742 - Obsession with Curry Barker

John and Craig welcome Curry Barker, the writer-director behind this summer's surprise blockbuster, Obsession. It's a rom-com, a horror film and a great example of trusting your audience.
We discuss Curry's roots, his writing process, learning from YouTube, as well as the pressure to follow up a hit.
In our bonus segment for premium subscribers, John and Craig pose the #1 most important question for all filmmakers to consider: What will the popcorn bucket be?
Links:
• Aaron Sorkin Masterclass
• The Chair (youtube.com/watch?v=mhazCS14Tas) by Curry Barker
• Milk & Serial (youtube.com/watch?v=pbzGQ1lszv4) by Curry Barker
• Humans Veer Left by Rachel Nuwer (NY Times)
• The Case of the Golden Idol
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