Film Detectives
52 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsAn educational film critique podcast focusing on some of film history's most well known and not so well known directors. Featuring interviews with industry professionals. Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin.
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Episodes
Episode 40 - Radioactive vs. Persepolis- Marjane Satrapi -Identity and Spirituality in the Atomic Age
August 02, 2022 04:41 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBThe Film Detectives bring you an educational episode focusing on the films of Iranian director, Marjane Satrapi. In this episode we discuss her award winning movie, "Persepolis" and her latest release, "Radioactive". Join us as we delve deeper into Iranian cinema.
Episode 39 - Everything Everywhere All At Once - The Multiverse is Real
May 24, 2022 00:37 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBThe Film Detectives bring you a special episode in another multiverse where we are live and in person and not stuck on a zoom screen. In this episode we discuss the smash hit, mind bending, multi-universe splitting movie directed by The Daniels (Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert), "Everything Everywhere All At Once" (2022).
Episode 38 - Antoine Fuqua - Training Day vs. Replacement Killers
May 14, 2022 02:17 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBThe Film Detectives bring you an educational episode delving into the cinema of Antoine Fuqua. In this episode we discuss his films and how they've shaped American cinema and culture, Training Day (2001) and Replacement Killers (1998). Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin.
Episode 37 - Takashi Miike - The Samurai's Honor - 13 Assassins vs. Hara-Kiri
April 24, 2022 20:42 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBThe Film Detectives bring you an educational episode delving into the cinema of Takashi Miike. In this episode we discuss his films and how they've shaped world cinema and Japanese culture, Hara-Kiri (2011) and 13 Assassins (2010). Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin.
Episode 36 - Andrea Arnold - Fish Tank & American Honey
April 15, 2022 01:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBThe Film Detectives bring you an educational episode delving into the cinema of Andrea Arnold. In this episode we discuss her films and how they've shaped modern cinema, Fish Tank (2009) and American Honey (2016) . Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin.
Episode 35 - Jackie Chan - Police Story/Police Story 2...The Hand Of Death makes an entrance too
April 09, 2022 06:07 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBThe Film Detectives bring you an educational episode discussing the films that got Jackie Chan's career started, Police Story, Police Story 2, and The Hand of Death (Bonus movie which we briefly talk about). Dive in and explore world of martial arts.
Episode 34- Streets of Fire vs. Excess Baggage - GUEST - Alanah Rafferty of Girl Presses Play
March 26, 2022 05:17 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBThe Film Detectives are joined by Alanah Rafferty of Girl Presses Play Podcast to discuss some very interesting films this week, Streets of Fire (1984) dir by Walter Hill and Excess Baggage (1997) dir. by Marco Barmbilla.
Episode 33 - Mira Nair - The Namesake vs. Monsoon Wedding
March 19, 2022 05:37 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBThe Film Detectives bring you an educational episode delving into the cinema of Mira Nair. In this episode we discuss her films and how they've shaped modern cinema and world cinema, The Namesake (2006) and Monsoon Wedding (2001) . Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin.
Episode 32 - Ivan's Childhood and Belfast - War of the Innocent
March 12, 2022 04:22 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBThe Film Detectives bring you an educational episode on directors Andrei Tarkovsky and Kenneth Branagh seeing war through their eyes. Branagh's 2022 Academy Award nominee for best picture "Belfast" and Tarkovsky's 1962 film, "Ivan's Childhood" are on the lineup this week. Join us as we dive into the war and how it affects the most innocent.
Episode 31 - Let the Spice Flow - DUNE
March 04, 2022 04:50 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBThe Film Detectives bring you an educational episode on directors Denis Villeneuve's and David Lynch's "DUNE"(2021 & 1984). Join us as we dive into the world of DUNE and learn the mysteries of the universe.
Episode 30 - Tick Tick Boom, "Rent", and the Starving Artist
March 02, 2022 04:14 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBThe Film Detectives bring you an educational episode on musicals directors Lin Manuel Miranda and Chris Columbus. Join us as we dive into the world of these two auteur directors in their works "Tick Tick Boom" (Dir. Lin Manuel Miranda) and "Rent" (Dir. Chris Columbus).
Episode 29 - The French New Wave - Truffaut vs. Goddard
January 31, 2022 23:59 - 42 minutes - 39 MBThe Film Detectives bring you and educational episode on French New Wave directors Truffaut and Goddard. Join as we dive into the world of these two auteur directors in their works "Jules and Jim" (Dir. Francoise Truffaut) and "Band of Outsiders" (Dir. Jean Luc Goddard).
Episode 28 - The World of Wes Anderson
January 25, 2022 09:33 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBThe Film Detectives bring you an educational episode delving into the cinema of Wes Anderson. In this episode we discuss his films and how they take on a life of their own, The French Dispatch (2021) and Bottle Rocket (1996) . Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin.
Episode 27 - Jane Campion - The Piano vs. The Power of the Dog
January 17, 2022 23:59 - 48 minutes - 44 MBThe Film Detectives bring you an educational episode delving into the cinema of Jane Campion. In this episode we discuss her films and how they've shaped modern cinema, The Piano (1993) and The Power of the Dog (2021) . Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin.
Episode 26 - GUEST - Spencer Wilkinson - Alice Street
November 30, 2021 20:25 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBThe Film Detectives sit down with filmmaker/director/producer/editor of the new hit documentary, "Alice Street", Spencer Wilkinson. Find out how mural art has brought the city of Oakland closer together. Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin.
Episode 26 - Spencer Wilkinson - Guest
November 30, 2021 20:25 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBThe Film Detectives sit down with filmmaker/director/producer/editor of the new hit documentary, "Alice Street", Spencer Wilkinson. Find out how mural art has brought the city of Oakland closer together. Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin.
Episode 26 - GUEST - Spencer Wilkinson
November 30, 2021 20:25 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBThe Film Detectives sit down with filmmaker/director/producer/editor of the new hit documentary, "Alice Street", Spencer Wilkinson. Find out how mural art has brought the city of Oakland closer together. Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin.
Episode 25 - The Tiger vs. The Grey
November 10, 2021 11:08 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBThe Film Detectives bring you a spiritual searching episode discussing how nature and man need to coexist. Join us as we discuss two films from opposite sides of the world, The Tiger, directed by The Park Hoon-Jung, and The Grey, directed by Joe Carnahan. Separated by land but joined in spirit and message. Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin.
Episode 24 - John Boorman
August 24, 2021 08:08 - 44 minutes - 41.4 MBThe Film Detectives bring you an educational episode delving into the British cinema of the John Boorman. Join us as we discuss two of the director's works of art, Excalibur (1981) and Zardoz(1974). Get lost in the mind of one of Britain's most prolific directors. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 23 - Satoshi Kon
August 10, 2021 17:02 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBThe Film Detectives bring you an educational episode delving into the cinema of the Satoshi Kon. Join us as we discuss two of the director's works of art, Paprika (2006) and Millennium Actress (2001). Get lost in the mind of one of anime's most prolific directors who left his own staple on Japanese cinema. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 22 - Wim Wenders
August 03, 2021 06:50 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBThe Film Detectives bring you an educational episode delving into the cinema of the Wim Wenders. Join us as we discuss two of his masterpieces Wings Of Desire(1987) and The American Friend (1977) and how they influenced German cinema in years to come as well as other directors from around the world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 22 - Wim Wenders
August 03, 2021 06:50 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBThe Film Detectives bring you an educational episode delving into the cinema of the Wim Wenders. Join us as we discuss two of his masterpieces Wings Of Desire(1987) and The American Friend (1977) and how they influenced German cinema in years to come as well as other directors from around the world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 21 - The Blade Runners
June 15, 2021 06:08 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBThe Film Detectives bring you an educational episode delving into the cinema of the Ridley Scott and Denis Villaneuve. Join us as we discuss the world of Blade Runner (1982) and Blade Runner 2049 (2017) and what they represent to the science fiction genre. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 21 - The Blade Runners
June 15, 2021 06:08 - 56 minutes - 52 MBThe Film Detectives bring you an educational episode delving into the cinema of the Ridley Scott and Denis Villaneuve. Join us as we discuss the world of Blade Runner (1982) and Blade Runner 2049 (2017) and what they represent to the science fiction genre. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 20 - GUEST - Carol Stanzione
June 01, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBThe Film Detectives bring you a special educational episode delving into the career of voice actor/director/producer Carol Stanzione. Join us for our 20th episode as we discuss her process of creating some of anime's and video game's most iconic voices and her experiences working on Capcom's latest hit video game, Resident Evil: Village. You won't want to miss this episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...
Episode 20 - GUEST - Carol Stanzione - Resident Evil: Village
June 01, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBThe Film Detectives bring you a special educational episode delving into the career of voice actor/director/producer Carol Stanzione. Join us for our 20th episode as we discuss her process of creating some of anime's and video game's most iconic voices and her experiences working on Capcom's latest hit video game, Resident Evil: Village. You won't want to miss this episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...
Episode 19 - GUEST - Marc Scott Zicree
May 18, 2021 07:38 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBThe Film Detectives bring you a special educational episode delving into the cinema of Mr. Sci-Fi himself, writer/director Marc Scott Zicree. In this episode he discusses his process of filmmaking and his experiences working on his new series Space Command and the legacy of writing for science fiction series such as Star Trek and Babylon 5 throughout the decades. Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...
Episode 18 - Hayao Miyazaki
May 11, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBThe Film Detectives bring you an educational episode delving into the cinema of Japanese director, Hayao Miyazaki. In this episode we discuss his films and how they've shaped animation and Japanese anime in the years since World War 2, The Wind Rises (2013) and Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind (1984). Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 17 - GUEST - Rob Paulsen
May 04, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBThe Film Detectives bring you an education podcast of one of the great voices of animation, voice actor Rob Paulsen. He's the voice of Yakko in Animaniacs, Donatello and Raphael in both incarnations of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and of course Pinky in Pink and the Brain. Join us as we discuss the world of animation with Rob and gain insight into where his inner voices come from and how they have become timeless characters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...
Episode 16 - Citizen Kane vs. Mank - How Power Corrupts
April 29, 2021 18:27 - 44 minutes - 41.4 MBThe Film Detectives bring you a special episode in the wake of the 2021 Oscars discussing two of the greatest films of all time. Join us as we delve into the world of Citizen Kane, directed by Orson Welles, and Mank, directed by David Fincher. Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 15 - GUEST - Jorge Xolalpa
April 20, 2021 07:07 - 45 minutes - 42.5 MBThe Film Detectives bring you a special educational episode delving into the cinema of writer/director Jorge Xolalpa. In this episode he discusses his process of filmmaking and his experiences working on Blue Line Station (2016) and Your Iron Lady (2020). Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 15 - Jorge Xolalpa
April 20, 2021 07:07 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBThe Film Detectives bring you a special educational episode delving into the cinema of writer/director Jorge Xolalpa. In this episode he discusses his process of filmmaking and his experiences working on Blue Line Station (2016) and Your Iron Lady (2020). Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin.
Episode 14 - Mohsen Makhmalbaf
April 06, 2021 03:44 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBThe Film Detectives bring you an educational episode delving into the cinema of Iranian director Mohsen Makhmalbaf. In this episode we discuss two of his films, The Silence (1998) and The President (2016). Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 13 - GUEST - Jacob Johnston
March 25, 2021 07:48 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBFeaturing our guest writer/director Jacob Johnston. Join us as we explore how Jacob found his love of horror, what it was like working with the Marvel Studios franchise and an in depth look at his newest slasher/horror film he created "Dreamcatcher", out now! Follow us on Instagram @filmdetectives and subscribe to our podcast on ITunes and Spotify! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 13 - Jacob Johnston
March 25, 2021 07:48 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBFeaturing our guest writer/director Jacob Johnston. Join us as we explore how Jacob found his love of horror, what it was like working with the Marvel Studios franchise and an in depth look at his newest slasher/horror film he created "Dreamcatcher", out now! Follow us on Instagram @filmdetectives and subscribe to our podcast on ITunes and Spotify!
Episode 12 - Alejandro De Hoyos
March 18, 2021 07:34 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBJoin the Film Detectives for a very special interview with our special guest and the star of El Contratista (The Contractor), Alejandro De Hoyos, as we talk about his love of action films and his experiences as an actor in Los Angeles.
Episode 12 - GUEST - Alejandro De Hoyos
March 18, 2021 07:34 - 1 hour - 71 MBJoin the Film Detectives for a very special interview with our special guest and the star of El Contratista (The Contractor), Alejandro De Hoyos, as we talk about his love of action films and his experiences as an actor in Los Angeles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 11 - GUEST - Yannick Bisson
March 12, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBJoin the Film Detectives for a very special interview with our special guest and the star of CBC Gem's Murdoch Mysteries, Yannick Bisson, as we talk about this latest season of the show, what lies ahead for the Murdoch universe, and delve into Yannick's career as an actor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 11 - Yannick Bisson
March 12, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBJoin the Film Detectives for a very special interview with our special guest and the star of CBC Gem's Murdoch Mysteries, Yannick Bisson, as we talk about this latest season of the show, what lies ahead for the Murdoch universe, and delve into Yannick's career as an actor.
Episode 11 - GUEST - Yannick Bisson - Murdoch Mysteries
March 12, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBJoin the Film Detectives for a very special interview with our special guest and the star of CBC Gem's Murdoch Mysteries, Yannick Bisson, as we talk about this latest season of the show, what lies ahead for the Murdoch universe, and delve into Yannick's career as an actor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 10 - Kurt Kubicek
February 24, 2021 14:46 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBThe Film Detectives bring you an educational episode delving into the cinema of international award winning filmmaker, Kurt Kubicek. Join us for a very special interview as we discuss his films and how he got his start on the independent film scene. Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin.
Episode 10 - GUEST: Kurt Kubicek
February 24, 2021 14:46 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBThe Film Detectives bring you an educational episode delving into the cinema of international award winning filmmaker, Kurt Kubicek. Join us for a very special interview as we discuss his films and how he got his start on the independent film scene. Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin.
Episode 10 - GUEST - Kurt Kubicek
February 24, 2021 14:46 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBThe Film Detectives bring you an educational episode delving into the cinema of international award winning filmmaker, Kurt Kubicek. Join us for a very special interview as we discuss his films and how he got his start on the independent film scene. Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 9 - The Matrix vs. Thirteenth Floor - What is Reality?
February 10, 2021 07:03 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBThe Film Detectives bring you an educational episode delving into the cinema of the Wachowski Sisters (formerly the Wachowski Brothers) and Josef Rusnak. In this episode we discuss their films and how they've shaped science fiction during the late 1990s, The Matrix (1999) and The Thirteenth Floor (1999) . Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 8 - Gillian Armstrong
February 02, 2021 17:15 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBThe Film Detectives bring you an educational episode delving into the cinema of Gillian Armstrong. In this episode we discuss her films and how they've shaped modern Australian cinema, My Brilliant Career (1979) and Starstruck (1982) . Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 7 - Wuxia Films - King Hu - Zhang Yimou
January 25, 2021 02:13 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBThe Film Detectives bring you an educational episode delving into the Wuxia cinema of King Hu and Zhang Yimou. In this episode we discuss their films and how they've shaped modern Chinese Cinema, Dragon Inn (1967) and Shadow (2018) . Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 6 - Satayajit Ray
January 07, 2021 01:02 - 20 minutes - 19 MBThe Film Detectives bring you an educational episode delving into the cinema of Satayajit Ray. In this episode we discuss his films and how they've shaped modern Indian Cinema, Charulata (1964) and Devi (1960) . Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 5 - Christmas Special 2020
December 25, 2020 19:09 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBThe Film Detectives bring you a special Christmas educational episode delving into the cinema of Frank Kapra and George Seaton. In this episode we discuss Christmas films and how they've shaped culture, It's a Wonderful Life (1946) and Miracle on 34th Street (1947). Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 4 - Wong Kar Wai
December 23, 2020 18:10 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBThe Film Detectives bring you an educational episode delving into the cinema of Hong Kong director Wong Kar Wai. In this episode we discuss two of his films, In the Mood For Love and My Blueberry Nights. Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 3 - Claire Denis
December 15, 2020 00:07 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBThe Film Detectives bring you an educational episode delving into the cinema of French/West African director Claire Denis. In this episode we discuss two of her films, Chocolat and No Fear, No Die. Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.