"I have definitely been made to feel threatened." Today on the show, writer/director Julian Higgins joins to discuss his new film GOD'S COUNTRY starring Thandiwe Newton. I had the great pleasure of seeing the film earlier this year at the Bentonville Film Festival and enjoyed it very much, and it's certainly a film that warrants discussion. See the film in theaters now! Links Read the short story God's Country is based on: Winter Light Connect with Arthouse Garage Support us on Patreon Arthouse ...
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 97
"Why is absence so heavy to bear?" Today on the show, we wrap up our series on the French New Wave with a look at director Jacques Demy and his 1964 film THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG. We talk about Demy's life and work, and the legacy his films have left behind. Guest Omaya Jones is back once again to help us dig into the film What We've Been Watching Lately Jaws Three Thousand Years of Longing Mysterious Object at Noon Barbarian We’re All Going to the World’s Fair Links Umbrellas of Cherbourg art...
Sep 12, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 96
To see the video of this interview, visit Arthouse Garage on YouTube Back in 2011, Filmmaker Mark Cousins brought us THE STORY OF FILM: AN ODYSSEY. Now he's returned with a follow-up, called THE STORY OF FILM: A NEW GENERATION. I had the great pleasure of speaking with Mark about the new film, which hits theaters in limited release on September 9, and then VOD on September 20th. For more information on the film, visit https://www.musicboxfilms.com/film/the-story-of-film-a-new-generation/ Connect...
Sep 09, 2022•15 min
Today on the show, filmmaker Clayton Henderson returns to discuss the new film 3000 YEARS OF LONGING from director George Miller-- his first since MAD MAX: FURY ROAD. The film stars Tilda Swinton and Idris Elba, and it's a wild ride of an adventure film, playing now in theaters. Clayton and I also talk about films we've watched recently, including BJ Novak's VENGEANCE, THE GOOD BOSS starring Javier Bardem, and I LOVE MY DAD starring Patton Oswalt. Connect with Arthouse Garage Support us on Patre...
Sep 05, 2022•45 min•Ep. 95
"It's like a rumble, from the core of the earth." Today on the show, we talk MEMORIA, the latest from from Thai director Apichatpong Weerasethakul which is now playing in Little Rock, until September 1st. The film stars Tilda Swinton as a botanist who is awakened one morning by a strange noise, and she becomes obsessed with figuring out where it came from. Like all of Apichatpong's films, MEMORIA is mysterious and can be challenging to grasp, so hopefully our podcast discussion may provide some ...
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 94
"What are you, an activist or a bureaucrat?" On this episode, Omaya Jones is back to continue our series on the French New Wave. We talk about a group of filmmakers called the Left Bank, and we focus in on Chris Marker and Agnès Varda, digging into their respective films La Jetée and One Sings, The Other Doesn't. We also talk a bit more about auteur theory. Links Article about Chris Marker Article about The Left Bank Short documentary about Chris Marker by Agnès Varda Criterion article about One...
Aug 22, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 93
"They're not as nihilistic as they look on the internet." On this episode, we dig in to the new film from A24 and director Halina Reijn-- BODIES BODIES BODIES. The film is a dark comedy/murder mystery about a group of wealthy gen Z-ers, at each other's throats when one of their friends mysteriously dies during a party game. Arkansas film critic Jordan Woodson, a huge fan of whodunit mysteries, joins the show to help us dive into the film. Links Jordan Woodson on Twitter Jordan Woodson's Movie Re...
Aug 15, 2022•38 min•Ep. 92
"Catherine had said, 'One only truly loves for a moment,' but for her, that moment came back again and again." We continue our French New Wave series with our second episode, this one focusing on the concept of auteur theory and the director François Truffaut. After digging into the history, we take a look at Truffaut's 1962 film Jules and Jim. Omaya Jones is back once again guiding us through this important cinematic movement. Links The AR Times Film Series returns! Learn more about the upcomin...
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 91
"The more we talk, the less the words mean." Today on the show, we start a brand new film series on the French New Wave, one of the most significant movements in film history. Cinephile and film podcaster Omaya Jones is back, helping us answer the question "What was the French New Wave?" and dig in to the film Vivre Sa Vie (1962) from director Jean Luc Godard. Links Mubi podcast Connect with Arthouse Garage Support us on Patreon Arthouse Garage shop Instagram Facebook Twitter Letterboxd Email us...
Aug 01, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 90
"What's a bad miracle?" This week on the show, we dig into the latest from director Jordan Peele-- NOPE, starring Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer. Returning to the show is film critic Russell Miller to help us dig in to this wild horror film. Links Russell Miller's review blog Russell Miller on Twitter Connect with Arthouse Garage Support us on Patreon Arthouse Garage shop Instagram Facebook Twitter Letterboxd Email us at Andrew@ArthouseGarage.com Subscribe to the email newsletter: arthousegarage...
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 89
"Isn't that something? Middle of a drought and the water commissioner drowns. Only in L.A." On this episode, we finally finish out our series on Film Noir, this time looking at a Neo-Noir film from 1974, it's Roman Polanski's CHINATOWN, starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway. The wonderful Rance Collins is back once again to help us close out this series. We talk about the careers of Nicholson and Dunaway, the complicated legacy of Roman Polanski, and the many ways CHINATOWN hearkens back to f...
Jul 18, 2022•59 min•Ep. 88
On this episode, film critic Russell Miller joins the show to count down our top 5 films of 2022 so far. We talk movies big and small, where you can see them, and which ones are our very favorites. Which film will make number 1?? Find all the films we discuss, including honorable mentions, in alphabetical order below along with links to watch them. Links Russell Miller's review blog Russell Miller on Twitter Films we mention on this show After Yang Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood Cha Cha Real ...
Jul 11, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 87
The 2022 Bentonville Film Festival was amazing! On this special episode, I break down the films and events I experienced at this year’s fest, complete with a ton of filmmaker interviews. Settle in and I hope a few films spark your interest, and you’ll follow them online. Find links below for all the films and filmmakers mentioned in the episode. Links Bentonville Film Festival website Full list of festival winners on the AG website Full interview on YouTube for Seven Faces of Jane Film Links Ope...
Jul 04, 2022•57 min•Ep. 86
Hello! The podcast is taking a 2-week break. But check out some of my recent coverage below, and make sure to follow on social media as a attend the Bentonville Film Festival this weekend! My review of POSER: https://arthousegarage.com/poser/ My video review of PETITE MAMAN, the children's book adaption: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hbi_0dXvk-A
Jun 20, 2022•2 min
"I got bored one day and put everything on a bagel." Happy Pride Month! On this episode, filmmaker Evelyn Landow returns to the show to discuss the queer themes in the recent film EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE. The A24 film from directors Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert stars Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huy Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis, and it's one of the best films of the year. Evelyn also tells us all about her upcoming film projects. Links Evelyn Landow on Instagram Watch the trailer for...
Jun 13, 2022•40 min•Ep. 85
"Surgery is the new sex." This week on the show, we discuss the latest film from David Cronenberg, CRIMES OF THE FUTURE. Filmmaker Mark Thiedeman and artist Philip Rex Huddleston are two huge Cronenberg fans, and they join the show this week to help contextualize this dense and thought-provoking film. Links Mark Thiedeman's work on Vimeo Phillip Rex Huddleston's website Connect with Arthouse Garage Support us on Patreon Arthouse Garage shop Instagram Facebook Twitter Letterboxd Email us at Andre...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 84
Michael J. Dougherty joins the show for a discussion about disability representation in the movies. Andrew recently watched and reviewed the new film THE INNOCENTS from writer/director Eskil Vogt, and took issue with one aspect of the film pertaining to disability. Michael is a filmmaker, writer and disability advocate, and he helps break down some of the best and worst examples of disability representation, as well as giving his thoughts on THE INNOCENTS. Links Andrew’s review of THE INNOCENTS ...
May 30, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 83
"Want to play a game? You hide, I'll seek." Today on the show, we look at the new film from Alex Garland-- MEN. The film stars Jessie Buckley and Rory Kinnear. Filmmaker Corey Clifford returns to the show to help break down the film and its take on toxic masculinity. Plus, Andrew gives his reaction to two recent Arkansas film festivals, the Made in Arkansas festival, and Kaleidoscope, the LGBTQ+ film festival. Links Made in Arkansas film festival Kaleidoscope film festival Blank Spaces - queer c...
May 23, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 82
"I was born when she kissed me. I died when she left me. I lived a few weeks while she loved me." The film noir series continues this week with 1950's IN A LONELY PLACE. Our classic film genius Rance Collins is back once again to help us break down the film, which stars Humphrey Bogart and Gloria Grahame. The film tells the story of a washed up screenwriter who gets mixed up in a murder investigation, and it's a surprisingly dark role for Bogart. Watch the film now on Amazon Prime if you haven't...
May 16, 2022•50 min•Ep. 81
"Stephen Strange, the Illuminati will see you now." It's a bonus episode! I was invited to participate in a massive group discussion about the latest MCU film, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, alongside a whole slew of other film critics and cinema people here in Arkansas. This discussion is a ton of fun, and I loved hearing the insights from all the other folks on the pod. Links Here's everyone on the podcast! Saxon Whitehead from Dr. Popcorn Luke Irvin from Agents of Mace podcast ,...
May 16, 2022•1 hr 21 min
“Your face then, it was like a blessing… that film engraved itself in my heart.” On this episode, we discuss the new film from Korean director Hong Sang-soo, called IN FRONT OF YOUR FACE. The wonderful film critic Matt Lucas joins the show to talk about the film and how it fits in to Hong Sang-soo’s filmography. Links Made in Arkansas film festival Facebook page Kaleidoscope LGBTQ+ film festival website Kaleidoscope LGBTQ+ film festival Facebook page Matt Lucas on Twitter Matt’s writing at FromT...
May 09, 2022•29 min•Ep. 80
"I'm a hustler. I've always been one. But, I love you." The film noir series continues with a look at 1947's NIGHTMARE ALLEY, directed by Edmund Goulding and starring Tyrone Power and Joan Blondell. Rance Collins is back for this discussion-- we talk all about the film and compare it to Guillermo Del Toro’s 2021 remake. Links Rance's podcast, The Envelope Please Nightmare Alley (1947) on YouTube Connect with Arthouse Garage Support us on Patreon Arthouse Garage shop Instagram Facebook Twitter Le...
May 02, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 79
The new film OVER/UNDER from director Sophia Silver stars Emajean Bullock & Anastasia Lee as two friends whose friendship shifts and changes over the years. I had the great pleasure of talking with Sophia, Emajean and Anastasia over zoom to discuss their new film. We talk about inspiration for the film, what it's like watching yourself onscreen, and of course-- Zendaya. Hear the video version of this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lxmflbthJz4 OVER/UNDER DIRECTED BY - Sophia Silver WR...
Apr 30, 2022•18 min
"I will avenge you father, I will save you mother, I will kill you Fjölnir" This week, it's a discussion of the new film from Robert Eggers, The Northman. The film stars Alexander Skarsgård, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicole Kidman, Ethan Hawke, Willem Dafoe, and Björk. How does this film compare to Eggers' other features, The Witch and The Lighthouse? Tune in to find out. Links My full review of The Northman Luke Irvin's podcast Take 25 Luke Irvin's YouTube channel, Take 5 Movies Luke's marvel podcast, A...
Apr 25, 2022•43 min•Ep. 78
Note: this was recorded on Instagram live so the audio quality is not up to the usual standard. FILMMAKERS AND MOVIE FANS! Don’t miss the Film Development Conference, April 29 & 30th in Bentonville, AR, hosted by the Arkansas Cinema Society. Rachel Norris-Wilson, ACS Director of Education, stopped by to tell us all about it. This exciting new event is a weekend full of pre-production resources for filmmakers plus film screenings and Q&As. There will be a number of established filmmakers ...
Apr 22, 2022•9 min
"We accidentally built the lunar module a little too small. But we're not gonna let that set us back." On this episode, we've got a review of the new Richard Linklater film, Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood. After that, we're starting a new series! This time, we're looking at classic film and specifically film noir. Rance Collins is back for the next 4 episodes to look at some different films, including this week's masterpiece, The Third Man. Links Rance's podcast, The Envelope Please Nightmare...
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 77
"Imagine this little girl in the back seat of a white Ford Focus...You see a queer, openly queer woman of color, an Afro Latina who found her strength in life through art." Oscar night has come and gone, and what a wild ceremony it was. Oscars expert and friend of the show Rance Collins returns to talk about the ceremony, the winners, the losers, and of course--the slap. Before that, filmmaker Kristopher Pistole returns to the show to give us a report on SXSW 2022. He made the trip to Austin and...
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 76
"They think I am hiding in the shadows... but I am the shadows." A new, moodier Batman is here! Tune in to hear Andrew discuss the latest Matt Reeves-directed Batman film with guest Clayton Henderson. Clayton also gives a brief reaction to the Rogers Short Film Festival. After that, filmmaker Kristopher Pistole joins the show to break down the new film from director Koganada, called After Yang. And then we finish up the series on faith and film with a very special guest. Filmmaker Rocky Roggio j...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 75
"My fate is to love her from afar." On this episode, I've got a review of the new film from Joe Wright and starring Peter Dinklage-- Cyrano. After that, I talk about some of the other things I've been watching, before getting into another discussion about faith and film, this time about the 2015 Robert Eggers film, The Witch. Kat Arcana joins for that discussion. Links What I've been watching lately: King Richard Lovers Rock Tick Tick...Boom! Connect with Arthouse Garage Instagram Facebook Twitt...
Feb 28, 2022•54 min•Ep. 74
"I'm sure I remember things about you that you've forgotten." On this episode, I've got a review of the Oscar-nominated film from Norway, THE PERSON IN THE WORLD. After that, I give my reactions to the recent Oscar nominations and talk about the other things I've been watching lately. And to wrap up the episode, we continue our series on religious deconstruction and film. I welcome pastor Aaron van Voorhis to the show to discuss the 2001 film THE BELIEVER, starring Ryan Gosling. In the film, Gos...
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 73
