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 873 (05/13/22): Summer Movie Preview – 2022
From WBEZ | Part of the Filmspotting (weekly series) series | 54:00
With new films from Jordan Peele, Alex Garland, and Claire Denis, not to mention the latest from Marvel, Pixar, and the long-awaited return of Tom Cruise's Maverick, the fifteen or so weekends that make up the summer movie season give us plenty to look forward to. Adam and Josh's Summer Movie Preview comes in the form of their top 5 questions about the upcoming movie season.
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:
2022 Silent Film Festival -- Artistic Director Anita Monga Interview
From Andrea Chase | Part of the Behind the Scenes series | 23:35
After what I call a two-year pandemic pause, the San Francisco Silent Film Festival returns for its 25th year of showcasing the rich legacy of film history from the time before movies spoke. When I talked via Zoom with the festival’s Artistic Director, Anita Monga, on April 30 2022, we discussed the amazing range of the programming, including restorations, documentaries, and films from Europe and Asia, but I wanted to start with a silent film star that, for me and for Monga, is timeless. That would be Buster Keaton in STEAMBOAT BILL, JR.
We went on to talk about the opening night film, a restoration of Erich von Stroheim’s FOOLISH WIVES, and its long journey to the festival screen; the very different sides of Oscar Wilde in the program; films from and about Ukraine, and the why the festival is helping to support the work of the Oleksandr Dovzhenko National Film Centre in Kyiv; the unexpected advances found in Victorian filmmaking; and programming specifically for children.
We finished up with DJ Spooky’s presentation of RE-BIRTH OF A NATION, which uses images from the infamous film by D.W. Griffith that led to the resurgence of the KKK to exorcise its evil; discovering the literal color of silent films; the return of Serge Bromberg with new restorations from his Lobster Films; and how to get in on all the action at this year’s festival.
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: Senior Year
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 returns to high school with an aging cheerleader in Netflix’s Senior Year.
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:
Gil Talmi - Film Composer - Entre Nos, The Great Hack, Jacinta, iGilbert, and Lead Me Home
From MergingArts Productions | Part of the Spoiler Alert Radio series | 29:00
Gil is an Emmy-nominated film composer, sonic activist and recording artist with a passion for socially conscious films.
Gil's scoring credits include the films: Entre Nos, Food Chains, The Lost Arcade, Chavela, and Backyard Wilderness.
More recently, Gil has scored for: Man On Fire, The Great Hack, White Noise, Jacinta, Cicada, Captains Of Za'atari, iGilbert, and the Oscar-nominated short documentary film Lead Me Home.