Filmmakers Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck (Captain Marvel, Half Nelson) join Adam for a rich and nostalgic dive into two beloved films: Francis Ford Coppola’s The Outsiders and Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining.
They explore how both films shaped their creative lives, the emotional and stylistic impact of each, and their unique experiences discovering them. From Flea’s surprise cameo in The Outsiders' Rumble scene to Ryan’s unforgettable VHS-era first watch of The Shining (cut off right at “Here’s Johnny!”), the conversation touches on everything from childhood wonder to directorial style, from film adaptations to haunting performances.
Along the way, they dig into:
The stylistic choices in The Outsiders and Coppola's vision
The Outsiders House Museum in Tulsa and its unexpected founder
The eerie magic of The Shining's unsettling performances
The lore, fan theories, and filmmaking myths surrounding The Shining