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Become a film connoisseur without even trying, thanks to John Roebuck’s Film School; exploring the cinema in bite sized episodes.You’ve probably heard of it dozens of times throughout your life without recognising it. It’s the greatest in-joke in the film industry. It’s the Wilhelm Scream.

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  1. JOHN ROEBUCK’S FILM SCHOOL | The History Of Film Trailers

    Episode #6 Become a film connoisseur without even trying, thanks to John Roebuck’s Film School; exploring the cinema in bite sized episodes. “I don’t know about you but there are certain elements of the cinema industry that interest me almost as much as the films themselves. And one, more than…

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  2. JOHN ROEBUCK’S FILM SCHOOL | Alan Smithee

    Episode #5 Become a film connoisseur without even trying, thanks to John Roebuck’s Film School; exploring the cinema in bite sized episodes. “Where in the world is Alan Smithee? He was born in 1968, reportedly in Hollywood. His first screen credit is for a film of that same year; the Burt…

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  3. JOHN ROEBUCK’S FILM SCHOOL | Auteur Theory

    Episode #4 Become a film connoisseur without even trying, thanks to John Roebuck’s Film School; exploring the cinema in bite sized episodes. If a writer writes a book, they wrote it. If a music writes a song, they wrote it. If a painter paints a painting, they painting it. So who makes a film?…

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  4. JOHN ROEBUCK’S FILM SCHOOL | The Kuleshov Effect

    Episode #3 Become a film connoisseur without even trying, thanks to John Roebuck’s Film School; exploring the cinema in bite sized episodes. When was the last time you were at a party and you thought someone was staring at you lustily but really they were after the Doritos on the table behind…

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  5. JOHN ROEBUCK’S FILM SCHOOL | The MacGuffin

    Episode #2 Become a film connoisseur without even trying, thanks to John Roebuck’s Film School; exploring the cinema in bite sized episodes. How would you describe nothing? It’s not that easy. And yet we’re compelled to jump into the MacGuffin headfirst and try our best to explain the absolute...

  6. JOHN ROEBUCK’S FILM SCHOOL | The Wilhelm Scream

    Episode #1 Become a film connoisseur without even trying, thanks to John Roebuck’s Film School; exploring the cinema in bite sized episodes. You’ve probably heard of it dozens of times throughout your life without recognising it. It’s the greatest in-joke in the film industry. It’s the Wilhelm...

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Become a film connoisseur without even trying, thanks to John Roebuck’s Film School; exploring the cinema in bite sized episodes.You’ve probably heard of it dozens of times throughout your life without recognising it. It’s the greatest in-joke in the film industry. It’s the Wilhelm Scream.

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does John Roebuck’s Film School have?

John Roebuck’s Film School has 6 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on May 5, 2016.

What is John Roebuck’s Film School about?

Become a film connoisseur without even trying, thanks to John Roebuck’s Film School; exploring the cinema in bite sized episodes.You’ve probably heard of it dozens of times throughout your life without recognising it. It’s the greatest in-joke in the film industry. It’s the Wilhelm Scream.

How often does John Roebuck’s Film School release new episodes?

John Roebuck’s Film School publishes monthly, based on its 6 episodes since November 2015.
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