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Josh is joined by Becky D’Anna, frequent guest of Criterion Now, Film Baby Film, Flixwise, and Wrong Reel, to discuss “Love Stories” on the Criterion Channel. Plus, Michael Hutchins stops by to talk about the Criterion Channel’s release schedule.

Josh is joined once again by Becky D’Anna, frequent guest of Criterion Now, Film Baby Film, Flixwise, and Wrong Reel, to finish their conversation on “The Lovers” with a few recommendations for films that are available on other streaming services. Episode Links The Criterion Channel Club Facebook Group About Time, Directed by Richard Curtis | … Continue reading "Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 41: The Lovers on Other Streaming Services" The post Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 41: The Lovers on Other Streaming Services appeared first on Cinema Cocktail.

Josh is joined once again by Becky D’Anna, frequent guest of Criterion Now, Film Baby Film, Flixwise, and Wrong Reel, to finish their conversation on “The Lovers” with a few recommendations for films that are available on other streaming services.

Josh is joined by Becky D’Anna, frequent guest of Criterion Now, Film Baby Film, Flixwise, and Wrong Reel, to discuss “Love Stories” on the Criterion Channel. Plus, Michael Hutchins stops by to talk about the Criterion Channel’s release schedule. Episode Links The Criterion Channel The Criterion Channel Club Facebook Group Michael Hutchins’s Letterboxd List of … Continue reading "Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 40: Love Stories" The post Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 40: Love Stories appeared first on Cinema Cocktail.

Josh is joined by Becky D’Anna, frequent guest of Criterion Now, Film Baby Film, Flixwise, and Wrong Reel, to discuss the Criterion Channel’s new and expiring titles for the month of February. Plus, Michael Hutchins stops by to talk about the different genres represented by the Criterion Channel.

Josh is joined by Becky D’Anna, frequent guest of Criterion Now, Film Baby Film, Flixwise, and Wrong Reel, to discuss the Criterion Channel’s new and expiring titles for the month of February. Plus, Michael Hutchins stops by to talk about the different genres represented by the Criterion Channel. Episode Links The Criterion Channel The Criterion … Continue reading "Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 39: February 2021 New and Expiring Titles" The post Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 39: February 2021 New and Expiring Titles appeared first on Cinema Cocktail.

Martin is joined by John Arminio and Alexandria Daniels to discuss the Tim Burton Batman films!

Martin is joined by director Eugene Kotlyarenko to discuss his dark satirical film, Spree.

Martin is joined by actor and writer Galen Howard for a fast-paced conversation about Martin Scorsese's After Hours.

Martin is joined by returning guests Dave Eves and Zachary Curl to discuss The Ring and its various incarnations. Happy Halloween!

An interview with Canadian writer and director, Thomas Robert Lee about his upcoming folk horror film, The Curse of Audrey Earnshaw.

Josh is joined by Matin Kessler of the Flixwise and Flixwise Canada podcasts for a followup to their conversation on Czech cinema, this time discussion Czech and Eastern European films on other streaming services.

Josh is joined by Matin Kessler of the Flixwise and Flixwise Canada podcasts for a followup to their conversation on Czech cinema, this time discussion Czech and Eastern European films on other streaming services. Episode Links The Criterion Channel Club Facebook Group The Painted Bird, Directed by Václav Marhoul | VOD Sworn Virgin, Directed by … Continue reading "Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 25: Czech and Eastern European Cinema on Other Streaming Services" The post Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 25: Czech and Eastern European Cinema on Other Streaming Services appeared first on Cinema Cocktail.

Josh is joined by Martin Kessler of the Flixwise and Flixwise Canada podcasts to discuss Czech Cinema from the Criterion Channel’s permanent streaming library. Plus, Andrew F. Peirce of The Curb stops by to talk about entry points to the Australian New Wave.

Josh is joined by Martin Kessler of the Flixwise and Flixwise Canada podcasts to discuss Czech Cinema from the Criterion Channel’s permanent streaming library. Plus, Andrew F. Peirce of The Curb stops by to talk about entry points to the Australian New Wave. Episode Links The Criterion Channel The Criterion Channel Club Facebook Group Michael … Continue reading "Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 24: Czech Cinema" The post Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 24: Czech Cinema appeared first on Cinema Cocktail.

On the 50th anniversary of its release, Martin is joined by Matthias van der Roest for a conversation about Jerzy Skolimowski's Deep End.

Josh is joined by Martin Kessler of the Flixwise and Flixwise Canada podcasts to discuss August’s new and expiring titles. Plus, Michael Hutchins stops by to talk about the short films streaming on the Criterion Channel.

Josh is joined by Martin Kessler of the Flixwise and Flixwise Canada podcasts to discuss August’s new and expiring titles. Plus, Michael Hutchins stops by to talk about the short films streaming on the Criterion Channel. Episode Links The Criterion Channel The Criterion Channel Club Facebook Group Leaving August 31 August New Releases Michael Hutchins’s … Continue reading "Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 23: August 2020 New and Expiring Titles" The post Criterion Channel Surfing, Episode 23: August 2020 New and Expiring Titles appeared first on Cinema Cocktail.

Martin is joined by filmmaker and illustrator Patrick Horvath to discuss the 1967 adaptation of Frederick Knott's play Wait Until Dark, starring Audrey Hepburn and Alan Arkin.

Martin is joined by returning guest, illustrator Tony Stella. The pair discuss cinematic renderings of the artist Vincent van Gogh.

Martin is joined by returning guest Amanda for an epic and sprawling conversation about the Star Wars franchise.

Martin is joined by returning guest Spencer Seams get together to to discuss the Meiko Kaji starring film Female Prisoner #701: Scorpion and its sequels.

Martin is joined by returning guests Zachary Curl and Amanda to talk about the work of mast animator Satoshi Kon.

Martin Kessler, Emma Guerard, and Dave Eves get together to discuss Louis Feuillade's classic silent serial Fantômas!

Martin is joined by film maker and expert Daniel Bird to discuss the physical and ephemeral nature of film. Hear all about the nitty-gritty of producing a number of film restoration projects and 'reinventing the DVD extra as conceptual art'. 

Lady P makes a bid for a late-career resurgence as Flixwise host. She is joined by fellow UW-Madison grad students Megan Boyd and Tim Brayton to discuss the legacy of the 127th film on the Sight and Sound International Critics Poll, Pulp Fiction (Tarantino, 1994). With the recent release of Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood, director Quentin Tarantino has indulged a nostalgic remembrance of movies past. This episode follows his lead by revisiting Pulp Fiction, one his best known and most influential works. While the film remains a crowd pleaser among cinephiles and casual moviegoers alike, there are elements of the fractured narrative that may have played better to a mid-1990s crowd. The panel discusses the ways in which the radical structure enhances some elements of the story while doing a disservice to others. They also take time to lament how this film's legacy is in some ways tainted by its association with a subset of overeager film bros. Along the way, the panels veers into conversations about the film's melange of pop-culture references including the various music drops and the puzzling wig selection. For more podcasts with Tim check out our Hunchback of Notre Dame and Best of 2018 episodes. Also you can listen to him on the regular at his podcast, Alternate Ending.

Martin is joined by Peter Rinaldi of Filmmaker Magazine and Back To One podcast, and filmmaker/actor/teacher Mtume Gant to discuss Aleksei German's Khrustalyov, My Car! They get into their personal experiences with the film and if feeling the film is more important than understanding it.

Matt and Travis are joined by Martin Kessler of Flixwise and Flixwise Canada to discuss Kieślowski’s shelved 1981 theatrical feature Blind Chance. Like Short Working Day, Blind Chance was never shown publicly before being withheld from circulation, a victim of the crackdown that culminated in martial law at the end of 1981. Only after Kieślowski … Continue reading The Complete Kieślowski 6 – Blind Chance →

Martin is joined by returning guest Spencer Seams to follow-up their conversation on Daratt. On this episode they discuss two more of Mahamat Saleh Haroun's films; a French comedy Sex, Okra and Salted Butter, and a Chadian tragedy A Screaming Man. They compare and contrast the two films, and further explore Haroun's approach to political subjects, and father/son relationships. Also there's plenty of yelping.

Martin is joined by master poster designer and dilm enthusiast Tony Stella to discuss Kon Ichikawa 1963 film, Revenge of a Kabuki Actor. They cover the film's unexpectedly pulp serial roots, talk about unlikely heroes and archetypical villains, and look at how the film fits into Kon Ichikawa's long and varied career.

Marcus Pinn joins Martin in discussing Leigh Whannell's 2018 film Upgrade. They talk about the virtues of small budgets, dweeby villains, and what a potential sequel would entail. They also get into what the film says about our relationship with technology, and look at how the film puts a fresh spin on old tropes.

Martin is joined by Amanda, to discuss the animated film of Pom Poko. They cover a wide array of cartoon racoon-related subjects including environmentalism, the legacy of Rascal the Raccoon, and Tanuki 'pouches'. They also discuss the late, great Isao Takahata's body of work, as well as his unique working relationship with Hayao Miyazaki.

The Academy Award nominees were announced a week ago today, so theoretically we should have had a sufficient amount of time to mull over the various categories. However, this podcast offers something of a collective scratching of the heads at the hodgepodge of different Best Picture nominees. Host, Lady P, is joined by Oscar enthusiasts, and fellow UW-Madison Graduate Students, J.J. Bersch and Tim Brayton, to help sort through the good, the bad, and the Green Book of this year's contenders. Together they suggest reasons why there is so much incongruity in the major categories and discuss their favorites among the contenders.  Plus, since we never got around to it last year, we are finally doing an abbreviated year-in-review show wherein we chat about A Story is Born, Spike Lee, Minding the Gap, and of course, Miss Weisz.   If you want to hear more movie talk from Tim, here's a link to his regular podcasting gig, Alternate Ending. Also, he made a previous appearance on Flixwise for our Oliver & Company/The Hunchback of Notre Dame episode.  And if you want a change of pace from movies, click here to listen to J.J's fantastic music playlists. 

Martin Kessler (Flixwise Canada) returns to celebrate the enduring legacy and influence of 'The Outer Limits' (1963-65). Follow Martin Kessler on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MovieKessler Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/colebrax

Martin is joined by returning guests Zachary Curl and Leanne Kubicz to discuss Nagisa Oshima's atypical war film, Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence. They talk in-depth about the film's four leads: Tom Conti, Ryuichi Sakamoto, David Bowie, and Takeshi Kitano. They examine Oshima's themes and dream-like style, look at the films flashback structure, and talk about how they connect personally to it.

Martin is joined by returning guest Matthias van der Roest to discuss a pair of David Cronenberg films: A History of Violence and Eastern Promises. They talk about what makes the pair a pair, and where they fit into Cronenberg's filmography as a whole. Then they talk about both films status as 'Canadian films', and what makes a film 'Canadian'.

Martin is joined by returning guest Becky D'Anna to discuss her second favourite film of all time, Broadcast News. Becky explains why the film means so much to her, and they take a deep dive into its themes, characters and performances.  Becky and Martin then politely debate the film's ending, and bemoan the lack of film award recognition for Albert Brooks.

After a series of postponements, our episode on The Other Side of the Wind has at long last arrived. Of course, our delays are nothing compared to the 30-plus year wait for this brand spankin' new Orson Welles movie. Today's guest, Joseph McBride, is not only one of the great Welles historians in academia, he also makes an appearance in the film. We're fortunate to have Joe on hand to both contextualize what's onscreen, as well as regale us with tales of being onset with one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. Plus, he and host (Lady P) detail one of the major difficulties of this project--assembling all the footage without Welles on-hand to offer feedback. They discuss how the editors and sound designers went about executing this challenge and speculate about whether or not Welles would be pleased with this final cut.

Martin is joined by the very best Buñuel-enthusiasts he know, Chris Funderburg and John Cribbs to discuss the film of surrealist master Luis Buñuel by focusing specifically on the theme related to religion in his films. They look primarily at Nazarin, Viridiana, Simon of the Desert, and The Milky Way. However, other films make their way into the conversation too, like Mexican Bus Ride, as our panel shines a light on the unfair obscurity of many of Buñuel's Mexican films. They break down some of the misconceptions about Buñuel, and give their interpretations of his films.

Martin is joined by returning guest Spencer Seams of the High and Low podcast to discuss Frank & Eleanor Perry's David and Lisa. They talk about the film's approach to character, and its portrayal of mental illness and psychiatric care. They cover surreal dream sequences and low budget naturalism, and consider the legacy of the Perrys and their post-divorce careers (as well as their relation to a certain pop superstar).  

At long last, Lady P and Martin are doing a show together again. They are joined in their reunion by film fanatic, and Wrong Reel mainstay, Becky D'Anna. The three of them join forces to tackle Marcel Carné's lengthy, 1945 period drama, Les Enfants du Paradis (aka Children of Paradise). The film was initially released in two parts, and remains bifurcated even in it's completed form. The first part, "Boulevard du Crime", follows the rising star of a young mime named Baptiste (Jean-Louis Barrault), who makes the leap from penniless street performer to veteran actor at a famous theatre. This part also introduces us to Baptiste's love interest, Garance (Arletty), a courtesan to whom Baptiste pledges his undying love. Initially, Garance doesn't seem to feel the same level of devotion, as she's got three other suitors vying for her affection, and she eventually opts to be with a wealthy Count over Baptiste. However, in the second half of the film "L'Homme Blanc", after a six year time-jump, it is revealed that Garance has been carrying a torch for Baptiste and would still like to be with him. The remainder of the film explores the will-they/won't-they dynamic of that relationship, as well as the other criminal entanglements of the tertiary characters. We here at Flixwise ascribe to the conviction that a mime is a terrible thing to waste (Thanks Mel!), however, three plus hours of backstage pantomime drama can prove taxing to even the most ardent theatre nerd. Listen up to find out how well the misadventures of Baptiste and co. held our panelists's attention and whether the broader themes of tragic love and virtuous poverty hold up in 2018. They also discuss the remarkable circumstances of the film's production, and whether there are traces of Nazi propaganda or subversive French Resistance messaging in the material. Plus, they decide whether the film is worthy of the 73rd spot on the Sight and Sound list.  

Martin is joined by Alistair Pitts of the Russophiles Unite! Movie Podcast to talk about the classic (or possibly cult classic) Withnail and I. They talk about the comedy that isn't immediately apparent that it's a comedy, its depiction of the 1960s, alcoholism, and tiptoe through the character Uncle Monty. Also Martin picks on Johhny Depp, but can't pronounce "Withnail".

Martin is joined by Scorsese aficionado Robert Cotto to discuss Martin Scorsese's Religious Trilogy (The Last Temptation of Christ, Kundun, and Silence). Together they examine the themes of the trilogy, praise the many performances throughout, talk about the varied responses to each film upon their release, and manage to give their personal feelings toward each film as well.

Martin is joined by Leanne Kubicz to discuss Jackass: The Movie, Jackass Number Two, Jackass 3D, and everything that can be squeezed in between. They talk about which jokes hold up and which skits couldn't be done today. They take a look at the members of the Jackass crew, and discuss bad taste and the virtues of outsiderdom.

We at Flixwise believe that it is important that we concern ourselves with whether a film's reputation is earned or simply accepted as common wisdom. That it is important to care enough about the art of filmmaking to pause and reflect on even the most common or woeful of motion pictures. And really, what's more woeful than being given the boot from "The Happiest Place on Earth?" With that in mind, we ever so humbly present a Flixwise Favorites face-off featuring two films that have long been relegated to the Disney Corporation deep-freeze. On today's show, the all-but-forgotten 1988 Disney Animated Film, Oliver and Company (Scribner), squares off against the film that rang the death knell for the Disney Renaissance, The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Trousdale and Wise, 1996), to determine which movie is the most deserving of a spot on the Flixwise Favorites list. To weigh on which film is the more worthy selection, Lady P is joined by two of her fellow UW-Madison graduate students. Taking the Oliver side is Matt St. John who contends that Dodger (voiced by Billy Joel) remains one of the coolest, most aspirational, figures in the Disney pantheon. Then, on the Hunchback side is Disney scholar, and fellow podcaster, Tim Brayton, who steps the listeners through the historical significance of both films but remains squarely on the side of Hunchback as the true masterpiece. Listen up to hear Lady P's verdict as to which picture deserves "some more" love.

Martin is joined by Matthias van der Roest to discuss Mathieu Kassovitz' 1995 breakout film, La Haine. They talk about the film's look, soundtrack, and influences. They discuss the housing projects depicted in the film, the hip-hop soundtrack, and the continues relevance of its story. They cover the film's sound and visual style, and talk about the not-so-French films that influenced it.

Martin is joined by Spencer Seams of the High and Low podcast to discuss Chadian filmmaker Mahamat Saleh Haroun's story of revenge and compassion, Daratt. They discuss the film's characters, themes, politics, and Martin manages to shoehorn Star Wars into the conversation. They examine the film's striking colour palette, its subtle soundscape, and the role of bread.

Martin and resident artist Emma Guerard have a discussion about the film work of designer Eiko Ishioka. The discuss her production designs for the literary sequences in Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters, as well as her costume designs for Dracula, The Cell, and The Fall. They try to pin down her unique aesthetic, and look at how sets and costumes can do their part to tell a story on film. They manage to touch on some of her work outside of film as well, including her work in advertising, the Beijing Olympics, and Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark.

Martin is joined by special guest Zachary Curl for a fast-paced conversation about Katsuhiro Otomo's animated masterpiece, Akira. They talk about the film's cyclical themes and its motorcycles, then get personal about perfection, imperfection, and inspiration. They discuss how Akira fits into the contexts of animated films, Japanese history, and life in general (everything from Sonic Youth to Katsushika Hokusai). Martin and Zachary also get into the follies of Hollywood remakes, with the threat of a live action adaptation of Akira dangling over all our heads.

Martin Kessler (host of Flixwise Canada) returns to discuss what makes Hayao Miyazaki one of the greatest animators who has ever lived. Follow Martin Kessler on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MovieKessler Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/colebrax