The Big Picture Dumpuary Is Dead. These Movies Killed It. Plus: The Best Movies at Sundance and the Catherine O’Hara Hall of Fame.
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Feb 3, 2026 Jack Fisk, veteran production designer known for long collaborations with Terrence Malick, David Lynch, and Paul Thomas Anderson, talks craft and world-building. He describes recreating 1950s New York, making new sets feel lived-in, and the practical challenges of films like Marty Supreme. Conversations also touch on his collaborations with major directors and his ongoing research-driven approach to design.
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Creator-Led Theatrical Breakouts
- Markiplier's Iron Lung shows creators can self-finance and drive massive theatrical turnout by mobilizing built-in audiences.
- Its success signals studios should pay more attention to creator-led IP and direct fan engagement.
Studios Face New Distribution Threats
- Independent creators converting free-audience attention into paid moviegoing change distribution assumptions.
- Studios may feel threatened because the infrastructure to monetize fandom now exists outside traditional systems.
Remembering Catherine O'Hara
- Sean and Amanda react to Catherine O'Hara's passing and run through her career highlights from Beetlejuice to Schitt's Creek.
- They emphasize her unique mix of comedy, music, and dramatic roles that made her beloved.
