Episode 71: Moulin Rouge!
The LFTS team discusses Moulin Rouge!’s frenetic editing, debates the place of excess and melodrama in entertainment, and praises the film’s lavish final act. Sponsor Get a free trial of Skillshare p...
12 Mar 20211h 25min
Episode 70: The Lighthouse (with Maggie Mae Fish)
The LFTS team welcomes YouTube creator Maggie Mae Fish to discuss The Lighthouse's dense mythic symbolism, both leads' committed performances, and how the film's incredible attention to detail makes u...
5 Mar 20211h 2min
Episode 69: Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
The LFTS team discusses the function of Birdman’s one-shot visual style, the binary of theme of art vs. entertainment, and different readings of the film’s ambiguous ending. Sponsor Sign up for Curio...
26 Feb 20211h 6min
Episode 68: Our Favorite Films of the 2000s
The LFTS team counts down our favorite films of 2000-2009, discusses what makes various films important to each of us, and uncovers a few surprises along the way. Show Notes Beyond the Screenplay Pat...
19 Feb 202159min
Episode 67: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
The LFTS team discusses Eternal Sunshine’s translation from script to screen, the characters’ conflicting desires, and why embracing paradox at every level enriches this bittersweet masterpiece. Spon...
12 Feb 20211h 35min
Episode 66: Hidden Figures
The LFTS team discusses Hidden Figures’s cleverly constructed subplots, the story’s relationship with historical accuracy, and the filmmakers’ strategic approach to getting the film made. Show Notes ...
5 Feb 20211h 8min
Episode 65: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
In this third and final episode on the Lord of the Rings trilogy, the LFTS team discusses the filmmakers’ incredible dedication to getting the series made, when adding “movie stuff” is the right call ...
29 Jan 20211h 56min
Episode 64: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
In this second of three episodes on the Lord of the Rings trilogy, the LFTS team discusses the technical and character aspects of Gollum’s appeal, the films’ theatrical cuts vs. extended editions, and...
22 Jan 20211h 28min
