The Miss Independent Podcast

The Miss Independent is a fun, thought provoking and engaging podcast that revolves around independent films and the questions they pose. Join us for a glass of wine, selectively paired with each episode, and expand your podcast palette!

The Miss Independent Podcast is a tv podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 57 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts The Miss Independent Podcast, a tv show with 57 episodes published.

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  Episode #7

  4.7 - Dead Man's Wire: Cruel capitalism, a media spectacle, and seeking justice

  Sep 29, 20261 hourS4

  Happy Fall, everyone! This week, we dived into the 2025 crime thriller Dead Man's Wire . Directed by Gus Van Sant, this film untangles the true, unbelievable story of a tense 63-hour hostage standoff that took over Indianapolis, Indiana back in February 1977. The star-studded lineup features Bills Skarsgård, Dacre Montgomery, Myha'la, Colman Domingo, and Al Pacino. If you are keepings core, this makes the third time we have featured a movie starring a Skarsgård. In honor of our favorite Swedes, we are officially raising a glass to Stockholm's finest export, besides IKEA and ABBA, of course. But knowing our track record, it is only a matter of time before we queue up another Skarsgård film to complete the set. To wash down all that 1970s hostage tension, we paired the movie with Pink Truce Vino Rosato from Puglia, Italy. It opens with soft scents of strawberry, cherry, raspberry, peach, and gentle floral undertones. On this palate, it is juicy, crisp, and fresh with flavors of sour cherry and cranberry, plus a playful hint of bubblegum fruitiness It wraps up with a clean, dry finish and a refreshing splash of citrus and soft lemon. We figured a bright, perfectly balanced Rosato is the total opposite of a literal dead man's wire, making it the ultimate palate cleanser to keep your nerves steady during a high-stakes viewing.

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  Episode #6

  4.6 - Alpha-Test: Clever, Calculated and A Bit Unsettling

  Sep 22, 202635 minS4

  In this episode, we dive into Alpha-Test , the short film by Stephen Packer, where a detective investigating a homicide questions a self-aware holographic reconstruction of the victim. What starts as a murder mystery quickly opens the door to bigger questions about AI, technology, creativity, and the choices we make when bringing these ideas to the screen. For this episode, we paired the film with a mini bottle of Ca’ Furlan Cuvée Beatrice Prosecco from Italy, because a mini film deserves a mini bottle. The pairing turned out to be especially fitting: the lively, bubbly, spontaneous character of the Prosecco makes a fun contrast to the carefully curated, calculated nature of the AI at the heart of Alpha-Test . In other words, it’s all about balance . And perhaps a little more Prosecco than we intended… Enjoy!

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  Episode #5

  4.5 - Clockwatchers: Workplace alienation, finding your identity, and missing office supplies.

  Sep 15, 20261h 4mS4

  And just like clockwork, it's Tuesday again... This week, we're discussing the 1997 comedy-drama film Clockwatchers . The movie follows 4 temporary office workers who form a close bond while navigating the tedious, alienating environment of a corporate office. It features an incredible cast, starring Toni Collette, Parker Posey, Lisa Kudrow, and Alanna Ubach. Aside from its iconic lineup, Clockwatchers stands out from your average comedy. The humor comes entirely from sharp behavioral observation rather than structured punchlines. You'll definitely find yourself relating to it, whether it reminds you of your current job, past employment, or the quirky mix of coworkers you meet along the way. There was no better wine to pair with this film than "A Good Fucking Rosé." Yes, you read that right! This rosé is refreshing and bright, featuring notes of fresh strawberry, watermelon, and orange peel. But the part that really sold us? The back label reads: "Bold, refreshing, and hitting all the right notes. No B.S., just a Good Fucking Rosé." And to that, cheers!

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  Episode #4

  4.4 - Nickel Boys: Brutally Real, Beautifully Shot and Impossible to Forget

  Sep 8, 202651 minS4

  So… we may have spent the first 9 minutes talking about absolutely everything except this week’s film. Consider it the chatty intro you didn’t know you needed. Eventually, we make our way to Nickel Boys (2024), RaMell Ross’s haunting and visually groundbreaking adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s novel, inspired by the devastating true history of Florida’s Dozier School for Boys. Through Elwood and Turner, we’re pulled into a world where a place meant to educate and protect instead becomes a site of unimaginable cruelty. Ross’s intimate, unconventional cinematography makes this film feel less like something you’re watching and more like something you’re experiencing . This one stayed with us long after the credits, and we’re diving into exactly why. And then there’s the wine. This week’s pairing is Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles in California. A wine named for liberty … paired with a film about a “school” where freedom was anything but guaranteed. The contrast felt too perfect to ignore. Bold, dark-fruited and structured, this Cabernet brought its own weight to the conversation, but it’s the meaning behind the bottle that really got us. Pour yourself a glass and tune in now!

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  Episode #3

  4.3 - Theater Camp: Comedy, thespians, and our ideal musical numbers.

  Sep 1, 20261h 14mS4

  Next stop…Broadway! This week we’re diving into the 2025 mockumentary comedy Theater Camp. The movie is a massive love letter to theater nerds, adapted from a 2020 short film by the same core creative team: Molly Gordon, Nick Lieberman, Ben Platt, and Noah Galvin. The story takes place in Upstate New York at AdirondACTS, a rundown summer camp for kids. Right before the session kicks off, the camp’s iconic founder, Joan, accidentally falls into a coma thanks to a strobe light mishap at a middle school production of Bye Bye Birdie . What follows is a hilarious, chaotic, and incredibly heartwarming story about finding your people, embracing your weirdness, and the pure magic of artistic communities. For this segment, we’ve paired Theater Camp with HER Rosé. The HER Wine Collection features a phenomenal, Black, all-female women-led team. Rosé is obviously the ultimate summer drink, so since this movie takes place at a summer camp, it’s already a match made in heaven. But the pairing goes even deeper than that. Straight from their website, they say: “HER wines are made for people who, like us, are filled with optimism and are determinedly chasing their dreams.” If that doesn’t perfectly describe a bunch of chaotic theater kids, what does? As for the tasting notes, it’s a unique blend of two grapes: Chenin Blanc and Pinotage. You’ll get some ripe pear and white peach flavors from the Chenin Blanc, lifted by a hint of fresh strawberry and candy floss notes from the Pinotage. Cheers, thespians!

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