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EPISODE · Jan 15, 2026 · 52 MIN

Albert Birney on 'Marcel the Shell with Shoes On'

from Feeling Seen · host Albert Birney, Marissa Flaxbart, Jordan Crucchiola

Director and star of OBEX (which premiered at 2025's Sundance Film Festival), Albert Birney is a filmmaker and animator who has paved his own unique path forward in the world of cinema, and done so with great success. He's brought another unique success story to the Feeling Seen table this week: Marcel, the Shell with Shoes On (and his eponymous 2021 film). Albert and Jordan also talk about his resonance with 1999's American Movie, a documentary that highlights the beauty and folly of one small-town man's quest to make his cinematic magnum opus.Then, Jordan has one quick thing about the star-studded new Netflix trashy cop movie THE RIP, out this weekend. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinfeelingseen Feeling Seen is hosted by Jordan Crucchiola and is a production of Maximum Fun. You can watch video editions of our new episodes on our YouTube Channel!Need more Feeling Seen? Keep up with the show on Instagram and Bluesky. 

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The director of 2025 Sundance DIY hit OBEX identifies the joys of making art your own way.

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