
A film-by-film analysis of the career of filmmaker Frederick Wiseman. Hosted by Shawn Glinis and Arlin Golden.
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 53 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film HistoryFilm ReviewsTV & Film | |||

We're joined by critic and programmer Genevieve Yue to discuss the upcoming workshop, Wiseman's New York, put on by Union Docs, which Arlin and Shawn will be participating in.
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We talk Frederick Wiseman's Menus-Plaisirs – Les Troisgros (2023) with writer Julien Allen.
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135:17: chat w/Allen
We talk Frederick Wiseman's Un Couple (2022) and all the Wiseman memorial pieces before talking about his legacy with filmmaker and critic Kent Jones.
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104:50: chat w/Jones
We talk Frederick Wiseman's City Hall (2020) with Jeff Griffith-Perham, associate film curator at BAMPFA. We also say our initial farewell thoughts to Fred Wiseman following his passing.
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127:07: chat w/Griffth-Perham
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Shawn Glinis is insufferable everywhere else. One of those film guys who thinks he’s a comedian. Keep your day job!
Best podcast covering all of the films of Frederick Wiseman ever
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!
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.
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.
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Analyses of Frederick Wiseman's works are centered on long-form observational cinema, institutional critique, and the interplay between labor, place, and culture. Episodes often unpack a film's formal choices—lengthy takes, observational pacing, and the way institutions reveal themselves through everyday routines—while situating each work within Wiseman's broader arc. The show regularly features critics, curators, and scholars who illuminate historical context, restoration, and the reception of Wiseman's films, making it a thoughtful resource for cinephiles and industry folks alike. A standout aspect is the host duo's personal reflections and behind-the-scenes anecdotes, which add a practitioner's lens to dry analysis and help listeners dec... more
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Recent guests on Wiseman Podcast include:
1. Julien Allen
2. Kent Jones
3. Jeff Griffith-Perham
4. Dorota Lech
5. Manohla Dargis
6. K. Austin Collins
7. Nellie Kluz
8. Bill Nichols
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