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Movies We Like

Movies We Like with Andy Nelson & Pete Wright invites you inside the minds of Hollywood"s finest artists as they share their favorite films and reveal the hidden magic that inspires their own award-winning work. Ever wonder how a cinematographer experiences Apocalypse Now? Or what a costume designer sees in Amélie that you might have missed?Each episode peels back the curtain on a beloved film through the unique lens of someone who"s dedicated their life to the craft of moviemaking. Our guests

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48:07

Cinematographer Jeff Cronenweth on Blade Runner

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2025/10/27

“All those moments will be lost in time... like tears in rain.”A Legacy of Light and ShadowCinematographer Jeff Cronenweth joins Movies We Like hosts Andy Nelson and Pete Wright to explore Ridley Scott's groundbreaking 1982 film Blade Runner. As the son of the film's original cinematographer Jordan Cronenweth, Jeff brings a unique perspective on both the technical achievements and lasting influence of this sci-fi noir masterpiece. With his recent work on Tron: Ares hitting theaters, Cronenweth

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68:12

Production Designer Andrew McAlpine on The Power of...

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2025/09/29

“When my father passed, I wanted nothing more than my mother's happiness. For what kind of man would I be if I did not help my mother?”Production designer Andrew McAlpine joins hosts Andy Nelson and Pete Wright to discuss Jane Campion's The Power of the Dog. Drawing from his extensive career including work on The Piano with Campion herself, McAlpine offers unique insights into the film's exploration of isolation, masculinity, and the psychological complexity of its characters. His perspective as

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62:38

Production Designer Liz Bischof on Sonatine

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2025/06/09

“When you're scared all the time, you reach a point when you wish you were dead.”Talking About Takeshi Kitano’s Sonatine with our guest, Production Designer Liz BischofProduction designer Liz Bischof joins Movies We Like to discuss Sonatine, Beat Takeshi's 1993 meditative yakuza film that masterfully blends moments of shocking violence with poetic contemplation. As a special guest who has worked on projects ranging from Broadway's Aladdin to Apple TV+'s See, Bischof brings unique insights

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61:08

Editor Lucy Donaldson on Jesus Christ Superstar

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2025/05/12

“All your followers are blind, Too much heaven on their minds, It was beautiful but now it's sour, Yes it's all gone sour.”Talking About Jesus Christ Superstar with our guest, editor Lucy DonaldsonFilm editor Lucy Donaldson joins Andy Nelson and Pete Wright to discuss Norman Jewison's bold 1973 musical adaptation Jesus Christ Superstar and share insights from her impressive editing career. From working on acclaimed projects like Ma to recent hits like A Haunting in Venice, Donaldson brings

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64:43

Screenwriter James Handel on Black Narcissus

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2025/04/14

“There's something in the atmosphere that makes everything seem exaggerated.”Talking About Powell & Pressburger’s 1947 film Black Narcissus with our guest, screenwriter James HandelIn this episode of Movies We Like, screenwriter James Handel joins hosts Andy Nelson and Pete Wright to discuss Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger's 1947 masterpiece Black Narcissus, along with Handel's fascinating career writing genre-bending films like The Last Horror Movie, The Hoarder, and his latest

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87:18

Deaf Crocodile Distributors Craig Rogers and Dennis...

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2025/03/10

Talking About Michael Schaack’s Felidae with our guests, Deaf Crocodile’s Dennis Bartok and Craig RogersJoin us for a fascinating conversation with Dennis Bartok and Craig Rogers, co-founders of Deaf Crocodile Films, as we explore their journey in film restoration and distribution, culminating in their latest release—the 1994 German animated noir Felidae. From their early days working together at Cinelicious Pictures to launching Deaf Crocodile during the pandemic, these passionate film

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76:26

Cinematographer and Underwater DP Ian Seabrook on...

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2025/02/10

“I thought I saw a specter at your shoulder.”Ian Seabrook, acclaimed underwater cinematographer behind upcoming Last Breath and next year's live-action Moana, joins us to dive deep into the 1965 James Bond classic Thunderball. With decades of experience filming beneath the waves, including recent work on Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Old, and Jungle Cruise, Seabrook shares fascinating insights about his journey from amateur underwater photographer to Hollywood cinematographer, and

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107:51

Cinematographer Shane Hurlbut on Inglourious Basterds

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2025/01/13

Talking About Inglourious Basterds with our guest, cinematographer Shane HurlbutIn this engaging episode of Movies We Like, acclaimed cinematographer Shane Hurlbut joins hosts Andy Nelson and Pete Wright to discuss Quentin Tarantino's masterpiece Inglourious Basterds and share fascinating stories from his illustrious career behind the camera. From his humble beginnings on a farm in upstate New York to becoming one of Hollywood's most innovative cinematographers, Hurlbut's journey is filled

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74:59

Cinematographer Andrew Wonder on Breathless

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2024/12/09

“I told you: being afraid is the worst sin there is.”Talking About Jean-Luc Godard’s Breathless with our guest, Cinematographer and Filmmaker Andrew WonderCinematographer Andrew Wonder joins hosts Andy Nelson and Pete Wright to discuss his recent work on Paul Schrader's Oh, Canada starring Richard Gere, and share his passion for Jean-Luc Godard's 1960 French New Wave classic Breathless. Wonder reflects on his fascinating journey in the film industry, from starting at MTV at age 17 to his

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67:38

Re-Recording Mixer Andy Nelson on Butch Cassidy and...

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2024/11/25

“The future's all yours, you lousy bicycles.”Talking About Wicked, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and more with our returning guest, Re-Recording Mixer Andy NelsonJoin us for a fascinating conversation with Oscar-winning Re-Recording Mixer Andy Nelson as we explore his remarkable career in sound mixing and his deep love for cinema. In this episode, we discuss both his work on the upcoming film adaptation of Wicked and his enduring appreciation for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,

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74:12

Production Designer and Art Director Kevin Conran on...

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2024/11/11

Talking About The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension with our guest Kevin ConranIn this captivating episode of Movies We Like, hosts Andy Nelson and Pete Wright are joined by the immensely talented production designer and art director Kevin Conran. Together, they delve into the wild world of W.D. Richter's sci-fi adventure comedy, The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension. Kevin shares fascinating insights from his illustrious career, including his

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71:18

Cinematographer Florian Hoffmeister on Mirror

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2024/10/28

Talking About Mirror with our guest, cinematographer Florian HoffmeisterIn this captivating episode of Movies We Like, hosts Andy Nelson and Pete Wright are joined by renowned cinematographer Florian Hoffmeister to discuss his illustrious career and dive deep into Andrei Tarkovsky's cinematic masterpiece, Mirror. Hoffmeister, known for his work on projects such as TÁR, True Detective, and Antlers, shares his unique insights and experiences in the world of cinematography.Throughout the

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79:03

Writer, Actor, and Producer Mandy Kaplan on What’s...

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2024/10/14

“I could go at any time.”Talking About What’s Eating Gilbert Grape with our guest, Writer, Actor, and Producer Mandy KaplanIn this delightful episode of Movies We Like, hosts Andy Nelson and Pete Wright are joined by the multi-talented Mandy Kaplan, a voiceover artist, writer, podcaster, actor, and producer of Miscast LA. Together, they dive into the beloved film What's Eating Gilbert Grape and explore Mandy's fascinating career in the entertainment industry. From her extensive work in

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68:19

Hair and Makeup Designer Frances Hounsom on Whiplash

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2024/09/23

“Were you rushing or were you dragging?”Talking About Damien Chazelle’s Whiplash with our guest, hair and makeup designer Frances HounsomIn this episode of Movies We Like, Pete Wright and Andy Nelson are joined by acclaimed hair and makeup designer Frances Hounsom to discuss her fascinating career journey and the award-winning film Whiplash. Frances shares captivating stories about her early love for cinema, the challenges of breaking into the film industry, and her experiences working on a

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63:46

Voiceover Actor JP Karliak on The Birdcage

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2024/09/09

“Oh, what interesting china. It looks like young men playing leap frog.”Talking About The Birdcage with our guest, voiceover actor JP KarliakGet ready to fly away with laughter on this episode of Movies We Like! This week, we're joined by the incredibly talented JP Karliak, the voice behind beloved animated characters like Morph from X-Men '97 and Boss Baby in, you know, Boss Baby. But today, we're stepping away from the world of animation to discuss one of JP's all-time favorite films: the

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62:34

Production Designer Yôhei Taneda on Ugetsu • Japanese...

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2024/08/12

JAPANESE VERSION溝口健二監督の『雨月物語』について、ゲストの美術監督・種田陽平氏と語ります「Movies We Like」今回のエピソードでは、美術監督の種田陽平氏にご参加いただき、彼の魅力的な経歴と、彼のお気に入りの映画の 1 つである溝口健二監督の 1953 年の名作『雨月物語』についてお話しいただきます。種田氏は、美術学生だったころから、キル・ビル Vol. 1、ヘイトフル・エイト、モンスター・ハントシリーズ、金陵十三釵、思い出のマーニーなど、日本とアメリカの両方の映画で働いた経験まで、プロダクション・デザインの世界への道のりを語ります。エピソード全体を通して、種田氏はプロダクション・デザインの世界について独自の洞察を提供し、実写とアニメーションの両方の映画で没入感のある世界を作り出す複雑さについて語ります。監督のビジョンと自身の芸術的感性とのバランスを取る難しさ、そして一貫性のある視覚体験を生み出すために他の部門と協力することの重要性について掘り下げ

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64:15

Production Designer Yôhei Taneda on Ugetsu

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2024/08/12

Talking About Kenji Mizoguchi’s Ugetsu with our guest, production designer Yôhei TanedaIn this episode of Movies We Like, we are thrilled to have production designer Yôhei Taneda join us to discuss his fascinating career and one of his favorite films, Kenji Mizoguchi's 1953 classic, Ugetsu. Taneda shares his journey into the world of production design, from his early days as an art student to his experiences working on both Japanese and American films, such as Kill Bill: Volume 1, The

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74:14

Writer/Director Mandy Fabian on The Big Chill

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2024/07/22

“Wise up, folks. We're all alone out there and tomorrow we're going out there again.”Talking About The Big Chill with our guest, writer/director Mandy FabianIn this episode of Movies We Like, hosts Andy Nelson and Pete Wright are joined by the multi-talented writer/director Mandy Fabian to discuss her fascinating career journey and the classic 1980s ensemble dramedy, The Big Chill. From her early days as a clown and sketch comedian to her path to becoming a filmmaker, Mandy shares the

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68:42

Filmmaker Nathan Blackwell on Hot Fuzz

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2024/06/24

“Have you ever fired two guns whilst jumping through the air?”Talking About Hot Fuzz with our guest, filmmaker Nathan BlackwellIn this episode of Movies We Like, filmmaker Nathan Blackwell (and co-host of TruStory FM’s own The Most Excellent 80s Movies Podcast) joins Andy Nelson and Pete Wright to discuss Edgar Wright's comedic action film, Hot Fuzz. Nathan shares his love for the movie and how it has influenced his own filmmaking journey. The conversation delves into Nathan's path to

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78:28

Filmmaker Mark Pellington on Moneyball

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2024/05/27

“If we win, on our budget, with this team... we'll have changed the game. And that's what I want. I want it to mean something.”Talking About Moneyball with our guest, filmmaker Mark PellingtonAndy and Pete welcome acclaimed filmmaker Mark Pellington to discuss his remarkable career as well as one of his favorite films, Bennett Miller’s Moneyball. Mark takes listeners on a journey through his diverse body of work, from his groundbreaking music videos for artists like PM Dawn, Bruce

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