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by Jordan Crucchiola, Maximum Fun
On Feeling Seen, writer and general enthusiast Jordan Crucchiola invites filmmakers, writers, comedians, and artists to discuss the movie characters that made them "feel seen." It's about that instant when a person connects to a piece of art so deeply that they see themselves reflected in it. Every week Jordan gabs it up with a guest about those magical moments when they were watching a film and realized, "That's me!" It's an informative, funny, and comforting show about our intimate relationship with movies, the impact they have on our lives, and how they influence our art.
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- 4 weeks ago1h 5m
Mackenzie Davis on 'Now and Then' & 'Wetlands'
In this, our finale episode, Jordan is reunited with a favorite actor and past interviewee (Vulture, 2019), star of the new Netflix limited series BELOW, Mackenzie Davis! Mackenzie has chosen a pair of young women daring to express themselves in ways the culture might not be ready for: Helen (Carla Juri) from 2014's WETLANDS (clips are limited because the film is in German, fyi) and Teeny (Thora Birch) from 1995's NOW AND THEN.Then, Jordan is joined by Producer Marissa Flaxbart for a fond look back at and farewell to FEELING SEEN after nearly five years, with a peek behind the curtain at some of their favorite memories of making this unique show. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinfeelingseen Feeling Seen is hosted by Jordan Crucchiola and is a production of Maximum Fun. You can watch video editions of our new episodes on our YouTube Channel!Need more Feeling Seen? Keep up with the show on Instagram and Bluesky.
- Oct 1, 20261h 0m
Sean Gunn on 'California Split'
Did you know that Sean Gunn is a cinephile? On this episode, he tells Jordan about relating to Elliott Gould's character in the movie he calls his favorite: Robert Altman's 1974 gambling buddy bromance, CALIFORNIA SPLIT. Sean's new film is a prescient indie horror called APPOFENIACS, in select theaters this weekend! How does it all tie together? In the entertainment industry, every move is a gamble, and you're better off if you're in it for the love of the game.Then, as we near the end of our run, Jordan has one quick thing about the great and prolific work she's doing with RSCL at The Action Desk. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinfeelingseen Feeling Seen is hosted by Jordan Crucchiola and is a production of Maximum Fun. You can watch video editions of our new episodes on our YouTube Channel!Need more Feeling Seen? Keep up with the show on Instagram and Bluesky.
- Sep 24, 202657 min
JJ Lippman on Todd Haynes' SAFE
JJ Lippman is one of the youngest guests we've ever had on the show, but she also has a new movie (MIND GAMES), and a debut novel out (MARITAL BLISS). She's a fast-thinking, fast-talking, friendly go-getter...so imagine our surprise when she knew for sure that she felt seen by Julianne Moore's Carol White, the lead role in the 1995 Todd Haynes masterpiece SAFE. She and Jordan get into the suburbia, the mental health, the environmental anxiety of it all -- and, perhaps, how to get clear once and for all.Then Jordan has one quick thing about a couple of new action films from past guest James Nunn. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinfeelingseen Feeling Seen is hosted by Jordan Crucchiola and is a production of Maximum Fun. You can watch video editions of our new episodes on our YouTube Channel!Need more Feeling Seen? Keep up with the show on Instagram and Bluesky.
- Sep 17, 20261h 6m
Liam O'Donnell on 'The Terminator'
Action director (and co-host of the podcast ACTION FOR EVERYONE) Liam O'Donnell is a great admirer of James Cameron's directing and editing prowess. But long before Liam had even an inkling of his future as a filmmaker, he knew there was something about THE TERMINATOR that really spoke to him. He and Jordan get into all of that -- plus the present and future of action cinema -- in this episode.Then Jordan has one quick thing about Louise Weard's CASTRATION MOVIE, coming soon to Alamo Drafthouses.Read about Liam's upcoming film, ALPHAS. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinfeelingseen Feeling Seen is hosted by Jordan Crucchiola and is a production of Maximum Fun. You can watch video editions of our new episodes on our YouTube Channel!Need more Feeling Seen? Keep up with the show on Instagram and Bluesky.
- Sep 10, 202657 min
Laura Hudson on 'Aliens'
Laura Hudson, former editor at WIRED, the Verge, and more, got tired of telling people in power about the dangers of the tech they were building. Now, she's stopped warning them through journalism, and has pivoted to warning them through art -- like her comic book EXPLOIT, co-authored by Tim Leong. This week, she's telling Jordan about how her experiences writing about tech (and games and comics) has only strengthened her affinity with Ellen Ripley, especially as she appears in 1986's ALIENS.Then Jordan has one quick thing about two very different movies to check out in theaters: Onslaught and Practical Magic 2.Order the paperback of EXPLOIT Vol. 1 Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinfeelingseen Feeling Seen is hosted by Jordan Crucchiola and is a production of Maximum Fun. You can watch video editions of our new episodes on our YouTube Channel!Need more Feeling Seen? Keep up with the show on Instagram and Bluesky.
- Sep 3, 20261h 4m
Rosie Knight on 'The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane'
Journalist, podcast host, comics author, and all around movie enthusiast Rosie Knight has brought something rare to the table: a movie that was brand new to Jordan! From 1976, it's kind of a horror, it's kind of a slice of life, and it's totally unlike anything else you've seen. Starring a 14-year-old Jodie Foster and a deeply creepy Martin Sheen, it's THE LITTLE GIRL WHO LIVES DOWN THE LANE! Then Jordan has two quick things -- one about our show, and another about the late, inimitable Tim Curry. Listen to Rosie Knight (with Jason Concepcion) on X-RAY VISIONRead Rosie's newsletter on Ghost Even more at RosieKnight.com Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinfeelingseen Feeling Seen is hosted by Jordan Crucchiola and is a production of Maximum Fun. You can watch video editions of our new episodes on our YouTube Channel!Need more Feeling Seen? Keep up with the show on Instagram and Bluesky.
- Aug 27, 20261h 0m
Shoshana Rosenbaum on 'The Before Trilogy'
Writer/Director Shoshana Rosenbaum grew up alongside Celine and Jesse from Richard Linklater's THE BEFORE TRILOGY. She was a recent American in Europe when BEFORE SUNRISE came out, a working 30-something when BEFORE SUNSET hit, and a married mom when BEFORE MIDNIGHT hit us with a dose of reality. She talks with Jordan about how she related to Celine (and the films as a whole) over that time, and how her personal transformation led her to become a filmmaker at 40. Then, Jordan has one quick (and tearful) thing about the singular Dolly Parton. Keep up with Shoshana's film, THE OTHER YOU, and watch the trailer here. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinfeelingseen Feeling Seen is hosted by Jordan Crucchiola and is a production of Maximum Fun. You can watch video editions of our new episodes on our YouTube Channel!Need more Feeling Seen? Keep up with the show on Instagram and Bluesky.
- Aug 20, 202656 min
Jack Haven on 'Midnight Cowboy' [Updated Replay]
An earlier edit of this conversation was released in March of 2024, in conjunction with the release of director Gabriel Abrantes' AMELIA'S CHILDREN. Jack Haven comes from a creative family, and has been acting and creating music and art since childhood. In adulthood, success in their career has shown them the difference between being playing a role on screen and playing one in real life. Joe Buck, the pretend cowboy and wannabe hustler at the center of 1969’s MIDNIGHT COWBOY goes on a journey of identity, too. It’s also a journey of friendship, and one through the perils and pleasures of life in the big city. We brought back this episdoe (which originally aired just before I SAW THE TV GLOW was released) in celebration of Jack's role as the central antagonist(?) in director Jane Schoenbrun's latest film, TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA. Then, Jordan has a new one quick thing honoring the work and legacy of Hayden Panettiere. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinfeelingseen Feeling Seen is hosted by Jordan Crucchiola and is a production of Maximum Fun. You can watch video editions of our new episodes on our YouTube Channel!Need more Feeling Seen? Keep up with the show on Instagram and Bluesky.
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On Feeling Seen, writer and general enthusiast Jordan Crucchiola invites filmmakers, writers, comedians, and artists to discuss the movie characters that made them "feel seen." It's about that instant when a person connects to a piece of art so deeply that they see themselves reflected in it. Every week Jordan gabs it up with a guest about those magical moments when they were watching a film and realized, "That's me!" It's an informative, funny, and comforting show about our intimate relationship with movies, the impact they have on our lives, and how they influence our art.
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