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.
If the plot involving a failed comedian and a late night host sounds an awful lot like a certain movie that came out a few years ago, you aren't wrong. Hear us to discuss that and much more!
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King of Comedy
Podcast Episode · Film Optimists · 12/03/2025 · 1h 7m
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December 3, 2025 at 4:11 PM
If the plot involving a failed comedian and a late night host sounds an awful lot like a certain movie that came out a few years ago, you aren't wrong. Hear us to discuss that and much more!
#films #martinscorsese #robertdeniro #kingofcomedy
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Rather than become a star through the usual routes, Rupert is convinced that Jerry will offer him his big break. When that doesn't happen, Rupert takes matters into his own hands.
King of Comedy
Podcast Episode · Film Optimists · 12/03/2025 · 1h 7m
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December 3, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Rather than become a star through the usual routes, Rupert is convinced that Jerry will offer him his big break. When that doesn't happen, Rupert takes matters into his own hands.
The film stars Robert De Niro (in one of his ten collaborations with Scorsese) as a self proclaimed comedian named Rupert Pupkin. Rupert is obsessed with a late night host named Jerry Langford, played by the one and only Jerry Lewis.
King of Comedy
Podcast Episode · Film Optimists · 12/03/2025 · 1h 7m
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December 3, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The film stars Robert De Niro (in one of his ten collaborations with Scorsese) as a self proclaimed comedian named Rupert Pupkin. Rupert is obsessed with a late night host named Jerry Langford, played by the one and only Jerry Lewis.
Adam has described the book as, "an amusing, fantastical, and illustrative comic tale explaining why Shitty Wizard is so shitty.”
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October 14, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Adam has described the book as, "an amusing, fantastical, and illustrative comic tale explaining why Shitty Wizard is so shitty.”
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In addition to discussing the film, Adam chats with us about his latest graphic novel entitled "Shitty Wizard".
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October 14, 2025 at 12:39 PM
In addition to discussing the film, Adam chats with us about his latest graphic novel entitled "Shitty Wizard".
It discusses important and interesting ethical questions. It does this while remaining family-friendly and well paced. The special effects are outstanding, the music is perfect, and, in case you didn't know, there's dinosaurs.
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It discusses important and interesting ethical questions. It does this while remaining family-friendly and well paced. The special effects are outstanding, the music is perfect, and, in case you didn't know, there's dinosaurs.
There is a strong case to be made that Jurassic Park is the perfect blockbuster. It's at times frightening and at times funny.
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There is a strong case to be made that Jurassic Park is the perfect blockbuster. It's at times frightening and at times funny.
We unpack the film’s eerie foresight into reality TV, surveillance culture, and the blurred line between authenticity and performance.
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The Truman Show
Podcast Episode · Film Optimists · 07/30/2025 · 53m
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July 31, 2025 at 2:07 PM
We unpack the film’s eerie foresight into reality TV, surveillance culture, and the blurred line between authenticity and performance.
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As the late film critic Roger Ebert said in his review of the film, "It achieves the epic without losing sight of the human."
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#film #masterandcommander #peterweir #russelcrowe
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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
As the late film critic Roger Ebert said in his review of the film, "It achieves the epic without losing sight of the human."
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The film is one of the last directed by one our favorite directors, Peter Weir. The incredible sets, sound design, costumes, and more make Master and Commander feel in many ways more authentic than some of its contemporaries.
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
The film is one of the last directed by one our favorite directors, Peter Weir. The incredible sets, sound design, costumes, and more make Master and Commander feel in many ways more authentic than some of its contemporaries.
The film stars Russell Crowe as the captain of a Royal Navy brigade that quickly becomes ensnared in a game of cat and mouse with an enemy vessel during the Napoleonic Wars. The stakes are high but the humanity is surprisingly present.
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
The film stars Russell Crowe as the captain of a Royal Navy brigade that quickly becomes ensnared in a game of cat and mouse with an enemy vessel during the Napoleonic Wars. The stakes are high but the humanity is surprisingly present.
Riley makes the case that Nemesis is not only an severely underrated movie, but that it is drastically better than another beloved film in the franchise. Which one? Listen to find out!
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
Riley makes the case that Nemesis is not only an severely underrated movie, but that it is drastically better than another beloved film in the franchise. Which one? Listen to find out!
My Son My Son, What Have Ye Done? By Werner Herzog
April 26, 2025 at 3:45 AM
My Son My Son, What Have Ye Done? By Werner Herzog
Allie has adopted a family in Gaza whose home was destroyed. The family is raising funds to leave Gaza and try secure a future. We ask that you please follow the link below and donate what you can. www.gofundme.com/f/please-hel...
April 11, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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On a more somber note, it is increasingly difficult not to feel helpless in this global spread of fascism. However, there are ways we can still help those less fortunate.
April 11, 2025 at 1:37 PM
On a more somber note, it is increasingly difficult not to feel helpless in this global spread of fascism. However, there are ways we can still help those less fortunate.
How political is Star Wars and how has our perspective of that changed since its release? Why did Lucas keep re-editing the movie to make it look worse? Hear us discuss all this and more!
April 11, 2025 at 1:37 PM
How political is Star Wars and how has our perspective of that changed since its release? Why did Lucas keep re-editing the movie to make it look worse? Hear us discuss all this and more!