Films To Be Buried With with Brett Goldstein Jessica Knappett • Rewind Classic (Avoidance / Drifters / 'Perfect Day' podcast) • #379
Dec 3, 2025
Jessica Knappett, a talented comedian and writer known for her hit show Drifters, joins the conversation to discuss life, motherhood, and her creative journey. She shares her experiences filming while pregnant, moving back to the UK from LA, and the unique games she played with her daughter during lockdown. The conversation turns to favorite films, with Jessica revealing her love for classics like The Graduate and Legally Blonde, as well as her reservations about horror flicks. Prepare for laughs and heartfelt stories in this delightful exchange!
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Network Pressure Can Escalate Content
- Jessica said Drifters escalated into an 'arms race' of gross-out jokes due to channel pressure to be more shocking.
- She reflects that network encouragement can push creators toward extremes they might not choose independently.
Why Horror Often Doesn't Appeal
- Jessica actively avoids horror because life already feels scary, though she can appreciate horror that mixes comedy, like Get Out.
- She finds films that examine audience complicity, such as Funny Games, especially disturbing.
Tully: Postnatal Reality And Friendship
- Jessica chose Tully as the film that made her cry, finding its portrayal of postnatal life and maternal loneliness devastatingly authentic.
- She praised the film's depiction of female friendship and the relief offered by small acts of kindness toward a struggling mother.