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Scene and HeardLife Is Sweet [1990] // Personal PrintsJackie and Greg spend a lazy Sunday in Enfield for Mike Leigh's LIFE IS SWEET from 1990. Topics of discussion include its delicate balance of comedy and melancholy, Leigh's unfavorable opinion of the film, its pitch-perfect cast, and why it remains endlessly rewatchable.The continuation of our "Personal Prints" series where Jackie and Greg venture off the Sight & Sound list to explore films that are special and/or formative to them.Check us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpodCheck us out at our official website: sceneandheardpod.com
2025-11-1153 minScene and HeardSuspiria [1977]Jackie and Greg enter the candy-colored nightmare of Dario Argento's SUSPIRIA from 1977. Topics of discussion include the film's fairy tale aesthetic, when style makes up for lack of substance, Argento's mastery of the genre, and whether they think it's a giallo or not.#211 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpodCheck us out at our official website: sceneandheardpod.comGraphic Design: Molly PintoMusic: Andrew Cox
2025-10-211h 08Scene and HeardThe Birds [1963]Jackie and Greg drive up to the seaside town of Bodega Bay for Alfred Hitchcock's THE BIRDS from 1963. Topics of discussion include Jackie's ornithophobia, Hitchcock's mastery of the medium, how it's influenced countless horror films over the years (including the zombie genre), and the abuse Tippi Hedren suffered at the hands of Hitchcock.#185 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpodCheck us out at our official website: sceneandheardpod.com
2025-10-141h 18Scene and HeardDon't Look Now [1973]Jackie and Greg traipse the eerie canals of Venice for Nicolas Roeg's DON'T LOOK NOW from 1973. Topics of discussion include Roeg's innovative editing, the infamous sex scene between Julie Christie and Donald Sutherland, Venice as a gothic hellscape, and why it remains a high-water mark for horror cinema.#114 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpodCheck us out at our official website: sceneandheardpod.comGraphic Design: Molly PintoMusic: Andrew CoxE...
2025-10-071h 01Scene and HeardNights of Cabiria [1957] // Personal PrintsJackie and Greg shed a solitary tear for Federico Fellini's NIGHTS OF CABIRIA from 1957. Topics of discussion include the wide-eyed central performance from Giulietta Masina, the film as a transitional work for Fellini, its episodic structure, and how it continues to ripple through the ensuing decades of cinema as a defining work.The continuation of our "Personal Prints" series where Jackie and Greg venture off the Sight & Sound list to explore films that are special and/or formative to them.Check us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpod
2025-09-301h 07Scene and HeardWanda [1970]Jackie and Greg hit the road for Barbara Loden's WANDA from 1970. Topics of discussion include its barebones production, Loden's inspiration for the film, Wanda as a passive character, and how it joins the ranks of great films made by one-off directors.#48 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpodCheck us out at our official website: sceneandheardpod.comGraphic Design: Molly PintoMusic: Andrew CoxEditing: Greg Kleinschmidt
2025-08-121h 06Scene and HeardChungking Express [1994]Jackie and Greg crank up "California Dreamin'" for Wong Kar Wai's CHUNGKING EXPRESS from 1994. Topics of discussion include the film's dual-story structure, its innovative use of music, Wong's kinetic visual style, and how it's one of the greatest lovesick movies ever made.#88 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpodCheck us out at our official website: sceneandheardpod.comGraphic Design: Molly PintoMusic: Andrew CoxEditing: Greg Kleinschmidt
2025-08-0557 minScene and HeardKiller of Sheep [1977]Jackie and Greg travel back to a post-Watts Riots Los Angeles for Charles Burnett's KILLER OF SHEEP from 1977. Topics of discussion include the film's low budget production, its document of a place and people, why it wasn't available for decades, and its dreamlike, half-remembered quality.#43 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpodCheck us out at our official website: sceneandheardpod.comGraphic Design: Molly PintoMusic: Andrew CoxE...
2025-07-2949 minScene and HeardParasite [2019]Jackie and Greg take up housework for Bong Joon Ho's PARASITE from 2019. Topics of discussion include the inspirations for the film, Bong's mastery of the medium, how architecture plays a part in the story, and whether or not it will endure on the Sight & Sound list for decades to come.#90 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpodCheck us out at our official website: sceneandheardpod.comGraphic Design: Molly Pinto
2025-07-151h 04Scene and HeardPortrait of a Lady on Fire [2019]Jackie and Greg get out their easels and brushes for Céline Sciamma's PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE from 2019. Topics of discussion include the film's stature as an instant-classic, the rhythm of its editing, how sometimes less is more, and argue whether it should be on the Sight & Sound list or not.#30 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpodCheck us out at our official website: sceneandheardpod.comGraphic De...
2025-07-081h 09Scene and HeardGet Out [2017]Jackie and Greg sip tea for Jordan Peele's GET OUT from 2017. Topics of discussion include Peele's rich script, its cultural relevance, the casting of Daniel Kaluuya and Allison Williams, and its inclusion in the arthouse horror renaissance.#95 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpodCheck us out at our official website: sceneandheardpod.comGraphic Design: Molly PintoMusic: Andrew CoxEditing: Greg KleinschmidtGet in touch a...
2025-06-241h 12Scene and HeardDaisies [1966]Jackie and Greg run amok for Věra Chytilová's DAISIES from 1966. Topics of discussion include its playful construction, what it says about the time and place in which it was made, how that differs from what Chytilová intended, and why it's an enduring feminist classic.#28 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpodCheck us out at our official website: sceneandheardpod.comGraphic Design: Molly PintoMusic: Andrew Cox...
2025-06-1742 minScene and HeardTropical Malady [2004]Jackie and Greg traipse through the jungle for Apichatpong Weerasethakul's TROPICAL MALADY from 2004. Topics of discussion include its style, elements of magical realism, slow cinema, and why Weerasethakul is a true original.#95 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpodCheck us out at our official website: sceneandheardpod.comGraphic Design: Molly PintoMusic: Andrew CoxEditing: Greg KleinschmidtGet in touch at hello@sceneandheardpod.com
2025-06-101h 00Scene and HeardDo the Right Thing [1989]Jackie and Greg swelter in the summer heat for Spike Lee's DO THE RIGHT THING from 1989. Topics of discussion include its ensemble cast, Lee's prodigious talent, and why it's one of the best and most important films of the 20th century.#24 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpodCheck us out at our official website: sceneandheardpod.comGraphic Design: Molly PintoMusic: Andrew CoxEditing: Greg Kleinschmidt
2025-06-031h 01Scene and HeardBlack Girl [1966]Jackie and Greg talk Ousmane Sembène's masterpiece of French-Senegalese cinema, BLACK GIRL from 1966. Topics of discussion include M’Bissine Thérèse Diop's performance, the film's stylistic influences, how it packs a lot into 59 minutes, and why it remains even more relevant today than when it was made.#95 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpodCheck us out at our official website: sceneandheardpod.comGraphic Design: Molly PintoMusic: Andrew Cox
2025-05-2748 minScene and HeardCléo from 5 to 7 [1962]Jackie and Greg wait for important test results for Agnès Varda's CLEO FROM 5 TO 7. Topics of discussion include Varda's style, how she compares to her Nouvelle Vague contemporaries, the film's mix of realism and fantasy, and its reverberating influence on cinema.#14 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpodCheck us out at our official website: sceneandheardpod.comGraphic Design: Molly PintoMusic: Andrew CoxEditing: Greg KleinschmidtGe...
2025-05-2052 minScene and HeardUgetsu [1953]Jackie and Greg start torrid affairs with ghosts to prep for Kenji Mizoguchi's UGETSU from 1953. Topics of discussion include the film as a tapestry of several short stories, Mizoguchi's unrelenting dourness, and how it ranks among the other jidaigeki films on the list.#50 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012#90 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpodCheck u...
2025-04-1555 minScene and HeardLa Jetée [1963]Jackie and Greg travel through time for Chris Marker's LA JETÉE from 1963. Topics of discussion include its undefinable mood, its stature as one of the most famous short films ever made, and why Marker was one of the most resourceful filmmakers of his generation.#50 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012#67 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpod
2025-04-0846 minScene and HeardCity Lights [1931]Jackie and Greg don their champagne flutes and boxing gloves for Charlie Chaplin's CITY LIGHTS from 1931. Topics of discussion include the film's long shooting schedule, Chaplin's perfectionism, where it sits in his filmography, and whether it's his definitive film or not.#50 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012#36 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpodCheck us out a...
2025-04-0150 minScene and HeardNorth by Northwest [1959]Jackie and Greg ascend Mount Rushmore for Alfred Hitchcock's NORTH BY NORTHWEST from 1959. Topics of discussion include Hitchcock's controlled direction, the film as a series of set pieces, how its outlandishness is pitched just right, and why it's his horniest film.#53 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012#45 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpodCheck us out a...
2025-03-251h 08Scene and HeardHistoire(s) du cinéma [1998]Jackie and Greg attempt to stomach Jean-Luc Godard's 4+ hour manifesto on cinema (and himself), HISTOIRE(S) DU CINÉMA from 1998. (T)opics (o)f (d)iscussi(o)n include the film's incoherence, Godard's pretentiousness, how there are a few nuggets of wisdom littered throughout, and why you should just watch Mark Cousins' THE STORY OF FILM: AN ODYSSEY (2011) instead.#48 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012#78 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk...
2025-03-1855 minScene and HeardRear Window [1954] with Gary RosenJackie and Greg are joined by writer, producer, and director Gary Rosen for Alfred Hitchcock's REAR WINDOW from 1954. Topics of discussion include the genius of Hitchcock's storytelling, Grace Kelly and Jimmy Stewart's star power, the carefully staged tableux of the neighbors, and why the apartment set is one of the greatest sets ever built.#53 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012#38 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeC...
2025-03-111h 20Scene and HeardOur Favorite Films from 2024 (Top 10 Ranked)Another year, another Top 10 list! Jackie and Greg share their favorite films from 2024.Check us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpodCheck us out at our official website: sceneandheardpod.comGraphic Design: Molly PintoMusic: Andrew CoxEditing: Greg KleinschmidtSupport the showSupport the show on Patreon: patreon.com/SceneandHeardPodorSubscribe just to get access to our bonus episodes: buzzsprout.com/1905508/subscribe
2025-03-041h 09Scene and HeardThe Battle of Algiers [1966]Jackie and Greg bear witness to the revolution for Gillo Pontecorvo's THE BATTLE OF ALGIERS from 1966. Topics of discussion include the film's influential newsreel style, its use of non-actors, how it retains a neutral point of view, and why history is always doomed to repeat itself.#48 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012#45 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpod
2025-02-2549 minScene and HeardRaging Bull [1980]Jackie and Greg step in the boxing ring for Martin Scorsese's RAGING BULL from 1980. Topics of discussion include Robert De Niro's transformation for the role of Jake LaMotta, Thelma Schoonmaker's prodigious editing, what it has to say about the nature of violence, and why it's Scorsese's greatest film. #53 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012#129 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpod
2025-02-181h 27Scene and HeardClose-up [1990]Jackie and Greg attempt to separate fact from fiction for Abbas Kiarostami's CLOSE-UP from 1990. Topics of discussion include the film's docudrama format, what it has to say about reality in cinema, which strings were pulled behind the scenes, and why it remains an essential piece of filmmaking.#43 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012#17 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpodC...
2025-02-1146 minScene and HeardM [1931]Jackie and Greg are hot on the tracks of a serial killer in Fritz Lang’s M. Topics of discussion include its innovative use of sound, heavy subject matter, Peter Lore’s breakthrough performance, and how it continues to serve as the blueprint for all crime procedurals.#56 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012#36 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sceneandheardpod
2025-01-281h 03Scene and HeardPlaytime [1967] with Jackson Cooper (AGFA)Jackie and Greg are joined by Jackson Cooper, Executive Director of AGFA (American Genre Film Archive) for Jacques Tati's PLAYTIME from 1967. Topics of discussion include the film as an explosion of Where's Waldo? on 70mm, how Tati distances himself from the M. Hulot character in the film, the personal and financial toll it took on him to bring it to screen, and why it endures and continues to ascend the Sight & Sound list each decade.#43 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012#23 on...
2025-01-071h 25Scene and HeardDouble Bill: The Snowman [1982] & How the Grinch Stole Christmas [2000]It's a Double Bill! In the second installment in this series, Jackie and Greg each bring another of their favorite Christmas movies to the table: Dianne Jackson's THE SNOWMAN and Ron Howard's HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS. Listen as they argue the merits of each of their festive picks!Check us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpodCheck us out at our official website: sceneandheardpod.comGraphic Design: Molly PintoMusic: Andrew CoxEditing: Greg KleinschmidtGet in touch at hello@sceneandheardpod.comSupport the show
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Scene and HeardBeyond the Valley of the Dolls [1970] // S'moresJackie and Greg are trapped in a post-Manson Los Angeles for Russ Meyer's BEYOND THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS from 1970. Topics of discussion include the film's origins as a non-sequel, its screenplay by Roger Ebert, how it fails as a satire, and whether the film's bad taste works for or against it.The monthly S'mores series is an offshoot from our main series, where Jackie and Greg explore films from the fringes of cinema, encompassing underground, experimental, cult, camp, genre, horror, and B-movies. S'mores episodes are unlocked by becoming either a Patron or Friend of the Show...
2024-08-2748 minScene and HeardWomen in Love [1969] // Personal PrintsJackie and Greg bear witness to the decadence and raging sexuality of a small English mining town for Ken Russell's WOMEN IN LOVE from 1969. Topics of discussion include the film's origins as an adaptation of D. H. Lawrence's classic novel, the quartet of characters at the center of the film, how it was cutting edge for its time, and why it resonates with Greg so much.The continuation of our "Personal Prints" series where Jackie and Greg venture off the Sight & Sound list to explore films that are special and/or formative to them.Check...
2024-08-201h 18Scene and HeardThe Leopard (Il Gattopardo) [1963] with Felicia MaroniJackie and Greg are joined by Felicia Maroni of the Seeing Faces in Movies podcast for Luchino Visconti's THE LEOPARD from 1963. Topics of discussion include Burt Lancaster's performance as an Italian prince, the film's scale, how it holds its characters at a distance, and whether it should be the only Visconti on the list or not.#57 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012#90 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck o...
2024-08-131h 21Scene and HeardPierrot le fou [1965]Jackie and Greg bust out the blue paint and dynamite for Jean-Luc Godard's PIERROT LE FOU from 1965. Topics of discussion include the film's radical structure, its many references to art and cinema, whether it works as a film or a museum piece, and a debate on the validity of Godard's filmmaking.#43 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012#85 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out on Instagram: https://w...
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Scene and HeardValley of the Dolls [1967] // S'moresJackie and Greg turn up the camp for Mark Robson's VALLEY OF THE DOLLS from 1967. Topics of discussion include the film's subtlety (or lack thereof), its wild production history, cult status, and how it's stuck between the Old and New Hollywood.The monthly S'mores series is an offshoot from our main series, where Jackie and Greg explore films from the fringes of cinema, encompassing underground, experimental, cult, camp, genre, horror, and B-movies. S'mores episodes are unlocked by becoming either a Patron or Friend of the Show (see below). These episodes are released on the last Tuesday of...
2024-07-301h 09Scene and HeardTouch of Evil [1958]Jackie and Greg get pulled into the seedy underbelly of Orson Welles' TOUCH OF EVIL from 1958. Topics of discussion include the film's tangible atmosphere, Charlton Heston's portrayal of a Mexican, the film's torrid post-production history, and how it compares to other seminal film noirs.#57 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012#108 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sceneandheardpodCheck u...
2024-07-161h 05Scene and HeardGertrud [1964]Jackie and Greg stare off into the distance in turn-of-the-century Stockholm for Carl Theodor Dreyer's GERTRUD from 1964. Topics of discussion include its placement in Dreyer's filmography, how Nina Pens Rode’s lead is one of the most pathetic characters in cinema, and why it's dull as dishwater. Is this their most hated film on the list so far?#43 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012#136 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-time
2024-07-0953 minScene and HeardSherlock Jr. [1924]Jackie and Greg step into the silver screen for Buster Keaton's SHERLOCK JR. from 1924. Topics of discussion include Keaton's cinematic innovation, the economy of his storytelling, how he compares to other silent comedians, and why the magic of cinema is eternal.#59 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012#54 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sceneandheardpodCheck us out at o...
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Scene and HeardClifford [1994] // S'moresJackie and Greg take a trip to Dinosaur World for Paul Flaherty's CLIFFORD from 1994. Topics of discussion include the chemistry between Martin Short and Charles Grodin, how it was reviled upon release, famous fans of the film, and how it subverts the trappings of the 1990s family movie.The monthly S'mores series is an offshoot from our main series, where Jackie and Greg explore films from the fringes of cinema, encompassing underground, experimental, cult, camp, genre, horror, and B-movies. S'mores episodes are unlocked by becoming either a Patron or Friend of the Show (see below). These episodes...
2024-06-2559 minScene and HeardSome Like It Hot [1959]Jackie and Greg soak up Miami's resort life for Billy Wilder's SOME LIKE IT HOT from 1959. Topics of discussion include the film's status as one of the most popular comedies ever made, Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis' pairing, whether the film plays into Marilyn Monroe's image as a "dumb blonde" or not, and where it fits into Wilder's filmography.#43 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012#38 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-time
2024-06-181h 07Scene and HeardBarry Lyndon [1975]Jackie and Greg don their powdered wigs and dueling pistols for Stanley Kubrick's BARRY LYNDON from 1975. Topics of discussion include the film's origins as a Napoleon biopic, the lead performance from Ryan O'Neal, how its reputation has grown over the years, and why the public discourse needs to evolve beyond the look of the film (which, we agree, is stunning).#59 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012#45 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/g...
2024-06-111h 24Scene and HeardPather Panchali [1955]Jackie and Greg discuss Satyajit Ray’s PATHER PANCHALI from 1955. Topics of discussion include Ray’s mastery of the medium, Ravi Shankar’s glistening score, whether the film romanticizes poverty or not, and why it’s one of the best films ever made.#41 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012#35 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sceneandheardpodCheck us out at ou...
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Scene and HeardRancho Notorious [1952] // S'moresJackie and Greg try their hand at the game of chuck-a-luck for Fritz Lang's RANCHO NOTORIOUS from 1952. Topics of discussion include the film's absurdity, Lang's falling out with Marlene Dietrich, what they would change in a remake, and how Arthur Kennedy does more harm than good in the lead role.The monthly S'mores series is an offshoot from our main series, where Jackie and Greg explore films from the fringes of cinema, encompassing underground, experimental, cult, camp, genre, horror, and B-movies. S'mores episodes are unlocked by becoming either a Patron or Friend of the Show (see below...
2024-05-281h 05Scene and HeardThe Mother and the Whore (La Maman et la Putain) [1973]Jackie and Greg get in bed with Jean-Pierre Léaud for Jean Eustache's THE MOTHER AND THE WHORE from 1973. Topics of discussion include the film's runtime, its autobiographical nature, the subversive casting of Léaud, and its frank depiction of sex and the bohemian lifestyle in France post-May 1968. #59 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012#104 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sce...
2024-05-211h 12Scene and HeardKiki's Delivery Service [1989] // Personal PrintsJackie and Greg take flight on their homemade brooms for Hayao Miyazaki's KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE from 1989. Topics of discussion include Miyazaki's escapist worlds, the slice-of-life nature of the film, how its meaning changes as you revisit it as an adult, and why Studio Ghibli is the best.The continuation of our "Personal Prints" series where Jackie and Greg venture off the Sight & Sound list to explore films that are special and/or formative to them.Check us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpodCheck us out at our official website: sceneandheardpod.com
2024-05-141h 08Scene and HeardJourney to Italy (Viaggio in Italia) [1954]Jackie and Greg take a drive to Naples for Roberto Rossellini's JOURNEY TO ITALY from 1954. Topics of discussion include the film's minimalism, its frank treatment of a marriage on the rocks, Rossellini's scandalous affair with star Ingrid Bergman, and its influence on all of the "break-up films" that came afterwards, #41 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012#72 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out on Instagram: https://www.in...
2024-05-0756 min
Scene and HeardMidsommar [2019] // S'moresJackie and Greg take a flight to the Swedish countryside for Ari Aster's MIDSOMMAR from 2019. Topics of discussion include Jackie's aversion to horror movies, Aster's themes of family, grief, and trauma, a touch on the history of folk horror, and why Florence Pugh's powerhouse performance is one of the most memorable in recent years. The monthly S'mores series is an offshoot from our main series, where Jackie and Greg explore films from the fringes of cinema, encompassing underground, experimental, cult, camp, genre, horror, and B-movies. S'mores episodes are unlocked by becoming either a Patron or Friend of...
2024-04-301h 28Scene and HeardSansho the Bailiff (Sansho Dayū) [1954]Jackie and Greg step back in time to feudal Japan for Kenji Mizoguchi's SANSHO THE BAILIFF from 1954. Topics of discussion include the film's origins as a centuries-old folktale, Mizoguchi's masterful direction, the ethereal ghost story that hangs over the film, and whether it's more optimistic or pessimistic.#59 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012#75 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sceneandheardpod
2024-04-231h 04Scene and HeardLa Dolce Vita [1960]Jackie and Greg join the swinging parties of 1960s Rome for Federico Fellini's LA DOLCE VITA. Topics of discussion include the film's decadence, sex and celebrity as the new religion, how it marked a transition for Fellini from the more grounded films of the 1950s into his more bombastic work, and the amount of visual detail he packs into the film to help tell his story.#39 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012#60 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. h...
2024-04-161h 29Scene and HeardWild Strawberries [1957]Jackie and Greg take a drive down memory lane for their discussion of Ingmar Bergman's WILD STRAWBERRIES from 1957. Topics of discussion include the film's sentimentality, where it sits in Bergman's filmography, how its most powerful moments make up for its shortcomings, the influence of Dickens and THE PHANTOM CARRIAGE, and why it'll endure for generations to come.#63 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012#108 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeC...
2024-04-091h 08Scene and HeardThe 400 Blows (Les quatre cents coups) [1959]Jackie and Greg hit the streets of Paris for François Truffaut’s THE 400 BLOWS from 1959. Topics of discussion include the autobiographical nature of the film, the generosity of Truffaut's cinema, a reflection on their own childhoods, and why it remains one of the highest peaks of the French New Wave.#39 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012#50 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out on Instagram: https://www...
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Scene and HeardThe Incredible Shrinking Man [1957] // S'moresJackie and Greg get shrunken down by a radioactive cloud for Jack Arnold's THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN from 1957. Topics of discussion include the film's special effects, where it fits in Arnold's career, how it transcends its genre trappings, and Greg's crippling arachnophobia. The monthly S'mores series is an offshoot from our main series, where Jackie and Greg explore films from the fringes of cinema, encompassing underground, experimental, cult, camp, genre, horror, and B-movies. S'mores episodes are unlocked by becoming either a Patron or Friend of the Show (see below). These episodes are released on the last Tuesday o...
2024-03-2652 minScene and HeardModern Times [1936] with Aaron StrandJackie and Greg are joined by Aaron Strand of the Behind the Slate podcast in their discussion of Charlie Chaplin's MODERN TIMES from 1936. Topics of discussion include the film's genesis, Chaplin's relationship with co-star Paulette Goddard, how it addresses heavy, topical issues with a light touch, and a conversation on the bizarre alternate ending which was shot but ultimately cut before the film's release.#63 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012#78 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.b...
2024-03-191h 33Scene and Heard100th Episode Special!Jackie and Greg celebrate 100 episodes of Scene and Heard! Join them as they pop champagne, answer listener questions, and reflect back on the first 100 episodes of the show.Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sceneandheardpodCheck us out at our official website: https://www.sceneandheardpod.comJoin our weekly film club: https://www.instagram.com/arroyofilmclubJP Instagram/Twitter: jacpostajGK Instagram: gkleinschmidtGraphic Design: Molly PintoMusic: Andrew CoxEditing: Greg KleinschmidtGet in touch at hello@sceneandheardpod.com
2024-03-121h 29Scene and HeardJeanne Dielman, 23 Quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles [1975]Jackie and Greg tidy the apartment for Chantal Akerman's landmark JEANNE DIELMAN, 23 QUAI DU COMMERCE, 1080 BRUXELLES from 1975. Topics of discussion include the film's background and production, how it uses mundanity as a powerful tool, what it's saying about female sexuality, and whether its spot atop the 2022 Sight & Sound list is justified.#36 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012#1 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out on Instagram: https://w...
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Scene and HeardHappiness [1998] // S'moresJackie and Greg get nice and uncomfortable for Todd Solondz's HAPPINESS from 1998. Topics of discussion include the film's controversial subject matter, how it walks the line between satire and sincerity, the great ensemble cast, and why it's one of the best films of the 90s.The monthly S'mores series is an offshoot from our main series, where Jackie and Greg explore films from the fringes of cinema, encompassing underground, experimental, cult, camp, genre, horror, and B-movies. S'mores episodes are unlocked by becoming either a Patron or Friend of the Show (see below). These episodes are released on...
2024-02-271h 05Scene and HeardSunset Blvd. [1950]Jackie and Greg pull into the crumbling mansion of Hollywood’s past for Billy Wilder's SUNSET BLVD. from 1950. Topics of discussion include the film's gothic atmosphere and pulpy narration, which actors came close to playing the lead roles, Gloria Swanson's larger-than-life performance, and how it set the stage for the acidic anti-Hollywood films that would follow in its wake.#63 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012#78 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-time
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Scene and HeardCoffy [1973] // S'moresCamp counselors Jackie and Greg talk about Jack Hill's COFFY from 1973. Topics of discussion include the film's place in the blaxploitation subgenre, Pam Grier's tough-as-nails heroine, its influence on Quentin Tarantino, and why it's still a startling piece of filmmaking over 50 years later.The monthly S'mores series is an offshoot from our main series, where Jackie and Greg explore films from the fringes of cinema, encompassing underground, experimental, cult, camp, genre, horror, and B-movies. S'mores episodes are unlocked by becoming either a Patron or Friend of the Show (see below). These episodes are released on the last...
2024-01-3057 minScene and HeardThe General [1926] with Lucé Tomlin-BrennerJackie and Greg are joined by Lucé Tomlin-Brenner of Vidéothèque and the It's Always Halloween podcast in their discussion of Buster Keaton and Clyde Bruckman's THE GENERAL from 1926. Topics of discussion include the film's political views, the audacity of its storytelling, Carl Davis' rousing score, its massive influence on generations of filmmakers, and what made Buster Keaton unique among other silent comedians.#34 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012#95 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi...
2024-01-021h 19
Scene and HeardBlack Christmas [1974] // S'moresCamp counselors Jackie and Greg sit in the snowy wilderness for Bob Clark's BLACK CHRISTMAS from 1974. Topics of discussion include the film's thoughtfulness, how Clark elevates the slasher genre, why it's genuinely disturbing, and whether or not it deserves to be in the Christmas movie canon.The monthly S'mores series is an offshoot from our main series, where Jackie and Greg explore films from the fringes of cinema, encompassing underground, experimental, cult, camp, genre, horror, and B-movies. S'mores episodes are unlocked by becoming either a Patron or Friend of the Show (see below). These episodes are released...
2023-12-261h 11
Scene and HeardPhantom of the Paradise [1974] // S'moresCamp counselors Jackie and Greg sit around the fire for Brian De Palma's PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE from 1974. Topics of discussion include the many inspirations from Oscar Wilde to Hitchcock to German Expressionism, De Palma's giddy filmmaking, the tunes by Paul Williams, and an unfair comparison to the other midnight rock musical, THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW. The monthly S'mores series is an offshoot from our main series, where Jackie and Greg explore films from the fringes of cinema, encompassing underground, experimental, cult, camp, genre, horror, and B-movies. S'mores episodes are unlocked by becoming either a Patron...
2023-08-291h 01
Scene and HeardThe Masque of the Red Death [1964] // S'moresCamp counselors Jackie and Greg sit around the fire for Roger Corman's THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH from 1964. Topics of discussion include Vincent Price's delicious performance, the higher pedigree of talent involved compared to Corman's other work, the film's frank treatment of satanism, and how it's basically a camp version of Bergman or Powell and Pressburger.The monthly "S'mores" series is an offshoot from our main series, where Jackie and Greg explore films from the fringes of cinema, encompassing underground, experimental, cult, camp, genre, horror, and B-movies. "S'mores" episodes are unlocked by becoming either a Patron...
2023-07-2558 minScene and HeardMidnight Cowboy [1969] // Personal PrintsJackie and Greg board a bus to New York City in discussion of Greg's favorite movie of all time: John Schlesinger's MIDNIGHT COWBOY from 1969. Topics of discussion include an extensive dive into the film's production history, differences between the film and novel, the humor in the film, Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight's transcendent performances, and why Greg loves it more than any other film.The continuation of our "Personal Prints" series where Jackie and Greg venture off the Sight & Sound “Top 100” list to explore films that are special and/or formative to them.Check us out...
2023-07-031h 36
Scene and HeardThe Films of Maya Deren // S'moresCamp counselors Jackie and Greg dig into six short films from avant-garde filmmaker Maya Deren. The films discussed include: Meshes of the Afternoon (1943); At Land (1944); A Study in Choreography for Camera (1945); Ritual in Transfigured Time (1946); Meditation on Violence (1949); and The Very Eye of Night (1958).The monthly "S'mores" series is an offshoot from our main series, where Jackie and Greg explore films from the fringes of cinema, encompassing underground, experimental, cult, camp, genre, horror, and B-movies. "S'mores" episodes are unlocked by becoming either a Patron or Friend of the Show (see below). These episodes are released on the...
2023-06-2759 min
Scene and HeardKenneth Anger's Magick Lantern Cycle [1947-1981] // S'moresCamp counselors Jackie and Greg explore the nine short films that make up Kenneth Anger's "Magick Lantern Cycle". The films discussed include: Fireworks (1947); Puce Moment (1949); Rabbit's Moon (1950/71); Eaux d'Artifice (1953); Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome (1954); Scorpio Rising (1964); Kustom Kar Kommandos (1965); Invocation of My Demon Brother (1969); and Lucifer Rising (1981). The monthly "S'mores" series is an offshoot from our main series, where Jackie and Greg explore films from the fringes of cinema, encompassing underground, experimental, cult, camp, genre, horror, and B-movies. "S'mores" episodes are unlocked by becoming either a Patron or Friend of the Show (see below). These episodes are...
2023-05-301h 21
Scene and HeardReturn to Oz [1985] // S'moresCamp counselors Jackie and Greg enter the mythical land of Oz for a sequel responsible for terrifying generations of children: it's Walter Murch's RETURN TO OZ from 1985. Topics of discussion include the nightmarish imagery in the film, how it establishes an entirely different tone from the Judy Garland classic, why it was a bomb with critics and audiences, and a chat on the earthy fantasy films of the 1970s-80s.The monthly "S'mores" series is an offshoot from our main series, where Jackie and Greg explore less "prestigious" films, which typically fall under the banner of underground...
2023-04-251h 12
Scene and HeardLove [2015] // S'moresDisclaimer: this episode contains sexually explicit clips.Camp counselors Jackie and Greg tackle the raciest film they've yet to cover for the podcast: Gaspar Noé's 3D sex-movie LOVE from 2015. Topics of discussion include Noé as a provocateur, the difference between pornography and art, sex as a means of storytelling, Noé's innovative use of music, and the shallow characters at the center of the film.The monthly "S'mores" series is an offshoot from our main series, where Jackie and Greg explore less "prestigious" films, which typically fall under the banner of underground, cult, camp, gen...
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Scene and HeardPink Flamingos [1972] // S'moresIn the inaugural episode in their "S'mores" series, Jackie and Greg splash around in the filth that is John Waters' PINK FLAMINGOS from 1972. Topics of discussion include Waters' entrepreneurial skills and background, the Manson-family vibe running throughout, Divine as a shit-eater and icon, and why it's endured as one of the most transgressive pieces of cinema ever made. The Prince of Puke has never been more disgusting.The monthly "S'mores" series is an offshoot from our main series, where Jackie and Greg explore less "prestigious" films, which typically fall under the banner of underground, cult, camp, genre...
2023-02-2356 minScene and HeardBonus: Intro to 'Behind the Slate' | Interview with Aaron StrandJackie and Greg introduce the Arroyo Film Club's brand-new podcast, 'Behind the Slate', as they sit down with its creator and host, Aaron Strand. 'Behind the Slate' is a film history podcast that takes a deep dive into the life and work of cinema's greatest directors. For fans of history and movies, this one's a must!Listen to 'Behind the Slate' on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0IsQnZh2OemZyatJ8KAjkh?si=37bf1a8188ac438aListen to 'Behind the Slate' on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-slate/id1648845117
2022-11-0424 minScene and HeardHousekeeping [1987] with Christine Lahti // Personal PrintsJackie and Greg are joined by actress Christine Lahti for a very special episode: it's Bill Forsyth's HOUSEKEEPING from 1987. Topics of discussion include the quiet unease of the film, a deep dive into the character of Sylvie, a comparison between the film and Marilynne Robinson's novel, and why it deserves a place among the great literary adaptations. Stay tuned for the second part of the episode where they sit down with the star of the film, Christine Lahti, as she recounts her experience playing the role.The continuation of our "Personal Prints" series where Jackie and Greg...
2022-10-041h 37Scene and HeardXanadu [1980] // Personal PrintsIt's Greg's turn to pick the film this week and he takes the opportunity to screen Robert Greenwald's roller disco XANADU for Jackie. Topics of discussion include the film's camp factor; the incredible music by Electric Light Orchestra, Cliff Richard, and The Tubes; a debate on whether it's better than GREASE; the animated interlude by Don Bluth; and how it makes for a fitting final bow from the great Gene Kelly. The team is joined by Greg's fiancée, Molly!The continuation of our "Personal Prints" series where Jackie and Greg venture off the Sight & Sound “Top 100” list...
2022-08-1656 minScene and HeardGreed [1924]Jackie and Greg take on Erich von Stroheim's partly-lost silent epic GREED from 1924. Topics of discussion include the film's grim subject material, von Stroheim as a liar and mythmaker, the episodic structure, and whether the 4-hour reconstructed version should be considered the definitive version of the film or not. #84 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012Check us out at our official website! Join our weekly film club!Jacqueline Postajian on Instagram/TwitterGreg Kleinschmidt on InstagramPhotography...
2022-08-021h 18Scene and HeardE.T. The Extra-Terrestrial [1982] with Robert Macnaughton // Personal PrintsJackie and Greg are back for a very special episode this week, as they celebrate the 40th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL. Topics of discussion include its origins as “A Boy’s Life”, the storybook look and feel, how John Williams’ score elevates the film to opera, and why it’s endured for 40 years as an evergreen classic. Stay tuned for the second half of the episode where they sit down with actor Robert Macnaughton, who plays the older brother Michael, as he reflects on his time making the film and the impact it continues to have to t...
2022-06-281h 46Scene and HeardA Day in the Country (Partie de campagne) [1936]Jackie and Greg return to the Seine for their third consecutive film set along a river, Jean Renoir's famously unfinished A DAY IN THE COUNTRY (PARTIE DE CAMPAGNE) from 1936. Topics of discussion include a chat on mid-length movies (the film runs 41 minutes), the male gaze, why the film went unfinished and what's missing, and whether Renoir intended the assault at the center of the film to be troubling or romantic -- is it THE VIRGIN SPRING or A ROOM WITH A VIEW?#90 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org...
2022-06-0751 minScene and HeardL'Atalante [1934]Jackie and Greg dig into Jean Vigo's only feature film, the highly revered L'ATALANTE from 1934. Topics of discussion include Vigo's anarchist roots, how the film subverts all other French films from the same era, the risqué sexual content, and Vigo's untimely death at age 29 from tuberculosis. Join them for their second consecutive journey down a cinematic river.#12 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012Check us out at our official website: https://www.sceneandheardpod.comJoin our weekly film club: https://w...
2022-05-311h 03Scene and HeardAguirre, the Wrath of God [1972]Jackie and Greg take on Werner Herzog's descent-into-madness pocket epic from 1972. Topics of discussion include Klaus Kinski's volatile working relationship with Herzog, the themes of colonialism and "playing kingdom", the jungle as a hellscape, Herzog's unusual filmmaking methods, and the far-reaching influence of the film.#90 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012Check us out at our official website: https://www.sceneandheardpod.comJoin our weekly film club: https://www.instagram.com/arroyofilmclubJP Instagram/Twitter: jacpostajGK...
2022-05-241h 15Scene and HeardBrazil [1985] // Personal PrintsIt's Greg's turn to pick the film and he goes for something very near and dear to his heart, Terry Gilliam's dystopian masterpiece BRAZIL. Topics of discussion include the film's visual and sonic design, its origins in Orwell and Monty Python, the subversive casting of Robert De Niro, the messy structure, and the film's torrid distribution story and how film critics ultimately saved the day.The continuation of our "Personal Prints" series where Jackie and Greg venture off the Sight & Sound list to explore films that are special and/or formative to them.Check us...
2022-05-171h 04Scene and HeardBattleship Potemkin [1925]Jackie and Greg take on Sergei Eisenstein's landmark silent film from 1925. Topics of discussion include Eisenstein's montage theory, the Kuleshov effect, the film's origins as a piece of Soviet propaganda, and how the Odessa Steps sequence is probably the most iconic in all of cinema.#11 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012Check us out at our official website: https://www.sceneandheardpod.comJoin our weekly film club: https://www.instagram.com/arroyofilmclubJP Instagram/Twitter: jacpostajGK...
2022-05-1056 minScene and HeardA Matter of Life and Death [1946]Jackie and Greg return to the realm of the Archers to discuss another of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger's biggest hits, A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH from 1946. Topics include the use of Technicolor, Jack Cardiff's legendary photography, the film's contrarian stylistic choices, the British-American relations at the origin of the film, and how it’s basically the British version of IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE. Join them as they try to put into words that magic touch that permeates all of Powell and Pressburger's best work.#90 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list....
2022-05-031h 04Scene and Heard8½ [1963]Jackie and Greg take on Federico Fellini's autobiographical fantasia from 1963. Topics of discussion include surrealism, the genesis and far-reaching influence of the film, Fellini's divisiveness as a filmmaker, artists calling themselves out in their work, and a discussion of meta movies in general. Join them for one of their most unconventional episodes, as Greg grapples with his true feelings for the film.#10 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012Check us out at our official website: https://www.sceneandheardpod.comJoin...
2022-04-261h 08Scene and HeardThe Seventh Seal [1957]Join Jackie and Greg as they dig into one of the seminal films from the arthouse boom of the 1950s, Ingmar Bergman's THE SEVENTH SEAL. Topics of discussion include the idea of the "pocket epic," Bergman's accessibility, the running theme of faith throughout his work, and why Max von Sydow was the dreamiest of all the sad blonde boys.#93 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012Check us out at our official website: https://www.sceneandheardpod.comJoin our weekly film...
2022-04-191h 06Scene and HeardThe Passion of Joan of Arc [1928]Jackie and Greg wrap up their string of silent films with perhaps the greatest of them all: Carl Theodor Dreyer's earth-shattering masterpiece from 1928. Topics of discussion include the constant use of close-ups, the various scores for the film over the years, comparisons to Robert Bresson's THE TRIAL OF JOAN OF ARC (and his distaste of Dreyer's film), and how Renée Falconetti's iconic performance is perhaps the greatest to ever grace the silver screen.#9 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012Check us o...
2022-04-121h 08Scene and HeardUn Chien Andalou [1929]Jackie and Greg take on Luis Buñuel and Salvador Dalí's surrealist cannonball from 1929 that sent shockwaves throughout the art world. Topics of discussion include the film's origins; how Buñuel miscalculated his audience; id, ego, and suppressed human emotions; and and how the dreamlike imagery literally has no meaning. Join them as they talk excitedly about eyeballs, ants, and armpit hair. With a 16-minute runtime, this is the shortest film on the Sight & Sound list!#93 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012
2022-04-0553 minScene and HeardMan with a Movie Camera [1929]Jackie and Greg discuss the highest-ranked documentary on the Sight & Sound list, Dziga Vertov's experimental montage film from 1929. Topics of discussion include the Kinoks collective, Vertov's newsreel background and his aversion to fiction, how meta the film is, the polarizing Alloy Orchestra score, and the playfulness of Vertov's city symphony. Why does Greg keep bringing up KOYAANISQATSI?#8 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012Check us out at our official website: https://www.sceneandheardpod.comJoin our weekly film club: https...
2022-03-2946 minScene and HeardIntolerance [1916]With a subtitle like "Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages" you know you're in for something huge. This week Jackie and Greg sit down with D. W. Griffith’s silent epic from 1916. Topics of discussion include the film’s massive scope, Carl Davis’ rousing score, how the theme of intolerance isn’t as well integrated as Griffith intended, the film’s immersive intertitles, and plenty of waxing over the famous Babylon set. Ah, the extent someone will go to prove they're not a racist. Tune in and join them as they tackle one of Hollywood's most monumental movies.#93 on Sight...
2022-03-2250 minScene and HeardVagabond [1985] // Personal PrintsIt's Jackie's turn to pick the film and she goes for Agnès Varda's mid-career masterpiece, VAGABOND. Topics of discussion include the theme of loneliness in cinema, the power of Sandrine Bonnaire's performance, how Varda's background in documentaries gives the film a special touch, and why it's outrageous that Varda isn't represented on the Sight & Sound list in any capacity. The continuation of our "Personal Prints" series where Jackie and Greg venture off the Sight & Sound list to explore films that are special and/or formative to them.Check us out at our official website: htt...
2022-03-151h 07Scene and HeardThe Searchers [1956]Saddle up with Jackie and Greg as they dig into John Ford's seminal western and contemplate its reputation in 2022. Topics of discussion include the film's casual racism, the forced slapstick comedy (and tonal confusion), the film's iconic images, and why it doesn't live up to its potential (or Ford's usual standard). Oh and why John Wayne kinda sucks. Watch out -- they're out for blood.#7 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012Check us out at our official website: https://www.sceneandheardpod.com
2022-03-0858 minScene and HeardYi Yi (A One and a Two...) [1999]Jackie and Greg discuss Edward Yang's sprawling family drama from 1999. Topics of discussion include ghosts in dramas, the stoicism of the Jian family, the mundanity of everyday life, the idea of the "intimate epic," cinema as a means to live multiple lifetimes, and films that creep up on you... in a good way. Tune in to hear them wax poetic about one of the all-time great family mosaics.#93 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012Check us out at our official website: https...
2022-03-011h 00Scene and Heard2001: A Space Odyssey [1968]With special guest Kathryn Ferentchak!The history of cinema can be divided into two distinct eras: before and after this week's film. Jackie and Greg are joined by Kat as they get their hands dirty and dig deep with Stanley Kubrick's landmark masterpiece. Topics of discussion include comparisons to the Arthur C. Clarke novel, Kubrick's ambiguity (and how his style of adapting source material plays a part), how some of the special effects were achieved (and why they still hold up today), the sonic design of the film, HAL 9000 as one of Kubrick's greatest characters, and why...
2022-02-221h 10Scene and HeardThe Shining [1980] // Personal PrintsIn this week's episode, Greg sits Jackie down for Stanley Kubrick's landmark horror film. The only problem: she doesn't like scary movies. Does THE SHINING prove to be too much for her or is it a breeze? Tune in to hear them discuss the ambiguity of the Overlook Hotel, Stephen King's hatred for the film, whether they think the ghosts are real or imagined, and why the film's stature has grown over the years from a Razzie nominee to bonafide classic.The debut of our "Personal Prints" series where Jackie and Greg venture off the Sight & Sound...
2022-02-151h 04Scene and HeardThe Life and Death of Colonel Blimp [1943]Jackie and Greg aren't shy about their love for one of Powell and Pressburger's signature classics. Topics include the film's comic strip origins, the Archers' innovative storytelling and editing techniques, the powerful performances from Roger Livesey, Anton Walbrook, and Deborah Kerr, and why it still feels modern nearly 80 years later. Tune in to hear about their crushes on the lush Technicolor cinematography and the actors themselves.#93 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012Check us out at our official website: https://www.sceneandheardpod...
2022-02-081h 07Scene and HeardSunrise: A Song of Two Humans [1927]Jackie and Greg discuss why F. W. Murnau's expressionistic fable remains such a monumental work. Topics include the film's animated intertitles, Fox's Movietone sound-on-film system, the inventive visual language of the film, and German Expressionism vs. realism. Tune in to hear them take on one of the most beloved films of the silent era.#5 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012Check us out at our official website: https://www.sceneandheardpod.comJoin our weekly film club: https://www.instagram.com...
2022-02-0149 minScene and HeardTouki Bouki [1973]Jackie and Greg discuss Djibril Diop Mambéty's film from 1973. Topics include neocolonialism, leaving home, radical filmmaking, and their thoughts on animal slaughter onscreen. Join them as they get lost in the images of the most celebrated Senegalese film ever made.#93 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012Check us out at our official website: https://www.sceneandheardpod.comJoin our weekly film club: https://www.instagram.com/arroyofilmclubJP Instagram/Twitter: jacpostajGK Instagram: gkleinschmidtP...
2022-01-2554 minScene and HeardThe Rules of the Game [1939]Jackie and Greg discuss Jean Renoir's ensemble farce from 1939. Topics include the dawn of WWII, Renoir's overlapping characters and their influence on future generations of filmmakers, and the hunting scene in which over 100 animals are killed. Join them as they try their hardest not to compare Renoir's film to DOWNTON ABBEY (2010 - 2015) too frequently.#4 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012Check us out at our official website: https://www.sceneandheardpod.comJoin our weekly film club: https://www.instagram.com...
2022-01-1853 minScene and HeardAli: Fear Eats the Soul [1974]Jackie and Greg discuss Rainer Werner Fassbinder's signature film (the only one on the list) from 1974. Topics include Fassbinder's tumultuous personal life, Douglas Sirk's influence on the film, normalizing male nudity, and why couscous is the ultimate aphrodisiac. Join them as they unravel this classic of New German Cinema.#93 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012Check us out at our official website: https://www.sceneandheardpod.comJoin our weekly film club: https://www.instagram.com/arroyofilmclubJP Instagram...
2022-01-1155 minScene and HeardTokyo Story [1953]Jackie & Greg take on Yasujirō Ozu's monumental work. Topics of discussion include Paul Schrader's "Transcendental Style in Film," Ozu's eye for compositions, and a comparison to Leo McCarey's MAKE WAY FOR TOMORROW. And Noriko. So much Noriko. Tune in to hear them gush over one of cinema's great masterpieces.#3 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012Check us out at our official website: https://www.sceneandheardpod.comJoin our weekly film club: https://www.instagram.com/arroyofilmclubJP Instagram/T...
2022-01-0456 minScene and HeardImitation of Life [1959]Jackie & Greg struggle with the inclusion of Douglas Sirk's classic melodrama on the list. After making comparisons to the original film from 1934, they question the intent of the 1959 remake. Does Sirk bring anything new to the table? Is the film more popular than it should be due to the scandal surrounding the murder of Lana Turner's mobster boyfriend? Tune in and hear them at their most indifferent, as they attempt to suss out how much of the film is intentional, while pulling absurd dialogue from the film and going to town.#93 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films...
2021-12-2850 minScene and HeardCitizen Kane [1941]Jackie & Greg discuss Orson Welles’ CITIZEN KANE from 1941. Long considered the greatest film ever made by pretty much everyone, they discuss their personal feelings about this monumental work. Topics include Hearst Castle tours, unreliable narration, and the unexpected humor of the film. #2 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012#3 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out at our official website: https://www.sceneandheardpod.comJoin ou...
2021-12-2154 minScene and HeardThe Earrings of Madame De... [1953]Jackie & Greg discuss Max Ophüls' THE EARRINGS OF MADAME DE... from 1953. This confectionary melodrama has everything: a sixteen-year age gap between lovers, opulent ballroom scenes, really long dolly shots, and dueling in the name of love.#93 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012Check us out at our official website: https://www.sceneandheardpod.comJoin our weekly film club: https://www.instagram.com/arroyofilmclubJP Instagram/Twitter: jacpostajGK Instagram: gkleinschmidtPhotography: Matt AraquistainMu...
2021-12-2153 minScene and HeardVertigo [1958]In their inaugural episode, Jackie & Greg discuss Alfred Hitchcock's VERTIGO from 1958, the "greatest film of all time" according to Sight & Sound. Topics include whether the romance at the center of the film is genuine, Jimmy Stewart's kissing style, a deep dive into Midge, and whether or not the ending works.#1 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012#2 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out at our official...
2021-12-211h 09Scene and HeardIntroductionWelcome to Scene and Heard! Jackie & Greg introduce themselves, the Sight & Sound "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list, and discuss their journey ahead.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out at our official website: https://www.sceneandheardpod.comJoin our weekly film club: https://www.instagram.com/arroyofilmclubJP Instagram/Twitter: jacpostajGK Instagram: gkleinschmidtPhotography: Matt AraquistainMusic: Andrew CoxSpecial Thanks: Kathryn FerentchakSupport the showSupport the show on Patreon: patreon.com/SceneandHeardPod...
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