Brian Raftery

Join Zach Cregger, the innovative mind behind 'Weapons' and horror hit 'Barbarian', along with Brian Raftery, host of the narrative series 'Mission Accomplished'. They dive deep into the evolution of Hollywood in the 2000s and its cultural reflections. Cregger shares his creative journey, discussing how personal experiences shaped his storytelling. They explore the intricate balance of horror and comedy in 'Weapons', and the emotional themes of trauma and control, revealing the ambitious narrative that sets it apart in today's cinematic landscape.

Brian Raftery, a contributor at Ringer, discusses his upcoming miniseries on the Sony hack and its impact on Hollywood's digital narrative. Filmmaker Sean Wang shares insights into his coming-of-age film 'Dìdi' and achieving his first feature at just 29. They delve into Matt Damon's diverse filmography, exploring his evolution from early roles to iconic performances, and debate the significance of his work. The conversation highlights the balance between personal storytelling and industry expectations in today's filmmaking landscape.

Sean and Amanda are joined by Ringer contributor Brian Raftery to discuss his upcoming series ‘Do We Get to Win This Time? How Hollywood Made the Vietnam War,’ which will be running on ‘The Big Picture’ feed over the next three weeks (1:00). Then, at long last, Sean and Chris Ryan unveil the latest genre in their ongoing niche genre project: Garbage Fish (15:00).Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda DobbinsGuests: Chris Ryan and Brian RafterySenior Producer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices