Podcast appearances and mentions of keith uhlich

Annie and Jenn conclude our conversation with Keith "Paley Guy" Uhlich on the episode "Babylon."

Annie and Jenn sit down with Keith "Paley Guy" Uhlich for a conversation about one of The X-Files' most controversial episodes, "Babylon."

The second part of our discussion of the season six episode "Triangle," joined by Keith Uhlich! 

We sat down with our friend Keith Uhlich again for an episode so big we had to break it in half. Join us for the first half of our comprehensive chat of the S6 episode "Triangle."

Jenn is still out, but our friend Keith Uhlich is sitting in with Annie to break down the season 4 episode "Max." (ICYMI, we talked about "Tempus Fugit" last time... check it out first!)

Jenn is out today, but our friend Keith Uhlich is sitting in with Annie to break down the season 4 episode "Tempus Fugit." (Part two, "Max" will be up next!)

Part Two of our conversation with Keith Uhlich- this week we discuss the season four premiere “Herrenvolk.”

Part Two of our conversation with Keith Uhlich- this week we discuss the season four premiere “Herrenvolk.”

This week we sit down with special guest Keith Uhlich to discuss season three's “Talitha Cumi.”

This week we sit down with special guest Keith Uhlich to discuss season three’s “Talitha Cumi.”

This week, we got to sit down with writer/ critic Keith Uhlich (known to X-Philes as the luckiest guy on the planet) to chat about his famed interview with David and Gillian, the show, social media and more. Podcast theme music by Paul Terry.

This week, we got to sit down with writer/ critic Keith Uhlich (known to X-Philes as the luckiest guy on the planet) to chat about his famed interview with David and Gillian, the show, social media and more. Podcast themeRead more...

A celebration of one of the towering achievements of the cinematic medium - 2001: A Space Odyssey - with behind the scenes anecdotes from key talents on the film and detailed analysis from a panel of top film critics and authors. Guests include actor Dan Richter (Moonwatcher), biographer Vincent LoBrutto, author Mario Falsetto, author Randy Rasmussen, critic Keith Uhlich, director Peter Hyams, producer Robert Watts, film analysts Barry Krusch and Dean Treadway, author Peter Kramer, film professor R. Barton Palmer, Kubrick's personal assistant Tony Frewin, and critic Robert Castle. Hosted by Jamey DuVall. Support this podcast

An assortment of Kubrick's closest collaborators and various critics and analysts examine the mysteries of Kubrick's masterpiece of horror, which stands as his most mainstream and pleasing, yet deceptively cryptic works. Guests include actor and Kubrick's long-time personal assistant Leon Vitali, Steadicam inventor Garrett Brown, biographer Vincent LoBrutto, assistant director Brian W. Cook, film critics Glenn Kenny, Keith Uhlich, Robert Castle and Tony Macklin, personal assistant Tony Frewin, Stephen King authority and author Tony Magistrale, authors Randy Rasmussen, R. Barton Palmer, Geoffrey Cocks, and Mario Falsetto, film professor Steve Mamber, author and filmmaker Jay Weidner, ABC News reporter Bill Blakemore, ROOM 237 filmmakers Rodney Ascher and Tim Kirk, director Matt Reeves (Cloverfield), and film analyst John Krysko. Hosted by Jamey DuVall. Support this podcast

Trace the origins of Stanley Kubrick's stellar career - from Look magazine photographer to director of early classics including 'Fear and Desire', 'Killer's Kiss', 'The Killing', 'Lolita', 'Paths of Glory', 'Spartacus' and 'Dr. Strangelove'. Guests include producer James B. Harris, actors Shane Rimmer, Shirley Douglas, and Richard Anderson, biographers Vincent LoBrutto (Stanley Kubrick: A Biography) and Ed Sikov (Mr. Strangelove), critics Erich Feursten and Keith Uhlich, authors Mario Falsetto (Stanley Kubrick: A Narrative and Stylistic Ananlysis), Peter Biskind (Easy Riders, Raging Bulls), and Randy Rasmussen (Stanley Kubrick: 7 Films Analyzed), Criterion Collection producer Curtis Tsui, director and cinematographer Peter Hyams (2010: The Year We Make Contact), film analyst Barry Krusch, and film professor R. Barton Palmer. Hosted by Jamey DuVall. Support this podcast

A Clockwork Orange shocked and scandalized the world upon its initial release nearly 50 years ago, and continues to maintain its immense power to this day. Guests include actor Malcolm McDowell, Kubrick's personal assistant Tony Frewin, film professors Steve Mamber and R. Burton Palmer, biographer Vincent LoBrutto, authors Stuart Y. McDougal, Mario Falsetto, Peter Kramer and Randy Rasmussen, critic Keith Uhlich, and film and philosophy professor Daniel Shaw. Hosted by Jamey DuVall. Support this podcast

An exploration of Kubrick's seminal Vietnam War film with a panel of special guests including actors Matthew Modine and Vincent D'Onofrio, Kubrick's personal assistant Leon Vitali, cinematographer Douglas Milsome, journalist and author Tim Cahill, Vietnam veteran and film professor Harry Haines, film and philosophy professor Daniel Shaw. author Randy Rasmussen (Stanley Kubrick: 7 Films Analyzed), writer Jason Sanford, critics Glenn Kenny and Keith Uhlich, and a never-before-released interview with Kubrick himself.  Access over 60 hours of bonus content by becoming a Patreon supporter of the series. Visit TheKubrickSeries.com or Patreon.com/TheKubrickSeries for more details.  Support this podcast

In celebration of one of the most beautifully photographed and haunting films ever made, our panel of special guests explore the rewards of Kubrick's costume epic Barry Lyndon. Guests include actor and long-time Kubrick assistants Leon Vitali and Tony Frewin, writer/director Neil Labute (Your Friends and Neighbors), assistant directors Andy Anderson and Brian Cook, biographer Vincent LoBrutto, author Randy Rasmussen, critics Glenn Kenny, Robert Horton and Keith Uhlich, and film professor Steve Mamber. Hosted by Jamey DuVall. Support this podcast

Uhlich has served as the editor of The House Next Door, and submitted insightful film criticism for Time Out New York, The Hollywood Reporter, and many other industry platforms. Support this podcast

An exploration of Kubrick's seminal Vietnam War film with a panel of special guests including actors Matthew Modine and Vincent D'Onofrio, Kubrick's personal assistant Leon Vitali, cinematographer Douglas Milsome, journalist and author Tim Cahill, Vietnam veteran and film professor Harry Haines, film and philosophy professor Daniel Shaw. author Randy Rasmussen (Stanley Kubrick: 7 Films Analyzed), writer Jason Sanford, critics Glenn Kenny and Keith Uhlich, and a never-before-released interview with Kubrick himself.  Support this podcast

An exploration of Kubrick's seminal Vietnam War film with a panel of special guests including actors Matthew Modine and Vincent D'Onofrio, Kubrick's personal assistant Leon Vitali, cinematographer Douglas Milsome, journalist and author Tim Cahill, Vietnam veteran and film professor Harry Haines, film and philosophy professor Daniel Shaw. author Randy Rasmussen (Stanley Kubrick: 7 Films Analyzed), writer Jason Sanford, critics Glenn Kenny and Keith Uhlich, and a never-before-released interview with Kubrick himself.  Access over 60 hours of bonus content by becoming a Patreon supporter of the series. Visit TheKubrickSeries.com or Patreon.com/TheKubrickSeries for more details. 

An assortment of Kubrick's closest collaborators and various critics and analysts examine the mysteries of Kubrick's masterpiece of horror, which stands as his most mainstream and pleasing, yet deceptively cryptic works. Guests include actor and Kubrick’s long-time personal assistant Leon Vitali, Steadicam inventor Garrett Brown, biographer Vincent LoBrutto, assistant director Brian W. Cook, film critics Glenn Kenny, Keith Uhlich, Robert Castle and Tony Macklin, personal assistant Tony Frewin, Stephen King authority and author Tony Magistrale, authors Randy Rasmussen, R. Barton Palmer, Geoffrey Cocks, and Mario Falsetto, film professor Steve Mamber, author and filmmaker Jay Weidner, ABC News reporter Bill Blakemore, ROOM 237 filmmakers Rodney Ascher and Tim Kirk, director Matt Reeves (Cloverfield), and film analyst John Krysko. Hosted by Jamey DuVall. Support this podcast

An assortment of Kubrick's closest collaborators and various critics and analysts examine the mysteries of Kubrick's masterpiece of horror, which stands as his most mainstream and pleasing, yet deceptively cryptic works. Guests include actor and Kubrick’s long-time personal assistant Leon Vitali, Steadicam inventor Garrett Brown, biographer Vincent LoBrutto, assistant director Brian W. Cook, film critics Glenn Kenny, Keith Uhlich, Robert Castle and Tony Macklin, personal assistant Tony Frewin, Stephen King authority and author Tony Magistrale, authors Randy Rasmussen, R. Barton Palmer, Geoffrey Cocks, and Mario Falsetto, film professor Steve Mamber, author and filmmaker Jay Weidner, ABC News reporter Bill Blakemore, ROOM 237 filmmakers Rodney Ascher and Tim Kirk, director Matt Reeves (Cloverfield), and film analyst John Krysko. Hosted by Jamey DuVall.

One of the most beautifully photographed and haunting films ever made, our panel of special guests explore the rewards of Kubrick's costume epic Barry Lyndon. Guests include actor and long-time Kubrick assistants Leon Vitali and Tony Frewin, writer/director Neil Labute (Your Friends and Neighbors), assistant directors Andy Anderson and Brian Cook, biographer Vincent LoBrutto, author Randy Rasmussen, critics Glenn Kenney, Robert Horton and Keith Uhlich, and film professor Steve Mamber. Hosted by Jamey DuVall.

In celebration of one of the most beautifully photographed and haunting films ever made, our panel of special guests explore the rewards of Kubrick's costume epic Barry Lyndon. Guests include actor and long-time Kubrick assistants Leon Vitali and Tony Frewin, writer/director Neil Labute (Your Friends and Neighbors), assistant directors Andy Anderson and Brian Cook, biographer Vincent LoBrutto, author Randy Rasmussen, critics Glenn Kenney, Robert Horton and Keith Uhlich, and film professor Steve Mamber. Hosted by Jamey DuVall. Support this podcast

A Clockwork Orange shocked and scandalized the world upon its initial release nearly 50 years ago, and continues to maintain its immense power to this day. Guests include actor Malcolm McDowell, Kubrick's personal assistant Tony Frewin, film professors Steve Mamber and R. Burton Palmer, biographer Vincent LoBrutto, authors Stuart Y. McDougal, Mario Falsetto, Peter Kramer and Randy Rasmussen, critic Keith Uhlich, and film and philosophy professor Daniel Shaw. Hosted by Jamey DuVall. Support this podcast

A Clockwork Orange shocked and scandalized the world upon its initial release nearly 50 years ago, and continues to maintain its immense power to this day. Guests include actor Malcolm McDowell, Kubrick's personal assistant Tony Frewin, film professors Steve Mamber and R. Burton Palmer, biographer Vincent LoBrutto, authors Stuart Y. McDougal, Mario Falsetto, Peter Kramer and Randy Rasmussen, critic Keith Uhlich, and film and philosophy professor Daniel Shaw. Hosted by Jamey DuVall.

A celebration of one of the towering achievements of the cinematic medium - 2001: A Space Odyssey - with behind the scenes anecdotes from key talents on the film and detailed analysis from a panel of top film critics and authors. Guests include actor Dan Richter (Moonwatcher), biographer Vincent LoBrutto, author Mario Falsetto, author Randy Rasmussen, critic Keith Uhlich, director Peter Hyams, producer Robert Watts, film analysts Barry Krusch and Dean Treadway, author Peter Kramer, film professor R. Barton Palmer, Kubrick's personal assistant Tony Frewin, and critic Robert Castle. Hosted by Jamey DuVall. Support this podcast

A celebration of one of the towering achievements of the cinematic medium - 2001: A Space Odyssey - with behind the scenes anecdotes from key talents on the film and detailed analysis from a panel of top film critics and authors. Guests include actor Dan Richter (Moonwatcher), biographer Vincent LoBrutto, author Mario Falsetto, author Randy Rasmussen, critic Keith Uhlich, director Peter Hyams, producer Robert Watts, film analysts Barry Krusch and Dean Treadway, author Peter Kramer, film professor R. Barton Palmer, Kubrick's personal assistant Tony Frewin, and critic Robert Castle. Hosted by Jamey DuVall.

This week on The Spectator Film Podcast… A Clockwork Orange (1971) 4.3.20 Featuring: Austin, Maxx Commentary Track begins at 14:52 — Notes — Film as a Subversive Art by Amos Vogel — We didn’t reference Vogel’s brief review of A Clockwork Orange during our episode, but it’s worth investigating for anyone interested. Vogel was a tremendous writer, and this book is a classic of film criticism. Highly recommended. Stanley Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange edited by Stuart Y. McDougal — This Cambridge Film Handbooks edition of essays discussing the film was one of our primary resources in framing our conversations for this episodes; essays by Janet Staiger, Margaret DeRosia, and Peter J. Rabinowitz were particularly insightful. As is the case with most of the releases in this book series, this is highly recommended reading for anyone interested in the film. On Kubrick by James Naremore — Here’s an accessible and steadfast introduction into Kubrick’s work, which balances an historical account of his career alongside some thoughtful analysis and personal response. While I recommend it as an introduction, it certainly still has much to offer those (unbearable) people who’re already thoroughly familiar with Kubrick’s career/films. We don’t reference it specifically during this episodes – many of the resources it uses were made redundant by our other research – but its chapter discussing A Clockwork Orange remains an insightful and fun introduction to critical discussions on the film. Don’t Look Now: British Cinema in the 1970’s edited by Dr. Paul Newland — We didn’t make reference to this book in the episode, but its a tremendous resource for learning about British cinema during this period. A Clockwork Orange is featured in an essay by Justin Smith examining the film’s demonstration of male anxiety. “Kubrick, Stanley” by Keith Uhlich from Senses of Cinema — The Great Director Profile of Stanley Kubrick from Senses of Cinema.

Trace the origins of Stanley Kubrick's stellar career - from Look magazine photographer to director of early classics including 'Fear and Desire', 'Killer's Kiss', 'The Killing', 'Lolita', 'Paths of Glory', 'Spartacus' and 'Dr. Strangelove'. Guests include producer James B. Harris, actors Shane Rimmer, Shirley Douglas, and Richard Anderson, biographers Vincent LoBrutto (Stanley Kubrick: A Biography) and Ed Sikov (Mr. Strangelove), critics Erich Feursten and Keith Uhlich, authors Mario Falsetto (Stanley Kubrick: A Narrative and Stylistic Ananlysis), Peter Biskind (Easy Riders, Raging Bulls), and Randy Rasmussen (Stanley Kubrick: 7 Films Analyzed), Criterion Collection producer Curtis Tsui, director and cinematographer Peter Hyams (2010: The Year We Make Contact), film analyst Barry Krusch, and film professor R. Barton Palmer. Hosted by Jamey DuVall. Support this podcast

Trace the origins of Stanley Kubrick's stellar career - from Look magazine photographer to director of early classics including 'Fear and Desire', 'Killer's Kiss', 'The Killing', 'Lolita', 'Paths of Glory', 'Spartacus' and 'Dr. Strangelove'. Guests include producer James B. Harris, actors Shane Rimmer, Shirley Douglas, and Richard Anderson, biographers Vincent LoBrutto (Stanley Kubrick: A Biography) and Ed Sikov (Mr. Strangelove), critics Erich Feursten and Keith Uhlich, authors Mario Falsetto (Stanley Kubrick: A Narrative and Stylistic Ananlysis), Peter Biskind (Easy Riders, Raging Bulls), and Randy Rasmussen (Stanley Kubrick: 7 Films Analyzed), Criterion Collection producer Curtis Tsui, director and cinematographer Peter Hyams (2010: The Year We Make Contact), film analyst Barry Krusch, and film professor R. Barton Palmer. Hosted by Jamey DuVall.

The fifteenth episode of the Catalyst and Witness podcast, devoted to exploring the films and format of the New York Film Festival, hosted by Ryan Swen. This covers the fifteenth edition of the festival in 1977, and features special guest Keith Uhlich. 0:00-18:22 – Opening18:23-1:23:16 – Part One1:23:17-2:45:25 – Part Two2:45:26-3:48:38 – Part Three3:48:39-4:50:18 – Part Four4:50:19-5:39:23 – Part Five5:39:24-6:54:08 – Part Six6:54:09-7:02:59 – Closing

It's easy to claim art serves a purpose, but what exactly is that purpose? How do artists and critics reckon with the images, ideas, and worlds they've created—for better and worse? If art only builds a monument to itself, what value does that hold? In the second part of Peter and Keith Uhlich's look back at the year 2018 in movies, these questions come to the forefront. It's not just what art is but how it strikes us, how it is purposed (or repurposed), and how it becomes part of a dialogue. Though covering just one year of cinema, a list that expands back over a century. The big surprise: who topped their list with film and who topped it with television? Surprises abound in this invigorating discussion. 0:00–2:41 Opening2:41–26:34 Picks for #526:34–41:40 Picks for #441:40–1:00:41 Picks for #31:01:20–1:03:59 Sponsorship Section1:04:47–1:27:08 Picks for #21:27:08–1:30:02 Guest Picks1:30:02–1:59:56 Picks for #11:59:56–2:04:39 Wrap Up 2:05:36–2:08:35 Close / Outtake

Hosts Josh and Jamie and special guest Hollywood Reporter film critic Keith Uhlich take on trucksploitation with a double feature of Steven Spielberg's DUEL (1971) and BREAKDOWN (1997) starring Kurt Russell. Next week's episode is a patron-exclusive bonus episode on CONAN THE BARBARIAN (1982) and CONAN THE DESTROYER (1984), you can get access to that episode (and all past + future bonus episodes) by subscribing to our $5 tier on patreon: www.patreon.com/sleazoidspodcast Note: Apologies for the occasional buzz on Keith's audio. Not sure what happened there! Intro // 00:00-11:10 DUEL // 11:10-51:38 BREAKDOWN // 51:38-1:44:19 Outro // 1:44:19-1:50:54 Josh's Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejoshl Josh's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/thejoshl/ Jamie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamiemilleracas Jamie's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/jamiemiller/

Witches, Worship, and White People: Oh my! Keith Uhlich returns for another year of counting down films, television, and other media of 2018 in this Part 1 of 2. The choices remain as eclectic as always, but the spirit of debate shifts toward not just what constitutes not just what cinema is but when it is (2017? 1972? Who Knows!)—part of the larger flux in our ever expanding digital world. Each challenges the other for a statement of principals to understand not just what films get made and who gets to make them, throwing wrenches into questions surrounding the systems that hold the keys and the role of representation on screen. Strap on (!) in for another series of conversations on what might not be the best films of the year, but the ones that engaged us most into a winding conversation. 0:00-2:52 Opening2:52-27:04 Picks for #1027:04-50:21 Picks for #951:08-55:07 Sponsorship Section55:29-1:21:01 Picks for #81:21:01-1:43:53 Picks for #71:43:53-2:05:26 Picks for #62:06:02-2:06:35 Wrap Up 2:06:44 -2:08:52 Close / Outtake

Like Henry Cavill's arms, Jenna and Chris are locked and loaded on all things Mission: Impossible - Fallout! Join us as we discuss the sixth entry in the Mission: Impossible franchise, and its absurdly (but justifiably) high Rotten Tomatoes score. How accessible is this movie for people who aren't as familiar with the franchise? What questions does this film raise about the ethics of being a spy? And just how impressed are we by the film's stunts? Listen to find out.Also, tacked on the end is a sort of bonus minisode, in which we reluctantly watch the new trailer for Venom for the first time. So, enjoy that. Reviews/Articles we reference:The New Yorker: “Mission: Impossible—Fallout” Is Basically a Two-and-a-Half-Hour Making-Of Sequence by Richard Brody: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-front-row/mission-impossiblefallout-is-basically-a-two-and-a-half-hour-making-of-sequenceVox: Mission: Impossible — Fallout is the most entertaining blockbuster of the summer by Alissa Wilkinson: https://www.vox.com/summer-movies/2018/7/17/17566244/mission-impossible-fallout-review-tom-cruiseSlant: Mission: Impossible - Fallout by Keith Uhlich: https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/review/mission-impossible-falloutFollow Us: https://twitter.com/TomatoTomatoPodhttps://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnhttps://twitter.com/thechrisvittoeTalk to Us: tomatotomatopod@gmail.comMusic: BenSound.com

Like Henry Cavill's arms, Jenna and Chris are locked and loaded on all things Mission: Impossible - Fallout! Join us as we discuss the sixth entry in the Mission: Impossible franchise, and its absurdly (but justifiably) high Rotten Tomatoes score. How accessible is this movie for people who aren't as familiar with the franchise? What questions does this film raise about the ethics of being a spy? And just how impressed are we by the film's stunts? Listen to find out.Also, tacked on the end is a sort of bonus minisode, in which we reluctantly watch the new trailer for Venom for the first time. So, enjoy that. Reviews/Articles we reference:The New Yorker: “Mission: Impossible—Fallout” Is Basically a Two-and-a-Half-Hour Making-Of Sequence by Richard Brody: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-front-row/mission-impossiblefallout-is-basically-a-two-and-a-half-hour-making-of-sequenceVox: Mission: Impossible — Fallout is the most entertaining blockbuster of the summer by Alissa Wilkinson: https://www.vox.com/summer-movies/2018/7/17/17566244/mission-impossible-fallout-review-tom-cruiseSlant: Mission: Impossible - Fallout by Keith Uhlich: https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/review/mission-impossible-falloutFollow Us: https://twitter.com/TomatoTomatoPodhttps://twitter.com/heyitsjennalynnhttps://twitter.com/thechrisvittoeTalk to Us: tomatotomatopod@gmail.comMusic: BenSound.com

Every guest of The Cinephiliacs has had their chance in the hot seat to be questioned by Peter on a myriad of topics, but never the other way around. In this very special 100th episode, it is the guests who have control of the mic. Friend of the show Keith Uhlich plays host for an episode to ask Peter about his first cinematic memory, how the podcast got started, and why he turned to film history. Along the way, many other former friends call in to ask their own questions about his favorite theaters, the films he just doesn't understand, and the lessons he's learned through the course of the show. Finally, Peter finally chooses the film and goes with John Ford's enigmatic biopic The Long Gray Line, a story of the military and America in a way that neither Keith nor Peter can wrap their heads entirely around, but find themselves in tears at the end nonetheless. Is it shallow patriotism, or is Ford crafting the most mysterious anti-war film ever made? 0:00-4:27  Opening5:12-1:38:44 Deep Focus — Peter Labuza1:39:24-1:43:24  Sponsorship Section1:44:44-2:18:11 Double Exposure — The Long Gray Line (John Ford)2:18:56-2:24:10 Final Questions / Thanks 2:24:12-2:25:54 Close

On one hand, cinema has mutated. It is no longer contained to the theater and its methods no longer simply produce simply 3 act narrative features. But was it ever so limited? The first films were hand cranked into a box at a parlor on 34th street. The military in WWII made cinema portable in order to bring secrets across enemy lines. Films taught people their trades. Video tape launched a spiritual and later political revolution against the dominant mode. The medium was never the message, so let's just celebrate what was seen and experienced—the movement was not just in the image but in our bodies (the real movement...was love). All is this to say, Keith and Peter have good fun exploring their favorite works of 2017, debating the nature of reality in a series of works either attempting to pull it from other the rug or expose it through unsuspecting places. Is it future? Or is it past? Or is it simply the now in which me must live. And live we must. 0:00-2:27 Opening 2:28-47:16 Picks for #5 47:16-1:16:00 Picks for #4 1:16:01-1:34:31 Picks for #3 1:35:14-1:39:05 Sponsorship Section 1:40:07-2:09:39 Picks for #2 2:09:40-2:25:07 Pick for #1 2:25:08-2:27:14 Final Thoughts 2:27:31-2:29:57 Close

A love of cinema does not necessitate a love of a total work. Often it is a moment—a person, a camera movement, a lighting choice, or an emotional beat—that strikes us. When Peter and Keith discussed returning once again for their annual countdown, they decided that the first half of their lists should do something different. Instead of highlight their 6 through 10 picks for the year, they instead have chosen five "Moments Out Of Time" within often good (though perhaps bad) films that surprised, challenged, and delighted. With such a list, they discuss a plethora of topics, including a serious examination of the structures within Hollywood that have maintained and sustained diminishing standards under increasingly dubious and especially harmful authorities. Individual artists strive to rise above the system, and here, the two critics aim to find out why that is, and what could be done to uplift the system. 0:00-6:08  Opening 6:09-31:49 Picks for #5 31:50-56:49 Picks for #4 56:50-1:23:54 Picks for #3 1:25:08-1:28:10  Sponsorship Section 1:28:36-1:51:48  Picks for #2 1:51:49-2:18:07 Picks for #1 2:18:08-2:26:07 Repertory Picks of the Year 2:26:11-2:28:04 Close / Outtake

Jonathan Demme began his film career 50 years ago while working for Joseph Levine's production company in 1967, carving a path that resembled no other director in American film. His narrative films ranged from the grindhouse to Oscar prestige pictures to indies and more. Beyond fiction, he made documentaries about musicians and politics, music videos for the coolest bands, and a number of television episodes that gave life to the so-called writer's medium. While the word humanist gets thrown around carelessly, Demme deserved that term for the worlds his films enveloped and the generosity he showed each and every character while often creating an implied utopian vision of diversity. This special episode mourns the death of one of the great directors, as Peter invites on Jake Mulligan and Willow Maclay to discuss the multifaceted career of a director destined to cement a place in the canon. Plus, we revisit that oft-discussed director with three Double Exposure discussions with former guests. 0:00-4:12 Opening 4:12-43:27 Discussion with Jake Mulligan and Willow Maclay 44:34-47:26 Sponsorship Section 48:41-1:04:20 Beloved with Stephen Cone 1:05:21-1:28:18 The Truth About Charlie with Keith Uhlich 1:29:27-1:52:13 Stop Making Sense with Tim Grierson 1:52:40-1:22:02 Close

Often, we ask questions about what can cinema do. Perhaps the more important question, however, is to ask what should cinema do. As Keith Uhlich and Peter Labuza countdown their favorite media objects of 2016, this question plays out in a myriad of discussion. From the trascendence of genre to the nature of longform, to the act of describing to the disection of popular entertainment. And finally, the two enter a long debate about the nature of non-fiction and reality, as well as the very act of seeing death in cinema. What function should the camera perform, not just for us but the people who hold it? And is there something unique about art and its function in the surrounding world? Plus, former guests of the show call in with their favorite films of the year. 0:00-2:57 Opening 2:57-27:45 Picks for #5 29:06-49:34 Picks for #4 49:34-1:08:04 Picks for #3 1:09:47-1:12:29 Sponsorship Section 1:13-40-1:39:20 Picks for #2 1:40:40-2:11:53 Picks for #1 2:11:53-2:13:37 Closing Thoughts 2:13:47-2:15:27 Close / Outtake

In times of crisis, sometimes the easy answer is to escape to the cinema. But the movies of 2016 did not necessarily bring escape, whether it was the mortgage crisis in Texas, homophobia in Miami, or misogyny in Montana. But in these cinematic works of art, some relief or euphoria can transform real life into something more bareable (or if you're Rob Zombie, even more screwed up). Keith Uhlich joins the podcast for his 5th time to countdown the favorites of 2016. Discussions range from the nature of experimental cinema, to the nature of historical fact, to what it means to go past idenity and into specificity. Plus, Peter and Keith list their favorites repertory discoveries of the year. 0:00-3:20 Opening 3:20-22:39 Picks for #10 22:39-39:42 Picks for #9 39:42-1:13:06 Picks for #8 1:13:53-1:16:12 Sponsorship Section 1:17-00-1:36:26 Picks for #7 1:36:26-1:57:00 Picks for #6 1:57:00-2:10:33 Favorite Repertory Picks of 2016 2:10:51-2:12:46 Close

What exactly is one to make of INLAND EMPIRE? Certainly, it's the kind of film only David Lynch could make. But it's unusual even by his own famously weird standards. It seems to have no plot or maybe three or else a secret design connecting it all together; it deliberately confuses you about its characters' identities, but at least its characters are confused, too; even the symbolism seems to have been sliced apart and glued back together as if to deliberately frustrate the viewing audience. Oh, and it's three hours long! But considered as a work of art, and for Laura Dern's brave (and bravura) performance, INLAND EMPIRE is nonetheless compelling and made for an entertaining discussion in this week's episode. Love it, hate it, or still don't know what you think, listen in as Renan and Bill try to sort out their own thoughts and feelings about it. Film links: Wikipedia IMDb Lynch / Dern interview at Collider Jim Emerson review at RogerEbert.com Keith Uhlich review at Slant I Talk You Bored "road map" IE out-incepts Inception theory Owl Creek Bridge theory of Lynch Lynch's decision to shoot on DV David Lynch's Rabbits Lynch's cow-supported Oscar campaign McBain movie hidden in The Simpsons Show links: Rate us on iTunes!  Friend us on Facebook! Reblog us on Tumblr! Follow us on Twitter! Email us at void@enterthevoid.fm!

What exactly is one to make of INLAND EMPIRE? Certainly, it's the kind of film only David Lynch could make. But it's unusual even by his own famously weird standards. It seems to have no plot or maybe three or else a secret design connecting it all together; it deliberately confuses you about its characters' identities, but at least its characters are confused, too; even the symbolism seems to have been sliced apart and glued back together as if to deliberately frustrate the viewing audience. Oh, and it's three hours long! But considered as a work of art, and for Laura Dern's brave (and bravura) performance, INLAND EMPIRE is nonetheless compelling and made for an entertaining discussion in this week's episode. Love it, hate it, or still don't know what you think, listen in as Renan and Bill try to sort out their own thoughts and feelings about it. Film links: Wikipedia IMDb Lynch / Dern interview at Collider Jim Emerson review at RogerEbert.com Keith Uhlich review at Slant I Talk You Bored "road map" IE out-incepts Inception theory Owl Creek Bridge theory of Lynch Lynch's decision to shoot on DV David Lynch's Rabbits Lynch's cow-supported Oscar campaign McBain movie hidden in The Simpsons Show links: Rate us on iTunes!  Friend us on Facebook! Reblog us on Tumblr! Follow us on Twitter! Email us at void@enterthevoid.fm!

Keith Uhlich joins the crew to talk about the brand-new season of "The X-Files" on Fox. While the panel certainly doesn't agree on whether the new season is great or embarrassing (at least so far), the legacy of the show is undeniable, and everyone shares favorite memories from the past, as well as hopes for the future of Mulder and Scully's ongoing search for the truth.SPOILERS:Spoilers throughout for "The X-Files"

If you took cinema at its essence, it's simply recorded bits of the present. This includes bits of physical reality, personal psychology, formal techniques through technologies, and projections of possibility. And thus by putting a capstone on the year with this countdwon, Peter and guest Keith Uhlich hope to investigate just a bit of those bits that become the history of film, as well as history itself. Their final picks travel from New York City to 9th Century China to Southern Plantations and the Planet of Arkanar. They emphasize stories of small people in the large waves around them—each one trying to craft their own little spot within their universe. And whether the world goes into the digital ad infinitum or will become covered in shit, it is the human at the center of these films: the joys, the sorrows, all wrapped in one. These are our favorite works of 2015. 0:00-2:32 Opening3:56-26:41 Choices for #528:07-42:29 Choices for #444:33-1:04:56 Choices for #31:05:46-1:09:21 Mubi Sponsorship and Garrel Giveaway1:10:28-1:30:18 Choices for #21:30:18-1:52:18 Choices for #11:52:18-1:55:16 Closing Thoughts / Credits / Outtakes

Another year of movies, another countdown. In this 2015 iteration of The Cinephiliacs countdown, Keith Uhlich once again joins Peter on a cinematic odyssey from big screens and small ones, as well as streaming services beyond the States. A diverse group of films define this year's crop: things that push the boundaries of digital cinema to the absolute mainstream of Hollywood, new spins on old hat genres, and new tales from around the world finally given voices. But as it turns out, whatever the story, it's the technique that centers these films: shot-reverse shot, breathtaking long takes, smartly composed compositions, and a deep commitment to humanity. Part II will be up Friday, January 8th. 0:00-7:20 Opening7:20-33:15 Choices for #1033:15-47:40 Choices for #947:40-1:05:25 Choices for #81:067:14-1:09:36 Mubi Sponsorship and Garrel Giveaway1:10:14-1:29:54 Choices for #71:29:54-1:43:40 Choices for #61:52:52-2:08:32 Favorite Discoveries of the Year2:08:35-2:09:56 Close

"Those lacking in imagination take refuge in reality." So speaks the first line to one of the ten eleven films that appear on Part 2 of Peter Labuza and Keith Uhlich's countdown of the best films of 2014. And what better describes their choices than fantastical images—prehistoric beasts, dogs (talking and non-talking), magical lands, and even more magical loves—bringing us closer to truth. From the snowy peaks of Zubrowka, the peaceful beaches off the coast of France, and inside a female uterus, Keith and Peter search for films that transform the way they see the world. The truth can be tough to swallow ("Well that's depressing," as one character might say), but these films make seeing it all the better. 0:00-6:51 Opening / Voicemails6:52-21:54 Picks for #521:55-43:16 Picks for #443:17-1:01:45 Picks for #31:02:44-1:04:12 Mubi Sponsorship - Melancholia1:04:13-1:30:33 Picks for #21:30:34-1:52:51 Picks for #11:52:52-1:56:02 Close / Outtakes

Another year, another cinema count down. Despite 2,500 miles between their locations, Peter couldn't resist sitting down Keith Uhlich—now of The AV Club, The L Magazine, and To Be (Cont'd)—to discuss their favorites of the year, so through the power of technology, the virtual balcony is open for this first of two parts. This year's freewheeling discussion takes us from the lore of Macedonia then up cabal cars to the gods of Nepal, the mundane moments of youth to the dystopic futures of simulacra takeover. And yes, even perhaps the realm of television might be crossed, but not without first fueling up on some cocaine from the good doctor. Plus, our favorite repertory picks of the year. 0:00-4:18 Opening Thoughts4:19-22:34 Picks for #1022:35-47:47 Picks for #947:48-1:04:41 Picks for #81:05:28-1:07:02 Mubi Sponsorship - Bluebeard and The Sleeping Beauty1:08:05-1:24:18 Picks for #71:24:19-1:41:39 Picks for #61:41:40-1:56:10 Favorite Repertory Picks1:56:13-1:58:26 Close / Outtakes

The Cannes Film Festival has been the premiere location for the more masterworks in cinema than likely any other festival in the medium's history. And with its 67th iteration, Peter finally made it to the Croisette to see what the fuss was about. Thankfully, he was not alone, so in this special episode of the podcast, Keith Uhlich, Glenn Heath Jr., and Jordan Cronk join Peter to discuss some of the highlights that made a splash during their last day at the festival. From heavy-hitting works as far as Turkey and Mali, auteurs working with unexpected performers, and Jean-Luc Godard's 3D extravaganza, the festival provides more than enough fascinating material to simply scrape the surface of these enormous works. 0:00-1:16 Opening1:17-7:16 Timbuktu (Abderrahmane Sissako)7:52-14:22 Winter Sleep (Nuri Bilge Ceylan)14:23-20:05 Jauja (Lisandro Alonso)20:55-30:04 Clouds of Sils Maria (Olivier Assyas)30:57-37:15 Two Days, One Night (Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne)37:16-48:28 National Gallery (Frederick Wiseman)49:27-1:02:06 Goodbye to Language (Jean-Luc Godard)1:02:08-1:14:12 Critics Picks1:14:13-1:16:32 Close / Outtake

A film does not become something more than a mechanical work of reproduction until it is viewed. It only becomes art when it is presented to an audience, as masterpieces are born through the interaction between cinema and cinephile. It is these films that lead Peter and Time Out New York critic Keith Uhlich to their list of the the best films of 2013. They are films about possibilities of imagination both delightful and threatening. They are comedies, thrillers, documentaries, and romances. They are sensuous yet biting, philosophical yet bawdy. Two of them feature characters removing their heads. All in all, another year of cinema. Plus, the two mention their favorite repertory discoveries of the year, and a number of former guests chime in with their own picks. This is Part 2. Visit www.thecinephiliacs.net or the iTunes Music Store to listen to Part 1. 0:00-1:34 Opening / Introduction2:53-11:58 Favorite Repertory Picks12:55-26:25 Picks for #528:33-1:05:20 Picks for #4-31:09:05-1:50:15 Picks for #2-11:50:20-1:51:59 Close

With another year wrapped up, it's time for another countdown, so once again Peter is joined by Time Out New York's Keith Uhlich to talk about some of the truly original and wondrous movies of the year. From the inner workings of drug cartels in China to the drug-fueled crooks of Wall Street, from films about performance by actors young and old to films that speak honestly about our ability to be "fuck ups" as well as truly decent, the two highlight the best in both American and world cinema. Plus, a number of Peter's former guests and friends call in with their own picks, and the two also name some of their favorite films that didn't make it to American theaters this year. 0:00-1:33 Opening / Introduction2:04-33:11 Picks for #10-#935:00-1:07:49 Picks for #8-71:11:06-1:25:24 Picks for #61:25:25-1:37:01 Picks for Unreleased Films1:38:00-1:39:40 Close

On Thursday, April 4th, 2013, the film critic Roger Ebert passed away at the age of 70. It was hard to deny the influence of someone who was easily the most recognizable film critic of all time, so Peter felt compelled to dedicate an entire episode to his legacy and work. For this special episode of the podcast, Keith Uhlich, Matt Prigge, Kenji Fujishima, and Godfrey Cheshire all join Petter for a discussion of his life, work, and legacy of its legend. The topics run far and wide, from his honest writing style, to the critics he plucked and championed, to his reflections of life and death, and even his own admittance of occasional failure with certain films and filmmakers. The five dig into the times they encountered Ebert (some in person and some online), and attempt to honor someone who will be with them forever. 

Peter believes that the Top 10 list is less of a summation of a year in film than a personal statement on how one view's cinema at that moment. So in this epic 2+ hour episode, he invites the idiosyncratic Keith Uhlich to join him on a journey through the year in film. They discuss terrorists and presidents, romances and mentors, artificial and stylized views of the world to authentic miracles. Plus some of Peter's former guests and friends of the show call in with their picks, and they also list some of the great films of years past that they finally caught up with. (Please make sure to also listen to Part 2) 0:00-1:42 Opening / Announcement1:42-3:54 Introduction to Top 10s3:55-1:01:04 Picks for #10 through #61:01:04-1:02:14 Close

Peter believes that the Top 10 list is less of a summation of a year in film than a personal statement on how one view's cinema at that moment. So in this epic 2+ hour episode, he invites the idiosyncratic Keith Uhlich to join him on a journey through the year in film. They discuss terrorists and presidents, romances and mentors, artificial and stylized views of the world to authentic miracles. Plus some of Peter's former guests and friends of the show call in with their picks, and they also list some of the great films of years past that they finally caught up with. (This is Part 2 of the show. Please listen to Part 1 first). 0:00-2:25 Introduction to Part 22:26-8:22 Favorite Filmic Discoveries8:23-1:30:01 Picks for #5 through #11:30:01-1:35:30 Picks for #20 through #111:35:30-1:39:14 Trivia Round / Close / Outtake

For a film critic who has to keep his reviews under 250 words, Time Out New York staff writer Keith Uhlich has quite a lot to say as he joins Peter for the podcast. Keith explains how he originally got the cinephile bug watching films like Popeye and Spaceballs, as well as his frustrations in making his own films at NYU. They then dive in deep to Keith's unique writing process and spar a bit over some of his more oddball opinions (a love of The Black Dahlia, anger toward Steven Soderbergh). Keith also explains his frustrations over the current state of independent LBGTQ cinema (never have the words “Fuck you, Tom Ford” been spoken with such force). Finally, the two discuss Jonathan Demme's The Truth About Charlie, an often maligned remake of Charade that inspires both of them for its visual appreciation of Paris and its overlooked humanism. 0:00-4:50 - Opening/Act One: Establishing Shots - Remembering Tony Scott 5:05-1:40:50 - Act Two: Deep Focus - Keith Uhlich 1:41:40-2:06:18 - Act Three: Double Exposure - The Truth About Charlie (Jonathan Demme) 2:06:20-2:08:00 - Close/Outtake