Films To Be Buried With with Brett Goldstein

Nish Kumar - Films To Be Buried With with Brett Goldstein #3

Jul 25, 2018

Brett Goldstein chats with Nish Kumar about teen flicks, existential horror, Hindi movies, and the challenge of separating art from the artist in the entertainment industry. They delve into their personal movie journeys, defending films, and the impact of recent revelations. A deep and engaging discussion on cinema, personal tastes, and the moral complexities of appreciating art created by controversial individuals.

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Quick takeaways

It can be challenging to separate art from the artist's troubling history, affecting how we view once-beloved films.

Emotional and ethical dilemmas arise when appreciating art by artists with problematic pasts, like Woody Allen or Louis C.K.

The association between artists' personal actions and their work, such as Bill Cosby's 'The Cosby Show,' can complicate the viewer's perception.

The host's defense of 'American Hustle' showcases the struggle of justifying appreciation for a film criticized by others.

Deep dives

The Dilemma with Beloved Films: Woody Allen's Annie Hall and Manhattan

Revisiting films like Woody Allen's 'Annie Hall' and 'Manhattan' can pose a dilemma due to the allegations and controversies surrounding the director's personal life. The once beloved characters portrayed by Allen as endearing and lovable now intersect with the knowledge of his troubling history, making it challenging to disconnect the art from the artist and view it through the same lens as before.

Reevaluating Childhood Favorites

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Discussion of y Tu mama tambien: A Sexy Movie about Cancer

00:53

Acknowledging Cinema's Potential in Addressing Social Issues

00:29

Acceptance of Death and Doing Your Best

00:47

Introduction

5min

Comedy, Current Events, and Sci-Fi References

2min

Exploring the Terminator Franchise

7min

Playful Banter on Potential Death Scenario and Film Appreciation

2min

Exploring Childhood Memories of Disney Movies

12min

Evolution of Taste in Horror Films

17min

Reassessing Woody Allen: Separating Art from Artist

23min

'The Godfather': A Cinematic Masterpiece

20min

Exploring Favorite Films and Selecting One for the Afterlife Film Night

2min

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Exploring Jack Nicholson Movies and a Remake Idea

4min

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to 'Films To Be Buried With' with Brett Goldstein! Episode three at that! Many thanks for returning, it’s a pleasure to have you aboard. Your gift for returning? Another stunning guest, of course - and this week we have the wonderful NISH KUMAR, star of The Mash Report, MANY shows on the TV and his own forthcoming show ‘It’s In Your Nature To Destroy Yourselves’.

A HUGE chat right here with Brett and Nish, who get down to some very intense subjects as their conversational path weaves and winds. Everything from teen flicks and the age Nish got into them (very late by all accounts), existential horror, his own family movie times, the insanely wide world of Hindi movies, defending films and a very interesting section regarding how difficult it can be to separate art from the artist, in light of recent revelations and allegations about many men directly involved in the entertainment industry - all via the immense world of cinema and their personal journey throughout. You’ll enjoy this one, folks - download and devour!

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THIS WEEK'S LINKS:

• NISH KUMAR on TWITTER!

• NISH KUMAR SHOWS!

• THE MASH REPORT!

• BRETT GOLDSTEIN on TWITTER!

• BRETT GOLDSTEIN on INSTAGRAM!

• TICKETS TO SEE BRETT @ THE EDINBURGH FRINGE!

• 'SUPERBOB' - Brett's 2015 feature film!

• 'CORNERBOYS' with BRETT & SCROOBIUS PIP!

• DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on FACEBOOK

• DISTRACTION PIECES NETWORK on INSTAGRAM