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In which we discuss "Citizen Langlois" (1995) and "Rock Hudson's Home Movies" (1992).Matt Ellis is a writer/academic/musician from Portland, Oregon. He has a PhD in Modern Culture and Media from Brown University and studies media, culture, and history from the left.He is teaching a class on France in the 1960s on Cinejourneys from January 27th through February 17th. It’s 100 bucks for 4 weeks, on Zoom, about two hours a class, with access to the films and readings for the class. You’ll get a France in the 1960s packet prepared by Ellis covering the period and ideas in question, and an individual one-on-one meeting with him to develop ideas for your own interest or work. And of course the classes!And CineJourneys has other classes upcoming too like “Casablanca, Mildred Pierce”, March 5th, and “The Infinite Worlds of David Lynch”, March 9th!Links:cinejourneys.com/the-birth-of-cinephilia-france-in-the-1960s/historiesofthepresent.comx.com/matthiasellismatthewellis.onlineTopicsfilm, cinema, nostalgia, preservation, Weimar, Henri Langlois, digital media, film education, collective experience, French New WaveChapters00:00:00 Introduction to Matt Ellis and His Classes00:03:49 Exploring Weimar Cinema and Its Impact00:06:38 The Evolution of Film Viewing Experiences00:09:36 Nostalgia vs. Preservation in Film00:12:50 Understanding Restorative and Reflective Nostalgia00:20:56 Exploring Historical Context in Cinema00:23:47 The Role of Archivists in Film History00:28:05 Crisis of Access in the Digital Age00:34:59 The Importance of Contextual Viewing00:38:59 Rediscovering Lost Films and Their Impact

EMMA GETS THE FIRST CHALLENGE COIN as our first two-time guest! This was supposed to be a Christmas episode, as you can probably guess by my hat...but things came up and I wasn't able to get it out in time. HOWEVER, we spend most of the ep talking about like a million old movies. She has seen more Classic Hollywood than basically anyone I've met, I think? Love having Emma on, I have like a hundred recommendations that I can't wait to get to.Check out her Substack here:https://restorativeromance.substack.com/And the pod here:https://reformedrakes.com/And the rest of Emma's stuff here:https://linktr.ee/emmkickTOPICSmovies, film analysis, Merchant Ivory, classic cinema, Rob Ray, Age of Innocence, William Wyler, horror films, action movies, John Woo, film analysis, classic cinema, melodrama, war movies, Christmas films, nostalgia, character development, public libraries, film adaptations, cultural impact, Christmas, Letterman, cinema, fail sons, Italian neorealism, classic films, slow cinema, action movies, romantic comedies, food culture, memoirs, film appreciation, female representation, auteurs, gender critique, melodrama, classic Hollywood, film narratives, romantic relationships, film, costume design, classic movies, romantic comedies, foreign films, John Ford, Christmas movies, film appreciation, Audrey Hepburn, Gene TierneyCHAPTERS00:00:00 Introduction and Christmas Spirit00:03:48 Exploring Classic Films and Their Legacy00:06:42 The Impact of Distribution on Film Recognition00:09:44 William Wyler's Cinematic Influence and Legacy00:11:00 The Enforcer: Rob Ray's Unique Tactics00:13:56 Innovative Strategies in Hockey Coaching00:16:56 The Sean Avery Rule and Its Impact00:19:50 Metaphors in Sports and Film00:20:43 Movie Recommendations and Formats00:26:31 The Age of Innocence: A Critical Discussion00:32:36 Exploring Claude Rains and David Lean00:38:29 The Challenges of Film Distribution00:45:55 Exploring Action Movies and Iconic Stars00:52:15 Blind Spots in Classic Cinema00:59:36 The African Queen and Its Legacy01:07:26 The Christmas Movie Appeal of Stalag 1701:13:31 The Complexities of Classic Cinema01:20:29 Attraction and Aestheticism in Hollywood01:26:29 The Impact of Aging on Film Stars01:34:31 Character Dynamics in Little Women01:41:31 Reading Preferences and Digital Books01:47:43 Cultural Context of Die Hard01:58:19 The Need for New Adaptations02:05:12 The Impact of Long Films on Viewer Experience02:11:02 Nostalgia and the Evolution of Comedy02:20:56 The Charisma of Ric Flair02:26:36 David Lean's Cinematic Legacy02:36:50 Dating and Movie Preferences02:43:58 Cinematic Context and Personal Reflections02:49:19 The Complexity of Female Characters in Film02:58:50 Audience Reception and Interpretation of Melodrama03:04:04 The Language of Melodrama and Its Cultural Impact03:12:23 The Complexity of Characters in Film Noir03:19:04 The Morality of Characters and Forgiveness in Cinema03:27:29 The Academy Awards and Controversial Wins03:34:53 Hollywood Icons and Personal Preferences03:41:40 Cinematic Critiques and Gender Perspectives03:47:21 Classic Films and Their Impact03:56:46 Exploring Mike Leigh's Cinematic Landscape04:02:32 Diving into Foreign Cinema04:10:41 Defining Christmas Movies04:24:38 The Allure of Classic Cinema04:31:18 Cultural Identity and Cinema04:35:55 Reflections on Directors and Their Influence

IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME BABY! And what better way to kick off a couple of Christmas episodes than with my FAVORITE Christmas movie, Trapped in Paradise, and the BEST Christmas movie, It's a Wonderful Life. Go find Bianca here:https://www.biancacastronovo.comhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thebiancachttps://www.instagram.com/thebiancac/KeywordsBianca Castronova, Christmas movies, It's a Wonderful Life, film influences, storytelling, character development, community, sentimentality, filmmaking, holiday films, It's a Wonderful Life, Thomas Mitchell, directing, acting, Christmas movies, queer subtext, film criticism, set design, music in film, spirituality in cinema, storytellingChapters00:00:00 Introduction to Bianca Castronova and Christmasland Productions00:01:54 Exploring Christmas Movies: It's a Wonderful Life vs. Trapped in Paradise00:04:53 The Timelessness of It's a Wonderful Life00:07:57 Character Analysis: George Bailey and Mary00:10:57 The Societal Commentary in Potterville00:14:52 Filmmaking Techniques and Visual Storytelling00:18:49 The Charm of Classic Movie Stars00:22:51 Acting Insights: Performance Analysis of Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed00:28:32 The Challenge of Self-Presentation00:30:06 Exploring Iconic Performances00:31:39 Character Depth in Classic Films00:32:27 Memorable Side Characters00:37:09 Analyzing 'Trapped in Paradise'00:39:13 Queer Subtext in Classic Cinema00:41:05 The Evolution of Film Techniques00:46:20 Spirituality in Film00:48:41 The Divine Encounter and Human Reactions00:49:35 Nostalgia for 90s Film Scores00:50:48 Family Classics and Critical Reception00:51:54 Critics vs. Audience: The Rotten Tomatoes Debate00:53:29 The Impact of Public Opinions on Art00:55:58 The Responsibility of Critique in Film00:58:25 Cinematic Techniques: Focus and Perspective01:00:38 Character Development and Emotional Depth01:01:43 The Subtlety of Humor in Classic Films01:10:38 George Gallo Interview01:27:39 Discussing George Gallo Interview01:36:54 The Stunts of Trapped in Paradise01:43:38 Sentiment in Movies01:54:58 Someone's remaking IAWL02:03:25 Closing thoughts and recommendations

IT'S HEPBURN TIME with actor/singer/content creator/essayist MARZA WHATEVER. LOVED THIS EP and love her content! She's one of the very best video essayists working today, so PLEASE go check out her stuff! You can find all of her stuff at:linktr.ee/marzawhateverhttps://www.youtube.com/@marzawhateverhttps://www.tiktok.com/@numberletterpunctuationhttps://marzawarsinske.com/KeywordsAI, Male Loneliness, Content Creation, Gender Dynamics, Hitchcock, Cinema, Emotional Support, Therapy, Ethical Guidelines, micro shorts, Philadelphia Story, Catherine Hepburn, feminism, gender expectations, romantic comedies, class dynamics, old Hollywood, film analysis, cinema historyChapters00:00:00 Introduction to Marza Orsinski and Her Work00:06:34 The Evolution of YouTube Content Creation00:12:39 The Impact of AI on Human Relationships00:19:25 The Dangers of AI Validation and Loneliness00:27:24 The Role of AI in Therapy and Human Interaction00:39:43 Navigating Personal Safety and Relationships00:46:21 Exploring Identity and Neurodivergence00:57:33 The Impact of Corporate Influence in Film01:06:20 Hitchcock's Influence and Controversies01:12:36 Gender Dynamics in Film01:18:13 Exploring Exploitation and Perspective01:24:25 The Philadelphia Story: A Feminist Classic01:40:19 Exploring George Cukor's Legacy01:47:49 Modern Feminism and Romantic Relationships01:56:05 Class Critique in Romantic Comedies02:10:06 Musical Dreams and Low-Stakes Fantasies02:16:47 The Appeal of Historical Dramas and Costumes02:22:48 The Impact of Music in Film02:30:15 Exploring Female Empowerment in Pre-Code Cinema

OPACITY. OPACITY. OPACITY. (Steve Ballmer voice) OPACITY. Today we are talking complicated financial instruments, the Fundamental Unknowableness Of Things, Mamdani, complexity, propaganda, and so much more. INCREDIBLY thankful to David for appearing on the show, PLEASE GO BUY HIS BOOK:As Public as Possible: Radical Finance for America's Public Schoolsand he can be found here on all socials, DEFINITELY as well go follow him since his content is amazing:https://linktr.ee/davidibackerhttps://davidbacker.com/https://www.tiktok.com/@schooldavesand that incredible Baffler Mag article is here:https://thebaffler.com/latest/paying-for-it-backerKeywordsDavid Backer, bond market, education finance, public schools, social movements, municipal bonds, financial opacity, HyperNormalization, Saragossa Manuscript, political economy, software usage, financial jargon, opacity, class struggle, public education, political structures, ideology, solutions, municipal bonds, public financeChapters00:00:00 Introduction to David Backer and His Work00:03:25 Understanding the Bond Market and Its Implications00:06:30 The Role of Social Movements in Education00:09:35 Exploring the Financial Mechanisms Behind School Funding00:12:41 The Complexity of Capital Expenditures00:15:36 The Nature of Bonds vs. Loans00:18:32 The Opacity of Financial Systems00:21:45 Cinematic Reflections on Finance00:24:24 The Saragossa Manuscript and Its Parallels to Finance00:26:24 Philosophical Insights from Film and Finance00:35:20 Understanding Complexity Through the Feynman Method00:36:17 The Insanity of Modern Society and Politics00:38:28 The Challenges of Entering Power00:41:16 The Mechanics of Municipal Bonds00:44:06 The Infinite Complexity of Public Finance00:46:33 The Role of Experts in Understanding Finance00:49:20 The Opaqueness of Private Equity00:51:55 The Language of Finance and Its Implications00:53:42 The Deliberate Opacity in Financial Systems00:57:57 The Class Struggle and Financial Opacity01:01:15 The Need for a New Approach to Power01:03:53 Philosophical Reflections on Causality01:06:48 The Complexity of Political Structures01:10:01 Art and Propaganda: The Role of Surkov01:12:06 Hypernormalization vs. Kayfabe: A Dialectical Contrast01:18:37 Public Education: Challenges and Solutions01:25:01 Making Education Truly Public