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Floating Through Film

Floating Through Film
Cinema
Buster Keaton
Jacques Rivette
Jean-Luc Godard
Takeshi Kitano
Hong Kong Cinema
Experimental Film
Comedy
Johnnie To
Art
Cinematography
John Ford
Nicholas Ray
Roberto Rossellini
Film Industry
Romantic Comedy
Theater
Film Theory
Gang Of Four
La Belle Noiseuse

FLOATING THROUGH FILM HISTORY

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On Episode 219 of Floating Through Film, we're continuing our series picked by Dany, Jean Renoir! On this second week of the series, Dany starts the episode by speaking about the importance of depth of field in relation to Renoir's cinema (8:00). We ... more

On Episode 218 of Floating Through Film, we're starting our next series picked by Dany, Jean Renoir! On this opening week of the series, we start by giving our overall thoughts on the director, before Dany starts the episode with some background on R... more

On Episode 217 of Floating Through Film, we're returning to our FTF Theory series to talk a little about Hong Kong film, and also popular film in general. We start the discussion with chapter 1 from David Bordwell's book "Planet Hong Kong", before en... more

On Episode 216 of Floating Through Film, we have our friend Dustin back on to review two films from a director we've never discussed on the podcast before, Abel Ferrara! We're going with 2 films from his late 90s era, starting with 1997's The Blackou... more

On Episode 215 of Floating Through Film, we're trying out a FTF related film version of Jeopardy created by Luke, with Dany and Blake going head to head to see who wins. We hope you enjoy!

Episode Next Week: ????

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- Intro: from Jeopardy Them... more

On Episode 214 of Floating Through Film, we have our friend Chris back to talk about some of our favorite scenes in film! We hope you enjoy!

Episode Next Week: FTF Jeopardy

Music:

- Intro: from Don't Look Now (www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wSew... more

On Episode 213 of Floating Through Film, we have a first time guest, Chris! Chris chose Bad Education as the film he wanted to talk about, and since Bad Education was influenced by Vertigo in some respects, we decided it would be a great time to fina... more

Episode 212: Nobuhiko Obayashi Week 5 (Bound for the Fields, the Mountains, and the Seacoast + Hanagatami)

On Episode 212 of Floating Through Film, we're concluding our series picked by Blake, Nobuhiko Obayashi! In this week, we review two films fro... more

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Luke
Host of Floating Through Film, often driving discussions and co-hosting a range of episodes.
Blake
Host of Floating Through Film, frequently co-hosting and leading thematic conversations.
Dany
Co-host and regular contributor, adding critical perspectives and guest dynamics.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Excellent, Informative and Entertaining

    Thoughtful and insightful while always enjoyable. Deep exploration of directors such as Bunuel, Cassavetes, and Goddard.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sbwm
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Topics but …

    … too many people talking over one another. Poor sound quality. This show needs a good producer.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Robert_Roy
    United States2 years ago

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Thoughtful and insightful while always enjoyable. Deep exploration of directors such as Bunuel, Cassavetes, and Goddard.
The hosts' passion for film history is evident and engaging even during dense, technical conversations.
Guest dynamics and debates spark memorable, distinctive episodes that resonate with cinephiles.
This show excels at theory-driven discussion but some listeners warn about inconsistent sound quality and crowding with voices.

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Talking Points

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Episode 200: FTF Canon Update
Q: What is the series you would consider next?
I'm considering Oby Oshie for our next series
Episode 200: FTF Canon Update
Q: Who is your favorite director outside of the ones you picked?
Probably Revett. I didn't expect to like him as much as I did.
Episode 200: FTF Canon Update
Q: What series you liked more than expected?
Mine would either be Sire Catano, probably. I like all the series we did.
Episode 178: Rear Window + The Voyeurs
Q: What are your overall thoughts on these movies?
Rear Window is a classical film with deep psychological insights, while The Voyeurs is a modern take that, despite its flaws, attempts to engage with similar voyeuristic themes. However, it does lack the depth and execution of Hitchcock's classic.
FTF Rapid Fire Questions #2
Q: What director that you picked for the show do you think about the least?
They reflect on how often they consider directors they've discussed, with some co-hosts admitting to forgetting about certain filmmakers.

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What is Floating Through Film about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on film history and auteur-driven analysis, frequently pairing thoughtful deconstructions of classic and world cinema with lively banter. Episodes span deep dives into directors like Lang, Godard, and Obayashi, plus roundtable debates on top scenes, villains, and genre conventions. A standout pattern is the mix of rigorous film-theory discussion with accessible, personality-driven conversation, punctuated by themed weeks, playful challenges, and occasional lighthearted bets or games. Notable hooks include long-form theory in service of well-known films, week-long director showcases, and a flexibility to switch from scholarly close readings to casual picks, keeping conversations both dense and entertaining for cinephiles an... more

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