The Big Short (2015) — "I'm standing in front of a burning house, and I'm offering you fire insurance on it."

How do you make the 2008 financial crash entertaining? Chris and Sean, joined by screenwriter Tim Burns, continue Oscar Month with their fourth Best Picture nominee: The Big Short. Directed by Adam McKay, the film's ensemble cast, including Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, and Brad Pitt, takes a look at what caused the 2008 recession. It's McKay's first dramatic film, but it doesn't shy away from comedy either. It's nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Supporting Actor for Christian Bale. Screenwriter Tim Burns joins Chris Stachiw, the Doctor of Podcasting, and Sean Liang to talk Adam McKay, Christian Bale, the 2008 financial crisis, and so much more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kulturecast--2883470/support. ——— The Kulturecast is a film and culture podcast from Weirding Way Media, hosted by Chris Stachiw, the Doctor of Podcasting, alongside a rotating table of guest co-hosts. Each week digs into where film and culture meet — and how each one bends the other. Now home to sub-feeds including Required Viewing: A 360° Film Study with Dr. David D. Perlmutter. New episodes weekly. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kulturecast/id931361376 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/5wjxip9XVYapYuY12yEaGY. Back the show: https://www.patreon.com/cw/kulturecast