Welcome to Episode #259 of The Swampflix Podcast. For this episode, Brandon, James, and Hanna discuss the earlier works of this year’s Best Director Oscar nominees, starting with Paul Thomas Anderson’s ensemble-cast drama Magnolia (1999). 00:00 Welcome02:30 Soy Cuba (1964)09:46 Safety Last! (1923)18:45 My Bloody Valentine (1981)22:30 Twisted Issues (1988) 27:12 Magnolia (1999)52:17 Black Panther (2018)1:15:27 … Continue reading Podcast #259: Magnolia (1999) & 2026’s Best Director Nominees