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American Movie (1999) | Dir. Chris Smith

Episode 25
2h 24m | Apr 26, 2024

In this episode, we discuss Chris Smith's American Movie, including Mark’s performative side, Mark and Mike’s friendship, and the ways we see ourselves in Mark.


See where American Movie is available to watch.


Supplemental Material:

American Movie Blu-ray

Coven (Dir. Mark Borchardt)

I Blow Up (Dir. Mark Borchardt)

Mike Schank's Music

Filmmaker Mark Borchardt's Awesome Tour Of Milwaukee (Late Show with David Letterman)

Fan Request: Mark Borchardt At Comic-Con (Late Show with David Letterman)

The Wisdom of Mark Borchardt (Interview with Carl King)

The Carl King Podcast - Episode 6 with Mark Borchardt

The Carl King Podcast - Episode 50 with Mark Borchardt

Cinema Tonight (WXRW 104.1 Riverwest Radio)


Additional Audio Sources:

American Movie Trailer

American Movie Blu-ray

Coven (Dir. Mark Borchardt)

"Fight Fire With Fire" by Mike Schank

The Wisdom of Mark Borchardt (Interview with Carl King)


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