Search a title or topic

Over 20 million podcasts, powered by 

Player FM logo
Artwork

Content provided by J.G.. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by J.G. or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!

The Final Cut: Film Analysis w/ Albert Lanier

1:17:06
 
Share
 

Manage episode 497518758 series 2362658
Content provided by J.G.. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by J.G. or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

On this episode of Parallax Views, J.G. Michael is joined by writer and self-described film analyst Albert Lanier to discuss his work on the blog The Final Cut and his Retro Reviews website. We kick things off by exploring why Albert prefers the term “film analyst” over “movie reviewer,” delving into what it means to engage deeply with cinema rather than simply judge it.

From there, we dive into his thoughtful takes on:

  • Psycho II, the surprising and often overlooked sequel to Hitchcock’s classic, and how it rethinks Norman Bates for a new era.

  • Tobe Hooper’s Lifeforce, a wild blend of sci-fi, horror, and eroticism that could only have come out of the 80s.

  • The heyday of raunchy 80s comedies, what they reflected about the culture at the time, and why they endure (or don’t).

  • Split Image, a lesser-known thriller about cults that holds up as both a tense drama and a cultural artifact of its period.

It’s a conversation that ranges from cult cinema (and movies about cults) to the philosophy of film criticism, nostalgia, and why some forgotten gems deserve a second look.

  continue reading

985 episodes

Artwork
iconShare
 
Manage episode 497518758 series 2362658
Content provided by J.G.. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by J.G. or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

On this episode of Parallax Views, J.G. Michael is joined by writer and self-described film analyst Albert Lanier to discuss his work on the blog The Final Cut and his Retro Reviews website. We kick things off by exploring why Albert prefers the term “film analyst” over “movie reviewer,” delving into what it means to engage deeply with cinema rather than simply judge it.

From there, we dive into his thoughtful takes on:

  • Psycho II, the surprising and often overlooked sequel to Hitchcock’s classic, and how it rethinks Norman Bates for a new era.

  • Tobe Hooper’s Lifeforce, a wild blend of sci-fi, horror, and eroticism that could only have come out of the 80s.

  • The heyday of raunchy 80s comedies, what they reflected about the culture at the time, and why they endure (or don’t).

  • Split Image, a lesser-known thriller about cults that holds up as both a tense drama and a cultural artifact of its period.

It’s a conversation that ranges from cult cinema (and movies about cults) to the philosophy of film criticism, nostalgia, and why some forgotten gems deserve a second look.

  continue reading

985 episodes

All episodes

×
 
Loading …

Welcome to Player FM!

Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.

 

Copyright 2025 | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | | Copyright
Listen to this show while you explore
Play