403 - Sorry to Bother You (2018)

"Listen, I just really, really need a job." For Episode 403, Thomas and Brandon continue CineNation's Surreal series with Boots Riley's SORRY TO BOTHER YOU. Listen as they talk about Riley's early upbringing, his music career, how his screenplay was discovered, how the Sundance Institute played a part in the film's development process, which Atlanta star was originally cast in the film, a surprising reason why LaKeith Stanfield wanted to do the movie, how they created the film's stunning visual style, and so much more! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - The Departed - (00:00:10) Recap of the Surreal Genre (00:11:17) Intro to Sorry to Bother You (00:16:00) How Sorry to Bother You Got to Production (00:24:32) Favorite Scenes (00:40:20) On Set Life - (01:19:15) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:25:47) What Worked and What Didn't (01:29:21) Film Facts (01:36:45) Awards (01:38:18) Final Questions on the Movie (01:42:22) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:48:43) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast