Artists Talk Movies
78 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 84 ratingsArtists Talk Movies is a platform for discussing films with contemporary visual and performing artists. Hosts Erin Stafford and Heyd Fontenot speak with a variety of guests about the influence of cinema on their own artistic practices. Foregoing stuffy “art speak”, this lively podcast delivers insight and introduces you to living artists in unique conversations.
Explore the movies that caused a chain reaction of creativity by influencing artists of the 21st century. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erin-stafford/support
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Enter the Dragon (1973)
August 07, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBGet ready dear listeners to enter the dragon as Heyd and Erin discuss the action-packed Bruce Lee’s film with Dallas-based Adnan Razvi, who is drawn to the explosive energy and the philosophical mantras sprinkled throughout the film. This blockbuster sensation was influential to many creatives and set the stage for Kung-Fu as a cultural juggernaut for many generations. Listen in as we punch, kick and chop into topics such as colonialism, cultural displacement and exoticism, but don’t worry,...
The Hours (2002)
July 10, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBHeyd, I think I'll get the flowers myself! Three artists from different backgrounds, each watching a movie that features three women from different time periods. This beautiful, yet gut-wrenching movie has visual elements of contrast and contradiction that directly relates to guest artist Sookoon Ang's artistic expression. Join us and find out how Erin, Heyd and Sookoon's lives overlap in this episode about The Hours as they discuss various topics including creative lifestyles, social rele...
Qala (2022) with Nida Bangash
June 19, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBGet ready dear listeners to discover this stunning psychological drama film Qala, directed by Anvita Dutt through the insightful lens of guest artist Nida Bangash. With the protagonist Qala, a talented singer who often struggles with a demanding mother with internalized misogyny, we discuss frustrations as a creative whilst surrounded by a world of inequality and double standards. One part horror, one part dream and one part beauty, this film sheds soft light on the fragility of the artistic...
Gattaca (1997) with Juan Escobedo
May 21, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBHey there listeners!!! We are back with artist Juan Escobedo as we wade through this sci-fi movie Gattaca, written and directed by Andrew Niccol, questioning the morality of DNA manipulation starring VERY pretty people. This dystopian futurist vision with Valid and In-Vaid members of society predetermined by their genetic make-up provides a springboard to current issues of discrimination, institutional hierarchies, and tokenism. So won't you provide us with a sample of your DNA so that we ca...
Solaris (1972) with Denise Prince
April 17, 2023 04:59 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBHave you ever wondered what makes someone "real"? Well, we ponder that very existential question with artist Denise Prince with her influential movie choice Solaris from 1972. This Soviet science fiction drama presents alien life in the form of an ocean that seeps into our subconsciousness to artificially reveal people from our past, as the protagonist Kris is presented with his former wife who died from suicide. With Denise's interest in the organization of reality by our fantasies, we subm...
Fellini Satyricon (1969) with Richard Saja
March 27, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBHeyd and Erin couldn't resist PROBING this pre-Christian, ancient Roman text adapted by Federico Fellini with Richard Saja, an artist who's whimsical alterations of French toile patterns reveal subversions of an alternative reality that feeds into the Felliniesque style. Originally written during the time of Nero, its no surprise that Satyricon embraces chaos, lust and debauchery, with dream-like erotically charged imagery that follows scantily clad "blonde hottie" and brunette hottie" throu...
Here and Elsewhere (1972) with Noah Simblist
March 06, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBAre you ready dear listeners to earn an honorary PhD with Erin and Heyd??? Well, get ready as we discuss this French "documentary" film that explores the very nature of images and reality with curator and writer Noah Simblist. We talk about capitalism. We talk about politics. We talk about bread? Its a lively conversation about how media can manipulate the viewer and even find them complicit. C'est complicated! Tangents: Freedom Fries, Instagram filters, A Clockwork Orange, Alex Jones, Zi...
The Fly (1986) with Matthew Ronay
February 20, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBThere was a young man who became a fly I don’t know why he became a fly – Perhaps he’ll die! Who doesn't love a gruesome body horror movie staring an Adonis such as Jeff Goldbloom??? Heyd and Erin invited New York-based artist Matthew Ronay who was influenced by The Fly from 1986 at an early age. Matthew's biomorphic sculptures shift between abstraction and representation, much like Brundlefly's transformation with connections to disease, aging, pregnancy, and puberty. Won't you teleport w...
Special Episode! Gray Gardens (1976)
February 06, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBPack your bags darling listeners as Heyd and Erin journey to East Hampton to explore a guilty pleasure film called Gray Gardens, a documentary featuring Big and Little Edie, a mother-daughter duo who represent a riches-to-rags story. As outsiders in their community, the Beales have cemented themselves as camp icons with a penchant for performing their musical talents whilst swimming in the ocean of nostalgic reverie. As we dig into themes of arrested development, the aesthetics of decay, and...
Ben-Hur (1959) with Celia Eberle
January 23, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBGod grant me vengeance. I pray that you listen to this amazingly EPIC episode with artist Celia Eberle, who watched this Biblical fan fiction film Ben-Hur at the tender age of 9, which made a great impression on her. We vow with every stroke of our oar you will enjoy this discussion which includes homoerotic undertones, world building and propaganda. So hang onto your suggestively shaped spear as we navigate these waters before we have to take if from your "cold, dead hands!". Tangents: Whi...
The Silence of the Lambs (1991) with Chris Castillo
January 09, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBHello dear listeners...we have invited artist/photographer/librarian Chris Castillo to discuss the award-winning horror movie The Silence of the Lambs and all of its complexities that tap into our collective fears. Inspired by real life serial killers, this film addresses transgressive subjects such as cannibalism, queerness, and Nazi sympathizers, but don't worry, Chris has promised us a Buffalo Bill Spotify playlist to soothe us like the lambs to the slaughter. Tangents: queer coding, tr...
The Happening (2008) with Ricardo iamuuri Robinson
December 26, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBIN A WORLD, WHERE NO ONE KNOWS WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON...Ricardo iamuuri Robinson, a multi-faceted artist from Pittsburg, has selected M. Night Shymalan's tale of chaos and confusion called The Happening. Though this movie has not been seen favorably by most critics, Ricardo discusses the reasons why he is drawn to this epically terrible film as a way to understand the struggles of humanity, with an invisible villain who might just be that ficus tree in your corner. Heyd and Erin dig deep ...
The NeverEnding Story (1985) with Miranda Brandon
December 12, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 83 MBWe invite you on this quest dear listeners to save Fantasia from the Nothing...or we will make you an egg and orange juice smoothie! Either way, we know you will enjoy this episode with artist Miranda Brandon as we explore the philosophical, psychological, historical aspects of this movie, along with the inherit creepiness of Falkor. This nostalgic inducing film provided us with many interpretations, allowing us to conquer our own fears as we reflect on themes of trauma and escape as we scre...
My Cousin Vinny (1992) with Tabatha Trolli
November 28, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBWhat's a yute, you ask dear listener? FInd out as Heyd and Erin converse with artist Tabatha Trolli, an artist originally from Pennsylvania, who has a fondness for the 1992 hit movie My Cousin Vinny. This courtroom comedy digs into some pretty intense habeas corpus with some surprising feminist undertones that might surprise you. We might only have circumstantial evidence, but don't worry we promise it won't end with a hung jury. Tangents: Buns of Steel, Madonna, Slums of Beverly Hills, ar...
The Hunger (1983) with Kendall Morgan
October 31, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBAny cravings out there??? Heyd and Erin can help with this Halloween episode featuring culture writer Kendall Morgan who has selected The Hunger, an artsy film that is a quintessential 80's erotic horror movie with the legendary David Bowie. This movie features vampires with deep feelings who fear aging and loneliness, playing classical music to soothe their aching hearts. Join us as we pull back the sheer curtains and shoo the white doves as we dig into this film that has "the most elegantl...
Jojo Rabbit (2019) with Jeffry Mitchell
October 17, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBEver wonder what would happen if Wes Anderson and Mel Brooks had a baby??? Look no further as we invite you to our conversation with artist Jeffry Mitchell, a gay folk artist from Portland, who was captivated with this episode's movie Jojo Rabbit whilst working in his studio. Even though this film is a tad controversial, we hope you enjoy this deep dive on the comedic interpretation of Nazi Germany as we try not to let a hand grenade blow up in our faces! Tangents: USA Freedom Kids, Catholi...
The Little Mermaid (1976 and 1989) with Jessica Harvey
October 03, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBAre you ready dear listeners to explore the underwater tale (no pun intended) of Hans Christian Andersen's legend about a girl who doesn't fit in? This double-feature episode with Jessica Harvey takes on a Czech iteration titled Malá mořská víla from 1976 with its mesmerizing music and dreamy visuals as well as the 1989 adaptation produced by Disney. We explore the subliminal messages of this beloved fairytale with its themes of sadistic torture, patriarchal structures, and religious indoctr...
Forrest Gump (1994) with Gary Sweeney
September 12, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBGet ready to throw away those rose-colored glasses as we look at this gluttonous "apolitical" film Forrest Gump with artist Gary Sweeney, our guest artist who is known for his re-examination of the past with a sharply pointed feather that will tickle your funny bone. Erin and Heyd get critical with this Academy award-winning film that did not age well, knowing full well that their observation might suffer the same fate in the future. Cuddle up as we embrace this cloyingly sweet film that mel...
Rear Window (1954) with Patty Carroll
August 22, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBWho doesn't love a good whodunit??? Settle in as Heyd and Erin nestle into this classic Alfred Hitchcock film Rear Window with Patty Carroll, a photographer based in Chicago who captures the constraints of society in wonderfully composed domestic spaces. As a lover of bygone eras, Patty is enamored by this films portrayal of various types of women and how they are seen from the POV of the protagonists. We invite you to follow us as we decipher the clues of Rear Window, perhaps questioning wh...
The Big Lebowski (1998) with Nic Nicosia
August 08, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBIn the parlance of our time, Heyd and Erin chat with artist Nic Nicosia who shares with us his affection for this stoner noir classic, The Big Lebowski, which was lovingly directed by the Cohen brothers. We explore the paradoxical nature of his dudeness, duder, or el dudorino as well as other memorable characters that has been a catalyst for Nic in the studio. So if you’re not into the whole brevity thing, join us as we meander our way through this film like tumbleweed, but please be careful...
Paisan (1946) with Celia Álvarez Muñoz
July 25, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBNo sugar coating here dear listeners. We dive into this Italian neorealism film Paisan with artist/activist Celia Álvarez Muñoz, an octogenarian who is inspired by the commonality of the characters, who despite not being able to speak the same language, make meaningful connections. This six episodic film carefully crafts stories about the humanity of war from the perspective of ordinary people, allowing us to see a range of conflicts and emotions. Join us as we attempt to tie a rope around R...
The Motel (2005) with Taro Waggoner
June 27, 2022 06:50 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBArtist and graphic designer Taro Waggoner has selected the award-winning Indie film The Motel, which features an impressionable 13-year-old boy who's Chinese-American family owns a seedy hourly-rate motel. Taro is drawn to the awkward adolescence of Ernest who is struggling with bullies, a neighborhood crush, and a family who doesn't understand him. This tender glimpse into the plight of this misunderstood boy reveals the inner child in all of us who dare to open the mysterious if not terrif...
Special Episode! Rosemary's Baby (1968)
June 06, 2022 13:34 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBTo celebrate our 30th episode, Heyd has selected a movie to discuss that has greatly influenced him, which is chock-full full of salacious themes such as motherhood, the Occult, traditional gender roles and feminism. Rosemary's Baby explores the gestation period of the titular character's womb, which has been "pimped out" (Heyd's words) by her husband, who is appropriately named Guy. Originally a novel by Ira Levin, this movie has captured the imagination of its audience with conspiracy theo...
Jurassic Park (1993) with Sarah Welch
May 23, 2022 12:30 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBHold on to your butts listeners as Heyd and Erin dive deep into this 90's blockbuster hit Jurassic Park with artist Sarah Welch. We spared no expensive as well tunnel though themes such as feminism, attempts at controlling nature, Marxism and villains vs. heroes. With limited access to movies, Jurassic Park was one that resonated with Sarah with her fascination with humans relationships to flora and fauna in many variations such as zines, prints and installations. Buckle your seatbelts as we...
Waiting for Guffman (1996) with Cody Ledvina
May 09, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 75 MBHave you ever wanted to visit the "stool capital of the world"??? If so, join Heyd and Erin as they discuss this epic saga of Waiting for Guffman with artist Cody Ledvina, who is drawn to this mockumentary format with a satirical edge that created classics such as the Missouri compromise...of whatever Corky's haircut is! This "big fish in a small pond" story allows director/actor Christopher Guest to fabricate the delicious tale of a small town theater director who is tasked with recounting ...
Bringing out the Dead (1999) with Xxavier Edward Carter
April 25, 2022 13:08 - 1 hour - 76 MBHappy Easter/Jesus Zombie Day everyone!!! Heyd and Erin have invited transdisiplinary artist XXxavier Edward Carter to talk about this anxiety inducing movie Bringing Out the Dead, directed by Martin Scorsese about a manic NYC paramedic who struggles with insomnia as he attempts to save lives throughout the night shift. Much like this film, Xxavier is inspired by stories of survival with biblical references approached with a rawness and sincere vulnerability that achieves a level of transcen...
Lolita (1962) with Sophia Longoria
April 12, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBHow did they ever make a movie of Lolita??? We attempt to answer that question with our guest Sophia Longoria, who is a Galveston-based artist that explores her personal experiences with inherited trauma and mental illness through figurative painting. As we discuss this movie directed by Stanley Kubrick, Sophia examines the repetitive use of the term "normal", allowing the viewer to see the inherit fallacy in this concept as it is used to describe predators. By cloaking the villains with the...
Lolita (1962)
April 12, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBHow did they ever make a movie of Lolita??? We attempt to answer that question with our guest Sophia Longoria, who is a Galveston-based artist that explores her personal experiences with inherited trauma and mental illness through figurative painting. As we discuss this movie directed by Stanley Kubrick, Sophia examines the repetitive use of the term "normal", allowing the viewer to see the inherit fallacy in this concept as it is used to describe predators. By cloaking the villains with the...
Rollerball (1975)
March 28, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBWell listeners, it's time lace up your roller skates for this dystopian movie ripe with biting social commentary called Rollerball, which was introduced to us by Detroit-based artist Chris Schanck. As someone who blends futuristic sculpture and furniture, Chris is often drawn to parallels between the ornate and the dilapidated, which can be seen thematically in this film with the use of violent sport as a metaphor to represent societal degradation. We invite you to explore the poetic side of...
Rollerball (1975) with Chris Schanck
March 28, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBWell listeners, it's time lace up your roller skates for this dystopian movie ripe with biting social commentary called Rollerball, which was introduced to us by Detroit-based artist Chris Schanck. As someone who blends futuristic sculpture and furniture, Chris is often drawn to parallels between the ornate and the dilapidated, which can be seen thematically in this film with the use of violent sport as a metaphor to represent societal degradation. We invite you to explore the poetic side of...
Aimee and Jaguar (1999) with Edgar Fabián Frías
March 07, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBHeyd and Erin dig into this Romeo and Juliet style love story with artist/healer Edgar Fabián Frías, who engages with historical legacies while operating outside of the traditional structures of the art work. Since their youth, Edgar has felt connected to the two protagonists, Lily and Felice, who embody characteristics such as resilience, underground activism and gender fluidity, which play directly into Edgar's artwork. We hope you enjoy this dynamic conversation as we weave in and out o...
Aimee and Jaguar (1999)
March 07, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBHeyd and Erin dig into this Romeo and Juliet style love story with artist/healer Edgar Fabián Frías, who engages with historical legacies while operating outside of the traditional structures of the art work. Since their youth, Edgar has felt connected to the two protagonists, Lily and Felice, who embody characteristics such as resilience, underground activism and gender fluidity, which play directly into Edgar's artwork. We hope you enjoy this dynamic conversation as we weave in and out o...
Predator (1987)
February 21, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBKnock-knock. Who's there? Arnold Schwarzenegger. Arnold Schwarzenegger who? Arnold Schwarzenegger making a knock-knock joke in this episode's feature movie Predator! Artist/photographer/comedian Emily Peacock has hand-selected this classic action-packed movie because of the unique bond that she shares with it and her dad growing up in rural Texas. With elements of humor and absurdity, this heart pumping deep-dive allowed us to explore Emily's artwork on multiple levels, but don't worry, we d...
Predator (1987) with Emily Peacock
February 21, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBKnock-knock. Who's there? Arnold Schwarzenegger. Arnold Schwarzenegger who? Arnold Schwarzenegger making a knock-knock joke in this episode's feature movie Predator! Artist/photographer/comedian Emily Peacock has hand-selected this classic action-packed movie because of the unique bond that she shares with it and her dad growing up in rural Texas. With elements of humor and absurdity, this heart pumping deep-dive allowed us to explore Emily's artwork on multiple levels, but don't worry, we d...
Harold and Maude (1971)
February 07, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBAre you in the mood for an existentially dark, yet lighthearted rom-com about about wonderfully mature women who's vivacious energy seduces a youth with mommy issues? Us too! We popped the cork of some "organic" wine while talking to Virginia-based artist Margret Meehan about one of her favorite movies Harold and Maude, which is a direct inspiration for many of her artworks. While watching this film, we couldn't help but fall in love with Maude as she shows us that "if we want to be free, be...
Harold and Maude (1971) with Margret Meehan
February 07, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBAre you in the mood for an existentially dark, yet lighthearted rom-com about about wonderfully mature women who's vivacious energy seduces a youth with mommy issues? Us too! We popped the cork of some "organic" wine while talking to Virginia-based artist Margret Meehan about one of her favorite movies Harold and Maude, which is a direct inspiration for many of her artworks. While watching this film, we couldn't help but fall in love with Maude as she shows us that "if we want to be free, be ...
Joker (2019)
January 24, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBHave you ever been told to smile and put on a happy face? Well, get out your face-paint and join us as we speak with Joe Harjo, an artist who is drawn to this origin story of a killer comedian who takes vengeance on a community of villains. With inspiration regarding Joker's transformation, Joe makes multi-faceted work about his lived experiences and his Native American heritage, often confronting mainstream misrepresentation and single-mindedness. We invite you to hop on this rollercoaster ...
Joker (2019) with Joe Harjo
January 24, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBHave you ever been told to smile and put on a happy face? Well, get out your face-paint and join us as we speak with Joe Harjo, an artist who is drawn to this origin story of a killer comedian who takes vengeance on a community of villains. With inspiration regarding Joker's transformation, Joe makes multi-faceted work about his lived experiences and his Native American heritage, often confronting mainstream misrepresentation and single-mindedness. We invite you to hop on this rollercoaster ...
The Witches of Eastwick (1987)
January 10, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBAre you ready to conjure another spell with us dear listeners? For this episode, we are joined with figurative painter Angela Fraleigh to talk about another occult classic movie called The Witches of Eastwick, a film that explores female empowerment with a dash of misogyny. Our three heroines conjure their "perfect" man during a coven-style girls night, who unfortunately ends up manifesting into the "horny little devil", bringing about both sinful pleasure and questionable behavior. It's tim...
The Witches of Eastwick (1987) with Angela Fraleigh
January 10, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBAre you ready to conjure another spell with us dear listeners? For this episode, we are joined with figurative painter Angela Fraleigh to talk about another occult classic movie called The Witches of Eastwick, a film that explores female empowerment with a dash of misogyny. Our three heroines conjure their "perfect" man during a coven-style girls night, who unfortunately ends up manifesting into the "horny little devil", bringing about both sinful pleasure and questionable behavior. It's tim...
Pan's Labyrinth (2006) with Sarah Fox
December 27, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBAre you in the mood for a epically rebellious fairytale? Then join Heyd and Erin as they converse with multi-media Sarah Fox who has been inspired by Mexican film director Guillermo del Toro to discuss his masterpiece Pan's Labyrinth. In the spirit of this movie, Sarah creates dark personal narratives with hybrid creatures while also revealing themes of love, loss and toxic masculinity. Join us as we wander through Fascist Spain of 1944 with the protagonist Ofelia who opens our eyes to the m...
Pan's Labyrinth (2006)
December 27, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBAre you in the mood for a epically rebellious fairytale? Then join Heyd and Erin as they converse with multi-media Sarah Fox who has been inspired by Mexican film director Guillermo del Toro to discuss his masterpiece Pan's Labyrinth. In the spirit of this movie, Sarah creates dark personal narratives with hybrid creatures while also revealing themes of love, loss and toxic masculinity. Join us as we wander through Fascist Spain of 1944 with the protagonist Ofelia who opens our eyes to the m...
Querelle (1982)
December 13, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBListeners, are you ready to roll the dice and take a chance with us as we explore the erotically charged film Querelle from 1982 with Dallas-based artist Brian Scott? Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, this film follows the seductively deviant path of the titular character. Querelle is a sexy sailor that navigates a French brothel with various characters who want to love him AND kill him. Join us in our discussion as we ponder why men want to "kill the thing he loves". Tangents include: p...
Querelle (1982) with Brian Scott
December 13, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBListeners, are you ready to roll the dice and take a chance with us as we explore the erotically charged film Querelle from 1982 with Dallas-based artist Brian Scott? Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, this film follows the seductively deviant path of the titular character. Querelle is a sexy sailor that navigates a French brothel with various characters who want to love him AND kill him. Join us in our discussion as we ponder why men want to "kill the thing he loves". Tangents include: ...
Basquiat (1996) with Lance Letscher
November 15, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBSo how long does it take to get famous??? Four years?? Six to get rich??? For this episode, Heyd and Erin discuss TWO films: Julian Schnabel’s biographical movie Basquiat and a documentary about our guest artist, The Secret Life of Lance Letscher. This double-feature episode explores representations of artists, including stereotypes, insecurities and the tortured genius with discussions centered around notions of celebrity, consumerism, and racism in the art world. Join us as we attempt to g...
Basquiat (1996)
November 15, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBSo how long does it take to get famous??? Four years?? Six to get rich??? For this episode, Heyd and Erin discuss TWO films: Julian Schnabel’s biographical movie Basquiat and a documentary about our guest artist, The Secret Life of Lance Letscher. This double-feature episode explores representations of artists, including stereotypes, insecurities and the tortured genius with discussions centered around notions of celebrity, consumerism, and racism in the art world. Join us as we attempt to ge...
The Witch (2015)
November 01, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBDid ye make some unholy bond with that goat? The answer is most definitely YES! With themes such as original sin, isolation, and infant sacrifice, how could we say no to our guest artist Margaux Crump with the psychological horror movie The Witch, directed by Robert Eggers in 2015. Both Heyd and Erin watched as the Puritan family battle the forces of evil that manifested into the iconic goat named Black Philip as well as mysterious witches in the woods. Even though this isn’t considered a f...
The Witch (2015) with Margaux Crump
November 01, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBDid ye make some unholy bond with that goat? The answer is most definitely YES! With themes such as original sin, isolation, and infant sacrifice, how could we say no to our guest artist Margaux Crump with the psychological horror movie The Witch, directed by Robert Eggers in 2015. Both Heyd and Erin watched as the Puritan family battle the forces of evil that manifested into the iconic goat named Black Philip as well as mysterious witches in the woods. Even though this isn’t considered a f...
Sankofa (1993) with Dr. Fahamu Pecou
October 11, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 79.9 MBErin and Heyd have invited Dr. Fahamu Pecou to ponder the Netflix re-released film Sankofa, directed by Haile Gerima, which was made possible by the innovator Ava DuVernay, director, writer and producer. Fahamu shares personal stories of his childhood and insights as a Black artist and father, connecting his experiences and practice to the philosophy of Sankofa, which translates to "go back, look for, and gain wisdom, power and hope". We know that you will be inspired from this nuanced conve...
Sankofa (1993)
October 11, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 79.9 MBErin and Heyd have invited Dr. Fahamu Pecou to ponder the Netflix re-released film Sankofa, directed by Haile Gerima, which was made possible by the innovator Ava DuVernay, director, writer and producer. Fahamu shares personal stories of his childhood and insights as a Black artist and father, connecting his experiences and practice to the philosophy of Sankofa, which translates to "go back, look for, and gain wisdom, power and hope". We know that you will be inspired from this nuanced conve...