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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 431 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | TV & Film | |||

Welcome to The B-Side! Here we talk about movie directors! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between. Today we discuss Spike Lee! One of our absolute favorite filmmakers! Our B-Sides today are: G... more
Take one step into the world of festivals and you'll understand that making a movie isn't just "making a movie." Even if one has the fortune to get some money for the script they've slaved over, get some actors in front of a camera, and survive the l... more
Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we usually talk about movie stars and not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones they made in between. Today, however, we talk about Oscar movies (!), or better yet, movies ... more
Last month brought suitable mourning for Robert Duvall and Frederick Wiseman, whose legacies are so enshrined that the lengthy obituaries published by major outlets could have—likely were—written years ago. But immediately after came a quieter announ... more
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roan is an idiot. good riddance:D
The host Brian has such a deeply unpleasant personality it makes this podcast nearly impossible to listen to. Dull, obnoxious schlub with an inflated ego and a chip on his shoulder.
I just can’t take Brian anymore. Between the constant diversions into his less-interesting-than-he-thinks-it-is personal life and unnecessary potshots at other writers and outlets, the dude is just a bummer. The two stars are for Robyn. She’s a delight, but she’s saddled with a bad co-host.
woof...does this guy even like movies? So negative and angry.
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Conversations center on cinema with a focus on film history, making, and reception, featuring in-depth discussions with directors, actors, production designers, critics, and auteurs. Episodes balance practical filmmaking insights, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and broader industry context, often tying individual careers to shifts in studios, festivals, and distribution. Notable strengths include thoughtful guest conversations, deep dives into specific works, and a willingness to explore both classic and contemporary cinema through a critical lens. The format tends toward cinephile-friendly analysis with accessibly written show notes and a strong sense of cinephilia, making it appealing to listeners who want rigorous yet approachable film dis... more
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