Shows
Wiseman PodcastCity Hall with Jeff Griffith-PerhamWe talk Frederick Wiseman's City Hall (2020) with Jeff Griffith-Perham, associate film curator at BAMPFA. We also say our initial farewell thoughts to Fred Wiseman following his passing.0:00:00: intro147:07: chat w/Griffth-Perhamwisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2026-02-233h 52Wiseman PodcastMonrovia, Indiana with Dorota LechWe talk Frederick Wiseman's Monrovia, Indiana (2018) with programmer Dorota Lech.0:00: intro106:50: chat w/Lechwisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2025-12-292h 43Wiseman PodcastEx Libris: The New York Public Library with Will SloanWe talk Frederick Wiseman's Ex Libris: The New York Public Library (2017) with film critic Will Sloan.0:00: intro109:00: chat w/Sloanwisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2025-10-063h 03
Optimism VaccineThe Films of Andrzej Zulawski (Shawntober 2025)THIS WEEK: The Devil (1972), Possession (1981) and Under the Silver Globe (1988)For some unholy reason, Steve demanded that we kick off spooky season with the ultimate downer, as we expose Shawn Glinis to the verbose filmography of Polish philosopher king Andrzej Zulawski. You won't find any treats here. Or tricks, really. Just a great many agonized shouts.Donate to Palestinian Medical Aid Support Optimism Vaccine on Patreon
2025-10-041h 13Wiseman PodcastIn Jackson Heights with Manohla DargisWe talk Frederick Wiseman's In Jackson Heights (2015) with film critic Manohla Dargis.0:00: intro115:05: chat w/Dargiswisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2025-09-092h 58Wiseman PodcastNational Gallery with Philip ConcannonWe talk Frederick Wiseman's National Gallery (2014) with film critic Philip Concannon.0:00: intro99:30: chat w/Concannonwisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2025-07-202h 55Wiseman PodcastAt Berkeley with K. Austin CollinsWe talk Frederick Wiseman's At Berkeley (2013) with film critic K. Austin Collins.0:00: intro145:00: chat w/Austin Collinswisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2025-06-233h 59
The Film Stage PresentsEmulsion Ep. 7 - Is Tom Cruise Evil?The release of a new Tom Cruise film is less about the film than it is about Tom Cruise. Ceaseless junket and red-carpet interviews with supposed journalists who were perhaps invented on the spot to ask him questions, clips of these interviews that quickly go viral, endless rankings of the movies, and between all of it the… acknowledgement, perhaps, that Cruise is connected to (or currently participates in) the horrific doings of Scientology. It doesn’t take much to discern that our collective fascination is fueled by the wonder at who exactly this man is, and if that man is, for...
2025-06-1337 minWiseman PodcastCrazy Horse with Nellie KluzWe talk Frederick Wiseman's Crazy Horse (2011) with filmmaker Nellie Kluz (The Dells).0:00: intro1:43:40: chat w/KluzShawn's interview about the Wiseman retrospective.wisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2025-03-172h 59
extended clip369 - The Best Films of 2024Everyone’s favorite annual tradition is back. We counted down our top ten movies of the year, featuring cameos from our friends along the way.
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00:00 - Intro / Honorable Mentions
12:59 - 10
20:44 - 9
30:29 - Calum Marsh
37:14 - 8
48:25 - Nick Newman
51:10 - 7
53:10 - Ryan Swen, Nick Ciarelli
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2025-01-141h 51Wiseman PodcastBoxing Gym with Bill NicholsWe talk Frederick Wiseman's Boxing Gym (2010) with *the* documentary scholar, Bill Nichols.0:00: intro1:19:30: chat w/Nicholswisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2024-12-302h 01
extended clip363 - 2024 DiscoveriesAnother year, another list…
We counted down our favorite first-time viewings of the year. Plus, some friends of the show dropped by with their picks, so get your watchlists ready.
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00:00 - Intro
8:10 - Matt Farley
10:58 - Round 1
28:49 - Ryan Swen, Adrian Anderson
32:50 - Round 2
47:40 - Clay Tatum, Eric Marsh
55:07 - Round 3
1:12:40 - Josh Lewis and Jamie Miller (Sleazoids)
1:24:47 - Round 4
1:43:01 - Will Sloan, Shawn Glinis
1:46:10 - Round 5
2024-12-242h 07Wiseman PodcastLa Danse with JJ Bersch & Matt St. JohnWe talk Frederick Wiseman's La Danse (2009) with researcher JJ Bersch and archivist Matt St. John.0:00: intro1:18:55: chat w/Bersch & St. Johnwisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2024-11-122h 44Optimism VaccineSam Raimi's Evil Dead Trilogy (Shawntober 2024 - Part 1)THIS WEEK: The Evil Dead (1981), Evil Dead II (1987), Army of Darkness (1982)Like an incurable rash, SHAWNTOBER returns again so we can subject respectable film lover and Wiseman Cast host Shawn Glinis to all the horror films he's managed to avoid watching for decades. This year, we're starting off with a big blind spot: Evil Dead. Donate to Palestinian Medical Aid Support Optimism Vaccine on Patreon
2024-10-111h 21Wiseman PodcastState Legislature with Mark AschWe talk Frederick Wiseman's State Legislature (2007) with film critic Mark Asch.0:00: intro1:45:00: chat w/Aschwisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2024-09-103h 05Wiseman PodcastThe Garden with Vadim RizovWe talk Frederick Wiseman's The Garden (2005) with Vadim Rizov, director of editorial operations at Filmmaker Magazine.0:00: intro1:21:33: chat w/Rizovwisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2024-07-082h 30Wiseman PodcastInterview with Jane TolmachyovWe chat with Jane Tolmachyov, colorist at Goldcrest Post, about the new restorations of 33 of Frederick Wiseman's films.We also talk in depth about the new monograph from Carolyn Anderson and Thomas Benson, Making Documentary Film: Frederick Wiseman and His Collaborators.0:00: on Making Documentary Film1:09:33: interview w/TolmachyovThe monograph can be downloaded here.Our guest episode on Aca-Media is here.wisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2024-07-011h 57
Aca-MediaEp. 74: Wiseman PodcastIn this episode of Aca-Media, David Lipson talks with Shawn Glinis and Arlin Golden, the creators of Wiseman Podcast, which is devoted entirely to discussing the films of--you guessed it—Frederick Wiseman. Shawn and Arlin explain how the podcast is produced and why they feel Wiseman should be mentioned in the same breath as Kubrick, Coppola, and Scorsese. Also, Chris and Michael banter about an exciting result of a past episode.
2024-06-121h 08
extended clip[PREVIEW] 306 - Two by Kiyoshi Kurosawa (w/ Shawn Glinis)On today's podcast, Shawn Glinis joins us to talk about Kiyoshi Kurosawa's ghost drama, Journey to the Shore, and his newest mid-length horror film, Chime. Then, we get into the best films of 2015.
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2024-05-3008 minWiseman PodcastDomestic Violence 2 with Max CarpenterWe talk Frederick Wiseman's Domestic Violence 2 (2002) with programmer Max Carpenter.0:00: intro1:03:41: chat w/Carpenterwisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2024-05-282h 34Wiseman PodcastThe Last LetterWe talk Frederick Wiseman's The Last Letter (2002). wisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2024-04-081h 05Wiseman PodcastDomestic Violence with Sophy RomvariWe talk Frederick Wiseman's Domestic Violence (2001) with filmmaker Sophy Romvari.0:00: intro1:24:00: chat w/Romvariwisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2024-03-042h 39Wiseman PodcastInterview 2 with Frederick WisemanWe talk with Frederick Wiseman about the second era of his filmography (The Store - Belfast, Maine).wisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2024-02-161h 16Wiseman PodcastBelfast, Maine with Leo GoldsmithWe talk Frederick Wiseman's Belfast, Maine (1999) with film critic and educator, Leo Goldsmith.0:00: intro1:32:29: chat w/Goldsmithwisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2024-02-122h 43
extended clip261 - 2023 Year in Review (part 2)We're back for another year-end special, counting down our favorite films/filmmakers that we watched this year. you can listen to part 1 on patreon.
Topics of discussion include Boudu Saved from Drowning, House of Tolerance, WAPs Ewoks and queer-coded characters, RoboCop, Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters, Malcolm’s personal updates, Deconstructing Harry, Philip Roth, Scalpel, and The Last Days of Disco. Featuring cameos from Will Sloan from Michael and Us and The Important Cinema Club, “Serge Gainsbourg”, Andrew Crowley, Kane, Ryan Swen from 24 Hours Don’t Make an Ideology and Catalyst & Witness, Spencer from TGOFV, Ethan and Alan aka Randy2th...
2023-12-201h 04Wiseman PodcastPublic Housing with Ben SachsWe talk Frederick Wiseman's Public Housing (1997) with Chicago-based programmer and critic Ben Sachs.0:00: intro24:00: contemporaneous discourse1:37:15: Shawn & Arlin on Public Housing2:14:00: chat w/Sachs
2023-12-173h 29Wiseman PodcastLa Comedie-Francaise with Kenji FujishimaWe talk Frederick Wiseman's La Comedie-Francaise ou L'amour joue (1996) with critic Kenji Fujishima.0:00: intro1:31:41 chat w/Fujishimawisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2023-11-182h 42Optimism VaccineThe Films of David DeCoteau (Shawntober 2023 - Part 3)THIS WEEK: Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama (1988), Nightmare Sisters (1988), Leeches! (2003)Shawn Glinis has never seen a single David DeCoteau movie about shirtless hunks taking showers. We're doing our best to help him live a less shameful and embarrassing life.Donate to Palestinian Medical AidSupport Optimism Vaccine on PatreonSteve's Chili Recipe1 1/2-ish lbs ground beef (nothing too lean you weirdo. 80/20 or better. Usually I just grab a prepackaged 80/20 that’s a little over 1 lb)1/2 lb-ish thick-cut baco...
2023-10-201h 09Wiseman PodcastBallet with Sean GilmanWe talk Frederick Wiseman's Ballet (1995) with critic Sean Gilman.0:00:00-1:13:55: intro1:13:55-2:34:07: chat w/Gilmanwisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2023-10-092h 34Optimism VaccineThe Films of Tim Ritter (Shawntober 2023 - Part 1)THIS WEEK: Truth or Dare?: A Critical Madness (1986), Killing Spree (1987), and Creep (1995)Shawn Glinis is back for another OpBOOism VacSCREAM October. We're kicking things off this year with a look at regional horror filmmaker and reigning king of Florida gore, Tim Ritter. Join as as we look at his early slasher films, discuss the incomparable Asbestos Felt, and try to keep Miros from howling like a cartoon wolf every time Kathy Willets is on screen. Support Optimism Vaccine on Patreon
2023-10-051h 30Wiseman PodcastMenus-Plaisirs Les Troisgros: First ReactionsShawn and Arlin review Frederick Wiseman's new film, Menus-Plaisirs Les Troisgros (2023).
2023-09-151h 30Wiseman PodcastHigh School II with Cynthia LuciaWe talk Frederick Wiseman's High School II (1994) with educator and film historian, Cynthia Lucia.0:00:00-1:29:30: intro1:29:31-3:34:57: chat w/Luciawisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2023-08-053h 34Wiseman PodcastZoo with Lance OppenheimWe talk Frederick Wiseman's Zoo (1993) with filmmaker Lance Oppenheim (Some Kind of Heaven).0:00:00-1:20:29: intro1:20:30-2:36:08: chat w/Oppenheimwisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2023-07-252h 36
Credit Unions, Coffee & ConversationsYoung Professional RoundtableFor this episode of Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, MCUL CEO Patty Corkery hands over the reins to the League’s media and publications editor, Shawn Glinis, who spoke with a handful of young professionals from the FUELmi group during this month’s Annual Convention & Exposition.
2023-06-2320 minWiseman PodcastInterview with John DaveyWe talk with Frederick Wiseman's cinematographer, John Davey.0:00:00-07:47: intro07:48-1:59:05: chat w/Daveywisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2023-05-181h 59Wiseman PodcastAspen with A.S. HamrahWe talk Frederick Wiseman's Aspen (1991) with film critic A.S. Hamrah.0:00:00-1:27:41: intro1:27:42-3:10:18: chat w/Hamrahwisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2023-05-013h 10Wiseman PodcastCentral Park with Alex ShermanWe talk Frederick Wiseman's Central Park (1989) with film professor and cinematographer Alex Sherman.0:00:00-1:21:35: intro1:21:36-3:14:15: chat w/Shermanwisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2023-03-133h 14Wiseman PodcastNear Death with Nicolas RapoldWe talk Frederick Wiseman's Near Death (1989) with critic Nicolas Rapold.0:00:00-1:34:03: intro1:34:04-3:02:53: chat w/Rapoldwisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2023-02-053h 02Wiseman PodcastMissile with Dan SchindelWe talk Frederick Wiseman's Missile (1987) with critic Dan Schindel.0:00:00-1:03:11: intro1:03:12-2:14:11: chat w/Schindelwisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2022-12-192h 14Wiseman PodcastMulti-Handicapped with Stephen MamberWe talk Frederick Wiseman's Multi-Handicapped (1986), the last film in the Deaf and Blind series, with returning guest Stephen Mamber, author of Cinema Verite in America and "Frederick Wiseman: A Journal."0:00:00-1:01:54: intro1:01:55-2:25:01: chat w/Mamberwisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2022-12-052h 25Optimism VaccineBrain Damaged (The Films of Frank Henenlotter) - feat. Josh LewisTHIS WEEK: Basket Case (1982), Brain Damage (1988), Frankenhooker (1990), Bad Biology (2008)Josh Lewis from the Sleazoids podcast helps Miros introduce Shawn Glinis to the king of 42nd St. gross-out grindhouse fare, Frank Henenlotter. An essential episode for anyone who enjoys zero-budget stop-motion animation and exploding prostitutes.Support Optimism Vaccine on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/optimismvaccine
2022-10-271h 12Wiseman PodcastAdjustment & Work with John WilsonWe talk Frederick Wiseman's Adjustment & Work (1986) with John Wilson, filmmaker and creator of How To with John Wilson.0:00:00-1:11:02: intro1:11:03-2:20:32: chat w/Wilsonwisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2022-10-262h 20Optimism VaccineRepulsed (Three Films by Roman Polanski)THIS WEEK: Knife in the Water (1962), Repulsion (1965), The Tenant (1976)It's October, which means it's once again time for Shawn Glinis to mainline some horror films he's never seen. What's that? We've betrayed tradition? Knife in the Water isn't spooky? Listen, pal, Roman Polanski is wanted in 188 countries for unspeakable crimes and was extradited directly to this podcast. There's your horror. Kind of weird that we couldn't find a guest for this episode. Oh well.Support Optimism Vaccine on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/optimismvaccine
2022-10-071h 02
extended clip4.2 - Within Our Gates / City Hall (w/ Shawn Glinis)00:00 - 6:20 - Intro
06:20 - 34:14 - Within Our Gates
34:14 - 55:23 - Malcolm in the Middle
55:23 - 1:49:00 - City Hall
1:49:00 - 2:00:59 - E-mail / Montage
The reunion tour has now started proper with our first double feature. In timeline A, we discuss the landmark film from 1920 by Oscar Micheaux, Within Our Gates (06:20). we get into anachronistic scoring of silent films, writing history in lightning, and more. on a hefty edition of Malcolm in the Middle (34:14), we catch up on our pre-1920 cinema with Feuillade's Les Vampires, Griffith's A Corner in Wheat, the short films of F. Percy Smith, and Chaplin's The Immigrant. in...
2022-10-012h 01Wiseman PodcastUn Couple: First ReactionsArlin and Shawn review Frederick Wiseman's new film, Un Couple (2022).
2022-10-0146 minWiseman PodcastDeaf with Brittany GravelyWe talk Frederick Wiseman's Deaf (1986) with Brittany Gravely, experimental filmmaker and publicist and designer at Harvard Film Archive.0:00:00-1:01:32: intro1:01:33-2:36:43: chat w/Gravelywisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2022-09-192h 36
extended clip4.1 - We're Back / John DeMarsico00:00 - 12:00 - Getting the Gang Back Together
12:00 - 31:42 - John DeMarsico Interview
31:42 - 1:40:25 - Malcolm’s AMC A-List Hour
We’re doing the podcast again.
After us rowdy boys make amends and get back together, we set out a plan for the most epic reunion tour possible. Then, the SNY Broadcast Director for the New York Mets, responsible for so many amazing moments in live baseball this season, joins Eddie for a chat (12m). Finally, we return to Malcolm’s AMC A-List Minute (31m). Unfortunately, we haven’t done this segment since last time we had a podcast together, so we spent...
2022-09-171h 40Optimism VaccineThe Films of Claude Chabrol - Part 2THIS WEEK: Les Biches AKA Bad Girls (1968), La Femme Infidèle AKA The Unfaithful Wife (1969), and Merci Pour Le Chocolat AKA Nightcap (2000) If you're still sleeping on Chabrol, Shawn Glinis is back to tell you exactly what you're missing out on with three stone-cold classics from the underrated French New Wave master.
2022-09-081h 11Wiseman PodcastBlind with Jeff Griffith-PerhamWe talk Frederick Wiseman's Blind (1986) with Jeff Griffith-Perham, film exhibition curatorial associate of BAMPFA.0:00:00-1:17:17: intro1:17:18-3:00:15: chat w/Griffth-Perhamwisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2022-08-283h 00Wiseman PodcastRacetrack with Esther RosenfieldWe talk Frederick Wiseman's Racetrack (1985) with writer and archivist Esther Rosenfield.0:00:00-0:49:22: intro0:49:23-1:53:33: chat w/Rosenfieldinteractive Wiseman map: https://maphub.net/slipkornbizkit/world-of-wisemanwisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2022-08-061h 53Optimism VaccineThe Films of Claude Chabrol - Part 1THIS WEEK: The Butcher/Le Boucher (1970), Just Before Nightfall/Juste Avant la Nuit (1971), and The Ceremony/La Cérémonie (1995)Every once in a while we need Shawn Glinis to jump in and make our show classy again. This week, we're dissecting three films from the underrated French New Wave master, Claude Chabrol. Over the course of six decades, Chabrol made nearly 60 films. While he was never afraid to branch out beyond genre fare, he often returned to Hitchcock-inspired thrillers which later inspired auteurs like Michael Haneke.Support Optimism Vaccine on Patreon: https://www...
2022-07-281h 03Wiseman PodcastThe Store with Miriam BaleWe talk Frederick Wiseman's The Store (1983) with Miriam Bale, artistic director of Indie Memphis Film Festival.0:00:00-1:36:58: intro1:36:59-2:53:29: chat w/Balewisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2022-07-102h 53Wiseman PodcastInterview with Frederick WisemanWe talk with Frederick Wiseman about the first era of his filmography (Titicut Follies - Model).0:00:00-07:03: intro07:04-1:22:50: chat w/Wisemanwisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2022-05-311h 22Wiseman PodcastModel with Robert GreeneWe talk Frederick Wiseman's Model (1981) and Seraphita's Diary (1982) with Robert Greene, director of Procession (2021), Bisbee '17 (2018) and Kate Plays Christine (2016).0:00:00-1:06:10: intro1:06:11-2:18:20: chat w/Greenewisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2022-05-212h 18Wiseman PodcastManoeuvre with Jessica KingdonWe talk Frederick Wiseman's Manoeuvre (1979) with Jessica Kingdon, director of Ascension (2021).0:00:00-1:04:59: intro1:05:00-2:17:23: chat w/Kingdonwisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2022-05-102h 17Wiseman PodcastSinai Field Mission with Jesse CataldoWe talk Frederick Wiseman's Sinai Field Mission (1978) with guest Jesse Cataldo.0:00:00-0:43:40: intro0:43:41-1:59:33: chat w/Cataldowisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2022-03-261h 59
Hit FactoryHoop Dreams feat. Shawn GlinisWe're joined by Shawn Glinis, co-host of Wiseman Podcast, to discuss a defining nonfiction film of the 1990s - 'Hoop Dreams'. The film is a singular and heartbreaking portrait of urban living, the education system, race & class that also succeeds as an incredibly gripping sports movie told through the journeys of its two subjects - Arthur Agee and William Gates. Topics include the film's litany of fascinating subjects and secondary characters, filmmaker Steve James's masterful ability to elicit empathy for even his most challenging subjects, and the cruel irony of one of the decades most vivid and humanizing portraits...
2022-03-021h 43Wiseman PodcastCanal Zone with Eric HynesWe talk Frederick Wiseman's Canal Zone (1977) with guest Eric Hynes, Curator of Film, Museum of the Moving Image.0:00:00-0:42:25: intro0:42:26-2:08:08: chat w/Hyneswisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2022-02-142h 08Wiseman PodcastMeat with Stephen MamberWe talk Frederick Wiseman's Meat (1976) with returning guest Stephen Mamber, author of Cinema Verite in America and "Frederick Wiseman: A Journal."0:00:00-0:53:00: intro0:53:01-2:15:45: chat w/Mamberwisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2022-01-192h 15Wiseman PodcastWelfare with Orla SmithWe talk Frederick Wiseman's Welfare (1975) with Orla Smith, executive editor of Seventh Row.0:00:00-0:58:21: intro0:58:48-2:30:19: chat w/Orla Smithwisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2021-11-232h 30Optimism VaccineSlam in the Back of Shawn's DragulaWe've dug through the ditches and burned through the witches and slammed Shawn Glinis into the wild world of Rob Zombie horror films. We're joined by author, critic, and Rob Zombie superfan, Mike Thorn, to discuss Zombie's unique oeuvre and impact on the cinematic landscape.THIS WEEK: House of 1000 Corpses (2003), The Devil's Rejects (2005), and The Lords of Salem (2012)Support Optimism Vaccine on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/optimismvaccineBuy Mike Thorn's Peel Back and See: https://journalstone.com/bookstore/peel-back-and-see/
2021-10-211h 06Wiseman PodcastPrimate with Alyssa HeflinWe talk Frederick Wiseman's Primate (1974) with archivist Alyssa Heflin. 0:00:00-1:27:41: intro 1:27:42-2:55:09: chat w/Alyssa Heflin wisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2021-10-202h 55Optimism VaccineBlack CatsThe Shawn Glinis 2021 Halloween Spooktacular marches on with four adaptations (maybe interpretations? films inspired by? Vague recollections of something someone read once?) of Edgar Allan Poe's classic short story, The Black Cat. Prepare to be thrilled by horror titans like Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff! Chilled by maniacal Italian cat puppets and Jeffrey Combs' southern accent! And deeply confused by an unofficial Suspiria sequel about a vomiting witch!THIS WEEK: The Black Cat (Ulmer, 1934), The Black Cat (Fulci, 1981), The Black Cat (Cozzi, 1989), The Black Cat (Gordon, 2007)Support Optimism Vaccine on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com...
2021-10-141h 05Optimism VaccinePizza SchlockSHAWN GLINIS SPOOKTOBER 2021 kicks off with a pair of eccentric Lamberto Bava splatter flicks, Demons and Demons 2. We also take an ill-advised swerve into trying to figure out how many Demons sequels there are, which coincidently is a great way to track the trajectory of the Italian film industry from the mid-80s to mid-90s. At least it gives us a great excuse to talk about Michele Soavi's brilliant Demons-adjacent film, The Church.THIS WEEK: Demons (1985), Demons 2 (1986), The Church (1989)Support Optimism Vaccine on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/optimismvaccine
2021-10-071h 21
2021-10-0335 min
Catalyst and Witness18th (1980): "The Earth Strikes Back"The eighteenth episode of the Catalyst and Witness podcast, devoted to exploring the films and format of the New York Film Festival, hosted by Ryan Swen. This covers the eighteenth edition of the festival in 1980, and features special guest Shawn Glinis, host of the Wiseman Podcast.
0:00-16:20 - Opening
16:21-55:27 - Part One
55:28-1:33:05 - Part Two
1:33:06-2:27:51 - Part Three
2:27:52-3:20:37 - Part Four
3:20:38-3:26:19 - Closing
2021-09-2400 minWiseman PodcastJuvenile Court with Eric MarshWe talk Frederick Wiseman's Juvenile Court (1973) with Eric Marsh, filmmaker and educator and host of The Gauntlet.0:00:00-1:02:20: intro1:02:49-2:39:31: chat w/Eric Marshwisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2021-09-152h 39Wiseman PodcastEssene with Peter LabuzaWe talk Frederick Wiseman's Essene (1972) with Peter Labuza, film historian and educator and host of The Cinephiliacs.0:00:00-0:54:39: intro0:54:40-2:40:31: chat w/Peter Labuzawisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2021-08-222h 40Wiseman PodcastBasic Training with Adam NaymanWe talk Basic Training (1971) with Adam Nayman, Toronto teacher, author and film critic for The Ringer.0:00:00-0:44:02: intro0:44:03-1:48:49: chat w/Adam Naymanwisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2021-08-021h 48Wiseman PodcastHospital with Barry Keith GrantWe talk Hospital (1970) with Barry Keith Grant, author of "Voyages of Discovery"0:00:00-0:40:13: intro0:40:14-1:50:00: chat w/Barry Keith Grantwisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2021-07-181h 50Wiseman PodcastLaw & Order w/Nilita VachaniWe talk Law & Order (1969) with Wiseman scholar Nilita Vachani.0:00:00-0:34:08: intro0:34:09-1:55:25: chat w/Nilita Vachaniwisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2021-05-061h 55Wiseman PodcastHigh School + Stephen Mamber InterviewWe talk High School (1968) and interview Stephen Mamber, author of Cinema Verite in America and "Frederick Wiseman: A Journal."0:00:00-0:47:15: High School0:47:16-2:46:17: Stephen Mamber Interviewwisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2021-04-092h 46Wiseman PodcastTiticut Follies + Carolyn Anderson InterviewWe talk Wiseman's debut film, Titicut Follies, and interview Carolyn Anderson, co-author of "Documentary Dilemmas: Titicut Follies"0:00:00-1:03:09: Titicut Follies1:03:10-2:29:10: Carolyn Anderson interviewwisemanpodcast@gmail.com
2021-03-092h 29Optimism VaccineBeyond Re-AnimatorWe're continuing our annual October horror slate by jumping from Italian giallo to Lovecraftian splatter and dystopian weirdness from the good old USA. Join us as we stimulate Shawn Glinis' pineal gland and introduce him to Stuart Gordon's world of grotesque interdimensional monsters and living corpses.THIS WEEK: Re-Animator (1985), From Beyond (1986), and Fortress (1992)Rate and Review Optimism Vaccine on iTunes: https://bit.ly/OptimismVaccineSupport Optimism Vaccine on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/optimismvaccine
2020-10-151h 06Optimism VaccineThe Strange Vice of Mr. GlinisIt's October, so in a premise that absolutely isn't straining credulity, the OV crew is returning to the land of Joe D'Amato to "introduce" Shawn to genre influencer Sergio Martino. Elaborate insurance fraud hijinks ensue.THIS WEEK: The Strange Vice of Mrs. Wardh (1971), The Case of the Scorpion's Tail (1971), and All the Colors of the Dark (1972)Rate and Review Optimism Vaccine on iTunes: https://bit.ly/OptimismVaccineSupport Optimism Vaccine on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/optimismvaccine
2020-10-011h 02
extended clip#68 - brooks brothers: episode 3 - romance of the sithi'll do anything (1994) / modern romance (1981)
we'll do anything — the brooks brothers miniseries continues, with jim's film maudit and al's finest hour. we talk a bit about the assembly cut of i'll do anything's musical form, but mainly stick to the theatrical version. the middle segment, malcolm in the middle, includes discussion of prince of darkness, the rink, college coach, and ginger snaps.
on the patreon this week, we talked to our friend, returning champion, shawn glinis about three times (2005, hou hsiao-hsien)
https://www.patreon.com/extendedclip
2020-09-181h 12
extended clip#66 - brooks brothers: episode 2 - attack of the news (w/ shawn glinis)broadcast news (1987) / real life (1979)
finally, friend of the pod shawn glinis ( @MrGlinis on twitter) joins us on our journey toward what murielle joudet called "une touché brooksienne". perhaps the most well-regarded films by both jim & al, this episode is stuffed to the brim with the good stuff. clips, emails, and movies too.
discussed on an over-stuffed malcolm in the middle: richard brody's involvement in the QAnon universe, zombi 2, rebels of the neon god, we are your friends (again), sergio martino, the shootist, & the magnificent ambersons.
https://www.jonathanrosenbaum.net/2017/05/james-l-brooks-high-stakes-gambling-the-ethics-of-over-privilege-and-the-comedy-of-dysfunction-tk/
the next bonus will also feature shawn, and we'll be t...
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