[NOTE: This is the censored version. For the uncensored version, visit RandomChatter.com]
In this special bonus episode, Andrew chats with screenwriters Tucker Max and Nils Parker about their upcoming film I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell. Tucker is a bestselling author and blogger whose writings have inspired a great deal of debate over the past few years for their perceived sexism. The first half of the interview focuses on the film; the second deals directly with Tucker and all the controversy that surrounds him.
NOTES FROM ANDREW:
Tucker Max: Tucker Max is the bestselling author of I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell, a collection of essays which narrate his personal stories of debauchery, drunkenness, and sexual conquests. His website, www.TuckerMax.com, attracts millions of viewers and has gained notoriety for its frank discussion of similar stories. He also served as a co-writer and co- producer on the film adaptation of I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell, which opens nationwide on September 25th.
Nils Parker: Nils Parker is the co-writer and co-producer of the film adaptation of I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell, and a good friend of Tucker.
The Controversy: Tucker Max has been credited by some with helping to invent a new genre of writing known as "fratire." His writing usually focuses on personal stories of drinking to excess and his various sexual conquests. Many people view his stories as sexist and misogynistic, and as a result controversy seems to follow wherever he goes. This interview was no different. It occurred after a screening of the film at N.C. State University. Nearly a hundred protesters were present at the theater holding signs that accused Tucker of promoting a "rape culture" and being a misogynist. You can read more about the situation here, here and here. Tucker has posted a response to the protesters, which you can read here.
The Interview: The interview was conducted in the IHTSBIH tour bus following the screening. I apologize for some of the sound quality - with the way the microphone was set up, I wanted to make sure that Nils and Tucker's levels were crystal clear, but as a result my levels were slightly lower. This has been fixed as much as possible, and you shouldn't have too many problems understanding my questions. This interview is unedited, complete with minor interruptions. It was very casual, and Tucker and Nils do occasionally use profanity, so you can choose to listen to either a censored or an uncensored version.
Also, due to the controversy surrounding Tucker, I need to emphasize that MovieChatter neither condemns nor condones the opinions expressed in this interview. In the second half of the interview I focused entirely on Tucker and some of the heavier issues associated with him, and it's possible that, as with most everything regarding Tucker, some people will find his answers offensive. While we encourage healthy discussion of these issues, please do not send us angry emails just about the fact that we interviewed him. Our goal is to talk with filmmakers from all walks of life, even the ones that, to paraphrase Nils, "live in the gray." On that note, I hope you have as much fun listening to the interview as I did recording it.
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