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 | Monthly | Episodes | 14 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmFilm HistoryFilm Interviews | |||
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"See how far the truth gets you."
In this episode of Why This Film?, I'm joined by, film scholar, Sid Gottlieb to explore The 39 Steps, Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 masterpiece thriller and a Criterion Collection essential, the film where Hitchcock becam... more
"It captures an uncanny feeling that relates to grief, that there's something after, the hope we could get more time with someone we love."
In this episode of Why This Film?, Film critic Carlos Aguilar joins me to explore Birth, Jonathan Glazer's 20... more
"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
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Very well constructed interviews and executed pod. Enjoyable listen.
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United States5 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 | #112 | United States/TV & Film/Film Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #133 |  Canada/TV & Film/Film Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #182 |  Australia/TV & Film/Film Interviews |
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A thoughtful, expert-driven look at cinema through the lens of the Criterion Collection. Each episode centers on a single spine, featuring conversations with film historians, critics, filmmakers, and scholars who unpack artistry, cultural significance, and historical context. The format emphasizes rigorous analysis, behind-the-scenes craft, and how a film's legacy evolves over time, making it a compelling listen for cinephiles, students, and professionals alike. Noteworthy is the emphasis on diverse perspectives—from archival scholarship to industry insight—and the way conversations illuminate why certain titles remain essential viewing for modern audiences.
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Recent guests on Why This Film? include:
1. Carlos Aguilar
2. Girish Shambu
3. Caleb Tyson
4. Michael Repsch
5. Chris Cook
6. Jared Frederick
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8. James Chestnut
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