Episode 48: Stranger Things - The Breakout Summer TV hit

Episode 48: Stranger Things - The Breakout Summer TV hit

The big talk of the Summer TV season (and one of our favorite shows) is the Netflix original drama Stranger Things, a show that transports us back to 1983. On this weeks show speak to breakout star Shannon Purser who plays fan favorite Barb on the show, and veteran prop master Lynda Reiss who has been able to capture the 1980’s to a tee. Created by the Duffer Brothers, Stranger Things is an eight part series starring Winona Ryder and Mathew Modine, but the story centers on a group of 12 year-olds and a supporting group of teenagers all played by an absolutely superb bunch of new actors. Shannon Purser plays Barbara Holland or Barb, the best friend of popular girl Nancy Wheeler, and she fantastically embodies the outspoken and intelligent character that we all identify with. Her performance has created what’s being called Barb-mania, with fans creating memes, fan art – even painting murals of her. Set in a small Indiana town, the show follows the disappearance of a young boy, uncovers a dark conspiracy and a scary monster along the way. The other star of the show is 1980’s American pop culture – everything from the opening credits, the music and the loving attention to details in the props plays homage to films of the era. Lynda Reiss is the prop master on the show and she has created a veritable time capsule of the 80’s with trapper keepers, BMX bikes and some wonderful fashion. Reiss shares with us how she approaches a period piece like this, her work on American Beauty and the elaborate prop work on True Detective, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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423: Telluride Film Festival Mini Dispatch 2. 'Nickel Boys'

423: Telluride Film Festival Mini Dispatch 2. 'Nickel Boys'

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422: Our first dispatch from the 51st Telluride Film Festival! The exciting movie line up and more.

422: Our first dispatch from the 51st Telluride Film Festival! The exciting movie line up and more.

Our first dispatch from the 51st Telluride Film Festival! Christina is in the mountains of Colorado covering the legendary film festival. Christina talks about the exciting 2024 movie line up that wa...

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421: A Conversation With Ken Leung On His Electrifying Portrayal Of Eric On TV's Industry And Much More.

421: A Conversation With Ken Leung On His Electrifying Portrayal Of Eric On TV's Industry And Much More.

Christina is honored to be joined by actor Ken Leung for this wide ranging conversation! Ken Leung is electrifying in his role as Eric on Industry (HBO Max) which takes place in the cutthroat world of...

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420: Our Massive Fall Movie Preview! (with Ryan McQuade)

420: Our Massive Fall Movie Preview! (with Ryan McQuade)

Nosferatu & Maria Callas. Guadagnino & Almodovar. Popes & Gladiators. Ryan McQuade (AwardsWatch.com) joins Christina for a discussion about (a mostly:) thrilling season of movies ahead! Learn more abo...

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419: A rundown of the exciting fall TV season!  (with Tyler Doster)

419: A rundown of the exciting fall TV season! (with Tyler Doster)

A fantastic new season of 'Industry'! 'Squid Game' returns! New shows starring Cate Blanchett and Jeff Goldblum are on the schedule! It looks like it's going to be an exciting TV season coming up this...

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418: Best Of The Year So Far!  (with Ryan McQuade)

418: Best Of The Year So Far! (with Ryan McQuade)

Ryan McQuade (AwardsWatch) joins Christina to countdown their favorite movies of 2024 so far. A great mix! From Challengers to Hit Man and so many more. Plus the latest movie news, Horizon Part 2 head...

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417: A conversation with actor Paul Raci about his powerful new movie 'Sing Sing'.

417: A conversation with actor Paul Raci about his powerful new movie 'Sing Sing'.

Paul Raci, Oscar nominated for his role in 2019's 'Sound Of Metal', is back on Pop Culture Confidential to talk about his phenomenal new film 'Sing Sing'! The film centers on a group of inmates puttin...

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416: The Star of 'Thelma'! A Conversation With 95 Year Old Acting Legend June Squibb

416: The Star of 'Thelma'! A Conversation With 95 Year Old Acting Legend June Squibb

It's June all summer! Christina talks to acting legend June Squibb. The 95 year old actor stars as Nostalgia in the summer's biggest hit 'Inside Out 2' and as Thelma in Josh Margolin's wonderful direc...

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