Episode 30: The ‘Spotlight’ Special

Episode 30: The ‘Spotlight’ Special

Welcome to this very special episode of Pop Culture Confidential that we recorded live in London where we interviewed several of the greats, in and around, this year’s most talk about films – ‘Spotlight’. The film won ‘Best Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture” at the SAG Awards, and is a definite Oscar contender for Best Picture. We sit down with Mark Ruffalo and the Pulitzer Prize journalist for the Boston Globe he portrays in the film, Mike Rezendes. As well as Walter Robinson, the Pulitzer Prize winning investigative reporter for the Boston Globe who was portrayed in the film by Michael Keaton, and writer and director Tom McCarthy. We ask – What shocked them most during the original investigation? Has the Catholic Church done enough to stop the cycle of abuse? What was it like bringing the story to the screen? And MUCH more! In 2001 the Boston Globe’s investigation team, called Spotlight, was responsible for exposing the systematic cover up of sexual abuse towards children by more than 70 priests in the Archdiocese of Boston. The series published on the scandal won the Pulitzer Prize in 2003, and now writer and director Tom McCarthy has brought this investigation to movie audiences where we follow the journalists and editors as they uncover the unnerving details of the abuse scandal, the secrecy of the Catholic Church and the power they had over Boston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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363: Barbenheimer is here! Our Oppenheimer & Barbie discussion. With Ryan McQuade (AwardsWatch)

363: Barbenheimer is here! Our Oppenheimer & Barbie discussion. With Ryan McQuade (AwardsWatch)

The biggest movie weekend of the summer is here and Ryan McQuade, executive editor AwardsWatch.com, joins us for a huge Barbie & Oppenheimer discussion. Spoilers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 Jul 20231h 23min

361: Emmy nomination reactions with Erik Anderson & Tyler Doster, AwardsWatch!  Plus, Hollywood braces for the actors' strike.

361: Emmy nomination reactions with Erik Anderson & Tyler Doster, AwardsWatch! Plus, Hollywood braces for the actors' strike.

Editor-in-Chief Erik Anderson & TV editor Tyler Doster of AwardsWatch join Christina to talk about their reactions to the 2023 Emmy nominations. Plus, as the writers' strike continues Hollywood is bracing for the actors to join them. We discuss the ramifications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Jul 20231h

360:Summer Encore! Interview with director Sam Feder 'Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen' (Netflix)

360:Summer Encore! Interview with director Sam Feder 'Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen' (Netflix)

Summer encore! Christina's interview with director Sam Feder who joined us to talk about his critically acclaimed documentary 'DISCLOSURE: Trans Lives on Screen', watch it on Netflix! The doc looks at transgender representations in film, television and media through interviews with trans actors, artists and activists including Laverne Cox, Lilly Wachowski, Yance Ford, Jen Richards and Chaz Bono. A history filled with with stereotypes, tropes, heartbreak, bravery, and progress. Sam Feder talks to Christina about trans representation through Hollywood history (from DW Griffith, to Ace Ventura, The Crying Game, to Pose) , working with an almost all trans crew, the paradox of visibility, his thoughts on J.K Rowlings' anti trans sentiments and how she should really see Disclosure and so much more. Listen now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Jul 202346min

359: Maureen Ryan, journalist & author 'Burn it Down: Power, Complicity and a Call for Change in Hollywood'

359: Maureen Ryan, journalist & author 'Burn it Down: Power, Complicity and a Call for Change in Hollywood'

Reporter, critic & author Maureen Ryan has been covering the TV & film industry in Hollywood for over three decades. Ms. Ryan joins Christina to talk about her NY Times bestselling book 'Burn it Down: Power, Complicity and a Call for Change in Hollywood', an investigation into patterns of misconduct, abuse and racism in Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Jun 202351min

358: Actor Grace Edwards on her stellar performance in 'Asteroid City' & working with director Wes Anderson.

358: Actor Grace Edwards on her stellar performance in 'Asteroid City' & working with director Wes Anderson.

Eighteen year old Grace Edwards stars in Wes Anderson's new film 'Asteroid City & joins Christina to talk about working with director Wes Anderson, on what she learned from co-stars Scarlett Johansson, Jeff Goldblum and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Jun 202317min

357: REVISIT: Actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach on "The Bear',  his incredible performance as Richie, chaos, love & found family.

357: REVISIT: Actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach on "The Bear', his incredible performance as Richie, chaos, love & found family.

Ahead of the much awaited premiere of season two of 'The Bear' this summer we revisit Christina's conversation with actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach! A conversation about his incredible performance, "cousin" Richie, how a frustrating character can fill you with compassion and a whole lot more from Mr Moss-Bachrach, who's career includes memorable roles in Girls, The Dropout and the Star Wars series, Andor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 Jun 202337min

356: From the Spider-Verse to Asteroid City! A big month at the movies. Ryan McQuade (AwardsWatch) joins Christina to talk about some huge June releases.

356: From the Spider-Verse to Asteroid City! A big month at the movies. Ryan McQuade (AwardsWatch) joins Christina to talk about some huge June releases.

Ryan McQuade of AwardsWatch.com joins to Christina to talk about a big month at the movies, June 2023. The big titles, box office, what's going on with the Golden Globes and more. From 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' to Pixars latest. 'Elemental'. The tender 'Past Lives', Wes Anderson's 'Asteroid City'. The controversial Flash film & much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Jun 20231h 5min

355: Revisit!  Craig Mazin (Creator/Writer/Exec Producer ' The Last of US')

355: Revisit! Craig Mazin (Creator/Writer/Exec Producer ' The Last of US')

Revisit! We are thrilled to welcome back creator/writer/director/exec producer Craig Mazin (The Last of Us, HBO)! Last time Mr Mazin was on Pop Culture Confidential we talked about his masterpiece 'Chernobyl'. He's back with the TV adaptation of the beloved game 'The Last of Us' which fans & critics are already calling -the best tv/film adaptation of a game ever! Join us for this fascinating conversation about the process behind creating 'The Last of Us'. 'The Last of Us' is airing now in HBOMax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Jun 202340min

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