The History of Film
Jacob AschierisA (mostly) chronological exploration of international film history. Each episode is a deep dive into the history of the people, events, technologies, cultural forces, and most all the movies that have molded cinema into what it is today! Join host Jacob Aschieris and other listeners for an in depth, thoughtful listening experience, and learn why no story ever written for the screen is as dramatic ... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 41 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Categories | Film HistoryTV & FilmArtsVisual Arts | ||||
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This episode is a little smaller in scope than usual. But like one my great podcasting heroes, my ambition for this show is to tell the history of film without any gaps. We cover two examples of an important, though ultimately short lived, sub-genre:... more
In this episode we cover just how, exactly, American cinema came to dominate Europe in the wake of WW1. We take a look at the economic practices that facilitated the "invasion" of American cinema onto French screens. We also examine one picture in pa... more
This week we cover the effect of The War on the French film Industry. While The Conflict's Titanic needs did a real number on French production, it did also help develop a new kind of documentary filmmaking: The Newsreel, which was then put to work i... more
This episode reexamines some topics we have already looked at, but this time as context for one of history's greatest butcheries, rather than as pure film history. The development of cinema is intertwined with the forces that defined the 20th century... more
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- Thoughtful and Beautifully Written Film Companion
I decided one day to watch all the greatest movies from around the world, starting at the beginning. But how to do it? What film techniques are being developed or perfected? How did society receive the movies when they first appeared on the screen? This podcast has been the perfect companion on my film journey. Not only does it help me understand early film, but it also exemplifies how podcasts should be done. I love how the episodes are written and produced. I can really tell how much ca... more
Apple Podcasts5AdgieD
United States7 months ago - Extremely Valuable Podcast!
This is a very well presented and researched show on the development of cinema. Very detailed. I really look forward to the next few years and listening. Thank you for sharing such a quality podcast 🙏
Apple Podcasts5RossaDublin
Ireland8 months ago - Excellent podcast
Great to see you back, loved the podcast.
Apple Podcasts5jiggiejiggieIreland8 months ago - I would like to note an earlier on-screen kiss
If you count Muybridge’s chronophotography as Cinema. The earliest on screen kiss was between two nude lesbians
Apple Podcasts5dingobrosUnited States2 years ago - Highly recommend to anyone who likes film.
Jacob packs a lot of really interesting film history into 25-40 minute episodes. A lot of information covered can be found in film school textbooks however he adds in TONS of missing people, concepts, and ideologies that are either glanced over or ignored in textbooks. He covers a plethora of topics including animation, technological achievements and policy change. I highly recommend this podcast to anyone who likes film! He took a long hiatus and I am excited to hear the podcast is returning wi... more
Apple Podcasts5Dhbkutf468
Canada2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #187 | Canada/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #100 |  Germany/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #1 |  Poland/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #10 |  South Korea/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #16 | Poland/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #18 |  Russia/TV & Film/Film History |
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