The Reel Thing

I don't need you! I have dozens of wives, but only one brother...

This week for the Trash Filmfestival, Joe is joined by BFK's own Remi to talk all about Trash's opening film 'Who Killed Captain Alex'. They talk about the earnest beauty of this 'trash' film, the legacy of Nabwana IGG, and what exactly defines trash!

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Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/

Trash Film Festival > https://trashfilmfest.no/

I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer.

In this episode of The Reel Thing, Joe is joined by Martin Haugen to talk all about the puzzle of David Lynch's bizarre adaptation of Frank Herbert's 'Dune'. They talk about the complex production history, lament over Jodorowsky's failed attempt, and talk about their favourite adaptations.

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Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/

Trash Film Festival > https://trashfilmfest.no/

Isn't that corrupt....

Back with another Trash Film Festival x Reel Thing collab, Joe talks all about the mysterious cult marvel that is Neil Breen.

Trash Film Festival. is 24.-26. November!

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Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/

Trash Film Festival > https://trashfilmfest.no/

In collaboration with the upcoming 'Trash Film Festival', The Reel Thing takes on the age-old question: What is a trash film? Turns out there is a rich history of 'exploitation/trash' films that Joe covers! The festival begins 24th of November and until the 26th, and there'll be more TFF x The Reel Thing episodes coming every Thursday on top of usual episodes!

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All music by Wise John. https://wisejohn.com/

Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/

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Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/

Trash Film Festival > https://trashfilmfest.no/

On this episode, Joe covers his highlights from Bergen International Film Festival, and tells the life and films of the legendary Yasujiro Ozu! This short little episode gives an insight into the movie magic behind the contemplative sad director.

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Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/

Bergen International Film Festival > https://www.biff.no/article/om-biff

On a very special episode, Joe is joined by the multitalented music man Wise John (creator of the podcast's music)! John (Conor Hayes) talked all about the long winding journey that led him to become Wise John, the stories behind the songs, and his top 4 favourite movies!

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Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/

Bergen International Film Festival > https://www.biff.no/article/om-biff

In this episode, Joe covers the 2016 Feng Xiaogang directed 'I Am Not Madame Bovary'. They discuss the film's very unique use of aspect ratio and colour, and also the untold case of the lead actress Fan Bingbing's disappearance in 2018.

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All music by Wise John.

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Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/

Bergen International Film Festival > https://www.biff.no/article/om-biff

Are you ready to shoot skeets on the beach? In this episode, Joe is once again joined by Bendik Vigsnes to talk all about 'Top Secret!'; a joke-filled-war-Elvis parody from the brilliant minds behind the equally successful 'Airplane!'. They discuss their favourite moments of this party-time of a movie, and the perhaps lost art of the one-liner.

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All music by Wise John

.Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/

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Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/

Bergen International Film Festival > https://www.biff.no/article/om-biff

Ahead of the upcoming episode on 2016's 'I Am Not Madame Bovary', Joe covers a brief history of Chinese cinema. They cover how the China's turbulent political history has influenced the several waves of cinema in China, and where it stands today.

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All music by Wise John.

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Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/

Nordic Labour Film Festival > https://arbeiderfilmfestivalen.no/

Bergen International Film Festival > https://www.biff.no/article/om-biff

On this episode, Joe is joined by BFK alum Anna Fredsvik to talk about the 1978 classic 'Girlfriends'. They discuss the incredible legacy of this magnificent film, the influence it has had over so many modern directors, and the importance of female friendships.

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All music by Wise John.

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