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🎬 Oscar-Nominated Film "VERMIGLIO" | Maura Delpero on Inside the Arthouse

Movies are often compared to dreams—but in the case of Maura Delpero’s VERMIGLIO, that comparison is literal. In this episode of Inside the Arthouse, we welcome award-winning filmmaker Maura Delpero to discuss the inspiration behind her haunting new film, VERMIGLIO—a story sparked by a dream and a nocturnal visit from her father.

Set in a remote Alpine village during World War II, VERMIGLIO tells the story of a family and community forever changed by the arrival of a deserted soldier. With breathtaking cinematography and quiet emotional depth, the film captures a deeply personal portrait of women living under the shadow of war.

A 2024 Venice Film Festival award winner, Golden Globe nominee, and shortlisted for the 2025 Academy Award for Best International Feature, VERMIGLIO is already being hailed as a modern arthouse classic.

Don’t miss this intimate conversation with Maura Delpero about history, memory, dreams, and the craft of filmmaking.

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🎬 GAUCHO GAUCHO | Inside the Arthouse with Oscar-Nominated Filmmakers Michael Dweck & Gregory Kershaw

Award-winning documentary filmmakers Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw return to Inside the Arthouse to discuss their latest cinematic journey — GAUCHO GAUCHO, a powerful and visually stunning film that brings viewers deep into the heart of Argentina’s cowboy culture.

Best known for their poetic, vérité-style storytelling in The Last Race and the Oscar-nominated The Truffle Hunters, Dweck and Kershaw continue their exploration of unique, tightly knit communities resisting the tides of modernity. This time, their cameras land on the remote plains of Argentina, where the gauchos — skilled horsemen with deep spiritual ties to their land and animals — live in harmony with a vanishing way of life.

GAUCHO GAUCHO is more than a portrait of rural tradition; it's a cinematic experience blending vérité intimacy with operatic scale. Filmed with breathtaking cinematography and crafted with reverence and restraint, this documentary captures the soul of a culture many Americans know little about — and may never see again.

In this episode, we go behind the scenes with co-directors Michael and Gregory to talk about the challenges of immersive filmmaking, gaining trust within such a proud and private community, and why stories like these matter more than ever in our globalized, fast-changing world.

If you loved The Truffle Hunters, Honeyland, or Fire of Love, this conversation — and this film — belongs on your radar.

GAUCHO GAUCHO is now playing in select arthouse cinemas across the U.S.

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Before Sundance, A24, or the modern "indie" boom, there was John Cassavetes—a groundbreaking filmmaker who rewrote the rules of American cinema. On the 50th anniversary of his masterpiece A WOMAN UNDER THE INFLUENCE, we revisit the film that arguably launched the modern independent film movement.

Directed, financed, and distributed by Cassavetes himself, A Woman Under the Influence broke every mold—earning Academy Award nominations for Cassavetes (Best Director) and Gena Rowlands (Best Actress), and proving that personal, uncompromising cinema could reach mainstream audiences.

Joining us is Jeff Lipsky, a legendary indie film executive who began his career working on the grassroots release of A Woman Under the Influence. Lipsky would go on to co-found October Films, helping bring international and American auteurs like Jim Jarmusch, Mike Leigh, and Lasse Hallström to U.S. theaters. But it all started with Cassavetes.

🎞️ Why A Woman Under the Influence still defines independent cinema

If you care about the roots of truly independent film, this is the conversation you’ve been waiting for.

To celebrate this milestone, INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE welcomes indie film veteran Jeff Lipsky—a former Cassavetes distributor and one of the early champions of American independent film. Lipsky, co-founder of October Films and longtime filmmaker himself, shares behind-the-scenes insights about Cassavetes’ genius, the film's enduring legacy, and what modern filmmakers can still learn from his radical vision.

🎥 Why A Woman Under the Influence still resonates today

If you're a fan of Cassavetes, Rowlands, or just want to understand the DNA of independent filmmaking, this episode is essential listening.

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From the breakout success of The Peanut Butter Falcon to the bold political storytelling of their new film LOS FRIKIS, co-directors Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz are redefining what independent American cinema can look like.

Inspired by a true story, LOS FRIKIS is a gripping coming-of-age drama set in 1990s Cuba, where a group of punk rock misfits push back against the repressive regime of Fidel Castro—using art, music, and radical self-expression as their weapons. With rising star Adria Arjona in a breakout role, the film evokes the sweeping romance of Doctor Zhivago with the rebellious spirit of punk culture.

In this episode of INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, we sit down with the filmmakers to discuss:

Whether you're a fan of counterculture stories, underdog filmmaking, or the intersection of politics and passion, this conversation is a must-listen for indie film lovers.

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Amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine, three Ukrainian artists refuse to flee. Instead, they choose to fight—not just with weapons, but with their art. PORCELAIN WAR, winner of the 2024 Sundance Grand Jury Prize and the most awarded documentary of the year, is a powerful story of resistance, creativity, and survival.

This gripping episode of INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE features co-director Brendon Ballomo, who shares how he smuggled cameras into a war zone and collaborated remotely to bring this urgent story to the screen. In a war fought by professional soldiers against ordinary civilians, this documentary captures how art becomes both defiance and lifeline.

🎥 Learn how the film was made🕊️ Discover the human side of war

Tune in now to hear the incredible behind-the-scenes story that critics are calling one of the most essential films of the year.

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🎬 Hundreds of Beavers didn’t get a traditional distribution deal—even after film festival success. But producer Kurt Ravenwood believed in their oddball comedy and built a DIY release plan that grossed $1.2M+ with a microbudget marketing spend. Even after streaming release, fans kept showing up.We talk to Ravenwood about indie film marketing, self-distribution, and how to build an audience for truly original cinema. A must-listen for anyone making or loving independent film.🎬 How “Hundreds of Beavers” Beat the Odds – Indie Film Distribution Success Story | Inside the ArthouseIn a time when independent filmmakers worry about the survival of theatrical releases in a post-pandemic world, Hundreds of Beavers proved that a weird, wild, and wonderfully original movie can still pack theaters—without studio backing.After multiple successful film festival screenings, Hundreds of Beavers failed to secure a traditional distribution deal. But instead of fading away, producer Kurt Ravenwood and the team took matters into their own hands.💥 With a self-release strategy, razor-sharp marketing, and a modest ad budget (less than the cost of a luxury car), this no-budget indie comedy grossed over $500,000 at the box office—and earned a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Even more impressive? More than half of its theatrical gross came after the film was available on streaming.🎧 On this episode of Inside the Arthouse, we talk with Kurt Ravenwood, producer and marketing mastermind behind Hundreds of Beavers, about:Building a theatrical release strategy without a distributorHow to market a microbudget film in 2025Reaching audiences with niche comedyLessons for indie filmmakers trying to beat the systemWhether you're a filmmaker, film fan, or just love rooting for the underdog, this is an indie film success story you don’t want to miss.BehindTheScenes #FilmDiscussion #MovieReview #NewReleases #NewFilmReleases #FilmLovers #Cinema #MoviePodcast #GregLaemmle #RaphaelSbarge #LaemmleTheatres #FilmDistribution #MovieIndustry #FilmBusiness Video Podcast Independent Film / Indie Film Arthouse Film / Arthouse Movie Film Lovers / Cinema New Movie Releases / New Film Releases Repertory Cinema / Classic Films / Classic Movies Filmmaker Interviews / Filmmakers (Directors, Writers, Producers) Film Distributors / Film Distribution Movie Industry / Film Business / Movie Business Behind-the-Scenes Insights Film Discussion / Movie Reviews / Film Analysis Greg Laemmle / Raphael Sbarge Laemmle Theatre

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Some stories take time to unfold. For filmmaker Sandi DuBowski, it took over two decades to tell the story at the heart of his deeply personal and wildly compelling new documentary, SABBATH QUEEN—a film 21 years in the making.

Following up on his groundbreaking 2001 documentary Trembling Before G-d, DuBowski returns with SABBATH QUEEN, which chronicles the life of Amichai Lau-Lavie—the flamboyant, radically honest, spiritually complex drag persona Haddassah Gold. Lau-Lavie, a descendant of Holocaust survivors and nephew of Israel’s Chief Rabbi, breaks away from religious orthodoxy to forge a new, inclusive vision of what it means to be Jewish.

🎬 NYT Critics Pick

As the film opens in Los Angeles and expands to arthouses across the U.S., INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE welcomes DuBowski for an intimate conversation about:

The 21-year filmmaking process behind SABBATH QUEEN

How drag, religion, and performance intersect

The power of film to bridge divides in fractured times

Why Amichai’s story speaks to everyone—regardless of faith, gender, or background

If you care about bold documentaries, spiritual exploration, or identity-defining storytelling, this episode is a must-listen.

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🎬 Celebrating 100 Years of Arthouse Cinema | Inside the Arthouse with Ross Melnick, Greg Laemmle & Raphael Sbarge

What is arthouse film—and how has it lasted a century?

This week on Inside the Arthouse, we celebrate 100 years of arthouse cinema with renowned film historian, author, and Academy Film Scholar Ross Melnick, in conversation with Greg Laemmle, CEO of Laemmle Theatres and third-generation arthouse exhibitor.

🎥 Join us for a fascinating journey through the history of independent and foreign cinema in America—from the early days of imported films and film societies, to the explosion of countercultural cinema in the '60s and '70s, to the digital transformations of the 21st century.

We ask:

Where did arthouse film begin?

How has it evolved over the last 100 years?

What is the state of arthouse theaters today—and what does the future look like?

Whether you’re a cinephile, a filmmaker, or just love the culture of independent cinema, this episode offers insight, context, and a celebration of the enduring power of arthouse film in America.

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🎙️ Inside the Arthouse: The Heat of the Kitchen in “LA COCINA” – A Conversation with Director Alonso Ruizpalacios 🔥🎬

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