Adaptation (2002)

In this episode, we dive into Spike Jonze's Adaptation (2002), a bold, self-referential film that blurs the lines between fact and fiction. Written by Charlie Kaufman, the film follows a fictionalized Kaufman (played by Nicolas Cage) as he wrestles with writer’s block while trying to adapt The Orchid Thief into a screenplay. What starts as a struggle with creativity spirals into a brilliant exploration of identity, self-doubt, and the challenge of turning life into art. Tune in as we unpack this intricate, genre-defying masterpiece!