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Skip Intro with Krista Smith is an award-winning show with new episodes semi-monthly. It brings you dynamic conversations with the exceptional people behind your favorite shows, films, specials, and documentaries on Netflix.

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Society & Culture
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What & Why (Single All The Way)
Krista and Chris share this week's What & Why, Single All The Way. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head over to Netflix and search Queue’s Queue for more recommendations!
2 min
127
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
In 2019, writer, director, and producer Rian Johnson captured the world’s attention with his witty, star studded whodunit, Knives Out. Now, after months of anticipation, his follow up, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, is streaming on Netflix. Over the past few months, Krista sat down with Johnson and cast members Daniel Craig, Janelle Monáe, Edward Norton, and Kate Hudson to hear about their experiences working on Glass Onion. Today, we’re bringing together those conversations to get a behind the scenes look at its production.
32 min
128
What & Why (Enola Holmes)
Krista and Alyssa share this week's What & Why, Enola Holmes 1 &2. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head over to Netflix and search Queue’s Queue for more recommendations!
3 min
129
Greta Gerwig
Greta Gerwig joins the show to talk about her role in Noah Baumbach's latest film, White Noise. Based on Don DeLillo’s 1985 novel, the film dramatizes an American family's attempts to deal with the mundane conflicts of everyday life while grappling with the universal mysteries of love, death, and the possibility of happiness in an uncertain world.Gerwig shares her first encounter with the novel, describes how she unexpectedly volunteered herself to play Babette while Baumbach was working on the script, and provides a glimpse inside the film's choreography heavy rehearsals. Gerwig also reflects on meeting co-star Adam Driver back when she was a college student in New York City, reveals her goal of continuing to attend dance classes at 80 years old, and explains why getting to take her dog Wizard on a good, long walk is a major win.
35 min
130
Guillermo del Toro
Guillermo del Toro joins the show to talk about his latest film, Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio. Brought to life using classic stop-motion techniques, it's a bold reimagining of Carlo Collodi’s classic fairytale. Del Toro shares why he was deeply impacted by the story of Pinocchio as a child, describes the incredible artistry and scope of work that went into bringing the film to life, and digs into the fascinating role that Catholicism plays throughout the story. He also explains how loving monsters as a child taught him to embrace his imperfections, reflects on his relationship with Alejandro González Iñárritu and Alfonso Cuarón, and opens up about the healing experience of his 2018 Oscar night.
41 min
131
What & Why (The Wonder)
Krista and Jenny share this week's What & Why, The Wonder. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head over to Netflix and search Queue’s Queue for more recommendations!
2 min
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Rian Johnson
Rian Johnson joins the show to chat with Krista about his Knives Out follow up, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, which he wrote, produced, and directed. This fresh adventure finds Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) at a lavish private estate on a Greek island, but how and why he comes to be there is only the first of many puzzles. Johnson explains how his childhood fascination with Agatha Christie novels and film adaptations inspired his desire to transpose the whodunit genre into a modern context, details his Glass Onion writing process, and shares how Craig helped him bring Blanc to life during the creation of Knives Out. Johnson also reflects on his journey into the industry, shares some words of wisdom for aspiring filmmakers, and plans out his perfect dinner party.
26 min
133
What & Why (Point Break)
Krista and Isabel share this week's What & Why, Point Break. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head over to Netflix and search Queue’s Queue for more recommendations!
4 min
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Kate Hudson
Kate Hudson joins the show to talk about her role in the wildly anticipated follow up to Rian Johnson’s Knives Out, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Hudson breaks down her character Birdie Jay, details working with costume designer Jenny Eagan to create numerous extravagant looks, and describes her favorite part of being in a group text with Rian Johnson. Hudson also digs into the joy of raising her three children, reflects on what she's learned from navigating love over the years, and shares how her life-long passion for singing / songwriting has led to the upcoming release of her first album.
49 min
135
What & Why (He's Just Not That Into You)
Krista and Chris share this week's What & Why, He's Just Not That Into You. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head over to Netflix and search Queue’s Queue for more recommendations!
3 min
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Florence Pugh
Florence Pugh joins the show to talk about her latest film, The Wonder. Directed by Sebastián Lelio and based on Emma Donoghue’s book by the same name, the film transports us to 1862, where English Nightingale Nurse Lib Wright (Florence Pugh) has been called to the Irish Midlands by a devout community to conduct a 15-day examination over one of their own. Anna O’Donnell (Kíla Lord Cassidy) is an 11-year-old girl who claims not to have eaten for four months, surviving miraculously on “manna from heaven.” As Anna’s health rapidly deteriorates, Lib is determined to unearth the truth, challenging the faith of a community that would prefer to stay believing.Pugh shares what fascinates her about playing women battling the societal constraints of their time period, highlights the collaborative relationship between herself and Lelio, and explains how the film's talented chefs made food which was supposed to appear unappealing on camera, surprisingly delicious. She also reveals the inspiration behind her popular video series, "Cooking With Flo," emphasizes the importance of being in control of her own career, and details her perfect day off -- which starts with a sandwich from Marks & Spencer and ends with a martini.
38 min
137
What & Why (Love Is Blind)
Krista and Alyssa share this week's What & Why, Love Is Blind. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head over to Netflix and search Queue’s Queue for more recommendations!
10 min
138
The Crown: The Official Podcast (Queen Victoria...
In celebration of the series' return, Skip Intro is hosting the first episode of The Crown: The Official Podcast’s 5th season! The Crown: The Official Podcast is the exclusive companion podcast to accompany the Netflix Original Series The Crown. Hosted by Edith Bowman, the podcast follows the show episode by episode, diving deep into the stories and taking listeners behind the scenes with insights from many of the people involved in making the show. In this episode, you’ll be hearing from Show Creator Peter Morgan, Director Jessica Hobbs, Head of Research Annie Sulzberger, and the actor portraying the final iteration of Queen Elizabeth, Imelda Staunton.To find this and all following episodes of The Crown: The Official Podcast, search the show wherever you get your podcasts!
50 min
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Millie Bobby Brown
Millie Bobby Brown joins the show to talk about her latest film, Enola Holmes 2, which she stars in and produces. Brown lays out the unique challenges that each of those roles presents, shares what it's like to get to work closely with her family on the Enola Holmes franchise, and introduces our audience to her beloved rabbit Eeyore, who became her emotional support companion on the set of Enola Holmes 2.Brown also reflects on her 8-year Stranger Things journey, describes her perfect day off, and details how her love for animals has grown into a newfound passion for fostering cats and dogs in need.
28 min
140
What & Why (Risky Business)
Krista share's this week's What & Why, Risky Business. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head over to Netflix and search Queue’s Queue for more recommendations!
2 min
141
Hillary & Chelsea Clinton
Krista sits down with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and her daughter, Chelsea Clinton, who (alongside their production company HiddenLight) are executive producers on the upcoming documentary, In Her Hands. Filmed across two turbulent years, In Her Hands tells the story of Zarifa Ghafari, who at 26 became one of Afghanistan’s first female mayors and the youngest to ever hold the position. The film documents her fight for survival against the backdrop of her country’s accelerated unraveling.The mother-daughter duo discuss the origin story and mission behind HiddenLight Productions, explain how they got involved with the documentary, and provide insight into the extraordinary access that directors Tamana Ayazi and Marcel Mettelsiefen were able to gain (including filming within the Taliban territory during production).The pair also reflect on the films and series that impacted them early in life, dig into how they communicate and work as a team across their many projects, and share a few small wins they've been celebrating recently.
31 min
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What & Why (Mindhunter)
Krista and Jenny share this week's What & Why, Mindhunter. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head over to Netflix and search Queue’s Queue for more recommendations!
2 min
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The Good Nurse
Based on the book by Charles Graeber, The Good Nurse tells the story of Amy Loughren (Jessica Chastain), a compassionate nurse who begins to grow suspicious that her colleague Charlie Cullen (Eddie Redmayne) is responsible for a series of mysterious patient deaths. Over the past two months, Krista sat down separately with director Tobias Lindholm, Chastain, and Redmayne to discuss their experiences making the film. Today, we’re weaving together those conversations to get a glimpse inside the incredible story and tireless work that fueled its creation.
30 min
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What & Why (The Watcher)
Krista, Brookie, & Blaine share this week's What & Why, The Watcher. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head over to Netflix and search Queue’s Queue for more recommendations!
7 min
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Eddie Redmayne
Eddie Redmayne joins the show to talk about his role as Charles Cullen in Tobias Lindholm's chilling new thriller, The Good Nurse. Based on the book by Charles Graeber, the film follows Amy Loughren (Jessica Chastain), a compassionate nurse who begins to grow suspicious that her colleague is responsible for a series of mysterious patient deaths. Redmayne explains how he captured the physicality and essence of Cullen's character, shares what he's taking away from his experience working with Chastain, and describes witnessing Lindholm's incredible confidence and leadership on set.He also recounts how he was terrified of being fired while working on Robert De Niro’s 2006 spy film, The Good Shepherd, reflects on his experience performing in Cabaret, and touches on his recent studies at Lecoq, a French theatre school in Paris.
24 min
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What & Why (Formula 1: Drive to Survive)
Krista and Maddie share this week's What & Why, Formula 1: Drive to Survive. Curious what else the Queue team is watching? Head over to Netflix and search Queue’s Queue for more recommendations!
6 min
147
Naomi Watts
Naomi Watts joins the show to talk about her role in the eerie ensemble drama The Watcher. Inspired by the true story of the infamous “Watcher” house in New Jersey, the series follows Nora (Naomi Watts) and Dean Brannock (Bobby Cannavale) as they move their family into what was supposed to be their suburban dream home. However, things take a dark turn when ominous letters from someone calling themself “The Watcher” begin showing up in their mailbox.Naomi explains what made her eager to join the series, describes working with the show's incredible cast, and shares a few of her favorite moments on set with co-stars Jennifer Coolidge, Mia Farrow, and Margo Martindale.She also reflects on her breakout role in David Lynch's critically acclaimed film Mulholland Drive, reveals that she almost passed on the role of Rachel Keller in The Ring, and speaks candidly about how finding success later in her career deeply shaped the way she chose to navigate the industry.
33 min
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Mila Kunis
Mila Kunis joins the show to talk about her upcoming film, Luckiest Girl Alive. Based on the novel by Jessica Knoll, the film centers on Ani FaNelli (Mila Kunis), a sharp-tongued New Yorker who appears to have it all. But when the director of a crime documentary invites her to tell her side of the shocking incident that took place when she was a teenager at her prestigious private school, Ani is forced to confront a dark truth that threatens to unravel her meticulously crafted life.Kunis shares background on her production company Orchard Farm, explains what motivated her to take on a producer role in Luckiest Girl Alive, and details how she balanced her acting and producing responsibilities throughout production. She also describes her and husband Ashton Kutcher's frank approach to navigating conversations about social media with their kids, shares the catalyst behind their fundraising efforts to help Ukrainians affected by the war, and gets honest about how her parents have been handling retirement.
34 min
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What & Why (The Real Bling Ring: Hollywood Heist)
Welcome to What & Why, a new segment on Skip Intro where we tell you what's streaming on Netflix, and why it’s worth a watch. Today's What & Why is The Real Bling Ring: Hollywood Heist.
2 min
150
Tyler Perry
Krista sits down with Tyler Perry at the Toronto International Film Festival to talk about his latest film, A Jazzman's Blues. Penned in 1995 when Perry was still struggling to break into the entertainment industry, A Jazzman's Blues is a sweeping tale of forbidden love that unspools forty years of secrets and lies soundtracked by juke joint blues in the deep South.Perry explains why he waited for so long to share this particular story with the world, breaks down his approach to casting and directing, and describes what it was like to work with an incredible group of musicians (including Terence Blanchard and Ruth B.) to bring the soundtrack to life.Perry also recounts how an Oprah segment he watched as a young man set him on the path to becoming a playwright, details his dream dinner party, and shares his newfound love of flying RC radio control airplanes with his son.
29 min