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INSIDE THE ARTHOUSERepertory Cinema Lives! Bruce Goldstein on Film Forum, Rialto Pictures & Restoring Movie HistoryREPERTORY CINEMA at The Film Forum with Programmer Bruce Goldstein
At INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, we love discovering bold new voices and emerging filmmakers. But there's something uniquely rewarding about revisiting a classic—whether it's an old favorite or a legendary film you've always meant to watch. And seeing these films on the big screen in a real movie theater is the way they were meant to be experienced.
Repertory cinema in the U.S. has faced its share of challenges, from the rise of home video and streaming to rising urban real estate costs. Many iconic rep theaters have cl...2025-07-2235 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEWhy Ukraine Still Matters: Oscar Winner Mstyslav Chernov on Ukraine’s Battle for Freedom DiscussionThe war in Ukraine continues, and so does the fight to tell the truth.
Oscar-winning Ukrainian director Mstyslav Chernov (Best Documentary Feature, 20 Days in Mariupol) returns with his urgent new film, 2000 METERS TO ANDRIIVKA — a harrowing and deeply human look at the 2023 battle to liberate the Ukrainian village of Andriivka from Russian forces.
Using real-time body cam footage, drone cinematography, and frontline access, Chernov brings us face-to-face with the brutality, courage, and heartbreak of war. His masterful storytelling transforms chaos into clarity, showing the resilience of Ukraine's defenders in the face of overwhelming odds.
🎙️ In this episode of INSIDE THE ART...2025-07-1547 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEHow Embeth Davidtz Turned a Memoir into One of 2025's s Most Powerful Films🎧 Inside the Arthouse: Embeth Davidtz on Her Stunning Directorial Debut — Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight
In this episode of Inside the Arthouse, we spotlight one of the most powerful new films of the year: DON’T LET’S GO TO THE DOGS TONIGHT.
Based on the bestselling memoir by Alexandra Fuller, this emotionally charged coming-of-age drama marks the directorial debut of acclaimed actress Embeth Davidtz (Schindler’s List, Junebug). Set in 1970s Zimbabwe during the final days of white colonial rule, the story follows young Bobo — portrayed with incredible subtlety by newcomer Lexi Venter — as she navigates famil...2025-07-0846 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEWomen's Judo Thriller Inspired by True Athletes a Powerful Sports Drama: TATAMI with directors🏆 TATAMI – A Powerful Sports Drama | In U.S. Theaters June 2025
In a bold and timely story of defiance and human courage, TATAMI follows an Iranian judo champion who must choose between obeying her government—or fighting for her freedom on the mat.
Co-directed by Academy Award® winner Guy Nattiv and acclaimed Iranian actress Zar Amir, TATAMI is the first feature film co-directed by an Israeli and Iranian filmmaker, making history as it breaks political and cinematic barriers.
Premiering at the Venice Film Festival, this gripping sports thriller explores the cost of standing up for what’s right, even when the whole...2025-07-0322 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSETop Honors at The Venice Film Festival "Familiar Touch" Kathleen Chalfant & Director Sarah FriedlandIn the powerful new indie film FAMILIAR TOUCH, award-winning actress Kathleen Chalfant (known for The Affair, Angels in America) stars as Ruth, a fiercely independent octogenarian navigating the move into a memory care facility. Her body may be relocating, but her mind travels freely—often beyond what her family can comprehend.
Written and directed by Sarah Friedland, and inspired by her personal experience as a caregiver, FAMILIAR TOUCH redefines what a film about aging, dementia, and memory loss can be. With warmth, humor, and honesty, Friedland crafts a unique “coming-of-age” story in later life—one that avoids clichés and bring...2025-07-0236 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEInside the Iconic Sunset 5 Tales from 40 Years in Indie Cinema w/ Roger Christensen Arthouse HistoryStep behind the curtain of indie film history in this episode of INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, as we sit down with Roger Christensen, a true insider and longtime champion of arthouse cinema. With over 40 years in the movie theater business—most notably as general manager of the legendary Sunset 5 in West Hollywood—Roger shares untold stories from the heart of the LA indie film scene.
During his time at the Sunset 5, Roger was on the front lines when groundbreaking films from Todd Haynes, Lisa Cholodenko, and Doug Liman premiered—shaping what would become modern indie cinema. He was also there for th...2025-07-0154 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEHer Mother Vanished When She Was a Toddler: "Photographic Memory" A Daughter's Journey of Discovery🎧 Inside the Arthouse: Rachel Seed on “A Photographic Memory” – A Powerful Mother-Daughter Documentary Rooted in Photojournalism and Legacy
What if the only way to know your mother was through the photographs, home movies, and audio tapes she left behind?
In this episode of INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, we sit down with award-winning filmmaker Rachel Seed to explore her extraordinary documentary, A PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORY—winner of the 2025 Independent Spirit Awards' Truer Than Fiction Award.
The film follows Rachel’s deeply personal, decade-long quest to connect with her mother, Sheila Turner-Seed, a pioneering photojournalist who died when Rachel w...2025-06-1450 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEDiscover: The Queen of My Dreams, Vibrant Bollywood-Inspired Debut Film with director Fawzia Mirza🎧 Inside the Arthouse: Fawzia Mirza on The Queen of My Dreams – A Bold Bollywood-Inspired Debut
On this episode of Inside the Arthouse, we sit down with director Fawzia Mirza to discuss her dazzling debut feature, THE QUEEN OF MY DREAMS—a vibrant, emotionally rich film that explores identity, culture, and the complex bond between mother and daughter.
Starring Amrit Kaur (The Sex Lives of College Girls) and Nimra Bucha (Polite Society), the story follows Azra, a queer South Asian grad student in Toronto who, after a family tragedy, is drawn back into her mother's past in 1969...2025-06-1151 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEBad Shabbos:Your Next Must-See Comedy Tribeca Film Festival Winner & Rotten Tomatoes Hit in Theaters🎬 Looking for a smart, hilarious new comedy in 2024? BAD SHABBOS is the breakout indie hit that’s taking audiences by storm! Winner of the Audience Award at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival, this laugh-out-loud family comedy is drawing comparisons to classics like My Big Fat Greek Wedding and Meet the Parents — with a fresh cultural twist.
💥 Critics love it! BAD SHABBOS holds a 92% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and it's quickly becoming one of the best-reviewed indie comedies of the year. Directed by Daniel Robbins and written by Robbins and Zach Weiner, the film brings together an all-star cast:
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INSIDE THE ARTHOUSETrue Story Turned Haunting Spy Thriller the Making of: Ghost Trail with director Jonathan Millet🎬 INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE: GHOST TRAIL – Spy Thriller Meets Art Film at Lincoln Center’s French Film Festival 🇫🇷
Every spring, New York’s Lincoln Center hosts Rendez-Vous with French Cinema—one of the most prestigious showcases of contemporary French film in the U.S. This year, the breakout hit was GHOST TRAIL (La Piste), a gripping and atmospheric political thriller from debut feature director Jonathan Millet.
🎥 Based on real-life events, GHOST TRAIL follows a Syrian activist-turned-refugee tracking down a former torturer across Europe. With echoes of John le Carré and Graham Greene, it’s a visceral, slow-burn espionage tal...2025-05-2854 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSECannes Winner, Lost Indie Gem Restored in 4K: Northern Lights a discussion with Rob Nilsson Director🎬 Inside the Arthouse: NORTHERN LIGHTS — Rob Nilsson on the Cannes-Winning Indie Masterpiece, Now Restored in 4K
In this special episode of Inside the Arthouse, we sit down with Rob Nilsson, co-director of the groundbreaking 1979 film NORTHERN LIGHTS—winner of the prestigious Camera d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Hailed as “the greatest movie you will never see,” this stunning indie gem has been lovingly revived by IndieCollect and is now re-released in a stunning 4K restoration by Kino Lorber, playing in select US arthouse theaters.
NORTHERN LIGHTS tells the poignant story of young love set against the backdro...2025-05-2242 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEThe Return of the Romantic Comedy: Jane Austin Wrecked My Life: with Director/Writer Laura Piani🎙️ New Episode: "Jane Austen Wrecked My Life" – A Smart, Modern Twist on Austen-Inspired Romance 💌
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen continues to inspire some of the most beloved films of all time—from faithful adaptations like the Oscar-winning Sense & Sensibility and Pride & Prejudice, to modern classics like Clueless (inspired by Emma), and fan-favorite Austen-adjacent titles like The Jane Austen Book Club, Austenland, and Cold Comfort Farm.
Now, a delightful new entry joins that tradition: JANE AUSTEN WRECKED MY LIFE, a witty and heartfelt romantic comedy from filmmaker Laura Piani.
Set between Pari...2025-05-1349 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEA Funny, Deadpan Gem: Most People Die on Sundays A Discussion with director and star Iair SaidIn this episode of INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, we sit down with Argentine filmmaker Iair Said — writer, director, and star of the offbeat, unforgettable comedy MOST PEOPLE DIE ON SUNDAYS. A breakout sensation from the Cannes Film Festival (ACID section), the film explores what happens not when extraordinary people die, but when ordinary people do — and how the rest of us live on in their absence.
Blending dark humor, emotional insight, and a distinct deadpan tone reminiscent of early Jim Jarmusch, Buster Keaton, and Jacques Tati, this film follows David as he returns to Buenos Aires for his uncl...2025-05-0741 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSERenowned Director Atom Egoyan discusses Amanda Seyfried and his new film SEVEN VEILSA new Atom Egoyan film is always a major event for arthouse audiences — and Seven Veils is no exception.
In this episode of INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, we sit down with Oscar-nominated director Atom Egoyan to talk about his provocative and visually stunning new film SEVEN VEILS, starring Amanda Seyfried.
Egoyan — the visionary behind Exotica and The Sweet Hereafter — returns with a haunting psychological drama that blends his deep love of opera and cinema. Known for his non-linear storytelling and exploration of themes like fractured families, voyeurism, and identity, Egoyan is in top form here. In Seven...2025-05-051h 05
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEBonjour Tristesse: Durga Chew-Bose on Directing the New Gorgous Adaptation🎬 BONJOUR TRISTESSE: A Bold New Vision from Durga Chew-Bose | Inside the Arthouse 🎥
Join us for a compelling conversation with first-time screenwriter and director Durga Chew-Bose, whose powerful debut feature film adaptation of BONJOUR TRISTESSE is turning heads across the indie film world.
📚 Originally a groundbreaking 1954 novel by Françoise Sagan, Bonjour Tristesse shocked readers with its bold exploration of a young woman’s sexual awakening. Now, decades later, Chew-Bose brings a deeply emotional and visually stunning reimagining to the big screen. With its Merchant Ivory-style elegance—gorgeous costumes, striking cinematography, and breathtaking locations—this film premiered to acc...2025-04-3046 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEThe Human Story of Immigrants in America BLUE SUN PALACE with director Constance TsangInside the Arthouse: Constance Tsang on BLUE SUN PALACE – An Immigrant Story Set in Flushing, New York
Immigration in America is often discussed in headlines and policy debates—but what about the real human stories behind the journey? In this episode of Inside the Arthouse, we speak with award-winning filmmaker Constance Tsang about her powerful debut feature, BLUE SUN PALACE, a deeply moving drama set in a Chinese massage parlor in Flushing, Queens.
Now playing in New York and Los Angeles after acclaimed premieres at Cannes and the New Directors/New Films Festival, BLUE SUN PALA...2025-04-2541 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEThe Future of Arthouse Cinema in New York & Reasons To Be Happy with NY Indie Guy Ira DeutchmanCan Indie Film Survive in New York? Ira Deutchman on the Past, Present & Future of Arthouse Cinema | Inside the Arthouse
“If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere.”
For independent filmmakers and distributors, New York City—especially Manhattan—has long been the launchpad for arthouse film success across the U.S.
But what happens when the city that once defined the indie film scene is losing the very theaters that built it?
In this episode of Inside the Arthouse, we sit down with legendary distributor and Colu...2025-04-231h 22
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEExploring Life in Occupied Palestine: An Emotional Journey with "THE TEACHER" Director Farah Nabulsi🎙️ Inside the Arthouse: Farah Nabulsi on THE TEACHER
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Farah Nabulsi (THE PRESENT) joins us to discuss her powerful feature debut, THE TEACHER — a moving and urgent drama set in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
Starring Saleh Bakri, the film follows a Palestinian teacher grappling with personal loss as he forms a bond with a student, all while navigating the harsh realities of occupation. Based on true family stories, THE TEACHER is a deeply human portrait of resistance, resilience, and connection.
Shot entirely in Palestine, the film premiered at Toronto International Film Festival, and has...2025-04-1656 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSECan Women "Have It All"? Explore Motherhood & Creativity in Anna Campbell's New Film 'NORA'Thomas Wolfe once said, "You can’t go home again." But what happens when home, work, art, and motherhood collide?
In her quietly powerful debut feature NORA, filmmaker Anna Campbell crafts a deeply personal and intimate portrait of motherhood, identity, and the creative process. Blending narrative storytelling with original music and raw emotional honesty, the film captures the tension so many artists face: how to sustain a creative life while navigating the relentless demands of parenting.
Campbell, who also stars in the film, channels a lived-in authenticity that resonates with indie film audiences—those drawn to character-driven stor...2025-04-1145 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEExtraordinary Music, Extraordinary Life JANIS IAN: BREAKING SILENCE with director Varda Bar Kar🎧 Inside the Arthouse: Janis Ian’s Legacy in Song & Struggle — A Conversation on Breaking the Silence
Few artists have defined a generation through music quite like Janis Ian. As a teenage singer-songwriter from New Jersey in the 1960s, Ian burst onto the national scene at age 13 with her bold and controversial hit “Society’s Child,” addressing interracial love during a time of social upheaval. Praised by Leonard Bernstein and later beloved for the Grammy-winning anthem “At Seventeen,” Ian's music has chronicled personal and political truths for over five decades.
Now, her extraordinary life and fearless artistry are the...2025-04-0246 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEGorgeous French Country Side, Award Winning HOLY COW with director Louise Courvoisier🎬 Inside the Arthouse: Louise Courvoisier on HOLY COW at Rendez-Vous with French Cinema 🇫🇷🧀
In this special episode of Inside the Arthouse, we head to New York City for Rendez-Vous with French Cinema, the celebrated annual festival presented by Film at Lincoln Center. French cinema has always played a vital role in arthouse programming across the U.S., and this event is a must-attend for cinephiles and filmmakers alike.
We sat down at the legendary Film Forum with emerging French director Louise Courvoisier, whose César Award–winning debut feature HOLY COW is captivating audiences worldwide. After earning a...2025-03-2730 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEA Curve Ball That Inspires in new film EEPHUS a conversation with director Carson Lund🎧 Inside the Arthouse: Carson Lund on EEPHUS – A Baseball Film About Time, Change, and Camaraderie
🎬 Distributed by @MusicBoxFilms
When is a baseball movie more than just a baseball movie? In his lyrical and deeply American debut, Carson Lund’s EEPHUS explores themes of friendship, resistance to change, and the quiet beauty of fading traditions.
Named after the famously slow and unpredictable Eephus pitch, this film isn’t just for baseball lovers—it’s for anyone who’s watched their hometown evolve, for better or worse. Set in suburban New Hampshire, and infused with New England's stubborn...2025-03-1054 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEGriffin Dunne Stars in EX-HUSBANDS directed by Noah PritzkerAs Tolstoy famously wrote, “All happy families are alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” That timeless sentiment lies at the heart of EX-HUSBANDS, a sharply observed, darkly funny, and deeply human new film from writer-director Noah Pritzker.
Starring Griffin Dunne in a rare and welcome return to a leading role, EX-HUSBANDS follows the unraveling—and unexpected healing—of the Pearce family. With a stellar supporting cast including James Norton, Rosanna Arquette, and Richard Benjamin, the film captures the complexities of divorce, aging, and regret with both wit and emotional honesty.
In this epi...2025-02-2330 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEA Cinematic Event The Fishing Place conversation with Rob TregenzaAcclaimed indie auteur Rob Tregenza returns to the big screen with his latest feature, THE FISHING PLACE—a visually stunning, philosophically rich new film that’s capturing critical attention across the country.
Critics are raving:
⭐ "Spectacularly conceived… An artisan of the highest order." – Richard Brody, The New Yorker
⭐ "An authentic independent who holds you rapt." – Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
Tregenza has long been a quiet giant of independent cinema. From directing the arthouse gems TALKING TO STRANGERS, INSIDE/OUT, and GAVAGAI, to serving as cinematographer on Béla Tarr’s WERCKMEISTER HARMONIES, and di...2025-02-1746 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE20th annual Oscar® Nominated Short Films Theatrical Release with Carter Pilcher🎧 Inside the Arthouse: How the Oscar® Nominated Short Films Reach 600+ Theaters – Carter Pilcher of ShortsTV
If you've ever filled out an Oscar® ballot, you know: watching the nominated Live Action, Animated, and Documentary Shorts is key to playing along. But until recently, seeing those films—especially in a theater—was nearly impossible.
Now in its 20th year, the Oscar® Nominated Short Films theatrical program—presented by ShortsTV (@shortstv)—has become a major force in U.S. art house cinema. Launched with just a handful of theaters, this program now reaches over 600 screens across North America, becoming one of...2025-02-1157 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEWhere Jazz & Espionage Collide Oscar Nominated Soundtrack To A Coup D'Etat director Johan Grimonprez🎧 Inside the Arthouse: Johan Grimonprez on Soundtrack to a Coup d’État – Jazz, Espionage & African Liberation
🎬 Distributed by @KinoLorber
A sensation at the Sundance Film Festival and now an Oscar® nominee for Best Documentary, SOUNDTRACK TO A COUP D’ÉTAT is a riveting, genre-defying exploration of Cold War politics, colonialism, and cultural resistance—told through the voices of jazz legends and political visionaries.
In this powerful episode, filmmaker Johan Grimonprez joins Inside the Arthouse to discuss the hidden history behind the 1960 U.S.-backed coup in Congo—one that shaped the fate of post-colonial Africa. Through the...2025-02-0444 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEWalter Salles Reacts: Best Picture Oscar Nom & Fernanda Torres Oscar Nominations in I'm Still Here.🎧 INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE: Oscar-Winner Walter Salles on I’M STILL HERE – A Triumph of Resistance and Cinema
🎬 Distributed by @SonyClassics
On this episode of Inside the Arthouse, we’re honored to welcome Oscar-winning director Walter Salles (Central Station, The Motorcycle Diaries) to discuss his powerful new film, I’M STILL HERE—winner of the Academy Award for Best International Feature and one of the most celebrated films of the year.
Premiering to critical acclaim at the 2024 Venice Film Festival, I’M STILL HERE made history with its rare double nomination for Best Picture and Best International...2025-01-2954 min
The Spoiler Room PodcastRaphael Sbarge Interview - "Inside the Arthouse" and "Only in Theaters"
Filmmaker, Actor and Documentarian Raphael Sbarge stops by and talks about his new podcast with Greg Laemmle called @InsidetheArthouse as well as his film "Only in Theaters" . We also discuss his passion for seeing films in theaters and supporting indie cinema through the podcast.
Make sure to check out his links below:
Website: https://insidethearthouse.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insidethearthouse/
Catch "Only in Theaters" on streaming: https://tubitv.com/movies/100013124/only-in-theaters
2025-01-2551 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEDispelling the Myth of Hollywood’s First Nepobaby: Liza Minnelli Documentary with Bruce David Klein🎙️ Inside the Arthouse: The Real Liza Minnelli Revealed in New Documentary “Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story” 🌟
Think you know Liza Minnelli? Think again.
Behind the tabloid headlines and iconic performances lies a deeply personal story of resilience, legacy, and survival. In a time when Hollywood nepotism and celebrity privilege dominate the conversation, LIZA: A TRULY TERRIFIC ABSOLUTELY TRUE STORY offers a rare, intimate look at the real Liza—beyond the fame.
Born to Judy Garland, a legend of Hollywood’s Golden Age, Liza Minnelli faced the unbearable pressure of public expectations and personal tra...2025-01-231h 02
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSESmall Things Are Very Big in Every Little Thing with director Sally Aitken🎧 INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE: Sally Aitken on Every Little Thing – A Magical Story of Hummingbirds and Humanity
🎬 Distributed by @KinoLorber
When is a nature documentary more than just an educational film? In Sally Aitken’s breathtaking new documentary EVERY LITTLE THING, hummingbirds become the heart of a deeply emotional and unexpectedly profound journey.
Filmed with stunning high-speed cinematography, the movie follows Terry Masear, a Los Angeles-based hummingbird rescuer whose compassion for these fragile, thumb-sized creatures reveals a much larger truth: that small acts of kindness can ripple out into giant transformations. What begins as a story abou...2025-01-1346 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE"F**k Sundance! Start Your Own Damn Festival!" with Dan MirvishIn the 90's, most indie filmmakers would have just given up if their debut feature was rejected by Sundance. But not Dan Mirvish. Combining forces with a number of other "rejectees," they went rogue and started the Slamdance Film Festival, garnering attention for their films even as they earned the ire of Robert Redford. Mirvish went on to successfully self-distribute that debut film, OMAHA: THE MOVIE, plus several more over the years, including 18 1/2, a film about the 18 and a 1/2 minutes missing from the Nixon tapes which he shot during the pandemic. A true renegade, Dan is the embodiment of a...2025-01-061h 03
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEHer Dream Became a Movie, Lush and Breathtaking, director Maura Delpero on her new film Vermiglio🎬 Oscar-Nominated Film "VERMIGLIO" | Maura Delpero on Inside the Arthouse
Movies are often compared to dreams—but in the case of Maura Delpero’s VERMIGLIO, that comparison is literal. In this episode of Inside the Arthouse, we welcome award-winning filmmaker Maura Delpero to discuss the inspiration behind her haunting new film, VERMIGLIO—a story sparked by a dream and a nocturnal visit from her father.
Set in a remote Alpine village during World War II, VERMIGLIO tells the story of a family and community forever changed by the arrival of a deserted soldier. With breathtaking cinematography and quiet...2024-12-2830 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEExtraordinarily Cinematic Spiritual Journey of making GAUCHO GAUCHO🎬 GAUCHO GAUCHO | Inside the Arthouse with Oscar-Nominated Filmmakers Michael Dweck & Gregory Kershaw
Award-winning documentary filmmakers Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw return to Inside the Arthouse to discuss their latest cinematic journey — GAUCHO GAUCHO, a powerful and visually stunning film that brings viewers deep into the heart of Argentina’s cowboy culture.
Best known for their poetic, vérité-style storytelling in The Last Race and the Oscar-nominated The Truffle Hunters, Dweck and Kershaw continue their exploration of unique, tightly knit communities resisting the tides of modernity. This time, their cameras land on the remote plains of Argent...2024-12-231h 02
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSECassavetes! 50th Anniversary of A Women Under the Influence with Indie Insider Jeff LipskyBefore Sundance, A24, or the modern "indie" boom, there was John Cassavetes—a groundbreaking filmmaker who rewrote the rules of American cinema. On the 50th anniversary of his masterpiece A WOMAN UNDER THE INFLUENCE, we revisit the film that arguably launched the modern independent film movement.
Directed, financed, and distributed by Cassavetes himself, A Woman Under the Influence broke every mold—earning Academy Award nominations for Cassavetes (Best Director) and Gena Rowlands (Best Actress), and proving that personal, uncompromising cinema could reach mainstream audiences.
Joining us is Jeff Lipsky, a legendary indie film executive who...2024-12-1655 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEPUNK rock vs Castro! LOS FRIKIS with directors Tyler Nilson and Michael SchwartzFrom the breakout success of The Peanut Butter Falcon to the bold political storytelling of their new film LOS FRIKIS, co-directors Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz are redefining what independent American cinema can look like.
Inspired by a true story, LOS FRIKIS is a gripping coming-of-age drama set in 1990s Cuba, where a group of punk rock misfits push back against the repressive regime of Fidel Castro—using art, music, and radical self-expression as their weapons. With rising star Adria Arjona in a breakout role, the film evokes the sweeping romance of Doctor Zhivago with the rebellious sp...2024-12-161h 06
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEMaking a documentary during war time! PORCELAIN WAR in Theaters! with co director Brendon BallomoAmid the Russian invasion of Ukraine, three Ukrainian artists refuse to flee. Instead, they choose to fight—not just with weapons, but with their art. PORCELAIN WAR, winner of the 2024 Sundance Grand Jury Prize and the most awarded documentary of the year, is a powerful story of resistance, creativity, and survival.
This gripping episode of INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE features co-director Brendon Ballomo, who shares how he smuggled cameras into a war zone and collaborated remotely to bring this urgent story to the screen. In a war fought by professional soldiers against ordinary civilians, this documentary captures how ar...2024-12-0848 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEMarketing an indie sensation! HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS with producer Kurt Ravenwood🎬 Hundreds of Beavers didn’t get a traditional distribution deal—even after film festival success. But producer Kurt Ravenwood believed in their oddball comedy and built a DIY release plan that grossed $1.2M+ with a microbudget marketing spend. Even after streaming release, fans kept showing up.We talk to Ravenwood about indie film marketing, self-distribution, and how to build an audience for truly original cinema. A must-listen for anyone making or loving independent film.🎬 How “Hundreds of Beavers” Beat the Odds – Indie Film Distribution Success Story | Inside the ArthouseIn a time when independent filmmakers worry about the survival of theatrical relea...2024-12-0658 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSESABBATH QUEEN documentary director Sandi Dubowski Radical Drag Queen and RabbiSome stories take time to unfold. For filmmaker Sandi DuBowski, it took over two decades to tell the story at the heart of his deeply personal and wildly compelling new documentary, SABBATH QUEEN—a film 21 years in the making.
Following up on his groundbreaking 2001 documentary Trembling Before G-d, DuBowski returns with SABBATH QUEEN, which chronicles the life of Amichai Lau-Lavie—the flamboyant, radically honest, spiritually complex drag persona Haddassah Gold. Lau-Lavie, a descendant of Holocaust survivors and nephew of Israel’s Chief Rabbi, breaks away from religious orthodoxy to forge a new, inclusive vision of what it means...2024-12-0649 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEThe History of Arthouse Cinema | Ross Melnick🎬 Celebrating 100 Years of Arthouse Cinema | Inside the Arthouse with Ross Melnick, Greg Laemmle & Raphael Sbarge
What is arthouse film—and how has it lasted a century?
This week on Inside the Arthouse, we celebrate 100 years of arthouse cinema with renowned film historian, author, and Academy Film Scholar Ross Melnick, in conversation with Greg Laemmle, CEO of Laemmle Theatres and third-generation arthouse exhibitor.
🎥 Join us for a fascinating journey through the history of independent and foreign cinema in America—from the early days of imported films and film societies, to the explosion of countercultural cinema in...2024-11-121h 02
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSELA COCINA: Undocumented Workers Chasing the American Dream with Director Alonso Ruizpalacios
🎙️ Inside the Arthouse: The Heat of the Kitchen in “LA COCINA” – A Conversation with Director Alonso Ruizpalacios 🔥🎬
In this episode of Inside the Arthouse, we sit down with acclaimed Mexican filmmaker Alonso Ruizpalacios, director of the bold and visceral new indie film LA COCINA—a powerful look at life inside the back-of-house world of a busy New York City restaurant.
Premiering to acclaim at major U.S. film festivals, LA COCINA immerses viewers in the high-stress, emotionally charged environment of immigrant workers struggling to survive, connect, and push back against a brutal system. Based on the play by Arnold Wesk...2024-10-3057 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEDissecting the Genius of Alfred Hitchcock with Director Mark Cousins🎬 My Name Is Alfred Hitchcock is a bold and imaginative new documentary from acclaimed filmmaker and film historian Mark Cousins, who reintroduces us to the iconic director through a surprising and deeply personal lens. Rather than a traditional biographical portrait, Cousins creates a cinematic séance of sorts—channeling Hitchcock himself to narrate his life and work in the first person, offering fresh insight into both his technique and psychology.
Spanning decades of Hitchcock’s legendary career—from early silent films to his Hollywood masterpieces—My Name Is Alfred Hitchcock examines six recurring themes in his work: escape, desire, loneliness...2024-10-2355 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEFilmmakers Document the Unionization Battle Against Amazon | Union DocumentaryUNION – Oscar-Nominated Amazon Union Documentary | Podcast with Directors Stephen Maing & Brett Story
This episode spotlights UNION, the Oscar-nominated and award-winning documentary that captures the groundbreaking labor organizing effort at Amazon. Filmmakers Stephen Maing and Brett Story join us to discuss the real-life drama behind one of the most powerful worker-led movements in recent U.S. history.
The film follows Amazon warehouse employees in Staten Island as they take on the trillion-dollar tech giant and fight to form the first-ever Amazon union in the United States. The directors share how they gained intimate access to the wo...2024-10-151h 13
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEDirecting Saoirse Ronan's Powerful Performance about Addiction & Recovery | The OutrunWelcome to Inside the Arthouse, this week we sit down with Nora Fingscheidt, the visionary director behind the highly anticipated film The Outrun. She shares a behind-the-scenes look at her creative process, the inspiration for adapting Amy Liptrot’s acclaimed memoir into a visually stunning and emotionally powerful film, and the challenges of bringing complex characters and landscapes to life on screen. We also dive deep into the themes of isolation, recovery, and the healing power of nature that define The Outrun. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with one of today’s most exciting filmmakers. Don’t miss this insigh...2024-10-0443 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEJournalism on the Brink! | Director Rick Goldsmith | INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEStripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink is a gripping and urgently relevant documentary from two-time Academy Award nominee Rick Goldsmith, shining a spotlight on a rapidly unfolding crisis that threatens the very foundation of American democracy: the systematic dismantling of local journalism.
At the heart of the film is the shocking true story of how Alden Global Capital, a powerful New York-based hedge fund, has quietly become one of the largest owners of U.S. newspapers. Their method? Buy struggling local papers—many of which are decades or even centuries old—and strip them for maxi...2024-10-0301 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEThe Amazing Story of a Movie Getting Re-Released | Prey for Rock & Roll 20 Year Anniversary🎧 Inside the Arthouse: Prey for Rock & Roll – Women, Punk, and Passion in the LA Music Scene
Welcome back to Inside the Arthouse! In this episode, we crank up the volume for a deep dive into Prey for Rock & Roll, the raw, feminist punk rock film that’s long overdue for a rediscovery.
Originally released in 2003 and starring Gina Gershon, the film follows an all-female rock band fighting to make it in LA’s unforgiving underground music scene. It's gritty, emotional, and inspired by real-life experiences. We’re joined by an incredible trio: director Alex Steyermark, writer Cher...2024-09-181h 20
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEVenice Film Fest's Best Director on Debut and Breakout Success of Paradise is BurningInside the Arthouse: Mika Gustafson & Alexander Öhrstrand on PARADISE IS BURNING – Winner of the Venice Golden Lion
Now playing in select theaters across the U.S., PARADISE IS BURNING is one of the most talked-about international films of the year. In this episode of Inside the Arthouse, hosts Greg Laemmle and Raphael Sbarge sit down with director Mika Gustafson and screenwriter Alexander Öhrstrand to discuss their powerful, award-winning film.
Winner of the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, PARADISE IS BURNING is a gripping portrait of three young sisters trying to survive in a worl...2024-09-0451 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEMerchant & Ivory Films: Behind the Scenes Stories & Impact on Hollywood
Inside Merchant Ivory: Stephen Soucy on His Upcoming Documentary | Inside the Arthouse
Merchant Ivory Productions defined a generation of cinematic elegance—creating acclaimed classics like The Remains of the Day, Howards End, and A Room with a View. In this episode of Inside the Arthouse, host Greg Laemmle and Emmy-winning director Raphael Sbarge sit down with filmmaker Stephen Soucy, who is currently directing a major new documentary about James Ivory and Ismail Merchant—the legendary duo behind some of the most iconic arthouse films in history.
Soucy shares behind-the-scenes stories from his research and interviews, incl...2024-08-281h 22
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEIntroducing Inside the Arthouse - a podcast about Arthouse Movies, Filmmakers, & CinemaIntroducing Inside the Arthouse. Hosted by Greg Laemmle, President of Laemmle Theatres, and Emmy award winning director, and actor Raphael Sbarge, Inside the Arthouse is an “insider’s” perspective on filmmakers and people responsible for films appearing on arthouse screens across USA. Episode 101: Merchant Ivory: A Conversation with Stephen Soucy, premieres on Wednesday, August 28th. Learn more about Inside the Arthouse at Insidethearthouse.com Follow and Subscribe: Instagram: instagram.com/InsidetheArthouse Facebook: Facebook.com/insidethearthouse TikTok: Tiktok.com/@insidethearthouse Youtube: @Insidethearthouse Threads: threads.net/@insidethearthouse
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Boxoffice PodcastCountdown to Swift; Documentary ONLY IN THEATERS Pays Tribute to the Laemmle LegacyIn this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle and Jesse Rifkin go over the latest in cinema news–including new NATO boardmembers–before diving into analysis of the debut performance of The Exoricst: Believer… and whether we can expect a $100M opening from Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour. In our feature segment, Pahle speaks to director Raphael Sbarge about his film ONLY IN THEATERS, which pays tribute to Laemmle Theatres and the key part it’s played in the evolution of arthouse cinema in the U.S. He’s joined by Greg Laemmle and Maggie Mackay; Magg...2023-10-1237 min
Robservations - The Show About SomethingONLY IN THEATERS doc with Laemmle CEO Greg Laemmle and Director Raphael Sbarge!!! (#871)2023-07-301h 18
Just Screen ItMaking and Distributing "Only In Theaters" with Raphael SbargeMy guest today is Raphael Sbarge, an established industry actor and now director of the documentary, Only In Theaters. If you’re an independent filmmaker who appreciates the value of watching independent films in movie theaters as I do, then this is a film you must find a way to see. Only In Theaters follows Greg Laemmle, CEO of the iconic Laemmle theater chain, as he navigates the difficulties of keeping his family business afloat in the modern movie era—in the face of dwindling ticket sales, competition from streaming platforms, not to mention the devastating Covid epidemic. In the...2023-06-271h 03
Phil and Ted's Sexy Boomer ShowCinema Impresario Greg LaemmleGreg Laemmle runs Los Angeles’ cherished Laemmle Theaters. We discuss the present and future of movie theaters, and their dramatic struggles in the post-pandemic and video streaming age. Also, the remarkable Laemmle family legacy, including Greg’s great-grand uncle, Carl Laemmle, founder of Universal Pictures and an originator of the motion picture business. Also joining us is Raphael Sbarge, director of the feature documentary, “Only In Theaters” which chronicles the Laemmle Theaters’ fight for survival. Action!2023-06-2342 min
Maltin on MoviesGreg LaemmleYes, Greg Laemmle is related to Carl, the movie pioneer and founder of Universal Pictures. But he is—more to the point—the third generation owner of Los Angeles’s celebrated Laemmle Theaters chain. The history of this business and how it narrowly survived the pandemic is the subject of Raphael Sbarge’s documentary Only in Theaters, which is still making the rounds of film festivals. (Leonard appears in it as an interviewee.) When it comes to running a movie theater, there is very little that Greg doesn’t know and he speaks with the easy authority of a veteran. L...2023-04-1456 min