Film Surgery

The Fault in Our Stars

In this episode of Film Surgery, hosts Nick Wright and Sanjay Arman Kumar dive deep into The Fault in Our Stars, directed by Josh Boone and based on the bestselling novel by John Green. They explore the emotional journey of Hazel Grace and Augustus Waters, two teens battling cancer and falling in love, while also unpacking the medical realities of thyroid cancer and osteosarcoma. Sanjay brings a neuroscience perspective to the film’s portrayal of illness, while Nick reflects on the storytelling, performances, and emotional impact of key scenes. From award wins to author cameos, and even a controversial take on the Amsterdam trip, this is a heartfelt breakdown of one of the most touching teen dramas in recent cinema. Episode Details Esther Grace Earl [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esther_Earl] A Fault in Our Stars [http://justwatch.com/] - JustWatch.com Apple TV [https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/the-fault-in-our-stars/umc.cmc.742lz4c88nhuhy6xytqvus13d] SN Pictures Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/sn_pictures/] Nick Wright Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/nick_wr/#avatar-large] Sanjay Kumar Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@sanjayarmankumar133] Nick Wright Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@NEW24182] SN Picture Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@SANICK2024]

Patch Adams with Guest Pete Wright

Welcome to Film Surgery! Today's episode is extra special because a fantastic guest is joining us—Pete Wright from Trustory.fm [https://trustory.fm/shows/]! Pete is a highly experienced podcaster, producer, and storyteller. As a co-founder of TruStory FM, he has worked on numerous incredible podcasts covering a wide range of topics, from self-improvement to movies. With years of experience crafting compelling narratives and facilitating meaningful conversations, Pete has a talent for making complex ideas both accessible and engaging. We’re thrilled to have him with us to share his knowledge and passion for film as we dive into Patch Adams, the heartwarming and thought-provoking movie directed by Tom Shadyac. Together, we’ll explore the film’s themes, its impact, and how it blends humor with deeper messages about healing and humanity. Prepare for an engaging conversation filled with insights, laughter, and maybe even a few tears! Notes * Watch our conversation on YouTube [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA1noOBer3Z6UHxXZ0J-jB6SlQnzg_Fvp&feature=shared]!  * Watch this on Apple [https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/patch-adams/umc.cmc.4wlwisxc2iu5nsvrqacp3ox07] or Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Patch-Adams-Tom-Shadyac/dp/B009CGRXSK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=DU9MGX05AUKE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2dmLssZcVtFDkIrcqQ_GknAnLwzoffYN8IG7dmsll8YJX7Wc-UaaNKb_YwsPmo6dc6kw_x77XeBFjEB2qT88kF9YMFTSmQNjSHJwHp5RB1jY6PLO68e0YNIyncFEQJSvxMdB3RXcqtihgmwSyPHE7UmYjWUX2p5Y2XcRVAtn8-A0JT1EINzN9jNvWSImZTwdcn8smgGtd51UCmqwN-vQjf5OMddmFrQZZzB0WFCtlVw.nwzEHBdg85HS_8byXh2LyBpqs_1apCrqiAIP9Q08R4w&dib_tag=se&keywords=patch+adams&qid=1741062301&s=instant-video&sprefix=patch%2Cinstant-video%2C179&sr=1-1], or find other places at JustWatch [https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/patch-adams] * Script Options [http://www.script-o-rama.com/movie_scripts/p/patch-adams-script-transcript-robin.html]  * Theatrical trailer: https://youtu.be/GMFCiB5Bzso?feature=shared [https://youtu.be/GMFCiB5Bzso?feature=shared] * Original Material [https://www.patchadams.org/] * Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/film/patch-adams/] Website: SN Pictures [https://sites.google.com/view/sn-pictures/home?authuser=0] Individual Links * Pete Wright's Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/petewright/] * Nick's Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/nick_wr/] * SN Pictures Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/sn_pictures/] * SN Pictures Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@SANICK2024] * Nick Wright Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nick.wrong4?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] * Sanjay Kumar Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sanjayarmankumar?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] * Nick's Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@NEW24182/videos]

Unidentified

Welcome to a very special episode of Film Surgery! This week, we are discussing our film, Unidentified. It follows the daily life of two brothers, Shawn (Eliot Derbenti) and Eli (Nick Wright), as they search for a mysterious creature that appears in their neighborhood. This movie was incredibly fun to film and served as a fantastic story for my first experience co-directing, editing, and starring in! If you want to go check out this amazing movie, click HERE [https://youtu.be/HlyD7DfA530?feature=shared]! Thank you so much to Sanjay Arman Kumar for creating a mysterious story. If you liked this film, go check out more of Sanjay's films on his YouTube channel, which is linked here [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEdyAkN1BT5apKNWLEAXXfWQ149eUi5f_&feature=shared]! Other Links * Letterboxd [https://boxd.it/bLnQD] * SN Pictures Youtube [https://youtube.com/@sanick2024?feature=shared] * Nick Wright Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nick.wrong4/] * Sanjay Kumar Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sanjayarmankumar?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] * Nick's Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@NEW24182]

Awakenings

In this episode of Film Surgery, hosts Sanjay and Nick take on a more profound and emotionally resonant topic: the depiction of Parkinson’s disease and related neurological conditions in cinema. Their discussion centers around the 1990 film Awakenings, directed by Penny Marshall and starring Robin Williams and Robert De Niro.

The LA Fires

In this bonus episode of Film Surgery, we interviewed folks from LA to hear their stories from behind this tragic event.