Target Audience
Hosted by Ben Miller, a straight, white, cis-gendered, American male (in a good way), a diverse group of guests talk about the films they love that specifically targeted for them and their specific tastes. This is a podcast about empathy, through film.
Episodes
This episode of Target Audience welcomes writer and film fan Scott Cole.
Scott is targeted by the 1975 musical ensemble Nashville. Join us as we talk country music, Nashville easter eggs, and the Robert Altman of it all.
Scott on Bluesky
Scott on Twitter
Ben on Bluesky...
This episode of Target Audience welcomes writer and reporter Saleah Blancaflor.
Saleah is targeted by the 2020 family drama Minari. Join us as we talk farming, quiet family dramas, and living in the midwest.
Saleah on Bluesky
Saleah's Website
Saleah on Twitter
Ben on Bluesky...
This episode of Target Audience welcomes writer and film critic Wonder Meg.
Meg is targeted by the 2024 body-horror film The Substance. Join us as we talk Demi Moore, body horror, and unsubtle messaging in film.
Meg on Bluesky
Meg's Website (Wonder Watchlist)
Meg on Twitter
Ben on Bluesky...
This episode of Target Audience welcomes poet, writer, podcaster, and film critic Jaylan Salah.
Jaylan is targeted by the 2020 psycho-sexual drama Shirley. Join us as we talk Elizabeth Moss, unorthodox biographies, and movies that ruin relationships.
Jaylan on Bluesky
Jaylan at InSession Film
Jaylan on Twitter
This episode of Target Audience welcomes writer, podcaster, and film critic Brendan Cassidy.
Brendan is targeted by Quentin Tarantino's crime film Jackie Brown. Join us as we talk Tarantino, the Grier/Forrester, and films about growing older.
Brendan on Twitter
Brendan at InSession Film
Ben on Twitter
Ben on ...
This episode of Target Audience welcomes writer, podcaster, and film critic Jay Ledbetter.
Jay is targeted by Terrence Malick's philosophical family drama The Tree of Life. Join us as we talk Malick, family drama, and films that evolve on rewatch.
Jay on Twitter
Jay at Awards Watch
Ben on Twitter
Ben on ...
This episode of Target Audience welcomes writer and film critic Nathaniel Rogers.
Nathaniel is targeted by Blake Edwards' 1982 musical comedy Victor/Victoria. Join us as we talk Julie Andrews, category fraud, and awesomely unnecessary set pieces.
Nathaniel on Twitter
Nathaniel's Website (The Film Experience)
Ben on Twitter
Ben on ...
This episode of Target Audience welcomes writer, composer, and film critic Brian Skutle.
Brian is targeted by John Madden's 2005 drama Proof. Join us as we talk Paltrow, Gyllenhaal, Hopkins, and theater adaptations.
Brian on Twitter
Brian's Website
Ben on Twitter
Ben on Letterboxd
This episode of Target Audience welcomes filmmaker and critic Pedro Lima.
Pedro is targeted by Charlie Kaufman's 2008 metatextual drama Synecdoche, New York. Join us as talk a film of a thousand themes, Kaufman's style, and the impeccable cast.
Pedro on Twitter
Ben on Twitter
Ben on Letterboxd...
This episode of Target Audience welcomes writer and podcaster Alise Chaffins.
Alise is targeted by the Daniels' 2022 multiverse film Everything Everywhere All At Once. Join us as we discuss multiversal films, the changing relationships of parenthood, and the accolades of the film.
Alise on Twitter
Alise's Substack
Alise's book (The Ted Lasso RelationshipGuide) on Amazon
Ben on ...
This episode of Target Audience welcomes writer and podcaster Giovanni Lago.
Gio is targeted by the Safdie Brothers' 2019 crime drama Uncut Gems. Join us as we talk modern Adam Sandler, unrelenting film tension, the Sadfies, and watching films that make you uncomfortable.
Gio on Twitter
Gio on Letterboxd
Ben on Twitter
Ben on ...
This episode of Target Audience welcomes writer and podcaster Abe Friedtanzer.
Abe is targeted by Bart Layton's 2018 crime docu-drama American Animals. Join us as we discuss the blurring fictional lines, the promise of young actors, and the art of the heist film.
Abe on Twitter
Ben on Twitter
This episode of Target Audience welcomes writer and podcaster Dancin' Dan Bayer.
Dan is targeted by Damien Chazelle's 2016 musical La La Land. Join us as we discuss the film's up-and-down legacy, Stone and Gosling, and Chazelle's musical influences.
Dan on Twitter
Dan at Next Best Picture
Dan's Website
Ben on Twitter
This episode of Target Audience welcomes LA-based writer and podcaster Chauncey Telese.
Chauncey is targeted by the 1995 buddy comedy Tommy Boy. Join us as we talk sweet and stupid comedy, the lost pairing of Spade and Farley, and how movies like this no longer exist.
Chauncey on Twitter
LA Podfidential on Twitter
Ben on Twitter
Ben on ...
This episode of Target Audience welcomes critic and podcaster JD Duran.
JD is targeted by Jeff Nichols' 2016 sci-fi drama Midnight Special. Join us as we talk fatherhood, devastatingly silent acting, and why you ever want to go to the Florida Panhandle.
JD on Twitter
InSession Film on Twitter
InSession Film Website
Ben on Twitter
Ben on ...
This episode of Target Audience welcomes writer and podcaster Brian Susbielles.
Brian is targeted by Pier Paolo Pasolini's WWII drama film Salo, Or the 120 Days of Sodom. Join us as we discuss Italian history, film depravity, and making a point with poop.
Brian on Twitter
Brian at InSession Film
Brian at Sunshine State Cineplex
Ben on Twitter...
This episode of Target Audience welcomes sports writer and reporter Harry Lichtman.
Harry is targeted by Christopher Nolan's time-bending action film Tenet. Join us as we discuss Nolan's sensibilities, the confusing narrative, and how we ordered our hot sauce an hour ago.
Harry on Twitter
Ben on Twitter
This episode of Target Audience welcomes writer and podcaster Bryan Sudfield.
Bryan is targeted by Steven Spielberg's caper drama Catch Me If You Can. Join us as we discuss laid-back Spielberg, the best of DiCaprio, and how enjoyable a film can be despite the false story.
Bryan on Twitter
Life Moves Pretty Fast on Twitter
Ben on Twitter
Ben on ...
This episode of Target Audience welcomes writer/director Dan Mirvish.
Dan is targeted by Robert Altman's space drama Countdown. Join us as we discuss the prescient narrative, James Caan, and Dan's relationship with Altman in and out of films.
Dan on Twitter
Dan's Website
Ben on Twitter
Ben on Letterboxd
Ben on ...
This episode of Target Audience welcomes podcaster and filmmaker Sam Meltzer.
Sam is targeted by Godfrey Reggio's experimental film Koyaanisqatsi. Join us as we discuss the stunning visuals, watching films on drugs, and Philip Glass' all-timer score.
Sam on Twitter
Ben on Twitter
Ben on Letterboxd
Ben on I...
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