Jackie and Greg take a drive to Naples for Roberto Rossellini's JOURNEY TO ITALY from 1954. Topics of discussion include the film's minimalism, its frank treatment of a marriage on the rocks, Rossellini's scandalous affair with star Ingrid Bergman, and its influence on all of the "break-up films" that came afterwards,  #41 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012 #72 on Sight &...

Subscriber-only episode Jackie and Greg take a flight to the Swedish countryside for Ari Aster's MIDSOMMAR from 2019. Topics of discussion include Jackie's aversion to horror movies, Aster's themes of family, grief, and trauma, a touch on the history of folk horror, and why Florence Pugh's powerhouse performance is one of the most memorable in recent years. The monthly S'mores series is an offshoot from our main series, where Jackie and Greg explore films from the fringes of cinema,...

Jackie and Greg step back in time to feudal Japan for Kenji Mizoguchi's SANSHO THE BAILIFF from 1954. Topics of discussion include the film's origins as a centuries-old folktale, Mizoguchi's masterful direction, the ethereal ghost story that hangs over the film, and whether it's more optimistic or pessimistic. #59 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012 #75 on Sight & Sound's 2022...

Jackie and Greg join the swinging parties of 1960s Rome for Federico Fellini's LA DOLCE VITA. Topics of discussion include the film's decadence, sex and celebrity as the new religion, how it marked a transition for Fellini from the more grounded films of the 1950s into his more bombastic work, and the amount of visual detail he packs into the film to help tell his story. #39 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time"...

Jackie and Greg take a drive down memory lane for their discussion of Ingmar Bergman's WILD STRAWBERRIES from 1957. Topics of discussion include the film's sentimentality, where it sits in Bergman's filmography, how its most powerful moments make up for its shortcomings, the influence of Dickens and THE PHANTOM CARRIAGE, and why it'll endure for generations to come. #63 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time"...

Jackie and Greg hit the streets of Paris for François Truffaut’s THE 400 BLOWS from 1959. Topics of discussion include the autobiographical nature of the film, the generosity of Truffaut's cinema, a reflection on their own childhoods, and why it remains one of the highest peaks of the French New Wave. #39 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012 #50 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The...

Subscriber-only episode Jackie and Greg get shrunken down by a radioactive cloud for Jack Arnold's THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN from 1957. Topics of discussion include the film's special effects, where it fits in Arnold's career, how it transcends its genre trappings, and Greg's crippling arachnophobia.  The monthly S'mores series is an offshoot from our main series, where Jackie and Greg explore films from the fringes of cinema, encompassing underground, experimental, cult, camp, genre,...

Jackie and Greg are joined by Aaron Strand of the Behind the Slate podcast in their discussion of Charlie Chaplin's MODERN TIMES from 1936. Topics of discussion include the film's genesis, Chaplin's relationship with co-star Paulette Goddard, how it addresses heavy, topical issues with a light touch, and a conversation on the bizarre alternate ending which was shot but ultimately cut before the film's release. #63 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time"...

Jackie and Greg celebrate 100 episodes of Scene and Heard! Join them as they pop champagne, answer listener questions, and reflect back on the first 100 episodes of the show. Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sceneandheardpod Check us out at our official website: https://www.sceneandheardpod.com Join our weekly film club: https://www.instagram.com/arroyofilmclub JP Instagram/Twitter: jacpostaj GK Instagram: gkleinschmidt Graphic Design: Molly Pinto Music: Andrew...

Jackie and Greg tidy the apartment for Chantal Akerman's landmark JEANNE DIELMAN, 23 QUAI DU COMMERCE, 1080 BRUXELLES from 1975. Topics of discussion include the film's background and production, how it uses mundanity as a powerful tool, what it's saying about female sexuality, and whether its spot atop the 2022 Sight & Sound list is justified. #36 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time"...

Subscriber-only episode Jackie and Greg get nice and uncomfortable for Todd Solondz's HAPPINESS from 1998. Topics of discussion include the film's controversial subject matter, how it walks the line between satire and sincerity, the great ensemble cast, and why it's one of the best films of the 90s. The monthly S'mores series is an offshoot from our main series, where Jackie and Greg explore films from the fringes of cinema, encompassing underground, experimental, cult, camp, genre, horror,...

Jackie and Greg pull into the crumbling mansion of Hollywood’s past for Billy Wilder's SUNSET BLVD. from 1950. Topics of discussion include the film's gothic atmosphere and pulpy narration, which actors came close to playing the lead roles, Gloria Swanson's larger-than-life performance, and how it set the stage for the acidic anti-Hollywood films that would follow in its wake. #63 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time"...

Jackie and Greg check into the Bates Motel for Alfred Hitchcock's ultra iconic PSYCHO from 1960. Topics of discussion include the film's production history, its subversive structure, a breakdown of the famous shower scene, and how it pushed American cinema over the edge -- movies have never been the same. #34 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012 #31 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The...

Another year, another Top 10 list! Jackie and Greg share their favorite films from 2023. Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sceneandheardpod Check us out at our official website: https://www.sceneandheardpod.com Join our weekly film club: https://www.instagram.com/arroyofilmclub JP Instagram/Twitter: jacpostaj GK Instagram: gkleinschmidt Graphic Design: Molly Pinto Music: Andrew Cox Editing: Asa Parsons Get in touch at [email protected] Support the showSupport...

Subscriber-only episode Camp counselors Jackie and Greg talk about Jack Hill's COFFY from 1973. Topics of discussion include the film's place in the blaxploitation subgenre, Pam Grier's tough-as-nails heroine, its influence on Quentin Tarantino, and why it's still a startling piece of filmmaking over 50 years later. The monthly S'mores series is an offshoot from our main series, where Jackie and Greg explore films from the fringes of cinema, encompassing underground, experimental, cult,...

Jackie and Greg take a nocturnal trip down the river of dreams for Charles Laughton's THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER from 1955. Topics of discussion include the film's storybook feel, Robert Mitchum's much-copied villain, Laughton's inspirations for the film, and why it stands as a truly original piece of cinema all these years later. #63 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012 #25 on Sight...

Jackie and Greg descend into the depths below the city of METROPOLIS, Fritz Lang's sprawling sci-fi touchstone from 1927. Topics of discussion include the grand scale and ambition of Lang's vision, how it inspired every piece of science fiction cinema that followed, the film's connection to the Nazi party, and whether its message and ending are worth a damn. #36 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time"...

Jackie and Greg shuffle through the streets of Paris in search of a con for Robert Bresson's PICKPOCKET from 1959. Topics of discussion include Bresson's formalism, his actors as "models", the "cinema of hands", and why his work is do divisive amongst filmgoers. #63 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012 #136 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. ...

Jackie and Greg are joined by Lucé Tomlin-Brenner of Vidéothèque and the It's Always Halloween podcast in their discussion of Buster Keaton and Clyde Bruckman's THE GENERAL from 1926. Topics of discussion include the film's political views, the audacity of its storytelling, Carl Davis' rousing score, its massive influence on generations of filmmakers, and what made Buster Keaton unique among other silent comedians. #34 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time"...

Subscriber-only episode Camp counselors Jackie and Greg sit in the snowy wilderness for Bob Clark's BLACK CHRISTMAS from 1974. Topics of discussion include the film's thoughtfulness, how Clark elevates the slasher genre, why it's genuinely disturbing, and whether or not it deserves to be in the Christmas movie canon. The monthly S'mores series is an offshoot from our main series, where Jackie and Greg explore films from the fringes of cinema, encompassing underground, experimental, cult,...

It's a Double Bill! In the inaugural episode in this series, Jackie and Greg each bring their favorite Christmas movie to the table: Henry Koster's THE BISHOP'S WIFE from 1947 and Brian Henson's THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL from 1992. How does Michael Caine stack up against Cary Grant? It's our most festive episode yet! Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sceneandheardpod Check us out at our official website: https://www.sceneandheardpod.com Join our weekly film club:...

We've partnered with Vidéothèque in Los Angeles for a giveaway! One lucky winner gets a Vidéothèque tote bag + 5 free rentals + a Scene and Heard mug! Please only enter if you're based in the Los Angeles area. To enter: 1) Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sceneandheardpod 2) Follow Vidéothèque on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/videotheque 3) Comment on the collab Instagram post announcing the giveaway with what you'd rent (a film that's not streaming...

Jackie and Greg brave the cold for Béla Tarr's 7.5 hour opus SÁTÁNTANGÓ from 1994. Topics of discussion include the film's length, its bleak mysticism, whether it's absurdist or not, and the infamous cat scene. Buckle up! #36 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012 #78 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. ...

Join Jackie and Greg at the local saloon for Howard Hawks' RIO BRAVO from 1959. Topics of discussion include the film's tone, its origins as a response to HIGH NOON, whether the main performances work or not, and its status as the ultimate hangout movie. #63 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012 #101 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list. ...