The "Ask Sean Anything" Mailbag. Plus: The Amazing Life of a Character Actor, with Patrick Fischler.
Summary
Sean Fennessy discusses the massive success of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, speculates on X-Men casting, and reviews new trailers for Prime Time and Paper Tiger. He also answers listener questions about cinema attendance, his interview research process, and prescient films like Edtv and Speed Racer. Finally, he shares personal stories about falling in love with his wife before introducing guest actor Patrick Fischler.
Topics discussed
Intro and Patrick Fishler guest preview
Spider-Man: No Way Home box office success
MCU multiverse and Doctor Doom's impact
Brainstorming X-Men casting choices
Chris Hansen documentary discussion
Upcoming movie release date delays
Theater experience and summer blockbusters
Interview techniques and guest rapport
Patrick Fishler's filmography and roles
Tim Robbins' Bob Roberts satire
Serial killer films and Wachowski legacy
Mailbag: High school romance story
Mailbag: Movie recommendations and actors
Mailbag: Director blank checks and budgets
Mailbag: Career advice for journalists
Mailbag: Catchphrases and Bogdanovich
Mailbag: Jay-Z's Blueprint 2 analysis
Mailbag: Definition of film criticism
Mailbag: Jets vs Mets championship odds
Patrick Fishler: Early life and acting start
Patrick Fishler: Speed, Twister, and early career
Patrick Fishler: Working with David Lynch
Patrick Fishler: Mad Men and Lost roles
Patrick Fishler: Industry insights and wrap-up
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