The World Is Wrong

Marilyn Moss joins the podcast to discuss “The Farrows of Hollywood: Their Dark Side Of Paradise” her new biography of John Farrow, a director whose films deserve a re-appraisal and whose life is a frightening mystery. How is the world wrong about John FarrowFrom Andras: At first I wanted to talk to Marilyn Moss about her book because of my interest in Woody Allen. All I knew about John Farrow was that he sounded like the monster Mia often portrays Allen as, but once I started checking out John Farrow's films like “Alias Nick Beale”, “His Kind of Woman”, “Night Has A Thousand Eyes”, “Two Years Before The Mast”, “Five Came Back” and of course, “The Big Clock” (which I'd already seen), it became evident to me that Farrow was an important and exciting director whose elegance, frankness, and odd lyrical spiritualism opened me up to a new (for me) cinematic voice."Dylan & Moses" by Andras Jones (from the upcoming album "Recognize, De-Escalate & De-Code")Produced & Hosted by Andras JonesExecutive Producer: Erica RusselFind all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpodFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXagFind all things Andras Jones at https://previouslyyours.com/ The World Is Wrong theme song written, produced and performed by Andras JonesCheck out: The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras JonesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back in January of 2019 Lily Gladstone was a guest on Radio8Ball with her friend Hermina Jean. Now she's the toast of Cannes Film Festival and the breakout star of Martin Scorsese's new film. How is the world wrong about Lily GladstoneFrom Andras: It isn't but maybe it was back in 2019. The world is definitely wrong about Radio8Ball. Now and back in 2019.Hermina Jean's full Radio8Ball episode: http://www.radio8ball.com/episode/episode-fifty-seven-january-25-2019-hermina-jean/Hermina Jean's Bandcamp page: https://herminajean.bandcamp.com/album/hot-greyTrust Montana: https://trustmontana.org/  Produced & Hosted by Andras JonesExecutive Producer: Erica RusselFind all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpodFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXagFind all things Andras Jones at https://previouslyyours.com/ The World Is Wrong theme song written, produced and performed by Andras JonesCheck out: The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras JonesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final episode of Season 4 of The World Is Wrong podcast we visit The New Beverly Cinema (where filming and recording is strictly prohibited) to hear (and see) Paul W. Williams discuss his films "Out Of It" & "The Revolutionary" on April 18th & 19th, 2023. In the second half (recorded on 4/19) Paul is joined by Barry Gordon, the star of "Out Of It". It is the first time the two have spoken in over 50 years.You can find the video of these historic session here: APRIL 18th https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adpW1MY2uGoAPRIL 19th (with Barry Gordon): https://youtu.be/dkt1UuFF5Do  The closing song is "Action" by Andras JonesProduced & Hosted by Andras JonesExecutive Producer: Erica RusselFind all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpodFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXagFind all things Andras Jones at https://previouslyyours.com/ The World Is Wrong theme song written, produced and performed by Andras JonesCheck out: The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras JonesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A brief bonus update about Paul W. Williams events in Los Angeles the week of April 19th, 2023.APRIL 18TH - The New Beverly Cinema will be screening “Out Of It” & “The Revolutionary” with an intermission Q&A with Paul Williams & Andras Jones. Ticket Link: https://thenewbev.com/program/april-19-out-of-it-the-revolutionary/ APRIL 19TH - The Kibitz Room at Canter's Deli will be hosting a happy hour book signing with Paul W. Williams from 4 to 6pm - 21 & Over - FREEAPRIL 19TH - The New Beverly Cinema will be screening “Out Of It” & “The Revolutionary” with an intermission Q&A with Paul Williams & Andras Jones. Ticket Link: https://thenewbev.com/program/april-18-out-of-it-the-revolutionary/ APRIL 20TH - Larry Edmunds Bookshop on Hollywood Boulevard will be hosting a book signing with Paul W. Williams starting at 7pm.Don't forget to get your copy of “Harvard, Hollywood, Hitmen & Holy Men” Produced & Hosted by Andras JonesExecutive Producer: Erica RusselFind all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpodFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXagFind all things Andras Jones at https://previouslyyours.com/ The World Is Wrong theme song written, produced and performed by Andras JonesCheck out: The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras JonesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Williams, the director (not the songwriter or the rock critic or the architect…) shares excerpts and outtakes from his memoir “Harvard, Hollywood, Hitmen & Holy Men” currently available as part of the Screen Classics collection from the University Press Of Kentucky. Williams is the director of “The November Men” which World is Wrong listeners will already be familiar with, as well as films like “Out Of It” (1969) and “The Revolutionary” (1970) both starring a young Jon Voight. Williams, with his production partner Edward Pressman, was a producer of films like Brian DePalma's “Sisters” & “The Phantom Of The Paradise” as well as Terrence Malick's “Badlands”. Beyond the movies, Paul rode the many of the movements of 1960's, 70's & 80's, both political and cultural, with characters as varied as Julie Christie and Huey P. Newton, Fidel Castro and most of the “important” directors associated with New Hollywood If you're interested in the story of New Hollywood, Paul's memoir fills in some major gaps. And if you're too lazy to read the book, this podcast will give you a taste of what you're missing. EPISODE SIX - MEISNER DILGOPaul's experiences with Buddhist master Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche are a pre-cursor to his immersion in the Sanford Mesiner acting technique in a class led by Jon Voight and David Proval that featured some pretty impressive participants. Also in this episode: We announce screenings of Paul Williams' films in NYC at The Roxy Cinema during the last week of March and in Los Angeles at The New Beverly Cinema on April 18th & 19th.Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpodFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXagFind all things Andras Jones at https://previouslyyours.com/ The World Is Wrong theme song written, produced and performed by Andras JonesCheck out: The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras JonesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Williams, the director (not the songwriter or the rock critic or the architect…) shares excerpts and outtakes from his memoir “Harvard, Hollywood, Hitmen & Holy Men” currently available as part of the Screen Classics collection from the University Press Of Kentucky. Williams is the director of “The November Men” which World is Wrong listeners will already be familiar with, as well as films like “Out Of It” (1969) and “The Revolutionary” (1970) both starring a young Jon Voight. Williams, with his production partner Edward Pressman, was a producer of films like Brian DePalma's “Sisters” & “The Phantom Of The Paradise” as well as Terrence Malick's “Badlands”. Beyond the movies, Paul rode the many of the movements of 1960's, 70's & 80's, both political and cultural, with characters as varied as Julie Christie and Huey P. Newton, Fidel Castro and most of the “important” directors associated with New Hollywood If you're interested in the story of New Hollywood, Paul's memoir fills in some major gaps. And if you're too lazy to read the book, this podcast will give you a taste of what you're missing. EPISODE FIVE - HUEYPaul's relationship with The Black Panthers began on the streets of New Haven, Connecticut and led him to Algiers where he shot a film about the party with Eldridge Cleaver as plans were being laid for a guerilla attack on New York City which ultimately never happened. Years later, in California, Paul became friends with Huey P. Newton which in a roundabout way led him to Cuba and a basketball game with Francis Ford Coppola, Terrence Malick and Fidel Castro.Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpodFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXagFind all things Andras Jones at https://previouslyyours.com/ The World Is Wrong theme song written, produced and performed by Andras JonesCheck out: The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras JonesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Williams, the director (not the songwriter or the rock critic or the architect…) shares excerpts and outtakes from his memoir “Harvard, Hollywood, Hitmen & Holy Men” currently available as part of the Screen Classics collection from the University Press Of Kentucky. Williams is the director of “The November Men” which World is Wrong listeners will already be familiar with, as well as films like “Out Of It” (1969) and “The Revolutionary” (1970) both starring a young Jon Voight. Williams, with his production partner Edward Pressman, was a producer of films like Brian DePalma's “Sisters” & “The Phantom Of The Paradise” as well as Terrence Malick's “Badlands”. Beyond the movies, Paul rode the many of the movements of 1960's, 70's & 80's, both political and cultural, with characters as varied as Julie Christie and Huey P. Newton, Fidel Castro and most of the “important” directors associated with New Hollywood If you're interested in the story of New Hollywood, Paul's memoir fills in some major gaps. And if you're too lazy to read the book, this podcast will give you a taste of what you're missing. EPISODE FOUR - OUT OF IT In 1967 Paul Williams wrote and directed the film “Out Of It”. His production partner Edward Pressman, cinematographer John G. Avildsen, and a cast of future TV stars and Jon Voight fell in with his sophisticated take on high school. By the time “Out Of It” was released in 1969 films like “The Graduate” & “American Graffiti” had already mined the territory and rendered “Out Of It” quaint. Today, it is celebrated by filmmakers like Quentin Tarantino and Larry Karaszewski, and shares some powerful resonances with the latest from Paul's old friend Steven Spielberg, “The Fablemans”.Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpodFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXagFind all things Andras Jones at https://previouslyyours.com/ The World Is Wrong theme song written, produced and performed by Andras JonesCheck out: The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras JonesFind all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpodFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXagFind all things Andras Jones at https://previouslyyours.com/ The World Is Wrong theme song written, produced and performed by Andras JonesCheck out: The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras JonesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Williams, the director (not the songwriter or the rock critic or the architect…) shares excerpts and outtakes from his memoir “Harvard, Hollywood, Hitmen & Holy Men” currently available as part of the Screen Classics collection from the University Press Of Kentucky. Williams is the director of “The November Men” which World is Wrong listeners will already be familiar with, as well as films like “Out Of It” (1969) and “The Revolutionary” (1970) both starring a young Jon Voight. Williams, with his production partner Edward Pressman, was a producer of films like Brian DePalma's “Sisters” & “The Phantom Of The Paradise” as well as Terrence Malick's “Badlands”. Beyond the movies, Paul rode the many of the movements of 1960's, 70's & 80's, both political and cultural, with characters as varied as Julie Christie and Huey P. Newton, Fidel Castro and most of the “important” directors associated with New Hollywood If you're interested in the story of New Hollywood, Paul's memoir fills in some major gaps. And if you're too lazy to read the book, this podcast will give you a taste of what you're missing. EPISODE THREE - MARGOT & THE GANG When Paul and Margot Kidder fell in love in Hollywood in 1971 they found themselves at the center of a scene that included Brian DePalma, Martin Scorsese, Jack Nicholson, Jennifer Salt, Waldo Salt, Jill Clayburgh, Robert DeNiro, Harvey Keitel, Steven Spielberg, and Margot's neighbors; producers Julia Phillips and her husband Michael.  Paul wanted to start a commune. Everyone else wanted to get rich and famous.Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpodFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXagFind all things Andras Jones at https://previouslyyours.com/ The World Is Wrong theme song written, produced and performed by Andras JonesCheck out: The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras JonesFind all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpodFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXagFind all things Andras Jones at https://previouslyyours.com/ The World Is Wrong theme song written, produced and performed by Andras JonesCheck out: The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras JonesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Williams, the director (not the songwriter or the rock critic or the architect…) shares excerpts and outtakes from his memoir “Harvard, Hollywood, Hitmen & Holy Men” currently available as part of the Screen Classics collection from the University Press Of Kentucky. Williams is the director of “The November Men” which World is Wrong listeners will already be familiar with, as well as films like “Out Of It” (1969) and “The Revolutionary” (1970) both starring a young Jon Voight. Williams, with his production partner Edward Pressman, was a producer of films like Brian DePalma's “Sisters” & “The Phantom Of The Paradise” as well as Terrence Malick's “Badlands”. Beyond the movies, Paul rode the many of the movements of 1960's, 70's & 80's, both political and cultural, with characters as varied as Julie Christie and Huey P. Newton, Fidel Castro and most of the “important” directors associated with New Hollywood If you're interested in the story of New Hollywood, Paul's memoir fills in some major gaps. And if you're too lazy to read the book, this podcast will give you a taste of what you're missing. EPISODE TWO - ALCHEMICAL BADLANDS Paul reads a segment from his memoir in which his alchemical transformation is interrupted by a labor dispute on the set of “Badlands”.Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpodFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXagFind all things Andras Jones at https://previouslyyours.com/ The World Is Wrong theme song written, produced and performed by Andras JonesCheck out: The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras Jones    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Williams, the director (not the songwriter or the rock critic or the architect…) shares excerpts and outtakes from his memoir “Harvard, Hollywood, Hitmen & Holy Men” currently available as part of the Screen Classics collection from the University Press Of Kentucky. Williams is the director of “The November Men” which World is Wrong listeners will already be familiar with, as well as films like “Out Of It” (1969) and “The Revolutionary” (1970) both starring a young Jon Voight. Williams, with his production partner Edward Pressman, was a producer of films like Brian DePalma's “Sisters” & “The Phantom Of The Paradise” as well as Terrence Malick's “Badlands”. Beyond the movies, Paul rode the many of the movements of 1960's, 70's & 80's, both political and cultural, with characters as varied as Julie Christie and Huey P. Newton, Fidel Castro and most of the “important” directors associated with New Hollywood If you're interested in the story of New Hollywood, Paul's memoir fills in some major gaps. And if you're too lazy to read the book, this podcast will give you a taste of what you're missing. EPISODE ONE - DISCOVERING PAUL WILLIAMS In the inaugural episode of Season 4 of The World Is Wrong podcast: The Other Paul Williams host Andras Jones conducts a brief interview/conversation with Paul about his book “Harvard, Hollywood, Hit Men & Holy Men” from University Press Of Kentucky and previews what is to come.Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpodFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXagFind all things Andras Jones at https://previouslyyours.com/ The World Is Wrong theme song written, produced and performed by Andras JonesCheck out: The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras Jones  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Director Rodney Ascher (“Room 237”) joins the podcast to discuss Gus Van Sant's “shot-for-shot remake” of Hitchcock's “Psycho”.Directed by Gus Van Sant. Starring Vince Vaughn, Anne Heche, Julianne Moore, Viggo Mortensen, William H. Macy, Phillip Baker Hall, Robert Forster How is the world wrong about “Psycho” (1998) From Andras: When Gus Van Sant chose to follow-up his greatest hit (“Good Will Hunting”) with this big budget experimental art film based upon one of the most popular movies from one of the most esteemed directors of all time the responses ranged from befuddled to enraged but as usual the world was wrong.Rodney Ascher: http://rodneyascher.com/HOME.html Sync Films: https://thesyncbook.com/sync-book-press/ Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpodFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXagFind all things Andras Jones at https://previouslyyours.com/ The World Is Wrong theme song written, produced and performed by Andras JonesCheck out: The Director's Wall with Bryan Connolly & AJ Gonzalez&The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras JonesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The best film you've never heard of from the best director you've never heard of.Directed by Andrew Repasky McElhinney Starring Marj Dusay, Oliver Wyman and Margot White How is the world wrong about A Chronicle of Corpses? From Bryan: When I first saw this movie I was floored. It's Andy Milligan by way of Kubrick. Masterfully constructed, this is easily one of the best films of the 21st Century thus far. Yet nobody knows about it or has ever heard about it. I try to share this one with anyone who loves cinema, but feels like they've hit a wall with finding new challenging stuff. Brilliant. Brilliant. Brilliant.Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpodFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXagFind all things Andras Jones at https://previouslyyours.com/ The World Is Wrong theme song written, produced and performed by Andras JonesCheck out: The Director's Wall with Bryan Connolly & AJ Gonzalez&The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras JonesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Towne writes and directs a glossy film about a heroic coke dealer and his best friends, an LA cop and a Mexican drug lord.Written & Directed by Robert Towne. Starring Mel Gibson, Kurt Russell, Michelle Pfeiffer, Raul Julia, J.T. Walsh, Arliss Howard, Arye Gross & Budd Boetticher How is the world wrong about “Tequila Sunrise”? From Andras: This whole enterprise is pretty wrong and yet, the performances (from Gibson, Julia & Pfieffer) and its amoral drives make it compelling in ways that few films can match. Kurt Russell in particular is in top form. This might be the performance that demands the most of him as an actor.Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpodFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXagFind all things Andras Jones at https://previouslyyours.com/ The World Is Wrong theme song written, produced and performed by Andras JonesCheck out: The Director's Wall with Bryan Connolly & AJ Gonzalez&The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras JonesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Nicholson directs and stars in the sequel to “Chinatown”.Directed by Jack Nicholson. Written by Robert Towne. Produced by Robert Evans. Starring Jack Nicholson, Harvey Keitel, Madeline Stowe, Meg Tilly, Ruben Blades, Frederic Forrest, Richard Farnsworth & Tracy Walter How is the world wrong about “The Two Jakes”? From Andras: You'd think people would be into a Roman Polanski-less “Chinatown” sequel but they were not. Nicholson manages to give us a continuation of Robert Towne's detective story about the evolution of Los Angeles that is simultaneously sleazier AND more compassionate than the original. If the world had been a little less wrong about this film we might've got a third installment, all about pollution and the LA freeway which, as Bryan points out in the episode, is kind of the plot of “Who Framed Roger Rabbit”? which may be the closest we'll get to the completion of the Chinatown series.Here's the JJ Gittes site I referenced on the podcast as a resource for the information I shared: http://j-j-gittes.blogspot.com/Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpodFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXagFind all things Andras Jones at https://previouslyyours.com/ The World Is Wrong theme song written, produced and performed by Andras JonesCheck out: The Director's Wall with Bryan Connolly & AJ Gonzalez&The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras JonesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sprawling, strange near masterpiece from the director of Donnie DarkoDirected by Richard Kelly. Starring Dwayne Johnson, Seann William Scott, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Justin Timberlake, Mandy Moore, John Laroquette, Wallace Shawn, Curtis Armstrong, Amy Poehler, Cheri Oteri, Will Sasso, Miranda Richardson, Nora Dunne and Jon Lovitz How is the world wrong about Southland Tales? Most people hate it. Most people find it an incomprehensible mess. Bryan finds it funny and unique. Altman meets Lynch meets Philip K. Dick meets Reality TV trash. Director Kelly takes a really big swing here. We applaud him for it!Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpodFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXagFind all things Andras Jones at https://previouslyyours.com/ The World Is Wrong theme song written, produced and performed by Andras JonesCheck out: The Director's Wall with Bryan Connolly & AJ Gonzalez&The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras JonesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An everything but the kitchen sink zany masterpiece!!!Directed by H.C. Potter Starring Ole Olsen, Chic Johnson, Martha Raye, Elisha Cook JR. & Shemp Howard. How is the world wrong about Hellzapoppin'? From Bryan: Fall down on your face funny stuff starring forgotten comedy duo Olsen & Johnson. Is this the greatest comedy of all time that no one talks about? Yep. Never released on a proper home video format this film inspired great filmmakers like Zucker & Abrahams & Zucker, Joe Dante, Allan Arkush and Steven Spielberg. The earliest example I can think of the joke per second way of presenting gags. Released the same year as Citizen Kane and goddammit just as important!WATCH IT FREE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2TOriWWSLE Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpodFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXagFind all things Andras Jones at https://previouslyyours.com/ The World Is Wrong theme song written, produced and performed by Andras JonesCheck out: The Director's Wall with Bryan Connolly & AJ Gonzalez&The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras JonesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andras Jones joins Bryan Connolly and AJ Gonzalez on The Directors' Wall podcast to discuss "The Rainmaker" from 1997, and the films based upon John Grisham's novels in general.We're releasing this as a bonus episode on our feed and if you like it we hope you'll subscribe to The Directors' Wall podcast.Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpodFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXagFind all things Andras Jones at https://previouslyyours.com/ The World Is Wrong theme song written, produced and performed by Andras JonesCheck out: The Director's Wall with Bryan Connolly & AJ Gonzalez&The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras JonesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Penn interprets a stark Springsteen song as his directorial debut and launches the career of Viggo MortensenWritten & Directed by Sean Penn. Starring David Morse, Viggo Mortensen, Patricia Arquette, Valeria Golino, Charles Bronson, Sandy Dennis & Dennis Hopper How is the world wrong about The Indian Runner? From Andras: Sean Penn's first film as a director is his best. Is it the first films of the 1990's? A difficult character study based upon “Highway Patrolman”, a Bruce Springsteen song from his dark acoustic masterpiece “Nebraska” featuring three of the decade's most defining cinematic performers; Patricia Arquette, Benicio Del Toro (in one scene) and Viggo Mortensen's debut as a leading man/anti-hero. And yet…you don't really hear people talk about this film much. That's just plain wrong.Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpodFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXagFind all things Andras Jones at https://previouslyyours.com/ The World Is Wrong theme song written, produced and performed by Andras JonesCheck out: The Director's Wall with Bryan Connolly & AJ Gonzalez&The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras JonesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let the insanity flow from actor to director to manimal.Directed by John Frankenheimer & Richard Stanley. Starring Marlon Brando, Val Kilmer, David Thewlis, Fairuza Balk and Nelson de la Rosa. How is the world wrong about The Island Of Dr. Moreau? From Bryan: A troubled production that became tabloid fodder. The behind the scenes shenanigans of two directors in over their heads and unruly method actors may have tainted people's opinions of this strange, unique film. Brando and Kilmer are really going for it here. Time for the hate to stop now. In this month of Shocktober let's maybe give this creature filled horror film a chance.Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpodFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXagFind all things Andras Jones at https://previouslyyours.com/ The World Is Wrong theme song written, produced and performed by Andras JonesCheck out: The Director's Wall with Bryan Connolly & AJ Gonzalez&The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras JonesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lean, mean paranoid political thriller from Mamet and Kilmer.Written & Directed by David Mamet. Starring Val Kilmer, Derek Luke, Tia Texada, William H. Macy, Ed O'Neil, Kristen Bell, Mark Pellegrino, Said Taghmaoui, Natalia Nogulich & Geoff Pierson How is the world wrong about Spartan? From Andras: I've heard people call this a “fascist film”. It certainly depicts the cold machinations of the the US intelligence apparatus when they kick into action to “cherchez la femme” but not in any celebratory way. This film is dark, and cold and rich with Mamet's words and rhythms which are particularly well-served by Kilmer's natural low-key arrogance.Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpodFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXagFind all things Andras Jones at https://previouslyyours.com/ The World Is Wrong theme song written, produced and performed by Andras JonesCheck out: The Director's Wall with Bryan Connolly & AJ Gonzalez&The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras JonesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first of two episodes devoted to the films of David Mamet, Andras & Bryan celebrate what is currently Mamet's last theatrical release, a soulful martial arts conspiracy drama. Written & Directed by David Mamet. Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Emily Mortimer, Tim Allen, Joe Mantegna, Alice Braga, Max Martini, Jose Pablo Cantillo, Jake Johnson, Rebecca Pidgeon & Ricky Jay How is the world wrong about Redbelt? From Bryan: I saw this in the theater five times when it came out. I can't think of a leaner, tighter action/thriller. This movie isn't that old, so why doesn't anyone talk about it? It's a masterful film by a confident filmmaker at the true top of their game. It's time to recognize this movie as one of the best from this century so far. And there's lots of kicking in it too!Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpodFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXagFind all things Andras Jones at https://previouslyyours.com/ The World Is Wrong theme song written, produced and performed by Andras JonesCheck out: The Director's Wall with Bryan Connolly & AJ Gonzalez&The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras Jones  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JUSTIN BOZUNG (The Cinema of Norman Mailer) joins Andras Jones & Bryan Connolly for the season 3 opener devoted to Norman Mailer's much maligned Cape Cod noir.Written & Directed by Norman Mailer. Starring Ryan O'Neal, Isabella Rossellini, Deborah Sandlund, Wings Hauser, John Bedford Lloyd, Penn Jillette, Frances Fisher & Lawrence Tierney How is the world wrong about Tough Guys Don't Dance? From Andras: To read or listen to most opinions of this film, you would think it was one of the worst ever made. Don't be fooled! This is a masterful Cape Cod noir from one of the late 20th centuries most important artists. We're joined by Justin Bozung, the editor of “The Cinema of Norman Mailer” (also featured on the Blu Ray commentary for the film) to dig deeply into this misunderstood masterpiece.Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpodFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXagFind all things Andras Jones at https://previouslyyours.com/ The World Is Wrong theme song written, produced and performed by Andras JonesCheck out: The Director's Wall with Bryan Connolly & AJ Gonzalez&The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras JonesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andras Jones & Bryan Connolly welcome the listeners back to Season 3 with a preview of the first 10 episodes and an account of a recent Twitter interaction gone bad with a fellow film podcaster. Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpodFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXagFind all things Andras Jones at https://previouslyyours.com/ The World Is Wrong theme song written, produced and performed by Andras JonesCheck out: The Director's Wall with Bryan Connolly & AJ Gonzalez&The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras JonesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the Season 2 wrap up of The World Is Wrong podcast Andras Jones & Bryan Connolly discuss the previous season's films, preview Season 3,and talk about the projects they will be working on during the hiatus. The film Bryan directed ("Make Popular Movies") is currently playing the festival circuit and a film he wrote with Zack Carlson ("Destroy All Vampires") is presently in pre-production with a major star (who Bryan can't yet divulge) set to play the lead. Andras has been hard at work on new music which can be found with all of his recorded work, written work, films & podcasts at the newly launched website www.previouslyours.com Thanks to everyone who has followed the podcast and contributed to it in any way. We'll be back in the fall and will be releasing bonus mini episodes sporadically throughout the summer. Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpod Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXag The World Is Wrong theme written, produced and performed by Andras Jones Check out: The Director's Wall with Bryan Connolly & AJ Gonzalez & The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras Jones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actress Lisa Wilcox joins the podcast to celebrate the unjustly overlooked horror sequel “A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child”. Directed by Stephen Hopkins. Starring Lisa Wilcox, Robert Englund, Kelly Jo Minter, Erika Anderson, Danny Hassel, Joe Seely, Nicholas Mele and Beatrice Boepple How is the world wrong about Nightmare On Elm Street 5? From Bryan: A franchise that gets a lot of love, but I feel that this one isn't really talked about as much. Too disturbing? Too many hot button issues? No Rick? Let's get to the bottom of this and make this one as loved as the others. I'm just excited to make Andras finally watch it! Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpod Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXag The World Is Wrong theme written, produced and performed by Andras Jones Check out: The Director's Wall with Bryan Connolly & AJ Gonzalez & The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras Jones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What Charlie Chaplin did to Adolf Hitler in “The Great Dictator” Woody Allen does to himself in “Deconstructing Harry”. Written & Directed by Woody Allen. Starring Woody Allen, Hazelle Goodman, Judy Davis, Elisabeth Shue, Kirstie Alley, Julia Louis-Dreyfuss, Julie Kavner, Demi Moore, Amy Irving, Caroline Aaron, Mariel Hemingway, Tobey Maguire, Robin Williams, Stanley Tucci, Bob Balaban, Eric Bogosian, Billy Crystal How is the world wrong about Deconstructing Harry? From Andras: Woody Allen's films are often used, misleadingly, as evidence to justify the accusations against him. A film like “Deconstructing Harry” does the opposite. In Allen's most direct cinematic response to the end of his relationship with Mia Farrow he portrays himself as a pill popping, booze swilling, womanizer who brings misery upon those around him by using their lives for his art. A guilty man might be expected to portray himself as innocent but Allen seems to be saying, “It's true. I am horrible. Just not the way you think”. This is not only the response of an innocent man. It's the response of a great artist. Currently available on Tubi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following up on last week's celebration of the 2000 film "Up Against Amanda" we are joined by the film's writer, director and editor Michael Rissi and its star Justine Priestley to discuss their film and their careers in cinema. Written, Directed & Edited by Michael Rissi. Starring Justine Priestly, David DeWitt, Karen Grosso, Chuck Williams, Daniel Roebuck, Skippy McGriff & Reggie Bannister How is the world wrong about Michael Rissi & Justine Priestley From Andras: It's tempting to think the people who get famous in the film industry are its greatest talents but anyone who delves deeply into a study of its history quickly realizes that Hollywood is not always hospitable to its best (like Michael Rissi) or its brightest (like Justine Priestley) thus it is an incredibly lucky thing when film artists who are not embraced by corporate Hollywood find a way to make an independent film that, although it may have gone unnoticed at the time, finds its audience in ways its creators could never have imagined. UP AGAINST AMANDA: http://upagainstamanda.com http://upagainstamanda.com/ownit.htm ANNABELLE LEE http://annabelleemovie.com http://annabelleemovie.com/on-dvd.html MICHAEL RISSI http://michaelrissi.com/store.html Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpod Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXag The World Is Wrong theme written, produced and performed by Andras Jones Check out: The Director's Wall with Bryan Connolly & AJ Gonzalez & The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras Jones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest co-host Justin Freet joins the podcast to celebrate this low budget shot-on-video erotic thriller he discovered on Tubi which, despite its meager elements, contains more craft and invention than most big budget movies of its era. Written, Directed & Edited by Michael Rissi. Starring Justine Priestly, David DeWitt, Karen Grosso, Chuck Williams, Daniel Roebuck, Skippy McGriff & Reggie Bannister How is the world wrong about Up Against Amanda? From Andras: This is the kind of film sites like Tubi were made for. The first impulse is to reject it for its cheesy animation and early digital film quality, but those who allow the film to roll must contend with the craft and attention to detail the filmmakers bring to this erotic thriller starring Justine Priestley who should have been just as big a star as her brother of 90210 fame.Bigger even. Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpod Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXag The World Is Wrong theme written, produced and performed by Andras Jones Check out: The Director's Wall with Bryan Connolly & AJ Gonzalez & The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras Jones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During this year's Noscar Awards Andras nonminated “Wild Indian” as one of the year's best films and actor Chaske Spencer for giving one of the year's best performances. Written & Directed by Lyle Mitchell Corbine Jr. Starring Michael Greyeyes, Chaske Spencer, Jesse Eisenberg, Kate Bosworth, Scott Haze, Julian Gopal & Phoenix Wilson How is the world wrong about Wild Indian? From Andras: This tense and provocative crime thriller could justly be labeled a “native noir”. Lyle Mitchell Corbine Jr's feature film debut focuses on two men from the rez who, following a deadly crime in their childhood, take distinctly divergent paths into adulthood. When the one who stayed behind, suffering tremendous guilt, begins divulging their crime, the other, who left the reservation for a life in the corporate white world, has to embody the film's title in ways that leave the viewer with more questions than answers. Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpod Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXag The World Is Wrong theme written, produced and performed by Andras Jones Check out: The Director's Wall with Bryan Connolly & AJ Gonzalez & The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras Jones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a follow up to the Noscar Awards Bryan Connolly shares his love for this punk rock love story. Directed by Adam Rehmeier. Starring Kyle Gallner, Emily Skeggs, Lea Thompson, Hannah Marks, Pat Healy, Griffin Gluck and Mary Lynn Rajskub. How is the world wrong about Dinner In America. From Bryan: How did this not come across my radar sooner? It took my wife getting it as a surprise gift from a friend for us to hear about it. Instant love! This movie is wonderful. Why is it so hard to find? Everyone needs to see it. At first glance it seems an aggressive exercise in button pushing, but it is in fact an hilarious punk rock romantic comedy. One of the best Films to come out in the last year! Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpod Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXag The World Is Wrong theme written, produced and performed by Andras Jones Check out: The Director's Wall with Bryan Connolly & AJ Gonzalez & The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras Jones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NOSCAR AWARDS celebrate the best films and film artists that are NOT nominated for Academy Awards. If a film is nominated in any category, it is ineligible in all NOSCAR categories. TV shows are eligible for Noscar Awards. This year's NONminators are: Andras Jones, Bryan Connolly, AJ Gonzalez of The Directors Wall podcast, and Jen Brown of Genre Graveyard on Roku TV. We don't proclaim winners. We do share our list of NONminees so that you may decide for yourself which, if any, you think are the best. This year's NONminees are: BRYAN CONNOLLY's NONminees 14. Lucky Doug 13. Ultimate World 12. Night on 6th 11. Why Am I Doing This? 10. Woodland Dark & Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror 09. Old 08. The Suicide Squad 07. Boss Level 06. Malignant 05. Dinner In America 04. Zola 03. Inside #9 02. Bad Trip 01. Annette ANDRAS JONES' NONminees Noscarest Films – Annette, Get Back, Pig, The Guilty, Wild Indian & Old Henry Directorial Shout-Outs – Leos Carax (Annette), Potsy Ponciroli (Old Henry), Lyle Mitchell Corbine Jr (Wild Indian) Michael Sarnoski (Pig) Noscarest Screenwriter: Nicole Holofcener (with Damon & Affleck) for “The Last Duel” Noscarest Show – Dopesick Created by Danny Strong Starring: Michael Keaton, Rosario Dawson, Peter Sarsgaard, Michael Stuhlbarg, Jamie Ray Newman, Will Poulter & Kaitlyn Dever Noscarest Supporting Actress – Abbey Lee as Chrystal (Old) & Jamie Ray Newman as Kathe Sackler (Dopesick), Kaitlyn Dever (Dopesick) Noscarest Supporting Actor – David Knell as Chef Finway (Pig) & Chaske Spencer as Teddo (Wild Indian) Most Supporting Actor - Billy Preston (Get Back) Least Supporting Actor – George Harrison (Get Back) Noscarest Actor – Jake Gyllenhaal (The Guilty), Nicolas Cage (Pig), Tim Blake Nelson (Old Henry), Oscar Isaacs (The Card Counter) Noscarest Actress – Jodie Cormier (The Last Duel) Most Actor – Adam Driver (The Last Duel, House of Gucci & Annette) Most Actress – Tiffany Haddish (Bad Trip, Here Today & The Card Counter) JEN BROWN's NONminees Best TV - We Are Ladyparts Best Comedy – Plan B Unexpected Horror – Jacob's Wife Best Documentary – Adrienne Best Non-Sexual Nudity & Greatest Accidental performances – Bad Trip Best Overall Visual Direction – Last Night In Soho Shout-Outs – Pig Best Film - Candyman AJ GONZALEZ's NONminees Best Picture: In the Heights Best Director: M. Night Shyamalan for Old Best Actor: Anthony Ramos for In the Heights Best Actress: Rebecca Hall for The Night House Best Supporting Actor: Jeffrey Wright for The French Dispatch Best Supporting Actress: Olga Merediz for In the Heights Best Adapted Screenplay: M. Night Shyamalan for Old (based on the graphic novel “Sandcastle” by Pierre-Oscar Levy and Frederik Peeters) Best Editing: The Beatles: Get Back (Editors: Graham Gilding, Peter Hollywood, Tony Lenny, Jabez Olssen) Best Documentary: The Beatles Get Back Best Film Not in the English Language: Benedetta Best Stunts: Gunpowder Milkshake Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpod Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXag The World Is Wrong theme written, produced and performed by Andras Jones Check out: The Director's Wall with Bryan Connolly & AJ Gonzalez & The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras Jones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jazmyne Moreno of The Austin Film Society joins the podcast to celebrate “Foxfire” from 1996. Based upon a Joyce Carole Oates novel, this riot grrl era drama introduced the world to the overwhelming charisma of Angelina Jolie. Directed by Annette Haywood-Carter. Screenplay by Elizabeth White from the novel Foxfire:Confessions of a Girl Gang . Casting director: Mali Finn. Starring Angelina Jolie, Hedy Burress, Jenny Lewis, Jenny Shimizu, Sarah Rosenberg, John Diehl, Peter Facinelli, Cathy Moriarty, Richard Beymer, Dash Mihok, Elden Henson How is the world wrong about In The Cut From Andras Jones: As was revealed in this conversation, this film isn't for me. I hadn't even heard of it until Jazmyne Moreno recommended it for the podcast. Then, when we were talking about it, I realized I knew the director from when she was the script supervisor on “Nightmare On Elm Street 4: The Dream Master”. Small world. Check out Jazmyne Moreno and other Austin film folk in this documentary short about Vulcan Video: https://vimeo.com/437545924 Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpod Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXag The World Is Wrong theme written, produced and performed by Andras Jones Check out: The Director's Wall with Bryan Connolly & AJ Gonzalez & The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras Jones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“In The Cut” is the most maligned film from this year's Oscar darling Campion. A dreamy paranoid feminist subversion of the erotic crime thriller full of edgy unique performances from all its stars.   Directed by Jane Campion. Screenplay by Jane Campion & Susanna Moore. Starring Meg Ryan, Mark Ruffalo, Jennifer Jason-Leigh, Kevin Bacon, Nick Damici, Patrice O'Neal & Sharrieff Pugh How is the world wrong about In The Cut From Bryan Connolly: Nobody liked this when it came out, turned off by America's darling Meg Ryan getting down and dirty. She gives a raw performance here that is hands down one of her best. Ruffalo has never been better, fully immersed as a complex cop. Difficult characters in a difficult film. I love it.  Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpod Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXag The World Is Wrong theme written, produced and performed by Andras Jones Check out: The Director's Wall with Bryan Connolly & AJ Gonzalez & The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras Jones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff” is brutal to watch. Set in the intolerant town of Freedom, Kansas in 1951, the film is about a middle aged virgin (a liberal teacher who stands up for an accused Communist teacher, and fights to integrate her school) who is suffering a mental breakdown due to her lack of sexual experience until she is raped by a black student. Her reaction is a confounding challenge to our expectations. Directed by Marvin J. Chomsky. Screenplay by Polly Platt based upon a book by William Inge. Starring Anne Heywood, John Lafayette, Donald Pleasance, Robert Vaughn, Earl Holliman, Carolyn Jones, Ronee Blakeley, Dorothy Malone, Doris Roberts, Dana Elcar, R.G. Armstrong & Jocelyn Brando How is the world wrong about Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff From Andras Jones: “Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff” is one of only two films produced from Polly Platt screenplays. The other was “Pretty Baby”. These films give a hint of a cinematic voice drawn to the dangerous and misunderstood aspects of womens' sexuality. I don't think even people who know Polly Platt talk enough about this double feature. For more on Polly Platt we highly recommend the season of the You Must Remember This podcast its producer and host Karina Longworth devoted to her: http://www.youmustrememberthispodcast.com/episodes/2020/7/pollyplattarchive28 Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpod Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXag The World Is Wrong theme written, produced and performed by Andras Jones Check out: The Director's Wall with Bryan Connolly & AJ Gonzalez & The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras Jones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first feature from Wendell B. Harris Jr. (Chameleon Street) won the grand jury prize at Sundance in 1990. He has yet to be given the opportunity to make a follow-up. In this epic interview Harris shares the lessons gleaned from a life inside and outside of Hollywood, from his meetings with legends like Orson Welles and Chester Himes, to the project he has been working on since “Chameleon Street”, a documentary called “Yeshua vs. Frankenstein In 3D/G-Speak”. How is the world wrong about Wendell B. Harris, Jr.? From Andras Jones: I knew when I watched “Chameleon Street” that its writer, director and star was an important artist but after talking with him for over 7 hours (cut down to the three and half hours for this episode) it's clear to me that Wendell B. Harris Jr is as vital as ever, and sitting on several scripts and projects that remain ahead of their time today. Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpod Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXag The World Is Wrong theme written, produced and performed by Andras Jones Check out: The Director's Wall with Bryan Connolly & AJ Gonzalez & The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras Jones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

View "Cosmic Slop" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=F-yMNu7Zi00 “Cosmic Slop” from 1994 is a short-lived and difficult to find Twilight Zone style anthology series from HBO and the Hudlin brothers. Space Traders: Directed by Reginald Hudlin. Written by Trey Ellis (based upon a short story by Derrick Bell). Starring: Robert Guillaume, Jason Bernard, Michele Lamar Richards, Brock Peters, Casey Kasem, Jay Koch & George Clinton The First Commandment: Written & Directed by Warrington Hudlin. Starring Nicholas Turturro, Noelle Balfour, Richard Herd, Kelly Jo Minter & George Clinton Tang: Directed by Kevin Rodney Sullivan. Written by Kyle Baker based upon a story by Chester Himes. Starring Chi McBride, Paula Jai Parker & George Clinton How is the world wrong about Cosmic Slop From Bryan Connolly: No one remembers this show! Sure it was only 3 episodes, but man is it good. No exaggeration, Space Traders is one of the best episodes of any show ever. It never makes any Best of HBO lists. Let's change that. This is smart television at its finest.  Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpod Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXag The World Is Wrong theme written, produced and performed by Andras Jones Check out: The Director's Wall with Bryan Connolly & AJ Gonzalez & The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras Jones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Residue” is a film about a man who returns to his DC neighborhood in search of his childhood friends. What he finds are memories of a place that has been gentrified beyond recognition. How is the world wrong about Black Cinema? From Andras Jones: “Residue” from director Merawi Gerima was released in 2020 so maybe the world hasn't had a chance to be wrong about it, but it isn't right about it yet. Let's change that. Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpod Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXag The World Is Wrong theme written, produced and performed by Andras Jones Check out: The Director's Wall with Bryan Connolly & AJ Gonzalez & The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras Jones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor Skinner Myers (the director of “The Sleeping Negro”) returns to The World Is Wrong podcast to take us to school on the topic of Black Cinema. How is the world wrong about Black Cinema? From Andras Jones: Skinner Myers draws a stark series of distinctions between Black Cinema and Black Hollywood that is far more nuanced than simply color coding the Oscars. Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpod Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXag The World Is Wrong theme written, produced and performed by Andras Jones Check out: The Director's Wall with Bryan Connolly & AJ Gonzalez & The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras Jones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gus Van Sant's adaptation of Tom Robbins' “Even Cowgirls Get The Blues” is generally regarded as a failure, an opinion Andras (who has read most of Robbin's books) shares. Bryan (who has not read the book) loves this film, which leads to a conversation about the responsibility (or lack thereof) directors have to their source material. Written & Directed by Gus Van Sant. Based upon “Even Cowgirls Get The Blues” by Tom Robbins. Starring Uma Thurman, Rain Phoenix, John Hurt, Pat Morita, Victoria Williams, Lorraine Bracco, Sean Young, Carol Kane, Buck Henry, Keanu Reeves, Crispin Glover, Ken Kesey, William S. Burroughs, Ed Begley Jr., Angie Dickinson & Roseanne Arnold How is the world wrong about Wrongness From Bryan Connolly: So much hate is dumped on this movie. Undeserved! It's weird. It's funny. Maybe it's not like the book. Good. Read the book. Enjoy that for what it is. Now lets enjoy this movie that has Pat Morita as a sexy guru! Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpod Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXag The World Is Wrong theme written, produced and performed by Andras Jones Check out: The Director's Wall with Bryan Connolly & AJ Gonzalez & The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras Jones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The Hot Spot” is Dennis Hopper's interpretation of a 1962 noir written for Robert Mitchum by Charles Wilson based upon his novel “Hell Hath No Fury” and, amazingly, this 1990 version starring Don Johnson and Virginia Madsen is probably better than the original could ever have been. Directed by Dennis Hopper. Written by Charles Wilson & Nona Tyson. Starring Don Johnson, Virginia Madsen, Jennifer Connelly, Charles Martin-Smith, Jack Nance, Barry Corbin, William Sadler, Jerry Hardin. Score by Jack Nitzsche with John Lee Hooker, Taj Mahal & Miles Davis How is the world wrong about Wrongness From Andras Jones: Bring up Dennis Hopper and people want to talk about “Easy Rider” (a happy generational accident) or “Out Of The Blue” (a nihilistic masterpiece) but for my money this modern noir is the most enjoyable directorial effort in his canon. Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpod Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXag The World Is Wrong theme written, produced and performed by Andras Jones Check out: The Director's Wall with Bryan Connolly & AJ Gonzalez & The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras Jones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andras & Bryan attempt to unravel the symptoms of wrongness (double standards, with us or against us proclamations, denial of facts and context & fear) particularly when artists become the targets of campaigns that mask deeper and more complicated agendas. How is the world wrong about Wrongness? From Andras Jones: In this episode we discuss several examples of wrongness in cinema and why Bryan and I respond to these in the different ways we do. I hope these stories, and the way we discuss them, will inspire you to look beyond the wrongness of the world and its scapegoats to the lessons we might draw from them. For more on Farrow vs Allen: Moses Farrow: A Son Speaks Out:http://mosesfarrow.blogspot.com/2018/05/a-son-speaks-out-by-moses-farrow.html Soon-Yi Previn speaks:https://www.vulture.com/2018/09/soon-yi-previn-speaks.html By The Way, Woody Allen Is Innocent:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muyaCg2dGAk&t=137s The World Is Wrong - Episode 41 - The Front with Aaron Leonard:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIp7e56QI8c&t=122s For more on USA vs Charlie Chaplin: You Must Remember This: Blacklist Flashback (Charlie Chaplin during WW2): http://www.youmustrememberthispodcast.com/episodes/2016/3/20/blacklist-flashback-charlie-chaplin-during-world-war-ii You Must Remember This: Gossip Girls (Hedda Hooper, Louella Parsons & Charlie Chaplin):http://www.youmustrememberthispodcast.com/episodes/2021/5/5/gossip-girls-war-4 For more on Sinead O'Connor: On Twitter: @OhSineady On SNL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0VpfiMcPPA&t=11s At Dylan Tribute: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiadASyP0bU Pesci on SNL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPykO9jdLk0 Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpod Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXag The World Is Wrong theme written, produced and performed by Andras Jones Check out: The Director's Wall with Bryan Connolly & AJ Gonzalez & The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras Jones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world isn't wrong about Jon Ronson but we've done two episodes about films he wrote ("Frank" from 2014 with Peter Straughan and "Okja" from 2017 with Bong Joon Ho). In this episode Ronson talks about these films, and about "Pride" from 2014 which Jon recommends we all give our attention to. Pride credits: Directed by Matthew Warchus. Written by Stephen Beresford. Starring Ben Schnetzer, Andrew Scott, Dominic West, George MacKay, Bill Nighy. Imelda Staunton, Paddy Considine & Joseph Gilgun From Andras: Ronson's work, from "The Psychopath Test" (which was recommended by Jen Brown in our Okja episode), to "So You've Been Publicly Shamed", to his latest "Things Fell Apart", explore the wrongness of the world in their way. It was great for Jon to give us his time and energy to discuss his films and a film that should inspire us all. Jon Ronson's Website: http://www.jonronson.com/ Jon's new podcast "Things Fell Apart" (available on all services after 01/25/22) Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpod Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXag The World Is Wrong theme written, produced and performed by Andras Jones Check out: The Director's Wall with Bryan Connolly & AJ Gonzalez & The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras Jones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1992 Ben Stiller, along with Janeane Garofolo, Bob Odenkirk, Andy Dick, Dana Gould, John F. O Donoghue, Dino Stamatopoulos & Judd Apatow initiated the acerbic meta-comedy of the 90's with “The Ben Stiller Show” for which they were rewarded with an Emmy AFTER they were cancelled by Fox. How is the world wrong about this show? From Andras Jones: The world was never more wrong about this show than when it came out and still, far too few people, even those who are steeped in the comedy of the 90's, remain unaware of it or its influence. In this epic end of year episode Bryan and I attempt to correct this oversight. Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpod Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXag The World Is Wrong theme written, produced and performed by Andras Jones Check out: The Director's Wall with Bryan Connolly & AJ Gonzalez & The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras Jones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you make a movie steeped in 80's nostalgia without having it be a major Spielberg-fest? You get Spielberg to direct it! Directed by Steven Spielberg. Written by Zak Penn and Ernest Cline (Based on his book). Starring Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, Lena Waithe, Mark Rylance and Simon Pegg. How is the world wrong about this movie? From Bryan Connolly: This was and is so hated by so many people. Yes, the constant shoehorning of pop culture and bombardment of frenetic CGI is a brain overload, but this is Spielberg having a lot of fun…and it's been a while since he's relaxed and just had a good time. He's allowed it! The most expensive film collage movie ever made. Did we mention it has Chucky in it!!! Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpod Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXag The World Is Wrong theme written, produced and performed by Andras Jones Check out: The Director's Wall with Bryan Connolly & AJ Gonzalez & The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras Jones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2004 Spielberg and Hanks teamed up for “The Terminal” a film that lives up to its name if not its reputation. AJ Gonzalez of The Directors Wall joins the podcast to discuss. Directed by Steven Spielberg Written by Sacha Gervasi & Jeff Nathanson. Starring Tom Hanks, Stanley Tucci, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Chi McBride, Diego Luna, Kumar Pallana, Zoe Saldana, Michael Nouri, & Benny Golson How is the world wrong about this movie? From Andras Jones: “The Terminal” is a fantastic example of Spielberg's ability to make an incredibly bleak film and wrap it in so much goodness you don't even know how sad it is. Meanwhile we've got Hanks doing what he does best; bringing unexpected pathos to physical comedy and vice versa. I think most people think of this (if they do at all) as lightweight fluff. It's anything but. Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpod Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXag The World Is Wrong theme written, produced and performed by Andras Jones Check out: The Director's Wall with Bryan Connolly & AJ Gonzalez & The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras Jones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Jurassic Park 3" is perhaps the least loved of the series. Bethany Watson of The Acquired Taste podcast joins us to make the case for this Joe Johnston, Alexander Payne dino-comedy. Directed by Joe Johnston. Written by Peter Buchman, Alexander Payne & Jim Taylor. Starring Sam Neill, William H. Macy, Tea Leoni, Alessandro Nivola, Trevor Morgan, Michael Jeter, John Diehl & Laura Dern How is the world wrong about this movie? From Bethany Watson:This is a powerhouse cast making great character choices (especially Sam Neill!) and the dinosaurs are *even better.* Also, it's a cautionary tale against trusting the super-rich with helicopters. Come for the nuanced Sam Neill performance, stay for William H. Macy's comic relief. An Acquired Taste Podcast: https://www.acquiredtastepodcast.com/ Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpod Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXag The World Is Wrong theme written, produced and performed by Andras Jones Check out: The Director's Wall with Bryan Connolly & AJ Gonzalez & The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras Jones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Johnny Depp and Marlon Brando explore the nature of sanity and reality in this mature and endearing mid-90's sex comedy, and we explore the film with director Paul Williams. Directed by Jeremy Leven. Produced by Francis Ford Coppola. Starring Johnny Depp, Marlon Brando & Faye Dunaway How is the world wrong about this movie? From Andras:When “The November Men” director Paul Williams told me “Don Juan DeMarco” was one of his favorite films I knew we had to have him on to be its champion, You know what? He's right! This is a great little film with one of Depp's most charismatic performances. Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpod Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXag The World Is Wrong theme written, produced and performed by Andras Jones Check out: The Director's Wall with Bryan Connolly & AJ Gonzalez & The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras Jones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

William Richert's adaptation of Richard Condon's assassination novel is the star-studded pinnacle of 1970's paranoid cinema crossed with a very dark and dry and dirty comedy. Directed by William Richert. Starring Jeff Bridges, John Huston, Anthony Perkins, Belinda Bauer, Eli Wallach, Richard Boone, Ralph Meeker, Sterling Hayden, Toshiro Mifune, Dorothy Malone and Elizabeth Taylor How is the world wrong about this movie? From Andras: “Winter Kills” works a lot better for those steeped in JFK assassination lore which made it hip upon release in 1979 and incredibly obscure now. Add to this the film's insistence on being funny and I guess most people don't know what to make of it. So, is the world wrong or just plain ignorant? Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpod Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXag Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpod Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXag The World Is Wrong theme written, produced and performed by Andras Jones Check out: The Director's Wall with Bryan Connolly & AJ Gonzalez & The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras Jones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yes, there is a new Dune, but it doesn't mean we have to throw the old one down the toilet. Directed by David Lynch. Starring Kyle MacLachlan, Sting, Sean Young, Brad Dourif, Everett McGill, Paul L. Smith, Kenneth McMillan, Patrick Stewart, Dean Stockwell, Alicia Witt, Jose Ferrer and Jack Nance. Music by Toto. How is the world wrong about this movie? From Bryan: Disowned by a director who didn't get final cut. Hated by fans who thought it strayed to far from the book. Brushed off as a faiulre and a mess by those who haven't even seen it. I love this movie and Lynch fans should embrace it as opposed to dismissing it. The Lynchian stamp is all over this film from the design, the themes and the actors. Grab a cup of spice and let's go the weirding way. Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpod Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXag Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpod Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXag The World Is Wrong theme written, produced and performed by Andras Jones Check out: The Director's Wall with Bryan Connolly & AJ Gonzalez & The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras Jones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“State Of Grace” is the film that should have ensured the whole world learned how to pronounce Phil Joanou's last name. For reasons we will explore with guest co-host Zack Carlson…it didn't work out that way. Directed by Phil Joanou. Starring Sean Pean, Gary Oldman, Robin Wright, Ed Harris, John C. Reilly & John Turturro How is the world wrong about this movie? From Andras: I like “State Of Grace” more than “Good Fellas”. I wouldn't even make the comparison if the two films hadn't been released the same weekend. Oh sure…”Good Fellas” is a “better movie” but I like the actors in this one more and if I'm even twenty percent correct in my perverse opinion, this is a film all lovers of 90's crime dramas should re-assess, if only to appreciate the greatness of Robin Wright's performance with all these tough guys. Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpod Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXag The World Is Wrong theme written, produced and performed by Andras Jones Check out: The Director's Wall with Bryan Connolly & AJ Gonzalez & The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras Jones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christopher Roberts was one of the producers of "The Believer", as well as on the film "Welcome To The Dollhouse" and the demo that got Andy Dick booked on The Ben Stiller Show. Roberts joins the podcast to fill in a few details left out of our interview with director Henry Bean and share stores with his old high school friend, Andras Jones. Directed by Henry Bean. Starring Ryan Gosling, Summer Phoenix, Theresa Russell, Billy Zane, Garret Dillahunt, Joel Marsh Garland, Glenn Fitzgerald, A.D. Miles, Elizabeth Reaser, Tovah Feldshuh, Judah Lazarus and, in a brief un-credited appearance, Natasha Leggero How is the world wrong about this movie? From Andras: As a comedy, this film isn't an easy one to laugh with but once you get its wavelength…once you know laughter is permissible…it only gets darker. Imagine Polanski doing an episode of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” with a young Ryan Gosling and then decide if it's something you want to see, or notsee. Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpod Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXag See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.