Scene by Scene

In this episode, we discuss John Cassavetes' Shadows including how the film grew from Cassavetes’ personal experiences, Cassavetes’ use of improvisation, and techniques used to communicate information about characters and their relationship with one another. 

See where Shadows is available to watch.

Supplemental Material:

The Criterion Collection's John Cassavetes: Five Films Blu-ray

Cassavetes on Cassavetes (Book)

Shadows: Eternal Times Square by Gary Giddins

Additional Audio Sources:

Shadows Trailer

The Criterion Collection's John Cassavetes: Five Films Blu-ray

Lelia Goldoni Interview on The Criterion Collection's John Cassavetes: Five Films Blu-ray

Cinéastes de notre temps (Cinema of Our Time) : John Cassavetes on The Criterion Collection's Faces Blu-ray

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Trash Cinema Month is Back!

In this episode, we discuss Stephen Chiodo's Killer Klowns from Outer Space, including the killing of dogs in movies, how it compares to 1950s creature features, and the lack of understandable klown motivation.

See where Killer Klowns from Outer Space is available to watch.

Supplemental Material:

Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game

Scream Factory's Killer Klowns from Outer Space 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray

Chiodo Brothers' Other Work

Land of Terror (1967) (Dir. Chiodo Brothers)

Africa Danny (1970) (Dir. Chiodo Brothers)

Sludge Grubs (1972) (Dir. Chiodo Brothers)

Free Inside (1974) (Dir. Chiodo Brothers)

Cousin Kevin (1986) (Dir. Chiodo Brothers)

The Untold Story of 'Killer Klowns from Outer Space,' the Creepiest Film in Central California History by Amanda Bartlett

The Chiodos Walk Among Us: Adventures in Super 8 Filmmaking (Killer Klowns Arrow Video documentary)

The Creators and Cast of Killer Klowns from Outer Space

Additional Audio Sources:

Killer Klowns from Outer Space Trailer

Scream Factory's Killer Klowns from Outer Space 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray

Audio Commentary on Scream Factory's 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray

“The Making of Killer Klowns” on Scream Factory's 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray

“Kreating Klowns” on Scream Factory's 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray

“Komposing Klowns” on Scream Factory's 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray

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Trash Cinema Month is Back!

In this episode, we discuss David DeCoteau's Nightmare Sisters, including the lack of horror elements, how the film’s short schedule affected the film grammar, and how we found inspiration through the film.

See where Nightmare Sisters is available to watch.

Supplemental Material:

Vinegar Syndrome's Nightmare Sisters Blu-ray

Cinema Conversations: David DeCoteau

Monster Party (Podcast) | That's Exploitation!!! With David DeCoteau & David Del Valle!

Dead for Filth with Michael Varrati (Podcast) | David DeCoteau

David DeCoteau: On Rapid Heart, Fake Names & B-Movies (Interview)

The Life & SLIMES of Dukey Flyswatter and Haunted Garage (Sneak Preview)

Foam Fabrication Tips with Kenneth J. Hall

Additional Audio Sources:

Nightmare Sisters Trailer

Vinegar Syndrome's Nightmare Sisters Blu-ray

David DeCoteau & Linnea Quigley Commentary on Vinegar Syndrome's Nightmare Sisters Blu-ray

Kenneth J. Hall Interview on Vinegar Syndrome's Nightmare Sisters Blu-ray

Cinema Conversations: David DeCoteau

Monster Party (Podcast) | That's Exploitation!!! With David DeCoteau & David Del Valle!

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In this episode, we discuss Agnès Varda's Cléo from 5 to 7, including how Cléo goes from viewed to viewer, the techniques used to communicate Cléo's change, and how Varda balances fantasy and reality. 

See where Cléo from 5 to 7 is available to watch.

Supplemental Material:

The Criterion Collection's The Complete Films of Agnès Varda Blu-ray

Cléo from 5 to 7: Remembrances

Cléo from 5 to 7 by Molly Haskell

Godmotherly Love by Alexandra Hidalgo

A Woman’s Truth by Ginette Vincendeau

La Pointe Courte: How Agnès Varda “Invented” the New Wave by Ginette Vincendeau

Agnès Varda Interviews (Conversations with Filmmakers Series) (Book)

Agnès Varda - Cléo from 5 to 7 | European Graduate School Video Lectures

Inspiration and Good Mood: THAT’S CINEMA! - Agnès Varda | TEDxVeniceBeach

To Tell the Truth - Agnes Varda on the Making of Documentaries

Additional Audio Sources:

Cléo from 5 to 7 Trailer

The Criterion Collection's Cléo from 5 to 7 Blu-ray

To Tell the Truth - Agnes Varda on the Making of Documentaries

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In this episode, we discuss Eric Rohmer's Claire's Knee, including how Jerôme’s actions contradict his words, the characters’ lack of maturity, and how the blocking communicates character relationships.

See where Claire's Knee is available to watch.

Supplemental Material:

The Criterion Collection's Six Moral Tales Blu-ray

Video Essay: How the French New Wave Changed Cinema

Cinema of Our Time with Eric Rohmer Part 1

Cinema of Our Time with Eric Rohmer Part 2

Eric Rohmer Interviews (Conversations with Filmmakers Series) (Book)

Claire’s Knee: Rohmer’s Women by Molly Haskell

Additional Audio Sources:

Claire's Knee Trailer

The Criterion Collection's Six Moral Tales Blu-ray

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In this episode, we discuss Chris Smith's American Movie, including Mark’s performative side, Mark and Mike’s friendship, and the ways we see ourselves in Mark.

See where American Movie is available to watch.

Supplemental Material:

American Movie Blu-ray

Coven (Dir. Mark Borchardt)

I Blow Up (Dir. Mark Borchardt)

Mike Schank's Music

Filmmaker Mark Borchardt's Awesome Tour Of Milwaukee (Late Show with David Letterman)

Fan Request: Mark Borchardt At Comic-Con (Late Show with David Letterman)

The Wisdom of Mark Borchardt (Interview with Carl King)

The Carl King Podcast - Episode 6 with Mark Borchardt

The Carl King Podcast - Episode 50 with Mark Borchardt

Cinema Tonight (WXRW 104.1 Riverwest Radio)

Additional Audio Sources:

American Movie Trailer

American Movie Blu-ray

Coven (Dir. Mark Borchardt)

"Fight Fire With Fire" by Mike Schank

The Wisdom of Mark Borchardt (Interview with Carl King)

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In this episode, we discuss Adam Rifkin's Giuseppe Makes a Movie, including Giuseppe’s filmmaking process, how it inspires us, and the importance of documenting a community that no longer exists. 

See where Giuseppe Makes a Movie is available to watch.

Supplemental Material:

Giuseppe Makes a Movie Official Website

Cinelicious Pics' Giuseppe Makes a Movie Blu-ray

Garbanzo Gas (Film)

Giuseppe Andrews' Films

Vizual Medium Obzervation (Interview with Giuseppe)

Additional Audio Sources:

Cabin Fever Blu-ray

Giuseppe Makes a Movie Trailer

Cinelicious Pics' Giuseppe Makes a Movie Blu-ray

High (Acoustic) by Giuseppe Andrews (Music)

Vizual Medium Obzervation (Interview with Giuseppe)

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In this episode, we discuss Krzysztof Kieślowski's Three Colors: Red, including its connections to Blue and White, the film's telephone motif, and the way Kieślowski’s camera conveys connection and disconnection.

See where Three Colors: Red is available to watch.

Supplemental Material:

The Criterion Collection's Three Colors Blu-ray

Curzon's Three Colours Trilogy 4K Ultra HD

Kieślowski on Kieślowski (Book)

Krzysztof Kieślowski Interviews (Conversations with Filmmakers Series) (Book)

Three Colors: A Hymn to European Cinema by Colin MacCabe

Red: A Fraternity of Strangers by Georgina Evans

This Year's Foreign Oscar Race Reflects a Growingly Global Medium by Guy Lodge 

Insight into Three Colors: Red

Additional Audio Sources:

Three Colors: Red Trailer

The Criterion Collection's Three Colors Blu-ray

"Irène Jacob" from The Criterion Collection's Three Colors Blu-ray

"Behind the Scenes of Red" from The Criterion Collection's Three Colors Blu-ray

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In this episode, we discuss Krzysztof Kieślowski's Three Colors: White, including the strong opening sequence, its connections to Three Colors: Blue, and whether the film effectively handles the theme of equality.

See where Three Colors: White is available to watch.

Supplemental Material:

The Criterion Collection's Three Colors Blu-ray

Curzon's Three Colours Trilogy 4K Ultra HD

Kieślowski on Kieślowski (Book)

Krzysztof Kieślowski Interviews (Conversations with Filmmakers Series) (Book)

Three Colors: A Hymn to European Cinema by Colin MacCabe

White: The Nonpolitical Reunifications of Karol Karol by Stuart Klawans

Additional Audio Sources:

Three Colors: White Trailer

The Criterion Collection's Three Colors Blu-ray

"Zamachowski and Delpy" from The Criterion Collection's Three Colors Blu-ray

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In this episode, we discuss Krzysztof Kieślowski's Three Colors: Blue, including possible interpretations of the film’s abstract moments, the depiction of loss and grief, and Juliette Binoche's internal performance.

See where Three Colors: Blue is available to watch.

Supplemental Material:

The Criterion Collection's Three Colors Blu-ray

Curzon's Three Colours Trilogy 4K Ultra HD

Kieślowski on Kieślowski (Book)

Krzysztof Kieślowski Interviews (Conversations with Filmmakers Series) (Book)

Three Colors: A Hymn to European Cinema by Colin MacCabe

Blue: Bare Necessities by Nick James

Juliette Binoche on the Art of Being Directed by Hillary Weston

Additional Audio Sources:

Three Colors: Blue Trailer

The Criterion Collection's Three Colors Blu-ray

"Reflections on Blue" from The Criterion Collection's Three Colors Blu-ray

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