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Julia hasn't seen a lot of movies, but Pete's seen way too many. Follow them as they explore film history, theory, and criticism.... more
FAQs about Lessons in Film:How many episodes does Lessons in Film have?The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.
November 20, 2025Alien: Resurrection and the Necessity of a Good FoundationJulia and Pete close out their look at the Alien series by watching Alien: Resurrection, a film that's very damp and very French. They discuss the movie's confused tone, languid pacing, and uneven performances....more47minPlay
November 20, 2025Alien³ and the Tension of Differing OpinionsJulia and Pete watch David Fincher's much-maligned Alien³... only to discover it's Julia's favourite of the trilogy! They discuss the film's troubled production and the sour reaction from fans as Julia tries to defend her unconventional opinion, ...more1hPlay
October 23, 2025Aliens and the Trouble with SequelsJulia and Pete watch James Cameron's Aliens and discuss the inherent difficulty with creating a sequel to such a ground-breaking film... and how that sequel became as beloved as the original....more54minPlay
October 09, 2025Alien and the Importance of Set DesignJulia and Pete watch Ridley Scott's Alien, and discuss how the film favours atmosphere over plot, and how the impeccable set design shaped the movie's mood and tone....more1h 2minPlay
October 09, 2025Rope and the Importance of SubtextJulia and Pete watch Alfred Hitchock's Rope, marvel at its camera tricks and technical wizardry, and discuss the movie's obvious gay subtext....more1h 12minPlay
September 11, 2025The Shape of Water and the Eclectic Career of Guillermo del ToroJulia and Pete watch The Shape of Water and discuss the career of director Guillermo del Toro, with a focus on his work in Toronto....more55minPlay
August 28, 2025Double Feature: The Addams Family and the Marriage Between Camera and FrameJulia and Pete watch 1991's The Addams Family and its 1993 sequel, Addams Family Values. They discuss the strange career of Barry Sonnenfeld, his unlikely transition from cinematographer to director, and the difficulty of adapting a TV sitcom into a feature film....more59minPlay
August 14, 2025Jaws and the Birth of the BlockbusterJulia and Pete watch Jaws and discuss the film's troubled production and its fifty-year legacy....more1h 1minPlay
July 31, 2025The Naked Gun and the History of the Spoof MovieJulia and Pete watch The Naked Gun and discuss what sets spoof movies apart from other comedies, the strange careers of Jim Abrahams and the Zucker brothers, and why the parody genre fell out of favour....more1h 13minPlay
July 17, 2025The Blair Witch Project and the Birth of the Found Footage GenreJulia and Pete watch The Blair Witch Project and discuss what works and what doesn't, the film's ground-breaking marketing campaign, and the wave of copycats that followed in its wake....more1h 22minPlay
FAQs about Lessons in Film:How many episodes does Lessons in Film have?The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.