Nirvanna: The Band the Show the Movie Creators on How They Made Their Back to the Future Homage

No, the new film by Matt Johnson, premiering at South by Southwest, is not about Kurt Cobain's legendary grunge band. In fact, Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, based on the television series, is nothing like you've seen before, making it a perfect fit for the festival held annually in Austin, Texas.

Every film by Johnson is a unique cinematic experience, thanks to his distinct creative language and sensibilities, and his new film combines documentary-like filmmaking with homages to Back to the Future. While the film's title seems like a turn-off for audiences, the comedy, featuring stunts and gags taking place in everyday life in Toronto, will have you bursting out laughing.

At SXSW 2025, Collider's Steve Weintraub, writer, director, and star Johnson, and co-star Jay McCarrol stopped by the Collider Media Studio at the Cinema Center to discuss Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie. The duo talks about dealing with real people on the streets, securing fair use rights, and pulling off unbelievable stunts practically.

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