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Scene by Scene
Justin Johnson & Joe Lefeber
Frequency: 1 episode/19d. Total Eps: 45
Scene by Scene is not a traditional movie review podcast. It’s a film discussion podcast with two independent filmmakers fascinated by the filmmaking process. Every other week, Joe and Justin break down the elements of one movie to better understand how films are made, what makes a “good” one, and what makes a “bad” one. After examining the film's story and themes, visual technique, and historical, cultural, or personal significance, they discuss what they've learned.
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End of Year Review | 2024
vendredi 3 janvier 2025 • Duration 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
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The Straight Story (1999) | Dir. David Lynch
Episode 36
vendredi 6 décembre 2024 • Duration 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
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Cléo from 5 to 7 (1962) | Dir. Agnès Varda
Episode 27
vendredi 24 mai 2024 • Duration 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
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Claire's Knee (1970) | Dir. Eric Rohmer
Episode 26
vendredi 10 mai 2024 • Duration 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
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American Movie (1999) | Dir. Chris Smith
Episode 25
vendredi 26 avril 2024 • Duration 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
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Giuseppe Makes a Movie (2014) | Dir. Adam Rifkin
Episode 24
vendredi 12 avril 2024 • Duration 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
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Three Colors: Red (1994) | Dir. Krzysztof Kieślowski
Episode 23
vendredi 29 mars 2024 • Duration 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
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Three Colors: White (1994) | Dir. Krzysztof Kieślowski
Episode 22
vendredi 15 mars 2024 • Duration 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
Episode 21
vendredi 1 mars 2024 • Duration 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
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End of Year Review | 2023
vendredi 29 décembre 2023 • Duration 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
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