Back in 2018 there probably weren't a whole lot of people familiar with Brett Goldstein, especially here in America. At least it was a small fraction compared to the legion of those who have become aware of him through the phenomenally successful and beloved series "Ted Lasso" (2020-2023) where he played Roy Kent, the growling, cursing, hirsute grump with a heart of gold. In addition to being one of the stars of that series, he was also a producer and writer there, and before acting he started as a stand-up comedian. He is also a podcaster. Five years ago he started the podcast Films to Be Buried With, which is a movie-lover’s must.
The premise is simple enough. Brett invites a guest – mostly comedians, actors, and filmmakers – who after a bit of chat about their careers he tells them, regrettably, they have died. But, there is a heaven, and in heaven they want to get to know you, and they learn about you through your love of film. Then each guest is asked the same set of questions.
- What is the first film you remember seeing?
- What film scared you the most?
- What film made you cry the most?
- What is a film that is critically and popularly hated, but you love?
- What is a respected award-wining or widely beloved film that you hate?
- What is a film that you used to love, but you’ve seen it again recently and it no longer holds up? Either simply not as good as your memory or elements that have dated badly.
- What is the film that means the most to you? Not necessarily due to the quality of the film, but the memory or the circumstances around seeing it?
- What is the film you found the sexiest?
- Troubling boners/worrying wide-ons: What is a film you found arousing maybe you shouldn't have?
- What movie do you most relate to? The character, world, or atmosphere seem to be most like you?
- What film could you or have you seen the most times?
- What film do you objectively think is the greatest – not necessarily your personal favorite?
- What is the worst film you have ever seen?
- What is the funniest film you have ever seen?
- What is a film that changed your perspective on something?
- What is the best opening sequence to a film?
- What is the best ending sequence to a film?
- What is your favorite film?
- What one film would you take with you to heaven to screen for everybody when it's your turn to host movie night?
Most of the episodes are recorded via video conference, but here is an episode on YouTube that was recorded live in front of an audience with Will Poulter (We're the Millers, The Revenant, Midsommar, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3). The rhythms are a bit different in front of an audience, but you'll get the idea of how the show works...
This week's latest episode was #279 and the guest is Leslie Jones. The couple episodes before her featured stand-up Fortune Feimster and director Ed Zwick. Some of the hundreds who have appeared include Edgar Wright, Judd Apatow, Barry Jenkins, Bill Hader, Pete Holmes, Patton Oswalt, Sharon Stone, Jameela Jamil, Ricky Gervais, and lots of folks from "Ted Lasso" including Bill Lawrence and Jason Sudeikis. It can be found wherever you download your podcasts, I am sure.
I say it is a movie-lover's must not only because it is fun to hear the variety of guests divulge and dive into their movie taste and history, but also because it is damn near impossible not to play along yourself. So what other MoFos are regular listeners? Who are some of your favorite guests? And whether you have listened or not, feel free to answer the questions yourself.
I'll post my answers later.
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"Film is a disease. When it infects your bloodstream it takes over as the number one hormone. It bosses the enzymes, directs the pineal gland, plays Iago to your psyche. As with heroin, the antidote to Film is more Film." - Frank Capra
"Film is a disease. When it infects your bloodstream it takes over as the number one hormone. It bosses the enzymes, directs the pineal gland, plays Iago to your psyche. As with heroin, the antidote to Film is more Film." - Frank Capra
Last edited by Holden Pike; 12-21-23 at 01:01 PM.