What does it take to get your independent short film selected for the San Diego Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival? This week, we sit down with Mauricio Dzierwa, writer and director of Inner Child, and VFX artist Joshua Allen to discuss their ambitious independent short film ahead of its San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) screening. We…
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Can a movie still be satisfying if it never gives you the answers? This week we discuss Broken Flowers (2005), director Jim Jarmusch’s contemplative road movie starring Bill Murray as Don Johnston, a man who receives an anonymous letter claiming he has an adult son he never knew existed. We break down why Jarmusch refuses…
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On this episode of the Never Seen It Podcast, we welcome filmmaker Kent Kay, Emmy-nominated storyteller Crystal Harrell, and musician and production crew member Kurt Schawacker to discuss their acclaimed short film, Name Tag. What began as a deeply personal poem evolved into a moving cinematic exploration of identity, visibility, self-doubt, and the labels we carry…
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Episode Show Notes This week on Never Seen It, we revisit Tim Burton’s 1994 masterpiece Ed Wood, starring Johnny Depp, Martin Landau, Patricia Arquette, Sarah Jessica Parker, Bill Murray, and an incredible ensemble cast. Often overshadowed by Burton favorites like Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, and Batman, we discuss why Ed Wood may actually be one of…
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This week on Never Seen It, we finally sink our teeth into Jennifer’s Body (2009) — the horror cult classic that went from misunderstood box office flop to one of the most beloved feminist horror movies of the modern era. Joined once again by returning guest Jessica Kwazz, we explore how the film’s marketing completely…
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In this episode, we dive deep into the film’s powerful and unsettling portrayal of schizophrenia, paying special attention to how the sound design creates an authentic sense of what it feels like to hear literal voices in your head. We talk about how the film uses audio to make the audience experience the same eerie…
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In this episode, we revisit The Crow — one of the most haunting and beloved cult classics of the ’90s. We talk about the film’s gothic atmosphere, Alex Proyas’ stunning direction, and how Brandon Lee’s final role became a powerful symbol of art born from grief. We break down The Crow beat by beat, analyzing…
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Join us as we dive deep into Edgar Wright’s Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (2010), a film that has evolved from box office underperformer to beloved cult classic. With its mix of action, romance, and razor-sharp comedy, the movie stands out as one of the most visually inventive projects of modern cinema. We explore how…
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This week on Never Seen It, we’re taking a hyperspace trip back to 1997 with Luc Besson’s The Fifth Element. Joined once again by Amber Wyatt (aka that Denver girl of Millennial Matrix Media), the crew breaks down one of the most eccentric, stylish, and endlessly debated sci-fi films of the 90s. We cover everything…
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Never Seen It Podcast — Episode 88 Spring Breakers (2012)
In this episode of the Never Seen It podcast, we discuss Spring Breakers — the polarizing crime-drama fever dream directed by Harmony Korine. Going into the film, many of us expected a raunchy college comedy in the vein of early 2010s party movies. Instead, we found ourselves trapped inside a hypnotic, neon-lit art house experiment…
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