In this episode of Film Curious, Ashley, Pete, and Nicole chat about the newest Boots Riley film, I Love Boosters, starring KeKe Palmer, Taylour Paige, Naomi Ackie, and Poppy Lui, with supporting performances from Demi Moore, LaKeith Stanfield, Eiza González, Will Poulter, and last but not least, Don Cheadle.

We discuss the joyride that is this movie, how the film was made (its production techniques), the standout performances and moments, the movie’s unique score and music, Riley’s directing style and upfront messaging. Plus, that LaKeith Stanfield scene that was a little out there for some people 😆

Also, we have some fun film side tangents, like: movies people walked out of over the years, uncomfortable in-theater experiences, and debate what people should expect when they go into a movie.

⚠️ We do get into spoilers at 22:15! Available in theaters now 🎟️

⏱️Timestamps

00:00 Highlight Clip from Episode

00:30 Intro to the Episode & Film

02:37 Overall Reactions to the Movie

04:16 Issues with the Sound Mix & Projector in Theaters

07:31 Production & Set Design BTS Info | How They Made the Film

10:26 Crowd Reactions, People Walking Out of Movies & Our Favorite Performances of the Film

18:41 Stop Motion, the Different Mediums Utilized in the Film, & The New LAIKA Film Wildwood Trailer

20:03 Why You Should Experience It in Theaters

22:15 Spoiler Discussion⚠️ | That Scene with LaKeith Stanfield People Walked Out On & Knowing What You’re Getting Yourself Into with Movies

27:06 Music & Score for the Movie, KeKe Palmer’s and Boots Riley’s Daughter’s EP, & Riley’s Hip-Hop Background Influence

29:14 The Handling of Messaging & Riley’s Blatant Yet Refreshing Views

41:16 LaKeith Stanfield’s Prince Like Impersonation & Filming That Demon Scene

42:54 Wrap Up | Boots Riley Filmmaking Style & Why It Works

45:20 Outro - Thanks for Listening & Don’t Forget to Subscribe! 🔔

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Resources & References:

How Director Boots Riley Brought I Love Boosters from Big Idea to the Big Screen

Boots Riley Explains Why Capitalism is Built on Theft | I LOVE BOOSTERS

Boots Riley on Art, Activism, and “I Love Boosters” | The Daily Show

Indie Wire Article | Why ‘I Love Boosters’ Also Loves Stop Motion Animation and Weird Little Guys

The Coup - “I Love Boosters” Song | I Love Boosters!

I Love Boosters (Original Motion Picture Score)

I Love Boosters (Original Motion Picture Score) | KeKe Palmer EP

Sorry to Bother You (2018)

I’m a Virgo (2023)

Boogie Nights (1997)

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