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The Bright Wall/Dark Room Podcast

Bright Wall/Dark Room
Don't Look Now
Bram Stoker's Dracula
Gladiator
Nicolas Roeg
Some Like It Hot
Mission Impossible
Tom Cruise
Beginners
The Celebration
Russell Crowe
Ridley Scott
Daphne Du Maurier
Venice
Grief
Marriage
Editing
Cinematography
Boyhood
Seven
Trouble In Paradise

A podcast from Bright Wall/Dark Room, engaging with the business of being alive, one movie at a time. Hosted by Chad Perman & Elizabeth Cantwell.

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This month Chad and Elizabeth are joined by writer, producer, director, and showrunner Chris Cantwell (Halt and Catch Fire, The Terror: Devil in Silver)—an original BWDR contributor who also happens to be Elizabeth's husband—to take a deep dive into ... more

To kick off our upcoming Summer Blockbusters issue, we invited longtime BW/DR contributor—and podcast five-timer!—Frank Falisi to help us work our way through Disclosure Day, the latest summer blockbuster from Steven Spielberg, the director who all b... more

We're back, and just in time for summer blockbuster season! Join Chad Perman and new co-host Elizabeth Cantwell as they talk their way through one of the biggest/best summer blockbusters of all time, James Cameron's Terminator 2: Judgment Day, on the... more

Not only is this Veronica and Eli’s last episode, it’s our fourth annual Cruisemas. With the release of One Battle After Another, we revisit Paul Thomas Anderson’s blank check big swing Magnolia (1999), and get into: young PTA and the New New Hollywo... more

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Chris Cantwell
Very successful screenwriter, showrunner, director; Elizabeth Cantwell's husband
Industry (Hollywood)
Episode: The Hunt for Red October (with Chris Cantwell)
Frank Falisi
Fantastic writer and BW Dark Room contributor
Bright Wall/Dark Room
Episode: Disclosure Day (with Frank Falisi)
Michael Koresky
Senior Curator of Film at New York's Museum of the Moving Image and co-founder of Reverse Shot.
Museum of the Moving Image
Episode: Rope (with Michael Koresky)
Bilge Ebiri
A prominent film critic and contributing writer for New York Magazine and Vulture.
New York Magazine, Vulture
Episode: Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (with Bilge Ebiri)
Travis Woods
Writer and contributor at Bright Wall, Dark Room
Bright Wall/Dark Room
Episode: Speed (with Travis Woods)
Angelica Jade Bastién
Critic and essayist for New York magazine site Vulture
Vulture
Episode: Bram Stoker's Dracula (with Angelica Jade Bastién)
Blake Howard
The man behind the mic of One Heat Minute Productions
One Heat Minute Productions
Episode: Gladiator (with Blake Howard)
Dan Mecca
Producer and filmmaker based in Pittsburgh, co-founder of The Film Stage and co-host of The B-Side podcast
Film Stage
Episode: Trap (with Dan Mecca)
David Sims
Staff writer at The Atlantic and co-host of Blank Check
The Atlantic
Episode: Twister/Twisters (with David Sims)

Hosts

Chad Perman
Host of Bright Wall/Dark Room Podcast; frequent contributor and discussion facilitator
Elizabeth Cantwell
Co‑host; brings critical perspective and film knowledge
Veronica Fitzpatrick
Host/Co‑host; contributes strong analytical and vocal presence

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 73 ratings
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    somebody get that man a throat lozenge!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    OrangeJooze
    Russiaa year ago
  • This podcast is so incisive and interesting and well-organised. I'm so tired of the "3+ randos ramble aimlessly about something they love but have no particular expertise on" genre of podcasts. Happily, this is the opposite. Well informed, well structured, insightful and generous.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    everworld2662
    2 years ago
  • Lives up to the magazine!

    I’ve loved BW/DR’s written content for over ten years, so when I wanted to check out some podcasts I came right here. The podcast follows the tone of the magazine: incisive film analysis rooted in emotional connection to the source text. Great podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bohemianbum
    United States2 years ago
  • Insightful and entertaining

    Veronica and Chad are the BEST hosts to listen to— they complement each other perfectly and lead conversations about film that are both deep and fun. What a slate of guests, too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    E.S.^3
    United States2 years ago
  • frank!

    frank <3

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LovedtheCoveredInBugs3ature!
    United States4 years ago

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Rope (with Michael Koresky)
Q: How has it been for you teaching these films to young people now?
It's really rewarding and inspiring seeing the responses of young people.
Gladiator (with Blake Howard)
Q: What motivated a 2024 rewatch unrelated to anything you had to watch?
It was Gladiator II homework. I hadn't seen Gladiator in a long time. I'd seen it a lot on TV where it's significantly shorter.
A Different Man (with Frank Falisi)
Q: What were your impressions of the film?
I found it remarkable, especially for its humor and the way it handles metaphor in a meaningful way.
A Different Man (with Frank Falisi)
Q: Veronica, you had suggested this one. What was the impetus?
It's definitely one of my favorites of 2024 for sure, and I couldn't stop thinking about The Substance, which I really did not like while watching this film.

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This show offers thoughtful, cinephile conversations anchored in deep analysis of films across genres, from classics to contemporary releases. Hosts unpack craft details—direction, performance, production design, and social subtexts—while weaving in behind‑the‑scenes trivia and personal anecdotes. The format often features strong guest dynamics and a clear emphasis on emotional through‑lines and relevance to broader cultural conversations, making it a compelling listen for listeners who appreciate rigorous film critique paired with accessible storytelling. A standout trait is the blend of incisive analysis with warm, conversational chemistry among the hosts and guests, which helps complex ideas land without becoming opaque.

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3. Michael Koresky
4. Bilge Ebiri
5. Travis Woods
6. Angelica Jade Bastién
7. Blake Howard
8. Dan Mecca

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