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This episode takes us behind the scenes of director Robert Eggers' new psychological thriller,

The Lighthouse.

Set in 1890s, New England, the film tells the hallucinatory story of a grizzled veteran seaman and a novice lighthouse keeper who are thrown together on a harsh assignment.

As isolation and alcohol begin to eat at their sanity, they become threatened by their own nightmares.

In addition to The Lighthouse, Mr. Eggers' credits include the feature films The Witch and the short films Brothers,

the Tell Tell Tell Heart, and Hansel and Gretel.

Following a recent screening of the film at the DGA Theater in Los Angeles,

Mr. Eggers spoke with director Ryan Johnson about filming The Lighthouse.

Listen on for their spoiler-filled conversation.

I have a hand for Robert in his incredible movie. What a singular achievement.

Thanks.

Yeah, there's nothing better than when you're watching a movie

and you have the combined feeling of,

I can't believe this exists, and it feels like it was made just for me.

I love this film so much, man.

Gee, thanks.

So I'm going to be very selfish and take a little time and ask Robert some questions.

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