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EPISODE · Jun 11, 2026 · 46 MIN

I Love Boosters Review | A Well-Crafted Looney Tunes-Esque Joyride That Isn’t Afraid to Say What It Means

from Film Curious · host Ashley Bernhardt

In this episode of Film Curious, Ashley, Pete, and Nicole chat about the newest Boots Riley film, I Love Boosters, starring KeKe Palmer, Taylour Paige, Naomi Ackie, and Poppy Lui, with supporting performances from Demi Moore, LaKeith Stanfield, Eiza González, Will Poulter, and last but not least, Don Cheadle.We discuss the joyride that is this movie, how the film was made (its production techniques), the standout performances and moments, the movie’s unique score and music, Riley’s directing style and upfront messaging. Plus, that LaKeith Stanfield scene that was a little out there for some people 😆Also, we have some fun film side tangents, like: movies people walked out of over the years, uncomfortable in-theater experiences, and debate what people should expect when they go into a movie. ⚠️ We do get into spoilers at 22:15! Available in theaters now 🎟️ ⏱️Timestamps00:00 Highlight Clip from Episode00:30 Intro to the Episode & Film 02:37 Overall Reactions to the Movie 04:16 Issues with the Sound Mix & Projector in Theaters 07:31 Production & Set Design BTS Info | How They Made the Film 10:26 Crowd Reactions, People Walking Out of Movies & Our Favorite Performances of the Film 18:41 Stop Motion, the Different Mediums Utilized in the Film, & The New LAIKA Film Wildwood Trailer20:03 Why You Should Experience It in Theaters 22:15 Spoiler Discussion⚠️ | That Scene with LaKeith Stanfield People Walked Out On & Knowing What You’re Getting Yourself Into with Movies27:06 Music & Score for the Movie, KeKe Palmer’s and Boots Riley’s Daughter’s EP, & Riley’s Hip-Hop Background Influence29:14 The Handling of Messaging & Riley’s Blatant Yet Refreshing Views41:16 LaKeith Stanfield’s Prince Like Impersonation & Filming That Demon Scene42:54 Wrap Up | Boots Riley Filmmaking Style & Why It Works45:20 Outro - Thanks for Listening & Don’t Forget to Subscribe! 🔔🎬Subscribe so you never miss a new film discovery!Resources & References:How Director Boots Riley Brought I Love Boosters from Big Idea to the Big ScreenBoots Riley Explains Why Capitalism is Built on Theft | I LOVE BOOSTERSBoots Riley on Art, Activism, and “I Love Boosters” | The Daily ShowIndie Wire Article | Why ‘I Love Boosters’ Also Loves Stop Motion Animation and Weird Little GuysThe Coup - “I Love Boosters” Song | I Love Boosters!I Love Boosters (Original Motion Picture Score)I Love Boosters (Original Motion Picture Score) | KeKe Palmer EPSorry to Bother You (2018)I’m a Virgo (2023)Boogie Nights (1997)#ILoveBoosters #BootsRiley #KeKePalmer #LaKeithStanfield #DemiMoore #MovieReview #FilmPodcast

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