Way Too Indiecast 41: MVFF38, ‘Truth’ With Director James Vanderbilt
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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