"Do you guys ever think about dying?" Today on the show, we talk Barbenheimer! Film critic Lindsey Dunn is here for a BARBIE discussion followed by some OPPENHEIMER talk with Philip Price. Before that, we hear all about the 2023 Kaleidoscope festival with Kaleidoscope President Zack Backer and feature programmer William Moon. The festival is Aug. 10-13 in Little Rock, tickets available at the link below. Links * Kaleidoscope info and tickets [https://www.kaleidoscopefilmfestival.org/] *...

On this bonus episode, I review the new indie film Ramona at Midlife and share my interviews with the filmmakers. I recently watched the film at the 2023 Bentonville Film Festival and had the pleasure of interviewing writer/director Brooke Berman, producer Kristen Vaganos, and actors Yvonne Woods, Alysia Reiner, and Brian Slaten. Links Ramona at Midlife on instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ramonaatmidlife/] Connect with Arthouse Garage * Support us on Patreon...

"The meaning of life... maybe there IS one!" On this episode, we give our reactions to the latest from Wes Anderson-- ASTEROID CITY. Kristopher Pistole returns to the show. Plus, Celeste Shelton stops by to tell us all about the Little Rock 48 Hour Film Project. Nom Nom Try Nom Nom today, go to https://trynom.com/arthouse and get 50% off your first order plus free shipping. Links Register for the Little Rock 48 Hour Film Project [https://48hourfilm.com/littlerock] Follow the 48 Hour...

Don't miss: THE SEND-OFF, film screening this Thursday, July 6 at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts in partnership with the Arkansas Cinema Society. John-Michael Powell, the writer and director of THE SEND-OFF, was kind enough to talk to me about his film, what inspired it, and what it's like being a filmmaker from Arkansas. Screening July 6 at 6:30pm, get tickets at ArkansasCinemaSociety.org LINKS The Send-Off screening Thursday, July 6.  Get tickets here...

On this episode, film critic Russell Miller returns and we walk through our favorite films of the year so far. Plus, I recently attended the Bentonville Film Festival, and I tell all about my experience there. Links Bentonville Film Festival on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bfffestival/] Bentonville Film website [https://bentonvillefilm.org/] Hard Miles on IG [https://www.instagram.com/hardmiles_movie/] Join or Die on IG [https://www.instagram.com/joinordiefilm/] Big Boys on IG...

This Saturday, June 24th, 2023, the Arkansas Cinema Society is hosting a screening here in Little Rock of the 2018 Spike Lee film BLACKKKLANSMAN, starring John David Washington and Adam Driver. Ticket info is below. Blackklansman also features an Arkansas actor named Ashlie Atkinson. She plays Connie in the film, and she will be at the screening this Saturday for a Q&A after the film. I was thrilled to get to speak with Ashlie for a few minutes about Blackklansman, Spike Lee, her acting...

"I wasn't lying. I was encouraging." Today on the show, we discuss the new film from writer/director Nicole Holofcener, YOU HURT MY FEELINGS. The film stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Tobias Menzies, Michaela Watkins, and Owen Teague. Joining us for this episode is friend-of-the-show Omaya Jones. Nom Nom Try Nom Nom today, go to https://trynom.com/arthouse and get 50% off your first order plus free shipping. Connect with Arthouse Garage * Support us on Patreon...

Today we have a special announcement from friend-of-the-show Omaya Jones-- the launch of a new series of pop-up film screenings in Arkansas, called CINEMA I/O. Films will screen starting this Saturday, June 3, at a variety of locations, beginning at an exhibition space called Good Weather in downtown Little Rock. The initial films will be IRMA VEP and TALE OF CINEMA, running for the first half of June. Listen in for details, and find info at cinemaio.org...

Today on the show, we continue our series looking at the films of Darren Aronofsky. We aren't going strictly in chronological order, but rather curating them in pairs. Part 2 is called "Male Suffering," and we're looking at the films The Wrestler (2008) and The Whale (2022). Joining me for this series is my friend Michael J. Dougherty, a filmmaker and disability advocate who always elevates the discourse when he comes on. Have a listen! Links Follow Michael on Instagram...

On this episode, we discuss the latest film from director Ari Aster, BEAU IS AFRAID, and we share a few thoughts on his previous films, HEREDITARY and MIDSOMMAR. Filmmaker Andrew Bowcock returns to the podcast to discuss the film. Connect with Arthouse Garage * Support us on Patreon [http://patreon.com/arthousegarage] * Arthouse Garage shop [http://arthousegarage.com/shop] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/arthousegarage/] * Facebook [https://www.instagram.com/arthousegarage/] *...

It's that time of year again! The Made in Arkansas film festival is back this May 4-6, and it's bigger than ever before. Festival runners Johnnie Brannon and Kerri Michael join the show to tell us about the local films and filmmakers featured at this year's festival, which now also features filmmaker panels for the first time! Get more information on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/events/647902550497234] Get Tickets for Thursday [https://cals.org/event/thumiaff] Get Tickets for Friday...

"I'm looking for ruins." Today on the show, we talk about SUZUME, the latest film from director Makoto Shinkai. Much like his previous films YOUR NAME and WEATHERING WITH YOU, this film is gorgeous to look at and deals with natural disaster. How does it compare to his previous work? Listen in to find out. I'm joined by filmmaker and my good friend Dyar Bentz, who loves anime and Japanese culture. Dyar talks animation, Miyazaki, and he also fills us in about his own documentary series, PEDAL...

Today on the show, we begin a new series looking at the films of Darren Aronofsky. We aren't going strictly in chronological order, but rather curating them in pairs. Part 1 is called "Order and Chaos," and we're looking at the films Pi (1998) and The Fountain (2006). Tune in to hear us discuss the full lineup to come. Joining me for this series is my friend Michael J. Dougherty, a filmmaker and disability advocate who always elevates the discourse when he comes on. Have a...

"Cats die. Music fades. But art is for keeps." On this episode, we've got a discussion of the new Willem Dafoe film INSIDE, from director Vasilis Katsoupis. Film critic Saxon Whitehead returns to the show for that conversation. Plus, Arkansas filmmakers Walt Peterson and Blair H. join to tell us about their upcoming film THE MEMO, from producer Molly Wheat. Links THE MEMO - crowdfunding on Seed & Spark...

"Family... art. It'll tear you in two." Today on the show, filmmaker Texas Smith returns to help us break down the latest film from Steven Spielberg, THE FABELMANS. The film stars Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, and Gabriel LaBelle. Texas also tells us about a film project they recently worked on centered around Juneteenth, called CHRONICLE OF A SUMMER DAY. Before that, Arkansas filmmaker David C. Cruz joins the show to tell us all about LLEGO HOY, his new feature film that is screening this...

"Hope for the unknown is good. It is better than hatred of the familiar." We've got not one, but TWO episodes about Women Talking, the new film from director Sarah Polley, based on the novel by Miriam Toews. The film stars Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, Ben Whishaw, and Frances McDormand. In part 2, seminary student Mattie Motl joins the show to talk about Women Talking (the film and the novel), how it was adapted, and the many religious themes of the story. Make sure to also...

"Where I come from, where your mother comes from, we didn't talk about our bodies. So when something like this happened, there was no language for it." We've got not one, but TWO episodes about Women Talking, the new film from director Sarah Polley, based on the novel by Miriam Toews. The film stars Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, Ben Whishaw, and Frances McDormand. In part 1, film critic Lindsey Dunn joins the show to talk about the film Women Talking and its many cinematic...

In this episode, we finish up our series on filmmaker Terrence Malick, looking at his most recent A HIDDEN LIFE. Bethany Wearden is back again to discuss Malick's treatment of faith and religion in this striking historical drama. What We've Been Watching * The Starling Girl * Waiting for the Light to Change * Skinamarink * Missing Connect with Arthouse Garage * Support us on Patreon [http://patreon.com/arthousegarage] * Arthouse Garage shop [http://arthousegarage.com/shop] *...

"Did you resist the temptation to be obvious?" Today on the show, it's all about Joanna Hogg. Filmmaker Linh Tran is here to tell us why Hogg is one of her favorite directors, as we look at her latest film THE ETERNAL DAUGHTER. I also took the opportunity to finally watch THE SOUVENIR and THE SOUVENIR: PART II, so we talk a bit about those as well. Linh Tran is the director of the new film WAITING ON THE LIGHT TO CHANGE, which is playing Slamdance next week! To watch the film at home,...

On the podcast today, Arkansas critic Saxon Whitehead helps us dive into TÁR, the latest film from writer/director Todd Field and starring Cate Blanchett, Noémie Merlant, and Nina Hoss. It's being widely hailed as one of the best films of 2022. Do Saxon and I agree with that?? Tune in to find out. Saxon is the writer behind Doctor Popcorn. Find his work at DoctorPopcorn.net [https://www.doctorpopcorn.net/], or on Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/Saxonian/], Facebook...

The best of the year show is finally here! Film critic Russel Miller joins me for this two-part spectacular. In part 1, we talk about our favorite comedies, action movies, horror, and animation, plus best scores, cinematography, and performances. We finish it up with our favorite movie moments of 2022. In part 2, we count down the top 10 films of the year. Connect with Arthouse Garage * Support us on Patreon [http://patreon.com/arthousegarage] * Arthouse Garage shop...

The best of the year show is finally here! Film critic Russel Miller joins me for this two-part spectacular. In part 1, we talk about our favorite comedies, action movies, horror, and animation, plus best scores, cinematography, and performances. We finish it up with our favorite movie moments of 2022. In part 2, we count down the top 10 films of the year.

It's a packed episode. We've got thoughts on THE WHALE, CLOSE, BONES & ALL, and ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT, plus the winners of the annual SEFCA film critics awards and a chat about streaming and the box office. After that, we dig into the latest film from director Ryan Coogler, BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER Omaya Jones is back to share his cinematic wisdom with us for this episode. Links AR Times screening: Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence...

"I'll pay you $1 billion to tell me which one of them tried to kill me." Today on the show, murder mystery aficionado Jordan Woodson returns to the show to help break down the latest film from Rian Johnson. GLASS ONION: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY has Daniel Craig returning as gentleman detective Benoit Blanc, surrounded by a new cast of characters and a new mystery. The film also stars Janelle Monáe, Kate Hudson, Edward Norton, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Madelyn Cline, Leslie Odom Jr., Jessica...

"If punching a policeman is a sin then we may as well pack up and go home." Today on the show, we talk THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN, the latest film from director Martin McDonagh, starring Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Kerry Condon, and Barry Keoghan. Friend of the show Michael Dougherty is back to help us talk about McDonagh's filmography and how the film ties into Irish history. Links Andrew's review of The Banshees of Inisherin [https://arthousegarage.com/banshees-of-inisherin/] Movies...