Talking about Synecdoche, New York (2008) with guest co-host Shahir Daud!

On this synecdochal episode of Oeuvre Busters, Liam and George invite Shahir Daud on to discuss 2008’s Synecdoche, New York, starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Samantha Morton, Michelle Williams, and Catherine Keener. The film is written and directed by Charlie Kaufman. Topics discussed: Cotard syndrome; existentialist filmmaking; houses on fire; anonymous actor T. Cruise; also, what happens when you combine Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Her? Well, listen and find out! Topics not discussed: Bertolt Brecht’s journals and what they can teach us about the rise of fascism.

Shahir Daud is a filmmaker and podcaster. Find his work at https://shahirdaud.com/ He also co-hosts a podcast with Matthew Krol, The Only Podcast About Movies. Give it a listen if you have not already!

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