This Saturday, June 24th, 2023, the Arkansas Cinema Society is hosting a screening here in Little Rock of the 2018 Spike Lee film BLACKKKLANSMAN, starring John David Washington and Adam Driver. Ticket info is below. Blackklansman also features an Arkansas actor named Ashlie Atkinson. She plays Connie in the film, and she will be at the screening this Saturday for a Q&A after the film. I was thrilled to get to speak with Ashlie for a few minutes about Blackklansman, Spike Lee, her acting care...
Jun 20, 2023•19 min
"I wasn't lying. I was encouraging." Today on the show, we discuss the new film from writer/director Nicole Holofcener, YOU HURT MY FEELINGS. The film stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Tobias Menzies, Michaela Watkins, and Owen Teague. Joining us for this episode is friend-of-the-show Omaya Jones. Nom Nom Try Nom Nom today, go to https://trynom.com/arthouse and get 50% off your first order plus free shipping. Connect with Arthouse Garage Support us on Patreon Arthouse Garage shop Instagram Facebook Twi...
Jun 06, 2023•41 min
Today we have a special announcement from friend-of-the-show Omaya Jones-- the launch of a new series of pop-up film screenings in Arkansas, called CINEMA I/O. Films will screen starting this Saturday, June 3, at a variety of locations, beginning at an exhibition space called Good Weather in downtown Little Rock. The initial films will be IRMA VEP and TALE OF CINEMA, running for the first half of June. Listen in for details, and find info at cinemaio.org LINKS www.cinemaio.org...
Jun 01, 2023•10 min
Today on the show, we continue our series looking at the films of Darren Aronofsky. We aren't going strictly in chronological order, but rather curating them in pairs. Part 2 is called "Male Suffering," and we're looking at the films The Wrestler (2008) and The Whale (2022). Joining me for this series is my friend Michael J. Dougherty, a filmmaker and disability advocate who always elevates the discourse when he comes on. Have a listen! Links Follow Michael on Instagram Connect with Arthouse Gar...
May 23, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 120
On this episode, we discuss the latest film from director Ari Aster, BEAU IS AFRAID, and we share a few thoughts on his previous films, HEREDITARY and MIDSOMMAR. Filmmaker Andrew Bowcock returns to the podcast to discuss the film. 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.com/subscribe Try Opopop popcorn! Get 10% off your first order Theme mu...
May 17, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 119
It's that time of year again! The Made in Arkansas film festival is back this May 4-6, and it's bigger than ever before. Festival runners Johnnie Brannon and Kerri Michael join the show to tell us about the local films and filmmakers featured at this year's festival, which now also features filmmaker panels for the first time! Get more information on Facebook Get Tickets for Thursday Get Tickets for Friday Get Tickets for Saturday Read a transcript of this episode Connect with Arthouse Garage Su...
May 02, 2023•14 min
"I'm looking for ruins." Today on the show, we talk about SUZUME, the latest film from director Makoto Shinkai. Much like his previous films YOUR NAME and WEATHERING WITH YOU, this film is gorgeous to look at and deals with natural disaster. How does it compare to his previous work? Listen in to find out. I'm joined by filmmaker and my good friend Dyar Bentz, who loves anime and Japanese culture. Dyar talks animation, Miyazaki, and he also fills us in about his own documentary series, PEDAL SOUT...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 118
Today on the show, we begin a new series looking at the films of Darren Aronofsky. We aren't going strictly in chronological order, but rather curating them in pairs. Part 1 is called "Order and Chaos," and we're looking at the films Pi (1998) and The Fountain (2006). Tune in to hear us discuss the full lineup to come. Joining me for this series is my friend Michael J. Dougherty, a filmmaker and disability advocate who always elevates the discourse when he comes on. Have a listen! Links Follow M...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 1 min
"Cats die. Music fades. But art is for keeps." On this episode, we've got a discussion of the new Willem Dafoe film INSIDE, from director Vasilis Katsoupis. Film critic Saxon Whitehead returns to the show for that conversation. Plus, Arkansas filmmakers Walt Peterson and Blair H. join to tell us about their upcoming film THE MEMO, from producer Molly Wheat. Links THE MEMO - crowdfunding on Seed & Spark THE MEMO on Instagram Walt and Blair's YouTube channel, Strange Light Studios Read the act...
Mar 29, 2023•38 min
"Family... art. It'll tear you in two." Today on the show, filmmaker Texas Smith returns to help us break down the latest film from Steven Spielberg, THE FABELMANS. The film stars Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, and Gabriel LaBelle. Texas also tells us about a film project they recently worked on centered around Juneteenth, called CHRONICLE OF A SUMMER DAY. Before that, Arkansas filmmaker David C. Cruz joins the show to tell us all about LLEGO HOY, his new feature film that is screening this Thurs...
Mar 07, 2023•43 min
"Hope for the unknown is good. It is better than hatred of the familiar." We've got not one, but TWO episodes about Women Talking, the new film from director Sarah Polley, based on the novel by Miriam Toews. The film stars Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, Ben Whishaw, and Frances McDormand. In part 2, seminary student Mattie Motl joins the show to talk about Women Talking (the film and the novel), how it was adapted, and the many religious themes of the story. Make sure to also check out...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 1 min
" Where I come from, where your mother comes from, we didn’t talk about our bodies. So when something like this happened, there was no language for it. " We've got not one, but TWO episodes about Women Talking, the new film from director Sarah Polley, based on the novel by Miriam Toews. The film stars Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, Ben Whishaw, and Frances McDormand. In part 1, film critic Lindsey Dunn joins the show to talk about the film Women Talking and its many cinematic merits. M...
Feb 22, 2023•59 min
In this episode, we finish up our series on filmmaker Terrence Malick, looking at his most recent A HIDDEN LIFE. Bethany Wearden is back again to discuss Malick’s treatment of faith and religion in this striking historical drama. What We’ve Been Watching The Starling Girl Waiting for the Light to Change Skinamarink Missing 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 news...
Feb 07, 2023•56 min
"Did you resist the temptation to be obvious?" Today on the show, it’s all about Joanna Hogg. Filmmaker Linh Tran is here to tell us why Hogg is one of her favorite directors, as we look at her latest film THE ETERNAL DAUGHTER. I also took the opportunity to finally watch THE SOUVENIR and THE SOUVENIR: PART II, so we talk a bit about those as well. Linh Tran is the director of the new film WAITING ON THE LIGHT TO CHANGE, which is playing Slamdance next week! To watch the film at home, check out ...
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 24 min
On the podcast today, Arkansas critic Saxon Whitehead helps us dive into TÁR, the latest film from writer/director Todd Field and starring Cate Blanchett, Noémie Merlant, and Nina Hoss. It's being widely hailed as one of the best films of 2022. Do Saxon and I agree with that?? Tune in to find out. Saxon is the writer behind Doctor Popcorn. Find his work at DoctorPopcorn.net , or on Letterboxd , Facebook , or Twitter . Connect with Arthouse Garage Support us on Patreon Arthouse Garage shop Instag...
Jan 09, 2023•55 min
The best of the year show is finally here! Film critic Russel Miller joins me for this two-part spectacular. In part 1, we talk about our favorite comedies, action movies, horror, and animation, plus best scores, cinematography, and performances. We finish it up with our favorite movie moments of 2022. In part 2, we count down the top 10 films of the year. Connect with Arthouse Garage Support us on Patreon Arthouse Garage shop Instagram Facebook Twitter Letterboxd Email us at Andrew@ArthouseGara...
Jan 02, 2023•1 hr 52 min
The best of the year show is finally here! Film critic Russel Miller joins me for this two-part spectacular. In part 1, we talk about our favorite comedies, action movies, horror, and animation, plus best scores, cinematography, and performances. We finish it up with our favorite movie moments of 2022. In part 2, we count down the top 10 films of the year.
Dec 30, 2022•1 hr 9 min
It’s a packed episode. We’ve got thoughts on THE WHALE, CLOSE, BONES & ALL, and ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT, plus the winners of the annual SEFCA film critics awards and a chat about streaming and the box office. After that, we dig into the latest film from director Ryan Coogler, BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER Omaya Jones is back to share his cinematic wisdom with us for this episode. Links AR Times screening: Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence Movies We Discuss in This Episode Everything Ever...
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 32 min
"I'll pay you $1 billion to tell me which one of them tried to kill me." Today on the show, murder mystery aficionado Jordan Woodson returns to the show to help break down the latest film from Rian Johnson. GLASS ONION: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY has Daniel Craig returning as gentleman detective Benoit Blanc, surrounded by a new cast of characters and a new mystery. The film also stars Janelle Monáe, Kate Hudson, Edward Norton, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Madelyn Cline, Leslie Odom Jr., Jessica Hen...
Nov 30, 2022•55 min
"If punching a policeman is a sin then we may as well pack up and go home." Today on the show, we talk THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN, the latest film from director Martin McDonagh, starring Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Kerry Condon, and Barry Keoghan. Friend of the show Michael Dougherty is back to help us talk about McDonagh’s filmography and how the film ties into Irish history. Links Andrew's review of The Banshees of Inisherin Movies We Discuss in This Episode Black Panther: Wakanda Forever W...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr
Filmmaker Mark Irwin is the Director of Photographer for dozens of films, including SCREAM, THE FLY, THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY, OLD SCHOOL, VIDEODROME, and DUMB AND DUMBER. He came to Fillmland 2022 and talked all about the craft of cinematography. In this interview, Irwin talks about his work, how to shoot comedy, and collaborating with a director. Photo credit Chermilla Henthrone for ACS Connect with Arthouse Garage Support us on Patreon Arthouse Garage shop Instagram Facebook Twitter Lette...
Nov 17, 2022•18 min
David Arquette and Christina McClarty Arquette can usually be found in Little Rock every year around FILMLAND time, and they sat down for this interview to talk about the festival, the new documentary GOD SAID GIVE 'EM DRUM MACHINES, and David's continuing love of pro wrestling. Photo credit Chermilla Henthrone for ACS 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 newslett...
Nov 16, 2022•19 min
Neil LaBute and Gia Crovatin came to Little Rock for Filmland 2022 and screened their new film HOUSE OF DARKNESS. In this interview, they talk about how the film was made, their experiences in Arkansas, and some of the films that inspire them. Photo credit Katelyn Deckelbaum for ACS 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.com/subscribe Try ...
Nov 16, 2022•27 min
"If I run the film at 24 frames per second, it creates an illusion of motion. An illusion of life." On this week’s show, I give my reactions to Filmland 2022— the films, the panels, and the celebrities I got to interview! After that, film critic Russell Miller joins the show to tell us about the recent Film Fest 919 and the many incredible films he saw there. After that, we discuss the new film Empire of Light, from director Sam Mendes and starring Olivia Colman, Colin Firth, and Michael Ward. M...
Nov 14, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 104
Happy Halloween from Arthouse Garage! Today we've got a horror special, looking briefly at House of Darkness before going in depth with Barbarian. Both films star Justin Long, and one of them (House of Darkness) is playing this week in Little Rock at the 2022 FILMLAND festival. Andrew Bowcock is here for that discussion. Speaking of FILMLAND, Kody Ford joins the show to tell us all about the upcoming festival, what to expect this week, and how to get tickets. Links Filmland 2022 info and tickets...
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 103
“You don’t want love. You want a love experience.” On this episode, we continue the Terrence Malick series with a look at his 2015 film Knight of Cups, and we talk briefly about his other “underappreciated“ films from the 2010s, To the Wonder and Song to Song. Our Malick super fan, Bethany Wearden, is back again to help us break it all down. Links A Brief Oral History of All Those Comedian Cameos in ‘Knight of Cups’ What We’ve Been Watching Rosaline Till Zencastr Use my special link zen.ai/artho...
Oct 25, 2022•58 min•Ep. 102
On this episode, I give my spoiler-free review of the new film Triangle of Sadness, from director Ruben Östlund and starring Harris Dickinson, Charlbi Dean and Woody Harrelson. This film won the Palme d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival, and it's filled with sharp satire and big surprises. What I've Been Watching See How They Run Moonage Daydream Bros Empire of Light Zencastr Use my special link zen.ai/arthouse and use arthouse to save 30% off your first three months of Zencastr professiona...
Oct 18, 2022•20 min•Ep. 101
“There’s something I know when I’m with you, that I forget when I’m away.” The Malick series continues with a look at his 2005 film THE NEW WORLD, starring Q'orianka Kilcher, Colin Farrell, and Christian Bale. Guest Bethany Wearden is back to help us break this one down and discuss the place it holds in Malick’s filmography. Links Films and TV that center indigenous stories: https://www.ask.com/tv-movies/experiences-of-indigenous-people-films-and-shows What We’ve Been Watching House of the Drago...
Oct 10, 2022•58 min•Ep. 100
“Marilyn Monroe only exists on the screen.” Today on the show, film critic Philip Price is back to help me break down the new film Blonde, from director Andrew Dominik and starring Ana De Armas. I also give some of my thoughts on the politics of the film at the end of the episode. Links Philip Price’s YouTube channel: Tavern Talk Philip Price’s Movie Review website Zencastr Use my special link zen.ai/arthouse and use "arthouse" to save 30% off your first three months of Zencastr professional. Co...
Oct 05, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 99
“Nobody’s perfect. There was never a perfect person around. You just have half-angel and half-devil in you.” On this episode, we start a new series digging in to the films of Terrence Malick, starting with his 1978 masterpiece, DAYS OF HEAVEN. The wonderful Bethany Weard is joining me for this series. She’s a cinephile and a big fan of Malick, and I’m so excited to get into these films with her. Connect with Arthouse Garage Support us on Patreon Arthouse Garage shop Instagram Facebook Twitter Le...
Sep 27, 2022•58 min•Ep. 98
