Episodes

  • The Penguin and the Collapse of the Liberal Order
    Nov 26 2024

    The Penguin holds a mirror to show us where we are as a society right now. Cinematographer Asi Oren joins Gil Kidron to dicsuss.

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    40 mins
  • Anatomy of a Fall: Many Perspevies, One Dog
    Oct 1 2024

    The Film Anatomy of a Fall switches back and forth between the perspectives of the main characters, one of whom is a dog. To break it down, including the unbelievable acting by the dog, former animal handler Ashley Foster joins Gil to discuss how they got the dog to deliver an oscar-worthy performance.

    To tead more about Ashley Foster visit his website - vislor.com

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    36 mins
  • Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 4 Review
    Sep 12 2024

    Gil and Rutger discuss Rings of Power season 4 several interesting biblical references and the ongoing parallels to the rise of fascism and the climate crisis.

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    16 mins
  • Animals on Film
    Aug 15 2024

    When animals are on screen, how do you get them to perform and act according to the script? Former animal handler Ashley Foster joins Gil to discuss how he did it for over ten years on the sets of fantasy, history, and drama films and shows.

    Read more about Ashley and Vislor on their website - vislor.com

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    41 mins
  • The 3 Body Problem Problem
    Jul 5 2024

    The most recent show adaptation by Game of Thrones creators Dan Weiss and David Benioff showcases the same entertaining highs and facepalm lows in their new Netflix show. Cinematographer Asi Oren joins Gil to break it down.

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    40 mins
  • Dune Part 2: Prophecies and Space Mohammed
    Mar 25 2024

    Part 2 of this epic series excels in atmosphere, vibe, sound and clever plays on prophecies and manipulations.

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    39 mins
  • The Blue Eyed Samurai: a Western Samurai Legend
    Feb 19 2024

    This wonderful anime show draws on the long history of filmmaking in the genres of the Wild West, Samurai films, and the Wild West-Samurai combo, and it is dazzling by being simple and heartfelt. Filmmaker and filmographer Asi Oren joins Gil Kidron for this conversation. To support the podcast click here.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • How Napoleon (2023) Fails as a Historical Biopic
    Jan 8 2024

    Ridley Scott's Napoleon (2023) starring Joaqin Pheonix tries to cram all the highlights of Napoleon's life into one film, and ends up feeling like a movie version of Napoleon's Wikipedia page. How did it fail where others succeeded?

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    36 mins