Podcasts about German Expressionism

German Expressionism, immaculate miniatures, William Hurt being the coolest, and the tragedy of a torn slip sleeve. We're rediscovering Alex Proyas's 1998 cult masterpiece Dark City, recently released in an incredible new 4K UHD from Arrow Video. Plus announcements, confessions, recent watchlists, and more.   Find us on Instagram

We may have made a deal with the Devil because fortune smiles on us once again! Matthew Sorrento returns to the show where we dive into German expressionist cinema, his latest collection of original stories, Becoming Nosferatu: Stories Inspired by German Silent Horror Films, as well as F.W. Murnau's Faust (1926). And what is a silent film without its accompaniment score? Joe tries to capture the dark and hellish soundscape that The Silent Light provided alongside the film down at this year's Chattanooga Film Festival. Does he succeed or will he be banished to the abode of the damned?! Tune in to find out!

Friend, fellow critic, and science fiction author Andrew Milne returns to The Goods to discuss two movies about travel to the moon -- the Fritz Lang silent film Woman in the Moon and the James Gray epic Ad Astra. Join as they discuss the romantic pull of space travel, German Expressionism as a mirror of Weimar Republic societal values, Fritz Lang's serial-related pacing issues, the tussle between the exotic and the familiar in depicting novel concepts, James Gray's strange career and reputation, and the weird moodiness and drone of Brad Pitt's narration. Check out Andrew's science fiction: https://anmilne.com/ Read Andrew's Gangs of London reviews: https://thegoodsreviews.com/review-index/guest-review-series/gareth-evans-retrospective/gangs-of-london-2020/ Dan's movie reviews: http://thegoodsreviews.com/ Subscribe, join the Discord, and find us on Letterboxd: http://thegoodsfilmpodcast.com/

Send us a textWoHos!This week we looked at two vampire films--one more than 100 years old!We also talked about: Mac taking ballet classes, default pronouns for trans people, Mac's birthday and the grief monster, the no-call list for Father's Day, discreetly asking if one's parents are still alive and the off-label use of teaspoons.Next time we look at more classical horror with The Phantom of the Opera (1925) and The Phantom of the Paradise.Remember, WoHos! We love you and DON'T go into the basement! Gerry Entriken: WoHo Outro ThemeSupport the showOpening Theme "Bucket" by Gerry EntrikenClosing Theme "Mop" by Gerry Entriken Interstitial Musicalso by Gerry Entriken. We love you, Gerry!Subscribe to the Podcast for a Special shout-out!World of Horror's InstagramMom's InstagramMac's InstagramDonate to Translifeline

Wrapping up our MAD SCIENTISTS triple feature, we're making our way to Holstenwall to meet an evil hypnotist and his unconsenting sidekick in Robert Wiene's THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGAI, starring Friedrich Feher, Werner Krauss, Conrad Veidt, Lil Dagover, Hans Heinrich von Twardowski, and Rudolf Lettinger.Tim Burton & German Expressionism on YouTube  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTubeFor bonus content and commentaries, check out our PatreonFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok, and FacebookWant to support the show and save 20% on Fangoria? Visit Fangoria and enter PROMO CODE: HOWIMETYOURMONSTER at checkout!Looking for How I Met Your Monster merch? Check out TeePublic for shirts, stickers, mugs, and more!Questions and comments: howimetyourmonsterpodcast@gmail.com

Step into the shadows with Don, Ken, and Jon as they unravel the twisted architecture of memory and identity in Dark City. In this episode, the trio digs deep into the dark alleys of Alex Proyas' mind-bending noir-sci-fi hybrid. They shine a flickering light on a city trapped in eternal night, where time is illusion and reality is rewritten by unseen hands. With nods to The Matrix and German Expressionism, the crew dissects the film's fragmented narrative, haunting set design, and philosophical undercurrents. From Kiefer Sutherland's twitchy scientist to Rufus Sewell's reluctant antihero, they break down the performances, ponder the ethics of memory manipulation, and question whether free will stands a chance in a world built on lies. Whether you're a longtime fan or a first-time visitor to Shell Beach, this conversation will have you questioning everything—especially what it means to be human.

Mokuhanga is carried by those with a desire to explore the medium to its fullest, to foray into uncharted territory, to educate many, and to draw more people to the art form. On this episode of The Unfinished Print, I speak with Vladimir Ivaneanu and Soetkin Everaert, co-founders of the Japanese print promotion project Mokuhanga Magic! We discuss how Mokuhanga Magic! began, exploring the mokuhanga journeys of both Soetkin and Vladimir, dive into the art of collaboration, share stories of their travels to Japan, and reflect on the current state of mokuhanga today. Please follow The Unfinished Print and my own mokuhanga work on Instagram @andrezadoroznyprints or email me andrezadorozny@gmail.com Notes: may contain a hyperlink. Simply click on the highlighted word or phrase. Artists works follow after the note if available. Pieces are mokuhanga unless otherwise noted. Dimensions are given if known. Print publishers are given if known. Mokuhanga Magic! - website Emil Nolde (1867–1956) was a German-Danish Expressionist known for his bold use of colour, deep interest in spirituality and the human condition. As a printmaker, Nolde was a pioneering figure in early 20th-century German art, producing powerful woodcuts, etchings, and lithographs that often explored biblical themes, folklore, and dramatic human expressions. Despite being banned by the Nazi regime—who labeled his work as "degenerate art"—Nolde continued to create in secret. Nolde's printmaking helped shape the visual language of German Expressionism and influenced generations of artists. Durchbrechendes Licht (Light Breaking Through), 1950 oil on canvas 68.5 x 88.5 cm MEXT (Mombukagakusho) Scholarship is a prestigious academic scholarship offered by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology to support international students studying in Japan. Established in 1954, it provides funding for various academic levels, including undergraduate, graduate, vocational, and research programs. The scholarship covers tuition, a monthly stipend, and round-trip airfare. Students can apply either through Japanese embassies (Embassy Recommendation) or directly through Japanese universities (University Recommendation). It aims to promote international exchange and has supported over 65,000 students from around the world. Paul Furneaux  is a Scottish born mokuhanga printmaker and teacher who uses the medium of mokuhanga creating pieces of work that are third dimensional, abstract and sculptural. Little Loch (Lochin) 47 x 36 cm Variable edition of 10 Nagasawa Art Park (MI Lab) Awaji City - Nagasawa Art Park was an artist-in-residence program located in Awaji City, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. It was open for 12 years before evolving into MI Lab in 2012. More info, here.  Tintin is a fictional character and the protagonist of The Adventures of Tintin, a comic book series created by Belgian cartoonist Hergé (1907-1983) (the pen name of Georges Remi). First appearing in 1929, Tintin is a young Belgian reporter and adventurer who travels the world, often finding himself embroiled in dangerous plots, solving mysteries, and fighting injustice. The series became internationally beloved for its clean graphic style, detailed research, and engaging storytelling, making Tintin one of the most iconic comic book characters of the 20th century. MI Lab  is a mokuhanga artists residency located in Kawaguchi-ko, near Mount Fuji. More info can be found, here.  manga is a style of Japanese comic books and graphic novels that encompasses a wide range of genres and themes, appealing to audiences of all ages. Typically published in black and white, manga is known for its distinctive art style, expressive characters, and cinematic storytelling. It is often serialized in magazines before being collected into volumes called tankōbon. Manga covers everything from action, romance, and fantasy to slice-of-life, horror, and science fiction. It has deep cultural roots in Japan but has gained massive popularity worldwide, influencing global comic art and animation, and serving as the foundation for many anime adaptations. hanmoto system  is the Edo Period (1603-1868) collaboration system of making woodblock prints in Japan. The system was about using, carvers, printers, and craftsmen by various print publishers in order to produce woodblock prints. The system consisted of the following professions; publisher, artist, carver, and printer. Motoharu Asaka - is a woodblock carver (horishi) and printer based in Shinjuku, Tōkyō Japan. website Tuula Moilanen - is a Finnish mokuhanga printmaker and painter based in Finland. She lived and studied in Kyōto from 1989 to 2012, where she learned her printmaking at Kyōto Seika University and from printmaker Akira Kurosaki (1937–2019). Her work can be found here. Her interview with The Unfinished Print: A Mokuhanga Podcast can be found here. Stake Out By the Bridge 21x30cm from Sea Lion Series (2023) Kari Laitinen - is a Finnish artist and printmaker based in Finland. His works explore colour and dimension. More information can be found, here. He helped write, with Tuula Moilanen, the book Woodblock Printmaking with Oil-based Inks and the Japanese Watercolour Woodcut. It was published in 1999. William Blake (1757–1827) was an English poet, painter, and printmaker known for his visionary and symbolic works that combined text and image. Though largely unrecognized in his lifetime, he is now celebrated as a key figure of the Romantic era. His major works, such as Songs of Innocence and of Experience and The Marriage of Heaven and Hell, explore themes of spirituality, imagination, and social critique. Blake's unique style and integration of poetry and visual art have made him a lasting influence on both literature and art. Keiko Kadota (1942-2017) - was the director of Nagasawa Art Park at Awaji City from 1997-2011, and then of MI Lab at Lake Kawaguchi from 2011 until her passing. Terry McKenna  is a mokuhanga printmaker and teacher residing in Karuizawa, Japan. He received guidance in the art form from Richard Steiner, a prominent mokuhanga printmaker based in Kyoto. Terry established the Karuizawa Mokuhanga School, a renowned residency dedicated to mokuhanga education, located in Karuizawa, Japan.  Further details about Terry and his school can be found, here. Additionally, you can listen to Terry's interview with The Unfinished Print: A Mokuhanga Podcast, here and Richard Steiner's interview here.  Storm Clearing Wattle Flat (2015) 8.6" x 14" Albrecht Dürer (1471–1528) was a German Renaissance artist known for his woodcuts, engravings, and detailed drawings. Based in Nuremberg, he brought international recognition to printmaking with works like Melencolia Iand The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Dürer combined Northern European detail with Italian Renaissance ideals, influencing art across Europe and contributing to theories on proportion, perspective, and human anatomy. Michihamono  - is a tool manufacturer for woodblock printmaking as well as other woodworking. Located in Tōkyō. You can find their online store, here. © Popular Wheat Productions Opening and closing musical credit - background noise from Gyozanomanshu Kami Shakuji restaurant. logo designed and produced by Douglas Batchelor and André Zadorozny  Disclaimer: Please do not reproduce or use anything from this podcast without shooting me an email and getting my express written or verbal consent. I'm friendly :)  Слава Українi If you find any issue with something in the show notes please let me know. ***The opinions expressed by guests in The Unfinished Print podcast are not necessarily those of André Zadorozny and of Popular Wheat Productions.***  

Welcome to Creep-O-Rama, the horror podcast that dares to ask: What if Count Orlok was just a goth Victorian raccoon with boundary issues?In this week's episode, we explore the damp cathedral of Robert Eggers' Nosferatu (2024)—a movie so dark, brooding, and horny it might actually be a sentient Victorian wallpaper sample.

In an absolute coincidence, during International Women's Month Meg Remy (U.S. Girls) and Grace Glowicki join me on The Film Scorer Podcast! Our primary focus is the film Dead Lover, for which Grace is director, co-writer, and lead actress and Meg provided most of the score. As such, we talk about the film itself, the music (and how Meg and Grace worked together on it, trying to find a unifying style), and the benefit of having a female director and composer working together on a female-centric film. The reason I say that Meg provided most of the score is because of the unusual approach they took to music on the film. Dead Lover is set in a sort of kaleidoscopic Victorian England that constantly jumps around in palette, tone, and style, and with added influences like German Expressionism and silent film. So Meg wrote original music, but also started pulled old music she'd written 15-20 years ago sitting unused on hard drives and scouring public domain music as well. While the final music is incredibly diverse, jumping from opera to 70s prog doom, they manage to unify it and make it all work. Meg's score release is forthcoming (I believe), but her other music is available on all major platforms. Dead Lover is currently on the festival circuit, including at SXSW on March 9. You can find out more about Meg/U.S. Girls on her website.

Stay away from that sideshow attraction and watch out for murderous sleepwalkers because we're discussing Robert Weine's classic 1920 silent film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, believed by many to be the first true horror film ever made! Join us as we go on a tour of pre-WWII German history and learn about German Expressionism to see how Caligari came to be. But more importantly: to acknowledge the importance of this seminal film that has influenced countless film directors in the 105 years(!!!) since its initial release. Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Instagram, BlueSky, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners > Trace: @tracedthurman > Joe: @bstolemyremote  Be sure to support the boys on Patreon!   Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NOSFERATU, the silent film from 1922, is considered one of the most important films of all time. It's German Expressionism along with the vampire lore of the story has made it a classic. Remade in 1979 by Werner Herzog, and then now in 2024, by Robert Eggers, the new version has gotten quite the acclaim.From IMDB: A gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake.NOSFERATU was also written by director Robert Eggers. The cast includes Bill Skarsgard, Nicholas Hoult, Lily-Rose Depp, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin, and Willem Dafoe. The movie has received fine reviews from both critics and audiences alike. Your co-hosts take a look at the film and give their thoughts.

In this episode of The Successful Screenwriter, Geoffrey D. Calhoun welcomes guest hosts Katie Presto and Reece Taylor to dive into the remake of Nosferatu. Together, they analyze the gothic tale's visual brilliance, explore its storytelling challenges, and debate its thematic depth. With personal insights and contrasting perspectives, the discussion unravels the complexities of this modern take on a classic horror story.What You'll Learn in This Episode:How the Nosferatu remake balances visual storytelling with thematic depth.The challenges of adapting gothic classics for modern audiences.Exploring themes of obsession, repression, and agency in character arcs.Insights into German Expressionism and its influence on the film's style.A candid discussion on the line between formalism and realism in acting.Key Moments:[00:50] Introduction of the guest hosts and overview of Nosferatu.[03:36] Visual storytelling versus narrative depth: Geoffrey's initial impressions.[05:31] Katie explores themes of obsession and feeling trapped in the story.[12:07] Reese's philosophical take: Is inaction a form of action?[18:13] Gothic romance vs. horror: The tension between genres.[25:45] Vlad the Impaler: How the remake reimagines classic Dracula lore.[33:37] German Expressionism's influence and its distortion of reality.[34:56] Closing thoughts and the uneasy beauty of the Nosferatu remake.About the Guests:Katie Presto: A film enthusiast and screenwriter with a keen eye for thematic depth and character exploration.Reece Taylor: A filmmaker and academic with years of experience studying storytelling, visual style, and cinematic history.About the Host:Geoffrey D. Calhoun is a screenwriter whose works have aired on network television and streaming platforms. He is the author of The Guide for Every Screenwriter and the host of The Successful Screenwriter podcast, where he interviews industry professionals and provides insights into the craft of storytelling.Resources Mentioned in the Episode:Dracula by Bram StokerNosferatu (2023 remake by Robert Eggers)The Cabinet of Dr. CaligariFrancis Ford Coppola's Dracula (1992)Connect with Geoffrey D. Calhoun:Podcast WebsiteInstagram @screenwriterpodTikTok @screenwriterpodDid the Nosferatu remake leave you in awe, or did it miss the mark? Share your thoughts in the comments! Don't forget to like, share, review, and subscribe for more film analyses and screenwriting tips.#Nosferatu #Screenwriting #FilmAnalysis #GermanExpressionism #GothicHorror #TheSuccessfulScreenwriter

As 2024 comes to an end, we look in a rearview mirror filled with some amazing films, especially ones that came out this year. Filmmakers around the world wowed us with creative stories, intriguing plots and outstanding techniques. It is definitely a great time to be a horror fan. 2024 was another stellar year for us at the podcast, where we covered a wide variety of subjects, from Bigfoot to Amicus Films, from Women Directors to Al Adamson & Sam Sherman, to more obscure topics like German Expressionism, and much more. We also had an astonishing lineup of special guests including Severin's David Gregory, Vinegar Syndrome's Archivist Oscar Becher, HorrorHound's Aaron Crowell, and Will Morris from Oscarbate and The Music Box Theatre, just to name a few. One thing that continues through this year is our constant love and admiration for those that have made some long lasting impact on the genre, and our constant striving to help share that love with our listeners. Nothing excites us more than hearing that we've turned someone on to a film or filmmaker or even sub-genre that they might have not experienced before. And you can be damned sure that we plan to continue that in 2025. So join us in this extra long special episode as we go over our favorite viewings of this year, as well as some shout-outs and discussions on other films that came out in 2024.  Titles mentioned in this episode: Abilgail (2024), Alien Romulus (2024), All You Need is Death (2023), An American Werewolf in London (1981), Azrael (2024), Baghead (2024), Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024), The Blackcoat's Daughter (2015), Blackout (2024), Caveat (2020), Cemetery of Terror (1985), Contracted (2013), Crawl (2019), Cuckoo (2024), Daddy's Head (2024), Darker Than Night (1975), The Deliverance (2024), Depraved (2019), The Descent (2005), The Devil's Bath (2024), Don't Panic (1987), The Dead (2010), The Equalizer (2014), Exhuma (2024), The First Omen (2024), Godzilla Minus One (2023), Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024), Grave Torture (2024), Habit (1995), Heretic (2024), High Tension (2003), His House (2020), The House of the Devil (2009), Humane (2024), Immaculate (2024), Impetigore (2019), In a Violent Nature (2024), Infested (2024), Infinity Pool (2023), The Innkeepers (2011), I Saw the TV Glow (2024), I See You (2019), Late Night with the Devil (2024), Like Me (2017), Little Bites (2024), Longlegs (2024), Macumba Sexual (1983), Maxxxine (2024), Mr. Vampire (1985), Never Let Go (2024), Night Swim (2024), Nosferatu (2024), Oddity (2024), Pearl (2022), Poison for the Fairies (1986), Re-Animator (1985), Robot Jox (1989), Salem's Lot (2024), Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom (1975), Saloum (2021), Satan's Slave (2017), Savage Hunt of King Stakh (1980), Sea Fever (2019), Smile 2 (2024), Something in the Water (2024), A Song from the Dark (2024), Starve Acre (2023), Sting (2024), Stopmotion (2024), Strange Darling (2024), Suzzanna: Queen of Black Magic (2024), The Substance (2024), Talk to Me (2022), Terrifier (2016), Terrifier 3 (2024), The Terror (2018), The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003), Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022), Things Will Be Different (2024), Under Paris (2024), Under the Shadow (2016), Vampyros Lesbos (1971), V/H/S/Beyond (2024), The Wind (2018), Winterbeast (1992), X (2022)

Cultists, for round two of our Nosferatu series your Horror Hosts will be putting Werner Herzog's 1979 homage to Murnau's seminal piece of German Expressionism on the exam table. The Bavarian auteur brought an art house sensibility to his reimagining of the Gothic classic. Please join us for the Dissection.  Dissection Topic https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079641/?ref_=ext_shr Unholy Sacrament https://untp.beer/NVeQ3 Vault Of Darkness https://demonslayer-anime.com/ https://www.netflix.com/title/81091393?preventIntent=true https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GY5P48XEY/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba?srsltid=AfmBOoq5NRHd4PbntPKM_4L7-k4xwcN7WqL57G9ntQcDIEYFIKAChAI8 https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/702776/every-man-for-himself-and-god-against-all-by-werner-herzog-translated-by-michael-hofmann/ https://www.clairedederer.com/monsters   #nosferatu, #nosferatuasymphonyofhorror, #nosferatueinesymphoniedesgrauens, #nosferatuthevampyre, #nosferatuphantomdernacht, #fwmurnau, #maxschreck, #countorlock, #countdracula, #dracula, #klauskinski, #isabelleadjani, #brunoganz, #popolvuh, #germancinema, #germanexpressionist, #gothichorror, #wernerherzog, #herzog, #roberteggers,

We're back for a new - spooky - season. It's Vampire Season, baby.Kicking it off we're digging into the classic granddaddy of film vampires; Nosferatu. Cue the overture, it's time to suck some blood.Happy Halloween, y'all!You can shoot us an email at whatisamoviepod@gmail.com

Welcome to The Nerdy Podcast ran by Northern Nerds!! Bio-Exorcisms and Beyond: A Beetlejuice Breakdown" Join us on a journey into the weird and wonderful world of Beetlejuice, the 1988 cult classic that has captured the hearts of goths, geeks, and anyone who's ever felt like an outsider. In this podcast, we'll delve into the eerie and eccentric universe created by Tim Burton, exploring the themes, motifs, and making-of stories behind this beloved film. From the Maitlands' misadventures in the afterlife to Lydia's angsty teenage soul, we'll dissect the characters, plot twists, and quotes that have become ingrained in pop culture. We'll also examine the film's influences, from German Expressionism to B-movie horror, and how they contributed to its unique blend of dark humor and whimsy.

Mike and Nick celebrate spooky season with two classics of silent horror cinema. What better way to kick off the festivities other than travelling back in time? 1926's Faust sees FW Murnau retell the classic tale of making a deal with the devil. 1928's The Man Who Laughs sees Paul Leni channel Conrad Veidt (of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari fame) to tell the tragic love story of a man disfigured during youth. Both films capitalize on the early stages of the medium. Where sound is absent, the two films more than make up for with their stars' expressive power.

In this week's FilmBabble, the gents tackle the still-reigning sci-fi behemoth, Metropolis. Nearly 100 years later, Fritz Lang's awe-inspiring feat of cinema continues to challenge and excite conversation, even without much of the original footage. Does its reputation and towering legacy prove worthy, or has the last century ushered in enough new marvels for us to consider it eclipsed?Intro/outro music: Main theme from 'Mildred Pierce', composed by Max SteinerMETROPOLIS (1927), Weimar Republic, written by Thea von Harbou, directed by Fritz Lang, cinematography by Karl Freund and Günther Rittau, featuring Alfred Abel, Brigitte Helm, Gustav Fröhlich, and Rudolf Klein-Rogge

Joining us to discuss the visual style and artistic roots of film noir is professional artist and fellow noir enthusiast, Marc Hinkley. With his own fine art series inspired by film noir's cinematographers, Marc has an incredible eye for frame composition and the emotion that can live within an image. He gives us some great history of German Expressionism, and how that fed so naturally into film noir. We also discuss some of Marc's favorite films, scenes, and how he chooses particular works for inspiration. Hope you enjoy!Marc's Website: https://marchinkley.com/Film Noir Series: https://marchinkley.com/film-noir

Today I chat with J. Robbins, that's right, THE J. Robbins that played in D.C. hardcore punk legends Government Issue and then he formed Jawbox and Burning Airlines amongst others. Now he is killing it having gone solo and his latest album Basilisk is getting some serious airtime in my house. To the point where I had to reach out and ask the man, do you like scary movies? We chat all things music and spooky stuff and then dip into the horror masterwork, The Night of the Hunter. J. Robbins Jawbox Government Issue Burning Airlines

In the second episode of WN Movie Talk's Directors Debut series, we take a look at "Pee-wee's Big Adventure", the cult classic that marked the directorial debut of visionary filmmaker Tim Burton. Released in 1985, this quirky comedy introduced the world to Burton's distinctive style, combining whimsical humour, dark fantasy, and eccentric characters. Join us as we explore the themes, visual motifs, and storytelling techniques that first appeared in Pee-wee's Big Adventure and would go on to define Tim Burton's celebrated career in cinema.We'll discuss the unique creative collaboration between Tim Burton and composer Danny Elfman, whose iconic score helped set the tone for the film's offbeat charm. We'll look at Paul Reubens in his unforgettable role as Pee-wee Herman, alongside the performances of talented supporting actors like Jan Hooks (as the Alamo tour guide) and E.G. Daily (as Dottie). Our discussion will also cover the screenplay by Phil Hartman, Paul Reubens, and Michael Varhol, which blended slapstick comedy with a surreal road trip narrative.In this episode, we'll analyse how Burton's early influences—from German Expressionism to classic monster movies—emerge in Pee-wee's Big Adventure, and how this film lays the groundwork for the darkly whimsical aesthetic seen in later works like "Beetlejuice", "Edward Scissorhands", "Batman Returns", and "The Nightmare Before Christmas". We'll explore recurring themes such as the celebration of the outsider, the fascination with the macabre, and the interplay between light and darkness, all of which became hallmarks of Burton's unique storytelling style.Tune in to WN Movie Talk as we delve into the origins of Tim Burton's cinematic universe, uncovering the artistic traits and imaginative vision that have made him one of the most distinctive directors in Hollywood. Don't miss this deep dive into Pee-wee's Big Adventure and the birth of a filmmaking legend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Across The Margin: The Podcast presents an interview with Zach Schonfeld, a freelance writer, journalist, and critic based in New York. He contributes to Pitchfork, Paste Magazine, and other publications. He was formerly a senior writer for Newsweek, where he was on staff for five years. His first book, 24-Carat Black's Ghetto: Misfortune's Wealth was published in 2020 as part of the 33 1/3 series. His latest book — entitled How Coppola Became Cage — is the focus of this episode. In 1982, a gangly teenager named Nicolas Coppola made his film debut and changed his name to Nicolas Cage, determined to distance himself from his famous family. Once he achieved stardom as the rebel hunk of 1983's Valley Girl, Cage began a career defined by unorthodox risks and left turns that put him at odds with the stars of the Brat Pack era. How Coppola Became Cage takes readers behind the scenes of the beloved cult movies that transformed this unknown actor into an eccentric and uncompromising screen icon with a wild-eyed gift for portraying weirdos, outsiders, criminals-and even a romantic capable of seducing Cher. Throughout How Coppola Became Cage Zach Schonfeld traces Cage's rise through the world of independent cinema and chronicles the stories behind his career-making early performances, from the method masochism of Birdy to the operatic torment of Moonstruck and abrasive expressionism of Vampire's Kiss, culminating with the astonishing pathos of Leaving Las Vegas. Drawing on more than 100 new interviews with Cage's key collaborators — including David Lynch, Martha Coolidge, John Patrick Shanley, and Mike Figgis — How Coppola Became Cage offers a revealing portrait of Cage's wildly intense devotion to his performances and his creative self-discovery as he drew on influences as far-flung as silent cinema and German Expressionism. These were all crucial ingredients in the creation of a singular acting style that rejects the limits of realism. Join in as host Michael Shields and Zach Schonfeld celebrate an actor that Ethan Hawke describes as “the only actor in the history of the form to really change the form” while invoking David Lynch to describe Cage as “the jazz musician of actors,” in an episode that is as Nic Cage as they come. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our final German Expressionism film, The Last Laugh - 1924

Welcome to our 27th Top 10 Episode where Anders & Adam Holmes list their top 10 favourite films of the 1920s.To close off this round/season of top 10 episodes, the Holmes Brothers have been going back and looking at each decade of cinema and listing their 10 favourite films of each decade (we won't be doing an episode of the 1910s).On this final episode, they are going to be looking at the 1920s.The 1920s was the silent movie era. Sound films, talkies, would dominate cinema in the next decade after the first talkie The Jazz Singer was released in 1927. There was a vast expansion of Hollywood movie making. Actors like Buster Keaton, Lillian Gish and Charlie Chaplin were household names. Romantic comedies, adventure films and horror were popular genres of this decade. German Expressionism and Soviet Montage Editing stylistically and aesthetically influenced and inspired films for years to come. A very artistic and surreal approach to filmmaking was happening over the Atlantic in Europe. Where will films like Nosferatu, The Battleship Potemkin and The Cabinet of Dr Caligari end up on their respected lists? Follow here to find out.We hope you have been enjoying these Top 10 Episodes. Stay Tuned for what we have got planned. We are sponsored by Magic Mind on this episode - the world's first mental performance shot! We recommend you to try it out. Click the link here: https://www.magicmind.com/holmes and get up to 56% off your subscription for the next 10 days with the code: HOLMES20.Follow us on our Twitter and Instagram pages to stay tuned about updates.Follow our Letterboxd page where you can see what we have been recommending to each other over the course of the Covid-19 Pandemic:Follow Anders on twitter.Follow Adam on twitter.Also check us out on Letterboxd!AndersAdamHere is Anders's full list on Letterboxd showing his favourite films of the 1920s!Read recent film reviews by Anders Holmes here:Dune: Part 2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new St. Louis Art Museum exhibit (opening March 15) is highlighting the museum's world-class collection of German Expressionism paintings. It's not just the paintings in focus, but the process of conservation, and the scientific analyses that have uncovered hidden layers, doodles, and even full paintings unknown until now. The exhibit's two curators Courtney Books, associate paintings conservator, and Melissa Venator, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Assistant Curator of Modern Art, discuss the exhibit, and how German Expressionism found a home in St. Louis after World War II.

We continue the journey into German Expressionism with 1920 The Golem.

This episode reexamines some topics we have already looked at, but this time as context for one of history's greatest butcheries, rather than as pure film history. The development of cinema is intertwined with the forces that defined the 20th century. Today we explore how the First World War and the movies are cut from the same fabric, as we set the stage for some of the screen's greatest epochs -- German Expressionism, French Impressionism, Soviet Montage, and the Golden Age of American Silent Film. All that is tied up in The War, so let's start our journey facing it head-on. -JakeIf you would like to email the show, you can do so at historyoffilmpodcast@gmail.com.Support the show

And so we conclude our festive season of ‘Silent Nights' by going back even further, for the magnificent “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari”. A film in which we witness possibly the worst interior design for a psychiatric hospital; the best (and only correct) response to petty local bureaucracy and we all empathise with a man who sleeps for 23 years and still wakes up knackered. If the point of German Expressionism was to emphasise and represent the internal emotional state over a depiction of actual reality - “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” is an absolute blueprint of how to do it. A triumph of ingenuity and flair over budgetary restrictions, “… Caligari” creates its own complete world that immerses the audience. However, this is not mere style over substance, with a convoluted plot featuring many a twist, making for a film that feels fresher and more modern than a lot of what would come after it. A perennial influence to this day, from Tim Burton to Rob Zombie and the Laika animation studio, this unique film may have its homages and imitators; but the original is never diminished, retaining its power over a century later. Watch (or re-watch) to avoid 103 year-old spoilers and join us.

Force of Life. Season 1, Episode 2. First broadcast Thursday 11 September 1975. An eerie blue glow invades Alpha and takes control of a young Ian McShane, who suddenly becomes prone to bouts of German Expressionism and freezing attractive young people from the 1970s. A star is born this week, in Force of Life.

Happy Halloween!Our good friend Jackie joins Mike and Nick to look at one of the most legendary horror films: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.It's a new watch for Mikeand Jackie and a beloved classic for Nick. Find out if the gang thinks the strange geometry of German Expressionism is as jaw droppingly fascinating as Nick.

Bad Bunny's newest single, "Baticano," was released on October 31, 2023, along with the single itself. The music video for "Baticano" was put out the same day The music video for "Baticano" was directed by Stillz, and has all the angles, shadows, and hallmarks of the 1922 version of Nosferatu, a benchmark in German Expressionism filmmaking. Steve Buscemi plays the father figure/mad scientist, who tells the pointy-eared creature, “They're not ready for you in this world. But you are beautiful. Remember that. You are too perfect for this world. In other news Rumors that Bad Bunny is dating Kendall Jenner have been circulating since early 2023. The two have been seen together on several occasions and they have also been spotted kissing. However, neither Bad Bunny nor Kendall Jenner have confirmed or denied the rumors. If the rumors are true, it would be a surprising pairing. Bad Bunny is a Latin trap and reggaeton artist, while Kendall Jenner is a model and reality television star. However, the two do have some things in common. They are both young, successful, and attractive. They are also both very popular on social media. It is possible that Bad Bunny and Kendall Jenner are just friends. However, the fact that they have been seen together on so many occasions and that they have been spotted kissing suggests that there is more to their relationship than meets the eye. Only time will tell if the rumors are true. In the meantime, fans of both Bad Bunny and Kendall Jenner can enjoy the music video for "Baticano." The video is visually stunning and it features some of Bad Bunny's signature dance moves. It is also a good way to get a taste of Bad Bunny's new music. Thanks for Listening to Quiet Please. Remember to like and share wherever you get your podcasts.

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Looking to take on a more commercial project after the lackluster box office of the critically acclaimed The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928), writer/director Carl Theodore Dreyer decided that a horror movie was the way to go. Loosely adapted from Sheridan Le Fanu's story collection 'In a Glass Darkly', Vampyr was filmed on location in the French countryside with a cast primarily composed of non-actors. Its shoestring budget forced the filmmakers to rely on symbolic imagery and allusive atmospherics rather than spectacular effects work. Vampyr was released to a severe critical drubbing and an actively hostile audience (a riot broke out in Vienna when dissatisfied theater patrons were denied a refund). However, Vampyr was reappraised decades later and is now considered an intriguing example of how artists of the silent era approached the advent of talkies. Ryan is joined by Sarah and Cheryl for a close look at this evocative cult film. Discussion points include Vampyr's debt to German Expressionism, its key place in the evolution of the cinematic vampire, and the religious subtext of its storytelling. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-valentine3/support

Nat, Cody, and Robert dive into the long awaited DARK CITY in time for Halloween.   Time tracks: 0:00 - DARK CITY Discussion 1:08:13 - Next Movie and Outro

Subscriber-only episodeCamp counselors Jackie and Greg sit around the fire for Brian De Palma's PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE from 1974. Topics of discussion include the many inspirations from Oscar Wilde to Hitchcock to German Expressionism, De Palma's giddy filmmaking, the tunes by Paul Williams, and an unfair comparison to the other midnight rock musical, THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW. The monthly S'mores series is an offshoot from our main series, where Jackie and Greg explore films from the fringes of cinema, encompassing underground, experimental, cult, camp, genre, horror, and B-movies. S'mores episodes are unlocked by becoming either a Patron or Friend of the Show (see below). These episodes are released on the last Tuesday of each month.Check us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpodCheck us out at our official website: sceneandheardpod.comJoin our weekly film club: instagram.com/arroyofilmclubJP Instagram/Twitter: jacpostajGK Instagram: gkleinschmidtGraphic Design: Molly PintoMusic: Andrew CoxGet in touch at hello@sceneandheardpod.comSupport the show on Patreon: patreon.com/SceneandHeardPodorSubscribe just to get access to our bonus episodes: buzzsprout.com/1905508/subscribe

Do you love heartfelt artistic silent melodramas with universal appeal? Are you into German Expressionism and incredible production design? Do you love it when scripts name their main characters things like "Man" and "Woman from the City"? Then Sunrise (aka Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans) from 1927 is the film for you! Check out this stunning yet life-affirming Oscar winning masterpiece directed by F.W. Murnau starring Janet Gaynor, George O'Brien, and Margaret Livingston. Host, Sara Greenfield and her guests Jeremy Guskin and Allen Rueckert chat about all this and more on this week's episode of Talk Classic To Me. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sara-greenfield/support

In this episode of High Theory, we continue our conversation with Debashree Mukherjee about the pioneering film studio Bombay Talkies, founded in 1934 in the city of Bombay (now Mumbai) by Himansu Rai and Devika Rani. Here, she focuses on cinematographer Josef Wirsching, whose rare behind-the-scenes photographs of life and work at the studio appear in her new book Bombay Talkies: An Unseen History of Indian Cinema. Wirsching fled fascism in Europe, and brought the influence of German Expressionism to Indian cinema, and was responsible for the cinematic stylings of groundbreaking films like Achhyut Kanya (1936), Mahal (1949), and Pakeezah (1972). His experiences teach us about the stifling effects of fascism on art and the peculiarity of national cinema as an analytic category. The diverse global origins and training of the cast and crew his photographs document offer new ways of writing the history of labor in Indian Cinema. If you want to learn more about Debashree's research, and her new book, listen back to our earlier episode called “Bombay Talkies.” Debashree Mukherjee is Associate Professor of film and media in the Department of Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies (MESAAS) at Columbia University. Her first book, Bombay Hustle: Making Movies in a Colonial City (2020), approaches film history as an ecology of material practices and practitioners. Her second book project, Camera Obscura: Media at the Dawn of Planetary Extraction, develops a media history of oceanic migrations and plantation capitalism. Debashree edits the peer-reviewed journal BioScope: South Asian Screen Studies and in a previous life she worked in Mumbai's film and TV industries as an assistant director, writer, and cameraperson. Image: Sourced from Bombay Talkies: An Unseen History of Indian Cinema with permission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Debashree Mukherjee talks about the pioneering film studio founded in 1934 in the city of Bombay (now Mumbai) by Himansu Rai and Devika Rani. Its cast and crew of diverse global origins and training, offer new ways of writing the history of labor in Indian Cinema. In the accompanying B-Side episode, she focuses on her new book Bombay Talkies: An Unseen History of Indian Cinema, which features rare behind-the-scenes photographs from the personal archive of cinematographer Josef Wirsching. Wirsching brought the influence of German Expressionism to Indian cinema, and was responsible for the cinematic stylings of groundbreaking films like Achhyut Kanya (1936), Mahal (1949), and Pakeezah (1972). Debashree Mukherjee is Associate Professor of film and media in the Department of Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies (MESAAS) at Columbia University. Her first book, Bombay Hustle: Making Movies in a Colonial City (2020), approaches film history as an ecology of material practices and practitioners. Her second book project, Camera Obscura: Media at the Dawn of Planetary Extraction, develops a media history of oceanic migrations and plantation capitalism. Debashree edits the peer-reviewed journal BioScope: South Asian Screen Studies and in a previous life she worked in Mumbai's film and TV industries as an assistant director, writer, and cameraperson. Image: Sourced from Bombay Talkies: An Unseen History of Indian Cinema with permission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Debashree Mukherjee talks about the pioneering film studio founded in 1934 in the city of Bombay (now Mumbai) by Himansu Rai and Devika Rani. Its cast and crew of diverse global origins and training, offer new ways of writing the history of labor in Indian Cinema. In the accompanying B-Side episode, she focuses on her new book Bombay Talkies: An Unseen History of Indian Cinema, which features rare behind-the-scenes photographs from the personal archive of cinematographer Josef Wirsching. Wirsching brought the influence of German Expressionism to Indian cinema, and was responsible for the cinematic stylings of groundbreaking films like Achhyut Kanya (1936), Mahal (1949), and Pakeezah (1972). Debashree Mukherjee is Associate Professor of film and media in the Department of Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies (MESAAS) at Columbia University. Her first book, Bombay Hustle: Making Movies in a Colonial City (2020), approaches film history as an ecology of material practices and practitioners. Her second book project, Camera Obscura: Media at the Dawn of Planetary Extraction, develops a media history of oceanic migrations and plantation capitalism. Debashree edits the peer-reviewed journal BioScope: South Asian Screen Studies and in a previous life she worked in Mumbai's film and TV industries as an assistant director, writer, and cameraperson. Image: Sourced from Bombay Talkies: An Unseen History of Indian Cinema with permission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of High Theory, we continue our conversation with Debashree Mukherjee about the pioneering film studio Bombay Talkies, founded in 1934 in the city of Bombay (now Mumbai) by Himansu Rai and Devika Rani. Here, she focuses on cinematographer Josef Wirsching, whose rare behind-the-scenes photographs of life and work at the studio appear in her new book Bombay Talkies: An Unseen History of Indian Cinema. Wirsching fled fascism in Europe, and brought the influence of German Expressionism to Indian cinema, and was responsible for the cinematic stylings of groundbreaking films like Achhyut Kanya (1936), Mahal (1949), and Pakeezah (1972). His experiences teach us about the stifling effects of fascism on art and the peculiarity of national cinema as an analytic category. The diverse global origins and training of the cast and crew his photographs document offer new ways of writing the history of labor in Indian Cinema. If you want to learn more about Debashree's research, and her new book, listen back to our earlier episode called “Bombay Talkies.” Debashree Mukherjee is Associate Professor of film and media in the Department of Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies (MESAAS) at Columbia University. Her first book, Bombay Hustle: Making Movies in a Colonial City (2020), approaches film history as an ecology of material practices and practitioners. Her second book project, Camera Obscura: Media at the Dawn of Planetary Extraction, develops a media history of oceanic migrations and plantation capitalism. Debashree edits the peer-reviewed journal BioScope: South Asian Screen Studies and in a previous life she worked in Mumbai's film and TV industries as an assistant director, writer, and cameraperson. Image: Sourced from Bombay Talkies: An Unseen History of Indian Cinema with permission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of High Theory, we continue our conversation with Debashree Mukherjee about the pioneering film studio Bombay Talkies, founded in 1934 in the city of Bombay (now Mumbai) by Himansu Rai and Devika Rani. Here, she focuses on cinematographer Josef Wirsching, whose rare behind-the-scenes photographs of life and work at the studio appear in her new book Bombay Talkies: An Unseen History of Indian Cinema. Wirsching fled fascism in Europe, and brought the influence of German Expressionism to Indian cinema, and was responsible for the cinematic stylings of groundbreaking films like Achhyut Kanya (1936), Mahal (1949), and Pakeezah (1972). His experiences teach us about the stifling effects of fascism on art and the peculiarity of national cinema as an analytic category. The diverse global origins and training of the cast and crew his photographs document offer new ways of writing the history of labor in Indian Cinema. If you want to learn more about Debashree's research, and her new book, listen back to our earlier episode called “Bombay Talkies.” Debashree Mukherjee is Associate Professor of film and media in the Department of Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies (MESAAS) at Columbia University. Her first book, Bombay Hustle: Making Movies in a Colonial City (2020), approaches film history as an ecology of material practices and practitioners. Her second book project, Camera Obscura: Media at the Dawn of Planetary Extraction, develops a media history of oceanic migrations and plantation capitalism. Debashree edits the peer-reviewed journal BioScope: South Asian Screen Studies and in a previous life she worked in Mumbai's film and TV industries as an assistant director, writer, and cameraperson. Image: Sourced from Bombay Talkies: An Unseen History of Indian Cinema with permission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/german-studies

Debashree Mukherjee talks about the pioneering film studio founded in 1934 in the city of Bombay (now Mumbai) by Himansu Rai and Devika Rani. Its cast and crew of diverse global origins and training, offer new ways of writing the history of labor in Indian Cinema. In the accompanying B-Side episode, she focuses on her new book Bombay Talkies: An Unseen History of Indian Cinema, which features rare behind-the-scenes photographs from the personal archive of cinematographer Josef Wirsching. Wirsching brought the influence of German Expressionism to Indian cinema, and was responsible for the cinematic stylings of groundbreaking films like Achhyut Kanya (1936), Mahal (1949), and Pakeezah (1972). Debashree Mukherjee is Associate Professor of film and media in the Department of Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies (MESAAS) at Columbia University. Her first book, Bombay Hustle: Making Movies in a Colonial City (2020), approaches film history as an ecology of material practices and practitioners. Her second book project, Camera Obscura: Media at the Dawn of Planetary Extraction, develops a media history of oceanic migrations and plantation capitalism. Debashree edits the peer-reviewed journal BioScope: South Asian Screen Studies and in a previous life she worked in Mumbai's film and TV industries as an assistant director, writer, and cameraperson. Image: Sourced from Bombay Talkies: An Unseen History of Indian Cinema with permission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film

In this episode of High Theory, we continue our conversation with Debashree Mukherjee about the pioneering film studio Bombay Talkies, founded in 1934 in the city of Bombay (now Mumbai) by Himansu Rai and Devika Rani. Here, she focuses on cinematographer Josef Wirsching, whose rare behind-the-scenes photographs of life and work at the studio appear in her new book Bombay Talkies: An Unseen History of Indian Cinema. Wirsching fled fascism in Europe, and brought the influence of German Expressionism to Indian cinema, and was responsible for the cinematic stylings of groundbreaking films like Achhyut Kanya (1936), Mahal (1949), and Pakeezah (1972). His experiences teach us about the stifling effects of fascism on art and the peculiarity of national cinema as an analytic category. The diverse global origins and training of the cast and crew his photographs document offer new ways of writing the history of labor in Indian Cinema. If you want to learn more about Debashree's research, and her new book, listen back to our earlier episode called “Bombay Talkies.” Debashree Mukherjee is Associate Professor of film and media in the Department of Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies (MESAAS) at Columbia University. Her first book, Bombay Hustle: Making Movies in a Colonial City (2020), approaches film history as an ecology of material practices and practitioners. Her second book project, Camera Obscura: Media at the Dawn of Planetary Extraction, develops a media history of oceanic migrations and plantation capitalism. Debashree edits the peer-reviewed journal BioScope: South Asian Screen Studies and in a previous life she worked in Mumbai's film and TV industries as an assistant director, writer, and cameraperson. Image: Sourced from Bombay Talkies: An Unseen History of Indian Cinema with permission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film

Debashree Mukherjee talks about the pioneering film studio founded in 1934 in the city of Bombay (now Mumbai) by Himansu Rai and Devika Rani. Its cast and crew of diverse global origins and training, offer new ways of writing the history of labor in Indian Cinema. In the accompanying B-Side episode, she focuses on her new book Bombay Talkies: An Unseen History of Indian Cinema, which features rare behind-the-scenes photographs from the personal archive of cinematographer Josef Wirsching. Wirsching brought the influence of German Expressionism to Indian cinema, and was responsible for the cinematic stylings of groundbreaking films like Achhyut Kanya (1936), Mahal (1949), and Pakeezah (1972). Debashree Mukherjee is Associate Professor of film and media in the Department of Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies (MESAAS) at Columbia University. Her first book, Bombay Hustle: Making Movies in a Colonial City (2020), approaches film history as an ecology of material practices and practitioners. Her second book project, Camera Obscura: Media at the Dawn of Planetary Extraction, develops a media history of oceanic migrations and plantation capitalism. Debashree edits the peer-reviewed journal BioScope: South Asian Screen Studies and in a previous life she worked in Mumbai's film and TV industries as an assistant director, writer, and cameraperson. Image: Sourced from Bombay Talkies: An Unseen History of Indian Cinema with permission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/performing-arts

In this episode of High Theory, we continue our conversation with Debashree Mukherjee about the pioneering film studio Bombay Talkies, founded in 1934 in the city of Bombay (now Mumbai) by Himansu Rai and Devika Rani. Here, she focuses on cinematographer Josef Wirsching, whose rare behind-the-scenes photographs of life and work at the studio appear in her new book Bombay Talkies: An Unseen History of Indian Cinema. Wirsching fled fascism in Europe, and brought the influence of German Expressionism to Indian cinema, and was responsible for the cinematic stylings of groundbreaking films like Achhyut Kanya (1936), Mahal (1949), and Pakeezah (1972). His experiences teach us about the stifling effects of fascism on art and the peculiarity of national cinema as an analytic category. The diverse global origins and training of the cast and crew his photographs document offer new ways of writing the history of labor in Indian Cinema. If you want to learn more about Debashree's research, and her new book, listen back to our earlier episode called “Bombay Talkies.” Debashree Mukherjee is Associate Professor of film and media in the Department of Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies (MESAAS) at Columbia University. Her first book, Bombay Hustle: Making Movies in a Colonial City (2020), approaches film history as an ecology of material practices and practitioners. Her second book project, Camera Obscura: Media at the Dawn of Planetary Extraction, develops a media history of oceanic migrations and plantation capitalism. Debashree edits the peer-reviewed journal BioScope: South Asian Screen Studies and in a previous life she worked in Mumbai's film and TV industries as an assistant director, writer, and cameraperson. Image: Sourced from Bombay Talkies: An Unseen History of Indian Cinema with permission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/performing-arts

In this episode of High Theory, we continue our conversation with Debashree Mukherjee about the pioneering film studio Bombay Talkies, founded in 1934 in the city of Bombay (now Mumbai) by Himansu Rai and Devika Rani. Here, she focuses on cinematographer Josef Wirsching, whose rare behind-the-scenes photographs of life and work at the studio appear in her new book Bombay Talkies: An Unseen History of Indian Cinema. Wirsching fled fascism in Europe, and brought the influence of German Expressionism to Indian cinema, and was responsible for the cinematic stylings of groundbreaking films like Achhyut Kanya (1936), Mahal (1949), and Pakeezah (1972). His experiences teach us about the stifling effects of fascism on art and the peculiarity of national cinema as an analytic category. The diverse global origins and training of the cast and crew his photographs document offer new ways of writing the history of labor in Indian Cinema. If you want to learn more about Debashree's research, and her new book, listen back to our earlier episode called “Bombay Talkies.” Debashree Mukherjee is Associate Professor of film and media in the Department of Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies (MESAAS) at Columbia University. Her first book, Bombay Hustle: Making Movies in a Colonial City (2020), approaches film history as an ecology of material practices and practitioners. Her second book project, Camera Obscura: Media at the Dawn of Planetary Extraction, develops a media history of oceanic migrations and plantation capitalism. Debashree edits the peer-reviewed journal BioScope: South Asian Screen Studies and in a previous life she worked in Mumbai's film and TV industries as an assistant director, writer, and cameraperson. Image: Sourced from Bombay Talkies: An Unseen History of Indian Cinema with permission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies

Debashree Mukherjee talks about the pioneering film studio founded in 1934 in the city of Bombay (now Mumbai) by Himansu Rai and Devika Rani. Its cast and crew of diverse global origins and training, offer new ways of writing the history of labor in Indian Cinema. In the accompanying B-Side episode, she focuses on her new book Bombay Talkies: An Unseen History of Indian Cinema, which features rare behind-the-scenes photographs from the personal archive of cinematographer Josef Wirsching. Wirsching brought the influence of German Expressionism to Indian cinema, and was responsible for the cinematic stylings of groundbreaking films like Achhyut Kanya (1936), Mahal (1949), and Pakeezah (1972). Debashree Mukherjee is Associate Professor of film and media in the Department of Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies (MESAAS) at Columbia University. Her first book, Bombay Hustle: Making Movies in a Colonial City (2020), approaches film history as an ecology of material practices and practitioners. Her second book project, Camera Obscura: Media at the Dawn of Planetary Extraction, develops a media history of oceanic migrations and plantation capitalism. Debashree edits the peer-reviewed journal BioScope: South Asian Screen Studies and in a previous life she worked in Mumbai's film and TV industries as an assistant director, writer, and cameraperson. Image: Sourced from Bombay Talkies: An Unseen History of Indian Cinema with permission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies

We embark on a journey through the captivating world of German Expressionism, a groundbreaking film movement that redefined cinema and left an indelible mark on the art form. Join us as we explore the history, themes, and visual style of this influential movement.REQUIRED WATCHING ON SOCIALInstagram: http://instagram.com/RequiredwatchTwitter: http://twitter.com/requiredwatchSubscribe to our podcast: https://li.sten.to/RWPodcastTray:Instagram: http://instagram.com/RequiredwatchTwitter: http://twitter.com/Trayepps Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode: 2521 The Stata Center, Caligari's Cabinet, and radical buildings.  Today, radical buildings.

THIS WEEK on the GWA Podcast, we interview Dr Dorothy Price on one of the most acclaimed artists ever to live, the great German Expressionist, KATHE KOLLWITZ! Dorothy Price is an indefatigable pioneer. Not only has she been instrumental as a specialist in German Expressionism, Weimar Culture and Black British Art, with a specific focus on women artists, but she has authored numerous books and articles in both areas. But today we are meeting because her latest exhibition, Making Modernism, opens at the Royal Academy of Arts, London this month, focussing on a group of women artists all of whom were active in Germany in the first few decades of the twentieth century. The exhibition seeks to look again at histories of modernism through the eyes of its female practitioners and is the first group exhibition of women artists at the Royal Academy for over 20 years: https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibition/making-modernism So today we are going to be discussing one of these artists: Kathe Kollwitz, the pioneering German Expressionist who documented, through a socially conscious lens, the working classes and unemployed, and was a master at capturing the emotive intensity of her subjects, their vulnerabilities and hardship. Primarily a printmaker, Kollwitz took psychological intensity to new heights with her often stark portrayals of the grief-stricken and oppressed. Depicting mothers and children wrenched apart by death; individuals filled with anguish and in mourning; poverty, love, hatred and war ‒ Kollwitz's compassionate images reveal the grim rawness of reality observed through a deeply sensitive lens. Socially conscious and created with acute feeling (she once wrote, ‘I agree with my art serving a purpose'), her work still speaks truth to the world we live in today. Born in Eastern Prussia, Kollwitz, having witnessed the physical and emotional effects of industrialisation, used printmaking to record the bleakness and inequalities of life. Immediate, accessible and at times cheap, printmaking enables an artist to produce both intricately detailed images and bold graphic forms. Follow us: Katy Hessel: @thegreatwomenartists / @katy.hessel Research assistant: Viva Ruggi Sound editing by Nada Smiljanic Artwork by @thisisaliceskinner Music by Ben Wetherfield https://www.thegreatwomenartists.com/ -- Making Modernism:Paula Modersohn-Becker, Käthe Kollwitz, Gabriele Münter and Marianne Werefkin at the RA: https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibition/making-modernism https://www.kollwitz.de/en/biography https://www.kaethe-kollwitz.berlin/en/kaethe-kollwitz/biography/ https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/term/BIOG34072 Print cycle: A Weaver's Revolt (1892-97): https://www.kollwitz.de/en/cycle-weavers-revolt-overview -- Head of a Child in its Mother's Hands (Study of the Down Trodden) (1900): https://www.germanexpressionismleicester.org/leicesters-collection/artists-and-artworks/kaethe-kollwitz/head-of-a-child-in-its-mothers-hands-(study-of-the-down-trodden)/ https://www.kollwitz.de/en/cycle-peasants-war-overview https://www.kollwitz.de/en/woman-with-dead-child-kn-81 https://www.kollwitz.de/en/pair-of-lovers-sculpture-en-bronze Print cycle: War (completed 1921-1922) https://www.kollwitz.de/en/series-war-overview -- THIS EPISODE IS GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY CHRISTIES: www.christies.com