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This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150+ channels and browse our 28,000+ episodes on our website: ⁠newbooksnetwork.com⁠ Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to ... more

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Recent Guests

Eric G. Wilson
Professor of English at Wake Forest University, author of books focusing on films and literature
Wake Forest University
Episode: Eric G. Wilson, "Point Blank" (British Film Institute, 2023)
Jacob Bricca
Author of 'How Documentaries Work' and Peabody Award-winning documentary filmmaker
Oxford University Press
Episode: Jacob Bricca, "How Documentaries Work" (Oxford UP, 2023)
Patrick C. Fleming
Author of Animating the Victorians, Disney's Literary History
University Press of Mississippi
Episode: Patrick C. Fleming, "Animating the Victorians: Disney's Literary History" (UP of Mississippi, 2025)
Michelle Anya Anjirbag
Fairy tale scholar and author
Wayne State University Press
Episode: Michelle Anya Anjirbag, "Appropriated Tales: Race and the Disney Fairy-Tale Mode" (Wayne State UP, 2025)
Michael D. Dwyer
Associate professor of media and communication at Arcadia University
Arcadia University
Episode: Michael D. Dwyer, "Tinsel and Rust: How Hollywood Manufactured the Rust Belt" (Oxford UP, 2025)
Dr. Julia Wagner
Film studies educator, film critic, and author of Hester Street published by Bloomsbury
Bloomsbury
Episode: Julia Wagner, "Hester Street" (Bloomsbury, 2025)
Stefania Marghitu
Author of Teen TV, which is part of the Routledge Television Guidebooks collection.
Routledge
Episode: Stefania Marghitu, "Teen TV" (Routledge, 2021)
Chris Yogerst
Author of the book, The Warner Brothers
University Press of Kentucky
Episode: Chris Yogerst, "The Warner Brothers" (UP of Kentucky, 2023)
Dustin Condren
Associate professor of Russian literature and culture, focusing on early Soviet cinema.
University of Oklahoma
Episode: Dustin Condren, "An Imaginary Cinema: Sergei Eisenstein and the Unrealized Film" (Cornell UP, 2024)

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Cory Barker
Host of New Books in Media and Communication, with a focus on academic exploration of media studies.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
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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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Overall, the intellectual rigor in discussions is well-regarded, though some find it overly academic.
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Listeners appreciate the in-depth exploration of film topics from academic perspectives.

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Patrick C. Fleming, "Animating the Victorians: Disney's Literary History" (UP of Mississippi, 2025)
Q: Can you tell us more about how your academic training in Victorian studies connects with your personal interest in Disney?
Fleming explains how teaching a course on Disney and Victorian literature allowed him to fuse his academic background with personal interests, particularly through archival research.
Jacob Bricca, "How Documentaries Work" (Oxford UP, 2023)
Q: How do you feel the inclusion of reality TV and documentary television helps your book's arguments?
Including these formats allows for a broader understanding of documentary forms and encourages critical analysis of popular viewing habits, showing how they operate on a spectrum.
Jacob Bricca, "How Documentaries Work" (Oxford UP, 2023)
Q: What led you to decide to write the book 'How Documentaries Work'?
I was approached to write the book after a conference presentation about pauses in documentaries, which sparked interest in exploring various documentary tropes.
Colin Williamson, "Drawn to Nature: American Animation in the Age of Science" (U Minnesota Press, 2025)
Q: What motivated the study of Disney's 'Fantasia' in your book?
Disney's 'Fantasia' served as a case study to explore the connections between animation and scientific themes, showcasing how popular stories were informed by contemporary scientific ideas.
Colin Williamson, "Drawn to Nature: American Animation in the Age of Science" (U Minnesota Press, 2025)
Q: How do you see cartoons responding to the changing landscape of American life?
Early American cartoons often mirrored public anxieties and hopes regarding science and technology, reflecting societal changes during the early 20th century.

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Focused on the academic exploration of film and media studies, this podcast features discussions with scholars who present their recent research and publications. The episodes cover a diverse range of topics from the evolution of cinema, cultural representation, and historical analysis of films, to critiques of contemporary film practices. Unique insights are shared regarding the significance of cultural narratives within films, particularly how they relate to broader societal themes such as identity, race, and history. The podcast seems particularly valuable for those interested in a deeper understanding of film's impact on culture and the historical context surrounding various cinematic works.

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