The Film Nuts Podcast

We all know the epic, dinosaur blockbuster Jurassic Park, and for director/writer and actor Anthony Williams, it was the movie that first opened his mind to the idea of filmmaking. We discuss how big the movie felt in the theater, the impactful projects Anthony is working on and what he would say if he ever met Steven Spielberg. Check out the work of Anthony and his production company here.

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Ang Lee's epic Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon redefined the martial-arts film genre, and was an escapist and moving spectacle for actor Spencer Paez. Be sure to check out what Spencer and his comedy partner, Alexa Rowe, are up to on TikTok! We promise you'll literally laugh out loud.

Our opening segment is courtesy of Charlie Rose's 2000 interview with director Ang Lee.

Film excerpts courtesy of Columbia Pictures.
Behind-the-scenes clips from "Unleashing Dragons," a BRAVO featurette.

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The Matrix was a cinematic revolution for more than just its filmmaking. It inspired people all over the globe, including Justin Shaifer, who saw the power of technology and self-belief in this film. Justin, a.k.a. "Mr. Fascinate," is a science TV show host and STEM advocate, aiming to inspire a younger generation the way The Matrix inspired him. Check out some of Justin's work here, as well as on Instagram and Tik Tok.

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We're baaaaaack! Wednesday, May 18th, will begin our brand new season of the Film Nuts Podcast. New guests, new movies, new shows, new everything(kinda)! In our on-going mission to understand why we love what we watch, we're excited to have you along for the ride! The Matrix, Jurassic Park, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Big Fish, Moulin Rouge!; the list goes on and on. Episodes released every other week, so subscribe to stay up to date! Let's get nuts.

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That Thing You Do tells the of a Pennsylvania band that scores a one-hit wonder in 1964 and rides the star-making machinery as long as they can, with lots of help from their manager. Musician and artist George Hage's fondness of this movie coincides with him first beginning to play guitar.

Check out George's work here: http://www.george-hage.com/

Watch the animated music video for "Creatures:" https://youtu.be/1K8btbd_9og

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The Emmy-award winning drama The Americans, enthralled audiences and critics with its deeply human story of two Soviet agents living in the United States. For sports journalist and ESPN radio personality Joe Giglio, it piqued his interested from the very first episode, and the way it portrayed historical events that he remembers as a kid was particularly impactful. Also, Keri Russell.

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BROWN SUGAR stars Sanaa Lathan and Taye Diggs as two childhood friends who are connected through their love of hip-hop and their work in the hip-hop industry. And it’s a favorite movie of today’s guest, writer and hip-hop scholar Kyesha Jennings. Ky and I talk about this movie’s impact on her career, growing up in and around hip-hop and how as a mother-to-be she might share that love of hip-hop with her daughter who’s due any day now!

Check out Ky's writing here: https://bit.ly/3vHNid4

Opening song: "Act Too (The Love of My Life)" feat. Common

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Akira Kurosawa's Yojimbo is a seminal film that has inspired countless filmmakers across the globe, regardless of language barriers. One of those filmmakers is Nickolas Dimondi, a writer and director whose exposure to this film helped jump-start his career ambitions.

You can check out some of Nick's work at www.plotsandpans.com.

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VERY RALPH chronicles the life and career of renowned fashion designer Ralph Lauren. Entrepreneur and community organizer Rashad Little sees Ralph’s story as inspirational and applies the film’s lessons to his working relationships. Check out the film events Rashad has planned for the summer at candidyamskickback2.eventbrite.com!

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The reality dating show, The Bachelor, has captured the world's obsession. Especially for today's guest, Katie Thomas, who, as an educator, teaches her students how the show has influenced society, AND how society has influenced the show! Katie is also an actress, so she's here for ALL that drama.

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LUCKY NUMBER SLEVIN is a slick and witty crime thriller starring Josh Hartnett, Bruce Willis, Lucy Liu, Morgan Freeman, Sir Ben Kingsley...did we miss anybody else? Oh, right! Stanley Tucci! Hip-hop artist and producer, theDeeepend, joins us to talk about why this is one of his favorite movies and how the quick dialog parallels with writing rap lyrics.

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Show excerpts courtesy of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM).

"Kansas City Shuffle" by J-Ralph.

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One Tree Hill was an extremely popular teen drama that ran on the WB/CW for nine seasons, and it was beloved by today's guest, Abby Labar! Abby has been a sideline reporter for ACC college football on Fox Sports and a host for the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes. She currently co-hosts the Sidelined podcast, which you can check out here: http://sidelinedpod.buzzsprout.com/

Show excerpts courtesy of Warner Bros. Television, and the OTH theme is by Gavin DeGraw.

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The Five Heartbeats is a musical bio-pic about the rise and fall of a fictional African American vocal group beginning in the early 1960s. Its characters and events significantly resonated with this week's guest, hip-hop artist, host and activist, Kevin 'Kaze' Thomas. Be sure to check out his show "Inside Voices" on WCHL! And don't miss out on his music, streaming on your favorite platform under Kaze4letters.

Trailer for Making The Five Heartbeats.

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Musician and podcast host Jenn Mundia considers THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION one of the greatest movies of all time. From its depiction of hope to incredible performances, this film has left a lasting impact on Jenn. Check out her latest single, "Wildfire," under the name Esabalu, and don't miss the Non-Traditional Podcast she co-hosts with Anastasia Folorunso! 

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Spike Jonze's HER stars Joaquin Phoenix as a lonely writer who falls in love with an operating system voiced by Scarlett Johansson. The film's depiction of loneliness deeply resonated with our guest, director and editor, Scott Simerly Jr.. Scott's latest film Alien Guy Tim is now available to watch for free on Vimeo.

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Martin Scorsese's classic Goodfellas is one of the greatest gangster movies of all time. Author Jeremy Bhandari joins us to talk about why this movie can be an inspiration to those wanting to succeed. Jeremy's latest book Trust The Grind has been listed as a Bestseller on Amazon! Check it out!

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"Wise Guy" courtesy of BMG Monarch and Monster Island Music Publishing Corporation.

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FOX's beloved procedural, BONES, captured the hearts and minds of audiences everywhere for 12 seasons. Our guest, Jenn Halweil, fell in love with its team-oriented and scientific approach to the case-of-the-week format. Jenn is the Founder and Chief Story Engineer for #GoBeyond Labs, a creative agency that creates content celebrating diversity and inclusion in science, technology, and the arts. Her latest project FINANCIALLY NAKED is now available to stream on Facebook Watch.

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Check out pat junior’s music! It’s real good. We promise. His latest single “Rest!” plays us out this week.

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The cult classic A GOOFY MOVIE is a Disney movie that often gets overlooked. Dr. Nehemiah Mabry considers it his favorite movie, and says as a father, his perspective has definitely changed over time.

Check out the article we reference by Jordan Calhoun.

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Kieran Moreira is a filmmaker whose latest sci-fi short, GILL, is now streaming. His next short, MERIT BADGES, drops June 4th. Also, here’s a really cool article on BACK TO THE FUTURE by Emily VanDerWerff. And check out the Netflix Party app to watch movies and shows with friends!

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