The Kidmanifesto – Details, episodes & analysis

Needing a little zazz in your life? Fret not, because The Kidmanifesto is back with Nicole's latest, and this time we brought along our third understudy! Our very first guest and resident thespian Tom Zohar returns to discuss another Meryl and Nicole showcase, and this time they actually get to be in the same scenes! We discuss the songs, the jokes and the Ryan Murphy of it all, and try to say as little about James Corden as possible. The whole thing is only slightly less traumatizing than actual prom!

We’re back... again! Resident bombshell Anna Swanson (Film School Rejects, Little White Lies) joins us hot off the Oscar nomination to discuss BOMBSHELL! Topics include: living in a post-JOKER world, Megyn Kelly’s wallet iPhone case and what we did to ensure Brad Pitt wins an Academy Award! Also, we love Richard Kind!

Happy one year anniversary of The Kidmanifesto!

This week, queer icon Mathew Rodriguez (@MathewRodriguez) joins host Sam Herbst (@mrsamherbst) to discuss The Human Stain! Mathew breaks down the questionable racial poilitics of this VERY confusing film and debates whether or not you need to be literate to work at the post office. Sam rants about men who try to teach you sports on a date and why that's unforgivable, and nominates an animatronic raven for best supporting actor.

Read Mathew's work at INTO or listen to him on Slayerfest98!

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This week, podcast hero and beautiful soul Emily Gagne (@EmilyGagne) joins host Sam Herbst (@mrsamherbst) to discuss Destroyer! If you're worried about being spoiled about a movie that isn't officially out yet, fear not! Emily and Sam barely mention it! They do talk about Nicole's cool factor, Keith Urban, not taking care of your Sims, and what makes a "strong female character."

Check out Emily's iconic podcast We Really Like Her! celebrating women in film, and her previous podcast What About Meryl? !!!

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This week, consummate professional Joe Reid (@JoeReid) joins host Sam Herbst (@mrsamherbst) to discuss The Family Fang! Joe comes to the table with the alleged tea from behind the scenes and extoles the virtues of Kathryn Hahn, and Sam name drops THE LEISURE SEEKER and RED JOAN. Why? Who cares.

Listen to Joe's podcast This Has Oscar Buzz, for god's sake!

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This week, the perennially-endearing Evan DeSimone (@Smorgasboredom) joins host Sam Herbst (@mrsamherbst) to discuss The Railway Man! It immediately becomes clear that neither Sam nor Evan want to discuss this film, but they do discuss the following: the SCOTUS nominations, the new Spider-Man game, Mamma Mia!, love languages, Murder on the Orient Express, House Hunters International, and more!

Please excuse the audio issues for the first third of the episode!!!

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This week Sam is flying solo as he recounts his trip to the Toronto International Film Festival and (more importantly) Nicole Kidman's two films there! Sam breaks down #WiggyGate, DESTROYER and BOY ERASED and teases what's in the future for The Kidmanifesto. Listen or be destroyed!

Got a scoop on the latest Nicole news that you think we should discuss? Let us know at @thekidmanifesto or thekidmanifesto@icloud.com!

This week, the magnificent Jesse Knight (@Superfluously) joins host Sam Herbst (@mrsamherbst) to discuss Just Go With It! Jesse spends some time up front lamenting the lack of punctuation in BOY ERASED's title, and brings his scholastic knowledge of both Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler to this... interesting addition to the Nicole canon. Sam gets to mention Robin Weigert in a non-Big Little Lies context and discusses the VERY respectful portrayal of gay people in this film!!!

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This week, the brilliant Louis Virtel (@louisvirtel) joins host Sam Herbst (@mrsamherbst) to discuss Far and Away! Louis breaks down the MANY cliches in the film, admits he's never seen THE DARK KNIGHT RISES and still has time to discuss Bryce Dallas Howard! Sam explains why this movie is essentially Land TITANIC and shares a birthday TITANIC story! Bonus clips for those interested in bad Irish accents!

Check out Louis every week on his podcast Keep It!

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This week, the stunningly talented Natalie Walker (@nwalks) joins host Sam Herbst (@mrsamherbst) to discuss NINE! Natalie confesses her love for both Lily James and Glen Powell, laments the awful key of Nicole's 11-o'clock number, and even graces us with a song or two along the way. Sam fully confuses Kate Winslet for Kate Hudson. Listen for your country. Listen... for Italia.

New York City listeners: See Natalie perform at 54 Below on August 31st, details here!

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