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The Cinematologists Podcast

Dario Llinares & Prof. Neil Fox
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Film academics Dr Dario Llinares and Prof. Neil Fox discuss a range of films and dissect film culture from many different perspectives. The podcast also features interviews with filmmakers, scholars, writers and actors who debate all aspects of cinema. dariollinares.substack.com

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This special episode of The Cinematologists is a contribution to the Students on Screen project convened by Dr Kay Calver and Dr Bethan Michael-Fox, to coincide with a special issue of Open Screens they have edited, which explores screen representati... more

For the final [main] episode of this season, the 21st, we are delighted to welcome writer and podcaster John Bleasdale (Writers on Film) to the show, to discuss his excellent book on Terrence Malick, The Magic Hours: The Films and Hidden Life of Terr... more

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Recent Guests

John Bleasdale
Author of 'The Magic Hours', a book on Terrence Malick.
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Episode: Terrence Malick (w/John Bleasdale)
Ryan Gilbey
Author and commentator on queer cinema
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Episode: Ryan Gilbey (It Used to be Witches)
John Maclean
Director of Tornado, previously directed Slow West
Episode: Tornado (w/director John Maclean)
Mark Jenkin
Filmmaker and frequent guest of The Cinematologists Podcast
Independent Filmmaker
Episode: The Doors & Val Kilmer (w/filmmaker Mark Jenkin)
Michael Brooke
Programmer of the Wojciech Has retrospective and expert in Polish cinema
Kinoteka Polish Film Festival
Episode: Polish Filmmaker Wojciech Has w/Michael Brooke
Tim Mielants
Belgian filmmaker who directed "Small Things Like These"
Director of "Small Things Like These"
Episode: Small Things Like These (w/director Tim Mielants)
Jessica Hausner
Director known for films exploring psychological and metaphysical themes.
Dolphin Films
Episode: Club Zero (w/ Jessica Hausner) & Rumours (w/ Guy Maddin, Evan & Galen Johnson)
Guy Maddin
Canadian filmmaker recognized for his surrealistic style.
Episode: Club Zero (w/ Jessica Hausner) & Rumours (w/ Guy Maddin, Evan & Galen Johnson)
Evan Johnson
Filmmaker and collaborator with Maddin.
Episode: Club Zero (w/ Jessica Hausner) & Rumours (w/ Guy Maddin, Evan & Galen Johnson)

Hosts

Neil Fox
Host of the discussions focusing on academic perspectives in film, including insights into cinema culture.
Dario Llinares
Co-host of the podcast, engaging with various guests to explore film themes and industry challenges.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 111 ratings
  • Number 1 film podcast!

    The Cinematologists sits perfectly in the space between academic and accessible. Although it's produced by film scholars it never feels like a lecture, but benefits so much from the knowledge and understanding the two hosts can bring to their discussions. The show inspires me, deepens my love and understanding of film, and has introduced me to plenty new favourites that had completely evaded me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    adammpark
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • An accessible pathway into contemporary film thought

    The podcast description references the hosts’ academic backgrounds, but I’ve found myself, as someone poorly engaged with film theory, taking so much from this podcast. That only happens because the hosts want to share their passion and insights about film in an accessible and approachable way. Something that comes across in every episode.

    I’ve started playing an intellectual game with myself where I’ll listen to the podcast, watch the films being reviewed and develop a counter argument to the ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KeepArtEvil
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Highly recommended

    Such a great film podcast. Always a pleasure hearing true film scholars talk about the greatest artwork out there. Thanks for all the great episodes guys.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zombiekillerjimbob
    United States5 years ago
  • Berlinale Festival Report #1

    Enjoyed your first podcast from Berlinale very much. I like that you don't get into the weeds too much since we listeners have not seen the films. Joseph Owen is an insightful and enjoyable reviewer. Please have him on again. Savina is film academic reviewer smart and interesting to have her particular point of view.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    enelsonpa
    United States6 years ago
  • Volume is so low

    Great to listen to these guys and their guests talk about film but the volume is so low it is actually really difficult.

    Please fix this!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Salvia McGwin
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the academic balance, noting how discussions stimulate deeper film appreciation.
The podcast is commended for accessible yet intellectually rigorous dialogues that invite varying perspectives on cinema.
Many reviews highlight the quality of guests, emphasizing rich conversations that go beyond surface-level analysis of films.

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Mario and Mandela Van Peebles in conversation
Q: How's the director-actor dynamics? Are there parallels with the father-son dynamics or is it very professional going on here?
We've worked together a couple of times. We don't always get to play father and son if we do act together. But this was one of those rare chances.
Mario and Mandela Van Peebles in conversation
Q: I was thinking about that idea, it's really a sort of profound idea that I think is just one of the horrific things that you can imagine when it comes to thinking about what slavery was like.
That scene especially, Decker's gone through most of his life having this animosity towards his father for not being a father that he wanted him to be.
Mario and Mandela Van Peebles in conversation
Q: Were there particular things that influenced you to revisit?
I think that Posse, we had a great cast. But on Outlaw Posse, we have an amazing cast. And... there were some real badass sisters in the West, like Stagecoach Mary, for Whoopi Goldberg to play that role.
Mario and Mandela Van Peebles in conversation
Q: Was it TV shows? Was it movies? Where's your sort of love for the Western genre come from?
America made more Westerns than any other genre of film, but in the early Westerns, typically folks of color were pretty marginalized.
Small Things Like These (w/director Tim Mielants)
Q: What was your introduction to this project?
Mielants mentions his relationship with Cillian Murphy and how it led them to adapt the book into a film focused on personal grief.

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