Podcasts about Spike Jonze

Please note: This episode is only available until June 16, 2023. New York Times bestselling author Susan Orlean has written on a variety of topics, including one that's near and dear to our hearts! Hear her talk to local author Michael Wiley about The Library Book, her other bestselling books, her writing process, and what it's like to have your work and life adapted for the big screen! She is currently at work on adapting The Library Book for a forthcoming limited series with Paramount TV, as well as a memoir. Susan Orlean is the bestselling author of The Orchid Thief: A True Story of Beauty and Obsession, The Library Book, and Rin Tin Tin: The Life and the Legend. Her latest is On Animals, her first essay collection in nearly twenty years, which gathers a lifetime of musings, meditations, and in-depth profiles about the creatures we share our homes, lives and the world with.  The Library Book is an exploration of the history, power, and future of these endangered institutions, told through her quest to solve a mysterious act of arson that nearly destroyed the Los Angeles Public Library in 1986. Orlean's writing has inspired two films so far, including Adaptation (based off The Orchid Thief), the Academy Award-winning film directed by Spike Jonze and starring Meryl Streep. A staff writer at The New Yorker for over three decades, she has also written for Outside, Esquire, Rolling Stone, Vogue, and The Boston Globe, and has edited both Best American Essays and Best American Travel Writing. Find more at www.susanorlean.com and @susanorlean on social media.  Interviewer Michael Wiley's new novel is The Long Way Out, featuring Franky Dast, an exonerated ex-con who investigates a series of murders in Northeast Florida. Michael is also the author of three mystery and detective series, including the Shamus Award-winning Joe Kozmarski books, the Daniel Turner thrillers, and, most recently, the Sam Kelson PI novels, which are currently in development for television. His short stories appear often in magazines and anthologies, including Best Mystery Stories of the Year 2022. He teaches literature at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville. Books We Recommend: Check out Susan Orlean's books! Check out Michael Wiley's books! --- Never miss an event! Sign up for email newsletters at https://bit.ly/JaxLibraryUpdates  Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl Contact Us: jplpromotions@coj.net 

This week we sit in a hot tub for the first time with musical composer and artist, Aska Matsumiya. Aska is at the end of her third trimester of pregnancy as we bathe. Her belly is full and ripe, and the baby is ready to come out any day. Aska shares her experience on approaching early motherhood for a second time, 20 years after the birth of her first and only daughter, Bebel. Immigrating from Japan to California with her family as a young lady, Aska remembers her experience of cultural and linguistic differences between the two nations from childhood through today. Since she was three, Aska's relationship with composition and piano grew as her own language, an alternative method of expression when words and socializing did not come naturally.Aska explains how her relationship with piano continued to blossom and guided her towards her dream of going to Julliard, landing her at American art schools in her early childhood education. However, when Aska was 15, she found authentic friendship in school with kids who were alternative, artistic, and exposed her to a foreign genre of music: Punk. Aska experienced her first punk concert that would bring her to drop out of high school, drop her dream of being a concert pianist, and join her own punk band with whom she would begin touring in a van. Yet, life quickly had a different plan: at 19, Aska was pregnant, inciting her to quit the band and embark on her next journey in life: motherhood.As a young mother, Aska describes how she dove into the musical culture of Seattle, playing in indie bands in the Sub Pop era. Her love of variant genres of music and doing odd jobs like working for fashion magazines, consulting for brands, or even playing piano for ballet classes helped to develop the skills, and give her experiences that would weave together to make her better at scoring films now. People come to her because she knows the patterns of classical music and simultaneously knows how to break all of the rules. People come to her to score films when they want something different.At 25 years old, Aska began her scoring journey through working with director Crystal Moselle, composing pieces for various fashion clips and then, her breakout film: The Wolfpack. ‘There Are Many Of Us' was Aska's first original song featured as the central theme song of Spike Jonze's film, ‘I'm Here'. Spike told her she could make things and that could be her work. This nugget was mind blowing, and helped Aska to transition from taking on all of the odd jobs she was piecing together, to focusing in on composing scores full time. Aska now incorporates her cultural identity with her Japan-based music production company: Black Cat White Cat Music, which she created with her brother. They curate musical artists from around the world to create original soundscapes and songs for Japanese commercials and productions. Aska explains cultural differences she has encountered in the Japanese business space. She explains that in Japan, trust comes from words. Whereas in America, everything is contracted. She describes how growing up in America has helped her and her brother create a bridge between Japanese culture and the world outside. Aska sees that the way people listen to music in Japan or Germany, resonates with the way that she likes to create music. She observes that Japanese culture is more comfortable with silence and space. She describes a Japanese word that doesn't translate to English conceptually or lexically: “Kue-issho.” She couldn't think of the word exactly in the bath, but later said that it is a Buddhist thought that means “you will eventually find yourself meeting up again with the one you wished for, in one place, and to keep that strength to seek the hope in destiny.”Aska and I first met through our mutual close friend Desiree, who passed away in a tragic and shocking surfing accident in 2015. Our individual friendship began through our shared mourning and loss of someone we loved. Aska shares how she composed an album as an expression of her grief for Desiree, but she never released it. Simply the act of creating it was cathartic. Surfing had been a passion that Desiree and Aska enjoyed together. Aska learned to surf from our collaborator and Tub Talks guest, Kassia Meador. Aska was scoring a surf film for Kassia, and it was in the experience of paying attentions to the details, the micromovements and how to play sound to the movement, that she became interested in experiencing it herself. When she asked Kassia about it, Kassia put all the necessary materials into her hands and took Aska into the water. Aska describes surfing as feeling like a child on a playground because it's playful. She understands how fundamentally important it is to feel joy so simply. Adults can forget how to have fun. Surfing elicits that joy in Aska's life. And this conversation inspires us to find these joys, and our passions, in ourselves. I hope you enjoy this deep soak with my friend in bloom, Aska Matsumiya!To join Secular Sabbath membership, you can find us at secular-sabbath.com/membership. 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It's time for a brand new episode of Space Podyssey. Hammo welcomes comedian Ben Ellwood back to the podcast to discuss Spike Jonze's film, "her". Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The bros talk about how they think they may have experienced everything there is in life after watching the 2013 film, Her. Written and directed by Spike Jonze. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefilmbrospodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4g9YbMBwRIKzDTV4uXt5Eg The bros Letterboxd's: @_isaiahlucas @lilabey @NickGowinPlaces

Movie of the Year: 2002Adaptation.Does Adaptation. have the flexibility to be our 2002 Movie of the Year?After years of struggling to adapt Susan Orlean's The Orchid Thief into a movie, Charlie Kaufmann wrote himself and his fictional twin Donald into the movie and made it about his struggles with adapting the book. He only told his friend Spike Jonez his new direction, and was sure he would be done with the industry but didn't see another way out. The result is Adaptation, a meditation on obsession and writer's block starring Meryl Streep as the fictionalized Orleans and Nick Cage in a fat suit playing the pathetic Kaufman twins. The Taste Buds discuss what the film says about storytelling, why the character of Donald Kaufman is necessary, and what director Spike Jonze does to leave his mark on a movie that feels very dedicated to its writer.Plus, they build a Mount Rushmore to 2002 trends, partake in a bit of Adaptation trivia, and give out some coveted awards!Visit our websiteUse our Amazon page!Join our Patreon team! (to get the show early and hear bonus segments!)Like us!Follow us!While Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S.The Supreme Court overturned Roe versus Wade on June 24th.Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what's best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions.Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn't be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few.You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit donations4abortion.com.If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources:1. Shout Your Abortion is a campaign to normalize abortion.2. Don't Ban Equality is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions.3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics.4. PlanCPills.org provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet. And...

This week, How Have You Not Seen, is covering Spike Jonze's ‘Being John Malkovich.' Where does this fit into Spike Jonze & Charlie Kaufman's filmographies? Is it Cameron Diaz's best performance? WHAT IS GOING ON IN THIS MOVIE?? This episode is wild, but a REAL GOOD TIME!!! Follow us on Social Media-  Facebook- www.facebook.com/HHYNSPodcast  Twitter- @hhynsmovies Instagram- @hhynsmovies Letterboxd- HHYNSPod Patreon- Patreon.com/hhynspod Thank You to our Patrons- Matt Brown, Stephen Woosley, Jack Smith, and Darrin Freeborn.

We might roar our terrible roars and gnash our terrible teeth and roll our terrible eyes and show our terrible claws, but that's just because we're wild.Guest: Andrew Martin Dodson (Atlas Personality, The Smithee Letter)

In my experience with myself, and with others, when we seek out another human we do so like a heat-seeking missile. We seldom, if ever…stop. And ask what we are wanting from the interaction. Often it's merely transactional. Sometimes this is ok, in the workplace especially. But even then, whenever we want the best and most from someone we will serve them and ourselves well if we connect. And we can connect best with them when we again, pause for a moment, and connect with ourselves. How are we feeling about us? How are we feeling about the person we are about to approach? What are we wanting from the interaction?  I'm back with Laura Tremaine, host of the 10 Things To Tell You podcast and author of her most recent book, The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs. As you heard us cover in part one, friendships are, or can be, our life source. Here we continue the conversation as I walk with her through her Values, Motives, and Habits in the key areas of life fulfillment.  It's on the topic of relationships where Laura cites she works to connect with herself before she can connect with others. We dig into that, and cover other subjects. Spiritually Laura talks about coming to Christianity, and today fully embracing Jesus, but not the religion of Christianity, which I sure can relate to.  Her health and wellness is a challenge and she shares how she came to a place and realized she'd lived her entire life from the neck up, and really has to work at caring for her body, as she cares for her mind.  Regarding mindset I asked Laura where she needs to watch out most, and she said she can tend to “Catastrophize” everything. On an interesting note, her husband Jeff is a television and film director, producer, and screenwriter and is best known for co-creating the reality stunt show Jackass with Spike Jonze and Johnny Knoxville.  June 15-16 of 2023 I'll be in Dallas to attend and speak at the Ziglar coach summit. If you are looking to influence people for the better, professionally or personally, I invite you to join us. First 10 people who register and say you heard about it from me, I'm taking to dinner! Go to z i g l a r . c o m / c o a c h s u m m i t Go to Zocdoc.com/KEVIN and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. For a limited time, Self Helpful listeners can get 20% off InsideTracker's new Ultimate Plan. Visit InsideTracker.com/helpful. If you're looking for a simpler and cost-effective supplement routine, Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Go to athleticgreens.com/SELFHELP. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/selfhelpful today to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good morning, ladies & gentlemen. No need for drawn out introductions. Lets get right down to business. We have, none other than the man himself. Skateboarding LEGEND- Steve Saiz is here. And, do we have an episode for you. Tune in, as Steve discusses the sudden takeover of street skating in the mid-late 80s. The importance, of the NSA Contests. Breaks down his CLASSIC Powell-Peralta graphic, by the great Sean Cliver. Shooting with Spike Jonze, Ray Barbee's influence to street skateboarding. Talks his first sponsor, handrail pioneers, Florida skaters of the 80s & 90s and all things skateboarding. This, is 100% for the culture! Cant thank this gentleman enough, and this is just Pt.1 folks..

This week, our Nicolas Cage movie marathon continues with 2002's "Adaptation." We talk about Nic Cage, Charlie Kaufman, Spike Jonze, Meryl Streep, Chris Cooper and more. Listen now.

Did you hear the one about the man that fell in love with a computer? In light of all the ChatGPT explosions, Ben and Eric revisit Spike Jonze's love/hate/? letter to A.I., "Her." Was ten years enough time to change Eric's opinion of the movie? Find out, on the Pod of Dreams. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/46c3C827AUwbjV5oEsrhon?si=c191cad0e73d40ee Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pod-of-dreams/id1611180213 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2e214ba7-1c94-4838-97ac-caf666a0ddfa/pod-of-dreams  Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2dvYXVkaW9hd2Vzb21lcG9kb2ZkcmVhbXMvZmVlZC54bWw?sa=X&ved=0CBoQ27cFahcKEwjY-vrGrpv2AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQLA  You can listen to all our prior episodes with the following link: https://goaudioawesomepodofdreams.podbean.com/  Or wherever you get your podcasts!

With new A.I. technologies on the rise, Thomas Flight and Tom van der Linden revisit Spike Jonze's Her to discuss the extent of its prescience, the effects of technological progress on human culture, and the true nature of consciousness.Listen to Cinema of Meaning on our creator-owned platform Nebula to enjoy our podcast completely ad-free, a week early, and with additional bonus episodes: https://nebula.tv/cinemaofmeaning (Signing up using our link also supports the podcast)Join our Discord community: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaofmeaningCheck us out on YouTube:Thomas Flight: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThomasFlightLike Stories of Old: https://youtube.com/c/LikeStoriesofOldCinema of Meaning: https://www.youtube.com/@cinemaofmeaningCheck us out on Nebula:Thomas Flight: https://nebula.tv/thomasflightLike Stories of Old: https://nebula.tv/lsooCinema of Meaning: https://nebula.tv/cinemaofmeaningFollow us:Cinema of Meaning: https://twitter.com/CinemaofMeaningTom van der Linden https://twitter.com/Tom_LSOOThomas Flight https://twitter.com/thomasflightFor sponsorship or business inquiries: cinemaofmeaning@standard.tvSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Spike Jonze written and directed film, Her, is turning 10 years old this year. We brought back our buddy Chris Chatham to break down the film and we had a great time with him, as always. Enjoy!2:50 Cha Cha Real Smooth (Apple TV +)4:20 Misery7:17 Marvelous Mrs Maisel Season 4 (Prime)8:37 Perry Mason (HBOMax)10:34 Plugarooni's 11:03 Patreon.com/theavidindoorsmen12:54 Chris Chatham @chathambomb ; Patreon.com/chrischatham ; 16:34 Her Plot Synopsis17:17 Rotten Tomatoes17:52 Buegs' Hot Take20:14 Rob's Hot Take23:03 Chatham's Hot Take 27:40 The Dude32:30 The Tucci Award38:09 The Dingus44:10 Show Me The Money53:27 Buegs Boo Hoo Moments59:14 Movie Trivia1:05:15 Judgment Day1:06:55 Starting 51:22:44 Top 5 A.I. Films Draft

Today on Wussy Movie Club, Atlanta makeup artist Erin Chaney is back on the pod to argue why ‘Being John Malkovich' should be considered queer canon.    The 1999 surreal comedy is directed by Spike Jonze with a screenplay by Charlie Kaufman. It stars Cameron Diaz, John Cusack, Catherine Keener, and of course – John Malkovich.    WUSSY Movie Club is hosted by two Queer film lovers: Johne Kilberg and DJ Shaw.   WUSSY Movie Club is a weekly roundtable movie podcast examines films a Queer lens, featuring themed seasons and special interviews with Queer filmmakers. Every Wednesday, a rotating cast of LGBTQIA+ voices will dish on their favorite films of past and present. Join the club and be a part of the discussion!   WUSSY Movie Club is part of the WUSSY Podcast Network, hosted by WUSSY Mag (@wussymag)   Produced by Jon Dean @jondeanphoto   Podcast Art created by Nick Sheridan @glass.knuckles   Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix   Join the WUSSY Movie Club on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wussymovieclub/    Follow WUSSY Movie Club on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/WussyMovieClub/  

The addictive danger to our families from pornography is far too great to ignore, which is why Amanda Zurface of Covenant Eyes is here to help. She talks about how communities and families can guard against these risks, and how parishes can do the same, with Safe Haven Sunday. Then, Kara joins (18:00) to chat about the recent AI/chatGPT news developments, through the lens of the film Her (2013), directed by Spike Jonze. Could an advanced AI genuinely take part in a romantic relationship? (Spoiler: of course not). Episode Notes: https://www.marriageuniqueforareason.org/2023/03/31/ep-110-protecting-from-porn-plus-ai-dating/

The addictive danger to our families from pornography is far too great to ignore, which is why Amanda Zurface of Covenant Eyes is here to help. She talks about how communities and families can guard against these risks, and how parishes can do the same, with Safe Haven Sunday. Then, Kara joins (18:00) to chat about the recent AI/chatGPT news developments, through the lens of the film Her (2013), directed by Spike Jonze. Could an advanced AI genuinely take part in a romantic relationship? (Spoiler: of course not). Episode Notes

Fidiro Kahvesi Her filmi (Spike Jonze, 2013) incelemesiyle üç partlık distopya dosyasının ikinci bölümüyle karşınızda.  Yapay zeka nedir, aşık olabilir mi? Öz farkındalığa kavuşması mümkün müdür? Beden bir nimet mi yoksa bir engel midir?  Bu soruların hararetle tartışıldığı bu koyu muhabbete, hadi sizler de kahvelerinizi alın ve dahil olun! Bu bölüm Ocak 2023'te kaydedilmiştir. Support the show

Let the wild rumpus start! Although it took nearly fifty years, Maurice Sendak's beloved children's book, Where the Wild Things Are (1963), finally made it's big screen debut in 2009, written and directed by Spike Jonze. We discuss how innovative the book was for its time, how the film expands on the story, and the fantastic production involved in bringing the story to life. 

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The current theme is Normie Month, where we are taking a quick break from Horror and just talking about some of our favorite Dramas. This week, Jensen decided to pull Her from 2013 directed by Spike Jonze out of the Body Bag! We have our buddy Roger on with us to discuss this film and we talk about how this film is literally poetry on screen. We also talk about how amazing the acting, the score and just...everything is in this film. But hey, stay choking on dead cats! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefrightcrew/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefrightcrew/support

A sad puppeteer discovers a portal that leads into the mind of actor John Malkovich. Directed by Spike Jonze and written by Charlie Kaufman. Starring John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener and John Malkovich. FOLLOW US ON LETTERBOXD - Zach1983 & MattCrosby Thank you so much for listening! Please follow the show on Twitter: @GreatestPod Subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Podbean This week's recommendations: In Search of Darkness III (Shudder) Moonstruck (Showtime, Paramount Plus)

My guest this week is Alex Corporan.I don't know how to best describe my guest this week. He does it all. Most people know him as one of the groundbreaking skateboarding pioneers of the 1980s. Alex and his crew were constantly getting chased around NY, but they made the city their own and documented all of it – perfectly summarized in their book, Full Bleed.Alex and I discuss how he helped pioneer skateboarding n NYC, the early days managing Supreme, how he feels about skate culture being mainstream, keeping the vibes positive, and the 10th anniversary of his epic skate photography book, Full Bleed. The shots in Full Bleed span 30 years, with contributions from over 40 photographers. Featuring the work of Giovanni Reda, Jessica Bard, Ivory Serra, Tobin Yelland, Miki Vuckovich, Thomas Campbell, Larry Clark, Ed Templeton, Jerry Hsu, Atiba Jefferson, Spike Jonze, Bryce Knights, Angela Boatwright, Athena Currey, Kenneth Cappello, Charlie Samuels, Andy Kessler, Mike O'Meally, Sammy Glucksman, Allen Ying, and more.*Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on loopwheel

The Secret Movie Club Team (Connor Lloyd Crews, Edwin Gomez, Daniel Ott, and Craig Hammill) enters the mind of skater-auteur Spike Jonze and his directorial debut, the darkly comic Being John Malkovich, written by Charlie Kaufman. BJM is one of Connor's favorite films and he gushes about its existential horror and daring style! Edwin prefers Jonze's follow-up Kaufman-collab, Adaptation. Craig admires his shorter work, including an Apple ad he made with FKA Twigs and his incredible music and skateboard videos. Daniel talks about how inspiring Jonze's wild approach was to him as a young filmmaker!

Episode 155:   “Santy Claus”  Jim, Joseph, and George consider the singularity as they debate the best A.I. characters in TV and movies. Also discussed are the Top 5 film performances by directors turned actors.·        Which actor did Sydney Pollack replace in Kubrick's final film?·        Home of the Whopper = thermonuclear war?·        What are those two Facebook robots up to?·        1MB memory for Mr. Feeny?·        Spike Jonze vs. Spike Lee·        “My mother was a toaster!”·        In the Garden of the Satellite People ·        Jim performs his most offensive impersonation to date.·        James Cameron  filming O.J. Simpson as a murderous robot?·        Are people trying to make Nostradamus' predictions come true by performing heinous acts? ·        What touching self-sacrifice does Kevin Spacey's character make on the moon? Special: An actual A.I. helps decide the outcome of the best A.I. category. 

Spike Jonze's “Her”, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson, follows the story of a lonely man who falls in love with a sentient operating system. The film explores AI and romance in the not-too-distant-future, isolation and alienation, and the emotional resolution of relationships ending. Henrique Couto joins to discuss. SUPPORT THE SHOW! www.mightyheaton.com/ata

The Secret Movie Club Team (Connor Lloyd Crews, Edwin Gomez, Daniel Ott, and Craig Hammill) rides the bull for the full eight seconds with the Jackass series, co-created by Johnny Knoxville and Spike Jonze, featuring Knoxville and a group of other knuckleheads doing ridiculous and vulgar pranks and stunts! The Team also analyzes high art and low art, the dubious distinction between the two, and whether or not these terms are even valid. Daniel and Connor bond over their adolescent obsessions with skater culture and recreating their own Jackass-style stunts. Craig doesn't understand why people have to gatekeep art. Edwin gatekeeps art.

Phil and John continue discussing their 100 favorite films of all time, today talking about Spike Jonze's Oscar-winning love story and Richard Linklater's most underrated film. Next up: #14 Mirror (1975) and Chinatown (1974) #Film #JoaquinPhoenix #ScarlettJohansson

Gucci Westman has loved makeup since she was a little girl, seeing smiles on the faces of classmates as she gave makeovers on the bus ride to school. She pursued that passion, studying cosmetics in college and later moving to Los Angeles where she became a highly sought-after makeup artist for film and fashion magazines. She worked on projects with director Spike Jonze and has done makeup for big-name celebrities like Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Anniston and Gwyneth Paltrow to name a few. This early success earned Gucci the artistic director position with established cosmetic giants Lancôme and Revlon, eventually launching her own beauty brand, Westman Atelier, with husband David Neville, a very successful and talented fashion entrepreneur in his own right. David has garnered industry respect and multiple awards through his previous partnership running fashion brand rag & bone and lends his business expertise to the couples ambitious beauty brand which offers customers 100% all-natural products at the highest eco-friendly and ethically sourced manufacturing standards. Gucci says creating Westman Atelier would've never worked without the implicit trust and teamwork between her and David, a mutual respect that becomes obvious if you spend any amount of time with them. You're going to love listening to their story. Thanks for tuning in to episode 27. We hope you enjoy it! Did you know that YOU can be on The Nordy Pod? This show isn't just a one-way conversation. We want to hear about what Nordstrom looks like through your eyes. Share your Nordstrom experience, good or bad, by giving us a call and leaving a voicemail at: 206.594.0526, or send an email to nordypodcast@nordstrom.com to be a part of the conversation!

“Malkovich Malkovich Malkovich? Malkovich Malkovich. MALKOVICH!” - Apparently, that was enough to get you a Best Original Screenplay nomination at the 2000 Oscars. But how does BEING JOHN MALKOVICH look more than two decades later, when we are overly familiar with Spike Jonze and Charlie Kaufman's quirks and mannerisms? Listen to Alex & Julio as they push down on every bit of nonsense in the film, from monkey flashbacks to inexplicable mythology.TIMELINE00:01:16 Being John Malkovich00:18:50 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we really feel about BEING JOHN MALKOVICH? Check out the Real Talk (RT) episode, on your feed RIGHT NOW!- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It's everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE and buy yourself something nice that's emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify, on Facebook or on their very own website.- THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn't just a show about wrestling: it's a brand, a lifestyle. And they're very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we'd like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about Peruvian politics on his own podcast, NACION COMBI and Peruvian economics on his other podcast, MARGINAL! Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he's written on his own website. He has a new book: a fake Peruvian History Textbook called HIZTORIA DEL PERÚ. Ask him about it!

It's fascinating that we can look back at BEING JOHN MALKOVICH and - love it or hate it - we can probably claim it's Charlie Kaufman's most accessible movie. But does that make it good? Alex & Julio discuss what works and what doesn't in Kaufman and Spike Jonze's first film, while recounting their own past experiences with this 1999 acid trip. And is it Cameron Diaz's best performance?TIMELINE00:00:50 Now on Patreon00:11:25 Real Talk01:01:25 The Future & Perennial Plugs- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It's everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE and buy yourself something nice that's emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify, on Facebook or on their very own website.- THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn't just a show about wrestling: it's a brand, a lifestyle. And they're very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we'd like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about Peruvian politics on his own podcast, NACION COMBI and Peruvian economics on his other podcast, MARGINAL! Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he's written on his own website. He has a new book: a fake Peruvian History Textbook called HIZTORIA DEL PERÚ. Ask him about it!Up next, we take a break from paying our livestream debts so we can attend to a Patron Demand, as Ben Murray assigns us the Evan Rachel Wood vehicle PRETTY PERSUASION! Until then, let us know what you thought of Being John Malkovich! Is it entertaining enough to make up for its plot holes? Do you prefer Charlie Kauffman when he collaborates with a director or when he flies solo? Would the movie be better with Maxine pitched as a slightly nicer person? E-mail us at wearethecontrarians@gmail.com or tweet at us or facebook us and share your thoughts!