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'Anora,' one of the most dazzling films of the year, has hit theaters, and helping to break it all down is producer Casey Durant (2:09). She and Schmear dive into what makes the film special, from Sean Baker’s direction to Mikey Madison’s star-making performance. They debate the film’s ending (27:52) and discuss its potential awards run (37:00).

Then, acclaimed artist and now-director Titus Kaphar joins to talk about his brilliant, heartbreaking debut film 'Exhibiting Forgiveness,' starring André Holland (40:36). Kaphar shares his muses, lessons learned on set, what art films get right and wrong, and the filmmakers inspiring him today.

Host: Gabriel Frieberg

Guests: Casey Durant, Titus Kaphar

Producer: Pavlo Melnyk

Music: Justin Friedman

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