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Writers on Film is the only podcast to focus on film books and to talk to the best authors working in the area of cinema. From Making Of tomes to biographies, studies to novelisations, author and film critic John Bleasdale is fascinated by where the written word intersects with the world of the big screen. Get bonus content on Patreon A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: www.filmstories.co.uk

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Jonathan Rosenbaum Travels in the Cities of Cinema 1:09:27

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Buy Travels in the Cities of Cinema: Conversations with Ehsan Khoshbakht here. Jonathan Rosenbaum stands as one of the most eminent film critics in the English-speaking world. After working for Sight and Sound and Monthly Film Bulletin in London in the 1970s, he served for two decades as chief film critic for the Chicago Reader . Hailed as “one of the best” by Jean-Luc Godard, who compared him to James Agee and André Bazin, Rosenbaum is known for his incisive, thought-provoking polemics, which have inspired generations of writers while reshaping how we think about cinema. Distinguished by his equal investment in both contemporary cinema and film history, his work offers a rich dialogue between the past and present of moving images. In this wide-ranging conversation with film scholar Ehsan Khoshbakht, Rosenbaum reminisces about his childhood in Florence, Alabama, where his family ran a chain of cinemas, and follows that journey to New York, Paris, London and Chicago. Each city marks a chapter in his evolution as a critic, filled with encounters and experiences that together reveal the life of an indefatigable cinephile and cultural commentator. “An engaging history of the esteemed critic’s career and a survey of the cinephilic landscape. Rosenbaum proves a frank, expansive interviewee, telling curator Ehsan Khoshbakht about his childhood in Alabama and his work as a critic in Paris, New York, London, Chicago and elsewhere.” — Pamela Hutchinson, Sight and Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Malick Hour: Carlo Hintermann on Terrence Malick 1:29:45

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I was delighted to talk with Carlo about the book he wrote with Daniele Villa Terrence Malick Rehearsing the Unexpected From the book: "Terrence Malick's debut film, Badlands, announced the arrival of a unique talent. In the 40 years since that debut, Malick has only made 5 films, but they are distinctive in their beauty. This book is not meant to be a biography of Terrence Malick. The purpose behind the book is to introduce readers to the extraordinary universe of his film-making and to aid them in understanding his work. And to do this through the words of his closest collaborators - cinematographers, set designers, costumers, cameramen, directors, producers, and actors such as Sean Penn, Martin Sheen, Sissy Spacek and Jessica Chastain. As their words flow from one to another, they form a fascinating, kaleidoscopic vision of American film and specifically Malick's artistic world. who make up a film. This book is the fruit of a journey began years ago when Luciano Baracaroli, Carlo Hintermann, Gerardo Panichi and Daniele Villa made a documentary on the work of Terrence Malick, which led to the making of this book as well." Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Eelco Wijdicks talks Neuropsychiatry and Cinema 56:28

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Eelco F.M. Wijdicks , MD, PhD is Professor of Neurology at the College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic. His book Frames of Minds uncovers a cinematic language of psychiatry. By taking chances to portray mental illness, filmmakers aim to achieve a sense of reality, and provide catharsis for viewers through the act of dramatization. Ultimately, the history of psychiatry in film is a history of the public perception of medicine, and the ways psychiatry is understood by directors, writers, actors, and audiences. The book is available here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Alissa Wilkinson talks Joan Didion 54:49

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The Malick Hour: THE VOYAGE OF TIME 1:17:46

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Patrick McGilligan on writing his biography of Woody Allen 1:39:20

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The author of Woody Allen: A Travesty of a Mockery of a Sham talks the director and his legacy. Buy the book here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ian Cooper on Charles Manson and Sam Peckinpah 1:10:59

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Ian Cooper has written widely on a host of subjects, but today we're focusing on two of his books which are nevertheless interrelated: Charles Manson and the Family , and Sam Peckinpah's Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Marya E Gates talks Cinema Her Way 1:01:41

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Marya E. Gates is a writer and critic and in her new book Cinema Her Way she collects a series of interviews with a host of visionary directors. It is available here. Visit also Marya's website here. The Substack mentioned in our conversation can be read here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Barry Forshaw on the British Gothic Horror 1:07:01

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Barry Forshaw joins me to talk all things gothic cinema, books, crime, noir, Hammer, folk horror, as well as coming from Liverpool and not being interested in football (the true horror). Barry is a writer on many years and many books. In British Gothic Cinema, he celebrates with enthusiasm the British horror film and its fascination for macabre cinema. A definitive study of the genre, British Gothic Cinema discusses the flowering of the field, with every key film discussed from its beginnings in the 1940s through to the 21st century. His latest book is Simenon: The Man, The Books, The Films , available here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Christopher Frayling on Sergio Leone 1:37:45

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Sir Christopher Frayling is a legend of film writing and criticism. His work on Hammer and his books on Sergio Leone and Spaghetti Westerns have been a huge inspiration to many of us. His latest - Sergio Leone by Himself - is available HERE . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Malick Hour: A HIDDEN LIFE with Matt Zoller Seitz 1:04:55

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Writer, bookseller, and Malick fanatic, Matt Zoller Seitz joins me to talk A Hidden Life . Visit Matt's online shop here . The Magic Hours: The Films and Hidden Life of Terrence Malick is now available from all good book shops and online sources, including here . Camille Saint-Saëns: Le Carnaval des Animaux Performers Pianos: Neil and Nancy O'Doan Orchestra: Seattle Youth Symphony, conducted by Vilem Sokol. Composed 1886; recorded c. 1980. Source The Al Goldstein collection in the Pandora Music repository at ibiblio.org. Used under the license . Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fspn It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Andrew Buss talks Superbad 54:14

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When Superbad was released on August 17th in 2007, it proved itself to be a massive success right out of the gate, especially for those in the film’s target millennial demographic. The film wound up dominating at the box office, bringing in $170 million dollars worldwide, against a $20 million dollar budget. It also launched the careers of Jonah Hill, Michael Cera, Emma Stone, Bill Hader, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, and Seth Rogen whose careers are all thriving to this day. It further proved that Judd Apatow is now one of the most successful film producers of his generation, bringing the world hit after hit. Superbad remains, to this day, a beloved comedy film for millennials who grew up with it. This is because, unlike other comedies of that era, it embraced the awkwardness of the characters, particularly with someone like Michael Cera. Unlike the cartoonish representations of an 80s comedy like Revenge of the Nerds, Superbad presented itself with a depth to the characters that enabled millennials (and other generations) to bond with the movie in a more meaningful way. Full of interviews with people like Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill, Michael Cera, Emma Stone, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Martha MacIssac, Judd Apatow, Bill Hader, Greg Motolla, Evan Goldberg, and Shauna Robertson, I Am McLovin is a comprehensive guide to the movie that changed a generation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Geoff Dyer on Stalker and Where Eagles Dare 1:11:14

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Geoff Dyer is an essayist and novelist. His book on Andrey Tarkovsky's Stalker: Zona: a book about a film about a journey to a room is one of my favourites, equalled only by his other book on the Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood starring Where Eagles Dare: Broadsword Calling Danny Boy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Robert Sellers Searches for James Bond 1:43:03

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‘There are so many insights – even hardcore Bond fans will be surprised. Indispensable.’ – David Lowbridge-Ellis MBE Only six men can lay claim to wearing the famous Savile Row tuxedo of James Bond; more people have stepped on the Moon. Yet, hundreds more came within an inch of winning the coveted 007 role – the pinnacle for so many actors. For the first time, The Search for Bond tells the extraordinary story of how cinema’s most famous secret agent was cast, featuring exclusive interviews with many of the actors who were at one time considered to play Bond, interviewed for the role, or went as far as to be screen tested. From Sir Ranulph Fiennes to Sam Neill, their memories and stories give a fascinating insiders’ glimpse into the process of how the Bond producers, Broccoli and Saltzman, came up with the right man to play their famous spy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Malick Hour: SONG TO SONG 1:43:33

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