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SEEING FACES IN MOVIES
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Seeing Faces in Movies is a podcast where every month the works of a different director or cinematographer is put in focus. Each week a guest is invited on to discuss a film in the artist's filmography.
Episodes
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In The Mouth of Madness (John Carpenter 1994) w/ Patrick Lavallee
Felicia is joined by Patrick Lavallee to discuss the cosmic horror elements in John Carpenter’s In The Mouth of Madness (1994). We chat about his stamp on horror and how the genre has evolved over the decades. This is the last episode and in the series and it was recorded prior to Sam Neill’s...
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The Thing (John Carpenter 1982) w/ Will Gaydos
Felicia is joined by Will Gaydos to discuss the long lasting importance of practical effects in John Carpenter’s The Thing (1982). We chat about Carpenter’s ties to Howard Hawks’ work, along with his working relationship with the great Dean Cundey. Send us your thoughts on the episode by sending…
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Assault on Precinct 13 (John Carpenter 1976) w/ Kazmo
Felicia is joined by Kazmo to discuss the influence of the western genre on John Carpenter’s Assault on Precinct 13 (1976). We chat about his use of multicultural cast members, and how he builds tension in the central locations in films. Send us your thoughts on the episode by sending us a…
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Prince of Darkness (John Carpenter 1987) w/ Darragh McGrath
Felicia is joined by Darragh McGrath to discuss how John Carpenter explores the depths of evil in his film Prince of Darkness (1987). We chat about how the film functions as a mood piece and the influence of the Quatermass series on Carpenter’s career. Send us your thoughts on the episode by...
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They Live (John Carpenter 1988) w/ Nick Sheist (Bad Movies We Love Podcast)
Felicia is joined by Nick Sheist to discuss John Carpenter’s exploration of the evil among us in They Live (1988). We chat about how the film is relevant now more than ever, and the realistic portrayal of Los Angeles in the 80s. This is the series opener and diving into the work of John Carpenter...
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Human Desire (Fritz Lang 1954) w/ Joey Gantner (Out of the Podcast)
Felicia is joined by Joey Gantner to discuss the effects of lust on a man in Fritz Lang’s Human Desire (1954). We chat about how the women in his film are more than your typical film noir femme fatale, and why it helps to separate this work from the other Grahame and Ford pairing. This is the…
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Ministry of Fear (Fritz Lang 1944) w/ Rolo Tony
Felicia is joined by Rolo Tony to discuss Fritz Lang’s return to his roots as he blends German expressionism and film noir in Ministry of Fear (1944). We chat about the impact of the set design along with the power of Ray Milland’s performance. Send us your thoughts on the episode by sending us a...
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The Woman in the Window (Fritz Lang 1944) w/ Raf Stitt (The Canon Podcast)
Felicia is joined by Raf Stitt to discuss Fritz Lang’s exploration of the male psyche in The Woman in the Window (1944). We chat about the impact of a twist ending, and how film noir is deeply rooted in German Expressionism. Send us your thoughts on the episode by sending us a message on any of…
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M (Fritz Lang 1931) w/ Martin Kessler (The Pink Smoke Podcast)
Felicia is joined by Martin Kessler to discuss Fritz Lang’s first foray into the world of sound in his film M (1931). We chat about what led Lang to finally make his first talkie, and how he allows the audience to use their imagination in full by not showing the violence on screen. This is the...
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Grand Illusion (Jean Renoir 1937) w/ Jason Christian (Cold War Cinema Podcast)
Felicia is joined by Jason Christian to discuss the lasting impact of Jean Renoir’s Grand Illusion (1937). We chat about how the film focuses on the relationships between these men from different sides and classes. Along with how he’s less interested in the battles and more so in his characters...
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The River (Jean Renoir 1951) w/ Geoff Thomas
Felicia is joined by Geoff Thomas to discuss Jean Renoir’s first colour film as he ventures over to India in The River (1951). We discuss his treatment and adoration of the characters in his films, along with his natural instinct to collaborate with other artists. Send us your thoughts on the...
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Boudu Saved From Drowning (Jean Renoir 1932) w/ Ben Turnbull (The Franchisees Podcast)
Felicia is joined by Ben Turnbull to discuss men behaving badly in Jean Renoir’s Boudu Saved From Drowning (1932). We chat about how generous Renoir is as a director and artist, along with the empathy he has for members of varying social classes. Send us your thoughts on the episode by sending us…
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The Rules of the Game (Jean Renoir 1939) w/ John Pennington
Felicia is joined by John Pennington to discuss how Jean Renoir controlled chaos on the heels of an impending world war in his film The Rules of the Game (1939). We chat about how the blocking and framing is incredibly important in this film, and how collaborating with his actors led to memorable...
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Wanda (Barbara Loden 1970) w/ Whitney Wasson
It’s bonus episode time. In today’s Special Features episode Felicia is joined by Whitney Wasson to discuss Barbara Loden’s fearless masterpiece Wanda (1970). We chat about why this film continues to stay relevant, and the silent influence it has had on many filmmakers over the years. Send us…
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The Gunfighter (D.O.P. Arthur C. Miller 1950) w/ Seth Vargas (Movie Friends Podcast)
Felicia is joined by Seth Vargas to discuss Arthur C. Miller’s brooding camera as it follows Jimmy Ringo in The Gunfighter (1950). We chat about how the photography complements the stories ticking clock, and why the black and white imagery elevates this cerebral western. This is the final episode...
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The Prowler (D.O.P. Arthur C. Miller 1951) w/ Darragh McGrath
Felicia is joined by Darragh McGrath to discuss the harsh reality that Arthur C. Miller paints in The Prowler (1951). We chat about his disinterest in soft focus lighting and why he preferred to soft images as close to real life, along with how well he adapted to the directors vision. Send us…
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How Green Was My Valley (D.O.P. Arthur C. Miller 1941) w/ Bryan Loomis (What a Picture Podcast)
Felicia is joined by Bryan Loomis to discuss Arthur C. Miller’s imprint on one of cinema’s greatest achievements in cinematography, How Green Was My Valley (1941). We chat about how he understood John Ford’s clear vision for this film and why the black and white imagery adds to the comfort...
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Dragonwyck (D.O.P. Arthur C. Miller 1946) w/ Cethan Leahy
Felicia is joined by Cethan Leahy to discuss the importance of Arthur C. Miller’s black and white photography in Dragonwyck (1946). We chat about his beginnings in early silent cinema and why he was one of the most revered cinematographers of his era. This is the first episode in the Arthur C....
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True Stories (David Byrne 1986) w/ Seth Vargas (Movie Friends Podcast)
In today’s Special Features episode Felicia is joined once again by the amazing Seth Vargas to discuss the way David Byrne celebrates uniqueness in his film True Stories (1986). We chat about the blend of documentary and fiction styles of storytelling, and how great each song is in this musical....
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Wendy and Lucy (Kelly Reichardt 2008) w/ Josh Cooley
Felicia is joined by Josh Cooley to discuss Kelly Reichardt's exploration of a path to self sustenance and the journey of finding your best friend in Wendy and Lucy (2008). We chat about Portland and shooting films in the Pacific Northwest region of America, along with the different ways people...
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Night Moves (Kelly Reichardt 2013) w/ Frieda Beckerman
Felicia is joined by Frieda Beckerman to discuss eco activism vs eco terrorism in the eyes of Kelly Reichardt’s Night Moves (2013). We chat about the way she brings characters to life without enforcing too much back story, along with the use of indoor vs. outdoor spaces. Send us your thoughts on...
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Old Joy (Kelly Reichardt 2006) w/ Marc Basque
Felicia is joined by Marc Basque to discuss male bonding in the eyes of Kelly Reichardt’s Old Joy (2006). We chat about the nature of a quiet road film and how Reichardt paces her stories. Along with the importance of the outdoors to characters with different life paths. Send us your thoughts on...
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Certain Women (Kelly Reichardt 2016) w/ Peter Merriman
Felicia is joined by Peter Merriman to discuss the quiet beauty in everyday life through Kelly Reichardt’s Certain Women (2016). We chat about the importance of shooting locations in Reichardt’s films, as well as letting the actor’s faces carry the weight of the story. This is the series opener…
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Miracle Mile (Steve De Jarnatt 1988) w/ Joey Gantner (Out of the Podcast)
In today’s Special Features episode Felicia is joined once again by the great Joey Gantner to discuss the world ending in the 80s, in Steve De Jarnatt’s Miracle Mile (1988). We chat about why LA makes a great backdrop for so many memorable films, and why this story is even more relevant in…
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Written on the Wind (Douglas Sirk 1956) w/ Ben Turnbull (The Franchisees Podcast
Felicia is joined by Ben Turnbull to talk about the male ego in Douglas Sirk’s Written on the Wind (1956). We chat about the earnest approach Sirk takes to all of his films and specifically a high tense story such as this one. This is the series finale and one of my favourite month’s of the show…
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All That Heaven Allows (Douglas Sirk 1955) w/ Jane Waldner
Felicia is joined by Jane Waldner to discuss the underlying feminist and queer themes in Douglas Sirk’s All That Heaven Allows (1955). We chat about the tropes in so-called women’s pictures and how Sirk takes those concepts and elevates them into high art. Send us your thoughts on the episode by...
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The Tarnished Angels (Douglas Sirk 1957) w/ Darragh McGrath
Felicia is joined by Darragh McGrath to discuss why The Tarnished Angels (1957) may be the most Sirkian at its core. We chat about the beauty of the black and white photography, and why Sirk was so good at portraying the lives of broken people. Send us your thoughts on the episode by sending us a...
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Magnificent Obsession (Douglas Sirk 1954) w/ Josh Cooley
Felicia is joined by Josh Cooley to discuss why it’s important to consider melodrama in a positive light through Douglas Sirk’s Magnificent Obsession (1954). We chat about why Sirk was considered a ‘woman’s picture’ director, and why that work lead to some of the most beautiful imagery put on...
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Antichrist (Lars von Trier 2009) w/ Ben Vargas
Felicia is joined by Ben Vargas to discuss the weight of parental guilt as it is manifested through Lars von Trier’s Antichrist (2009). We discuss the ways in which Lars von Trier portrays raw emotions on film, and why filmmakers aren’t often as brave when it comes to showing their audience the...
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Melancholia (Lars von Trier 2011) w/ Jeanmarie Vargas
Felicia is joined by Jeanmarie Vargas to discuss the concept of inherent depression through Lars von Trier’s Melancholia (2011). We chat about Lars von Trier’s desire to break down his own battles with depression through these characters, along with the importance of Wagner in his work. Send us...
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The House That Jack Built (Lars von Trier 2018) w/ The Davids Podcast
Felicia is joined by The Davids Podcast to discuss Lars von Trier’s take on male aggression, in The House That Jack Built (2018). We chat about the nuisance of supporting the work of an artist whose personal ideals we may not agree with. Along with the way Trier is reflecting on his life through...
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Dancer in the Dark (Lars von Trier 2000) w/ Scott Cole
Felicia is joined by Scott Cole to discuss Lars von Trier’s take on an American musical in Dancer in the Dark (2000). We chat about the way von Trier crafts and treats his women characters, along with his criticism of American culture. This is the first installment in the Lars von Trier series…
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Bicycle Thieves (Vittorio De Sica 1948) w/ Ryan Ritter (Pop Culture Historians Podcast)
Felicia is joined by Ryan Ritter to discuss the film that cemented the genre of Italian neo-realism in history; Vittorio De Sica’s Bicycle Thieves (1948). We chat about De Sica’s ability to discover raw talent from non-actors and guide them to deliver unforgettable performances. Along with how...
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Umberto D. (Vittorio De Sica 1952) w/ Geoff Thomas (Cinematic Memories Podcast)
Felicia is joined by Geoff Thomas to discuss the effects of capitalism on an old man and his dog in Vittorio De Sica’s Umberto D. (1952). We chat about this film as a bridge between De Sica’s as a neo-realist filmmaker and his move towards comedies. Along with the themes of questioning the moral...
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Shoeshine (Vittorio De Sica 1946) w/ Jason Christian (Cold War Cinema Podcast)
Felicia is joined by Jason Christian to discuss the story of two young boys who just want to buy a horse but get sent to a juvenile prison instead, in Vittorio De Sica’s Shoeshine (1946). We chat about De Sica’s ability to get natural performances out of children, and how important it was to...
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Miracle in Milan (Vittorio De Sica 1951) w/ Bryan and Hannah Loomis (What a Picture Podcast)
Felicia is joined by Bryan and Hannah Loomis to discuss a film about hope and making the most out of the life you’ve been given in Vittorio De Sica’s Miracle in Milan (1951). We chat about De Sica and Zavattani’s (his long time writing partner) communist ideals and how they translate to the...
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The Piano Teacher (Michael Haneke 2001) w/ Jeanmarie Vargas
Felicia is joined by Jeanmarie Vargas to discuss Michael Haneke’s film about a woman just trying to live out her sexual fantasies in The Piano Teacher (2001). We chat about Haneke’s shift in the 2000s to create more films focused on women and their struggles. Along with the importance of diegetic...
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The Seventh Continent (Michael Haneke 1989) w/ Riley Greenwood
Felicia is joined by Riley Greenwood to discuss a film about a family who makes a questionable decision in Michael Haneke’s The Seventh Continent (1989). We chat about how Haneke decision to not give the audience any answers but instead allows them to wonder why people make certain life…
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The White Ribbon (Michael Haneke 2009) w/ Nathan Cowles
Felicia is joined by Nathan Cowles to discuss Michael Haneke’s dark mystery about the roots of evil in The White Ribbon (2009). We chat about how Haneke tackles children and violence in his films and the concept of “good vs evil”. Along with the use of black and white and lack of score that help...
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Funny Games (Michael Haneke 1997 & 2007) w/ Jane Waldner
Felicia is joined by Jane Waldner to discuss Michael Haneke’s groundbreaking 1997 film Funny Games and his 2007 shot for shot remake. We chat about how important the original film was and remains, and what caused him to remake his own work in the English language. Along with his exploration of...
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Season 2 Introduction
Welcome to Season 2! After a summer break the show is back and with a few changes. We’re still focusing on a different director or cinematographer each month, with a new guest each week to discuss a film in that artist’s filmography. What we’re doing is moving away from a scene by scene breakdown...
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Videodrome (David Cronenberg 1983) w/ Vanya Garraway (Paid in Sweat)
Felicia is joined by Vanya Garraway to discuss David Cronenberg’s exploration of media consumption in a little film called Videodrome (1983). We chat about how this Toronto classic has become a cautionary tale on the effects of hiding behind the ‘content’ you view. Along with the ways in which...
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Dead Ringers (David Cronenberg 1988) w/ Ms. Sinclair (Talk Movie To Me Podcast)
Felicia is joined by Ms. Sinclair to discuss David Cronenberg’s psychological twin terror Dead Ringers (1988) We chat about how the setting of Toronto plays a part in the story, and why the collaboration between Jeremy Irons and Cronenberg gave us one of the greatest dual performances on film.…
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The Brood (David Cronenberg 1979) w/ John Pennington
Felicia is joined by John Pennington to discuss conflicting parenting styles in David Cronenberg’s The Brood (1979). We chat about the use of daylight in a film that tackles dark subject matters. Along with Cronenberg’s personal life being the inspiration behind the story. Send us your thoughts…
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Naked Lunch (David Cronenberg 1991) w/ Josh Cooley
Felicia is joined by Josh Cooley to discuss David Cronenberg’s otherworldly adaptation of William S. Burrough’s Naked Lunch (1991). We chat about the way Cronenberg took Burrough’s story and put it into his own perfectly crafted world, and how he was able to succeed at adapting a difficult novel....
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Before Sunrise (Richard Linklater 1995) w/ Erin & Tom from Baby’s First Watchlist Podcast
It’s bonus episode time. In today’s Special Features episode Felicia is joined by Erin and Tom from the Baby’s First Watchlist Podcast to discuss one of cinema’s greatest romance films Before Sunrise (Richard Linklater 1995). We chat about how fresh this film feels nearly thirty years later, and...
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My Night at Maud’s (Éric Rohmer 1970) w/ Calvin Kemph
Felicia is joined by Calvin Kemph to discuss Catholic guilt and philosophy through the character’s in My Night at Maud’s (Éric Rohmer 1970). We chat about how important it is that this film was shot in black and white and how this story could also fit within his tale of four season series. This...
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Perceval (Éric Rohmer 1978) w/ Duran Aziz
Felicia is joined by Duran Aziz to discuss Éric Rohmer’s foray to the medieval era in Perceval (1978). We chat about the incredibly unique set design and Rohmer’s desire to create a space that would be a reflection of paintings from that era. Send us your thoughts on the episode - are you…
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The Green Ray (Éric Rohmer 1986) w/ Frieda Beckerman
Felicia is joined by Frieda Beckerman to discuss Éric Rohmer’s film about a woman facing vacation ennui, in The Green Ray (1986). We chat about how he created a character whose small problems we can all relate to, and why the multiple settings in France are imperative to the film’s energy.. Send…
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A Summer’s Tale (Éric Rohmer 1996) w/ Nathan Cowles
Felicia is joined by Nathan Cowles to discuss Éric Rohmer’s first film in his A Tale of Four Season series, about a man being tossed around by three different women in A Summer’s Tale (1996). We chat about Rohmer’s way of writing women, his choice to work with a woman cinematographer and how that...
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Seeing Faces in Movies is a podcast where every month the works of a different director or cinematographer is put in focus. Each week a guest is invited on to discuss a film in the artist's filmography.
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