On episode 5 of The Fresh Fiction Podcast's Film & TV talk, we discuss THE FALL GUY, THE IDEA OF YOU, THE BIG DOOR PRIZE and more.
On episode 5, Fresh Fiction‘s Preston Barta and James Cole Clay discuss the latest updates within the world of cinema and television. They talk about their thoughts on The Fall Guy and The Idea of You, and conduct an interview with director Michael Showalter, showrunner David West Read, and stars Chris O’Dowd and Josh Segarra . So, sit back, relax, and tune in!
This week’s happenings include:
FILM
- THE FALL GUY (9:37-15:54) – Read our full review out of SXSW here. Now playing in theaters nationwide.
- THE IDEA OF YOU (15:54-21:11) – The Idea of You has those cozy, romantic feelings, but it’s also not afraid to go through hellfire. It captures the romantic connection between two people with sincerity. Now streaming on Prime Video.
- STAR WARS EP. I: THE PHANTOM MENACE (21:11-31:32) – You may have to shovel through it a bit with The Phantom Menace, but the highs are pretty high, and it’s a film very much worth seeing or seeing again for its 25th anniversary. Now playing in theaters nationwide.
- WILDCAT (31:32-34:06) – Now playing in select theaters.
- JEANNE DU BARRY (34:06-35:28) – Now playing in select theaters.
- CIVIL WAR (36:30-42:04) – Bolstered by top-tier performances, led by Kirsten Dunst and Wagner Moura, Alex Garland’s Civil War features world-building that has never felt more palpable. Now playing in theaters nationwide.
- The MVD Rewind Collection‘s disc release of HARDWARE WARS (1978) (42:04-55:33) – If you know what you’re getting into, Hardware Wars may surprise you with its humor, charm, and inventive use of household appliances to sell its world set in a galaxy (not so) far away. Now available on Blu-ray and DVD.
TV
- THE BIG DOOR PRIZE Season 2 revisited (35:28-36:28) – Episode 4 of Season 2 might be the series’ best episode thus far. It’s a side story of sorts about looking into the rearview and letting go of the things that hold you back from living life to its full potential. Now streaming on Apple TV+.
INTERVIEWS
- THE IDEA OF YOU director Michael Showalter (59:42-1:06:03). Or, you can watch the video interview here via Fresh Fiction’s YouTube channel.)
- THE BIG DOOR PRIZE Season 2 showrunner David West Read (1:06:03-1:14:47) and stars Chris O’Dowd and Josh Segarra (1:14:47-1:24:41). Or, you can watch the video interviews here and here.
