Celebrating Cinema
LAB111A 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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 161 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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Why are journeys one of cinema's defining storytelling forms?
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey brings one of literature's greatest journeys to the screen. Laura Gommans and Tom Ooms discuss whether the film succeeds as an epic, why Nolan's obsession... more
Do ratings help us discover great films or have they quietly changed the way we watch?
Before you've even bought a ticket, you probably know the Letterboxd average, the IMDb score or the Rotten Tomatoes percentage. Somewhere between the opening scen... more
The Watermelon Woman (1996) was Cheryl Dunye's debut and the first American feature directed by a Black lesbian. A film that slips between video-store romance and a forged archive, asking who gets recorded by cinema and who gets written out of it. Th... more
Nobody has ever filmed a real alien, so why do they all look the same? The grey skin, the black almond eyes, sixty years running.
This week Laura Gommans is joined by historian Alexander Bartels, who curated LAB111's We Are Not Alone season, for a ... more
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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 Podcasts5Nordin :)
Netherlands5 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 Podcasts5QuinnLab
United Kingdom9 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 Podcasts5laurparpartyofone
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 Podcasts5Oxymoron327Netherlandsa year ago - Spellbinding
Highly recommend to anyone that likes anything. Compelling radio, you’ll be hanging on every word.
Apple Podcasts5@russelldaiUnited Kingdom3 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #27 | Netherlands/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #110 |  Poland/TV & Film |
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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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1. Justine Knijn
2. Kiriko Mechanicus
3. Alexander Bartels
4. Ali Plumb
5. Dan Hassler-Forest
6. Peter Bradshaw
7. Muriel D'Ansembourg
8. Mees Peijnenburg
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