One Week Only - Podcast

Episode 112 of One Week Only! Our key film this week is "Lu Over The Wall" about a teenage boy in a small fishing town who befriends a mermaid who loves music. Directed by Masaaki Yuasa, this anime fantasy is wild, crazy and utterly charming, with dazzling animation and catchy music. (21:30)

We also review the French WWI period drama "The Guardians" directed by Xavier Beauvois (2:45), the British romantic thriller "Beast" directed by Michael Pearce (8:50), and the gorgeously crafted feminist revenge thriller "Revenge" directed by Coralie Fargeat (14:05).

Hosted by Carlos Aguilar & Conor Holt. Music by Kevin MacLeod at www.incompetech.com

Episode 111 of One Week Only! Carlos attended the Bentonville Film Festival this weekend, where he saw Geena Davis, Meg Ryan, and a variety of female-directed & diverse independent films. Our key film this week is "Everything Else" (33:20)

We also review "Let the Sunshine In" starring Juliette Binoche, directed by Claire Denis (5:00); inspirational documentary "RBG" about Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, directed by Betsy West & Julie Cohen (11:30); Argentine drama "The Desert Bride" starring Paulina García, directed by Cecilia Atán & Valeria Pivato (18:10); and Chinese drama "Angels Wear White" directed by Vivian Qu (24:45).

Hosted by Carlos Aguilar & Conor Holt. Music by Kevin MacLeod at www.incompetech.com

Episode 110 of One Week Only! Instead of going to the latest Marvel movie, why not see an indie film this weekend? Our key film this week is "In The Last Days of the City" (38:50)

We also review "Disobedience" starring Rachel Weisz & Rachel McAdams, directed by Sebastián Lelio (5:00); lesbian romantic comedy "Duck Butter" starring Alia Shawkat & Laia Costa, directed by Miguel Arteta (12:55); surreal fantasy "Mrs. Hyde" starring Isabelle Huppert, directed by Serge Bozon (20:05); and period biopic "Lou Andreas-Salomé: The Audacity to be Free", directed by Cordula Kablitz-Post (28:00).

Hosted by Carlos Aguilar & Conor Holt. Music by Kevin MacLeod at www.incompetech.com

Episode 109 of One Week Only! Carlos was at the Louisiana International Film Festival this weekend, where he saw the terrific "Outside In" among other films. Our key film this week is "Godard Mon Amour"

We also review the dark teen drama "And Then I Go"; true story drama "Little Pink House" starring Catherine Keener; creepy Exorcism documentary "The Devil and Father Amorth" directed by William Friedkin; and the intimate documentary "Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami" directed by Sophie Fiennes.

Hosted by Carlos Aguilar & Conor Holt. Music by Kevin MacLeod at www.incompetech.com

The 16th Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles was this past weekend, and this year, Carlos was part of the Jury! We discuss some of our favorite films at the festival, including award-winners "Village Rockstars," "Ajji" and "Lovesick"!

Hosted by Carlos Aguilar & Conor Holt. Music by Kevin MacLeod at www.incompetech.com

Episode 108 of One Week Only, and this is phenomenal week of films! Our key film this week is "The Rider" (31:00)

We also review "Where is Kyra?" starring Michelle Pfieffer (1:45); the Argentine colonial drama "Zama" (10:50); and the Palestinian documentary "The Judge" (22:00).

Hosted by Carlos Aguilar & Conor Holt. Music by Kevin MacLeod at www.incompetech.com

Episode 107 of One Week Only! Carlos is back from the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival. Our key film this week is the Chinese animated film "Big Fish & Begonia" (43:40)

We also review the brutal thriller "You Were Never Really Here" starring Joaquin Phoenix, directed by Lynne Ramsay (3:45); the Australian Western "Sweet Country" directed by Warwick Thornton (15:00); the French drama "Ismael's Ghosts" directed by Arnaud Desplechin (21:40); and the sci-fi thriller "The Endless" directed by Justin Benson & Aaron Moorhead (32:40).

Finally, we mourn the passing of Isao Takahata, co-founder of Studio Ghibli and one of the greatest animation directors of all time, including the films Grave of the Fireflies, The Tale of the Princess Kaguya & much more. (55:30)

Hosted by Carlos Aguilar & Conor Holt. Music by Kevin MacLeod at www.incompetech.com

Episode 106 of One Week Only! Our key film this week is "Best F(r)iends", the new film from Tommy Wiseau & Greg Sestero, the duo behind the infamous cult classic "The Room".

We also review the French winemaking drama "Back to Burgundy", the surreal indie romance "Are We Not Cats", and the intimate family drama "Love After Love".

Hosted by Carlos Aguilar & Conor Holt. Music by Kevin MacLeod at www.incompetech.com

Episode 105 of One Week Only! Carlos is back from the Gasparilla Film Festival! Our key film this week is "Beauty and the Dogs" (24:50)

We also review the comedy of manners "Madame" starring Rossy de Palma & Toni Colette (3:50); the charming romantic comedy "Keep the Change" (9:00); and the compelling French drama "The Workshop" (17:10).

Hosted by Carlos Aguilar & Conor Holt. Music by Kevin MacLeod at www.incompetech.com

Episode 104 of One Week Only! We missed last week because Carlos was busy at the SXSW Film Festival, so this is a special double-week episode of new films! Our key film is "Claire's Camera" (46:30)

We also review the intimate drama "Hannah" starring Charlotte Rampling (12:40); the teen comedy "Flower" (20:10); the complex drama "Allure" (26:45); the period drama "The Forgiven" starring Forest Whitaker as Desmond Tutu (31:15); and the documentary "Itzhak" about violinist Itzhak Perlman (40:20).

Hosted by Carlos Aguilar & Conor Holt. Music by Kevin MacLeod at www.incompetech.com