Best Sundance School Podcasts (2024)

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That One Scene From...Teen Witch 13:49

13d ago13:49

13:49

This week we dive deep into the famous Top That rap scene from 1989's Teen Witch. We discuss the ridiculousness of the scene, the history behind it and what caused it to have a second life and becoming a viral sensation in the internet age. This thing is dripping of the 80's! Enjoy the conversation and our first punishment review scene breakdown. M…

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Dark City | Cyberpunk Festival 35:08

23d ago35:08

35:08

This week have our first installment of our Cyberpunk Film Festival. We begin with the 1998 Alex Proyas directed Dark City. A strange world full of distant memories and Strangers lurking about. Underrated movie and great conversation, enjoy!

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That One Scene From...The Hangover 12:15

1M ago12:15

12:15

The week we dive into the famous "next morning" scene from Todd Phillips 2009 classic drunk comedy The Hangover. We discuss the brilliant gags, setups and laughs through this scene and the movie itself. Great convo, enjoy! Make sure to play along with each festival and leave comments so we can interact with you and remember to subscribe to the chan…

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Master Of Disguise | Punishment Review 34:12

1M ago34:12

34:12

This week we discuss the truly and offensively bad Dana Carvey vehicle Master of Disguise from the early 2000's. We dive into the ridiculous plot, the lazy joke telling, and the endlessly painful and unwatchable impressions Carvey has in his bag. This is an epic takedown and conversation, enjoy!

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That One Scene From... The Karate Kid 21:23

2M ago21:23

21:23

This week we dive into that one scene from the epic 80's sports movie, The Karate Kid. A life changing movie from our childhood was so fun to revisit and discuss the sand the floor scene as the culmination of the film. Great convo, enjoy!

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Changemaking With Muslim Counterpublics Lab & Community with “Hudson, America” Documentary 33:05

2M ago33:05

33:05

Asad discusses the recent act of protest by Aaron Bushnell. Later filmmaker Geoffery Hug and documentary subject Jahed Miah discuss “Hudson, America” (2022), and Dr. Maha Hilal discusses The Muslim Counterpublics Lab. Learn more about “Hudson, America” here: https://hudsonamerica.org/ Learn more about Muslim Counterpublics Lab here: https://www.mus…

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Muslim Filmmakers on Sundance 26:48

2M ago26:48

26:48

Asad interviews two filmmakers from the Islamic Scholarship Fund’s cohort attending the Sundance Film Festival. Learn more about Samia Khan’s work here: https://railbedproductions.com/about Connect with Akram Shibly on X here: https://twitter.com/akramshibly?lang=en Produced by Rifelion Media. Hosted by Asad Butt. Edited by Ari Mathae Music by Simo…

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Sundance 2024 Recap 16:38

2M ago16:38

16:38

This week Palcher covers his 2024 Sundance Film Festival experience. We discuss the major themes of the festival this year and discuss all great films that came out this year. Enjoy! Make sure to play along with each festival and leave comments so we can interact with you and remember to subscribe to the channel if you like what you see. Follow us …

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The Audacity of Gen Z, Muslims on Screen, and Neebz Cancelled 29:12

2M ago29:12

29:12

Israel launches attacks on Rafah, the last “safe zone” in Gaza. The stabbing of a Palestinian-American in Austin meets the definition of a hate crime according to the police. The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times post some questionable (Islamophobic) opinion pieces. And Selma Blair posts Islamophobic and xenophobic comments on Instagram. S…

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Grassroots Campaigning with Qasim Rashid & Searching for Muslim Representation at the Emmys 30:52

3M ago30:52

30:52

Qasim Rashid discusses his congressional campaign, representation to reflect reality, and his fundraising without corporate donations. Dr. Uzma Jafri and co-founder Zaiba Hasan talk about their organization, the HAWA Collective, and their mission to help prevent podfade in women independent podcasters. Finally, contributor Maryam delivers her analy…

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Tokyo Story | Ozu Film Festival 35:01

3M ago35:01

35:01

This week we end out our Yasujirô Ozu Film Festival with his most adored film from 1953, Tokyo Story. His most retrospective film about elderly grandparents visiting their kids only to be ignored and pawned off. This is a call your grandma movie. Enjoy the conversation! Make sure to play along with each festival and leave comments so we can interac…

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Insights on ICJ Gaza Ruling, Michigan Muslims Reject Biden & Ramadan Celebrations With M.O. Yuksel 29:17

3M ago29:17

29:17

The news today: International Court of Justice orders Israel to prevent genocide, Michigan Muslims cancel on Biden, while Canadian Muslims and Arabs push back on PM Trudeau and the Canadian government’s response to the ICJ ruling. Muslim foster homes are needed in Michigan while a Canadian woman’s court case challenges the country’s ban on adoption…

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Threats against Muslims on Social Media, Real World Hate Speech by Obama Official & Free Speech on Campus with Eman Abdelhadi 35:53

3M ago35:53

35:53

The news today: Jews, Muslims and Arabs face threats of violence over social media, pro-Palestinian protesters attacked, Palestinian-American shooting survivors speak up, ex-Obama official gets out of hate crime charges, Florida Marriott cancels Muslim conference, UChicago faculty members form chapter of Faculty for Justice in Palestine, Film Worke…

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Best & Worst Movies of 2023 40:05

3M ago40:05

40:05

This episode Palcher dives into his top 5 films of 2023 and Sherlock dives into his top 5 films he glad he didn't see, kind of. Awesome year for movies! Great conversation, enjoy!

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Presidential Hopeful Speaks Up for Gaza, Candidate Faces Islamophobia, and Mosquers Opening Credits 41:08

3M ago41:08

41:08

Siblings Asad and Nadia Butt delve into a range of topics from global protests in support of Palestine and Cornel West's Martin Luther King Jr. Day solidarity speech, Trump’s big election polling updates, bias faced by presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy, and controversial actions by a Texas GOP activist. They also discuss CAIR’s efforts in a poli…

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Late Spring | Ozu Festival 29:45

3M ago29:45

29:45

This week we continue to dive into the wonderful world of Yasujirô Ozu with his 1949 film Late Spring about young Noriko gets societal pressure to marry but battles with her desire to continue to take care of her ailing father. Amazing Ozu and great conversation! Enjoy!

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Ceasefire Protests Disrupt Biden; Ramy Youssef at Golden Globes; Combating Workplace, School Islamophobia, Antisemitism 52:15

4M ago52:15

52:15

In this new season kick-off of the American Muslim Project, host Asad Butt and his guest/sister Nadia Butt discuss important issues facing the American Muslim community today. Asad and Nadia dig deep into critical topics such as the impact of the war on Gaza on American Muslims, political inclinations in the upcoming elections and the potential eff…

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Making PLANET EARTH III with Mike Gunton & Prakash Matada | Ep. 52 1:44:37

4M ago1:44:37

1:44:37

Planet Earth III, the world's premiere natural history documentary series, is back with its third installment, presented and narrated by Sir David Attenborough. The series represents five years of work. The eight episodes comprise 134 total shoots across 1,904 shooting days and took place in 43 countries across six continents. In this episode, I in…

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That One Scene From...Terminator 2: Judgement Day 19:02

4M ago19:02

19:02

This week we dive into our scene breakdown of the cumulative 90's action film from the great James Cameron, Terminator 2: Judgement Day. We discuss the classic chase scene through the city into the aqueducts of LA. You know the scene! This was a great conversation about a movie we both truly love. Enjoy! Make sure to play along with each festival a…

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Early Summer | Ozu Film Festival 27:19

4M ago27:19

27:19

This week we continue our our Yasujirô Ozu festival with our second installment, his 1951 film, Early Summer. The story of a mid 30's Japanese women who is still unmarried as her family begins to immense pressure on her to follow the cultural and societal norms. Enjoy the conversation!

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That One Scene From... Die Hard 12:44

4M ago12:44

12:44

This week we dive into one of the many classic scenes from the original 1988 (Christmas?) film Die Hard, directed by John McTiernan. We chose the "Ho ho ho, now I have a gun" scene. We discuss the origins of John McClane, his effect on future action stars, how smart of a character he is and the ultimate question, is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Enjo…

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Floating Weeds | Ozu Film Festival 30:47

4M ago30:47

30:47

This week we dive into first episode of the inspiring Japanese filmmaker, Yasujirô Ozu. We discuss his 1959 film Floating Weeds about a traveling actor of a famous kabuki show tries to re-kindle a life with his son who doesn't know who he really is. Fascinating director and conversation. Enjoy!

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Journalist Johana Bhuiyan with FannBoy Friday 23:54

5M ago23:54

23:54

Asad introduces a new website, Fann, a hub for celebrating Muslim creativity across various fields such as TV, film, books, music, and more. He also introduces a new podcast series in collaboration with the website called FannBoy Friday. Today's episode brings an interview from FannBoy Friday in which Johana Bhuiyan, a senior tech reporter and edit…

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Winning Muslim Screenplay Writers 46:55

5M ago46:55

46:55

Asad explores the journies of three Muslim screenplay writers Sarwat Siddiqui, Faroukh Virani, and Halimah Iman as they shed light on creating authentic Muslim narratives, their processes, experiences, and the importance of Muslim representation in media. Highlighting the interplay between personal experiences and their writing, they share insights…

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That One Scene From...Blade Runner 17:33

5M ago17:33

17:33

This week we dive into the classic rooftop finale of one of the best sci-fi films of the 80's, Ridley Scott's Blade Runner. We discuss the build up to this scene, the atmosphere of the movie and Rutger Hauer's memorable performance. Enjoy the convo! Make sure to play along with each festival and leave comments so we can interact with you and rememb…

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Navigating Identity and Comedy in the Palestinian Diaspora with Rami Abushhab 34:09

5M ago34:09

34:09

Rami Abushhab discusses his winning script, "Shawarma Inn," which revolves around a family restaurant losing its halal license. The idea sparked when Rami witnessed a humorous incident at a shawarma restaurant. Rami shares his journey from starting in theater to transitioning into stand-up comedy, emphasizing his love for storytelling in the latter…

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Punchline | Forgotten Gem 29:30

6M ago29:30

29:30

This week we have a bonus episode from our Stand-Up Film Festival. We dive into the 1988 romantic comedy film Punchline from David Seltzer. Tom Hanks and Sally Field play two comedians in very different stages of their careers finding a way to bond and perfect their craft. Really fun conversation. Enjoy!…

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Invisible Hate: A Family Killed in a Truck Attack 40:41

6M ago40:41

40:41

In this special episode we share a story from Invisible Hate. Hosts Asad Butt and Saadia Khan explore one of the most egregious acts of Islamophobia and murder to occur in North America in recent years and shed light on the tragic impact of the rise in hate crimes on minority communities and the underreporting and underprosecution of these crimes. …

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Empowering South Asian Voices in Film with Rohi Mirza Pandya 28:39

6M ago28:39

28:39

Rohi Mirza Pandya, an experienced professional with an impressive career in film and media. Rohi discusses her work with Box Office Guru Media, where she has helped over 500 movie and film campaigns, primarily focusing on South Asian films and their promotion in North America. She highlights the importance of representation in the film industry and…

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That One Scene From...The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 19:02

6M ago19:02

19:02

This week we delve into the absolutely classic horror movie from Tobe Hooper from 1974, the original The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. We discuss the film as a staple for horror and breakdown the intro of Leatherface and the complete 180 this movie does once this scene happens. Enjoy the conversation! Make sure to play along with each festival and leave…

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Navigating the Estate Market With Saad Munir 29:17

6M ago29:17

29:17

Saad Munir, a real estate expert, discusses the challenges and advice for those looking to buy a house in the current market. He emphasizes the importance of staying active and using real estate apps regularly due to low inventory. Saad also advises potential buyers to keep a long-term perspective despite rising interest rates and mentions the sign…

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Lenny | Stand-Up Film Festival 31:23

6M ago31:23

31:23

This week we end out our Stand-Up Film Festival with the one and only Bob Fosse and his biopic of the late and great Lenny Bruce. Lenny was made in a unique style that only Fosse can execute. This was a absolutely fascinating movie and outstanding discussion. Enjoy!

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Centering Desi and Muslim Joy with Kashif Pasta 34:55

6M ago34:55

34:55

Kashif Pasta, a Canadian Muslim filmmaker and storyteller, discusses his focus on telling stories of joy, wonder, and social purpose in his filmmaking. Kashif shares his upbringing in a diverse Canadian city, where cultural confidence and representation were prevalent, and how that has influenced his storytelling. He also talks about his short film…

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