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Andy Nelson

With over 25 years of experience in film, television, and commercial production, Andy has cultivated an enduring passion for storytelling in all its forms. His enthusiasm for the craft began in his youth when he and his friends started making their own movies in grade school. After studying film at the University of Colorado Boulder, Andy wrote, directed, and produced several short films while also producing indie features like Netherbeast Incorporated and Ambush at Dark Canyon.

Andy has been on the production team for award-winning documentaries such as The Imposter and The Joe Show, as well as TV shows like Investigation Discovery’s Deadly Dentists and Nat Geo’s Inside the Hunt for the Boston Bombers. Over a decade ago, he started podcasting with Pete and immediately embraced the medium. Now, as a partner at TruStory FM, Andy looks forward to more storytelling through their wide variety of shows.

Throughout his career, Andy has passed on his knowledge by teaching young minds the crafts of screenwriting, producing, editing, and podcasting.

Outside of work, Andy is a family man who enjoys a good martini, a cold beer, a nice cup o’ joe. And always, of course, a great movie.

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The Next Reel • Season 11 • Series: Ann Hui • Our Time Will Come

Our Time Will Come

We’re continuing our series on Hong Kong New Wave director Ann Hui. In this episode, we discuss her 2017 war drama ‘Our Time Will Come.’ How historical is it? What do we think of the documentary framing device? And what do we think overall? Tune in to find out!

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Marvel Movie Minute Season Four: Thor • Minute 063: Who planted the fart joke?

Thor 063: Who Planted the Fart Joke?

In this minute of Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 film ‘Thor,’ Agent Coulson steps out for a call and lo and behold, Loki shows up! And man oh man, does Loki ever have some bad news for Thor. Even if it is full of his half-truths? Kyle Olson and Rob Kubasko from seasons 2 and 3 join us to dig in to this juicy minute!

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Marvel Movie Minute Season Four: Thor • Minute 062: Why isn't Thor in cuffs?

Thor 062: Why Isn’t Thor in Cuffs?

In this minute of Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 film ‘Thor,’ Jane and Erik continue to argue about science versus magic until Darcy interrupts with a surprisingly smart comment. Meanwhile, Agent Coulson interrogates Thor. Kyle Olson and Rob Kubasko from seasons 2 and 3 are with us this week so tune in!

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Marvel Movie Minute Season Four: Thor • Minute 61: Is the Watcher watching Heimdall watching Thor?

Thor 061: Is the Watcher Watching Heimdall Watching Thor?

In this minute of Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 film ‘Thor,’ Patrick Doyle reigns, Thor’s arrested, the triquetra on Mjølnir fades, Heimdall gazes upon all of this, Jane and Erik argue about Thor, and Darcy points out Mjølnir in the book Erik checked out from the library. Kyle Olson and Rob Kubasko from seasons 2 and 3 are back to join us all week! Tune in!

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Marvel Movie Minute Season Four: Thor • Minute 60: Is Thor screaming at Odin or Coulson?

Thor 060: Is Thor Screaming at Odin or Coulson?

In this minute of Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 film ‘Thor,’ Thor stares into the sky and bellows in confused agony, knowing Heimdall and Odin likely are watching. Jane’s concerned. And Coulson sends his team in to take Thor. Meanwhile, Thor sees the triquetra appear on the side of Mjølnir. Andrew Darowski from Disney Animation Minute Essentials and Joe Darowski from The Protagonist Podcast join us today for the last time this week!

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Marvel Movie Minute Season Four: Thor • Minute 59: What's wrong with Mjølnir?

Thor 059: What’s Wrong With Mjølnir?

In this minute of Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 film ‘Thor,’ Thor finally gets to Mjølnir but can’t pull it. Hawkeye asks Coulson if he should take the shot but Coulson wants to see what’s going to happen. Andrew Darowski from Disney Animation Minute Essentials and Joe Darowski from The Protagonist Podcast join us this week!

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The Next Reel • Season 11 • Series: Ann Hui • Song of the Exile (1990)

Song of the Exile

We continue exploring the films of Hong Kong filmmaker Ann Hui with her 1990 film ‘Song of the Exile’ starring Maggie Cheung and Lu Hsiao-fen. It’s a mother/daughter story that explores family history, family secrets, and finding connections, but does it work for us? Tune in to this episode to find out!

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Marvel Movie Minute Season Four: Thor • Minute 57: When did they decide to include Hawkeye?

Thor 057: When Did They Decide to Include Hawkeye?

In this minute of Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 film ‘Thor,’ Thor gets lost in the hamster maze and Coulson calls in a sniper, but this sniper happens to be Clint Barton, a.k.a. Hawkeye. Andrew Darowski from Disney Animation Minute Essentials and Joe Darowski from The Protagonist Podcast join us this week!

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Marvel Movie Minute Season Four: Thor • Minute 56: Do Thor and Mjølnir sense each other?

Thor 056: Do Thor and Mjølnir Sense Each Other?

In this minute of Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 film ‘Thor,’ Jane leaves Erik an apologetic and hilarious voicemail, Thor continues his sneaking around on the SHIELD Crater Base, and Mjølnir apparently calls the rain. Andrew Darowski from Disney Animation Minute Essentials and Joe Darowski from The Protagonist Podcast join us this week!

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