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On Oct. 1, clairvoyant medium Tyler Henry hosted comedian Nikki Glaser on his weekly live show, Live From the Other Side. In Episode 3, titled “Understanding,” Henry engaged in a conversation with Glaser, her parents Julie and Ej, and friends Andrew Collin and Lizzy Cooperman. Their shared dialogue largely centered on family dynamics, emphasizing the intricacies of relationships, shared memories, and the vital need for connection across generations.

“I was really looking for me and my family to just have an experience that would make us believe that there was something more than this,” Glaser told Tudum after the live taping.

A significant part of their discussion revolved around Glaser’s cherished aunt, Lynn, whom Henry specifically mentioned. One particularly touching moment in the episode occurred when Henry appeared to establish a connection with Lynn, who passed away in 2021.

“Goodbye aunt Lynn,” Glaser shared on Instagram after her aunt’s passing.

The 11th annual Nevada City Film Festival, running Aug. 18-21, is four nights crammed full with short films, several feature-length documentaries, one dramatic feature, stand-up comedy performances and more surprises, all nestled within the rolling hills of Northern California.

The fest opens with the feature documentary Someplace With a Mountain, directed by Steve Goodall and narrated by Chevy Chase. The film tells the story of the embattled people of the Puluwat atoll who are besieged by the Pacific Ocean itself. Rising waters due to global warming are making their land slowly disappear beneath the waves.

Other feature docs include music-based films We Are Wizards, directed by Josh Koury, about the oddball phenomenon of rock bands that only craft songs about the world of Harry Potter; and Everyday Sunshine, directed by Lev Anderson and Chris Metzler, which profiles the legendary ska punk band Fishbone that continues to bring their enthusiastic music to the masses.