Least Important Things

“The cinema substitutes for our gaze a world more in harmony with our desires.” - Andre Bazin
We are strapping into our theater seats and preparing our senses for the overwhelming, practical-effects-driven world of cinema's premiere modern master—Christopher Nolan.
Host Luke Ferris takes a deeply personal journey through the filmography of his generational director, tracking how a filmmaker can completely captivate a movie-obsessed teenager and follow them all the way into adulthood.
In this episode, we’ll dive into:
The Nolan Experience: Breaking down the foundational pillars of a Nolan film, from the overwhelming sensory overload of his in-camera spectacles to the intricate "cinematic chess" of his timelines.
The Tenet Reckoning: Luke opens up about his stubborn, five-and-a-half-year refusal to stream Tenet at home out of theatrical loyalty, the internet's "film bro" discourse, and the realization that a Nolan movie is always worth watching.
The Ultimate Journey: Looking ahead to Nolan’s next impossible IMAX challenge—The Odyssey—and how it mirrors Jean-Luc Godard’s 1963 French New Wave masterpiece, Contempt.
And much more…
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The Odyssey | Official New Trailer
Godard's narrated opening credits (Les mépris / Contempt, 1963)
The Joker's Bank Robbery / Opening Scene in IMAX | The Dark Knight (2008) Movie Clip 4K HDR
Heat (1995) - The Coffee Shop Scene | Academy Conversations
TENET - Official Trailer
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In this rewind episode, Luke Ferris reflects on why the World Cup is so popular, how it generates moments of human joy, and why you should tune in this year. 
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Landon Donovan Game Winning Goal vs Algeria (World Cup 2010)
USA v China PR | 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup Final | Full Match
2006 FIFA World Cup Germany - Match 41 - Group E - Ghana 2 x 1 USA 
Zinedine Zidane's headbutt on Marco Materazzi | Germany 2006 | FIFA World Cup
South Africa v Mexico | 2010 FIFA World Cup | Match Highlights
Euro 2020: Wembley' seconds away from Hillsborough-type tragedy' during final chaos | ITV News
Top 10 Most Heartwarming Ted Lasso Moments
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Press play if you'd rather be watching the 1999 cinematic masterpiece The Mummy (and its sequels) starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz.  
Host Luke Ferris is joined by Mike Wynne and Zach Hall to kick off the inaugural "Mummycast" franchise rewatch to celebrate the movie that simply refuses to die, 1999's The Mummy. 
In this episode, we dive into:
The Mummy Still Delivers: Why this romantic, action-adventure hybrid holds up as a perfect blockbuster.
Behind-the-Scenes Desert Madness: From sandstorms and medical dehydration drinks to Brendan Fraser’s terrifying near-death experience during the hanging scene.
Mike's Theme Park Corner: A new segment where Mike breaks down the theme park connection to the movie.
Leasties and Besties: Including Grimeiest Moment, Best MacGuffin/totem, I’m Out Scendario, and Job You’d Least Likely Want. 
Take That, Bembridge Scholars! A massive breakdown of the most memorable quotes, iconic stunts, and childhood crushes that defined a generation.
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The Mummy Official Trailer #1 - Brendan Fraser Movie (1999) HD
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It’s the time for beaches, bonfires, basking in the afternoon sunshine, going on roadtrips, and it’s also one of the most exciting seasons for movies.
But here’s the challenge when picking a summertime flick: choosing a movie.
The last thing you want to do is have a debate over which movie to watch to dampen the mood. 
But have no fear, Luke Ferris is here. In this essay episode, Luke guides you through some summer selections so you’ll be prepared for every scenario to recommend a summer flick. 
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In honor of the 25th anniversary of Jurassic Park III, we're bringing back an episode from the vault via the podcast that started it all–Jurassic Pod. 
In this episode, Luke Ferris and Mike Wynne break down the uniqueness of this trilogy within the franchise and in filmmaking. 
Dr. Alan Grant unknowingly returns to Isla Sorna to save more children. Can he overcome the ghosts of his past and rescue this franchise from early 2000s sequelitis? Talking dinosaurs, hybrid dinosaurs, and William H. Macy. It’s Jurassic Park Claw Mark!
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