Episodes
Oct. 15, 2020
Ep 198 David Litt fmr Obama speechwriter(Democracy In One Book Or Less) on the 2020 election & more.
David Litt, former speechwriter to President Obama, is our guest this week. The author of the book ‘Democracy in One Book or Less’ talks to us about the 2020 election, Trumps messaging these last 20 days, the Amy Coney Barrett hearings, threats to the democracy, voter suppression and more. In 2011,…
Oct. 7, 2020
Episode 197: Kirsten Johnson "Dick Johnson is Dead"
Our favorite! Director, filmmaker and cinematographer Kirsten Johnson (Cameraperson) joins Pop Culture Confidential again to talk about her brilliant new documentary ‘Dick Johnson is Dead’ (Netflix). The very personal, funny and thought-provoking film is about coping with her fathers dementia and h…
Sept. 21, 2020
Epi 196 Alicia Vikander 'The Glorias', playing icon Gloria Steinem & finding her own voice (Replay)
“I thought a lot about growing up, about finding your own voice, who you are, what you want to do and the struggle of getting there!” We are replaying our interview with actor Alicia Vikander, from this spring, ahead of the premiere of her new film ‘The Glorias’ on Sep 30th (Amazon Prime) We are th…
Sept. 15, 2020
Epi 195 Madonna's biopic! Film festivals! Oscar race! Movies are back!(w/ Erik Anderson AwardsWatch)
Erik Anderson of AwardsWatch.com is back to fill …
Sept. 10, 2020
Episode 194: Our HUGE 2020 Emmy predictions show! With critic Thelma Adams
Critic Thelma Adams (The NY Times, Variety, expe…
Sept. 3, 2020
Episode 193: Cynthia Nixon ('Ratched')
So happy to have actor and activist Cynthia Nixon back with us on Pop Culture Confidential! Since we last spoke Ms Nixon has run for Governor of New York and is now starring in Ryan Murphy’s upcoming Netflix show ‘Ratched’. Here Nixon plays opposite Sarah Paulson in the series which tells the origi…
Aug. 28, 2020
Episode 192: It's the HUGE 'Tenet' discussion episode! Guest: film critic John Bleasdale
Film writer and critic John Bleasdale (The Guardi…
Aug. 17, 2020
Epi 191: Professor Lilly Goren on Senator Kamala Harris, historic VP pic and pop culture +politics .
“I want to be the last voice in the room” A partn…
Aug. 11, 2020
190: Mulan to Disney+, Venice line up,Netflix Oscar buzz.Industry news w/ AwardsWatch Erik Anderson!
Erik Anderson, editor-in-chief at AwardsWatch joi…
Aug. 5, 2020
Episode 189: Danny Trejo 'Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo'
DANNY TREJO, the legend, on Pop Culture Confidential! Mr Trejo talks to us about his story, from a life of crime to hard prison time at San Quentin and Folsom prisons. How he turned his life around and how a promise to always help others led him to his massive Hollywood career with over 350 credits…
July 22, 2020
Epi 188: Tenet! #FreeBritney.Great docs 2020. All the latest news! (with Erik Anderson, AwardsWatch)
We love it when Erik Anderson (Editor-in-Chief of…
July 13, 2020
Episode 187: Brian Cox "Succession"
An exclusive hour with actor Brian Cox! Mr Cox joins us to talk about his incredible portrayal of Logan Roy on HBO’s Succession, who he jokingly calls his “evil twin”. We go deep into the making of the show, his thoughts on Logans motivations, emotional scenes with Jeremy Strong and much more. Plus…
July 10, 2020
Episode 186: Director Sam Feder 'Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen' (Netflix)
Director Sam Feder joins us to talk aboutDirector Sam Feder joins us to talk about his critically acclaimed documentary 'DISCLOSURE: Trans Lives on Screen', streaming now on Netflix! The doc looks at transgender representations in film, television and media through interviews with trans actors, art…
June 25, 2020
Episode 185: Erik Anderson, AwardsWatch. Oscar news + update! What's on and what's off in Hollywood.
Erik Anderson, chief editor of Awardswatch.com, j…
June 16, 2020
Episode 184: Host and author Padma Lakshmi 'Taste the Nation', 'Top Chef'
Award winning host, author and executive producer Padma Lakshmi joins us this week! We talk about her excellent new documentary series 'Taste the Nation' (Hulu). Here she takes us on a journey across the US exploring the diverse food culture of various immigrant groups the shape America. Padma Laks…
June 11, 2020
Epi 183: Karina Longworth (You Must Remember This) on "Polly Platt, The Invisible Woman' and more
We are thrilled to welcome Karina Longworth to the show! Longworth is the creator and host of the now iconic podcast 'You Must Remember This'. Her excellent new season is called ‘Polly Platt, The Invisible Woman’ about the interesting and huge life of the Oscar nominated production designer, writer…
June 3, 2020
Epi 182: Author/Media analyst Eric Deggans " Why the Images of George Floyd Dying Broke the Nation"
Eric Deggans, media analyst (NPR/NBC) and author of ‘Race-Baiter: How The Media Wields Dangerous Words to Divide a Nation’ joins us to talk about yet another case of police brutality that has shocked the world, Trumps response and a system that allows for racism and violence to keep happening. You …
May 21, 2020
Episode 181: 2020 summer movie preview! What to expect this summer like no other. (W/ Erik Anderson)
Erik Anderson, chief editor of Awardswatch.com, j…
May 12, 2020
Episode 180: Director Lenny Abrahamson "Normal People"
This week, Oscar nominated director and executive producer Lenny Abrahamson (Frank, Room, The Little Stranger) joins us to talk about his critically acclaimed and audience beloved series Normal People, an adaptation of the Sally Rooney novel. We talk about young love, sexual consent, the intimacy b…
May 6, 2020
Episode 179: John Turturro "The Jesus Rolls"
The man, the myth, The Jesus! Actor/writer/director John Turturro joins us to talk about his new movie ‘The Jesus Rolls’! As well as creating the iconic character with the Coen brothers, about the underachievers, the dreamers, the ‘passione’ and so much more. From 'Do the Right Thing' ,'Barton Fink…
May 4, 2020
Episode 178: Screenwriter Jack Thorne ( Netflix 'The Eddy')
Screenwriter, playwright and five time BAFTA award winner Jack Thorne joins us to talk about his new Netflix series ‘The Eddy’, directed by Academy Award winner Damien Chazelle. Also, how E.T. impacted his writing and life, writing the smash hit Harry Potter and the Cursed Child for the stage, his …
May 1, 2020
Episode 177: A special update! Big changes at the Oscars! With Erik Anderson (AwardsWatch)
Erik Anderson, editor-in-chief of Awardswatch.com…
April 30, 2020
Episode 176: Jason Hehir, Director, Michael Jordan's 'The Last Dance'
Director Jason Hehir joins us to talk about “The Last Dance” his series that, this week, became the most in-demand documentary in the world! “The Last Dance” is a brilliant deep dive into Michael Jordan, the Chicago Bulls' dynasty and the final championship season in 1997-98. It features never be…
April 25, 2020
Epi 175: TV critic Eric Deggans (NPR) on the state of TV. The shutdowns, the future +what to watch!
Eric Deggans, TV critic and media analyst at NPR …