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FilmCastPodScene50th Anniversary of The Hourglass SanatoriumWe go deep on The Hourglass Sanatorium on the occasion of the film's 50th anniversary. The film is one of 10 titles in the Cinematic Century series that showcases 100 years of film to celebrate 10 years of FilmScene!
2023-11-2232 min
FilmCastPodSceneFred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in Top HatOn this episode we take a look at Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in Top Hat, the film that kicks off FilmScene 101: Movie Musicals led by FilmCastPodScene co-host Nathan Platte.
2023-09-0434 min
FilmCastPodSceneBilly Wilder's Some Like it Hot and Avanti!On this episode we take a look at the titles that bookend the month-long Billy in the Sky with Diamond series at FilmScene all August long: Some Like it Hot and Avanti!
2023-07-3145 min
Me EncantaDen Latinamerikanske FilmsceneI juni måned afholdes der for 10. gang Latinamerikansk Filmfestival i Cinemateket i København, i anledning af dette kigger vi også nærmere på den latinamerikanske filmscene. Vi går i dybden med den mexicanske serie Madre sólo hay dos og den cubanske film Fresa y Chocolate.
2023-07-0230 min
FilmCastPodSceneFierceness Served! with Michelle Parkerson and Chris PrinceOn this episode we hand over hosting duties to University of Iowa graduate students Zach Vanes and Celeste Howington for an interview with filmmakers Michelle Parkerson and Chris Prince to discuss Fierceness Served! The ENIKAlley Coffeehouse, which will be featured in the Literary Shorts Program of the Out of the Archive: Black Women Behind the Lens series at FilmScene.
2023-03-301h 03
FilmCastPodSceneFrequências Film Symposium with Christopher HarrisOn this episode we welcome Christopher Harris, filmmaker and F. Wendell Miller Associate Professor of Cinematic Arts at the University of Iowa to discuss Frequências: Contemporary Afro-Brazilian Cinema & the Black Diaspora (3/30-4/1).
2023-03-2133 min
FilmCastPodSceneWithin Our Gates with Alvin Cobb JrOn this episode Chicago based musician, producer, composer, photographer, and educator, Alvin Cobb Jr. joins us to talk about his new score for Oscar Micheaux's 1919 film Within Our Gates. Cobb will be performing the score with his trio at FilmScene on January 19. We also briefly touch on a few other events happening in the coming weeks.
2023-01-0931 min
FilmCastPodSceneIt's a Wonderful Life with Mary OwenThis episode we welcome special guest Mary Owen, daughter of Donna Reed, to talk about an all time holiday classic It's a Wonderful Life. We also have a brief preview of our entire Holiday Classics series at FilmScene.
2022-12-0432 min
FilmCastPodSceneScrewball Summer Starring Cary GrantOn this episode, it's all about Cary Grant! FilmScene Programming Assistant, Jane Keranen, joins us to talk about FilmScene's Screwball Summer Series and to take a deeper look at George Cukor's HOLIDAY (1938), the third film that Grant starred in with Katherine Hepburn.
2022-07-2829 min
FilmCastPodSceneBONUS: The Parking SpacesThis episode we have a special mini-cast of FilmCastPodScene as part of The Parking Spaces, a series of site-specific listening experiences to invite rest, activation, and imagination around downtown Iowa City where we discuss FilmScene in the Park.
2022-05-0210 min
FilmCastPodScene"Man with a Movie Camera" w/ Justin Sherburn + "What's Up Doc?"On April 14, Justin Sherburn comes to FilmScene with his guitarist Gunner Ross to perform a brand new live score to the Soviet era masterpiece Man with a Movie Camera. We talked to Justin about his process and history with composition. We also got to talk about the wonderful Peter Bogdanovich screwball comedy What's Up Doc? which is playing as part of the Peter Bogdanovich: In Memoriam series that runs from April 1-7 at FilmScene.
2022-03-3135 min
FilmCastPodScenePedro Almodóvar and Penélope Cruz in "Volver" w/ Ana MerinoIn anticipation of the new film Parallel Mothers opening on Jan. 28 at FilmScene, we dive deep on Volver with poet, author, playwright, and University of Iowa Professor Ana Merino to talk all things Pedro Almodóvar and Penélope Cruz for our Pedro & Penélope series. We also have some February highlights from FilmScene's calendar.
2022-01-2031 min
FilmCastPodScene"Fargo" w/ Author Todd Melby, "The Shop Around the Corner," and Nov/Dec In FocusWe have author Todd Melby on to talk about his book: A Lot Can Happen in the Middle of Nowhere: The Untold Story of the Making of Fargo in anticipation of his appearance at our annual Fargo rooftop screening. We go deep on a lesser known holiday classic with Ernst Lubitsch's The Shop Around the Corner starring Jimmy Stewart and Margaret Sullivan and wrap up with some quick hits coming to FilmScene in the coming weeks.
2021-11-1544 min
FilmCastPodScene"Storm Lake" directors Beth Levison and Jerry Risius Q&A, "White Nights," and Sept/Oct In FocusOn this episode we have an extended interview with directors Beth Levison and Jerry Risius for their documentary STORM LAKE that follows the Storm Lake Times and its fearless leader, the Pulitzer Prize winning editor Art Cullen and his team in small town Iowa. We also go deep on Visconti’s WHITE NIGHTS, a 1957 adaptation of the Dostoevsky novella of the same name starring Marcello Mastroianni and Maria Schell. And finally we get into some other happenings at FilmScene for the fall season.
2021-09-1453 min
FilmCastPodSceneDesert Island Movies and Bittersweet GoodbyesFilmCastPodScene celebrates its first anniversary and welcomes new FilmScene programmer Ben Delgado! Rebecca and Ben share highlights from their new jobs, divulge their most precious desert island films, and survey special upcoming events at FilmScene.
2021-08-1143 min
FilmCastPodSceneFilmScene is back! Reopening the cinema after 438 days of closure.On the eve of FilmScene's long awaited reopening, Nathan and Rebecca welcome the FilmScene leadership team — Andrew Sherburne (co-Founder and Executive Director); Emily Salmonson (Operations Director) and Ross Meyer (Facilities Director) — to reflect on the last 400+ days, consider what they're most looking forward to upon reopening (spoiler alert: it's the audience) and what it means to have gotten through it all together.
2021-05-2741 min
FilmCastPodSceneAnticipating FilmScene in the Park and talking OscarsIn Episode 15, Nathan and Rebecca welcome special guests to explore the great outdoors and talk about the programming, partners and planning behind FilmScene in the Park, and we take a look at this year's Academy Award nominees, the unique format of the planned ceremony, and how the star-studded evening impacts the industry as a whole.
2021-04-1545 min
FilmCastPodScene"Sophie Jones" director Jessie Barr and Science on ScreenIn Episode 14, Nathan and Rebecca preview FilmScene's fourth year of Science on Screen, and welcome director Jessie Barr to learn about how she brought new perspective to the coming of age genre and tackled themes of grief, sex and creativity in her feature debut "Sophie Jones".
2021-03-2235 minFilmCastPodSceneSound on screen — discussing film scoresIn Episode 13, Nathan and Rebecca turn up some of their favorite film scores, considering how music highlights, expands, complicates and deepens what we see on screen. From the haunting strings composed by Mica Levi for "Under The Skin" to the energy and life of A. R. Rahman's score for "Slumdog Millionaire", how does what we hear impact how we feel?
2021-03-0336 min
FilmCastPodScene"Lapsis" director Noah Hutton talks about kids, robots and indie sci-fiIn episode twelve, Nathan and Rebecca sit down with "Lapsis" director Noah Hutton to talk about the "parallel present" of his new film "Lapsis", the literary inspirations for his indie sci-fi story, and the challenges of making a film in the woods, with kids, and with robots.
2021-02-1226 min
FilmCastPodScenePreviewing Sundance with Peter Nicks "Homeroom" and Karen Cinorre "Mayday"In episode eleven of FilmScene's popular podcast, Rebecca and Nathan welcome Sundance Film Festival filmmakers Peter Nicks ("Homeroom") and Karen Cinorre ("Mayday") to talk about premiering their films at the start of 2021, what's next after the Festival, and their most memorable moviegoing experiences.
2021-01-281h 00
FilmCastPodSceneThe World of Wong Kar Wai + Ho-ho-holiday faves with a special guestIn FilmCastPodScene's last episode of 2020, Rebecca and Nathan muse on music and memory in Wong Kar Wai's films, newly restored by Janus Films and currently featured in FilmScene's virtual screening room. Then they welcome a very special guest to share their favorite ho-ho-holiday films!
2020-12-2043 min
FilmCastPodSceneThe intoxicating "Another Round" and the brave "Born to Be"In episode nine, Rebecca and Nathan welcome Miriam Murray, MD, to consider Tania Cypriano’s intimate documentary BORN TO BE from a local care perspective. They also raise a glass to Mads Mikkelsen's performance in ANOTHER ROUND, the booze-soaked drama that explores if we're all at our best when we're a little bit drunk. Spoiler alert: not really.
2020-12-1040 min
FilmCastPodSceneFilling up on "The Donut King" and movie memories with FilmScene's most dedicated moviegoers.In episode eight, Rebecca and Nathan discover the life-altering power of donuts in Alice Gu's THE DONUT KING. They also welcome FilmScene überpatrons Jason Egge, Jamie Ellis, and Tom Carsner to discuss recent films they've enjoyed and recall cherished filmgoing memories from growing up.
2020-11-2353 min
FilmCastPodSceneWilliam Greaves' "Nationtime," Frederick Wiseman's "City Hall," and Hannah Bonner's series on New HollywoodIn episode seven, Rebecca and Nathan talk about how William Greaves' NATIONTIME (covering the 1972 National Black Political Convention) and the documentaries of Frederick Wiseman are essential watching this election season. They also dive into the sound worlds of Gary Rydstrom, whose career in sound design is featured in MAKING WAVES: THE ART OF CINEMATIC SOUND. And Hannah Bonner joins the conversation to share insights on New Hollywood, the topic of her virtual FilmScene 101 series.
2020-10-3049 min
FilmCastPodScene"Coming Home Again," "Martin Eden" and finishing fave frightsIn episode six, Rebecca and Nathan welcome back Late Shift at the Grindhouse host Ross Meyer to finish sharing his favorite fright flicks. They also savor food and slower living in Wayne Wang's COMING HOME AGAIN, then journey to Italy for Pietro Marcello's lavish, Mediterranean take on Jack London's novel, MARTIN EDEN.
2020-10-1647 min
FilmCastPodSceneHaroula Rose talks "Once Upon a River" and fave frights with Ross MeyerIn the fifth episode of FilmCastPodScene, FilmScene Programming Director Rebecca Fons and University of Iowa Professor Nathan Platte are joined by director Haroula Rose to discuss her new film "Once Upon a River," an adaptation of the book by Bonnie Jo Campbell. Plus, Ross Meyer, host of Late Shift at the Grindhouse and FilmScene's head projectionist, shares some of his favorite horror films.
2020-10-0238 min
FilmCastPodSceneDenis's "Beau Travail" and the challenges of cinema in the pandemicIn the fourth episode of FilmCastPodScene, FilmScene Programming Director Rebecca Fons and University of Iowa Professor Nathan Platte are joined by friends Calvin and Matthew, hosts of KRUI's Bijou Banter, a podcast by the University of Iowa's Bijou Film Board. Our team talks about Claire Denis's study of masculinity, BEAU TRAVAIL, and discusses the challenges facing the cinema industry.
2020-09-1840 min
FilmCastPodSceneTalking Tarkovsky's "Stalker" and Buñuel's "The Exterminating Angel" (Episode 3)In the third episode of FilmCastPodScene, FilmScene Programming Director Rebecca Fons and University of Iowa Professor Nathan Platte are joined by architect Chucho Loria to discuss his love of STALKER, and how the films of Andrei Tarkovsky have a special relationship with space and architecture. Plus, remember dinner parties? Well, you've never seen one quite like Luis Buñuel's THE EXTERMINATING ANGEL.
2020-09-0425 min
FilmCastPodScene"River City Drumbeat" and "Out Stealing Horses" (Episode 2)In the second episode of FilmCastPodScene, FilmScene Programming Director Rebecca Fons and University of Iowa Professor Nathan Platte are joined by director Anne Flatté to discuss the film RIVER CITY DRUMBEAT, codirected with Marlon Johnson. Plus, FilmScene cofounder Andrew Sherburne joins in to chat outdoor cinema on FilmStreet and catch up on international cinema from the couch.
2020-08-2035 min
FilmCastPodScene"John Lewis: Good Trouble" and "The Audition" (Episode 1)In the inaugural episode of FilmCastPodScene, FilmScene Programming Director Rebecca Fons and University of Iowa Professor Nathan Platte dive into two new films (Dawn Porter's documentary JOHN LEWIS: GOOD TROUBLE and Ina Weisse's drama THE AUDITION), share what they're watching during social distancing, and offer complementary viewing to build your at-home movie playlist.
2020-08-0631 minFilmCastPodScene0 - FilmCastPodScene is the FilmScene PodcastThey told us not to start a podcast during the pandemic, but we could only resist for so long. Join FilmScene Programming Director Rebecca Fons and cohost Nathan Platte, professor of film and music as they explore the movies from our home base in Iowa CIty.
2020-08-0602 min
GO'NOVA Dagens 5 Minutters PodcastDen irriterende filmsceneKender du det, at én helt specifik filmscene kan være så irriterende, at den ødelægger resten af filmoplevelsen? Sådan er der desværre flere scener, der er og dem havde GO'NOVA fokus på, her til morgen.
2018-12-1107 min
Bijou BanterThe Sensitives, My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea, and Westworld with Guest Sam McCroryIt’s Thursday, May 4, 2017, and in this week’s show, we’ll be discussing three films that are about to open at FilmScene. Our line-up includes The Sensitives, which will play at FilmScene on Sunday, May 28th as part of the Vino Vérité documentary series. Next we’ll be discussing My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea, which opens at FilmScene tomorrow, and will continue to play throughout the weekend and all next week. Finally, we’ll be discussing Westworld, which plays at FilmScene Saturday, May 6, at 11PM as part of Bijou After Hours. Joining us to discuss Westworld is fel...
2017-05-0559 min
FilmSceneFilmScene #66: Lux Radio presents Red RiveOn a FilmScene special presentation, we give you a 1949 radio broadcast of Red River, with that film's star John Wayne.
2017-04-3059 minBijou BanterColossal, Frantz, and The Exorcist with guest Nate KouriIt’s Thursday, April 27, 2017, and in this week’s show, we’ll be discussing three films that are currently playing – about to open – at FilmScene. Our line-up includes Colossal, which opens at FilmScene tomorrow, and will continue to play throughout the weekend and all next week. Next we’ll be discussing Frantz, which opened at FilmScene last Friday, but will also continue to play throughout the weekend and all next week. Finally, we’ll be discussing The Exorcist, which plays at FilmScene Saturday, April 29, at 11PM as part of Bijou After Hours. Joining us to discuss The Exorcist is fellow Bijou member Nate
2017-04-2856 minBijou BanterTrog, After the Storm, and Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur RussellIt’s Thursday, April 20, 2017, and in this week’s show, we’ll be discussing three films that are about to open at FilmScene. Our line-up includes Trog, which plays at FilmScene Saturday, April 22 at 11PM as part of Bijou After Hours. Next we’ll be discussing After the Storm, which opens at FilmScene tomorrow, and will continue to play throughout the weekend and all next week. Finally, we’ll be discussing Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell, which plays at FilmScene next Tuesday, April 25, at 6PM as part of Bijou Film Forum.
2017-04-2154 minBijou BanterSerial Mom, Donald Cried, and RawIt’s Thursday, April 13, 2017, and in this week’s show, we’ll be discussing three films that are about to open at FilmScene. Our line-up includes Serial Mom, which plays at FilmScene Saturday, April 15 at 11PM as part of Bijou After Hours. Next we’ll be discussing Donald Cried, which opens at FilmScene tomorrow, and will continue to play throughout the weekend and all next week. Finally, we’ll be discussing Raw, which also opens at FilmScene tomorrow, and will also continue to play throughout the weekend and all next week.
2017-04-1456 minBijou BanterDonnie Darko, Demon, and Personal ShopperIt’s Thursday, April 6, 2017, and in this week’s show, we’ll be discussing three films that are about to open at FilmScene. Our line-up Donnie Darko, which plays at FilmScene Saturday, April 8 at 11PM as part of Bijou After Hours. Next we’ll be discussing Demon, which plays at FilmScene Tuesday, April 11 at 6PM as part of Bijou Horzons. Finally, we’ll be discussing Personal Shopper, which opens at FilmScene tomorrow, and will continue to play throughout the weekend and all next week.
2017-04-071h 04FilmSceneFilmScene #65: AFI's 100 Years 100 Movies: The ApartmentMaking our way up the AFI 100 list, we hit #93, The Apartment, directed by Billy Wilder, starring Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine and Fred MacMurray.
2017-04-0327 minBijou BanterThe Alchemist Cookbook, Kedi, and Quest with Sean WuIt’s Thursday, March 30, 2017, and in this week’s show, we’ll be discussing three films that are currently playing, or about to open at FilmScene. Our line-up includes The Alchemist Cookbook, which plays at FilmScene Saturday, April 1 at 11PM as part of Bijou After Hours. Next we’ll be discussing Kedi, which is currently playing at FilmScene, and will continue to play throughout the weekend and all next week. Finally, we’ll be discussing Quest, which plays at FilmScene Sunday, April 2 at 7PM and Monday, April 3 at 12PM as part of the Vino Verité documentary series.
2017-04-011h 01FilmSceneFilmScene #64: AFI's 100 Years 100 Movies: GoodfellasThis week we hit #94 on AFI's 100 Years 100 Movies List, 1990's Goodfellas, directed by Martin Scorsese, starring Robert DeNiro, Joe Pesci, Ray Liotti and Lorraine Bracco.
2017-03-2726 minBijou BanterBarbarella, Chevalier, and Neruda with Katherine Steinbach and Sean WuIt’s Thursday, March 23, 2017, and in this week’s show, we’ll be discussing three films that are about to open at FilmScene. Our line-up includes Barbarella, which plays at FilmScene this Saturday, March 25, at 11PM as part of Bijou After Hours. Next we’ll be discussing Chevalier, which plays at FilmScene Tuesday, March 28 at 6PM, as part of Bijou Horizons. Finally, we’ll be discussing Neruda which open at FilmScene tomorrow, Friday, March 24.
2017-03-2457 minFilmSceneFilmScene #63: AFI's 100 Years 100 Movies: Pulp FictionThis week we hit #95 on AFI's 100 Years 100 Movies List, 1994's Pulp Fiction, from director Quentin Tarantino, starring John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman and Bruce Willis.
2017-03-2032 minFilmSceneFilmScene #62: AFI 100 Years 100 Movies: The SearchersThis week we hit #96 on AFI's 100 Years 100 Movies List, 1956's John Ford masterpiece The Searchers, starring John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter, Vera Miles and Natalie Wood.
2017-03-1236 minBijou BanterThe Bad Kids, I Am Not Your Negro, and JulietaIt’s Thursday, March 9, 2017, and in this week’s show, we’ll be discussing several films that are currently playing, about to open at FilmScene. Our line-up includes The Bad Kids, which plays at FilmScene Tuesday, March 21 at 6PM as part of Bijou Film Forum. Next we’ll be discussing I Am Not Your Negro, which is currently playing at FilmScene, and will continue to play throughout the weekend and all next week. Finally, we’ll be discussing Julieta, which opens at FilmScene tomorrow, and will also continue to play throughout the weekend and all next week.
2017-03-101h 01FilmSceneFilmScene #61: AFI 100 Years 100 Movies: Bringing Up BabyThis week we discuss #97 on AFI's 100 Years 100 Movies list, the Howard Hawks screwball comedy Bringing Up Baby, released in 1938 and starring Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn.
2017-03-0526 minBijou BanterZardoz, The Club, and The Red TurtleIt’s Thursday, March 2, 2017, and in this week’s show, we’ll be discussing several films that are about to open at FilmScene. Our line-up includes Zardoz, which plays at FilmScene this Saturday, March 4, at 11PM as part of Bijou After Hours. Next we’ll be discussing The Club, which plays at FilmScene Tuesday, March 7 at 6PM as part of our world cinema series, Bijou Horizons. Finally, we’ll be discussing The Red Turtle, which will continue to play at FilmScene throughout the weekend and all next week.
2017-03-031h 00FilmSceneFilmScene #60: AFI's Top 100: UnforgivenThis week we discuss #98 on AFI's 100 Years 100 Movies list, Clint Eastwood's 1992 classic Unforgiven, starring Eastwood, Gene Hackman and Morgan Freeman.
2017-02-2624 minBijou BanterTrain to Busan, Southside with You, and Toni Erdmann with Sean WuIt’s Thursday, February 23, 2017, and in this week’s show, we’ll be discussing three films that are about to open at FilmScene. Our line-up includes Train to Busan, which plays at FilmScene this Saturday, February 25, at 11PM as part of Bijou After Hours. Next we’ll be discussing Southside with You, which plays at FilmScene Tuesday, February 28 at 6PM as part of Bijou Film Forum. Finally, we’ll be discussing Toni Erdmann, which opens at FilmScene tomorrow and will continue to play throughout the weekend and all next week.
2017-02-2459 minFilmSceneFilmScene #59: AFI's Top 100: Guess Who's Coming to DinnerThis week we continue our discussion of the American Film Institute's 100 Years 100 Movies List with 1967's Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, starring Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn and Sidney Poitier.
2017-02-2034 minBijou BanterLifeforce, Land and Shade, and the Oscar-nominated live-action shorts with guest Karen ParkmanIt’s Thursday, February 16, 2017, and in this week’s show, we’ll be discussing several films that are about to open at FilmScene. Our line-up includes Lifeforce, which plays at FilmScene this Saturday, February 18, at 11PM as part of Bijou After Hours. Next we’ll be discussing Land and Shade, which plays at FilmScene Tuesday, February 21 at 6PM as part of our world cinema series, Bijou Horizons. Finally, we’ll be discussing the Oscar-nominated live-action shorts, which will continue to play at FilmScene throughout the weekend and all next week. Joining us in our third segment to discuss the live-action shorts is Kare...
2017-02-171h 00FilmSceneFilmScene #58: AFI's Top 100: Yankee Doodle DandyAs Karen & Tim begin to countdown the American Film Institute's 100 Years 100 Movies List, we begin with a discussion of 1942's Yankee Doodle Dandy, starring James Cagney.
2017-02-1233 minBijou BanterCemetery Man, Paterson, and the Oscar-nominated animated shorts! with guest Peter ChanthanakoneIt’s Thursday, February 9, 2017, and in this week’s show, we’ll be discussing several films that are about to open at FilmScene. Our line-up includes Cemetery Man, which plays at FilmScene this Saturday, February 11, at 11PM as part of Bijou After Hours. Next we’ll be discussing Paterson, which opens at FilmScene tomorrow and will continue to play throughout the weekend and all next week. Finally, we’ll be discussing the Oscar-nominated animated shorts, which also open at FilmScene tomorrow and will continue to play throughout the weekend and all next week. Joining us in our third segment to discuss the an...
2017-02-101h 02Bijou BanterDarkman, Black Coal, Thin Ice, and Arrival with guest Sean WuIt’s Thursday, February 2, 2017, and in this week’s show, we’ll be discussing three films that are about to open at FilmScene. Our line-up includes Darkman, which plays at FilmScene this Saturday, February 4, at 11PM as part of Bijou After Hours. Next we’ll be discussing Black Coal, Thin Ice, which plays at FilmScene Tuesday, February 7, at 6PM as part of Bijou Horizons. Finally, we’ll be discussing Arrival, which opens at FilmScene tomorrow and will continue to play throughout the weekend and all next week. Joining us in our third segment to discuss Arrival is fellow Bijou member, Sean Wu.
2017-02-031h 02Bijou BanterKing Cobra, Lion, and Jackie with guest Sean WuIt’s Thursday, January 26, 2017, and in this week’s show, we’ll be discussing three films that are currently playing – or about to open – at FilmScene. Our line-up includes King Cobra, which plays at FilmScene this Saturday, January 28, at 11PM as part of Bijou After Hours. Next we’ll be discussing Lion, which is currently playing at FilmScene, and will continue to play throughout the weekend and all next week. Finally, we’ll be discussing Jackie, which is also currently playing at FilmScene and will continue to play throughout the weekend and all next week. Joining us in our third segment to discuss...
2017-01-271h 01Bijou BanterAntibirth, 20th Century Women, and Elle with guest Sean WuIt’s Thursday, January 19, 2017, and in this week’s show, we’ll be discussing three films that are currently playing – or about to open – at FilmScene. Our line-up includes Antibrith, which plays at FilmScene this Saturday, January 21, at 11PM as part of Bijou After Hours. Next we’ll be discussing 20th Century Women, which opens at FilmScene tomorrow, and will continue to play throughout the weekend and all next week. Finally, we’ll be discussing Elle, which opened at FilmScene last week, and will also continue to play throughout the weekend and all next week. Joining us in our third segment to discuss...
2017-01-2058 minBijou BanterThe Pit, The Love Witch, and Home AloneIt’s Thursday, December 1, 2016, and in this week’s show, we’ll be discussing three films that are about to open at FilmScene. Our line-up includes The Pit, which plays at FilmScene this Saturday, December 3, at 11PM as part of Bijou After Hours. Next we’ll be discussing The Love Witch, which opens at FilmScene tomorrow and will continue to play throughout the weekend and all next week. Finally, we’ll be discussing Home Alone, which plays at FilmScene Saturday, December 3 at 10AM, and Thursday, December 8 at 3PM as part of The Picture Show Family and Children’s Series.
2016-12-0255 minBijou BanterThe Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension, From Afar, and The Cinema TravellersIt’s Thursday, November 10, 2016, and in this week’s show, we’ll be discussing three films that are about to open at FilmScene. Our line-up includes The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension, which plays at FilmScene on Saturday, November 12 at 11PM as part of Bijou After Hours. Next we’ll be discussing From Afar, which plays at FilmScene on Tuesday, November 15 at 6PM, as part of Bijou Horizons. Finally, we’ll be discussing The Cinema Travellers, which plays at FilmScene on Sunday, November 13, and Monday, November 14, both at 7PM, as part of the Vino Vérité documentary series.
2016-11-1156 minBijou BanterTexas Chainsaw Massacre, The Kind Words, and American Honey with Sean WuIt’s Thursday, October 27, 2016, and in this week’s show, we’ll be discussing three films that are about to open at FilmScene. Our line-up includes Texas Chainsaw Massacre, which plays at FilmScene Saturday, October 29 at 11PM as part of Bijou After Hours. Next we’ll be discussing The Kind Words, which plays at FilmScene Tuesday, November 1 at 6PM, as part of Bijou Horizons. Finally, we’ll be discussing American Honey, which opens at FilmScene tomorrow and will continue to play throughout the weekend and all next week.
2016-10-2853 minBijou BanterBend It Like Beckham, Ixcanul, and A Man Called Ove with Katherine SteinbachIt’s Thursday, October 13, 2016, and in this week’s show, we’ll be discussing three films that are about to open at FilmScene. Our line-up includes Bend It Like Beckham, which plays at FilmScene Saturday, October 15 at 11PM, as part of Bijou After Hours. Next we’ll be discussing Ixcanul, which plays at FilmScene Tuesday, October 18 at 6PM as part of Bijou Horizons. Finally, we’ll be discussing A Man Called Ove, which opens at FilmScene tomorrow, and will continue to play throughout the weekend and all next week.
2016-10-1455 minBijou BanterThe Greasy Strangler, Before the Flood, and The Birth of a NationIt’s Thursday, October 6, 2016, and in this week’s show, we’ll be discussing three films that are about to open at FilmScene. Our line-up includes The Greasy Strangler, which plays at FilmScene Saturday, October 8 at 11PM, as part of Bijou After Hours. Next we’ll be discussing Before the Flood, which plays at FilmScene Tuesday, October 11 at 6PM as part of Bijou Film Forum. Finally, we’ll be discussing The Birth of a Nation, which opens at FilmScene tomorrow and will continue to play throughout the weekend and all next week.
2016-10-071h 00Bijou BanterThe Idol, The Wailing, and My Blind BrotherIt’s Thursday, September 29, 2016, and in this week’s show, we’ll be discussing three films that are currently playing – or about to open – at FilmScene. Our line-up includes The Idol, which plays at FilmScene Tuesday, October 4 at 6PM, as part of Bijou Horizons. Next we’ll be discussing The Wailing, which plays at FilmScene Saturday, October 1 at 11PM as part of Bijou After Hours. Finally, we’ll be discussing My Blind Brother, which opened at FilmScene last week, and will continue to play throughout the weekend and all next week.
2016-09-3057 minBijou BanterPhantasm: Remastered, Mia Madre, and SonitaIt’s Thursday, September 22, 2016, and in this week’s show, we’ll be discussing three films that are about to at FilmScene. Our line-up includes Phantasm: Remastered, which plays at FilmScene Saturday, September 24 at 11PM, as part of Bijou After Hours. Next we’ll be discussing Mia Madre, which opens at FilmScene tomorrow, Friday, September 23 and will continue to play throughout the weekend and all next week. Finally, we’ll be discussing Sonita, which plays at FilmScene Tuesday, September 27 at 6PM, as part of Bijou Film Forum.
2016-09-2359 minBijou BanterMorris from America, As I Open My Eyes, and The Invitation (with Sarah Ulanowicz)It’s Thursday, September 15, 2016, and in this week’s show, we’ll be discussing three films that are currently playing – or about to open – at FilmScene. Our line-up includes Morris from America, which opened at FilmScene last week, and will continue to play throughout the weekend and all next week. Next we’ll be discussing As I Open My Eyes, which plays at FilmScene Tuesday, September 20 at 6PM as part of Bijou Horizons. Finally, we’ll be discussing The Invitation, which plays at FilmScene Saturday, September 17 at 11PM, as part of Bijou After Hours. Joining us in our third segment to discuss The Inv...
2016-09-1659 minBijou Banter10 Cloverfield Lane, Ran, and Sixteen CandlesIt’s Thursday, September 8, 2016, and in this week’s show, we’ll be discussing three films that are currently playing – or about to open – at FilmScene. Our line-up includes 10 Cloverfield Lane, which plays at FilmScene Saturday night, September 10 at 11PM as part of Bijou After Hours. Next we’ll be discussing Ran, which plays at FilmScene this Saturday and Sunday, September 10 and 11, in conjunction with Shakespeare at Iowa and Shakespeare's First Folio exhibition visit to Iowa City. Finally, we’ll be discussing Sixteen Candles, which plays at FilmScene Sunday, September 11 at 8PM as part of FilmScene’s Summer Rooftop Series.
2016-09-0956 minBijou BanterThe Witch, Our Little Sister, and Don't Think TwiceIt’s Thursday, September 1, 2016, and in this week’s show, we’ll be discussing three films that are currently playing – or about to open – at FilmScene. Our line-up includes The Witch, which plays at FilmScene Saturday night, September 3 at 11PM as part of Bijou After Hours. Next we’ll be discussing Our Little Sister, which opens at FilmScene tomorrow, September 2, and will continue to play throughout the weekend and all next week. Finally, we’ll be discussing Don’t Think Twice, which opened at FilmScene last week and will continue to play throughout the weekend and all next week.
2016-09-0258 minBijou BanterPokémon: The Movie 2000, Little Men, and Indignation with guest Mike Zaken (Note: Due to technical difficulties, the last five minutes of this episode are unavailable.)It’s Thursday, August 25, 2016, and in this week’s show, we’ll be discussing three films that are currently playing – or about to open – at FilmScene. Our line-up includes Pokémon: The Movie 2000, which plays at FilmScene Saturday night, August 27 at 11PM as part of Bijou After Hours. Next we’ll be discussing Little Men, which opens at FilmScene tomorrow, August 26, and will continue to play throughout the weekend and all next week. Finally, we’ll be discussing Indignation, which opened at FilmScene last week and will continue to play throughout the weekend and all next week. Joining us in our third segment t...
2016-08-2654 minFilmSceneFilmScene #57: Top 10 Classic EpicsToday we count down the Top 10 Epic Films from the Classic pre-1970's time period. From Spartacus to The Longest Day, what are your faves with long running times?
2016-06-201h 05FilmSceneFilmScene #56: Top 10 New HollywoodTim, Karen & Walter countdown the Top 10 movies from New Hollywood, an era defined by writer & director control, smaller character driven pieces, and the birth of the true Hollywood blockbuster.
2016-05-161h 23Bijou BanterHOUSE, REMEMBER, AND LOVE (WITH GIRINDRA SELLECK)It’s Friday, April 8th, 2016 and in this week’s show, we’ll be discussing three films that are currently playing – or soon to play – at FilmScene. Our line-up includes the strange, funny, and surreal 1970s Japanese horror film House, which plays at FilmScene next Saturday, April 16th, at 11pm as part of Bijou After Hours. Next, we’ll discuss Atom Egoyan’s new thriller Remember, which opened at FilmScene today and will play all through next week. Finally, we’ll talk about Gaspar Noe’s erotic memory trip Love, which plays at FilmScene in a special engagement tonight and tomorrow night, and in
2016-04-1251 minFilmSceneFilmScene #55: The Seventh SealTim & Karen are joined by special guest Walter to discus Walter's favorite movie of all time, Bergman's 1957 classic The Seventh Seal.
2016-04-1040 minFilmSceneFilmScene #54: The Evil DeadTim & Karen are joined once again by Walter to discuss one of Walter's faves: The Evil Dead, Sam Raimi's 1981 cult classic.
2016-03-2845 minBijou BanterMOUNTAINS MAY DEPART, I SAW THE LIGHT, AND THE MIND OF MARK DEFRIEST (WITH Girindra Selleck)It’s Friday, March 25th, 2016 and in this week’s show, we’ll be discussing three films that are currently playing – or soon to open – at FilmScene. Our line-up includes the ambitious Chinese drama Mountains May Depart, which opened at FilmScene today. Next, we’ll discuss the Hank Williams biopic I Saw the Light, which opens at FilmScene next Friday, April 1st. Finally, we’ll talk about a fascinating documentary, The Mind of Mark DeFriest, which plays at FilmScene next Tuesday, March 29th, at 6PM as part of Bijou Film Forum, with a post-screening conversation with director Gabriel London.
2016-03-2652 minBijou BanterRAMS, ONLY YESTERDAY, AND GRABBERS (with Girindra Selleck and Spencer Williams)It’s Friday, March 11th, 2016 and in this week’s show, we’ll be discussing three films that are currently playing – or soon to open – at FilmScene. We traverse the globe in this week’s show, as our line-up includes the Icelandic pastoral drama Rams, which opened at FilmScene today. Next, we’ll discuss the revival of the thoughtful Japanese-anime drama Only Yesterday, which opens at FilmScene next Friday, March 18th. Finally, we’ll talk about the Irish horror-comedy Grabbers, which plays at FilmScene next Saturday night, March 19th, at 11PM as part of Bijou After Hours. In this final segment, we’ll be joi...
2016-03-1251 minFilmSceneFilmScene #53: Nausicaä of the Valley of the WindThis week on FilmScene, Tim & Karen are joined by guest Walter Gordon to discuss Hayao Miyazaki's classic 1984 film Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind. Find out how the Studio Ghibli animation revolution began.
2016-03-0743 minBijou BanterLOGAN'S RUN, BARISTA, JOHNNIE TO'S OFFICE, AND THE OSCARS (with Pat Brown)It’s Friday March 4th, 2016, and in this week’s show, we’ll be discussing three films that are currently playing – or about to open – at FilmScene. Our line-up includes Logan's Run which played at FilmScene yesterday as a part of Bijou After Hours. Next, we’ll be discussing the Bijou special event, Barista, which played at FilmScene this morning at 10am with a pre-screening coffee tasting from area shops. Next, we’ll be discussing Johnnie To's Office which plays at FilmScene Tuesday, March 22nd at 6PM as a part of the Bijou Horizons Passport Series. Finally, we’ll be discussing The Osc...
2016-03-0759 minBijou BanterWhere to Invade Next, Akira, and Cronies (with Hannah Bonner)It’s Friday February 26, 2016, and in this week’s show, we’ll be discussing three films that are currently playing – or about to open – at FilmScene. Our line-up includes Michael Moore’s Where to Invade Next which opened at FilmScene today and will continue to play throughout the weekend and all next week. Nest we’ll be discussing the animé flick Akira, which plays at FilmScene tomorrow night, February 27 at 11PM as part of Bijou After Hours. Finally we’ll be discussing Cronies, which plays at FilmScene Tuesday, March 1 at 6PM as part of Bijou Film Forum. Joining us in our third segment to...
2016-02-2858 minBijou BanterThe Room, Mustang, and Creed (with Girindra Selleck)It’s Friday, February 19th, 2016 and in this week’s show, we’ll be discussing three films that are currently playing – or about to open – at FilmScene. Our line-up includes odd cult favorite The Room, which plays at FilmScene this Saturday night, February 20th, at 11PM as part of Bijou After Hours. Next, we'll be discussing the Turkish family drama Mustang, which opens at FilmScene next Tuesday night, February 23rd, at 6pm as part of Bijou Horizons and will continue to show through Thursday in partnership with the For Your Consideration Oscar series. Finally we’ll talk about the Rocky spin-off-slash-sequel Creed...
2016-02-2156 minBijou BanterSongs from the North, 10 Things I Hate About You, and Brooklyn (with John Rigby)It’s Friday February 12, 2016, and in this week’s show, we’ll be discussing three films that are currently playing – or about to open – at FilmScene. Our line-up includes Songs from the North, which plays at FilmScene Tuesday, February 16 at 6PM as part of Bijou Film Forum. Next, we’ll be discussing 10 Things I Hate About You, which plays at FilmScene tomorrow night, February 13 at 11PM as part of Bijou After Hours. Finally we’ll be discussing Brooklyn, which opens at FilmScene today, and will play throughout the weekend and following week. Joining us in our third segment to discuss Brooklyn is UI gra...
2016-02-131h 00Bijou BanterCannibal Holocaust, Theeb, and the Oscar-Nominated Animated Shorts (with Peter Chanthanakone)It’s Friday February 5, 2016, and in this week’s show, we’ll be discussing three films that are currently playing – or about to open – at FilmScene. Our line-up includes Cannibal Holocaust, which plays at FilmScene tomorrow night, Saturday, February 6 at 11PM as part of Bijou After Hours. Next, we’ll be discussing Theeb, which plays at FilmScene Tuesday, February 9 at 6PM as part of Bijou Horizons. Finally we’ll be discussing the Oscar-nominated animated shorts, which are currently playing at FilmScene, and will continue to play throughout the weekend and following week. Joining us in our third segment to discuss the animated short...
2016-02-0658 minBijou BanterMy Own Private Idaho, Welcome to Leith, and the Oscar-Nominated Documentary ShortsIt’s Friday, January 29, 2016, and in this week’s show, we’ll be discussing three films that are currently playing – or about to open – at FilmScene. Our line-up includes My Own Private Idaho, which plays at FilmScene tomorrow night, Saturday, January 30 at 11PM as part of Bijou After Hours. Next, we’ll be discussing Welcome to Leith, which plays at FilmScene Tuesday, February 2 at 6PM as part of Bijou Film Forum. Finally we’ll be discussing the Oscar-nominated documentary shorts, which open at FilmScene Sunday, January 31 and will continue to play throughout the following week.
2016-01-3159 minBijou BanterAnomalisa, Jurassic Park, and Magic Mike XXL (with Spencer Williams)It’s Friday, January 22, 2016, and in this week’s show, we’ll be discussing three films that are currently playing – or about to open – at FilmScene. Our line-up includes Anomalisa, which opened at FilmScene today and will continue to play throughout the weekend and all next week. Next, we’ll be discussing Jurassic Park, which plays at FilmScene Saturday, January 23 at 10AM and Thursday, January 28 at 3:30PM as part of The Picture Show family and children’s series. Finally we’ll be discussing Magic Mike XXL, which plays at FilmScene tomorrow night January 23 at 11PM as part of Bijou After Hours. Joining us...
2016-01-231h 00FilmSceneFilmScene #52: Miracle on 34th Street Radio ProgramOur Christmas gift to you: The 1948 Lux Theater Radio presentation of Miracle on 34th Street, starring Maureen O'Hara, John Payne, and Edmund Gwenn.
2015-12-061h 00FilmSceneFilmScene #51: Top 10 Cary GrantThis week Karen & Tim countdown the Top 10 movies of legendary actor Cary Grant. Which is your favorite? Arsenic and Old Lace? An Affair to Remember? Suspicion? We'll cover them all!
2015-09-201h 08FilmSceneFilmScene #50: Top Ten of 1951Tim & Karen countdown the Top 10 movies from 1951. Are your favorites here? Musicals to science fiction to suspense to drama, black & white to color.... 1951 had it all!
2015-09-071h 03FilmSceneFilmScene #49: Top 10 Steven SpielbergThis week, from the pages of pop culture, Tim & Karen discuss the career of filmmaker Steven Spielberg and countdown 10 of his greatest films (so far!). Starting in television directing, Spielberg quickly gained the reputation to move on to feature films and beyond expectations helped invent the blockbuster, and become one of the most successful directors and cinema storytellers of all time.
2015-04-121h 16FilmSceneFilmScene #48: Top 10 Classic RomanceThis week Tim & Karen countdown the Top 10 Romantic films from the Classic (pre-1970) time period. Breakfast at Tiffany's? An Affair to Remember? West Side Story? What are your favorite Romance movies?
2015-03-301h 19FilmSceneFilmScene #47: Top 10 Jimmy StewartThis week Tim & Karen countdown the Top 10 films of star James Stewart, an actor of unique talent & charm. We'll go from suspense to westerns to comedy, from The Naked Spur to Harvey... what are your faves?
2015-02-091h 12FilmSceneFilmScene #46: Oscar PicksThis week Tim & Karen make their picks for what they think will win at this year's Academy Awards. What are your picks?
2015-01-251h 00FilmSceneFilmScene #45: Top 10 of 1932This week Tim & Karen countdown the Top 10 Movies from 1932, one of the earliest years in "talking pictures", a year of horror & gangsters, a little drama & comedy, Karloff to the Marx Brothers...
2015-01-181h 16FilmSceneFilmScene #44: Movies We Love: Somewhere in TimeThis week on our recurring segment, Movies We Love, Tim & Karen discuss the 1980 cult classic Somewhere in Time, starring Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour as time traveling lost loves. "Come back to me."
2015-01-1255 minFilmSceneFilmScene #43: Top 10 Classic Animated MoviesTim & Karen countdown the Top 10 Classic (pre-1970's) Animated Movies. Fairy tales from Sleeping Beauty to Snow White and classic Literature from Gulliver's Travels to Alice in Wonderland.... animation is more than just cartoons.
2015-01-041h 16FilmSceneFilmScene #42: Top 10 John FordThis week Tim & Karen countdown the Top 10 films of legendary director John Ford.
2014-12-211h 11FilmSceneFilmScene #41: Top 10 of 1957This week Tim & Karen countdown the Top 10 Films of the year 1957 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1957_in_film), from Old Yeller (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Yeller_(film)) to The Seventh Seal (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Seventh_Seal) and everything in between. What are you favorites?
2014-12-141h 12FilmSceneFilmScene #40: It's a Wonderful Life Radio BroadcastThis week, a FilmScene Special Presentation as we showcase the original radio version of It's a Wonderful Life, starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed.
2014-12-011h 00FilmSceneFilmScene #39: Christmas Television SpecialsTim & Karen countdown the Top 10 Christmas Television Specials, From Magoo to Rudolph, The Grinch to Charlie Brown...
2014-11-231h 09FilmSceneFilmScene #38: Top 10 Classic Sports FilmsThis week Tim & Karen countdown the Top 10 classic (pre-'70's) sports films. From baseball to pool to racing to golf...
2014-11-161h 04FilmSceneFilmScene #37: Audrey HepburnTim & Karen discuss the Top 10 films of screen icon Audrey Hepburn.
2014-11-091h 06FilmSceneFilmScene #36: Top 10 Films of 1969This week Tim & Karen count down the Top 10 films of 1969, the final year in our self defined "Classic" time period. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1969_in_film
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