In this episode, I talk about Jane Campion's 2003 film, "In the Cut." Meg Ryan plays, Frannie, an English teacher who becomes embroiled in a murder investigation after parts of a woman's body are found in her garden. She may have even seen the

Vittorio De Sica's 'Umberto D.' (1952)

1 Aug 13th, 2019 1h 57m

In this episode, I talk about Vittorio De Sica's classic 1952 Italian Neorealist film, "Umberto D." It's about an elderly man trying to evade eviction against the backdrop of post-World War II Italy. As his life becomes more precarious and desp

Jane Campion's 'The Piano' (1993)

1 Mar 29th, 2019 1h 31m

In this episode, I talk about the mysterious power and beauty of Jane Campion's 1993 film, "The Piano." It stars Holly Hunter as Ada McGrath, a Scottish woman who goes to New Zealand with her daughter, Flora, for an arranged marriage to Alisdai

Peter Webber's 'Girl With a Pearl Earring' (2003)

Feb 26th, 2019 1h 36m

In this episode, I talk about Peter Webber's 2003 film "Girl with a Pearl Earring." It's an adaptation of the 1999 Tracy Chevalier novel by the same name, which imagines how Johannes Vermeer's 17th century painting, "Girl with a Pearl Earring"

David Lean's 'Brief Encounter' (1945)

1 Aug 19th, 2018 1h 28m

In this episode, I talk about David Lean's 1945 film, "Brief Encounter." Set in 1938, in pre-WWII England, it's about Laura and Alec, two strangers who fall in love despite being married to other people. I talk about how the film centers a woma

Ingmar Bergman's 'Autumn Sonata' (1978)

Jul 29th, 2018 1h 52m

In this episode, I talk about Ingmar Bergman's devastating 1978 film, "Autumn Sonata." It's an unforgettable portrait of a mother/daughter relationship that is toxic and damaging. It was Ingmar's only collaboration with Ingrid Bergman. Their wo

Michelangelo Antonioni's 'L'avventura' (1960)

Mar 11th, 2018 2h 3m

In 1960, Michelangelo Antonioni released "L'avventura," a film that would make him world-famous and that would change cinema forever. Antonioni was crucial in elevating cinema to an art form and expanding the language of film by constructing a

Carl Theodor Dreyer's 'The Passion of Joan of Arc' (1928)

1 Feb 18th, 2018 1h 42m

I would not be a cinephile without Carl Theodor Dreyer's "The Passion of Joan of Arc." This silent film from 1928 awakened me to the power of cinema and changed my life forever. On this episode, I discuss the life and times of Joan of Arc, prov

Elem Klimov's 'Come and See' (1985)

1 Dec 10th, 2017 1h 31m

In this episode, I talk about Elem Klimov's monumental 1985 Soviet film, "Come and See," which follows a young man named Florya who witnesses atrocities and violence that happen in Nazi-occupied Belarus in 1943. The film is both personal and hi

I'm Still Here

Jun 30th, 2023 46m 5s

A life update. I wanted to let people know where I'm at right now and how things are going for me.Follow me on Letterboxd, Twitter, Tumblr,and InstagramSubscribe to my newsletter on Substack

Mini Episode: David Cronenberg's 'Dead Ringers' (1988)

Jul 6th, 2022 24m 29s

In this mini episode, I talk about David Cronenberg's 1988 film, "Dead Ringers." I primarily discuss the dangers of co-dependency and how the film looks at the way men control women's bodies.These mini episodes are unfiltered, raw, and less in-

Mini Episode: David Lynch's 'Lost Highway' (1997)

Apr 27th, 2022 28m 25s

These mini episodes are unfiltered, raw, and less in-depth than my regular episodes. They're a space for me to talk casually about a film and also about my life. There is minimal research done, and I mainly share my immediate thoughts and feeli

Mini Episode: How Cinema Saved Me

Apr 23rd, 2022 25m 2s

Mini Episode: Dreams, Cinema, and Surrealism

Apr 18th, 2022 30m 42s

Mini Episode: David Lynch's 'Mulholland Drive' (2001)

Apr 14th, 2022 31m 31s

Mini Episode: Ridley Scott's 'Alien' (1979)

Apr 12th, 2022 36m 57s

Taking a Long Break

Dec 11th, 2021 25m 41s

In this short episode, I talk about why I'm taking a break from the podcast. I thank everyone who has listened over the years. I'm deeply appreciative.Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram.

Robert Eggers's 'The Witch' (2015)

Oct 12th, 2021 1h 42m

In this episode, I talk about Robert Eggers's 2015 film, "The Witch." It looks at a New England Puritan family in the 1600s that is exiled from their community. They go to live in a remote area, and terrifying things begin to happen. The eldest

Jean Negulesco's 'Humoresque' (1946)

Sep 29th, 2021 1h 45m

In this episode, I talk about the 1945 film "Humoresque." Joan Crawford plays a socialite tormented by her love for a younger man--played by John Garfield--who is a passionate violinist trying to break into the music world. Her money and connec

Michael Curtiz's 'Mildred Pierce' (1945)

Sep 14th, 2021 1h 43m

In this episode, I talk about Michael Curtiz's 1945 film "Mildred Pierce." Joan Crawford won an Oscar for her performance as the title character, a mother who, in the wake of the end of her marriage, starts her own restaurant business and tries

Mike Newell's 'Enchanted April' (1991)

Aug 31st, 2021 1h 6m

In this episode, I talk about Mike Newell's 1991 film, "Enchanted April." It's about four women in 1920s Britain who rent a castle in the Italian countryside. Their vacation in Italy will forever transform their lives. The much-needed break fro

Audrey Wells's 'Under the Tuscan Sun' (2003)

Aug 19th, 2021 1h 8m

In this episode, I talk about Audrey Wells's 2003 film, "Under the Tuscan Sun." I've loved this film since I was a teenager. It stars Diane Lane as a woman who goes through a devastating divorce and goes to Italy and renovates a house. In the p

Michael Haneke's 'Funny Games' (1997)

Jul 30th, 2021 1h 32m

In this episode, I talk about Michael Haneke's controversial and thought-provoking 1997 film, "Funny Games." It's a thriller that breaks all the rules and raises questions about the representation of violence in mass media. A family is terroriz

Michael Haneke's 'Amour' (2012)

Jul 13th, 2021 1h 27m

In this episode, I talk about Michael Haneke's 2012 film, "Amour." It's about Georges and Anne, an elderly Parisian couple who have their lives turned upside down after Anne suffers a stroke. This is a deeply devastating film that resonated wit

Jane Campion's 'Bright Star' (2009)

Jun 29th, 2021 1h 12m

In this episode, I'm talking about Jane Campion's 2009 film, "Bright Star." It's about the brief but beautiful love story between the poet John Keats and a young woman named Fanny Brawne. John Keats is considered one of the greatest poets who e