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Deep Cut: A Film Podcast

Wilson, Ben, and Eli
Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Cure
Tokyo Sonata
License To Live
Family Dynamics
Showing Up
Challengers
Isolation
Monster
Collectivism Vs Individualism
Japan
Society
All Shall Be Well
New York Film Festival
Menus Plaisirs
Moral
Film Analysis
Luca Guadagnino
Hypnotism
Mental Health

Deep Cut: A Film Podcast is a director-focused film podcast featuring deep-dive discussions about international, art-house, and independent cinema. Each episode we discuss either a director's most popular film or a "Deep Cut Pick": a personal favorite chosen by one of us. We've covered movies from filmmakers like Hirokazu Kore-eda, Agnes Varda, Éric Rohmer, Kelly Reichardt, Wong Kar-wai, S.S. Raja... more

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Film critic and Events Chair of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Ryan Swen joins us to discuss his Hong Sang-soo Deep Cut Pick, Hill of Freedom. Swen has had a huge hand in shaping our Hong series through his ongoing criticism project, Hong S... more

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Writer, film curator, and leading Hong Sang-soo scholar Dennis Lim brings a personal favorite from Hong’s oeuvre–– 2022’s The Novelist’s Film–– to Deep Cut. As the DC trio and their esteemed guest enjoy the luxuriate in Hong’s complex, joyous depicti... more

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Sorry Baby, but it’s One Battle After Another, as we clash and debate our favorite films of 2025! We’re covering obligatory mentions of the biggest films of the year and picking up our Weapons to dunk on some that we’re Regretting You watched.

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In this episode, we get into Ben’s favorite Hong film of all time, Yourself and Yours. If On The Beach At Night Alone is Hong’s first reflection on the scandalized reception to the reveal of his relationship with Kim Min-hee, Ben shares the theory th... more

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Recent Guests

Dennis Lim
A writer and curator, former Director of Programming at Film at Lincoln Center, and Hong Sang-soo scholar
Film at Lincoln Center
Episode: 124. Hong Sang-soo: The Novelist’s Film (featuring Dennis Lim)
Justina Yam
Artist, zine maker, and aspiring independent curator based in Hong Kong.
Episode: 119. Chantal Akerman: Je Tu Il Elle (featuring Justina Yam)
Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke
Director of 'A Useful Ghost'
Momo Film Co
Episode: 118. SGIFF36: A Useful Ghost (2025) - Interview with Director Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke
Pen-Ek Ratanaruang
Director best known for his film Last Life in the Universe.
Episode: 116. TIFF38: Morte Cucina (2025) - Interview with Pen-Ek Ratanaruang and Bella Boonsang
Bella Boonsang
Actress involved in the film Morte Cucina, taking on her first leading role.
Episode: 116. TIFF38: Morte Cucina (2025) - Interview with Pen-Ek Ratanaruang and Bella Boonsang
Lee Isaac Chung
Acclaimed American filmmaker, best known for his film Minari
Filmmaker
Episode: 113. Steven Spielberg: A.I. Artificial Intelligence (featuring Lee Isaac Chung)
Professor Lisa Dombrowski
Film Studies and East Asian Studies Professor at Wesleyan University, author and editor
Wesleyan University
Episode: 110. T'ang Shushuen: The Arch (featuring Lisa Dombrowski)
Alex Heeney
Film critic and founder of Seventh Row
Seventh Row
Episode: 109. Luca Guadagnino: Call Me By Your Name (featuring Alex Heeney)
Alexander Lee
Programmer at the Asian Film Archive
Asian Film Archive
Episode: 105. Hong Sang-soo: Night and Day (featuring Alexander Lee)

Hosts

Wilson Lai
Co-host of the show and active figure in film discussion, contributing insightful commentary on a range of topics from directorial styles to thematic nuances in cinema.
Benjamin Yap
Co-host with a passion for deep dive analysis in film, engaging in lively discussions that uncover the layers of cinematic storytelling.
Eli Sands
Co-host known for bringing unique perspectives on films, often integrating a blend of humor and analytical depth into discussions.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 141 ratings
  • My Review

    Great chemistry between the hosts sharing there love of cinema. Came across there pod in 2025 and was glad to see a back catalogue of pods about numerous directors. I look forward to more in the future

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Big AL 1982
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Great film podcast!

    If you’re looking for a podcast that covers the breadth of international cinema and goes in depth discussing director filmographies, Deep Cut is the way to go!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lyw1297
    Hong Konga year ago
  • Deep Dives into Fun Films

    Finding this podcast was like finding a giant delicious tuna in a sea of film content. I like listening to this driving into work. I have found a lot of great films and different perspectives on films I love through their deep dives into movies.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Digger77777
    United Statesa year ago
  • Humourous Deep Dives

    love how the guys 1. know what they talk about, being very careful watchers and 2. talk about it in a very accessible way! great podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    whataquestion
    Germany3 years ago
  • From a Co-Host:

    I have a lot of fun making this show, and I’m excited to be sharing it. Ben, Wilson, and I hope you enjoy it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eli Sands
    United States5 years ago

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The podcast has been praised for its accessibility to lesser-known films and directors, making it appealing to both casual listeners and film enthusiasts alike.
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Listeners enjoy the engaging chemistry between hosts, which enhances the experience of deep discussions about various films.

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118. SGIFF36: A Useful Ghost (2025) - Interview with Director Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke
Q: What inspired you to explore the relationship between a ghost and a human in a queer context?
I found the legend of Menang Prakhanong to have queer undertones as it reflects societal rejection of relationships that defy norms.
118. SGIFF36: A Useful Ghost (2025) - Interview with Director Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke
Q: How has the reception been overall?
The reception has mostly been positive, with different interpretations from Thai and non-Thai audiences.
119. Chantal Akerman: Je Tu Il Elle (featuring Justina Yam)
Q: Justina, what draws you to Je Tu Il Elle within Akerman's filmography?
I discovered Chantal Akerman's work during a retrospective in Hong Kong in 2021. The emotional state of Akerman's films resonates with the feelings I had moving back to Hong Kong during COVID.
116. TIFF38: Morte Cucina (2025) - Interview with Pen-Ek Ratanaruang and Bella Boonsang
Q: What do you think love is?
Bella believes love is everything and involves acceptance of things as they are.
113. Steven Spielberg: A.I. Artificial Intelligence (featuring Lee Isaac Chung)
Q: Why is AI one of your favorite films of all time?
I just found it to be an incredible film as I was watching it.

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2. Justina Yam
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5. Bella Boonsang
6. Lee Isaac Chung
7. Professor Lisa Dombrowski
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