BPS 260: FATMAN – Writing An Insane Christmas Classic With The Nelms Brothers

Today on the show we have maniac writers/directors The Nelms
Brothers, and I say maniacs in the best possible way. Ian and Eshom
Nelms, grew up in central California waging two hundred man G.I.
Joe wars and dreaming in John Ford landscapes. They have written
and directed numerous award-winning and critically- acclaimed
films.The brothers are known for their unique ability to traverse
from one genre to another, seamlessly and successfully, from drama
to comedy to thrillers. Their film, LOST ON PURPOSE (2013), was a
heartfelt coming-of-age love letter to their small hometown.From
there, the siblings wrote and directed WAFFLE STREET (2015), a
comedic turn based on an autobiographical memoir about a
billion-dollar hedge-fund manager turned waffle house server. Their
film, SMALL TOWN CRIME (2018) is a crime thriller that premiered at
SXSW and BFI London Film Festival and received positive reviews by
top critics upon its theatrical release.We are here today to
discuss their latest opus, FATMAN starring Mel Gibson, Walton
Goggins, and Marianne Jean-Baptist. The film centers on a neglected
and precocious 12-year-old who hires an unorthodox hitman to kill
Santa Claus after receiving a lump of coal in his stocking. They
had me at FATMAN.I absolutely loved FATMAN and am glad it is in
existence. It is one of my favorite films of the year. In this
crazy 2020, this is the film we all need to watch right now. I
can't tell you how fun it was talking to Ian and Eshom.We discuss
how they came up in the business, the 14 years it took to bring
FATMAN to the big screen, working as a director team, and their
misadventures in Hollyweird.Do yourself a favor and watch FATMAN
tonight! It is brilliant. To be honest I'm jealous I didn't think
of this. The idea for FATMAN is just so genius. I'm glad these two
filmmakers brought it to life.Enjoy my conversation with filmmakers
Ian and Eshom Nelms.

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