Ari Aster (Hereditary, Midsommar) on how Joaquin Phoenix taught him a whole new way to make movies with “Beau Is Afraid,” and the thrill of scoring a pivotal scene to a classic Mariah Carey jam.
Plus, Emily Hampshire (23:57) on her buzzy new rom-com “The End of Sex” and the irony of “Schitt’s Creek” really taking off only after it ended.
Oct 9
Dropkick Murphys stand up for themselves — even if they lose fans
For nearly three decades, Boston’s Dropkick Murphys have been the loud, proud voice of working class punk. They’re the kind of band that’s stood for something since day one. But these days, even their crowds aren’t immune to the polarizing divides running through America. Knowing ... Show More
34m 39s
Apr 2023
Nervous Laughter with Ari Aster & Joaquin Phoenix
Topics covered include: struggling to take a compliment, the pressure of the clock, unorthodox techniques for playing a character in physical pain, worst days on set, resisting comfort, Ari’s snappy attitude, Joaquin fainting mid-take with Patti Lupone, the experience of brutal h ... Show More
1 h
Dec 2020
"Dazed and Centrist" (with Alison Brie)
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss Matthew McConaughey's critique of Hollywood liberals, Letitia Wright's defense of sharing an anti-vax video, Elliot Page publicly sharing his transgender identity, Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special, David Fincher's new film Mank, Dionne Warwick ... Show More
1h 23m
Mar 2020
Emma with Autumn de Wilde and Mike Mills (Ep. 255)
Director Autumn de Wilde discusses her new film, Emma, with fellow director Mike Mills. Adapted from the Jane Austen novel, the film tells the story of Emma Woodhouse, a well-meaning but selfish young woman who meddles in the love lives of her friends while venturing through her ... Show More
38m 38s