I Used to Be Funny Discussion with Alise Chaffins

In this episode of The Austin B Media Podcast, I sit down with five-time guest Alise Chaffins about I Used to Be Funny, which was recently released on Netflix.

Content Warning

I Used to Be Funny covers topics of trauma, depression, sexual violence, and more. If you are the victim of sexual assault or rape, help is available to you at the National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673.

What's The Film About?

I Used to Be Funny follows standup comedian Sam Cowell (Rachel Sennott), an au pair struggling with PTSD, as she weighs the decision on whether or not to join the search for Brooke (Olga Petsa), who she used to nanny. This dark dramedy marks Ally Pankiw’s feature film debut, after directing notable episodes of Black Mirror and The Great, among others.

Chapters:

  • 00:08 - Introduction and Guest Welcome

  • 02:00 - Recommendations and Upcoming Releases

  • 05:21 - Discussion on I Used to Be Funny

  • 07:14 - Rachel Sennott's Performance

  • 12:20 - Relationships and Relatability

  • 23:49 - Cinematography and Music

  • 36:07 - Dialogue and Pacing

  • 37:06 - Timeline Confusion

  • 38:05 - Critique of the B Plot

  • 40:08 - Sam's Journey and Trauma

  • 44:54 - Spoiler Warning

  • 01:11:42 - Final Thoughts and Ratings

  • 01:13:49 - Outro and Social Media Plugs

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Austin Belzer

My name is Austin Belzer. I’m a cynic, a perfectionist, high-strung (I’m told), and an overly anxious human being. I love to write. Whether it’s on GameSkinny, The BladedTech Show, Proven Gamer, The Vertical Slice, Movie Health Community, or SiftPop, I have always felt the need to write or create

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