Why This Film?
Why This Film?🎬 Exploring the Criterion Collection, one spine at a time.
In each episode, I sit down with film historians, critics, filmmakers, and scholars for in-depth conversations about a single film from the Criterion Collection.
I'm Ron, and I guide these expert-driven discussions examining the artistry, cultural significance, and historical context of classic and contemporary cinema. From French New W... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 12 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film InterviewsTV & FilmFilm History | |||
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"It's an incredibly rich film."
In this episode of Why This Film?, I'm joined by film critic and scholar Girish Shambu to explore La cérémonie, Claude Chabrol's 1995 masterpiece and Criterion Collection Spine #1199.
La cérémonie follows Sophie, a w... more
"It's a perfectly imperfect film."
In this episode of Why This Film?, I'm joined by film editor Caleb Tyson to explore Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022), the Academy Award-winning stop-motion feature and Criterion Collection entry that reimagine... more
"Is our identity predetermined or something we can create?"
In this episode of Why This Film?, I'm joined by Michael Repsch, President of Dark Star Pictures, to explore Kagemusha - Akira Kurosawa's sweeping historical epic and Criterion Collection S... more
"To me, it's a perfect film."
In this episode of Why This Film?, I'm joined by assistant director Chris Cook to explore The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), Wes Anderson's meticulously crafted family drama and Criterion Collection Spine #157.
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Very well constructed interviews and executed pod. Enjoyable listen.
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United States4 months ago - Cinephiles only????
I wouldn’t consider myself a cinephile at all. In fact, out of every episode of this podcast, I’ve only seen one of the movies. But, I’ve listened to every episode anyway and found them so incredibly interesting. It’s so well done. I’ve learned a lot. I look forward to every episode!
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Apple Podcasts | #181 | United States/TV & Film/Film Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #147 |  United Kingdom/TV & Film/Film Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #174 |  Canada/TV & Film/Film Interviews |
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This show offers in-depth conversations around single films from the Criterion Collection, hosted by a guide who steers expert guests through artistry, historical context, and cultural significance. Episodes typically pair film historians and critics with scholars or filmmakers to unpack themes, production context, and the film's lasting impact, often touching on representation, genre evolution, and the creative choices that define a spine. The format tends to blend rigorous analysis with approachable storytelling, making it a strong fit for cinephiles, students, and professionals seeking thoughtful, well-researched perspectives on classic and contemporary cinema. A notable strength is the spine-by-spine focus, which allows for deep dives i... more
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Recent guests on Why This Film? include:
1. Girish Shambu
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4. Chris Cook
5. Jared Frederick
6. Jesse Thorn
7. James Chestnut
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