Happy Sad Confused

If you listen to this podcast you know one film has been obsessed about for years by Josh and many of his guests. Well it is time at last to discuss "Dune"! Josh welcomes the brilliant Denis Villeneuve (BLADE RUNNER 2049, ARRIVAL) back to the podcast to discuss his ambitious realization of the ultimate passion project. Don't forget to check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got exclusive episodes of GAME NIGHT, video versions of the podcast, and more! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's not hyperbole to say this week's guest on "Happy Sad Confused" revolutionized TV as we know it. There was before "The Sopranos" and there's now, a golden age of complex, ambitious, television sagas. David Chase joins Josh on the podcast this week to discuss his return to "The Sopranos" with "The Many Saints of Newark", a gangster film, but also a deeply personal one for Chase. Don't forget to check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got exclusive episodes of GAME NIGHT, video versions of the podcast, and more! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alessandro Nivola has been stealthily putting together an impressive career for about 25 years already but it's only now he's getting the role of a lifetime as the lead in the Sopranos prequel film, "The Many Saints of Newark"! Alessandro joins Josh to chat about this mid-life big break, his early work in films like "Face-Off", and why he loves "Step-Brothers". Don't forget to check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got exclusive episodes of GAME NIGHT, video versions of the podcast, and more! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She may have been the first person to post for "Happy Sad Confused" photos but somehow Jessica Chastain has never been on the podcast...until now! Forget about how long it took and just enjoy the fun of this lively chat with one of our finest actors! Jessica is starring in 2 projects, HBO's "Scenes From a Marriage", and the new film, "The Eyes of Tammy Faye". Speaking of amazing actors, Josh also catches up with Alicia Vikander to chat about her new film, "Blue Bayou"! Don't forget to check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got exclusive episodes of GAME NIGHT, video versions of the podcast, and more! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beanie Feldstein may have practically been born singing and dancing but her latest work in "American Crime Story: Impeachment" shows off a much different side of the talent actress. Beanie joins Josh to discuss the responsibility of play Monica Lewinsky, why "Bridesmaids" makes her so emotional, and how she's preparing for a Broadway performance of a lifetime. Don't forget to check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got exclusive episodes of GAME NIGHT, video versions of the podcast, and more! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joseph Gordon-Levitt has been performing in front of a camera for virtually his entire life so yeah, there's a lot to chat about on his first visit to "Happy Sad Confused"! Josh and Joe cover a lot, from "3rd Rock From the Sun" to "The Dark Knight Rises" to his own series he created, "Mr. Corman"! Don't forget to check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got exclusive episodes of GAME NIGHT, video versions of the podcast, and more! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adrien Brody is a busy man. He's the lead in the new Stephen King adaptation, "Chapelwaite", he's in the middle of play Pat Riley in a new series about the Lakers of 80s, and there's work to come in "Succession" and Wes Anderson's latest! But that's all just the tip of the ice in this conversation with Josh that dives deep into his childhood, the saga of being cut from "The Thin Red Line", his Oscar win for "The Pianist", and more! Plus Josh checks in with James McAvoy and Sharon Horgan for a fun chat about their pandemic dramedy, "Together"! Don't forget to check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got exclusive episodes of GAME NIGHT, video versions of the podcast, and more! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've got the best in film and TV accounted for on this episode of "Happy Sad Confused"! First up, Steve Zahn reflects on his career from "Reality Bites" and "That Thing You Do" to the hit new show "The White Lotus". Then, Josh and Eugenio Derbez, talk the Sundance hit, "Coda", which just debuted in theaters and Apple TV+! Don't forget to check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got exclusive episodes of GAME NIGHT, video versions of the podcast, and more! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Winston Duke seemingly came out of nowhere to most audiences when he made his debut in "Black Panther". And quite an impression he made. He's followed that up by showing impressive range in Jordan Peele's "Us", and now the indie critical hit, "Nine Days". Winston gets real with Josh about the early influences on his career and how his presence as a large black man in today's society has sometimes put him sadly at risk. Plus Josh catches up with Stephen Lang to reminisce and look forward to "Avatar" adventures, and chat about "Don't Breathe 2", Stephen's return to his memorable Blind Man villain (or hero?). Don't forget to check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got exclusive episodes of GAME NIGHT, video versions of the podcast, and more! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! And listen to THE WAKEUP podcast here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three years ago James Gunn thought his career was over. Fired by Disney, he pondered his future and well, things didn't look good. What a difference a few years make. On this first visit to Happy Sad Confused (at last!), James reflects on the low-point of his career, his resurrection thanks to THE SUICIDE SQUAD, and why the only Superman movie he wants to make is about his dog. Don't forget to check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got exclusive episodes of GAME NIGHT, video versions of the podcast, and more! For all of your media headlines remember to subscribe to The Wakeup newsletter here! And listen to THE WAKEUP podcast here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices