EPISODE · Jul 9, 2025 · 15 MIN
Mike Nichols Marathon 07 - Silkwood (teaser)
from Uncut Gems Podcast · host Uncut Gems Podcast
In this episode of our Mike Nichols marathon, we reunite with the battle-worn director to talk about a movie that took him out of his self-imposed Hollywood exile, Silkwood. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about how this movie contributes to the spawning of a crusader realism subgenre, the genesis of his fruitful collaboration with Nora Ephron and Meryl Streep and how the movie is both an important piece because it sheds light at an important story and a reflection of the director's personal awakening. We also talk about the many health and safety violations depicted in the movie, raise an eyebrow at the living conditions of the characters and even wonder what it would have been like if the company Karen Silkwood worked for was run by Batman villains. Tune in and enjoy!Subscribe to our patreon at patreon.com/uncutgemspod (3$/month) and support us by gaining access to ALL of our exclusive podcasts, such as bonus tie-ins, themed retrospectives and director marathons!Hosts: Jakub Flasz & Randy BurrowsHead over to our website to find out more! (uncutgemspodcast.com)Follow us on Twitter (@UncutGemsPod) and IG (@UncutGemsPod)Buy us a coffee over at Ko-Fi.com (ko-fi.com/uncutgemspod)Subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/uncutgemspod)
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In this episode of our Mike Nichols marathon, we reunite with the battle-worn director to talk about a movie that took him out of his self-imposed Hollywood exile, Silkwood. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about how this movie contributes to the spawning of a crusader realism subgenre, the genesis of his fruitful collaboration with Nora Ephron and Meryl Streep and how the movie is both an important piece because it sheds light at an important story and a reflection of the director's personal awakening. We also talk about the many health and safety violations depicted in the movie, raise an eyebrow at the living conditions of the characters and even wonder what it would have been like if the company Karen Silkwood worked for was run by Batman villains. Tune in and enjoy!Subscribe to our patreon at patreon.com/uncutgemspod (3$/month) and support us by gaining access to ALL of our exclusive podcasts, such as bonus tie-ins, themed retrospectives and director marathons!Hosts: Jakub Flasz & Randy BurrowsHead over to our website to find out more! (uncutgemspodcast.com)Follow us on Twitter (@UncutGemsPod) and IG (@UncutGemsPod)Buy us a coffee over at Ko-Fi.com (ko-fi.com/uncutgemspod)Subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/uncutgemspod)
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