Film Generations
ElectraCast Media LLCWhich classic films still work for audiences today? On Film Generations, two guys born in the middle of 20th Century movie culture select a classic film to share with a panel of young film lovers — and see how it plays for today's generation. Along the way we discuss the making of each film, the state of the world when it was made, its reception by critics and public when originally released, an... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 34 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Categories | Film HistoryFilm ReviewsTV & Film | ||||
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In the wake of Director Rob Reiner’s tragic death, Film Generations examines The Princess Bride, a 1987 favorite with a magical cast, that came amid an astonishing string of hits that transformed Reiner’s public image from sitcom star “Meathead” to o... more
To cineastes of the 20th century, Ingmar Bergman was a fixture on the Mount Rushmore of World Cinema. His cultural presence receded in the decades following his death but Gen Z interest in his films, driven by streaming and Letterboxd, is suddenly on... more
On the heels of last episode’s Double Indemnity (1944), Film Generations examines the 1981 film noir Body Heat, an update of the genre for the then youthful baby boom generation. This was the directorial debut of writer/director Lawrence Kasdan, an u... more
Double Indemnity, as much as any other movie, invented the film noir genre and is possibly the most imitated, spoofed and remade classic of all time. Yet, on re-watching it, we as hosts were truly surprised: Double Indemnity defies expectations, and... more
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- Best show ever.
No one knows film like these folks. So smart and entertaining. Wish I had hours of free time to listen to the entire long episodes.
Apple Podcasts5Joey Fargo
United States3 years ago - Great show
Cute idea for a podcast, but so well done. Hosts are super knowledgeable and terrific conversationalists. Great listening.
Apple Podcasts5renetsil lausacUnited States3 years ago - Great Show
This is a great show for cinephiles and casual moviegoers. The hosts are very knowledgeable and clearly love their subject. The cross-generational dialogue is illuminating; relatable but still sophisticated. I learned a lot. The episodes made me not only want to see the film, but also sit around talking about it afterward.
Apple Podcasts5ListensinnycUnited States3 years ago - Great Idea and Well Executed
I love great movies. And I seldom worry that the greats from the past are no longer relevant.
Now Mark Netter and David Tausik have taken this tested this idea, with very positive results. Assembling knowledgeable film lovers a couple of decades younger, they are exposing them to greats from the past, in this case starting with 1969’s surprise Oscar winner, “Midnight Cowboy.” In the process, they illuminated aspects of the film I had not appreciated before and have even motivated me to see it, ... more
Apple Podcasts5FranklinMMUnited States4 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #80 |  Switzerland/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #179 |  Netherlands/TV & Film/Film History |
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What is Film Generations about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Two hosts curate thoughtful conversations around classic films by pairing a rotating panel of younger cinephiles with a fresh, skeptical viewpoint. Episodes typically unpack a film's themes, production history, and cultural reception, then compare its original context with today's audience. The format emphasizes cross-generational dialogue, caveats about representation and storytelling evolution, and end with personal rating and a friend recommendation. A standout characteristic is the deliberate mix of seasoned film lovers and younger perspectives to test timeless works against contemporary tastes, often revealing overlooked craft details and shifting cultural relevance.
Viewers who enjoy rigorous film analysis with a human, conversation-... more
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2. Anika Mathur
3. Kylee LaRue
4. Grace Chapman
5. Jake Flowers
6. Guy Lewis
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