Podcasts about Venice Film Festival

Guillermo del Toro had been waiting almost all his life to make Frankenstein. “He's wanted to make this movie since he was a little boy,” production designer Tamara Deverell tells Ankler Media deputy editor Christopher Rosen on the latest episode of Art & Crafts. For del Toro, the story of Frankenstein is foundational. “It's in all my movies,” the Oscar-winning director behind The Shape of Water and Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio said in an interview last year. He's talked openly about how the film's de facto father-son relationship between Dr. Victor Frankenstein (Oscar Isaac) and the creature he creates (Oscar nominee Jacob Elordi) was influenced by the relationship del Toro had with his father. “I'm finding out things about his process that I didn't know, that I maybe I didn't need to know,” Deverell says about her journey with the project, which first debuted at the Venice Film Festival in August and is now an Oscar nominee for best picture, as well as production design for Deverell and set decorator Shane Vieau, among nine overall nominations. “This movie is such a personal thing for him, and I'm interested to see what he's going to do next. Because Frankenstein is a tough act to follow.”

Lock your doors and hide your resumes—we're diving into the absolute best (and bloodiest) cinema has to offer this week. Whether you're here for the jumpscares or the biting social satire, we've got you covered!The "Venus, Oregon" nightmare finally comes to a close. We're reviewing the final chapter of Renny Harlin's ambitious trilogy. Maya (Madelaine Petsch) is back, but things get weirdly intimate this time as she faces off against Scarecrow in what director Renny Harlin calls a "dark romance." Does this conclusion stick the landing, or are we just happy to finally leave that cabin?Fun Flix Fact: This trilogy was a massive undertaking—all three movies were filmed simultaneously over 91 days in Slovakia. Because they shot out of order, Madelaine Petsch had to keep a "trauma diary" just to remember exactly how much her character, Maya, was supposed to be spiraling in any given scene!Sam Raimi is officially back in the director's chair for the R-rated survival thriller Send Help. Starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien, it follows an office manager and her nightmare boss after a plane crash. It's part Cast Away, part Misery, and 100% Raimi chaos.Fun Flix Fact: There is a scene involving a "fake-out castration" that had audiences screaming (and then laughing) in theaters. To get those "geysers of blood" just right, Raimi used his signature practical effects—mechanical bladders that actually drenched the actors. Dylan O'Brien reportedly had to stay perfectly still for four minutes while the "blood" sprayed everywhere!To celebrate 20 years of the film that basically invented the modern home-invasion genre, we're revisiting the French masterpiece Ils. If you think The Strangers is scary, you haven't seen the original inspiration. We discuss how this 74-minute lean, mean thriller still holds the crown for the best "Why are you doing this?" reveal in history.Fun Flix Fact: The actress Olivia Bonamy (who plays Clémentine) suffers from severe claustrophobia in real life. When you see her character panicking while crawling through those narrow, muddy underground tunnels at the end of the film? That's not acting—that's genuine terror!For this week's Hidden Gem, we're talking about the latest masterpiece from the legendary Park Chan-wook (Oldboy). No Other Choice stars Lee Byung-hun as an unemployed paper mill manager who decides that the only way to get a job in this economy is to... well, literally eliminate his competition. It's a pitch-black satire on capitalism that will have you laughing and cringing in equal measure.Fun Flix Fact: Despite the movie being a dark comedy, lead star Lee Byung-hun recently admitted he had no idea he was making a "slapstick" film until the world premiere at the Venice Film Festival! He thought he was playing a serious, tragic character, but when the audience started roaring with laughter at his "clumsy" assassination attempts, he realized he'd accidentally become a comedy star.And if that's not enough entertainment for you, we've even thrown in new trailers to watch and what you can catch on streaming. Press play for the friendliest film discussions this side of Hollywood! It's all the movies you love, the facts you need, and the banter you crave.Don't miss a single review! Hit that Subscribe button, tell a friend, and join The Flixters family!00:00 Intro 3:01 Shoutouts3:47 Movie News13:23 New on Streaming16:05 New Trailers23:53 Anniversary Corner  27:46 The Strangers: Part 3 Review37:17 Send Help Review 46: 29 No Other Choice (Hidden Gem)54:53 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

Michael Premo is an artist and filmmaker. His newest documentary is Homegrown, which follows three right-wing activists and members of the Proud Boys in the lead up to the 2020 Election and the January 6th riots. It's a startling look at modern America.After making its debut at the 81st Venice Film Festival in 2024, the film was released on January 6th, and is available exclusively through GathR.Corin Hardy is a filmmaker and music video director. Known for his work in the horror genre, he received acclaim for directing The Nun, a spinoff of The Conjuring movie series.He is out now with a new horror film, Whistle, about five high-school students who come across an ancient Aztec death Whistle and the consequences they face.The film stars Dafne Keen, Sophie Nelisse, and Nick Frost, and is available in theatres on February 6th.Subscribe: Apple, SpotifySocials @EndeavoursRadio

In the very adult comic drama "Is This Thing On?" Will Arnett plays a man who tries out standup comedy as a way to cope with his impending divorce. Strong performances by Arnett and Laura Dern propel this empathetic tale, well directed by Bradley Cooper, who also has a funny supporting role. A number of noted comics appear as cynical versions of themselves. While fictional, the movie inspired by the true story of British standup comic Jim Bishop. Arnett's foul-mouthed comedy material isn't really all that funny but still rings true. "Is This Thing On?" should appeal to those not easily offended. What's really being said when estranged family members engage in awkward 'small talk?' Indie film darling Jim Jarmusch offers a suggestion in "Father Mother Sister Brother," three unrelated stories of family dysfunction. The strong cast includes Adam Driver, Tom Waits, Mayim Bialik, Charlotte Rampling and Cate Blanchett. Surprisingly, this restrained and subtle drama was the big winner at the 2005 Venice Film Festival. The talented cast helps a lot, but “Father Mother Sister Brother” is one that will probably only appeal to fans of Jarmusch's slow, low-key style. Lucy Liu's impressive performance is the main draw of the excruciating true story "Rosemead" which is based on a 2017 article from the Los Angeles Times. Liu plays a widow suffering from terminal cancer who is forced to decide what to do with her teenage son who's struggling with schizophrenia. The intent is admirable, and the execution is competent enough. But “Rosemead” is a hard watch that offers no easy answers. It's tragic and depressing in equal measure.

Step behind the camera with Mia Cioffi Henry, a visionary cinematographer and filmmaker whose work explores the art of visual storytelling with depth, emotion, and purpose. In this episode, Mia shares her journey through the world of independent cinema, her creative process on set, and how she uses light, movement, and perspective to bring powerful stories to life. Discover insights on cinematography, directing, collaboration, visual language, and the future of filmmaking — straight from one of today's most thoughtful visual artists. Whether you're a filmmaker, creative professional, film student, or movie lover, this conversation will inspire you to see storytelling in a new light.

Step behind the camera with Mia Cioffi Henry, a visionary cinematographer and filmmaker whose work explores the art of visual storytelling with depth, emotion, and purpose. In this episode, Mia shares her journey through the world of independent cinema, her creative process on set, and how she uses light, movement, and perspective to bring powerful stories to life. Discover insights on cinematography, directing, collaboration, visual language, and the future of filmmaking — straight from one of today's most thoughtful visual artists. Whether you're a filmmaker, creative professional, film student, or movie lover, this conversation will inspire you to see storytelling in a new light.

Adrian Wootton, OBE Adrian Wootton OBE is Chief Executive of Film London and the British Film Commission. Adrian is a Programme Advisor to the BFI London Film Festival; Venice Film Festival; Mediterranean Film Festival, Malta and Noir in Fest, Milan; Founding Director of Shots in the Dark Festival, Nottingham and Curator of the annual Cinema Made in Italy programme, London as well as the comprehensive BFI Taviani Brothers retrospective in 2024.. Adrian is a recognised authority in various film/TV and literature subjects (Hollywood, crime and mystery and Italian Cinema amongst others) and regularly lectures, writes broadcasts and curates programmes on them. Adrian co-ordinated the film and television components of the international Dickens 2012 celebrations, of which Film London was a co-ordinating partner with the Charles Dickens Museum. Specifically, Adrian co-curated a large film and television retrospective which toured throughout the world. He also produced, co-wrote and co-narrated the 2012 documentary Dickens on Film for BBC Arena and Film London. In 2016 Adrian wrote and coproduced the BBC Arena Documentary Shakespeare on Screen. In 2012, Adrian received an Honorary Doctorate in the Arts and was appointed Visiting Professor of Film & Media at Norwich University of the Arts. In 2014, Adrian received an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from the University of East Anglia; in 2024 he received an Honorary Doctorate from Middlesex University and in 2017 was awarded an OBE for Services to Film. Screen Heat Miami Screen Heat Miami (SHM) is hosted by veteran Miami based producers Kevin Sharpley and JL Martinez and covers the latest trends in the film, tv, and entertainment industry, including interviews with global and local industry leaders, all told from a "Miami" point of view.

After the Hunt has ended up on Prime Video, after a promising start at the Venice Film Festival. Julia Roberts (Erin Brockovich) plays a Yale professor caught in a MeToo situation, when her student (Ayo Edebiri) accuses her colleague and best friend (Andrew Garfield) of conduct unbecoming. But there are more secrets being hidden. Directed by Luca Guadagnino (Challengers).Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

EPISODE 138: Matthew Feder is a LA based film composer, originally from the San Francisco Bay Area.  He composed the score for the Netflix docuseries Arnold, and the immersive film Asteroid (which premiered at the 2025 Venice Film Festival), both alongside longtime collaborator Christophe Beck. In addition, he has contributed additional music to a variety of films and TV series such as Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Agatha All Along, Nimona, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, Road House, The Instigators, Hawkeye, Lego Ninjago, and Wolf Hound. As part of the scoring team, he has helped shape the musical landscape of major productions featured in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the DC Universe, and on major platforms such as Netflix, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and Cartoon Network. Beyond feature films and television, Matthew has also composed for short films and video games, bringing his storytelling approach to a wide range of projects. https://matthewfeder.comContact us: makingsoundpodcast.comFollow on Instagram: @makingsoundpodcastFollow on Threads: @jannkloseJoin our Facebook GroupPlease support the show with a donation, thank you for listening!

"I feel that the glass is both half full and half empty." Rowena Chiu is a former assistant to Harvey Weinstein. In 1998, she was sexually assaulted by him at the Venice Film Festival and was coerced into signing a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), which silenced her for over twenty years. In 2017, a New York Times journalist came to her home and doorstepped her husband of over a decade, revealing information about the assault and NDA. Rowena was featured in the subsequent NYT investigation, but she insisted on remaining anonymous. In 2019, she finally broke her story on the NBC Today Show, live in front of three million viewers. Rowena's story was featured in both the book and the movie, SHE SAID. She has given over 700 media interviews across four continents, for international news outlets such as ABC, BBC, CBS, and NBC, and has testified at the House of Commons, the Massachusetts State House, and the State Of The Union. Rowena is writing a memoir, a novel, and a screenplay, in addition to working as a global #MeToo activist, advocating for the rights of those who are oppressed or voiceless, in churches, schools, universities, and workplaces around the world. Host: Katie Koestner Editor: Evan Mader Producers: Catrina Aglubat and Emily Wang

"I feel that the glass is both half full and half empty." Rowena Chiu is a former assistant to Harvey Weinstein. In 1998, she was sexually assaulted by him at the Venice Film Festival and was coerced into signing a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), which silenced her for over twenty years. In 2017, a New York Times journalist came to her home and doorstepped her husband of over a decade, revealing information about the assault and NDA. Rowena was featured in the subsequent NYT investigation, but she insisted on remaining anonymous. In 2019, she finally broke her story on the NBC Today Show, live in front of three million viewers. Rowena's story was featured in both the book and the movie, SHE SAID. She has given over 700 media interviews across four continents, for international news outlets such as ABC, BBC, CBS, and NBC, and has testified at the House of Commons, the Massachusetts State House, and the State Of The Union. Rowena is writing a memoir, a novel, and a screenplay, in addition to working as a global #MeToo activist, advocating for the rights of those who are oppressed or voiceless, in churches, schools, universities, and workplaces around the world. Host: Katie Koestner Editor: Evan Mader Producers: Catrina Aglubat and Emily Wang

This week, hosts Laura Gommans and Elliot Bloom take on three standout releases. Benny Safdie's The Smashing Machine, a quirky biopic starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as MMA legend Mark Kerr, prompts the question: did it really deserve a fifteen-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival?To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Robert Zemeckis's blockbuster classic Back to the Future returns, as Laura and Elliot debate whether Marty McFly's story is truly as relatable as we think.Finally, they unpack Jafar Panahi's It Was Just an Accident, the Palme d'Or–winning film made secretly in defiance of the Iranian regime, which continues to censor and punish Panahi for his bold filmmaking.Get tickets to The Smashing Machine @ LAB111Get tickets to Back To The Future @ LAB111Get tickets to It Was Just An Accident @ LAB111

Filmmaker and frequent Projection Booth co-host David Kittredge returns to the show to talk about his stunning new documentary Boorman and the Devil (2025). Premiering at the Venice Film Festival and recently screened at the Brooklyn Horror Film Fest, the film examines the making—and unmaking—of John Boorman's unfinished masterpiece The Heretic, a project that became both a creative obsession and a cautionary tale.Mike and David trace the film's journey from inception to restoration, exploring the documentary's mix of melancholy reflection and deep admiration for Boorman's uncompromising artistry. As one critic called it, Boorman and the Devil is “melancholy, thoughtful, and highly perceptive”—a love letter to pure cinematic vision and the madness that sometimes comes with it.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth 

Filmmaker and frequent Projection Booth co-host David Kittredge returns to the show to talk about his stunning new documentary Boorman and the Devil (2025). Premiering at the Venice Film Festival and recently screened at the Brooklyn Horror Film Fest, the film examines the making—and unmaking—of John Boorman's unfinished masterpiece The Heretic, a project that became both a creative obsession and a cautionary tale.Mike and David trace the film's journey from inception to restoration, exploring the documentary's mix of melancholy reflection and deep admiration for Boorman's uncompromising artistry. As one critic called it, Boorman and the Devil is “melancholy, thoughtful, and highly perceptive”—a love letter to pure cinematic vision and the madness that sometimes comes with it.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth 

Cultists, a successful film demands a sequel, and The Monster Demands a Mate! Coming four years after the original, and largely considered the pinnacle of the Classic Era of Universal Horror, Bride of Frankenstein arrived in a very different cinematic landscape than its predecessor. Karloff was now a Horror Movie Star, director James Whale had considerably more creative control, and there was a newly established Hays Code to contend with. Please join us for the Dissection Dissection Topic https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0026138/?ref_=ext_shr https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B000I9VO3K/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r Unholy Sacrament "Electric Fields" Fresh Hop Strata - IPA, Threshold Brewing & Blending https://untp.beer/a6mX8 Dark Tidings Guillermo Del Toro's 'Frankenstein' Receives Monster 15-Minute Ovation at Venice Film Festival https://deadline.com/2025/08/frankenstein-guillermo-del-toro-15-ovation-venice-1236501987/ Vault of Darkness Electric Angel: A Dystopian Sci-Fi Adventure: Cyber Dreams, Book 1 By Plum Parrot https://www.amazon.com/Electric-Angel-Dystopian-Sci-Fi-Adventure-ebook/dp/B0CC36CXT5 https://www.audible.com/pd/B0CBNFGWT2?source_code=ASSORAP0511160007 Tearing Down The Orange Curtain: How Punk Rock Brought Orange County to the World By Nate Jackson and Daniel Kohn https://www.dacapopress.com/titles/nate-jackson/tearing-down-the-orange-curtain/9780306832963/ https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DM74N541?source_code=ASSOR150021921000O #frankenstein, #brideoffrankenstein, #frankensteinmonster, #jameswhale, #boriskarloff, #marryshelley, #colinclive, #elsalanchester, #dwightfrye, #ernestthesiger, #valeriehobson, #jackpierce, #drfrankenstein, #drpretorius, #themodernprometheus, #itsalive, #darkuniverse, #universalhorror, #universalmonsters, #classicmonsters,

For this week's main podcast review, Katie Johnson, Dan Bayer, Lauren LaMagna, Giovanni Lago, and Joselyn Safadi join me to discuss the latest film from Luca Guadagnino, "After The Hunt," starring Julia Roberts, Ayo Edebiri, Andrew Garfield, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Chloë Sevigny. After having its world premiere out of competition at the 2025 Venice Film Festival, the psychological thriller (generous), written by Nora Garrett, has divided critics and audiences on its story about a college professor caught between a sexual abuse accusation involving one of her students and a colleague. What did we think of it? Please tune in as we discuss the performances, writing, direction, score, its awards season chances, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Thank you for listening, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hard to believe that the best time of year is creeping upon the pod and we find ourselves completely unprepared to celebrate. If you have been with us since the beginning you well know that Sam and I love October more than any other time of year, and we try to post episodes more focused on the horror genre. It's been a helluva 2025, and quite frankly real life continues to interrupt our fun. Nevertheless the pod soldiers on, and we think this episode will please the serious film buffs out there. While Ang Lee is a household name for many moviegoers, many will not know the name Tsai Ming-liang, the director of this film as well as many other great titles from Taiwanese cinema. Our pod friend Vivica Dunlap recommended this title, and per usual the film is excellent, as well as eerily mirrors the very interesting times we are living in. Considering that the film just celebrated its 30th anniversary, that's pretty scary! In all seriousness though, Tsai's film is painted in sumptuous shadows both visually and emotionally. Amidst the hopeless backdrop of 1994 Taipei, it still conveys humor and perseverance, in spite of the circumstances and environment. Winner of “The Golden Lion” 1994 Venice Film Festival, Vive l'amour deserves its honored place in Taiwan's rich heritage of cinema. Have a listen, and moreover we encourage you to watch. Episode link: https://www.cinemaasweknowit.com/reviews/vivelamour

One of the highlights of this year's New York Film Festival is the latest feature by the nonfiction master Gianfranco Rosi, known for documentaries like Sacro GRA (2013), Fire at Sea (2016), and Notturno (2020), which paint both lyrical and urgent portraits of places that function as thresholds—between land and water, life and death, heaven and hell. His new cinematic essay, Below the Clouds, brings that approach to the Italian city of Naples. Shot in ethereal black and white, the film explores Naples as an environment both cosmic and prosaic—a city whose skies are suffused with volcanic ash and whose earth is shaken by tremors; and where a glorious and ancient past scaffolds a gritty, melting-pot present.  Below the Clouds premiered in August at the Venice Film Festival, where Film Comment's Devika Girish sat down with the filmmaker for a conversation. The two discussed how Pietro Marcello (director of the NYFF selection Duse) inspired Rosi to make a film in Naples, as well as Rosi's uniquely embedded and immersive technique, and the state of nonfiction cinema today. 

The Rock's latest film, The Smashing Machine, garnished a lot of buzz at the Venice Film Festival with a 15 minute standing ovation. But does it live up to the hype? One of the great modern directors today, Paul Thomas Anderson's latest hit, One Battle After Another is getting rave reviews from critics and audiences. Will this movie make a run come award season? Which movie did you see between the two?Patreon Producer Credits: MattFromRegal | Buddy the Elf | Vanessa Perez | JD Cantu | Chandler Hunter | Alex Kunda | Justin Gorney |  Mr. Wolf | ZdotWdot | Jonathan | Mohammed Al-Thani | Miros Olivarez | Brooklyn Hurst | VTech-Hoot82 | DustyBallz | Pardis Jesudasen | Preston Debetaz | Christopher | Avyn Vidal | Spencer Franklin

For this week's main podcast review, Josh Parham, Joselyn Safadi, Dan Bayer, and Giovanni Lago join me to review and discuss the latest film from Benny Safdie (his first solo directorial credit after working with his brother, Josh, throughout his career), "The Smashing Machine," starring Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, and Oleksandr Usyk. Based on the 2002 documentary "The Smashing Machine: The Life and Times of Extreme Fighter Mark Kerr," the film had its world premiere at the 2025 Venice Film Festival, where it received the best reviews of Johnson's career for his committed performance and won the Silver Lion for Best Director for Safdie. Please tune in as we discuss the performances, direction, writing, authenticity to MMA, its awards season chances, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Thank you for listening, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patreon preview. Unlock full episode at https://www.patreon.com/stavvysworld The boys are back for a special Euro recap edition of the live call show!! With returning ace JP McDade to assist with jetlag, Stav AKA Hollywood Halkias discusses his exciting red carpet debut at the Venice Film Festival, bombing with Willem Dafoe, how his red-light curiosities were thwarted by a well-meaning fan in Amsterdam, and how Eldis took a three-week vacation on the same continent but didn't work. Stav, JP and Eldis talk directly to Patreon members, including a woman who's dating a guy who's a god in bed but wants nothing serious, and a defeated man who's wondering if he should leave his cheating wife or just turn the other way. Follow JP McDade on social media: https://twitter.com/jp_mcdade https://www.instagram.com/mcdadebaby

Benny Safdie (Uncut Gems, The Curse) joins this weeks The Filmmakers Podcast to discuss the challenging process of directing his solo feature debut, the gritty sports biopic The Smashing Machine, starring Dwayne Johnson as MMA legend Mark Kerr. Fellow filmmakers Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir sit with Benny and dive into the Safdie style, his approach to directing actors and making raw, kinetic cinema. As one half of the acclaimed Safdie Brothers duo, Benny co-directed, co-wrote, and edited films that make your heart pound out of your chest. We're talking about the incredible, neon-drenched chase thriller "Good Time," and the anxiety-inducing, chaotic masterpiece "Uncut Gems," starring Adam Sandler. These films established a gritty, naturalistic style, full of propulsive energy, often focusing on outsiders desperately struggling in the urban landscape of New York. But he's not just a master behind the camera! As an actor, he has completely transformed and disappeared into roles, giving incredible performances like the troubled Nick Nikas in "Good Time," the compassionate Joel Wachs in Paul Thomas Anderson's "Licorice Pizza," and the brilliant physicist Edward Teller in Christopher Nolan's blockbuster, "Oppenheimer." He's even popped up in TV like "Obi-Wan Kenobi" and co-created, wrote, directed, and starred in the critically praised Showtime series, "The Curse." And now, he's stepped out as a solo director, writer, and editor with the highly anticipated film, "The Smashing Machine." This intense biographical sports drama, which premiered to acclaim at the Venice Film Festival, stars a completely transformed Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as pioneering MMA fighter Mark Kerr, alongside the brilliant Emily Blunt and other great actors. It's a grittier, unflinching look at a champion struggling with addiction and the pressures of the sport. He's a true filmmaking polymath who brings a raw, authentic urgency to everything he touches. It's the brilliant Benny Safdie! OTHER LINKS DIRTY BOY cinema listings FOOD FOR THOUGHT documentary out NOW | Watch it FREE HERE. A documentary exploring the rapid growth and uptake of the veganlifestyle around the world. – And if you enjoyed the film, please take amoment to share & rate it on your favourite platforms. Every review& every comment helps us share the film's important message withmore people. Your support makes a difference! PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, on-set water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/   COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/   PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is written and produced by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey For more interviews on filmmaking like this go to www.thefilmmakerspodcast.com #Director #creative #BennySafdie, #JoshSafdie, #SafdieBrothers, #directing #interview #thefilmmakerspodcast #filmmakerspodcast, #screenwriting, #editing, #directingstyle, #A24. #thesmashingmachine , #UncutGems, #GoodTime, #TheCurse, #Oppenheimer, #Licorice Pizza. #DwayneJohnson, #MarkKerr, #MMAmovie, sports biopic, acting vs directing, The Smashing Machine #behindthescenes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Top 5 worthy of Rob Gordon and crew. You get five movies, but they must be from a consecutive five-year period. Plus, Adam reviews SPINAL TAP II: THE END CONTINUES, Josh recommends THE HISTORY OF SOUND, and Michael Phillips comes aboard to talk about the late Robert Redford and report on this year's Venice Film Festival. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes and chapter starts may not be precise with ads.) Intro (00:00:00-00:04:13) 5 Years / 5 Movies (00:04:15-00:57:28) Filmspotting Family (00:57:29-01:01:15) Spinal Tap II / The History of Sound (01:01:16-01:16:34) Notes (01:16:35-01:20:32) Massacre Theatre (01:20:33-01:27:29) Robert Redford / Venice Film Festival (01:27:30-01:54:33) Credits / New Releases (01:54:34-01:58:28) Links: -Vulture's Movies Fantasy League (“Filmspotters”) https://moviegame.vulture.com/ -Steven Soderbergh's B&W cut of “Raiders of the Lost Ark” https://extension765.com/blogs/soderblog/raiders -Filmspotting Poll: 1960s Musicals https://poll.fm/15976522 Feedback: -Email us at ⁠⁠⁠feedback@filmspotting.net⁠⁠⁠. -⁠⁠⁠Ask Us Anything⁠⁠⁠ and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and archive access. ⁠⁠⁠http://filmspottingfamily.com⁠⁠⁠ -T-shirts and more available at the Filmspotting Shop. ⁠⁠https://www.filmspotting.net/shop⁠⁠ Follow: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/larsenonfilm ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/larsenonfilm.bsky.social⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Film critic Michael Phillips joins John Williams to talk about the best films he saw at the Venice Film Festival and to offer his reflections on the life and legacy of Robert Redford.

On the latest episode of IndieWire's "Screen Talk" podcast, Editor-at-Large Anne Thompson and Executive Editor Ryan Lattanzio dive into Paul Thomas Anderson's exuberant action thriller "One Battle After Another," which has screened for press and media. They praise the film as an Oscar frontrunner while also assessing the state of the race so far, up against "Hamnet" and "Sinners" for Best Picture. Anne and Ryan also recap what went down at the Venice Film Festival awards last weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean and Amanda celebrate legendary filmmaker Robert Altman, who would have turned 100 this year, by breaking down his illustrious career. But first, they cover the awards distributed at the Venice Film Festival and recap Amanda's legendary weekend, which included seeing Oasis perform live and watching Paul Thomas Anderson's new film, ‘One Battle After Another' (1:20). Then, they construct Altman's shrine and build his Hall of Fame (14:39). Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Producer: Jack Sanders Use code "TheBigPicture20" for a 20 percent discount on an annual Criterion Channel subscription.  This episode is sponsored by State Farm®️. A State Farm agent can help you choose the coverage you need. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.®️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Awards season is heating up, and Jim Hill and Drew Taylor are here to break it all down. From the Venice Film Festival and TIFF premieres to box office shocks and studio shakeups, this episode dives into the films and animated projects making headlines around the globe. Highlights include: Venice Film Festival winners and early buzz from TIFF “The Conjuring: Last Rites” breaking horror records Updates on “The Bad Guys 2” and Aaron Blaise's hand-drawn short “Snow Bear” Disney's new animated feature “Hexed” and “Ice Age: Boiling Point” What's ahead for “Zootopia 2,” LEGO Disney Princess, and Bluey's big-screen debut Whether you're tracking festival favorites, the latest box office trends, or Disney's evolving animation slate, this episode offers insights, context, and commentary you won't want to miss. Support Our Sponsors Unlocked Magic Unlocked Magic, powered by DVC Rental Store and DVC Resale Market, offers exclusive Disney & Universal ticket savings with TRUSTED service and authenticity. With over $10 MILLION in ticket sales, use Unlocked Magic to get the BIGGEST SAVINGS. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn More⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2025 Venice Film Festival has concluded. While most of us are in Toronto at the moment, Cody Dericks and Josh Parham took some time after they got home from Venice to discuss the international film festival. World premieres discussed include "Bugonia," "Jay Kelly," "Frankenstein," "The Testament of Ann Lee," "A House of Dynamite," "The Voice of Hind Rajab," "No Other Choice," "The Smashing Machine," and Golden Lion winner "Father Mother Sister Brother," along with many more! We hope you enjoy this recap. Thank you! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/TYT and use code TYT and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! A Texas man fatally shot an 11-year-old over a ‘ding-dong ditch' prank. Ayo Edebiri gets disrespected by a reporter during a press junket at the Venice Film Festival. DEA takes $8.5k off an innocent Black man and much more. Host: Sharon Reed (@SharonReedLive) Guest Host: Maz Jobrani *** SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE: ☞ https://www.youtube.com/IndisputableTYT FACEBOOK: ☞ https://www.facebook.com/IndisputableTYT TWITTER: ☞ https://www.twitter.com/IndisputableTYT INSTAGRAM: ☞ https://www.instagram.com/IndisputableTYT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 347: Venice 2025 – Jessica Kiang on Silent Friend, Duse, Cover-Up, Girl, The Holy Boy, plus In the Hand of Dante Welcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. For a grand finale to my episodes from the 2025 Venice Film Festival, I sat down with critic Jessica Kiang, who is writing reviews from Venice for Variety. Among the films discussed are Silent Friend (directed by Ildiko Enyedi), Cover-Up (Laura Poitras and Mark Obenhaus), Duse (Pietro Marcello), Girl (Shu Qi), No Other Choice (Park Chan-wook), and The Holy Boy (Paolo Strippoli), with my few additional sleep-deprived words on In the Hand of Dante (Julian Schnabel). Please note: this was recorded before the end of the festival. Please support the production of this podcast by signing up at: rapold.substack.com Photo by Steve Snodgrass

Barrett did some pilates influencing during the week, a look at a ton of standout fashion moments (and caviar) from The U.S. Open, Jacob Elordi and Oscar Isaac took over The Venice Film Festival, Kith Ivy and the subsequent Erewhon opening in NYC, Jeffrey Epstein's quarter-zip, wishlist items, and more.Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscariesWatch all Retail Therapy episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/sundayscariespodcastSupport This Week's SponsorsShopify: www.shopify.com/scaries ($1/month trial!)Chubbies: www.chubbiesshorts.com/scaries (code SCARIES for $10 off)Follow AlongRetail Therapy on Instagram: www.instagram.com/retail.podWill deFries on Twitter: www.twitter.com/willdefriesWill deFries on Instagram: www.instagram.com/willdefries Barrett Dudley on Twitter: www.twitter.com/barrettdudleyBarrett Dudley on Instagram: www.instagram.com/barrettdudleySunday Scaries on Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscariesSunday Scaries on Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries

This week: Israel is demolishing parts of Gaza City. Israel has destroyed 90% of Gaza's schools. A film about Hind Rajab is honored at the Venice Film Festival. It is day 702 of the war in Gaza. Where more than 64,368 Palestinians have been killed. In this episode: Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera Correspondent Patty Culhane, (@PattyCulhane) Al Jazeera Correspondent Ibrahim al Khalili, (@hema.alkhalili) Al Jazeera Correspondent Wilson Dizard, Al Jazeera Producer Episode credits: This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Munera AlDosari is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Instagram, X, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

This week, Film Comment is reporting from the picturesque shores of the Lido, where the Venice Film Festival takes place each year. This year's edition features new films by many major auteurs, including Noah Baumbach, Luca Guadagnino, Yorgos Lanthimos, Laura Poitras, and more. For our sixth episode from the city of canals, Film Comment Editor Devika Girish invited critics Guy Lodge and and Öykü Sofuoğlu to discuss some recent festival premieres, including Pietro Marcello's Duse (2:45), Ross McElwee's Remake (12:39), Kaouther Ben Hania's The Voice of Hind Rajab (21:42), and Kathryn Bigelow's A House of Dynamite (41:32). Stay tuned for more Venice coverage, providing everything you need to know about the 2025 edition.

It's been a big week for The Run-Through's very own Chloe Malle, who was appointed American Vogue's Head of Editorial Content on Tuesday. At the top of today's episode, she and Chioma reflect on the news and on Chloe's recent New York Times profile. (Tragically, her dog Lloyd was left on the cutting-room floor.)British Vogue's Radhika Seth also pops in to share her standout picks at the 2025 Venice Film Festival so far—from The Voice of Hind Rajab to Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein. This leads, in time, to a discussion of the group's favorite red carpet moments, with Chloë Sevigny, Jacob Elordi, and Cate Blanchett all making the best-dressed list!Later, celebrity hairstylist and wig master Evanie Frausto stops by the podcast studio to chat with beauty editors Arden Fanning Andrews and Kiana Murden. Together, they talk through Evanie's star-studded roster—from Sabrina Carpenter to Rosalía—and the stories behind some of their most memorable styles (including Sabrina's DIY bangs). Evanie also shares the differences between working with musicians and actors…and how he dreamed up Lady Gaga's now-iconic “Die With a Smile” wig.The Run-Through with Vogue is your go-to podcast where fashion meets culture. Hosted by Chloe Malle, Head of Editorial Content, Vogue U.S.; Chioma Nnadi, Head of British Vogue; and Nicole Phelps, Director of Vogue Runway, each episode features the latest fashion news and exclusive designer and celebrity interviews. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

This week, Film Comment is reporting from the picturesque shores of the Lido, where the Venice Film Festival takes place each year. This year's edition features new films by many major auteurs, including Noah Baumbach, Luca Guadagnino, Yorgos Lanthimos, Laura Poitras, and more. For our fifth episode from the city of canals, Film Comment Editor Devika Girish invited critics Savina Petkova and Jordan Mintzer to discuss Benny Safdie's The Smashing Machine (3:00), Lucrecia Martel's Nuestra Tierra (Landmarks) (18:26), and Olivier Assayas's The Wizard of Kremlin (31:49). Stay tuned for more Venice coverage, providing everything you need to know about the 2025 edition.

Ep. 346: Venice 2025 - Jonathan Romney on L'Etranger, The Voice of Hind Rajab, Remake, A House of Dynamite Welcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. This week I have been busily watching movies at the 2025 Venice Film Festival, and for my latest episode, I sit down with critic Jonathan Romney, who is writing about the festival for Screen Daily and the Observer. Among the films discussed are The Voice of Hind Rajab (directed by Kaouther Ben Hania), Remake (Ross McElwee), and L'Etranger (Francois Ozon), with further thoughts on A House of Dynamite (Kathryn Bigelow) and Dead Man's Wire (Gus Van Sant). Please support the production of this podcast by signing up at: rapold.substack.com Photo by Steve Snodgrass

Timecodes: 00:00 Start 00:30 Sentimental about Beach House 03:02 Tommy & Ella 08:11 Dante's dating life 10:18 Will Dante be back? 13:10 Annika & Nicky 19:04 Who was the biggest surprise? 22:54 What's next for Oona? 26:49 Beach House vs. Blackout Tour 31:04 Biggest surprises (cont.) 36:49 Post Beach House cleanse 42:12 Dante is a character 46:24 Reflections 51:48 Main episode starts 52:03 Beach House Finale wrap up 01:22:05 Tommy & Ella 01:26:03 Janny update 01:30:25 Beach House was a wild experience 01:32:33 Unc vs. Gen Z 01:41:27 Beach House recap (cont.) 01:45:03 Dante gets filled in on Love Island 01:48:00 Beach House changed the game 01:50:36 Dante show coming? 01:53:49 Would they do it again? 01:55:42 Props to Oona 02:00:05 Dating in 2025 02:06:44 Reception from locals 02:11:25 Unknown number 02:26:09 Venice Film Festival standing ovations LINK https://x.com/DiscussingFilm/status/1962605676452049166 02:28:54 U.S. Open stolen hat & Nico Harrison LINKS https://x.com/CollinRugg/status/1961476692511498279 https://x.com/TheDunkCentral/status/1962204609532899537 02:35:50 Trump rumors 02:39:32 Bruce Willis' family backlash 02:50:04 Anne Hathaway theory 02:59:41 Brianna Special Forces 03:00:50 Midnight Bean rules +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ DraftKings: Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Help is available for problem gambling. Call (888) 789-7777 or visit ccpg.org (CT). 18+ (19+ AL/NE, 21+ AZ/MA/VA). Valid only where Pick6 operates, see dkng.co/pick6states. Void in NY, ONT, and where prohibited. Eligibility restrictions apply. Must click link to claim Bag Builder Token. Token must be selected BEFORE placing free entry in Bag Builder contest. Entry must have 6/6 correct Picks to earn equal share of cash prize pool. Tokens are single use and expire 9/8 @ 8:15 PM ET. Max. 6 Tokens per customer. Earn addt'l Tokens via linkshare w/ new Bag Builder entrants and linking Discord account w/ DraftKings. Ends 9/8/25 at 8:15 PM ET. Terms: pick6.draftkings.com/promos. Sponsored by DK. PHX: Get PHX and fuel your hustle the complete way. Shop on https://drinkphx.com. Shop on drinkphx.com and follow Phoenix on Instagram @Drink_PHX. JackPocket: GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 18+ (19+ in NE, 21+ in AZ). Physically present where Jackpocket operates. Jackpocket is a lottery courier and not affiliated with any State Lottery. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. 1 per new customer. Opt-in for $5 in non-withdrawable Lottery Credits that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Ends 9/30/25 at 11:59PM ET. Terms: jkpt.co/draw5. Based on the total dollar amount of lottery prizes won by Jackpocket customers. Based on 2025 iOS download data collected by Sensor Tower. Sponsored by Jackpocket.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/kfcr

This week Film Comment is reporting from the picturesque shores of the Lido, where the Venice Film Festival takes place each year. This year's edition features new films by many major auteurs, including Noah Baumbach, Luca Guadagnino, Yorgos Lanthimos, Laura Poitras, and more. For our fourth episode from the city of canals, Film Comment Editor Devika Girish invited critics Bilge Ebiri and Jonathan Romney to talk about some recent premieres, including Jim Jarmusch's Father Mother Brother Sister, Kent Jones's Late Fame, Mark Jenkin's Rose of Nevada, and Gianfranco Rosi's Below the Clouds. Stay tuned for more Venice coverage, providing everything you need to know about the 2025 edition.

Ep. 345: Venice 2025: Chloe Lizotte on A House of Dynamite, Dead Man's Wire, Claire Simon, Wayne McGregor, Le Souffleur, More Late Fame Welcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. This week I have been busily watching movies at the 2025 Venice Film Festival, and for my latest episode, I sit down with Chloe Lizotte, the deputy editor of MUBI's film journal Notebook, and the Event Horizon columnist at Reverse Shot. Among the movies we discuss are A House of Dynamite (directed by Kathryn Bigelow), Dead Man's Wire (Gus Van Sant), Writing Life (Claire Simon), and Le Souffleur (Gaston Solnicki), with some more words on Late Fame (Kent Jones). Lizotte also shares impressions from her visit to Wayne McGregor's 3D choreographic installation On the Other Earth, in the Dance Biennale. Please support the production of this podcast by signing up at: rapold.substack.com Photo by Steve Snodgrass

Ep. 344: Venice 2025: Jordan Cronk on The Smashing Machine, Late Fame, Nuestra Tierra, Below the Clouds, Barrio Triste, and more Welcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. This week I have been busily watching movies at the 2025 Venice Film Festival, and for my latest episode, I sit down with critic Jordan Cronk. Among the Venice world premieres we discussed are The Smashing Premiere (directed by Benny Safdie), Nuestra Tierra (Lucrecia Martel), Below the Clouds (Gianfranco Rosi), Late Fame (Kent Jones), Barrio Triste (Stillz), and Last Night I Conquered the City of Thebes (Gabriel Azorin). Please support the production of this podcast by signing up at: rapold.substack.com Photo by Steve Snodgrass

What were the top movies of Summer 2025?! On today's episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, Kristian Harloff is joined by co-hosts Roxy Striar and Mike Kalinowski to break down the biggest summer movie highlights, surprises, and box office hits of the year. From Marvel to Star Wars, indie triumphs to franchise returns—we've got it all covered. Topics include: We go over our picks for the best summer movies of 2025. Fans will be blown away by Robert Downey Jr.'s portrayal of Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday! Read more here The Emperor could've been in Andor — what would that have meant for the series? Full story Smashing Machine is a smash hit at Venice Film Festival. Details here Warwick Davis makes his return in the upcoming Harry Potter series. More info Grab your popcorn and join the discussion as we dive into all the biggest movie news and what made Summer 2025 one for the books! #SummerMovies2025 #TheKristianHarloffShow #DoctorDoom #AvengersDoomsday #Marvel #StarWars #Andor #HarryPotter #MovieNews #MovieTalk SPONSORS: TRADE COFFEE: Get 50% off 1 month of Trade at https://www.drinktrade.com/kristian UPSIDE: Upside has given back $1 Billion dollars to its users. To find out how much you could earn, Download the FREE Upside App and use promo code KRISTIAN to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas. That's an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas, using promo code, KRISTIAN. PRIZEPICKS: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/KR... and use code KRISTIAN and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!

The Minnesota State Fair is over and we survived! We got a disturbing email about Project Down and Dirty, and "Frankenstein" at the Venice Film Festival -- do we want to see it? And could The Rock win an Oscar?!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rescuers in Afghanistan race to reach quake-hit mountain villages. China's Xi Jinping is having a strong week as he convenes his ‘Axis of Upheaval'. Nestle's CEO is ousted over an affair he had with a subordinate. The trial of Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro nears a verdict. And Dwayne ‘The Rock' Johnson breaks his Hollywood mould in a gritty fight drama at the Venice filmfest.   Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darth Vader's light saber up for auction; New publationship with Lewis Pullman and this other nepo-baby; Dwayne the Rock Johnson cries at the Venice Film Festival (for joy); One Star reviews; the Five second Rule! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week and next, Film Comment is reporting from the picturesque shores of the Lido, where the Venice Film Festival takes place each year. This year's edition features new films by many major auteurs, including Noah Baumbach, Luca Guadagnino, Yorgos Lanthimos, Laura Poitras, and more. For our second episode from the city of canals, Film Comment Editor Devika Girish invited critics Joseph Fahim and Öykü Sofuoğlu to talk about some recent premieres, including Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein, Jihan K's My Father and Qaddafi, and Shahad Ameen's Hijra; the group also discussed the rise of the Saudi film industry and its role in contemporary Arab cinema. Stay tuned for more Venice coverage, providing everything you need to know about the 2025 edition.

Welcome back to Movie Boi! This podcast will feature discussions on movies, new and old alike, as well as some broader movie topics and conversations.In this episode:00:00 - Intro: Some housekeeping regarding the next few weeks of pods and movies coming soon. I also discuss the Venice Film Festival and share my thoughts on Jurassic World: Rebirth. Mailbag: Favorite guilty pleasure movies and how movies are made. 33:15 - I'm joined by the great Doug Vaughn as we discuss his disdain for Grown Ups 2. In addition, Doug and I just talk about movies and the state of film in 2025. If you want to share your thoughts on the movie or send in a mailbag question, contact MoiveBoyJack@gmail.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week and next, Film Comment is reporting from the picturesque shores of the Lido, where the Venice Film Festival takes place each year. This year's edition features new films by many major auteurs, including Noah Baumbach, Luca Guadagnino, Yorgos Lanthimos, Laura Poitras, and more. For our second episode from the city of canals, Film Comment Editor Devika Girish invited critics Tim Grierson and Katie McCabe to talk about recent festival premieres, including Guadagnino's After the Hunt, Park Chan-wook's No Other Choice, László Nemes's Orphan, and Poitras and  Mark Obenhaus's Cover-Up. Stay tuned for more Venice coverage, providing everything you need to know about the 2025 edition.

This week and next, Film Comment is reporting from the picturesque shores of the Lido, where the Venice Film Festival takes place each year, and this year's edition features new films by many major auteurs, including Noah Baumbach, Luca Guadagnino, Yorgos Lanthimos, Laura Poitras, and more. For our first episode from the city of canals, Film Comment Editor Devika Girish invited FC contributors and Venice veterans Jonathan Romney and Jordan Cronk to talk about what sets this festival apart from other major international film showcases. Next, the group turned to some of the most highly anticipated premieres of the first few days, including Paolo Sorrentino's La grazia (8:28), Noah Baumbach's Jay Kelly (16:21), Yorgos Lanthimos's Bugonia (26:50), Claire Simon's Writing Life: Annie Ernaux Through The Eyes Of High School Students (36:40), and Mike Figgis's Megadoc (47:03). Stay tuned for more Venice coverage, providing everything you need to know about the 2025 edition.

This week, David, Rebecca, and Richard dive into the newly announced TIFF and Venice Film Festival lineups for clues on front-runners and sleepers in the Oscar season to come—as well as a few surprising omissions. The hosts also dig into the shocking cancellation of Stephen Colbert's The Late Show, and revisit Ari Aster's Eddington after its muted opening weekend.Our next Little Gold Men book club read is Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell. We'll be discussing the novel and its upcoming film adaptation on our August 14 episode. We've also added one more book for this summer, the third most-popular in our listener survey: The Ballad of a Small Player by Rowan Joffé. We'll be discussing that one on our August 28 episode. Read along with us and send your questions to littlegoldmen@vf.com.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

For over 25 years Antonia Quirke has made programmes and written articles about film. After a chance comment during an interview, she was offered a small part in a screen adaptation of Jim Crace's novel Harvest, directed by Athina Rachel Tsangari, one of the celebrated instigators of the surreal, unsettling cinema movement known as the Greek Weird Wave. Filmed over the course of one tempestuous summer on location in the remote Scottish Highlands, little did she know that she was to end up having to perform a particularly gruesome act of violence during a pivotal scene. And then watch that moment screened for the first time at the Venice Film Festival. This programme contains content that some listeners may find upsetting.