"How do you know if you want something yourself or if your upbringing programmed you to want it?" On this episode, Evelyn Landow returns to the show to talk about The Matrix Resurrections, the latest from Lana Wachowski and starring Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss. We talk about the whole series of films as a trans allegory, and we look at it through an ex-fundamentalist lens as well. After that, I break down the other films and TV I've been watching, including what I saw at Sundance 2022! And...
Jan 31, 2022•2 hr 56 min•Ep. 72
"The universe is on my side, bro." On this episode, my review of the new film from Joel Coen, The Tragedy of Macbeth, starring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand. Plus, a look at the new film Red Rocket, from director Sean Baker and star Simon Rex. Arkansas filmmaker Clayton Henderson joins for that discussion. After that, Bethany Wearden joins the podcast to continue our series, The Art of Deconstruction: Faith, Doubt and Film. Bethany shares her story and then gives her thoughts on the 20...
Jan 17, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 71
On this very special Top 10 episode, film critic Philip Price joins the show and helps Andrew count down the very best films of 2021. What will take the #1 spot?? Listen in to find out. Also in this episode, Andrew shares the winners of the Southeastern Film Critics Association annual film awards. Links See all the 2021 SEFCA winners Connect with Arthouse Garage Instagram Facebook Twitter Letterboxd Email us at Andrew@ArthouseGarage.com Subscribe to the email newsletter: arthousegarage.com/subsc...
Dec 20, 2021•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 70
“Nobody knows what they’re doing with these kids. You just have to keep doing it.” On today’s episode, we’ve got a review of the new A24 film from director Mike Mills, C’mon C’mon , starring Joaquin Phoenix and Woody Norman. After that, it’s a review of the new on from Italian Director Paolo Sorrentino, which hits Netflix soon. It’s called The Hand of God . And to wrap up the show, Michael Dougherty joins for the next installment of our series on religious transformation, called The Art of Decon...
Dec 06, 2021•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 69
"Don't you think it should cost less to be alive?" Today on the show we've got a review of the new Netflix film The Power of the Dog from writer/director Jane Campion and starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons and Kodi Smit-McPhee. After that a look at the fascinating new Thanksgiving film from A24, The Humans , directed by Stephen Karam and Richard Jenkins, Beanie Feldstein, Amy Schumer, Jayne Houdyshell, Steven Yeun, and June Squibb. Continuing the new series, The Art of D...
Nov 22, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 68
In this episode, I've got reviews of the new film from Wes Anderson, The French Dispatch, and the latest from Edgar Wright, Last Night in Soho. After that, we start a new series called "The Art of Deconstruction: Faith, Doubt & Film." In this series, guests come on the show, talk about the evolution of their religious life, and select a film that has been meaningful to them during spiritual transition. Most guests are "ex-vangelicals," meaning they have moved away from evangelicalism towards...
Nov 08, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 67
"Dreams make good stories, but everything important happens when we're awake." On this episode, we've got a discussion with social worker Allison Grigsby Sweatman about the new sci-fi epic Dune, starring Timothée Chalamet. Plus, Omaya Jones returns to finish up the Wong Kar Wai marathon by discussing The Hand and looking back at our favorite Wong Kar Wai moments. And I give my reaction to the films I saw at this year's Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival. Films We Talk About in this Episode Du...
Oct 25, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 66
"Love is all a matter of timing." We've got a review of the new A24 film Lamb, starring Noomi Rapace. Plus, a recap of the Filmland 2021 festival and Omaya Jones is back to break down Wong Kar Wai's 2046. Full episode transcript coming soon Links What Omaya’s been watching Eastbound and Down The Righteous Gemstones Vice Principals Reservation Dogs Hard 8 The Father Andrew’s been watching Halloween Halloween (2018) Malignant Klute Dear Evan Hansen CONNECT WITH US Instagram Facebook Twitter Letter...
Oct 11, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 65
“She’s a firecracker, Jim.” On this episode, we have a review of the new film The Eyes of Tammy Faye, from director Michael Showalter and starring Jessica Chastain. After that Omaya Jones is back to discuss a hugely significant film, it’s Wong Kar Wai’s masterpiece, In the Mood for Love. Links Tammy Faye Bakker intreviews gay Christian Steve Pieters Article about In the mood for love short film CONNECT WITH US Instagram Facebook Twitter Letterboxd Email us at Andrew@ArthouseGarage.com Subscribe ...
Sep 27, 2021•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 64
Filmland 2021 is almost here! (And Jessica Chastain is coming!) This year Filmland is happening in the Park. Coming Sept 30 - Oct 3, the festival features film screenings, special guests, workshops, panels, local filmmakers, food trucks, and much more. Jessica Chastain will be here to screen her new film The Eyes of Tammy Faye, and there will also be screenings of the new Asghar Farhadi film A Hero and the 2018 version of Halloween, both with virtual director Q&As following the film. Plus to...
Sep 24, 2021•15 min
“I had no regrets till I met you. Now my regrets could kill me.” It’s Tony Leung day at Arthouse Garage! We’re reviewing the newest Marvel movie, Shang-Chi & The Legend of the Ten Rings which stars Tony Leung alongside Simu Liu, Awkwafina, Michelle Yeoh and more. Plus we discuss another Tony Leung film in today’s entry from Wong Kar Wai, called Happy Together. Full episode transcript coming soon. Links Christopher Doyle’s production diary CONNECT WITH US Instagram Facebook Twitter Letterboxd...
Sep 13, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 63
"3000 people died on your watch... it just gnaws at you." On this bonus episode, we commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11 by discussing the new documentary 9/11: Inside the President's War Room. The wonderful filmmaker Obed Lamy returns to the show to discuss the film and he tells us all about his new documentary film, Once Forgotten. Full episode transcript coming soon. LINKS Obed Lamy on Instagram CONNECT WITH US Instagram Facebook Twitter Letterboxd Email us at Andrew@ArthouseGarage.com Su...
Sep 11, 2021•56 min
"Now, may we start?" Andrew welcomes filmmakers Corey Clifford and Ryan Lagod, creators of the film Bossbabes, for a discussion of the new film Annette. Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard star in the new film from director Leos Carax. After that, Omaya Jones is back to continue the Wong Kar Wai series with 1995's Fallen Angels. Full episode transcript coming soon. Links Bossbabes website Bossbabes on Instagram Notes on World of Wong Kar Wai restorations, including video about the aspect ratio of F...
Aug 30, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 62
We continue our marathon through The World of Wong Kar Wai with a look at 1994's hugely influential Chungking Express. Plus, a reaction to the 2021 Bentonville Film Festival including a review of the new film Mogul Mowgli. Omaya Jones joins the show for the Chungking Express discussion. Full episode transcript coming soon. LINKS Bentonville Fim Festival Chungking Express: Electric Youth - By Amy Taubin Video: What Wong Kar-wai Taught Barry Jenkins About Longing A Cantopop Dream Girl’s First Film...
Aug 17, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 61
"Greatness? Why is goodness not enough?" On this episode, we look at the new A24 film The Green Knight, directed by David Lowery and starring Dev Patel. Filmmaker Connor Allen Smith joins for that discussion, and then we continue our series on Wong Kar Wai. Omaya Jones is back to look at the second film in the series, Days of Being Wild. All that, plus we've got previews of two upcoming film festivals. The Bentonville Film Festival (Aug. 2-8) and the Fort Smith International Film Festival (Aug. ...
Aug 02, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 60
"Could you maybe not go home tonight?” On this episode, Andrew reviews the latest MCU film BLACK WIDOW with the help of Donavon Thompson. Plus a new marathon with Omaya Jones looking at Criterion’s World of Wong Kar Wai set, starting with AS TEARS GO BY (1988). We also talk about who Wong Kar Wai is as a filmmaker, give our reactions to the physical boxset itself, and talk film restoration drama. Full episode transcript coming soon. LINKS Donavon’s podcast, Podcast 241 Donavon’s MCU list on Lett...
Jul 19, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 59
"You wanna hear a story about how me and this bitch fell out? It's kind of long but it's full of suspense." We look at the new film Zola from director Janicza Bravo, with the help of guest and filmmaker Sophie Barnes. Plus we finish out the Technicolor marathon with a look at 1948's The Red Shoes. Rance Collins is back for that conversation. Full episode transcript coming soon. LINKS Watch the trailer for Zola Read the original Zola tweets Follow Sophie Barnes on instagram Rance's podcast The En...
Jul 05, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 58
"As long as we obey the laws of physics, we'll be fine." I'm joined by Ben Pearson, senior writer at Slash Film, to break down the latest entry in the Fast & Furious franchise. Ben is a huge fan of the Furious Saga and has some great insights as to why they work as well as they do. Full episode transcript coming soon LINKS Ben Pearson on Twitter Ben Pearson in Instagram Ben Pearson's work on Slashfilm.com Ben's Fast & Furious Ranking /Film Daily Podcast CONNECT WITH US Instagram Facebook...
Jul 01, 2021•29 min
On this episode, we continue looking at Queer Cinema in honor of Pride Month. Filmmaker Evelyn Landow joins the show to talk about the documentary Disclosure, which is all about trans representation in the media. Plus, Andrew gives his review of the new Netflix drama Fatherhood, starring Kevin Hart. Full episode transcript coming soon LINKS Evelyn Landow’s short film Cautious Birth on YouTube Evelyn Landow on Spotify Evelyn Landow on Apple Music Evelyn Landow on Instagram Watch Disclosure on Net...
Jun 21, 2021•53 min•Ep. 57
It's Pride Month! We're dedicating June's episodes to discussions of Queer cinema, starting with 1961's The Children's Hour starring Audrey Hepburn and Shirley MacLaine. Rance Collins selected the film and joins the show to discuss. Plus, our review of the award-winning Mexican film New Order. Full episode transcript coming soon. LINKS The Trevor Project - Facts About Suicide The Trevor Project - National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health 2020 CONNECT WITH US Instagram Facebook Twitter Letterb...
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 56
“There's nothing wrong with Ellen. It's just that she loves too much.” Rance Collins is back to continue our Technicolor marathon with 1945’s LEAVE HER TO HEAVEN. Plus, a review of the new “screen life” thriller, PROFILE. Full episode transcript coming soon! What We've Been Watching Annie Hall Allen v. Farrow Hacks Pariah Profile Searching Modern Family: Connection Lost American Murder: The Family Next Door Sasquatch CONNECT WITH US Instagram Facebook Twitter Letterboxd Email us at Andrew@Arthou...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 55
"If family is important to someone they should be able to make one.” On this episode, Arkansas filmmaker Molly Wheat joins the show to talk about the new indie film Together Together, which stars Ed Helms and Patti Harrison. Molly also tells us all about her upcoming film, Uniball, which tells a true story of testicular cancer. After that, Rance Collins is back to start a new classic film series all about films made in Technicolor! We kick that series off by talking about what Technicolor is and...
May 10, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 54
It's time for Kaleidoscope again! The Kaleidoscope LGBTQ+ Film Festival takes place each year in central Arkansas, and it's coming up this week! April 29 - May 2 tune in virtually and FREE to a wonderful selection of handpicked queer cinema features and short films. Festival runners Zack Baker and Cameron Vaughan came by the podcast to tell us everything we need to know about the festival. Full episode transcript coming soon! LINKS Kaleidoscope LGBTQ+ Festival Website Kaleidoscope on Facebook CO...
Apr 27, 2021•26 min
"The Academy congratulates Anthony Hopkins and accepts the Oscar on his behalf..." What a weird night of Oscars, right? We've got Oscars expert Rance Collins on the show to break down all that was wrong with the ceremony, plus we give a brief look back at the movie year that was 2020. Full episode transcript coming soon LINKS Rance's Oscars podcast, The Envelope Please CONNECT WITH US Instagram Facebook Twitter Letterboxd Email us at Andrew@ArthouseGarage.com Subscribe to the email newsletter: a...
Apr 26, 2021•59 min•Season 6Ep. 53
FATALITY! Today we're bringing you a bonus episode on the new big budget action movie Mortal Kombat, based on the classic video game series. I'm joined by film critic Philip Price for this discussion, and we try to answer whether this is worth seeing on the big screen or if you should just catch it on HBO Max. Click here for a full episode transcript LINKS Philip Price on Twitter Philip’s YouTube Channel, Tavern Talk Philip’s website, Reviews from a Bed TCM Classic Film Festival Mortal Kombat Wi...
Apr 23, 2021•42 min
”Remember what we said when we got married? That we'd move to America and save each other?” On this episode, Arkansas filmmaker Andrew Camarillo joins the show to look at Best Picture nominee Minari. Plus, I give an Oscars preview, running down the eight Best Picture nominees and giving my thoughts on each. Click here for a full episode transcript LINKS Oscar nominations reaction video on IGTV What Andrew Camarillo has been watching Munyurangabo Black Girl Ghost Dog Green for Danger The Jungle B...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 6Ep. 52
"I wonder, all these mornings you've been sitting in my study, have you had any moments of stillness?" The Oscars are getting closer! On this episode, we look at two of the nominees for Best Picture. Filmmaker Johnnie Brannon joins the show to discuss Sound of Metal, and I give my review of The Father. Johnnie Brannon has been working as a filmmaker and musician for many years, and he runs the organization Made in Arkansas (who have a film festival coming up in May). He’s the perfect person to t...
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 6Ep. 51
"I am a fearsome force in this world as long as I have my words." Filmmaker Graham Gordy joins the podcast to discuss Martin Eden, an award-winning Italian film based on a Jack London novel. Plus, Andrew gives his review of Oscar-nominated film Another Round directed by Thomas Vinterberg and starring Mads Mikkelsen. Full episode transcript coming soon! LINKS Another Round on Letterboxd Martin Eden on Letterboxd Andrew & Rance discuss Oscar nominees on IGTV What Graham’s been watching Nomadla...
Mar 22, 2021•59 min•Season 6Ep. 50
"I don't hate the man. Never will. I think he's a fantastic politician. But I don't think a fantastic politician is a compliment either." The 2020 documentary Boys State depicts a political experiment that takes place every year in Texas. Hundreds of 17-year-old boys gather and carry out a mock election cycle over a week’s time, and in 2018 a group of filmmakers capture the whole thing. We break down the film and what it says about our current political situation, as well as what might be hopefu...
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 6Ep. 49
"You’re a wolf when you sleep and a girl when you’re awake." The beautiful animated film Wolfwalkers is the subject of our discussion on this episode. It's a film about a young girl finding her place in the world who gets mixed up with some mysterious wolf walkers-- humans who can transform into wolves-- and finds herself at the center of the conflict between man and nature. The film comes from the Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon, from directors Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart, and stars Honor...
Feb 22, 2021•38 min•Season 6Ep. 48
