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Mike Nichols Marathon 18 - Angels in America (teaser)
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- Uncut Gems Podcast
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- Jun 10, 2026
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Summary
In this episode of the Mike Nichols Marathon we are taking a look at one of the last major works Nichols left behind, his made-for-HBO adaptation of Tony Kushner's eponymous play Angels in America . Over the course of our conversation about this dense piece of filmmaking you will hear us talk about the genesis of this miniseries as a two-parter that Robert Altman was supposed to direct at one point, the AIDS crisis presented through the lens of magical realism and how this was both a return to a comfort zone for Mike Nichols and his attempt at leaving a mark on the world. We also talk about Emma Thompson's over-the-top performance as an angel, the many soliloquys Angels in America is brimming with, Al Pacino's turn as Roy Cohn and much more! Tune in and enjoy! Subscribe to our patreon at patreon.com/uncutgemspod (3$/month) and support us by gaining access to ALL of our exclusive podcasts, such as bonus tie-ins, themed retrospectives and director marathons! Hosts: Jakub Flasz & Randy Burrows Head over to our website to find out more! (uncutgemspodcast.com) Follow us on Twitter ( @UncutGemsPod ) and IG ( @UncutGemsPod ) Buy us a coffee over at Ko-Fi.com (ko-fi.com/uncutgemspod) Subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/uncutgemspod)