Episode Appearances
The Big Picture · Feb 3, 2026
Dumpuary Is Dead. These Movies Killed It. Plus: The Best Movies at Sundance and the Catherine O’Hara Hall of Fame.
“Legendary production designer with 50-year career; Academy Award nominee for Marty Supreme; discussed his methodology and collaborations”
YouTube Creator Film Distribution ModelsPeriod Film Production Design MethodologyBook-to-Film Adaptation Economics
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Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend · Feb 2, 2026
Josh Safdie
“Production designer, age 79-80, who worked on Marty Supreme and collaborated with David Lynch and Paul Thomas Anderson”
Film casting strategies and talent selectionActor preparation and skill training for film rolesLong-form creative development in filmmaking
View AnalysisThe Big Picture · Jan 22, 2026
The 2026 Oscar Nominations: Snubs, Surprises, and WTFs
“Production designer for Marty Supreme; longtime nominee who has never won; discussed as deserving winner”
2026 Oscar Nominations AnalysisBest Picture Race PredictionsInternational Film Recognition at Oscars
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The A24 Podcast · Jan 13, 2026
Great American Dream Show with Josh Safdie & Sean Baker
“Production designer on Marty Supreme, known for work on Tree of Life”
Period film production techniquesDocumentary vs narrative filmmaking approachesCasting methodology and talent discovery
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SmartLess · Oct 9, 2025
"RE-RELEASE: Paul Thomas Anderson"
“Collaborated with Anderson on There Will Be Blood; taught him location efficiency principles”
Theatrical vs. Streaming Distribution StrategyScreenwriting Process and Narrative StructureFilm Preservation and Archive Initiatives
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