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Stories in Motion

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Cannes Film Festival
Venice Film Festival
Grief
One Battle After Another
Josephine
Toronto International Film Festival
Sundance Film Festival
Netflix
I Want Your Sex
Sinners
The Edge Of Seventeen
Dwayne Johnson
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die
Sundance Film Festival 2026
Romantic Comedy
New York Film Festival 2025
Julia Roberts
The Greatest Hits
Saltburn
Booksmart

Lights. Camera. Action. is your go-to podcast for everything film and television. From box office blockbusters to hidden indie gems, we break down the stories, themes, and filmmaking behind what you watch. Expect honest reviews, sharp analysis, and lively conversations that celebrate cinema in all its forms. Whether you're a casual viewer or a die-hard cinephile, this is where great screen stories... more

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Barbera drops his Lido lineup and it's stacked — McDonagh's back with Malkovich and Rockwell in Chile, Zeller pairs Bardem and Cruz for a doomsday thriller, and Boyle opens the fest with Guy Pearce as Murdoch. Oh, and Oasis has a documentary. We brea... more

Vulture just dropped its ranking of the 100 most powerful directors in Hollywood — and the results might surprise you. Nolan on top, no shock there, but who's really jockeying for the No. 2 and 3 spots? We break down the tiers (IP Guys, A24 Boys on t... more

The Toronto International Film Festival just unveiled its Gala and Special Presentations slate, and it's loaded. We break down the buzziest titles heading to TIFF 51 — from Cristian Mungiu's Palme d'Or winner "Fjord" to Danny Boyle's "Ink," plus new ... more

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is the most spectacular film of the summer and leaves you slightly, inexplicably unmoved, which is the exact and only problem with it. Matt Damon as a crushed, grizzled Odysseus is inspired. Samantha Morton's Circe is ... more

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Recent Guests

Saoirse Ronan
Actress known for her compelling performance in films, particularly as Rona in 'The Outrun'.
Episode: Finding Home in the Wild: Saoirse Ronan in The Outrun

Reviews

1.9 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • AI SLOP

    Do not support this

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    United States7 months ago
  • IM SO BUMMED

    This alleged AI movie review podcast fooled me. I hate that I actually enjoyed it too. UGH now that I think about it, the hosts were just too succinct and the delivery too perfect and their takes perfectly middle ground to be a human conversation. I just assumed it was scripted and heavily edited. What a scary world we live in.

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    abbey codiamat
    United States8 months ago
  • Obviously AI

    It’s not even done well. Stop stealing other critics’ work.

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    Amuletmood
    United Statesa year ago
  • AI Slop

    Wild to think that you could release a podcast generated in NotebookLM and not have anyone notice

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    phjellming
    United Statesa year ago
  • AI-generated. Yuck.

    That’s it.

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    Whatever&@)@
    United Kingdoma year ago

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A few reviews suggest the show occasionally leans too critical of mainstream trends without offering alternatives.
Some listeners feel coverage or opinions could skew toward prestige cinema and festival chatter.
Audience notes high-quality, thoughtful analysis and lively banter as strengths.
Overall sentiment indicates appreciation for industry insight and film craft discussions.
Several comments imply the hosts generate credible, spoiler-light conversations that are engaging for guests and industry peers alike.

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This Is Not a Love Story: Breaking Down 500 Days of Summer
Q: Do you think the film is fair to Summer, though?
The general feeling is that, yes, it is balanced, even with Tom as the viewpoint character.
Mr. Scorsese: The Priest, the Gangster, the Filmmaker
Q: Given everything we see here, the toll, the divorces, the sheer intensity, what is the true cost of that kind of absolute creative obsession?
It prompts consideration of the personal and professional sacrifices made in the name of creativity.
Hedda at TIFF: Tessa Thompson Lights the Fuse in DaCosta’s Wild Ibsen Remix
Q: What does it actually take to reclaim a narrative?
Not just for a fictional character like Hedda, but for ourselves in a world that still tries so hard to define and limit us.
Hamnet at TIFF: Chloé Zhao Breaks Our Hearts (Again)
Q: In your own life, when you face loss or maybe when you create something deeply personal, how do you choose to honor those experiences?
The hosts encourage listeners to reflect on their personal experiences with loss and art, considering how they choose to remember and honor those moments.
Roofman at TIFF 2025: Crime, Toys, and Too-Safe Storytelling
Q: What deeper questions could it have explored? About desperation, societal pressures, morality, the things we touched on.
It could have delved into those aspects more thoroughly to provide a deeper understanding of the character's motivations and societal influences.

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This show delivers sharp film and television analysis with a festival-season sensibility, covering everything from Cannes debuts to indie discoveries. Episodes repeatedly explore craft choices—performance, editing, sound design, and directing—and connect them to broader industry dynamics, like streaming strategies, festival economies, and media ethics. Noteworthy is the blend of energetic host banter with rigorous critique, plus a willingness to weigh cultural context, representation, and audience experience against pure spectacle. Listeners who crave thoughtful, spoiler-light analysis and genuine passion for cinema will likely find this series engaging and informative.

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Stories in Motion launched 2 years ago and published 487 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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