JBFC Podcast

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 information about the film, please visit tacma.net. Direct Download

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 he learned from the great Stan Brakhage. The Place Beyond the Pines is now available on Blu-ray and DVD from Focus Features. Direct Download

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, please visit burnsfilmcenter.org. And for more information on Milestone Films and Project Shirley, please visit milestonefilms.com. Direct Download

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 of the challenges of doing a guerrilla-style film shoot in the Bronx. Gimme the Loot opens at the Burns on March 29th. To buy tickets, please visit our website. Photo by Lynda Shenkman Curtis Direct Download

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 friendship with Lina and his process for writing music for film and how it's different from writing music for theater. Lucio's residency at the Burns was made possible through The Kathryn W. Davis Fellowship for International Understanding Through Film. This residency is presented in partnership with Copland House. Direct Download

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, what it was like working with Ben Affleck and what his post-Argo plans are. Direct Download

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 worth seeing? Sacha Gervasi's Hitchcock opened on Friday, November 30th at the Jacob Burns Film Center. Click here to purchase tickets to this film and all other events in our calendar. Direct Download

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 Bruges and this year's Seven Psychopaths. Direct Download

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 May 21st, 2012. For more information about Edgar's story and Craig's new documentary project, please visit the film's official website. Direct Download

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 much more. For more information about the film including public screenings, please visit the film's official website. Dolphin Boy screened as part of JBFC's annual Westchester Jewish Film Festival this year. Direct Download 

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 flows through all his work: dreams. Our retrospective, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, opens on March 19th. For more information, please visit our website.

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.

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 3: Purgatory premieres on HBO in January. For more information on how you can help the West Memphis Three, please visit the website of the Free the West Memphis Three Support Fund here.

 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 twenty-four hours, the true life story that inspired their film, Two Red Bulls, and why it's important to get some sleep during the editing process.

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 tension all while the soundtrack plays an 80s, synthpop song. To purchase tickets to the JBFC's screening of Ridley Scott's terrifying, Alien, please visit our website.

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 Cristi Puiu's Marfa si banii (Stuff and Dough) as a starting point, Mihai discusses the circumstances surrounding the Romanian cinema revolution, Romania's ever-growing presence in the global film community, and the rise of the Transylvania International Film Festival.   For more information on Romanian film and culture, please visit the Romanian Cultural Institute's website. And to read up on the Transylvania International Film Festival, please visit their website as well. Tweet(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) {return;} js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));

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 documentary you haven't seen. Tweet

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

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 now TBD. Tweet

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 balance entertainment cinema with art cinema. The Tree of Life is currently playing at the Jacob Burns Film Center. Purchase tickets here. Baraka and 2001: A Space Odyssey are available on DVD, however it is highly recommended you screen both on Blu-ray if at all possible. Tweet

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 Italian Cinema series. Tweet

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 sing the praises of Apichatpong Weerasethakul's Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives, which screened at the film center back on May 24th. The Flying Kids installation is currently being exhibited in the lobby of the film center on an open-ended run. For more information about Fall registration, click here! Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives will be out on DVD and Blu-ray July 12th from Strand Releasing. Pre-order the film today; it is an absolute must see. You can also read Chris' review here. Tweet

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 Movie Marathon! Cave of Forgotten Dreams is running at the Jacob Burns Film Center until Thursday, May 26th. Friday Night Films @ the Lab takes place every first Friday of the month at 7pm at the Media Arts Lab. The 24 Hour Movie Marathon starts on Saturday, June 18th at 11pm. Purchase your tickets here! Watch the trailer here!