Cold War Cinema
Jason Christian, Anthony Ballas, & Paul T. KleinCold War Cinema is a podcast about movies made during the first few decades of the Cold War (1947–1991). Each episode primarily focuses on one film, and the hosts, Jason Christian and Anthony Ballas, discuss the director's life and work, the historical context of the film, and examine its themes that relate to the turbulent politics of the era. Theme music and editing on the first 14 episodes by T... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 38 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film InterviewsFilm HistoryTV & Film | |||
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In this bonus episode, Jason interviews the historian Whitney Strub about his scholarship and his new book Films That Explode Like Grenades: Robert Kramer and the Search for a Radical Cinema, just published by University of Chicago Press. The book ex... more
The Cold War Cinema team returns to discuss Sidney Lumet's 1964 film Fail Safe, a powerful (and bold) independent Hollywood production that paints a horrific picture of a potential nuclear war. The film was released the same year as Stanley Kubrick's... more
"I want to underline my own belief that art must carry man's craving for the ideal, must be an expression of his reaching out towards it; that art must give man hope and faith. And the more hopeless the world in the artist's version, the more clearly... more
In this bonus episode, cohosts Jason Christian and Anthony Ballas speak with the literary critic Ryan Ruby about New German Cinema, particularly the directors Rainer Werner Fassbinder and Alexander Kluge, and the film movement's fascination with the ... more
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CWC is a great listen for anyone interested in the cultural and production history of film, particularly during the Cold War. Zooming in on the stories behind films in both the US and the USSR, Jason, Anthony, and Paul provide the context in which these films were made, the objectives behind their respective propaganda approaches, and how the themes and struggles of the post-war era extend into our modern day. If you’re a history buff this is for you—and if you have a lot to learn about this per... more
Apple Podcasts5jthom80
United States7 months ago - Pretty good but very Left leaning
Learned discussion about some great movies.
Apple Podcasts5Mark Eggins
Australia10 months ago - Banger!
Excellent first episode! The balance of historical background, connections to other films, banter, close analysis is perfect! Ending needs to be smoother.
Apple Podcasts5RomacinephileUnited States3 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #104 | United States/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #194 |  Canada/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #124 |  France/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #223 |  Germany/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #24 |  Hong Kong/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #29 |  South Korea/TV & Film/Film History |
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This show consistently analyzes films from the early Cold War era through a critical, context-driven lens, pairing close readings of individual works with broader historical and political discourse. Episodes frequently explore how cinema reflects memory, propaganda, and power, often drawing connections between film form, state-sponsored narratives, and real-world events. A standout trait is the hosts' willingness to cross disciplines—combining film history, political critique, and cultural analysis—to illuminate thematic throughlines like censorship, imperialism, race, and capitalism in mid-20th century cinema, with occasional guest scholars and filmmakers enriching the conversations. The format suits listeners who enjoy rigorous, academica... more
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Recent guests on Cold War Cinema include:
1. Whitney Strub
2. Taylor R. Genovese
3. Ryan Ruby
4. Alice Lovejoy
5. Adam McKay
6. Paul Klein
7. Aspen Ballas
8. Christopher Jason Bell
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