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It's a stunning lineup this week on the Way Too Indiecast as Loki himself, Tom Hiddleston, joins the show along with director Marc Abraham to talk about their new movie I Saw the Light, based on the final years of country music icon Hank Williams' life. Mr. Hiddleston also talks about working with Elizabeth Olsen, learning to sing with country legends, and his take on irascible MCU fans.

In one of the biggest, baddest episodes of the Way Too Indiecast yet, we welcome two of the best directors in the game as we hear from Richard Linklater about his '80s college hangout movie Everybody Wants Some!! and are joined by Jeff Nichols, whose sci-fi thriller Midnight Special hits theaters this weekend as well.

This week, CJ's in conversation with writer/director Paul Taylor and producer Alex Megaro of Driftwood, which won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Narrative at Slamdance this year. Also, Bernard chimes in to share his thoughts on this weekend's gigantic release, Batman v Superman. We all know by now that the Zack Snyder-directed superhero mash-up hasn't been received well by critics, but Bernard breaks down exactly what goes wrong in this woefully misguided missed opportunity of a blockbuster.

The Dastardly Dissenter returns as CJ teams with Bernard to bring you this week’s show, in which they discuss their favorite “directorial left turns,” which also happens to be the subject of this month’s Way Too Indie staff feature. Also, incomparable film essayist and filmmaker Mark Rappaport joins the show to talk about his filmography, […]

Bernard flies solo on this week's episode as he interviews Eye In The Sky director Gavin Hood. From the ethics of drone warfare to the art of creating a film's rhythm, the conversation spans myriad subjects surrounding the drone-warfare thriller starring Helen Mirren, Alan Rickman, Aaron Paul and more. Plus, Bernard shares his Indie Pick of the Week, flash-reviews Hello, My Name Is Doris and Knight of Cups, and rants about Marvel and DC's upcoming superhero team-up movies.

This week, Bernard, CJ and Zach react to the Oscars! Listen to find out how they did on their predictions and hear their thoughts on the show’s overall presentation. Also, filmmaker Alex Proyas recently lashed out at movie critics following a landslide of negative reviews for his movie Gods of Egypt. The boys dissect his resentment […]

It's the end of Indiecast Week and in anticipation of tomorrow's Oscars, Bernard and CJ share their picks for who should and will win! Also, two special guests join the show as director John Hillcoat and Breaking Bad actor Aaron Paul talk about their new crime-thriller, Triple 9, out in theaters now. Bernard shares his impressions of the film and the boys offer two more Indie Picks of the Week. What more could you want? We hope you enjoyed Indiecast Week as much as we did!

We're back! On the second episode of the Way Too Indiecast this week we welcome the biggest guest we've had on the show thus far, Hugh Jackman! He, Taron Egerton and director Dexter Fletcher are talking about their new film, Eddie The Eagle in a particularly unique interview environment. Also, good friend of the show Christopher Jason Bell sits down for a snack-'n'-chat with Bernard to talk about what it's like to be an independent filmmaker presenting a movie at a film festival and conducting a Q&A with a (sometimes tiny) audience. On top of all that, Bernard and CJ share some brand new Indie Picks and talk about their favorite movies based on inspirational true stories.

It's podcast week here at Way Too Indie as we have not one, not two, but THREE episodes of the Way Too Indiecast for your listening pleasure between now and Friday! With too many special guests to handle this week, we were forced to split them up into a trilogy of movie-talk goodness. From indie up-and-comers to festival programmers to Australian A-list actors (get me, bub?), we've got so many amazing interviews from across the entire movie spectrum for you in the coming days that you'd do yourself a disservice to not tune in to your favorite movie podcast EVER!

This week, CJ and Bernard take a look at the recent trend of nostalgia-driven franchise resurrections on this week's show, inspired by the release of Zoolander 2. The boys are also joined by filmmaker Nathan Williams to talk about his paranoia thriller If There's A Hell Below, which just recently screened and got a warm reception at Slamdance. PLUS, we've got a fresh batch of Indie Picks for you to gnaw your teeth on, including a film from friend of the show J.P. Chan! Click play and let the indie-loving, Hollywood-hating goodness wash over you like a ray of sunlight from the heavens...

CJ and Bernard tackle the #OscarsSoWhite controversy on this week's episode, delving into the complexities of the pre-awards show debacle and the larger social issue it stems from. To help balance out the heavy shit, we'll check in on Darth Dissenter himself as he finally shares with us his thoughts on Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Better late than never! Plus, Bernard fills us in on a mildly traumatic experience he had involving the legendary Sally Field. All that, plus our Indie Picks of the Week, on this episode of the Way Too Indiecast!

It's the most common question one is asked as a movie writer: What's your favorite movie? On the occasion of our 50th episode of the Way Too Indiecast, your hosts Bernard, CJ and Dustin have decided to share with you their favorite movies, the movies that defined them as cinephiles and changed the way they look at the art form. Plus, two very special guests join the show as H.P. Mendoza (I Am A Ghost) and J.P. Chan (A Picture of You) share their picks. Here's to 50 episodes and many more to come!

Bernard and CJ kick off 2016 by looking back at Way Too Indie's Best Films of 2015 list as well as looking at the big releases that are in theaters right now. From The Hateful Eight, to Joy, Anomalisa, The Revenant and more, they've got you covered as you brave the winter cold to see the latest movies at your local cinema.

In the final installment of our series of Way Too Indiecast Star Wars Specials, Bernard and Dustin are joined by two new companions, WTI's own Ananda Dillon and Star Wars aficionado Justin Boo, to break down piece-by-piece Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Stakes were high going into this JJ Abrams-helmed mega reboot---did the movie meet the crew's expectations? Is this the moment Dustin finally embraces the light side and becomes a Star Wars fanboy, or has he lost hope in the force altogether? Will super fans Bernard, Ananda and Justin have their childhood dreams reawakened or extinguished forever? It's all on the line on this very special, extended, final edition of the series!

In part three of our series of Way Too Indiecast Star Wars Specials, Bernard, Dustin and CJ discuss the third entry in the original Star Wars trilogy, Return of the Jedi.

In part two of our series of Way Too Indiecast Star Wars Specials, Bernard, Dustin and CJ discuss the second episode in the original Star Wars trilogy, The Empire Strikes Back. Luke Skywalker learns the ways of the force from Master Yoda and Han and Leia finally open up their hearts to one another in this pivotal […]

It's a Dastardly Dissenter takeover as CJ hosts the show this week to welcome filmmaker Christopher Jason Bell to talk about his new film, The Winds That Scatter. It stars Ahmad Chahrour as a Syrian immigrant fighting to survive a rough American economy with an unusually positive attitude. Then, CJ and Christopher talk about the current state of film criticism, particularly journalists' current obsession with listicles and "buzz-worthy" festival darlings. Surely, with a little digging, film critics like us can uncover hidden movie treasures that elude even the ever-expanding festival scene. Challenge accepted!

We talk 'A New Hope' in part one of our four-part Star Wars spectacular!

After a week off, we're back with a brand new episode of the Way Too Indiecast! This week, Bernard and CJ welcome director Josh Mond and star Christopher Abbott to talk about their new film, James White. The boys also discuss what is one of the most unpredictable awards seasons in memory and which movies they think will take home golden statues in a couple months time. Disney's controversial decision to not screen Star Wars: The Force Awakens for critics is also a topic of conversation as your hosts cry foul and risk sounding like film critic elitists. All that, plus our Indie Picks of the Week, on this super-sized edition of the Indiecast!

It's a very special episode this week as Bernard presents Sound Conversations, a collection of interviews with directors, documentarians, actors, festival programmers and, most importantly, sound designers, about the art of sound in film. Technique, philosophy, tradition, experimentation---all angles of sound design are covered as we explore one of the most underappreciated aspects of filmmaking with some of the most talented people in the biz. Joining the show are the sound-obsessed artists behind Love & Mercy, The Diary of a Teenage Girl, 10,000 km, Gett: The Trial of Vivianne Amsalem, Foxcatcher and many more. Listen in and listen close---it's Sound Conversations!

The man behind Austin Powers and Meet the Parents, Jay Roach, joins the podcast today to talk about his new film, Trumbo, starring Bryan Cranston as legendary Hollywood screenwriter Dalton Trumbo, whose career was cut short when he and a handful of his associates were blacklisted due to their association with the communist party. Bernard goes solo to review Tom McCarthy's newsroom drama Spotlight as well as share his Indie Pick of the Week.

This week, director Catherine Hardwick joins the show to talk about her new friendship dramedy Miss You Already, starring Drew Barrymore and Toni Collette. Also, Bernard and CJ talk about being accused of film snobbery and (attempt to) argue that Tommy Wiseau's The Room is a genuinely good movie. Are they crazy? Listen and decide for yourself! Plus, as always, the boys have got a fresh batch of Indie Picks of the Week.

Bernard got plastered while trying on costumes this week, so CJ's taking the wheel as he hosts this very special Halloween edition of the Way To Indiecast. Joining them is director H.P. Mendoza, who's here to talk about his inventively spooky movie I Am A Ghost and share his favorite ghostly horror movies. Plus, as always, our Indie Picks of the Week! Happy Halloween, movie lovers!

Bernard is joined by Zach this week, who brings with him an interview with Chilean filmmaker Sebastian Silva about his new film Nasty Baby, starring Tunde Adebimpe and Kristen Wiig and the director himself. Also, with the release of Netflix's Beasts of No Nation, the boys try to predict what the future of digital distribution will look like and how streaming sites like Netflix, Amazon, Hulu and the like will impact the movie theater industry. PLUS (you guessed it) our Indie Picks of the Week!

Joining the show this week is James Vanderbilt, a veteran screenwriter whose directorial debut, Truth, is out in theaters this weekend.

We're back with another packed show as we welcome filmmaker Evgeny Afineefsky to talk about his documentary Winter On Fire.

The tag team of Bernard and CJ run wild on this episode as they talk about Denis Villeneuve's new film, Sicario.

With Star Wars: The Force Awakens just on the horizon, Bernard, CJ, Dustin, and special guest (and giant Star Wars fanboy) Justin Boo go in-depth about the mass anticipation of the new film as well as the feverish passion of the millions of fans of the legendary franchise.

It's a short-but-sweet episode this week as Bernard chats with filmmaker Anthony Lucero about his indie crowd-pleaser, East Side Sushi.

This week, Bernard talks to filmmaker/screenwriter Oren Moverman in-depth about his new movie starring Richard Gere, Time Out of Mind.

It's a slow week at the theater, but Bernard, Ananda, and CJ have plenty to talk about on this week's show!

This week's show is brimming with special guests as Bernard welcomes Lily Tomlin and Paul Weitz to talk about their outstanding new film, Grandma.

On this week’s show, the tag team of Bernard and CJ review Noah Baumbach’s latest, Mistress America, starring Greta Gerwig and Lola Kirke.

Marielle Heller and Bel Powley join this week's show to talk about their film 'The Diary of a Teenage Girl', plus a discussion on the state of female representation in movies today.

Bonus episode featuring the directors behind the charming stop-motion animated comedy 'Shaun the Sheep Movie'.

Way Too Indiecast welcomes our biggest guest yet, Australian actor/director Joel Edgerton, to talk about his new psychological thriller 'The Gift'.

On this giant Way Too Indiecast we're joined by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Joshua Oppenheimer and Perry Blackshear to talk about their films.

Director Dave Boyle joins this week's Way Too Indiecast to discuss 'Man From Reno', plus we share our favorite SF-set movies.

Way Too Indie gets it's geek on as Ananda and Scarlet describe their time at Comic-Con 2015 and Bernard reviews Marvel's latest 'Ant-Man'.

Video game guru Ryan Clements joins Bernard to chat about the art of storytelling in the future and a review of the upcoming Amy Winehouse documentary.

We're locked and loaded for this gun-themed episode of the Way Too Indiecast. We review 'Terminator: Genisys' and discuss our favorite gun movies.

Bernard flies Han Solo for the 25th episode of the Way Too Indiecast and reviews three new indie films; 'What Happened, Miss Simone?', 'Infinitely Polar Bear', and 'Dope'.

Review of Pixar's latest animated masterpiece, 'Inside Out', plus our favorite "movie minds," characters whose psyches, philosophies, or thought processes they find particularly memorable or fascinating.

Different reactions on Sundance darling 'Me and Earl and the Dying Girl' are debated, along with our favorite movies about making movies, on this episode of the Way Too Indiecast.

This episode of the Way Too Indiecast has Bernard and CJ discussing the lack of value in critical consensus and their list of favorite movies about music.

Guest Eddie Mullins talks to Bernard about his film Doomsdays, plus they share their Top 5 Favorite Apocalyptic Movies.

On this high-octane, explosive edition of the Way Too Indiecast we discuss Mad Max: Fury Road and Leo McCarey's 1937 classic generational drama Make Way For Tomorrow.

We say Happy Mother's Day to all the indie moms across the world on this episode of the Way Too Indiecast.

Bernard goes solo on this episode of the Way Too Indiecast, talking about interview disaster stories and whether or not if Joss Whedon is indie.

Road trip movies and highlights from the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival are discussed on this episode of the Way Too Indiecast.