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  • In this episode, we discuss Eric Rohmer's Claire's Knee, including how Jerôme’s actions contradict his words, the characters’ lack of maturity, and how the blocking communicates character relationships.

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    Supplemental Material:

    The Criterion Collection's Six Moral Tales Blu-ray

    Video Essay: How the French New Wave Changed Cinema

    Cinema of Our Time with Eric Rohmer Part 1

    Cinema of Our Time with Eric Rohmer Part 2

    Eric Rohmer Interviews (Conversations with Filmmakers Series) (Book)

    Claire’s Knee: Rohmer’s Women by Molly Haskell

    Additional Audio Sources:

    Claire's Knee Trailer

    The Criterion Collection's Six Moral Tales Blu-ray

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  • 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.

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    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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  • In this episode, we discuss Adam Rifkin's Giuseppe Makes a Movie, including Giuseppe’s filmmaking process, how it inspires us, and the importance of documenting a community that no longer exists.

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    Supplemental Material:

    Giuseppe Makes a Movie Official Website

    Cinelicious Pics' Giuseppe Makes a Movie Blu-ray

    Garbanzo Gas (Film)

    Giuseppe Andrews' Films

    Vizual Medium Obzervation (Interview with Giuseppe)

    Additional Audio Sources:

    Cabin Fever Blu-ray

    Giuseppe Makes a Movie Trailer

    Cinelicious Pics' Giuseppe Makes a Movie Blu-ray

    High (Acoustic) by Giuseppe Andrews (Music)

    Vizual Medium Obzervation (Interview with Giuseppe)

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  • In this episode, we discuss Krzysztof Kieślowski's Three Colors: Red, including its connections to Blue and White, the film's telephone motif, and the way Kieślowski’s camera conveys connection and disconnection.

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    Supplemental Material:

    The Criterion Collection's Three Colors Blu-ray

    Curzon's Three Colours Trilogy 4K Ultra HD

    Kieślowski on Kieślowski (Book)

    Krzysztof Kieślowski Interviews (Conversations with Filmmakers Series) (Book)

    Three Colors: A Hymn to European Cinema by Colin MacCabe

    Red: A Fraternity of Strangers by Georgina Evans

    This Year's Foreign Oscar Race Reflects a Growingly Global Medium by Guy Lodge

    Insight into Three Colors: Red

    Additional Audio Sources:

    Three Colors: Red Trailer

    The Criterion Collection's Three Colors Blu-ray

    "Irène Jacob" from The Criterion Collection's Three Colors Blu-ray

    "Behind the Scenes of Red" from The Criterion Collection's Three Colors Blu-ray

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  • In this episode, we discuss Krzysztof Kieślowski's Three Colors: White, including the strong opening sequence, its connections to Three Colors: Blue, and whether the film effectively handles the theme of equality.

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    Supplemental Material:

    The Criterion Collection's Three Colors Blu-ray

    Curzon's Three Colours Trilogy 4K Ultra HD

    Kieślowski on Kieślowski (Book)

    Krzysztof Kieślowski Interviews (Conversations with Filmmakers Series) (Book)

    Three Colors: A Hymn to European Cinema by Colin MacCabe

    White: The Nonpolitical Reunifications of Karol Karol by Stuart Klawans

    Additional Audio Sources:

    Three Colors: White Trailer

    The Criterion Collection's Three Colors Blu-ray

    "Zamachowski and Delpy" from The Criterion Collection's Three Colors Blu-ray

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  • In this episode, we discuss Krzysztof Kieślowski's Three Colors: Blue, including possible interpretations of the film’s abstract moments, the depiction of loss and grief, and Juliette Binoche's internal performance.

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    Supplemental Material:

    The Criterion Collection's Three Colors Blu-ray

    Curzon's Three Colours Trilogy 4K Ultra HD

    Kieślowski on Kieślowski (Book)

    Krzysztof Kieślowski Interviews (Conversations with Filmmakers Series) (Book)

    Three Colors: A Hymn to European Cinema by Colin MacCabe

    Blue: Bare Necessities by Nick James

    Juliette Binoche on the Art of Being Directed by Hillary Weston

    Additional Audio Sources:

    Three Colors: Blue Trailer

    The Criterion Collection's Three Colors Blu-ray

    "Reflections on Blue" from The Criterion Collection's Three Colors Blu-ray

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  • We’re sorry for the delay on this episode, but we hope you enjoy the looser discussion. We’ll be back on March 1st, discussing Krzysztof Kieślowski’s Three Colors: Blue.

    In this episode, we discuss our favorite films featured on the podcast. We also discuss the best and worst films we watched in 2023, lessons learned, and our 2024 film resolutions.

    Additional Music from Charlotte Wells' Aftersun.

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  • In this episode, we discuss Charles Poekel's Christmas, Again, including Poekel's extensive research, Kentucker Audley's naturalistic performance, and the film's lack of traditional exposition.

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    Supplemental Material:

    Factory 25's Christmas, Again Blu-ray

    Christmas, Again Kickstarter

    Christmas, Again Q&A with Film at Lincoln Center

    Charles Poekel & Kentucker Audley Interview with No Film School

    Kentucker Audley, Hannah Gross, & Charles Poekel Interview

    Meet the Artist '15: Charles Poekel - Sundance Film Festival

    CIFF39 Meet the Filmmakers - Director Charles Poekel from Christmas Again

    Charles Poekel on "Christmas, Again" | MoMA Film

    Building a Christmas Tree Stand to Make a Movie: Charles Poekel on Christmas, Again by Charles Poekel

    Need Funding? Sell Christmas Trees: Charles Poekel Lived Christmas, Again Before He Shot It (on Super-16) by Carlos Aguilar

    Meet the (New) Director: Charles Poekel, 'Christmas, Again' by Rachel Del Giudice

    Springboard: Why ‘Christmas, Again’ Filmmaker Charles Poekel Freaked Out Over His Spirit Award Nomination by Kate Erbland

    Christmas, Again Review by Richard Brody

    Additional Audio Sources:

    Christmas, Again Trailer

    Factory 25's Christmas, Again Blu-ray

    Charles Poekel & Kentucker Audley Interview with No Film School

    Christmas, Again Q&A with Film at Lincoln Center

    Charles Poekel on "Christmas, Again" | MoMA Film

    Meet the Artist '15: Charles Poekel - Sundance Film Festival

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  • This episode features discussion of suicide. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

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    In this episode, we discuss Edson Oda's Nine Days, including multiple interpretations of Will, the questions the story raises, and the film's various editing techniques.

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    Supplemental Material:

    Edson Oda's Portfolio

    Behind the Scenes of Nine Days with Director Edson Oda

    Sound + Image Lab | Asking the Big Existential Questions with "Nine Days" (Podcast)

    Nine Days Q&A with Film Independent Presents

    Nine Days Full Conversation with American Film Institute

    Tonebenders Podcast | Nine Days with Mac Smith & Brandon Proctor

    Edson Oda's Top 10

    Additional Audio Sources:

    Nine Days Trailer

    Nine Days Blu-ray

    In Conversation with Nine Days Writer/Director Edson Oda

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  • In this episode, we discuss Hirokazu Kore-eda's After Life, including the film's documentary aesthetic, how Kore-eda communicates information visually, and the way exposition is made engaging.

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    Supplemental Material:

    The Criterion Collection's After Life Blu-ray

    BFI's After Life Blu-ray

    After Life: In Memoriam by Viet Thanh Nguyen

    On the Novelistic Afterlife of After Life by Hirokazu Kore-eda

    After Life Press Kit

    Additional Audio Sources:

    After Life Trailer

    The Criterion Collection's After Life Blu-ray

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  • In this episode, we discuss Neil Marshall's The Descent, including the film’s lighting, the mistakes made in the first act, and whether the creatures help or harm the film.

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    Supplemental Material:

    The Descent Blu-ray

    Additional Audio Sources:

    The Descent Trailer

    "The Descent: Beneath the Scenes" on The Descent Blu-ray

    "DescENDING: Interview with Neil Marshall" on The Descent Blu-ray

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  • In this episode, we discuss John Carpenter's Prince of Darkness, including the screenplay's missteps, the effective use of insects, and Carpenter's visual techniques.

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    Supplemental Material:

    Scream Factory's Prince of Darkness Blu-ray

    John Carpenter on Managing to "Survive" Hollywood (Variety Interview)

    Additional Audio Sources:

    Prince of Darkness Trailer

    Scream Factory's Prince of Darkness Blu-ray

    John Carpenter Interview with BBC

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  • 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.

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    Supplemental Material:

    It Comes at Night Blu-ray

    Anatomy of a Scene: Trey Edward Shults Narrates a Scene From ‘It Comes at Night’

    Trey Edward Shults & Cast Interview with BUILD Series

    It Comes at Night DP Drew Daniels on New Lenses, Old Dogs and Using Actors as Bounce Cards by Matt Mulcahey

    Why the Director of 'It Comes at Night' Hopes Audience "Don't Catch On" to his Technological Tricks by Tasha Robinson

    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

    It Comes at Night Blu-ray

    Trey Edward Shults & Cast Interview with BUILD Series

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  • 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.

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    Supplemental Material:

    Mondo Vision's Possession Blu-ray

    Additional Audio Sources:

    Possession Official Trailer

    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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  • 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.

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    Supplemental Material:

    Synecdoche, New York Blu-ray

    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:

    Synecdoche, New York Trailer

    Synecdoche, New York Blu-ray

    "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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  • 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.

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    Supplemental Material:

    Shout! Factory's Aguirre, the Wrath of God Blu-ray

    Werner Herzog's MasterClass

    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

    Werner Herzog's MasterClass

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  • 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.

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    Supplemental Material:

    Jafar Panahi's Miami Film Festival Precious Gem Award Acceptance Speech

    Ramin Bahrani on No Bears

    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 US Trailer

    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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  • 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.

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    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)

    ‘Bless Their Little Hearts’ Director Billy Woodberry on His First Feature in Over Thirty Years by Danny King

    “People Can Choose to Create the Collective, Social Experience”: Billy Woodberry on Bless Their Little Hearts by Steve Macfarlane and Madeline Coleman

    Additional Audio Sources:

    Bless Their Little Hearts Trailer

    Milestone Films' Bless Their Little Hearts DVD

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  • 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.

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    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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  • 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.

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    Supplemental Material:

    Andy Sidaris Official Website

    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:

    Hard Ticket to Hawaii Trailer

    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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