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Labor Radio-Podcast DailyLights, Camera, SolidarityOn today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: “We all work.” AFI’s Abbie Algar previews this year’s DC Labor FilmFest, launching May Day at the AFI Silver, highlighting the shared experiences at the heart of labor cinema. Plus: labor history from Charleston, SC, where Reverend Ralph David Abernathy was arrested in a 1969 hospital union protest. And today's labor quote is a fiery call to action from Abernathy himself. More at laborheritage.org and laborradionetwork.org.
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2025-04-2502 min
Labor History TodayUnion Made: The DC Labor FilmFest PreviewThis week on Labor History Today: The 25th annual DC Labor FilmFest kicks off May Day at the AFI Silver! Host Chris Garlock previews the powerful lineup of films about work and workers with AFI programmers Todd Hitchcock, Abbie Algar, Eli Prysant, and Javier Chavez — including LILLY, The Last Showgirl, and more.
Plus: On Labor History in 2:00, we remember the 1914 Ludlow Massacre. And historian Nick Juravich shares a favorite labor song celebrating the radical legacy of the National Maritime Union.
🎟️ Full festival info at laborheritage.org
Questions, comments, or suggestions are welcome, and to find...2025-04-2025 min
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National Treasure HuntNTNews: May 2024Welcome to National Treasure News! In this installment, co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black share details of their summer 2024 National Treasure Hunt LIVE event series in celebration of National Treasure's 20th anniversary. See event dates below. (This episode of NTN was recorded on May 1, 2024.)
National Treasure Hunt 2024 LIVE Events:
June 15 at Ambler Theater (Ambler, PA) (Tickets: https://amblertheater.org/films/national-treasure)
June 16 at Garden Theater (Princeton, NJ) (Tickets: https://princetongardentheatre.org/films/national-treasure)
June 20 at Library of Congress (Washington, DC) (Visit nthuntpodcast.com/events for the latest info.)
July 6 at Independence Hall (Philadelphia, PA) (Visit nthuntpodcast.com/events for the...2024-05-1519 min
Silver StreamsSilver Streams Redux: CARO MORRICONETo celebrate the opening weekend of Giueseppe Tornatore's documentary ENNIO here at the AFI Silver on April 19–and to preview our upcoming 35-title retrospective Mondo Morricone (May 3–July 11)–we revist a vintage 2020 episode of Silver Streams in which our then-programming team (Todd Hitchcock, Director of Programming; Abbie Algar, Associate Film Programmer; Ben Delgado, Assistant Film Programmer) discussed Ennio Morricone’s film music and legacy after his passing on July 6, 2020.
More Morricone: Morricone Sampled – Spotify Playlist2024-04-1119 min
Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley'Madu'WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews Oscar-nominated director Matt Ogens about his new documentary "Madu," which screens this Sunday at the AFI New African Film Festival at the AFI Silver Theatre in Silver Spring, Maryland before streaming on Disney+ on March 29. They discuss his journey chronicling 11-year-old Anthony Madu, a Nigerian boy who became a viral ballet sensation. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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Why CAN'T We Talk About That?S2E21 - A Cluster Bomb Of Nonsense: A Conversation With Bryan "Slappy" English Things discussed in this episode: Sobriety, NOFX, Guttermouth, Pennywise, Volbeat, Green Jelly, AFI, Atlas Losing Grip, HIM, The Cherry Cokes, Strung Out, Me First And The Gimme Gimmes, Top 5 Lists, Good Riddance, Propagandhi, Bidenomics, Housing Prices, The Blame Game, Gender Affirming Care, Supporting Our Children, Parental Authority, Biden’s Bumbles, The Origin Of Slappy, Growing Up Catholic, Native American Spirituality, Intelligent Design, Karma, Coming Very Close To Converting To Christianity, And Sin. PLAYLIST FOR THIS EPISODE: AFI – At A Glance (1999) AFI – The Days Of The Phoenix (2000) AFI – Don’t Make M...2023-12-063h 12
Sports News - EnglishJyothi Yarraji Race: AFI president Adille Sumariwalla promises to take up matter to highest levelJyothi Yarraji was first disqualified, then allowed to run and eventually finished third, all these happened in a span of few minutes during a farcical women's 100m hurdles race at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Sunday. Drama unfolded in the last event of the day at the 'Big Lotus' stadium when the women's 100m hurdles was stopped after the gun was fired. Replays clearly showed that Chinese runner Wu Yanni was responsible for the false start as she got off the blocks even before the gunshot was taken. The judges reviewed the start of the race at the on-field...2023-10-0200 min
Labor goes to the MoviesAmericonnedThe new documentary Americonned traces the history of the labor movement, as well as the devious political tactics of a select few who have influenced the course of history. But radical inequality leads to radicalization, and this powerful documentary depicts what happens when America hits its tipping point.
Labor Goes to the Movies co-host Chris Garlock talks with director Sean Claffey about the film, which is now screening at selected locations around the country, including Tuesday, June 6 at the AFI Silver in Silver Spring, Maryland, where it’s being co-sponsored by the DC Labor FilmFest. We have a...2023-05-3115 min
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeResetting Your Gut After Antibiotics | Dr. Will BulsiewiczLearn how to reset your gut after taking antibiotics with world-renowned gastroenterologist Dr. Will Bulsiewicz. Discover the best methods, healthiest foods, and lifestyle changes for getting your gut back to normal with the best-selling author of The Fiber Fueled Cookbook. Dr. Bulsiewicz joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE. Topics Covered - The significant impact of antibiotics on gut microbiome - The best time to start healing the gut - Signs that you have a healthy gut...2023-05-1152 minLabor goes to the Movies2023 DC Labor FilmFest previewAFI Silver Theatre’s Todd Hitchcock and Abbie Algar preview the first week of this year’s DC Labor FilmFest, including the Opening Night screening of BLACKBERRY with director Matt Johnson on Monday, May 1 at 7p. FREE for Labor Heritage Foundation Supporters & AFI Silver Cinema Club Members; you must CLICK HERE to RSVP and admission is first-come-first-served; doors open at 6p.
Hosted by Elise Bryant and Chris Garlock; Produced by Chris Garlock.
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2023-04-2823 min
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeIs Chicken Better Than Beef? + Dr. Neal Barnard and CarbonWork's Song "Nemesis"Is white meat really healthier than red meat? Find out whether chicken and turkey are better options than beef and pork when Dr. Neal Barnard gives a full nutritional analysis on The Exam Room LIVE with "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll. Plus, Dr. Barnard presents the world premiere of "Nemesis" the first single from his band CarbonWorks’ new album, Vanishing Act. -- Health Topics Discussed -- - Tracking 20,000+ people, their diets, and the rate of heart disease - Is olive oil healthy? 2023-04-2735 minBeyond the Fame with Jason FraleyBelleWTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Paige O'Hara, the iconic voice of Belle in Disney's animated classic "Beauty and the Beast," which screens tomorrow at the AFI Silver Theatre in Silver Spring, Maryland for an Angela Lansbury retrospective. They spoke in Washington D.C. in 2016 during the 25th anniversary Blu Ray release of "Beauty and the Beast." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeHealthy Salt Substitutes | Dr. Neal Barnard Live Q&AWant to cut salt out of your diet? Here are five healthy salt substitutes that are packed with flavor and won't leave your food tasting bland. The average person eats nearly one and half times the amount of sodium they need each day. Learn from Dr. Neal Barnard how the constant bombardment of salt puts them at higher risk for major health problems like high blood pressure, kidney disease, and stroke. He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast with heart-healthy alternatives and a closer look po...2023-04-1356 min
Music Videos Are ArtAFI School of Rock
AFI’s “Medicate”, Silversun Pickups’ “Bloody Mary”, Blondie’s “Long Time”, Interpol, Bishop Briggs, Hole, White Lies, and more! What makes a rockstar look cool? In this episode we examine AFI’s Medicate and Silversun Pickups’ Bloody Mary (Nerve Endings) to see if we can discern to what extent its nature vs. nurture that gives musicians that X-factor rockstar coolness.
We also talk about Blondie’s Long Time, Interpol’s All The Rage Back Home, Bishop Briggs’ Baby (acoustic), Hole’s Violet, and White Lies’ Holy Ghost. We also mention the Pixies (we don’t specifically mention a video, but we had in mind Here C...2023-03-1155 min
Montgomery Al DiaMontgomery al Dia Episode 537 February 21, 2023Lorna Virgilí conduce este episodio de “Montgomery al Día”. Programa de radio en vivo en español del condado de Montgomery en Radio América 900 AM, los martes a las 2 pm. En este programa conversamos con Ana Arriaza del Departamento de Protección Ambiental y David del Pozo de Latino Health Initiative para promover el Festival de Cine Historias del Clima: Nuestro “Grano de Arena” en el Teatro y Centro Cultural AFI Silver el 23 de febrero a las 6 pm. Todo el evento bilingüe se puede ver EN VIVO en https://www.facebook.com/MontgomeryCo...Escuche la transmisión en...2023-03-0130 min
The Punk TreePunk Nibbles #6: The Voice(s)Mike, Aaron and Jesse chat about some of their favorite singers. Mike makes a (thin) case for J Mascis, Jesse likes opera singers and Aaron tries to act like he is sooooo much cooler than emo (even though he shares that AFI was his favorite band). Smell our love...enjoy!Featured Tracks:Third Eye Blind - GraduateFurther Seems Forever - How to Start a FireTsunami Bomb - Take the ReinsManchester Orchestra - The RiverJimmy Eat World - Chase This Light, Night Drive2022-07-2636 min
Labor goes to the MoviesBlack Dinners MatterSoleil Ho and Amanda Yee teamed up to write BLACK DINNERS MATTER for Whetstone Magazine, in which they examine the films Moonlight, Do the Right Thing and The Color Purple, arguing that “the dinner table is erected as a potent metaphor for ownership and communion… With four centuries of slavery as the backdrop, what’s eaten and where depicts how enslaved Africans and their descendants reclaimed their agency, had it stripped away, and in some cases, even participated in supremacist structures like patriarchy.”
Soleil Ho is the restaurant critic for the San Francisco Chronicle; Amanda Yee trained as a chef...2022-04-1051 min
Labor goes to the MoviesLabor films at AFI’s EU Film ShowcaseNow in its 34th year, the AFI European Union Film Showcase continues its tradition of bringing the best in European cinema to Washington, DC-area audiences. This year's selection includes 53 films from all 27 EU Member States, 11 of them are top contenders for this year's Academy Award® for Best International Feature Film and 13 U.S. and North American premieres.
Three of the films are co-presented by the DC Labor FilmFest: THE GOOD BOSS (starring Javier Bardem), BETWEEN TWO WORLDS (starring Juliette Binoche), and LUZZU.
On today’s show, Elise and Chris discuss the Showcase and the featured labor films...2021-12-0346 min
Silver StreamsSilver Streams Presents: Labor Goes to the Movies Part 2This week as we remain on hiatus, we’re featuring part 2 of an episode of Labor Goes to the Movies hosted by Labor Heritage Foundation Executive Director Elise Bryant and DC Labor FilmFest Director Chris Garlock. This is the conclusion of Chris’ conversation with our very own Todd Hitchcock where they dive into the lineup of our ongoing virtual DC Labor FilmFest.2021-05-1428 minSilver StreamsSilver Streams Presents: Labor Goes to the Movies Part 1This week as we remain on hiatus, we’re featuring part 1 of an episode of Labor Goes to the Movies hosted by Labor Heritage Foundation Executive Director Elise Bryant and DC Labor FilmFest Director Chris Garlock. Chris is in conversation with our very own Todd Hitchcock discussing his own history in the industry and our ongoing virtual DC Labor FilmFest.2021-05-0741 min
Labor goes to the MoviesSilver Streams on Nine to Five at 40Introducing Silver Streams, the terrific podcast from the programming team at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center, the longtime home of the DC Labor FilmFest. We love working with Todd, Abby and Ben and we also love their podcast and wanted to share it with you to give you a sense of just how deep their knowledge and enthusiasm for the movies is. In this episode, Todd, Abby and Ben go deep – and I mean deep -- on NINE TO FIVE for its 40th anniversary and I think you’ll really enjoy their insights into the film and ever...2021-05-0643 min
Empathy Media Lab156. Behind the velvet curtains with AFI’s Todd Hitchcock - Labor Goes To The Movies
Chris talks with Todd Hitchcock, Director of Programming at the American Film Institute Silver Theatre and Cultural Center. In Part 1 of our chat with Todd, he talks about how AFI has kept the movies coming during the pandemic, and we get a peek behind the glitz and glamour of attending star-studded film festivals at Cannes, Berlin and Toronto, as Todd reveals some of the workaday details of being a film programmer at one of the nation’s premier movie art houses.
Today’s show also includes the trailer for Work Songs, which opens the 2021 DC Labor FilmFest this week.
The new fi...2021-05-0541 min
Labor goes to the MoviesBehind the velvet curtains with AFI’s Todd HitchcockChris talks with Todd Hitchcock, Director of Programming at the American Film Institute Silver Theatre and Cultural Center. In Part 1 of our chat with Todd, he talks about how AFI has kept the movies coming during the pandemic, and we get a peek behind the glitz and glamour of attending star-studded film festivals at Cannes, Berlin and Toronto, as Todd reveals some of the workaday details of being a film programmer at one of the nation’s premier movie art houses.
Today’s show also includes the trailer for Work Songs, which opens the 2021 DC Labor FilmFest this week...2021-04-3040 minSilver StreamsBONUS Episode: This is Not a Burial, It’s a Resurrection Q&AThis week, we revisit New African Film Festival co-founder and Africa World Now Project founder Mwiza Munthali’s conversation with Mosotho writer/director Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese [20:17] about his stunning new film THIS IS NOT A BURIAL, IT'S A RESURRECTION, recorded earlier this month to open the 2021 New African Film Festival. The film is now available in our virtual screening room.2021-04-2344 minSilver Streams42. High School Confidential: Rian Johnson’s Brick at 15We have 3 new films in the Screening Room: HOPE (2019) [16:10] | BEAST BEAST [24:55] | BILL TRAYLOR: CHASING GHOSTS [30:09]
And we tackle Rian Johnson’s BRICK [37:40] for the 15thanniversary of the film’s release in our Programmer’s Picks section.2021-04-161h 23Silver Streams41. No Longer a Teen Wolf: The Howling Turns 40We have 5 new films in the Screening Room: THE MAN WHO SOLD HIS SKIN [16:55] | THE MALI-CUBA CONNECTION [25:54] | SLALOM (2020) [32:13] | CENTER STAGE (1991) [39:04] | MALNI – TOWARDS THE OCEAN, TOWARDS THE SHORE [44:14]
And we dive deep into Joe Dante’s THE HOWLING [48:46] for the film’s 40th anniversary in our Programmer’s Picks section.2021-04-091h 36Empathy Media Lab142. The buddhist forklift driver, the searching mother and the UN translator - Labor Goes To the MoviesElise and Chris discuss My Darling Supermarket, Identifying Features, Quo Vadis, Aida and Collective with retired SEIU staffer (and now buddhist monk) Peter Pocock and Empathy Media Lab’s Evan Matthew Papp. Everyday lives, the human face of migration, and a different point of view from women directors.
NOTE: these films are all available online in AFI Silver’s Virtual Screening Room, along with two upcoming films in the DC Labor FilmFest Spring Mini-Series:
LAPSIS (April 7, 7p ET) CLICK HERE for tickets; Post-screening Q&A moderated by labor journalist Sarah Jaffe, with Katie Parker, Administrative Orga...2021-04-041h 09
Labor goes to the MoviesThe buddhist forklift driver, the searching mother and the UN translatorElise and Chris discuss My Darling Supermarket, Identifying Features, Quo Vadis, Aida and Collective with retired SEIU staffer (and now buddhist monk) Peter Pocock and Empathy Media Labs’ Evan Matthew Papp. Everyday lives, the human face of migration, and a different point of view from women directors.
NOTE: these films are all available online in AFI Silver’s Virtual Screening Room, along with two upcoming films in the DC Labor FilmFest Spring Mini-Series:
LAPSIS (April 7, 7p ET) CLICK HERE for tickets; Post-screening Q&A moderated by labor journalist Sarah Jaffe, with Katie Parker, Administrative Organizer for NPEU...2021-04-0350 minSilver Streams40. It’s a Mann’s World: Michael Mann’s Thief at 40We have 6 new films/programs in the Screening Room: THE FATHER (2020) [16:46] | SHIVA BABY [25:12] | NINA WU [33:30] | Oscar-Nominated Short Films 2021: Animated [38:28] | Oscar-Nominated Short Films 2021: Live Action [48:18] | Oscar-Nominated Short Films 2021: Documentary [53:28]
And we go deep on Michael Mann’s THIEF [1:01:10] for the film’s 40th anniversary in our Programmer’s Picks section.2021-04-021h 46Empathy Media Lab140. Identifying Features & Lapsis with Sarah Jaffe & Andrea Arenas - Labor Goes to the MoviesElise and Chris discuss films from the DC Labor Filmfest Spring Screening Series with Andrea Arenas, Communications & Policy Coordinator for the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, and co-host of the El Desvio podcast (She’ll be doing the Q&A for IDENTIFYING FEATURES [SIN SEÑAS PARTICULARES] on Wednesday, March 31). We’re also joined by labor journalist Sarah Jaffe, author of Work Won't Love You Back: How Devotion to Our Jobs Keeps Us Exploited, Exhausted and Alone. Sarah also cohosts the terrific Belabored podcast (she’s doing the Q&A for LAPSIS Wed, April 7; 7:00 p.m. ET).
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Labor goes to the MoviesIdentifying Features & Lapsis with Sarah Jaffe & Andrea ArenasElise and Chris discuss films from the DC Labor Filmfest Spring Screening Series with Andrea Arenas, Communications & Policy Coordinator for the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, and co-host of the El Desvio podcast (She’ll be doing the Q&A for IDENTIFYING FEATURES [SIN SEÑAS PARTICULARES] on Wednesday, March 31). We’re also joined by labor journalist Sarah Jaffe, author of Work Won't Love You Back: How Devotion to Our Jobs Keeps Us Exploited, Exhausted and Alone. Sarah also cohosts the terrific Belabored podcast (she’s doing the Q&A for LAPSIS Wed, April 7; 7:00 p.m. ET).
We...2021-03-261h 00Silver Streams39. Elaine May’s A New Leaf 50th AnniversaryWe have 3 new films in the Screening Room: SHOPLIFTERS OF THE WORLD [19:34] | KUESSIPAN [24:31] | FRANCESCO (2020) [31:38]
And we do a deep dive on Elaine May’s A NEW LEAF [35:52] on the occasion of its 50th anniversary and look at her entire filmography in our Programmer’s Picks section.2021-03-261h 23Silver Streams38. Oh Yah! The Coen Brothers’ Fargo Turns 25We have 6 new films in the Screening Room: ROSE PLAYS JULIE [21:00] | THE INHERITANCE (2020) [27:33] | QUO VADIS, AIDA? [34:19] | PERFUMES [42:14] | THE FEVER (2019) [49:40] | WOJNAROWICZ [53:14]
And we go deep on FARGO (1996) [1:04:52] on the occasion of its 25th anniversary in our Programmer’s Picks section, you betcha!2021-03-191h 49Silver StreamsBONUS Episode: Motherland Q&AThis week, to mark Lithuanian Independence Restoration Day on March 11, we revisit AFI Silver Theatre Associate Film Programmer Abbie Algar's conversation with Lithuanian-American writer/director Tomas Vengris [4:54] about his brilliant feature debut MOTHERLAND (2019), recorded in December 2020 as part of the AFI EU Film Showcase.2021-03-1232 min
Playing FavoritesTodd HitchcockFew people have influenced and encouraged my foray into the film world quite like Todd Hitchcock, Director of Programming at the AFI Silver Theatre, and our splendid guest tonight. After years of talking all things cinema it's a wonder we still have more to discuss, but as always we managed a fascinating deep-dive into what makes great movies great - this time, Scorsese's Taxi Driver.
Our chat also encompassed the Neolithic wonder of the Orkney Islands, the AFI Silver podcast Silver Streams, and Todd's remarkable lyrical expertise. It's Playing Favorites.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.s...2021-03-0538 minSilver StreamsBONUS Episode: Isaac Q&AThis week to mark Lithuanian National Day on February 16, we revisit AFI Silver Theatre Assistant Film Programmer Ben Delgado’s conversation with writer/director Jurgis Matulevicius [5:11] discussing his brilliant debut film ISAAC (2019), recorded in December 2020 as part of the AFI EU Film Showcase. The excellent Lithuanian historical drama is still making the virtual festival rounds. So keep an eye out for it if you missed it the first time.2021-02-2640 minSilver Streams37. Bela Lugosi’s Dead…Long Live DraculaWe have 6 new films in the Screening Room: DAYS OF THE BAGNOLD SUMMER [16:53] | 17 BLOCKS [26:07] | SIN (2019) [34:28] | TEST PATTERN [44:27] | TWILIGHT’S KISS [51:54] | DEMONLOVER [57:00]
And we go deep on DRACULA (1931) [1:02:52] on the occasion of its 90th anniversary in our Programmer’s Picks section.2021-02-191h 41Silver Streams36. You Talkin’ to Me? Martin Scorsese’s Taxi DriverWe have 5 new films in the Screening Room: MINARI [14:14] | HEARTWORN HIGHWAYS [25:28] | LAPSIS [35:55] | LEONA [45:19] | JUST DON’T THINK I’LL SCREAM [50:28]
And we go deep on TAXI DRIVER [57:40] on the occasion of its 45th anniversary in our Programmer’s Picks section.2021-02-121h 46Silver StreamsBONUS Episode: Herself Q&AThis week, in anticipation of the 2021 Capital Irish Film Festival taking place March 4 -14 in our Virtual Screening Room, we revisit AFI Silver Theatre director of programing Todd Hitchcock’s conversation with director Phyllida Lloyd [7:58] discussing her brilliant new film HERSELF, recorded in December 2020 as part of the AFI EU Film Showcase. The excellent Irish drama is now available on Amazon Prime.2021-02-0540 minSilver Streams35. Sundance 1991: Now and ThenWe have 6 new films in the Screening Room: DEAR COMRADES! [17:15] | ATLANTIS (2019) [27:27] | TRUE MOTHERS [35:58] | NOTTURNO [43:43] | MANDABI [50:30] | PSYCHO GOREMAN [54:32]
We look at Sundance 1991 with deep dives on DAUGHTERS OF THE DUST [1:04:25] | PARIS IS BURNING [1:14:09] | SLACKER [1:25:25] and more!2021-01-291h 43Silver StreamsBONUS episode: Identifying Features Q&AThis week, with the acclaimed Mexican drama IDENTIFYING FEATURES opening in our Virtual Screening Room, we revisit AFI Silver programmer Ben Delgado’s conversation with the filmmaking team [3:25], director, co-screenwriter, and producer Fernanda Valadez and co-screenwriter and producer Astrid Rondero, recorded in September 2020 as part of the AFI Latin American Film Festival.2021-01-2233 minSilver Streams34. MLK/FBI and MLK on FilmWe have 5 new films in the Screening Room: RAMS (2020) [14:54] | ROCK CAMP: THE MOVIE [22:21] | SOME KIND OF HEAVEN [31:36] | ACASĂ, MY HOME [37:42] |MY LITTLE SISTER (2020) [43:26]
We take a look at MLK on film MLK/FBI [49:56] | KING: A FILMED RECORD... MONTGOMERY TO MEMPHIS [1:00:36] | BOYCOTT (2001) [1:07:46] | THE MARCH (2013) [1:13:35] | SELMA (2014) [1:18:27] | KING IN THE WILDERNESS [1:24:352021-01-151h 35Silver Streams33. New Year, New TV – How To with John Wilson/Small Axe/The BureauWe have 3 new films in the Screening Room: THE REASON I JUMP [15:03] | BLIZZARD OF SOULS [19:42] | BEAUTIFUL SOMETHING LEFT BEHIND [24:47]
And we go deep on some of the best TV series of 2020 with HOW TO WITH JOHN WILSON [32:20] | SMALL AXE [41:24] | THE BUREAU [59:28]2021-01-081h 12Silver Streams32. Yippee-Ki-Yay Mistletoers…Die Hard and Other Christmas ClassicsWe have 5 new films in the Screening Room: NASRIN [20:13] | TAZZEKA [26:32] | TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH [31:27] | FINDING YINGYING [36:27] | IKARIE XB 1 [41:20]
And we preview our Holiday Classics series with IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE [49:34], ELF [54:12], CAROL [58:43], A CHRISTMAS CAROL (1951) [1:03:50], THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL [1:07:16], DIE HARD [1:12:22], and more!2020-12-181h 28Silver Streams31. Nine to Five at 40We have 5 new films in the Screening Room: THE WEASEL’S TALE [17:40] | YALDA: A NIGHT FOR FORGIVENESS [21:38] | ASSASSINS (2020) [26:57] | MAYOR (2020) [30:58] | ARCHENEMY [36:10]
And we go deep on NINE TO FIVE [44:10] for its 40th anniversary. Join us as we talk Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, and everything that makes this box office hit an enduring classic.2020-12-111h 23Silver Streams30. Gordon’s Alive?! Flash Gordon at 40We have 4 new films in the Screening Room: CROCK OF GOLD: A FEW ROUNDS WITH SHANE MACGOWAN [16:35] | 76 DAYS [20:35] | MINOR PREMISE [23:34] | THE CHANGIN’ TIMES OF IKE WHITE [28:54]
And we go deep on FLASH GORDON (1980) [32:35] for its 40thanniversary.2020-12-041h 19Silver Streams29. 2020 AFI European Union Film ShowcaseWe have 5 new films in the Screening Room: COLLECTIVE [19:07] | THE TWENTIETH CENTURY [22:06] | FRANCISCA [26:54] | SOROS [34:07] | FROM THE EAST [41:34]
We also give you some highlights from our 2020 AFI European Union Film Showcase [48:17] in our Programmers Picks section: HOW TO BE A GOOD WIFE [49:15] | LOUIS VAN BEETHOVEN [53:35] | THE BIG HIT (2020) [55:20] | ANOTHER ROUND [57:35] | HERSELF [1:00:45] | ISAAC (2019) [1:03:10] | SUMMER OF 85 [1:05:40] | THE HIDDEN LIFE OF TREES [1:08:27] | VIENNA SYMPHONY – INSIDE THE WIENER SYMPHONIKER [1:10:14] | JUMBO (2020) [1:11:25] | JACOB, MIMMI & THE TALKING DOGS [1:13:00] | THE PREDATORS (2020) [1:16:53] | NEVER GONNA SNOW AGAIN [1:19:00]2020-11-201h 25Silver Streams28. Noirvember with Eddie Muller the Czar of NoirEddie Muller, host of TCM’s Noir Alley and founder of the Film Noir Foundation and the Noir City film festival, joins us for a deep dive on this year’s virtual festival, NOIR CITY: International [38:12]
Plus we have 6 new films in the Screening Room: MONSOON [16:10] | BEASTS CLAWING AT STRAWS [17:49] | SMOOTH TALK [20:30] | QUEEN OF HEARTS: AUDREY FLACK [24:54] | DIVINE LOVE [28:55] | ACTION U.S.A. [33:21]2020-11-131h 28Silver Streams27. What We Do in the Shadow of Nosferatu + Andrew Simpson interviewWe have an interview with silent accompanist Andrew Simpson [15:23]
5 new films in the Screening Room: POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT [28:34] | THE DONUT KING [40:58] | MADRE [45:20] | LA STRADA [53:16] | FIRST VOTE [58:00]
And we go deep on NOSFERATU (1922) [1:00:10] for our Programmer’s Pick section.2020-10-301h 34Silver Streams26. All About Bette & JoanWe discuss 5 new films in the Screening Room: RADIUM GIRLS [17:43] | CITIZENS OF THE WORLD [26:54] | BILLY THE KID (2007) [34:16] | COMING HOME AGAIN [40:22] | NATIONTIME [46:43]
And we talk Bette Davis and Joan Crawford [58:05] and their most enduring works ALL ABOUT EVE (1950) and MILDRED PIERCE (1945)2020-10-231h 52Silver Streams25. Psycho Killer, Qu'est-ce que c'est?We discuss 6 new films in the Screening Room: TOTALLY UNDER CONTROL [16:49] | WHITE RIOT [22:09] | PUSH [31:57] | LA HAINE [40:17] | BELLY OF THE BEAST [48:27] | MARTIN EDEN [55:26]
And we go deep on PSYCHO [1:01:30] for its 60th anniversary.2020-10-161h 55Silver Streams24. All Roads Lead to Rome, Open CityWe discuss 5 new films in the Screening Room: LA FLOR [20:01] | AGGIE [27:43] | THE CORDILLERA OF DREAMS [33:57] | MAJOR ARCANA [37:47] | SANTIAGO, ITALIA [43:34]
And we go deep on ROME, OPEN CITY [49:33] for its 75th anniversary.2020-10-091h 33Silver Streams23. You Know What's Cool? A Billion Listeners.We discuss 5 new films in the Screening Room: THE KEEEPER [17:48] | BLACKBIRD [24:58] | I AM WOMAN [32:44] | HERB ALPERT IS… [38:47] | ONCE UPON A RIVER [51:56]
And we go deep on THE SOCIAL NETWORK [55:32] for its 10th anniversary.2020-10-031h 38
Film SchoolA Streetcar Named Desire (AFI Top 100 Films #47)HEY, STELLA!!!! Marlon Brando explodes onto the silver screen as the alcoholic, abusive, barbarian of a man, Stanley Kowalski in the seminal play from Tennessee Williams. This play, and then movie, put both of those colossal talents on the map, which is crazy to think about given what household names they became. It all started here. So . . . does it live up to the hype? Why IS this film so famous? Let’s find out!2020-09-281h 07Silver Streams22. Funny How? Martin Scorsese’s GoodfellasWe discuss 6 new films in the Screening Room: OLIVER SACKS: HIS OWN LIFE [14:00] | THE ARTIST’S WIFE [22:43] | NATIVE SON (1951) [29:31] | MYTH OF A COLORBLIND FRANCE [42:08] | SOFTIE [47:26] | STILL LIFE (2006) [56:23]
This week we discuss GOODFELLAS [1:05:45] for its 30th anniversary.2020-09-251h 37Silver Streams21. Ben Model Interview & AFI Latin American Film Festival PreviewWe have a special interview w/ silent film accompanist Ben Model [8:31] along with opening 6 new titles in the screening room: CONVICTION (2018) [35:51] | SON OF THE WHITE MARE [41:37] | ETERNAL BEAUTY [48:11] | BEAU TRAVAIL [56:59] | YOU NEVER HAD IT – AN EVENING WITH BUKOWSKI [1:02:20] | BATTERED (1989) [1:10:52]
For our Programmer’s Picks we preview our AFI Latin American Film Festival: EMA (2019) [1:20:02] | LA LLORONA (2019) [1:28:12] | FAUNA [1:33:13]2020-09-041h 42Silver Streams20. In the Footsteps of KurosawaWe discuss 6 new films in the Screening Room: MR. SOUL! [12:20] | RIVER CITY DRUMBEAT [29:02] | HOUSE OF CARDIN [39:23] | NOMAD: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF BRUCE CHATWIN [47:47] | EPICENTRO [59:30] | WHAT SEX AM I? [ 1:04:54]
This week we discuss RASHOMON [1:16:20] for its 70thanniversary.2020-08-281h 58Silver Streams19. Once Upon a Time in AugustWe discuss 6 new films in the Screening Room: GORDON LIGHTFOOT: IF YOU COULD READ MY MIND [7:28] | DESERT ONE [17:20] | THE AUGUST VIRGIN [26:00] | COUP 53 [33:40] | SUNLESS SHADOWS [39:55] | A FATHER…A SON…ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD [47:41]
And offer some additional options to view at home with our Programmer’s Picks: I MAY DESTROY YOU [1:02:20] | NORMAL PEOPLE [1:06:25] HOLLYWOOD: A CELEBRATION OF THE AMERICAN SILENT FILM [1:12:19]2020-08-211h 22Silver Streams18. Scott Pilgrim on a Summer’s DayWe have 6 new programs in the Screening Room: JAZZ ON A SUMMER’S DAY [9:00] | Sundance Film Festival Shorts Tour 2020 [21:00] | MARTIN MARGIELA: IN HIS OWN WORDS [26:10] | WHEN YOU READ THIS LETTER [32:30] | REPRESENT (2020) [42:42] | WHEN WOMEN KILL [51:26]
For our Programmer's Pick we discuss SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD [1:02:49] for its 10th anniversary.2020-08-141h 38Silver Streams17. I Am Big. It’s the Podcasts That Got Small.We have 6 new films in the Screening Room: CREEM: AMERICA’S ONLY ROCK ‘N’ ROLL MAGAZINE [7:25] | OUT STEALING HORSES [17:33] | MADE IN U.S.A. [22:55] | A THOUSAND CUTS [31:44] | SONG WITHOUT A NAME [36:58] | THE WILLMAR 8 [41:54]
For this week's Programmer’s Pick section, we discuss SUNSET BLVD. [52:40] for its 70th anniversary.2020-08-071h 24Silver Streams16. Clueless in JulyWe have 5 new films in the Screening Room: RENDEZVOUS IN JULY [10:43] | CARMILLA (2019) [24:50] | SHANGHAI TRIAD [34:25] | BUNGALOW [41:00] | MR. TOPAZE [51;05]
For this week's Programmer’s Pick section, we discuss clueless [1:03:00] for its 25th anniversary.2020-07-171h 33Silver Streams15. Caro MorriconeWe have 5 new films in the Screening Room: THE TOBACCONIST [5:03] | WE ARE LITTLE ZOMBIES [10:40] | AI WEIWEI: YOURS TRULY [17:45] | HOUSE OF HUMMINGBIRD [27:50] | CARO DIARIO [33:50]
For this week's Programmer’s Pick section, we discuss Ennio Morricone’s film music and legacy [44:40]
Morricone Sampled – Spotify Playlist2020-07-101h 06Silver Streams14. Good Trouble: Becoming JawsWe have 5 new films in the Screening Room: JOHN LEWIS: GOOD TROUBLE [5:22] | DENISE HO: BECOMING THE SONG [12:00] | CLASSE TOUS RISQUE [21:15] | WOMAN ON THE BEACH [28:01] | THAT MOST IMPORTANT THING: LOVE [38:17]
Our collective Programmer’s Pick this week is the summer blockbuster classic JAWS [50:25]2020-07-031h 16Silver Streams13. A Pod Predominantly Characterized by the Emission of a Succession of Repetitive BeatsWe have 5 new films in the Screening Room: ELLA FITZGERALD: JUST ON OF THOSE THINGS [5:37] | THE LAST TREE [12:58] | REGGAE BOYZ [23:10] | BEATS (2019) [29:43] | THE AUDITION (2019) [37:54]
No Programmer’s Picks this week as we attend the Marché du Film Online!2020-06-2648 minSilver Streams12. La Traversee de GaryWe have 1 special event and 5 new films in the Screening Room: PETEY WHEATSTRAW [2:32] | MARONA’S FANTASTIC TALE [9:12] | LA TRAVERSEE DE PARIS [19:18] |THE KILLING FLOOR (1984) [29:26] | HILL OF FREEDOM [37:28] | LES CHOSES DE LA VIE [47:46]
For our Programmer’s Picks we discuss AFI Docs titles: THE REASON I JUMP [58:40] | THE LETTER (2019) [1:06:54] | NATIONTIME – Gary [1:15:43]2020-06-191h 24Silver Streams11. You Don’t Nomi, But I’m a CheerleaderWe have 2 special events and 5 new films in the Screening Room: THE MYSTERY OF CHESS BOXING [2:53] | YOU DON’T NOMI [5:55] | FOR THEY KNOW NOT WHAT THEY DO [11:00] |YOURSELF AND YOURS [22:21] | CONSTRUCTING ALBERT [32:55] | CÉSAR AND ROSALIE [40:30] | IN MY BLOOD IT RUNS [44:45]
For our Programmer’s Picks we discuss: FEAR OF A BLACK HAT [58:38] | BABYLON (1980) [1:09:13] | BUT I’M A CHEERLEADER [1:23:42]2020-06-121h 35Silver Streams10. Whose Streets?, Clemency, Do Not ResistWe discuss 5 new films in the Screening Room: SHIRLEY [5:34] | TOMMASO [14:15] | MYSTERIES OF LISBON (2011) [25:23] | THE WILD (2019) [37:12] | HAIL SATAN? [44:50]
We also offer some additional options to view at home with our Programmer’s Picks: WHOSE STREETS? [57:20] | CLEMENCY [1:04:32] | DO NOT RESIST [1:16:40]2020-06-051h 29Silver Streams9. Lucky Grandma and The Grey Fox Go BoatingWe have 5 new titles in the AFI Silver Virtual Screening Room: LUCKY GRANDMA [4:00] THE GREY FOX [11:04] | Animation Show of Shows 17-20 [19:55] | PAPICHA [27:15] | BLACKFISH [34:32]
Plus we dive into some additional options to view at home with our Programmer’s Picks: CÉLINE AND JULIE GO BOATING [47:18] | CHAN IS MISSING [56:22] | THE BIG YEAR [1:05:05]2020-05-291h 14Silver Streams8. Easy Living…Nothing FancyWe start with 5 new films in the AFI Silver Virtual Screening Room: MR. JONES [4:31] | DIANNA KENNEDY: NOTHING FANCY [15:58] | THE PAINTER AND THE THIEF [24:49] | MILITARY WIVES [29:32] | LIFE ITSELF (2014) [35:15]
And we give you some additional options to view at home with our Programmer’s Picks: THUNDER ROAD (2018) [50:06] | CLÉO FROM 5 TO 7 [59:12] | EASY LIVING (1937) [1:12:27]
We also have a few fun sidebars on the French New Wave and Agnès Varda [1:06:42], real time movies [1:09:22], and screwball comedy [1:23:00]2020-05-221h 30Silver Streams7. Up from the Streets…to the Break of DawnWe have four new titles in the virtual screening room this week: UP FROM THE STREETS [4:22] | BAND OF OUTSIDERS [15:41] | THE WOLF HOUSE [27:57] | RBG [35:17]
And as always, we do a deep dive on our Programmer’s Picks – some additional streaming options to enjoy from home: THE STRANGER (1946) [44:50] | BOY [54:41] | BAD LIEUTENANT: PORT OF CALL NEW ORLEANS [1:06:18]2020-05-151h 18Silver Streams6. Mothership EarthThis week we discuss the new titles opening in our Virtual Screening Room: SPACESHIP EARTH [3:54] | RIFIFI [13:56] | THOUSAND PIECES OF GOLD [27:11] | ON A MAGICAL NIGHT [36:08] | NYICFF Kids Flix 1 & 2 [42:14]
We also do a deep dive on our Programmer’s Picks – some additional streaming options to enjoy from home: HAYWIRE [49:59] | DAUGHTERS OF THE DUST [57:21] | I REMEMBER MAMA [1:05:55]2020-05-081h 18Silver Streams5. Killer Style in the Twenty First Century: Beyond the Sex OlympicsThis week we discuss the new titles opening in our Virtual Screening Room: CAPITAL IN THE 21ST CENTURY [3:54] | DEERSKIN [13:08] | BEYOND THE VISIBLE: HILMA AF KLINT [13:56] | THE INFILTRATORS [29:13] | VITALINA VARELA [34:28]
We also do a deep dive on our Programmer’s Picks – some additional streaming options to enjoy from home: PEPPERMINT FRAPPE [42:28] | THE YEAR OF THE SEX OLYMPICS [48:18] | MY MAN GODFREY (1936) [59:48]2020-05-011h 14Silver Streams4. As Far Back As I Can Remember, I Always Wanted To Be a Valley Girl a.k.a. 2 Weeks in Synecdoche New YorkSilver Streams is a weekly podcast from the programming team at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center discussing the latest offerings in the cinema's virtual screening room and recommending additional titles to stream at home. This week we have 20 titles on offer in the virtual screening room and a handful of additional streaming options to enjoy. Full list below:
AFI Silver Virtual Screening Room: DRIVEWAYS [3:54] | ZOMBI CHILD [10:13] | THE TIMES OF BILL CUNNINGHAM [16:49] | ROAR (1981) [25:18]| 2 WEEKS IN LAGOS [34:30] | A WHITE, WHITE DAY [44:13] | THE BOOKSELLERS [45:01] | Best of CatVideoFest: Creature Comforts Edition [45:24] | EXTRA ORDINARY [46:05] | SORRY WE MISSED YOU [46:23] | ONCE WERE...2020-04-241h 19Silver Streams3. Barking Docs Never BiteSilver Streams is a weekly podcast from the programming team at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center discussing the latest offerings in the cinema's virtual screening room and recommending additional titles to stream at home. This week we have 16 titles on offer in the virtual screening room and a handful of additional streaming options to enjoy. Full list below:
AFI Silver Virtual Screening Room: THE DOG DOC [3:00] | OTHER MUSIC [8:44] | THE BOOKSELLERS [17:01] |EARTH (2019) [22:40] | A WHITE, WHITE DAY [29:04] | Best of CatVideoFest: Creature Comforts Edition [33:59] | ONCE WERE BROTHERS: ROBBIE ROBERTSON AND THE BAND [35:09] | SORRY WE MISSED YOU [35:30] | FANTASTIC FUNGI [35:45...2020-04-171h 10Silver Streams2. Only Wild Geese, Dragons… and Angels… Have WingsSilver Streams is a weekly podcast from the programming team at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center discussing the latest offerings in the cinema's virtual screening room and recommending additional titles to stream at home. This week we have 13 titles on offer in the virtual screening room and a handful of additional streaming options to enjoy. Full list below:
AFI Silver Virtual Screening Room: THE WILD GOOSE LAKE [3:26] | Best of CatVideoFest: Creature Comforts Edition [6:36] | BEANPOLE [9:59] |CORPUS CHRISTI [14:00] | SLAY THE DRAGON [18:09] | EXTRA ORDINARY [23:25] | SORRY WE MISSED YOU [24:10] | THE WHISTLERS [24:41] | ONCE WERE BROTHERS: ROBBIE ROBERTSON AND THE BAND [25:01...2020-04-0950 min
Silver Streams1. Portrait of a Lady and Her Two HusbandsSilver Streams is a weekly podcast from the programming team at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center discussing the latest offerings in the cinema's virtual screening room and recommending additional titles to stream at home. This week we have 8 titles on offer in the virtual screening room and a handful of additional streaming options to enjoy. Full list below:
AFI Silver Virtual Screening Room: SORRY WE MISSED YOU | EXTRA ORDINARY | DONA FLOR AND HER TWO HUSBANDS | BACURAU | THE WHISTLERS | AND THEN WE DANCED | ONCE WERE BROTHERS: ROBBIE ROBERTSON AND THE BAND | FANTASTIC FUNGI2020-04-0240 min
Film SchoolWest Side Story (AFI Top 100 Films #51)When you’re a jet, you’re a jet all the way! One of the definitive musicals of the 50s stage takes to the silver screen in the epic-ly scaled and shot masterpiece from Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins. The dancing is spectacular, and the cinematography is cutting edge, standing up even to this day. The love story is the beating heart…does that stand up as well? We break it down this week! *snap* *snap* *snap* Here are the 6 Core Questions from the story breakdown section: 1. What is the Beginning Hook, Middle Build, and Ending...2020-03-021h 08
Film SchoolTaxi Driver (AFI Top 100 Films #52)You talkin to me? You talking to ME?! Martin Scorcese may have broke through with Mean Streets, but it was this classic DeNiro collab that cemented him as a cinematic force. And the same for DeNiro, who was becoming the biggest star of the silver screen at the time. He's sensational as the unstable Travis Bickle, and Marty shows off all his best tricks: narration, moody lighting and music, and explosive violence. We break it all down, this week!2020-02-241h 09
Filmmaking Conversations with Damien SwabyMaya Washington, Through the Banks of the Red Cedar!Maya Washington is a filmmaker (writer/director/producer), actress, writer, poet, Creative Director, and arts educator. She received a BA in Dramatic Arts from the University of Southern California and an MFA in Creative Writing from Hamline University. Her work has garnered awards from Jerome Foundation, Minnesota State Arts Board, Minnesota Film and Television, and others.Maya is dedicated to projects that have a sense of “purpose” in the world, selecting stories that illuminate some aspect of the human experience that is untold, rarely seen, or might benefit from new approaches to issues of diversity and inclusion, primarily in A...2020-02-1129 min
Filmmaking Conversations Podcast with Damien SwabyEp 46: Maya Washington, Through the Banks of the Red Cedar!Maya Washington is a filmmaker (writer/director/producer), actress, writer, poet, Creative Director, and arts educator. She received a BA in Dramatic Arts from the University of Southern California and an MFA in Creative Writing from Hamline University. Her work has garnered awards from Jerome Foundation, Minnesota State Arts Board, Minnesota Film and Television, and others.Maya is dedicated to projects that have a sense of “purpose” in the world, selecting stories that illuminate some aspect of the human experience that is untold, rarely seen, or might benefit from new approaches to issues of diversity and inclusion, primarily in A...2020-02-1129 min
EU NowNew European Cinema: What to Watch This Month and WhyCultural Affairs Officer Christine Vest asks AFI Silver Theatre film experts about the latest films to be shown in the European Union Film Showcase this December in Silver Spring, Maryland.2019-12-0432 min
BYT RadioPunk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement with James June SchneiderThe new doc about the origin of the D.C. punk and hardcore scene screens this weekend at AFI Silver Spring. Filmmaker James June Schneider joins the show to discuss Punk the Capital.
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The Maryland Crabs PodcastCRABCAKE: Dick Dyszel...Captain 20, Count Gore De Vol, Bozo (April 2019)This is a Crabcake from The Maryland Crabs! What is a Crabcake? Well, it's a very short snippet of something you need to know. It might be 5 minutes long, or it might be 20....or even longer! In any event, enjoy your Maryland Crabcake! If you are a Gen Xer and grew up in the Washington D.C. Metro in the 70s and 80s, you know Dick Dyszel, who portrayed Captain 20, Count Gore De Vol, and Bozo on WDCA-TV Channel 20. Dick currently produces "Count Gore De Vol Presents" on Roku with new movies being added on...2019-04-2330 minEU NowEU Now Season 2 Episode 8 - European Film and The OscarsAhead of the 91st Academy Awards on 24 February, Cultural Affairs Officer Christine Vest sits down with Todd Hitchcock, Abbie Algar, and Ben Delgado from the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center to discuss the European films nominated for Oscars this year, EU funding for the audiovisual sector through the Creative Europe program, and their Oscar Best Picture award predictions.2019-01-2539 min
90.3 WMSC FMFilm Forum Extras: Nathan SilverNathan Silver graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts in 2005. Since then, the filmmaker has written and directed four short films and seven features: THE BLIND (2009), EXIT ELENA (2012), SOFT IN THE HEAD (2013), UNCERTAIN TERMS (2014), STINKING HEAVEN (2015), ACTOR MARTINEZ (2016, co-directed with Mike Ott), and THIRST STREET (2017). His films have played festivals and venues around the world, including New York Film Festival, Venice, Tribeca, Mar del Plata, AFI, Locarno, Rotterdam, Viennale, MoMA and the Cineteca Nacional, Mexico. The New Yorker recently called Silver "a modernistic master of melodrama," and the New York Times did a profile on him.2018-12-1400 min
90.3 WMSC FMFilm Forum Extras: Nathan SilverNathan Silver graduated from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts in 2005. Since then, the filmmaker has written and directed four short films and seven feature films: THE BLIND (2009), ELENA (2012), SOFT IN THE HEAD (2013), UNCERTAIN TERMS (2014), STINKING HEAVEN (2015), ACTOR MARTINEZ (2016, co-directed with Mike Ott), and THIRST STREET (2017). His films have played festivals and venues around the world, including New York Film Festival, Venice, Tribeca, Mar del Plata, AFI, Locarno, Rotterdam, Viennale, MoMA and the Cineteca Nacional, Mexico.
The New Yorker recently called Silver “a modernistic master of melodrama,”
Produced by: Chris Sopko, Molly Jenkins and Nicolas Cimino
ABOUT FILM F...2018-10-1600 min
Silver Screen Guide | Movie Review PodcastGuy and Madeline on a Park Bench (2009) | Movie Review | First of Damien Chazelle ReviewsNine years ago, little did the world know one of the most well-renowned wunderkind directors would garner 19 Academy Award nominations between his first two widely distributed films, Whiplash and La La Land, when he made his directorial debut with a little-known film called Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench. Receiving praise at festivals such as Tribeca and AFI, Guy and Madeline was a hit that most moviegoers didn't know about. Join Corbin and Allen as they take a look at Chazelle's earliest work in anticipation for his latest film, First Man, this November.
Support S...2018-10-011h 15
NOIR TALKEp 10: Gaslight and the impact of "gaslighting"The Film Noir Foundation co-presented an October screening and panel discussion of the 1944 classic Gaslight at the AFI Silver Theatre in Silver Spring, MD, as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We talk with the event's organizer, Aha! Moment Founder Tali Elitzur (aka the Noir Talk host's better half), about the origins of her idea for the event (2:15), as well as how therapists define and deal with the pattern of emotional abuse known as "gaslighting" (4:50).
Film writer and historian Imogen Sara Smith, who introduced the screening and participated in the panel discussion, joins us to talk about the 1944 movie and...2017-11-201h 00NOIR TALKEp 8: Hollywood Nocturne -- Classic Film Noir Scores, with Steven C. Smith (Part 2)Part 2 of our survey of film noir musical scores and their composers, with Emmy-nominated producer and author Steven C. Smith, covers the following composers and film scores:
Bernard Herrmann - Concerto Macabre Part 1 (1:55), Part 2 (9:50), from Hangover Square
Max Steiner - White Heat (18:55)
Alfred Newman - Cry Of The City (22:20)
Max Steiner - Treasure of the Sierra Madre (25:10), Mildred Pierce (27:25)
Franz Waxman - Sunset Blvd (31:10)
Dmitri Tiomkin - Angel Face (37:50)
Bernard Herrmann - On Dangerous Ground (41:50)
David Raksin - The Big Combo (47:00)
Arthur Schwartz - The Band Wagon (MGM musical noir parody) (49:30)
NOIR CITY DC schedule and ticket info available here...2017-10-0354 min
Movie NightcapNight of the Creeps - Ep. 047"Everything from here on out is Steve's fault." Stephen sets a new Movie Nightcap record, Aryne just flat out wins the night, and Nate does his best to survive the madness as Movie Nightcap records at the AFI Silver the night of the Silver Spring Zombie Walk.2016-11-041h 18
Download Best Full-Length Audiobooks in History, WorldReading the Silver Screen: A Film Lover's Guide to Decoding the Art Form That Moves by Thomas C. FosterPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/270920to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Reading the Silver Screen: A Film Lover's Guide to Decoding the Art Form That Moves
Author: Thomas C. Foster
Narrator: Sean Pratt
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 43 minutes
Release date: September 13, 2016
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From the New York Times bestselling author of How to Read Literature Like a Professor comes an indispensable analysis of our most celebrated medium, film. No art form is as instantly and continuously gratifying as film. When the house lights go down and the lion roars, we settle in to be shocked, frightened, elated...2016-09-1311h 43
Download Best Full-Length Audiobooks in History, WorldReading the Silver Screen: A Film Lover's Guide to Decoding the Art Form That Moves by Thomas C. FosterPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/270920 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Reading the Silver Screen: A Film Lover's Guide to Decoding the Art Form That Moves Author: Thomas C. Foster Narrator: Sean Pratt Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 43 minutes Release date: September 13, 2016 Genres: World Publisher's Summary: From the New York Times bestselling author of How to Read Literature Like a Professor comes an indispensable analysis of our most celebrated medium, film. No art form is as instantly and continuously gratifying as film. When the house lights go down and the lion roars, we settle in to be shocked, frightened...2016-09-1305 min
Where Free Audiobook Come to LifeReading the Silver Screen: A Film Lover's Guide to Decoding the Art Form That Moves Audiobook by Thomas C. FosterListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 270920
Title: Reading the Silver Screen: A Film Lover's Guide to Decoding the Art Form That Moves
Author: Thomas C. Foster
Narrator: Sean Pratt
Format: Unabridged
Length: 11:43:00
Language: English
Release date: 09-13-16
Publisher: HarperAudio
Genres: History, World
Summary:
From the New York Times bestselling author of How to Read Literature Like a Professor comes an indispensable analysis of our most celebrated medium, film.
No art form is as instantly and continuously gratifying as film. When the house lights go down and the lion roars, we settle in to...2016-09-1311h 43
Movie NightcapThe Hateful 8 - Ep. 038"This is going to be funny… Really? … I hope so." Nate is sticking to his guns, Airrion regrets his choices, and Christy feels like she’s accomplished something. The Movie Nightcap crew take on The Hateful 8 after viewing the special 70mm Roadshow Engagement at the AFI Silver.2016-01-051h 04
Movie NightcapDay Of The Dead - Ep. 033"That didn’t answer your question at all, but I don’t like your question." Airrion goes on a rampage, Pete tries to sound smart, and Nate calls everything zombie related into question. The Movie Nightcap crew return for a special video episode as they podcast Day Of The Dead in full zombie garb on location at the AFI Silver following the Silver Spring Zombie Walk.2015-10-2747 min
Inside Acting!"City of Lost Souls" director Jason Baustin, Altorro Black and Bobby J. BrownThe King of DC Media, William Powell, welcomes City of Lost Souls director Jason Baustin, Altorro Prince Black and Bobby J. Brown to the Inside Acting radio show to talk about their tense crime drama.
Read my article about the show here: City of Lost Souls premieres at AFI Silver Theatre
CITY OF LOST SOULS is a tense, compelling crime drama that pulls the audience into an unforgettably, murky world. You can see the awards it's going to win.
The short film (some call it a TV pilot) premiered at the AFI Silver Theatre in Silver Spring, MD, Monday, November 10...2014-12-0500 min
MaDCapmaDCap 'Yellow Fever' Epsisode with Debbie Lum & Esther SongMaDCap DC has a phoner with documentarian Debbie Lum to talk about her recent film, "Seeking Asian Female" which was shown both at SXSW and AFI Silver Docs. The documentary will also be making its television debut on PBS' Independent Lens.
Also, special treat, Sirius XM gangster and Social Media GIANT Esther Song drops knowledge about life. Kind of.2012-07-1300 min
maDCap: David Ross & Dan BloommaDCap 'Yellow Fever' Epsisode with Debbie Lum & Esther SongMaDCap DC has a phoner with documentarian Debbie Lum to talk about her recent film, "Seeking Asian Female" which was shown both at SXSW and AFI Silver Docs. The documentary will also be making its television debut on PBS' Independent Lens.
Also, special treat, Sirius XM gangster and Social Media GIANT Esther Song drops knowledge about life. Kind of.2012-07-1345 min
fearlessghosthunterCW Prather founder and director of The Spooky Movie Film Festival in Washington DC joins the showThe fifth annual Spooky Movie Film Festival is Washington, D.C.'s international horror film festival. From October 21-25 we will screen over 40 shorts and features from around the world. Our opening night feature film, TUCKER & DALE VS. EVIL, which will screen at the AFI Silver Theatre, had its debut at Sundance earlier this year, and won the audience award at South by South West. Full schedule, video of our trailer and ticket information > www.thespookymovie.com
C.W. Prather - I am the founder and director of the festival; I am also an author and filmmaker myself
John Dimes...2010-10-1600 min