Episode Appearances
The Big Picture · Jan 30, 2026
The 10 Most Misused Stars in Hollywood and the Gnarly Magic of ‘Send Help’
“Actor discussed as underutilized; working with female filmmakers in indie projects”
AI in cinema and surveillance state narrativesGender disparity in Hollywood casting over 40Sam Raimi's directorial philosophy and moral ambiguity
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The Bechdel Cast · Jan 29, 2026
Don't Worry Darling with Payton McCarty-Simas
“Played Frank, the villain; criticized for flat performance and lack of chemistry with Florence Pugh”
White Feminism and Intersectionality in FilmMale Fragility and Economic Anxiety in CinemaNon-Consensual Simulation as Narrative Device
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WHAT WENT WRONG · Jan 12, 2026
Don't Worry Darling
“Actor playing Frank; longtime friend of Wilde; appeared uncomfortable during Venice Film Festival press”
Film Production Management During PandemicDirector-Actor Power Dynamics and EthicsScreenplay Adaptation and Gender Perspective
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