BPS 187: 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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