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The Izzy and Murtada Picture Show

Izzy and Murtada
Anatomy Of a Fall
Poor Things
Lily Gladstone
Maestro
Oscars
Oppenheimer
All Of Us Strangers
Golden Globes
Oscar Nominations
The Holdovers
Best Actress
The Red Shoes
AIDS Crisis
Queer Identity
Bradley Cooper
Queendom
Saltburn
May, December
Killers Of the Flower Moon
Barbie

A place for film lovers to touch base weekly on what people are talking about! Each week we’ll be in your feed with reviews of current releases, interviews with artists and writers, awards show predictions! Things we loved and things we didn’t!

Hosted by Izzy and Murtada

Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram @IMPictureShow and hit subscribe for new episodes every week!

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This week Murtada is joined by journalist Matt Huff to discuss the films of the Toronto International Film Festival and answer some of its burning questions. Why will everyone be calling “The Testament of Ann Lee” star Amanda Seyfried “mother ?” Is J... more

This week, Izzy and Murtada discuss the film of the summer. No, it’s not Superman, and it’s definitely not Eddington. It’s Taxi zum Klo—Frank Ripploh’s 1980 film about a gay public school teacher in Berlin who is forced to reassess his preference for... more

This week Kerensa Cadenas joins Izzy and Murtada to chat about Celine Song’s sophomore film, Materialists. The marketing of the film seemed to suggest that the film is a rom-com, and while today’s panel certainly got the “rom,” they were left wanting... more

This week Izzy and Murtada look forward to Cannes, the most glamorous movie event this side of the Oscars. It also marks the start of the movie awards year so the hosts try to predict what might break out or which film might become a career ender.

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Recent Guests

Matt Huff
Critic and writer
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Episode: A "Testament" from TIFF
Kerensa Cadenas
Journalist and film critic
Independent
Episode: We are not Materialists, Harge!
Payal Kapadia
Director of All We Imagine As Light
Episode: Gladiator 2 + Payal Kapadia interview on All We Imagine As Light
Basel Adra
Filmmaker and Palestinian activist
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Episode: Interview with NO OTHER LAND's Basel Adra & Yuval Abraham
Yuval Abraham
Filmmaker and Israeli activist
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Episode: Interview with NO OTHER LAND's Basel Adra & Yuval Abraham
Robert Kolodny
Director of 'The Featherweight' and experienced cinematographer
Episode: Filmmaker Robert Kolodny on his boxing drama "The Featherweight"
Carrie Corgan
Author of "Miss May Does Not Exist, The Life and Work of Elaine May, Hollywood's Hidden Genius"
Episode: Carrie Courogen on the Genius of Elaine May
Fawzia Mirza
Director of The Queen of My Dreams
Episode: The Queen of My Dreams and a Fall Film Season Preview
Karl Delossantos
Film correspondent and reviewer who reported from Cannes.
Smashcut Reviews
Episode: Catching Up on Cannes with Karl Delossantos

Hosts

Izzy
Co-host known for insightful commentary on film narratives and artistic representation. Often contributes to discussions about current and classic films, engaging listeners with a mix of humor and critical analysis.
Murtada
Co-host and film commentator with a focus on cultural critiques and industry insights. Engages with both popular and independent cinema, often emphasizing political and social themes in film.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 98 ratings
  • Totally agree about Maestro.

    Love Carrie Mulligan but God that film was a bore. Not a Bradley Cooper fan either.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AbFabDMA
    United States2 years ago
  • Podcast

    Love it!!!

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    5
    yz4521?!
    United States2 years ago
  • great

    it’s great !! like yeah of course it is

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mishamishti
    Australia2 years ago
  • The best

    If you’re not listening to Izzy and Murtada you’re not getting the full picture!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    spot784
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Great podcast

    Apple Podcasts
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    Mother Coleman
    United States2 years ago

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Queendom: Drag and Resistance in Russia with Agniia Galdanova and Igor Myakotin
Q: Did going there with her or seeing this film through her eyes change how you see Magadan?
Igor expressed that he felt happy to see courageous people like Gena in Magadan and hopes that younger queer kids will feel inspired and less afraid to come out due to such visibility.
Queendom: Drag and Resistance in Russia with Agniia Galdanova and Igor Myakotin
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about your process?
Agniia explained that they don't have a strict recipe for choosing subjects and rely on emotions. She mentioned that documentary filmmaking is a lifestyle and emphasizes the importance of spending time with potential subjects to determine if a story exists.
Palestinian director Lina Soualem on her Oscar tipped movie, Bye Bye Tiberias
Q: What does your mom think about the film now?
Her mother appreciates being part of the creative process and feels proud of how their family stories are portrayed.
Palestinian director Lina Soualem on her Oscar tipped movie, Bye Bye Tiberias
Q: Was it hard for you to film your mother?
Soualem shares the challenges of capturing her mother's authenticity while respecting her position as both a filmmaker and a daughter.
Palestinian director Lina Soualem on her Oscar tipped movie, Bye Bye Tiberias
Q: Can you tell us about that first?
Soualem discusses how *Bye Bye Tiberias* serves as a continuation of her first film, focusing on themes of exile through family narratives and the complexities of belonging.

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2. Kerensa Cadenas
3. Payal Kapadia
4. Basel Adra
5. Yuval Abraham
6. Robert Kolodny
7. Carrie Corgan
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