Happy Sad Confused
On Happy Sad Confused, Josh Horowitz gets nerdy and intimate with the biggest movie stars and filmmakers on the planet. Each and every week, you’ll hear in-depth, career-spanning conversations with everyone from Samuel L. Jackson and Scarlett Johansson to Christopher Nolan and Quentin Tarantino. If you’ve ever wanted to know what it was like to get casual with A-listers like Tom Hiddleston or Kristen Stewart (all HSC regulars), then come on in and join Josh on Happy Sad Confused.
Our Editor's Take
Happy Sad Confused provides movie news and interviews with presenter Josh Horowitz. Each talk has a casual, conversational style that makes podcast guests feel at ease. Josh started his career at MTV, interviewing celebrities about new films. What began as a lucky opportunity led to Josh creating the After Hours sketch show.
On the podcast, Josh meets with some of the biggest film stars and filmmakers. He not only talks to David Goyer, director of Batman v Superman, but also to its star, Henry Cavill. They discuss their fascinating careers, surprising hobbies, and exciting coworkers.
One returning podcast guest is actor David Harbour, who saw acclaim for Stranger Things. He admits how breaks in his schedule make him feel a little insane. As a self-proclaimed "control freak," David says unpredictability can be challenging. He also reveals why he's decided to disclose his love of gaming.
Want to know what working with Christopher Nolan is like? Cillian Murphy reveals all on the podcast. Josh asks him about his expectations of working with the filmmaker. Cillian talks about their first meeting spent discussing films together. What was it like playing a man with a bag over his head in three of his films? When asked for another movie, Cillian recalls asking if he'd have to wear a bag over his head again!
Filmmakers interviewed on the podcast include Gareth Edwards and Jeff Nichols. Chad Stahelski also talks about his experiences as a director and stuntman. Listeners can learn about the iconic TV show Breaking Bad with actor Bryan Cranston. The Outlander cast, including Richard Rankin and Caitriona Balfe, join for an episode. Alongside interviews, Josh also provides news on film awards and recent releases. These include a Toronto Film Festival report and a Telluride wrap-up.
The Happy Sad Confused podcast reveals intriguing insights into actors' and filmmakers' lives. Each episode lasts at least 30 minutes, and Josh admits to enjoying talking at length with each guest. He asks them questions with ease and respect for each one. The series is inspiring, funny, and entertaining throughout. New episodes arrive Thursdays.
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