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How do we conquer our fear of the unknown? We’ve discussed a number of horror films on this show and, at the end of the day, almost all of their scariest elements come down to fear of the unknown.

Cannibal families, demonic cults, seeing dead people, they’re all really bizarre and frightening because of it. But sometimes, even things closer to home can be just as elusive. Say, something we share our oceans with?

Spielberg understood this when he ignited his career with Jaws, one of cinema’s first ever blockbusters, but there’s more to it than just fear. In fact, according to today’s guest, it’s a movie about facing your fear.

Taylor D. Adams is a fellow storyteller and podcaster who hosts the Film Nuts Podcast, where he talks to artists of all backgrounds and concentrations about their favorite movies and television shows. Today, the turns have tabled, and now he will be talking about his favorite movie, Jaws, and how it taught him, and can teach us, the key to conquering our fear of the unknown.

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Do EASY RIDER and BEST IN SHOW Have Anything in Common? (with Michael Parks Randa and Shannon DeVido) | Episode 8

My Favorite Movie is...

12/06/21 • 42 min

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Not really, but they're both reeeeeeeeally good! Best Summer Ever director Michael Parks Randa and star Shannon DeVido team up for our first ever "My Favorite Movie is..." double header! Michael covers Easy Rider, featuring his all-time favorite song in its killer soundtrack, along with one of his all-time favorite performances from a young Jack Nicholson. Then, Shannon talks Best in Show, how the cast inspired her to be a comedian, and her undying love for small dogs and Eugene Levy.

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Created, Hosted, Directed, and Executive Produced by Larry Fried

Produced by Larry Fried and Brian Nowak

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Edited by Larry Fried, Clayton Allen, and Kimberly Allen

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Graphic Design by Monica Sarmiento

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Motion Graphic Design by Elton Greenfield

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Original Music by Matt Gordeuk

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Camera Operator: Steven Reyes

Sound Recordist: Dominic Mistretta

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Production Assistants: Guillaume Moissonnier and Sal Sisto

"Deadass, you want me to expose myself?" (with Senary Wright) | Episode 12 BONUS ROUND

My Favorite Movie is...

05/09/22 • 25 min

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Deptford Cinema's Analysis on Hereditary

F*cked up families, No Children of Old Men, and the ending of Hereditary you didn't get to see. All of this and more on this week's edition of the "My Favorite Movie is..." Bonus Round!

Today's guest is illustrator and medical professional Senary Autumn. Listen to our initial conversation with Senary and gain brand new insights into Hereditary you haven't heard anywhere else!

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MFMI RETURNS APRIL 17TH!!! | Mid-Hiatus Update

My Favorite Movie is...

04/11/22 • 4 min

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My Favorite Movie is... RETURNS on Sunday, April 17th with WEEKLY uploads wherever you get your podcasts. In this brief update, Larry talks about the new upload schedule, the new "Bonus Round" segment, transitioning to a new podcast host, and how you can prepare for our Season 2 premiere!

Join Our Discord Server!! | Mid-Hiatus Update

My Favorite Movie is...

02/21/22 • 3 min

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We may be on hiatus until the Spring, but you can connect with me and our community of fellow filmmakers, storytellers, and film fans on Discord! Tell us what you've been watching lately, or share a short film or screenplay you've been working on. We'd love to connect with you as we anticipate our return with Season 2 in just a matter of weeks. See you on the Discord!

Introduction – My Favorite Movie is...

My Favorite Movie is...

08/23/21 • 2 min

Hello and welcome to My Favorite Movie is..., the podcast about why we love our favorite movies! Each and every week, creator and host Larry Fried sits down with a new guest for a fun and insightful conversation about their all-time favorite movie (or whatever comes closest) and why it resonates with them.

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"I'd wanna share CASABLANCA with Tom Hanks!" (with Sean Capdeville) | Episode 11 BONUS ROUND

My Favorite Movie is...

04/25/22 • 22 min

Letters of Transit NFTs, scumbag Louis, and sharing Casablanca with Tom Hanks. All of this and more on our first official edition of the "My Favorite Movie is..." Bonus Round, a fun spinoff segment from our regular show in which we ask our guest a series of fun, sometimes silly questions to gain more insights into their all-time favorite movie and why they love it.

Today's guest is screenwriter and YouTube video essayist Sean Capdeville. Listen to our initial conversation with Sean and gain brand new insights into Casablanca you haven't heard anywhere else!

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"R2D2 knows what's up!" (with Michael Tucker) | Episode 13 BONUS ROUND

My Favorite Movie is...

05/30/22 • 19 min

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Purple lightsabers, R2D2 bleep-bloops, and finally realizing what "Binary Sunset" means. All of this and more on this week's edition of the "My Favorite Movie is..." Bonus Round!

Today's guest is host and creator of Lessons From The Screenplay, Michael Tucker. Listen to our initial conversation with Michael and gain brand new insights into Star Wars you haven't heard anywhere else!

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"Aren't Triceratops just beautiful creatures?" (with Tricia Aurand) | Episode 14 BONUS ROUND

My Favorite Movie is...

06/20/22 • 29 min

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Volunteering with the youth, The Tragedy of Macbeth, and acting with tennis balls. All of this and more on this week's edition of the "My Favorite Movie is..." Bonus Round!

Today's guest is screenwriter, author, podcaster, and Jurassic Park expert, Tricia Aurand. Listen to our initial conversation with Tricia and gain brand new insights into Jurassic Park you haven't heard anywhere else!

Note: there is minute audio artifacting during this episode, in case you feel like you're hearing things...

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We Don't Make Movies Like JURASSIC PARK Anymore...But Could We? (with Tricia Aurand) | Episode 14

My Favorite Movie is...

06/06/22 • 49 min

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Have you ever heard the phrase "they just don’t make ‘em like they used to?" I'm sure you have. Maybe you've even caught yourself saying it once or twice. There are certain creative mindsets that have been abandoned by studios in the franchise era that we’re living through right now.

Back in the 80s and 90s, visionary filmmakers were taking bold story ideas that, on paper, sounded a little bizarre but, in execution, became all-time classics. Nobody did this kind of film better than Steven Spielberg, and one film proves it more than any other--Jurassic Park.

There are plenty of reasons why the film was so successful but, when you break it all down, there’s really only one. And in today's episode, accomplished screenwriter, author, and podcaster, Tricia Aurand, is going to share that one key reason. It uncovers exactly why Jurassic Park remains one of the greatest films of all time and how maybe...just maybe...we can start making them like we used to.

Note: there is minute audio artifacting during this episode, in case you feel like you're hearing things...

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Edited by Fernando Queiroz