"Fender Benders" w/ Amy Zimmer

About this episode

Amy Zimmer returns to discuss her role in the film Blue Heron and shares personal anecdotes related to acting and cultural insights.

One of our all-time faves Amy Zimmer is back in the lab this week to chat about her dramatic turn in the new (and Richard Brody approved!) film Blue Heron! Amy walks us through the surprising ways she made herself cry on camera, explains why she once turned down the juicy role of Joan of Arc, and tells us how a recent fender bender gave her a peek into the soul of America. Plus: Can well-behaved women EVER make history? It depends! Amy's film Blue Heron is out April 17.  SEE SAM'S HOUR IN NYC AND LA: linktree.com/samtaggart WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/ CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.  STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Sam Taggart, George Civeris

Guest: Amy Zimmer

Topics covered

• film
• acting
• personal stories
• cultural commentary
• history of women

Keywords

• Amy Zimmer
• Blue Heron
• acting techniques
• Joan of Arc
• fender bender
• cultural commentary
• women in history

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Blue Heron

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