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  • In this episode, we discuss Tsai Ming-liang’s The River, including how Tsai visualizes complex ideas, the reason for Hsiao-Kang's neck pain, and what water represents.

    See where The River is available to watch.

    Supplemental Material:

    • The River | City Cinematheque

    • City Without Tears by Jonathan Rosenbaum

    • Video Essay: "Days Passed" | Lee Kang-Sheng Through the Eyes of Tsai Ming-Liang

    • Award-Winning Director Tsai Ming-Liang Reveals The Origins of His Cinematic Dream

    • Filmmaker Tsai Ming-Liang on Screenwriting

    • NYFF58 Talk: Tsai Ming-liang

    • Alternative Narratives: Art as Articulated by Tsai Ming-liang I Berlinale Talents 2024

    Additional Audio Sources:

    • The River (Internet Archive Transfer)

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  • In this episode, we discuss Sidney J. Furie’s The Entity, including how Carla is disbelieved and dismissed, the disharmony between the film’s sexual assaults and the paranormal climax, and Furie’s use of Dutch angles and the split diopter.

    See where The Entity is available to watch.

    Supplemental Material:

    • Scream Factory's The Entity Blu-ray

    • Imprint's Directed by Sidney J. Furie Blu-ray Boxset

    • Sidney J. Furie: Life and Films by Daniel Kremer (Book)

    • Portraits: Sidney J. Furie | TIFF Originals

    Additional Audio Sources:

    • The Entity Trailer

    • Scream Factory's The Entity Blu-ray

    • "Inner Strength" on Scream Factory's Blu-ray

    • "High Dread" on Scream Factory's Blu-ray

    • "Seeing Is Believing" on Scream Factory's Blu-ray

    • "Spirits & Sprocket Holes" on Scream Factory's Blu-ray

    • Portraits: Sidney J. Furie | TIFF Originals

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  • In this episode, we discuss Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s Cure, including how the film differs from traditional mysteries, how Kurosawa depicts violence, and how the filmmaking hypnotizes.

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    Supplemental Material:

    • The Criterion Collection's Cure Blu-ray

    • Eureka! Masters of Cinema's Cure Blu-ray

    • Cure on The Criterion Channel

    • (There Is No) CURE

    • Cure: Erasure by Chris Fujiwara

    Additional Audio Sources:

    • Cure Trailer

    • Eureka! Masters of Cinema's Cure Blu-ray

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  • Announcement: Scene by Scene is transitioning to one episode per month. This new release schedule is temporary. More information in the episode.

    In this episode, we discuss Ritwik Ghatak’s The Cloud-Capped Star, including the Indian Partition’s influence on Ghatak, Ghatak’s unbalanced compositions, and how Neeta “looking” communicates character information.

    See where The Cloud-Capped Star is available to watch.

    Supplemental Material:

    • The Criterion Collection's The Cloud-Capped Star Blu-ray

    • The Cloud-Capped Star: A Cry for Life by Ira Bhaskar

    • An Anguish at Arm’s Length: Supriya Choudhury in The Cloud-Capped Star by Devika Girish

    • Saeed Akhtar Mirza and Kumar Ashahani on The Cloud-Capped Star (The Criterion Channel)

    • Ritwik Ghatak and the Lost Art of Self-Destruction by Amborish Roychoudhury

    • “I am burning, everyone is burning, the universe is burning”: Derek Malcolm on the films of Ritwik Ghatak by Derek Malcolm

    • PORTRAIT OF THE DIRECTOR - Ritwik Ghatak | Doordarshan National

    • Derek Malcolm on Ritwik Ghatak's The Cloud-Capped Star

    • Subcontinental Divide: Ritwik Ghatak by Jacob Levich

    • Ritwik Ghatak and his ‘Partition Trilogy’ by Biswadeep Sengupta

    • Partition: Why was British India divided 75 years ago?

    • The Great Divide by William Dalrymple

    • The Story of the 1947 Partition as Told by the People Who Were There by Guneeta Singh Bhalla

    Additional Audio Sources:

    • The Criterion Collection's The Cloud-Capped Star Blu-ray

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  • In this episode, we discuss Edward Yang’s That Day, on the Beach, including the theme of tradition vs modernity, the film’s structure, and the techniques used to transition into flashbacks.

    Supplemental Material:

    Nova Media's That Day, on the Beach Blu-ray

    That Day, on the Beach (Internet Archive)

    That Day, on the Beach (rarefilmm)

    Edward Yang (Contemporary Film Directors Series) by John Anderson (Book)

    That Day, with Edward Yang | PTS Foundation

    A One and A Two: Edward Yang Retrospective | Taipei Fine Arts Museum

    Edward Yang, a Visionary at a Crossroads (Jean Michel Frodon) | Taipei Fine Arts Museum

    Werner Herzog on Edward Yang

    Our Time, Our Story: 20 Years' New Taiwan Cinema (2002)

    When Cinema Reflects the Times: Hou Hsiao-Hsien and Edward Yang (1993)

    INTERVIEW: Reality Check: Edward Yang’s Living Creatures Do “A One and a Two” by Augusta Palmer

    The Engineer of Modern Perplexity: An Interview with Edward Yang

    Great Directors: Edward Yang by Saul Austerlitz

    Additional Audio Sources:

    That Day, on the Beach Trailer

    That Day, on the Beach (Internet Archive Transfer)

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  • In this episode, we discuss John Cassavetes' Shadows including how the film grew from Cassavetes’ personal experiences, Cassavetes’ use of improvisation, and techniques used to communicate information about characters and their relationship with one another.

    See where Shadows is available to watch.

    Supplemental Material:

    The Criterion Collection's John Cassavetes: Five Films Blu-ray

    Cassavetes on Cassavetes (Book)

    Shadows: Eternal Times Square by Gary Giddins

    Additional Audio Sources:

    Shadows Trailer

    The Criterion Collection's John Cassavetes: Five Films Blu-ray

    Lelia Goldoni Interview on The Criterion Collection's John Cassavetes: Five Films Blu-ray

    Cinéastes de notre temps (Cinema of Our Time) : John Cassavetes on The Criterion Collection's Faces Blu-ray

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  • Trash Cinema Month is Back!

    In this episode, we discuss Stephen Chiodo's Killer Klowns from Outer Space, including the killing of dogs in movies, how it compares to 1950s creature features, and the lack of understandable klown motivation.

    See where Killer Klowns from Outer Space is available to watch.

    Supplemental Material:

    Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game

    Scream Factory's Killer Klowns from Outer Space 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray

    Chiodo Brothers' Other Work

    Land of Terror (1967) (Dir. Chiodo Brothers)

    Africa Danny (1970) (Dir. Chiodo Brothers)

    Sludge Grubs (1972) (Dir. Chiodo Brothers)

    Free Inside (1974) (Dir. Chiodo Brothers)

    Cousin Kevin (1986) (Dir. Chiodo Brothers)

    The Untold Story of 'Killer Klowns from Outer Space,' the Creepiest Film in Central California History by Amanda Bartlett

    The Chiodos Walk Among Us: Adventures in Super 8 Filmmaking (Killer Klowns Arrow Video documentary)

    The Creators and Cast of Killer Klowns from Outer Space

    Additional Audio Sources:

    Killer Klowns from Outer Space Trailer

    Scream Factory's Killer Klowns from Outer Space 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray

    Audio Commentary on Scream Factory's 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray

    “The Making of Killer Klowns” on Scream Factory's 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray

    “Kreating Klowns” on Scream Factory's 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray

    “Komposing Klowns” on Scream Factory's 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray

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  • Trash Cinema Month is Back!

    In this episode, we discuss David DeCoteau's Nightmare Sisters, including the lack of horror elements, how the film’s short schedule affected the film grammar, and how we found inspiration through the film.

    See where Nightmare Sisters is available to watch.

    Supplemental Material:

    Vinegar Syndrome's Nightmare Sisters Blu-ray

    Cinema Conversations: David DeCoteau

    Monster Party (Podcast) | That's Exploitation!!! With David DeCoteau & David Del Valle!

    Dead for Filth with Michael Varrati (Podcast) | David DeCoteau

    David DeCoteau: On Rapid Heart, Fake Names & B-Movies (Interview)

    The Life & SLIMES of Dukey Flyswatter and Haunted Garage (Sneak Preview)

    Foam Fabrication Tips with Kenneth J. Hall

    Additional Audio Sources:

    Nightmare Sisters Trailer

    Vinegar Syndrome's Nightmare Sisters Blu-ray

    David DeCoteau & Linnea Quigley Commentary on Vinegar Syndrome's Nightmare Sisters Blu-ray

    Kenneth J. Hall Interview on Vinegar Syndrome's Nightmare Sisters Blu-ray

    Cinema Conversations: David DeCoteau

    Monster Party (Podcast) | That's Exploitation!!! With David DeCoteau & David Del Valle!

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  • In this episode, we discuss Agnès Varda's Cléo from 5 to 7, including how Cléo goes from viewed to viewer, the techniques used to communicate Cléo's change, and how Varda balances fantasy and reality.

    See where Cléo from 5 to 7 is available to watch.

    Supplemental Material:

    The Criterion Collection's The Complete Films of Agnès Varda Blu-ray

    Cléo from 5 to 7: Remembrances

    Cléo from 5 to 7 by Molly Haskell

    Godmotherly Love by Alexandra Hidalgo

    A Woman’s Truth by Ginette Vincendeau

    La Pointe Courte: How Agnès Varda “Invented” the New Wave by Ginette Vincendeau

    Agnès Varda Interviews (Conversations with Filmmakers Series) (Book)

    Agnès Varda - Cléo from 5 to 7 | European Graduate School Video Lectures

    Inspiration and Good Mood: THAT’S CINEMA! - Agnès Varda | TEDxVeniceBeach

    To Tell the Truth - Agnes Varda on the Making of Documentaries

    Additional Audio Sources:

    Cléo from 5 to 7 Trailer

    The Criterion Collection's Cléo from 5 to 7 Blu-ray

    To Tell the Truth - Agnes Varda on the Making of Documentaries

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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.

    See where Claire's Knee is available to watch.

    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.

    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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  • 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.

    See where Giuseppe Makes a Movie is available to watch.

    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.

    See where Three Colors: Red is available to watch.

    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.

    See where Three Colors: White is available to watch.

    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.

    See where Three Colors: Blue is available to watch.

    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.

    See where Christmas, Again is available to watch.

    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.

    See where Nine Days is available to watch.

    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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