Amy Nicholson: Basketball
Download MP3On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with Amy Nicholson (head film critic for LA Weekly, co-host of Unspooled) to talk about her love of basketball. Amy attempts to convert Gala into a baller, explains why she roots for the underdog, and shares how basketball can bring a community together — but first, a question about what movie inspired her to become a film critic.
Creators and Guests
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Guest
Amy Nicholson
Chief film critic of bat gifs. Host of the podcasts Unspooled and Zoom. Literally wrote the book on Tom Cruise.
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Producer
The Video Archives Podcast
The podcast where Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary revisit classic films on VHS and discover new favorites. Listen to new full episodes every other Tuesday.
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