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Lights to Low is a filmography podcast, in which we will survey the works—film by film, every week—of some of cinema’s greatest directors, from their first film to their last.... more
FAQs about Lights to Low:How many episodes does Lights to Low have?The podcast currently has 33 episodes available.
November 13, 2018012: Always (Steven Spielberg)On this episode of Lights to Low, we talk Steven Spielberg’s Always, a film about a ghost who flies around fighting fires. Does the main character have an abusive relationship with planes? Is the greatest medicinal achievement of our time—and our greatest political system—only slightly better than going to the store? Listen to find out the answer to these burning questions, and more....more1h 6minPlay
November 06, 2018011: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (Steven Spielberg)This week on Lights to Low, we return to the world of Indiana Jones as we examine Indy’s race to uncover a lost Christian artifact, fight some Nazis, and ride or die in the desert. No, it’s not Raiders of the Lost Ark but instead the near-carbon copy, though still enjoyable Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Is Henry Jones, Sr. a good father? Is Indy a shitty professor? Does Hitler use a pencil? Listen and find out....more1h 19minPlay
October 26, 2018010: Empire of the Sun (Steven Spielberg)On this episode of Lights to Low, we tackle the very Britishness of Empire of the Sun, a movie that takes place in war-torn China. Join us as we talk about P-51s, POW camps, and whether or not Christian Bale peaked at 13....more1h 25minPlay
October 17, 2018009: The Color Purple (Steven Spielberg)On this episode of Lights to Low, listen to two white guys talk about another white guy who directed a movie about the female-centered, southern Black experience in the first few decades of the twentieth century. We talk race, misogyny, faith, and Spielberg’s transition from sharks and aliens to historical dramas....more1h 32minPlay
October 06, 2018008: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (Steven Spielberg)On this episode of Lights to Low, we travel to India for “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.” Racism, colonialism, and xenophobia? Check. A chiseled Harrison Ford, great set pieces, and a delicious green apple? Double check. Join us as we try to reconcile a good film with bad cultural representation....more1h 26minPlay
September 22, 2018007: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (Steven Spielberg)This week on Lights to Low, we befriend “E.T the Extra-Terrestrial.” We talk divorce, religion, and the appeal of Reese’s Pieces found on the ground in the middle of the woods. We also invite you to cherish what will surely be one of the final Spielberg Mom discussions....more1h 41minPlay
September 09, 2018006: Raiders of the Lost Ark (Steven Spielberg)On this episode, we talk Steven Spielberg's “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” including all varietals of Nazis, whether or not Indiana Jones believes in anything, and the suggestive powers, hidden meanings, and all around symbolism of an apple left on a desk....more1h 31minPlay
August 30, 2018005: 1941 (Steven Spielberg)On this week’s episode of Lights to Low we talk “1941,” Steven Spielberg’s war “comedy” about an impending Japanese attack on the California coast in the days following Pearl Harbor. We discuss sexism, racism, the military, and whether or not this is even Spielberg’s funniest World War II movie. Join us as our hosts cope with a Spielberg Mom-less episode....more1h 10minPlay
August 21, 2018004: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (Steven Spielberg)On this episode of Lights to Low, we have some “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.” In his fourth film, we’ve got a few Spielberg faces, a couple of Spielberg Moms, and at least one Carl Weathers. Topics on the agenda: Christianity, communication, and whether or not Roy Neary should abandon his family for a mountain of mashed potatoes....more1h 37minPlay
August 12, 2018003: Jaws (Steven Spielberg)On this episode of Lights to Low, we tackle "Jaws." We talk sharks, scars, and whether or not Quint has a penchant for art. Here's to swimmin' with bow-legged women....more1h 20minPlay
FAQs about Lights to Low:How many episodes does Lights to Low have?The podcast currently has 33 episodes available.