Best Roger Deakins Podcasts (2025)

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S4E173 | Meeting Sir Roger Deakins and the Magic of Cinegear 36:26

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In this episode of the Get Reelisms podcast, hosts Adam Chase Rani and Christine Chen share their experiences at the Cinegear Expo, a camera-heavy event showcasing the latest in film technology from brands like Canon, Sony, and ARI. The hosts delve into eclectic new technologies like Canon's C 400 camera, which creates proxies simultaneously while …

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Feature: Sir Roger Deakins talks about his life and career in a new memoir 15:00

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Sir Roger Deakins is the award-winning cinematographer behind the films Bladerunner: 2049, 1917, and No Country for Old Men (just to name a few). Although those behind the camera often do not reach the heights of mainstream recognition, Deakins is the rare case of a cinematographer becoming a household name, considered one of the greatest of all ti…

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REFLECTIONS: ON CINEMATOGRAPHY - written by Roger Deakins 1:19:12

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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 166 - Reflections: On Cinematography - written by Roger Deakins In this special "Turning the Tables" episode of the Team Deakins Podcast, cinematographer Roberto Schaefer (Season 1, Episode 162) returns to lead us in a conversation about Roger's new memoir, Reflections: On Cinematography. In the book, Roger tells the story of his…

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FilmWeek: ‘Wicked: For Good,’ ‘Rental Family,’ ‘Left-Handed Girl,’ and more! 29:45

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Claudia Puig and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. Films: Wicked: For Good, Wide Release Rental Family, Wide Release Left-Handed Girl, In Select Theaters|Streaming on Netflix Nov. 28 Rebuilding, AMC Century City|AMC Burbank Out of Plain Sight, Laemmel…

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Feature: Renate Reinsve in ‘Sentimental Value’ 19:45

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Norwegian actress Renate Reinsve earned international recognition for her performance in the Joachim Trier film The Worst Person in the World. After roles in Hollywood in Presumed Innocent and A Different Man, Reinsve and Trier have reunited in their new film Sentimental Value about a theater actress and her estranged film director father in Oslo. …

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TED SCHILOWITZ - Futurist 1:09:20

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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 168 - Ted Schilowitz - Futurist In this episode of the Team Deakins Podcast, we speak with futurist Ted Schilowitz. Ted has spent his life working in entertainment, from producing commercials in Florida to exploring virtual reality at Fox and Paramount, and we thought his perspective on the relationship between technology and ent…

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Feature: A new biography on Cesar Romero shows the actor’s varied career beyond The Joker 19:00

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Actor Cesar Romero is probably best known for his role as The Joker in the 1960s Batman series, a portrayal that would later define the character and cast a large shadow over future screen adaptations. But well before Romero put on the green wig and red lipstick, he had a successful and varied career. He acted alongside the Rat Pack in Ocean’s Elev…

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FilmWeek: ‘Jay Kelly,’ ‘The Running Man,’ ‘The Carpenter’s Son,’ and more! 30:31

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Beandrea July review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. Films: Jay Kelly In Select Theaters|Streaming on Netflix Dec 5 The Running Man Wide Release Come See Me In The Good Light Laemmle NoHo|Streaming on Apple TV+ The Carpenter’s Son In Select Theaters Pu…

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JAMES LAXTON - Cinematographer 1:13:51

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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 167 - James Laxton - Cinematographer In this episode of the Team Deakins Podcast, we speak with cinematographer James Laxton (THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD, ANYTHING, MOONLIGHT). If you've seen a film directed by Barry Jenkins (Season 2, Episode 156), then you've seen James' work. Throughout much of the episode, we discuss his longsta…

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S4E172 | From LA to Austin: Filmmaking, Community & the Indie Hustle 1:08:25

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In episode 172 of the Get Reelisms podcast, hosts Adam Chase Rani and Christine Chen, both filmmakers, are joined by illustrators Kellie Penna and Jason. They discuss the origins and creation of their book 'Get Reelisms,' which started on the set of 'Terror Birds' in 2016. The conversation covers the differences in film culture between Austin and L…

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FilmWeek: ‘Predator: Badlands,’ ‘Sentimental Value,’ ‘Die My Love,’ and more! 34:30

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. Films: Predator: Badlands, Wide Release Sentimental Value, In Select Theaters Train Dreams, In Select Theaters|Streaming on Netflix Nov. 21 Die My Love, In Select Theaters Nuremberg, Wide Releas…

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S4E171 | Empowering Diversity in Entertainment - A Conversation with Panny Wei 50:29

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Empowering Diversity in Entertainment: A Conversation with Panny Wei In this episode of the Get Reelisms podcast, host Christine Chen talks with Panny Wei, an entrepreneur, restaurateur, creative professional, and activist in the entertainment industry. The discussion highlights the importance of activism, community building, the challenges faced b…

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Feature: A new TCM book shares some Pre-Code classics 16:01

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Despite only lasting four short years from 1930 to 1934, the pre-code era of Hollywood’s Golden Age produced films that pushed the boundaries of cinema and storytelling, even by today’s standards. Hollywood classics including King Kong (1933), Freaks (1932), and Grand Hotel (1932) all came out during this time, just before the enforcement of the Pr…

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FilmWeek: ‘Nouvelle Vague,’ ‘Love+War,’ ‘Ballad of a Small Player,’ and more! 33:30

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Peter Rainer, Tim Cogshell, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. Films: Nouvelle Vague In Select Theaters|Streaming on Netflix Nov 14 Love+War Laemmle Monica Film Center|Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu Nov. 7 Ballad of a Small Player Streaming on Ne…

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LEDs - with Tim S. Kang 1:20:03

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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 165 - LEDs - with Tim S. Kang In this episode of the Team Deakins Podcast, we learn about LED lighting. LEDs are now commonplace in productions, and we thought an episode about the technology and its applications could be helpful for anyone with as many questions as us. Our guest is Tim S. Kang, a cinematographer and the principa…

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S4E170 | Finding Simplicity in Filmmaking with Michael Goi 58:14

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In episode 170 of the Get Reelisms Podcast, hosts Adam Chase Rani and Christine Chen invite filmmaker Michael Goi to discuss his journey in the industry. Goi shares insights from his career as a director and cinematographer, emphasizing his approach to keeping things simple and direct. He recounts his early inspiration from childhood experiences wi…

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FilmWeek: ‘Bugonia,’ ‘Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere,’ ‘Hedda,’ and more! 31:30

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. Films: Bugonia, In Select Theaters Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere In Select Theaters Hedda The Culver Theater [Culver City]|Streaming on Prime Video Köln 75 Laemmle Royal [West LA]|Laemml…

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Great Scott! New documentary celebrates 50 years of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” 18:00

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show created a blueprint for other initially unsuccessful films to find second lives through fervent fans. Its unapologetic celebration of difference continues to resonate on the 50th anniversary of the film. In the new documentary Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror, director Linus O’Brien delves into the phenomenon…

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28 YEARS LATER - with Anthony Dod Mantle 1:14:07

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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 164 - 28 YEARS LATER - with Anthony Dod Mantle In this special episode of the Team Deakins Podcast, cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle (Season 1, Episode 68) returns to discuss his work on 28 YEARS LATER. The film was shot extensively using modified iPhones, and Anthony shares his early conversations with director Danny Boyle abo…

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S4E169 | How to Reach Creative Flow 34:55

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Creative Spaces and Productivity Hacks for Filmmakers to reach Creative Flow In this episode of the Get Reelisms podcast, hosts Adam Chase Rani and Christine Chen discuss various productivity hacks for filmmakers. Christine shares her experiences with house sitting, taking scenic train trips, and finding ways to avoid distractions to enhance her wr…

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Feature: A new book captures the complicated life and career of Bruce Lee 18:00

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Bruce Lee’s martial arts work on the silver screen made him a household name in America at a time when those of Asian descent were rarely seen in media. His very presence served as a complicated and nuanced representation for this underseen group. Now, a new book traces the life of Lee and argues his short life had an even greater impact on the wor…

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FilmWeek: ‘Frankenstein,’ ‘Good Fortune,’ ‘The Mastermind,’ and more! 31:30

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Beandrea July review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!…

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IRIS PRIZE LGBTQ+ FILM FESTIVAL - with Lewis Bayley 1:16:07

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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 163 - Iris Prize LGTBQ+ Film Festival - with Lewis Bayley In this special episode of the Team Deakins Podcast, we speak with Lewis Bayley, Industry Coordinator for the Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival. Lewis invited us to speak with him about filmmaking earlier this year, and what you'll hear is that recorded conversation. We had …

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S4E168 | Lighting Secrets on Hollywood’s Biggest Films with E.T. Gaffer, Jim Plannette 55:29

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Lighting the Legends: A Conversation with Veteran Gaffer Jim Plannette In episode 168 of the Get Reelisms podcast, hosts Adam Chase Rani and Christine Chen welcome back veteran gaffer Jim Plannette for his second appearance. Jim shares his incredible journey through 50 years in the motion picture industry, working on iconic movies like Young Franke…

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FilmWeek: ‘Tron: Ares,’ ‘Roofman,’ ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman,’ and more! 49:30

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. Films: Tron: Ares, In Select Theaters Roofman, Wide Release Kiss of the Spider Woman, In Select Theaters A House of Dynamite, In Select Theaters If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, In Select Theaters After …

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DANTE SPINOTTI - Cinematographer 57:49

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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 162 - Dante Spinotti - Cinematographer In this episode of the Team Deakins Podcast, we speak with cinematographer Dante Spinotti (ANT-MAN AND THE WASP, HEAT, THE LEGEND OF THE HOLY DRINKER). During our conversation, Dante reflects on his Italian upbringing and on the formative year he spent shooting photographs in Nairobi, Kenya.…

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S4E167 | From ET to Anora - A Journey in Filmmaking 39:12

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Feature: A new book recontextualizes horror classics through a feminist lens 14:00

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From Scream Queens to Final Girls, women have been at the center of horror cinema since its rise in the late 60s. Violence on screen mirrored the violence real women faced off screen. From the allusions to reproductive control in Rosemary’s Baby, to the undertones of domestic violence in The Shining, horror’s female protagonists cannot be divorced …

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FilmWeek: ‘The Smashing Machine,’ ‘Anemone,’ ‘The Lost Bus,’ and more! 35:30

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Manuel Betancourt review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. Films: The Smashing Machine, Wide Release Anemone, In Select Theaters The Lost Bus, In Select Theaters & Streaming on Apple TV+ Play Dirty, Streaming on Amazon Prime Fairyland, Landmark Sunset [W…

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ATOM EGOYAN - Director 1:34:41

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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 161 - Atom Egoyan - Director In this episode of the Team Deakins Podcast, we speak with director Atom Egoyan (SEVEN VEILS, THE SWEET HEREAFTER, EXOTICA) in an extended conversation. Atom was born in Cairo and raised in Canada, and his young love for theatre grew to encompass filmmaking after a hard rejection in college. Throughou…

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S4E166 | Navigating the Unsexy but Crucial Aspects of Film Production 49:22

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In Episode 166 of the Get Reelisms Podcast, hosts Adam Chase Rani and Christine Chen discuss overlooked yet essential elements of filmmaking like line producing, budgeting, and on-set coordination. They are joined by guest Sheila Victoria Anne, also known as Sheilava, who shares her journey from the music industry to film through a series of fortui…

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FilmWeek: ‘One Battle After Another,’ ‘Eleanor the Great,’ ‘Predators,’ and more! 33:45

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Manuel Betancourt review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. Films: One Battle After Another Wide Release Eleanor the Great In Select Theaters All of You Laemmle NoHo|Streaming on Apple TV+ Dead of Winter In Select Theaters Predators Laemmle Royal [West …

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Feature: Jaws: The Exhibition opens at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures 15:45

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Widely credited with creating the modern summer blockbuster in 1975, Steven Spielberg's Jaws has captured the imaginations (and entered the nightmares) of audiences ever since. For Jaws’ 50th anniversary, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has created an all-ages experience: combining unprecedented behind-the-scenes access and interactive elemen…

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MARK FRIEDBERG - Production Designer 1:25:05

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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 160 - Mark Friedberg - Production Designer In this extended (and funny) episode of the Team Deakins Podcast, we speak with production designer Mark Friedberg (CAUGHT STEALING, JOKER, THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD). A native New Yorker, it wasn't until returning to the city after Jack Kerouac-ing around the country that Mark (and his d…

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S4E165 | Delving into Genre-Bending Films and the Oscars Controversies 46:42

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Get Reelisms Podcast #165: Oscars Predictions and Filmmaking Stories with Christine Chen In this episode of the Get Reelisms Podcast, hosts Adam Chase Rani and Christine Chen dive into the complexities of the transgender and Mexican representations in media, share personal filmmaking experiences, and discuss the recent fires in LA. Christine also h…

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Feature: Our critics’ standout films from the 50th Toronto International Film Festival 15:00

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“Hamnet,” Chloé Zhao’s drama about William Shakespeare’s marriage and the death of their 11-year-old son, won the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday, putting it on an enviable track to Academy Awards contention. This might’ve been the biggest headline for the festival, which celebrated its 50th anniversary th…

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FilmWeek: 'A Big Bold Beautiful Journey,' 'Him,' 'Another End,' and More! 34:30

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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Claudia Puig review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. They also share thoughts on the passing of film icon Robert Redford, who passed away earlier this week at the age of 89. Films: A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, Wide Release Him, Wide Release Another End…

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MICHAEL MCDONOUGH - Cinematographer 1:07:58

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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 159 - Michael McDonough - Cinematographer We speak with cinematographer Michael McDonough (BOSCH, SUNSET SONG, WINTER'S BONE) in this episode of the Team Deakins Podcast. If you listened to our conversation with Debra Granik (Season 2, Episode 158), then you know a bit about Michael already. He fills in what she left out, and we …

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S4E164 | Building Careers in Film: Insights from Ashley Atwood | S4E164 50:01

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Surviving and Thriving in the Film Industry with Ashley Atwood | Get Reelisms Podcast #164 In this episode of the Get Reelisms Podcast, hosts Adam Chase Rani and Christine Chen, both filmmakers, discuss their respective journeys in the film industry. They introduce special guest Ashley Atwood, an Emmy-nominated actress, producer, and director of th…

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Feature: Rob Reiner returns for an encore with a double Spinal Tap 21:30

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This Is Spinal Tap ushered in a new wave of genre films with its satirical, mockumentary style. It is hailed as a classic, having found its way into the U.S. Library of Congress' National Film Registry. And if that isn't proof enough, the Criterion Collection is releasing a director-approved 4k restoration of the film. Now, over forty years later, …