THE FIXATE & BINGE PODCAST, with Host, Joe Curdy: Deep dives into cinema and storytelling with voices who create it

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Welcome to The Fixate & Binge Podcast, where host Joe Curdy dives deep into the world of film and television — exploring the stories that move us and the creators who bring them to life. Each week, Joe sits down with filmmakers, writers, actors, and producers from around the globe to unpack the art, craft, and cultural impact of movies and TV. From indie gems to major releases, every conversation blends thoughtful analysis with candid, down-to-earth storytelling. Whether you’re a passionate cinephile, a storyteller in the making, or just someone who loves a good binge, this show helps you see what’s on screen in a whole new light. Expect smart conversation, honest recommendations, and insights that connect cinema to real life.  🎬 New episodes every Tuesday. Tune in, think deeply, and binge wisely.

  1. 6日前

    From SXSW to Netflix: Writer and Director Freddy Macdonald’s Wild Ride With His Swiss Alps Thriller -- SEW TORN!

    Send us a text This week on The Fixate & Binge Podcast, Joe sits down with writer/director Freddy Macdonald -- the breakout filmmaker behind the Neo-noir crime caper SEW TORN, which premiered at the 2024 SXSW and went on to debut on streaming giants like Amazon Prime and -- as of December 1, 2025 -- now on Netflix! Shot on location in the Swiss Alps SEW TORN.  follows introverted seamstress Barbara Duggen (Eve Connelly) as one split-second decision on a quiet mountain road spirals into a clever, triple-threaded narrative. With a structure reminiscent of RUN LOLA RUN,  the film explores how a single moment can unravel in wildly different ways — each with its own consequence. Joe and Freddy dive deep into: 🎬 How a first-time director pulled off a Swiss-set crime thriller!🧵 Crafting the film’s triptych, “wash-rinse-repeat” storytelling style!🎥 Working with Eve Connelly, John Lynch, Calum Worthy, and Caroline Goodall!❄️ Capturing the snowy, small-town noir tone — equal parts FARGO and Swiss fable📈 The surreal journey from festival buzz to a Netflix release!✂️ What Freddy Macdonald is planning next!Warm, candid, and insightful, this conversation highlights the creativity and determination behind one of the most inventive indie thrillers of the year. If you loved Sew Torn or you’re fascinated by breakout filmmakers who turn a bold idea into a career-defining debut, this episode is a must-listen. Streaming now on Netflix. Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the links below! Read our Letterboxd reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/fixateandbinge/ Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/fixateandbingepodcast/?hl=ms Follow us on TikTok at: https://www.tiktok.com/@fixateandbingepodcast

    58分

  2. 12月2日

    Arrested Development in Hawaiʻi: Talking CHAPERONE (2024) with writer/director Zoë Eisenberg & star Mitzi Akaha

    Send us a text In this episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, host Joe Curdy sits down with writer/director Zoë Eisenberg and starring actress Mitzi Akaha  to unpack their acclaimed 2024 indie film CHAPERONE -- a poignant, quietly powerful coming-of-age story set against the lush, time-suspended backdrop of Hawaiʻi. Drawing on his own experiences living in Hawaiʻi, Joe explores the film’s deeply human themes from the film: arrested development, identity, the illusion of timelessness in Hawaiʻi and the inevitable drift into adulthood. Mitzi Akaha discusses her nuanced performance as Misha — a 29-year-old woman caught between youth and maturity — while Zoë Eisenberg reflects on crafting a narrative that examines age-gap dynamics, personal agency, and the consequences of refusing to grow up. The conversation delves into: The real Hawaiʻi that inspired the film’s emotional toneWhat makes Misha both sympathetic and flawedHow the chemistry between Akaha and Laird Akeo shapes the storyWhy CHAPERONE resonates as a modern, culturally specific portrait of coming of ageWhat surprising, classic film inspired CHAPERONE the most!Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the links below! Read our Letterboxd reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/fixateandbinge/ Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/fixateandbingepodcast/?hl=ms Follow us on TikTok at: https://www.tiktok.com/@fixateandbingepodcast

    52分

  3. 11月25日

    Sibling Bonds, Autism, and Pure Heart: A Talk with the Cast & Director of this Year's Indie Gem HELLBENT ON BOOGIE

    Send us a text In this episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, host Joe sits down with writer/director Vito Trupiano, actor Shiloh Fernandez, and breakout newcomer Alyx Ruibal to dive deep into their heartfelt 2024 film HELLBENT ON BOOGIE. They discuss the origins of this unexpectedly tender story, the challenges and joys of making an intimate family drama, and the genuine on-screen chemistry that drives the film. Alyx opens up about portraying Quinn, a character with Autism — an experience rooted in her own lived perspective — while Shiloh shares what drew him to the role of Alan, the well-meaning, rough-edged older brother fighting to help his sister chase her dream. Vito offers a behind-the-camera look at his filming approach, balancing grit, humor, and emotional honesty in a story that recalls LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE and WHAT'S EATING GILBERT GRAPE. With great vibes and even greater heart, this conversation celebrates authenticity, family, and the power of telling stories that matter. HELLBENT ON BOOGIE is now streaming on TUBI, MUBI, and Apple TV. Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the links below! Read our Letterboxd reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/fixateandbinge/ Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/fixateandbingepodcast/?hl=ms Follow us on TikTok at: https://www.tiktok.com/@fixateandbingepodcast

    1時間11分

  4. 11月18日

    Inside American Skyjacker: Filmmakers Eli Kooris & Joshua Shaffer on Martin McNally’s Wild True Crime Story

    Send us a text Ladies and gentlemen, please make sure your seatbelt is fastened and that your seat and tray tables are in the upright position! This week on The Fixate & Binge Podcast, I’m joined by directors Eli Kooris and Joshua Shaffer, the creative force behind AMERICAN SKYJACKER, a wild and gripping docudrama chronicling Martin McNally’s audacious 1972 skyjacking and the five-day national chase that followed. We dive into the film’s tense reenactments, its interview access to McNally himself, and the jaw-dropping second act set inside Leavenworth Penitentiary. Eli and Joshua reveal how this story evolved from their award-winning podcast into a long-developed passion project heading to theaters later this year. Before we jump in, I also share my quick reaction to Guillermo Del Toro's FRANKENSTEIN (2025) on Netflix.  Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the links below! Read our Letterboxd reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/fixateandbinge/ Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/fixateandbingepodcast/?hl=ms Follow us on TikTok at: https://www.tiktok.com/@fixateandbingepodcast

    41分

  5. 11月11日

    Love, Doubt, and Honesty: Inside the 2025 SXSW Indie Sensation I REALLY LOVE MY HUSBAND w/ director GG Hawkins and actress Madison Lanesey (Part 2)

    Send us a text On this episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, host Joe sits down with acclaimed writer-filmmaker GG HAWKINS and writer-actor MADISON LANESEY to discuss their bold and intimate new film, I REALLY LOVE MY HUSBAND. Set against the lush backdrop of Panama, the film examines love, honesty, and what it means to truly know your partner -- and yourself. Together, Hawkins and Lanesey share the tory behind crafting a modern exploration of marriage that subverts romantic expectations and dives deep into the complexities of intimacy and self-truth. With Joe's signature thoughtful commentary and his early review already praising the film's courage and authenticity, this conversation goes beyond plot to explore creative risk, emotional honesty, and the realties of bringing such a raw, personal story to life.  This is the first in a 2-part podcast -- tune in next week for the concluding 2nd part! Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the links below! Read our Letterboxd reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/fixateandbinge/ Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/fixateandbingepodcast/?hl=ms Follow us on TikTok at: https://www.tiktok.com/@fixateandbingepodcast

    44分

  6. 11月4日

    Love, Doubt, and Honesty: Inside the 2025 SXSW Indie Sensation I REALLY LOVE MY HUSBAND w/ director GG Hawkins and actress Madison Lanesey (Part 1)

    Send us a text On this episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, host Joe sits down with acclaimed writer-filmmaker GG HAWKINS and writer-actor MADISON LANESEY to discuss their bold and intimate new film, I REALLY LOVE MY HUSBAND. Set against the lush backdrop of Panama, the film examines love, honesty, and what it means to truly know your partner -- and yourself. Together, Hawkins and Lanesey share the tory behind crafting a modern exploration of marriage that subverts romantic expectations and dives deep into the complexities of intimacy and self-truth. With Joe's signature thoughtful commentary and his early review already praising the film's courage and authenticity, this conversation goes beyond plot to explore creative risk, emotional honesty, and the realties of bringing such a raw, personal story to life.  This is the first in a 2-part podcast -- tune in next week for the concluding 2nd part! Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the links below! Read our Letterboxd reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/fixateandbinge/ Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/fixateandbingepodcast/?hl=ms Follow us on TikTok at: https://www.tiktok.com/@fixateandbingepodcast

    41分

  7. 10月28日

    Inside BAD MAN: Director Michael Diliberti & Star Johnny Simmons on Dark Comedy, Chaos, and Small-Town Crime

    Send us a text Host Joe Curdy sits down with writer-director Michael Diliberti and actor Johnny Simmons to talk about their new 2025 action-comedy film BAD MAN — a wildly entertaining, small-town crime farce starring Seann William Scott, Rob Riggle, and the late Chance Perdomo. The conversation dives into the film’s creation, the mix of chaos and charm behind its southern-fried humor, and how the cast brought this offbeat world of loveable lawmen and outlaws to life. From writing and production challenges to capturing the spirit of SUPER TROOPERS crossed with NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN for a new generation, Diliberti and Simmons share stories from the set, insights into their characters, and what made BAD MAN such a memorable and heartfelt project — both on and off camera. Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the links below! Read our Letterboxd reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/fixateandbinge/ Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/fixateandbingepodcast/?hl=ms Follow us on TikTok at: https://www.tiktok.com/@fixateandbingepodcast

    1時間22分

  8. 10月21日

    The Art of Indie Mischief: Talking THE MISADVENTURES OF VINCE AND HICK with Heston Horwin (Part 2)

    Send us a text In the second part of this 2-part podcast series of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, host Joe Curdy sits down with filmmaker Heston Horwin — the writer, producer, and star of the hilarious new indie comedy THE MISADVENTURES OF VINCE AND HICK.  It’s a buddy crime caper filled with wit, chaos, and heart — featuring standout performances by Chase Cargill,  Fiona Rene, Katie Parker, Logan Huffman and many, many others!  Joe and Heston dig into the film’s sharp humor, creative process, and what it takes to make a festival-ready indie that’s as smart as it is absurdly fun. Destined to be a indie cult classic, tune in to hear the wild and crazy story about how the film came to be, why your host Joe gave the film a coveted 5 out of 5 star review on Letterboxd, how it obtained its financing and what's in store for THE MISADVENTURES OF VINCE AND HICK! Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the links below! Read our Letterboxd reviews at: https://letterboxd.com/fixateandbinge/ Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/fixateandbingepodcast/?hl=ms Follow us on TikTok at: https://www.tiktok.com/@fixateandbingepodcast

    48分
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Welcome to The Fixate & Binge Podcast, where host Joe Curdy dives deep into the world of film and television — exploring the stories that move us and the creators who bring them to life. Each week, Joe sits down with filmmakers, writers, actors, and producers from around the globe to unpack the art, craft, and cultural impact of movies and TV. From indie gems to major releases, every conversation blends thoughtful analysis with candid, down-to-earth storytelling. Whether you’re a passionate cinephile, a storyteller in the making, or just someone who loves a good binge, this show helps you see what’s on screen in a whole new light. Expect smart conversation, honest recommendations, and insights that connect cinema to real life.  🎬 New episodes every Tuesday. Tune in, think deeply, and binge wisely.

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