Listen "361 - Better Man (2024)"
Episode Synopsis
"No one buys a ticket to hear your problems." For Episode 361, Thomas and Brandon finish off CineNation's Jukebox Musical series with BETTER MAN. Listen as they discuss how Hugh Jackman impacted the film's creation, what major event affected the film's production, how the movie was independently financed, and why director Michael Gracey made Robbie Williams a monkey in the film. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - What's in Theaters and Tom Cruise - (00:00:10) Recap to the Jukebox Musical Genre (00:06:14) Intro to Better Man (00:11:32) How Better Man Got to Production (00:21:11) Favorite Scenes (00:34:01) On Set Life - (01:05:41) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:12:26) What Worked and What Didn't (01:18:19) Film Facts (01:25:43) Awards (01:27:39) Final Questions on the Movie (01:33:48) Final Genre Questions (01:40:24) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:45:19) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast
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