Explore every episode of the podcast The Last Picture House
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| Cannes Preview 2023 - LPH023 | 15 May 2023 | 00:38:23 | |
On this episode, Marcus and Maria look ahead to this year's Cannes Film Festival. They preview the films, the filmmakers as well the controversies. The 76th edition of the festival will be held from May 16 to 27, 2023. | |||
| "West Side Story" - LPH022 | 09 Dec 2021 | 01:28:01 | |
This week, Marcus and Maria are joined by academic Garrett De Orio to talk about Jerome Robbins & Robert Wise's groundbreaking musical, West Side Story (1961). A loose re-telling of Romeo and Juliet, West Side Story is set on the streets of 1950s New York. Two young lovers must overcome racial prejudice and gang violence in order to be together. The panel discuss the film's journey from stage to screen, the challenges of production in New York City, and the film's reception. As always, this episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend (re)watching the film before listening. There's also some strong language which may not be suitable for younger listeners. Links to some of the things discussed:
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| Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood - LPH013 | 08 Sep 2019 | 00:46:26 | |
On this episode, Maria, Iain and Marcus discuss "One Upon a Time… in Hollywood," the latest film from Quentin Tarantino. They compare the film with the director's previous work, ask whether or not it exploits the tragic death of Sharon Tate, and discuss how it treats the many other 60s film stars who make an appearance. Links to some of the things discussed this week: As always, this episode contains mild spoilers. | |||
| Brave Roles - LPH012 | 25 Aug 2019 | 01:10:24 | |
On this episode, Marcus, Maria, and Iain discuss what motivates an actor to risk their career by taking on a challenging or an otherwise "difficult" character. Along the way, they examine great performances that have provoked audiences and upturned expectations. Links to some of the things we discussed this week:
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| Monsters as Metaphors - LPH011 | 18 Jul 2019 | 01:00:17 | |
On this episode Marcus, Iain, Dai and Maria discuss the enduring popularity of the monster movie and consider the latest in the Godzilla franchise, "Godzilla: King of the Monsters". Next, the panel talk about John Landis's horror comedy "American Werewolf in London" and its memorable transformation scene. Finally, the hosts share their thoughts on Guillermo del Toro's "The Shape of Water" and speculate on Eliza's life post-Baltimore. Links to some of the things we discussed this week:
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| Italian Film Festival Special - LPH010 | 17 Jun 2019 | 00:49:29 | |
On this special episode, we discuss some of the highlights at Tokyo's recent Italian Film Festival, including Matteo Garrone's "Dogman," Valerio Mieli's "Ricordi?," and Alessandro Aronadio's "Io c'è". We also sit down for exclusive interviews with some of the filmmakers. Contains mild spoilers.
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| Is there such a thing as an unfilmable novel? Anh Hùng Trần's "Norwegian Wood", Francis Ford Coppola's "Apocalypse Now, and David Lynch's "Dune" - LPH009 | 25 May 2019 | 00:52:45 | |
On this episode, we ask if there's such a thing as an unfilmable novel. Are some projects just too complex, expensive or controversial to adapt? We examine three movies based on supposedly unfilmable source material: Norwegian Wood, adapted from the book by Haruki Murakami, Apocalypse Now, based on Joseph Conrad's novella, and Dune, adapted from the books by Frank Herbert. Contains mild spoilers. | |||
| Interview with CG animator Stephane Mangin and Katsuhiro Otomo's "Akira" - LPH008 | 18 Mar 2019 | 01:00:16 | |
We sit down with CG animator Stephane Mangin to discuss his work on such films as Jungle Book, Mowgli, Fantastic Beasts, Frozen and Wreck it Ralph. In part two of the show, we talk with Mangin about Katsuhiro Otomo's anime classic "Akira" and consider the film's impact. | |||
| Remakes, Reboots and Reimaginings - LPH007 | 18 Feb 2019 | 00:42:26 | |
On this episode, we examine cinema audiences' seemingly inexhaustible appetite for remakes. We consider what makes them successful, discuss how they differ from reboots and reimaginings, and (of course!) talk about some of our favorites. Contains mild spoilers. | |||
| Bradley Cooper's "A Star is Born," Golden Globes, films we're looking forward to in 2019 - LPH006 | 28 Jan 2019 | 01:04:40 | |
This week we discuss the recent Golden Globe Awards, Bradley Cooper's "A Star is Born," and the films we're looking forward to in 2019. Contains mild spoilers. | |||
| The Best Films of 2018 - LPH005 | 31 Dec 2018 | 00:44:55 | |
Break out the bubbly... it's the inaugural Last Picture House Awards! As 2018 draws to a close, we discuss our favorite films of the year, including "BlacKkKlansman," "Black Panther," "Bohemian Rhapsody," "The Favourite," "Ladybird," "Phantom Thread," "Roma," and "Shoplifters." Contains mild spoilers.
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| Bryan Singer/Dexter Fletcher's "Bohemian Rhapsody", Panos Cosmatos's "Mandy." - LPH004 | 22 Dec 2018 | 00:43:36 | |
You are a vicious snowflake. On this episode we talk about Panos Cosmatos's "Mandy" and Bryan Singer/Dexter Fletcher's "Bohemian Rhapsody." Contains mild spoilers. | |||
| "Silence of the Lambs" 30th Anniversary - LPH021 | 21 Jun 2021 | 01:12:24 | |
On this episode Maria and Marcus look back at 30 years of Silence of the Lambs (1991). How did a modestly budgeted film about the pursuit of a serial killer win the "big five" Oscars? And how does the film continue to provoke audiences 30 years after its release? We'll discuss the making of the film, it's cultural legacy, as well as controversies. This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend (re)watching the film before listening. Links to some of the things discussed:
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| Tokyo International Film Festival: Alfonso Cuarón's "Roma", Marcelino Islas Hernández's "Clases de Historia" ("History Lessons"), Yorgos Lanthimos's "The Favourite" - LPH003 | 10 Dec 2018 | 00:58:33 | |
This week we continue our look at the 2018 Tokyo International Film Festival. We discuss Yorgos Lanthimos's "The Favourite," Marcelino Islas Hernández's "Clases de Historia" ("History Lessons") and Alfonso Cuarón's "Roma." PLUS interviews with some very special guests. Contains mild spoilers. | |||
| Tokyo International Film Festival: Edoardo De Angelis's "The Vice of Hope", Paolo Sorrentino's "Loro" - LPH002 | 19 Nov 2018 | 00:47:22 | |
On this week's episode, we're at the Tokyo International Film Festival. We discuss Edoardo De Angelis's "The Vice of Hope" and Paolo Sorrentino's "Loro". Contains mild spoilers.
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| Halloween Special: horror favorites, John Krasinski's "A Quiet Place" - LPH001 | 23 Oct 2018 | 00:47:16 | |
Want to see something really scary? On this week's episode, we discuss our favorite horror movies, as well as the recently released "A Quiet Place". Warning: here be spoilers! | |||
| Martin Scorsese's "After Hours" - LPH020 | 07 Jun 2021 | 01:14:13 | |
This week Marcus and Maria examine Martin Scorsese's frequently overlooked absurdist black comedy, After Hours (1985). When corporate "word processor" Paul Hackett (Griffin Dunne) meets the mysterious, fickle Marcy (Rosanna Arquette,) he accepts an offer of a late-night rendezvous in downtown Manhattan. But when Paul begins to have second thoughts and tries to return home, he finds himself trapped in a surreal nightmare. Marcus and Maria go behind the scenes to explore the film's origins, its themes of paranoia and emasculation, and where After Hours fits in beside Scorsese's other work. This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend watching the film before listening. Links to some of the things discussed:
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| Unfinished Films - LPH019 | 24 May 2021 | 01:10:12 | |
Having exhausted online trivia quizzes and home baking, Maria, Iain and Marcus ARE BACK with a new series of the podcast. This episode, the panel take you on a guided tour of the UNFINISHED PICTURES that never made it onto the big screen. This episode HAS IT ALL: Orson Welles, Marilyn Monroe... even the Sex Pistols having dinner with Roger Ebert. Links to some of the things discussed:
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| The Decade in Film - LPH018 | 16 Feb 2020 | 01:48:21 | |
The Decade in Film - LPH018 In their first episode back after hiatus, Dai, Maria, Iain and Marcus attempt the impossible - a comprehensive survey of the best films of the 2010s. They nominate the movies they loved on first viewing, the films they learned to love, as well as those which best captured the spirit of the "post truth" era. As always, they finish the show with a nervous search through correspondence to learn whether listeners agree with them. Links to some of the things discussed:
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| Christmas Special - LPH017 | 19 Dec 2019 | 01:00:28 | |
On this special episode, Dai, Maria, Iain and Marcus discuss their favorite Christmas movies. They talk reconnection and nostalgia, surviving the holiday season, as well as Christmas movies that celebrate love and romance. Along the way, they share their thoughts on what makes the perfect Christmas film, as well as stories from their own (sometimes chaotic) lives. Finally, the panel delve into Santa's sack to sift through listeners' favorites. Links to some of the things discussed this week:
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| 2019 Tokyo International Film Festival, Part II: "Jojo Rabbit," "Disco," and "Advantages of Traveling by Train" - LPH016 | 15 Nov 2019 | 01:04:24 | |
On this episode, Iain, Maria, and Marcus continue their discussion of the 32nd Tokyo International Film Festival. They begin with "Disco," a provocative Norwegian drama about a young woman growing up within an evangelical church, before moving onto a live-action adaptation of Tezuka Osamu's manga "Barbara." They then examine Iranian film "Old Men Never Die," and Turkish allegory "Food For a Funeral." Next, the panel discuss two crime dramas with a social conscience: cops and robbers on the streets of Tehran in "Just 6.5," and Italian coming of age drama "Nevia." Finally, the team reviews Taika Waititi's much-anticipated "anti-hate satire" "Jojo Rabbit," and daring Spanish comedy "Advantages of Traveling by Train." Links to some of the things discussed this week: As always, this episode contains mild spoilers. | |||
| 2019 Tokyo International Film Festival, Part I: Martin Scorsese's "The Irishman," Frelle Petersen's Grand Prix winner "Uncle," and Valentyn Vasyanovych's Jury Prize-winning "Atlantis" - LPH015 | 07 Nov 2019 | 00:58:12 | |
On this month's episode, Maria, Iain and Marcus discuss the 32nd Tokyo International Film Festival. They begin by talking about Danish Grand Prix winner "Uncle," before moving on to "Cry," whose director Hirobumi Watanabe was awarded Best Director in the Japanese Cinema Splash category. Then they discuss two movies about troubled relationships: Japanese comedy "A Beloved Wife," and Noah Baumbach's Netflix divorce drama "Marriage Story." Next, they examine two movies that explore war and its impact: the hard-hitting Ukranian film "Atlantis," and French historical drama "Towards the Battle." Finally, the team reviews Martin Scorsese's much-anticipated gangster film, "The Irishman." Links to some of the things discussed this week:
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| Guilty Pleasures - LPH014 | 29 Sep 2019 | 01:01:25 | |
On this month's episode, Iain, Maria and Marcus discuss (cinematic) guilty pleasures. What makes a bad movie a cult classic? Can you have too much of a good (bad) thing? Links to some of the things discussed this week:
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