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This Movie Saved My LifeRe-release: UnwatchableWhile co-host John recovers from surgery, listen to our classic episode "Unwatchable" from 2021. We'll be back in May with "Unwatchable: Part 2," where the hosts assign each other films they think the other would struggle to sit through. 2025-04-281h 07
Radical FilmsSweep Dreams - with filmmakers ET Russian and Ed MastIn this episode we speak to artist/animator E.T. Russian and playwright/performer Edward Mast and discuss their film Sweep Dreams, a 7 minute animated dream of displacement and apocalypse.2025-04-0326 minRadical FilmsNo Place to Grow Old (with director Davey Shaupp)In this episode, we sit down with Davey Shaupp, director of No Place to Grow Old. This film is the first documentary to capture a growing crisis unfolding quietly across America: older adults aging into homelessness. Set in Portland, Oregon, this film follows the lives of three older adults navigating the harsh realities of life without a home. 2025-04-0225 minRadical FilmsCan't Stop Change - with Yarrow KoningIn this episode, we speak to Yarrow Koning (they/them), environmental educator and multimedia storyteller, about the film Can't Stop Change: Queer Climate Stories from the Florida Frontlines. For further information on their work and how you can get involved:Instagram: @queers4climatejusticeEmail: queerecoproject@gmail.comWebsite: https://www.queerecoproject.org/cant-stop-change2025-04-0219 minRadical FilmsKalamazoo Gals - With David Massar and John ThomasIn this episode, John sits down with director David Massar and writer/producer John Thomas to discuss Kalamazoo Gals, the story of the women who built the classic Gibson World War II banner guitars. 2025-04-0129 minRadical FilmsOne Fighting Irishman - with Sharon YamatoIn this episode, we sit down with director Sharon Yamato to discuss her latest film, One Fighting Irishman, the story of lawyer Wayne Collins and his fight to save 5,500 Japanese Americans from being deported during World War II. Listen as we discuss the background history, George Takei's involvement in the film's production, and the importance of telling these stories in the present-day. 2025-04-0133 minRadical FilmsDark and Tender with Aaron TaylorIn this episode, we sit down with filmmaker and activist Aaron Taylor to discuss his film Dark and Tender, a film that follows ten Black men on a transformative retreat with the Chronically UnderTouched (CUT) Project outside Seattle, WA. 2025-04-0126 minThis Movie Saved My LifeMiles Watches Unforgiven (A Gene Hackman Tribute)In the latest episode, John and Miles pay tribute to the late Gene Hackman by discussing Clint Eastwood's noir-western Unforgiven (1992) and Hackman's noteworthy films. 2025-03-3037 min
Moving HistoriesGodzilla Minus OneWe are joined by film scholar Rasmus Greiner (University of Bremen, Germany) for a discussion on Godzilla Minus One (Takashi Yamazaki, 2023). 2025-03-2653 minThis Movie Saved My LifeLos Angeles and Film Series: CollateralJohn and Miles are back with a new installment in their recurring Los Angeles and Film series: Collateral (Michael Mann, 2004), starring Jamie Foxx and Tom Cruise. Listen as the two discuss the film and recount their favorite L.A. night driving moments. 2025-02-2745 minMoving HistoriesThe BrutalistIn our latest episode, we discuss Brady Corbet's film The Brutalist, a story loosely based on the life of architect Marcel Breuer. 2025-02-2650 minThis Movie Saved My LifeHundreds of BeaversIn our latest episode, John and Miles chat about films they've seen recently, why Spielberg's The Fablemans is too safe, and the hilarious insanity that is Hundreds of Beavers (Mike Cheslik, 2022). 2025-02-1347 minThis Movie Saved My LifeDavid Lynch, L.A. Fires, and why John and Miles won't back down.In this episode, John and Miles discuss their thoughts on the passing of director David Lynch, as well as the impact of the L.A. fires and finding courage in the face of troubling times. 2025-01-271h 00Moving HistoriesA Complete UnknownListen as our hosts discuss James Mangold's biopic about Bob Dylan, A Complete Unknown, starring Timothée Chalamet.2025-01-2255 minThis Movie Saved My LifeNosferatu (and Miles and John's favorite vampire films)Listen as John and Miles break down Robert Eggers's long-awaited Nosferatu remake, as well as some of their favorite vampire films of all time. 2024-12-3151 minThis Movie Saved My LifeBest of 2024Listen as John and Miles discuss their favorite films and television series for 2024. 2024-12-2350 minRadical FilmsGilda Sheppard - filmmaker, writer, professor, and public speakerIn this episode, we sit down for a conversation with Gilda Sheppard -- filmmaker, author, professor, and public speaker. Listen as we discuss her latest film Since I Been Down (2020) and its impact on conversations about criminal justice reform, community rebuilding, and education. www.gildasheppard.com2024-12-2043 minMoving HistoriesGladiator 2In this episode, John, Robert, and Kim explore Ridley Scott's sequel to his 2000 masterpiece Gladiator. Listen as they discuss what they saw as the film's strengths and weaknesses in writing a history of the Roman Empire for a new generation of filmgoers. 2024-12-1848 minThis Movie Saved My LifeTop 5 of 1999John and Miles reflect on films of 1999, 25 years on. What films made their top 5 list?2024-12-131h 03Moving HistoriesThe Moving Histories SymposiumIn this episode, we discuss the annual Moving Histories symposium in Windsor Ontario, organized by our own Professor Kim Nelson. Listen as some of the leading scholars of the historical film share how they became interested in studying history-on-film, why it is important to learn about it, and some recommended viewing and readings for our listeners. 2024-11-2547 minThis Movie Saved My LifeAnoraListen as John and Miles discuss the aftermath of the election and Sean Baker's new film Anora, the perfect post-election film. 2024-11-201h 14Radical FilmsSam HamptonIn this episode we sit down with Sam Hampton: documentary filmmaker, teacher, and executive director of the Social Justice Film Institute.2024-11-2030 minRadical FilmsAngie TuresIn this episode, we are joined by filmmaker and documentary film instructor Angie Tures. Listen as we discuss her organization Femme Frontera, which highlights the work of women filmmakers with a focus on immigration and the United States/Mexico border. 2024-11-0633 minThis Movie Saved My LifeAlienFor our Halloween episode, we dive deep into one of John's favorite films, Ridley Scott's 1979 masterpiece Alien.2024-10-3155 minMoving HistoriesSpecial guest Tim Van PattenFor this episode, we are joined by Tim Van Patten, the director of television series such as Rome, The Sopranos, Sex and the City, and the recent Apple TV series Franklin, starring Michael Douglas. 2024-10-2443 minRadical FilmsSylvia RyersonIn this episode, we talk to radio producer, sound artist and journalist Sylvia Ryerson. Listen as we discuss her recent documentary Calls From Home and her work in criminal justice and prison reform. 2024-10-2438 minThis Movie Saved My LifeTop 5 directors we wish would do a horror filmSpecial guest Shawn Baker from The Horror Vision podcast is back! In this episode, John, Miles, and Shawn share their top 5 directors that they wish would do a horror movie. 2024-10-2358 minThis Movie Saved My LifeThe Election EpisodeMiles and John sit down to talk politics and the upcoming election by taking the listeners on a personal journey through the films that help us make sense of it all. 2024-10-1950 minRadical FilmsDirector and Producer Lance KramerIn this episode, we sit down with filmmaker Lance Kramer to discuss his work on documentaries such as City of Trees (2015) and The First Step (2021) with Van Jones. 2024-10-1445 minThis Movie Saved My LifeMegalopolisJohn and Miles discuss Francis Ford Coppola's latest film Megalopolis. Did we enjoy it or did we head for the hills? Listen and find out. Follow up on instagram @thismoviesavedmylife2024-10-0546 minThis Movie Saved My LifeWere we wrong?We're back! In this episode, John and Miles talk about films that they may have been wrong about after their first viewing. Which films did they grow to like? Which films did they eventually dislike? 2024-09-2757 minThis Movie Saved My LifeFood and FilmWe're off for early September, but we'll be back in two weeks with a new episode. In the meantime, enjoy our throwback episode from early 2021 on Food and Film, featuring restauranteur and chef Monica Dimas. 2024-09-101h 55Moving HistoriesFranklinIn our latest episode, we discuss the recent Apple Television series Franklin, directed by Tim Van Patten and starring Michael Douglas as Benjamin Franklin.2024-09-0952 minThis Movie Saved My LifeThe Tarantino EpisodeTook us long enough to do a Tarantino episode. It's here now. Listen as John and Miles discuss their experiences with Tarantino's films, from Reservoir Dogs to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. 2024-08-211h 23This Movie Saved My LifeThe Bear Season 3Listen as John and Miles discuss the latest season of the Hulu series The Bear, as well as 70 mm film festivals, 90s music, and why Olivia Coleman would be fun to party with. 2024-07-3152 minThis Movie Saved My LifeMaxxxineListen as John and Miles discuss Ti West's latest film Maxxxine. 2024-07-1748 minMoving HistoriesThe BikeridersIn this episode we discuss Jeff Nichols' latest film The Bikeriders, based on Danny Lyon's photography and starring Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, and Tom Hardy. 2024-07-1044 minThis Movie Saved My Life1994: A Year in Cinema (Part 3 with guest Sam Coale)In our third and final episode of our 1994 retrospective, John and Miles are joined by filmmaker and podcaster Sam Coale (Back to the Frame Rate podcast and Walks of World) to discuss the action thriller Speed, starring Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, and Dennis Hopper. 2024-06-261h 19Moving HistoriesBonus episode: Masters of the Air (with Kirk Saduski)In our bonus episode, we sit down with producer Kirk Saduski to discuss bringing history to life in shows like Masters of the Air, Band of Brothers, The Pacific, Game Change, and John Adams. 2024-06-2449 minMoving HistoriesMasters of the Air (with special guest Donald L. Miller)In this episode, we sit down with author and historian Donald L. Miller for a discussion on the Apple TV series Masters of the Air. Listen as we discuss how the lives of World War II fighter pilots were brought to life from page to screen.2024-06-1732 minThis Movie Saved My Life1994: A Year in Cinema (Part Two with special guest Shawn C. Baker)We are joined once again with special guest Shawn C. Baker from The Horror Vision podcast to continue our exploration of films from 1994. Listen as we talk about John Carpenter's In the Mouth of Madness, Charles Burnett's The Glass Shield, Kevin Smith's Clerks, and Danny Boyle's Shallow Grave. 2024-06-141h 30This Movie Saved My Life1994: A Year in Cinema (Part One)The first part of our 1994 retrospective. Listen as John and Miles deep dive into Peter Jackson's "Heavenly Creatures," Tim Burton's "Ed Wood," Atom Egoyan's "Exotica," and Frank Darabont's The Shawshank Redemption. 2024-05-211h 41Moving HistoriesBonus episode: The Writers of Shogun (Maegan Houang and Caillin Puente)For our bonus episode, we sit down with some of the creative team behind the FX series Shogun: writers Maegan Houang and Caillin Puente. Listen as we go behind-the-scenes of the show and explore how the world of 1600s Japan was brought to life in refreshing and exciting ways. 2024-05-1548 minMoving HistoriesShogun (with special guest Aaron Gerow)In this episode, we are joined by Japanese cinema historian Aaron Gerow to talk about the FX series is a unique example of transnational historical filmmaking for a new generation . This episode was edited by Nick Hector with music from Nine Inch Nails. 2024-05-081h 02This Movie Saved My LifeExploitation films (or, how trash can save cinema)In our latest episode, John and Miles talk about exploitation films of the 60s and 70s , and how these films have much to teach us about possible solutions to Hollywood's present-day crisis. 2024-04-181h 15Moving HistoriesWhite House PlumbersListen as our hosts dive into the HBO miniseries White House Plumbers, discussing comedy as a way of bringing the past to life. 2024-04-1153 minThis Movie Saved My LifeMiles watches The Godfather for the first timeWe're back. John became a Dad. Miles became a Godfather. So they decided to continue with the family theme and discuss Francis Ford Coppola's landmark film. 2024-03-261h 10Moving HistoriesZone of InterestListen as our hosts Kim, Robert, and John discuss Jonathan Glazer's harrowing look at the Holocaust in Zone of Interest. In this episode, we explore the ways that historical films like Glazer's engage with more than just our sense of sight. The film's soundscape shapes the viewer's imagination in a way that collapses time between past and present. 2024-03-0650 minMoving HistoriesOppenheimerIn this episode, we explore Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer (2023). Listen as we discuss how the film offers a new way of thinking about how movies write history and how the filmmakers provide a refreshing take on the biopic sub-genre. 2024-02-2650 minThis Movie Saved My LifeFamily films: The Master and ShopliftersMiles and John chat about family films, focusing on Paul Thomas Anderson's The Master and Kore-eda's Shoplifters. We also chat about True Detective: Night Country, Fallen Leaves, and The Holdovers. 2024-02-211h 06Moving HistoriesKillers of the Flower MoonIn this episode, we explore Martin Scorsese's latest film Killers of the Flower Moon. Listen as we discuss how this film brings a hidden history into the public consciousness and how Scorsese uses film to explore ideas about national identity. Edited by Nick Hector, BFE CCEMusic by Nine Inch Nails Ghosts I-IV, Creative Commons BY-NC-SA license2024-01-2443 minThis Movie Saved My LifeSeattle University Filmmakers ClubJohn returns to Seattle University for a live audience recording of This Movie Saved My Life with the Seattle University Filmmakers Club. Miles joins virtually from a snowbound Bellingham, and with their audience they talk about some of their favorite filmgoing experiences and university screenings. 2024-01-2243 minThis Movie Saved My LifeMaestro and Classical Music Films (with guest Armen Yampolsky)John and Miles are joined by special guest musician Armen Yampolsky for a discussion on Maestro (Bradley Cooper, 2023), the real Leonard Bernstein, classical music in film, and biographical films. 2024-01-1553 minThis Movie Saved My LifeTop 5 of 2023John and Miles give their top 5 for 2023, plus honorable mentions. 2024-01-101h 09This Movie Saved My LifeHappy Holidays, Huckleberry: 30th Anniversary of TombstoneFor our holiday episode, Miles and John discuss their favorite Christmas films and the 30th anniversary of the release of Tombstone. 2023-12-2257 minMoving HistoriesNapoleon (Ridley Scott, 2023)For our first episode, we dive into Ridley Scott's new film Napoleon. Listen as we discuss its characters, visuals, and effectiveness as historical biopic. Edited by Nick Hector, BFE CCEMusic by Nine Inch Nails Ghosts I-IV, Creative Commons BY-NC-SA license2023-12-2247 minThis Movie Saved My LifeMiles watches the Big Lebowski for the first timeMiles watches The Big Lebowski for the first time. For our next installment of our L.A. on Film series, John and Miles talk about the Coen Brother's L.A. noir comedy, which celebrates its 25 year anniversary this year. 2023-12-1249 minThis Movie Saved My LifeThe Killer vs Le SamouraiJohn and Miles discuss David Fincher's latest film The Killer alongside Jean-Pierre Melville's neo-noir masterpiece Le Samourai (1967)2023-11-1750 minThis Movie Saved My LifeHalloween episode: Lamb and The LighthouseWe're back with our special guest, singer and songwriter Courtney Fortune, for another conversation about all things spooky and macabre. In this episode, we talk about Lamb (2021) and The Lighthouse (2019). 2023-10-311h 27
Forgotten HollywoodEpisode 182 - "Movie Made Los Angeles" with Author John TraftonEpisode 182 - author John Trafton talking about his book Movie Made Los AngelesIn this episode, I spoke with author John Trafton talking about his book "Movie Made Los Angeles". Los Angeles was a cinematic city long before the rise of Hollywood. By the dawn of the twentieth century, photography, painting, and tourist promotion in Southern California provided early filmmakers with a template for building a myth-making business and envisioning ideal moviegoers. The book will be out on October 17, 2023. Order your copy today.2023-10-0919 minThis Movie Saved My Life90's Horror (with Shawn C. Baker)We're joined by podcaster and writer Shawn C. Baker from The Horror Vision podcast to talk about Fallen (1998) and 90s horror films. 2023-09-151h 07This Movie Saved My LifeBarbenheimer, farewell to Jane Birkin, and WGA/SAG strike.John and Miles discuss Barbenheimer, other recent films they've seen, SAG/WGA strike, and a farewell to Jane Birkin, Angus McCloud, and Paul Reubens. 2023-08-171h 25This Movie Saved My LifeThe Bear Season 2John and Miles talk about Indiana Jones, why Wes Anderson films are just ok, the WGA strike, and season 2 of The Bear. 2023-07-1450 minThis Movie Saved My LifeDriveIn their new installment of "Los Angeles and Film," John and Miles talk about Nicolas Winding Refn's Neo-noir masterpiece Drive. 2023-06-0952 minThis Movie Saved My LifeJohn and Miles Pull ANOTHER All-NighrerJohn and Miles do another all-night episode. Listen as they dive in to 4 surprise films. 2023-05-1520 minThis Movie Saved My LifeThe Last of UsJohn and Miles discuss the new HBO drama series The Last of Us. Listen as we talk about Mortal Kombat, panoramic spectacle, the show's scariest moment, and the best performances. We also have some questions for listeners who have played the video game. 2023-05-031h 07This Movie Saved My LifeWhy we love 90s filmsListen as John and Miles discuss what is great and not-so-great about films from the 1990s, focusing on The Fugitive (Andrew Davis, 1993) and Fallen Angels (Wong Kar Wai, 1995).2023-03-2851 minThis Movie Saved My LifeCocaine BearJohn and Miles talk about Cocaine Bear. Enough said. 2023-03-0245 min
The Horror VisionElements of Horror: The Vanishing w/ Prof. John TraftonWe welcome back Professor John Trafton to discuss George Sluizer's 1988 thriller The Vanishing. While we do give a large amount of the set-up for the film and thus, what some would consider spoilers, we hold back on spoilers for the ending. We love this one and want you to see it, however, not at the expense of undermining the experience.2023-02-271h 20
The Horror VisionInfinity Pool: Full-Spoiler Discussion w/ Prof. John Trafton!We welcome back Seattle University Professor of Film John Trafton to go in-depth on Brandon Cronenberg's new film Infinity Pool!!!2023-02-061h 30This Movie Saved My LifeSympathetic Villains and Sundance Film FestivalJohn and Miles discuss recent film releases, the Sundance Film Festival, and what makes a sympathetic villain. 2023-01-271h 00This Movie Saved My LifeMerry Christmas, Mr. FortuneIn this end of the year episode, John and Miles discuss the magic of David Bowie: "Moonage Daydream" (Brett Morgan, 2022) and "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence" (Nagisa Oshima, 1983)2022-12-1757 minThis Movie Saved My LifeRRR and PearlJohn and Miles gush over Pearl (Ti West, 2022) and RRR (SS Rajamouli, 2022), and give a lukewarm reaction to White Lotus. 2022-11-2352 minThis Movie Saved My LifeWhy are horror movies comforting?Happy Halloween from This Movie Saved My Life podcast! Listen as John and Miles are joined by Mile's sister: singer and songwriter Courtney Fortune. In this episode, the three of them discuss why they love horror films, as well as conversations about Possession (1981), Phenomena (1985), The Host (2006/2020), and All the Boys Love Mandy Lane (2006). Additionally, John and Miles would like to draw their listener's attention to Cinematehran.nyc on social media, a world cinema organization showcasing important films from Iran. This Movie Saves My Life podcast stands in firm solidarity with the protests taking place in Iran. The...2022-10-281h 09This Movie Saved My LifePrey (2022) and The Revenant (2015)Miles and John talk about Prey (2022) and The Revenant (2015): two masterful films about the dark side of America's colonial legacy, indigenous history, and environmental destruction. We also discuss recent films such as Pearl, Moonage Daydream, and The Good Boss. 2022-09-3048 minThis Movie Saved My LifeHulu's "The Bear" and Jordan Peele's "Nope"Miles and John talk about the Hulu series The Bear, Jordan Peele's Nope, road trips through New England, Stephen King's scariest (audible.com) novel, and Emily the Criminal. 2022-08-2055 minThis Movie Saved My LifeThe Films of Sean BakerJohn and Miles explore the films of Sean Baker: Starlet (2012), Tangerine (2015), The Florida Project (2017), and Red Rocket (2021), as well as Fellini's 8 1/2 and Top Gun: Maverick. 2022-07-221h 00This Movie Saved My LifeClimax vs Euphoria (and Danny Boyle's Pistol)John and Miles are back to talk about how Gaspar Noe's Climax and HBO's Euphoria is the ultimate double feature pairing. They also discuss the A24 aesthetic and Danny Boyle's Hulu drama Pistol. 2022-06-2758 minThis Movie Saved My LifeHeat (Michael Mann, 1995)In our second installment of Los Angeles and Film, Miles and I discuss Michael Mann's epic L.A. crime drama Heat. Listen as we discuss L.A. geography and rank Pacino films based on the amount of yelling. 2022-06-0753 minThis Movie Saved My LifeSpecial guest Tova GannanaMiles and I travel to the Bainbridge Island Art Museum, where we are joined by special guest: writer and film programmer Tova Gannana. Listen as we discuss how to teach history with film, Marilyn Monroe, Will Smith, 50s melodrama, and much more! 2022-05-091h 07This Movie Saved My LifeSeattle International Film Festival ReviewListen as Miles and I discuss our favorite films from the Seattle International Film Festival2022-04-2955 minThis Movie Saved My LifeYou Won't Be AloneListen as John and Miles talk about You Won't Be Alone (Goran Stolevski, 2022).2022-04-1241 minThis Movie Saved My LifeDesert MoviesJohn and Miles talk about films set in the desert, The Batman, The Godfather 50th anniversary restoration, and Euphoria.2022-03-251h 06This Movie Saved My LifeWe Stand With UkraineLast weekend, Miles and John planned on recording a spoiler-filled take on Worst Person in the World. As we release the episode, we would like to offer a statement of solidarity with the Ukrainian people:"John and I firmly stand for the Ukrainian people facing a senseless war against Putin and his delusional and cruel regime. We strongly encourage you visit (for example) the NPR and Fortune Magazine’s list of comprehensive resources to assist in any way you can, as well as to check social media as it seems new and increasingly direct ways to...2022-02-2840 minThis Movie Saved My LifeSamurai Showdown: Seven Samurai vs 13 AssassinsJohn and Miles clash swords over samurai films, Licorice Pizza, The Worst Person in the World, and A Bronx Tale. Oh, and if you're a musician or in a band, we'd love to hear from you. 2022-02-211h 07This Movie Saved My LifeFrankfurt, we see youListen as we talk about German cinema, Noir City Festival, the 90s, and why John sounds like Jim Jarmusch.2022-01-3153 minThis Movie Saved My LifeEyes Wide Shut: The Best Christmas Movie EverWhat makes Eyes Wide Shut the best Christmas movie ever? Join John and Miles as they discuss Stanley Kubrick's swan song and other recent films they've seen in the run up to the holidays. 2021-12-2159 minThis Movie Saved My LifeSquid GameJohn and Miles talk about Squid Game, House of Gucci, Dune, Tiger King, and more. 2021-11-2155 min
The Horror VisionLamb & Titane Deep-Dive w/ Professor John TraftonSPOILER WARNING! Ray and Shawn welcome back Seattle University Film Studies Professor John Trafton to the show to do deep-dives on Valdimar Jóhannsson’s new film Lamb and Julia Ducournau’s Titane! If you have not watched these films yet do not listen to this episode. Instead, run – don’t walk –2021-10-261h 14
The Horror VisionLamb & Titane Deep-Dive w/ Prof. John Trafton!SPOILER WARNING! Ray and Shawn welcome back Seattle University Film Studies Professor John Trafton to the show to do deep-dives on Valdimar Jóhannsson’s new film Lamb and Julia Ducournau’s Titane! If you have not watched these films yet do not listen to this episode. Instead, run – don’t walk – to your local cinema, view, and return to us as we pick apart two of our favorite films of 2021!2021-10-261h 14This Movie Saved My LifeOctober Saved My LifeIt's our favorite time of year. Listen as Miles and John talk about why October is their favorite month for movies. 2021-10-2558 minThis Movie Saved My Life"Los Angeles. They Make Movies Here."Listen as Miles and I discuss Them Andersen's Los Angeles Plays Itself and David Lynch's Mulholland Drive in the first installment of our recurring "Los Angeles and Cinema" series. 2021-09-201h 09This Movie Saved My LifeJohn and Miles Pull an All-NighterJoin John and Miles as they stay up all night watching movies. What films did they pick? Find out in our latest episode. 2021-08-2637 minThe Horror VisionMessiah of Evil Deep-Dive w/ Prof. John TraftonSeattle University Professor of Film Studies John Trafton joins us as we deep dive into 1973’s overlooked and underrated classic Messiah of Evil!2021-08-101h 18
The Horror VisionMessiah of Evil Deep-Dive w/ Prof. John TraftonSeattle University Professor of Film Studies John Trafton joins us as we deep dive into 1973’s overlooked and underrated classic Messiah of Evil!2021-08-101h 18This Movie Saved My LifeWho's Afraid of Barry Lyndon?Listen as Miles and I discuss why Kubrick's masterpiece Barry Lyndon is "the greatest virtual reality film ever made." 2021-07-1458 minThis Movie Saved My LifeUnwatchableMiles and I explore difficult and "unwatchable" movies from different angles. Some movies are too dated. Some movies are too wedded to the subcultures they depict. Some movies are too violent, risqué, or exploitative. And others are stylistically or aesthetically inaccessible to some. What do we think? Join us in a conversation on Kings Row (Sam Wood, 1942), Suburbia (Penelope Spheeris, 1983), Celine and Julie Go Boating (Jacques Rivette, 1974), and Kuroneko (Kaneto Shindo, 1968).2021-06-161h 07
Justice in MotionEpisode 14, Two Large Popcorns and a Basket of Nachos, Please and Thank You (featuring John Trafton)With the prospects of nation-wide vaccination teasing a better summer than the one we had last year, the question on our minds is when can we go to the movies again? Quite apart from being the best way to beat the sweltering summer heat, seeing a movie in theaters is a treasured communal experience whose emotional ties hearken back to the ancient Greek theatre.
For this month's episode of Justice in Motion, we welcome back to the podcast Dr. John Trafton, Seattle University Film Studies professor and author of Movie-Made Los Angeles, to discuss the social importance...2021-06-0843 minThis Movie Saved My LifeFoodie FilmsJohn and Miles are joined by Seattle restauranteur Monica Dimas to talk about their favorite foodie films (from fine dining to fast food): Moonlight (Barry Jenkins, 2016), Like Water for Chocolate (Alfonso Arau, 1992), Tampopo (Juzo Itami, 1985), Chunking Express (Wong Kar Wai, 1995), La Ricotta (Pier Paolo Pasolini, 1962), and Big Night (Stanley Tucci, 1996).2021-05-281h 55This Movie Saved My LifeFilm and ColorJohn and Miles talk about some of their favorite films with vibrant and intense color palettes: Apocalypse Now (Francis Ford Coppola, 1979), The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome (Kenneth Anger, 1954), Kagemusha (Akira Kurosawa, 1980), Samadhi (Jordan Belson, 1968), The Holy Mountain (Alejandro Jodorosky, 1973), and La Chinoise (Jean-Luc Godard, 1967)2021-04-261h 32