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Girls On Film is a film review podcast from a female perspective, hosted by film critic and broadcaster Anna Smith and produced by co-founder Hedda Archbold at HLA Agency
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A Film By...

Audio Cookie Dough and A Film By...

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A Film By... is a podcast created and hosted by Brad Koszo and Jeff Johnson. Together, they wax intellectual about Hollywood's biggest film directors, their underrated movies, and the things we love about them.
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Film Versus Film

Film Versus Film

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A nerdy and fun comparison of two films by a Film Professor, Comedian and Cinephile who grew up together watching movies in the 90’s. Featuring Craig Anderson, Bruce Isaacs and Herschel Isaacs. https://www.instagram.com/filmversusfilmpodcast/
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The stories behind the lights, cameras, and action are now at your fingertips. The Tinsel Factory gives you, the listener, an introductory look at some of the greatest stories from the world of film. Each month your host, a filmmaker who daylights for a major Hollywood studio, picks a theme and choses four topics from within to broaden your film knowledge. Not a film snob? Put off by film bros? This podcast is for you - everything is broken down for the causal film goer or someone looking to ...
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SIGN OFF

L.A. Times Studios

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A world on the brink. The ultimate what if. In this scripted podcast, tensions between the U.S. and Russia spiral out of control. Life on Earth hangs in the balance. Through the lens of two television broadcasts, listen to these chilling, unthinkable moments rendered in eerily believable detail. ‘SIGN OFF’ is a branded podcast from LA Times Studios paid for by Bleecker Street and LD Entertainment in support of the film ‘I.S.S.’ only in theaters January 19th.
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Become a Paid Subscriber and get bonus podcasts: https://anchor.fm/nowplayingpodcast/subscribe Three playful movie reviewers break down a variety of film franchises by dedicating a podcast to every single sequel, reboot, and spin-off in a series. In-depth conversations cover production history, literary sources, gossip, merchandising, and personal opinion with humor and critical insight. No cinematic universe is too obscure or sacred! Over 1,200 reviews at http://nowplayingpodcast.com
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A movie podcast that isn't just a bunch of straight white dudes. Comedian Ify Nwadiwe is joined by film producer Drea Clark and film critic Alonso Duralde for a fast, funny, flight through film. Maximum Film! is news, reviews and in-depth insight, beamed directly into your ears every week.
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This podcast is designed for budding film photographers, by a budding film photographer. Join me once a month for a discussion of various aspects of film photography, from the joys, to the embarrassing and inevitable mistakes.
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They Live By Film

They Live By Film

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They Live By Film is a platform dedicated to bringing you film discussion and interviews from around the world. Join your hosts Adam Lundy, Chris Haskell, and Zach Bryant as they dissect films ranging from classic art house to schlocky horror, and sit down with some of the leading figures in the boutique blu ray and film restoration world.
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The Forgotten Filmcast covers the movies that time forgot. On each episode, host Todd Liebenow is joined by another film blogger or podcaster to discuss a film that has fallen off the radar. We've covered films from the silent era all the way up to the early 90's.
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That Was Pretty Scary is a Horror film podcast hosted by Freddie Prinze Jr and Jon Lee Brody. Together they break down every horror film they’ve ever seen. It’s a long list and the two voices come from a place of experience, education, and most of all a shared love of Horror Movies. From the classics to new releases. From cult favorites to Horror Films from around the world. These two cover it all.
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Founded in 1962, Film Comment has been the home of independent film journalism for over 50 years, publishing in-depth interviews, critical analysis, and feature coverage of mainstream, art-house, and avant-garde filmmaking from around the world. The Film Comment Podcast, hosted by editors Devika Girish and Clinton Krute, is a weekly space for critical conversation about film, with a look at topical issues, new releases, and the big picture. Film Comment is a nonprofit publication that relies ...
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CULT and CLASSIC Films is a weekly film podcast hosted by film Critic and Comedian Nate Wyckoff where two films--one mainstream and one cult--will be discussed side-by-side. So dust off your VCR (BetaMax allowed!) and get to listening about these forgotten film greats and flubs! See more on CULT and CLASSIC Podcast www.cultandclassicpodcast.com!
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A film appreciation and analysis podcast hosted by Victor Omoayo! A seasonal show with new episodes posted on Sundays. Find DO THE FILM THING on various platforms via Linktree: https://linktr.ee/dothefilmthing. Email the show at dothefilmthing@gmail.com
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Debaser: A Film Podcast

Jared Rusk & Will Taylor

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Debaser is a laid back film podcast hosted by Jared Rusk and Will Taylor. Each episode is a deep dive into both new and familiar movies as they attempt to analyze and interpret them. Cover art by @dogbitesback on Instagram
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A podcast about the film industry that looks at both the films, and the industry. The show covers the writing, shooting, editing and reshooting of troubled films and tries to not only find out what happened, but why, sometimes in a single episode, sometimes over an entire season. Hosted by film writer Tansy Gardam, Going Rogue is all about the context and complications of making movies, and the often wild reasons that films are... like that. You can support the show at Patreon.com/GoingRogue ...
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The film show for film Geeks by film Geeks. With looks at the picks of film news, latest reviews, and a deep dive each episode into an older film of choice. Brought to you by two fans with links to film and cinema, there is chat, fun, and neat things to round things off.
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The Movie Guys' Paul Preston and Adam Witt breakdown the films of Harrison Ford's career, one per episode. Whether it's an early-career flick or a popular classic, Paul and Adam bring a unique take and fun recurring segments to wrapping up their life goal of seeing every movie the screen legend has ever made.
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Please bear with us while we migrate past episodes to our new feed... In-depth movie talk hosted by three fellas with a passion for film. Detailed retrospective movie reviews and filmography discussion of directors, filmographies, actors, composers, and more!
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Pure Cinema Podcast

Elric Kane & Brian Saur

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A weekly film podcast hosted by Elric Kane (of the Shock Waves podcast) and Brian Saur (of the Rupert Pupkin Speaks film blog) featuring discussions of new films, old films, double features, cult movies, filmmakers and movie lists among a smorgasbord of other Cinema-related things.
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Geek On Film

Robbie Holmes

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A conversation podcast about all things film, TV & gaming, hosted by Robbie Holmes Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geek-on-film/support
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What Went Wrong covers Hollywood’s most notoriously disastrous movie productions, digging into the behind-the-scenes insanity of everything from massive flops to record-breaking blockbusters. In each episode, hosts Lizzie Bassett and Chris Winterbauer dive into a new film to explore the mind-blowing (and sometimes numbing) reasons why making a movie is nearly impossible (especially a good one). Produced by David Boman. JOIN OUR PATREON FOR 'WWW' BONUS CONTENT!
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Have you ever wondered to yourself why a specific film is considered by many to be a “cult film”? Have you ever wondered why a particular film has the fans and legacy that it does? Join your host, Jesse Krempel, every week as he dives into a different film from a variety of genres, and analyzes how the movie came to be, how it was released and how exactly did it become a cult classic! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Our greatest actors transport us through the magic of fiction, one short story at a time. Sometimes funny. Always moving. Selected Shorts connects you to the world with a rich diversity of voices from literature, film, theater, and comedy. New episodes every Thursday, from Symphony Space.
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Welcome to reels & records, a K-Ute Radio production created by Macie Livesay, a film student and musician with an immense love for film and a wholehearted appreciation for their scores. reels & records breaks down a variety of soundtracks, sifting through elements of music and cinema in order to better understand and appreciate the significance of film scores.
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MOVIES VS. CAPITALISM explores the politics of your favorite films through an anti-capitalist lens. Each episode, hosts Rivka and Frank are joined by a guest for a critical discussion about a film and how it’s obviously a scathing indictment of late-stage capitalism. Examining the crucial intersection between pop culture and politics — and unpacking the ideological messages baked into our favorite movies.
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Discussions of great movies from a Catholic perspective, exploring the Vatican film list and beyond. Hosted by Thomas V. Mirus and actor James T. Majewski, with special guests. Vatican film list episodes are labeled as Season 1. A production of CatholicCulture.org.
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Fade To Black

Amon Warmann, Hanna Flint, and Clarisse Loughrey

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Fade To Black is a weekly film culture podcast co-hosted by film critics Hanna Flint (@hannaflint), Clarisse Loughrey (@clarisselou) and Amon Warmann (@amonwarmann). It takes a deep dive into the latest movie news, hot cinema takes and reviews the best new releases all in one place. It also gives listeners a chance to hear from some of the brightest stars of cinema through exclusive interviews with major talent. The podcast champions inclusivity by covering a broad spectrum of film and cultu ...
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The movie and television discussion podcast from the writers at Film89.co.uk. Each episode we’ll discuss in-depth a different topic relating to film and television. We give in-depth reviews of the latest films as well as detailed retrospectives of older, classic films and even audio commentaries. We also regularly give the rundown of our favourite films/shows in different categories and answer your listener questions.
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THE DISCOURSE is a film & entertainment podcast breaking down what the world of popular culture is discussing in the moment, hosted by author A. J. Black and author/lecturer Dr. Carl Sweeney. A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: www.filmstories.co.uk
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Welcome to Top Notch Nonsense. A Genre Film Review Podcast. This is a film review and comedy pod done by a husband and wife to introduce each other to cinema cinema that’s obscure and beautiful, obscene and adorable. Hosts: Michael James Benson @mjbcomedy Maranda Mobley Music By @rickwood Edited By Michael Benson Art By Ed Greer
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Awesome Movie Year is a podcast co-hosted by film critic Josh Bell and filmmaker and comedian Jason Harris. Each season looks at why a certain year was an awesome movie year. Each episode focuses on a different film from the year being investigated. Produced by David Rosen of the Piecing It Together Podcast for the All Points West Podcast Network
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SUBTEXT Literature and Film Podcast

Wes Alwan and Erin O'Luanaigh

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SUBTEXT is a podcast about the human condition, and what we can learn about it from the greatest inventions of the human imagination: fiction, film, drama, poetry, essays, and criticism. Each episode, philosopher Wes Alwan and poet Erin O’Luanaigh explore life’s big questions by conducting a close reading of a text or film and co-writing an audio essay about it in real time.
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Welcome to Craft Services! Each week we interview someone who worked on a film we like. This is a show hosted by Rutgers University Film Students Parth Marathe and Trent Algayer. Cover art by: Jack Siminerio Intro jingle by: Nate Johnston Outro jingle by: Michael Schaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Find Your Film

Greg Srisavasdi

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Film and TV interviews conducted by Greg Srisavasdi. Movie reviews and physical media coverage is also part of the show. The goal is to get a ton of value added film picks for our Find Your Film community!
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Esoteric Order of Film

Marcus Brabban and Dan McCollum

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Welcome to the Esoteric Order of Film! Join us as we discuss cult and genre movies from the golden age of film to the sordid present! Everything from Horror, Slashers, Westerns, Comedies, to even Kung Fu-Noir! If it's a genre flick looked down upon by film snobs, we've got you covered!
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On this special episode, Jeff heads to trial with James Buckley for a riveting conversation about the tension, legal maneuvering, and powerful storytelling found in our top 5 courtroom movies! Join us as we dissect these films and explore what makes them so compelling. Will your favorite make the list? For exclusive episodes and content, check out …
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As part of this year's Locarno Film Festival, scholars at the Università della Svizzera italiana organized a conference called Cinema Audiovisual Futures, with a series of panels and workshops exploring cinema's importance in constructing a new and alternative futures. As part of the conference, Film Comment editor Devika Girish moderated a panel w…
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My Body, Main Course Will it be another cannibal holocaust for tweeting college activists after their 2015 plane ride crashes into the very same Green Inferno that Ruggero Deodato documented in his notorious 1980 found footage shocker? Director Eli Roth (Thanksgiving) certainly isn’t letting these social justice warriors off any hooks or impaling s…
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It's time we revisit the time our esteemed panelists revealed what sequels they found better than the originals, and exactly what caused these unnatural happenings! CULT AND CLASSIC FILMS Podcast tackles sequels that outshine their predecessors, so get your fightin' gloves on to defend your beloved first flicks! It's "Sequels Better Than The Origin…
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In this conversation, filmmaker Dương Dược Linh discusses her journey into filmmaking and her fascination with the body horror genre, ahead of her feature debut, ‘Don't Cry Butterfly’, which is premiering at Venice Critics Week followed by the Toronto International Film Festival. Being inspired by such past body horrors ‘Possession’, directed by An…
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Accounting for the unique characteristics of Taiwan’s cinema from 2008 to 2020, Mapping Taiwanese Cinema, 2008-2020: Environments, Poetics, Practice (Edinburgh UP, 2024) examines how filmmakers have depicted and imagined the island’s diverse environments. Drawing on cinema, cartography, and cultural studies, Christopher Brown argues that by refocus…
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When his investigation leads him to a mysterious survivor from a previous Odyssey Project mission, Ezra learns the shocking truth about his own future, and sets out to make sure that no one else suffers the same fate. But however flawed, the Project is essential to the survival of life on Earth, and its operatives are determined to protect it at al…
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After a tragic accident during a training simulation, Ezra attempts to throw himself back into the mission. But he has questions about what happened, and about his own increasingly unreliable state of mind that no one will answer. With nowhere else to turn, he begins his own investigation but isn’t prepared for what he uncovers - or must do as a re…
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The 1991 film A Brighter Summer Day, directed by Edward Yang, is considered by many one of the best movies ever made. The film is set in Taiwan, shortly after the Chinese Civil War, when the country was under martial law, with a political and cultural pressure felt at every level of society. At the center of this intricately plotted four-hour drama…
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It’s awful being alone, according to millionaire playboy Arthur Bach, and nobody should be alone. And so he forestalls this feeling by getting drunk, picking up prostitutes, and laughing at his own jokes. Yet love in its true form can be a lonely business, as his servant Hobson reminds him, because it involves growing up, getting serious, and takin…
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Howard Hawks’s To Have and Have Not (1944) is more Hollywood than Hemingway–something for which we should all be grateful. The film is a wonderful example–perhaps the best–of onscreen chemistry and remains wildly entertaining even aside from the onscreen courtship of Bogart and Bacall. Join us as we talk about banter as a tool of seduction, the way…
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Top Notch Nonsense Episode 58. Fell in Love with a Doll Vol. 1: Mannequin(1987)/Mannequin 2 (1991) Another Doozy of a long one and they are starting to get fairly long. Take your time with them on the road. Also discussed are day of the dolphin, popcorn/evil-ed, derailed, talk to me, Maggie moore(s). Another couple episodes in the next couple days.…
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Hi listeners! The main podcast is back on September 1st! But to tide you over, we have an interview special with the great Naomi Ackie. She joins us primarily to talk about BLINK TWICE in which she stars as Frida, a cocktail waitress who tech billionaire Slater King (Channing Tatum) invites to his private island. But vaction bliss soon evaporates a…
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This week on The Tinsel Factory, the life and career of Lon Chaney Movie Reviews: Alien: Romulus Support This Podcast: https://anchor.fm/tinselfactorypod Merch: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/the-tinsel-factory/all Venmo: @tinselfactorypod Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/tinselpod Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/tinselfactory/ Sources: https://w…
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For Episode 198 of Find Your Film, I interview "Place of Bones" actor Corin Nemec and director Audrey Cummings. Both of them were really enthusiastic about their film and the good news is that the film packs a punch and is really well executed. "Place of Bones," an 1876 Horror-Western, stars Heather Graham, Corin Nemec, Tom Hopper and Brielle Robil…
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The Locarno Film Festival takes place every August in the Swiss town of Locarno, at the base of the Alps, with a robust mix of discovery titles, repertory selections, and premieres of films by major auteurs. Film Comment was on the ground this year, combing through the lineup for highlights, and this episode—featuring critics and curators Inney Pra…
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For the second time this year, the Film Utopia Podcast breaks from its traditional show format of legacy movie coverage to discuss Alien: Romulus, the latest film in the long-running Alien franchise. Hot on the heels of an impressive opening weekend, the Fede Alvarez helmed entry is certainly making waves; both financially and critically. But opini…
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We’re getting into that 2008 headspace with Sean Wang’s narrative feature debut, Dìdi. Then, a not-quite-a-Hotline “call” from Marissa about movies that showcase how media worked in the past. What’s Good Alonso - a nice, cold meal Drea - her movie to screen in White Bear Lake, MN Ify - meeting Alonso’s nephew at a CommandFest ITIDIC Despicable Me D…
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Zoë Kravitz joins Anna Smith to discuss her directorial debut, Blink Twice, while Anna also reports from the 2024 Edinburgh International Film Festival, where she speaks with Daisy-May Hudson about her feature debut, Lollipop. First up, Anna welcomes actor turned writer, director and producer Zoë Kravitz, best known for her roles in ‘The Batman’ an…
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Inside a top secret training facility, Ezra Keaton and his crew wake up from experimental deep hibernation. As candidates for the Odyssey Project, their mission is critical to the survival of life on Earth. If they’re able to mine a renewable resource on Saturn’s moon Titan, the course of history will change. The simulation of a dangerous slingshot…
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Jeff heads to the theater to determine whether or not Bill Skarsgard and FKA twigs can put the wrong things right in Rupert Sanders' retelling of "The Crow" with a quick, SPOILER-FREE review! For exclusive episodes and content, check out A Film By... Podcast on our Patreon with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also sign up as a free member! Check out ww…
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On this episode of They Live By Film, Adam, Chris, Zach discuss three films by German master Fritz Lang, M, Scarlet Street, and Secret Beyond the Door. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theylivebyfilm The Radiance Films Podcast: https://podfollow.com/1762070615 Punk Vacation: An Unofficial Vinegar Syndrome Podcast: https://podfollow.com/1760290937 …
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Meg Wolitzer presents three stories in which plans go awry, or alter completely. In Ben Loory’s “Dandelions,” read by Wyatt Cenac, a suburb is invaded, and experiences a change of heart. Edwidge Danticat imagines an ultimate act and its consequences in “Cane and Roses,” read by Anika Noni Rose. And a romance with comic underpinnings changes course …
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Rivka and Frank are joined once again by comedian, writer, and illustrator Branson Reese to discuss the Marx Brothers' classic, Duck Soup. Together, they explore the anti-comedy style of the Marx Brothers, the political and cultural legacy of their work, and the film's anti-fascist and anarchic themes. Branson Reese Website Rude Tales of Magic Podc…
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On Episode 121 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Skye is joined by returning guest host, filmmaker Martin Kessler, to give you their in-depth and spoiler-filled review of director Fede Alvarez’s new film, Alien: Romulus, the seventh film in the saga that began 45 years ago with Ridley Scott’s seminal Alien. Following Scott’s two most recent films in the fra…
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Brian is joined by film historian guests and husband wife duo Jim Hemphill and Kelly Goodner for this episode to talk about all the fun programming at the New Beverly for the Month of September - including Leonard Maltin presenting a series of rarities from the Universal vaults, Plus, the acclaimed new release His Three Daughters, films by Varda, D…
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The journey to space begins inside the mind. Ezra Keaton is a candidate for the Odyssey Project, a mission to retrieve a source of renewable energy from Saturn’s moon Titan that could save life on Earth. But he’s started experiencing frightening hallucinations that may link back to the Project. The sudden, inexplicable death of a colleague spurs hi…
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With a deep dive into the 2009 film (500) Days Of Summer, plus reviews of Alien: Romulus, The Instigators, and Jackpot, along with the usual roundup of film news, chat, and neat things, it's another packed show for all you film geeks out there. Get In Touch Threads @filmfileuk BlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.social Mastodon @filmfileuk@mastodonapp.uk Twit…
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في الحلقة دي من Giving Back، هنتعرف على المخرج المبدع نادر الناقوري، واحد من أكتر المخرجين تميزًا في مصر. من طفولته اللي كان بيبني فيها تماثيل من الورق لصناعة فيديوهات الستوب موشن، رحلة نادر كانت استثنائية جدًا. اكتشف إزاي حوّل شغفه لمهنة، وإزاي واجه رفض في البداية لحد ما بقى من أكتر المخرجين تميزًا في مصر. استعد لرحلة ملهمة مليانة إبداع وتصميم ونظ…
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"Guys can be geeks, but it's different for girls. I'm gonna wind up wearing a hairnet and serving Jell-O in the cafeteria" On today's episode, we're taking a trip back to the '90s and covering a bonafide cult classic, Camp Nowhere (1994). This movie is about a summer adventure that had every kid dreaming of their own rule-free camp. Join me and my …
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In this chilling episode of That Was Pretty Scary, hosts Freddie Prinze Jr. and Jon Lee Brody venture into the unnerving world of No One Will Save You, a film that redefines the home invasion genre with a terrifying extraterrestrial twist. The story follows Brynn, a young woman grappling with the trauma of her past while living in near isolation. W…
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The third episode of our season on the awesome movie year of 1969 features the year’s biggest flop, Carl Reiner’s The Comic. Directed and co-written by Carl Reiner and starring Dick Van Dyke, Michele Lee and Mickey Rooney, The Comic was inspired by Van Dyke’s love of silent film comedians. The contemporary reviews quoted in this episode come from R…
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No Animals Weren’t Harmed In The Making Of This Movie Four documentary filmmakers disappear into the “green inferno” of the Amazon rainforest and end up the main dish in a Cannibal Holocaust. But will the recovered footage of their final moments in the jungle actually prove that modern-day Americans are the real savages? And why is porn star Robert…
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In this classic episode revisited, Nicolas Cage keeps the movies coming with these two recent cinematic fun-flicks! To start is the wild-animal/trapped-at-sea thriller PRIMAL from 2019, which we pair with the brand-spanking new martial arts/Predator genre-mashup JIU JITSU (2020) with TONY JAA! It's a Nic-o-rific Nicolas Cage celebration episode, he…
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Marcus speaks with Freddy Macdonald about his debut feature film 'Sew Torn', just screened at Locarno, following a World premiere at South by Southwest. Drawing inspiration from the 1998 German film ‘Run Lola Run’ as well as ‘No Country For Old Men’ (2007), Freddy speaks on the great fortune of sitting down with one of the directors of the latter f…
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Harry and Rory land on the planet Pandora and brave its Borderlands for Eli Roth's big-screen adaptation of the looter shooter video game franchise! They examine the critical and commercial response to the long-delayed sci-fi action-adventure, before joining a ragtag group of intergalactic misfits caught up in a quest to open up a vault which, lege…
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In the latest episode of A Film By..., Jeff and Amber dive into the dark, action-packed world of Fede Alvarez's 2018 thriller, The Girl in the Spider's Web. They explore the film's intense atmosphere, the portrayal of the iconic character Lisbeth Salander, and how it stacks up against its predecessors. Join them as they dissect the film's strengths…
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Wes & Erin continue their discussion of two of Marie de France’s most famous lais—”Laustic” and “Guigemar”—and how their narratives marry the “flesh” of text, art, and symbology, to the “spirit” of the spoken word (via dialogue, oaths and covenants, and authorial commentary), in order, perhaps, to communicate something of the mysterious and dangero…
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Fede Alvarez’s "Alien: Romulus" hit cinemas on August 16th. It’s set between the events of Alien and Aliens, two science fiction classics. We review the movie and ask whether it continues the thematic work done in its lauded predecessors, touching on capitalism, AI, body horror, subversion of sexual and reproductive systems, colonialism, class, and…
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What did going to the movies sound like back in the “silent film” era? The answer takes us on a strange journey through Vaudeville, roaming Chautauqua lectures, penny arcades, nickelodeons, and grand movie palaces. As our guest In today’s episode, pioneering scholar of film sound, Rick Altman, tells us, the silent era has a lot to teach us about wh…
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