Great publication, pretty great podcast
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“First off, some of the reviews on here are just asinine. This is a podcast for a long-running film journal that covers cinema as an art form, not pure entertainment. The fact that they’re not fanboys talking about “Avengers Pt. 24” isn’t their fault—it’s yours for not understanding the point of the podcast. And for having puerile taste in film.
That said, this podcast is a pretty decent complement to the magazine (which I subscribe to). My one complaint is that I wish each episode was done by a single host instead of the “round table” format, which can get a bit silly and cause the hosts to lose perspective. Also, I won’t name names (others already have) but a couple of the hosts are just domineering and downright insufferable at times, and some tend to have a very singular approach to their criticism that lacks nuance (I.e. ever review is based in on a feminist perspective, or a Marxist perspective, etc. This is a common problem is film academia as well, and is antithetical to the complexity of film as an art form). This is rarely the case in the magazine, probably since an editor is involved.
While I still listen to the FC podcast regularly, I much prefer the “Film at Lincoln Center” podcast (which I believe they produce as well) which includes some fantastic, challenging and thought-provoking interviews with some of the greatest filmmakers of our time. I wish this podcast took a similar approach in its format.”
spittingoutteeth via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/21/19
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“I just found this and have started listening with the Sundance coverage.
Looking forward to more episodes. So far so good, I love the cast and how varied their opinions are on different aspects of the films.”
Tyler Durden 99 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/06/22
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“Upon discovering this podcast, I did wonder whether it would be the sort that dissapears up it's own bum (I subscribe to Film Comment, so could imagine that outcome). I was very pleasantly surprised to find out I was well off the mark. Regular host Violet is straight talking and down to...”Read full review »
MickeyMackem via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/30/16
“I came to FC pod thru DG’s writing in the Times and the conversations here do not disappoint. I’ve really enjoyed keeping track of new developments in film and it always gives me new titles to look forward to.”
PenisPiderot via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/30/23
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