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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 931 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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Tennyson called nature “red in tooth and claw,” but that warning didn’t keep Timothy Treadwell from living among the grizzlies of Alaska for thirteen summers–until one of them killed him and his girlfriend. Werner Herzog’s 2005 documentary Grizzly Ma... more
Woody Allen has called A Streetcar Named Desire the most well-directed film ever made and its influence on Blue Jasmine (2013) is unmistakable. Both concern a woman whose fantasy life and self-deception break down and both feature incredible performa... more
How the sound of the female playback voice impacts Bollywood's cultural, musical, and cinematic environment.
Drawing on sound studies and performance theory, scholar Shikha Jhingan explores the discursive nature of the female playback voice in Bomba... more
In 1898, vaudeville actors Saint Suttle and Gertie Brown joyously embraced in a short silent film titled Something Good—Negro Kiss.
The first known film to portray African American affection, it was lost
for over a century until its rediscovery ins... more
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Marshall Poe seems to need to seem more intelligent than the author. Rather than ask the author more questions, he finds it necessary to interject his know-it-all-ism attitude and pedantic tone. He comes across as somewhat snobbish. I wanted to hear the author, not Poe's ego. Great book, though. I highly recommend it....the book, not this show.
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The show centers on scholarly discussions around recent academic books and research in film history, media studies, and related humanities. Episodes often feature deep dives into archival practices, film theory, and cultural analyses—covering topics like archival documentary origins, remakes and reboot culture, plant humanities, film diplomacy, and behind-the-scenes film production. A standout is its willingness to connect historical developments with contemporary media industries, geopolitical contexts, and ethical questions, often using specific case studies, primary sources, and author guest expertise to illuminate broader trends in cinema and media. The format tends toward rigorous, thought-provoking conversations anchored by a knowledg... more
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