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The NO NOTES Podcast
by Schmear
Conversations with the best filmmakers and actors in the business
Episodes
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Ajon Singh on "Primetime"
𝗔𝗷𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵, the writer of 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦, joins NO NOTES to talk 𝘕𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬, 𝘚𝘦𝘹𝘺 𝘉𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘵 and watching 𝘛𝘰 𝘊𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘢 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳 with his mom. He breaks down how a script nobody would read landed 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗻 and 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗺.…
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Patrick Radden Keefe
Patrick Radden Keefe joins NO NOTES to talk the one note he has on Michael Clayton and dedicate a movie to each of his books, from The Snakehead to London Falling. Plus: how he ended up playing himself in the Industry finale and the line he rewrote on set. We get into Michael Mann's Miami Vice,...
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John Wilson on "The History of Concrete"
John Wilson joins NO NOTES to discuss his new film The History of Concrete. He gives us his NO NOTES pick, reacts to becoming an adjective, and names his favorite How To episodes. We revisit the Avatar support group from How to Remember Your Dreams, his beef with James Cameron over 35mm, and…
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'Adults' Creators Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw
Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw, the creators of 'Adults,' join NO NOTES during Season 2's release week. They give us their NO NOTES picks, then go around the house and pick one for every character. We get into Rebecca's lifetime ban from Madame Tussauds, courtesy of Wax Paul Now. Then the origin...
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Steve Way Talks 'Furious'
Scene-stealing Steve Way joins NO NOTES to talk about 'Furious' and his character Alden. He gets into meeting Creator Liz Meriwether, the first table read with Emmy Rossum, playing opposite Lola Petticrew, plus what bits were improvised. We also go back to Ramy — meeting Ramy Youssef in fifth…
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John Early on 'Maddie's Secret'
John Early joins NO NOTES to talk about MADDIE'S SECRET, his directorial debut, in which he plays food-media dishwasher Maddie Ralph—a woman who goes viral and slowly comes apart. He gets into screening Showgirls for the cast to give everyone permission to reach; why Conner O'Malley is his…
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'Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie' with Creators Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol
Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol join NO NOTES to talk about NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE—the comedy they made with barely a script, writing backwards from whatever actually happened when they took a camera into the streets of Toronto (yes, they really got up the CN Tower). They get into why...
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'Leviticus' Director Adrian Chiarella
Adrian Chiarella joins Schmear to talk Leviticus, his debut queer horror feature out of Australia. We get into the origin of that biblical title and the sermon scene he cut, why he refused to cast 25-year-olds as teenagers, and how he found his two leads, Joe Bird and Stacey Clausen, including…
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Director Michael Sarnoski on 'The Death of Robin Hood'
Michael Sarnoski—director of Pig and A Quiet Place: Day One—sits down with No Notes to talk about The Death of Robin Hood, in theaters now. We get into the centuries-old ballad he first read as a ten-year-old, handed to him by a family friend after his father passed, and how that quiet, mortal...
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'Widow's Bay' Director Hiro Murai
Hiro Murai sat down with us, and we still can't believe it. The director behind Atlanta, This Is America, Station Eleven, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and now Apple TV+'s Widow's Bay joins Schmear and Sena to get into all of it. We talk about the cozy-and-terrifying tone of Widow's Bay, working with Matthew...
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'Obsession' with Director Curry Barker
Curry Barker is the director of OBSESSION — the wickedly funny, deeply unsettling horror film that had us screaming with joy at South by Southwest. Sena and Gabriel sit down with him to talk wishes gone wrong, the comedy-to-horror pipeline, and the breakout performance from Inde Navarrette. Curry...
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Devon Bostick of MILE END KICKS
Mile End Kicks star Devon Bostick joins Schmear and Sena for a conversation about one of the most charming Canadian films of the year. Devon shares his NO NOTES perfect movie pick, gets into what it was like to return to the exact era he was filming Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and channel all of that...
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'Blue Heron' Director Sophy Romvari
BLUE HERON director Sophy Romvari joins Schmear to discuss her moving new film. They get into why a zoom lens beats a dolly on every setup, the story behind her late brother's real hand-drawn maps and what they mean to the film, and the time jump you won't see coming. Romvari also shares her NO...
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'Lord of the Flies' Director Marc Munden
Director Marc Munden on his hallucinatory new Netflix adaptation of Lord of the Flies—pulling the infrared filter off the camera and letting the jungle bleed pink. We get into casting with Nina Gold, five weeks of rehearsals, and why Lox Pratt (next up as Draco in HBO's Harry Potter) plays Jack...
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'Beef' Creator Lee Sung Jin & Star Charles Melton
BEEF Season 2 has arrived, and joining us is Star Charles Melton and Creator Lee Sung Jin. The two share their NO NOTES movies, discuss the ways in which S2 is different from S1, talk about Melton's starring role in MAY DECEMBER, and share NO NOTES movies for the season's new characters.All eight...
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'BEEF' Breakout Seoyeon Jang!
Seoyeon Jang stole Season 2 of Beef, and we had to get her on. She joins Schmear and Sena to break down Eunice, the breakout character everyone's been screaming "justice for" online. We get into the now-legendary stretch scene (yes, that's really her, three months of stretching, only two takes),...
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Industry S4 E8 - "Both, And" - Finale Explained!
(DISCLAIMER—This was recorded prior to S5 renewal announcement!!)Well, we've made it to the Industry S4 finale, and it feels so...bad?The Titans of Industry—Schmear, Sena Adjei, and Jesse Aaronson—parse a uniquely elegiac finale, which brought big wins and huge spiritual and moral losses for…
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INDUSTRY INTERVIEWS: Composer Nathan Micay
'Industry' composer Nathan Micay joins The Official Unofficial Industry Podcast! Nathan talks about scoring the series, what his workflow is like, how creators Konrad Kay and Mickey Down acquit themselves at nightclubs, and his thoughts on some famous past and present movie scores. WATCH ON…
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Industry S4 E7 - "Points of Emphasis" with Composer Nathan Micay
'Industry' composer Nathan Micay joins The Official Unofficial Industry Podcast! Schmear, Sena Adjei, and Jesse Aaronson—The Titans of Industry—reunite to discuss the penultimate episode of the 4th season, "Points of Emphasis." Amongst many topics, the trio discuss Yasmin's manipulation of the...
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INDUSTRY INTERVIEW: Max Minghella - "Whitney"
Max Minghella—aka "Whitney Halbertstram"—joins the Official Unofficial 'Industry' Podcast! The trio chats with Minghella about when he first watched 'Industry,' if Whitney cares for Kit Harington's Henry, what his thoughts on the Ripley comparisons are, and more. They pitch Minghella their…
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Industry S4 E6 - "Dear Henry" with Star Max Minghella
Max Minghella—aka "Whitney Halbertstram"—joins the Official Unofficial 'Industry' Podcast! 'Industry' S4 E6 "Dear Henry" is our favorite episode of the season so far, so it's a HUGE privilege to sit with Minghella for a chat. Prior to that, the Titans of Industry—Schmear, Jesse Aaronson, and Sena...
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Industry S4 E5 - "Eyes Without a Face"
Industry S4 E5 "Eyes Without a Face" travels to Accra, Ghana for a thrilling episode of twists and turns. The Titans—Schmear, Sena Adjei, and Jesse Aaronson—reconvene to break down one of the series's most unique hours, discussing the spotlighting of Miriam Petche's "Sweetpea" and Toheeb Jimoh's...
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Industry S4 E4 - "1000 Yoots, One Marilyn"
YEESH! Is this the darkest episode of 'Industry' yet? The Titans—Schmear, Sena, and Jesse—parse Industry S4 E4, "1000 Yoots, One Marilyn." The trio dive into such topics as Muck's big moment, Rishi's plight, Hayley's heel turn, Dyker's quagmire, and Whitney's soul (or lack thereof). They wrap up…
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Industry S4 E3 - "Habseligkeiten"
Guten Tag aus Österreich! Schmear, Sena, and Jesse—the Titans of Industry—take a trip to Austria to break down Industry S4 E3, "Habseligkeiten." Things get weird and steamy there for Yas and Henry Muck with some new friends. The trio breaks down the awkward visit, that key scene with Kiernan...
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Industry S4 E2 - "The Commander and the Grey Lady"
"Shine your shoes, boys." Schmear, Sena, and Jesse—The Titans of Industry—return to break down Industry S4 E2 "The Commander and the Grey Lady." They dive into Henry Muck's (Kit Harington) dark night of the soul, discussing ghostly Christmas themes and bold formal choices, and break down why this...
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Industry S4 E1 - "PayPal of Bukkake"
For the run of our favorite series, Industry, the NO NOTES podcast is now "The Official Unofficial Industry Podcast." Schmear, Sena Adjei, and Jesse Aaronson, aka "The Titans of Industry," are back covering the brilliant HBO financial drama from Creators Konrad Kay and Mickey Down. For Episode 1,...
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100 - Top 10 of '25, Park Chan Wook!
The 100th episode, and a GREAT one too. Schmear and Sena count down their Top 10 favorite movies of 2025 before being joined by the director of 'No Other Choice,' Park Chan Wook and the film's star, Lee Byung Hun. Intro (00:00) Top 10 Countdown (8:07) Honorable Mentions (39:39) 'No Other Choice'...
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99 - “The Plague” Director Charlie Polinger
Charlie Polinger, director of the brilliant new adolescent psychological thriller 'The Plague,' joins the show. This debut is a blistering, anxiety-inducing look at hazing rituals between tweenage boys at a water polo camp in 2003. Polinger discusses his NO NOTES perfect movie, how both The…
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98 - Director Abel Ferrara on new memoir 'Scene'
Abel Ferrara, director of such jaw-dropping classics as 'King of New York' and 'Bad Lieutenant,' sits down to discuss his brilliant, stormy career and his thoughts on filmmaking. We dive into his reaction to watching 'The Shining' for the first time, his friendship and collaborations with Willem...
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97 - Kleber Mendonça Filho on 'The Secret Agent'
Kleber Mendonça Filho, director of the new Neon film The Secret Agent, sits down and shares his NO NOTES perfect movie, working with star Wagner Moura, and the films that influenced The Secret Agent, before revisiting some of his most iconic Letterboxd reviews. Hosts: Gabriel Frieberg, Sena Adjei...
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96 - Fall TV & Film Recap
A spoiler-free sprint through fall’s biggest and best TV shows and movies. Schmear is back—joined by Jesse Aronson—and the two put seven minutes on the clock for a speed-round tour through the season’s standout titles. -TASK (7:36) -The Lowdown (14:18) -The Chair Company (20:51) -Nobody Wants…
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95 - Laurent Bouzereau on 'Jaws,' Brian Raftery discusses "Mission Accomplished"
'Jaws' turns 50 and is back on IMAX screens this weekend! To celebrate, Schmear and Sena Adjei are joined by legendary documentarian Laurent Bouzereau for a deep dive into both 'Jaws' and his new documentary, 'Jaws @ 50' (4:22). They discuss Steven Spielberg’s PTSD while making the original film,...
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94 - 'Lurker' Director Alex Russell and 'Alien: Earth' E1-3
Alex Russell, writer and director of the new psychological drama thriller 'Lurker,' joins the pod! First up, resident FX expert Teddy Kim stops by to vivisect Noah Hawley's 'Alien: Earth' (3:45). Teddy and Schmear discuss what's working and what's not through the first 3 episodes, assess the...
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93 - 'Weapons' with Director Zach Cregger
Weapons writer and director Zach Cregger, as well as the film’s production designer Tom Hammock, join The SchmearCast! Before that, Schmear is joined by horror expert Rachel Lydia Barker to review Weapons. They start by discussing Zach Cregger’s earlier work, Barbarian, before diving into what...
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92 - 'Eddington' and 'Too Much'
Ari Aster's latest film, 'Eddington,' is pissing A LOT of people off. But on this episode, Schmear is joined by Karsten Runquist to discuss why they think this Joaquin Phoenix / Pedro Pascal neo-western is so brilliant. They talk about Ari Aster's career up to this point (14:52) and the brutal...
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91 - 'Superman' Face-Off
It’s a bird, it’s a plane—it’s a...divisive new 'Superman' movie? Schmear is joined by Sean Byrne (Modern Mythos) and Brock Engi (Movie Talk with Brock) to break down James Gunn’s much-anticipated 'Superman,' starring David Corenswet as the Big Blue Boy Scout. They share headline thoughts and...
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90 - Debating 'The Bear' Season 4
Seems like no one’s talking about Season 4 of 'The Bear.' Schmear is joined by Jesse Aaronson and Lauren Brodauf to unpack why that might be, while also sharing their big-picture thoughts on the season. Then they dive into a full episode-by-episode breakdown, including the Ayo Edebiri-led 'Worms'...
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89 - 'F1' with Iana Murray
Brad Pitt stars in ''F1'—loud, shiny, and fast—but is it a good movie? Schmear and writer/critic—and Formula One expert—Iana Murray rev up to debate Joseph Kosinski’s (Top Gun: Maverick) latest film. They discuss the impact and attraction of the sport before diving into the film, arguing about…
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88 - '28 Years Later'
The rage virus returns! Danny Boyle and Alex Garland re-team for ’28 Years Later,’ and Schmear hosts Marta Djordjevic (Rewind & Revive) in an in-depth conversation covering everything you need to know about the film. They first discuss zombie films (7:10) and their significance, then talk through...
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87 - ‘Materialists’ and ‘Stick’ with Creator Jason Keller
Schmear is rejoined by Alison Sivitz—aka Bald Ann Dowd—to dive into one of the most divisive movies of the year: 'Materialists,' the new Celine Song rom-com (or is it?) starring Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Evans. They discuss the rom-com genre (3:38), break down what works and what...
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86 - Moviegoing in 2025 with Ezgi Eren (11am Saturday)
Schmear is joined by Ezgi Eren, creator of the excellent 11am Saturday questionnaire, for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of moviegoing in 2025. They trace the origins of her newsletter and unpack some of the best responses she’s received—favorite snacks, ideal showtimes—before diving…
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85 - 'The Phoenician Scheme,' 'Mountainhead,' 'Adults'
New Wes Anderson! Jesse Armstrong’s first project since Succession! And Gen Z’s answer to Girls? Schmear, Sena Adjei, and Jesse Aaronson dig into all of that. Up first, they discuss Wes Anderson’s latest, 'The Phoenician Scheme. ' (2:04) They start off talking about how and why Wes is such a...
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84 - Cannes 2025 Recap and Rankings
Schmear is back from Cannes and ready to debrief. He watched 16 films — including Eddington, The Phoenician Scheme, and Palme d’Or winner It Was Just an Accident — and breaks them down into four clear categories: plagues (3:26), politics (9:23), the personal (13:50), and the past (22:04). Then,...
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83 - 'Andor' Wrap-Up! S2 E10-12
It’s the wrap-up of 'Andor'—one of the most accomplished shows of the year and maybe the finest example of IP storytelling to date. Schmear is rejoined by Sean Byrne (Modern Mythos) and Dan Monaghan (ReelTakes) to break down episodes 10, 11, and 12: how they function as a bridge to 'Rogue One,'...
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82 - Cannes 2025 Preview
Schmear and Sena Adjei run down the most intriguing titles at Cannes 2025 ahead of their arrival, featuring 'Eddington', a new Western thriller from Ari Aster; directorial debuts from Harris Dickinson and Scarlett Johansson; Schmear’s dark horse Palme d’Or pick; and, of course, Spike Lee’s hotly...
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81 - 'Andor' S2 E7-9
'Andor' ascends to thrilling new heights with its latest batch of episodes. Schmear is joined by Dan Monaghan of Reel Takes to dive into Season 2, Episodes 7–9: they discuss the slow start and debate the odd inclusion of the force as a theme in episode 7 (08:25), unpack the chilling real-world...
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80 - 'The Last of Us' S2 E2-4, 'Thunderbolts*'
Schmear returns to the post-apocalyptic world of 'The Last of Us,' joined once again by Sena Adjei to break down episodes 2 through 4 of S2 (1:52). They unpack that massive E2 shocker, explore why episode 3 left them disappointed, and assess whether the show is back on track after a much-improved...
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79 - 'Andor' S2 E4-6
Episodes 4–6 of 'Andor' S2 deliver masterfully thrilling television, pushing the Tony Gilroy-created series to soaring new heights. Schmear is joined by Sean Byrne (Modern Mythos) and Dan Monaghan (Reel Takes) to break it all down: they unpack the fan reactions to the season’s first batch, dig…
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78 - 'Andor' S2 E1-3
The thrilling, deeply layered 'Andor' — arguably the best Star Wars byproduct — returns for a spectacular Season 2. Schmear is joined by Sean Byrne (Modern Mythos) to break down what makes this Tony Gilroy-created series so exceptional (3:06). After touching on the show's development and its ties...
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77 - Ryan Coogler's Audacious 'Sinners'
Ryan Coogler’s 'Sinners' is one of the best, boldest movies of the year. Schmear and Sena Adjei dive in rapturously, starting with their big-picture impressions and in-theater experiences. They break down Coogler and Michael B. Jordan’s creative partnership, the film’s development, and then go…
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Conversations with the best filmmakers and actors in the business
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The NO NOTES Podcast is created and hosted by Schmear.
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