Sean Fennessey on UNFAITHFULLY YOURS
Summary
Host Paul Martinovich interviews Sean Fennessey about his recent conversation with Steven Spielberg and the nature of podcasting as a medium for genuine connection. They discuss balancing professional obligations to review new films with a personal passion for classic cinema, using projects like "Hoop tober" to explore older titles. The dialogue also touches on the technological evolution of filmmaking, highlighting how tools like Blender are democratizing content creation through viral hits like *The Backrooms*.
Topics discussed
Intro and LinkedIn ad
Podcast updates and premium tiers
Guest intro and personal life
Podcasting, parasocial connections, and finding tribe
Letterboxd, old movies, and film preservation
YouTube filmmakers vs traditional cinema
Streaming video games like Elden Ring
Introducing Preston Sturges and The Miracle of Morgan's Creek
Rex Harrison's scandal and Sturges' career
Sturges' influence on Coen Brothers and PTA
Mary Desti and the origins of Sturges' plots
Film analysis and Criterion releases
Physical media and closing thoughts
Outro and sponsor ads
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