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Here is Mark and Aaron's first podcast together, about Mark Rydell's The Rose.
Mark, Aaron, David and Trevor return for part two of our exploration of the under-appreciated French director, Julien Duvivier.
Mark, Aaron and Matt Gasteier explore the filmmaking world of Yasujirō Ozu, centering on his pivotal masterpiece Late Spring (1949).
Mark and Aaron discuss Punch-Drunk Love and the career of Paul Thomas Anderson.
Mark and Aaron continue the French 1930s series by exploring the early career of Jean Renoir.
Mark and Aaron are joined by Keith Silva to look at the Coen Brothers' debut to cap of #Noirvember.
Mark and Aaron tackle Guillermo Del Toro's debut film, recently re-released as part of the Trilogía boxset.
We let our hair down for Halloween and celebrate the oddity that is Ôbayashi's House (1977).
Mark and Aaron cover the Dutch and French horror/suspense classic, The Vanishing.
Mark, Aaron and Eric Ford begin a month of horror with the micro-budget cult classic, Carnival of Souls.
Mark and Aaron are joined by Marcus Pinn to explore the filmography of Jim Jarmusch, beginning with Mystery Train (1989).
Mark, Aaron and Scott Nye kick off the first of a seven episode series about French cinema i the 1930s.
We change things up by focusing on a boutique label, Twilight Time, that has found success through a unique business model.
Mark and Aaron are joined by Dave Eves to evaluate the massive Zatoichi serial starring Shintaro Katsu.
Mark and Aaron celebrate the Summer Olympics by exploring Downhill Racer, an independent film about the Winter Olympics.
Mark and Aaron podcast in person, reflect on the first year of the show, and what's to come.
Mark and Aaron are joined by Matt Gasteier to explore Nicholas Ray's In a Lonely Place (1950) and evaluate Humphrey Bogart's body of work.
Mark and Aaron are joined by Scott Nye to hash out the intricate themes, history, and nuance of Edward Yang's A Brighter Summer Day.
Mark and Aaron welcome old friend, Doug McCambridge to talk about Robert Altman's "Don't call it a" comeback film.
Mark and Aaron welcome Ben Model, silent film historian, accompanist, distributor, and enthusiast.
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