Film Optimists
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Film Optimists is a joyful podcast about all things film. The hosts, Megan Tierney and Seth Boyd, believe film is a beautiful and vital artistic medium. Each episode brings this optimism to an in-depth discussion on a particular film subject.
Its been a long time coming, but we're finally doing a Martin Scorsese episode. With a career that spans over 6 decades and includes several masterpieces, we had plenty of options to choose from. We went with one we consider underrated, yet deeply influential. The King of Comedy from 1982.
King of Comedy
Podcast Episode · Film Optimists · 12/03/2025 · 1h 7m
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December 3, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Its been a long time coming, but we're finally doing a Martin Scorsese episode. With a career that spans over 6 decades and includes several masterpieces, we had plenty of options to choose from. We went with one we consider underrated, yet deeply influential. The King of Comedy from 1982.
We are joined once again by artist and author Adam Melster of ACM Designs to discuss Jurassic Park directed by Steven Spielberg.
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October 14, 2025 at 12:39 PM
We are joined once again by artist and author Adam Melster of ACM Designs to discuss Jurassic Park directed by Steven Spielberg.
We're back revisiting the director that started it all for the pod, Peter Weir, and a film that attuned listeners have heard before: The Truman Show. A stylistic favorite for Megan and Seth, the 1998 cult classic stars Jim Carrey in a career-defining dramatic role.
The Truman Show
Podcast Episode · Film Optimists · 07/30/2025 · 53m
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July 31, 2025 at 2:07 PM
We're back revisiting the director that started it all for the pod, Peter Weir, and a film that attuned listeners have heard before: The Truman Show. A stylistic favorite for Megan and Seth, the 1998 cult classic stars Jim Carrey in a career-defining dramatic role.
We're joined by friend and film buff Jeremy Blandin to discuss the historical war drama, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World.
Master and Commander ft. Jeremy Blandin
Podcast Episode · Film Optimists · 06/18/2025 · 1h 10m
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June 23, 2025 at 11:16 PM
We're joined by friend and film buff Jeremy Blandin to discuss the historical war drama, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World.
We had initial technical difficulties uploading large episode that have since been fixed. You can now listen to the episode in it’s entirety on all platforms
We've talked Star Wars so we are now contractually obligated to talk Star Trek. Who better to join us than our friend and Sci Fi aficionado Riley Gerberick. With 14 films from 5 decades to choose from, Riley selected Star Trek: Nemesis.
Star Trek: Nemesis ft. Riley Gerberick
Podcast Episode · Film Optimists · 05/08/2025 · 1h 16m
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May 10, 2025 at 12:53 PM
We had initial technical difficulties uploading large episode that have since been fixed. You can now listen to the episode in it’s entirety on all platforms
We've talked Star Wars so we are now contractually obligated to talk Star Trek. Who better to join us than our friend and Sci Fi aficionado Riley Gerberick. With 14 films from 5 decades to choose from, Riley selected Star Trek: Nemesis.
Star Trek: Nemesis ft. Riley Gerberick
Podcast Episode · Film Optimists · 05/08/2025 · 1h 16m
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May 8, 2025 at 2:11 PM
We've talked Star Wars so we are now contractually obligated to talk Star Trek. Who better to join us than our friend and Sci Fi aficionado Riley Gerberick. With 14 films from 5 decades to choose from, Riley selected Star Trek: Nemesis.
Our good friend Allie Felker joins us to discuss one of the most popular movies of all time: Star Wars! The original film was released in 1977, and the world has never been the same ever since. Everyone knows about George Lucas, but who are some the unsung heroes that made Star Wars so successful?
April 11, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Our good friend Allie Felker joins us to discuss one of the most popular movies of all time: Star Wars! The original film was released in 1977, and the world has never been the same ever since. Everyone knows about George Lucas, but who are some the unsung heroes that made Star Wars so successful?
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We're watching a bunch of guys who were born on third base strip the copper wiring out of the ballpark.
February 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM
We're watching a bunch of guys who were born on third base strip the copper wiring out of the ballpark.
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Remembering Doris Day on her Birthday, April 3, 1922.
April 3, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Remembering Doris Day on her Birthday, April 3, 1922.
We’re joined by special guest Muir Mulholland to discuss The Ballad of Buster Scruggs by two legendary filmmakers, the Coen Brothers. The film is a western anthology featuring 6 vignettes.
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs ft. Muir Mulholland
Podcast Episode · Film Optimists · 03/23/2025 · 1h 17m
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March 24, 2025 at 12:28 AM
We’re joined by special guest Muir Mulholland to discuss The Ballad of Buster Scruggs by two legendary filmmakers, the Coen Brothers. The film is a western anthology featuring 6 vignettes.
A new episode, from the vault! We are graced once again by former guest Jim Briggs to discuss Christopher Nolan's The Prestige. The Prestige is a thriller staring Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale as rival magicians in the Victorian age.
The Prestige (From The Vault!)
Podcast Episode · Film Optimists · 03/12/2025 · 1h
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March 12, 2025 at 11:43 AM
A new episode, from the vault! We are graced once again by former guest Jim Briggs to discuss Christopher Nolan's The Prestige. The Prestige is a thriller staring Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale as rival magicians in the Victorian age.
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initial overnight reports are that the bon temps have indeed been roulez'd. happy mardi gras
March 4, 2025 at 12:33 PM
initial overnight reports are that the bon temps have indeed been roulez'd. happy mardi gras
It's here folks, our annual Top 5 episode! As per usual we will each count down our top 5 movies we saw in 2024. To qualify movies don't have to come out in 2024, they just had to be seen by us for the first time last year.
Top 5 of 2024
Podcast Episode · Film Optimists · 02/17/2025 · 1h 11m
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February 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
It's here folks, our annual Top 5 episode! As per usual we will each count down our top 5 movies we saw in 2024. To qualify movies don't have to come out in 2024, they just had to be seen by us for the first time last year.
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Hell YES keep fighting and beating these pigs
Breaking: A federal judge sides with Washington, Oregon, and Minnesota and has just blocked Trump's anti-trans EO banning care under the age of 19 via a TRO.
This is the second federal judge in a row to conclude that the President's EO is likely unconstitutional.
This is the second federal judge in a row to conclude that the President's EO is likely unconstitutional.
February 14, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Hell YES keep fighting and beating these pigs
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Hey Elon👋🏽 Every single person in this country deserves to know their rights. That's legal.
Maybe you should brush up on our laws given the fact you're breaking them to steal American's sensitive data.
PS. This video is manipulated, and I wasn't even at the event shown.
Maybe you should brush up on our laws given the fact you're breaking them to steal American's sensitive data.
PS. This video is manipulated, and I wasn't even at the event shown.
February 5, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Hey Elon👋🏽 Every single person in this country deserves to know their rights. That's legal.
Maybe you should brush up on our laws given the fact you're breaking them to steal American's sensitive data.
PS. This video is manipulated, and I wasn't even at the event shown.
Maybe you should brush up on our laws given the fact you're breaking them to steal American's sensitive data.
PS. This video is manipulated, and I wasn't even at the event shown.
On January 15, 2025 the world lost David Lynch. Lynch was a filmmaker and artist who’s influence cannot be overstated. In honor of his life, we are revisiting one his masterpieces, Blue Velvet.
#davidlynch #bluevelvet #film #kylemclachlan #lauradern #isabellarossellini
#davidlynch #bluevelvet #film #kylemclachlan #lauradern #isabellarossellini
Blue Velvet
Podcast Episode · Film Optimists · 01/28/2025 · 1h 13m
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January 30, 2025 at 3:42 PM
On January 15, 2025 the world lost David Lynch. Lynch was a filmmaker and artist who’s influence cannot be overstated. In honor of his life, we are revisiting one his masterpieces, Blue Velvet.
#davidlynch #bluevelvet #film #kylemclachlan #lauradern #isabellarossellini
#davidlynch #bluevelvet #film #kylemclachlan #lauradern #isabellarossellini
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Director-writer David Lynch, who radicalized American film with with a dark, surrealistic artistic vision in films like “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive” and network television with “Twin Peaks,” has died. He was 78. bit.ly/40is3yQ
David Lynch, Visionary Director of ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Blue Velvet,’ Dies at 78
Director David Lynch, who radicalized American film with with a dark, surrealistic artistic vision in films like 'Blue Velvet,' has died. He was 78.
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January 16, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Director-writer David Lynch, who radicalized American film with with a dark, surrealistic artistic vision in films like “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive” and network television with “Twin Peaks,” has died. He was 78. bit.ly/40is3yQ
We are at a loss of words over the passing David Lynch. His beautiful art brought comfort to many including us.
January 16, 2025 at 6:45 PM
We are at a loss of words over the passing David Lynch. His beautiful art brought comfort to many including us.
In this episode we discuss Babak Jalali’s latest film, Fremont. Though it may not be a town most people are familiar with, Fremont is a place that is near and dear to our hearts for several reasons, chief among them being it’s Megan’s hometown.
January 15, 2025 at 3:38 PM
In this episode we discuss Babak Jalali’s latest film, Fremont. Though it may not be a town most people are familiar with, Fremont is a place that is near and dear to our hearts for several reasons, chief among them being it’s Megan’s hometown.
Hi Folks! We're new here we've been making our show since 2021. We believe there are thousands of great movies out there. So if you ever feel like there's nothing in the theaters for you, maybe a try a movie from another country or another decade?
January 15, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Hi Folks! We're new here we've been making our show since 2021. We believe there are thousands of great movies out there. So if you ever feel like there's nothing in the theaters for you, maybe a try a movie from another country or another decade?