The podcast where we explore the filmographies of our favorite actresses born into the spotlight. This season, we're exploring the world of Laura Dern. Follow us on Instagram, @nepotismcanbegood.
In this week’s episode we're breaking down the 2016 Kelly Reichardt film “Certain Women.” Starring Laura Dern, Michelle Williams, and Lily Gladstone, join us as go over our obscure listener data, lesbian farmers, and the fact that men have no rights.
7 Jul 2020
Episode 13: Our Girl's Gone "Wild"
This week, we’ll be talking all about the 2014 film “Wild,” which landed both Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern academy award nominations. This episode is best enjoyed on a 1,100 mile hike across the country.
15 Jun 2020
Episode 12: "Recount"-moi une Histoire
This week, we‘re breaking down Jay Roach’s 2008 HBO film “Recount," concerning the controversial and contested 2000 U.S. Presidential election. Laura Dern's mesmerizing role as Katherine Harris, one of the key players in electing George W. Bush, earned her a Golden Globe. Join us as we discuss this totally normal and completely uneventful topic in American history.
This episode was recorded before the murder of George Floyd, so we didn’t get the chance to address the current climate of our country. We wholeheartedly support the Black Lives Matter movement as well as the protestors that are fighting for what’s right. Please refer to the link in our Instagram bio (@nepotismcanbegood) for resources to support the Black community. If you are able to protest, let your voice be heard. We stand with you.
14 May 2020
Episode 11: Inlandernpire
This week, we’re discussing David Lynch’s incomprehensible and intense 2006 film “Inland Empire.” Join us as we attempt to make sense of this fascinating digital blend of screwdrivers, dancing ladies, and anthropomorphic rabbits.
27 Apr 2020
Episode 10: We Don't Want To Talk About This Anymore
This week, we watched John Curran's 2004 film "We Don't Live Here Anymore." Disclaimer for those of you that like this film, we did not (like not at all). So, this will not be a good time for you. You've been warned.
17 Apr 2020
Episode 9: Laura In The Sky With Coal Crystals
This week on NCBG, we're giving you a two-for-one special. We'll be discussing the infamous "Puppy Episode" (1997) of Ellen DeGeneres's sitcom, in which she publicly came out as gay for the first time on television, with Laura's help. We'll also be diving into October Sky (1999), a Joe Johnston film about a miner's son with a dream to see the stars.
26 Mar 2020
Episode 8: "Citizen Ruth" and the Baby Savers
In this week’s episode, we’re discussing Alexander Payne’s directorial debut, “Citizen Ruth” (1996). Tune in if you want to hear all about fanaticism, huffing chemicals, and a Diane Ladd cameo.
20 Mar 2020
Episode 7: Welcome to "Jurassic Park"
The time has finally come! We're discussing Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park (1993). Tune in this week to learn about whether or not Josh has the corona virus. We're also talking about dinosaurs, which is objectively pretty rad.
15 Mar 2020
Episode 6: "Rambling Rose" and Her Famous Rabbit Stew
In this week's episode, we tackled Martha Coolidge's 1991 film "Rambling Rose." This film was responsible for Diane Ladd and Laura Dern's dual nomination at the Oscars. TRIGGER WARNING: We discuss a sexual encounter portrayed in the film that involves a minor.
8 Mar 2020
Episode 5: "Wild at Heart" and Weird On Top
In this week's episode, we're talking about David Lynch's 1990 film "Wild at Heart" starring Laura Dern and Nicolas Cage. This whole story is "hotter than Georgia asphalt," so you're not gonna want to miss it. TRIGGER WARNING: We discuss sexual assault in this week's episode per the film's subject material.
1 Mar 2020
Episode 4: Baby Wants "Blue Velvet"
This week we're discussing the cult classic "Blue Velvet" (1986) dir. David Lynch. TRIGGER WARNING: This discussion and film deal with issues of sexual assault. Check out our Instagram @nepotismcanbegood and let us know what you thought of this film!
24 Feb 2020
Episode 3: Two Junes & a Connie
This week we took a look at Smooth Talk (1985) dir. Joyce Chopra. Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sexual assault. We also talk about Arizona murders, Laura Dern's boho film interior design fantasy, and the short story "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" written by Joyce Carol Oates.
15 Feb 2020
Episode 2: Ladies and Gentlemen, "Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains"
We watched Ladies and Gentleman, The Fabulous Stains this week and got to experience a 13-year-old Laura Dern with skunk hair. We also watched the 92nd Academy Awards. Spoiler alert: this podcast is now backing an Academy Award winner. You won't want to miss this.
3 Feb 2020
Episode 1: The Beautiful Emancipation of Laura Dern
A "deep" dive into the world of the gift that is Laura Elizabeth Dern. We go through Dern history, talk some shit, and reveal our film list for this season of Nepotism Can Be Good.
Commentary provided by Andrea Rondon, Landon Ludlow, and Joshua Pace.
28 Dec 2019
Nepotism Can Be Good: A Laura Dern Podcast
We've rebranded and we're excited about it.
12 Dec 2018
POLARIZED: The Last Jedi is a Good Movie
(This episode was recorded prior to the launch of Nepotism Can Be Good, and does not follow the same format. We're leaving this episode up as a bonus for Season 1 because Laura Dern is in the film.) Today we discuss and analyze Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) dir. Rian Johnson. We don't think it's bad. Here's why.
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