Critic Nicolas Rapold talks with guests about the movies they've been watching. From home viewing to the latest from festivals. Named one of the 10 Best Film Podcasts by Sight & Sound magazine.
Ep. 215: Sean Price Williams and Nick Pinkerton on The Sweet East and Recent ViewingWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw. Sean Price Williams and Nick Pinkerton have been stalwart guests on the podcast before, sharing their encyclopedic viewing habits. But this time we start by talking about The Sweet East—the acclaimed new film that Sean directed and s…
This week Pastor Luke continues in our series, Call Me Crazy. Pastor Luke teaches from God’s Word that marriage is God’s design, it is lasting, and marriage has certain roles.
Ep. 214: Eric Hynes on award-winner "1489" and more documentary highlights at IDFA + bonus selections with Edo ChoiWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw. I’m your host, Nicolas Rapold. A special double episode wraps up our coverage of notable new nonfiction at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam. Eric Hynes, curator of film at the Museu…
This week Pastor Kevin continues in our series, Call Me Crazy, by talking about women. Culture says there’s no difference between men and women. Tune in to see what God’s word says about that.
Ep. 213: Julian Ross on New Nonfiction at IDFAWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw. I’m your host, Nicolas Rapold. Every year, a stimulating new crop of nonfiction cinema premieres at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam. During the latest edition, I spoke with Julian Ross, an Amsterdam-based programmer and professor who is a film progr…
This week Pastor Kevin launches our new series, Call Me Crazy, by talking about men. Tune in and check out what the bible says about being a man while he also outlines how Jesus is love but will never downgrade the standard of justice and righteousness.
Ep. 212: Restorations with James Vaughan: Abel Gance, Pressure, Man Ray, Abraham’s ValleyWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw. I’m your host, Nicolas Rapold. Every year the New York Film Festival rolls out a selection of revivals and restorations, and for the latest edition, I welcomed filmmaker James Vaughan (Friends and Strangers) back to the podcast.…
This week Pastor Kevin continues in our series, Life of David. Today, Pastor Kevin expands on doing god’s will. That is, in doing God’s will, we will receive help from others, we need to repent and accept forgiveness, and we need to take action.
Ep. 211: Edo Choi on Killers of the Flower Moon, Janet Planet, All of Us Strangers, Kevin Jerome EversonWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw. I’m your host, Nicolas Rapold. Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon is finally out in theaters, and it’s one of the films I discussed with Edo Choi, associate curator of the Museum of the Moving Image. We …
This week Pastor Kevin continues in our series, Life of David, as he discusses how even as Christians, we have our shortcomings. You can still be a person after God’s own heart and still sin. It all depends on how you move forward from that sin.
Ep. 210: Bruce Bennett on Eight Hours of Terror, Ambush at Tomahawk Gap, Yield to the Night, Nuke Films, and moreWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw. I’m your host, Nicolas Rapold. It’s that most wonderful time: writer and “recovering film critic” Bruce Bennett returns to the podcast for another absolutely enjoyable discussion of recent viewing. As alw…
This week Pastor Kevin continues in our series, Life of David, as he discusses how God’s plan for salvation involves the whole world. Just as God’s plan involved David, Israel and Jerusalem, we know that He’s not done with Israel yet. Tune in to find out how the same plan that involved David also involves you.…
Ep. 209: Clyde Folley on 90s Horror on CriterionWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw. I’m your host, Nicolas Rapold. Season’s greetings! On this episode I talk about 90s horror with Clyde Folley, programmer on the delightful 90s Horror series on the Criterion Channel (and, previously, their incredible 80s Horror series!). We talk about a few titles in t…
This week Pastor Kevin continues in our series, The Life of David. Today we are reminded that no matter where we are in our life, it is so important to seek God’s will in all things.
Ep. 208: Amy Taubin on the New York Film Festival 2023Welcome to The Last Thing I Saw. I’m your host, Nicolas Rapold. This year, the 61st New York Film Festival curated a notably strong selection of films drawn from other festivals as well as a few premieres of its own. To discuss her critical highlights, I was delighted to welcome back the one and…
This week Pastor Kevin continues in our series, Life of David, as discusses how God sometimes makes us wait for the good He plans for us. Tune in and check it out!
Ep. 207: Michael Koresky and Jeff Reichert on Reverse Shot at 20Welcome to The Last Thing I Saw. I’m your host, Nicolas Rapold. The wonderful film publication Reverse Shot celebrates its 20th anniversary of existence this year. Since I first wrote for Reverse Shot early in my career, it’s always held a special place in my heart, and it’s still goin…
This week Pastor Luke continues in our new series, Life of David, as he Talks about Saul and David’s messy relationship and how David responds in worship of God.
Ep. 206: Eric Hynes on Toronto 2023: The Pigeon Tunnel, The Holdovers, The Peasants, American Fiction, Gonzo GirlWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw. I’m your host, Nicolas Rapold. As the fall season kicks off, I have a few more titles—some slated for release in the coming months, others yet to be distributed—plucked from the ranks of the Toronto Inter…
Ep. 205: Toronto 2023 with Beatrice Loayza: The Teachers’ Lounge, Arthur & Diana, Wavelengths shorts, MemoryWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw. I’m your host, Nicolas Rapold. As the fall season kicks off, I’m catching up with some intriguing titles seen at the Toronto International Film Festival 2023 that you might not have heard much about yet. I cha…
This week Pastor Michael continues in our new series, Life of David, as he Talks about David’s encounter with Goliath and describes how fear is simply misplaced faith.
Ep. 204: Toronto 2023 with Mark Asch: The Boy and the Heron, His Three Daughters, Lee, Silver Dollar RoadWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw. I’m your host, Nicolas Rapold. This month I went to the Toronto International Film Festival 2023 and recorded a few dispatches for your edification. I sat down with Mark Asch, who was filing for the film journal …
This week Pastor Kevin begins our new series, Life of David. Kevin opens the biblical teaching of how David becomes King and how that is an example of how God van use us.
This week Pastor Kevin wraps up our series, Sketchy Views of God. As he discusses the topic of pain and suffering in our lives, he also discusses how God used pain and suffering to remove evil from our lives. Tune in and check it out!
Ep. 203: Venice 2023 with Glenn Kenny: The Killer, Caine Mutiny, Orson Welles TV, Making Of, RestorationsWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw. I’m your host, Nicolas Rapold. For the last day of the 80th Venice Film Festival. I’m back again with Glenn Kenny of The New York Times and RogerEbert.com to chat about a cavalcade of films. Titles include: David…
Ep. 202: Venice 2023 with Jessica Kiang: Priscilla, Green Border, Hit Man, Coup de ChanceWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw. I’m your host, Nicolas Rapold. This week I’m reporting from the 80th Venice Film Festival. This time I’m talking with Jessica Kiang, who is writing about the festival for Variety, Sight & Sound, and The New York Times. We discus…
Ep. 201: Venice 2023 with Jordan Cronk: Aggro Dr1ft, The Beast, Evil Does Not Exist, Gasoline RainbowWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw. I’m your host, Nicolas Rapold. This week I’m reporting from the 80th Venice Film Festival in, you guessed it, Venice. For the latest episode, regular guest Jordan Cronk talks about his inaugural trip to the festival.…
Ep. 200: Venice 2023 with Jonathan Romney: Maestro, Henry Sugar, The Palace, El Conde, Promised LandWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw. I’m your host, Nicolas Rapold. This week I’m reporting from the 80th Venice Film Festival in, you guessed it, Venice. This time I'm joined by Jonathan Romney of Screen Daily and the Observer. We talk about a number of…
This week Pastor Kevin continues in our series, Sketchy Views of God. As believers, we are called to help non-believers understand God’s truth. Whether it be biblical or scientific. God answers our prayers with infinite wisdom beyond our understanding.
Ep. 199: Venice 2023 with Guy Lodge: Poor Things, New Wiseman, City of Wind, Explanation for EverythingWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw. I’m your host, Nicolas Rapold. The 80th Venice Film Festival has begun, and I’m reporting from Venice about the movies that are making their premieres here. For the second episode, I’m joined by Guy Lodge, who’s wr…
Ep. 198: Venice 2023 with Glenn Kenny: Ferrari, Dogman, HollywoodgateWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw. I’m your host, Nicolas Rapold. The 80th Venice Film Festival has begun, and I’ll be reporting from Venice about the movies that are making their premieres. For the first episode, I’m joined by Glenn Kenny of The New York Times and RogerEbert.com. W…
This week Pastor Kevin kicks off our new series, Sketchy Views of God. This week Kevin addresses the topic of "God can't be known." Using scripture, Kevin teaches us the arguments for God.
Ep. 197: Manohla Dargis on Summertime Viewing (and possibly Barbie)Welcome to The Last Thing I Saw. I’m your host, Nicolas Rapold. This week I catch up with a very special guest, Manohla Dargis, chief film critic of The New York Times. Instead of comparing festival notes or discussing recent reviews, this is a glimpse at what Dargis happens to have…
Ep. 196: Locarno 2023 with K.J. Relth-Miller on Mexican Retro: Spectacle Every DayWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw. I’m your host, Nicolas Rapold. We have one final report from the Locarno film festival, on this year's retrospective. K.J. Relth-Miller, who programs at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles, has been attending Locarno's overview of Mexica…