This week we are covering the biopic Ed Wood! We discuss the careers of Tim Burton and Johnny Depp, the art of filmmaking, relentless optimism, the friendship of Ed Wood and Bela Lagosi, 1950s sci-fi, and the dream of creating art free of judgement. Plus; Nicolas Cage Superman, Danny Devito toys, arguments about Alice in Wonderland, pirates, eye makeup, and more!

Ed Wood is a 1994 American biographical comedy-drama film directed and produced by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp as Ed Wood, the eponymous cult filmmaker. The film concerns the period in Wood's life when he made his best-known films as well as his relationship with actor Bela Lugosi, played by Martin Landau. Sarah Jessica Parker, Patricia Arquette, Jeffrey Jones, Lisa Marie, and Bill Murray are among the supporting cast.