Podcast appearances and mentions of kristen sales

Reaching all the way back to September 2016 comes this favorite episode featuring a conversation with Kristen Sales, who would later return to the show to discuss the films of Jim Jarmusch. The film-noir titles she discusses in this episode are all directed by women who took the conventions and archetypes of the genre to tell and manipulated them to tell worthwhile individual stories. Happy International Women's Month!

Tyler and David are joined by Jake Bart and Kristen Sales to discuss the pros and cons of film fandom as a community.

You know what's cool? Rock and roll music. Sloths. Jim Jarmusch. Kristen Sales espouses the coolness of all of these things, but it is primarily with Jim Jarmusch, the New York City-based musician/filmmaker with whom she is concerned during her second appearance on IDMB. She discusses how he's a dying breed of indie filmmaker, whether he's really as cool as he looks or really just a nerd (or both), and what is so quintessentially American about his work before recommending these three titles: Paterson (2016), Dead Man (1995), and Mystery Train (1989).

Tyler and David are joined by Kristen Sales to discuss actors people hate.

It's our final installment in this coverage of the TCM Classic Film Fest. For this last minisode, Lady P and Kristen Sales are talking Cock... Cock of the Air (1932), that is. Produced by Howard Hughes, Cock of the Air is a bawdy Pre-Code comedy/adventure flick that serves primarily as a showcase for actress Billie Dove and her ample (ahem) talents. And in keeping with the sexual objectification theme, the gals take a good gander at the David Farrar shapely gams, which really popped in the new Academy nitrate print of Black Narcissus (1947). Then the gals take a trip to Florida, and chat about the wonderful Preston Sturges screwball comedy, The Palm Beach Story (1942) and debate which of Sturges films is the sexiest. Finally, they offer some closing thoughts on this year's "Make em Laugh" theme.    

It's the 2nd in our series of minisodes from the 2017 TCM Classic Film Fest. Lady P and Kristen Sales are back, bringing you highlights and random musing from days 2 and 3 of the Fest. Talking points include the greatness of Madeline Kahn, watching really depressing movies at a comedy oriented Fest, and Sean Connery in a mankini.   Check back Monday for the final episode in our #TCMFF series.

As promised, Lady P and Kristen Sales are back with updates from the 2017 TCM Classic Film Festival. For their first episode they discuss some of their favorite moments from the Fest thus far. Highlights include a variety of Pre-Code delights, the various TCM fan gatherings around town, and the surprise appearance from the ultimate classic film superfan, Mr. Martin Scorsese. Stay tuned for more updates throughout the weekend!

On today's show, it's our annual TCM Film Fest preview! The Fest begins this Thursday, April 6th, and continues through Sunday, April 9th. Helping listeners navigate the ins and outs of this year's program, is a very special guest - TCM Saturday Daytime Host, Tiffany Vazquez. Tiffany joins host, Lady P, and Flixwise regular, Kristen Sales, to offer up suggestions on what to see from this year's roster of great films. They talk about what attendees can expect as they run back and forth between the great movie palaces of Hollywood Boulevard, and also discuss this year's theme, "Make Em Laugh", and why our collective classic film loving heart needs a slate of comedy offerings right about now. And lest we forget, there's also a Sight and Sound movie to cover. This time it's the 59th film on the Critics' Poll, Buster Keaton's 1924 feature, Sherlock Jr. Brace yourself for some serious giddiness, because Lady P and Kristen lavish more effusive praise on this movie than just about any film they ever discussed on this podcast - and if you've listened to the Jeanne Dielman episode, you know they go hard for movies they really like. They delve into Buster's precision both as a performer and as a director, his persona and how it compares to his contemporaries, and why cinephiles in particular are so fond of Sherlock Jr. Plus, the gals spend a good amount of time talking about Buster's most important asset: his beautiful face. But wait, there's more! Make sure to check your feeds for more updates from TCMFF.  Kristen and Lady P will be releasing special minisodes throughout the weekend with recaps and highlights direct from the Fest.

On today's show, three of the internet's finest twits (Lady P, Martin Kessler, and Kristen Sales) attempt to find purpose and salvation through a meandering, nonsensical quest - to figure out whether Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) is worthy of the Flixwise Favorite's list. Together they parse through a submission from listener, Jessica Gilbert, who outlines why she thinks the Pythons' second feature is one of the greatest films ever made. She touches on all the usual topics: filmic technique, cultural impact, shrubbery taxonomies, etc. Using Jessica's submission as a guide, our fearless trio of panelists attempt to discern all the silly accents (and walks!) and figure out if Holy Grail is indeed worthy of our show's highest acclaim. 

On today's show, we have the 59th movie on the Sight and Sound International Critics' Poll: Barry Lyndon. Speaking of Sight and Sound, today's guest is a freelance critic for that esteemed film journal, as well as the social media maven for Film4, Michael Leader. Michael joins host Lady P and Flixwise regular Kristen Sales to discuss Stanley Kubrick's overlooked masterpiece. Barry Lyndon has historically been dogged by a kind of middle child syndrome. It has neither the technical marvel of 2001: A Space Odyssey ('68), nor the crowd-pleasing sexuality and violence ofA Clockwork Orange ('71)  or The Shining ('80). Nevertheless, our panelists believe Barry Lyndon to be among Kubrick's shining achievements. They talk about why the film is such a success, and why it's taken so long for it to be properly recognized as one of the greats. Plus, they talk about Ryan O'Neal, his eventual fall from grace (Warning - don't click this link if ever hope to take Mr. O'Neal seriously again), and, of course, they touch on the film's notoriously arduous production process. Then for our second topic, we discuss Michael's latest film distribution venture, Misc Films. Michael and Misc Films' co-founder, Rowan Woods, have joined forces to get some of their favorite little-seen indies a proper screening in London. Michael talks about what it takes to organize a screening in a major metropolitan area and how you go about getting the rights to these works. Eventually the panelists just geek out about the various rep houses in their respective areas, and they talk about how to drive people back to the theatre.  

Our 2016 wrap-up continues with a special bonus episode on the best television shows of the year. Lady P is joined once again by Martin Kessler, Kristen Sales, and special call-in guest Marya E. Gates, to discuss their top 5 television shows and moments that stood out among the din. They cover the good (the CW and FX rocked it last year), the bad (The Cleveland baseball team is called WHAT?!), the strange (Atlanta - the Twin Peaks of the south!), and the all-too-familiar (Stranger Things). Let us know if we missed anything.

It's our annual year in review show! Lady P is joined by Anne Marie Kelly, Martin Kessler, and Kristen Sales (with a special call-in segment from our pal Marya E. Gates) to talk about the best movies of 2016.  Each panelist runs through their Top 5 favorite films of the year. Plus, they highlight notable performances and delight in ripping into movies that didn't quite meet their expectations (or in the case of The Handmaiden, met their expectations exactly). Finally, they close things out with a brief remembrance of beloved pop culture icons Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds, and offer a few halting reasons to be optimistic for the coming year. 

Sabina Stent, Oralia Torres, Lady P , Justine A. Smith, Diana Drumm, Kristen Sales join host Marya E. Gates to talk about their favorite films directed by women from 2016 (new or new-to-them).

We've reached the final entry in our first Bette Davis series (first of many if Lady P has anything to say about it). Our previous 'All About Bette' episodes covered Davis' turns in All About Eve (1950) and The Little Foxes (1941). Rounding out this glorious trifecta is the sister act that would come to define the latter, post-Studio System, half of Bette's career: What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962).  Largely due to the infamous feud between the film's two larger than life stars, Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, Baby Jane is now primarily remembered as a campy novelty film. We at Flixwise are certainly no strangers to the art of playful exaggeration (See our Johnny Guitar episode). However, in the case of Baby Jane, we want to make sure that film's reputation as drag queen fodder, hasn't overshadowed the abject terror and sadness at the heart of the story. We also want to highlight the film's great formal achievements. Director/referee Robert Aldrich does a masterful job creating a sense of claustrophobia and dread, while also guiding two of Hollywood's biggest leading ladies through performances that would, for better or for worse, cement their respective personas for future generations. For our previous 'All About Bette' entries Kristen Sales and Anne Marie Kelly gave pitches for why their favorite Davis film should be included in the Flixwise canon. Now it's Lady P's turn to convince skeptics, Kristen and Anne Marie that this perennial horror classic is worthy of the Flixwise Favorite's list. Will she succeed? Pull up a chair and give it listen to find out.

We have officially made it through the Top 50 of the Sight and Sound Greatest Films of All Time list! Let's all pat ourselveson the back and celebrate a job partially done. In all seriousness, this a proud moment for our show and we're excited to mark the occasion. Let us continue our commemoration of getting a 5th of the way through this seemingly endless list by raising a glass to one of Hollywood's most enduring and tenacious screen icons, Bette Davis. Today's show is the second in our three-part Bette Davis marathon: All About Bette. In our first entry, we discussed Davis's career-defining turn in Joseph Mankiewicz's All About Eve (1950). This time we're tackling a less-widely seen Davis film, the 1941 adaptation of  Lillian Hellman's play,The Little Foxes (1941).  Lady P is joined once again by Kristen Sales and Anne Marie Kelly to talk about why The Little Foxes deserves greater recognition among Bette's filmography. Talking points include Davis's relationship with the film's director, William Wyler, and the deep-focus cinematography courtesy of Director of Photography, Gregg Toland (which inevitably leads to comparisons with Citizen Kane). They also attempt to put the film in historical context and talk about why 1940s Hollywood was so into making turn-of-the-century family dramas (see also Meet Me in St. Louis and The Magnificent Ambersons). Finally, they decide whether or not The Little Foxes is worthy of the Flixwise Favorites list.  

Ladies and gentleman, Flixwise has officially completed its review of the Top 50 Sight and Sound's Greatest Films of All Time. It's been a long time coming and we can think of no better way to mark the occasion than by having a Bette Davis podcast marathon... because every occasion should be cause to celebrate the fiercest queen in Hollywood history.  Curiously, there weren't any Bette Davis movies on the Top 50 list. And curiouser still, there doesn't appear to be any Davis in the remaining 200. Fortunately, the Flixwise gang is here to correct this egregious error. On today's show, we're kicking of our 'All About Bette' series with the film that many consider the pinnacle of her acting career: All About Eve (1950). Flixwise regular, Kristen Sales, tells listeners why she thinks All About Eve is one of the greatest films of all time. She'll have to convince host, Lady P, and fellow regular, Anne Marie Kelly, that Joseph Mankiewicz's celebration of "the theataar" and all of its backstage bickering is worthy of the Flixwise Favorites List. Expect heaps of praise for Davis, George Sanders, Anne Baxter, and Thelma Ritter. Plus, an explanation for that weird scene with Eve and her "roommate".

Justine Smith and Kristen Sales join host Marya E. Gates to talk about the work of filmmaker Jane Campion

Today's 48th Sight and Sound entry is Jean-Luc Godard's eight-part essay-style documentary series Histoire(s) du Cinema. A film as sprawling and experimental as Histoire(s) requires both time and patience to parse. For that reason, the majority of this podcast is spent decoding Histoire(s) esoteric text. Joining host, Lady P, to translate the film is a set of panelist with wide array of strong opinions on the film - as befits a figure as polarizing as Godard. First up, in his Flixwise debut, is film critic and host of The Cinephiliacs podcast, Peter Labuza. Peter's on hand to advocate for Histoire(s), not just as a piece of superlative filmmaking, but also for its significance as one of the few non-linear works on the S&S list. Co-producer, Martin Kessler, and Flixwise regular, Kristen Sales, are a little more skeptical about some of Godard's ideas, though they both found pieces in the film's 4+ hours that they could get behind. They talk about why they found Histoire(s) both totally great and totally frustrating. Lady P, meanwhile, spends most of the episode just frustrated and befuddled.

On today's show, Lady P is joined by co-producer, Martin Kessler, and Flixwise regular, Kristen Sales, to talk about the 48th film on the Sight and Sound Critics Poll, Gillo Pontecorvo's 1966 feature: The Battle of Algiers. In the years since its release Algiers has become infamous more for its use as a training video rather than its cinematic legacy. It's been cited by everyone from The Black Panthers to the United States Military as a blueprint for both engaging in and combatting guerrilla-style warfare. However, our panel attempts to separate Pontecorvo's initial vision from the thorny political aftermath by focusing more on the film's cinematic sensibilities and directorial choices. We talk about whether Algiers deserves more attention for its artistry, or if it should primary be remembered as an effective piece of agitprop. Then, for the second topic, the panel uses the depictions of bloodshed in The Battle of Algiers as a jumping off point for a wider discussion about violence in cinema. We know what you're thinking: "If you're so against violence, why do you insist on beating this dead horse." While it's true that every time a certain notable genre-masher/foot-fetishist releases a movie we get a fresh flurry of think piece about the wider repercussions of movie violence. But for our discussion we're going to leave the hand-wringing and pearl-clutching to the experts, and talk about instances where we think violence was used effectively. And in case you're wondering, yes, Mr. Tarantino does come up.

Meet The Rep Squad! Monica Castillo, Anne Marie Kelly, Lady P, and Kristen Sales: a foursome of movie nerds chatting about about the Los Angeles repertory movie theatre scene. In this pilot episode, they're sharing favorite memories from previous TCM Classic Film Fests, and offering up suggestions of what to see at this year's event. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mark, Aaron and Kristen Sales give Catherine Breillat's Fat Girl a look. We look at Breillat's methods, and the points about women in society she is trying to make. We delve into feminism, fat shaming, and the dichotomy between the lives of men and and women. We also take a close look at the shocking ending, and try to reconcile what she is trying to say about the world. About the film: Twelve-year-old Anaïs is fat. Her sister, fifteen-year-old Elena, is a beauty. While the girls are on vacation with their parents, Anaïs tags along as Elena explores the dreary seaside town. Elena meets Fernando, an Italian law student; he seduces her with promises of love, and the ever watchful Anaïs bears witness to the corruption of her sister's innocence. Fat Girl is not only a portrayal of female adolescent sexuality and the complicated bond between siblings but also a shocking assertion by the always controversial Catherine Breillat that violent oppression exists at the core of male-female relations. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS or in iTunes Buy The Films On Amazon: Episode Links & Notes Special Guest: Kristen Sales from Sales on Film. You can find her on Twitter and Tumblr. 0:00 – Intro & Welcome Kristen 6:10 – Kristen's Criterion Connections 17:50 – Busy Podcasting 22:00 – Short Takes (Chimes at Midnight, Sada, The Karate Kid) 34:00 – Fat Girl Episode Credits Mark Hurne: Twitter | Letterboxd | Amazon Wishlist Aaron West: Twitter | Blog | Letterboxd Criterion Close-Up: Facebook | Twitter | Email Next time on the podcast: Podcasting

Today's minisode is an addendum to our previous 2015 In Review podcast. Lady P, Marya E. Gates, Martin Kessler, Anne Marie Kelly, and Kristen Sales are back to briefly review their favorite television shows of last year. Highlights include some pretty stellar animated shows, the "most jewish show on tv", and some "beautifully sculpted man bodies".

We're back with a special Flixwise XXL episode. The length of the episode is due in part to our super-sized panel. Lady P is joined by Flixwise regulars Marya E. Gates, Martin Kessler, Anne Marie Kelly, and Kristen Sales for a countdown of each of their Top 5 2015 releases. Plus, they talk about their favorite scenes, the best performances, and also some dishonorable mentions. Expect lots of shout outs to female filmmakers and railing against the patriarchy. Happy 2016, Everyone! Note: We had a number of technical issues during the recording of this episode. As a result, there are a few audio glitches in the finished product. But not worry, the content is SO entertaining that you'll barely notice.

Lady P's partying it up, Italian style, with fellow panelists Martin Kessler and Kristen Sales. Today's 39th Sight and Sound entry is Federico Fellini's LA DOLCE VITA. The film stars Marcello Mastroianni as a young intellectual type also coincidentally (or not) named Marcello. Throughout the course of the film we watch as Marcello attends parties, embarks on ill-fated love affairs, and cruises around the countryside. Fellini allows the viewer to indulge in all the fast car/faster women cliches, but keeps the viewer at an ironic distance, purposefully undercutting the glamour of his subjects. This irony, which is weaved throughout the film, serves to underline the film's central question: Is the sweet life really all that sweet? The panel mulls over that question, as well as whether or not that question is compelling enough to earn LA DOLCE VITA the title of 39th Greatest Film Of All Time. Then, in case you needed further proof that rich, good-looking people are just as miserable as the rest of us, our second topic covers ways that extravagant wealth is depicted onscreen. The chasing of money has long been a fascination for American movie audiences. Our canon is littered with films about the folly of striving for financial success (see Citizen Kane, The Godfather, The Wolf of Wall Street, etc.) The panel talks about Hollywood's obsession with millionaires, and compares it with how European cinema deals with its moneyed elites. 

Did you really think we'd do a series on female directed films and not talk about Amy Heckerling's Clueless? AS IF!! Flixwise regular, Anne Marie Kelly, outlines why she thinks the seminal 1995 teen comedy is worthy of the Flixwise Favorites List. She'll have to convince Lady P, Kristen Sales, and Marya E. Gates that her fondness for the film stems not just from wardrobe envy or a '90s nostalgia trip, but from the film's formal attributes and cultural significance as well. Listen up to see if the panel agrees that Clueless is one of the Greatest Movies of All Time. Along the way, they talk outfits (duh!), compare Clueless to Emma--the original Jane Austen text--and admire the film's progressive take on sexuality. Plus, Kristen offers a rousing sermon on awe of the teen movie genre, which is definitely not-to-be-missed.  

For our 2nd entry in the "Flixwise Favorites: Female Filmmaker" series, Marya E. Gates tries to convince Kristen Sales and Lady P that Gillian Armstrong's 1994 feature, LITTLE WOMEN, is worthy of our canon. Topics include: the film's rendering of Alcott's original text, the gorgeous set and costume design, the ageless beauty of Susan Sarandon, and stupid-Amy and her stupid limes. Plus, they tackle the issue that's been dividing our nation since the film's release: Laurie vs Professor Bhaer. 

Welcome back to the show Marya E. Gates and Kristen Sales! Taking a cue from Marya's "A Year With Women" project, we've started running our own "Flixwise Favorites: Female Filmmaker" series. First up, Kristen tells us why she thinks Kathryn Bigelow's 1991 film, POINT BREAK, is totally radical and should be considered one the greatest movies of all time. It turns out the film's tagline, "100% Pure Adrenaline", is a little misleading. According to Kristen, POINT BREAK is not just one of the most influential action movies of the 90s, it's also a sensitive portrayal of blossoming intimacy between a pair of beautiful men in wet suits. Listen up to see if the rest of the panel thinks Bigelow's tale of high-stakes bromance is worthy of canonization.

It's a lady filmmaker podcast! With special guests Marya E. Gates of Cinema Fanatic and Kristen Sales of Sales on Film. First, the panel methodically steps through the 36th movie on the Sight and Sound Greatest of All Time list: Chantal Akerman's 1975 feature, Jeanne Dielman 23 quai du commerce, 1080 Bruxelles. There's a lot to unpack in Akerman's meticulous rendering of the daily rituals of a Belgian housewife-turned-prostitute. For some, the film is a reverent tribute to motherhood and the domestic sphere. Others see the film as survey of existential despair. And plenty more just see the world's longest, most boring HGTV pilot. Listen up to hear our panelists' takeaways. Then, the ladies talk about Marya's ongoing project called A Year With Women. Basically, for the entirety of 2015, Marya is only watching films directed by women. Marya talks about why she started this experiment, and why Hollywood still refuses to let women take the helm on big budget features.

Tyler and David are joined by Kristen Sales to discuss film noir.

May 16th, 1955—60 years ago before this recording—James Agee died of a heart attack in the back of a New York taxi at the all too young age of 45. In his wake, he left a mountain of unprecedented writing, including the foundations for the first wave of serious film criticism in America. In this special episode, Scott Nye and Kristen Sales join Peter to discuss Agee's work and life. From his Southern roots in literature, including his poetic depiction of the depression, to his adoration of the silent comedies and vitriolic defense of one of Charles Chaplin's most contentious films. The conversation spreads from criticism to narrative prose to photography and finally to Agee's work within the moving image, especially his contribution to one of the all time great films, The Night of the Hunter. 0:00-4:19 Opening4:40-22:30 "Comedy's Greatest Era" and Let Us Now Praise Famous Men23:05-33:39 On Billy Wilder's Double Indemnity and The Lost Weekend34:20-51:37 Monsieur Verdoux and "Knoxville: Summer 1915"52:36-1:00:20 In The Street1:00:56-1:03:15 Mubi Sponsorship - Mother and We Can't Go Home Again1:04:22 -1:22:38 The Night of the Hunter1:22:42-1:24:49 Close / Outtake