EPISODE · Jan 19, 2024 · 28 MIN
The Power of Film: An Interview with Laura Gabbert & Doug Pray
from Matinee With Matt
It's an exciting episode of Matinee With Matt! "The Power of Film" is a 6-episode docuseries currently running on Turner Classic Movies (TCM) starring Howard Suber, a veteran professor at UCLA Film School. Howard explores American cinema's profound impact on society, culture, and the human experience. What makes a film so memorable, and why do we quote it decades later? How do movies differ from other art forms, and what draws audiences back into movie theaters time and time again? Matt interviews filmmakers Laura Gabbert and Doug Pray to discuss all things film and the iconic moments in cinematic history that make for intriguing formulas directors have used for years. This episode is a cinephile's dream and one you won't want to miss! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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It's an exciting episode of Matinee With Matt! "The Power of Film" is a 6-episode docuseries currently running on Turner Classic Movies (TCM) starring Howard Suber, a veteran professor at UCLA Film School. Howard explores American cinema's profound impact on society, culture, and the human experience. What makes a film so memorable, and why do we quote it decades later? How do movies differ from other art forms, and what draws audiences back into movie theaters time and time again? Matt interviews filmmakers Laura Gabbert and Doug Pray to discuss all things film and the iconic moments in cinematic history that make for intriguing formulas directors have used for years. This episode is a cinephile's dream and one you won't want to miss! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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