Last Call with Carson Daly Season 11 Episode 14 Phil Lord & Chris Miller, the Crystal Method, "Cutie and the Boxer"
- February 4, 2014
In season 11 episode 14 of Last Call with Carson Daly, the host welcomes a variety of guests to the show.
First up are Phil Lord and Chris Miller, co-directors of the hit movie "The LEGO Movie." The duo discuss the challenges of bringing a beloved toy to life on the big screen, as well as their upcoming projects including the Han Solo standalone film. Daly and the directors also chat about their process of working together, and the importance of balancing humor with heart in their films.
Next, electronic duo The Crystal Method (Scott Kirkland and Ken Jordan) take the stage to discuss their long career in the music industry. They share stories from their early days in Las Vegas, where they met and began making music together. Kirkland and Jordan also discuss their experience composing the score for the video game "Gran Turismo," as well as their latest album "The Crystal Method."
Lastly, the show welcomes the subjects of the documentary "Cutie and the Boxer," Noriko Shinohara and her husband, artist Ushio Shinohara. The couple discuss their tumultuous 40-year marriage, which has been marked by Ushio's often chaotic approach to art and life. Noriko shares her own struggles as an artist and Ushio's muse, while Ushio reflects on his early days as a boxer and his love for creating unconventional sculptures.
Throughout the episode, Daly engages each guest in a lively and insightful conversation, drawing out their unique stories and perspectives. From the challenges of filmmaking to the highs and lows of a life in music and art, Last Call with Carson Daly season 11 episode 14 offers an intimate glimpse into the worlds of some of today's most creative and innovative artists.