Gillian Jacobs and Griffin Newman discuss the movie 'Opening Night' and explore topics such as John Cassavetes' movies, unique acting experiences, challenges faced by actors, and the exploration of dark corners in acting. They also reflect on their own experiences in acting school and the challenges of receiving feedback and criticism. The podcast delves into the artistic themes of 'Wanda' and the captivating performance and cinematic style of the director.

Sean talks to Scott Aukerman and Shaun Diston about the pilot episode of Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. They discuss Aaron Sorkin, writing about comedy, and their own experiences writing for TV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean talks to New York Times best selling author Julia Pierpont (Among the Ten Thousand Things, The New Yorker) about Wonder Boys. They discuss teaching writing and the film’s depiction of a novelist. Every episode is available at Patreon.com/TheFlagrantOnes on The Bundle Tier with selected episode available for free here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean talks to writer Allison P. Davis (New York Magazine, The Cut, Tell Me Lies) about the movie The End of the Tour. They discuss David Foster Wallace, writing celebrity profiles, and challenging interviews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean talks to writer Matt Murray (The Good Place, Saturday Night Live) about the movie Sullivan’s Travels. They discuss Preston Sturges, creative hot streaks, and the WGA strike.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean talks to Joe Mande (The Good Place, Parks and Recreation) about the movie Bowfinger. They discuss Steve Martin, scriptwriting, and having lowercase “it.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lesley Arfin, known for Love, Girls, and Dear Diary, talks with Sean about the movie Permanent Midnight. They discuss addiction, sobriety, identity, and the challenges of working in showrooms. They also reflect on personal experiences with drug addiction and discuss the importance of anonymity in recovery programs. The speakers explore the tension between commercial success and artistic integrity, reflect on past ego-driven behavior, and discuss the fear and allure of starting a real relationship. They also touch on attitudes in meetings, childhood trauma, addiction as a disease, character manipulation, and experiences in the labor and delivery room.

Sean talks to Ayo Edebiri (The Bear, What We Do in the Shadows) about The Player. They discuss writer Michael Tolkin’s commentary on the entertainment industry and share stories inspired by the film. Every episode is available at Patreon.com/TheFlagrantOnes on The Bundle Tier with selected episode available for free here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean talks to Ben Rodgers (Star Trek: Lower Decks, ActionBoyz) about The Bad and the Beautiful. The guys break down the film’s 3 point of views and share career stories inspired by the movie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean talks to David A. Goodman (co-chair of WGA negotiating committee, Family Guy, Golden Girls) about the movie Sunset Blvd. They discuss the writers strike, working together on the show Allen Gregory, and how the Billy Wilder classic holds up 73 years later.Every episode is available at Patreon.com/TheFlagrantOnes on The Bundle Tier with selected episode available for free here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.