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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 11h

Introducing Season 14 of the podcast: HAIL TO THE KEITH! This time around we're checking out the character actor who absolutely will not stop. With over 400 credits to his name, we are spoiled for choice. We're recording now so expect this season to premiere later this year! #keithdavid

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 19h

Getting ready to regenerate... Season 14 title and logo reveal coming today

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Keith David rocketing up my all time watched, great to see all of the pod subjects taking up the top 8 slots (with Dano dropping to 12th through sheer lack of comparative filmography) Getting Dafoe out the top ten was no easy feat!

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Thrilled to reveal the subject of our next season will be... Keith David! A mainstay of our longlist, we're excited to dive into the man's 400+ (!) acting credits and experience as much of his body of work as possible. A true 'I know that face/that voice' guy and absolutely perfect for this show.

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

BONUS: The Leftovers We re-assemble the Dowd Duo once more to discuss the critically acclaimed HBO drama with Dowd as another figurehead of a cult. We chat Lindelof, jacked Theroux and the show's tackling of grief, belief and the unknowable Out now #wellanndowd #theleftovers

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Elsewhere in this week's episode, we chat a smattering of Dowd TV (The Babysitter's Club, Days & Nights of Molly Dodd, NYPD Blue, Judging Amy) as well as the only theatrical franchise she's been a mainstay of... a trilogy of dog starring family flicks called Shiloh Out now tinyurl.com/wadmspotify

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

13.08 Mass (2021) We reach our season finale as writer/director/actor @jessrolland.bsky.social returns to chat microbudget filmmaking, conversational movies, Dowd's powerhouse part of the ensemble and how this bleak drama asks us to consider the human beings behind tragedies. Out now #anndowd

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Lots of Dowd goodness this week as we chat Gimme Shelter, Family Squares and a whole host of TV: First Steps, Masters of Sex, Providence, Third Watch, Pan Am, Hacks, The Divide, Law and Order and more! All this in our #Hereditary episode, out now tinyurl.com/wadhspotify

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

13.07 Hereditary (2018) We summon evil forces with @blsaycewrites.bsky.social as we chat explorations of grief in horror, how Ari Aster shoots dread, toying with dramatic expectations, Toni Collette's mesmerising turn and how Ann Dowd is the scariest thing in this whole movie Out now! #hereditary

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Alongside #AmericanAnimals this week, we also discussed a naff bit of King (Big Driver), a couple of Soderberghs (Side Effects and The Informant!) and one of two 1998 movies featuring Ian McKellen being old and having a challenging relationship with a young man in his house... (Apt Pupil) Out now!

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

13.06 American Animals (2018) Petros from @dafoeyoupod.bsky.social and @cagedinpod.bsky.social returns to chat Bart Leyton's signature docu-narrative style, unreliable framing devices, night-time shooting in L.A., a load bearing Dowd performance and whether we could pull this heist off Out now!

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

In the Dowd Debrief this week: a couple of very different teen movies in the form of All Over Me and Alice Upside Down, an early career Jesse Eisenberg comedy (The Living Wake) and Burke and Colombo on a father son road trip in The Thing About My Folks 13.05 - Out now tinyurl.com/wadgsspotify

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

13.05 Garden State (2004) We chat the stranglehold this film had over our guest (Clare from @wrated.bsky.social) and how it compares to Daryl's first time watch, the origins of the manic pixie dream girl, problematic Portman, Dowd giving brilliant mum and the era defining soundtrack. Out now!

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

We'll be revealing who has won the listener poll to be our Season 14 subject soon but as you can see... we had a tie! So one that we've agreed on will be up next, the other we'll definitely get to sooner rather than later!

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

This week, we bond over the underrated Daniel Stern, VERY 90s kids (?) comedy Bushwhacked, Daryl checks out Kingfish and Helpsters while Matt reports on Wildlike plus two films with under 500 views on Letterboxd - Hedgehog and Lucy... not that one. tinyurl.com/wadtnbpspotify

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

BONUS - The Notorious Bettie Page (2005) We reach our first bonus, looking at this particular brand of mid 00's HBO movie, the star power of Gretchen Mol, criticise the shift of perspective and lack of depth and highlight Dowd selling another flavour of supporting role. #wellanndowd #anndowd

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

This week, we uncover a strange David Bowie time loop flick Speed of Life, an emotional HBO movie Taking Chance, a young Lois Lane in Coming Up Roses, Nancy (not Mandy) and more! 13.04 - Out now #anndowd #wellanndowd

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

13.04 The Exorcist: Believer (2023) We summon returning guest Daisy Edwards (from @wrated.bsky.social) to chat David Gordon Green's wild career, the Avengers of Faith, the cynical limits of legacy sequels and the Dowd focused follow up we were denied. Out now #wellanndowd #anndowd #ispauldanook

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

In the Dowd Debrief this week, we also chat a tense lads lads lads party in Tyrel, a stunning John Goodman in Kingfish, a shady Matt Damon in The Informant! and a much different type of George Miller flick with Lorenzo's Oil - plus more! tinyurl.com/wadcspotify

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

13.03 Compliance (2012) For this challenging indie drama, we discuss the film's approach to identity, social politeness and susceptibility to perceived authority as well as Dowd's brilliant, sad lead role alongside character actor mainstays Pat Healy and Bill Camp Out now

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

In this week's episode, we also discuss a real mixed bag of past projects, from a Julianne Moore rental "classic" and the most famous dead dog to an ill judged edge lord indie and a problematic raunchy comedy. One thing is for sure - Dowd is the glue holding these together! #wellanndowd #anndowd

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

13.02 It Could Happen To You (1994) We chat the film's debt to Frank Capra, the frustrating logic of the lottery win, the film's lack of conflict, NYC's best ever cop Nick Cage, the return of the Tuuch and needing much more of Dowd's waitress character. Out now!

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Our first Dowd Debrief this season sees us discussing The Art of Getting By, Family Squares, Cowboy, The Manchurian Candidate and Terminator Zero! All this and more in our Philadelphia episode, out now! #anndowd #wellanndowd

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Looks like we can add that new Sia concert doc to the next Dano season...

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

WELL, ANN DOWD IS HERE! We celebrate Dano's birthday by launching season 13 with Philadelphia with David Trumble, chatting Dowd's range, Springsteen, the 90s being THE time for stressed out lawyers, controversies, Demme's trademarks and the incredible storytelling economy of this thing. Out now!

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Our last bonus this season will be looking at the critically acclaimed HBO show The Leftovers and Dowd's mesmerising turn. With returning guest Jacob Stolworthy. Monday 24th August #wellanndowd #theleftovers #anndowd

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Our season finale focuses on one hell of a chamber piece, with Dowd in co-leading form in Mass (2021). Joined by returning guest @jamiemilligan.bsky.social Monday 17th August #wellanndowd #mass #anndowd

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Our penultimate main episode will explore one of the most influential horror films of the past ten years with Hereditary (2018) Joined by Fangoria/Film Hounds/Metro writer and horror fan @blsaycewrites.bsky.social Monday 10th August #wellanndowd #hereditary #anndowd

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Episode 6 will see us tackling the docu-heist drama American Animals from director Bart Layton. Joined by returning guest and accomplice, Petros Patsilivas of @cagedinpod.bsky.social and @dafoeyoupod.bsky.social Monday 3rd August #wellanndowd #americananimals #anndowd

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Dowd's back in Mum Mode for episode 5 all on Garden State (2004). Returning to examine this formative piece of cinematic media is the other half of @wrated.bsky.social, @clareellenhope.bsky.social Monday 27th July #wellanndowd #gardenstate #anndowd

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Our first bonus episode pit stop is with the HBO movie, The Notorious Bettie Page (2005) starring the magnificent Gretchen Mol. With returning guest @kobestarr.bsky.social from @flixwatcher.bsky.social Monday 20th July #wellanndowd #thenotoriousbettiepage #anndowd

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

We're tackling demons for episode 4 as we try to exorcise The Exorcist: Believer (2023) The power of Christ compels returning guest Daisy Edwards from @wrated.bsky.social Monday 13th July #wellanndowd #theexorcistbeliever #anndowd

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Starting #CapeFear, which you better believe I'm watching for the CCH Pounder factor. Strong start!

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Episode 3 takes a look at Dowd's biggest spotlight to date, the disturbing Compliance (2012) Taking the call with us is returning guest @filmfan1971.bsky.social Monday 6th July #wellanndowd #compliance #anndowd

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Our 2nd episode takes us back to an early romcom supporting turn for Dowd in the Cage/Fonda/Tucci(!) joint, It Could Happen To You (1994) Joined by returning guest Megan Robinson Monday 29th June #wellanndowd #itcouldhappentoyou #anndowd

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Well, Ann Dowd will kick things off later this month with Jonathan Demme's Philadelphia (1993)! Joining us for the first time since season 3 is returning guest, animator and story artist David Trumble. Friday 19th June (Paul Dano's birthday, as is tradition) #wellanndowd #philadelphia #anndowd

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

For our bonus eps, we'll be taking a look at a mid 2000s HBO movie and one of the most acclaimed shows of the 2010s!

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Presenting the episode line-up for Well, Ann Dowd! Bonus ep reveals and premiere dates coming soon

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

#6 William Sadler Lastly, another bonafide "that guy", who's been to prison twice (The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile), the president in the MCU, plus colonels, doctors, cowboys and even Death himself (Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey/Face the Music) Vote here - forms.gle/5C9UpQrh2owq...

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

#5 Luis Guzman He's turned his hand to every genre under the sun whilst cultivating close relationships with directors like PTA (Boogie Nights, Punch Drunk Love, Magnolia) and Soderbergh (Traffic, Out of Sight, The Limey). Plus recently in Super Mario Galaxy! Vote here - forms.gle/5C9UpQrh2owq...

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Finally, all the current podcast subjects are in my #Letterboxd Top Ten Most Watched! Samuel L Jackson banished to 11th place, no easy feat.

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

#4 John Carroll Lynch A mainstay of 'that guy' actors, you know him from everything from Zodiac, The Founder, Gothika, Jackie, Paul, Fargo to Sorry Baby, Volcano, Private Life, Shutter Island, Gone in 60 Seconds, Crazy Stupid Love... Vote here - forms.gle/5C9UpQrh2owq...

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

#3 Keith David An absolute king. The Thing, Nope, American Fiction, Armageddon, They Live, Platoon, Requiem for a Dream, Reality Bites, Road House, Pitch Black, Gamer, Always, Marked for Death, Bird... Over 250 credits and still going strong Vote here - forms.gle/5C9UpQrh2owq...

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

#2 Elliot Page A brilliant actor embracing a new phase of an already wide and diverse career. Old works like Whip It, Juno, Inception, Hard Candy, Tallulah and Super with Close To You more recently and The Odyssey coming up! Vote here - forms.gle/5C9UpQrh2owq...

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Starting a spotlight on each of our Season 14 candidates, starting with: #1 - Clifton Collins Jr A mainstay of American indie cinema, switching it up effortlessly between dramas (Tigerland, Dead Presidents), sci-fi (Star Trek, Pacific Rim), horror (Hellbenders) and more forms.gle/5C9UpQrh2owq...

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

NEW BONUS: We break down our candidates for season 14 and send out a call to arms to vote for our post-Dowd subject. Link to do so below: forms.gle/5C9UpQrh2owq...

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

6. William Sadler (The Shawshank Redemption, Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey, Iron Man 3, Die Hard 2, The Green Mile, Machete Kills, The Hot Spot, The Mist, Kinsey, Hanky Panky, Freaked)

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

5. Luis Guzman (Punch Drunk Love, Carlito's Way, Out of Sight, Snake Eyes, Magnolia, The Limey, Black Rain, Boogie Nights, Guilty as Sin, McBain)

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

4. John Carroll Lynch (Zodiac, Fargo, Sorry Baby, Shutter Island, Gran Torino, Face/Off, Jackie, Volcano, Pushing Tin, The Invitation, Crazy Stupid Love, The Founder)

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Is Paul Dano OK Presents: Hail to the Keith @ispauldanook.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

3. Keith David (The Thing, Platoon, They Live, The Princess and the Frog, The Nice Guys, American Fiction, Bird, Cloud Atlas, The Quick and the Dead, Pitch Black, Armageddon)

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