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INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEThe Oscar-Nominated, BAFTA-Winning Documentary Exposing Putin’s Russia: MR. NOBODY AGAINST PUTINMR. NOBODY AGAINST PUTIN
BAFTA Winner for Best Documentary and Academy Award® Nominee for Best Documentary Feature
What do you do when your government goes to war — and you believe it’s wrong?
In this episode of INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, we explore the extraordinary story behind MR. NOBODY AGAINST PUTIN, the BAFTA-winning and Oscar-nominated documentary that offers a rare inside look at life in Putin’s Russia during the invasion of Ukraine.
At the center of the film is Pavel “Pasha” Talankin, a school videographer in a small Russian town who quietly opposes the...
2026-02-2753 minINSIDE THE ARTHOUSEThis Oscar-Nominated Documentary Proves Comedy Isn’t What We Thought | Come See Me in the Good LightCOME SEE ME IN THE GOOD LIGHT with director Ryan White
Oscar-nominated documentary Come See Me in the Good Light follows celebrated poet Andrea Gibson after a cancer diagnosis reshapes their life — revealing how comedy, love, and poetry become powerful acts of resilience.
In this INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE Oscar Spotlight episode, director Ryan White joins us for an in-depth conversation about the making of the film, the trust built with Gibson and poet Megan Falley, and how humor becomes a lifeline in the face of mortality.
Premiering at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, Come See Me in the Good Light ha...
2026-02-2540 minINSIDE THE ARTHOUSEOscar-Nominated Director Geeta Gandbhir on THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR | INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEOscar-nominated director Geeta Gandbhir joins INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE to discuss her powerful new documentary, THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR.
In this in-depth conversation, Gandbhir explores the real-life story behind the film, the moral complexities at its center, and the responsibility of documentary storytelling in today’s cultural landscape.
Inside the Making of THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR- Oscar Nominee Best Doc Feature
Constructed almost entirely from police body camera footage, THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR examines a tragic neighbor dispute that escalates under Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law — revealing deeper issues of race, fear, gun culture, and the American legal system.
In...
2026-02-2348 minINSIDE THE ARTHOUSEOscar-Nominated Documentary: CUTTING THROUGH ROCKS | What Happens When Women Lead?The phrase “observational documentary” immediately evokes cinéma vérité pioneers like Frederick Wiseman and the Maysles Brothers — filmmakers who defined patient, fly-on-the-wall nonfiction storytelling.
With their Academy Award–nominated documentary **CUTTING THROUGH ROCKS**, directors Sarah Khaki and Mohammadreza Eyni carry that tradition into urgent contemporary territory. It’s a rare Oscar recognition for a feature-length observational film — and a powerful reminder that this rigorous mode of documentary filmmaking remains as vital as ever.
At the center of CUTTING THROUGH ROCKS is Sara Shahverdi, the first Iranian woman elected as a councilmember in her rural village. A motorcycle-riding force of nature, Shah...
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INSIDE THE ARTHOUSETHE ALABAMA SOLUTION — Inside America’s Deadliest Prison | Oscar NomineeOscar Nominated Documentary: THE ALABAMA SOLUTION
As part of our ongoing series featuring interviews with this year’s Academy Award nominees for Best Documentary Feature, we speak with directors Andrew Jarecki (CAPTURING THE FRIEDMANS) and Charlotte Kaufman about their Oscar-nominated film, THE ALABAMA SOLUTION.
Premiering to critical acclaim at Sundance and now a 2026 Academy Award nominee, the film investigates America’s prison crisis through unprecedented access inside Alabama’s state prison system. Through direct communication with incarcerated activists risking retaliation, the filmmakers document mass incarceration, extreme overcrowding, alleged Eighth Amendment violations, and the broader impact of “tough on crime” politics.
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2026-02-1850 minINSIDE THE ARTHOUSEThe Extraordinary Life of the Man Behind Mars and Jupiter Missions: STARMANThere are documentaries about history, and then there are documentaries about the people who were quietly in the room when history happened.
STARMAN, the new film from Academy Award–nominated director Robert Stone, belongs firmly in the latter category. It chronicles the life of Gentry Lee—NASA scientist, mission architect, science communicator, and one of those rare figures whose career seems to map directly onto the modern Space Age.
If the Space Age began in 1957 with the launch of Sputnik, then Gentry Lee—born in 1942—has lived his entire adult life shaped by humanity’s reach beyond Earth. More than a wit...
2026-02-111h 12
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEWhen Love Doesn’t Disappear, But Quietly Changes Shape: Director Hlynur PálmasonWhen Love Doesn’t Disappear, But Quietly Changes Shape — with director Hlynur Pálmason
Like Ingmar Bergman pivoting from the existential weight of The Seventh Seal to the gentler, more reflective tone of Wild Strawberries, Icelandic filmmaker Hlynur Pálmason follows his critically acclaimed 2023 film Godland with THE LOVE THAT REMAINS—a work that feels light and airy even as it engages with emotionally serious terrain.
THE LOVE THAT REMAINS centers on Anna and Maggi, parents of three children, as they navigate an amicable separation and divorce. Anna is an artist grappling with stalled momentum, while Maggi works aboard a commer...
2026-02-0434 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEHow Director Jan-Ole Gerster Crafted the Slow-Burn Mystery ISLANDSIn this episode, director Jan-Ole Gerster discusses his new film ISLANDS, Berlin Film Festival premieres, and the creative process behind crafting a slow-burn indie mystery
It’s only January, but if ISLANDS is any indication of what lies ahead, 2026 is already shaping up to be a remarkable year for cinema.
Written and directed by Jan-Ole Gerster, ISLANDS is a sun-drenched, slow-burn mystery inspired by a character Gerster encountered while vacationing on the island of Fuerteventura. The film carries the seductive pull of a Raymond Chandler or Patricia Highsmith novel, but just when noir convention suggests the story will zig, Ge...
2026-01-2852 minINSIDE THE ARTHOUSESundance Week: Gary Rubin Exposes the Sundance Film Festival RealityThe Sundance Film Festival is back—and with it, the headlines about splashy acquisitions and record-setting deals. But beyond the price tags and bidding wars, a much bigger story is unfolding. How do these deals actually get made? And what happens to the vast majority of films that don’t get picked up?
In this episode of ARTHOUSE, we go beyond the headlines to explore the real journey of an independent film—from production to distribution—with industry veteran Gary Rubin.
During the indie boom of the 1990s and early 2000s, Rubin was acquiring films at Artisan Entertainment, including his invo...
2026-01-2357 minINSIDE THE ARTHOUSESteve Buscemi on Sundance & Redefining Independent Film: Q&AAs the Sundance Film Festival approaches its final year in Park City, we take a moment to reflect on the artists who didn’t simply pass through Sundance—but helped define it, shaping an entire era of American independent cinema in the process.
Among those enduring icons is Steve Buscemi.
Buscemi’s breakthrough came with Bill Sherwood’s Parting Glances, which premiered at Sundance in 1986. The film became a key work of the emerging New Queer Cinema movement and marked one of the earliest moments when Sundance revealed itself as a true launchpad for bold, deeply personal storytelling.
Throughout the late...
2026-01-2156 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEA PRIVATE LIFE — Rebecca Zlotowski on Jodie Foster & Where Mystery, Romance & Dark Comedy CollideA Private Life with Public Consequences:
Rebecca Zlotowski has been on our radar since Other People’s Children hit the U.S. in 2023, so we were more than ready for her next move: A PRIVATE LIFE (Vie Privée)—a sleek, sharp French-language genre cocktail that’s equal parts mystery, romance, and darkly playful comedy. Jodie Foster plays Lilian Steiner, a tightly wound Paris psychiatrist whose perfectly curated life starts to fray after a patient dies under unsettling circumstances. What follows is classic Zlotowski: stylish, intelligent, emotionally alive—and way more moving than you expect a “noir-ish” whodunit to be. Foster gi...
2026-01-1448 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEHOMEBOUND (Oscar Shortlisted) | Neeraj Ghaywan on a Best International Feature ContenderHOMEBOUND (Oscar Shortlisted) | A Passport to Contemporary India — Neeraj Ghaywan Interview.
We love foreign films at INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE. When they work, they’re more than entertainment—they’re a passport.
In this episode, we sit down with Neeraj Ghaywan to discuss his Oscar-shortlisted drama HOMEBOUND, a powerful portrait of contemporary India.
That’s exactly what happens in director Neeraj Ghaywan’s powerful new drama HOMEBOUND—an Oscar-shortlisted film set in contemporary India that follows two lifelong friends trying to build a future against overwhelming odds. One is Muslim, the other Dalit, and their bond is tested by caste prejudice, rel...
2026-01-081h 05INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEJim Jarmusch on Making FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER (Venice Golden Lion)Jim Jarmusch on Making FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER (Venice Golden Lion)
In this episode of INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, we sit down with one of the defining voices of American independent cinema: Jim Jarmusch. Since his 1984 breakthrough Stranger Than Paradise, Jarmusch has carved out a singular path—quietly rebellious, fiercely auteur-driven, and unmistakably his own.
His latest film, FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER—winner of the Golden Lion at the Venice International Film Festival—marks a return to one of his most iconic storytelling forms: a set of separate yet interconnected stories, each with its own tone, rhythm, and emotional temperature. The si...
2026-01-0644 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSETHE PLAGUE (2025) Is Brutal for a Reason | Charlie Pollinger Interview (Cannes Breakout)THE PLAGUE (2025) | Charlie Polinger on Childhood, Cruelty, and a Cannes Breakout
When a film earns a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, there’s often a quiet suspicion that it’s a critic’s darling—admired more than embraced. But Charlie Polinger’s debut feature THE PLAGUE is something rarer: a film that marries the visceral pull of a taut thriller with the intelligence and moral urgency of serious arthouse cinema.
In this episode of INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, we sit down with writer-director Charlie Polinger to discuss a film that has quickly become one of the most talked-about releases of 2025. Drawing from memor...
2025-12-2354 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEThe Fight to Own Warner BrothersThe Fight to Own Warner Bros. | Hollywood Consolidation, Streaming Wars & the Future of Cinema
In this episode of INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, we step outside our usual filmmaker deep dives to examine a seismic moment in Hollywood—one that could reshape the film industry from top to bottom.
Warner Bros., one of the oldest and most influential studios in cinema history, is officially up for sale. After weighing multiple offers, the company initially moved toward a deal with Netflix, a move that would fold more than a century of studio legacy into one of the world’s most powerful streaming plat...
2025-12-191h 01INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEOscar Shortlisted | THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB — A Girl’s Cry for HelpOscar Shortlisted | THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB — A Girl’s Cry for Help
In the press kit for her urgent new film THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB, Oscar-nominated filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania writes that cinema “doesn’t report, it remembers. It doesn’t argue, it makes you feel.” That ethos reverberates through every frame of this devastating, Oscar-shortlisted work—an act of cinematic remembrance that bypasses rhetoric and lands directly in the body. Regardless of where one stands on the politics surrounding Gaza, THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB is impossible to watch without being profoundly moved. This is narrative cinema as emot...
2025-12-1744 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEThis Documentary Proves You Don't Need Scripts for DramaTHE TALE OF SYLYAN:This Documentary Proves You Don't Need Scripts for Drama with DP Jean Dakar | INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE
In our latest INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE interview, we’re joined by cinematographer Jean Dakar to talk about the quietly seismic documentary THE TALE OF SILYAN—the much-anticipated follow-up to Tamara Kotevska’s Oscar-nominated HONEYLAND.
What begins as an investigation into how climate change is altering stork migration patterns in Macedonia becomes—over three years of filming—something bigger, stranger, and more human: a portrait of global economic pressure, the ripple effects of migration, the slow unspooling of rural life, and the de...
2025-12-1045 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEOne Family. Seven Decades. A New Kind of Historical Film: All That's Left of YouThey say journalism is the first rough draft of history—but what about films based on true events that bring the past to life on screen? Are they meant to serve as a historical record, or do they use history to reveal deeper emotional truths?
In this episode of INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, we’re joined by acclaimed filmmaker, writer, and actor Cherien Dabis to discuss her sweeping new film, ALL THAT’S LEFT OF YOU—a powerful Palestinian family drama that spans 70 years and traces the long emotional aftershocks of displacement.
Set in motion by the Nakba and the 1948 expulsio...
2025-12-0357 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEHow They Made a Full-Length Movie for $7,000 | The Microbudget Filmmaking Miracle of BURT!The Microbudget Filmmaking Miracle of BURT!
$7,000 might buy you a used car—but in Hollywood, it barely covers a single day of craft services on a studio film set.
But in the world of microbudget filmmaking, $7K became the entire production budget for filmmakers Joe Burke and Oliver Cooper, who used that tiny sum to create a full-length, truly independent feature film.
With a small crew, non-professional actors, shooting quickly, with a raw, natural shooting style, they crafted BURT— a miracle of sweetness and depth— a film that captures the spirit of classic indie cinema, echoing the charm of mumbleco...
2025-11-2649 minINSIDE THE ARTHOUSELEFT-HANDED GIRL: Taiwan’s Oscar Entry Redefining Indie CinemaLEFT-HANDED GIRL: Taiwan’s Oscar Entry Redefining Indie Cinema with director Shih-Ching Tsou.
LEFT-HANDED GIRL is the latest breakout in Taiwanese indie cinema—a vibrant, deeply personal coming-of-age story from filmmaker Shih-Ching Tsou, co-writer and frequent collaborator of multi–Oscar-winning director Sean Baker (Tangerine, The Florida Project, Red Rocket). Set against the electric pulse of Taipei’s night markets, the film follows a young girl pushing back against cultural expectations and discovering her own voice. It’s intimate, tender, and boldly cinematic—the kind of film that sneaks up on you and stays.
Born out of a long creative partnership...
2025-11-1940 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEThe Story Behind the Gaza Documentary Everyone's Talking About🎬 Put My Soul in My Hand and Walk | Inside the Arthouse
In this episode of Inside the Arthouse, filmmaker Sepideh Farsi dives into her gripping new documentary Put My Soul in My Hand and Walk — a visceral, human story emerging from one of the most turbulent moments in recent memory.
Unable to enter Gaza herself, Farsi partnered with journalist Fatma Hasona, whose raw footage and lived experience drive the emotional heartbeat of the film. Together, they craft an intimate look at daily life, resilience, and the courage it takes to document truth under extraordinary pressure.
2025-11-1443 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEQueer Art, Intimacy, and the Legacy of a Generation with Ira SachsInside the Arthouse | Ira Sachs on Peter Hujar’s Day — Queer Art, Intimacy & the Legacy of a Generation
It’s been nearly 30 years since filmmaker Ira Sachs made his indie debut with The Delta. While many of his peers moved toward studio franchises or television, Sachs has remained committed to crafting deeply personal films that explore love, identity, and the quiet intricacies of human connection.
In his new feature, Peter Hujar’s Day, Sachs turns to the rediscovered transcript of Linda Rosenkrantz’s 1974 interview with groundbreaking photographer Peter Hujar — a portrait of an artist, a community, and a moment in American...
2025-11-0549 minINSIDE THE ARTHOUSEOday Rasheed & Jess Jacobs: Love, Displacement & the Search for Belonging🎬 Inside the Arthouse | Oday Rasheed & Jess Jacobs on If You See Something — Love, Asylum & the Immigrant Experience
In this episode of Inside the Arthouse, hosts Greg Laemmle and Raphael Sbarge, sit down with Iraqi-American filmmaker Oday Rasheed and actor-writer-producer Jess Jacobs to explore their new drama If You See Something.
Rasheed’s American debut tells the story of Ali, an Iraqi doctor seeking asylum in New York, and Katie, an ambitious American art-gallery professional. When personal and social crises collide, their relationship becomes a powerful lens for examining identity, belonging, and human connection in a world of displacement.
Jacobs shares...
2025-11-0153 minINSIDE THE ARTHOUSEWhy Are Comedians More Trusted Than Politicians Now?🎬 Inside the Arthouse | COEXISTENCE, MY ASS! — Comedy, Conflict, and the Fight for Peace
The war in Gaza may have quieted under a fragile ceasefire, but the conflict between Israel and Palestine continues to divide. In a world where politicians fail to find common ground, can comedy succeed where diplomacy has stalled?
In filmmaker Amber Fares’s new documentary, COEXISTENCE, MY ASS!, we meet Noam Shuster-Eliassi — a former UN staffer turned comedian using humor to bridge the divide between Israelis and Palestinians. Her story spans from the early days of her one-woman show, through the pandemic shutdown, and into the aftermath...
2025-10-2725 minINSIDE THE ARTHOUSERoads of Fire: Finding Humanity Beyond the Headlines🎧 New Episode: Roads of Fire — Seeing Beyond the Headlines on Immigration
The question of illegal immigration dominates today’s headlines—but between outrage and fear, the human stories often get lost.
In his powerful new documentary Roads of Fire, filmmaker Nathaniel Lezra turns down the noise to show what’s really happening on the ground. Through three intimate threads, he reveals the humanity, complexity, and courage behind one of the most urgent issues of our time.
🔥 One journey follows Venezuelan migrants crossing into Colombia and braving the dangerous overland trek through Panama’s Darién Gap.
🔥 Another highlights advocates, faith leaders, and v...
2025-10-2233 minINSIDE THE ARTHOUSEThe Art of Creative Risk & The Story Behind Köln ’75KOLN '75 with Director Ido Fluk on INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE
Keith Jarrett’s The Köln Concert is the best-selling solo album in jazz history — a live recording of his extraordinary January 24, 1975, performance at the Cologne Opera House. Earlier this year, the album was inducted into the Library of Congress’s National Recording Registry, cementing its place as one of the most iconic moments in modern music.
In KÖLN 75, filmmaker Ido Fluk turns the familiar music-biopic formula on its head, reframing the story through the eyes of Vera Brandes, the 18-year-old promoter who made the concert happen. With a spirit...
2025-10-1541 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEInside ‘The Man Who Saves the World?’ Gabe Polsky on Truth, Illusion & A Mission!THE MAN WHO SAVES THE WORLD? with Director Gabe Polsky
One has to wonder what Miguel de Cervantes would make of Patrick McCullum.
As we meet Patrick at the start of Gabe Polsky’s new documentary, THE MAN WHO SAVES THE WORLD?, we aren’t quite sure what to make of him — and, frankly, neither is the filmmaker.
Is Patrick, a self-proclaimed healer and mystic, truly destined to fulfill a prophecy and bring unity and protection to the Indigenous people of the Amazon?
Or, like the hero of Cervantes’s Don Quixote, is he a dreamer tilting at windm...
2025-10-0847 minINSIDE THE ARTHOUSEThe Making of a Masterpiece: Usual Suspects with producer Ken KokinYou’ve probably never heard of PUBLIC ACCESS — the 1993 Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize winner — but you’ve almost certainly heard of Keyser Soze, the enigmatic villain at the heart of the 1995 Oscar-winning THE USUAL SUSPECTS. So what connects these two films?
On this episode of INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, we sit down with Ken Kokin, the producer of both of these films, and discuss how the same creative team - director Bryan Singer, screenwriter Christopher McQuarrie, editor/composer John Ottman, and producer Kokin - went from making an obscure festival prize winner to creating one of the great mystery...
2025-10-0254 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEThe Oscar Race for Best Documentary Begins! “Predators” in theatersYou may not be overly familiar with the 2000s TV show "To Catch a Predator," but chances are you’ve heard about it. Originally starting as a segment on NBC Dateline, the Chris Hansen–hosted program became a cultural sensation, drawing huge audiences even as critics questioned its sordid tone and the ethical and legal issues surrounding its infamous “sting” operations.
Although "To Catch a Predator" went off the air in 2008, the rise of internet entertainment sparked a wave of copycat shows, and Chris Hansen himself returned with new true crime programming on streaming platforms. Yet, with all the populari...
2025-09-2536 minINSIDE THE ARTHOUSEHow Texas Chainsaw Massacre Changed Horror Forever!CHAIN REACTION director Alexandre O. Philippe on INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE
Horror films have haunted cinema since its earliest days — from the silent terror of NOSFERATU to the iconic Universal Monsters of the 1930s, to demonic classics like ROSEMARY’S BABY and THE EXORCIST. For generations, filmmakers have pushed the boundaries of fear, redefining what it means to scare audiences.
Then came 1974. When THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE premiered, it didn’t just terrify audiences; it changed horror forever. Directed by Tobe Hooper, this low-budget, gritty masterpiece arrived in the aftermath of Vietnam and political turmoil, channeling the anxieties of its time...
2025-09-1748 minINSIDE THE ARTHOUSEInside the New York Film Festival 2025 | Dennis Lim on NYFF, Film at Lincoln Center & OscarsThe New York Film Festival (NYFF) may not be the oldest film festival in the U.S., but for more than 60 years it has been one of the most influential showcases of world cinema, premiering landmark films and legendary filmmakers.
From Luis Buñuel’s The Exterminating Angel in 1963 to RaMell Ross’s Nickel Boys in 2024, the NYFF has consistently shaped the conversation around cinema, launched award contenders, and marked the beginning of the Oscars race.
In this episode of Inside the Arthouse, we sit down with Dennis Lim, Artistic Director of the New York Film Festival and former Villa...
2025-09-1044 minINSIDE THE ARTHOUSEThe Life and Legacy of Elie Wiesel | Soul on Fire Documentary InterviewFilmmaker Oren Rudavsky takes us inside Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire, a moving portrait of one of history’s most powerful voices against injustice.
The world could use Elie Wiesel right now. A voice with the moral integrity and courage to speak truth to power—no matter the cost.
Whether it was challenging Ronald Reagan over his decision to visit the Bitburg Cemetery, where SS soldiers were buried, or confronting Bill Clinton about America’s inaction during the ethnic cleansing in Bosnia, Wiesel never wavered in his fight against injustice and his relentless pursuit of a world free of the ki...
2025-09-0755 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEDemocracy in Crisis: Academy Award–Nominated Filmmaker Connie Field | Inside the ArthouseNew interview on INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE with award-winning Oscar Nominated filmmaker Connie Field.
Writer and philosopher George Santayana once said: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” Few filmmakers embody that lesson more powerfully than Connie Field, whose documentaries on politics, history, and social change have shaped how we understand democracy and human rights today.
Her groundbreaking film The Life and Times of Rosie the Riveter highlighted the untold stories of American women working in World War II factories. Her Oscar-nominated Freedom on My Mind documented voter suppression and the fight for voting rights in 1960s Mi...
2025-09-0432 minINSIDE THE ARTHOUSEFilming the Wild: Ben Masters on Nature, Cinema & The American SouthwestInside the Arthouse | Ben Masters on The American Southwest Documentary
Thank God for nature filmmakers. Instead of waiting hours in the wild for a herd of elk, a family of beavers, or a condor soaring over the Grand Canyon—we get to experience it all through the lens of award-winning documentarian Ben Masters.
In his stunning new documentary The American Southwest, Masters takes us on an unforgettable journey along the Colorado River, from the headwaters in the Rocky Mountains, through the Grand Canyon, and down to the Gulf of California. Along the way, we encounter breathtaking landscapes, wildlife species th...
2025-08-2748 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEJane Levy & Angus Maclachlan on Love, Family & Indie Film
There’s a special kind of magic that happens when great actors are given the freedom to fully inhabit their characters. In A Little Prayer—the new indie drama from acclaimed writer-director Angus MacLachlan (Junebug)—that magic is front and center.
Veteran stars David Strathairn (Good Night, and Good Luck) and Celia Weston (Dead Man Walking) play a longtime married couple facing the quiet struggles of family life. At the heart of the story is their daughter-in-law, portrayed by Jane Levy (Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist), in what critics are calling a breakout performance reminiscent of Amy Adams in Junebug.
With war...
2025-08-2136 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEEric Aronson Paul Guilfoyle: Any Day Now — Comedy, Character, the Gardner Museum HeistGenre in film is a way we group stories — by shared style, form, or subject.
In the new film ANY DAY NOW, writer-director Eric Aronson takes the familiar framework of a heist movie and flips it on its head. Instead of leaning on nonstop action, Aronson delivers a sharp, character-driven story that leans on comedy — anchored by veteran actor Paul Guilfoyle, whose wit and depth shine in every scene.
At the center of the story is the infamous 1990 Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum robbery in Boston — one of the most audacious and unsolved art heists in American history. Thirteen priceless painti...
2025-08-1339 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEShe Was David Lynch’s Secret Weapon — The Real Story of the Log Lady: I Know Catherine, The Log LadyInside the Arthouse: The Real Log Lady — Catherine Coulson’s Untold Story
🎬 Featuring director Richard Green of I KNOW CATHERINE, THE LOG LADY
For generations of Twin Peaks fans, the Log Lady became a cult icon—mysterious, wise, and unforgettable. But behind the legend was Catherine Coulson: a groundbreaking woman in film, an early female camera assistant in Hollywood, and a trusted collaborator of visionary director David Lynch.
In this episode of INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, we talk with director Richard Green about his moving new documentary, I KNOW CATHERINE, THE LOG LADY. With never-before-seen archival footage, deeply personal interviews, and stori...
2025-08-0638 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEExperience Film: Like Jeff Buckley Is in the Room—New Hallelujah Doc #jeffbuckleyIT'S NEVER OVER, JEFF BUCKLEY with director Amy Berg
He only released one full-length album in his lifetime—but Jeff Buckley left behind a legacy that still haunts and inspires. Known for his ethereal voice and iconic cover of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah, Buckley wasn’t just a musical prodigy—he was a man who revered women, connected deeply with his female fans, and challenged rock’s macho image by embracing tenderness, vulnerability, and feminism. Today on Inside the Arthouse, we explore the intimate, often overlooked bond between Jeff Buckley and the women who saw themselves in his music.
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2025-08-0601 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEJeff Buckley Was a Feminist Before It Was Cool with Oscar Nominated Director Amy BergWas Jeff Buckley ahead of his time? In this clip from Inside the Arthouse, we explore how the legendary singer of Grace and Hallelujah openly celebrated women—in his music, his life, and his ethos—at a time when it wasn’t trendy or safe to do so.
Oscar-nominated director Amy Berg joins us to unpack Buckley’s deep emotional intelligence, his respect for women, and the legacy of vulnerability he left behind.
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2025-08-0601 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEJeff Buckley: The Voice Behind Hallelujah—New Documentary with Oscar Nominated Director Amy BergYou might not be familiar with Jeff Buckley’s name, but his breathtaking rendition of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah is likely etched in your memory. This cult classic has secured its spot on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and is enshrined in the Library of Congress’s National Recording Registry.
In this episode of Inside the Arthouse, we chat with Oscar-nominated filmmaker Amy Berg about her gripping new documentary, It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley—a profound exploration into the life, artistry, and heartbreaking early death of one of music’s most legendary voices.
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2025-07-3026 min
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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2025-06-0537 min
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 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 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 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 Wesker and set in a...
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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2024-08-2713 min
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
Film ThreatWGA Writer Speaks Out + Greg Laemmle and Only In TheatersWGA writer Jim Agnew discusses the real issues behind the strike. Plus The Continental trailer, the Barbie Liberation Organization, the first AI feature film Window Seat and an interview with Greg Laemmle and Only In Theaters director Raphael Sbarge.
2023-08-102h 06
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!
2023-06-2442 minPhil 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!
2023-06-2442 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. Leonard and Jess...
2023-04-1456 min