Episode Appearances
Across the Movie Aisle · Apr 8, 2026
Reveling in 'The Drama'
“Critic who objected to Zendaya casting in 'The Drama' based on shooter demographics”
Video Game Adaptations and Box Office PerformanceSource Material Fidelity in Film AdaptationSuper Mario Galaxy and Video Game IP Success
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Fresh Air · Apr 3, 2026
Julio Torres spins immigrant stress into satire
“Reviewed the film The Drama starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya in the episode's second segment”
Immigration visa bureaucracy and catch-22 financial requirementsAbsurdist comedy and magic realism as social commentaryFirst-time filmmaker production challenges and scope management
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‘Jury Duty’ star James Marden / Remembering Roy Book Binder
“Reviewed Project Hail Mary, critiquing its derivative nature and manufactured appeal”
Improvisational acting techniquesReality television production ethicsCasting and participant selection for social experiments
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The New Yorker Radio Hour · Oct 21, 2025
Richard Linklater on His Two New Films, “Blue Moon” and “Nouvelle Vague”
“Film critic who wrote about both of Linklater's new films for The New Yorker”
Independent Film Production EconomicsFilm Director-Actor Long-Term CollaborationsMusical Theater History and Adaptation
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