the Film Nuts Podcast*

By Taylor D. Adams

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Your host Taylor D. Adams talks to artists, musicians, writers and others about their favorite films and shows, and asks them to share how they have been inspired or affected. Hopefully we can get to the root of why we love what we watch, why we’re crazy about a movie or *nuts* about a show…get it?

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THE LAST JEDI: The Most Polarizing Film in The Galaxy
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On this very special episode of the Film Nuts Podcast, we celebrate the fifth anniversary of Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi by diving into the film's polarizing legacy! You'll hear from two massive Star Wars fans who have extremely different opinions on the movie, as well as voices from all over the world.

Clips courtesy of Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi and The Director and the Jedi.

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Dec 16, 2022
EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE with Dr. Tina Lasisi
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Dr. Tina Lasisi doesn't watch a movie more than once, so when she chose to watch Daniels' Everything Everywhere All At Once twice, it was a special moment! Tina and I chat about the maximalist interpretation of this film, life on the internet, workaholism and how this movie spoke to her like no movie she had ever seen. Plus some other stuff. This movie has a lot going on.
 
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Oct 19, 2022
ABOVE THE RIM with Eternal the M.C.
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Above The Rim captured a moment of the New York City basketball scene perfectly in time according to hip-hop artist and educator, Eternal the M.C.. We talk about how music aides mental health, why drug dealers sponsor basketball teams and how Tupac Shakur had a huge impact on Eternal. 


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Oct 05, 2022
BREAKING BAD with Carson Smucker
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What do Breaking Bad and my guest, Carson Smucker, have in common? They've both won Emmys! Carson chats with me about sports documentaries, ambition and family balance and how his own dad confused him for Jesse Pinkman.

Check out Carson's killer work with Upside Films! https://www.upsidefilms.com/

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Sep 21, 2022
KILL BILL VOL. 1 with Tray Biddle
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What is fun? Director Tray Biddle wants us to find out with Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill Vol. 1!
We chat about shared movie experiences, the importance of not staying grounded all the time and where creativity comes from.

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Sep 07, 2022
MOULIN ROUGE! with Nicole Yang
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The extravagant Moulin Rouge! is my partner's favorite movie of all time, so, naturally, I had asked her on to talk about it with me! Nicole Yang is a graphic designer and brand strategist who fell in love with this film before any other movie. We chat about how her mom stopped her from watching it, the difference between art and design and the extraordinary music that envelopes this entire film.


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Aug 24, 2022
BIG FISH with Tyler Gillespie
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Tim Burton's masterpiece Big Fish teaches us the power of stories, and Tyler Gillespie takes these lessons and applies them to his job, his passions and his life. Tyler is a self-proclaimed "seeker of magic," and relates to the whimsy and raconteur embellishment of the film's central character.

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Aug 10, 2022
MONEY HEIST with Angela Hollowell
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What defines who you are? If you robbed a bank, would that be all there is to your humanity? Deep stuff, yeah? Anyway, I'm talking about the global sensation Money Heist with visual storyteller and podcaster Angela Holloway! Angela's work ranges from the great outdoors to human rights to small business success stories. We ended up having a great conversation about what defines us, the pros and cons of entrepreneurship and the beautiful moments in Money Heist that highlight humanity better than most America TV shows.

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Jul 27, 2022
LIAR LIAR with Larry Fried
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What's the worst lie you ever told?...

Anyway, I had podcaster and filmmaker Larry Fried on to talk about his favorite comfort movie, Liar Liar! We dive into what makes Jim Carrey such a captivating actor, the power of a wholesome and comforting film, and what inspired Larry to start his podcast My Favorite Movie Is... Check it out wherever you listen to podcasts!

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Jul 13, 2022
GHOST DOG: THE WAY OF THE SAMURAI with Saleem Reshamwala
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Y'all, I am so stoked for this episode. Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai is a "fearless mashup," according to our guest, of genre, philosophy, culture and music. We're talking a gangster film blended with Eastern teachings and a really dope soundtrack. This film hit Saleem Reshamwala at a very specific moment in his life, and he obtains new meaning from it every time he watches it. And being a self-explained "mashup kid," Ghost Dog seems like the perfect film to talk about. Saleem is a Emmy-nominated mediamaker whose most recent projects are two stellar podcasts, Far Flung from TED and More Than A Feeling from Ten Percent Happier. Check out everything Saleem is working on here!

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Jun 29, 2022
JURASSIC PARK with Anthony Williams
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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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Jun 15, 2022
CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON with Spencer Paez
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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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Jun 01, 2022
THE MATRIX with Justin Shaifer
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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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May 18, 2022
Season 3 Is Coming!
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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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May 13, 2022
THAT THING YOU DO with George Hage
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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/

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Jun 30, 2021
THE AMERICANS with Joe Giglio
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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.

Check out some of Joe's work here: https://bit.ly/3cLa7VL

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Jun 16, 2021
BROWN SUGAR with Kyesha Jennings
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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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Jun 02, 2021
YOJIMBO with Nickolas Dimondi
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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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May 19, 2021
VERY RALPH with Rashad Little
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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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May 05, 2021
THE BACHELOR with Katie Thomas
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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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Apr 21, 2021
LUCKY NUMBER SLEVIN with theDeeepend
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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.

Check out theDeepend's music here: https://linktr.ee/theDeeepEnd

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Apr 07, 2021
ONE TREE HILL with Abby Labar
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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/

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Sep 02, 2020
THE FIVE HEARTBEATS with Kevin 'Kaze' Thomas
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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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Aug 19, 2020
THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION with Jenn Mundia
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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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Jul 22, 2020
HER with Scott Simerly
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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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Jul 15, 2020
GOODFELLAS with Jeremy Bhandari
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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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Jul 08, 2020
BONES with Jenn Halweil
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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.

Check out #GoBeyond Labs and their latest series, Financially Naked!

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Jul 01, 2020
STRANGER THAN FICTION with pat junior
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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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Jun 24, 2020
A GOOFY MOVIE with Dr. Nehemiah Mabry
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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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Jun 17, 2020
BACK TO THE FUTURE with Kieran Moreira
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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!

The BACK TO THE FUTURE theme is by Alan Silvestri. All film excerpts belong to Universal Pictures.

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Jun 10, 2020
THE BOURNE IDENTITY with Donovan Corneetz
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THE BOURNE IDENTITY starring Matt Damon was originally released back in 2002, and spawned a franchise that included five total films over 14 years. Voice actor Donovan Corneetz joins us to explain how this action-packed popcorn movie has a deeper meaning to him.

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May 20, 2020
SHORT TERM 12 with Evan Kidd
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SHORT TERM 12 is a critically acclaimed independent drama about a young supervising staff member of a residential treatment facility for kids, and how she navigates the troubles of that world. Filmmaker Evan Kidd is a huge fan of this movie, so he joins us to talk about how it has affected him personally and influenced his own work.

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May 13, 2020
PSYCH with Sam Slaughter
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PSYCH, a dramedy about a fake psychic-detective and his best friend, was USA Network’s longest-running original program. Sam Slaughter joins us to talk about how the show’s heart and irreverence connected with him from the start.

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May 06, 2020
SEINFELD with Jonas Pope IV
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SEINFELD is one of the most iconic sitcoms of all time. Its storylines, quotes and references have infiltrated our cultural consciousness since its debut in 1989. Jonas Pope IV talks about what he loved about the series and if it still holds up.

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Apr 29, 2020
Welcome to the Show!
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What is your favorite movie? How about your favorite TV show? We all have our favorites. But why are they our favorites? Whether it’s because we identify with a specific character, or are fascinated by a mythology or if it’s just simply to escape, we all have our reasons for loving the things we love. I’m your host Taylor D. Adams and this is the Film Nuts Podcast, a humble attempt to understand why and how what we watch affects us. I’ll talk to artists, musicians, writers and others about their favorite films and shows, and ask them to share what has inspired or affected them. And hopefully we can get to the root of why we love what we watch, why we’re crazy about a movie or nuts about a show…get it?

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Apr 22, 2020