Best Sundance Now Podcasts (2025)

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Leonard DiCaprio's Battle for Another Oscar 42:35

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Rebecca and John are joined by VF writer Kase Wickman to talk about Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another, which hits theaters Friday. After agreeing that the film feels like a real Best Picture contender, they take a closer look at star Leonardo DiCaprio's chances of earning another Oscar nomination — and why his path to winning an Acade…

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Marcus Kittrell, Mammoth Holdings Founder | Kleen-Rite Radio Ep 11 31:19

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Ep. 11(Marcus Kittrell, Mammoth Holdings Founder) For episode 11 of Kleen-Rite Radio, Marc and Phil welcome guest Marcus Kittrell – a true legend of the car wash industry who boasts an incredible resume. He began working at a full-serve car wash at the age of 16, built his first self-serve right after graduating high school, and still runs several …

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The Surprise Emmy Winners Saved the Show 33:13

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Rebecca and John are joined by their Vanity Fair colleagues Chris Murphy and Hillary Busis to break down all those surprise winners on Emmys night. They also discuss why Nate Bargatze struggled as a host and that controversial acceptance speech countdown clock. Finally, they each pitch one dramatic change that could fix the Emmys and make it more a…

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TIFF 2025, Show 2 45:19

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Reviews: The Secret Agent; Sentimental Value; 100 Sunset; Nomad Shadow; Sirat; I Swear; Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie; Modern Whore; Junk World; Little Amelie or the Character of Rain.By Frameline

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Episode 31: Tommy Coomes & Ron Strand “A Band Called Love Song” 29:03

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The film “Jesus Revolution” chronicled the beginning of the Jesus People Movement as Pastor Chuck Smith welcomed hippies into his church. Pastor Chuck also championed music in the cultural language of the day…rock-n-roll. The seminal Christian rock group in those revolutionary times was “A Band Called Love Song.” That’s the title of a new documenta…

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The Highs and Lows of the Venice, Telluride, and Toronto Film Festivals 43:36

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Rebecca and John are joined by Joy Press to talk about the Venice, Telluride, and Toronto Film Festivals, where some movies soared (Hamnet) and other stumbled (After the Hunt). They also take a closer look at some of the most contested Emmys races ahead of Sunday's show. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Riz Ahmed and James McAvoy, Live from TIFF 1:04:39

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From our live show at the Toronto Film Festival, James McAvoy discusses the true story behind his directorial debut, California Schemin’. Then, Hamlet star Riz Ahmed joins us to explain why the Shakespeare drama still resonates. Recorded from the St. Regis Hotel in Toronto. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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TIFF 2025, show 1 32:11

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Reviews: It Was Just an Accident; Nika & Madison; Uiksaringitara: The Wrong Husband; The Tale of Silyan; Nouvelle Vague; BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions; Ripe ; The Girl Who Cried Pearls; Marriaginalia.By Frameline

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Eric Wulf, CEO International Carwash Association | Kleen-Rite Radio Ep 10 30:09

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Ep. 10 (Eric Wulf, CEO International Carwash Association) Welcome back for episode 10 of the Kleen-Rite Radio podcast, hosted by Marc and Phil. They are joined by Eric Wulf, CEO of the International Carwash Association. They lead off with a conversation about how the ICA is an organization that supports all levels of the car wash industry. Wulf add…

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E60 • From Stroke Survivor to Digital Age Storyteller • Audun Amundsen, dir. of ‘Click the Link Below’ at Doc Edge 47:06

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Norwegian filmmaker Audun Amundsen, director of Click the Link Below, which premiered at Doc Edge in Auckland, follows online gurus like Akbar Sheikh and Tai Lopez to show how engagement algorithms reward extremes and blur value with hype. Audun traces an unlikely path from renewable energy engineer and backpacker to documentarian, surviving a stro…

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How the Oscars Have Changed — and Changed Us 52:36

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David, Richard, and Rebecca answer mailbag questions about how the Oscars have changed, the most annoying film discourses of all time, and tips for attending film festivals. They also dream-cast LGM with previous Oscar winners as the hosts. Finally, as David and Richard say farewell, they present the Little Gold Men Awards and share their favorite …

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Our Extremely Early Oscar Best-Picture Predictions 46:01

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Ahead of the fall festivals, David, Rebecca, and Richard get wildly speculative by presenting their own predictions for which 10 movies will be nominated for the best-picture Oscar. They discuss the apparent front-runner so far, the few other apparent locks, and which winter releases appear bound to surprise. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.p…

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Ross Weimer of Bozeman Distributors | Kleen-Rite Radio Ep 9 26:33

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EP. 9 (Ross Weimer of Bozeman Distributors) Get excited for episode 9 of the Kleen-Rite Radio podcast, sponsored by Ascentium Capital! Hosts Marc and Phil welcome guest Ross Weimer of Bozeman Distributors. They begin by explaining the interconnection between local distributors like Bozeman and suppliers/manufacturers like Kleen-Rite. They highlight…

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The Bear Made Ayo Edebiri a Star – and Now a Director 29:09

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The actor and director, nominated in both Emmy categories, talked to Rebecca about her ambitions for writing and directing in the future, including giving a certain purple dinosaur of children’s TV the film treatment. She also shares her thoughts about fans shipping Syd and Carmy, and why being on The Bear has made her hopeful for the future of Hol…

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E59 • Breaking Taboos and Crafting The Anti-Heroine • Nina Knag, dir. of ‘Don’t Call Me Mama’ at Karlovy Vary, Crystal Globe Competition 52:46

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Nina Knag’s debut feature, Don’t Call Me Mama, which marks her arrival as a bold new voice in cinema, just premiered at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in the Crystal Globe competition. She tackles the taboo subject of relationships between older women and younger asylum seekers through the lens of complex, unapologetic female anti-her…

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Summer Movie Wins and Emmy Underdogs 39:22

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This week, David, Richard, and Rebecca take a look at Warner Bros.' hot streak, which continued with the horror hit Weapons. They also each pick a couple Emmy nominees they hope get a little love from voters ahead of final voting next week. Finally, they answer some listener questions, defending the Academy's choice to open up Best Picture to 10 no…

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For Michelle Williams, Dying on Dying for Sex Was “Therapeutic” 21:30

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Emmy nominee Michelle Williams on the role that brought her back to screen after a two-and-a-half-year hiatus, what it’s like to die over and over again onscreen, and what keeps her optimistic about the film and TV industry. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choicesBy Conde Nast & Vanity Fair

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Hamnet's Moving Portrayal of Grief Feels Both Timeless and Timely 44:15

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In the second installment of this summer's Little Gold Men book club series, David, Richard, and Rebecca are joined by VF's Hillary Busis to discuss Maggie O'Farrell's Hamnet, which explores grief and hope from the perspective of William Shakespeare's wife. At the end of the episode, O'Farrell herself joins David and Rebecca to talk about Chloe Zha…

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Jason & Brandi Hess of Suzy Q’s Car Wash | Kleen-Rite Radio Ep 8 23:54

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Ep 8 (Jason & Brandi Hess of Suzy Q’s Car Wash) Join us for episode 8 of the Kleen-Rite Radio podcast, sponsored by Ascentium Capital. Hosts Marc and Phil are joined by guests Jason and Brandi Hess, owners and operators of Suzy Q’s Car Wash in Adrian, Michigan. Get a fantastic perspective from folks who were completely new to the industry but found…

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Ben Stiller Wants to Make Severance More Quickly—But First, He Needs to Get It Just Right 40:50

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Ben Stiller joins the show and goes deep on his busy year, from filming the “daunting” new Meet the Parents movie to planning Severance season 3—right after that huge Emmy noms haul. Plus, exclusive details on the richly personal documentary he directed about his parents, coming out in October. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choic…

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E58 • Inside the Mind of a Festival Gatekeeper • Thom Powers, Lead Documentary Programmer of the Toronto International Film Festival 54:39

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Thom Powers, a renowned documentary programmer for the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), former artistic director of DocNYC, and host of the “Pure Nonfiction” podcast, delves into his journey from filmmaker to influential festival curator. Thom shares behind-the-scenes details about programming films like “The Bibi Files,” directed by Ale…

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'Fantastic Four' and an Alternate Marvel Universe 42:20

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David, Richard, and Rebecca share their thoughts on The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and if the movie is a success as a Marvel reset. Plus, they imagine a world where Marvel never existed and what that would have meant for some of the franchise stars' careers. Then, they wrap up with a festival-related listener question. Our next Little Gold Men bo…

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Oscar Season Begins: Inside the Venice and TIFF Lineups 50:31

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This week, David, Rebecca, and Richard dive into the newly announced TIFF and Venice Film Festival lineups for clues on front-runners and sleepers in the Oscar season to come—as well as a few surprising omissions. The hosts also dig into the shocking cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s The Late Show, and revisit Ari Aster’s Eddington after its muted …

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E57 • From Collab’ing With Coppola to Creating ‘The Purge‘: 30 Years in Hollywood • James DeMonaco, dir. of ‘The Home’ starring Pete Davidson, now in Theaters via Miramax 52:54

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In this conversation, filmmaker James DeMonaco discusses his journey from writing the comedy “Jack” and working with Francis Ford Coppola and Luc Besson, to creating the successful “Purge” franchise. Up next is his latest, a psychological horror film, “The Home” starring Pete Davidson, which is releasing theatrically July 25th via Roadside Attracti…

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Emmys Nominations: 'The Studio,' 'Severance' Reign, Shocking Snubs, and Love for 'Somebody Somewhere' 48:56

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David, Richard, and Rebecca discuss the biggest surprises and snubs of the Emmy nominations, from Squid Games' complete shut out to big wins for The Rehearsal and Sirens. They also chat about why Black Mirror did so well and which White Lotus star sadly didn't make the cut. Our next Little Gold Men book club read is Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell. We'l…

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The Tragic, Delicate Queer Love Story of The History of Sound 44:47

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In the first of this summer's Little Gold Men book club series, David and Richard are joined by VF's Hillary Busis for a discussion of The History of Sound, the queer period romance starring Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor and hitting theaters this September. The hosts discuss the original short story by Ben Shattuck, who also wrote the film adaptati…

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E56 • The More Specific, The More Universal • Madeline Gavin, dir. of ‘Beyond Utopia’ now on Hulu following the Sundance Audience Award 1:12:55

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In this first episode of Season 2, documentarian Madeline Gavin joins Past Present Feature to discuss the making of "Beyond Utopia", her gripping BAFTA and Emmy-nominated film about North Korean defectors. She reflects on the emotional intensity of telling stories under high-stakes conditions and the delicate trust required between filmmaker and su…

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Our Final Emmy Nominations Predictions 54:27

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Richard and David are joined by Vanity Fair staff writer Savannah Walsh for a breakdown of who will be nominated for the top Emmys this year, ahead of the announcement later this month. The hosts also discuss a range of summer blockbusters, from F1 to the new Jurassic World, and assess the state of the box office. Learn about your ad choices: dovet…

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Springsteen, Cynthia Erivo, and More Burning Oscar Season Qs 40:02

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This week, David, Rebecca, and Richard go through a handful of listener questions looking ahead to this coming Oscar season, from the post-trailer buzz surrounding the Bruce Springsteen biopic Deliver Me From Nowhere to a potential awards play for 28 Years Later. Then, the hosts reflect on the recent rerelease of Brokeback Mountain for its 20th ann…

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Guest Brian Hollinger of Sundance | Kleen-Rite Radio Ep 7 29:37

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Ep 7 (Guest Brian Hollinger of Sundance) In episode 7, Kleen-Rite Radio welcomes its first guest, Brian Hollinger, to chat with Marc and Phil. His family owns Sundance, a car wash chain in Lancaster, Pennsylvania founded by his grandfather in 1972. As a 3rd-generation car wash owner, Hollinger has seen Sundance adapt to remain successful for decade…

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E55 • How to Build a Nightmare, and the Art of Letting Go • Julia Max, dir. of ‘The Surrender’ Now on AMC+ following SXSW 1:10:17

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Julia Max, director of “The Surrender”, which premiered at SXSW and is now streaming on AMC+, discusses her journey as a filmmaker, with past inspiration coming from Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. Julia shares insights into the horror genre, the importance of character development, and the challenges of navigating the filmmaking process. She emph…

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The Biggest Surprises on the Emmy Ballot 54:25

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David, Richard, and Rebecca dive deep into the Emmy ballot to reveal some surprising submissions and glaring omissions. Plus, they take a look at the most promising Oscar contenders (or lack thereof) from the first half of the year and what some new trailers might reveal for what’s to come. We'll be discussing The History of Sound on July 10th, so …