Arthouse Garage: A Movie Podcast

098: TERRENCE MALICK SERIES – Intro to Malick & Days of Heaven (1978)

ArthouseGarage.com — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000

"Nobody's perfect. There was never a perfect person around. You just have half-angel and half-devil in you."

On this episode, we start a new series digging in to the films of Terrence Malick, starting with his 1978 masterpiece, DAYS OF HEAVEN.

The wonderful Bethany Weard is joining me for this series. She's a cinephile and a big fan of Malick, and I'm so excited to get into these films with her.

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097: GOD’S COUNTRY (2022) starring Thandiwe Newton – special episode with director Julian Higgins

ArthouseGarage.com — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000

"I have definitely been made to feel threatened."

Today on the show, writer/director Julian Higgins joins to discuss his new film GOD'S COUNTRY starring Thandiwe Newton. I had the great pleasure of seeing the film earlier this year at the Bentonville Film Festival and enjoyed it very much, and it's certainly a film that warrants discussion. See the film in theaters now!

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096: FRENCH NEW WAVE – Jacques Demy’s The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

ArthouseGarage.com — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000

"Why is absence so heavy to bear?"

Today on the show, we wrap up our series on the French New Wave with a look at director Jacques Demy and his 1964 film THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG. We talk about Demy's life and work, and the legacy his films have left behind. Guest Omaya Jones is back once again to help us dig into the film

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BONUS: Interview with Mark Cousins, director of THE STORY OF FILM: A NEW GENERATION

ArthouseGarage.com — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 15:00:00 +0000

To see the video of this interview, visit Arthouse Garage on YouTube

Back in 2011, Filmmaker Mark Cousins brought us THE STORY OF FILM: AN ODYSSEY. Now he's returned with a follow-up, called THE STORY OF FILM: A NEW GENERATION.

I had the great pleasure of speaking with Mark about the new film, which hits theaters in limited release on September 9, and then VOD on September 20th.

For more information on the film, visit https://www.musicboxfilms.com/film/the-story-of-film-a-new-generation/

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095: George Miller’s 3000 Years of Longing, starring Tilda Swinton and Idris Elba

ArthouseGarage.com — Mon, 05 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Today on the show, filmmaker Clayton Henderson returns to discuss the new film 3000 YEARS OF LONGING from director George Miller-- his first since MAD MAX: FURY ROAD. The film stars Tilda Swinton and Idris Elba, and it's a wild ride of an adventure film, playing now in theaters. Clayton and I also talk about films we've watched recently, including BJ Novak's VENGEANCE, THE GOOD BOSS starring Javier Bardem, and I LOVE MY DAD starring Patton Oswalt.

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094: Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s MEMORIA (2021) starring Tilda Swinton

ArthouseGarage.com — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000

"It's like a rumble, from the core of the earth."

Today on the show, we talk MEMORIA, the latest from from Thai director Apichatpong Weerasethakul which is now playing in Little Rock, until September 1st. The film stars Tilda Swinton as a botanist who is awakened one morning by a strange noise, and she becomes obsessed with figuring out where it came from. Like all of Apichatpong's films, MEMORIA is mysterious and can be challenging to grasp, so hopefully our podcast discussion may provide some helpful context.

Arkansas filmmaker Jack Barr joins the show, and we talk through our theories about what the film might mean. Listen in, and reach out by email or social media (links below) if you have thoughts or ideas about the movie we didn't touch on.

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093: FRENCH NEW WAVE – The Left Bank, Chris Marker’s La Jetée, and Agnès Varda’s One Sings, The Other Doesn’t

ArthouseGarage.com — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000

"What are you, an activist or a bureaucrat?"

On this episode, Omaya Jones is back to continue our series on the French New Wave. We talk about a group of filmmakers called the Left Bank, and we focus in on Chris Marker and Agnès Varda, digging into their respective films La Jetée and One Sings, The Other Doesn't. We also talk a bit more about auteur theory.

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092: Bodies Bodies Bodies

ArthouseGarage.com — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000

"They're not as nihilistic as they look on the internet."

On this episode, we dig in to the new film from A24 and director Halina Reijn-- BODIES BODIES BODIES. The film is a dark comedy/murder mystery about a group of wealthy gen Z-ers, at each other's throats when one of their friends mysteriously dies during a party game. Arkansas film critic Jordan Woodson, a huge fan of whodunit mysteries, joins the show to help us dive into the film.

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091: FRENCH NEW WAVE – François Truffaut, Auteur Theory & 1962’s Jules and Jim

ArthouseGarage.com — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000

"Catherine had said, 'One only truly loves for a moment,' but for her, that moment came back again and again."

We continue our French New Wave series with our second episode, this one focusing on the concept of auteur theory and the director François Truffaut. After digging into the history, we take a look at Truffaut's 1962 film Jules and Jim. Omaya Jones is back once again guiding us through this important cinematic movement.

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090: FRENCH NEW WAVE – Intro to the French New Wave & Jean Luc Godard’s Vivre Sa Vie (1962)

ArthouseGarage.com — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000

"The more we talk, the less the words mean."

Today on the show, we start a brand new film series on the French New Wave, one of the most significant movements in film history. Cinephile and film podcaster Omaya Jones is back, helping us answer the question "What was the French New Wave?" and dig in to the film Vivre Sa Vie (1962) from director Jean Luc Godard.

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089: Jordan Peele’s NOPE

ArthouseGarage.com — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000

"What's a bad miracle?"

This week on the show, we dig into the latest from director Jordan Peele-- NOPE, starring Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer. Returning to the show is film critic Russell Miller to help us dig in to this wild horror film.

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088: FILM NOIR – Roman Polanski’s Chinatown (1974)

ArthouseGarage.com — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000

"Isn't that something? Middle of a drought and the water commissioner drowns. Only in L.A."

On this episode, we finally finish out our series on Film Noir, this time looking at a Neo-Noir film from 1974, it's Roman Polanski's CHINATOWN, starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway. The wonderful Rance Collins is back once again to help us close out this series. We talk about the careers of Nicholson and Dunaway, the complicated legacy of Roman Polanski, and the many ways CHINATOWN hearkens back to film noirs of old.

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087: The Best Films of 2022, so far

ArthouseGarage.com — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000

On this episode, film critic Russell Miller joins the show to count down our top 5 films of 2022 so far. We talk movies big and small, where you can see them, and which ones are our very favorites. Which film will make number 1??

Find all the films we discuss, including honorable mentions, in alphabetical order below along with links to watch them.

Films we mention on this show

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086: SPECIAL EPISODE – Bentonville Film Festival 2022

ArthouseGarage.com — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000

The 2022 Bentonville Film Festival was amazing! On this special episode, I break down the films and events I experienced at this year’s fest, complete with a ton of filmmaker interviews. Settle in and I hope a few films spark your interest, and you’ll follow them online. Find links below for all the films and filmmakers mentioned in the episode.

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A quick note about Arthouse Garage: summer hiatus

ArthouseGarage.com — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Hello! The podcast is taking a 2-week break.

But check out some of my recent coverage below, and make sure to follow on social media as a attend the Bentonville Film Festival this weekend!

My review of POSER: https://arthousegarage.com/poser/

My video review of PETITE MAMAN, the children's book adaption: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hbi_0dXvk-A

085: PRIDE MONTH – Everything Everywhere All at Once

ArthouseGarage.com — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000

"I got bored one day and put everything on a bagel."

Happy Pride Month! On this episode, filmmaker Evelyn Landow returns to the show to discuss the queer themes in the recent film EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE. The A24 film from directors Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert stars Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huy Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis, and it's one of the best films of the year. Evelyn also tells us all about her upcoming film projects.

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084: David Cronenberg’s CRIMES OF THE FUTURE

ArthouseGarage.com — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000

"Surgery is the new sex."

This week on the show, we discuss the latest film from David Cronenberg, CRIMES OF THE FUTURE. Filmmaker Mark Thiedeman and artist Philip Rex Huddleston are two huge Cronenberg fans, and they join the show this week to help contextualize this dense and thought-provoking film.

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083: Disability on Screen – THE INNOCENTS, MUSIC, THE TRIBE, CODA & more

ArthouseGarage.com — Mon, 30 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Michael J. Dougherty joins the show for a discussion about disability representation in the movies. Andrew recently watched and reviewed the new film THE INNOCENTS from writer/director Eskil Vogt, and took issue with one aspect of the film pertaining to disability.

Michael is a filmmaker, writer and disability advocate, and he helps break down some of the best and worst examples of disability representation, as well as giving his thoughts on THE INNOCENTS.

Other films & TV we discuss in this episode

Sia’s Music
The Tribe
CODA
Sound of Metal
The Water Dance
Life Animated
Ironside
My Left Foot
The Sessions

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082: Alex Garland’s MEN, plus AR film festival reactions

ArthouseGarage.com — Mon, 23 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000

"Want to play a game? You hide, I'll seek."

Today on the show, we look at the new film from Alex Garland-- MEN. The film stars Jessie Buckley and Rory Kinnear. Filmmaker Corey Clifford returns to the show to help break down the film and its take on toxic masculinity.

Plus, Andrew gives his reaction to two recent Arkansas film festivals, the Made in Arkansas festival, and Kaleidoscope, the LGBTQ+ film festival.

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081: FILM NOIR – In a Lonely Place

ArthouseGarage.com — Mon, 16 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000

"I was born when she kissed me. I died when she left me. I lived a few weeks while she loved me."

The film noir series continues this week with 1950's IN A LONELY PLACE. Our classic film genius Rance Collins is back once again to help us break down the film, which stars Humphrey Bogart and Gloria Grahame. The film tells the story of a washed up screenwriter who gets mixed up in a murder investigation, and it's a surprisingly dark role for Bogart. Watch the film now on Amazon Prime if you haven't seen it.

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BONUS – Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

ArthouseGarage.com — Mon, 16 May 2022 01:13:29 +0000

"Stephen Strange, the Illuminati will see you now."

It's a bonus episode! I was invited to participate in a massive group discussion about the latest MCU film, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, alongside a whole slew of other film critics and cinema people here in Arkansas. This discussion is a ton of fun, and I loved hearing the insights from all the other folks on the pod.

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080: Hong Sang-Soo’s In Front of Your Face

ArthouseGarage.com — Mon, 09 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000

“Your face then, it was like a blessing… that film engraved itself in my heart.”

On this episode, we discuss the new film from Korean director Hong Sang-soo, called IN FRONT OF YOUR FACE. The wonderful film critic Matt Lucas joins the show to talk about the film and how it fits in to Hong Sang-soo’s filmography.

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079: FILM NOIR – Nightmare Alley (1947)

ArthouseGarage.com — Mon, 02 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000

"I'm a hustler. I've always been one. But, I love you."

The film noir series continues with a look at 1947's NIGHTMARE ALLEY, directed by Edmund Goulding and starring Tyrone Power and Joan Blondell. Rance Collins is back for this discussion-- we talk all about the film and compare it to Guillermo Del Toro’s 2021 remake.

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BONUS: OVER/UNDER filmmaker interview – director Sophia Silver, stars Emajean Bullock & Anastasia Lee

ArthouseGarage.com — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 22:00:00 +0000

The new film OVER/UNDER from director Sophia Silver stars Emajean Bullock & Anastasia Lee as two friends whose friendship shifts and changes over the years.

I had the great pleasure of talking with Sophia, Emajean and Anastasia over zoom to discuss their new film. We talk about inspiration for the film, what it's like watching yourself onscreen, and of course-- Zendaya.

Hear the video version of this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lxmflbthJz4

OVER/UNDER

DIRECTED BY - Sophia Silver

WRITTEN BY - Sophia Silver & Sianni Rosenstock

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - Cooper Raiff

STARRING - Emajean Bullock & Anastasia Lee

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078: The Northman

ArthouseGarage.com — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000

"I will avenge you father, I will save you mother, I will kill you Fjölnir"

This week, it's a discussion of the new film from Robert Eggers, The Northman. The film stars Alexander Skarsgård, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicole Kidman, Ethan Hawke, Willem Dafoe, and Björk. How does this film compare to Eggers' other features, The Witch and The Lighthouse? Tune in to find out.

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BONUS EVENT PREVIEW – Film Development Conference from the Arkansas Cinema Society

ArthouseGarage.com — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Note: this was recorded on Instagram live so the audio quality is not up to the usual standard.

FILMMAKERS AND MOVIE FANS! Don’t miss the Film Development Conference, April 29 & 30th in Bentonville, AR, hosted by the Arkansas Cinema Society.

Rachel Norris-Wilson, ACS Director of Education, stopped by to tell us all about it.

This exciting new event is a weekend full of pre-production resources for filmmakers plus film screenings and Q&As. There will be a number of established filmmakers in attendance, many of whom will be available for small group discussion.

Get all the details at arkansascinemasociety.org

077: Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood & The Third Man

ArthouseGarage.com — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000

"We accidentally built the lunar module a little too small. But we're not gonna let that set us back."

On this episode, we've got a review of the new Richard Linklater film, Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood. After that, we're starting a new series! This time, we're looking at classic film and specifically film noir. Rance Collins is back for the next 4 episodes to look at some different films, including this week's masterpiece, The Third Man.

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076: SXSW 2022 & The 2022 Academy Awards

ArthouseGarage.com — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000

"Imagine this little girl in the back seat of a white Ford Focus...You see a queer, openly queer woman of color, an Afro Latina who found her strength in life through art."

Oscar night has come and gone, and what a wild ceremony it was. Oscars expert and friend of the show Rance Collins returns to talk about the ceremony, the winners, the losers, and of course--the slap.

Before that, filmmaker Kristopher Pistole returns to the show to give us a report on SXSW 2022. He made the trip to Austin and tells us all about the films and celebrities he got to see while he was there.

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075: The Batman, After Yang & 1946

ArthouseGarage.com — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000

"They think I am hiding in the shadows... but I am the shadows."

A new, moodier Batman is here! Tune in to hear Andrew discuss the latest Matt Reeves-directed Batman film with guest Clayton Henderson. Clayton also gives a brief reaction to the Rogers Short Film Festival. After that, filmmaker Kristopher Pistole joins the show to break down the new film from director Koganada, called After Yang.

And then we finish up the series on faith and film with a very special guest. Filmmaker Rocky Roggio joins the show to tell us her story and talk about her film 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture, which is all about the word "homosexual" in the Bible, and whether it should be there at all.

1946 Links

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074: Cyrano & The Witch

ArthouseGarage.com — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000

"My fate is to love her from afar."

On this episode, I've got a review of the new film from Joe Wright and starring Peter Dinklage-- Cyrano. After that, I talk about some of the other things I've been watching, before getting into another discussion about faith and film, this time about the 2015 Robert Eggers film, The Witch. Kat Arcana joins for that discussion.

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073: The Worst Person in the World, The Believer (2001), and Oscar nominations reaction

ArthouseGarage.com — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000

"I'm sure I remember things about you that you've forgotten."

On this episode, I've got a review of the Oscar-nominated film from Norway, THE PERSON IN THE WORLD. After that, I give my reactions to the recent Oscar nominations and talk about the other things I've been watching lately.

And to wrap up the episode, we continue our series on religious deconstruction and film. I welcome pastor Aaron van Voorhis to the show to discuss the 2001 film THE BELIEVER, starring Ryan Gosling. In the film, Gosling plays a Jewish man who becomes a Neo-nazi and finds himself torn between conflicting ideologies. It's fascinating stuff!

Links

Full list of Oscar nominees

What I've been watching lately:

Central Avenue Church in Glendale, CA

Aaron van Voorhis's book, A Survival Guide for Heretics

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072: The Matrix Resurrections, Boy Erased & Sundance 2022 Reactions

ArthouseGarage.com — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000

"How do you know if you want something yourself or if your upbringing programmed you to want it?"

On this episode, Evelyn Landow returns to the show to talk about The Matrix Resurrections, the latest from Lana Wachowski and starring Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss. We talk about the whole series of films as a trans allegory, and we look at it through an ex-fundamentalist lens as well.

After that, I break down the other films and TV I've been watching, including what I saw at Sundance 2022!

And in the second half of the show, we continue the series The Art of Deconstruction: Faith, Doubt and Film with guest Dinah House-fire. Dinah is an ex-fundamentalist Christian as well as a drag queen. And she's just a ton of tun to talk to, even when the topic is heavy. Dinah selected the film Boy Erased, so after telling us her story, we dig into that film starring Lucas Hedges as a young man going through gay conversion therapy. Content warning for that portion of the show (there's a content warning in the episode as well), but it's a great discussion and I'm so glad Dinah joined the show. This is also our longest episode ever, but everything Dinah says is great so I just couldn't cut anything.

A quick note on Evelyn Landow: she has a music video coming out soon! I forgot to mention it on the show, but stay tuned to Arthouse Garage's Facebook page for a link when that drops soon.

Links

Evelyn Landow on Instagram

Evelyn Landow on Spotify

Evelyn Landow on Apple Music

Dinah House-fire on Instagram

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071: The Tragedy of Macbeth, Red Rocket, and an exvangelical discussion of Denis Villeneuve’s Arrival

ArthouseGarage.com — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000

"The universe is on my side, bro."

On this episode, my review of the new film from Joel Coen, The Tragedy of Macbeth, starring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand. Plus, a look at the new film Red Rocket, from director Sean Baker and star Simon Rex. Arkansas filmmaker Clayton Henderson joins for that discussion.

After that, Bethany Wearden joins the podcast to continue our series, The Art of Deconstruction: Faith, Doubt and Film. Bethany shares her story and then gives her thoughts on the 2016 Denis Villeneuve film, Arrival.

Links

Clayton Henderson on Instagram

A24 video about Simon Rex's career

Bethany Wearden on Instagram

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070: The Top 10 Films of 2021

ArthouseGarage.com — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000

On this very special Top 10 episode, film critic Philip Price joins the show and helps Andrew count down the very best films of 2021. What will take the #1 spot?? Listen in to find out.

Also in this episode, Andrew shares the winners of the Southeastern Film Critics Association annual film awards.

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See all the 2021 SEFCA winners

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069: C’mon C’mon, The Hand of God, and Lars von Trier’s Breaking the Waves

ArthouseGarage.com — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000

“Nobody knows what they’re doing with these kids. You just have to keep doing it.”

On today’s episode, we’ve got a review of the new A24 film from director Mike Mills, C’mon C’mon, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Woody Norman.

After that, it’s a review of the new on from Italian Director Paolo Sorrentino, which hits Netflix soon. It’s called The Hand of God.

And to wrap up the show, Michael Dougherty joins for the next installment of our series on religious transformation, called The Art of Deconstruction: Faith, Doubt and Film. We talk about the 1997 Lars von Trier film Breaking the Waves, and things get….emotional. Don’t miss that!

I also do a quick segment on the other films I’ve been watching, including:

Full episode transcript coming soon.

Links

Trailer for C'mon C'mon

Trailer for The Hand of God

Look Around - PSA directed by Michael Dougherty

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068: Jane Campion’s The Power of the Dog, A24’s The Humans, and an exvangelical discussion of Martin Scorsese’s Silence

ArthouseGarage.com — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000

"Don't you think it should cost less to be alive?"

Today on the show we've got a review of the new Netflix film The Power of the Dog from writer/director Jane Campion and starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons and Kodi Smit-McPhee.

After that a look at the fascinating new Thanksgiving film from A24, The Humans, directed by Stephen Karam and Richard Jenkins, Beanie Feldstein, Amy Schumer, Jayne Houdyshell, Steven Yeun, and June Squibb.

Continuing the new series, The Art of Deconstruction: Faith, Doubt & Film, filmmaker Lara Hill stops by the podcast to tell about his experiences and break down the 2016 film Silence from director Martin Scorsese and starring Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver and Liam Neeson.

I also give a quick reaction to some of the other films I've been watching, including a few that played AFI Fest 2021. Films (and TV) discussed include:

Links

Holy Emy review on ArthouseGarage.com

Lara Hill's short film, Invitation, free to watch on Vimeo

What is an "exvangelical"? - “Exvangelical” – a working definition.

Podcast segment about the adaptation of the Silence novel

Trailer for Don't Look Up

Trailer for The Hand of God

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067: The French Dispatch, Last Night in Soho, and an exvangelical discussion of Ingmar Bergman’s Winter Light

ArthouseGarage.com — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, I've got reviews of the new film from Wes Anderson, The French Dispatch, and the latest from Edgar Wright, Last Night in Soho.

After that, we start a new series called "The Art of Deconstruction: Faith, Doubt & Film." In this series, guests come on the show, talk about the evolution of their religious life, and select a film that has been meaningful to them during spiritual transition. Most guests are "ex-vangelicals," meaning they have moved away from evangelicalism towards something else.

My first guest is Andrew Bowcock, a filmmaker and exvangelical friend of mine who shares his story of religious deconstruction during college. He selected Ingmar Bergman's wonderful film Winter Light, which depicts a pastor struggling with his belief in God. The film is amazing, and the conversation with Andrew is too.

Links

What is an "exvangelical"? - “Exvangelical” – a working definition.

Andrew Bowcock on Instagram

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066: Dune discussion, Wong Kar Wai’s The Hand, and the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival

ArthouseGarage.com — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000

"Dreams make good stories, but everything important happens when we're awake."

On this episode, we've got a discussion with social worker Allison Grigsby Sweatman about the new sci-fi epic Dune, starring Timothée Chalamet. Plus, Omaya Jones returns to finish up the Wong Kar Wai marathon by discussing The Hand and looking back at our favorite Wong Kar Wai moments. And I give my reaction to the films I saw at this year's Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival.

Films We Talk About in this Episode

Dune
Flee
The First Wave
The Rescue
The Cook, The Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
Crossing Delancey
They Came Together
Friends With Money
The Last Duel
Shaun of the Dead
Sinister
The Hand
Years Like Flowers
The Follow
wkw/tk/1996@7’55’’hk.net
There’s Only One Sun

Links

Indiewire article: ‘One-Tenth of a Millimeter Apart’ Trailer: Uncover the Lost Scenes of Wong Kar Wai in New Doc

YouTube playlist of Wong Kar Wai shorts and commercials

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065: A24’s Lamb & Wong Kar Wai’s 2046

ArthouseGarage.com — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000

"Love is all a matter of timing."

We've got a review of the new A24 film Lamb, starring Noomi Rapace. Plus, a recap of the Filmland 2021 festival and Omaya Jones is back to break down Wong Kar Wai's 2046.

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064: The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2021) & In the Mood for Love (2000)

ArthouseGarage.com — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000

“She’s a firecracker, Jim.”

On this episode, we have a review of the new film The Eyes of Tammy Faye, from director Michael Showalter and starring Jessica Chastain. After that Omaya Jones is back to discuss a hugely significant film, it’s Wong Kar Wai’s masterpiece, In the Mood for Love.

Links

Tammy Faye Bakker intreviews gay Christian Steve Pieters

Article about In the mood for love short film

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Bonus Episode: Filmland 2021 – Jessica Chastain, The Eyes of Tammy Faye, David Gordon Green’s Halloween, Asghar Farhadi’s A Hero, and more!

ArthouseGarage.com — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 22:07:44 +0000

Filmland 2021 is almost here! (And Jessica Chastain is coming!)

This year Filmland is happening in the Park. Coming Sept 30 - Oct 3, the festival features film screenings, special guests, workshops, panels, local filmmakers, food trucks, and much more.

Jessica Chastain will be here to screen her new film The Eyes of Tammy Faye, and there will also be screenings of the new Asghar Farhadi film A Hero and the 2018 version of Halloween, both with virtual director Q&As following the film. Plus tons of workshops featuring notable filmmakers

Get tickets and learn everything you need to know at filmland.org

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063: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) & Happy Together (1997)

ArthouseGarage.com — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000

“I had no regrets till I met you. Now my regrets could kill me.”

It’s Tony Leung day at Arthouse Garage! We’re reviewing the newest Marvel movie, Shang-Chi & The Legend of the Ten Rings which stars Tony Leung alongside Simu Liu, Awkwafina, Michelle Yeoh and more. Plus we discuss another Tony Leung film in today’s entry from Wong Kar Wai, called Happy Together.

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Bonus Episode – 9/11: Inside the President’s War Room (2021)

ArthouseGarage.com — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000

"3000 people died on your watch... it just gnaws at you."

On this bonus episode, we commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11 by discussing the new documentary 9/11: Inside the President's War Room. The wonderful filmmaker Obed Lamy returns to the show to discuss the film and he tells us all about his new documentary film, Once Forgotten.

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062: Annette (2021) & Fallen Angels (1995)

ArthouseGarage.com — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

"Now, may we start?"

Andrew welcomes filmmakers Corey Clifford and Ryan Lagod, creators of the film Bossbabes, for a discussion of the new film Annette. Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard star in the new film from director Leos Carax.

After that, Omaya Jones is back to continue the Wong Kar Wai series with 1995's Fallen Angels.

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061: Mogul Mowgli (2021) & Chungking Express (1994)

ArthouseGarage.com — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

We continue our marathon through The World of Wong Kar Wai with a look at 1994's hugely influential Chungking Express. Plus, a reaction to the 2021 Bentonville Film Festival including a review of the new film Mogul Mowgli.

Omaya Jones joins the show for the Chungking Express discussion.

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