This episode talks about the rise of independent cinema in the 90s, with the emergence of movies like Pulp Fiction, Clerks, Rushmore, and Bottle Rocket.
Adam Sandler discusses his recent success in films like Uncut Gems and Murder Mystery, and attributes it to a combination of age and opportunities with filmmakers like the Safdie brothers.
"Weird Al" Yankovic discusses his love for the movie-making process and the challenges he faced after his first movie, UHF, failed at the box office. He hopes to continue making more movies in the future.
In this episode, the host discusses the cultural phenomenon of street dance movies, comparing them to classics like Beat Street and Breaking, and pointing out how Step Up has become the modern-day equivalent.
The speaker shares some brief anecdotes about his work as a movie editor, including his experience editing "Ordinary People" with Robert Redford.