- It Comes at Night (2017) | Trey Edward Shults
In this episode, we discuss Trey Edward Shults' It Comes at Night, including the film's marketing, our interpretations of "it", and the film's use of traditional horror conventions and iconography.
See where It Comes at Night is available to watch.
Supplemental Material:
Anatomy of a Scene: Trey Edward Shults Narrates a Scene From ‘It Comes at Night’
Trey Edward Shults & Cast Interview with BUILD Series
Deeply Personal 'It Comes at Night' is the Anti-Horror Film of Summer by Patrick Ryan
Cinematography Techniques: Cinematic Flattening in Profile by David Goodman
Additional Audio Sources:
It Comes At Night Official Trailer
Trey Edward Shults & Cast Interview with BUILD Series
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1h 36m | Sep 29, 2023 - Possession (1981) | Dir. Andrzej Żuławski
In this episode, we discuss Andrzej Żuławski’s Possession, including our interpretations of the film's creature and doppelgängers, the expressive actor blocking, and the abrasive (yet successful) performances.
See where Possession is available to watch.
Supplemental Material:
Mondo Vision's Possession Blu-ray
Additional Audio Sources:
Mondo Vision's Possession Blu-ray
Audio Commentary on Mondo Vision's Possession Blu-ray
"The Other Side of the Wall" on Mondo Vision's Possession Blu-ray
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1h 41m | Sep 15, 2023 - Synecdoche, New York (2008) | Dir. Charlie Kaufman
In this episode, we discuss Charlie Kaufman’s Synecdoche, New York, including the lack of subtlety, the execution of numerous themes and ideas, and whether the film encapsulates the human experience.
See where Synecdoche, New York is available to watch.
Supplemental Material:
Charlie Kaufman | BAFTA Screenwriters’ Lecture Series
Charlie Kaufman Interview with WGA West
Charlie Kaufman and Catherine Keener Interview with movieweb
Charlie Kaufman Interview with DP/30
Additional Audio Sources:
"In and Around Synecdoche, New York" on the Blu-ray
"The Story of Caden Cotard" on the Blu-ray
"NFTS/Script Factory Masterclass" on the Blu-ray
Charlie Kaufman Interview with WGA West
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1h 57m | Aug 18, 2023 - Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972) | Dir. Werner Herzog
In this episode, we discuss Werner Herzog's Aguirre, the Wrath of God, including Herzog's process, the unconventional storytelling, and the masterful approach to perspective.
See where Aguirre, the Wrath of God is available to watch.
Supplemental Material:
Shout! Factory's Aguirre, the Wrath of God Blu-ray
Werner Herzog: A Guide for the Perplexed (Book)
Aguirre, the Wrath of God Review by Roger Ebert
Bill Hader on Aguirre, the Wrath of God
Additional Audio Sources:
Aguirre, the Wrath of God Trailer
Shout! Factory's Aguirre, the Wrath of God Blu-ray
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1h 58m | Aug 4, 2023 - No Bears (2022) | Dir. Jafar Panahi
In this episode, we discuss Jafar Panahi's No Bears, including the self-reflective themes, Panahi's focus on women in Iranian society, and how Panahi captures the documentary aesthetic.
See where No Bears is available to watch.
Supplemental Material:
Jafar Panahi's Miami Film Festival Precious Gem Award Acceptance Speech
Jafar Panahi Interviews (Conversations with Filmmakers Series) (Book)
The Politics of Iranian Cinema: Film and Society in the Islamic Republic by Saeed Zeydabadi-Nejad
The Film Comment Podcast | Mina Kavani on Jafar Panahi’s No Bears (Podcast)
Sideshow, Janus Films Take U.S. Rights to Jafar Panahi’s ‘No Bears’ by Scott Roxborough
Jafar Panahi’s Ingenious, Tragic “No Bears” Is a Formalist Triumph by Richard Brody
The Case of Jafar Panahi – An Interview with the Iranian Director of The Circle by Stephen Teo
In Real Time: An Interview with Jafar Panahi by Peter Rist
Additional Audio Sources:
No Bears (The Criterion Channel Transfer)
The Film Comment Podcast | Mina Kavani on Jafar Panahi’s No Bears (Podcast)
Mina Kavani Shares Statement From Jafar Panahi at NYFF60 Premiere of No Bears
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1h 40m | Jul 21, 2023 - Bless Their Little Hearts (1984) | Dir. Billy Woodberry
In this episode, we discuss Billy Woodberry's Bless Their Little Hearts, including the film's expertly crafted opening, the theme of masculinity, and the film's place within the L.A. Rebellion film movement.
See where Bless Their Little Hearts is available to watch.
Supplemental Material:
Milestone Films' Bless Their Little Hearts DVD
UCLA Library Film & Television Archive's The Story of L.A. Rebellion
What Is LA Rebellion Film Movement? The Essential Guide
Notebook Primer: L.A. Rebellion by A.E. Hunt
Billy Woodberry - Bless Their Little Hearts Q&A
Billy Woodberry - L.A. Filmforum Q&A (November 10, 2016)
Arts Express | Featuring Bill Woodbury, Director of Bless Their Little Hearts (Podcast)
Additional Audio Sources:
Bless Their Little Hearts Trailer
Milestone Films' Bless Their Little Hearts DVD
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1h 46m | Jul 7, 2023 - Miami Connection (1987) | Dir. Richard Park & Y.K. Kim
In this episode, we discuss Richard Park & Y.K. Kim's Miami Connection, including Kim’s aspirations for the film, the unsuccessful execution of fight scenes, and why every character is an orphan.
See where Miami Connection is available to watch.
Supplemental Material:
Vinegar Syndrome's Miami Connection 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray
Vice Outsider | TaeKwonDo Rockers vs. Cocaine-Dealing Ninjas: The True Story of 'Miami Connection'
‘Miami Connection’ Goes From Flop to Fame by Mike Ayers
Additional Audio Sources:
Miami Connection Re-Release Trailer
Vinegar Syndrome's Miami Connection 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray
"Resurrecting the Dragon" on Vinegar Syndrome's 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray
"Who is Y.K. Kim?" on Vinegar Syndrome's 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray
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1h 48m | Jun 23, 2023 - Hard Ticket to Hawaii (1987) | Dir. Andy Sidaris
In this episode, we discuss Andy Sidaris' Hard Ticket to Hawaii, including the nonsensical narrative and character decisions, the lazy action filmmaking, and Sidaris’ filmmaker trademarks.
See where Hard Ticket to Hawaii is available to watch.
Supplemental Material:
Mill Creek's Hard Ticket to Hawaii Blu-ray
Naked Truth: The Fall and Rise of Dona Spier by Dona Spier and Chris Epting (Book)
Andy Sidaris, Arlene Sidaris, & Dona Spier Interview with Jimmy Carter
Working the Angles in Low-Budget Paradise by Peter M. Nichols
Ma and Pa Sidaris by G. Noel Gross
Andy Sidaris: Bullets, Bombs, and Babes by Rich Rosell
The Man Who Invented Sports Television’s “Honey Shot” By Josh Levin
Additional Audio Sources:
Mill Creek's Hard Ticket to Hawaii Blu-ray
Audio Commentary on Mill Creek's Hard Ticket to Hawaii Blu-ray
Andy Sidaris, Arlene Sidaris, & Dona Spier Interview with Jimmy Carter
Seconds To Play: Which End Zone?
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2h 7m | Jun 9, 2023 - Trash Cinema Month | Introduction
In this episode, we introduce our June film series, Trash Cinema Month, including the definition of “Trash Cinema”, what makes a “Trash Film”, and the value of watching and discussing “Trash Cinema”.
Join us for our first Trash Cinema Month selection, Hard Ticket to Hawaii.
Supplemental Material:
Trash Cinema: The Lure of the Low (Shortcuts Series) by Guy Barefoot (Book)
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10m | Jun 9, 2023 - Aftersun (2022) | Dir. Charlotte Wells
In this episode, we discuss Charlotte Wells' Aftersun, including the numerous ideas and themes presented, the brave filmmaking choices, and our differing interpretations of the film's final moments.
See where Aftersun is available to watch.
Supplemental Material:
Charlotte Wells Interview with Film at Lincoln Center
MUBI Podcast | In AFTERSUN, Charlotte Wells Lets Queen and Bowie Tell the Story (Podcast)
Script Apart | Aftersun with Charlotte Wells (Podcast)
The Distance in Your Eyes: Charlotte Wells Discusses "Aftersun" by Caitlin Quinlan
Additional Audio Sources:
Charlotte Wells Interview with Film at Lincoln Center
MUBI Podcast | In AFTERSUN, Charlotte Wells Lets Queen and Bowie Tell the Story (Podcast)
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1h 58m | May 26, 2023 - Shiva Baby (2020) | Dir. Emma Seligman
In this episode, we discuss Emma Seligman's Shiva Baby, including how the feature compares to the short, the tightrope walk between comedy and anxiety, and how the film grammar places the audience into Danielle’s perspective.
See where Shiva Baby is available to watch.
Supplemental Material:
Making It: Women in Film | Explore Cinematography with Shiva Baby DoP Maria Rusche (Podcast)
Thank You for Coming Out | Emma Seligman, Thank You For Coming Out (While Staying In) (Podcast)
A Filmmaker’s Attempt to Decode Sex by Christina Schultz
How Director Emma Seligman Made Shiva Baby an Anxiety-Inducing Trip by Keely Weiss
This Precise Kind of Woman: Emma Seligman and Rachel Sennott Discuss "Shiva Baby" by Ariel Kling
Additional Audio Sources:
Q&A with Emma Seligman, Rachel Sennott, & Rachel Handler from Utopia's Blu-ray
Making It: Women in Film | Explore Cinematography with Shiva Baby DoP Maria Rusche (Podcast)
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1h 24m | May 12, 2023 - The Handmaiden (2016) | Dir. Park Chan-wook
In this episode, we discuss Park Chan-wook’s The Handmaiden, including the screenplay's masterful use of setup and payoff, the film's relationship to the rest of Park's filmography, and Park's filmmaking process.
See where The Handmaiden is available to watch.
Supplemental Material:
Curzon's The Handmaiden Blu-ray
The Handmaiden: Why Costume Design is Important by Filmed in Ether
Park Chan-wook Interview with BFI
The Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith | Park Chan-wook - The Handmaiden Q&A
In the Projection Booth with Park Chan-wook
Park Chan-wook & Kim Tae-ri Interview with Film Courage
Park Chan-wook & Kim Tae-ri Interview with DP/30
Park Chan-wook Interview with Den of Geek
Park Chan-wook Interview with That Shelf
In Another Time and Place: The Handmaiden as an Adaptation by Chi-Yun Shin
“The Handmaiden” and the Freedom Women Find Only with One Another By Jia Tolentino
Park Chan-wook's The Handmaiden: Exclusive Clip by Entertainment Weekly
Additional Audio Sources:
Curzon's The Handmaiden Blu-ray
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1h 44m | Apr 28, 2023 - Rebels of the Neon God (1992) | Dir. Tsai Ming-liang
In this episode, we discuss Tsai Ming-liang’s Rebels of the Neon God, including its similarities to Edward Yang's The Terrorizers, Hsiao-Kang's multi-layered motivations, and Tsai's skill at introducing/establishing characters.
See where Rebels of the Neon God is available to watch.
Supplemental Material:
Big World Pictures' Rebels of the Neon God (Blu-ray)
Tsai Ming-liang & Lee Kang-sheng Interview with Asia Society Pt. 1
Tsai Ming-liang & Lee Kang-sheng Interview with Asia Society Pt. 2
Tsai Ming-liang & Lee Kang-sheng Interview with Asia Society Pt. 3
Tsai Ming-liang & Lee Kang-sheng Interview with Asia Society Pt. 4
Tsai Ming-liang Interview with ANU
Tsai Ming-liang Interview with UCLA Center for Chinese Studies
Rebels of the Neon God Review by Matt Zoller Seitz
Additional Audio Sources:
Big World Pictures' Rebels of the Neon God (Blu-ray)
Rebels of the Neon God - Official US Trailer
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1h 35m | Apr 14, 2023 - The Terrorizers (1986) | Dir. Edward Yang
After debate over the title, we discuss Edward Yang’s The Terrorizers, including the unconventional filmmaking, the possible interpretations of the ending, and who is/are the terrorizer/s.
See where The Terrorizers is available to watch.
Supplemental Material:
Edward Yang (Contemporary Film Directors) (Book)
It's All Over: Edward Yang’s The Terrorizers by Nick Pinkerton
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: The Terrorizers by James Waters
Great Directors: Edward Yang by Saul Austerlitz
Additional Audio Sources:
The Terrorizers (Mubi Transfer)
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1h 41m | Mar 31, 2023 - Mulholland Drive (2001) | Dir. David Lynch
In this episode, we discuss David Lynch’s Mulholland Drive, including the film's journey from television pilot to the silver screen, the many possible interpretations, and what it means to be Lynchian.
See where Mulholland Drive is available to watch in the US | UK.
Supplemental Material:
The Criterion Collection's Mulholland Dr. (Blu-ray)
Room to Dream by David Lynch and Kristine McKenna (Book)
David Lynch: David Lean Lecture
Room to Dream: David Lynch and the Independent Filmmaker
Additional Audio Sources:
Mulholland Drive | Official Trailer
Interviews and BTS from The Criterion Collection Blu-ray
David Lynch: David Lean Lecture
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (Blu-ray)
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1h 44m | Mar 17, 2023 - Metropolis (1927) | Dir. Fritz Lang
In our debut episode, we discuss Fritz Lang’s Metropolis, including the restoration that produced this most complete version to date, the culture that Metropolis influenced, and Metropolis’ status as a masterpiece.
See where Metropolis is available to watch in the US | UK.
Supplemental Material:
Kino Lorber's The Complete Metropolis (Blu-ray)
Eureka! Masters of Cinema's Metropolis (Blu-ray)
Fritz Lang's Metropolis: Cinematic Visions of Technology and Fear (Book)
Fritz Lang Interviews (Conversations with Filmmakers Series) (Book)
Voyage to Metropolis (2010) (Documentary)
The Metropolis Case (2003) (Documentary)
Fritz Lang's Interview with William Friedkin (1975)
Little People, Big Effects (covers many processes used in Metropolis)
Metropolis: A Rare Film Programme for Fritz Lang’s Masterpiece
"A Movie Based on Science" from Science and Invention, June 1927 (Pages 12 & 13)
Art House: An Introduction to German Expressionist Films by Alissa Darsa
Fritz Lang’s Monster: Was Metropolis a Pro-Nazi Film by Elly Hoffman
METROPOLIS Unbound by David Bordwell
Urban Renewal on a Very Large Scale by Roger Ebert
I've Never Seen … Metropolis by Stuart Jeffries
Unified Theory [METROPOLIS] by Jonathan Rosenbaum
The Ten Best Films of ... 1927 by Kristin Thompson
Additional Audio Sources:
Metropolis (1927) - Official Theatrical Trailer
Fritz Lang's Interview with William Friedkin (1975)
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1h 38m | Mar 3, 2023 - Scene by Scene | Introduction
In this episode, we introduce ourselves, explain the show’s format, and discuss what we hope to accomplish with Scene by Scene.
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