Welcome to The Film That Blew My Mind
An exploration of the heart and soul of cinema
Welcome to The Film That Blew My Mind. Every week we deliver a new episode focused on a single guest and a film that has moved them…in a BIG way. No film is off limits and everything is fair game -- inspiring film craft, revelatory personal histories, camp guilty pleasures, cultural ripple effects, and so much more. We go deep into each movie and each guest’s life to discover the connections between the two. Our weekly newsletter delivers episodes straight to your in-box, along with additional content on guests and their films, and a personal take from one of us.Â
As recovering Festival directors, we knew that we wanted to celebrate the cultural power of cinema. But the intimate details that come from the stories of our guests make this feel unexpected. What this is really about is the crazy messy business of being human.
With today’s launch, we are sharing two episodes – Molly Shannon On The Wizard of Oz and Gregg Araki On Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me. Coming up through the end of the year, you’ll hear Ryan Coogler on Un Prophete, Bridget Everett on The Sound of Music, Joseph Gordon-Levitt on Encanto, Jon Hamm on Cinema Paradiso, Sterlin Harjo on The Long Goodbye, Kirsten Johnson on All That Jazz, Jinkx Monsoon on All About Eve, and Michael Showalter on Crossing Delancey
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Like the best projects, this one continues to surprise and inspire us. With every guest and every film, we discover something new. As you experience it for yourself, we hope you will reach out to share your suggestions and comments. It is (forever) a work-in-progress.Â
Cheers,
Cooper, Tabitha, and Jessica
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