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  • 493: Alexander Skarsgård. Live Interview from the Stockholm International Film Festival

    493: Alexander Skarsgård. Live Interview from the Stockholm International Film Festival
    Dec 6 2025
    This week’s episode is a special one: Christina’s interview with actor/producer Alexander Skarsgård! The interview was recorded live at the Stockholm International Film Festival (Nov 2025), where he received the 2025 Stockholm Achievement Award.The audience was packed and about to see Alexander’s fantastic new film Pillion. In this wide-ranging conversation they talk about the movie, the research behind his wildly funny and emotional new rom-com with BDSM themes, career highlights, campaigning at the same time as Stellan, fashion, and much more. You can also watch the interview on the Stockholm Film Festival’s YouTube channel or on the Pop Culture Confidential YouTube channel.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0pQyGajgvU&t=1s Photos courtesy of Anton Isiukov: https://www.antonisiukov.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 min
  • 492: The Biggest Pop Culture Moments of 2025! (Guest Ryan McQuade)

    492: The Biggest Pop Culture Moments of 2025! (Guest Ryan McQuade)
    Dec 4 2025
    2025 was a year in pop culture like no other! Celebrities “went to space,” Kendrick blew our minds at the Super Bowl, demons were hunted, SNL turned 50, and kiss cams caused chaos. It was a massive year for film and TV, packed with moments that had everyone talking. We also said goodbye to some of the biggest names in the industry. Ryan McQuade of AwardsWatch joins Christina as they each count down the biggest, most talked-about, and wildest pop culture moments of 2025. Don’t miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 26 min
  • 491: An Early Look at the Top Movie Performances of 2025 (with Guest Erik Anderson of AwardsWatch)

    491: An Early Look at the Top Movie Performances of 2025 (with Guest Erik Anderson of AwardsWatch)
    Nov 26 2025
    As we head into the final weeks of the year, we couldn’t resist diving into the incredible performances that have already defined 2025.It’s been an extraordinary year at the movies, full of bold artistic swings, deeply emotional turns, and career-making work across the board. In this episode, Christina is thrilled to be joined by Erik Anderson, editor-in-chief of AwardsWatch, to breakdown the Top 10 Acting Performances of 2025.Together, they dig into the roles that moved and surprised them & the ones that made them laugh and cry. They also take a close look at what these standout performances could mean in terms of awards season.And of course, a few honorable mentions that absolutely deserve their moment in the spotlight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 5 min
  • 490: A Conversation with Michael Strassner, Writer and Star of ‘The Baltimorons’

    490: A Conversation with Michael Strassner, Writer and Star of ‘The Baltimorons’
    Nov 24 2025
    Christina talks with writer/actor/comedian Michael Strassner about his new film The Baltimorons, directed by Jay Duplass, a story shaped by the spirit of Baltimore and the most personal chapters of Strassner’s own life.They talk about blending humor and drama, how Strassner channels his personal history, including struggles with addiction, recovery, and self-reinvention, into the story. He also discusses the film’s unexpected romance, having his own family in the film, and much more.The Baltimorons won the Audience Award at South by Southwest 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 min
  • 489: Benny Safdie. Live Interview from the Stockholm International Film Festival

    489: Benny Safdie. Live Interview from the Stockholm International Film Festival
    Nov 20 2025
    This week’s episode is a special one: Christina’s interview with writer and director Benny Safdie at the Stockholm International Film Festival (Nov 2025), where he was also honored with the Stockholm Visionary Award. They discuss his filmmaking process, his obsessive characters, The Smashing Machine, working with Paul Thomas Anderson and Christopher Nolan, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 min
  • 488: Coming Attractions: End of the Year Movie Roundup (Guest Ryan McQuade)

    488: Coming Attractions: End of the Year Movie Roundup (Guest Ryan McQuade)
    Nov 14 2025
    It’s preview time! Christina is once again joined by critic Ryan McQuade (AwardsWatch.com) to preview the most exciting movie titles coming to theaters and streaming for the rest of the year! From awards hopefuls like Hamnet and Marty Supreme, to blockbuster titles like Wicked: For Good and Avatar: Fire and Ash, to Train Dreams, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 21 min
  • 487: A Conversation with Rebecca Miller . On 'Mr. Scorsese', Her Portrait of the Filmmaker

    487: A Conversation with Rebecca Miller . On 'Mr. Scorsese', Her Portrait of the Filmmaker
    Oct 30 2025
    Filmmaker Rebecca Miller joins Christina to talk about her remarkable new series Mr. Scorsese , a five-part portrait of Martin Scorsese, now streaming on Apple TV+. The series offers a rare and intimate look at the legendary director’s creative process, his lifelong relationship with cinema, and the people and experiences that have shaped his extraordinary career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 min
  • 486: A Conversation With Gustaf Skarsgård ('To Cook A Bear')

    486: A Conversation With Gustaf Skarsgård ('To Cook A Bear')
    Oct 20 2025
    In this episode, Christina talks with actor Gustaf Skarsgård, who is powerful in the historical crime drama To Cook a Bear(Hulu/Disney+), based on the bestselling novel by Mikael Niemi. They discuss embodying the Pastor, a fascinating, paradoxical character inspired by the real Lars Levi Laestadius, a man caught between faith, science, and survival in 1850s Sweden. The story weaves together themes of polarization, racism, class, and belief within a haunting detective mystery set against the stark northern wilderness. They also talk about Skarsgård’s thoughtful approach to acting — how he chooses his roles, from Oppenheimer to Soderbergh’s Black Bag to his upcoming role as Wallander — and how he has found more sustainable ways of working and living after past struggles with addiction. Don’t miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 min