Meet Jeff Nichols, director of THE BIKERIDERS, who discusses his new movie and collaborating with Austin Butler & Jodie Comer. Also, get a recap of the Telluride Film Festival and their thoughts on various films. Find out about the unique combination of transcribed interviews and personal photographs that portray a subculture. Explore the influence of Goodfellas on filmmaking and the dynamics of working with a passionate actor. Discover the frustrations of developing a film based on an original story but with the title of a well-known IP.
Josh Horowitz recommends all the films he watched at the Telluride Film Festival, highlighting their high quality and diverse genres and storytelling styles.
Director Jeff Nichols expresses his preference for original stories over established intellectual property (IP) and values the diversity in his filmography.
Deep dives
Overview of the Lady Gang Podcast
The Lady Gang Podcast is a twice-weekly podcast hosted by Kelty, Becca, and Jack. With a large fanbase and some negative reviews, the hosts provide a mix of humor and real-life experiences as they discuss the ups and downs of their Lady Life.
Telluride Film Festival Wrap-up
Josh Horowitz wraps up the Telluride Film Festival by sharing his experience and thoughts on the event. He highlights the high-quality films showcased and recommends all the movies he watched at the festival. He also gives an overview of the different genres and storytelling styles of the films, expressing his admiration for the diverse selection and exceptional performances.
Conversation with Director Jeff Nichols
Josh Horowitz interviews director Jeff Nichols, discussing his latest film 'The Bike Riders' and his career in filmmaking. They talk about the inspiration behind the movie, which was based on Danny Lyon's book of photography. They also delve into the casting process, with Nichols praising the talents of actors such as Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, and Tom Hardy. The conversation covers the themes of finding one's identity and the struggle of communication in the film, along with Nichols' personal experiences in the film festival circuit.
Jeff Nichols' Approach and Future Projects
Jeff Nichols shares his approach to filmmaking and expresses his interest in original stories rather than working with established intellectual property (IP). He mentions his past experiences with potential projects like 'Aquaman' and 'Alien Nation' and explains that working on those IP-based films didn't interest him as much. He values the diversity in his filmography and expresses his desire to continue telling unique stories across genres while appreciating the talent and inspiration he finds in other filmmakers' works.
Josh wraps up his time at the Telluride Film Festival with a recap of ALL the films he saw (10 of them!) and then chats with THE BIKERIDERS director Jeff Nichols about his new movie, working with Austin Butler & Jodie Comer, and more.
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