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Don"t Know Her?

Michael Peers & Scott Thomson

Don"t Know Her? Don"t worry! Michael and Scott have it covered in this show about under-appreciated actors and their (un)forgettable roles.

tv & film film interviews

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00:57:29

Alicia Silverstone | E70 | Clueless, Batman & Robin,...

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2024/05/29

Would we miss the opportunity to talk about Alicia Silverstone on the podcast? Ugh, as if!! We wrap up our miniseries, predicting future Oscar nominees by discussing the 90’s teen movie icon. Alongside the unmissable Clueless (Amy Heckerling, 1995) we take in some of Alicia’s other noteworthy roles throughout the episode. From a mixed bag of 90s flicks with The Crush (Alan Shapiro, 1993), Batman & Robin (Joel Schumacher, 1997), Blast From The Past (Hugh Wilson, 1999) and more recent works like The

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01:02:21

John Magaro | E69 | Past Lives, First Cow, Carol, The...

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2024/05/09

Sixty-nine episodes in and John Magaro may be the best example of a Don’t Know Her? actor...We had seen him in the likes of Orange Is the New Black (2015-2019), Carol (Todd Haynes, 2015) and The Big Short (Adam McKay, 2015) but hadn’t properly noticed him until First Cow (Kelly Reichardt, 2019) and Past Lives (Celine Song, 2023). And wow! His soulful performances are the stuff of magic and we are still surprised how John (along with his co-stars Greta Lee and Teo Yoo) were not Oscar nominated for

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01:00:16

Harris Dickinson | E68 | Beach Rats, Triangle of...

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2024/04/18

It’s time to turn our attention to a real rising star… Harris Dickinson. In our third episode of our miniseries predicting future Oscar nominees, Harris felt apt to discuss given his eclectic film work and hotly anticipated upcoming projects… Still being a relatively new face in cinema does not prevent him giving us plenty to chat about…. Throughout the episode we focus on Beach Rats (Eliza Hittman, 2017), Postcards From London (Steve McLean, 2018), Triangle Of Sadness (Ruben Östlund, 2022),

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01:06:29

Aubrey Plaza | E67 | Ingrid Goes West, Emily the...

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2024/03/28

Get ready to dive into the wonderfully enigmatic world of Aubrey Plaza!In our second episode predicting future Oscar nominees, Aubrey felt like an obvious choice. She’s got it all - the talent, the charm, and a whole raft of underappreciated films/performances to make her feel overdue for voting bodies. It’s all a matter of the time. We hope. Join us as we talk about this and journey through Aubrey’s filmography that includes gems such as Safety Not Guaranteed (Colin Trevorrow, 2012), Ingrid Goes

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00:49:28

Adeel Akhtar| E66 | Four Lions, The Big Sick, Murder...

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2024/03/05

We are back for our first episode of 2024 and it's a special one...We're kicking off with a focus on actors we think are destined for nominations in the near future! And Michael is putting his chips on the marvellous Adeel Akhtar. Adeel's filmography is an eclectic mix that includes Four Lions (Christopher Morris, 2010) Pan (Joe Wright, 2015), The Big Sick (Michael Showalter, 2017), Murder Mystery (Kyle Newacheck, 2019) or Ali & Ava (Clio Barnard, 2021). He will also be familiar to

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01:33:11

Kristin Scott Thomas | E65 | The English Patient,...

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2023/12/14

It's time to celebrate two legends.As Michael (our lovely co-host and producer) celebrates his birthday, he wanted to focus an episode on one his absolute favourite actors... Kristin Scott Thomas! Kristin is our second official 'Dame' for the podcast but somehow she never seems to get the appreciation of her contemporaries. Not here! Join us as we cover Kristin's film career including Four Wedding And A Funeral (Mike Newell, 1994), her Oscar-nominated performance in The English

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01:16:12

Lizzy Caplan | E64 | Mean Girls, Cloverfield, Hot Tub...

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2023/11/23

This week we were delighted to take on another audience suggestion to dive into the film career of Lizzy Caplan. On the big screen Lizzy will be known to many for her iconic turn as Janice Ian in Mean Girls (Mark Waters, 2004), where her quote-a-long line readings and frenetic energy began her rise to stardom. From there she would continue to deliver committed big screen work in the likes of Cloverfield (Matt Reeves, 2008), Hot Tub Time Machine (Steve Pink, 2010), Bachelorette (Leslye Headland,

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01:00:28

Kelly Reilly | E63 | Calarvy, Flight, A Haunting in...

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2023/11/09

Let’s get everyone talking about Kelly Reilly! Kelly is a performer who clearly has a lot of industry respect, racking up many noteworthy credits. But where these roles felt primed to launch her to lofty heights, things never quite lined up as we’d imagine for someone who feels destined for big things. In this career retrospective, we take on some of Kelly’s film highlights to discuss along the way: Pride & Prejudice (Joe Wright, 2005), Mrs Henderson Presents (Stephen Frears, 2005), Eden Lake

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01:30:01

Eva Mendes | E62 | Hitch, 2 Fast 2 Furious, Holy...

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2023/10/26

Let's talk about...Eva Mendes. Our host Scott has been eager to focus on Eva's career since the start of the podcast and FINALLY here we are... And what an interesting filmography to reflect on! There's her roles alongside questionable cops in Training Day (Antoine Fuqua, 2001), The Other Guys (Adam McKay, 2010) and Bad Lieutenant: Port Of Call New Orleans (Werner Herzog, 2009) AND questionable fellas in Hitch (Andy Tennant, 2005), The Place Beyond The Pines (Derek Cianfrance, 2012),

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01:06:06

Harvey Fierstein | E61 | Torch Song Trilogy, Mrs....

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2023/09/21

Harvey Fierstein!! A name (and a voice) that will conjure up great feelings of affection to those familiar with him. He is a monumental figure in theatre - with a plethora of awards to back it up - and he helped pave the way for queer representation in Hollywood, but where are the film roles?? He will be known to most for his memorable turns as Frank, the make-up artist who turns his brother into the infamous Scottish nanny in Mrs. Doubtfire (Chris Columbus, 1993) or perhaps as Marty, the frantic

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01:01:44

Ira Sachs | E60 | Passages, Frankie, Little Men, Love...

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2023/09/07

Why are more people not celebrating Ira Sachs? That question led to this episode where we reflect on a truly independent filmmaker who has worked with many recognisable faces (such as Pierce Brosnan, John Lithgow, Rachel McAdams and Ben Whishaw) yet has never quite had his moment in the limelight himself. Ira has carved out his own brand of storytelling with films such as Married Life (2007), Keep the Lights On (2012), Love Is Strange (2014) and Passages (2023). It's a fascinating filmography

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01:06:09

Colman Domingo | E59 | Zola, If Beale Street Could...

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2023/08/24

Do you know what we all need? More Colman Domingo. We say this as eager film-goers who just LOVE to see Colman on screen whether that is in the opening of Steven Spielberg's Lincoln (2012), in Barry Jenkin's sublime adaptation of James Baldwin's If Beale Street Could Talk (2018) or as a ruthless villain in Janicza Bravo's Zola (2021). All films are elevated with Colman's presence. Join us in this celebration of Colman's filmography ahead of a very exciting 2023 where he

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01:03:41

Maria Bello | E58 | The Cooler, A History of...

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2023/08/10

We’re back to shout about a big screen star who deserves lots more love, so this time we’re gonna bellow(!) about Maria Bello. Maria may be best known for her roles in Coyote Ugly (David McNally, 2000), A History Of Violence (David Cronenberg, 2005), Grown Ups (Dennis Dugan, 2010) and, most recently, Netflix's Beef (Lee Sung Jin, 2023), but she has never quite had her 'moment' and deserves much more recognition! Join as us we journey through Maria's filmography and reflect on what

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01:06:05

Dee Rees | E57 | Pariah, Mudbound, The Last Thing He...

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2023/07/27

It’s that time again to recognise an under appreciated star of the screen. We deliver a swerve though, turning our attention to a director and writer... Dee Rees! There are many reasons to be a Dee Rees fan and we are here to share those as we explore her film career. We will cheer about the almighty highs of Pariah (2011) and Mudbound (2017); celebrate the successes of TV biopic Bessie (2015), and even acknowledge where things didn’t work out quite so well in The Last Thing He Wanted (2020). We

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01:06:08

Lee Pace | E56 | The Hobbit, The Fall, Bodies Bodies...

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2023/07/13

Lee Pace has the internet (and your hosts) thirsty... Thirsty for more films! Do you know Lee Pace from his stint as an elf in The Hobbit series (Peter Jackson, 2012-2014)? Or as the outrageously charismatic lead alongside Amy Adams and Frances McDormand in Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day (Bharat Nalluri, 2008)? Or as a blue villain in Guardians Of The Galaxy (James Gunn, 2014)? Or as a mysterious guest in Bodies Bodies Bodies (Halina Reijn, 2022)? If so, you'll agree that we all deserve a bit

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01:24:24

Miriam Margolyes | E55 | The Age of Innocence, Harry...

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2023/06/29

Join us to celebrate a truly one-of-a-kind performer, the legend that is Miriam Margolyes. Miriam is now known to many for her candidTV moments, regaling us all with her wildly memorable anecdotes. So for our pride celebration we couldn’t resist dipping into the film catalogue of this queer icon. To a generation of us she will have first captured our attention as Professor Sprout in Harry Potter and The Chamber Of Secrets (Chris Columbus, 2002) and The Deathly Hallows Part 2 (David Yates, 2011)

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01:24:51

Dermot Mulroney | E54 | My Best Friend's Wedding, The...

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2023/06/01

Join us in celebrating the dashingly talented Dermot Mulroney from his early start as a somewhat member of 'The Brat Pack' in Young Guns (Christopher Gain, 1988) to Julia Robert's titular friend in My Best Friend's Wedding (P J Hogan, 1997) to Jack Nicholson's unwelcome son-in-law in About Schmidt (Alexander Payne, 2002) and beyond. In short, he is usually a dreamy presence we want more of on our screens! You'll also hear Scott gush about The Wedding Date (Clare Kilner,

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01:03:46

Veronica Cartwright | E53 | Alien, The Birds, The...

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2023/05/17

Join us in a celebration of the iconic film career of Veronica Cartwright! Rarely have we talked about so many legendary films and people in one episode but that is just one of the many gifts Veronica's work gives us. That list includes the likes of Audrey Hepburn, Shirley MacLaine, Alfred Hitchcock, Ridley Scott and Cher with films such as The Birds (1963), Alien (1979), Invasion Of The Body Snatchers (1978), The Children’s Hour (1961) and The Witches Of Eastwick (1987). We reflect on these

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01:15:41

Beth Grant | E52 | Rain Man, Speed, Donnie Darko,...

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2023/05/03

It is time to dig into the career of one of American cinema's most prominent faces, Beth Grant. Beth has racked up credits like few others and solidified herself as one impressive, prolific actor! We explore her huge filmography and dip into a few highs (and lows) such as Rain Man (Barry Levinson, 1988), Speed (Jan De Bont, 1994), Sordid Lives (Del Shores, 2000), Donnie Darko (Richard Kelly, 2001) and Blues For Willadean (Del Shores, 2012). We also look at what could have been (Beth in James

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01:33:45

Jennifer Ehle with Eoin Daly | E51 | She Said, Zero...

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2023/04/20

We are delighted to welcome Eoin Daly as a very special guest to talk about the one and only Jennifer Ehle! You may know Jennifer from BBC's Pride & Prejudice (Simon Langton, 1995) or in films such as The King's Speech (Tom Hooper, 2010), Zero Dark Thirty (Kathryn Bigelow, 2011), A Quiet Passion (Terence Davies, 2016), Saint Maud (Rose Glass, 2019) or She Said (Maria Schrader, 2022). Join us as we discuss of this and more much! Enjoy the episode and follow us on social media to stay

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