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Phil Cox discusses the importance and challenges of navigating the film ecosystem and festival landscape, and the innovative storytelling techniques used in his documentary “Khartoum”, which just screened at the Berlin Film Festival following its Sundance premiere. Past filmmakers discussed include the films of Frederick Wiseman and Joshua Oppenheimer.Phil shares insights on collaboration and community among filmmakers, the challenges of activist filmmaking, which aims to resist traditional narratives, and the significance of self-care in the industry. He also addresses cultural sensitivity in storytelling and the intricacies of structuring non-linear narratives, all while reflecting on his journey as a filmmaker and the future of independent filmmaking.What Movies Are You Watching?Like, subscribe and follow us on our socials @pastpresentfeature
We 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
Jeremy and Reid are chipping away at culture this week starting with Susan Meiselas in The Work of Art. Also, why are we using so much salt to salt pasta water? Why aren't the noodles themselves salted? Other topics include Abracadabra, Deep Impact, and Mickey 17.Frederick Wiseman's BalletSusan Meiselas◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠➩ WEBSITE ◦YOUTUBE ◦ INSTAGRAM ➩ SUPPORT:✨VIA VENMO!✨ or PATREON➩ REID ◦ JEREMY ◦ JACK◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠➩ withdanceandstuff@gmail.com
On January 31, Film at Lincoln Center opened a landmark new retrospective titled Frederick Wiseman: An American Institution. The series showcases new 4K restorations of over thirty of the filmmaker's works, which together form a monumental survey of modern American life—with a frequent focus on the intersections of individuals and institutions. Wiseman just turned 95 on New Year's Day, and the FLC series comes on the heels of similar retrospectives in Chicago, Portland, Maine, and Vancouver—with more planned for Paris, Los Angeles, St. Louis, Boston, and beyond. How does one even begin to consider a body of work so sprawling, so rigorous, and so significant? For today's episode, Film Comment hosted a “Wiseman Potluck,” where each guest was tasked with bringing one film that especially resonates with them to the discussion. Film Comment Editors Clinton Krute and Devika Girish were joined by Andrew Katzenstein, the author of a terrific new essay on Wiseman for the New York Review of Books; Genevieve Yue, who interviewed the legendary filmmaker for the Film Comment Letter in 2022; and FC‘s very own Michael Blair. The group covered the films Central Park (1990), At Berkeley (2013), Basic Training (1971), Aspen (1991), Blind (1986), and more, and reflected on Wiseman's politics of observation and striking eye for beauty. The Mains: Central Park (3:30) At Berkeley (17:30) Law and Order + Basic Training (23:10) Aspen (35:20) Blind (47:31) Some Desserts: The Store (1983) Un Couple (2022) Menus-Plaisirs – Les Troisgros (2023)
This week we're excited to present a recent conversation with legendary documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman, moderated by multiple-time Emmy-nominated filmmaker John Wilson Through March 5, Film at Lincoln Center presents “Frederick Wiseman: An American Institution,” a retrospective featuring an extensive selection of films spanning decades of the iconic filmmaker's prolific career, all newly restored in 4K. With 11 of Wiseman's films having been selected for the New York Film Festival since 1967, this series signifies a celebration of the long-standing relationship between FLC and the renowned documentary filmmaker. Once limited to 16mm film prints rarely screened in theaters, these invaluable works can now be experienced in their fullest form at the Walter Reade Theater. To view the remaining screening schedule and to get tickets, please visit filmlinc.org/wiseman.
The Extended Clip Executive Decision is back. We discussed Hideo Gosha's slick and lurid 1966 crime thriller, Cash Calls Hell. Then, on Malcolm in the Middle, we talked about Mark Wahlberg, Frederick Wiseman, and Luc Moullet. This episode was executive produced by Sean Moorhead. You can program an episode too, by making the Executive Decision on patreon. https://www.patreon.com/Extended_Clip Email us at extendedclippodcast@gmail.com with your questions to be answered on the show. Don't forget to rate and review us wherever you listen! 00:00 - Cash Calls Hell 41:45 - Malcolm in the Middle
Italian filmmaker Gianluca Matarrese discusses his documentary project “GEN_”, which is premiering at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Past inspo includes the films of Frederick Wiseman.Gianluca delves into the complexities of his filmmaking philosophy, exploring the therapeutic nature of his creative process, and the importance of community and validation in the industry. He reflects on his journey as a filmmaker, the influences that shaped his work, and the significance of finding humanity in diverse perspectives. Gianluca shares his excitement for the Sundance Film Festival, highlighting the dreams and aspirations that drive filmmakers.What Movies Are You Watching?Like, subscribe and follow us on our socials @pastpresentfeature
In an incendiary season finale, the insightful and hilarious K. Austin Collins joins to discuss Dennis Cooper's controversial classic, The Sluts. Other topics of debate include the old internet, social media in fiction, and the world's ultimate unreliable narrators: service review writers. Thanks to all our listeners and guests for a wonderful second season! K. Austin Collins is a film critic. His writing has appeared in Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, The Ringer, and the Los Angeles Review of Books. He is the author of BLACK COP, forthcoming from Doubleday, and DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, about Frederick Wiseman's 2001 documentary of the same name, forthcoming from Fireflies Press. Send questions, requests, recommendations, and your own thoughts about any of the books discussed today to readingwriterspod at gmail dot com. Charlotte's most recent book is An Honest Woman: A Memoir of Love and Sex Work. Learn more at charoshane.comJo co-edits The Stopgap and their writing lives at jolivingstone.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We talk Frederick Wiseman's Boxing Gym (2010) with *the* documentary scholar, Bill Nichols.0:00: intro1:19:30: chat w/Nicholswisemanpodcast@gmail.com
Ben Russell delves into the concept of observational cinema, sharing insights on his latest co-directing effort “Direct Action” (with Guillaume Cailleau), which portrays a radical activist community in France. It debuted at Berinale and just screened at the New York Film Festival. Past films discussed include Kirsten Johnson's “Cameraperson” and the observational films of Frederick Wiseman and The Maysles Brothers.Ben shares his experience transitioning as a filmmaker from America to France, exploring the differences between American and European cinema, and the impact of public funding on film production. The discussion also touches on filmmaking techniques, audience engagement, and the importance of creating context for films. Ben emphasizes the power of cinema to inspire action and reflection, advocating for a more immersive and community-oriented approach to filmmaking.What Movies Are You Watching?Like, subscribe and follow us on our socials @pastpresentfeature
We 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
durée : 00:52:28 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Albane Penaranda - En 2010, Frederick Wiseman filme un club de boxe au Texas. La nature humaine et la violence sont au cœur de son cinéma documentaire. Dans "Boxing Gym" il s'intéresse à la violence ritualisée des boxeurs, comme il l'explique à Michel Ciment, dans un numéro de "Projection privée" en 2011. - réalisation : Vincent Abouchar - invités : Frederick Wiseman Cinéaste documentariste
durée : 01:00:10 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Albane Penaranda - Une bibliothèque est un territoire d'exploration infini. Le documentariste Frederick Wiseman a posé sa caméra dans la "New York Public Library". En 2017 il présente le documentaire qu'il a consacré à cette grande institution américaine, un service public consacré à la culture et sa diffusion. - réalisation : Vincent Abouchar - invités : Frederick Wiseman Cinéaste documentariste
durée : 00:31:08 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Albane Penaranda - Le regard du cinéaste Frederick Wiseman sur le "Crazy Horse" n'est pas commun. Que nous dit-il sur ce temple de l'érotisme et de la danse ? Dans un entretien avec Caroline Broué en 2011, le documentariste dévoile les raisons de son intérêt pour toutes les institutions, y compris le "Crazy Horse". - réalisation : Vincent Abouchar - invités : Frederick Wiseman Cinéaste documentariste
durée : 00:54:54 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Albane Penaranda - "Questions" de Frederick Wiseman est une expérience radiophonique qui prend à contre-pied les procédés habituels du documentariste. D'habitude dans ses films il se tait, ici il pose des questions. Un exercice original pour cette commande de l'Atelier de Création Radiophonique produite en 2007. - réalisation : Vincent Abouchar - invités : Frederick Wiseman Cinéaste documentariste
durée : 00:21:40 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Albane Penaranda - La question de la violence est au centre du travail du documentariste Frederick Wiseman. Dans "Domestic Violence" c'est à la violence conjugale qu'il se confronte. Le cinéaste présente son film au micro d'Antoine Guillot en 2002. - réalisation : Vincent Abouchar - invités : Frederick Wiseman Cinéaste documentariste
durée : 01:15:12 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Albane Penaranda, Mathilde Wagman - C'est à l'occasion de son tournage à l'Opéra Bastille et à l'Opéra Garnier durant l'automne 2007, puis de ses premières semaines de montage à Paris, qu'Hélène Frappat rencontre le documentariste Frederick Wiseman. Elle nous propose un documentaire en deux parties avec lui. 1/2 - réalisation : Virginie Mourthé - invités : Frederick Wiseman Cinéaste documentariste; Marie-Claude Treilhou Réalisatrice et actrice; Eric Chauvier Anthropologue et écrivain, professeur à l'école nationale supérieure d'architecture de Versailles
durée : 01:14:34 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Albane Penaranda - "Les fantômes de l'opéra : Frederick Wiseman ou les scènes de la vie américaine". L'émission "Surpris par la nuit" propose deux documentaires sur et avec le documentariste Frederick Wiseman, réalisés par Hélène Frappat, en 2008. 2/2 - réalisation : Vincent Abouchar - invités : Frederick Wiseman Cinéaste documentariste
durée : 00:03:21 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Albane Penaranda - Le cinéaste et documentariste américain Frederick Wiseman a filmé l'Amérique et ses institutions. Dans une quarantaine de documentaires, il raconte la pauvreté, l'enfance ou encore l'hôpital. Albane Penaranda nous propose de l'écouter présenter certains de ses films produits entre 1997 et 2017. - réalisation : Vincent Abouchar
durée : 00:42:56 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Albane Penaranda - Une immersion dans la vie quotidienne des habitants d'un ghetto urbain à Chicago. Dans "Carnet Nomade" le réalisateur de documentaires américain Frederick Wiseman s'entretient avec Irène Omélianenko à propos de son film "Public Housing" en décembre 1999. - réalisation : Vincent Abouchar - invités : Frederick Wiseman Cinéaste documentariste
Les Petites Conférences #6 C'est une école pas comme les autres. On pourrait l'appeler « l'école du dimanche ». On peut venir avec ses amis avec les parents ou les grands-parents, en famille ou tout seul, adulte ou enfant, pour rencontrer, écouter et dialoguer avec les plus grands, philosophes, historiens, plasticiens, musiciens, géographes, astrophysiciens, écrivains, mathématiciens, cuisiniers…Tous passionnés par leur métier et leur recherche ont accepté de venir partager leurs savoirs : Ulysse, le Minotaure, les mots, les images, la guerre, l'amour, la mort, la fête, l'amitié, les trous noirs, le langage, la beauté, le temps, la révolte, le fini et l'infini…À chaque fois un pan du monde est touché. Ensuite la conférence et le dialogue avec le public seront publiés aux éditions Bayard dans la collection qui comprend déjà plus de 80 titres et dont les livres sont traduits dans de nombreux pays en Europe et plus loin encore. Cette conférence aura pour thème “Comment devient-on un grand chef cuisinier ?” avec Michel Troisgros. Celui-ci incarne la troisième génération d'une des plus grandes familles de la gastronomie française.Il nous parlera des origines de sa carrière passionnée : les cuisines du célèbre restaurant familial à Roanne, les paysages du Forez, les traditions bourguignonnes, mais aussi la cuisine de sa grand-mère italienne, puis sa formation auprès des plus grands chefs, ses voyages autour du monde et sa découverte de la gastronomie japonaise. Il a construit son identité culinaire en réhabilitant l'acidité et en l'associant aux produits les plus simples. Pour lui, le plaisir se vit dans le partage, l'amitié, la curiosité : une plante, un client, un arbre, ou encore un artiste, un légume, un vigneron, un apprenti, un confrère, un jardinier, un parent, une volaille, un son, un agriculteur…rien n'est indifférent. Un passionné avec une folle envie de transmettre qu'il s'agisse de sa cuisine ou de son potager. Il a passé la main à ses fils César et Léo, et la tradition familiale se poursuit aujourd'hui avec la quatrième génération. Ce cycle de conférences est proposé par Gilberte Tsaï. À lire – Éric Poitevin, Michel Troisgros, Jean-Claude Lebensztejn, Servez citron, Macula, 2020. À regarder – Frederick Wiseman, Menus-Plaisirs – Les Troisgros, 2023.
We talk Frederick Wiseman's State Legislature (2007) with film critic Mark Asch.0:00: intro1:45:00: chat w/Aschwisemanpodcast@gmail.com
durée : 01:01:59 - Plan large - par : Antoine Guillot - Aujourd'hui dans Plan Large, le cinéma de Frederick Wiseman vu par Julie Bertuccelli et Nicolas Saada, une jeunesse corse par Thierry de Peretti ; et aussi la Mostra de Venise vue par Marcos Uzal. - réalisation : Anne-Laure Chanel - invités : Thierry de Peretti Comédien, metteur en scène et réalisateur; Nicolas Saada Réalisateur, scénariste, programmateur musical et directeur de la photo; Julie Bertuccelli Réalisatrice, scénariste; Marcos Uzal Critique de cinéma, réalisateur.
durée : 01:01:59 - Plan large - par : Antoine Guillot - Aujourd'hui dans Plan Large, le cinéma de Frederick Wiseman vu par Julie Bertuccelli et Nicolas Saada, une jeunesse corse par Thierry de Peretti ; et aussi la Mostra de Venise vue par Marcos Uzal. - réalisation : Anne-Laure Chanel - invités : Thierry de Peretti Comédien, metteur en scène et réalisateur; Nicolas Saada Réalisateur, scénariste, programmateur musical et directeur de la photo; Julie Bertuccelli Réalisatrice, scénariste; Marcos Uzal Critique de cinéma, réalisateur.
Dominic Corry reviews the latest films including the new Aliens movie, the 1960 Michael Powell classic Peeping Tom, Menus-Plaisirs - Les Troisgros, the new four-hour film from legendary documentarian Frederick Wiseman and an American indie dramedy Good One.
We 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
We 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
In 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.
Welcome to the inaugural episode of "The Film Library," presented by Kanopy. Your passion for film is about to meet its greatest ally - your library card. Our first special guest - award-winning comedian Patton Oswalt - joins hosts Alonso Duralde and Daniel Thompson as they dive into the Kanopy streaming service and explore how it's revolutionizing access to diverse cinematic experiences. They also discuss the impact of streaming on film accessibility, and reveal some of the hidden gems you can watch right now, including everything from thoughtful documentaries to cutting-edge indie films. Grab your headphones, popcorn, and prepare to embark on a journey through cinema right here on Kanopy. Episode Highlights 00:00 Discovered diverse films on Kanopy the library streaming service. 07:14 Welcome Patton Oswalt 10:10 Balancing responsibilities and enjoyment through watching movies. 12:28 Rediscovered 60s thriller and obscure horror films. 20:32 Frederick Wiseman documentaries inspire creative impact. 24:52 Lost film as urban myth with Keaton. 30:25 Collecting physical media by film enthusiasts discussed. 31:41 Analysis of overused cliches in action movies. 34:28 Many Andy Milligan movies considered lost. 39:15 Criticism of poor CGI in Air Force One. 43:43 Kanopy Recommendations Get started with Kanopy at www.kanopy.com by entering your library card information or university login when prompted. Follow Kanopy at https://www.youtube.com/@KanopyOfficial https://letterboxd.com/kanopy/ https://www.instagram.com/kanopy https://www.tiktok.com/@kanopyofficial https://twitter.com/kanopy Follow Patton Oswalt https://www.instagram.com/pattonoswalt/ and https://x.com/pattonoswalt Follow Alonso Duralde https://bsky.app/profile/aduralde.bsky.social Follow Daniel Thompson https://x.com/deckthedan Producer: Brandon Gray Executive Producer: Christian Pierce Graphic Design: Aleksandra Jelic © Kanopy, Inc. All rights reserved. Produced by Bramble Jam Podcast
We talk Frederick Wiseman's Domestic Violence 2 (2002) with programmer Max Carpenter.0:00: intro1:03:41: chat w/Carpenterwisemanpodcast@gmail.com
Ep. 250: Cannes 2024: Eric Hynes on Caught by the Tides, Apprendre, Cannes Classics (Brocka, Bellocchio, Insta-Wiseman) Welcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. On the latest episode from the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, I bring back Eric Hynes, curator of film at Museum of the Moving Image, to discuss two essential highlights of this year's edition—Jia Zhangke's Caught by the Tides and Claire Simon's Apprendre—and restorations from Cannes Classics: Lino Brocka's Bona, Marco Bellocchio's Slap the Monster on Page One, and Frederick Wiseman's Law and Order. Please support the production of this podcast by signing up at: rapold.substack.com Photo by Steve Snodgrass
We talk Frederick Wiseman's The Last Letter (2002). wisemanpodcast@gmail.com
Remember. Every day here, you're selling. Every thing you do, every interaction you have, every breath you take needs to be in the service of selling. But it shouldn't look like that. We're not that kind of store. Our customers don't appreciate being sold to. You should feel proud to work here. We discuss THE STORE (1983), by the god of cinéma vérité, Frederick Wiseman. PATREON-EXCLUSIVE EPISODE - https://www.patreon.com/posts/506-merchant-100124429
We talk Frederick Wiseman's Domestic Violence (2001) with filmmaker Sophy Romvari.0:00: intro1:24:00: chat w/Romvariwisemanpodcast@gmail.com
durée : 01:05:00 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Philippe Garbit - Documentaristes de renom, Frederick Wiseman et Marcel Ophuls confrontent leurs parcours artistiques dans un numéro de "Projection Privée" en 2014 sur France Culture. - invités : Frederick Wiseman Cinéaste documentariste; Marcel Ophuls Cinéaste - Documentariste
Documentary Film. For Chapter 15, Henry tackles Frederick Wiseman's epic dance documentary, La Danse: The Paris Opera Ballet.As always, if you have any suggestions for what you'd like to see reviewed, ways that we can improve the podcast as a whole, or questions that you'd like to have read/answered during our weekly podcast, please contact us via any of the methods listed below! We'd love to hear from you :)Buy Bonus Shows: FilmBuds.Bandcamp.comBecome a Member: Patreon.com/FilmBudsFollow Film Buds:Film Buds on InstagramFilm Buds on TwitterFilm Buds on FacebookFilm Buds on Bandcamp (70+ Bonus Episodes)Film Buds on YouTubeSend Us Suggestions/Questions/Comments: TheFilmBudsPodcast@gmail.comOur Other Podcasts:Music BudsFrankenFilmsElle DeWeese Photography:Instagram: @ElleDeWeesePhotographyLLCFacebook: @ElleDeWeesePhotographyLLCWebsite: Elle DeWeese Photography LLC
We talk with Frederick Wiseman about the second era of his filmography (The Store - Belfast, Maine).wisemanpodcast@gmail.com
We talk Frederick Wiseman's Belfast, Maine (1999) with film critic and educator, Leo Goldsmith.0:00: intro1:32:29: chat w/Goldsmithwisemanpodcast@gmail.com
On this very 2023 edition of Recommend or Refute, Ryan rags on the overblown Y2K crisis with Timebomb Y2K (2023), John shifts into drive and off-roads his way through the new Twisted Metal (2023) series, and Dixon talks about the 4 hours of life he and John spent sitting in the corner of the 3-Star Michelin restaurant of Frederick Wiseman's Menus-Plaisirs - Les Troisgros (2023).
On this special episode, Andrew and Joshua countdown their respective top ten films of 2023. They talk some tentpole franchise entries marking the return of Ethan Hunt and Spider-Man, tasty docs like Frederick Wiseman's latest, not-so-tasty ones like De Humani Corporis Fabrica, critcs' darlings like Past Lives and The Zone of Interest, one-half of Barbenheimer, and a lot more. Before that, the Mean Girls musical, Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell, and Apolonia, Apolonia are Now Showing. Next time they admit that "Critics Are Stupid" with a program full of critically reviled films that they and their guests love. Stay tuned to find out just how wrong they are. Please share, subscribe, and review! Read on at TheTake-Up.com and follow us @thetakeupstl on Instagram/Twitter/Letterboxd/Facebook. Special thanks to Editor Jess Pierce and Social Media Manager Kayla McCulloch. Theme music by AMP.
In this week's episode, host Daniel Raimi talks with Julia Haggerty, an associate professor at Montana State University and university fellow at Resources for the Future, about engaging the public in the US energy transition. Haggerty discusses public engagement in the context of US efforts to decarbonize, the opportunity presented by a transition to clean energy in terms of reducing inequities in the United States, the importance of public trust in government action, and ongoing efforts to ensure that communities take action toward decarbonization. References and recommendations: “Accelerating Decarbonization in the United States: Technology, Policy, and Societal Dimensions” by Stephen W. Pacala, Danielle Deane-Ryan, Alexandra Fazeli, Julia H. Haggerty, Chris T. Hendrickson, Roxanne Johnson, Timothy C. Lieuwen, Vivian E. Loftness, Carlos E. Martín, Michael A. Méndez, Clark A. Miller, Jonathan A. Patz, Keith Paustian, William Pizer, Ed Rightor, Patricia Romero-Lankao, Devashree Saha, Kelly Sims Gallagher, Susan F. Tierney, and William Walker; https://nap.nationalacademies.org/resource/25931/interactive/ “City Hall” film by Frederick Wiseman; https://www.pbs.org/show/city-hall/
"And in this corner we have an out, proud, wrestler." Wait, what? Wrestlers can be gay? Of course they can. We queers are everywhere, so let's celebrate with Ry Levey, film maker.His film Out In The Ring, showcases the hidden world of queer wrestlers and also parallels the nuances of the wrestling world imitate the queer world. From drag and performance art to the homoerotic costumes and positions. Nothing is left to the imagination when Queers invade the ring.About RyRy Levey is a 20+ year film industry professional who has publicized and or distributed over 100 Feature films, including award winning documentaries like Emmy Award winner MATT SHEPARD IS A FRIEND OF MINE, Oscar nominated THE INVISIBLE WAR, and films by documentary legends Frederick Wiseman and Steve James, Tony winning and Oscar nominated filmmaker/Theatre icon Julie Taymor and 2 time Oscar winner Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy.His documentary feature directorial debut, OUT IN THE RING was the recipient of 4 Intl. film festival awards.Connect With RyWebsiteInstagramX - Twitter
"In the years since the pandemic began, the experience of dining out has been utterly transformed. Coveted tables now disappear seconds after they're released, and influencers dictate what's in demand—or even what's on the menu. On this episode of Critics at Large, the staff writers Vinson Cunningham, Naomi Fry, and Alexandra Schwartz make sense of our new culinary landscape. The hosts are joined by Hannah Goldfield, who covers restaurants and food culture for The New Yorker. Together, they consider how TikTok is changing the way we eat, and how the rise of Resy has introduced a sense of scarcity and competition into the reservation game. Then, the critics discuss “Menus-Plaisirs - Les Troisgros,” a new Frederick Wiseman documentary about a Michelin-starred French restaurant that offers a very different, behind-the-scenes view of the labor and creativity that goes into fine dining. These examples raise the question of how to balance art with the experience that informs and surrounds it. One answer is found in venues that sidestep the hype, and that remind us of why we dine out in the first place. “I don't need to feel this grand drama of struggle and triumph,” Schwartz says. “I simply want to feel welcomed.”"
durée : 00:03:23 - Le Regard culturel - par : Lucile Commeaux - Le documentariste Frederick Wiseman applique sa méthode reconnaissable entre toutes en filmant longuement le restaurant Troisgros, un des plus connus et reconnus du monde, dans un film sorti mercredi dernier au cinéma.
durée : 00:05:11 - Le coup de coeur de François-Régis Gaudry - par : François-Régis Gaudry - Le cinéaste américain, Frederick Wiseman propose Menus-Plaisirs, une plongée dans une institution familiale de haut vol : les maisons de la famille Troisgros et leur territoire gourmand, près de Roanne. Le collectif Bretons en Cuisine a concocté Pur Beurre, le guide du bien-manger en Bretagne
Throughout his fifteen-year moviemaking career, director and actor Benny Safdie has been drawn to naturalism and first-time performers. Fittingly, his recent collaboration with comedian Nathan Fielder (“Nathan for You”) was a perfect match. Benny joins us today to discuss their satirical black comedy series The Curse (9:10), the timely premise that inspired the show (13:35), and Safdie's history of capturing real-life personalities on film (15:58). Then, he describes his early connection to the 1979 movie Kramer v Kramer (19:00), a New York encounter with photographer Robert Frank (23:18), and how directors Robert Bresson and Frederick Wiseman opened his eyes to the possibilities of street casting (26:05). On the back-half, we dive into Benny's co-directing work alongside his brother, Josh Safdie (29:55), a heartbreaking scene from their debut feature Daddy Longlegs (34:30), and the projects that followed: Good Time (40:00), Lenny Cooke (42:45), and Uncut Gems (55:00). To close, Safdie talks about why he worked as a boom operator while directing (48:15), his recent pivot to acting (52:35), and his full circle moment of playing an astrophysicist in Oppenheimer (1:00:40). For questions, comments, or to join our mailing list, drop me a line at sf@talkeasypod.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the years since the pandemic began, the experience of dining out has been utterly transformed. Coveted tables now disappear seconds after they're released, and influencers dictate what's in demand—or even what's on the menu. On this episode of Critics at Large, the staff writers Vinson Cunningham, Naomi Fry, and Alexandra Schwartz make sense of our new culinary landscape. The hosts are joined by Hannah Goldfield, who covers restaurants and food culture for The New Yorker. Together, they consider how TikTok is changing the way we eat, and how the rise of Resy has introduced a sense of scarcity and competition into the reservation game. Then, the critics discuss “Menus-Plaisirs - Les Troisgros,” a new Frederick Wiseman documentary about a Michelin-starred French restaurant that offers a very different, behind-the-scenes view of the labor and creativity that goes into fine dining. These examples raise the question of how to balance art with the experience that informs and surrounds it. One answer is found in venues that sidestep the hype, and that remind us of why we dine out in the first place. “I don't need to feel this grand drama of struggle and triumph,” Schwartz says. “I simply want to feel welcomed.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pour ce Bada du Nouvel Esprit Public, Philippe Meyer a eu la joie de recevoir Constance Rivière, haute fonctionnaire, écrivaine et directrice du Palais de la Porte-Dorée. Dans ce premier épisode, Constance Rivière nous parle de son dernier livre, La vie des Ombres, consacré à l'œuvre de Frederick Wiseman. Elle revient également sur l'importance de son père dans sa découverte du cinéaste. Chaque semaine, Philippe Meyer anime une conversation d'analyse politique, argumentée et courtoise, sur des thèmes nationaux et internationaux liés à l'actualité. Pour en savoir plus : www.lenouvelespritpublic.fr
On the final daily NYFF61 edition of the FLC podcast, director Frederick Wiseman, the United States's unrivaled maestro of observational nonfiction, joins us to discuss Menus-Plaisirs Les Troisgros, a Spotlight selection in this year's festival, with FLC Senior Director of Programming Florence Almozini. Wiseman brings his camera into a three-star Michelin restaurant in rural central France, and the result is an expansive, delectable, and provocative portrait of the demand for perfection—a surprising but apt subject in Wiseman's decades-long inquiries into the inner workings of complicated institutions that function with their own rules and standards. A Zipporah Films release. All NYFF61 feature documentaries are presented by HBO.
“Every film is a documentary of its own making,” Jacques Rivette famously said, pointing to the mix of fabrication and truth that lies at the heart of every movie. As images increasingly permeate our lives, these questions are ever more complex. What constitutes truth when the camera intervenes? How do we decide to accept—or question—what we see? Film Comment editors Devika Girish and Clinton Krute were joined on stage at the 61st New York Film Festival by World Records editor Jason Fox and NYFF61 filmmakers Kleber Mendonça Filho (Pictures of Ghosts), Rosine Mbakam (Mambar Pierrette), and Frederick Wiseman (Menus-Plaisirs Les Troisgros) for a discussion about the ways in which filmmakers engage both documentary and narrative techniques to invite and challenge viewers' trust in images. This panel expanded on the ideas in Trust Issues, a new audio series by World Records. Watch a video of this event here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cH06adWHQs