Best Alley And Spencer Podcasts (2024)

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Viva Maestro - Gustavo Dudamel and Ted Braun Q&A 26:43

2+ y ago26:43

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Internationally renowned conductor Gustavo Dudamel and Director Ted Braun discuss their new documentary ¡Viva Maestro! with moderator Matthew Carey (Deadline Hollywood). Recorded at the Landmark in Los Angeles on April 8th, 2022. Gustavo Dudamel is the acclaimed Music and Artistic Director for the Los Angeles Philharmonic. When the conductor’s inte…

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Nightmare Alley: Visions in Darkness and Light - Guillermo Del Toro Q&A 38:33

2+ y ago38:33

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Director Guillermo Del Toro speaks with moderator Scott Mantz about the Black and White version of his latest film, entitled NIGHTMARE ALLEY: VISIONS OF DARKNESS AND LIGHT. Recorded at the Landmark in Los Angeles on 1/14/22. When charismatic but down-on-his-luck Stanton Carlisle (Bradley Cooper) endears himself to clairvoyant Zeena (Toni Collette) …

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It's a POTQUIZ 37:58

2+ y ago37:58

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This is an episode you don't want to miss. This week, Alley and Spencer test each other's knowledge and what they learned this year. Play along with them or just enjoy laughing at their recollection of all the topics past. About The Show: Blazed University is the passion project of two stoner friends who love to learn. In each episode Alley and Spe…

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Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road - Brent Wilson, Jason Fine, and Brian Wilson Q&A 32:08

2+ y ago32:08

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Moderator Scott Mantz speaks about documentary BRIAN WILSON: LONG PROMISED ROAD with director Brent Wilson and Rolling Stone Editor Jason Fine. Legendary musical genius Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys also stops by. Recorded at the Landmark in Los Angeles on 11/17/21. Join The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson on an intimate journey through his legendary car…

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Spencer - Kristin Stewart Q&A 24:27

2+ y ago24:27

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Kristin Stewart discusses her performance as Princess Diana in Pablo Larrain's SPENCER with moderator Marc Malkin (Variety). Recorded at the Landmark in Los Angeles on 11/7/21. The marriage of Princess Diana (Kristen Stewart) and Prince Charles (Jack Farthing) has long since grown cold. Though rumors of affairs and a divorce abound, peace is ordain…

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Understanding Cancer 52:40

2+ y ago52:40

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Class is now in session! In this episode, Alley and Spencer are joined by their friend Andrew who works in a fascinating science job. He brings all the knowledge of his job and a little added research to explain to us how Cancer works and is able to take over our bodies. Andrew explains Cancer in a way that even Alley and Spencer understand with ea…

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Our Mental Health 51:22

3y ago51:22

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Class is in session This episode is a pure example of great minds thinking alike or maybe tired sad minds LOL??? Spencer teaches a lesson on the topic of stress this week and Alley dives into crying.... Eerily similar and actually pretty interesting. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you do we’d appreciate a review and five stars!! Episode Reso…

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Titane - Julia Ducournau Q&A 24:44

3y ago24:44

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Writer/Director Julia Ducournau speaks about her Palme D'Or-winning film TITANE with moderator Carlos Aguilar. Recorded at the Landmark in Los Angeles on 10/1/21. TITANE: A metal highly resistant to heat and corrosion, with high tensile strength alloys, often used in medical prostheses due to its pronounced biocompatibility. Julia Ducournau, the di…

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I‘m Your Man - Dan Stevens Q&A 17:28

3y ago17:28

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Actor Dan Stevens discusses his latest film I'M YOUR MAN with moderator Janelle Riley (Variety). In this playfully romantic tale about what love and longing really mean in the modern age, Alma (Maren Eggert) is a scientist coerced into participating in an extraordinary study in order to obtain research funds for her work. For three weeks, she has t…

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Cat dreams or nightmares... you be the judge. 50:10

3y ago50:10

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Class is in session. In this episode Alley tokes and teaches a really awesome lesson on dreams. And Spencer tries to get over her disdain for cats by teaching a lesson on feline facts. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you do we’d appreciate a review and five stars!! Episode Resources: https://cvillecatcare.com/veterinary-topics/101-amazing-cat…

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Language Lessons - Natalie Morales Q&A 20:35

3y ago20:35

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Writer/Director/Actor Natalie Morales discusses her directing debut LANGUAGE LESSONS with moderator Carlos Aguilar (LA Times). This conversation was recorded at the Landmark in Los Angeles on 9/10/21. When Adam's (Mark Duplass) husband surprises him with weekly Spanish lessons, he's unsure about where or how this new element will fit into his alrea…

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My Name is Pauli Murray - Talleah Bridges McMahon and Cinque Northern Q&A 25:54

3y ago25:54

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Producer Talleah Bridges McMahon and Editor Cinque Northern discuss their new documentary MY NAME IS PAULI MURRAY with moderator Jasmyne Cannick. This conversation was recorded at The Landmark in Los Angeles on 9/17/21. They are one of the most influential figures in American 20th century history. It’s time you learn their name. Fifteen years befor…

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Who You Think I Am - Juliette Binoche Q&A 19:55

3y ago19:55

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In this exclusive interview, Academy Award Best Actress winner Juliette Binoche gets deep into the psychology of self-deception, self-acceptance, social media, aging and more, as it relates to her latest film, WHO YOU THINK I AM, a romantic cyber-drama turned psychological thriller. In the film she plays a dual role, that of Claire, a mature litera…

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Working on Earth 53:03

3y ago53:03

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Class is in session. In this episode, we find out that Spencer paid little to zero attention in her earth systems science classes in school. She dishes out some facts on the Earth and it is illuminating. In the meantime, Alley teaches us about the beginning of the 40-hour workweek and why it still exists today. We hope you enjoy this episode and if…

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Disability or Creative Genius? You decide... 56:17

3y ago56:17

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This week Alley and Spencer outdo themselves with their topics. Choosing topics that a truly near and dear to their hearts the girls toke up and dive deep into their passions. Alley tells the story of Van Gogh an artist that has inspired her not only through his amazing artwork but also through his life struggles. And Spencer gives an unfiltered an…

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Crack Bang Boom 45:53

3y ago45:53

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Class is in session! Have you ever wondered why fireworks are such a big part of 4th of July celebrations? Or what fireworks are? In this episode, Alley teaches the history of fireworks. And Spencer details the not-so-known histories behind a children's rhyme turned superstition. Spoiler alert! The original rhyme was far from innocent. Side note: p…

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We're Back! 52:20

3y ago52:20

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Class is back in session! After a little hiatus Spencer and Alley are back and ready to toke and teach! In this episode, Spencer enlightens us on the history of the photograph while butchering the names of the founding fathers of photography. And Alley teaches a really cool lesson on freckles. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you do we’d appre…

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Spencer's Send Off 51:31

3+ y ago51:31

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Class is in session! A note from Spencer: If you aren’t already aware this episode is my last episode as the 30% fact spitting Blazed University cohost. I have had such a beautiful time putting this dream together with Alley and I’m so excited to see how she and her new cohost will grow it. In this farewell episode we talk about one of my favorite …

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New Year New Us: Things we LOVE 47:36

3+ y ago47:36

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In this episode Alley and Spencer both come to class with two lessons on topics they love. Spencer dives into the background of her favorite canine breed and Alley teaches a lesson on a booming cultural activity that has recently gotten popular again. NOTE: There is also a pretty important announcement in this episode. Tune in! And if you love the …

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The Wonderful World of Weed 54:11

3+ y ago54:11

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HIGHly requested Alley skims the surface of the science of terpenes, while Spencer stumbles through a HERstory of Women in Weed. About The Show: Blazed University is the passion project of two stoner friends who love to learn. In each episode, Alley and Spencer will teach each other something new. No subject is off-limits. But wait...there’s a twis…

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All I Want For Christmas Is Weed 🎄🎄 49:27

3+ y ago49:27

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Class is in session! It’s our 10th episode Blazed Fans! In this holiday episode, Spencer passionately tokes and tells about a beloved Christmas story. And Ali gives a baked lesson on a lovers trading that may have originally stemmed from a genius marketing ploy! Tune in! And if you love the episode please rate, review, and share. Happy holidays eve…

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Pop Quizzzzz 40:28

3+ y ago40:28

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Class is in session! We’ve got a special episode for you today Blazed Fam!!! IT’S POP QUIZ TIME. Alley and Spencer both came with 10 questions based on the lessons taught in the first 8 episodes. If the hosts got the answer right they could either take a hit or give a hit. Guess which host got the most blitzed!!! Listen to find out if we passed We …

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Don't Drink the Bong Water 55:33

3+ y ago55:33

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In this episode, Alley teaches Spencer all about the history of men's fashion and the point in time where men switched their clothing from extravagance to practical. While Spencer teaches a lesson on the history of diadems, tiaras, and crowns while guaranteeing that only 70% of her lesson is fact. Light up and join us! About The Show: Blazed Univer…

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SLOTHS and Left Handed stuff 50:33

3+ y ago50:33

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Class is in session! In this Blazed episode, Spencer our left-handed host teaches a lesson on why 10% of the population is left-handed and Alley shares her knowledge on sloths! Did you know there used to be a GIANT SLOTH roaming the earth before it went extinct!!! Tune in to learn more. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you do we’d appreciate a…

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Thankful, Grateful, and Stoned. 47:46

3+ y ago47:46

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Class is in session!Happy Thanksgiving everyone, we have another festive-themed session for you today!!! We teach you all about the first US “thanksgiving” and the long history of the Macy’s Day Parade. This episode is full of fun and interesting facts so tune in!!! Gobble Gobble We hope you enjoy this episode and if you do we’d appreciate a review…

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Hysterical Laws 48:16

3+ y ago48:16

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Class is in session! *Adult content warning/trigger warning: Mature Topics Discussed/Including Sex This week Alley teaches us about Hysteria, the former medical condition and its unique medical treatment which led to the invention of a product most of us use today. While Spencer hits the bong and gives her first fast facts lesson: Weird State Laws.…

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Philosophy & Fairy tales 45:47

3+ y ago45:47

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Class is in session! In this extra giggly episode, Alley tells one of the original telling of the beloved fairy tale Cinderella, while Spencer gets philosophical and discusses Confucius. This episode is sponsored by The Pink Haze and boy did their buds have an effect on the hosts! Tune in for all the laughs and lectures! We hope you enjoy this epis…

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There's Some Horrors in This House 49:50

3+ y ago49:50

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Class is in session! It’s spooktober mates and this episode of Blazed University is FESTIVE. Spencer tokes up and takes us back to the ancient origins of Samhain (the festival known for stemming Halloween) and Alley gets fried and breaks down fear... you read that right. Alley explains the concept of fear and what actually goes on physiologically w…

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A Tale of Two Tails 47:07

4y ago47:07

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Class is in session! Are mermaids the real deal? And what does St. Patrick have to do with the snakes in Ireland? In this blazed episode, Alley dives deep into the legends and origins of mermaids. While Spencer drops some knowledge on the lack of snakes in Ireland and the history of Saint Patrick. All while blazing their way through class. So tune …

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Leaving Columbus Hanging 45:59

4y ago45:59

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Class is in session! Ever wonder who started the magical hand gesture the elusive high-five? In this episode, Spencer dives stoner brain first into the origins of the high five. And Alley gives her toker take on Christopher Columbus and the untrue history we've all been taught. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you do we'd appreciate a review a…

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Hope Gap - Annette Bening Q&A 26:53

4+ y ago26:53

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Actor Annette Bening discusses her new film Hope Gap with moderator Scott Mantz. Recorded at the Landmark in Los Angeles on 3/6/20. The intimate, intense and loving story of Hope Gap charts the life of Grace (Annette Bening), shocked to learn her husband (Bill Nighy) is leaving her for another after 29 years of marriage, and the ensuing emotional f…

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Wendy - Benh Zeitlin Q&A 19:54

4+ y ago19:54

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Writer/Director Benh Zeitlin speaks to moderator Gregory Ellwood (The Playlist) about his new film WENDY, the seven-years-in-the-making follow-up to his acclaimed 2012 feature BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD. This conversation was recorded at the Landmark in Los Angeles on 2/29/20. The classic story of Peter Pan is wildly reimagined in this ragtag epic…

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Burden - Andrew Heckler, Crystal Fox, and Austin Hebert Q&A 30:39

4+ y ago30:39

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Moderator Jenelle Riley (Variety) speaks with Writer/Director Andrew Heckler and actors Crystal Fox and Austin Hebert about their film BURDEN, which won the Dramatic Audience Award at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival. This conversation was recorded at the Landmark in Los Angeles on 2/28/20. When a museum celebrating the Ku Klux Klan opens in a small…

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Greed - Michael Winterbottom & Steve Coogan Q&A 25:31

4+ y ago25:31

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Writer/Director Michael Winterbottom and Actor Steve Coogan discuss their latest film, GREED, with moderator Scott Mantz. Recorded at the Landmark in Los Angeles on 2/28/20. Greed tells the story of self-made British billionaire Sir Richard McCreadie (Steve Coogan, The Trip, Stan & Ollie, Philomena), whose retail empire is in crisis. For 30 years h…

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Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band - Robbie Robertson Q&A 27:35

4+ y ago27:35

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Music legend Robbie Robertson of The Band discusses the new documentary ONCE WERE BROTHERS with radio host and music journalist Nic Harcourt (KCSN). Recorded at the Landmark in Los Angeles on 2/20/20. Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band is a confessional, cautionary, and occasionally humorous tale of Robertson’s young life and the cre…

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Emma - Autumn de Wilde and Chris Blauvelt Q&A 31:45

4+ y ago31:45

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Director Autumn de Wilde and Director of Photography Chris Blauvelt discuss their new film adaptation of Jane Austen's EMMA. Moderated by filmmaker Gus Van Sant. Recorded at the Landmark in Los Angeles on 2/22/20. Jane Austen’s beloved comedy about finding your equal and earning your happy ending is reimagined in this delicious new film adaptation …

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Cine Insomnia: Suspiria (1977) - Barbara Magnolfi Q&A 19:42

4+ y ago19:42

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Actor Barbara Magnolfi (Olga) speaks about her experience working with Dario Argento in the 1977 horror classic, Suspiria. This conversation was recorded prior to a Cine Insomnia midnight screening of the film at Landmark's NuArt Theatre on 2/7/20. The terrifying first chapter of Dario Argento’s “Three Mothers” Trilogy stars Jessica Harper (The Pha…

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Redoubt - Matthew Barney Q&A 38:53

4+ y ago38:53

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Artist Matthew Barney discusses his latest film work REDOUBT with author Maggie Nelson. Recorded at Landmark's NuArt Theatre on 1/25/20. Redoubt loosely adapts the classical myth of Diana, goddess of the hunt and of nature, and Actaeon, a hunter who trespasses on her privacy and is punished. The first new film in several years by internationally ac…

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Peshmerga/The Battle of Mosul - Bernard-Henri Lévy Q&A 47:41

4+ y ago47:41

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Director Bernard-Henri Lévy discusses his pair of documentaries PESHMERGA and THE BATTLE OF MOSUL, screening together theatrically at select Landmark Theatres, with Mitchell Landsberg (Senior Editor - LA Times). This conversation was recorded at Landmark's NuArt Theatre on 1/17/20. Peshmerga: In 2015, Bernard-Henri Lévy travelled to the front lin…

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Portrait of a Lady on Fire - Céline Sciamma, Noémie Merlant, Adèle Haenel, and Claire Mathon Q&A 54:23

4+ y ago54:23

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This episode features two Q&As recorded after two sneak preview screenings of PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE, the first featuring writer/director Céline Sciamma and actors Noémie Merlant and Adèle Haenel, moderated by Tracy Gilchrist (Feminism Editor - The Advocate), and the second featuring Sciamma and cinematographer Claire Mathon, moderated by Jenel…

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1917 - Sam Mendes, George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman Q&A 35:48

4+ y ago35:48

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Director/Co-Writer Sam Mendes and Actors George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman speak about their film 1917 with moderator Pete Hammond (Deadline Hollywood). Recorded at the Landmark in Los Angeles on 1/3/20. Sam Mendes, the Oscar-winning director of Skyfall, Spectre and American Beauty, brings his singular vision to his World War I epic 1917. At t…

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Clemency - Chinonye Chukwu, Alfre Woodard, and Aldis Hodge Q&A

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Writer/Director Chinonye Chukwu and Actors Alfre Woodard and Aldis Hodge discuss their film CLEMENCY with moderator Scott Mantz. Recorded at the Landmark in Los Angeles on 12/27/19. Years of carrying out death row executions have taken a toll on prison warden Bernadine Williams (Alfre Woodard). As she prepares to execute another inmate, Bernadine m…

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What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael - Rob Garver Q&A 26:48

4+ y ago26:48

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Filmmaker Rob Garver discusses his documentary WHAT SHE SAID: THE ART OF PAULINE KAEL with film critic Michael Sragow. Recorded at Landmark's NuArt Theatre on 12/15/19. The New Yorker’s film critic Pauline Kael (1919-2001), often considered the most influential of all time, battled to make her mark—fueled by brilliance, unshakable self-confidence, …

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63 Up - Michael Apted Q&A 26:41

4+ y ago26:41

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Filmmaker Michael Apted discusses 63 Up, the latest installment in his groundbreaking documentary series, with moderator Tim Gray (Senior VP of Variety Magazine). Recorded at Landmark's NuArt Theatre on 12/6/19. Legendary filmmaker Michael Apted (Coal Miner’s Daughter), an Emmy nominee, DGA winner, and BAFTA-winning director, returns with the lates…

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Knives Out - Rian Johnson Q&A 38:25

4+ y ago38:25

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Writer/Director Rian Johnson discusses his latest film KNIVES OUT with moderator Kara Warner and takes questions from the audience. Recorded at the Landmark in Los Angeles on 12/1/19. Acclaimed writer and director Rian Johnson (Brick, Looper, The Last Jedi) pays tribute to mystery mastermind Agatha Christie in Knives Out, a fun, modern-day murder m…

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Recorder: The Marion Stokes Project - Matt Wolf Q&A 18:21

4+ y ago18:21

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Filmmaker Matt Wolf discusses his new film RECORDER: THE MARION STOKES PROJECT with moderator Adrian Chen. Recorded at Landmark's NuArt Theatre on 11/29/19. For over 30 years, Marion Stokes obsessively and privately recorded American television news 24 hours a day. A longtime resident of Philadelphia (though she once considered emigrating to Cuba),…

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A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood - Marielle Heller & Peter Saraf Q&A 24:06

4+ y ago24:06

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Moderator Pete Hammond (Deadline Hollywood) speaks with director Marielle Heller and Producer Peter Saraf about their new film A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD. Recorded at the Landmark in Los Angeles on 11/23/19. Tom Hanks portrays Mister Rogers in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, a timely story of kindness triumphing over cynicism, based o…

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Dark Waters - Todd Haynes Q&A 25:04

4+ y ago25:04

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Director Todd Haynes speaks about his new film DARK WATERS with moderator Scott Feinberg (The Hollywood Reporter). Recorded at the Landmark in Los Angeles on 11/23/19. In Dark Waters, inspired by a shocking true story, a tenacious attorney (Mark Ruffalo) uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths due to one of the w…

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Mickey and the Bear - Annabelle Attanasio, Camila Morrone, James Badge Dale Q&A 31:33

4+ y ago31:33

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Writer/Director Annabelle Attanasio and actors Camila Morrone and James Badge Dale discuss their film MICKEY AND THE BEAR with filmmaker/actor Robert Schwartzman. Recorded at Landmark's NuArt Theatre on 11/22/19. A coming-of-age story told from the unique perspective of a strong, resilient female protagonist, this award-winning drama marks the ausp…

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Waves - Trey Edward Shults, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Alexa Demie Q&A 11:54

4+ y ago11:54

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Writer/Director Trey Edward Shults and Actors Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Alexa Demie discuss their new film WAVES with moderator Carlos Aguilar (LA Times). Recorded at the Landmark in Los Angeles on 11/16/19. Set against the vibrant landscape of South Florida, and featuring an astonishing ensemble of award-winning actors and breakouts alike, Waves tra…

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