44 episodes
The Unbearable Fate of Massive Talent Brittany Green
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- TV & Film
What is the fate of massive talent? To have hundreds of people dissecting your work for yet another podcast!
Join Liz Kurtzman and Brittany Green as we explore the films of the prolific and sometimes absurd Nicolas Cage.
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National Treasure (2004)
Benjamin Gates (Nicolas Cage) is an explorer who is trying to uncover a lost piece of history, but in order to do so, he has to steal the declaration of independence. Listen to our takes on this legendary Nicolas Cage movie.
We also discuss a new Nicolas Cage project, The Carpenter's Son.
This episode features the song "The Preamble of the U.S. Constitution" from Schoolhouse Rock.
Our theme music is by Alex O'Hagan.
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Butcher's Crossing (2023)
This episode, we FINALLY are covering Butcher's Crossing. One of only two westerns starring Nicolas Cage, Butcher's Crossing is about a young man who bites off more than he can chew when he goes on a buffalo hunting expedition with Miller (Nicolas Cage), a seasoned and relentless hunter.
We also talk about the Cage Cave, a Nicolas Cage themed short-term rental featured in this article.
Also, it's almost our anniversary! Be sure to vote on which movie we should cover next either on Spotify or our Instagram story!
This episode features the song "Mammas, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys," by Waylon Jennings.
Our theme music is by Alex O'Hagan.
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Primal (2019)
In this film, Nicolas Cage plays big game hunter Frank Walsh, whose return trip from South America goes awry when an international fugitive escapes on the ship.
We also discuss the 2024 Saturn Awards.
This episode features "Welcome to the Jungle" by Guns 'N' Roses.
Our theme music is by Alex O'Hagan.
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Adaptation (2002)
Nicolas Cage plays Charlie and Donald Kaufman in this unusual adaption of The Orchid Thief. A truly allstar cast that features Meryl Streep, Chris Cooper, Tilda Swinton, and Brian Cox.
We also discuss the myterious new teaser trailer that might be about Nicolas Cage's new movie Long Legs.
This episode features a "Happy Together" by the Turtles as covered by REO Brothers.
Our theme music is by Alex O'Hagan.
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Dream Scenario (2023)
Paul Matthews is an ordinary college professor who mysteriously starts appearing in other people's dreams. What starts as his 15 minutes of fame quickly devolves into ruining his life.
We also discuss this article about Nicolas Cage and Lenny Kravitz's time in high school together, and this article about Nicolas Cage's desire to stop making movies and try his hand at television.
This episode contains the song "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) by Eurythmics
Our theme music is by Alex O'Hagan.
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The Retirement Plan (2023)
In this movie, Nicolas Cage plays a retired grandpa with a secret past life as an assassin! We also discuss this article from Entertainment Weekly about featuring quotes from Nicolas Cage about AI and the film industry.
This episode features the song "Shake and Bounce" by Sam Harris and the World Culture Band.
Our theme music is by Alex O'Hagan.
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