Once Upon a Time in America changed my life. I saw it twice the same day 1984 and then decided to be a screenwriter.

I’m horrified and saddened by the death of Rob Reiner and Michele. Wonderful friend, political ally, and brilliant filmmaker (including 2 of mine). Rest in peace, Rob. You always stood by me.

Had a blast counting down 2025’s biggest pop culture moments with @ryanmcquade77 ! Celebs “went to space,” Kendrick owned the Super Bowl, SNL turned 50, kiss cams caused chaos, demons got hunted & much more. New episode of Pop Culture Confidential! https://t.co/fck7DE6qv2

Big thanks for the shoutout on the episode, @MMandOscar ! Tune in below:

Happy birthday to the incredible Renate Reinsve!

Thanks so much for joining me, @michaelstrass1. We had a great convo abt his new film The Baltimorons (which he stars in & co-wrote with director Jay Duplass). We got into humor, heartbreak, addiction, recovery, having his family in the film & much more. https://t.co/nZACWkrU7z

All new Pop Culture Confidential. The one and only @ryanmcquade77 joins me to preview the biggest films still to come in 2025. Hamnet, Marty Supreme, Wicked: For Good, Avatar: Fire and Ash, Train Dreams, Wake Up Dead Man, and more! Listen now https://t.co/nZACWkrU7z @Spotify

Honoring the life and work of the legendary composer Ennio Morricone, who was born on this day in 1928.

The greatest of all.

It’s been 50 years since the brutal murder of filmmaker Pier Paolo Pasolini. Peter has written a powerful piece about an artist who continues to challenge us. If you need to, use Google Translate — it’s worth it! ⁦@PeterBirro⁩

Filmmaker Rebecca Miller joined me to talk about "Mr. Scorsese" her brilliant new doc series abt the legendary director. Had a wonderful time talking with her abt the people, stories, & themes that shaped Scorsese’s life & art Listen! https://t.co/nZACWkrmi1 @AppleTV #MrScorsese

Happy 75th to the incomparable Fran Lebowitz ✨✨✨✨✨✨ Every conversation with you has been a masterclass in sharpness and wit

"On October 16, 1943, the Nazis, with assistance from the Italian Fascists, raided and deported 1,024 Jews from the Jewish Ghetto in Rome. Only 16 of them returned. Video with survivors, english subtitles): https://t.co/rDprOVcdnj

Awards Season Heats Up! 🎬 @ryanmcquade77 joins me to talk contenders, predictions & the race so far. Plus: we discuss Rebecca Miller’s Mr. Scorsese, a new 5-part doc on the legend himself. Don't miss. Great talk! On Pop Culture Confidential @Spotify https://t.co/nZACWkrmi1

From One Battle After Another & Hamnet to Sentimental Value & Weapons, 2025’s big cinematic trend is parenthood on film. With critic @jdonbirnam we unpack guilt, legacy & love on screen. Great convo, don't miss! 🎥 Now on Pop Culture Confidential https://t.co/Lrd9EZEIeR

Capping off a busy week in the best way — a Q&A with the legend himself, the brilliant Stellan Skarsgård. 🔥❤️ Talking Sentimental Value and his incredible work in the film. 🎬

Christina and I breakdown the best film of the decade! Fun times!!

All New Pop Culture Confidential! 🎬 A Modern Masterpiece! I’m joined by @ryanmcquade77 of AwardsWatch for a deep dive into Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another. Urgent, bold, unforgettable. Don’t miss. Listen now. https://t.co/C9Af3l1c0s

Maestros × 2. Honored and thrilled to spend an evening w/ director Joachim Trier and Stellan Skarsgård talking abt the incredible Sentimental Value. Don’t miss this beautiful film. Stay tuned for more on Pop Culture Confidential! #sentimentalvalue #joachimtrier #stellanskargard

"Do not fear mistakes. There are none." - Miles Davis

“We are as forlorn as children lost in the woods. When you stand in front of me and look at me, what do you know of the griefs that are in me and what do I know of yours.” — Franz Kafka