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INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEOday Rasheed & Jess Jacobs: Love, Displacement & the Search for BelongingđŹ Inside the Arthouse | Oday Rasheed & Jess Jacobs on If You See Something â 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.
Rasheedâs 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?đŹ Inside the Arthouse | COEXISTENCE, MY ASS! â 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 Faresâs new documentary, COEXISTENCE, MY ASS!, we meet Noam Shuster-Eliassi â 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 Headlinesđ§ New Episode: Roads of Fire â Seeing Beyond the Headlines on Immigration
The question of illegal immigration dominates todayâs headlinesâbut 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 whatâs 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.
đ„ One journey follows Venezuelan migrants crossing into Colombia and braving the dangerous overland trek through Panamaâs DariĂ©n Gap.
đ„ Another highlights advocates, faith leaders, and v...
2025-10-2233 minINSIDE THE ARTHOUSEThe Art of Creative Risk & The Story Behind Köln â75KOLN '75 with Director Ido Fluk on INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE
Keith Jarrettâs The Köln Concert is the best-selling solo album in jazz history â 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 Congressâs National Recording Registry, cementing its place as one of the most iconic moments in modern music.
In KĂLN 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 âThe Man Who Saves the World?â 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 Polskyâs new documentary, THE MAN WHO SAVES THE WORLD?, we arenât quite sure what to make of him â 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 Cervantesâs Don Quixote, is he a dreamer tilting at windm...
2025-10-0847 minINSIDE THE ARTHOUSEThe Making of a Masterpiece: Usual Suspects with producer Ken KokinYouâve probably never heard of PUBLIC ACCESS â the 1993 Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize winner â but youâve 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! âPredatorsâ in theatersYou may not be overly familiar with the 2000s TV show "To Catch a Predator," but chances are youâve heard about it. Originally starting as a segment on NBC Dateline, the Chris Hansenâhosted program became a cultural sensation, drawing huge audiences even as critics questioned its sordid tone and the ethical and legal issues surrounding its infamous âstingâ 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 â from the silent terror of NOSFERATU to the iconic Universal Monsters of the 1930s, to demonic classics like ROSEMARYâS 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 didnât 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 Buñuelâs The Exterminating Angel in 1963 to RaMell Rossâs 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 historyâs 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 powerâno 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 Americaâs 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 AwardâNominated 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: âThose who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.â 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 Canyonâwe 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
Thereâs a special kind of magic that happens when great actors are given the freedom to fully inhabit their characters. In A Little Prayerâthe new indie drama from acclaimed writer-director Angus MacLachlan (Junebug)âthat 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 (Zoeyâs 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 â Comedy, Character, the Gardner Museum HeistGenre in film is a way we group stories â 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 â 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 â one of the most audacious and unsolved art heists in American history. Thirteen priceless painti...
2025-08-1339 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEExperience Film: Like Jeff Buckley Is in the RoomâNew Hallelujah Doc #jeffbuckleyIT'S NEVER OVER, JEFF BUCKLEY with director Amy Berg
He only released one full-length album in his lifetimeâbut Jeff Buckley left behind a legacy that still haunts and inspires. Known for his ethereal voice and iconic cover of Leonard Cohenâs Hallelujah, Buckley wasnât just a musical prodigyâhe was a man who revered women, connected deeply with his female fans, and challenged rockâs 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 ARTHOUSEShe Was David Lynchâs Secret Weapon â The Real Story of the Log Lady: I Know Catherine, The Log LadyInside the Arthouse: The Real Log Lady â Catherine Coulsonâs Untold Story
đŹ Featuring director Richard Green of I KNOW CATHERINE, THE LOG LADY
For generations of Twin Peaks fans, the Log Lady became a cult iconâmysterious, 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 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 womenâin his music, his life, and his ethosâat a time when it wasnât trendy or safe to do so.
Oscar-nominated director Amy Berg joins us to unpack Buckleyâs 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 HallelujahâNew Documentary with Oscar Nominated Director Amy BergYou might not be familiar with Jeff Buckleyâs name, but his breathtaking rendition of Leonard Cohenâs Hallelujah is likely etched in your memory. This cult classic has secured its spot on Rolling Stoneâs list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and is enshrined in the Library of Congressâs National Recording Registry.
In this episode of Inside the Arthouse, we chat with Oscar-nominated filmmaker Amy Berg about her gripping new documentary, Itâs Never Over, Jeff Buckleyâa profound exploration into the life, artistry, and heartbreaking early death of one of musicâs 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 classicâwhether 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 Ukraineâs 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 â 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.
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2025-07-1547 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEHow Embeth Davidtz Turned a Memoir into One of 2025's s Most Powerful Filmsđ§ Inside the Arthouse: Embeth Davidtz on Her Stunning Directorial Debut â Donât Letâs Go to the Dogs Tonight
In this episode of Inside the Arthouse, we spotlight one of the most powerful new films of the year: DONâT LETâS 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 (Schindlerâs List, Junebug). Set in 1970s Zimbabwe during the final days of white colonial rule, the story follows young Bobo â portrayed with incredible subtlety by newcomer Lexi Venter â as she navigates famil...
2025-07-0846 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEWomen's Judo Thriller Inspired by True Athletes a Powerful Sports Drama: TATAMI with directorsđ TATAMI â 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 governmentâor fighting for her freedom on the mat.
Co-directed by Academy AwardÂź 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 whatâs 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 freelyâoften 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 âcoming-of-ageâ story in later lifeâone that avoids clichĂ©s 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 businessâmost notably as general manager of the legendary Sunset 5 in West HollywoodâRoger 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 premieredâshaping 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 Discoveryđ§ Inside the Arthouse: Rachel Seed on âA Photographic Memoryâ â 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 MEMORYâwinner of the 2025 Independent Spirit Awards' Truer Than Fiction Award.
The film follows Rachelâs 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 Mirzađ§ Inside the Arthouse: Fawzia Mirza on The Queen of My Dreams â 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 DREAMSâa 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 TheatersđŹ Looking for a smart, hilarious new comedy in 2024? BAD SHABBOS is the breakout indie hit thatâs 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 â with a fresh cultural twist.
đ„ 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 MilletđŹ INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE: GHOST TRAIL â Spy Thriller Meets Art Film at Lincoln Centerâs French Film Festival đ«đ·
Every spring, New Yorkâs Lincoln Center hosts Rendez-Vous with French Cinemaâone 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.
đ„ 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 CarrĂ© and Graham Greene, itâs 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 DirectorđŹ Inside the Arthouse: NORTHERN LIGHTS â 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 LIGHTSâwinner of the prestigious Camera d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Hailed as âthe greatest movie you will never see,â 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 Pianiđïž New Episode: "Jane Austen Wrecked My Life" â A Smart, Modern Twist on Austen-Inspired Romance đ
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen continues to inspire some of the most beloved films of all timeâfrom 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 â 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 â 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 â 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 â the visionary behind Exotica and The Sweet Hereafter â 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 AdaptationđŹ BONJOUR TRISTESSE: A Bold New Vision from Durga Chew-Bose | Inside the Arthouse đ„
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.
đ Originally a groundbreaking 1954 novel by Françoise Sagan, Bonjour Tristesse shocked readers with its bold exploration of a young womanâs sexual awakening. Now, decades later, Chew-Bose brings a deeply emotional and visually stunning reimagining to the big screen. With its Merchant Ivory-style eleganceâgorgeous costumes, striking cinematography, and breathtaking locationsâthis 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 â An Immigrant Story Set in Flushing, New York
Immigration in America is often discussed in headlines and policy debatesâbut 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
âIf you can make it there, you can make it anywhere.â
For independent filmmakers and distributors, New York Cityâespecially Manhattanâhas 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 Nabulsiđïž 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 â 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 canât 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 audiencesâthose drawn to character-driven stor...
2025-04-1145 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEExtraordinary Music, Extraordinary Life JANIS IAN: BREAKING SILENCE with director Varda Bar Karđ§ Inside the Arthouse: Janis Ianâs Legacy in Song & Struggle â 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 âSocietyâs Child,â addressing interracial love during a time of social upheaval. Praised by Leonard Bernstein and later beloved for the Grammy-winning anthem âAt Seventeen,â 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 CourvoisierđŹ Inside the Arthouse: Louise Courvoisier on HOLY COW at Rendez-Vous with French Cinema đ«đ·đ§
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 CĂ©sar Awardâwinning 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 Lundđ§ Inside the Arthouse: Carson Lund on EEPHUS â A Baseball Film About Time, Change, and Camaraderie
đŹ Distributed by @MusicBoxFilms
When is a baseball movie more than just a baseball movie? In his lyrical and deeply American debut, Carson Lundâs 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 isnât just for baseball loversâitâs for anyone whoâs 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, âAll happy families are alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.â 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 unravelingâand unexpected healingâof 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 PLACEâa visually stunning, philosophically rich new film thatâs capturing critical attention across the country.
Critics are raving:
â "Spectacularly conceived⊠An artisan of the highest order." â Richard Brody, The New Yorker
â "An authentic independent who holds you rapt." â 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 BĂ©la Tarrâs WERCKMEISTER HARMONIES, and di...
2025-02-1746 min
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE20th annual OscarÂź Nominated Short Films Theatrical Release with Carter Pilcherđ§ Inside the Arthouse: How the OscarÂź Nominated Short Films Reach 600+ Theaters â Carter Pilcher of ShortsTV
If you've ever filled out an OscarÂź ballot, you know: watching the nominated Live Action, Animated, and Documentary Shorts is key to playing along. But until recently, seeing those filmsâespecially in a theaterâwas nearly impossible.
Now in its 20th year, the OscarÂź Nominated Short Films theatrical programâpresented by ShortsTV (@shortstv)âhas 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 Grimonprezđ§ Inside the Arthouse: Johan Grimonprez on Soundtrack to a Coup dâĂtat â Jazz, Espionage & African Liberation
đŹ Distributed by @KinoLorber
A sensation at the Sundance Film Festival and now an OscarÂź nominee for Best Documentary, SOUNDTRACK TO A COUP DâĂTAT is a riveting, genre-defying exploration of Cold War politics, colonialism, and cultural resistanceâtold 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 Congoâone 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.đ§ INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE: Oscar-Winner Walter Salles on IâM STILL HERE â A Triumph of Resistance and Cinema
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On this episode of Inside the Arthouse, weâre honored to welcome Oscar-winning director Walter Salles (Central Station, The Motorcycle Diaries) to discuss his powerful new film, IâM STILL HEREâwinner 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, IâM 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 Hollywoodâs First Nepobaby: Liza Minnelli Documentary with Bruce David Kleinđïž Inside the Arthouse: The Real Liza Minnelli Revealed in New Documentary âLiza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Storyâ đ
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 Lizaâbeyond the fame.
Born to Judy Garland, a legend of Hollywoodâs 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 Aitkenđ§ INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE: Sally Aitken on Every Little Thing â A Magical Story of Hummingbirds and Humanity
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When is a nature documentary more than just an educational film? In Sally Aitkenâs 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 VermigliođŹ Oscar-Nominated Film "VERMIGLIO" | Maura Delpero on Inside the Arthouse
Movies are often compared to dreamsâbut in the case of Maura Delperoâs 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, VERMIGLIOâa 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 GAUCHOđŹ 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 â GAUCHO GAUCHO, a powerful and visually stunning film that brings viewers deep into the heart of Argentinaâs 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 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 Castroâusing 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 ARTHOUSECassavetes! 50th Anniversary of A Women Under the Influence with Indie Insider Jeff LipskyBefore Sundance, A24, or the modern "indie" boom, there was John Cassavetesâa 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 moldâearning 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 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 fightânot 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 RavenwoodđŹ Hundreds of Beavers didnât get a traditional distribution dealâeven 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.đŹ How âHundreds of Beaversâ Beat the Odds â 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 QUEENâa 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-Lavieâthe flamboyant, radically honest, spiritually complex drag persona Haddassah Gold. Lau-Lavie, a descendant of Holocaust survivors and nephew of Israelâs 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 MelnickđŹ Celebrating 100 Years of Arthouse Cinema | Inside the Arthouse with Ross Melnick, Greg Laemmle & Raphael Sbarge
What is arthouse filmâand 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.
đ„ Join us for a fascinating journey through the history of independent and foreign cinema in Americaâfrom 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 Ruizpalaciosđïž Inside the Arthouse: The Heat of the Kitchen in âLA COCINAâ â A Conversation with Director Alonso Ruizpalacios đ„đŹ
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 COCINAâa 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 CousinsđŹ 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 sĂ©ance of sortsâchanneling Hitchcock himself to narrate his life and work in the first person, offering fresh insight into both his technique and psychology.
Spanning decades of Hitchcockâs legendary careerâfrom early silent films to his Hollywood masterpiecesâMy 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 â 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 Liptrotâs 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 todayâs most exciting filmmakers. Donât 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 papersâmany of which are decades or even centuries oldâand 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 Anniversaryđ§ Inside the Arthouse: Prey for Rock & Roll â 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 thatâs 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 LAâs unforgiving underground music scene. It's gritty, emotional, and inspired by real-life experiences. Weâre 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 Ăhrstrand on PARADISE IS BURNING â 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 Ăhrstrand 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 eleganceâcreating 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 Merchantâthe 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 âinsiderâsâ 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 weekâs episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle and Jesse Rifkin go over the latest in cinema newsâincluding new NATO boardmembersâbefore 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 itâs played in the evolution of arthouse cinema in the U.S. Heâs 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 youâre 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 eraâin 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 Angelesâ 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 Gregâs 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, âOnly In Theatersâ which chronicles the Laemmle Theatersâ 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 isâmore to the pointâthe 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