The Movies That Made Me

This discussion dives into the mesmerizing world of cinematic trailers, starting with the eerie beauty of Walkabout and its psychological themes. Tensions brew in scenes from an all-girls school and the quirky noir vibes of The Long Goodbye. Explore the investigative intrigue of Chinatown and the awkward romance in Punch-Drunk Love. The conversation highlights surreal moments and the impact of Brazilian documentaries on the filmmaker’s style, all while playfully intertwining dreams and real-life coincidences.

Kleber Mendonça Filho, a Brazilian film director celebrated for films like Bacurau, dives into his cinematic inspirations. He discusses the charm of Small Change and reveals how Australian films like Walkabout shaped his storytelling. Kleber expresses admiration for filmmakers like Herzog, emphasizing the risks of 70s cinema. He also shares insights into creating engaging scenes and the integration of fantasy in films like Gremlins and The Host. Finally, he reflects on the historical significance of works like Cabra Marcado para Morrer, showcasing his profound connection to cinema.

Highlighted trailers for movies discussed with THE CHRONOLOGY OF WATER writer/director Kristen Stewart on this week’s episode of the pod. Check out Kristen’s conversation with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlighted trailers for movies discussed with TRAIN DREAMS writer/director Clint Bentley on this week’s episode of the pod. Check out Clint’s full conversation with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante ⁠here⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Movie star Kristen Stewart, who's making her directorial debut with THE CHRONOLOGY OF WATER, unpacks the movies that made her with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode Punch Drunk Love (2002) Uncut Gems (2019) The Chronology of Water (2025) Infested (2002) Love Lies Bleeding (2024) St. Maud (2019) River of Grass (1994) First Cow (2019) Meeks Cutoff (2010) Badlands (1973) The Mastermind (2025) Panic Room (2002) Female Perversions (1996) Working Girl (1988) Working Girls (2025) 9 to 5 (1980) Angela (1995) Angela’s Ashes (1999) The Ballad of Jack and Rose (2005) Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen (2012) Citizen Kane (1941) Burden of Dreams (1982) Hearts of Darkness (1991) Fitzcarraldo (1982) Jingle All The Way (1996) Waterworld (1995) Solaris (1972) The Greatest Night in Pop (2025) The Testament of Ann Lee (2025) The Brutalist (2024) Godzilla vs Biollante (1989) The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) Rachel, Rachel (1968) Wanda (1971) Targets (1968) The Last Picture Show (1971) Shadows (1959) Faces (1968) A Woman Under The Influence (1974) Husbands (1979) The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976) Opening Night (1977) Gloria (1980) Sometimes A Great Notion (1971) Other Notable Items Our Patreon! The Hollywood Food Coalition Jeopardy! TV series (1964- ) Adam Sandler Ken Kesey  Our Rose Glass podcast episode The Sundance Film Festival Kelly Reichardt  Sissy Spacek Larry Fessenden David Fincher Tony Plana The Criterion Channel Jesse Eisenberg The New Yorker Melanie Griffith The Laemmle Theatres AMC Theatres Our Rebecca Miller podcast episode Girls TV series (2012-17) Marlon Brando Imogen Poots Klaus Kinski Jim Belushi Brian Levant Arnold Schwarzenegger Kevin Costner Thora Birch Andrei Tarkovsky  Bob Dylan “All Along The Watchtower” cover by The Jimi Hendrix Experience (1968) Frank Sinatra “We Are The World” song by USA For Africa (1985) Mona Fastvold Amanda Seyfried Christopher Abbott Paul Newman Ethan Hawke Joanne Woodward The Last Movie Stars documentary miniseries (2022) Barbara Loden Elia Kazan  Peter Bogdanovich Polly Platt A History of Rock in 500 Songs podcast The Kinks Ray Davies  Girl on Girl: How Pop Culture Turned a Generation Against Themselves book by Sophie Gilbert (2025) Francis Ford Coppola The Palme d’Or The Academy Awards American Zoetrope John Cassavetes Gena Rowlands Paul NewmanThis list is also available on Movies Unlimited. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Filmmaker Clint Bentley discusses a few of his favorite movies with Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode Train Dreams (2025) Thief (1981) Heat (1995) *One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest (1975) Gremlins (1984) Goonies (1985) Sometimes A Great Notion (1971) *Jules et Jim (1962) Y Tu Mamá También (2002) *Princess Mononoke (1997) Spirited Away (2001) My Neighbor Totoro (1994) Ponyo (2008) Cars (2006) Yellow Submarine (1968) Bambi (1941) The Jungle Book (1967) Robin Hood (1973) The Wizard of Oz (1939) La Strada (1954) I Vitelloni (1953) Il bidone (1955) La Dolce Vita (1960) 8 ½ (1963) Happy As Lazzaro (2018) *Days of Heaven (1978) Badlands (1973) Jockey (2021) *It’s A Wonderful Life (1946) Casablanca (1942) The Godfather (1972) Manhunter (1986) *Andrei Rublev (1966) Ivan’s Childhood (1962) Solaris (1972) One Battle After Another (2025) Stalker (1979) The Mirror (1975) Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1975) Mission: Impossible (1996)  Top Gun (1986) Lady Bird (2017) The Big Sick (2017) Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning (2025) 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) Lawrence of Arabia (1962) *Baraka (1992) Koyaanisqatsi (1982) The Color of Pomegranates (1969) Let The Corpses Tan (2017) Amer (2009) The Strange Colour of Your Body's Tears (2013) Reflection in a Dead Diamond (2025) Breathless (1960) Nouvelle Vague (2025) Blue Moon (2025) *Ikiru (1952) High and Low (1963) Rashomon (1950) Seven Samurai (1954) Hamburger: The Motion Picture (1986) *Modern Times (1936) City Lights (1931) The Gold Rush (1925) The Great Dictator (1940) Other Notable Items Our Patreon! The Hollywood Food Coalition Bosch TV series (2014-21) Tom Bernardo Netflix Joel Edgerton The Golden Globe Awards Adam Sandler Federico Fellini Akira Kurosawa Police Squad TV series (1982) Jack Nicholson Clint Eastwood John Ford One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest novel by Ken Kesey Sometimes A Great Notion novel by Ken Kesey Paul Newman Richard Jaeckel  Universal Pictures Henry Fonda Milos Forman Train Dreams novella by Denis Johnson  Harry Potter franchise Hayao Miyazaki Astro Boy Speed Racer Anthony Quinn Broderick Crawford Richard Basehart Alice Rohrwacher Terrence Malick Adolpho Veloso “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” song by The Beatles (1967) “Here Comes The Sun” song by The Beatles (1969) Andrei Tarkovsky  The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan album by Bob Dylan (1961) The New Beverly Cinema Akira Kurosawa Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani Jean-Luc Godard Richard Linklater Frank Capra Martin Scorsese Charlie Chaplin Unknown Chaplin documentary miniseries (1982) This list is also available on Movies Unlimited. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlighted trailers for movies discussed with writer/director Mary Bronstein on this week’s episode of the pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary Bronstein, a writer-director and actor, discusses her latest film, If I Had Legs I'd Kick You. She reflects on the influence of classic films like Bonnie and Clyde and The Blair Witch Project on her artistic vision. Mary dives into the complexities of audience reactions to challenging narratives and shares insights on casting choices, including Conan O'Brien and A$AP Rocky. Additionally, she highlights iconic performances from Elizabeth Taylor in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and Natalie Wood in Gypsy, revealing how these films shaped her approach to storytelling.

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Bryan Fuller, known for his work in television and horror, dives into the realm of gateway horror films, exploring how family-friendly scares sparked his passion for the genre. He praises the tonal balance of classics like 'Gremlins' and discusses the joy of directing child actors, particularly Sophie Sloan. The conversation also touches on the influence of music scores in shaping emotional experiences and the origins of the PG-13 rating, leading to a nostalgic reflection on films that blend fright with wonder, highlighting pivotal flicks from his childhood.