latest entry in the beloved “nun horror” genre, ‘Agnes.’ But on this very show she is going to talk about a character that has inspired her and made her “feel seen” – and that is Clarice Starling from 1991’s ‘The Silence of the Lambs.’ Molly discusses how she and Clarice both have to work harder to take up a bigger “space” than their bodies physically can. She also elaborates on her traumatic past and how that influenced her love of horror. Plus, at the end of the show, Jordan talks about ‘Benedetta,’ ‘The Last Duel,’ and the joy of being surprised at the movies.

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]]> Thu, 16 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Maximum Fun) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen This week we are joined by the wonderful actor and producer Molly Quinn. You may know her from her role as the daughter of the titular character of ABC’s hit show ‘Castle,’ Alexis Castle. Or you may know her from her new movie, the latest entry in the beloved “nun horror” genre, ‘Agnes.’ But on this very show she is going to talk about a character that has inspired her and made her “feel seen” – and that is Clarice Starling from 1991’s ‘The Silence of the Lambs.’ Molly discusses how she and Clarice both have to work harder to take up a bigger “space” than their bodies physically can. She also elaborates on her traumatic past and how that influenced her love of horror. Plus, at the end of the show, Jordan talks about ‘Benedetta,’ ‘The Last Duel,’ and the joy of being surprised at the movies.

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]]> Molly Quinn on ‘The Silence of the Lambs’ Maximum Fun 00:49:28 Molly Quinn, who you may know from ABC’s ‘Castle’ or her upcoming nun horror ‘Agnes,’ is here to talk about feeling seen by Clarice Starling from ‘The Silence of the Lambs.’ Molly Quinn, who you may know from ABC’s ‘Castle’ or her upcoming nun horror ‘Agnes,’ is here to talk about feeling seen by Clarice Starling from ‘The Silence of the Lambs.’ agnes, alexis castle, feeling seen, clarice starling, castle, dr. hannibal lecter, elan gale, kevin ferguson, molly quinn, casey o'brien, jordan crucchiola, the last duel, jodie foster david dastmalchian, the silence of the lambs, maximum fun, benedetta true full 6 5b4e335f-0419-4d51-93c2-fc9e97c4e211 Hari Kondabolu on Harold & Kumar, Stewart Lee, The Simpsons, and More The creative force behind the documentary ‘The Problem with Apu,’ comedian Hari Kondabolu, is on the show this week. Hari discusses a composite of media in which he saw parts of himself in growing up, but never the full picture. Here are just a few of the titles mentioned – Harold & Kumar, Office Space, the comedian Stewart Lee, and the BBC show Goodness Gracious Me. But that only scratches the surface. Plus, at the end of the program, Jordan elaborates on the need for better video game movies like ‘Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City.’

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]]> Thu, 9 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Maximum Fun) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen The creative force behind the documentary ‘The Problem with Apu,’ comedian Hari Kondabolu, is on the show this week. Hari discusses a composite of media in which he saw parts of himself in growing up, but never the full picture. Here are just a few of the titles mentioned – Harold & Kumar, Office Space, the comedian Stewart Lee, and the BBC show Goodness Gracious Me. But that only scratches the surface. Plus, at the end of the program, Jordan elaborates on the need for better video game movies like ‘Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City.’

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]]> Hari Kondabolu on Harold & Kumar, Stewart Lee, The Simpsons, and More Maximum Fun 00:53:44 Comedian Hari Kondabolu is on the show to talk about The Problem with Apu, Goodness Gracious Me, Office Space, and so much more. Comedian Hari Kondabolu is on the show to talk about The Problem with Apu, Goodness Gracious Me, Office Space, and so much more. w. kamau bell, warn your relatives, feeling seen, the problem with apu, resident evil, the simpsons, hari kondabolu, kevin ferguson, casey o'brien, stewart lee, jordan crucchiola, office space, maximum fun, harold & kumar true full 5 2afaf75e-bced-40a4-a2d5-545500b87a95 IndieWire’s TV Editor Kristen Lopez on ‘My Girl’ This week we are joined by IndieWire’s TV editor Kristen Lopez to discuss the “millennial classic,” ‘My Girl.’ Specifically, she’s here to talk about the Anna Chlumsky character of Vada Sultenfuss and the effect that she had on Kristen’s life. Kristen also talks about growing up disabled and how that influenced how she related to characters in film. Plus, at the end of the program, Jordan talks about how ‘Spencer’ beautifully portrays a type of love not often committed to film.

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]]> Thu, 2 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Kevin Ferguson, Kristen Lopez, Jordan Crucchiola, Casey O'Brien, Maximum Fun) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen This week we are joined by IndieWire’s TV editor Kristen Lopez to discuss the “millennial classic,” ‘My Girl.’ Specifically, she’s here to talk about the Anna Chlumsky character of Vada Sultenfuss and the effect that she had on Kristen’s life. Kristen also talks about growing up disabled and how that influenced how she related to characters in film. Plus, at the end of the program, Jordan talks about how ‘Spencer’ beautifully portrays a type of love not often committed to film.

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]]> IndieWire’s TV Editor Kristen Lopez on ‘My Girl’ Kevin Ferguson, Kristen Lopez, Jordan Crucchiola, Casey O'Brien, Maximum Fun 00:48:34 IndieWire’s Kristen Lopez is on the show to talk about the iconic Vada Sultenfuss from ‘My Girl.’ IndieWire’s Kristen Lopez is on the show to talk about the iconic Vada Sultenfuss from ‘My Girl.’ my girl, anna chlumsky, indiewire, feeling seen, howard zieff, kevin ferguson, jamie lee curtis, griffin dunne, casey o'brien, vada sultenfuss, macaulay culkin, jordan crucchiola, maximum fun, kristen lopez, sally hawkins, dan aykroyd, spencer true full 4 9e1629b4-b033-484d-a1f4-5d468d77025d Adaptation with Susan Orlean This week’s show could be titled “A Very Special Episode.” We actually have the wonderful Susan Orlean on to talk about watching Meryl Streep her in the movie ‘Adaptation.’ She takes Jordan through the process of discovering that she was going to be a character in the movie. But she also reveals the realizations she made about her own ill-fated marriage while watching the film on the big screen. Plus, in ‘One Quick Thing Before I Go,’ Jordan discusses the new ‘Lord of the Flies’-inspired show ‘Yellowjackets’ and why it has become her personality.

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]]> Thu, 25 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Maximum Film) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen This week’s show could be titled “A Very Special Episode.” We actually have the wonderful Susan Orlean on to talk about watching Meryl Streep her in the movie ‘Adaptation.’ She takes Jordan through the process of discovering that she was going to be a character in the movie. But she also reveals the realizations she made about her own ill-fated marriage while watching the film on the big screen. Plus, in ‘One Quick Thing Before I Go,’ Jordan discusses the new ‘Lord of the Flies’-inspired show ‘Yellowjackets’ and why it has become her personality.

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]]> Adaptation with Susan Orlean Maximum Film 00:50:33 ‘The Orchid Thief’ author Susan Orlean discusses watching Meryl Streep portray her in ‘Adaptation.’ ‘The Orchid Thief’ author Susan Orlean discusses watching Meryl Streep portray her in ‘Adaptation.’ kevin ferguson, susan orlean, casey o'brien, jordan crucchiola, laura swisher, maximum fun true full 3 b7586841-a29f-44f9-8344-55e498797ffc Dope with Ify Nwadiwe This week we are joined by the beloved host of Maximum Fun’s movie podcast, Maximum Film – comedian, writer, and actor Ify Nwadiwe. He’s on the program to talk about 2015’s ‘Dope.’ And specifically, he’s here to talk about how he saw himself in the South Central-raised, Nigerian American character Malcolm; all characteristics that also apply to Ify. Plus, Jordan discusses the new ‘Chucky’ and ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ series as positive examples of reviving legacy horror properties in her segment ‘One Quick Thing Before I Go.’

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]]> Thu, 18 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Kevin Ferguson, Laura Swisher, Ify Nwadiwe, Jordan Crucchiola, Casey O'Brien, Maximum Fun) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen This week we are joined by the beloved host of Maximum Fun’s movie podcast, Maximum Film – comedian, writer, and actor Ify Nwadiwe. He’s on the program to talk about 2015’s ‘Dope.’ And specifically, he’s here to talk about how he saw himself in the South Central-raised, Nigerian American character Malcolm; all characteristics that also apply to Ify. Plus, Jordan discusses the new ‘Chucky’ and ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ series as positive examples of reviving legacy horror properties in her segment ‘One Quick Thing Before I Go.’

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]]> Dope with Ify Nwadiwe Kevin Ferguson, Laura Swisher, Ify Nwadiwe, Jordan Crucchiola, Casey O'Brien, Maximum Fun 00:48:46 Maximum Film host, comedian, actor, writer, and LA native Ify Nwadiwe talks about feeling seen by Malcolm from 2015’s ‘Dope.’ Maximum Film host, comedian, actor, writer, and LA native Ify Nwadiwe talks about feeling seen by Malcolm from 2015’s ‘Dope.’ rick famuyiwa, chucky, feeling seen, i know what you did last summer, zoë kravitz, kiersey clemons, maximum film, kevin ferguson, dope, casey o'brien, shameik moore, jordan crucchiola, compton, laura swisher, maximum fun, maximum fun, ify nwadiwe true full 2 37f162d2-e5eb-4d70-9941-b0294599b99a Midsommar with Writer Emily St. James It is the inaugural episode of the Feeling Seen podcast, and we’re starting things off with a BANG. We have writer and podcaster Emily St. James (Vox, The A.V. Club, Arden Podcast) on to talk about seeing herself in the character of Dani from Ari Aster’s ‘Midsommar.’ She discusses how Florence Pugh’s character finds community within a circle of women, and how that touched Emily as she was on her journey of coming out as trans. Plus, Emily writes a little fan fiction about Dani’s character after the events of ‘Midsommar.’ And in the final segment ‘One Quick Thing Before I Go,’ Jordan discusses what does and does not qualify as “Girl-Boss Action Cinema.”

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]]> Thu, 11 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Emily VanDerWerff, Jordan Crucchiola, Casey O'Brien, Maximum Fun, Emily St. James) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen It is the inaugural episode of the Feeling Seen podcast, and we’re starting things off with a BANG. We have writer and podcaster Emily St. James (Vox, The A.V. Club, Arden Podcast) on to talk about seeing herself in the character of Dani from Ari Aster’s ‘Midsommar.’ She discusses how Florence Pugh’s character finds community within a circle of women, and how that touched Emily as she was on her journey of coming out as trans. Plus, Emily writes a little fan fiction about Dani’s character after the events of ‘Midsommar.’ And in the final segment ‘One Quick Thing Before I Go,’ Jordan discusses what does and does not qualify as “Girl-Boss Action Cinema.”

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]]> Midsommar with Writer Emily St. James Emily VanDerWerff, Jordan Crucchiola, Casey O'Brien, Maximum Fun, Emily St. James 00:46:41 Writer and podcaster Emily St. James (Vox, The A.V. Club, Arden Podcast) is on to discuss why she felt seen by the character of Dani in Ari Aster’s ‘Midsommar.’ Writer and podcaster Emily St. James (Vox, The A.V. Club, Arden Podcast) is on to discuss why she felt seen by the character of Dani in Ari Aster’s ‘Midsommar.’ working girl, feeling seen, florence pugh, hereditary, midsommar, gunpowder milkshake, arden, casey o'brien, jordan crucchiola, ari aster, maximum fun, maximum fun, emily vanderwerff, action true full 1 bca5b295-46dd-401e-9c51-1ebb192636cf Feeling Seen is coming November 11! On Feeling Seen, writer and general enthusiast Jordan Crucchiola invites filmmakers, writers, comedians, and artists to discuss the movie characters that made them "feel seen." It's about that instant when a person connects to a piece of art so deeply that they see themselves reflected in it. Every week Jordan gabs it up with a guest about those magical moments when they were watching a film and realized, "That's me!" It's an informative, funny, and comforting show about our intimate relationship with movies, the impact they have on our lives, and how they influence our art.  

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]]> Tue, 2 Nov 2021 23:30:00 +0000 shows@maximumfun.org (Jordan Crucchiola) https://www.maximumfun.org/shows/feeling-seen On Feeling Seen, writer and general enthusiast Jordan Crucchiola invites filmmakers, writers, comedians, and artists to discuss the movie characters that made them "feel seen." It's about that instant when a person connects to a piece of art so deeply that they see themselves reflected in it. Every week Jordan gabs it up with a guest about those magical moments when they were watching a film and realized, "That's me!" It's an informative, funny, and comforting show about our intimate relationship with movies, the impact they have on our lives, and how they influence our art.  

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]]> Feeling Seen is coming November 11! Jordan Crucchiola 00:01:50 On Feeling Seen, writer and general enthusiast Jordan Crucchiola invites filmmakers, writers, comedians, and artists to discuss the movie characters that made them "feel seen." It's about that instant when a person connects to a piece of art so deeply that they see themselves reflected in it. Every week Jordan gabs it up with a guest about those magical moments when they were watching a film and realized, "That's me!" It's an informative, funny, and comforting show about our intimate relationship with movies, the impact they have on our lives, and how they influence our art. On Feeling Seen, writer and general enthusiast Jordan Crucchiola invites filmmakers, writers, comedians, and artists to discuss the movie characters that made them "feel seen." It's about that instant when a person connects to a piece of art so deeply that they see themselves reflected in it. Every week Jordan gabs it up with a guest about those magical moments when they were watching a film and realized, "That's me!" It's an informative, funny, and comforting show about our intimate relationship with movies, the impact they have on our lives, and how they influence our art. feeling seen true trailer