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INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE: Oscar Inside & Indie Cinema Discussions

GREG LAEMMLE and RAPHAEL SBARGE
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INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE: Oscar Inside & Indie Cinema Discussions Discover the world of independent and arthouse cinema with INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE — the premier video podcast for indie film lovers, Oscar watchers, and arthouse movie enthusiasts. Join Laemmle Theatres' Greg Laemmle and acclaimed actor/director Raphael Sbarge for in-depth discussions on new indie releases, Oscar contenders, beloved classic... more

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Rebecca Zlotowski
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Louise Courvoisier
Filmmaker of Holy Cow
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Benjamin Voisin
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Episode: Inside the Minds of France’s Most Provocative Contemporary Filmmakers | Bastille Day Special
David Wain
Director and co-writer of Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass
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Episode: David Wain on Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass
Oday Rasheed
Director, described as the filmmaker behind the Times Square immigrant narrative discussed in the episode
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Quana Chasing Horse
Narrator and guide for The American Southwest, tied to Native Outdoors
Natives Outdoors
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Lynn Nesifer
Producer from the Navajo Nation involved with The American Southwest project
Natives Outdoors
Episode: 5 Films. 1 Independent Spirit. | American Independents!
Carla Simón
Filmmaker, writer-director of ROMERÍA
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Dayna Goldfine
Documentary filmmaker
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Hosts

Greg Laemmle
Host of Inside The Arthouse/Inside the Arthouse network, affil: Laemmle Theatres
Raphael Sbarge
Host of Inside The Arthouse; co-host in some episodes

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Great podcast, not great audio

    I am really happy to have discovered this podcast, and I really enjoyed hearing Rachel Seed talk about her film. The two hosts were very good, making the conversation engaging.

    That said, the audio mix was pretty bad. The first clip of the film was barely audible;the second was a bit better but not at the level of the conversation. Then at a certain point the conversation audio goes into sounding slightly reverby all the way to the end.

    I look forward to hearing more but please QC before rel... more

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    United Statesa year ago

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Audience notes solid host pairing and engaging conversation, though audio quality needs QC before release.
The show is appreciated for behind-the-scenes industry insights, though production values could be more consistent.
Listeners enjoy deep dives into filmmaking craft and industry context.
Guests bring strong expertise and fresh perspectives on indie cinema.

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Q: When you originally conceived of the American lead, did you intend to create an outsider perspective from the start?
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Q: How did you decide to include the Native narration and who is the narrator?
The decision came from a collaboration with Lin (Lynn Nesifer) and the Natives Outdoors team, who helped integrate Indigenous storytelling and ensured the narration reflected authentic voices; the narrator is Quana Chasing Horse.
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Q: What inspired the trilogy concept and its focus on women in Saudi Arabia?
Haifa explains that the trilogy centers on strong, resilient Saudi women and uses genre cinema to educate international audiences about their realities without reducing them to victims.
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Q: How did working with non-actors shape the film's process and outcomes?
We designed a very detailed outline and allowed the real people to drive dialogue and action, creating a safe, flexible environment that preserved their authentic voices and spontaneous moments.

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A thoughtful, cinephile-focused show that centers on independent and arthouse cinema, Oscar season insights, and in-depth interviews with filmmakers, actors, and industry professionals. Episodes routinely mix detailed discussions of new releases and repertory classics with behind-the-scenes storytelling, practical insights on production, distribution, and festival strategy, and candid conversations with guests about craft, culture, and the business of indie film. A standout is the recurring emphasis on authentic storytelling, bold directorial choices, and the realities of making and distributing art-house cinema in today's market, often highlighted through hands-on filmmaking anecdotes and festival circuits. This program is likely to appeal... more

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