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Film Jive
by Zachary Betonte, Simone Barros
Film Jive adopts an informal, autodidactic approach in considering the interdisciplinary aspects of cinema, and more specifically, its relation to philosophy, literature, music, and politics. Through this path of inquiry, the show attempts to generate discussion and sonic experiences which imagine new forms of cinema and continue to locate linkages between seemingly disparate threads of cinematic thinking.
Episodes
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Episode #102 - A Sonospheric Corpse, Part 2
The autumn and its contemplative condition of death and decay induce flirtations with the illusory, the uncanny, the weird and the eerie, and of course, the horrific. "A Sonospheric Corpse" derives inspiration from the surrealist technique, "exquisite corpse" in which each participant adds a...
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Episode #101 - A Sonospheric Corpse, Part 1
The autumn and its contemplative condition of death and decay induce flirtations with the illusory, the uncanny, the weird and the eerie, and of course, the horrific. "A Sonospheric Corpse" derives inspiration from the surrealist technique, "exquisite corpse" in which each participant adds a...
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Episode #100 - Ennio Morricone, In Memoriam
In a career spanning more than sixty years, Italian musician and composer, Ennio Morricone became one of the most prominent and influential film artists of the twentieth century. Morricone’s early collaborations with filmmaker Sergio Leone would define the Italian Spaghetti western and redefine…
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Episode #99 - Tutorials In Self-Isolation
As a result of the enduring Covid-19 pandemic, the ticking of the clock no longer seems actual in any remote sense. We have collectively entered recursive time loops, fractals and spirals where the measurements of time; seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, etc. are little more than an...
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Episode #93 - Way Down East
Originally published in April of 2016, Zach Betonte and Gary Sargenson discuss D.W. Griffith’s iconic melodrama, “Way Down East” originally released in 1920. The two debate the merits of Griffith’s cinematic legacy, how class relations are explored within melodrama and whether the film exists...
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Episode #92 - The Little Prince
Originally published in March of 2016, Zach Betonte, Andrew Swope and Simone Barros discuss Stanley Donen’s Lerner and Loewe musical “The Little Prince'' adapted from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s novella of the same name and originally released in 1974. The discussion addresses how the film…
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Episode #91 - The Tall Man
Originally published November of 2015, Zach Betonte and Gary Sargenson discuss Pascal Laugier’s sociological horror thriller, “The Tall Man” originally released in 2012. The conversation inquires about the nature of the film’s unexpected social commentary, its anachronistic use of filmic space…
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Episode #90 - Buffalo '66
Originally published September of 2015, Zach Betonte and Gary Sargenson discuss one of the definitive independent films of the 1990’s, “Buffalo ‘66” directed by Vincent Gallo and originally released in 1998. The conversation elaborates on the intense portrayal of a man-child, Gallo’s command of...
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Episode #70 - Gojira and Godzilla
Originally Published in May of 2014, Zach Betonte and Andrew Swope are joined by former Film Jive co-host, Nick Wheatley to discuss the 1954 Japanese kaiju film, “Gojira” alongside the latest entry in the franchise, “Godzilla” released in 2014.
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Episode #98 - Let's Scare Jessica to Death
Originally published in November of 2016, Zach Betonte and Simone Barros are joined by Supporting Characters host, Bill Ackerman to discuss John Lee Hancock’s psychological horror film, “Let’s Scare Jessica to Death” originally released in 1971. The trio consider the film’s distinctive rhythms,...
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Film Jive Special - Soundtrack of Terror Vol. II
Originally published in October of 2016, this Hallow’s Eve, the Film Jive tomb is re-opened with another creaking cacophony of murderous disharmony and echoes of the fantastique with the “Soundtrack of Terror Vol. II”. Film Jive contributors Simone Barros, Zach Betonte and Andrew Swope welcome...
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Episode #97 - Synecdoche, New York
Originally published in August of 2016, Zach Betonte and Simone Barros are joined by Jim Laczkowski, host of the Director’s Club and Voices and Visions podcasts to discuss Charlie Kaufman’s “Synecdoche, New York” originally released in 2008. The discussion considers Kaufman’s use of filmic space...
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Episode #96 - La Belle et la Bête
Originally published in June of 2016, Zach Betonte, Andrew Swope and Simone Barros discuss Jean Cocteau’s dreamscape, “La Belle et la Bête” originally released in 1946. The discussion elaborates on how Cocteau’s avant-garde theatre background informs his cinematic practice, how objectification…
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Episode #95 - Accident
Originally published in June of 2016, Zach Betonte, Andrew Swope and Simone Barros discuss Joseph Losey’s psychodrama, “Accident” originally released in 1967. The trio inquire about the role of subjective memory in relation to the narrative trajectory, the presence of animals throughout and its...
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Episode #94 - Eugenie de Sade
Originally published in June of 2016, Zach Betonte, Andrew Swope and Simone Barros discuss Jesus Franco’s erotic thriller, “Eugenie de Sade” originally released in 1973. The discussion contemplates Franco’s nostalgic re-appropriation of popular culture and how this implies meta-textual elements…
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Episode #89 - Murder Rock
Originally published in May of 2015, Zach Betonte and Andrew Swope discuss Lucio Fulci’s spandex slasher film, “Murder Rock” originally released in 1984. The discussion elaborates on Fulci’s relationship to 1980’s American popular culture, the irrational character motivations, and how Fulci’s...
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Episode #88 - Two English Girls
Originally published in February of 2015, Zach Betonte and Gary Sargenson discuss François Truffaut’s coming of age drama, “Two English Girls”. The discussion details the film’s portrayal of unrequited love, it’s continuity with Truffaut’s earlier film, “Jules and Jim” and how Truffaut may be the...
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Film Jive Special - Golden Jive Turkey Awards of 2014
Originally published in January of 2015, Zach Betonte and Andrew Swope share their personal “Best of 2014” lists and comment on the year ahead in cinema.
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Film Jive Special - Holiday Gift Exchange
Originally published in December of 2014, Zach Betonte and Andrew Swope exchange Christmas gifts while indulging in glass of hot Dr. Pepper followed by a discussion of what they each received.
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Episode #87 - The Hobbit: the Battle of the Five Armies
Originally published in January of 2015, Zach Betonte is joined by former Film Jive co-host, Nick Wheatley to discuss the third and (hopefully) final film in the trilogy, “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies”.
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Episode #86 - New Year's Evil
Originally published in December in 2014, Zach Betonte and Andrew Swope discuss the 1980 holiday slasher film, “New Year’s Evil” to celebrate the upcoming occasion.
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Episode #85 - Krull
Originally published in November of 2014, Zach Betonte and Andrew Swope discuss Peter Yates’ science-fiction fantasy epic, “Krull” originally released in 1993 by Columbia Pictures.
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Episode #84 - Dogs in Space
Originally published in November of 2014, Zach Betonte and Andrew Swope discuss the Australian post-punk drama, “Dogs in Space” originally released in 1986 and directed by Richard Lowenstein.
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Episode #83 - Hard Ticket to Hawaii
Originally published in November of 2014, Zach Betonte and Andrew Swope discuss Andy Sedaris’ triple-B (bombs, bullets, babes) film, “Hard Ticket to Hawaii” originally released in 1987 by Malibu Bay films.
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Film Jive Special - Chris Vander Kaay Interview
Originally published in November of 2014, Zach Betonte is joined by Chris Vander Kaay, screenwriter and co-author of the horror film interview book, "The Anatomy Of Fear: Conversations With Cult Horror & Science-Fiction Filmmakers". In this brief conversation, Chris shares insight into the…
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Film Jive Special - Soundtrack of Terror Vol. I
Originally published in October of 2014, to celebrate the occasion of Halloween, Zach Betonte and Andrew Swope welcome twenty film podcast co-hosts, bloggers, and authors to share their favorite horror movie music. The guests include; Amy Andrews, Ashley Avard, Regina Barry, David Cummings, Jay…
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Episode #82 - Nosferatu, the Vampyre
Originally published in October of 2014, Zach Betonte and Andrew Swope discuss Werner Herzog’s foray into poetic horror with “Nosferatu, the Vampyre” originally released in 1979.
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Episode #81 - Mr. Sardonicus
Originally published in October of 2014, Zach Betonte and Andrew Swope discuss William Castle’s horror classic, “Mr. Sardonicus” originally released in 1961. Cast your ballot in the punishment poll...
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Episode #80 - Calvary
Originally published in September of 2014, Zach Betonte is joined by former Film Jive co-host, Nick Wheatley to discuss John Michael McDonagh’s black comedy, “Calvary” originally released in 2014.
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Episode #79 - The Trip
Originally published in September of 2014, Zach Betonte and Andrew Swope discuss Roger Corman’s psychedelic ethnography, “The Trip” originally released in 1967.
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Episode #78 - Head Against the Wall
Originally published in September of 2014, Zach Betonte and Andrew Swope discuss Georges Franju’s psychodrama, “Head Against the Wall” originally released in 1959.
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Episode #77 - Safe
Originally published in August of 2014, Zach Betonte and Andrew Swope discuss Todd Haynes’ environmental thriller, “Safe” originally released in 1995.
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Episode #76 - Do the Right Thing
Originally published in August of 2014, Zach Betonte and Andrew Swope discuss Spike Lee’s modern masterpiece, “Do the Right Thing” originally released in 1989.
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Episode #74 - Snowpiercer
Originally published in July of 2014, Zach Betonte is joined by Thomas Wishloff, host of the Big Kahuna Burger and Genre Conversation podcasts, to discuss the Bong Joon-Ho science fiction film, “Snowpiercer”.
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Episode #75 - Man's Favorite Sport?
Originally published in August of 2014, Zach Betonte and Andrew Swope discuss Howard Hawks’ late-period comedy, “Man’s Favorite Sport?” originally released in 1964.
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Episode #73 - A Countess from Hong Kong
Originally published in July of 2014, Zach Betonte and Andrew Swope discuss Charles Chaplin’s swan song, “A Countess from Hong Kong” originally released in 1967.
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Episode #72 - Pretty Maids All in a Row
Originally published in June of 2014, Zach Betonte and Andrew Swope discuss Roger Vadim’s black comedy, “Pretty Maids All in a Row” originally released in 1971 by MGM.
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Episode #71 - Punishment Park
Originally published in June of 2014, Zach Betonte and Andrew Swope discuss Peter Watkins’ political drama, “Punishment Park” originally released in 1971.
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Episode #69 - Black Moon
Originally published in May of 2014, Zach Betonte and Andrew Swope discuss Louis Malle’s surreal drama, “Black Moon” originally released in 1974.
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Episode #68 - Robinson Crusoe on Mars
Originally published in April of 2014, Zach Betonte and Andrew Swope discuss the science-fiction survival thriller, “Robinson Crusoe on Mars” directed by Byron Haskins and originally released in 1964.
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Episode #67 - Nymphomaniac Vols. 1 & 2
Originally published in April of 2014, Zach Betonte is joined by Gary Sargenson of Cinema Subculture to discuss the 2014 two-part release of Lars Von Trier’s “Nymphomaniac”.
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Episode #66 - Goke, Body Snatcher from Hell
Originally published in April of 2014, Zach Betonte and Andrew Swope discuss the Shochiku science-fiction horror film, “Goke, Body Snatcher from Hell” originally released in 1968 and directed by Hajime Sato.
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Episode #65 - Surviving Edged Weapons
Originally published in March of 2014, Zach Betonte and Andrew Swope are joined by Patrick Ripoll of Director’s Club and Tracks of the Damned to discuss the 1988 police training film, “Surviving Edged Weapons: How to Defeat Today's Fastest Growing Threat (Intended for Law Enforcement Only)”.…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Film Jive adopts an informal, autodidactic approach in considering the interdisciplinary aspects of cinema, and more specifically, its relation to philosophy, literature, music, and politics. Through this path of inquiry, the show attempts to generate discussion and sonic experiences which imagine new forms of cinema and continue to locate linkages between seemingly disparate threads of cinematic thinking.
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Zachary Betonte, Simone Barros
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