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Feeling Seen'M3GAN's Jen Van Epps on 'The Lost Daughter' & 'I Love Lucy'In a conversation full of personal revelation and discovery, M3GAN & M3GAN 2.0 star Jen Van Epps and Jordan think hard about the taboos of motherhood and the uncomfortable neediness of the acting profession -- and have a shocking amount of fun doing so. Leda (Olivia Coleman/Jessie Buckley) in Maggie Gyllenhaal's writing and directing debut, THE LOST DAUGHTER is a character Jen wasn't thrilled to relate to; feeling seen by Lucille Ball's irrepressible (but very thirsty) Lucy from I LOVE LUCY is a lot more fun.Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the new I...
2025-07-1748 min
Feeling SeenAlan Tudyk on 'Young Frankenstein' & 'Resident Alien'The rare prolific voice actor whose face is also extremely recognizable, Alan Tudyk is one of those guys who's a household name if your household is awesome. He's been in everything from ROGUE ONE and FIREFLY to A KNIGHT'S TALE and TUCKER AND DALE VS EVIL. But he's really gotten his chance to shine in the series RESIDENT ALIEN (now in its fourth season!) in which he stars as Harry, an alien who takes on a human form. Alan and Jordan bond over robots, bygone comedy eras, and of course, the nearly-inimitable Gene Wilder as Dr. Frankenstein in the...
2025-07-1051 min
Feeling SeenAllison Williams on 'Mary Poppins,' 'The Sound of Music," & 'M3GAN 2.0'This is a moment 179 episodes in the making: Jordan and Allison Williams (of GET OUT, GIRLS, M3GAN, and much more, including her new podcast LANDLINES) reunite to talk about Allison's latest film, M3GAN 2.0 (on which she's also a producer). A little background here: up to this point, Jordan and Allison's professional lady-bromance had its apex in Jordan's WIRED profile of Allison, back when the original M3GAN came out. Now they're talking about feeling seen by two of Julie Andrews' most iconic roles, and how Allison's views on life and the characters she embodies have changed over...
2025-07-0353 minFeeling SeenSamantha Sloyan on 'The Life of Chuck' & 'Twin Peaks'Samantha Sloyan is a familar face from countless television shows, but that face will be particularly familiar to anyone who keeps up with the "Flanaverse" -- movies and shows from Mike Flanagan, like Midnight Mass, The Fall of the House of Usher, and The Haunting of Hill House. Sloyan's latest project is a departure for Flanagan, and perhaps for her as well -- it's the new movie The Life of Chuck, which hits theaters this weekend and expands next week. Together, she and huge fan Jordan discuss the ways that she feels seen by FBI Agent Dale Cooper (Kyle...
2025-06-0549 minFeeling SeenBobby Naderi on ‘The Better Sister,’ ‘Hit the Road’ and MoreWhat do the little boy in HIT THE ROAD (2021). the dad in CAPTAIN FANTASTIC (2016) and the nearly-hopeless old driver in TASTE OF CHERRY (1997) have in common? Ask actor Bobby Naderi. He and Jordan find the common thread of a nomad lifestyle and a reckless spirit across these three films, as they track the path that led Bobby from Tehran all the way to his latest role in THE BETTER SISTER.Then, Jordan has one quick thing about HONEY DON'T!, Tricia Cooke's follow up to DRIVE AWAY DOLLS.***With Jordan Crucchiola and Bobby Naderi
2025-05-2950 minFeeling SeenZach Lipovsky & Adam Stein on 'Final Destination Bloodlines' & 'The Muppet Movie'If you're wondering what connective tissue could possibly exist between Final Destination Bloodlines and The Muppet Movie, consider this: Jordan's talking with the former film's directors, who are feeling seen by Kermit the Frog. Since this conversation, those directors have seen their first ever studio feature film become #1 at the box office, have the best ever opening in the FD franchise (by a mile) AND the biggest R-rated horror opening of the decade. Talk about dreams coming true...can we get these guys their Standard Rich & Famous Contract yet?Jordan also has one quick thing about an u...
2025-05-2252 minFeeling SeenEli Craig on 'Clown in a Cornfield' & 'The Razor's Edge'Jordan spoke to director Eli Craig a few days before his new (third) feature made an outsized impact at the indie box office, becoming IFC's best-ever opening. They speak about the genesis of that film, 'Clown in a Cornfield,' and about the surprising actor/writer turn Bill Murray took in 1984's 'The Razor's Edge,' as a man on the quest for a better way to live in difficult times.Then Jordan has one quick thing about the new trailer for 'Nobody 2'!***With Jordan Crucchiola & Eli Craig
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2025-05-1550 minFeeling SeenLeon Chills on 'The Matrix' & 'Shadow Force'With the recent premier of Shadow Force (starring Kerry Washington and Omar Sy), writer Leon Chills has seen one of the most daunting choices of his life payoff. That choice echoed the inciting incident of one of Leon's favorite films, The Matrix. As he delves into this modern classic with Jordan, Leon shares his experience of finally realizing his creative dreams and looking toward the challenges ahead (which hopefully won't involve too much fighting with machines...but who can say?).Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the upcoming Danielle Deadwyler post-apocalyptic thriller 40 Acres.***
2025-05-0849 minFeeling SeenDr. Jon Paul Higgins on 'This Boy's Life'Long before becoming an award-winning educator, public speaker, and podcaster (of BFF: Black, Fat, Femme), Dr. Jonathan P. Higgins (aka Doctor Jon Paul) was just a kid sneaking movies while mom was at work. One of those films, 1993's This Boy's Life, became one of their favorites. That was in large part thanks to the aspirational friendship of main character Tobias "Jack" Wolff (Leonardo DiCaprio) and the closeted but undeniable Arthur Gayle. Doctor Jon Paul and Jordan discuss the film, the new book Black. Fat. Femme: Revealing the Power of Visibly Queer Voices in Media and Learning to Love...
2025-04-2450 minFeeling SeenLex Scott Davis on 'Suits LA' and 'Center Stage'Lex Scott Davis is currently starring as Erica alongside Stephen Amell on NBC's Sunday night drama, Suits LA - which, as the name suggests brings the concept of the hugely popular show Suits to Los Angeles. Lex herself made the journey to Los Angeles as a risky, dream-chasing step in her performing arts career. And that career arguably started at a dance studio in Baltimore when Lex was just a kid. Which brings us to the Millennial classic CENTER STAGE, and Zoe Saldana's feisty and scary-talented character, Eva Rodriguez.Lex and Jordan get into CENTER STAGE, Lex's...
2025-04-1747 minFeeling SeenChris Grace on 'The Joy Luck Club' [REPLAY]This episode originally aired in September of 2024.Comedian and actor Chris Grace has starred in NBC's Superstore, PEN15, and Broad City. Now he takes to the stage as one of the world's most famous actresses in his new comedy special on Dropout, Chris Grace as Scarlett Johansson. Chris graces our mics to talk about the special AND how he felt seen in the 1993 ensemble-driven drama, THE JOY LUCK CLUB. We get into a heartfelt conversation on Asian-American representation in cinema, the incomparable talent of Rosalind Chao, and Chris answers the question: Am I a good person?
2025-04-0346 minFeeling SeenBoyd Holbrook on ‘A Complete Unknown’ and ‘Major League’You may have seen Boyd Holbrook in Logan, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, or The Bikeriders. Most recently, Boyd stars in the new film A Complete Unknown, a biographical drama centering the legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan portrayed by Timothee Chalamet. Boyd plays the “Man in Black” himself, the iconic country singer Johnny Cash. It's in theaters just in time for the holiday! Boyd joins Feeling Seen to talk about the path that led him to becoming an actor, a failed basketball scholarship and the UPS Earn and Learn program, finding his community in film, and so much more...
2024-12-2642 minFeeling SeenDan Rubinstein on 'Stand by Me'Dan Rubinstein is a decorated journalist and editor with over 20 years in the world of design, having contributed to The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Air Mail, Architectural Digest, and L’Officiel. Dan currently hosts ‘The Grand Tourist’ podcast, a journey through the worlds of fashion, interior design, art, food, and travel with interviews from some of its leading tastemakers like Daphne Guinness and THE PATTI LUPONE! This time around, Dan is in the interview chair. He joins Feeling Seen to talk about the 1986 coming-of-age drama Stand by Me, discussing manhood and HBO in the 80s. Plus, Dan and...
2024-12-1947 minFeeling SeenJordan Santacana on 'Spy Kids'Jordan Santacana is a writer and director of action films and westerns. He has directed multiple shorts this year: 4 Graves for Ximena, entirely shot on film, and Trapo Sucio: A Mofongo Western, which took home Best Action Short at this year’s LUSCA film fest. This week, Jordan joins Feeling Seen to talk about music scores, westerns, and Robert Rodriguez's 2001 action film SPY KIDS.Then, cross your heart because Jordan has one quick thing about the crime thriller television series Cross. It's streaming now on Prime Video, action-packed!***With Jordan Crucchiola and Jordan San...
2024-11-2144 minFeeling SeenBrian Jordan Alvarez on 'All About My Mother' and 'English Teacher'You may know Brian Jordan Alvarez from the killer horror film M3GAN or from his web series The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo. Most recently, Brian created and stars in the FX comedy series English Teacher, a refreshingly hilarious original that follows a high school teacher navigating personal and professional life in Texas. It's critically acclaimed and canonically GAY! This week, Brian schools us on the series AND talks about the work of filmmakers that inspire him, including Pedro Almodóvar’s ALL ABOUT MY MOTHER. Plus, one deep cut of Brian's viral internet spiritualist, the one a...
2024-10-1742 minFeeling SeenChris Grace on 'The Joy Luck Club'Comedian and actor Chris Grace has starred in NBC's Superstore, PEN15, and Broad City. Now he takes to the stage as one of the world's most famous actresses in his new comedy special on Dropout, Chris Grace as Scarlett Johansson. Chris graces our mics to talk about the special AND how he felt seen in the 1993 ensemble-driven drama, THE JOY LUCK CLUB. We get into a heartfelt conversation on Asian-American representation in cinema, the incomparable talent of Rosalind Chao, and Chris answers the question: Am I a good person?Then Jordan has one quick thing about Ryan C...
2024-09-2645 minFeeling SeenKristen "KII" Correll on 'Pee-wee's Big Adventure'Kristen "KII" Correll isn't ashamed of her inner weirdness, and she isn't letting her big "but" stand in the way of her goals. If that's not Pee-wee Herman in a nutshell, then you don't know Pee-wee. Kristen and Jordan celebrate the many joys of Tim Burton's 1985 classic film, as well as Pee-wee's Playhouse (which is where KII was first introduced to Pee-wee).Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the 15th anniversary of the little horror comedy that could, Jennifer's Body.***With Jordan Crucchiola and Kristen "KII" Correll
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2024-09-1951 minFeeling SeenMario Adrion on 'One Piece' and 'Good Will Hunting'Stand-up comedy. YouTube stardom. Male modeling. Will Hunting. A precocious wannabe pirate with super-stretch powers. What do these things have in common? Listen and find out how they all come together in the form of German-born comedian Mario Adrion, as he and Jordan discuss his affinity with Monkey D. Luffy and Will Hunting.Then Jordan has one quick thing about the great Kyle Gallner and his new film, STRANGE DARLING.Find Mario's tour dates on his website.***With Jordan Crucchiola and Mario Adrion
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2024-08-2953 min
Movie of the Year1984 - Beverly Hills Cop (with Jordan Crucchiola!)Movie of the Year: 1984Beverly Hills Cop (with Jordan Crucchiola!)Welcome back, dear listeners, to another thrilling episode of the Movie of the Year podcast! This week, we're diving into the high-octane, laugh-out-loud world of "Beverly Hills Cop." Yes, the 1984 action-comedy classic that catapulted Eddie Murphy to superstardom and made Detroit cops look infinitely cooler than they ever should. Buckle up as we explore the ins and outs of this cultural phenomenon, dissecting its themes, performances, and the genius behind its direction. And yes, we've got a guest panelist who is almost as excited as...
2024-08-082h 02Feeling SeenSequoia Holmes on 'The Cheetah Girls'Sequoia Holmes, host of the Webby Award-winning BLACK PEOPLE LOVE PARAMORE grew up idolizing Raven-Symoné...or was the real inspiration Raven's character, the self-assured and big-dreaming Galleria Garibaldi in 2003's THE CHEETAH GIRLS? Jordan and Sequoia celebrate the surprising depth of this DCOM classic.Then, Jordan has one quick thing about TRIGGER WARNING (the movie).***With Jordan Crucchiola and Sequoia Holmes
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2024-07-1855 minFeeling Seen131 - Devery Jacobs on 'The Watermelon Woman' & MoreActor (and director, writer, producer) Devery Jacobs might be most familiar to folks from her role on RESERVATION DOGS, but she's carving out her own space in Hollywood with projects like the new movie BACKSPOT (executive produced by Elliot Page and directed by D.W. Waterson). And even as she's playing her part in making sure Native actors feel seen on screens, she's still battling to be herself on screen in projects that aren't centered around the Rez. Hear about all that, plus (of course) the many varied (and variably queer-coded) faces she's seen herself in on screen.
2024-07-1155 minFeeling SeenMegan Rosati on 'Let the Right One In'Actor, director, and writer Megan Rosati was not a child vampire. But from first watch, she so identified with Eli, the 12-year-old vampire in LET THE RIGHT ONE IN, the modern horror classic from Sweden, that she would show the film to people to help them understand her. In this episode, she and Jordan dig into the ways we can feel like we're different -- especially in adolescence -- and the power of genre films to make a statement.Then Jordan has a quick thing about the late, great Scott Wampler and the impact of his work.
2024-06-0656 minFeeling SeenSierra Katow on 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'My Neighbor Totoro'Sierra Katow is an Asian-American woman in stand-up comedy, but those parts of her identity are surface-level. What you might not know about Sierra (unless you watch her new special, FUNT) is that she's also a little sister. That's not the only point of recognition she has with Lilo and Mei, heroes of Lilo & Stitch and My Neighbor Totoro, but it's certainly first on the list. She and Jordan discuss that list, and why Sierra isn't interested in representing anyone but herself onstage. Then, Jordan has one quick thing aboutSierra's new stand-up special is F...
2024-05-0954 minFeeling SeenJackie Kashian on 'My Favorite Year'It's the final week of #MaxFunDrive! Thanks to everyone who has joined or upgraded so far; if you've been putting it off, now's thie time! maximumfun.org/joinIt's been a long time since comedian Jackie Kashian (co-host of MaxFun's own Jackie and Laurie Show) has been a industry newb like Benji (Mark Linn Baker) in 1982's MY FAVORITE YEAR. But she felt really seen by Benji's journey into the world of comedy -- the risks, the shifting identity, and the heartbreak. She and Jordan will get into all of that, plus learn why Jackie relates to...
2024-03-2858 minFeeling SeenLiza Powel O'Brien on 'Tootsie'The host and writer of the SIGNIFICANT OTHERS podcast, Liza Powel O'Brien, was a teenager when Dustin Hoffman's iconic Michael Dorsey/Dorothy Michaels dropped into her life via TOOTSIE. The Michael/Dorothy transformation illustrated to her the same thing it showed Michael in the movie: it takes a lot of work to dress up like a woman. Jordan and Liza will get into all that, and then Jordan has one quick thing about Drive Away Dolls***With Jordan Crucchiola and Liza Powel O'Brien
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2024-02-2955 minFeeling SeenDiablo Cody on 'My So-Called Life'It's a banner day for Feeling Seen! On the heels of her latest screenplay, LISA FRANKENSTEIN (in theaters now), Jordan is talking to none other than Diablo Cody. From the Oscar win for her first screenplay (JUNO) to her recent success in the realm of the Broadway musical (JAGGED LITTLE PILL), Diablo has made a career of writing from her unique voice and perspective. And she's feeling seen by the unique, and arguably misunderstood (especially by parents!) Rayanne from the shortlived-yet-seminal 1990s teen drama MY SO-CALLED LIFE.Then Jordan has one quick thing about...MADAME WEB! And s...
2024-02-1552 minFeeling SeenMoshe Kasher on Luke Skywalker, Harry Potter & Edmund Pevensie You might know Moshe Kasher from his standup, from his podcast Endless Honeymoon (co-hosted with his wife, actor/comedian Natasha Leggero), or from his memoirs -- of which the latest, SUBCULTURE VULTURE: A MEMOIR IN SIX SCENES, is out now. But that's just scratching the surface in the many lives and quests of Moshe. He tells Jordan about his forays with scenes as diverse as AA, Rave culture, sign language interpretation, and Burning Man, and how it all relates to characters like Luke Skywalker, Harry Potter, and Edmund from the NARNIA series.Then, Jordan has one quick t...
2024-02-0155 minFeeling SeenJustin Kirkland on 'The Family Stone'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 about Love Lies Bleeding.***...
2023-12-2154 minFeeling SeenMyq Kaplan on 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty'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 Crucchiola and Myq...
2023-09-1455 minFeeling SeenEmma Seligman on 'Jennifer's Body'When Emma Seligman's debut film SHIVA BABY premiered in on a Brooklyn rooftop in 2021, Jordan was there to see the event first-hand. That was arguably the start of a whirlwind of movie deals and news that led straight to BOTTOMS, Seligman's new film, co-written by Rachel Sennott (who stars in both films). On this week's episode, Emma and Jordan talk through that trajectory as they compare notes on Needy Lesnicki, the heroine of one of FEELING SEEN's most beloved texts.Then, Jordan has one quick thing about ***With Jordan Crucchiola and Emma Seligman
2023-08-2451 minFeeling SeenManuel Betancourt on 'Closer' and 'My Best Friend's Wedding'Manuel Betancourt's new book is called THE MALE GAZED: ON HUNKS, HEARTTHROBS, AND WHAT POP CULTURE TAUGHT ME ABOUT (DESIRING) MEN, but he's feeling seen by two of the brightest stars of '90s and '00s Hollywood. He tells Jordan about what spoke to him in Natalie Portman's Alice from CLOSER (2006, d. Mike Nichols) and Julia Roberts's Jules in MY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING (1997, d. P.J. Hogan). Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the ladies of DEAD RECKONING.***With Jordan Crucchiola and Manuel Betancourt
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2023-07-2059 minFeeling SeenJessica St. Clair on Best Friends On ScreenJessica St. Clair is a writer and actor who you've definitely seen or heard, be it on her own shows with Lennon Parham (Best Friends Forever, Playing House), countless TV and movie appearances, or on her podcast with June Diane Raphael, The Deep Dive. She and Jordan bond over the messy, weird details of deep best friendship across lots of movies and TV shows, but especially past Feeling Seen favorites Anne of Green Gables (1985), When Harry Met Sally (1989), and Lady Bird (2017).Then, Jordan has one quick thing about Mission Impossible 7.1***With Jordan Crucchiola...
2023-07-1356 minFeeling SeenLiz Glazer on 'The Wonder Years'When award-winning comedian Liz Glazer watched The Wonder Years as a kid, she thought she was seeing, for the first time a kid just like her: one who knew even as he lived his life that he'd one day look back on all this wistfully. This simple (mis?)interpretation of the show foreshadowed the type of adult she'd grow into: a comedian who is able to weave tragic experience into comedy with ease. After Jordan and Liz's conversation, Jordan has one quick thing about the new John Cena/Jackie Chan pairing we've all been waiting for (right?)....
2023-06-0154 minFeeling SeenTre'vell Anderson on 'Legally Blonde'Elle Woods is an iconic character, but not an obvious one from Tre'vell Anderson, author of the new book, We See Each Other: A Black. Trans Journey Through TV and Film. Leave it to the effervescent Tre'vell to bring their signature FANTI gray-area mindset to their Feeling Seen character choice! In this episode, Tre'vell and Jordan look at what it is about Elle Woods that offered Tre'vell a glimpse of what they could be...and consider if future generations of Black, trans folks might be able to feel seen without much mental gymnastics.Then, Jordan has one q...
2023-05-1154 minFeeling SeenJordan Morris on 'Spider-Man'MaxFunDrive 2023 is comin'atcha like CGI Spidey slinging and swinging from rooftop to flagpole! Become a member and support FEELING SEEN directly by visiting maximumfun.org/joinWe're celebrating by getting the current Jordans of Maximum Fun together. It's Jordan, Jesse, Go! host and Bubble creator Jordan Morris, talking about Sam Raimi's 2002 Spider-Man, featuring future Babylon star Tobey Maguire as a busy guy named Spider-Man/Peter Parker.MaximumFun.org/join***With Jordan Crucchiola and Jordan Morris
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2023-03-231h 00Feeling SeenKe Huy Quan on Returning to Acting [Replay]Producer's note: When we prepped Jordan's new intro to this amazing interview from April of '22, I had jotted something down like, "who could have dreamed back then that he'd go on to win all the awards." Jordan rightly called this out, because (as she says here) she, and other critics, DID dream that. What I'd meant was: it seemed like one of those performances and films that you hope will be both lauded AND awarded, but you aren't holding your breath for the latter. How thrilling to be wrong sometimes.Watch Ke Huy Quan accept his...
2023-03-1654 minFeeling SeenDaniela Taplin Lundberg on 'Thelma & Louise'Daniela Taplin Lundberg has made her mark in Hollywood doing something that’s become increasingly rare: creating authentic and artful films that are made for adults and appeal to a wide audience. These are movies like The Kids are All Right, Beast of No Nation, Nanny, Harriet, just to name a few. Today she talks with Jordan about Thelma and Louise – and in particular the affinity that she felt with Geena Davis’s Thelma from the first time she saw the movie (in the theaters, as a teenager). The movie was even an early example of her producer’s eye – sh...
2023-03-0955 minFeeling SeenCyrus Cohen on 'Everything Everywhere All at Once'Throughout the much-lauded, jam-packed runtime of EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE, Stephanie Hsu shapeshifts from depressed, suffering Joy Wang to countless iterations of the fabulous big-bad Jobu Tupaki. But the flashy confidence of Jobu Tupaki might be a misdirect from the pain she's feeling -- Joy's pain. Cyrus Cohen, film critic and programmer for NewFest, gets into it with Jordan on this week's episode.Then, one quick thing about Jordan's recent Morning Edition appearance.***With Jordan Crucchiola and Cyrus Cohen
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2023-02-1652 minFeeling SeenSera Gamble on 'WALL-E'As co-creator and showrunner of the show YOU, Sera Gamble knows that one way to fight the gender and romance stereotypes that we've been taught by popular media is to subvert them. In WALL-E, she saw a movie relationship that offered not only a relatable "female" character, but a relationship paradigm that was worthy of celebration. She and Jordan talk about robots, TV writing, and fighting the patriarchy. Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the new INFINITY POOL.***With Jordan Crucchiola and Sera Gamble
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2023-02-0254 minFeeling SeenAriel Vida on 'RRR'Director/production designer Ariel Vida (VIDE NOIR, Rustic Films) has seen RRR many, many times. In this conversation with Jordan, she talks about the ways the movie makes her feel seen not only through the characters themselves, but through its unabashed celebration of abiding friendship -- and the enthusiastic reception that message has gotten around the world. #RRRforOscarsThen, Jordan has one quick thing about -- what else -- M3GAN.***With Jordan Crucchiola and Ariel Vida
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2023-01-0553 minFeeling Seen[Replay] Susan Orlean on 'Adaptation'Happy New Year! We're celebrating the end of 2022 by replaying a favorite early episode of the show. Enjoy, and here's to great things in 2023.This episode originally aired in November 2021.This week’s show could be titled “A Very Special Episode.” We actually have the wonderful Susan Orlean on to talk about watching Meryl Streep her in the movie ‘Adaptation.’ She takes Jordan through the process of discovering that she was going to be a character in the movie. But she also reveals the realizations she made about her own ill-fated marriage while watching the film on th...
2022-12-2950 minFeeling SeenDavid Bruckner on 'Broadcast News'Today, director David Bruckner talks with Jordan about feeling seen by Holly Hunter's character, Jane Craig, in the 1987 classic, BROADCAST NEWS. Directed by James L. Brooks, it's a journalism....satire? rom-com? dramedy?... starring Hunter, Albert Brooks, and William Hurt. It's one of those movies that is so prescient about what news media would become. And for David Bruckner -- whose latest film is this year's HELLRAISER -- saw in it some parallels with what it feels like to be a creator in any medium. Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the new trailer for 65.***
2022-12-1553 minFeeling SeenNoah Segan on 'Raising Arizona'Actor Noah Segan -- or, should we say, writer/director/producer/actor Noah Segan -- is the star and creative force behind his directorial debut, BLOOD RELATIVES. In it, he plays a century-old, lone-wolf vampire who suddenly has a teenage daughter to think about. Segan, a dad himself, chose another suddenly-a-father character for today's epsiode: H.I. McDonnough (Nicolas Cage) from the 1987 Coen Brothers comedy Raising Arizona. Listen and learn how fatherhood, creative genesis, vampirism, and work/life balance are all mixed into the space between these two films, made 35 years apart.Then, Jordan has one quick...
2022-12-0152 minFeeling SeenRaúl Castillo on 'The Outsiders'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 much more) 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 him all these years. ***With Jordan Crucchiola and Raúl Castillo
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2022-11-2454 minFeeling SeenRahul Kohli on 'The Karate Kid'Rahul Kohli is a working actor -- and thanks in part to the prolific Mike Flanagan, he's been working a lot lately. In this episode, Rahul (whose latest film is 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 an ode to Rebecca Hall and her latest, RESURRECTION.***With Jordan Crucchiola and Rahul Kohli
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2022-11-1752 minFeeling SeenDavid Bizzaro on 'The Man Who Fell to Earth'David Bizzaro has had a long and varied career in front of and behind the camera, but his newest role is Mochi on Netflix's Waffles and Mochi's Restaurant. Mochi is...well, a mochi. He talks a lot, but doesn't say words. He's a tiny pink ball. He's friends with Michelle Obama. This week, David shares his journey into puppetry, his family background raised by an immigrant mother, seeing neurodiversity on screen, and more -- through his shows, as well as The Man Who Fell to Earth and Andor.The Jordan has one quick thing about the return...
2022-11-0355 minFeeling SeenNyla Innuksuk on 'The Green Knight'“Tell me a tale of yourself, so that I might know thee,” King Arthur asks Dev Patel’s Gawain inThe Green Knight (2021). At a time in her life when she was struggling with illness and her own creative ambitions, Nyla Innuksuk heard the question as if she were the one being asked. She’ll tell us all about it – and lots of great behind-the-scenes stories of her tale of Indigenous girls in the Canadian Arctic, SLASH/BACK.Then, Jordan takes a moment to remember director Jeff Barnaby.Additional reading:Jordan’s Vulture interview with Jeff Bar...
2022-10-2751 minFeeling SeenLucky McKee on 'Mean Streets'Lucky McKee's new film, Old Man, is the latest in a career of character-driven horror favorites like May, The Woman, and All Cheerleaders Die. And in this episode, he's sharing his personal resonance with Charlie, the main character in Scorsese's Mean Streets (1973). In a powder keg of rough men always threatening to go off in a burst of violence, Charlie (played by Harvey Keitel) is a mediator who can't quite explain why he feels compelled to vouch for certain friends.Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the LA premiere of Give Me an A!***
2022-10-2052 minFeeling SeenDrea Clark on 'Muriel's Wedding'Indie producer, film festival programmer, and fellow Maximum Fun movie podcaster Drea Clark called dibs on Muriel Heslop before the first episode of Feeling Seen ever aired. The movie has been a favorite since its 1994 release, and while Drea doesn't relate to every aspect of Toni Collette's iconic "terrible" wannabe bride, Muriel's journey to self-acceptance and growth spoke to Drea, both then and now.Then, Jordan has one quick thing about another story of the power of friendship...M3GAN.***With Jordan Crucchiola and Drea Clark
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2022-10-1352 minFeeling SeenTi West on 'Bad Taste'From his early films like The Roost (2005) and Trigger Man (2007), to his work with other bootstrappy filmmakers on the original V/H/S anthology, to this year's double -- no, make that triple! -- feature of X, Pearl, and soon MaXXXine, director Ti West has been a distinctive voice in the genre cinema landscape. So how perfect that he felt seen -- and inspired -- by another unique cinema voice, Peter Jackson. Jackson's first film, Bad Taste (1987), saw him play multiple roles both behind and in front of the camera. It proved to a young Ti West that if you...
2022-10-0651 minFeeling SeenDoug Jones on 'The Wizard of Oz'At 62, Doug Jones is as busy as ever, playing The Baron on FX's What We Do in the Shadows, Saru on Star Trek: Discovery, and returning to the role of Billy Butcherson in Hocus Pocus 2. But you might be most familiar with Doug for his singular roles in heavy prosthetics -- as Abe Sapien in Hellboy and Hellboy II, as The Amphibian Man in The Shape of Water; as Pan and the Pale Man in Pan's Labyrinth. Doug's physical presence -- once something he'd have wished away -- is a huge part of what has made his performances so...
2022-09-2956 minFeeling SeenAgnieszka Smoczyńska on 'Ponyo,' 'Kill Bill' and MorePolish film director Agnieszka Smoczyńska has fascinated audiences with films like The Lure and Fugue. Now, her first English-language film is in theaters. Silent Twins tells the true story of the Gibbons twins, with a style that sets harsh reality and the beauty (and power) of imagination in contrast. So perhaps it’s no surprise that stories of fantastic heroines on fanstastic journeys has long enchanted Aga. In this episode, she talks with Jordan about her own work and life, and goes on a whirlwind tour through movies as different as Pippi Longstocking, Three Colors: Blue, The Silence of...
2022-09-2253 minFeeling SeenBrigitte Muñoz-Liebowitz on 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine'Television writer and producer Brigitte Muñoz-Liebowitz really struggled to find a character that she saw herself in -- a Latinx, first-generation American, striving to do her best as a woman in a male-dominated world. But when she found Amy Santiago (played on BROOKLYN NINE-NINE by Melissa Fumero), Brig REALLY found her -- she got hired to write on BROOKLYN NINE-NINE not long after the show began, and it kickstarted her career writing for TV comedies (People of Earth, Love Life, One Day at a Time, Gordita Chronicles).Then, Jordan has one quick thing about a heatwave r...
2022-09-0853 min
Maximum Film!Episode 261: 'Bodies Bodies Bodies' with Jordan CrucchiolaWhile Alonso's away, Drea and Ify have fellow MaxFun host Jordan Crucchiola (Feeling Seen) over to their New York mansion to wait out a hurricane...metaphorically speaking. The game -- er, movie -- of the hour is Halina Reijn's BODIES BODIES BODIES. It's A24's latest horror venture and it stars a cast of 20-somethings (and Lee Pace) making a bloody mess. Enjoy!Then, our trio swaps actors into each other's famous roles (as per this news story).What’s GoodDrea - Christian King’s “Break My Soul” as Denzel Jordan - Hackers in 3...
2022-09-021h 03Feeling SeenKwame Kwei-Armah on ‘Malcolm X,’ ‘Ragtime’ and ‘Hollywood Shuffle’A writer for stage and screen, an artistic director, and an actor, Kwame Kwei-Armah chose a truly poetic trio of Black men pushed to a righteous breaking point for today’s conversation. Which is a perfect parallel to his latest project, Breaking (which premiered at Sundance ‘22 under the title 892), starring John Boyega and based on the true story of Brian Brown-Easley. Then, Jordan has one quick thing about forthcoming shorts anthology Give Me an A.Movies this week:Malcolm X (Spike Lee, 1992)Ragtime (Milos Forman, 1981)Hollywood Shuffle (Robert Townsend, 1987)...
2022-09-0150 minFeeling SeenDana Gould on 'Ed Wood'Dana Gould’s connection to Ed Wood – both the movie and the man himself runs deep. He shares Wood’s love of monster horror, he auditioned to be in the Tim Burton film, and as he’s gotten older, he’s found himself relating to both the Ed and Bela Lugosi characters in new ways. Here, he shares those stories, plus how his inner Ed helped him bring his “Dr. Z” to life.Then, Jordan has one quick thing about her recent Hollywood Forever double feature.Watch Hanging with Dr. Z on YouTubeHere’s the ful...
2022-08-2553 min
Feeling SeenBullseye - Christina RicciFeed drop! Jordan recently interviewed Christina Ricci for 'Bullseye with Jesse Thorn' and we wanted to make sure you heard it.Christina Ricci talks with Bullseye about the unique, fascinating arc her career has taken. Ricci began as one of the most iconic child actors of the 90s – think Casper and The Addams Family. Then, an indie film legend in films like Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. The Ice Storm. Buffalo 66. And now: Emmy nominated star of the breakthrough TV hit Yellowjackets. Correspondent Jordan Crucchiola geeks out with Christina about all things Yellowjackets and so much mo...
2022-08-2251 minFeeling SeenAmanda Deibert on 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone'Today, Amanda Deibert is a writer for the new He-Man series, DC Comics series like Super Hero Girls and Wonder Woman, and much more. Back when she first started reading the Harry Potter books (and seeing the subsequent films), she found a deep kinship with Harry’s struggles, and his ability to find his true home and chosen family. He was even a part of her coming out story!After the main discussion, Jordan hops over to a very different kind of fictional orphan tale with one quick thing about Orphan: First Kill, starring past co-host Isabelle Fu...
2022-08-1850 minFeeling SeenMichael Greyeyes on Bromden in 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'When Michael Greyeyes was a kid in Saskatchewan, seeing Will Sampson as Chief Bromden was eye-opening. Now, thirty years into his acting career, Greyeyes has entered a new chapter of his professional life – one where he’s telling collaborative stories of native communities. It’s our first time returning to a film, this time with a new character and a totally new perspective!Then, Jordan has one quick thing about Hulu’s new smallscreen blockbuster, PREY.***With Jordan Crucchiola and Michael Greyeyes
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2022-08-1153 minFeeling SeenCharlotte Colbert on ‘La Boum’Charlotte Colbert is a multimedia artist fascinated by questions of identity, nature, inheritance, and cultural demands. Her feature debut, SHE WILL, is an ethereal ghost story about healing, witchcraft, and revenge. LA BOUM is a movie from 1980 about a cute 13 year old who goes to a fun party. Where do these paths intersect? In “the Noumenon,” apparently! After that far-out and philosophical conversation, Jordan has one quick thing about Mia Goth in general, and the forthcoming PEARL in particular.Jordan quotes this interview with Charlotte from 1883 Magazine.***With Jordan Crucchiola and Charl...
2022-08-0448 minFeeling SeenMary Kate Wiles on 'Lady Bird'Greta Gerwig’s solo directorial debut tells the story of Lady Bird (nee Christine) in her final year of high school – dabbling with not just a new name, but also new boys, new hobbies, pushing the boundaries of her old relationships, and somehow disappointing her mother just by being herself (and applying to out-of-state colleges). Relatable much? Mary Kate Wiles (Lizzie Bennet Diaries, Fairly Odd Parents: Fairly Odder) definitely thought so.Then, Jordan has one quick thing about her recent SDCC Panel (on Bold New Voices in Horror).***With Jordan Crucchiola and Mary Kate...
2022-07-2853 minFeeling SeenKristen Meinzer on 'Anne of Green Gables'As Kristen Meinzer (Movie Therapy, By the Book, Romance Road Test) observes, Anne of Green Gables does something relatively rare in media: it centers the story of an adopted heroine. Growing up in Minnesota, there were many aspects of Anne Shirley’s character than Kristen saw in herself, for better and worse. She and Jordan unpack that, get meta about podcasts (Kristen did, after all, write the book on podcasting), and put an end to the myth that happy people don’t have trauma (and traumatized people can’t be happy).Then, honest to god, in honor of Tom...
2022-07-0753 minFeeling SeenRebeca Huntt on 'Frances Ha' & Titular CharactersRebeca Huntt’s debut feature is a personal documentary that, even through its specificity, tells a story that is familiar to many but rarely depicted on screen. So it follows that when she thought hard about what character made her feel seen, no one character jumped out. But the ones that she named – Frances Ha, Poetic Justice, Lady Bird, Matilda – had something special in common with one another, and with Beba. Plus, Rebeca and Jordan bond over a childhood of watching movies as a family activity (regardless of the MPAA rating!).Then, we keep the Greta Gerwig love r...
2022-06-3045 minFeeling SeenAli Schouten-Seeks on ‘When Harry Met Sally’ & ‘You’ve Got Mail’Growing up, writer/producer Ali Schouten-Seeks saw herself as a total Kathleen Kelly (that is, Meg Ryan’s quirky character from YOU’VE GOT MAIL). But as she got older, she began to learn the value of owning even those quirks that some would have women tamp down…much like Sally Albright in WHEN HARRY MET SALLY (also Meg Ryan, of course). Only on FEELING SEEN does rom-com comp lit meet self discovery. Enjoy!Then, Jordan embraces the vibe shift to tell you all about the new Korean film THE WITCH: PART 2. THE OTHER ONE.***W...
2022-06-2352 minFeeling SeenBrianne Tju on Wong Kar-waiBrianne Tju has starred in series like Light as a Feather, I Know What You Did Last Summer, and Scream, and plays the lead in the new Blumhouse movie Unhuman. She’s broken barriers and had several “firsts” under her belt. But for her, seeing the films of Wong Kar-wai was a major first – the first time she saw complex romantic relationships between characters who looked like her. Then, Jordan has one (quick?) thing about Top Gun Maverick and the women sharing Tom Cruise’s action spotlight.You can stream Unhuman on Amazon or AppleTV now!...
2022-06-1652 minFeeling SeenChristopher Landon on 'Mommie Dearest'When he was a kid growing up in Beverly Hills, writer/director Christopher Landon (DISTURBIA, FREAKY, HAPPY DEATH DAY) watched MOMMIE DEAREST with his older sister, on repeat. The 1981 film is now a camp classic, and Faye Dunaway's Joan Crawford is, to put it mildly, over-the-top. But on today's show, Chris tells us why he sees himself in the character of Joan's daughter, Christina Crawford (whose memoir was the basis for the film).Then, Jordan has one quick thing about a modern-day powerhouse actress. For your consideration, it's the one and only Elle Fanning.***
2022-06-0956 minFeeling SeenChloe Okuno on 'Black Swan'How is an overprotected ballerina on the brink of a major career coup like an up-and-coming director with a huge debut thriller on her hands? It’s not a riddle — it’s the topic of today’s episode with Chloe Okuno, director of the brand new movie WATCHER. She’s talking about how she sees herself in Natalie Portman’s Nina Sayers in BLACK SWAN.Then, it’s even more women on the brink with Jordan’s one quick thing about LUX ÆTERNA, one of Gaspar Noe’s new films.***With Jordan Crucchiola and Chloe Okuno...
2022-06-0246 minFeeling SeenEskil Vogt on ‘The Breakfast Club’Norwegian writer/director Eskil Vogt (on both solo projects and those co-written with frequent collaborator Joachim Trier) is intrigued by the idea of “coming of age”...regardless of what age that might be. So it makes sense that he “felt seen” at an early age by The Breakfast Club’s Brian Johnon (Anthony Michael Hall). More recently, Eskil saw himself in Julie (Honor Swinton Byrne) from The Souvenir Parts I and II, which focuses on a more grown-up coming of age. He and Jordan unravel all that, and his chilling new movie The Innocents.Then, one quick thing abou...
2022-05-1953 minFeeling SeenHanna Bergholm on 'The Ghost and Mrs. Muir'Finnish director Hanna Bergholm put her creative spirit into her new body-horror coming-of-age film for IFCMidnight, Hatching. But she's hear today to tell us about feeling seen by another creative spirit: the titular Lucy Muir in Joseph L. Mankiewicz's 1947 classic The Ghost and Mrs. Muir.Then, Jordan has one quick thing about Tron, obviously.Hatching is in theaters and will hit streaming in the US starting May 17, 2022.***With Jordan Crucchiola and Hanna Bergholm
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2022-05-1254 minFeeling SeenJanet Varney on ‘Heavenly Creatures’When MaxFun’s own Janet Varney saw Peter Jackson’s HEAVENLY CREATURES as a teen, she didn’t let the movie’s whole matricide thing keep her from feeling seen. The daydreamy, obsessive devotion of a young Kate Winslet and a young Melanie Lynskey for one another was what really stood out. She and Jordan unpack all of that, plus talk about queer murderers in film, the “danger” of women alone together, the importance of valuing teenage feelings, and much more!Then, Jordan has one quick thing about Peter Jackson’s (other) early work!It’s the final days...
2022-05-0552 min
One Bad MotherEpisode 453: It's Week 2 of MaxFunDrive and I Feel Like A Badass Mom From A Horror Film! with Jordan CrucchiolaThey're here... The MaxFunDrive members! Jordan Crucchiola of the Feeling Seen podcast joins Biz to talk thirsting on the internet, gray asexuality, and the settled and sexy parents of Poltergeist. Plus, it's week 2 of MaxFunDrive!Listen to Jordan Crucchiola's Maximum Fun podcast Feeling Seen wherever fine pods are cast. Follow Jordan on Twitter @JorCru and support her Patreon at Patreon.com/crucchiola.Go to MaximumFun.org/join now to support One Bad Mother and Feeling Seen! Get the One Bad Mother patch as well as this year's Bonus Content episode where Biz speaks to listeners!
2022-05-0553 minFeeling SeenAuli'i Cravalho on 'Mulan'Even if you don't know her name or face, you know her voice -- at 16, Auli'i Cravalho was the voice of Moana (and like Moana, she was a 16 year old Hawai'ian with a lot to carry). Now she's starring in live-action projects like Hulu's new queer high school rom-com, CRUSH, in which she plays the hardworking and mysterious A.J. But before all of that, Auli'i saw herself in another mold-breaking Disney princess, Fa Mulan. We're so excited to bring you this very special episode just in time for our first ever MaxFunDrive! You can support Jordan, t...
2022-04-2852 minFeeling SeenKrys Marshall on 'Eternal Sunshine...' and Weird WomenWhen Krys Marshall (FOR ALL MANKIND's Danielle Poole) told us she felt seen by Clementine from ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND, Annie from ANNIE HALL, and Selma from DANCER IN THE DARK, we couldn’t wait to get together and hear the full story. Krys and Jordan talk about how these free spirited (and sometimes misunderstood) women speak to Krys as an actor and as a person. In one quick thing, Jordan’s seen THE NORTHMAN and can’t wait to tell you the phrase she left the theater chanting.***With Jordan Crucchi...
2022-04-2153 minFeeling SeenKe Huy Quan on Returning to ActingAs a kid, he was Short Round in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Data in The Goonies. But as he got older, Ke Huy Quan began to feel that there wasn't really a place for him in front of the camera. After decades of telling himself he didn't miss acting, Crazy Rich Asians made a splash, and Ke began to think that maybe it was time to get back to acting. Ke opens up about all of that, and landing in the perfect threefold role of Waymond, Alpha Waymond, and CEO Waymond in Everything Everywhere All A...
2022-04-1450 minFeeling SeenJosh Johnson on 'The Dark Knight's JokerAnybody can go crazy, it just takes one bad day. All-around great guy Josh Johnson – stand-up comedian, writer for The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, and the list grows on – explains the ways he sees himself in one of the most iconic villains of the Modern Era, particularly as played by Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight.Then, Jordan has one quick thing to say about the new action epic hitting US screens from India, RRR.Check out Josh’s Elusive Mix Tape or Channel BlackFind Josh on Instagram or TikTokFoll...
2022-03-3156 minFeeling SeenLaura Leigh Abby on 'Now and Then'Now and Then: a mid-’90s coming of age movie with nostalgia for the ‘70s, beloved by kids who wouldn’t be teenagers until the aughts. Jordan and co-host Laura Leigh Abby (whose podcast is Seventeen: Conversations with my Teenage Self) both hold the film as a beloved classic, but as adults they notice some things in the film they didn’t see as kids. Before we go, Jordan X-plains it all!Listen to Seventeen: Conversations with My Teenage SelfJordan talks Deep Water on NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour***Follow...
2022-03-2454 minFeeling SeenMariama Diallo on 'Eve's Bayou'Mariama Diallo’s new debut feature film, MASTER, may be a horror movie, but just like Kasi Lemmons’ first feature, EVE’S BAYOU, it tackles themes of ritual and the supernatural. Mariama was about the same age as Eve (Jurnee Smollett) when she first saw the film. She and Jordan discuss both films, and the ways in which the promise of progress in ‘90s entertainment have been slow to materialize.Then, Jordan’s got some really important stuff to say about feeling seen by another title character: The Batman. What Should Be Learned From the End of UPN...
2022-03-1753 minFeeling SeenHany Abu-Assad on ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’Acclaimed director Hany Abu-Assad is a real standup guy. Randle McMurphy…eh, not so much. But ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST has us rooting for McMurphy nonetheless, and for a young Hany, he offered a glimpse into the nature of oppression, and the power of creativity as a form of resistance. No, really! After Jordan and Hany have a deep and thoughtful conversation about all that, and about his new film, HUDA’S SALON…Jordan has one quick thing to say about something else deep: the new trailer for DEEP WATER. ***Follow us on Tw...
2022-03-1052 minFeeling SeenKali Reis on 'Euphoria'Kali Reis is a champion boxer, but as she shares in this interview, she has always been "boxing for a cause" -- in particular, that of Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women. In her feature debut, 'Catch the Fair One' (directed by Josef Kubota Wladyka), she plays a woman whose world is shaken when her sister goes missing. Reis, who is of Wampanoag and Cape Verdean heritage, brings us a character with much different problems, but whose physicality, sense of humor, and deeply felt emotions, have been making Kali feel seen: Rue Bennett from HBO's Euphoria.Then, Jordan ha...
2022-03-0355 minFeeling SeenCharlie Jane Anders on 'Auntie Mame,' Harley Quinn and Extravagant WomenWhen it comes to film characters, author and commentator Charlie Jane Anders found that she had to took way back to a movie she loved as a child, AUNTIE MAME (1958), to name someone that made her feel seen in an aspirational way. But in that special FEELING SEEN way, the search for a character to identify with ends up revealing a whole slew of exuberant women who aren't afraid to live their big, colorful lives -- women like Harley Quinn, Leslie Knope, and the 13th Doctor. For one quick thing this week, Jordan's got something stuck in h...
2022-02-2453 minFeeling SeenJasmin Savoy Brown on 'Plan B,' 'A Wrinkle in Time,' and 'That's So Raven'Jordan's dreams come true as she and fellow-Oregonian Jasmin Savoy Brown (THE LEFTOVERS, YELLOWJACKETS, SCREAM) have a heart to heart about Raven in THAT'S SO RAVEN, Meg in WRINKLE IN TIME, and the girls of PLAN B...and dairy, queer representation, standing up for what you believe in, and why releasing music is scarier than making TV and movies.Then, Jordan's hoping for that DEEP WATER will be both a trashy delight and the herald of a new era of erotic thrillers.***Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and FacebookWith Jordan Cruc...
2022-02-1749 minFeeling SeenGuy Branum on David Lynch's 'Dune'Comedian, author, actor, and pop culture commentator extraordinaire Guy Branum steps into the Feeling Seen-iverse with his own special mélange of characters: both The Reverend Mother AND The Baron from David Lynch's 1984 adaptation of DUNE.Then, in One Quick Thing: Jordan addresses action fandom's "irrepressible thirst" for Alan Ritchson's Jack Reacher. ***Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and FacebookWith Jordan Crucchiola and Guy Branum
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2022-02-1052 minFeeling SeenBridget Everett on 'Rudy'Bridget Everett is a comedian, singer, and the star of her own new HBO series, Somebody Somewhere. Her journey to the semi-autobiographical series had lots of twists and turns along the way.On this week's episode, Bridget talks to Jordan about how she sees herself in the title character of 1993's Rudy -- from being underestimated to being cheered on by heroes when she needed it most. BRIDGET! BRIDGET! BRIDGET!***Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and FacebookWith Jordan Crucchiola and Bridget Everett
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2022-02-0349 minFeeling SeenRiver Butcher on 'Back to the Future'Comedian, actor, and all-around great guy River Butcher joins Jordan to dig into the ways he saw himself in Back to the Future's Marty McFly (and in Marty's dad, George McFly), which he first saw at the tender age of four. How did Marty's cool skateboarding -- and also his awkwardness with Young Lorraine Baines -- strike a chord with a kid figuring out their place in the world? All this and more, plus Jordan's deepest hopes and dreams for the teens of Euphoria, on this week's episode. Stream River's latest half-hour, A Different Kind of...
2022-01-2751 minFeeling SeenDirector Chelsea Stardust on 'Beetlejuice'It's showtime! This week's co-host is Chelsea Stardust, director of the horror comedy Satanic Panic, along with All That We Destroy, which was part of Blumhouse's Into the Dark series on Hulu. The character that made her feel seen? Fellow goth only-child Lydia Deetz of Beetlejuice, of course. Long before she was a rising star in horror cinema, Chelsea was a Midwestern kid with a love for the strange and unusual. The first time she saw Beetlejuice, she recognized herself in young Lydia Deetz, from her dark sensibilities to her love of photography. In This week, Chelsea t...
2022-01-2047 minFeeling SeenMichael Jai White on 'Rich Man, Poor Man'This week's guest: Michael Jai White. He's an actor, a martial artist. He played the title character in the original live action Spawn movie. He played the title character in Black Dynamite. The title character in Tyson, the Mike Tyson biopic. Or maybe you saw him in Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married? Or Insecure? In those True North inserts?He's a big deal, a true action hero who's always dreamed of doing comedy, and we're thrilled to talk with Michael about the movies that made him who he is, including the TV miniseries Ri...
2022-01-1345 minFeeling SeenActor Isabelle Fuhrman on 'The Novice'This week: Isabelle Fuhrman! She's an actor - maybe you know her from The Orphan - she played Esther, the title character. One of the most iconic genre roles of all time! She also played Clove in the Hunger Games, one of the biggest movie franchises of all time. Wow!Isabelle breaks the Feeling Seen format a little bit this week - she talks with Jordan abut her newest movie, The Novice. It's an intimate, intense drama about a University rowing team and her character's journey to be the best at it. The film is also nominated f...
2022-01-0653 minFeeling SeenActor Bree Elrod on ‘Paper Moon’Joining us this week is the magnificent actor Bree Elrod. You can see Bree in one of 2021’s best films, ‘Red Rocket.’ But she’s on the show this week to talk about 1973’s ‘Paper Moon’ and the character of Addie Loggins played by Tatum O’Neal. Bree discusses trying to maintain the level of curiosity and openness in her acting that is inhabited by O’Neal’s fresh-faced performance in the film. Bree also talks about working with Sean Baker and what it was like acting with the locals in Texas City in ‘Red Rocket.’ Plus, at the end of the show, Jordan...
2021-12-3049 minFeeling SeenEureka on ‘Never Been Kissed’This week we are joined by the bigger-than-life personality that is the magnificent Eureka. You may know them from ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ or their new show on HBO called ‘We’re Here.’ But they are gracing our show this week to discuss Josie “Grossie” Geller from the classic Drew Barrymore film, ‘Never Been Kissed.’ Eureka discusses how they’ve had to “customize” every aspect of their life – both physically and emotionally – and how they actually find comfort in the discomfort. Plus, they talk about their deep love for Drew Barrymore, and how high school was actually a really lovely time for them. And then...
2021-12-2348 minFeeling SeenMolly Quinn on ‘The Silence of the Lambs’This week we are joined by the wonderful actor and producer Molly Quinn. You may know her from her role as the daughter of the titular character of ABC’s hit show ‘Castle,’ Alexis Castle. Or you may know her from her new movie, the latest entry in the beloved “nun horror” genre, ‘Agnes.’ But on this very show she is going to talk about a character that has inspired her and made her “feel seen” – and that is Clarice Starling from 1991’s ‘The Silence of the Lambs.’ Molly discusses how she and Clarice both have to work harder to take up a bigger “space...
2021-12-1649 minFeeling SeenHari Kondabolu on Harold & Kumar, Stewart Lee, The Simpsons, and MoreThe creative force behind the documentary ‘The Problem with Apu,’ comedian Hari Kondabolu, is on the show this week. Hari discusses a composite of media in which he saw parts of himself in growing up, but never the full picture. Here are just a few of the titles mentioned – Harold & Kumar, Office Space, the comedian Stewart Lee, and the BBC show Goodness Gracious Me. But that only scratches the surface. Plus, at the end of the program, Jordan elaborates on the need for better video game movies like ‘Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City.’Please consider financially supporting...
2021-12-0953 minFeeling SeenIndieWire’s TV Editor Kristen Lopez on ‘My Girl’This week we are joined by IndieWire’s TV editor Kristen Lopez to discuss the “millennial classic,” ‘My Girl.’ Specifically, she’s here to talk about the Anna Chlumsky character of Vada Sultenfuss and the effect that she had on Kristen’s life. Kristen also talks about growing up disabled and how that influenced how she related to characters in film. Plus, at the end of the program, Jordan talks about how ‘Spencer’ beautifully portrays a type of love not often committed to film.Please consider financially supporting the show HEREIf you haven’t seen My Girl – get r...
2021-12-0248 minFeeling SeenAdaptation with Susan OrleanThis week’s show could be titled “A Very Special Episode.” We actually have the wonderful Susan Orlean on to talk about watching Meryl Streep her in the movie ‘Adaptation.’ She takes Jordan through the process of discovering that she was going to be a character in the movie. But she also reveals the realizations she made about her own ill-fated marriage while watching the film on the big screen. Plus, in ‘One Quick Thing Before I Go,’ Jordan discusses the new ‘Lord of the Flies’-inspired show ‘Yellowjackets’ and why it has become her personality.Purchase Susan’s new book On An...
2021-11-2550 minFeeling SeenDope with Ify NwadiweThis week we are joined by the beloved host of Maximum Fun’s movie podcast, Maximum Film – comedian, writer, and actor Ify Nwadiwe. He’s on the program to talk about 2015’s ‘Dope.’ And specifically, he’s here to talk about how he saw himself in the South Central-raised, Nigerian American character Malcolm; all characteristics that also apply to Ify. Plus, Jordan discusses the new ‘Chucky’ and ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ series as positive examples of reviving legacy horror properties in her segment ‘One Quick Thing Before I Go.’Please consider financially supporting the show HEREIf you hav...
2021-11-1848 minFeeling SeenMidsommar with Writer Emily St. JamesIt is the inaugural episode of the Feeling Seen podcast, and we’re starting things off with a BANG. We have writer and podcaster Emily St. James (Vox, The A.V. Club, Arden Podcast) on to talk about seeing herself in the character of Dani from Ari Aster’s ‘Midsommar.’ She discusses how Florence Pugh’s character finds community within a circle of women, and how that touched Emily as she was on her journey of coming out as trans. Plus, Emily writes a little fan fiction about Dani’s character after the events of ‘Midsommar.’ And in the final segment ‘O...
2021-11-1146 min
Feminist Frequency RadioFFR 181: Dune with Special Guest Jordan CrucchiolaDenis Villeneuve’s take on Frank Herbert’s sci-fi classic has finally hit theaters and HBO Max. Anita and Ebony are on hand with special guest—writer, producer, and Lynch-Dune-stan—Jordan Crucchiola to take it apart. There have been several film adaptations of Dune, and Villeneuve’s version has a lot going on that we are excited to discuss. Let’s get to it! Time Stamps:50:28 - What’s your Freq Out?Jordan on the series I Know What You Did Last Summer and the film The Voyeurs both on Amazon Prime VideoSubmit your own FREQ out at...
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Feeling SeenFeeling Seen is coming November 11!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 with movies, the impact they have on our lives, and how they influence our art.
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2021-11-0301 minMaximum Film!‘Interview With The Vampire’ Should Have Been Gayer with Jordan CrucchiolaIt’s the final week of our Queer Horror Month and we’re going out with a bang. Our good friend Jordan Crucchiola joins us to talk about the homoerotic classic, ‘Interview With The Vampire.’ We discuss how this movie takes a lot of cues from queer cinema but never goes far enough to make an actual statement. We have another edition of the ‘Hall of Excellence’ where we induct “Cinema’s Hottest Vampire.” And, at long last, it is the return of the ‘Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.’Buy Alonso’s book – I’ll Be Home for Christmas MoviesS...
2021-10-291h 02Maximum Film!‘Happiest Season’ with Jordan CrucchiolaThis week we are discussing a film that was basically tailor-made for our podcast. That’s right, we’re talking about the new Christmas classic, Happiest Season. And to dissect the film, we’ve brought on the “happiest podcast guest,” our good pal Jordan Crucchiola. We, of course, have another installment of the “Christmas Zaddy Christmas Movie Minute.” This week it’s exclusively Hallmark movies! And, as always, we’ve got “Staff Picks.”In news, the world is introduced to Elliot Page and Glenn Close shades Gwyneth Paltrow’s Oscar win from 22 years ago.Please consider supporting the...
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Maximum Film!‘Dolittle’ and the Best/Worst Flops with Jordan CrucchiolaThis one gets rowdy as we discuss the recent big budget disaster Dolittle with Vulture Associate Editor Jordan Crucchiola. We also chat about the best and worst flops of all time. Alonso almost kills Ify for saying that he likes the movie Warcraft. And, as always, we’ve got staff picks. In news, Disney gets rid of the “Fox” from 20th Century Fox, the CEO of the Hallmark Channel parent company Crown Media steps down, and Robert Downey Jr. has some thoughts on his role in Tropic Thunder. Staff Picks: Ify – Midsommar Alonso – Monty Python’s The...
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