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| The Devil's Backbone (2001) | Dir. Guillermo del Toro | 20 Sep 2026 | 01:33:35 | |
In this episode, we discuss Guillermo del Toro’s The Devil's Backbone, including del Toro’s audience manipulation, the use of horror iconography, and the film’s depiction of an unseen war. See where The Devil's Backbone is available to watch. Supplemental Material: • The Criterion Collection's The Devil's Backbone Blu-ray • The Devil’s Backbone: The Past Is Never Dead . . . by Mark Kermode • The Devil’s Backbone: The Creative Resurrection of Guillermo del Toro (MUBI Podcast) Additional Audio Sources: • The Criterion Collection's The Devil's Backbone Blu-ray If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow the Scene by Scene Instagram account for announcements and updates. Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| Sonatine (1993) | Dir. Takeshi Kitano | 07 Aug 2026 | 01:31:53 | |
In this episode, we discuss Takeshi Kitano's Sonatine, including the film's balance of comedy and violence, how the film subverts expectations, and how Kitano structures scenes like jokes. See where Sonatine is available to watch. Supplemental Material: •Akira Kurosawa & Takeshi Kitano Discussion • BFI's Takeshi Kitano Collection • Film Movement Classics' Takeshi Kitano Double Play: Violent Cop & Boiling Point Blu-ray Additional Audio Sources: • Sonatine II (In the Beginning) - Joe Hisaishi (Sonatine Soundtrack) If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow the Scene by Scene Instagram account for announcements and updates. Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) | Dir. Steven Spielberg | 03 Jul 2026 | 02:18:01 | |
In this episode, we discuss Steven Spielberg's Close Encounters of the Third Kind, including the film's personal elements, the theme of communication, and the genre-defining visuals. See where Close Encounters of the Third Kind is available to watch. Supplemental Material: • Close Encounters of the Third Kind Blu-ray • The Making of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (Documentary) • Close Encounters of the Third Kind: The Ultimate Visual History by Michael Klastorin (Book) • Behind the Camera - Close Encounters of the Third Kind by Rob Nixon • Spielberg on Spielberg (Documentary) Additional Audio Sources: • Close Encounters of the Third Kind Blu-ray If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow the Scene by Scene Instagram account for announcements and updates. Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| Wanda (1970) | Dir. Barbara Loden | 09 Jun 2026 | 01:43:41 | |
In this episode, we discuss Barbara Loden’s Wanda, including the connections to Loden's own life, the film’s compassionate portrayal of working-class Americans, and the narrative element we found least effective. See where Wanda is available to watch. Supplemental Material: • The Criterion Collection's Wanda Blu-ray • Barbara Loden at the AFI (The Criterion Channel) • I Am Wanda (The Criterion Channel) • The Frontier Experience (1975) | Dir. Barbara Loden (The Criterion Channel) • The Boy Who Liked Deer (1975) | Dir. Barbara Loden • Wanda: A Miracle by Amy Taubin • Defogging Wanda by Ross Lipman Additional Audio Sources: • Wanda (Criterion Channel Transfer) • Barbara Loden at the AFI (The Criterion Channel) If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow the Scene by Scene Instagram account for announcements and updates. Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| Talk to Her (2002) | Dir. Pedro Almodóvar | 01 May 2026 | 01:31:29 | |
In this episode, we discuss Pedro Almodóvar’s Talk to Her, including the themes of loneliness and connection, how the film conceals and reveals information, and how Almodóvar avoids villainizing his characters. See where Talk to Her is available to watch. Additional Audio Sources: • Talk to Her (Digital Transfer) If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow the Scene by Scene Instagram account for announcements and updates. Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| Last Night at the Alamo (1983) | Dir. Eagle Pennell | 18 Apr 2026 | 01:39:23 | |
In this episode, we discuss Eagle Pennell's Last Night at the Alamo, including character introductions, the parallels between Cowboy and Pennell, and the film's anti-Hollywood aesthetic. See where Last Night at the Alamo is available to watch. Supplemental Material: • Last Night at the Alamo (Remaster) • The King of Texas: The Life and Death of Independent Filmmaker Eagle Pennell • How Austin Movies Shaped the City's Culture and Identity by Michael Barnes • In Memoriam by Chronicle Staff • Eagle Pennell, the Last Cowboy by Nadine Smith • Remembering a Different 'Alamo,' 40 years Later by Nathan Cone • The Most Authentically Texan Movie You’ve Never Heard Of by Sean O'Neal • King for a Day by Steve McVicker • The Defiant Defeatist: Eagle Pennell by Daniel Stuyck • Fade to Black by Steve McVicker Additional Audio Sources: • Last Night at the Alamo Remaster Teaser • Last Night at the Alamo (Remaster) If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow the Scene by Scene Instagram account for announcements and updates. Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| Announcement | Last Night at the Alamo Delayed | 03 Apr 2026 | 00:02:47 | |
This brief episode is to announce that our discussion of Eagle Pennell's Last Night at the Alamo is delayed. Thank you for your understanding. Follow the Scene by Scene Instagram account for future updates. Additional Audio Sources: • Last Night at the Alamo Restoration Teaser If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| Damnation (1988) | Dir. Béla Tarr | 06 Mar 2026 | 01:56:20 | |
In this episode, we discuss Béla Tarr's Damnation, including Tarr's use of camera movement, the depiction of sex, and how the opening shot establishes pace, tone, and character. See where Damnation is available to watch. Supplemental Material: • Tarr Béla, I Used to Be a Filmmaker (2013) • Béla Tarr: “The Camera Was a Tool To Change the World” • Béla Tarr Interview with Gary Pollard • Béla Tarr Regis Dialogue with Howard Feinstein Additional Audio Sources: If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| Beware of a Holy Whore (1971) | Dir. Rainer Werner Fassbinder | 06 Feb 2026 | 01:29:47 | |
In this episode, we discuss Rainer Werner Fassbinder's Beware of a Holy Whore, including the autobiographical elements, Fassbinder's painterly compositions, and how the film makes the viewer an active participant. See where Beware of a Holy Whore is available to watch. Supplemental Material: • "Eclipse Series 39: Early Fassbinder" by Michael Koresky • Fassbinder in 5: Michael Koresky on an Aesthetic Revolution (The Criterion Channel) • Life Stories: A Conversation with R.W. Fassbinder (The Criterion Channel) Additional Audio Sources: • Santa Lucia by Elvis Presley • Let's Go Get Stoned by Ray Charles If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| End of Year Review | 2025 | 30 Jan 2026 | 01:46:58 | |
In this episode, we each reveal our top three films discussed on the podcast in 2025, reflect on the best and worst movies we watched throughout the year, and share our closing thoughts on 2025. We also included a few small segments rescued from 2025’s cutting room floor. Additional Audio Sources: • Sneak Previews -"Best of 1980" (12-30-80) • Entertainment Tonight – “Leonard Maltin on the 10 Worst Movies of 1985” • CNBC Television - “How Netflix is Disrupting the Film Industry” • Return to Silent Hill Teaser Trailer If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| A Karate Christmas Miracle (2019) | Dir. Julie Kimmel | 02 Jan 2026 | 02:19:05 | |
In this episode, we discuss Julie Kimmel's A Karate Christmas Miracle, including Eric Roberts, the film's treatment of Abby, and the Ken Del Vecchio cinematic universe. See where A Karate Christmas Miracle is available to watch. Supplemental Material: • Justice For All Productions & Ken Del Vecchio YouTube Channel • Justice For All Productions Website • Hoboken International Film Festival Website • Local Filmmaker Judge Quits So He Can Promote Flick Ridiculing Obama • Acting in Film: An Actor's Take on Movie Making by Michael Caine (Book) • Judge Kenny D - Personality Sizzle Reel • Kenneth Del Vecchio - Bio Video Additional Audio Sources: • A Karate Christmas Miracle Trailer • A Karate Christmas Miracle (Tubi Transfer) If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com | |||
| My Winnipeg (2007) | Dir. Guy Maddin | 05 Dec 2025 | 01:39:50 | |
In this episode, we discuss Guy Maddin's My Winnipeg, including Maddin's use of repetition, the representation of memory, and the film's blending of fact and fiction. See where My Winnipeg is available to watch. Supplemental Material: • The Criterion Collection's My Winnipeg Blu-ray • My Winnipeg (The Criterion Channel) • Guy Maddin and Robert Enright on My Winnipeg (The Criterion Channel) • Spanky: To the Pier and Back (The Criterion Channel) • Guy Maddin: His Winnipeg (Chicago Humanities) • Visiting Filmmaker Series: Q&A with Guy Maddin (Rutgers Filmmaking Center) • Guy Maddin on My Winnipeg | Higher Learning (TIFF) • My Guy’s Winnipeg by Wayne Koestenbaum Additional Audio Sources: • My Winnipeg Trailer (from The Criterion Collection's Blu-ray) • The Criterion Collection's My Winnipeg Blu-ray • FilmCatcher: My Winnipeg Interview with Director Guy Madden (FilmCatcher) • Guy Maddin Talks About His Editing Style (and YouTube!) (Media Funhouse) If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| Mahjong (1996) | Dir. Edward Yang | 07 Nov 2025 | 02:19:14 | |
In this episode, we discuss Edward Yang's Mahjong, including the ways in which the film is challenging for viewers, the film's exploration of an evolving Taiwan, and Yang's mastery of tone. See where Mahjong is available to watch. Supplemental Material: • The Criterion Collection's A Confucian Confusion / Mahjong: Two Films by Edward Yang Blu-ray • Mahjong (The Criterion Channel) • Spotlight on Edward Yang with Dennis Lim (The Criterion Channel) Additional Audio Sources: • The Criterion Collection's A Confucian Confusion / Mahjong: Two Films by Edward Yang Blu-ray If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| The Haunting (1963) | Dir. Robert Wise | 03 Oct 2025 | 01:49:30 | |
In this episode, we discuss Robert Wise's The Haunting, including the film's many interpretations, Eleanor's self-discovery, and the film's depiction of paranormal activity. See where The Haunting is available to watch. Supplemental Material: • "The Haunting" Q&A with Robert Wise, Russ Tamblyn, & Nelson Gidding (1993) • Robert Wise on Making Classic Horror Films • Interview with Claire Bloom on "The Haunting" Additional Audio Sources: • The Haunting Trailer (from The Haunting Blu-ray) If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| Perfect Blue (1997) | Dir. Satoshi Kon | 05 Sep 2025 | 02:14:47 | |
In this episode, we discuss Satoshi Kon's Perfect Blue, including the film's connection to Japan's otaku culture, the film's depiction of celebrity, and Kon's use of cinematic techniques. See where Perfect Blue is available to watch. Supplemental Material: • Shout Factory's Perfect Blue Blu-ray • Otaku (1994) (Internet Archive) • Lecture Series with Satoshi Kon | Perfect Blue (on YouTube) Additional Audio Sources: • Shout Factory's Perfect Blue Blu-ray If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| Stranger Than Paradise (1984) | Dir. Jim Jarmusch | 01 Aug 2025 | 01:47:04 | |
In this episode, we discuss Jim Jarmusch’s Stranger Than Paradise, including the film's visual style, how the film grammar supports the themes, and what differentiates Willie and Eva. See where Stranger Than Paradise is available to watch. Supplemental Material: • The Criterion Collection's Stranger Than Paradise Blu-ray • Stranger Than Paradise (The Criterion Channel) • Stranger Than Paradise: Enter Jarmusch by Geoff Andrew • Paradise Regained by J. Hoberman Additional Audio Sources: • Stranger Than Paradise Trailer (from The Criterion Collection's Blu-ray) • The Criterion Collection's Stranger Than Paradise Blu-ray If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| Taste of Cherry (1997) | Dir. Abbas Kiarostami | 11 Jul 2025 | 02:04:02 | |
In this episode, we discuss Abbas Kiarostami’s Taste of Cherry, including Mr. Badii's treatment of the three supporting characters, the visual motif of dirt, and the film's self-reflexive ending. See where Taste of Cherry is available to watch. Supplemental Material: • The Criterion Collection's Taste of Cherry Blu-ray • Taste of Cherry (The Criterion Channel) • Taste of Cherry: Stay Near the Tree by A. S. Hamrah • Taste of Cherry by Godfrey Cheshire • Abbas Kiarostami | In Conversation With... (TIFF Originals) • Martin Scorsese on Abbas Kiarostami Additional Audio Sources: • The Criterion Collection's Taste of Cherry Blu-ray If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| Announcement | Taste of Cherry Delayed | 04 Jul 2025 | 00:04:01 | |
We wanted to let everyone know our discussion of Abbas Kiarostami's Taste of Cherry is delayed. In this brief episode, Joe gives some insight into why and when to expect the episode. Thank you for your understanding. Additional Audio Sources: • Taste of Cherry Trailer (The Criterion Collection's Blu-ray) • Taste of Cherry | Modern Trailer by CP Trailers If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com | |||
| A Married Couple (1969) | Dir. Allan King | 06 Jun 2025 | 01:59:41 | |
In this episode, we discuss Allan King’s A Married Couple, including King's approach to documentary, the film's use of crane shots, and whether Billy and Antoinette "perform" for the camera. See where A Married Couple is available to watch. Supplemental Material: • The Criterion Collection's Eclipse Series 24: The Actuality Dramas of Allan King • Antoinette on A Married Couple • Eclipse Series 24: The Actuality Dramas of Allan King by Michael Koresky • Michael Cera on A Married Couple (The Criterion Channel) Additional Audio Sources: • A Married Couple (The Criterion Channel Transfer) If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| A Night of Knowing Nothing (2021) | Dir. Payal Kapadia | 04 Apr 2025 | 01:50:03 | |
In this episode, we discuss Payal Kapadia’s A Night of Knowing Nothing, including the film’s unconventional approach to documentary, the value of the film’s fictional elements, and the theme of impossible love. See where A Night of Knowing Nothing is available to watch. Supplemental Material: • A Night of Knowing Nothing (The Criterion Channel Transfer) • Meet the Filmmakers | Payal Kapadia • Payal Kapadia on A Night of Knowing Nothing | NYFF59 • A Night of Knowing Nothing Q&A | DocPoint 2022 • Discussing A Night of Knowing Nothing | Payal Kapadia & Ranabir Das • A Night of Knowing Nothing with Payal Kapadia | ICA • A Night of Knowing Nothing Q&A | Quinzaine des Cinéastes • Payal Kapadia on Documentary Trends & Filmmaking Tips | Film Critics Guild • Watermelon, Fish and Half Ghost (2014) (Dir. Payal Kapadia) • The Last Mango Before the Monsoon (2015) (Dir. Payal Kapadia) • Afternoon Clouds (2017) (Dir. Payal Kapadia) • And What Is the Summer Saying (2018) (Dir. Payal Kapadia) • Between Day and Night (2021) (Dir. Payal Kapadia) • What is India's caste system? • What is India’s caste system? Is it contentious in U.S.? Additional Audio Sources: • A Night of Knowing Nothing (The Criterion Channel Transfer) If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| Old Joy (2006) | Dir. Kelly Reichardt | 07 Mar 2025 | 02:55:48 | |
In this episode, we discuss Kelly Reichardt’s Old Joy, including the differences between the film and the short story, how the film effectively establishes character, and how Reichardt and Sillen create disconnect through film grammar. See where Old Joy is available to watch. Supplemental Material: • The Criterion Collection's Old Joy Blu-ray • Old Joy - Photographs by Justine Kurland & Fiction by Jonathan Raymond (Book) • Old Joy: Northwest Passages by Ed Halter • Kelly Reichardt: ‘My films are about people who don’t have a safety net’ (BFI Interview) • Yorgos Lanthimos & Kelly Reichardt (Film Independent Interview) • Kelly Reichardt: A Major Voice of Indie Cinema | The VICE Guide to Film • Old Joy - Daniel London and Kelly Reichardt Interview • Patton Oswalt Introduces OLD JOY (The Criterion Channel) • Ode (1999) (Dir. Kelly Reichardt) (PASSWORD: benjamin) • Travis (2004) (Dir. Kelly Reichardt) • It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror (Book) Additional Audio Sources: • The Criterion Collection's Old Joy Blu-ray • Daniel London and Will Oldham Conversation on The Criterion Collection's Blu-ray • Kelly Reichardt Interview on The Criterion Collection's Blu-ray If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| Godzilla Double Feature | 07 Feb 2025 | 02:45:10 | |
In this episode, we cover two Godzilla films, Ishirô Honda's Destroy All Monsters and Kazuki Ômori's Godzilla vs. Biollante. We also discuss our experiences with the franchise, what makes a good Godzilla film, and the similarities and differences between the two films. See where Destroy All Monsters & Godzilla vs. Biollante are available to watch. Supplemental Material: • The Criterion Collection's Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films, 1954–1975 • The Criterion Collection's Godzilla vs. Biollante 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray • Toho Unused Special Effects Complete Collection Additional Audio Sources: • The Criterion Collection's Destroy All Monsters Blu-ray • Godzilla vs. Biollante (The Criterion Channel Transfer) • Destroy All Monsters Trailer • Godzilla vs. Biollante Trailer If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| End of Year Review | 2024 | 03 Jan 2025 | 02:35:21 | |
In this episode, we rank the 16 films discussed on the podcast in 2024. We also discuss the best and worst films we watched in 2024, lessons learned, and our 2025 film resolutions. Minor Spoiler Warnings: • Anora ~ 01:15:00 - 01:20:31 • MaXXXine ~ 01:47:45 - 01:49:58 • Greedy People ~ 01:51:47 - 01:53:28 • Trap ~ 02:01:42 - 02:04:29 Additional Audio Sources: • Cinelicious Pics' Giuseppe Makes a Movie Blu-ray • The Criterion Collection's Three Colors Blu-ray • The Criterion Collection's The Cloud-Capped Star Blu-ray • The Criterion Collection's John Cassavetes: Five Films Blu-ray • High (Acoustic) by Giuseppe Andrews If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| The Straight Story (1999) | Dir. David Lynch | 06 Dec 2024 | 02:24:44 | |
In this episode, we discuss David Lynch’s The Straight Story, including the purpose of Alvin’s journey, the film’s attention to small details, and the perfection of the film’s ending. See where The Straight Story is available to watch. Supplemental Material: • Room to Dream by David Lynch and Kristine McKenna (Book) • David Lynch Interview with Bobbie Wygant • Richard Farnsworth Interview with Bobbie Wygant • David Lynch Interview with Charlie Rose • David Lynch: The Idea Dictates Everything (2006) • David Lynch on Ideas and Abstractions • David Lynch on The Straight Story • David Lynch Talks About The Straight Story • The Straight Story Press Kit • The Straight Story Premiere (10/11/99) • Room to Dream: David Lynch and the Independent Filmmaker Additional Audio Sources: • The Straight Story (Disney+ Transfer) • David Lynch Interview with Bobbie Wygant • Richard Farnsworth Interview with Bobbie Wygant • David Lynch Interview with Charlie Rose • David Lynch: The Idea Dictates Everything (2006) • David Lynch on The Straight Story • The Straight Story Press Kit If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| The River (1997) | Dir. Tsai Ming-liang | 01 Nov 2024 | 02:22:36 | |
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) If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| The Entity (1982) | Dir. Sidney J. Furie | 04 Oct 2024 | 02:45:56 | |
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: • 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 If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| Cure (1997) | Dir. Kiyoshi Kurosawa | 06 Sep 2024 | 02:20:37 | |
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. See where Cure is available to watch. Supplemental Material: • The Criterion Collection's Cure Blu-ray • Eureka! Masters of Cinema's Cure Blu-ray • Cure on The Criterion Channel • Cure: Erasure by Chris Fujiwara Additional Audio Sources: • Eureka! Masters of Cinema's Cure Blu-ray If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| The Cloud-Capped Star (1960) | Dir. Ritwik Ghatak | 16 Aug 2024 | 02:41:00 | |
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 • 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 If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| That Day, on the Beach (1983) | Dir. Edward Yang | 19 Jul 2024 | 02:49:03 | |
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 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) If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| Shadows (1959) | Dir. John Cassavetes | 05 Jul 2024 | 02:24:25 | |
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: The Criterion Collection's John Cassavetes: Five Films Blu-ray Lelia Goldoni Interview on The Criterion Collection's John Cassavetes: Five Films Blu-ray If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) | Dir. Stephen Chiodo | 21 Jun 2024 | 02:53:17 | |
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 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 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 If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| Nightmare Sisters (1988) | Dir. David DeCoteau | 07 Jun 2024 | 02:12:50 | |
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: 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! If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| Cléo from 5 to 7 (1962) | Dir. Agnès Varda | 24 May 2024 | 01:44:03 | |
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: The Criterion Collection's Cléo from 5 to 7 Blu-ray To Tell the Truth - Agnes Varda on the Making of Documentaries If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| Claire's Knee (1970) | Dir. Eric Rohmer | 10 May 2024 | 02:04:53 | |
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: The Criterion Collection's Six Moral Tales Blu-ray If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| American Movie (1999) | Dir. Chris Smith | 26 Apr 2024 | 02:24:07 | |
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: I Blow Up (Dir. Mark Borchardt) 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: "Fight Fire With Fire" by Mike Schank The Wisdom of Mark Borchardt (Interview with Carl King) If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| Giuseppe Makes a Movie (2014) | Dir. Adam Rifkin | 12 Apr 2024 | 02:05:57 | |
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 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) If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| Three Colors: Red (1994) | Dir. Krzysztof Kieślowski | 29 Mar 2024 | 02:07:17 | |
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: 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 If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| Three Colors: White (1994) | Dir. Krzysztof Kieślowski | 15 Mar 2024 | 01:21:16 | |
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: The Criterion Collection's Three Colors Blu-ray "Zamachowski and Delpy" from The Criterion Collection's Three Colors Blu-ray If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| Three Colors: Blue (1993) | Dir. Krzysztof Kieślowski | 01 Mar 2024 | 01:58:07 | |
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: The Criterion Collection's Three Colors Blu-ray "Reflections on Blue" from The Criterion Collection's Three Colors Blu-ray If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| End of Year Review | 2023 | 29 Dec 2023 | 01:03:28 | |
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. If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| Christmas, Again (2014) | Dir. Charles Poekel | 08 Dec 2023 | 01:46:59 | |
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 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 Meet the (New) Director: Charles Poekel, 'Christmas, Again' by Rachel Del Giudice Christmas, Again Review by Richard Brody Additional Audio Sources: 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 If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| Nine Days (2020) | Dir. Edson Oda | 24 Nov 2023 | 02:13:32 | |
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. https://988lifeline.org/ 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: 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 Additional Audio Sources: In Conversation with Nine Days Writer/Director Edson Oda If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| After Life (1998) | Dir. Hirokazu Kore-eda | 10 Nov 2023 | 01:23:12 | |
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. See where After Life is available to watch. Supplemental Material: The Criterion Collection's After Life Blu-ray After Life: In Memoriam by Viet Thanh Nguyen On the Novelistic Afterlife of After Life by Hirokazu Kore-eda Additional Audio Sources: The Criterion Collection's After Life Blu-ray If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| The Descent (2005) | Dir. Neil Marshall | 27 Oct 2023 | 01:56:12 | |
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. See where The Descent is available to watch. Supplemental Material: The Descent Blu-ray Additional Audio Sources: "The Descent: Beneath the Scenes" on The Descent Blu-ray "DescENDING: Interview with Neil Marshall" on The Descent Blu-ray If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| Prince of Darkness (1987) | Dir. John Carpenter | 13 Oct 2023 | 01:52:56 | |
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. See where Prince of Darkness is available to watch. Supplemental Material: Scream Factory's Prince of Darkness Blu-ray John Carpenter on Managing to "Survive" Hollywood (Variety Interview) Additional Audio Sources: Scream Factory's Prince of Darkness Blu-ray John Carpenter Interview with BBC If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| It Comes at Night (2017) | Dir. Trey Edward Shults | 29 Sep 2023 | 01:36:26 | |
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 If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| Possession (1981) | Dir. Andrzej Żuławski | 15 Sep 2023 | 01:41:37 | |
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 If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| Synecdoche, New York (2008) | Dir. Charlie Kaufman | 18 Aug 2023 | 01:57:21 | |
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 If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972) | Dir. Werner Herzog | 04 Aug 2023 | 01:58:25 | |
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 If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||
| No Bears (2022) | Dir. Jafar Panahi | 21 Jul 2023 | 01:40:46 | |
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 If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin | |||