The Debut Film Podcast

Kenny and Adam Christianson
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The Debut Film Podcast

Before they made a name for themselves, every actor had a film that gave them their start. Join father-daughter duo Adam and Kenny Christianson as they analyze big-name actors’ debut films and take a look at the behind-the-scenes of the beginnings of their careers.   

Episodes

  1. 1D AGO

    Episode 7: John Cusack – Class

    In this episode, Adam and Kenny debate characters’ motivations as they analyze John Cusack’s debut film: Class (1983). This 80’s film is part high school movie, part male fantasy, and part dark commedy with endearing and natural performances from its young cast. Although the film is filled with humor, it brings into focus heavy subject matter that causes your hosts to consider contrasting interpretations.

    1h 31m

  2. JAN 24

    Episode 6: Scarlett Johansson - North

    In this episode’s film: North (1994), our title character is a kid who feels unappreciated by his parents and decides to become a free agent in search of new ones. North, (Elijah Wood) travels around the world on his quest, running into a star-studded cast along the way. This cast includes our subject for this episode: Scarlett Johansson, when she was still a little kid. Listen in for some laughs and a lively discussion about a movie full of whimsy and good old-fashioned fun.

    58 min

  3. JAN 8

    Episode 5: Nicolas Cage - Valley Girl

    This episode delves into Valley Girl (1983), a teen romantic comedy starring our actor for this week: Nicolas Cage. Although fairly formulaic, Cage has sited this box-office success as being an extremely formative project in his early career. Join Kenny and Adam as they discuss the charming, difficult, and fascinating aspects of Cage’s debut film.

    51 min

  4. 12/18/2024

    Episode 4: Timothée Chalamet - Men, Women, & Children

    In this episode, your hosts discuss Timothée Chalamet’s first project, Men, Women, and Children (2014). Through a series of interwoven storylines, this film observes the trials and tribulations of adults and teens in the age of the internet. Tune in for a discussion about Timothée Chalamet and the craziness of life here on this pale blue dot.

    53 min

  5. 12/03/2024

    Episode 3: Sam Rockwell – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

    In this episode, your hosts discuss Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990), which is our debut film for one of Adam’s favorite actors, Sam Rockwell. This campy comic book movie is full of charm, practical affects, and action. Tune in for a discussion on a fun film and an unexpected rating from Kenny at the end of the episode.

    44 min

  6. 11/19/2024

    Episode 2: Meryl Streep – Julia

    In this episode, your hosts explore a film whose origins are perhaps more interesting than the plot. Julia (1977) debuted decidedly one of the most prolific actresses of our age: Meryl Streep. Starring Jane Fonda and Vanessa Redgraves, this part slice of life, part forbidden love story, part WW2 spy thriller, is a fascinating film to unpack in its own right. Intriguingly, the memoir upon which it is based and the author who penned the story hold controversies equally full of drama.

    1h 20m

  7. 11/04/2024

    Episode 001 - Ryan Reynolds: Ordinary Magic

    The podcast’s debut episode features Ryan Reynold’s very first film: Ordinary Magic (1993). The film stars a teenage Reynolds as a kid from India whose Eastern ideas at first spook, but eventually unite, a small Canadian town. Tune in to hear Kenny and Adam’s thoughts on the film, its young star, and the behind-the-scenes of Reynolds’ earliest film.

    46 min
  • 7 Episodes

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    Before they made a name for themselves, every actor had a film that gave them their start. Join father-daughter duo Adam and Kenny Christianson as they analyze big-name actors’ debut films and take a look at the behind-the-scenes of the beginnings of their careers.   

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    • Creator
      Kenny and Adam Christianson
    • Years Active
      2024 - 2025
    • Episodes
      7
    • Rating
      Clean
    • Copyright
      © 2024 The Debut Film Podcast
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