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The Film Comment Podcast

Film Comment Magazine
Cannes Film Festival
Sundance Film Festival
Venice Film Festival
Cinema
Toronto Film Festival
Film Comment
Hard Truths
Frantz Fanon
The Room Next Door
New York Film Festival
Film Criticism
Berlinale
Pedro Almodóvar
Mumbai Film Festival
Academy Awards
Colonialism
Ilkka Järvi-Laturi
Death and Dying
Robert Kramer
Nosferatu

Founded in 1962, Film Comment has been the home of independent film journalism for over 50 years, publishing in-depth interviews, critical analysis, and feature coverage of mainstream, art-house, and avant-garde filmmaking from around the world. The Film Comment Podcast, hosted by editors Devika Girish and Clinton Krute, is a weekly space for critical conversation about film, with a look at topica... more

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For the past two weeks, Film Comment has been reporting from the picturesque shores of the Lido di Venezia, where the Venice Film Festival takes place each year.

For our final Podcast from this year's edition, which wrapped over the weekend, Film Co... more

This week, Film Comment is reporting from the picturesque shores of the Lido di Venezia, where the Venice Film Festival takes place each year. This year’s edition features new films by many major auteurs, including Werner Herzog, Lee Chang-dong, Tsai... more

This week and next, Film Comment is reporting from the picturesque shores of the Lido di Venezia, where the Venice Film Festival takes place each year. This year’s edition features new films by many major auteurs, including Werner Herzog, Lee Chang-d... more

This week and next, Film Comment is reporting from the picturesque shores of the Lido, where the Venice Film Festival takes place each year. This year’s edition features new films by many major auteurs, including Werner Herzog, Lee Chang-dong, Tsai M... more

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Recent Guests

Eva Sangiorgi
Artistic director of the Viennale
Viennale
Episode: Venice 2026 #4, with Eva Sangiorgi and Paola Casell
Paola Casella
Film critic for Corriere della Sera and La Lettura; VP of Ippresi
Corriere della Sera; La Lettura; Ippresi
Episode: Venice 2026 #4, with Eva Sangiorgi and Paola Casell
Jane Schoenbrun
Filmmaker, director of Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
Self/Independent
Episode: Jane Schoenbrun on Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
Robert Daniels
Associate Editor at rogerieper.com
rogerieper.com
Episode: Karlovy Vary #3, with Robert Daniels and Guy Lodge
Guy Lodge
Chief Film Critic for Variety
Variety
Episode: Karlovy Vary #3, with Robert Daniels and Guy Lodge
Pavel Sladký
Czech film critic and cultural journalist
Film Comment (subscriber) / Czech cinema scene
Episode: Karlovy Vary 2026 #1, with Pavel Sladký and Irena Kovarova
Irena Kovarova
Film programmer
New York-based Czech cinema programmer
Episode: Karlovy Vary 2026 #1, with Pavel Sladký and Irena Kovarova
John Early
Actor, comedian; discussed Maddie's Secret
Self
Episode: John Early on Maddie’s Secret
Jason Ryle
CEO of the Arctic Indigenous Fund
Arctic Indigenous Fund
Episode: Cannes 2026 #9: Breaking Borders at Cannes Docs

Hosts

Devika Girish
Host of Film Comment Podcast (editorial leadership at Film Comment)
Clinton Krute
Co-editor of Film Comment; frequent host and reviewer

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 478 ratings
  • The Best & Most Erudite U.S. Podcast on Film

    The Film Comment podcast is simply amazing: it’s up-to-date, covers almost everything, incredibly erudite and interesting. Grounded in the history of WORLD cinema, as well as the history behind Film Comment. The principal host, Devika Gerish, is fantastic, intelligent and has a wonderful voice for “radio”.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Philolaus of Nebraska
    United States3 months ago
  • Good if you like to listen to Devika

    A little Devika goes a long way for me, but ok, I learn about movies

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Stueygeorge
    United States4 months ago
  • FC talks smack on PTA & Pynchon

    It felt like almost no one in this episode about One battle after another, had a grasp of the movie or of Paul Thomas Anderson or of Thomas Pynchon. I used to read the FC magazine during its heyday regularly and I wrote & directed films for a couple of decades, got a degree in film production 35 years ago... this podcast often occurs as kind of an amateur hour. You could do better. It's very fly by night and intellectually quite lazy and sort of vapid.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    “Buddy” (apparently)
    United Statesa year ago
  • Film Comment (Propaganda?)

    Venice #6 The Voice of Hind Rajab is Art or Propaganda in ongoing war and because the film is presented at a Festival and endorsed by celebrities justifies a Review I appreciate the critics honest ambivalence

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Transmogrification
    United Statesa year ago
  • Long-Time Fan, High Holiday Listener

    Film Comment is arguably the best at what it does. I used to listen religiously, though these days I’m more of a high-holiday listener (Cannes, Berlinale, etc.). Can’t go wrong with Devika, Clint, and the stellar rotation of guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    From Taipei, with Love
    United Statesa year ago

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Some critics feel the show skews negative or opaque, depending on the episode and guest.
Audience values clear, insider perspective on international cinema and festivals.
Guests and hosts are viewed as thoughtful and well-connected to film culture.
Listeners praise erudite, deeply informed discussion and strong festival coverage.

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#151
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#230
France/TV & Film
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#48
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#90
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#96
Colombia/TV & Film
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#106
Japan/TV & Film

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Jane Schoenbrun on Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
Q: Visually speaking, what are the textures or images in Camp Miasma that encapsulate the feeling you described, such as the 'TV glow' and the cotton candy metaphor?
They discuss how color, texture, and moments of transgression are used to evoke euphoria and boundary crossing, shifting from literal gore to an experiential, subjective language that reflects trans experience and personal transition.
Jane Schoenbrun on Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
Q: Not to ask you the first question, but what do you mean by expanding your references beyond the slasher, and how did that shape your approach to Camp Miasma?
The guest explains they are not a typical slasher aficionado and emphasize how the film borrows from broader cinematic language to explore desire, fear, and the queer gaze, while avoiding reductive stereotypes and instead aiming for a more nuanced, mystified approach.
Karlovy Vary 2026 #1, with Pavel Sladký and Irena Kovarova
Q: Are there any standout films or sections you're excited about this year?
Irena and the guests highlight Tainted Horseplay's restoration, the Cassavetes screenings curated by Karol Och, and the continued emphasis on Eastern European voices, including films like How to Divorce During War and various Czech productions that illustrate the festival's broad, international reach.
Karlovy Vary 2026 #1, with Pavel Sladký and Irena Kovarova
Q: What is the significance of Karlovy Vary in the Czech cinema landscape today?
The hosts discuss Karlovy Vary as a major international festival with a Category A world premiere status, a hub for introducing global cinema to locals, and a venue for both contemporary Eastern European films and important retrospectives, reinforcing its role as a cultural flagship for the Czech Republic.
Karlovy Vary 2026 #1, with Pavel Sladký and Irena Kovarova
Q: Pavel, could you start by introducing yourself and your relationship to Karlovy Vary?
Pavel describes himself as a long-time Czech film critic and cultural journalist, a Film Comment subscriber, and a participant in the local cinema ecosystem, noting his 25th year at Karlovy Vary and his ongoing engagement with the festival.

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Critical voice in cinema journalism that centers thoughtful discussion of world cinema, festivals, and contemporary filmmaking. Episodes frequently feature on-site festival coverage, roundtables with top editors and renowned critics, and in-depth conversations with filmmakers and programmers. The show stands out for its craft-focused analysis, reverent attention to arthouse and documentary cinema, and a willingness to contextualize films within broader industry and cultural conversations. It often showcases cross-publication perspectives and insider festival perspectives, making it a valuable listen for industry professionals, cinephiles, and brands seeking alignment with serious film discourse.

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2. Paola Casella
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4. Robert Daniels
5. Guy Lodge
6. Pavel Sladký
7. Irena Kovarova
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