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Feeling Seen

Jordan Crucchiola, Maximum Fun

On Feeling Seen, writer and general enthusiast Jordan Crucchiola invites filmmakers, writers, comedians, and artists to discuss the movie characters that made them "feel seen." It"s about that instant when a person connects to a piece of art so deeply that they see themselves reflected in it. Every week Jordan gabs it up with a guest about those magical moments when they were watching a film and realized, "That"s me!" It"s an informative, funny, and comforting show about our intimate relationship

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00:55:01

Josh Gondelman on 'Inside Llewyn Davis'

Feeling Seen ·

2024/01/11

Comedian and writer Josh Gondelman is a pep-talk enthusiast and famously upbeat guy, with a solid career and a happy home life. Not one of these traits does he share with Llewyn Davis (Oscar Isaac), from the Coen Brothers' 2013 film INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS. And yet, when he saw it in the theater, Josh felt so seen by Llewyn -- and not in a good way -- that he couldn't watch the movie again for a decade. Which brings us to now, when he tells us why!Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the brand new

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00:52:21

Joey Clift on 'Prey'

Feeling Seen ·

2024/01/04

Growing up on the rez, comedian and writer Joey Clift didn't know that comedy (or TV writing) was an option for him. But a decade in Hollywood has taken him from UCB teams to Emmy nominations, and on the way he's helped create the Native representation he didn't see as a kid. He's also watched as the industry has begun to make that representation more common -- as with his Feeling Seen movie pick of Naru from Hulu's 2022 hit PREY.After that, Jordan has one quick thing aboutWatch Gone Native***With

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00:50:25

Auli'i Cravalho on 'Mulan' [Replay]

Feeling Seen ·

2023/12/28

This interview was originally recorded in April of 2022, when Auli'i Cravalho, who made a name for herself as the voice of Moana, was co-starring in Hulu's CRUSH (which is delightful, you should watch it!). Now, Auli'i will soon be hitting big screens as Janis Ian in the new movie adaptation of the MEAN GIRLS musical. With warm wishes for a bright New Year to all our listeners, we're delighted to bring you this all-time favorite episode, plus a brand-new One Quick Thing from Jordan about her

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00:54:12

Justin Kirkland on 'The Family Stone'

Feeling Seen ·

2023/12/21

When it comes to the many characters of sleeper Christmas favorite The Family Stone, writer and podcaster (John Dutton Must Die: A Yellowstone Podcast, My Year With Dolly) wishes he could identify as an Amy. But he sees himself instead as a Julie – as in Claire Danes character, the sister who rushes in to save the day and somehow manages to charm the insular Stone family. He tells Jordan about that affinity and why he will go to bat for the manic pixie dream girl.Then, Jordan has one quick thing

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00:54:24

Matt Rogers on 'Bring It On'

Feeling Seen ·

2023/12/14

Comedy writer, singer, co-host of the Las Culturistas podcast, and now Prince of Christmas, Matt Rogers is filling a musical comedy niche previously occupied by...well, no one at all. Is it possible that he got here by following his inner Torrance Shipman, aka Kirsten Dunst's character from the 2000 film Bring It On? Matt shares why the movie was important to him growing up, how he relates to it as a former high school star athlete, and how he found his way to his current Christmas throne.Then,

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00:54:00

William Brent Bell on 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off'

Feeling Seen ·

2023/12/07

When the director of some of the juiciest modern horror films came to us with Ferris Bueller as his "feeling seen" pick, we were surprised and intrigued. John Hughes' fun-loving and beloved (except by the principal) truant, as played by Matthew Broderick, is the ultimate main character. And while William Brent Bell might not crave the spotlight, he has a surprising amount in common with young Ferris. Then, Jordan has one quick thing about books from the authors who we've had on the show this year:

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01:01:44

Stephen Tobolowsky on 'It's a Wonderful Life' &...

Feeling Seen ·

2023/11/30

All-time great character actor Stephen Tobolowsky might be best known as Ned Ryerson from GROUNDHOG DAY, but his film and television credits number in the hundreds. His thoughtful character choices for today are appropriately iconic -- George Bailey from It's a Wonderful Life and the Monster from Bride of Frankenstein. But the real highlight of this episode are Stephen's riveting storytelling and invaluable wisdom about the hidden gifts a seeming catastrophe can bring.***With Jordan Crucchiola and

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00:53:40

Rahul Kohli on 'The Karate Kid' [Replay]

Feeling Seen ·

2023/11/23

This episode originally aired just over a year ago, on Nov 17, 2022. Since then, actor Rahul Kohli has joined yet another Mike Flanagan project, one we love here at Feeling Seen -- The Fall of the House of Usher. Happy Thanksgiving!In this episode, Rahul (who starts in NEXT EXIT, directed by Mali Elfman) tells us the many ways that he feels seen by Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) in the KARATE KID films, and does so with a scrappy spirit that Daniel would approve of. Then, Jordan's one quick thing is

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00:54:40

Steffan Alun on '13 Going on 30'

Feeling Seen ·

2023/11/16

Welsh comedian Steffan Alun joins us to get really serious about a movie that rarely gets the philosophical treatment: 2004's coming-of-age romcom 13 Going on 30. He's seen the movie countless times, and relates not only to Jennifer Garner's Jenna Rink, but also her boss at Poise magazine, Richard, as played by Andy Serkis (!).Then, Jordan has one quick thing about a new indie crime thriller called Your Lucky Day, featuring the late Angus Cloud in one if his final roles.***with Jordan Crucchiola and

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00:54:55

Roxana Hadadi on 'Pump Up the Volume'

Feeling Seen ·

2023/11/09

Vulture TV Critic and former Whole Movie Podcast cohost Roxana Hadadi joins us at last, and the film she brought is one for the ages! PUMP UP THE VOLUME was released in 1990 and yes, it's a time capsule of teenaged Gen-X angst. But it's also weirdly timeless, relevant, and stirring. Roxana is a Millennial, but she's carried both sides of "Hard Harry" -- unapologetically anti-establishment media figure and shy, awkward artist -- with her throughout her life.***With Jordan Crucchiola and Roxana

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00:57:01

Rusty Cundieff on 'Cooley High'

Feeling Seen ·

2023/11/02

From Fear of a Black Hat to the Tales from the Hood series to Chapelle's Show, director Rusty Cundieff (whose latest is sci-fi thriller 57 Seconds) has always been comfortable swinging between genres -- especially horror and comedy. His Hollywood journey may have been inspired by the big ambitions of Preach from the 1975 classic Cooley High. Then, one quick thing about the fact that this is the 100th episode of Feeling Seen!! Wow!!***With Jordan Crucchiola and Rusty Cundieff

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00:52:54

Malachi Moore on 'Get Out'

Feeling Seen ·

2023/10/26

Malachi Moore is a writer, model, former Division 1 football player, and entertainment renaissance man. And when he saw Chris Washington (as played by Daniel Kaluuya in Jordan Peele's GET OUT), he not only related to Chris's plight in the film, but also to the depiction of a Black man who is also a sensitive, anxious artist. All that, plus some contrasting spooky movie recommendations, on what we'll go ahead and call our Halloween episode of FEELING SEEN!Haunted Reels***With Jordan Crucchiola and

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00:52:29

Glen Tickle on 'Clerks' (...& 'Bluey')

Feeling Seen ·

2023/10/19

Comedian Glen Tickle says he owes much of his creative live to seeing Kevin Smith's CLERKS when he was in high school. A New Jersey native like Smith (and like the film's characters), Glen didn't just see himself on screen -- he also saw a style of creative expression that felt achievably close-to-home. Now a comedian and father of two, he also felt compelled to shout-out the goofy dad king of modern children's programming, Bandit. Then, Jordan has one quick think about Totally Killer.***With Jordan

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00:54:04

Natasha Halevi on Wednesday Addams

Feeling Seen ·

2023/10/12

Actor and director Natasha Halevi was identified as a Wednesday type by others before she saw it in herself. Decades later, she's still channeling Wednesday's wisdom and willingness to speak truth to power, most recently as the driving force behind the abortion rights horror anthology Give Me an A.Then, Jordan has one quick thing about an Exorcist sequel she actually enjoyed.***With Jordan Crucchiola and Natasha Halevi

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00:56:34

Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins on 'A Different...

Feeling Seen ·

2023/10/05

Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins (aka ABFJ) grew up relating to Breanna Barnes, the main character of UPN's sitcom One on One. But she wanted to be living the life of its star, Kyla Pratt. When reality (and Ashley's parents) pushed her acting dreams to post-college, Ashley went to Howard University...but not before bingeing A Different World in hopes of seeing what an HBCU might be like. Now an actor in a college show of her own (and the host of an OWN Podcast), Ashley shares her own

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00:56:58

Raúl Castillo on 'The Outsiders' [Replay]

Feeling Seen ·

2023/09/28

This episode originally aired on Nov 24, 2022 (Thanksgiving Day). Sometimes our co-hosts really struggle to come up with a character to discuss for our show. But actor Raúl Castillo (The Inspection, Cha Cha Real Smooth, Looking, and now Cassandro) went with his gut, and what came to mind immediately was The Outsiders, and especially Matt Dillon's character of lead "greaser" Dallas "Dally" Winston. Jordan, Raúl, and you the listener will all learn at the same time just why this character stuck with

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00:51:38

Megan Suri on 'Bend It Like Beckham'

Feeling Seen ·

2023/09/21

At 24, Megan Suri couldn't have been more than 10 years old when she first laid eyes on Parminder Nagra as Jess in BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM. Here was a girl and a family that resembled her; and Jess was the talented, desired center of her own story. Now, Megan stars in IT LIVES INSIDE, which hits theaters this weekend (9/22/23).Then, Jordan will have one quick thing about how the Criterion Channel is keeping sleepover horror rolling into October.Note: IT LIVES INSIDE was granted an interim agreement

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00:55:58

Myq Kaplan on 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty'

Feeling Seen ·

2023/09/14

In 2013's The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Walter is a quiet outsider with an active fantasy life but not much of a real life beyond his job. But through the movie (and in service of his work) he embraces a great adventure and grows in the process. Comedian Myq Kaplan relates to both versions of Walter -- the awkward, quiet creative mind and the self-assured, evolved adventurer. And in today's episode, he tells Jordan why.Then, Jordan has one quick thing aboutwww.myqkaplan.com***With Jordan

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00:53:37

Cameron Esposito on 'Bound'

Feeling Seen ·

2023/09/07

Actor and comedian Cameron Esposito was in her 20s when BOUND first came to her attention, and to this day it remains not only stuck in her memory, but also extremely formative. Gina Gershon as Corky was undeniably gorgeous while also being unquestionably masc. It's a pairing that's still relatively rare on screen, almost 30 years after the Wachowskis made BOUND.Jordan's one quick thing is about the new Taylor concert film, of course!Listen to QUEERY!***With Jordan Crucchiola and Cameron

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00:55:18

Sammi Cohen on Coming of Age (At Any Age) Movies

Feeling Seen ·

2023/08/31

Sammi Cohen has gotten their directing career off to a rousing start with CRUSH and now YOU ARE SO NOT INVITED TO MY BAT MITZVAH. Both movies focus on middle or high schoolers learning more about themselves, so perhaps its no surprise that Sammi has brought us a trio of characters who, at various ages, are "coming of age" through life-changing experiences of gender, friendship, loss, success, and failure.Then, Jordan has one quick thing about GIVE ME AN A!***With Jordan Crucchiola and Sammi

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