One Week Only - Podcast

Episode 92 of One Week Only! This is the unofficial "Foxtrot Episode" as our key film is "Foxtrot" (35:20)

We also review the intimate documentary "Quest" about a decade in the life of the Rainey family in North Philadelphia, directed by Jonathan Olshefski (14:00); and the fascinating documentary "Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story" about the Hollywood star whose brilliant mind for invention helped shape the modern world, directed by Alexandra Dean (22:35).

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

Bonus Episode of One Week Only! For almost two decades, Ron Diamond has collected the best animated short films of the year & brought them to cinemas across the country. Now, the 19th Annual Animation Show of Shows debuts in Los Angeles this weekend, with New York and more cities on the way. As always, it's an incredible selection of unique and visually captivating animated shorts, including hand drawn, CGI and stop-motion animation, and from filmmakers all over the world. Check out the Animation Show of Shows Facebook page for a list of upcoming screening dates.

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

Bonus Episode of One Week Only! The new documentary "Quest" looks at the life of the Raineys, an African-American family living in North Philadelphia. Carlos interviews director Jonathan Olshefski about filming the Raineys for over a decade and capturing incredibly intimate moments of love and heartbreak, constructing a moving portrait of a modern American family. The film is now playing in New York at the Quad Cinema.

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

Episode 91 of One Week Only! Our key film this week is "Loveless"

We also review the zany sci-fi comedy "Future '38", the charming deadpan comedy "The Other Side of Hope", the beautiful period biopic "The Dancer", the terrifying Bitcoin documentary "The New Radical", and the engaging documentary "BIG Time".

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

On this Bonus Episode of One Week Only, Carlos interviews director Kaspar Schröder about his documentary "BIG Time," which looks at the life and career of Bjarke Ingels, one of the most famous architects in the world. "BIG Time" opens Friday in New York at The Landmark at 57 West, the new cinema that's inside the building that Ingels himself designed.

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

Awards Bound is our new series about this year's Oscar contenders, specifically those in the under-appreciated categories like Documentary and Animation. This week, we discuss the Foreign Language Film category, which has a record-breaking 92 submissions this year from around the world. Unfortunately, we can't talk about them all, so we break down 30 of the most notable films, from the heavyweight contenders like "A Fantastic Woman" and "Loveless" to the under-the-radar gems like "White Sun" and "Glory". Only 9 of these films will make it to the shortlist; which ones will it be?

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

Episode 90 of One Week Only! This week, our key film is "On The Beach At Night Alone" (1:06:40)

The Film Independent Spirit Award nominations have been announced! We discuss some of our favorites, and some of the surprise nominees that deserve more attention. Carlos also talks about Pixar's "Coco" and the lack of diversity in film criticism.

We also review the charming comedy "Mr. Roosevelt" directed by & starring Noël Wells (27:05); the luscious LGBT romance "Call Me By Your Name" set in the Italian countryside, directed by Luca Guadanino (37:20); and the chilling documentary "A Gray State" about the tragic story of a radical political filmmaker, directed by Erik Nelson (50:50).

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

Episode 89 of One Week Only! This week's key film is "A Fantastic Woman" (56:20)

We also review the animated masterpiece "The Breadwinner" from Cartoon Saloon, directed by Nora Twomey (10:10); the soulful Irish musical biopic "Song of Granite" directed by Pat Collins (22:50); the inspiring Swiss period drama "The Divine Order" about women's suffrage, directed by Petra Volpe (34:45); and the romantic drama "Porto" with gorgeous cinematography, directed by Gabe Klinger (45:55).

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

Episode 88 of One Week Only! Our key film this week is "Santa & Andrés" (35:10)

AFI Fest has begun! Go see some Free tickets (if there are any still left) and check out some of the great international & independent films at the Festival.

We also review the provocative feminist horror-comedy "Bitch" directed by Marianna Palka (6:45); the gorgeous and haunting supernatural thriller "Thelma" directed by Joachim Trier (13:50); and the nuanced Wall Street character drama "The Price" directed by Anthony Onah (23:10).

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

Bonus Episode of One Week Only! The AFI Film Fest starts tonight in Hollywood! We take a look at the festival schedule, and highlight some of the films and events we're excited about, including Foreign Language Oscar-contenders "Foxtrot", "A Fantastic Woman", and "On Body and Soul"; animated dramas "Have a Nice Day" and "The Breadwinner"; and the Indie Contenders panel featuring Sean Baker (The Florida Project) and Salma Hayek (Beatriz at Dinner)!

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