BUDDY writer/director Casper Kelly
Summary
Host Josh Olson and guest Casper Kelly discuss films centered on television, including *I Saw the TV Glow*, *Network*, and *King of Comedy*. They explore themes of media influence, addiction, and reality distortion in movies like *Nightcrawler* and *Videodrome*. The conversation also touches on fan edits, the legacy of Sid Caesar’s writing staff, and the psychological impact of screen violence.
Topics discussed
Intro and Casper Kelly's new film Buddy
Movies Casper Kelly hasn't seen yet
Discussion on I Saw the TV Glow
Fan edits, Network, and Chinatown
The Honeymoon Killers and The Blacklist
King of Comedy analysis
Nightcrawler and real news crew usage
The Nutty Professor and Sid Caesar legacy
Requiem for a Dream and Irreversible
Videodrome and media violence
Being There and political satire
Twin Peaks: The Return and conclusion
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