It’s a stunning lineup this week on the Way Too Indiecast as Loki himself, Tom Hiddleston, joins the show along with director Marc Abraham to talk about their new movie I Saw the Light, based on the final years of country music icon Hank Williams’ life. Mr. Hiddleston also talks about working with Elizabeth Olsen, learning to sing with country legends, and his take on irascible MCU fans.

Also joining the show is filmmaker Dennis Hauck, whose new film Too Late is in theaters now, exclusively screening in 35mm. The film stars John Hawkes as a private detective and is divided into five short stories, each consisting of one, uninterrupted shot. He talks about why the movie took years to make, his decision to only screen on 35mm, working with John Hawkes, and everything else you need to know about one of the most unique film releases of the year.

Topics

• Tom Hiddleston and Marc Abraham Talk I Saw the Light (5:36)
• Dennis Hauck Talks Too Late (43:03)

Articles Referenced

• I Saw the Light Interview
• Too Late Review

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In one of the biggest, baddest episodes of the Way Too Indiecast yet, we welcome two of the best directors in the game as we hear from Richard Linklater about his ’80s college hangout movie Everybody Wants Some!! and are joined by Jeff Nichols, whose sci-fi thriller Midnight Special hits theaters this weekend as well.

WTI’s very own Ananda Dillon chats with Bernard about what she saw of AMC’s new Preacher series at WonderCon this past weekend, and if that wasn’t enough, the Dastardly Dissenter himself, CJ Prince, chimes in to talk about the recent controversy surrounding the Tribeca Film Festival and share his Indie Pick of the Week. Whew! What are you waiting for? Dive into the deep end of this week’s pool of ooey gooey Indiecast goodness!

And if that last sentence grosses you out…um…just hit play and enjoy.

Topics

• Indie Picks (5:18)
• Richard Linklater (18:42)
• Preacher Preview (32:17)
• Tribeca Vaxxed Controversy (51:13)
• Jeff Nichols (1:06:32)

Articles Referenced

• City of Gold Interview
• Fireworks Wednesday Review
• Everybody Wants Some!! Interview
• Midnight Special Interview
• Preacher Preview

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This week, CJ’s in conversation with writer/director Paul Taylor and producer Alex Megaro of Driftwood, which won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Narrative at Slamdance this year. Also, Bernard chimes in to share his thoughts on this weekend’s gigantic release, Batman v Superman. We all know by now that the Zack Snyder-directed superhero mash-up hasn’t been received well by critics, but Bernard breaks down exactly what goes wrong in this woefully misguided missed opportunity of a blockbuster.

Topics

• Indie Pick (1:32)
• Batman v Superman (5:02)
• Paul Taylor and Alex Megaro talk Driftwood (18:46)

Articles Referenced

• Driftwood Review
• Spinning Plates Review
• Batman v Superman Review

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The Dastardly Dissenter returns as CJ teams with Bernard to bring you this week’s show, in which they discuss their favorite “directorial left turns,” which also happens to be the subject of this month’s Way Too Indie staff feature.

Also, incomparable film essayist and filmmaker Mark Rappaport joins the show to talk about his filmography, which you can find right now EXCLUSIVELY on Fandor! Mark’s two latest videos, Debra Paget, For Example and Max, James & Danielle, are available to stream as of TODAY via our friends at Fandor, so don’t waste another second! Subscribe to Fandor now and discover one of the most singular, fascinating filmmakers working today.

Topics

• Indie Picks (3:50)
• Directorial Left Turns (15:23)
• Mark Rappaport (1:07:49)

Articles Referenced

• The Battery Capsule Review
• Altman Review
• Our Favorite Directorial Left Turns

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Bernard flies solo on this week’s episode as he interviews Eye In The Sky director Gavin Hood. From the ethics of drone warfare to the art of creating a film’s rhythm, the conversation spans myriad subjects surrounding the drone-warfare thriller starring Helen Mirren, Alan Rickman, Aaron Paul and more. Plus, Bernard shares his Indie Pick of the Week, flash-reviews Hello, My Name Is Doris and Knight of Cups, and rants about Marvel and DC’s upcoming superhero team-up movies.

Topics

• Indie Pick (1:27)
• Superhero Team-Up Thoughts (3:08)
• Knight of Cups (10:21)
• Hello, My Name Is Doris (14:55)
• Gavin Hood (18:55)

Articles Referenced

• They Look Like People Interview
• Knight of Cups Review
• Hell0, My Name Is Doris Review

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This week, Bernard, CJ and Zach react to the Oscars! Listen to find out how they did on their predictions and hear their thoughts on the show’s overall presentation. Also, filmmaker Alex Proyas recently lashed out at movie critics following a landslide of negative reviews for his movie Gods of Egypt. The boys dissect his resentment and discuss whether the hate is misplaced, misguided, or perhaps even warranted. Plus, we’ve got three new, glistening, unbelievable, don’t-miss-it-or-we’ll-kick-your-ass amazing Indie Picks of the Week!

Topics

• Indie Picks (3:53)
• Oscar Reactions (15:46)
• Alex Proyas Critic Hate (1:00:57)

Articles Referenced

• Cemetery of Splendour TIFF Review
• The Witch Review
• The Witch Indiecast
• Impossible Light Interview
• Oscar Foreign Film Feature

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It’s the end of Indiecast Week and in anticipation of tomorrow’s Oscars, Bernard and CJ share their picks for who should and will win! Also, two special guests join the show as director John Hillcoat and Breaking Bad actor Aaron Paul talk about their new crime-thriller, Triple 9, out in theaters now. Bernard shares his impressions of the film and the boys offer two more Indie Picks of the Week. What more could you want? We hope you enjoyed Indiecast Week as much as we did!

Topics

• Indie Picks (3:17)
• Oscar Picks (15:42)
• John Hillcoat (37:57)
• Aaron Paul (47:47)
• Triple 9 Review (50:16)

Articles Referenced

• Triple 9 Review
• Tobias Lindholm Interview
• Aaron Paul Long Interview
• John Hillcoat Long Interview

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We’re back! On the second episode of the Way Too Indiecast this week we welcome the biggest guest we’ve had on the show thus far, Hugh Jackman! He, Taron Egerton and director Dexter Fletcher are talking about their new film, Eddie The Eagle in a particularly unique interview environment. Also, good friend of the show Christopher Jason Bell sits down for a snack-‘n’-chat with Bernard to talk about what it’s like to be an independent filmmaker presenting a movie at a film festival and conducting a Q&A with a (sometimes tiny) audience. On top of all that, Bernard and CJ share some brand new Indie Picks and talk about their favorite movies based on inspirational true stories.

It’s a packed show and we’ve still got more Indiecast awesomeness coming your way tomorrow when John Hillcoat and Breaking Bad‘s Aaron Paul join us to talk about their new film, Triple 9! See you back here in 24 hours!

Topics

• Indie Picks (5:34)
• Christopher Jason Bell (17:00)
• Favorite “Inspirational True Story” Movies (33:02)
• Eddie The Eagle (53:46)

Articles Referenced

• The Winds That Scatter Indiecast

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It’s podcast week here at Way Too Indie as we have not one, not two, but THREE episodes of the Way Too Indiecast for your listening pleasure between now and Friday! With too many special guests to handle this week, we were forced to split them up into a trilogy of movie-talk goodness. From indie up-and-comers to festival programmers to Australian A-list actors (get me, bub?), we’ve got so many amazing interviews from across the entire movie spectrum for you in the coming days that you’d do yourself a disservice to not tune in to your favorite movie podcast EVER!

For today’s show, Bernard is joined by WTI’s own Ananda Dillon to review period-horror breakout The Witch, and we’ll also hear from director Robert Eggers to cap off the conversation. Closing out the show is longtime San Francisco movie-series programmer and organizer Elliot Lavine, whose new series “Hollywood Before the Code: SEX! CRIME!! HORROR!!!” is playing for six consecutive Wednesdays at the Castro Theater starting tomorrow night. It’s an insightful, unapologetic, entertaining conversation with one of the most knowledgeable, charismatic programmers in the country and it’s one true cinephiles won’t want to miss.

Be sure to come back tomorrow night for our interview with the folks behind the new film Eddie the Eagle, out in theaters this Friday. We’ll be chatting it up with director Dexter Fletcher, star Taron Egerton (Kingsman: The Secret Service) and his dashing co-star, the one and only Hugh Jackman! See you then!

Topics

• The Witch (7:34)
• Elliot Lavine (36:30)

Articles Referenced

• The Witch Review
• Robert Eggers Interview

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This week, CJ and Bernard take a look at the recent trend of nostalgia-driven franchise resurrections on this week’s show, inspired by the release of Zoolander 2. The boys are also joined by filmmaker Nathan Williams to talk about his paranoia thriller If There’s A Hell Below, which just recently screened and got a warm reception at Slamdance. PLUS, we’ve got a fresh batch of Indie Picks for you to gnaw your teeth on, including a film from friend of the show J.P. Chan! Click play and let the indie-loving, Hollywood-hating goodness wash over you like a ray of sunlight from the heavens…

Topics

• Indie Picks (1:50)
• If There’s A Hell Below (10:59)
• Zoolander 2 and Nostalgic Resurrections (43:34)

Articles Referenced

• If There’s A Hell Below Review
• A Picture of You Review
• Southbound Review
• Southbound Interview
• Zoolander 2 Review

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CJ and Bernard tackle the #OscarsSoWhite controversy on this week’s episode, delving into the complexities of the pre-awards show debacle and the larger social issue it stems from. To help balance out the heavy shit, we’ll check in on Darth Dissenter himself as he finally shares with us his thoughts on Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Better late than never! Plus, Bernard fills us in on a mildly traumatic experience he had involving the legendary Sally Field. All that, plus our Indie Picks of the Week, on this episode of the Way Too Indiecast!

Topics

• Indie Picks (3:10)
• CJ’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens Thoughts (13:49)
• Bernard’s Sally Field Incident (26:35)
• #OscarsSoWhite Debacle (39:43)

Articles Referenced

• Cartel Land Review
• Cartel Land Interview
• Star Wars: The Force Awakens Indiecast

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It’s the most common question one is asked as a movie writer: What’s your favorite movie? On the occasion of our 50th episode of the Way Too Indiecast, your hosts Bernard, CJ and Dustin have decided to share with you their favorite movies, the movies that defined them as cinephiles and changed the way they look at the art form. Plus, two very special guests join the show as H.P. Mendoza (I Am A Ghost) and J.P. Chan (A Picture of You) share their picks. Here’s to 50 episodes and many more to come!

Topics

• Dustin’s Favorite Movie (4:13)
• CJ’s Favorite Movie (25:20)
• Bernard’s Favorite Movie (52:06)

Articles Referenced

• Best Undistributed Films of 2015
• I Am A Ghost Review
• I Am A Ghost Interview
• H.P. Mendoza Indiecast
• A Picture of You Review
• A Picture of You Interview
• J.P. Chan Indiecast

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Bernard and CJ kick off 2016 by looking back at Way Too Indie’s Best Films of 2015 list as well as looking at the big releases that are in theaters right now. From The Hateful Eight, to Joy, Anomalisa, The Revenant and more, they’ve got you covered as you brave the winter cold to see the latest movies at your local cinema. You’ve seen our Best of 2015 feature already, but do the boys agree with how things ultimately shook out on the staff-voted list? Considering CJ’s infamously dissentious nature, things could get interesting. Plus…INDIE PICKS OF THE WEEEEEEEK!!!

Topics

• Indie Picks (5:54)
• Best Films of 2015 (16:50)
• Winter Movie Guide (52:45)

Articles Referenced

The Hateful Eight Review
Joy Review
Anomalisa Review
The Revenant Review
Sisters Review
Tangerine Review

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In the final installment of our series of Way Too Indiecast Star Wars Specials, Bernard and Dustin are joined by two new companions, WTI’s own Ananda Dillon and Star Wars aficionado Justin Boo, to break down piece-by-piece Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Stakes were high going into this JJ Abrams-helmed mega reboot—did the movie meet the crew’s expectations? Is this the moment Dustin finally embraces the light side and becomes a Star Wars fanboy, or has he lost hope in the force altogether? Will super fans Bernard, Ananda and Justin have their childhood dreams reawakened or extinguished forever? It’s all on the line on this very special, extended, final edition of the series!

Our Heroes:

Bernard “Boo-Boo Fett” Boo – Jedi Academy class clown. Lifelong Star Wars fan, loves all three movies in the original trilogy and hopes to find BB-8 in his stocking this Christmas.

Dustin “D-3PO” Jansick – Padawan. Never watched the original trilogy (may have seen A New Hope, but memory’s foggy) and has virtually zero familiarity with the universe. A rare breed in this day and age.

Ananda “General Ackbar” Dillon – Rebel Leader. Huge Star Wars buff and general pop culture fanatic. Has been awaiting The Force Awakens with bated breath.

Justin “BooBoo-8” Boo – Jedi Master. Mentor to “Boo-Boo Fett.” Lifelong Star Wars obsessive. Seen all of the movies countless times. Has boxes and boxes of Star Wars action figures.

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In part three of our series of Way Too Indiecast Star Wars Specials, Bernard, Dustin and CJ discuss the third entry in the original Star Wars trilogy, Return of the Jedi. The boys again dissect the movie section by section, starting with Luke, Leia and friends’ rescue of Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt to the final showdown between Luke, Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine. CJ and Dustin have still yet to be swept up in the magic and mythology of Lucas’ space epic, but maybe the thrilling conclusion to Luke’s odyssey will finally sway them over to the light side. Plus, our heroes share their Star Wars: The Force Awakens theories and expectations in anticipation of today’s grand opening.

Our Heroes:

Bernard “Boo-Boo Fett” Boo – Jedi Academy class clown. Lifelong Star Wars fan, loves all three movies in the original trilogy and hopes to find BB-8 in his stocking this Christmas.

CJ “Darth Dissenter” Prince – Sith Lord. Hasn’t seen the original trilogy since childhood, terrorizes the galaxy with shoulder shrugs and apathetic heavy breathing. Never connected with Star Wars on any level, but may open to change…

Dustin “D-3PO” Jansick – Padawan. Never watched the original trilogy (may have seen A New Hope, but memory’s foggy) and has virtually zero familiarity with the universe. A rare breed in this day and age.

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In part two of our series of Way Too Indiecast Star Wars Specials, Bernard, Dustin and CJ discuss the second episode in the original Star Wars trilogy, The Empire Strikes Back. Luke Skywalker learns the ways of the force from Master Yoda and Han and Leia finally open up their hearts to one another in this pivotal entry in Lucas’ saga, but will their emotional journeys force-pull CJ and Dustin’s thus far indifferent feelings about the franchise over to the light side? What will they think of that classic movie moment between Luke and Vader? A hint: Empire is one of Bernard’s favorite movies of all time; CJ and Dustin land on the other end of the spectrum. Click play to hear their spirited debate!

Our Heroes:

Bernard “Boo-Boo Fett” Boo – Jedi Academy class clown. Lifelong Star Wars fan, loves all three movies in the original trilogy and hopes to find BB-8 in his stocking this Christmas.

CJ “Darth Dissenter” Prince – Sith Lord. Hasn’t seen the original trilogy since childhood, terrorizes the galaxy with shoulder shrugs and apathetic heavy breathing. Never connected with Star Wars on any level, but may open to change…

Dustin “D-3PO” Jansick – Padawan. Never watched the original trilogy (may have seen A New Hope, but memory’s foggy) and has virtually zero familiarity with the universe. A rare breed in this day and age.

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It’s a Dastardly Dissenter takeover as CJ hosts the show this week to welcome filmmaker Christopher Jason Bell to talk about his new film, The Winds That Scatter. It stars Ahmad Chahrour as a Syrian immigrant fighting to survive a rough American economy with an unusually positive attitude. Then, CJ and Christopher talk about the current state of film criticism, particularly journalists’ current obsession with listicles and “buzz-worthy” festival darlings. Surely, with a little digging, film critics like us can uncover hidden movie treasures that elude even the ever-expanding festival scene. Challenge accepted!

Topics

• Indie Picks (1:29)
• The Winds That Scatter (7:36)
• Film Critic Call to Arms (46:48)

Articles Referenced

Christmas, Again Review

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Welcome to the Way Too Indiecast Star Wars Specials, a series in which we revisit the original Star Wars trilogy film by film, talking in-depth about George Lucas’ expansive space opera universe that changed movies forever. To cap things off, we’ll be reviewing Star Wars: The Force Awakens shortly after it drops on December 18th. It’s a four-part Star Wars spectacular that can be enjoyed by fans, non-fans and newbies alike!

Our Heroes:

Bernard “Boo-Boo Fett” Boo – Jedi Academy class clown. Lifelong Star Wars fan, loves all three movies in the original trilogy and hopes to find BB-8 in his stocking this Christmas.

CJ “Darth Dissenter” Prince – Sith Lord. Hasn’t seen the original trilogy since childhood, terrorizes the galaxy with shoulder shrugs and apathetic heavy breathing. Never connected with Star Wars on any level, but may open to change…

Dustin “D-3PO” Jansick – Padawan. Never watched the original trilogy (may have seen A New Hope, but memory’s foggy) and has virtually zero familiarity with the universe. A rare breed in this day and age.

In part one of our four-part series, we’re talking about Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, a movie widely credited for inspiring millions and launching the tidal wave of action-adventure blockbusters that’s still washing over us today. How will Bernard and CJ react to meeting Luke, Leia, Han and the gang once more? What will Dustin’s fresh-eyed take on the movie be? Will the boys think the grandaddy of them all is a galactic classic? A dark-side disappointment? Or does it hover like Luke’s landspeeder somewhere in between? Listen in to find out!

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After a week off, we’re back with a brand new episode of the Way Too Indiecast! This week, Bernard and CJ welcome director Josh Mond and star Christopher Abbott to talk about their new film, James White. The boys also discuss what is one of the most unpredictable awards seasons in memory and which movies they think will take home golden statues in a couple months time. Disney’s controversial decision to not screen Star Wars: The Force Awakens for critics is also a topic of conversation as your hosts cry foul and risk sounding like film critic elitists. All that, plus our Indie Picks of the Week, on this super-sized edition of the Indiecast!

Topics

• Indie Picks (3:40)
• Disney Snubs Critics (11:05)
• Awards Season Scramble (28:46)
• Josh Mond and Christopher Abbott on James White (1:15:36)

Articles Referenced

Arabian Nights: Volume 1 Review
Arlo and Julie Interview
James White Review

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It’s a very special episode this week as Bernard presents Sound Conversations, a collection of interviews with directors, documentarians, actors, festival programmers and, most importantly, sound designers, about the art of sound in film. Technique, philosophy, tradition, experimentation—all angles of sound design are covered as we explore one of the most underappreciated aspects of filmmaking with some of the most talented people in the biz. Joining the show are the sound-obsessed artists behind Love & Mercy, The Diary of a Teenage Girl, 10,000 km, Gett: The Trial of Vivianne Amsalem, Foxcatcher and many more. Listen in and listen close—it’s Sound Conversations!

Topics

• Bel Powley & Marielle Heller (2:23)
• Carlos Marques-Marcet (5:17)
• Shlomi Elkabetz (11:57)
• Chris Strachwitz, Chris Simon, Maureen Gosling (35:39)
• Bill Pohlad (21:45)
• Oren Moverman (25:57)
• Anita Monga (33:06)
• Paul Hsu (38:31)

Articles Referenced

The Diary of a Teenage Girl Interview
10,000 km Interview
Gett: The Trial of Vivianne Amsalem Interview
Love & Mercy Interview
Anita Monga Interview
Time Out of Mind Interview
This Ain’t No Mouse Music Interview

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The man behind Austin Powers and Meet the Parents, Jay Roach, joins the podcast today to talk about his new film, Trumbo, starring Bryan Cranston as legendary Hollywood screenwriter Dalton Trumbo, whose career was cut short when he and a handful of his associates were blacklisted due to their association with the communist party. Bernard goes solo to review Tom McCarthy‘s newsroom drama Spotlight as well as share his Indie Pick of the Week.

Topics

• Indie Picks (1:23)
• Spotlight (5:28)
• Trumbo (26:49)
• Jay Roach (35:39)

Articles Referenced

Trumbo Review
Spotlight Review
Doomsdays Interview
Doomsdays Indiecast

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This week, director Catherine Hardwicke joins the show to talk about her new friendship dramedy Miss You Already, starring Drew Barrymore and Toni Collette. Also, Bernard and CJ talk about being accused of film snobbery and (attempt to) argue that Tommy Wiseau’s The Room is a genuinely good movie. Are they crazy? Listen and decide for yourself! Plus, as always, the boys have got a fresh batch of Indie Picks of the Week.

Topics

• Indie Picks (2:10)
• Film Snobbery (10:11)
• Catherine Hardwicke (31:35)

Articles Referenced

Of Men And War Review
Experimenter Review
Experimenter Interview

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Bernard got plastered while trying on costumes this week, so CJ’s taking the wheel as he hosts this very special Halloween edition of the Way To Indiecast. Joining them is director H.P. Mendoza, who’s here to talk about his inventively spooky movie I Am A Ghost and share his favorite ghostly horror movies. Plus, as always, our Indie Picks of the Week! Happy Halloween, movie lovers!

For more of H.P.’s work, visit hpmendoza.com

Topics

• Indie Picks (2:16)
• I Am A Ghost (9:55)
• Favorite Ghostly Horror Movies (24:21)

Articles Referenced

H.P. Mendoza Interview
I Am A Ghost Review
The Look of Silence Review
Joshua Oppenheimer Indiecast
Tokyo Tribe Review
Tangerine Review

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Bernard is joined by Zach this week, who brings with him an interview with Chilean filmmaker Sebastian Silva about his new film Nasty Baby, starring Tunde Adebimpe and Kristen Wiig and the director himself. Also, with the release of Netflix’s Beasts of No Nation, the boys try to predict what the future of digital distribution will look like and how streaming sites like Netflix, Amazon, Hulu and the like will impact the movie theater industry. PLUS, (you guessed it) our Indie Picks of the Week!

Topics

• Indie Picks (1:21)
• Digital Distribution (11:24)
• Sebastian Silva (24:21)

Articles Referenced

Beasts of No Nation Review
Cary Joji Fukunaga Interview
Junun Review
Nasty Baby Review
Sebastian Silva Interview

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Joining the show this week is James Vanderbilt, a veteran screenwriter whose directorial debut, Truth, is out in theaters this weekend. The movie stars Cate Blanchett and Robert Redford and revolves around a the controversial report Dan Rather gave on 60 minutes in 2004 about the alleged fraudulence of George W. Bush’s military record, a piece that would lead to Rather (Redford) and his longtime producer, Mary Mapes (Blanchett) losing their jobs. Also on the show Bernard and CJ run their mouths (as always) about the Mill Valley Film Festival and festival fatigue as well as share their Indie Picks of the Week.

Topics

• Indie Picks (1:17)
• MVFF38 (7:18)
• Festival Fatigue (31:27)
• James Vanderbilt Truth Interview (39:57)

WTI Articles Referenced in the Podcast

MVFF38 Diaries
I Smile Back TIFF Review
Room TIFF Review
Son of Saul Cannes Review
The Forbidden Room Review

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We’re back with another packed show as we welcome filmmaker Evgeny Afineefsky to talk about his documentary Winter On Fire. Bernard and Zach go over the standouts of the still-rolling 53rd New York Film Festival as well as talk about this past summer’s disappointing string of summer blockbusters. The boys also discuss actors whose movies they’ll watch no matter what and share their Indie Picks of the Week.

Topics

• Indie Picks of the Week (2:13)
• NYFF (6:46)
• Summer Blockbuster Rage (27:36)
• Actors We Follow (43:53)
• Evgeny Afineefsky (55:02)

WTI Articles Referenced in the Podcast

Carol NYFF Review
Microbe & Gasoline NYFF Review
The Walk Review

The tag team of Bernard and CJ run wild on this episode as they talk about Denis Villeneuve’s new film, Sicario, as well as make sense of a blood-boiling argument Bernard had with a friend about the plausibility of the Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer. Also, highlights from the roundtable interview Bernard had with Andrew Garfield, the star of Ramin Bahrani’s housing crisis drama 99 Homes. All that, plus our Indie Picks of the Week on this week’s exciting installment of the Indiecast!

Topics

• Indie Picks (3:34)
• Plausibility For Dummies (10:02)
• Sicario (29:22)
• Andrew Garfield (48:03)

WTI Articles Referenced in the Podcast

99 Homes TIFF Review
Sicario Review
Victoria TIFF Review
Jafar Panahi’s Taxi Review

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With Star Wars: The Force Awakens just on the horizon, Bernard, CJ, Dustin, and special guest (and giant Star Wars fanboy) Justin Boo go in-depth about the mass anticipation of the new film as well as the feverish passion of the millions of fans of the legendary franchise. Why is there such excitement for the new trilogy when the last one was such an abomination? Also, film critic Rob Trench joins CJ and Bernard to recap the Toronto International Film Festival, from the best to the worst to the fantastic films flying just under the radar. Plus, the return of our Indie Picks of the Week!

Topics

• Indie Picks (2:13)
• Star Wars Hype (15:00)
• TIFF Wrap-Up (45:12)

WTI Articles Referenced in the Podcast

The Fool Review
Me and Earl Review
TIFF Coverage

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It’s a short-but-sweet episode this week as Bernard chats with filmmaker Anthony Lucero about his indie crowd-pleaser, East Side Sushi. Plus, listen in to find out why Bernard had to cut this week’s episode short and record under the influence of some yummy, mind-numbing drugs.

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This week, Bernard talks to filmmaker/screenwriter Oren Moverman in-depth about his new movie starring Richard Gere, Time Out of Mind. Bernard also reviews the film, which he calls “the most ‘3-D’ movie of the year,” and talks about AMC’s forthcoming series Preacher, based on the classic Garth Ennis comic book and presented by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg.

Topics

• Preacher (1:50)
• Time Out of Mind Review (9:18)
• Oren Moverman Interview (21:15)

WTI Articles Referenced in the Podcast

Time Out of Mind NYFF Review

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It’s a slow week at the theater, but Bernard, Ananda, and CJ have plenty to talk about on this week’s show! With the recent loss of horror legend Wes Craven, the gang thought it best to pay tribute and share some of their favorite memories of the late, great filmmaker. With TIFF coming up in just a few short days, CJ previews the fest and shares his picks for movies we should look out for and movies we should avoid. Plus, Bernard’s found a few new things to tear his hair out about—Jimmy Kimmel’s recent attack on video gamers, the rise in popularity of movie fan theories—and as always, The Dastardly Dissenter plays therapist. All this, plus our Indie Picks of the Week, on this week’s Way Too Indiecast!

Topics

• Indie Picks of the Week (2:19)
• TIFF Preview (7:13)
• Fan Theories, Kimmel vs Gamers (27:27)
• Remembering Wes Craven (55:20)

WTI Articles Referenced in the Podcast

Colin Geddes Interview
The Attack Review
Ziad Doueiri Interview

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This week’s show is brimming with special guests as Bernard welcomes Lily Tomlin and Paul Weitz to talk about their outstanding new film, Grandma. Plus, filmmaker Hubert Sauper joins the show to discuss his documentary We Come As Friends, an outsider’s look at the violent conflict in the Sudan. Ananda jumps in to help review ‘Grandma,’ and on top of all that, Bernard rants about crappy video game movies and shares his Indie Pick of the Week. Whew! Click that play button and listen away!

Topics

• Indie Pick of the Week (0:55)
• ‘We Come As Friends’ Interview (10:17)
• ‘Grandma’ Review (43:25)
• Lily Tomlin and Paul Weitz (1:05:14)

WTI Articles Referenced in the Podcast

7 Chinese Brothers Review
We Come As Friends Review
Grandma Review

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On this week’s show, the tag team of Bernard and CJ review Noah Baumbach’s latest, Mistress America, starring Greta Gerwig and Lola Kirke. The boys also examine the value of modern theatrical “enhancements” like 3-D glasses and 4DX theaters and whether they’re hindering or helping movies as a whole. Plus, there’s a computer program being developed called “Dramatis” that is able to detect points of suspense in a story. Could this be the beginning of a future where computers are writing Hollywood scripts? Bernard and CJ answer that question as well as share their Indie Picks of the week on this especially bromantic edition of the Way Too Indiecast.

This week’s sponsor is MUBI, a curated online cinema that brings its members a hand-picked selection of the best indie, foreign, and classic films. Try MUBI for 30 days FREE by visiting www.mubi.com/waytooindie.

Topics

• Indie Picks of the Week (1:16)
• Movie Tech Madness (15:45)
• Dramatis (36:59)
• Mistress America Review (51:43)

WTI Articles Referenced in the Podcast

Leviathan Review
Meru Interview

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Marielle Heller and Bel Powley, the director and star of The Diary of a Teenage Girl, respectively, join this week’s show to talk about their film, which is one of the most honest and unfiltered explorations of female adolescence in recent memory. Bernard is joined by Ananda to review the movie as well as discuss the state of female representation in movies today. All that plus our Indie Picks of the Week on this femme-tastic episode of the Way Too Indiecast.

This week’s sponsor is MUBI, an curated online cinema that brings its members a hand-picked selection of the best indie, foreign, and classic films. Try MUBI for 30 days FREE by visiting www.mubi.com/waytooindie.

Topics

• Indie Picks of the Week (1:05)
• The Diary of a Teenage Girl Review (9:50)
• Female Representation in Movies Today (25:55)
• Marielle Heller and Bel Powley Interview (41:22)

WTI Articles Referenced in the Podcast

Bending Steel interview
Tyrannosaur review

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On our very first bonus episode of the Way Too Indiecast Bernard chats with the directors behind the delightful stop-motion animated comedy Shaun the Sheep Movie, from Aardman Animations, the people who brought us the Wallace and Gromit series and Chicken Run. Grab your friends and run to the theater to watch the most purely cinematic movie of the summer and listen to this podcast on the car ride over!

Topics

• Shaun the Sheep Movie Review
• Richard Starzak and Mark Burton Interview (4:20)

WTI Articles Referenced in the Podcast

Shaun the Sheep Movie review
Way Too Indiecast #31

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We welcome our biggest guest ever as we welcome Australian actor/director Joel Edgerton to the show to talk about his new psychological thriller and directorial debut, The Gift. Bernard is also joined by Dustin and Eli to talk about actors-turned-directors and share their Indie Picks of the Week. Plus, Bernard talks about how Edgerton creeped the hell out of his wife. All that and more on this week’s Way Too Indiecast!

This episode is sponsored by MUBI, an curated online cinema that brings its members a hand-picked selection of the best indie, foreign, and classic films. Try it for 30 days FREE by visiting www.mubi.com/waytooindie.

Topics

• Indie Picks of the Week (1:41)
• Actors-Turned-Directors (9:26)
• The Gift Review (29:15)
• Joel Edgerton Interview (34:45)

WTI Articles Referenced in the Podcast

Creep review
Tyrannosaur review
Unbroken review
Submarine review

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It’s a giant show this week as Oscar-nominated filmmaker Joshua Oppenheimer joins us to talk about The Look of Silence, his follow-up to his critically-acclaimed 2013 documentary, The Act of Killing. Also joining the show is filmmaker Perry Blackshear, talking about They Look Like People, his new film about love and nightmares, as well as sharing his Favorite Bloodless Horror Scenes with Bernard and CJ. All that, plus our Indie Picks of the Week, on this very special edition of the Way Too Indiecast.

This week’s Way Too Indiecast is sponsored by MUBI, an curated online cinema that brings its members a hand-picked selection of the best indie, foreign, and classic films. Visit www.mubi.com/waytooindie for a free 30 day trial.

Topics

• Indie Picks of the Week (1:45)
• They Look Like People (7:15)
• Favorite Bloodless Horror Scenes (18:00)
• The Look of Silence (32:55)

WTI Articles Referenced in the Podcast

Phoenix review
Christian Petzold interview

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Special guest Dave Boyle joins this week’s show to talk about his San Francisco-set neo-noir, Man From Reno. In honor of the film, Bernard, Dave and CJ share their favorite SF-set movies as well as their Indie Picks of the Week. Plus, Bernard reviews Woody Allen’s latest, Irrational Man, starring Emma Stone, Joaquin Phoenix, and Parker Posey.

Also, a quick shout-out to our sponsor MUBI, the curated online cinema that brings its members a hand-picked selection of the best indie, foreign, and classic films. Visit www.mubi.com/waytooindie to try MUBI free for 30 days.

Topics

• Indie Picks of the Week (1:16)
• Man From Reno (9:58)
• Favorite San Fran Movies (16:25)
• Irrational Man Review (38:12)

WTI Articles Referenced in the Podcast

I Am A Ghost review
H.P. Mendoza interview
The Stanford Experiment review
3 1/2 Minutes, 10 Bullets review
Man From Reno review
Dave Boyle interview
Irrational Man review

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The girls are taking over! Ananda and Scarlet talk about all the juicy news that came out of Comic-Con and talk about what it was like to be sitting in the middle of the biggest geek orgy in the world. Bernard makes a guest appearance to review Marvel’s Ant-Man, which is crawling into theaters as we speak. All that, plus our Indie Pick of the Week, on this week’s Way Too Indiecast!

MUBI is a strong sponsor of the Way Too Indiecast. MUBI is a curated online cinema that brings its members a hand-picked selection of the best indie, foreign, and classic films. Visit www.mubi.com/waytooindie to try MUBI 30 days for free.

Topics

• Indie Pick of the Week (00:58)
• Comic-Con Coverage (7:26)
• Ant-Man Review (45:41)

WTI Articles Referenced in the Podcast

Star Wars: The Force Awakens panel
Warner Brothers panel
Ant-Man review

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Bernard is joined on this week’s show by video game guru Ryan Clements to talk about the ever evolving world of video games and what they can add to the art of storytelling in the future. What can games do, storytelling-wise, that movies can’t (and vice versa)? Also, Bernard’s review of Asif Kapadia’s unsettling Amy Winehouse documentary, Amy, and the Indie Pick of the Week. Pew-pew!

Sponsoring the Way Too Indiecast #27 is MUBI, a curated online cinema that brings its members a hand-picked selection of the best indie, foreign, and classic films. Go to www.mubi.com/waytooindie and try MUBI free for 30 days.

Topics

• Indie Pick of the Week (5:43)
• Video Game/Movie Convergence (11:50)
• Amy Review (38:30)

WTI Articles Referenced in the Podcast

10,000 KM review
Amy review
Interview with Asif Kapadia onAmy

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Listen to the Way Too Indiecast if you want to live! On this week’s show, Bernard and special guest Mel Valentin review Terminator: Genisys, the fifth installment in the long-running time travel series. In a separate conversation Bernard is joined by Dustin “D-City” Jansick to share their Favorite Gun Movies as well as their Indie Picks of the Week. We’ve been waiting for you!

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Topics

• Indie Picks of the Week (3:17)
• Favorite Gun Movies (14:20)
• Terminator: Genisys Review (27:40)

WTI Articles Referenced in the Podcast

Batkid Begins review
Terminator: Genisys review

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Bernard flies Han Solo again for the 25th episode of the Way Too Indiecast! On the docket are three big reviews: Netflix’s new documentary, What Happened, Miss Simone? about the legendary jazz vocalist; Maya Forbes’ true-to-life family story Infinitely Polar Bear, starring Mark Ruffalo and Zoe Saldana; and Rick Famuyiwa’s ’90s hip-hop-flavored coming-of-age comedy Dope. All that, plus Bernard’s thoughts on movies’ role in propagating racism on this week’s intensely personal episode of the Way Too Indiecast.

Topics

• Racism in Film (1:04)
• What Happened, Miss Simone? Review (15:27)
• Infinitely Polar Bear Review (23:00)
• Dope Review (32:00)

WTI Articles Referenced in the Podcast

Dope review

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On this very cerebral installment of the Way Too Indiecast, Bernard, Ananda and Zach have a meeting of the minds as they review Pixar’s latest animated adventure, Inside Out. The gang also pick their favorite “movie minds,” characters whose psyches, philosophies and/or thought processes they find particularly memorable, fascinating, frightening or even downright pathetic. Plus, an overview of our Best Movies of 2015 So Far list, and our Indie Picks of the Week.

Topics

• Indie Picks of the Week (2:15)
• Best Movies of 2015 So Far (6:19)
• Favorite Movie Minds (15:09)
• Inside Out Review (31:09)

WTI Articles Referenced in the Podcast

Inside Out review
A Pigeon Sat On A Branch Reflecting On Existence review
The Nightmare review
Two Days, One Night review
20 Best Films of 2015 So Far

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On this week’s show Bernard is joined by CJ, a.k.a. “The Dastardly Dissenter,” who lives up to his alliterative moniker by going head-to-head with Bernard as they review Sundance darling Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, which nearly moved Bernard to tears and moved CJ closer to the theater exit. The boys also share their favorite movies about making movies and take a look back at the year in movies that was 2015. All that, plus some ripe Indie Picks on this very contentious episode of the Way Too Indiecast.

Topics

• Indie Picks of the Week (2:05)
• Thoughts on 2015 Films (8:20)
• Favorite Movies About Making Movies (27:48)
• Me & Earl & the Dying Girl Review (41:53)

WTI Articles Referenced in the Podcast

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl interview
Hard to Be a God review
Wild Tales festival review
Tu Dors Nicole review
Jauja review
The Duke of Burgundy review
Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem review
Ex Machina review

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Inspired by the passionate reaction CJ received for his Mad Max: Fury Road review, Bernard and CJ discuss the value and (un)importance of critical consensus on this week’s Way Too Indiecast. Bernard also review’s Bill Pohlad’s new drama Love & Mercy, starring both Paul Dano and John Cusack as Beach Boys frontman Brian Wilson at two separate junctures in his life. The boys also share their favorite music movies and offer up their Indie Picks of the Week on this jam-packed show.

Topics

• Indie Picks of the Week (1:50)
• Critical Consensus (10:22)
• Favorite Music Movies (36:33)
• Love & Mercy Review (52:16)

WTI Articles Referenced in the Podcast

Tu Dors Nicole review
This Ain’t No Mouse Music review
Chris Strachwitz interivew
Mad Max: Fury Road review

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Friend of the site Eddie Mullins joins Bernard today on the Way Too Indiecast to talk about his new film, Doomsdays, which comes out in limited release on June 5th. Bernard and Eddie also share their Top 5 Favorite Apocalyptic Movies as well as their Indie Picks of the Week. Stay tuned until the end of the show to catch Bernard’s review of Brad Bird’s Tomorrowland. All that and more on this week’s Way Too Indiecast.

Topics

• Doomsdays (2:32)
• Indie Picks of the Week (6:44)
• Top 5 Favorite Apocalyptic Movies (12:52)
• Tomorrowland (44:15)

WTI Articles Referenced in the Podcast

Interview with Eddie Mullins
I’ll See You In My Dreams review
Tomorrowland review

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On this week’s show Bernard, Ananda, and CJ rocket towards the horizon in a decked-out war machine as they discuss and debate George Miller’s Mad Max: Fury Road. Also, Bernard makes good on his word as he and CJ finally discuss Make Way For Tomorrow, Leo McCarey’s 1937 classic generational drama. All that plus our Indie Picks of the Week on this high-octane, explosive edition of the Way Too Indiecast!

Topics

• Indie Picks of the Week (2:33)
• Mad Max: Fury Road (12:12)
• Make Way For Tomorrow (38:31)

WTI Articles Referenced in the Podcast

Reality review
Slow West review
Mad Max: Fury Road review

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Bernard has friends again! Some very special, very talented friends, as it turns out. Along with editor-in-chief Dustin Jansick, Bernard is joined on today’s podcast by filmmaker J.P. Chan and actor/director/editor/colorist/everything Andy Pang to talk about their latest film, A Picture of You. Also, in our main topic of the week, the boys share their favorite movie mothers in honor of Mother’s Day, as well as offer up their Indie Picks of the Week. Happy belated Mother’s Day to all the indie moms across the world!

Topics

• Indie Picks of the Week (5:33)
• A Picture of You (19:50)
• Favorite Movie Mothers (31:06)

WTI Articles Referenced in the Podcast

Roar review
A Picture of You review
A Picture of You J.P. Chan interview
Kumiko The Treasure Hunter review
Boyhood review

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Bernard goes it alone in this week’s edition of the Way Too Indiecast, but have no fear: he’s bringing an extra dose of podcast love to the table (and a handful of Glade Plug-Ins, just in case it’s a stinker). Being that he’s Way Too Indie’s resident interviewer, Bernard shares two interview horror stories, one of which involves none other than the illustrious Jason Schwartzman. Plus, he shares his Indie Pick of the Week and asks the question: Is Joss Whedon indie?

So grab a seat at the campfire and join Bernard for some good ol’ indie story time (not because he needs the company; he’s been known to start forest fires and needs supervision)!

Topics

• Indie Pick of the Week (3:50)
• Is Joss Whedon Indie? (7:41)
• Interview Horror Stories (20:36)

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Photo With Jason Schwartzman

We’ve got yet another giant-sized show for this week on the Way Too Indiecast! Joining your regular host, Bernard, on today’s podcast are three familiar faces, plus one very special, very indie guest. Indie filmmaker Kevin Chenault joins the show in our first segment to talk about his latest movie, Different Drum, as well as share his favorite road trip movies along with Bernard and Way Too Indie head honcho, Dustin Jansick. After the break, we say goodbye to the boys from the midwest and welcome in Ananda and Zach to talk about the highlights and lowlights from the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival, which just wrapped up. Plus, as always, our indie picks of the week!

Topics

• Indie Picks of the Week (2:30)
• Different Drum (10:40)
• Favorite Road Trip Movies (14:30)
• Tribeca Wrap-Up (33:18)

WTI Articles Referenced in the Podcast

Of Horses and Men review

Different Drum review

Along the Roadside review

2015 Tribeca coverage

TransFatty Lives review

(T)ERROR review

Among the Believers review

The Wolfpack review

The Overnight review

Grandma review

Slow West review

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