Podcast appearances and mentions of david larocca

In this week's episode, Alice interviews Dr David LaRocca, a philosopher by training but also an author and expert on cinema. Among other publications, he has edited volumes on the Philosophy of Documentary Film and on the Philosophy of War Films. In his book Metacinema: the form and content of filmic reference and reflexivity he discusses the self-conscious representation of different kinds of violence and conflict in film; and his recent research has paid particular attention to the affective elements of war films, as well as wrestling with big questions like ‘what is a war film?' and ‘what are war films for?' In his introduction to The Philosophy of War Films, David wrote: ‘it is largely through the camera, both through its lens and by means of cinematic form, that what many of us know about war is known, especially what we know visually and sonically…'  In the podcast, we discuss how films mediate our understanding of many aspects of war, and the very complex relationship between narrative and reality. David discusses changing trends in the cinematic representation of war, particularly as they have been affected by advances in technology. We reflect on the economics of the film industry and its implications for diversity and homogeneity of representation, and we also talk about the ways in which specific, real-life conflicts have driven developments in cinema. David has fascinating things to say about why we watch war films, not just once but often, on repeat. He explains the concept of the 'humanistic sublime': the vicarious experience of extreme peril without real, bodily-danger. We talk about how 'narratively satisfying' stories of conflict often are, in contrast to some narratives of conflict resolution and peace-building. And we discuss the immersive, emotive qualities of (e.g.) slow cinema relative to high-speed processing of rapid changes of scene.  David also gets us thinking about differences between dystopian and utopian representations of war and peace on the big screen. Along the way, we touch on a huge variety of trends in cinema, from documentary to anime, superhero movies to parody. As David points out, many films show self-awareness of the ways in which they influence and rework others, canonising some iconic images of war but also inviting us to question habits of representation.    We hope you enjoy the episode. For a version of our podcast with close captions, please use this link. For more information about individuals and their projects, please visit the University of St Andrews Visualising War website. Music composed by Jonathan YoungSound mixing by Zofia Guertin

Puntata monografica su Charlie Kaufman, regista ma soprattutto sceneggiatore, che negli anni ha diviso il pubblico. Un outsider, una falla nel sistema hollywoodiano che continua a mettere in dubbio la definizione di autore al cinema. Bibliografia: - Francesco Guicciardini, I Ricordi: Lo ingegno piu che mediocre è dato agli uomini per loro infelicità e tormento, perché non serve loro a altro che a tenergli con molte piu fatiche ansietà che non hanno quegli che sono piu positivi. - Jon Baskin, Can Charlie Kaufman Get Out of His Head?, in: “The New Yorker”, August 12, 2020 - Valentina Re/Alessandro Cinquegrani, L'innesto. Realtà e finzioni da Matrix a 1Q84: Cinema n.30 - David L. Smith, The Implicit Soul of Charlie Kaufman's Adaptation in: “Philosophy and Literature”, Volume 30, Number 2, October 2006, pp. 424-435 - Joshua Landy, Still Life in a Narrative Age: Charlie Kaufman's Adaptation in: “Critical Inquiry”, Vol. 37, No. 3 (Spring 2011), pp. 497-514 - Barbara Simerka/Christopher B. Weimer, Duplicitous Diegesis: "Don Quijote" and Charlie Kaufman's "Adaptation" in: “Hispania”, Vol. 88, No. 1 (Mar., 2005), pp. 91-100 - The Philosophy of Charlie Kaufman, edited by David LaRocca, collection of essays Partecipanti: Dario Denta Paolo Torino Simone Malaspina Ettore Bianchi Logo creato da: Alessandro Valenti/Simone Malaspina Sigla e post-produzione a cura di: Simone Malaspina/Alessandro Valenti Per il jingle della sigla si ringraziano: Alessandro Corti e Gianluca Nardo

Films that feature war as a theme have been made almost since the beginning of the industry. In The Philosophy of War Films (University Press of Kentucky, 2018), part of the "Philosophy of Popular Culture Series," David LaRocca brings together a number of prominent authors to discuss the genre as a way to consider how war films have impacted us. The contributors explore a variety of topics, including the aesthetics of war as portrayed on-screen, the effect war has on personal identity, and the ethical problems presented by war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Films that feature war as a theme have been made almost since the beginning of the industry. In The Philosophy of War Films (University Press of Kentucky, 2018), part of the "Philosophy of Popular Culture Series," David LaRocca brings together a number of prominent authors to discuss the genre as a way to consider how war films have impacted us. The contributors explore a variety of topics, including the aesthetics of war as portrayed on-screen, the effect war has on personal identity, and the ethical problems presented by war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Films that feature war as a theme have been made almost since the beginning of the industry. In The Philosophy of War Films (University Press of Kentucky, 2018), part of the "Philosophy of Popular Culture Series," David LaRocca brings together a number of prominent authors to discuss the genre as a way to consider how war films have impacted us. The contributors explore a variety of topics, including the aesthetics of war as portrayed on-screen, the effect war has on personal identity, and the ethical problems presented by war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Films that feature war as a theme have been made almost since the beginning of the industry. In The Philosophy of War Films (University Press of Kentucky, 2018), part of the "Philosophy of Popular Culture Series," David LaRocca brings together a number of prominent authors to discuss the genre as a way to consider how war films have impacted us. The contributors explore a variety of topics, including the aesthetics of war as portrayed on-screen, the effect war has on personal identity, and the ethical problems presented by war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Films that feature war as a theme have been made almost since the beginning of the industry. In The Philosophy of War Films (University Press of Kentucky, 2018), part of the "Philosophy of Popular Culture Series," David LaRocca brings together a number of prominent authors to discuss the genre as a way to consider how war films have impacted us. The contributors explore a variety of topics, including the aesthetics of war as portrayed on-screen, the effect war has on personal identity, and the ethical problems presented by war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this remastered episode of Radio Free Acton, we revisit an interview with David LaRocca: a philosopher, author, and filmmaker who has released a documentary on Italian fashion designer and entrepreneur Brunello Cuccinelli. Cucinelli has built a successful company by creating high-quality apparel, but more interesting than that is the philosophy that undergirds his business and all of his life. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

David LaRocca has studied philosophy, film, rhetoric, and religion. He’s worked with a number of institutions where he has studied and taught these subjects. We talk about his editing work on a recent book on war films. 0:42 – David talks about how he got into studying war films. He was first interested in war…

Synanon began as an addiction support group that gathered in a grimy Californian flat in the late 1950s. It would grow to become a well-funded utopian society throughout the late ’60s and early ’70s, before declaring itself a religion in 1974. This organisation would attract Hollywood stars like Leonard Nimoy and Jane Fonda to participate in its so-called “Game”, and eventually break up married couples, force men to have vasectomies and women to have abortions, amass assets worth tens of millions of dollars, and become entangled in a web of violence.Synanon’s leader Charles Dederich is often credited with coining the phrase “Today is the first day of the rest of your life.”Full research sources listed on each episode page at www.ltaspod.com.If you have been personally affected by involvement in a cult, or would like to support those who have been, you can find support or donate to Cult Information and Family Support if you’re in Australia (via www.cifs.org.au), and you can find resources outside of Australia with the International Cultic Studies Association (via www.icsahome.com).If you or someone you know is in crisis or needs support right now, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 in Australia, or find your local crisis centre via the International Association for Suicide Prevention website at www.iasp.info.Links:American National Biography: Supplement — Oxford University Press, 2002Self-Reliance — by Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1847 edition, Wikisource full textEstimating Emerson: An Anthology of Criticism from Carlyle to Cavell — edited by David LaRocca, A&C Black, 1 January 2013Charles Dederich, 83, Synanon Founder, Dies — by Lawrence van Gelder, The New York Times, 4 March 1997Synanon: Toward Building a Humanistic Organization — by Steven Simon, Journal of Humanistic Psychology, Vol. 18, No. 3, Summer 1978Paul Morantz's website — with extensive writings by the attorney and investigative journalist about SynanonThe Man Who Fought the Synanon Cult and Won — by Matt Novak, Gizmodo, 27 August 2014Synanon's Sober Utopia: How A Drug Rehab Program Became A Violent Cult — by Matt Novak, Gizmodo, 20 April 2014The Rise and Fall of Synanon: A California Utopia — by Rod A. Janzen, Johns Hopkins University Press, 20012-year forced stay in drug rehab home inspires art exhibition — by Sam Whiting, San Francisco Chronicle, 22 January 2018SYNONYM — Ongoing art/research project by Phillip Andrew LewisFrom the Jaws of Victory: The Triumph and Tragedy of Cesar... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this edition of Radio Free Acton, we speak with David LaRocca, philosopher, author, and filmmaker, who has released a documentary on Italian fashion designer and entrepreneur Brunello Cuccinelli. Cucinelli has built a successful company by creating high-quality apparel, but more interesting than that is the philosophy that undergirds his business and all of his life. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are discussing Brunello Cucinelli, the ‘Cashmere King’ and his eponymous brand with David LaRocca author, film maker and scholar of philosophy. David, like us, has been fascinated by Brunello, who says he is guided by the great historic thinkers … Continue reading →