Ep. 485 – Blonde (with Kristen Lopez)

In the first part of a two-part special about the Chicago International Film Festival, Michael Snydel talks with fellow Chicago critic and The Film Stage contributor, Max O’Connell, about the films we’ve seen thus far at the Chicago International Film Festival–including Ash is Purest White, Transit, Non-Fiction, and more–and about the strange and rewarding experience of attending the festival.

18 Okt 20181h 29min

Welcome, one and all, to the latest installment of The Film Stage Show! Today, Michael Snydel, Bill Graham and I discuss the newest film from director Damien Chazelle, First Man, starring Ryan Gosling. Subscribe on iTunes or see below to stream. Enter our giveaways, get access to our private Slack channel, and support new episodes by becoming a Patreon contributor. The Film Stage is supported by MUBI, a curated online cinema streaming a selection of exceptional independent, classic, and award-winning films from around the world. Each day, MUBI hand-picks a new gem and you have one month to watch it. Try it for free at mubi.com/filmstage.

15 Okt 20181h 46min

Welcome to The B-Side, a new podcast from The Film Stage where we explore movies starring established movie stars that flopped at the box office, have been forgotten by time, or remain hidden gems. These aren't the films that made them famous or kept them famous. These are the other ones. So strap in and listen close as we dive into the big swings and big misses from some of biggest names in the business. In the latest episode, Dan Mecca and Jared Mobarak discuss the b-side to Anna Hathaway's career.

15 Okt 201839min

Welcome, one and all, to the latest installment of The Film Stage Show! Today, Michael Snydel, Bill Graham and I discuss the sprightly crime caper The Old Man & the Gun, from director David Lowery, starring Robert Redford. Subscribe on iTunes or see below to stream. Enter our giveaways, get access to our private Slack channel, and support new episodes by becoming a Patreon contributor. The Film Stage is supported by MUBI, a curated online cinema streaming a selection of exceptional independent, classic, and award-winning films from around the world. Each day, MUBI hand-picks a new gem and you have one month to watch it. Try it for free at mubi.com/filmstage.

9 Okt 20181h 28min

Welcome, one and all, to the latest installment of The Film Stage Show! Today, Michael Snydel, Bill Graham and I are joined by Farran Nehme to discuss the somehow-already-awards-favorite directorial debut from Bradley Cooper, A Star is Born. Subscribe on iTunes or see below to stream. Enter our giveaways, get access to our private Slack channel, and support new episodes by becoming a Patreon contributor. The Film Stage is supported by MUBI, a curated online cinema streaming a selection of exceptional independent, classic, and award-winning films from around the world. Each day, MUBI hand-picks a new gem and you have one month to watch it. Try it for free at mubi.com/filmstage.

8 Okt 20181h 39min

Welcome to The B-Side, a new podcast from The Film Stage where we explore movies starring established movie stars that flopped at the box office, have been forgotten by time, or remain hidden gems. These aren't the films that made them famous or kept them famous. These are the other ones. So strap in and listen close as we dive into the big swings and big misses from some of biggest names in the business. In the latest episode, Dan Mecca, Karen Kemmerle, and Gavin Mevius discuss the b-side to Cate Blanchett's career, specifically her post-Elizabeth roles. If you're in Buffalo, don't miss Dan Mecca in person as he presents his new short film Regular, playing this Saturday at 9pm at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center as part of the Buffalo International Film Festival. Get tickets here. Enter our giveaways, get access to our private Slack channel, and support new episodes by becoming a Patreon contributor.

4 Okt 201854min

Welcome, one and all, to the latest installment of The Film Stage Show! Today, Michael Snydel, Bill Graham and I discuss Jacques Audiard's western The Sisters Brothers, starring Joaquin Phoenix, John C. Reilly, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Riz Ahmed. Enter our giveaways, get access to our private Slack channel, and support new episodes by becoming a Patreon contributor.

2 Okt 20181h 19min

Welcome, one and all, to the latest installment of The Film Stage Show! Today, Michael Snydel, Bill Graham and I turn on some mood lighting and talk about Mandy, the newest film from Panos Cosmatos. Then, Michael and I spend a brief amount of time going over our feelings regarding The Children Act and the adaptations (actual and hypothetical) of Ian McEwan. Subscribe on iTunes or see below to stream. Enter our giveaways, get access to our private Slack channel, and support new episodes by becoming a Patreon contributor. The Film Stage is supported by MUBI, a curated online cinema streaming a selection of exceptional independent, classic, and award-winning films from around the world. Each day, MUBI hand-picks a new gem and you have one month to watch it. Try it for free at mubi.com/filmstage.

25 Sep 20181h 17min