Episode Appearances
The Matt Walsh Show · May 21, 2026
Ep. 1784 - This Is How Disney Destroyed Star Wars
“Directed The Last Jedi without coordination with other trilogy films; contributed to incoherent sequel trilogy narrative”
Franchise destruction and IP mismanagementCorporate vs. creative control in filmmakingThe Volume technology and virtual production limitations
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The Big Picture · May 4, 2026
The ‘Star Wars’ Rankings and the 'Andor' Miracle
“Directed The Last Jedi; discussed as potential auteur who could have continued sequel trilogy”
Star Wars Franchise Strategy and Future DirectionPrestige Television vs. Blockbuster FilmmakingPolitical Thriller Storytelling in Genre Television
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The 'Star Wars' Movie Draft
“The Last Jedi director; discussed regarding bold creative choices and sequel trilogy direction”
Star Wars Film Ranking and Comparative AnalysisFandom Psychology and Generational AttachmentPrequel Rehabilitation and Critical Reappraisal
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The Bechdel Cast · Mar 26, 2026
Ready or Not (2019)
“Directed Knives Out; compared to Ready or Not in 'eat the rich' cinema discussion”
Feminist film criticism and the Bechdel TestFemale character writing in horror films by male screenwritersClass representation in horror-comedy cinema
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Song Exploder · Dec 10, 2025
Key Change: Rian Johnson on Wagner's 'Das Rheingold'
“Film director discussing creative philosophy, emotional resonance in storytelling, and impact of Wagner's Das Rheingold”
Emotional Resonance vs. Narrative Cleverness in FilmmakingCreative Block and Recovery StrategiesWagner's Ring Cycle and Modern Storytelling
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