Marisa Coughlan on Playing Jane and Creating Blue Eyed Girl

Marisa Coughlan joins Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias to talk about her deeply personal new film Blue Eyed Girl, where she serves as writer, producer, and star. Marisa opens up about returning home to Minnesota, the emotional inspiration behind the story, filming heartfelt scenes with Beau Bridges, and why she felt compelled to play the role of Jane herself. We dive into how Blue Eyed Girl became a “coming-of-age story for 40-somethings,” the creative process behind transforming a Minnesota mansion into multiple sets, and the challenges of balancing acting, producing, motherhood, and grief — all while making an indie film fueled by heart. Whether you’re a fan of Marisa’s work, love indie filmmaking, or appreciate honest conversations about reinvention and storytelling, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Topics Covered: • Marisa Coughlan on writing and starring as Jane • The emotional inspiration behind Blue Eyed Girl • Working with Beau Bridges • Finding identity and purpose at 40+ • Making an indie film with limited resources • Audience reactions and screenings • What she hopes viewers take away Watch the full interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uOb1blRYBHc For more exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes content, subscribe to Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias on YouTube: Subscribe here Got a burning question or a topic suggestion? Reach out to us at popcultureunplugged@gmail.com Stay connected with us on social media for the latest show updates X: https://x.com/PopCultureUnplg Instagram: instagram.com/popcultureunplugged Facebook: facebook.com/popcultureunplugged TikTok: tiktok.com/@popcultureunplugged Visit our official website for more: www.popcultureunplugged.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel for exciting content: Subscribe here Don't miss out on the latest updates and exclusive content—join us in Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias! #MarisaCoughlan #BlueEyedGirl #IndieFilm #popcultureunplugged