Playlist: Movie Series and Pieces
Compiled By: PRX Editors
Indie and mainstream, actors and producers — here are movie series on PRX of various lengths.
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Filmspotting (weekly series) (Series)
Produced by WBEZ
"Filmspotting" is an hour-long program about film, including: movie reviews, interviews, top 5 lists, listener feedback and insightful film talk. Filmspotting is available on PRX by noon (CST) on Fridays. Promos are available on PRX earlier in the week.
Most recent piece in this series:
Filmspotting 938 (09/29/23): Flora and Son / No One Will Save You / Stop Making Sense (revisited)
From WBEZ | Part of the Filmspotting (weekly series) series | 01:48:00
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John Carney has given us a musical love story (“Once”), a musical coming-of-age story (“Sing Street”), and now, with the new “Flora and Son”, a musical story about the trials and tribulations of parenting. That review, thoughts on the new Hulu thriller "No One Will Save You," and a revisit of a 2020 conversation about the newly re-released “Stop Making Sense.”
Sounds Familiar #5: Sex, Death and Morals in Horror.
From Blake Cooper | Part of the Sounds Familiar series | 17:00
In 1980, during a “very special episode” of Siskel & Ebert, Roger Ebert made a provocative claim about the emerging genre of “slasher” horror films: “these films hate women.” Whether that’s true—and why—is a little more complicated.
Indie Outlook (Series)
Produced by Matt Fagerholm
Chicago film critic Matt Fagerholm highlights the latest and greatest in modern independent cinema.
Most recent piece in this series:
Duncan Riddell on "Older Children"
From Matt Fagerholm | Part of the Indie Outlook series | 23:10
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Filmmaker Duncan Riddell joins host Matt Fagerholm to discuss his new film, "Older Children," which premieres in Chicago November 10th. The program was produced at Columbia College Chicago. Technical producer was Rebecca Nystedt. An Indie Outlook production.
Behind the Scenes (Series)
Produced by Andrea Chase
Filmmakers and actors talk with Andrea Chase. New insights, unexpected revelations, and a wry sense of humor. Series pieces are various lengths from 8 to 25 minutes.
Most recent piece in this series:
AMERIKATSI -- Michael Goorjian Interview
From Andrea Chase | Part of the Behind the Scenes series | 13:56
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Michael Goorjian is the grandson of survivors of the Armenian Genocide that started in 1915 and continued for almost a decade. He didn’t really connect to his Armenian heritage, though, until he was in his 20s, when he moved from the San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles in order to pursue his acting career. It prompted a visit to Armenia in 2006, and then the film AMERIKATSI, the story of Charlie Bakhchinyan, a repatriated Armenian-American who discovers that Stalin’s promise of a good life in the homeland is tragically hollow.
When we spoke via Zoom on September 21, 2023, Goorjian talked about why he wanted his film, which depicts so much tragedy, to be a hopeful experience. We went on to talk about finding the center of a culture, the forces that have sought to squelch the truth of the Armenian Genocide for over 100 years, and what is was like filming AMERIKATSI on location in Armenia during the start of the 2020 COVID pandemic. We finished up with what it would mean for Armenia for the film to be shortlisted for the Oscar, as well as some piquant synchronicity.
The film co-stars Hovik Keuchkerian, Nelli Uvarova, Mikhail Trukhin, Jean-Pierre Nshanian, Narine Grigoryan, Aram Karakhanyan, and Lernik Harutyunyan.
Goorjian, who stars as Charlie, directed from his own script, as well as co-edited AMERIKATSI. His previous work includes NEWSIES, SLC PUNK!, and ILLUSION, which he wrote, directed, and in which he co-starred with Kirk Douglas, who told him a story that proves what a mensch the iconic actor was in real life. AMERIKATSI is Armenia's official submission for Academy Awards.
The Indie on Demand Movie Review (Series)
Produced by Daniel Persons
A short, weekly review show dedicated to highlighting independent films available via on-demand platforms. Produced and hosted by film journalist and critic Dan Persons.
Most recent piece in this series:
Indie on Demand Reviews FIGHTVILLE
From Daniel Persons | Part of the The Indie on Demand Movie Review series | 01:59
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Film critic Dan Persons reviews FIGHTVILLE, an intense and intimate documentary focusing on the brutal sport of mixed martial arts.
THE INDIE ON DEMAND MOVIE REVIEW is a short, weekly, module-style review show dedicated to highlighting independent films available via on-demand platforms. Produced and hosted by film journalist and critic Dan Persons (The Huffington Post, IFC, Air America), each 2-minute episode will feature a review of an independent film that has recently debuted on-demand, incorporating cleared audio clips and Dan's detailed analysis to provide listeners with an entertaining and insightful glimpse into the exciting and innovative world of independent film, with all titles available immediately for viewing at home.
Reel Discovery (Series)
Produced by Kristin Dreyer Kramer
Each week on Reel Discovery, host Kristin Dreyer Kramer takes a quick look at the latest in movies -- from the hottest new blockbusters to little-known indies and even Blu-ray releases. Whether you prefer explosive action movies or quiet dramas, you're sure to discover something worth watching. On the latest show, Kristin takes a look at the horror homage of Tim Burton's Frankenweenie.
Most recent piece in this series:
Reel Discovery: The Kill Room
From Kristin Dreyer Kramer | Part of the Reel Discovery series | 03:00
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Each week on Reel Discovery, host Kristin Dreyer Kramer takes a quick look at the latest in movies -- from the hottest new blockbusters to little-known indies and even Blu-ray releases. Whether you prefer explosive action movies or quiet dramas, you're sure to discover something worth watching. On the latest show, Kristin joins in the art world chaos of a money laundering scheme gone wrong in the dark comic thriller The Kill Room.
To read more, visit NightsAndWeekends.com.
It's Movie Time (Series)
Produced by Kristin Dreyer Kramer
A weekly five-minute film review series with critics John DeSando and Kristin Dreyer Kramer.
Most recent piece in this series:
It's Movie Time; July 6, 2012: The Amazing Spider-Man, To Rome with Love
From Kristin Dreyer Kramer | Part of the It's Movie Time series | 05:00
Films reviewed: The Amazing Spider-Man, To Rome with Love
Spoiler Alert Radio (Series)
Produced by MergingArts Productions
Toni Pennacchia discusses all things film with independent directors, writers, producers, composers, cinematographers, editors, promoters, and more, in this 29-minute series.
Most recent piece in this series:
Justin O'Neal Miller - Art Director and Writer/Director - Baby Driver, First Man, Peggy, Tenet, Gran Turismo, Oppenheimer
From MergingArts Productions | Part of the Spoiler Alert Radio series | 29:00
Justin is the Writer, Director, and Producer of numerous commercial and narrative projects, through his company, Alchemy Set, including the award-winning short films: Restitution, The Roach, and Peggy.
Justin's work in Set Design and Art Direction includes: The Walking Dead, Prisoners, Baby Driver, American Made, First Man, Tenet, Gran Turismo, and Oppenheimer.