Movies aren't just made in Hollywood, they're made everywhere across the globe, and your film expert hosts Raquel Stecher and Dr. Carl Sweeney guide you through film movements, genres and styles, groups of filmmakers and much more.
They are the Cinehistorians.
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S2 Bonus Episode: More Picks from the Sight & Sound List
Friday, December 19, 2025 • Duration 17:03
In this Season 2 bonus episode, co-hosts Dr. Carl Sweeney and Raquel Stecher chose eight more movies to discuss from the 2022 Sight & Sound Top 100 Greatest Films of All Time list.
Letterboxd list of all films discussed in this episode:
https://letterboxd.com/cinehistorians/list/s2-bonus-episode-cinehistorians-sight-sound/
The CineHistorians podcast explores the history of cinema from across the globe. Hosted by Dr. Carl Sweeney and Raquel Stecher, each season of the podcast focuses on a particular theme. This includes everything from film movements, to genres and styles, to groups of filmmakers and more. Each episode examines one film in particular related to that season’s theme. We break down the history of the film, why it's important and examine its impact over time.
If you’re passionate about film, love history and want to broaden your horizons, tune in as we explore all that world cinema has to offer.
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The Movie Palace Podcast: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/WHYNOW5909463750
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S2E8: Goodfellas (1990) and Martin Scorsese
Friday, December 12, 2025 • Duration 01:18:52
On S2E8 of The CineHistorians Podcast, we discuss GoodFellas (1990), directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Lorraine Bracco. This is the last installment in an eight episode season about the 2022 Sight & Sound Top 100 Greatest Films of All Time list.
Mentioned in the episode:
2022 Sight & Sound Top 100 Greatest Films of All Time https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-time
Wiseguy by Nicholas Pileggi https://amzn.to/3WZ3eXA
Made Men: The Story of GoodFellas by Glenn Kenny https://amzn.to/4o0Gu4j
Make sure you check out:
TCM’s mini doc Gangster Movies and the Legacy of Warner Bros., co-written by Raquel Stecher https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDHGJ09gxPw
Letterboxd list of all films discussed in this episode: https://letterboxd.com/cinehistorians/list/s2e8-goodfellas-1990-and-sight-sound-list/
The CineHistorians podcast explores the history of cinema from across the globe. Hosted by Dr. Carl Sweeney and Raquel Stecher, each season of the podcast focuses on a particular theme. This includes everything from film movements, to genres and styles, to groups of filmmakers and more. Each episode examines one film in particular related to that season’s theme. We break down the history of the film, why it's important and examine its impact over time.
If you’re passionate about film, love history and want to broaden your horizons, tune in as we explore all that world cinema has to offer.
Subscribe for upcoming episodes.
Thank you for listening and happy viewing!
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Dr. Carl Sweeney
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Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/ckjsweeney.bsky.social
The Movie Palace Podcast: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/WHYNOW5909463750
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Raquel Stecher:
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Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/raquelstecher.bsky.social
Quelle Movies: www.quellemovies.com
Out of the Past: www.outofthepastblog.com
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S2E7: Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) and Céline Sciamma
Friday, December 5, 2025 • Duration 01:13:16
On S2E7 of The CineHistorians Podcast, we discuss Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019), directed by Céline Sciamma and starring Noémie Merlant and Adèle Haenel. This is the seventh installment in an eight episode season about the 2022 Sight & Sound Top 100 Greatest Films of All Time list.
Mentioned in the episode:
2022 Sight & Sound Top 100 Greatest Films of All Time https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-time
Co-host Raquel Stecher’s Letterboxd 4 https://letterboxd.com/RaquelStecher/
Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema by Laura Mulvey https://www.amherst.edu/system/files/media/1021/Laura%20Mulvey%2C%20Visual%20Pleasure.pdf
The Celluloid Closet: Homosexuality in the Movies by Vito Russo https://amzn.to/4r5vt4C
GLAAD Vito Russo Test results for 2024 https://glaad.org/sri/2024/vito-russo-test/
Raquel’s Portrait of a Lady on Fire t-shirt from Redbubble https://www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/Portrait-of-a-lady-on-fire-Gift-Perfect-by-riamdedie/99498831.IJ6L0
Metamorphoses by Ovid https://amzn.to/4oMd3EA
Raquel Stecher’s review of Rafiki (2019) on Quelle Movies https://quellemovies.com/2019/08/rafiki/
Artist Hélène Delmaire https://www.instagram.com/helenedelmaire/
Letterboxd list of all films discussed in this episode: https://letterboxd.com/cinehistorians/list/s2e7-portrait-of-a-lady-on-fire-2019-and/
The CineHistorians podcast explores the history of cinema from across the globe. Hosted by Dr. Carl Sweeney and Raquel Stecher, each season of the podcast focuses on a particular theme. This includes everything from film movements, to genres and styles, to groups of filmmakers and more. Each episode examines one film in particular related to that season’s theme. We break down the history of the film, why it's important and examine its impact over time.
If you’re passionate about film, love history and want to broaden your horizons, tune in as we explore all that world cinema has to offer.
Subscribe for upcoming episodes.
Thank you for listening and happy viewing!
Support the show:
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Dr. Carl Sweeney
X/Twitter: x.com/CKJSweeney
Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/ckjsweeney.bsky.social
The Movie Palace Podcast: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/WHYNOW5909463750
The Movie Palace Podcast on X/Twitter x.com/MoviePalacePod
Raquel Stecher:
Website: www.raquelstecher.com
X/Twitter: x.com/RaquelStecher
Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/raquelstecher.bsky.social
Quelle Movies: www.quellemovies.com
Out of the Past: www.outofthepastblog.com
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S2E6: Touki Bouki (1973) and Djibril Diop Mambéty
Friday, November 28, 2025 • Duration 01:14:51
On S2E6 of The CineHistorians Podcast, we discuss Touki Bouki (1973), directed by Djibril Diop Mambéty and starring Magaye Niang and Mareme Niang. This is the sixth installment in an eight episode season about the 2022 Sight & Sound Top 100 Greatest Films of All Time list.
Mentioned in the episode:
2022 Sight & Sound Top 100 Greatest Films of All Time https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-time
Martin Scorsese’s World Cinema Project https://www.film-foundation.org/world-cinema
Djibril Diop Mambéty: The Dreamer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpgbKjNVTes
Afrique Sur Seine/Africa on the Seine (1955) available on the Internet Archive https://archive.org/details/afrique-sur-seine
Letterboxd list of all films discussed in this episode: https://letterboxd.com/cinehistorians/list/s2e6-cinehistorians-podcast-touki-bouki-1973/
The CineHistorians podcast explores the history of cinema from across the globe. Hosted by Dr. Carl Sweeney and Raquel Stecher, each season of the podcast focuses on a particular theme. This includes everything from film movements, to genres and styles, to groups of filmmakers and more. Each episode examines one film in particular related to that season’s theme. We break down the history of the film, why it's important and examine its impact over time.
If you’re passionate about film, love history and want to broaden your horizons, tune in as we explore all that world cinema has to offer.
Subscribe for upcoming episodes.
Thank you for listening and happy viewing!
Support the show:
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Dr. Carl Sweeney
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Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/ckjsweeney.bsky.social
The Movie Palace Podcast: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/WHYNOW5909463750
The Movie Palace Podcast on X/Twitter x.com/MoviePalacePod
Raquel Stecher:
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Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/raquelstecher.bsky.social
Quelle Movies: www.quellemovies.com
Out of the Past: www.outofthepastblog.com
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S2E5: In the Mood for Love (2000) and Wong Kar-wai
Friday, November 21, 2025 • Duration 01:14:46
On S2E5 of The CineHistorians Podcast, we discuss In the Mood for Love (2000), directed by Wong Kar-wai and starring Maggie Cheung and Tony Leung. This is the fifth installment in an eight episode season about the 2022 Sight & Sound Top 100 Greatest Films of All Time list.
Mentioned in the episode:
2022 Sight & Sound Top 100 Greatest Films of All Time https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-time
Sight & Sound 25th anniversary of In the Mood for Love issue https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/news/sight-sound-may-2025-issue
The MET Exhibition: China Through the Looking Glass https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/listings/2015/china-through-the-looking-glass
Letterboxd list of all films discussed in this episode: https://letterboxd.com/cinehistorians/list/s2e5-cinehistorians-podcast-in-the-mood-for/
The CineHistorians podcast explores the history of cinema from across the globe. Hosted by Dr. Carl Sweeney and Raquel Stecher, each season of the podcast focuses on a particular theme. This includes everything from film movements, to genres and styles, to groups of filmmakers and more. Each episode examines one film in particular related to that season’s theme. We break down the history of the film, why it's important and examine its impact over time.
If you’re passionate about film, love history and want to broaden your horizons, tune in as we explore all that world cinema has to offer.
Subscribe for upcoming episodes.
Thank you for listening and happy viewing!
Support the show:
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Dr. Carl Sweeney
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Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/ckjsweeney.bsky.social
The Movie Palace Podcast: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/WHYNOW5909463750
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Raquel Stecher:
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Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/raquelstecher.bsky.social
Quelle Movies: www.quellemovies.com
Out of the Past: www.outofthepastblog.com
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S2E4: The Spirit of the Beehive (1973) and Victor Erice
Friday, November 14, 2025 • Duration 01:07:15
On S2E4 of The CineHistorians Podcast, we discuss The Spirit of the Beehive (1973), directed by Victor Erice. This is the fourth in an eight episode season about the 2022 Sight & Sound Top 100 Greatest Films of All Time list.
The CineHistorians podcast explores the history of cinema from across the globe. Hosted by Dr. Carl Sweeney and Raquel Stecher, each season of the podcast focuses on a particular theme. This includes everything from film movements, to genres and styles, to groups of filmmakers and more. Each episode examines one film in particular related to that season’s theme. We break down the history of the film, why it's important and examine its impact over time.
If you’re passionate about film, love history and want to broaden your horizons, tune in as we explore all that world cinema has to offer.
Subscribe for upcoming episodes.
Thank you for listening and happy viewing!
Support the show:
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Dr. Carl Sweeney
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Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/ckjsweeney.bsky.social
The Movie Palace Podcast: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/WHYNOW5909463750
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Raquel Stecher:
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Quelle Movies: www.quellemovies.com
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S2E3: Bicycle Thieves (1948) and Vittorio De Sica
Friday, November 7, 2025 • Duration 01:07:49
On S2E3 of The CineHistorians Podcast, we discuss Bicycle Thieves (1948), directed by Vittorio De Sica and starring Lamberto Maggiorani, Enzo Staiola and Lianella Carell. This is the third in an eight episode season about the 2022 Sight & Sound Top 100 Greatest Films of All Time list.
Mentioned in the episode:
2022 Sight & Sound Top 100 Greatest Films of All Time https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-time
MIT Lecture on Italian Neorealism and Bicycle Thieves https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fq0mvAbzUrY&t
Jacques Derrida and Binary Opposition https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binary_opposition
Jia Zhangke on The Joy and Pain of One Good Meal in Bicycle Thieves https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/6246-the-joy-and-pain-of-one-good-meal-in-bicycle-thieves
Letterboxd list of all films discussed in this episode: https://letterboxd.com/cinehistorians/list/s2e3-cinehistorians-podcast-bicycle-thieves/
The CineHistorians podcast explores the history of cinema from across the globe. Hosted by Dr. Carl Sweeney and Raquel Stecher, each season of the podcast focuses on a particular theme. This includes everything from film movements, to genres and styles, to groups of filmmakers and more. Each episode examines one film in particular related to that season’s theme. We break down the history of the film, why it's important and examine its impact over time.
If you’re passionate about film, love history and want to broaden your horizons, tune in as we explore all that world cinema has to offer.
Subscribe for upcoming episodes.
Thank you for listening and happy viewing!
Support the show:
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Dr. Carl Sweeney
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The Movie Palace Podcast: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/WHYNOW5909463750
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S2E2: Vertigo (1958) and Alfred Hitchcock
Friday, October 31, 2025 • Duration 01:17:07
On S2E2 of The CineHistorians Podcast, we discuss Vertigo (1958), directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring James Stewart and Kim Novak. This is the second in an eight episode season about the 2022 Sight & Sound Top 100 Greatest Films of All Time list.
Mentioned in the episode:
2022 Sight & Sound Top 100 Greatest Films of All Time https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-time
Les Diaboloques episode of The Movie Palace Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/les-diaboliques/id1398503911?i=1000646834097
BFI Classics: Vertigo by Charles Barr https://amzn.to/4qug0uI
Hitchcock by Truffaut book https://amzn.to/4o1hHOp
Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema by Laura Mulvey https://www.amherst.edu/system/files/media/1021/Laura%20Mulvey%2C%20Visual%20Pleasure.pdf
Vertigo pin host Raquel Stecher wears in the video: https://kategabrielle.com/products/vertigo-enamel-lapel-pin-pre-order
The CineHistorians podcast explores the history of cinema from across the globe. Hosted by Dr. Carl Sweeney and Raquel Stecher, each season of the podcast focuses on a particular theme. This includes everything from film movements, to genres and styles, to groups of filmmakers and more. Each episode examines one film in particular related to that season’s theme. We break down the history of the film, why it's important and examine its impact over time.
If you’re passionate about film, love history and want to broaden your horizons, tune in as we explore all that world cinema has to offer.
Subscribe for upcoming episodes.
Thank you for listening and happy viewing!
Support the show:
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Dr. Carl Sweeney
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The Movie Palace Podcast: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/WHYNOW5909463750
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S2E1: Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1975) and Chantal Akerman
Friday, October 24, 2025 • Duration 01:11:17
On S2E1 of The CineHistorians Podcast, we discuss Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1975), directed by Chantal Akerman and starring Delphine Seyrig. This is the first in an eight episode season about the 2022 Sight & Sound Top 100 Greatest Films of All Time list.
Mentioned in the episode:
Sight & Sound Magazine https://sightandsounddigital.bfi.org.uk/
2022 Sight & Sound Top 100 Greatest Films of All Time https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-time
CineHistorians Podcast episode on Cleo from 5 to 7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd9mih32xIM&t
BFI Film Classics: Jeanne Dielman by Catherine Fowler https://amzn.to/3WlVTB0
1975: the year that changed cinema forever by Adam Nayman
https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/features/1975-year-that-changed-cinema-forever
CineHistorians Podcast episode on Jaws (1975)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcjL35BA0ZE
The CineHistorians podcast explores the history of cinema from across the globe. Hosted by Dr. Carl Sweeney and Raquel Stecher, each season of the podcast focuses on a particular theme. This includes everything from film movements, to genres and styles, to groups of filmmakers and more. Each episode examines one film in particular related to that season’s theme. We break down the history of the film, why it's important and examine its impact over time.
If you’re passionate about film, love history and want to broaden your horizons, tune in as we explore all that world cinema has to offer.
Subscribe for upcoming episodes.
Thank you for listening!
Support the show:
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Dr. Carl Sweeney
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Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/ckjsweeney.bsky.social
The Movie Palace Podcast: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/WHYNOW5909463750
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Music: The Lookout (composer: Jon Björk) via epidemicsound.com
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S1E8: Jaws (1975) and New Hollywood
Season 1 · Episode 8
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 • Duration 01:13:44
On this episode of CineHistorians, we discuss the New Hollywood movement and we pay particular attention to the 1975 film Jaws, which was directed by Steven Spielberg.
Note: You may perceive a change in Carl's audio after approximately 12 minutes of the discussion. We hope this doesn't affect your enjoyment.
Co-hosts: Raquel Stecher & Carl Sweeney
Editor: Carl Sweeney
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