Double Bill Chill

This week, we finish our Sight & Sound season with Powell & Pressburger's "The Red Shoes. We begin with a discussion on why this has been added to the top 100 and we look at Martin Scorsese's top 10 list. After we cover the background of the film, we dive deep into the plot and explore why this film still has so much appeal. Finally, we each pair the film with another related film. 

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This week we begin our two week look at Powell & Pressburger, otherwise known as "The Archers." First, we are looking into a film kicked off the Sight & Sound top 100, "The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp."  We begin by looking at the wartime production of  the film, and the various bumps along the way to getting the film made. We also establish Powell & Pressburger's working relationship and the efforts to restore their works. Next, we dive into the plot of the film and finish by each pairing a film for two double bills. 

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This week we cover Apichatpong Weerasethakul's 2004 film, "Tropical Malady" in the context of the Sight & Sound top 100 films list. We discuss the making of the film and the various themes that make it such a unique film.  After we discuss the background of the film, we dive into the film plot-point by plot-point for an in-depth look at a 21st Century standout film.  Finally, we finish the podcast with two film pairings for "Tropical Malady."

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This week we dive into our first Ingmar Bergman film for the podcast, "Wild Strawberries." We cover the background of the film and look into Bergman's angst regarding life. We, then, explore the plot of the film and break down the more challenging bits. After our breakdown, we each pair the film with another for two delightful double bills.  

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This week we cover the iconic and pioneering "Wanda" by first-time director, Barbara Loden who also stars in and wrote the film. We discuss her life and put the film into the context of her fears and insecurities of her background and personality. We also discuss her marriage to Elia Kazan and how it informs the film's content. After we cover the background, we get into the plot of the film for an at-length discussion. Finally, we each pair the film with another film for two double bills. 

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This week we cover the phenomenal 1974 neo-noir, "Chinatown." We discuss Roman Polanski's crimes and their stain on his films' legacies. After that we discuss the new Hollywood which birthed this film including Robert Evans and his takeover of Paramount. After we cover the history and production of the film, we read the film in an at-length discussion of the plot. Finally, we each pair "Chinatown" with another film. 

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This week we cover Agnès Varda's real-time classic, Cléo from 5 to 7. We discuss how the film is really only Cléo from 5 to 6:30. We also discuss the making of the film and Agnès Varda's varied and rich career. After we put the film in its proper context, we do an at-length discussion of the film's plot. Finally, we pair the film with two other films.   

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This week, we go West to discuss Howard Hawks' classic John Wayne Western, "Rio Bravo." We discuss who was the most racist person on set and the troubling history of the film's stars. We also celebrate the film for its general vibe and hang-out quality. After we cover the history of the film, we break it down plot-point by plot-point. Finally, we each the pair the film with another film. 

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This week's episode is all about Miyazaki's masterpiece, "Spirited Away." We cover a lot of background on the film including its production and cultural background. After the background, we get into a plot point breakdown discussing the film and all of its various hidden details. Finally, we each pair "Spirited Away" with another film for an excellent pair of double bills. 

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This week, we begin our Sight & Sound Season where we cover 5 films no longer on the Top 100 list and 5 films new to the Top 100 list in 2022. This episode is about Werner Herzog's 1972 film, "Aguirre, the Wrath of God." We discuss the background of the film and its troubled production which mirrors the film itself. Klaus Kinski's assholery is explored in depth, as well as the various injuries inflicted (by Klaus) on set. After we cover the background, we dive into an at-length discussion of the film. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a total of two double bills involving this amazing film. 

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