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🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨

What happens when a filmmaker who somehow missed Everything Everywhere All at Once finally watches it for the first time?

This week on What If I Don’t Like It?, I’m joined by filmmaker Josh DeForge of ‪@RunningScaredMotionPictures‬ to talk about one of my absolute favorite films, a movie I personally consider ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, while still asking the question: why might someone not connect with it?

We get into:
🎬 Why weird movies matter
🎥 The Daniels’ filmmaking choices & cinematography
💔 Nihilism, family, kindness, and existential dread
🤯 Why this movie feels unlike anything else
🎭 The realities of indie filmmaking and making art in Western Mass

Also: Josh reveals the first movie he ever remembers seeing in theaters and… I promise you will not guess it.

Whether you adore Everything Everywhere All at Once, bounced off it, or have somehow still never seen it, I think there’s something in this conversation for you.

📺 Watch now!

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We’re diving into Con Air (1997) and watching it through completely fresh eyes!

In the NEWEST episode of What If I Don’t Like It?, I’m joined by multidisciplinary artist and filmmaker Jaina Cipriano as she experiences Con Air for the very first time and somehow this absurd action movie still works.

Is Nicolas Cage the reason this chaotic ‘90s classic holds up so well for first-time viewers?

We break down:
• Jaina’s honest first reaction to Con Air
• Why the movie’s absurd tone actually works
• ‘90s action vs modern blockbusters
• Humor in high-stakes storytelling
• Nicolas Cage’s performance and why it carries the film
• Whether this movie is secretly universally good?

Plus we talk about Jaina’s multidisciplinary art practice, immersive storytelling, and how fear shapes creative work.

👇 Watch the full episode and drop your take:
Is Con Air a masterpiece of chaos or just peak ‘90s madness?

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🎸Two ago, I dropped my full deep-dive episode on Heavy Metal with illustrator/artist Brett Kelley (The Artwork of Brett Kelley), and if you haven’t checked that out yet, this is your sign!

Today, as part of our new Season 3 format, I’ve got a standalone trivia segment packed with some of the wildest behind-the-scenes facts, obscure details, and straight-up insane production stories from this cult classic.

No spoilers here, but trust me… it gets weird.

And this is just the appetizer.

🎧 Watch / Listen to the FULL episode here:
👉 YouTube: https://youtu.be/kW2Ib4dYW04
🍎 Apple Podcasts: tinyurl.com/bhzzjy92
📻 Spotify Podcasts: tinyurl.com/ymhkubnb

If you’re into cult films, animation history, or chaotic production stories, this one’s for you.

👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more film deep dives, trivia, and behind-the-scenes breakdowns.

💬 Have you seen Heavy Metal? What’s your first reaction to it?

#HeavyMetal #MovieTrivia #CultClassic #FilmPodcast #filmcommunity

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🎬 I had the absolute blast chatting with Josh DeForge on the ‪@RunningScaredMotionPictures‬Podcast 🎙️

If you’re into film discussions, movie analysis, and all things filmmaking, this episode is for you!

We talk about what makes a movie tick, my thoughts on storytelling, and some advice for student filmmakers.

Check out Episode 6 with me here ⬇️

#RSMPPodcast #MoviePodcast #FilmAnalysis #MovieDiscussion #FilmmakingInsights

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So I’m curious…


Did you first see Heavy Metal

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New episode of What If I Don't Like It? is out!

This time I’m joined by illustrator Brett Kelley to talk about the cult animated classic Heavy Metal! A movie that mixed sci-fi, fantasy, and rock music long before adult animation became mainstream.

We get into:

🎨 The comic book origins of Heavy Metal
🎬 Why making a $10 million R-rated animated movie in 1981 was such a gamble
📚 The influence of legendary artist Jean Giraud (Moebius)
🤖 And how (and WHY) modern shows like Love, Death & Robots carry some of its creative DNA

It’s messy.
It’s weird.
Its awesome.
And it’s still one of the most fascinating animated cult films ever made!

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**Think Napoleon Dynamite is just awkward high school chaos? Think again. 😏**

I just dropped the Trivia segment from the latest episode of What If I Don’t Like It? with filmmaker Victoria Roccaforte, and it’s packed with 10 obscure facts that might totally change how you see the movie!



There’s so much intentional craft behind the awkwardness you love, and I break it all down.



Watch the trivia breakdown now, then catch the full episode for the full story behind this indie classic! 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSLHW...



#NapoleonDynamite #MovieTrivia #IndieFilm #JonHeder #PedroDance #WhatIfIDontLikeIt #FilmFacts #HiddenMovieDetails

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I finally watched Napoleon Dynamite… yes, for the FIRST time.

And now I understand why people either quote it forever, or stare at you like you just spoke in tongues. 😅

In our latest episode, Western MA friend and filmmaker, Victoria Roccaforte ‪@vroccafilms‬ and I break down:
• How a $400K Sundance film made $46M
• Why Pedro is secretly the emotional core
• Whether the humor is mean or sincere
• And if 20 years of memes completely changed how this movie plays

So I need to know…

Is Napoleon Dynamite:
🔥 A genius cult classic
😐 Overhyped millennial nostalgia
🤷 Or something you had to be there for

Drop your vote below! And yes, a vote for Pedro counts. 😉

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New episode is live!! 🎬

I’m joined by Holly Holiday from the ‪@Getyourpopcornpodcast‬ Podcast to talk Greta Gerwig’s Little Women (2019). Yes, we do compare it to the 1994 version 😅, talk casting ages, adaptation fatigue, and why some movies keep getting remade whether we ask for it or not.

This one spirals (in a good way): Spielberg discourse, horror getting snubbed at awards, method acting nonsense, and why loving movies doesn’t mean turning your brain off.

If you’ve ever thought “I like this movie… but I don’t know if I love it,” this episode is for you.

#LittleWomen #FilmDiscussion #MoviePodcast #GretaGerwig

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We’re talking The Night of the Hunter (1955)! It's one of the most influential and famously intimidating films ever made. Why do filmmakers love it? Why do so many first-time viewers feel nervous to watch it? Carl Gustafson (‪@carlthecritic‬ ) and I break it all down in a conversation for anyone who’s ever thought, “Should I even watch this?”

Set your notifications now so you don’t miss it! 🔔
Watch tomorrow →

#TheNightOfTheHunter #FilmAnalysis #ClassicHorror #MoviePodcast #RobertMitchum #CharlesLaughton #FilmEssay #ClassicFilm

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