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Celebrating Cinema

LAB111
Hollywood
Lab 111
Cannes Film Festival
Jan Teunissen
Akira Kurosawa
Documentary Filmmaking
Cinema
Nicolas Cage
The Battle Of Algiers
Dutch Cinema
Citizen Kane
Film Noir
Female Stereotypes
Black Box Diaries
De Propagandist
Sentimental Value
Rietland
Jack Nicholson
The Shining
Brigitte Bardot

A podcast for the love of cinema. Amsterdam's LAB111 film podcast on the cinema that matters — debates, rankings, and director deep dives, every Thursday. From cult classics to today's most-talked-about releases, Laura Gommans (film journalist), Hugo Emmerzael (film critic), Kiriko Mechanicus (filmmaker) and Tom Ooms (film programmer) take turns asking what films tell us about ourselves, our cultu... more

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We’re constantly told to slow down and be present, but what does it actually mean to pay attention when so much of modern life is designed to scatter it?

This summer, French auteur Jacques Tati returns to LAB111 in six newly restored 4K classics, in... more

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What makes a film camp? Is it something filmmakers create, or something audiences discover?

To celebrate Pride Month and LAB111's Camp, Cult & Queer programme, filmmaker Kiriko Mechanicus is joined by film programmer Alicia Bergamelli to unpack one ... more

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Who gets to tell a story? And who gets to see themselves reflected on screen?

Sixty years after its release, Ousmane Sembène's Black Girl (La Noire de..., 1966) remains one of the defining works of African cinema. Restored in 4K and re-released by O... more

Some filmmakers don't just make great films, they change who cinema is for.

60 years ago, Ousmane Sembène's Black Girl (La Noire de...) announced a new cinematic voice to the world. Through the story of a young Senegalese woman working for a French ... more

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Recent Guests

Alicia Bergamelli
Film programmer
Lab111 Amsterdam
Episode: When Does A Film Become Camp?
Djeneba Saccoh
Filmmaker and archivist
Independent; collaborator with Sembène-related projects
Episode: Why Black Girl Still Matters 60 Years Later w/ Djeneba Saccoh
Alain Sembène
Filmmaker's son, scholar of his father's work
Independent filmmaker/archivist
Episode: Who Really Was the Father Of African Cinema? — Ousmane Sembène, By His Son Alain
Björn Andersson
Documentary filmmaker (The Most Beautiful Boy In The World)
Independent/Documentary Filmmaker
Episode: Is Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Just 6 Great Scenes?
Justine Knijn
Distributor at Eye Film Museum; responsible for releasing The Watermelon Woman in the Netherlands
Eye Film Museum
Episode: The Watermelon Woman at 30: Cheryl Dunye's Queer Cinema Landmark
Kiriko Mechanicus
Filmmaker; joined to discuss the film's radical legacy and personal favorites
Episode: The Watermelon Woman at 30: Cheryl Dunye's Queer Cinema Landmark
Alexander Bartels
Historian, filmmaker and multidisciplinary artist
Lab111 (program partner)
Episode: Did Movies Invent Alien Encounters?
Ali Plumb
BBC journalist and Spielberg quiz host; guest on the episode via voice memo
BBC
Episode: Is Disclosure Day Spielberg's Most Hopeful Film Or His Most Naive?
Dan Hassler-Forest
Academic and writer of Fast & Furious Franchise
Utrecht University
Episode: Fast & Furious: How the Franchise Remade Hollywood (w/ Dan Hassler-Forest)

Hosts

Laura Gommans
Host of Celebrating Cinema, Lab111 / Celebrating Cinema
Tom Ooms
Head of cinema at Lab111
Elliot Bloom
Producer/Co-host
Laura Romanz
Host of Celebrating Cinema, Lab111 / Celebrating Cinema

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 172 ratings
  • Picks up everything relevant

    A good podcast makes you feel like you’re in the room with the speakers. And tackling in the podcast are a lot of my fav interests in film! So count me INNNN

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nordin :)
    Netherlands6 months ago
  • Joy

    I am super happy this podcast exist! It find it very accessible, laid back and always interesting. The host and guest are relatable and breath a passion for cinema which is contagious. Added bonus is if you are in Amsterdam and then have that connection to the LAB. Worth listening for every movie enthousiasts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    QuinnLab
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • love this place, love this show!

    Lab111 has to be one of my favorite places in Amsterdam and I think this podcast echos so much of the love I feel when I go see a movie there. Pure lovers of this thing and Laura is always so articulate and wonderful on the show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    laurparpartyofone
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great podcast

    The episodes hosted by Laura are a real delight. They are an excellent mixture of light and heavy, promoting arthouse cinema to the general public.

    She is a star.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oxymoron327
    Netherlands2 years ago
  • Spellbinding

    Highly recommend to anyone that likes anything. Compelling radio, you’ll be hanging on every word.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @russelldai
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Clear, thoughtful insights into cinema that feel accessible for casual listeners and cinephiles alike.
High-quality production and knowledgeable guests make the episodes feel like a curated cinema club.
Hosts bring a strong Amsterdam screening scene voice, plus warm, engaging banter.

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Apple Podcasts
#37
Belgium/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#99
Netherlands/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#117
Israel/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#191
Hong Kong/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#204
Poland/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#214
Taiwan/TV & Film

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Why Black Girl Still Matters 60 Years Later w/ Djeneba Saccoh
Q: So yeah, that's why we invited you here. How did this film first come into your life? And what has it done for your life?
I first saw Black Girl during my early explorations of Sembène after discovering Safi Faye; it became the film that sparked a lifelong passion for cinema and a realization that representation matters deeply, influencing my path from watching to making and archiving films.
When Does A Film Become Camp?
Q: Can you name a film that you think became camp over time and why?
Bound exemplifies how a serious noir romance can acquire camp status through its performances, fashion, and the social contexts around it, transforming how audiences read gender, sexuality, and power dynamics.
When Does A Film Become Camp?
Q: How do you describe Camp to someone completely unfamiliar with the concept?
Camp is an exaggerated, performative aesthetic that uses glamour and campy style to challenge norms, often rooted in queer identities, while allowing audiences to read deeper political and personal meanings into what might otherwise be dismissed as simply stylish or sensational.
Is Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Just 6 Great Scenes?
Q: What are your personal favorites on this program?
They highlighted several entries like Brotherhood, Art Town, and The Green Knight, with a focus on how the program connects to The Odyssey through themes of spiritual journeys and transformative experiences.
Who Really Was the Father Of African Cinema? — Ousmane Sembène, By His Son Alain
Q: So, Alain, it's great to speak with you. I want to first start, who was your father as the man who raised you?
Alain describes his father as deeply committed, strict yet with warmth, always focused on a sense of mission and urgency in his work and life.

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What is Celebrating Cinema about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful cinema-centric show from Amsterdam's LAB111 that blends sharp film analysis with behind-the-scenes industry context. Conversations span arthouse and mainstream titles, festival culture, restoration efforts, and the evolving relationship between directors, stars, and audiences. Regular hosts bring a mix of journalism, criticism, and programming expertise, yielding episodes that feel like a curated salon with personal anecdotes, local screenings, and timely cultural commentary. Notably, the show leans into audience accessibility without sacrificing depth, and often ties discussions to Lab111 programming and events in Amsterdam, offering listeners clear recommendations and opportunities to engage with screenings and debates.

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2. Djeneba Saccoh
3. Alain Sembène
4. Björn Andersson
5. Justine Knijn
6. Kiriko Mechanicus
7. Alexander Bartels
8. Ali Plumb

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