Film Chatter Podcast

In this edition of the Director's Highlight series, Aric and Marisa celebrate the career of the maverick filmmaker Robert Altman. They discuss six of his most underappreciated films, looking for the common themes Altman revisited during his career. These six films include THAT COLD DAY IN THE PARK (1969), BREWSTER MCCLOUD (1970), IMAGES (1972), HEALTH (1980), COME BACK TO THE 5 & DIME, JIMMY DEAN, JIMMY DEAN (1982), COOKIE'S FORTUNE (1999). Please consider supporting this show through our...

Aric and Marisa travel across the pond to explore the films of the United Kingdom, specifically during the '60s and with a little detour into the '90s. They look at how the perspectives of these films are shaped by the social and economical circumstances of everyday people, and how these perspectives have much to illuminate about today's prevalent issues. Whether you call them Kitchen Sink, Angry Young Men, or simply British films, there is SO much to love about this corner of film history....

Marisa and Aric take on the world of punk films. They trace the qualities of authenticity in punk films while diving deep into the evolving perspectives and philosophies of the punk scene. All of this is discussed while spotlighting six punk AF films: SUBURBIA (1984), Penelope Spheeris' compassionate study of punk teenagers, OVER THE EDGE (1979), Jonathan Kaplan's acclaimed story of teenage rebellion, THE WARRIORS (1979), Walter Hill's dystopian journey of one New York gang's cross-city trek...

In this episode, Marisa and Aric *figuratively* hit the road to celebrate the road film genre, a staple in cinema that is known for bringing new perspectives and unseen horizons. Along the way, they'll take a look at six iconic road films: THELMA & LOUISE (1991), the iconic story of two women on the run to Mexico that is, quite simply, badass, LA STRADA (1954), Federico Fellini's harsh, yet whimsical journey of a young woman and a strongman performer through Italy, DEAD MAN (1995), Jim...

In this first edition of the Director's Highlight series, Aric and Marisa take on selected films of the controversial juggernaut Luis Buñuel. They spotlight three memorable periods of his long career: his surrealist origins in Paris, his filmmaking in Mexico, and his great late career run of films produced in France. These eras of Buñuel's career are examined through six films: UN CHIEN ANDALOU (1929), Buñuel and Salvador Dali's surrealist experimental short, VIRIDIANA (1961), the acclaimed...

Marisa and Aric are joined by Spencer Churchill from Endangered Streaming to celebrate the expansive world of cult cinema. They each bring three cult films that scatter across genres, as well as across the globe. The list of films include the Japanese cult classic HOUSE (1977), Martin Scorsese's beloved midnight classic AFTER HOURS (1985), the star studded not-so superhero film MYSTERY MEN (1999), the surrealist, self-destructive Czech New Wave film DAISIES (1966), Vincent Gallo's...

In this episode, Aric and Marisa spotlight the one and only Los Angeles with six films that capture the spirit of the city. They attempt to define Los Angeles by its different subcultures and districts while considering the influence of the film industry on its exterior reputation. The films discussed include John Singleton's stunning directorial debut BOYZ N THE HOOD (1991), Steve Martin's hilarious farce of Los Angeles daily life, L.A. STORY (1991), Patricia Cardoso's REAL WOMEN HAVE...

"It's showtime, folks!" In this episode, Marisa and Aric break down the Musical genre, bringing a diverse selection of six films spanning five decades that will get you singing and dancing in no time. The list includes THE YOUNG GIRLS OF ROCHEFORT (1967), Jacques Demy's iconic musical that captures pure joy on film, John Waters' mischievous '60s retrospective HAIRSPRAY (1988), Vincente Minnelli's THE BAND WAGON (1953), which to this day is one of the most influential musicals of all time,...

Aric and Marisa put the spotlight on the Coming-of-Age genre with six films that bring us back to our golden days. They discuss the memorable conventions of the genre and dive into what makes this genre so special to all of us. The list includes the beloved Studio Ghibli film KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE (1989), a whimsically mature film about a young witch trying to find herself in a new town, Ronald F. Maxwell's LITTLE DARLINGS (1980), the sincere teen-comedy starring memorable child actresses...

In this episode, Marisa and Aric examine the legacy of Neo-Noir through six films that both represented and reinvented the genre. They also discuss the genre's conventions and how they evolved from the Film Noir movement of the mid-20th century. On the list is Walter Hill's THE DRIVER (1978), the ultra-cool car chase thriller that has inspired numerous getaway driver films after it, John Dahl's THE LAST SEDUCTION (1994), a sinister straight-to-tv film that made waves with Linda Fiorentino's...

In this episode, Aric and Marisa take a look at six films that stand out as unique adaptations of an original source, with inspiration drawing from music, poems, short stories, and more. They also look at how each filmmaker creatively translated that source into a one-of-a-kind film. On the list is INTERSTELLA 5555: THE 5TORY OF THE 5ECRET 5TAR 5YSTEM (2003), the Daft Punk and Leiji Matsumoto collaboration that dazzles with hand drawn tie-dye color explosions and iconic house music, Michael...

Aric and Marisa are joined by their first guest, Samuel McIntosh of The Nightmare Circus Podcast, in a special bonus episode to discuss the 2021 Oscars Nominees. They give their thoughts on NOMADLAND, MANK, THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7, MINARI, PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN, SOUND OF METAL, and more. They also share their Oscars predictions for each major category and talk about what they think was snubbed. Help support this show through our Patreon! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter:...

Marisa and Aric spotlight six films with undeniably great soundtracks that feature memorable, scene-stealing songs. They focus on how these curated soundtracks amplify each film's themes, emotion, and generational milieu. In the spotlight is Richard Kelley's DONNIE DARKO (2001), the unusual coming of age film that embodies the strangeness of '80s suburbia through a soundtrack led by Tears for Fears, Cameron Crowe's SINGLES (1992), which revives the '90s grunge era in Seattle with a...

Aric and Marisa revisit the controversial MPAA "X-Rating" and its impact on films throughout the late 20th century. Through the lens of six audacious films, they question whether this rating truly was effective in filtering adult content to American audiences, or if its legacy will be that of censorship and restricting creativity. In this episode, the six films discussed include one of the most controversial X-rated films of all time, Ken Russell's THE DEVILS (1971), which complete...

To kick off the first episode of the Film Chatter Podcast, Marisa and Aric explore New York independent films of the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s with a spotlight on some of the unheralded women filmmakers of the era. These six films consist of Barbara Loden’s WANDA (1970), her first and only film that is a masterpiece of American independent cinema and a semi-autobiographical portrait of wandering souls in the American midwest, Claudia Weill’s GIRLFRIENDS (1978), the ‘70s time capsule portrait of...

Meet Aric and Marisa, your hosts and producers of the Film Chatter Podcast! Every two weeks, they'll bring a new topic of discussion, showcasing three films each that add to the conversation. This is a podcast not just for cinephiles, but for anybody who is curious about movies and wants to dive deeper into the world of film. Help support this show: www.patreon.com/filmchatterpod Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchatterpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/filmchatterpod and...