In this episode we discuss The Oscar's results and Rossellini's  Italian neorealist war drama, Paisan. Thanks for stopping by.

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In this episode, we explore the haunting and deeply personal world of The Mirror, one of the most poetic and unconventional films ever made. Directed by visionary filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky, the film blends memory, dreams, newsreel footage, and fragmented narrative to form a cinematic meditation on childhood, war, family, and the passage of time.

Rather than following a traditional plot, The Mirror unfolds like a stream of consciousness. Through shifting timelines and recurring imagery, Tarkovsky reconstructs the inner life of a man reflecting on his past—his mother, his upbringing in rural Russia, the trauma of war, and the lingering emotional echoes of memory. The film becomes less a story and more an experience, inviting viewers to piece together meaning through atmosphere, symbolism, and personal reflection.

We’ll discuss how Tarkovsky’s signature visual language—long takes, natural elements like wind, fire, and water, and carefully composed frames—creates a dreamlike space where memory and reality merge. We’ll also explore the autobiographical aspects of the film, including the use of poetry by Tarkovsky’s father, Arseny Tarkovsky, and how the director transforms personal memory into universal cinema.

Join us as we unpack why The Mirror continues to challenge audiences and inspire filmmakers, and how its emotional logic reveals deeper truths about identity, nostalgia, and the fragile nature of memory.

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This week, we dive into Sorry, Baby and It Was Just an Accident, two films that explore guilt, accountability, and the ripple effects of seemingly small decisions. From intimate emotional reckonings to the chaos unleashed by a single moment, we unpack how each story confronts responsibility, denial, and the fragile line between intent and impact. Join us as we break down performances, direction, and the moral questions that linger long after the credits roll.

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In this episode, we’re counting down our Top 10 Movies of 2025 — the films that surprised us, moved us, and completely dominated our conversations all year long. We’re breaking down what worked, what shocked us, and which films truly earned a spot in our personal top ten.

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We are glad to have Scott Hamrah back at the Silver Screen Video to talk about some 2025 movies and his new book, Algorithm of the Night. Please go purchase a copy at the link below. Enjoy the episode.

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We pair If I Had Legs I’d Kick You and Hamnet to talk about grief, illness, and the stories we tell about pain. One book is raw, funny, and brutally embodied; the other is quiet, lyrical, and shaped by loss. Together, they ask how suffering lives in the body, how love survives it, and what it means to keep going after everything changes.

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In this episode we dive into the Oscar nominations before discussing The Rip, Train Dreams, and The Mastermind.

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This episode breaks down the buzz around Marty Supreme and the film Cloud, exploring ambition, identity, and the hype shaping modern cinema.

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In this episode, we explore two films that, on the surface, couldn’t feel more different—but are deeply connected by their love of time, process, and the people who keep art alive. We dive into Richard Linklater’s Nouvelle Vague, a playful and philosophical portrait of cinema in conversation with itself, and Eephus, a small-scale baseball movie that turns America’s pastime into something closer to a meditation.

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In this episode, we dive into two films that explore life, memory, and conflict from strikingly different angles: The Life of Chuck and One Battle After Another. From storytelling structure and character development to thematic depth and emotional impact. Life is good on the one hand and on the other it truly is one battle after another. Join us for a thoughtful conversation about cinema that reflects the quiet beauty of living and the exhausting persistence of fighting, both on screen and beyond.

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