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Wiseman Podcast

Shawn Glinis
Frederick Wiseman
Belfast, Maine
Public Housing
La Comedie-Francaise
Labor
Documentary Film
Wiseman
Ida B. Wells Project House
Domestic Violence
Theater
Social Work
Community
Tradition
Film Production
Chicago Housing Authority
Drug Abuse
Police
New England
Public Funding
Culture

A film-by-film analysis of the career of filmmaker Frederick Wiseman. Hosted by Shawn Glinis and Arlin Golden.

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Latest Episodes

We talk Frederick Wiseman's Ex Libris: The New York Public Library (2017) with film critic Will Sloan.

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109:00: chat w/Sloan

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We talk Frederick Wiseman's In Jackson Heights (2015) with film critic Manohla Dargis.

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115:05: chat w/Dargis

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We talk Frederick Wiseman's National Gallery (2014) with film critic Philip Concannon.

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99:30: chat w/Concannon

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We talk Frederick Wiseman's At Berkeley (2013) with film critic K. Austin Collins.

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145:00: chat w/Austin Collins

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Recent Guests

Manohla Dargis
Chief film critic for the New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: In Jackson Heights with Manohla Dargis
K. Austin Collins
Film critic and programmer
Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, The Ringer, New Yorker
Episode: At Berkeley with K. Austin Collins
Nellie Kluz
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Episode: Crazy Horse with Nellie Kluz
Bill Nichols
Professor Emeritus in the Cinema Department at San Francisco State University
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Episode: Boxing Gym with Bill Nichols
Matt St. John
Manuscript archivist at the Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research
Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research
Episode: La Danse with JJ Bersch & Matt St. John
JJ Bersch
Researcher for the Blank Check podcast
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Episode: La Danse with JJ Bersch & Matt St. John
Mark Asch
Freelance film critic
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Episode: State Legislature with Mark Asch
Vadim Rizov
Director of Editorial Operations at Filmmaker Magazine
Filmmaker Magazine
Episode: The Garden with Vadim Rizov
Jane Tolmachyov
Senior colorist at Goldcrest Post, involved in restoring Wiseman's films since the late 1980s.
Goldcrest Post
Episode: Interview with Jane Tolmachyov

Hosts

Shawn Glinis
Host of the podcast, involved in film analysis and discussions surrounding verbal storytelling in documentary films.
Arlin Golden
Co-host of the podcast, contributing to discussions on the cinematic elements and social critiques of the films.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings
  • Best podcast ever

    Best podcast covering all of the films of Frederick Wiseman ever

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Boyparmesan
    Canada4 months ago
  • Passionate and Thoughtful

    I’m so grateful to have discovered this podcast while working through Wiseman’s films. The hosts suggest other docs and further reading that have enhanced my appreciation of his movies. I love the interviews too. Thanks for doing this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eager Ears 24
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great podcast

    I’m a huge Wiseman fan. Enjoy this podcast immensely. Really love the time taken to read through the historical reviews of his films too. Thoughtful, entertaining podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cluny Brown
    United States2 years ago
  • Rigorous and fun

    I love film podcasts that recognize you can have fun while treating your subject and listeners with respect. Wiseman Podcast accomplishes this and is worthy of the big man.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brendanowicz
    United States3 years ago

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Many appreciate the engaging format, which combines personal reflections with in-depth discussions and expert interviews related to the films.
Reviews laud the hosts for their passion and knowledge, fostering an enjoyable atmosphere that invites exploration of complex subjects.
Listeners highlight the show's thorough coverage of the filmmaker's works, emphasizing the thoughtful and insightful film analyses that enhance their understanding of documentary filmmaking.
Listeners find value in the recommendations for further reading and viewing, indicating the podcast's role as an educational resource for film analysis.

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Crazy Horse with Nellie Kluz
Q: What are your thoughts on Crazy Horse?
It had moments that it picked up, but it was dragging for me at the beginning.
Boxing Gym with Bill Nichols
Q: How did you get so fascinated with Wiseman that you can spend hours and hours talking about every film?
The more we started to analyze his films, like an onion, we realized how many layers are there and how little has been discussed.
Belfast, Maine with Leo Goldsmith
Q: What was your introduction to the films of Frederick Wiseman?
Leo Goldsmith shares that his first encounter with a Wiseman film was 'The Store' during college, and that he later tracked down more of Wiseman's work, including watching 'Belfast, Maine' on its original broadcast.

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This podcast provides an in-depth exploration of the films made by a renowned documentary filmmaker, focusing specifically on their unique storytelling techniques and themes. Each episode features comprehensive discussions about individual films, highlighting aspects such as cinematography, historical context, and sociopolitical commentary. The hosts share personal anecdotes and critical insights, often inviting guests to enhance the conversation with additional perspectives from film criticism or related fields.

Listeners can expect a robust examination of the intersection between film and culture, particularly how documentary films narrate the human experience. This meticulous analysis not only captivates fans of the featured films but a... more

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2. K. Austin Collins
3. Nellie Kluz
4. Bill Nichols
5. Matt St. John
6. JJ Bersch
7. Mark Asch
8. Vadim Rizov

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