Welcome to Layers of Film, the show where mediocre people discuss masterful films. Catch the show on the first Monday of each month. Enjoy!

Join Oscar-nominated filmmaker David O. Russell ("The Fighter") as he discusses "Silver Linings Playbook," his new film about a man who has lost everything after a stint in a mental institution. Written and directed by Russell, the film tells the story of Pat Solitano (Bradley Cooper) who moves back in with his parents (Jacki Weaver, Robert DeNiro), determined to rebuild his life and reunite with his ex-wife. When Pat meets Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence), a mysterious girl with problems of her ...

A podcast about what ifs and sliding doors moments in movies...but not that movie.

Join actor Julia Stiles as she discusses her new film, "It’s a Disaster." The dark comedy begins with eight friends at their monthly couples brunch, but what starts as an impromptu airing of domestic grievances takes a sudden, catastrophic turn when the city falls victim to a mysterious attack. Trapped in the house and unsure of their fates, these seemingly normal people become increasingly unhinged—with hilarious, surprising, and revealing results.

We could all use a little something to lift our spirits right now... and that is exactly what Anupam Kher has set out to do. You may know him from 500+ Bollywood films, and Hollywood hits like Silver Linings Playbook, The Big Sick, or Bend It Like Beckham. But in his podcast, he wanted to try something new.Here, Anupam shares the stories that happened off-screen. You’ll hear about his childhood mischief in the hills of Shimla, the highs and lows of his early career, and the lessons learned a ...

50 States of Cinema examines movies with a unique focus on setting. Specifically, the states in which they’re set and the people who have lived there. Each week Adam Tinius (Entertain The Elk) is joined by a guest who talks about the good, bad and ugly of living in a particular state, and then they examine a movie from that same state to see what the filmmakers got right and wrong, and to see how the setting helps tell the story. Can states serve as a window into different worlds? Can learni ...

Two friends and die-hard Oakland Athletics baseball fans discuss the ups and downs of the MLB season.

Martin Scorsese has spoken on his belief that cinema touches our hearts, changes the way we see the world and opens doors and our minds. Reel Stories is dedicated to finding where those doors have led individuals.

Podcast by Anna Laura & Damaris

Whether you call them romcoms, rom-coms, or kissy ha-has, we love this genre, and we want you to love it, too. This is RomCom Commentary, and we are here to analyze and uplift the genre of the beautiful, entertaining romcom.

Movie Wars is an entertaining and informative ride through the best of cinema. We don't just review movies; we pit the greatest films, actors, and directors of all-time against one another. Many battles are fought, but only one movie will win the war.

Historically, the private markets have been on the fringe, but as trillions of dollars have flowed into this dynamic asset class, there is an increasing need for greater insight. Since 2007, PitchBook has been shining a light on key trends and events in venture capital, private equity and M&A through comprehensive data and detailed analysis. Subscribe to our podcast for thoughtful conversations with industry leaders and PitchBook analysts to help you better understand the evolving capital ma ...