"What are the people of Bacurau called?" "People!" In this episode, we dig into the weird and wonderful Brazilian film Bacurau, from directors Juliano Dornelles and Kleber Mendonça Filho. This film blends western, horror, and sci-fi into an unforgettable film-watching experience complete with sharp political commentary. Nothing is at it initially seems in this film, but it is absolutely one of the best things to come out in 2020. I'm joined by filmmaker Chad Hill, whose insights are always fasci...
Feb 08, 2021•58 min•Season 6Ep. 47
"I hear about a summer camp for the handicapped run by hippies. Somebody said you probably will smoke dope with the counselors, and I'm like...sign me up!" Click here for a full episode transcript In today's episode we look at the 2020 documentary Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution, which tells the story of a remarkable summer camp for teens with disabilities called Camp Jened that operated in New York State in the 70s. The film contains footage of the camp, and we get to know several of the cam...
Jan 25, 2021•46 min•Season 6Ep. 46
"History isn't here yet. It's coming, but maybe this time we can take it on our own terms." Today's episode centers around the latest from director Kelly Reichardt, a lovely film called First Cow. The film stars John Magaro and Orion Lee as a pair of friends in pioneer days who sell baked goods....using stolen ingredients. It's a film about friendship, history, opportunity and capitalism, and it's one of Arthouse Garage's best of 2020 . Today's guest is filmmaker Connor Allen Smith, who brings h...
Jan 11, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 45
We break down the top 10 films of this unusual year in a special LIVE episode. Links Top 10 Movies of 2020 (blog post) Note: This was recorded on instagram live, but unfortunately the app crashed and the video was lost. Not to worry! The audio lives on in podcast form, just don't go looking for a video online :(
Jan 04, 2021•28 min•Season 6Ep. 44
“Now yeah The Beatles, they’re funny, but they ain’t no Sam Cooke.” We look at another probable awards season heavyweight this week with One Night in Miami. This is the directorial debut of Oscar-winning actor Regina King, and it tells the story of 4 legends of Black history and the time they all hung out together. In 1964, after an historic boxing match, Cassius Clay met up with Jim Brown, Malcom X and Sam Cooke. The script by Kemp Powers imagines what these four might have talked about that ev...
Dec 28, 2020•54 min•Season 6Ep. 43
“I remember the first time I saw you as a person.” James Basham returns to the podcast to talk about Sofia Coppola’s latest, On the Rocks. This film stars Rashida Jones as Laura, a woman who is concerned about her husband’s faithfulness and trying to manage her relationship with her father Felix, played by Bill Murray. Murray shines as a larger-than-life New York playboy who’s charming as hell but also out of touch with modern society in many ways. Streaming now on Apple TV+. Read a full episode...
Dec 21, 2020•41 min•Season 6Ep. 42
“Home, is it just a word? Or is it something you carry within you?” Chloé Zhao's latest film Nomadland is likely to win big this awards season, and for good reason. This emotionally potent film stars Frances McDormand along with a number of real-life nomads as director Zhao seamlessly blends documentary and fiction in a story of economic hardship, community, and dealing with a troubled past. Filmmaker Marty Lang stops by the podcast to give his reactions to this remarkable film, and preview some...
Dec 14, 2020•24 min•Season 6Ep. 41
David Fincher is back with another dark and brooding drama, but this time he’s looking at Hollywood history. In his latest film Mank, Fincher and his collaborators depict the writing of Citizen Kane by screenwriter Herman Mankiewicz, the relationships that inspired the story, and the behind the scenes drama. The film stars Gary Oldman, Amanda Seyfried, Charles Dance, Lily Collins and more. Classic Hollywood genius Rance Collins returns to the podcast (after discussing Citizen Kane back in episod...
Dec 07, 2020•56 min•Season 6Ep. 40
Today’s film is Welcome to Chechnya, a powerful new documentary about the danger facing the LGBTQ+ community in that part of the world. The film details what’s going on there and follows a group of activists as they work to rescue people from the country. Welcome to Chechnya is streaming now on HBO Max. My guest is filmmaker (and my childhood best friend!) Dyar Bentz. He fills us in on his exciting new documentary project Pedal South before we dig into today's film. Read a full episode transcrip...
Nov 30, 2020•38 min•Season 6Ep. 39
"Whatever's going on, you can tell me." On this episode of the Arthouse Garage podcast, Andrew is joined by filmmaker and actor Sophie Barnes to discuss The Assistant (streaming now on Hulu). Julia Garner stars in this powerful and harrowing film about workplace sexual harassment, directed by Kitty Green. Join us as we discuss the film’s style, performances, and it’s messaging around gender inequality in the workplace and abuse of power. Read a full episode transcript here LINKS Sophie’s Film Pr...
Nov 23, 2020•45 min•Season 6Ep. 38
What does the 2020 pandemic mean for movie awards season? Welcome to season 6! In this episode, Andrew is joined by Omaya Jones to discuss the beautiful new film Dick Johnson is Dead from director Kirsten Johnson ( streaming now on Netflix ). The movie is a hilarious and heartwarming documentary about aging and death and power of human connection. They also discuss 2020 and how strange the movie year has been, looking ahead to the 2021 Oscars and what effect the coronavirus might have on the awa...
Nov 09, 2020•45 min•Ep. 37
Exciting festival alert! The Kaleidoscope LGBTQ+ Film Festival is coming Nov. 5-8, and it will be virtual and FREE this year! This is the 6th annual Kaleidoscope, and the festival has gained a reputation over the years of bringing high quality films and queer stories to Central Arkansas. Executive Director Zack Baker and Festival Director Cameron Vaughan join the show to give us all the details and how you can tune in from home this year. Read a full episode transcript LINKS Kaleidoscope on Face...
Nov 04, 2020•26 min
It’s Election Day 2020! To celebrate democracy, we discuss the new political documentary The Way I See It, which follows the career of White House photographer Pete Souza and his years working with President Reagan and President Obama. Arkansas filmmaker Chad Hill stops by the virtual podbooth to break the film down and how well it works as a film, as a historical document, and as a piece of political activism. Read a full episode transcript. LINKS Stream The Way I See It free on Peacock Follow ...
Nov 03, 2020•29 min
"I’m an actress, I won’t tell the naked truth. It’s far from interesting." Andrew and Omaya close out season 5 of the podcast by looking at Hirokazu Koreeda’s latest feature, The Truth. This is Koreeda’s first film that isn’t in Japanese and tells the story of the strained relationship between a famous French actress and her daughter. They also look back at season 5 and reflect on the season as a whole, plus a look ahead at season 6. Click here to read a full episode transcript SEASON 5 LINEUP A...
Oct 26, 2020•45 min•Season 5Ep. 35
"Usually you can't choose your own parents." "But then, maybe it's stronger when you choose them yourself." Andrew and Omaya talk Koreeada’s Shoplifters, a film about family and connection that won the Palme d’Or in 2018. It’s a beautiful story with lots of surprises, as emotionally moving as it is shocking. Listen as we discuss each character as well as Koreeada's career thus far. Click here to read a full episode transcript SEASON 5 LINEUP Apichatpong Weerasethakul Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall...
Oct 12, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 35
Andrew is joined on the podcast by Russell Sharman, executive director of the Fayetteville Film Fest, coming Nov 5-14. Russell explains the 2020 festival, which will be all online and pay-what-you-want. It’s not limited to just Arkansas residents, so you can tune in from anywhere in the U.S. There will be a number of narrative and documentary films, both feature length and short films, so tune in to hear all the details. Read the full episode transcript here Visit FayettevilleFilmFest.org for al...
Oct 10, 2020•17 min
“Everyone has their preordained position, and everyone is in their place except you.” “That’s what people in the best place say to the people in the worst place.” Andrew and Omaya look at Bong Joon Ho’s 2013 film Snowpiercer, a creative dystopian action film filled with social commentary and great performances Read a full episode transcript here SEASON 5 LINEUP Apichatpong Weerasethakul Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives Cemetery of Splendor Bong Joon-ho The Host Snowpiercer Hirokazu Ko...
Sep 28, 2020•55 min•Ep. 34
Film festival alert! Every year the Arkansas Cinema Society holds FILMLAND, an exciting event that showcases a diverse selection of quality feature films plus a number of features and shorts from Arkansas filmmakers. Some INCREDIBLE films are coming this year, including Nomadland and One Night in Miami, and the festival is coming up this week Oct 1-4. This year's festival looks a little different, and the Arkansas Cinema Society’s director of operations, Lillie Peterson, and their Communications...
Sep 26, 2020•16 min
“When a parent’s heart breaks, the sound travels for miles.” The podcast turns toward South Korea as we examine the work of Bong Joon Ho. In today’s episode, we look at his 2006 blockbuster The Host. This action-packed film was the highest grossing of all time in South Korea when it came out, and it’s a real crowd-pleaser with its family drama and humor right alongside horror and political commentary. Read the full episode transcript here SEASON 5 LINEUP Apichatpong Weerasethakul Uncle Boonmee W...
Sep 14, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 33
“The world’s larger than the inside of your own head.” In this episode, we explore and try to help explain the new film I’m Thinking of Ending Things from writer/director Charlie Kaufman. This mysterious new film, which was released on Netflix Sep. 4th, is overflowing with possible meanings, so it’s the perfect movie to discuss on a podcast. I’m joined by frequent collaborator and Kaufman-fan, Andrew Camarillo. We look at the major themes and try to answer some of the films biggest questions, an...
Sep 07, 2020•1 hr 19 min
“When you’re asleep, even the bright city lights feel dull.” In this episode, Andrew and guest Omaya Jones take a look at another film from Thai director Apichatpong Weerasethakul, 2015’s Cemetery of Splendor. This film explores a number of spiritual themes, including the nature of sleep, dreams, reincarnation and meditation, and it’s visually quite stunning as well. Read a full transcript of the episode here SEASON 5 LINEUP Apichatpong Weerasethakul Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives C...
Aug 31, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 32
“Ghosts aren’t attached to places, but to people, to the living.” Welcome to Season 5! Andrew and Omaya take a look at the award-winning film Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives from Thai director Apichatpong Weerasethakul. This unique, meditative film asks more questions than it answers, and leads the viewer to have their own experience with it. It’s a story of life and death, ghosts, reincarnation, and family ties, and it’s tightly tied to its culture of origin. Come learn with us as w...
Aug 17, 2020•44 min•Season 5Ep. 31
“I guess you followed me. It’s one of those infinite time loop situations you might have heard about.” Bonus episode! Andrew is joined by film critic Philip Price to discuss the new movie Palm Springs starring Andy Samberg, Cristin Millioti and J.K. Simmons. This hilarious indie took Sundance by storm this year and is now streaming online. Catch it on Hulu now and then tune it to hear our thoughts. LINKS Philip Price on YouTube Philip's website: ReviewsFromABed.com CONNECT WITH US Instagram Face...
Aug 03, 2020•28 min
“Father… Mother… Always you wrestle inside me. Always you will.” In the season finale, Andrew & Andrew give their reactions to Terrence Malick’s 2011 masterpiece The Tree of Life. They talk about the spiritual aspects of the film and get into Malick and this film’s place in his body of work. Finally, they give some parting thoughts on season 4 of the podcast, which has been a great one. Mark Twain quote “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people nee...
Jul 20, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 30
“Now I have only one thing left to do: nothing.” In this episode, we take a close look at Krzysztof Kieslowski’s 1993 film Blue, which tells the beautiful story of a woman dealing with life after a major tragedy. The film stars the wonderful Juliette Binoche as she navigates grief and how to go on living in the wake of tremendous loss. We also discuss Kieslowski’s filmmaking career and the other films in his filmography. Season 4 Lineup 5/11/20 Tokyo Story 5/25/20 The Seventh Seal 6/8/20 Stalker...
Jul 06, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Season 4Ep. 29
“She blew in like the wind. No plans, no goals… No wishes, no wants” Today on the podcast we tackle Agnès Varda’s 1985 masterpiece Vagabond, which tells the story of a young woman who chooses a life as a drifter. Andrew Camarillo is back again to talk about the legacy of Agnès Varda herself and her significant place in cinematic history as well as her unique style of storytelling. Philosophical quote we discuss: "A different version of you exists in the minds of everyone who knows you." Season 4...
Jun 23, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 28
"My conscience wants vegetarianism to win over the world. And my subconscious is yearning for a piece of juicy meat. But what do I want?" In this episode, Andrew and Andrew dig into the 1979 film Stalker from Russian director Andrei Tarkovsky. They also discuss Tarkovsky's contributions to film theory and his book, Sculpting in Time. The film itself is a mysterious one, full of big questions and beautiful images. If you're confounded by this movie, you're not alone, but hopefully this discussion...
Jun 08, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 4Ep. 27
"I want knowledge! Not faith, not assumptions, but knowledge." In this episode, we take a snob-free look at 1957 classic The Seventh Seal, directed by Ingmar Bergman, starring Bergman regulars Max von Sydow and Gunnar Björnstrand. This iconic film is the ultimate meditation on death, life and the existence of God, but it's not always as heavy as that sounds. Andrew Camarillo is back to break down this film and discuss some of its themes and moments. Season 4 Lineup 5/11/20 Tokyo Story 5/25/20 Th...
May 25, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 26
Free Online Film Festival May 26-30 Today is a special BONUS episode about the upcoming Made in Arkansas Film Festival, which is a free online festival coming up May 26-30. Festival programmer Kerri Michael joins Andrew to talk about the festival, the decision to "go virtual," and the exciting films they're screening this year. Come learn about the event, how you can attend, and what to expect from this creative and locally-sourced festival. Links Made in Arkansas on facebook Tune into the festi...
May 22, 2020•16 min
“This place is meant for the younger generation” Season 4 of the podcast kicks off with a discussion of Yasujirô Ozu's landmark film Tokyo Story, starring Chishû Ryû, Chieko Higashiyama, and Sô Yamamura. In the first episode of our Arthouse Starter Pack series, guest Andrew Camarillo helps dig into Tokyo Story and discuss the themes, production and background to this amazing movie. Season 4 Lineup 5/11/20 Tokyo Story 5/25/20 The Seventh Seal 6/8/20 Stalker 6/22/20 Vagabond 7/6/20 Three Colors: B...
May 11, 2020•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 25
