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JBFC Podcast
by Jacob Burns Film Center
This podcast covers all sorts of films, screenings, classes and events related to the Jacob Burns Film Center and Media Arts Lab.
Episodes
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Filmmaker Cullen Hoback & TERMS AND CONDITIONS MAY APPLY
On this episode of JBFC podcast, Programming Director, Brian Ackerman, speaks with Cullen Hoback, the director of the fantastic documentary, Terms and Conditions May Apply. Cullen was here for the opening night of our Global Watch documentary film series back on November 6th. If you'd like more...
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Derek Cianfrance & The Place Beyond the Pines
On this episode, JBFC Film Programmer, Andrew Jupin, sits down with filmmaker, Derek Cianfrance, after a screening of The Place Beyond the Pines, the latest from the director. Throughout the talk, Cianfrance touches on his filmmaking philosophy, his thoughts on violence in cinema and some lessons...
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Dennis Doros and Project Shirley
On this episode, programmer Andrew Jupin sits down with film restorationist Dennis Doros to discuss Dennis' latest restoration work: Milestone Films' Project Shirley. Shirley Clarke: No Boundaries opens at the Burns on Thursday, September 19th. For more information, including how to get tickets,...
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Adam Leon and Gimme the Loot
On this episode of JBFC Podcast, former JBFC Programmer, Adam Leon, returns to the Burns for a Q&A with NY Times critic, Janet Maslin, after a screening of his new film, Gimme the Loot. Adam talks about the film's festival success, working with his two (now up-and-coming) leads, as well as some…
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Lucio Gregoretti on Francesca and Nunziata
On this episode of JBFC Podcast, our International Composer-in-Residence, Lucio Gregoretti, sits down with JBFC film programmer, Andrew Jupin, to discuss his work on Lina Wertmuller's Francesca and Nunziata. During the conversation, Lucio talks about how he came to work on the film, his…
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A Conversation with Chris Terrio
On this episode of JBFC Podcast, New York Times critic, Janet Maslin, sits down with Oscar winning screenwriter, Chris Terrio, to discuss his screenplay for the 2012 smash hit, Argo. During the conversation - that took place on January 31st - Chris talks about how he got the job writing the film,...
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The Cult of "Psycho"
On this episode of JBFC Podcast we take a look at Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 masterpiece, Psycho, and discuss the film's important place in cinema history. How did the forty-eighth minute of the film change film structure? Why was Norman Bates such a significant character? And are those sequels…
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Martin McDonagh 101
On this episode of JBFC Podcast we discuss the work of writer/director Martin McDonagh and listen in on a bit of his conversation with JBFC Board President Janet Maslin. McDonagh has written several plays including The Lieutenant of Inishmore and The Pillowman. His recent film work includes In...
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Edgar Mitchell: Who We Are, Where We're Going
Edgar Mitchell on the Moon in 1971 - Photo by Alan Shepard On this episode of JBFC Podcast, we have the privilege of speaking with the sixth man on the Moon, Edgar Mitchell, and documentary filmmaker, Craig Teper. This conversation was recorded before their event at the Jacob Burns Film Center on...
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The Filmmakers Behind "Dolphin Boy"
On this episode of JBFC Podcast, we sit down with filmmakers Yonatan Nir and Dani Menkin, the creative team behind the fascinating documentary, Dolphin Boy. During the conversation, Yonatan and Dani open up about how the film came to be, their process in documenting such a sensitive subject and...
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A Conversation with Apichatpong Weerasethakul
On this episode of JBFC Podcast, we talk with acclaimed, Thai filmmaker, Apichatpong Weerasethakul. During the conversation we touch on topics like his filmmaking philosophy, the strict censorship laws in Thailand, the new work he'll be finishing here at the Media Arts Lab, and the element that...
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Infamous Shelved Films / Margaret
On this episode of JBFC Podcast we talk about three infamous "shelved" films that have been hidden away over the years leading into a discussion about Kenneth Lonergan's Margaret. Margaret plays at JBFC this Wednesday, January 18th. To purchase tickets, please click here.
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A Conversation with Joe Berlinger
On this episode of JBFC Podcast, we talk with filmmaker Joe Berlinger about his new film - Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory, the challenges he faced chronicling this case over the course of three films, and the difficult journey the West Memphis Three have been on for almost two decades. Paradise Lost…
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The Winners of the 24 Hour Film Competition
On this episode of JBFC Podcast, we sit down with the winners of the Media Arts Lab's 24 Hour Film Competition as well as the JBFC educator who oversaw the event, Sean Weiner. During the conversation, the students discuss the challenges of creating an entire five-minute film from scratch in just...
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Alternative Horror Film Recommendations
On this episode of JBFC Podcast, we give you some solid recommendations for alternative, non-trashy, horror films for your Halloween viewing this year. Films discussed include Eyes Without a Face, The Changeling, and Them. We also discuss an additional film that succeeds in building horrifying...
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The Romanian New Wave with Mihai Chirilov
On this episode of JBFC Podcast, we sit down with our International Programmer-in-Residence, Mihai Chirilov. A co-founder and artistic director of the Transylvania International Film Festival, Mihai programmed all of the films in our Tales from the Golden Age: New Romanian Cinema series. Using...
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Spotlight on Conor Kennedy / Senna
On this episode of JBFC Podcast, we chat with Media Arts Lab student and T.A., Conor Kennedy, about his experiences at the Lab as both a student and an educator; we also discuss two vastly different films in this week's What We're Watching and Andrew pleads his case as to why Senna is the best...
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The Night of the Hunter / Directors' First Films
On this episode of JBFC Podcast, we discuss Charles Laughton's first - and only - directorial effort, 1955's The Night of the Hunter, as well as debut features from some of today's most interesting writer/directors including Wes Anderson, Christopher Nolan, Spike Jonze, and Quentin Tarantino. Tweet
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Teaching Technology in the Digital Age / Errol Morris & Tabloid
On this episode of JBFC Podcast, we talk with Media Arts Lab educator, Anne Marie Santoro and teacher, Jeanmarie Martin, about their project, Capturing Caring. We also look back at the work of Errol Morris and talk about his celebrated new film, Tabloid. EDIT: The JBFC release date for Tabloid is...
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Difficult Films That Pay Off
On this episode of JBFC Podcast, we take a look at difficult films that are worth watching. Using Terrence Malick's The Tree of Life as a jumping off point, we go on to discuss other difficult films like Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey and Ron Fricke's Baraka; and also why it's okay to...
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Reflections on the Marathon / Animation Minds in Motion
On this episode of JBFC Podcast, Programming Director, Brian Ackerman, discusses his experience during the 24 Hour Movie Marathon. We also hear from student filmmakers and volunteers from our Animation Minds in Motion program. Plus, Andrew gives a personal recommendation for a film in our Classic...
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Experiments in Media / Uncle Boonmee...
On this episode of JBFC Podcast, we sit down with Media Arts Lab educator, Aaron Mace, to discuss his class, 'Experiments in Media' - the class that produced JBFC's very first student-made video installation to go on display at the film center! We also sit down with film critic, Chris Cabin, to...
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Cave of Forgotten Dreams / The 24 Hour Movie Marathon
On the first episode of the JBFC podcast, we discuss the pro's and con's of seeing Werner Herzog's Cave of Forgotten Dreams in 3-D vs. 2-D, our Media Arts Lab teen film series Friday Night Films @ the Lab, and we take a behind-the-scenes look at the biggest event we've ever done, The 24 Hour…
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