Best Gregory Kleinschmidt Podcasts (2025)

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Life Is Sweet [1990] // Personal Prints 53:21

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Jackie and Greg spend a lazy Sunday in Enfield for Mike Leigh's LIFE IS SWEET from 1990. Topics of discussion include its delicate balance of comedy and melancholy, Leigh's unfavorable opinion of the film, its pitch-perfect cast, and why it remains endlessly rewatchable. The continuation of our "Personal Prints" series where Jackie and Greg venture…

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Suspiria [1977] 1:08:08

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Jackie and Greg enter the candy-colored nightmare of Dario Argento's SUSPIRIA from 1977. Topics of discussion include the film's fairy tale aesthetic, when style makes up for lack of substance, Argento's mastery of the genre, and whether they think it's a giallo or not. #211 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www…

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The Birds [1963] 1:18:20

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Jackie and Greg drive up to the seaside town of Bodega Bay for Alfred Hitchcock's THE BIRDS from 1963. Topics of discussion include Jackie's ornithophobia, Hitchcock's mastery of the medium, how it's influenced countless horror films over the years (including the zombie genre), and the abuse Tippi Hedren suffered at the hands of Hitchcock. #185 on …

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Don't Look Now [1973] 1:01:07

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Jackie and Greg traipse the eerie canals of Venice for Nicolas Roeg's DON'T LOOK NOW from 1973. Topics of discussion include Roeg's innovative editing, the infamous sex scene between Julie Christie and Donald Sutherland, Venice as a gothic hellscape, and why it remains a high-water mark for horror cinema. #114 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest …

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Nights of Cabiria [1957] // Personal Prints 1:07:29

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Jackie and Greg shed a solitary tear for Federico Fellini's NIGHTS OF CABIRIA from 1957. Topics of discussion include the wide-eyed central performance from Giulietta Masina, the film as a transitional work for Fellini, its episodic structure, and how it continues to ripple through the ensuing decades of cinema as a defining work. The continuation …

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Wanda [1970] 1:06:44

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Jackie and Greg hit the road for Barbara Loden's WANDA from 1970. Topics of discussion include its barebones production, Loden's inspiration for the film, Wanda as a passive character, and how it joins the ranks of great films made by one-off directors. #48 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-…

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Chungking Express [1994] 57:31

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Jackie and Greg crank up "California Dreamin'" for Wong Kar Wai's CHUNGKING EXPRESS from 1994. Topics of discussion include the film's dual-story structure, its innovative use of music, Wong's kinetic visual style, and how it's one of the greatest lovesick movies ever made. #88 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://…

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Killer of Sheep [1977] 49:30

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Jackie and Greg travel back to a post-Watts Riots Los Angeles for Charles Burnett's KILLER OF SHEEP from 1977. Topics of discussion include the film's low budget production, its document of a place and people, why it wasn't available for decades, and its dreamlike, half-remembered quality. #43 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time…

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Parasite [2019] 1:04:54

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Jackie and Greg take up housework for Bong Joon Ho's PARASITE from 2019. Topics of discussion include the inspirations for the film, Bong's mastery of the medium, how architecture plays a part in the story, and whether or not it will endure on the Sight & Sound list for decades to come. #90 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" l…

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Portrait of a Lady on Fire [2019] 1:09:06

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Jackie and Greg get out their easels and brushes for Céline Sciamma's PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE from 2019. Topics of discussion include the film's stature as an instant-classic, the rhythm of its editing, how sometimes less is more, and argue whether it should be on the Sight & Sound list or not. #30 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of …

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Get Out [2017] 1:12:44

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Jackie and Greg sip tea for Jordan Peele's GET OUT from 2017. Topics of discussion include Peele's rich script, its cultural relevance, the casting of Daniel Kaluuya and Allison Williams, and its inclusion in the arthouse horror renaissance. #95 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/gr…

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Daisies [1966] 42:34

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Jackie and Greg run amok for Věra Chytilová's DAISIES from 1966. Topics of discussion include its playful construction, what it says about the time and place in which it was made, how that differs from what Chytilová intended, and why it's an enduring feminist classic. #28 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.b…

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Tropical Malady [2004] 1:00:37

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Jackie and Greg traipse through the jungle for Apichatpong Weerasethakul's TROPICAL MALADY from 2004. Topics of discussion include its style, elements of magical realism, slow cinema, and why Weerasethakul is a true original. #95 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all…

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Do the Right Thing [1989] 1:01:55

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Jackie and Greg swelter in the summer heat for Spike Lee's DO THE RIGHT THING from 1989. Topics of discussion include its ensemble cast, Lee's prodigious talent, and why it's one of the best and most important films of the 20th century. #24 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greates…

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Black Girl [1966] 48:12

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Jackie and Greg talk Ousmane Sembène's masterpiece of French-Senegalese cinema, BLACK GIRL from 1966. Topics of discussion include M’Bissine Thérèse Diop's performance, the film's stylistic influences, how it packs a lot into 59 minutes, and why it remains even more relevant today than when it was made. #95 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Fil…

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Cléo from 5 to 7 [1962] 52:52

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Jackie and Greg wait for important test results for Agnès Varda's CLEO FROM 5 TO 7. Topics of discussion include Varda's style, how she compares to her Nouvelle Vague contemporaries, the film's mix of realism and fantasy, and its reverberating influence on cinema. #14 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.or…

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Ugetsu [1953] 55:39

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Jackie and Greg start torrid affairs with ghosts to prep for Kenji Mizoguchi's UGETSU from 1953. Topics of discussion include the film as a tapestry of several short stories, Mizoguchi's unrelenting dourness, and how it ranks among the other jidaigeki films on the list. #50 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://…

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La Jetée [1963] 46:29

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Jackie and Greg travel through time for Chris Marker's LA JETÉE from 1963. Topics of discussion include its undefinable mood, its stature as one of the most famous short films ever made, and why Marker was one of the most resourceful filmmakers of his generation. #50 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi…

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City Lights [1931] 50:00

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Jackie and Greg don their champagne flutes and boxing gloves for Charlie Chaplin's CITY LIGHTS from 1931. Topics of discussion include the film's long shooting schedule, Chaplin's perfectionism, where it sits in his filmography, and whether it's his definitive film or not. #50 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list. https…

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North by Northwest [1959] 1:08:08

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Jackie and Greg ascend Mount Rushmore for Alfred Hitchcock's NORTH BY NORTHWEST from 1959. Topics of discussion include Hitchcock's controlled direction, the film as a series of set pieces, how its outlandishness is pitched just right, and why it's his horniest film. #53 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www…

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Histoire(s) du cinéma [1998] 55:57

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Jackie and Greg attempt to stomach Jean-Luc Godard's 4+ hour manifesto on cinema (and himself), HISTOIRE(S) DU CINÉMA from 1998. (T)opics (o)f (d)iscussi(o)n include the film's incoherence, Godard's pretentiousness, how there are a few nuggets of wisdom littered throughout, and why you should just watch Mark Cousins' THE STORY OF FILM: AN ODYSSEY (…

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Rear Window [1954] with Gary Rosen 1:20:10

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Jackie and Greg are joined by writer, producer, and director Gary Rosen for Alfred Hitchcock's REAR WINDOW from 1954. Topics of discussion include the genius of Hitchcock's storytelling, Grace Kelly and Jimmy Stewart's star power, the carefully staged tableux of the neighbors, and why the apartment set is one of the greatest sets ever built. #53 on…

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Our Favorite Films from 2024 (Top 10 Ranked) 1:09:05

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Another year, another Top 10 list! Jackie and Greg share their favorite films from 2024. Check us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpod Check us out at our official website: sceneandheardpod.com Graphic Design: Molly Pinto Music: Andrew Cox Editing: Greg Kleinschmidt Support the show Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/SceneandHeard…

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The Battle of Algiers [1966] 49:06

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Jackie and Greg bear witness to the revolution for Gillo Pontecorvo's THE BATTLE OF ALGIERS from 1966. Topics of discussion include the film's influential newsreel style, its use of non-actors, how it retains a neutral point of view, and why history is always doomed to repeat itself. #48 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" …

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Raging Bull [1980] 1:27:10

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Jackie and Greg step in the boxing ring for Martin Scorsese's RAGING BULL from 1980. Topics of discussion include Robert De Niro's transformation for the role of Jake LaMotta, Thelma Schoonmaker's prodigious editing, what it has to say about the nature of violence, and why it's Scorsese's greatest film. #53 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest…

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Close-up [1990] 46:13

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Jackie and Greg attempt to separate fact from fiction for Abbas Kiarostami's CLOSE-UP from 1990. Topics of discussion include the film's docudrama format, what it has to say about reality in cinema, which strings were pulled behind the scenes, and why it remains an essential piece of filmmaking. #43 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films o…

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M [1931] 1:03:11

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Jackie and Greg are hot on the tracks of a serial killer in Fritz Lang’s M. Topics of discussion include its innovative use of sound, heavy subject matter, Peter Lore’s breakthrough performance, and how it continues to serve as the blueprint for all crime procedurals. #56 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://ww…

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Playtime [1967] with Jackson Cooper (AGFA) 1:25:58

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Jackie and Greg are joined by Jackson Cooper, Executive Director of AGFA (American Genre Film Archive) for Jacques Tati's PLAYTIME from 1967. Topics of discussion include the film as an explosion of Where's Waldo? on 70mm, how Tati distances himself from the M. Hulot character in the film, the personal and financial toll it took on him to bring it …

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Double Bill: The Snowman [1982] & How the Grinch Stole Christmas [2000] 59:31

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It's a Double Bill! In the second installment in this series, Jackie and Greg each bring another of their favorite Christmas movies to the table: Dianne Jackson's THE SNOWMAN and Ron Howard's HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS. Listen as they argue the merits of each of their festive picks! Check us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpod Chec…

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Beyond the Valley of the Dolls [1970] // S'mores 48:09

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Jackie and Greg are trapped in a post-Manson Los Angeles for Russ Meyer's BEYOND THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS from 1970. Topics of discussion include the film's origins as a non-sequel, its screenplay by Roger Ebert, how it fails as a satire, and whether the film's bad taste works for or against it. The monthly S'mores series is an offshoot from our mai…

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Women in Love [1969] // Personal Prints 1:18:40

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Jackie and Greg bear witness to the decadence and raging sexuality of a small English mining town for Ken Russell's WOMEN IN LOVE from 1969. Topics of discussion include the film's origins as an adaptation of D. H. Lawrence's classic novel, the quartet of characters at the center of the film, how it was cutting edge for its time, and why it resonat…

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The Leopard (Il Gattopardo) [1963] with Felicia Maroni 1:21:58

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Jackie and Greg are joined by Felicia Maroni of the Seeing Faces in Movies podcast for Luchino Visconti's THE LEOPARD from 1963. Topics of discussion include Burt Lancaster's performance as an Italian prince, the film's scale, how it holds its characters at a distance, and whether it should be the only Visconti on the list or not. #57 on Sight & So…

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Pierrot le fou [1965] 1:03:35

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Jackie and Greg bust out the blue paint and dynamite for Jean-Luc Godard's PIERROT LE FOU from 1965. Topics of discussion include the film's radical structure, its many references to art and cinema, whether it works as a film or a museum piece, and a debate on the validity of Godard's filmmaking. #43 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films …

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Valley of the Dolls [1967] // S'mores 1:09:09

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Jackie and Greg turn up the camp for Mark Robson's VALLEY OF THE DOLLS from 1967. Topics of discussion include the film's subtlety (or lack thereof), its wild production history, cult status, and how it's stuck between the Old and New Hollywood. The monthly S'mores series is an offshoot from our main series, where Jackie and Greg explore films from…

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Touch of Evil [1958] 1:05:27

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Jackie and Greg get pulled into the seedy underbelly of Orson Welles' TOUCH OF EVIL from 1958. Topics of discussion include the film's tangible atmosphere, Charlton Heston's portrayal of a Mexican, the film's torrid post-production history, and how it compares to other seminal film noirs. #57 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All T…

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Gertrud [1964] 53:12

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Jackie and Greg stare off into the distance in turn-of-the-century Stockholm for Carl Theodor Dreyer's GERTRUD from 1964. Topics of discussion include its placement in Dreyer's filmography, how Nina Pens Rode’s lead is one of the most pathetic characters in cinema, and why it's dull as dishwater. Is this their most hated film on the list so far? #4…

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Sherlock Jr. [1924] 51:24

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Jackie and Greg step into the silver screen for Buster Keaton's SHERLOCK JR. from 1924. Topics of discussion include Keaton's cinematic innovation, the economy of his storytelling, how he compares to other silent comedians, and why the magic of cinema is eternal. #59 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi…

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Clifford [1994] // S'mores 59:27

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Jackie and Greg take a trip to Dinosaur World for Paul Flaherty's CLIFFORD from 1994. Topics of discussion include the chemistry between Martin Short and Charles Grodin, how it was reviled upon release, famous fans of the film, and how it subverts the trappings of the 1990s family movie. The monthly S'mores series is an offshoot from our main serie…

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Some Like It Hot [1959] 1:07:58

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Jackie and Greg soak up Miami's resort life for Billy Wilder's SOME LIKE IT HOT from 1959. Topics of discussion include the film's status as one of the most popular comedies ever made, Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis' pairing, whether the film plays into Marilyn Monroe's image as a "dumb blonde" or not, and where it fits into Wilder's filmography. #43 …

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Barry Lyndon [1975] 1:24:16

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Jackie and Greg don their powdered wigs and dueling pistols for Stanley Kubrick's BARRY LYNDON from 1975. Topics of discussion include the film's origins as a Napoleon biopic, the lead performance from Ryan O'Neal, how its reputation has grown over the years, and why the public discourse needs to evolve beyond the look of the film (which, we agree,…

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Pather Panchali [1955] 1:07:49

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Jackie and Greg discuss Satyajit Ray’s PATHER PANCHALI from 1955. Topics of discussion include Ray’s mastery of the medium, Ravi Shankar’s glistening score, whether the film romanticizes poverty or not, and why it’s one of the best films ever made. #41 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-a…

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Rancho Notorious [1952] // S'mores 1:05:25

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Jackie and Greg try their hand at the game of chuck-a-luck for Fritz Lang's RANCHO NOTORIOUS from 1952. Topics of discussion include the film's absurdity, Lang's falling out with Marlene Dietrich, what they would change in a remake, and how Arthur Kennedy does more harm than good in the lead role. The monthly S'mores series is an offshoot from our …

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The Mother and the Whore (La Maman et la Putain) [1973] 1:12:34

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Jackie and Greg get in bed with Jean-Pierre Léaud for Jean Eustache's THE MOTHER AND THE WHORE from 1973. Topics of discussion include the film's runtime, its autobiographical nature, the subversive casting of Léaud, and its frank depiction of sex and the bohemian lifestyle in France post-May 1968. #59 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Film…

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Kiki's Delivery Service [1989] // Personal Prints 1:08:05

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Jackie and Greg take flight on their homemade brooms for Hayao Miyazaki's KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE from 1989. Topics of discussion include Miyazaki's escapist worlds, the slice-of-life nature of the film, how its meaning changes as you revisit it as an adult, and why Studio Ghibli is the best. The continuation of our "Personal Prints" series where J…

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Journey to Italy (Viaggio in Italia) [1954] 56:05

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Jackie and Greg take a drive to Naples for Roberto Rossellini's JOURNEY TO ITALY from 1954. Topics of discussion include the film's minimalism, its frank treatment of a marriage on the rocks, Rossellini's scandalous affair with star Ingrid Bergman, and its influence on all of the "break-up films" that came afterwards, #41 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "T…

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Midsommar [2019] // S'mores 1:28:44

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Jackie and Greg take a flight to the Swedish countryside for Ari Aster's MIDSOMMAR from 2019. Topics of discussion include Jackie's aversion to horror movies, Aster's themes of family, grief, and trauma, a touch on the history of folk horror, and why Florence Pugh's powerhouse performance is one of the most memorable in recent years. The monthly S'…

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Sansho the Bailiff (Sansho Dayū) [1954] 1:04:10

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Jackie and Greg step back in time to feudal Japan for Kenji Mizoguchi's SANSHO THE BAILIFF from 1954. Topics of discussion include the film's origins as a centuries-old folktale, Mizoguchi's masterful direction, the ethereal ghost story that hangs over the film, and whether it's more optimistic or pessimistic. #59 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 G…

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La Dolce Vita [1960] 1:29:11

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Jackie and Greg join the swinging parties of 1960s Rome for Federico Fellini's LA DOLCE VITA. Topics of discussion include the film's decadence, sex and celebrity as the new religion, how it marked a transition for Fellini from the more grounded films of the 1950s into his more bombastic work, and the amount of visual detail he packs into the film …

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Wild Strawberries [1957] 1:08:28

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Jackie and Greg take a drive down memory lane for their discussion of Ingmar Bergman's WILD STRAWBERRIES from 1957. Topics of discussion include the film's sentimentality, where it sits in Bergman's filmography, how its most powerful moments make up for its shortcomings, the influence of Dickens and THE PHANTOM CARRIAGE, and why it'll endure for ge…

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The 400 Blows (Les quatre cents coups) [1959] 1:17:51

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Jackie and Greg hit the streets of Paris for François Truffaut’s THE 400 BLOWS from 1959. Topics of discussion include the autobiographical nature of the film, the generosity of Truffaut's cinema, a reflection on their own childhoods, and why it remains one of the highest peaks of the French New Wave. #39 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest F…