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Fresh Perspective

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Fresh Perspective is a bi-weekly podcast where we talk about two films based on a movie related theme. One film that’s in the theatre and one film that’s streaming and/or out on DVD. Jeff Broitman & Rebecca Martin host.

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Episode 65: "The Vast of Night" and "Close Encounters of the Third Kind"

August 03, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 70.9 MB

Fresh Perspective quarantine edition is back. We talk UFO inspired flicks, starting with "The Vast of Night", this year's Amazon Prime release, directed by Andrew Patterson. We pair the film with discussing "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" (1977), directed by Steven Spielberg. Returning guest, Matt Fagerholm, Assistant Editor of RogerEbert.com and creator and writer for Indie Outlook.   Stay tuned for our next episode, films and guests TBA.   Fresh Perspective is a monthly podca...

Episode 64: Bad Education (2019) and Election (1999)

May 23, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 90 MB

Fresh Perspective quarantine edition is back. We talk about "Bad Education" the recent release streaming now on HBO. The film stars Hugh Jackman, Allison Janney, and Geraldine Viswanathan. We pair the film discussion with "Election" starring Reese Witherspoon, and Matthew Broderick, directed by Alexander Payne. Returning guest, Matt Fagerholm, Assistant Editor of RogerEbert.com and creator and writer for Indie Outlook.   Stay tuned for our next episode, films and guests TBA.   Fresh ...

Episode 63: Invisible Man (2020 and 1933)

April 01, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MB

Fresh Perspective is back. We're talking about this year's "Invisible Man" with Elisabeth Moss directed by Leigh Whannell and we compare the 2020 film with the 1933 classic,"Invisible Man" directed by James Whale. Returning guest, Matt Fagerholm, Assistant Editor of RogerEbert.com and creator and writer for Indie Outlook.   Stay tuned for our next episode, films and guests TBA. Fresh Perspective is a monthly podcast that talks about two films based on a movie related theme. One film in ...

Episode 62: Oscars 2020 mashup and 2019 Films in Review

February 08, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 140 MB

Jeff and Rebecca talk about their favorite 2019 films (Jeff: The Irishman, Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, Knives Out / Rebecca: Portrait of a Lady on Fire, The Farewell, Waves)  and thoughts about Oscar 2020 noms and snubs. Stay tuned for our next episode in March!  Fresh Perspective is a monthly podcast that talks about two films based on a movie related theme. One film in the theater and one streaming or on DVD. Jeff Broitman and Rebecca Martin co-host. Find Fresh Perspective Podca...

Episode 61: Whodunnit? Films with Knives Out and Gosford Park

December 21, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 87.9 MB

Episode 61 we talk "Whodunnit?" films with the new "Knives Out" directed by Rian Johnson paired with Gosford Park" (2001) directed by Robert Altman. Guest is Peter Richards, frequent guest on the Now Playing Network podcast Director's Club.    Next we talk 2019 Films Year in Review. Stay tuned!   Fresh Perspective is a monthly podcast that talks about two films based on a movie related theme. One film in the theater and one streaming or on DVD. Jeff Broitman and Rebecca Martin co-h...

Episode 60: The Jokers

October 31, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MB

Episode 60 we talk Joker with Todd Phillips "Joker", in theatres now, starring Joaquin Phoenix, and Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight" (2008) with Heath Ledger as Joker.  Guest host Matt Fagerholm, Assistant Editor of RogerEbert.com and creator and writer for Indie Outlook. Next we talk Rian Johnson's "Knives Out" paired with "Gosford Park" (2001) directed by Robert Altman.

Episode 59: Once Upon A Time in Hollywood and Inherent Vice

August 10, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB

Episode 59 we talk movies that take place at the closing of the 1960s with Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon A Time in Hollywood" (2019) and Paul Thomas Anderson's "Inherent Vice" (2014). Guest host Matt Fagerholm, Assistant Editor of RogerEbert.com and creator and writer for Indie Outlook.   Stay tuned for next episode's theme and guests.    Fresh Perspective is a bi-weekly podcast that talks about two films based on a movie related theme. One film in the theater and one streaming o...

Episode 58: Juke Box Musicals

July 21, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 95.3 MB

Episode 58 we talk juke box musicals with Danny Boyle's "Yesterday" and Julie Taymor's "Across the Universe", (2007). Beatles aficionado Brad Strauss, co-host of Director's Club Podcast, featured on the Now Playing Network joins us as guest.   Next we talk Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon A Time in Hollywood" (2019) and Paul Thomas Anderson's "Inherent Vice" (2014). Movie theme, 1960s Hollywood. Guests TBA.   Fresh Perspective is a bi-weekly podcast that talks about two films based on...

Episode 57: Twin Peaks The Final Season

June 03, 2019 23:30 - 1 hour - 135 MB

Episode 57 we talk Twin Peaks part 2 with the final season (2017). Co-hosts Jeff and Rebecca are joined again by guests Matt Fagerholm (assistant editor of RogerEbert.com and writer/creator of Indie-Outlook), RENDEZVOUS IN CHICAGO director Michael Smith (@whitecitycinema twitter and instagram), and new guest Jill McKeown, librarian and Twin Peaks enthusiast.    Next we talk Julie Taymor's "Across the Universe" (2007) paired with Danny Boyle's "Yesterday" (2019). Guests TBA!   This ep...

Episode 56: Twin Peaks Part 1

May 10, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MB

Episode 56 we talk Twin Peaks part 1 with Twin Peaks Season 1-2 (1990-91) and David Lynch's FIRE WALK WITH ME (1992). Co-hosts Jeff and Rebecca are joined by first time guests Matt Fagerholm (assistant editor of RogerEbert.com and writer/creator of Indie-Outlook), RENDEZVOUS IN CHICAGO director Michael Smith (@whitecitycinema twitter and instagram), and returning guest Lisa Stran, voice-over for personal essays for Cinema Femme magazine, and actress (socials @lcstran).    Twin Peaks ...

Episode 55: Doubles Us and Vertigo

April 14, 2019 12:00 - 59 minutes - 34 MB

Episode 55 we talk doubles with Jordan Peele's "Us" (2019) and Alfred Hitchcock's "Vertigo" (1958). Sound clips in the beginning are with Jordan Peele talking about the duality of his film and role of scissors, and then a BFI interview with actress Kim Novak about her role in "Vertigo". Jeff and Rebecca are joined by first time guest Tom Hush (@mounthushmore)! Tom is co-host of the WGN + podcast NO COAST CINEMA and is a producer on the The Nick Digilio show on WGN. Next episodes theme and ...

Episode 54: Girlfight (2000)

March 31, 2019 20:00 - 57 minutes - 32.7 MB

We decided to make a last minute film change for part 2 of our kick a** women in a leading role movie theme to Karyn Kusama's "Girlfight" (2000). The film was Kusama and Rodriguez's debuts, and won many awards including the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance. First time guest host, Tavi Veraldi, illustrator and movie lover joins us. Find her work here: http://taviveraldiworks.squarespace.com/, and follow her on socials @TaviVeraldi and letterboxd @tveraldi   Fresh Perspective is a bi-weekly p...

Episode 53: Captain Marvel (2019)

March 14, 2019 16:00 - 50 minutes - 45.4 MB

"Captain Marvel" directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck kicks off our kick a** women (women in an action film in a leading role) movie theme. Guesting for this episode we're so happy to have comic book/ superhero aficionado Emmanuel Noisette (E-Man's Movie Reviews, E-Man's Movie Reviews YouTube Series) join us and educate, giving deeper knowledge to this film.   Next time we talk kick a** women (women in an action film in a leading role) movie theme part 2 with George Miller's "Mad Max F...

Episode 52: Isn't It Romantic (2018)

February 24, 2019 16:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MB

Following "Princess Bride", part one of our Satirical Romantic Comedies movie theme, we talk part two with "Isn't it Romantic" (2018), directed by Todd Strauss-Schulson, starring Rebel Wilson.    Before we get in to the discussion we talk about the upcoming Oscars, and the movies we are rooting for, and touch on our predictions. We recorded this episode on Friday February 22nd.   Next time we talk kick a** women with the new "Captain Marvel" starring Brie Larson, directed by Anna Bod...

Episode 51: The Princess Bride (1987)

February 08, 2019 20:30 - 1 hour - 58 MB

Episode 51 we talk part one of our Satirical Romantic Comedies movie theme with Rob Reiner's "Princess Bride" (1987) with returning guests, Kerry Finegan and Collin Souter  co-hosts of the new podcast "Christmas Movies Actually" (also a Now Playing Network Podcast).    Next episode Jeff Broitman and Rebecca Martin talk Satirical Romantic Comedies part two with "Isn't it Romantic" (2018), directed by Todd Strauss-Schulson, starring Rebel Wilson. Guest host TBA.    Fresh Perspective ...

Episode 50: 2018 Year In Review

January 05, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 92.2 MB

2018, was an interesting year for film, for women in film, for diverse films smashing the box office, and a great year for documentaries. Listen to Fresh Perspective co-hosts Jeff Broitman and Rebecca Martin discuss films and the film culture of 2018, with guest host Lisa Stran. Fresh Perspective is sponsored by Cinema Femme Magazine. Black Panther edition, New Year digital issue launching soon on 1/15 at cinemafemme.com Stay tuned for our next episodes in February,  movie theme and films t...

Episode 49: Widows (2018) | Gillian Flynn Part Two

November 29, 2018 16:00 - 58 minutes - 26.8 MB

Fresh Perspective is a bi-weekly podcast that talks about two films based on a movie related theme. One film in the theater and one streaming or on DVD. Jeff Broitman and Rebecca Martin host. Episode 49 we talk part two of our Gillian Flynn (author and screenplay writer) Films & Series theme with with Steve McQueen's "Widows" (2018). First time guest, director Andrea Alberti (Head to Head Documentary) joins our conversation. Follow Head to Head Documentary on instagram (https://instagram...

Episode 48: Gillian Flynn Films & Series Part One (Gone Girl (2014) and Sharp Objects (2018)

November 20, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 34.1 MB

Episode 48 we talk part one of our Gillian Flynn (author and screenwriter) Films & Series theme with David Fincher's "Gone Girl" (2014) and the HBO series "Sharp Objects" (2018-) creator Marti Noxon. Fabiola Auxila (screenwriter and film lover) returns as guest. Follow Fabiola to learn about her upcoming projects on instagram and twitter, handle: @just_fabi   Next time, we discuss part two of our Gillian Flynn Films & Series theme with Steve McQueen's "Widows" (2018). We will be joined b...

Episode 47: A Star is Born (1937, 1954, 1976, 2018)

October 21, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 35.4 MB

  This month, instead of two separate podcasts, we're exploring our theme through one episode that explores 4 films. Episode 47 tackles the resilient story of A Star is Born, comparing & contrasting the aspects of the story that makes it so resonant that it speaks to the culture 80 years on from its first version.The discussion touches on the four versions; the original, from 1937, directed by William Wellman and starring Janet Gaynor & Frederic March; the 1954 remake, directed by George...

Episode 46: I Am Not A Witch

October 07, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MB

Episode 46 of Fresh Perspective explores "I Am Not A Witch" (2018), directed by Zambian-Welsh director Rungano Nyoni and starring Maggie Mulubwa. This is part two of our two-part “Girl Power”-themed discussion, in celebration of strong performances by young African American actresses and magic realism in film. This fairytale-like portrayal of a young girl’s struggle to escape the corruption of the Zambian community who wrongly accuse her of witchcraft silently defies scapegoating those wh...

Episode 45: Beasts of the Southern Wild

September 16, 2018 20:30 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MB

Episode 45 Fresh Perspective explores "Beasts of the Southern Wild" (2012), directed by Benh Zeitlin and starring Quvenzhané Wallis and Dwight Henry. This is part one of our two-part “Girl Power”-themed discussion, in celebration of strong performances by young African American actresses and magic realism in film.   Presented in the shaky but imaginative perspective of a child, this film pulses with the life blood of an impoverished and hurricane-torn but content Delta community ...

Episode 44: Mudbound

August 27, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MB

Fresh Perspective is a bi-weekly podcast where we talk about two films based on a movie related theme. One film that’s in the theatre and one film that’s streaming and/or out on DVD. Jeff Broitman, Rebecca Martin, and Christine Sellin host. Episode 44 we talk part 2 of our Racism in America movie theme with "Mudbound" (2017) directed by Dee Rees. Guest host is Marjorie Morgan, contributing writer to Cinema Femme digital magazine, and other top publications, playwright, and journa...

Episode 43: BlacKkKlansman

August 22, 2018 18:00 - 1 hour - 111 MB

Fresh Perspective is a bi-weekly podcast where we talk about two films based on a movie related theme. One film that’s in the theatre and one film that’s streaming and/or out on DVD. Jeff Broitman, Rebecca Martin, and Christine Sellin host. Episode 43 we talk part 1 of our Racism in America movie theme, with "BlacKkKlansman" directed by Spike Lee, in theatres now. Guest hosts Emmanuel Noisette, Director of Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle (Emans Movie Reviews and Eman’s Movie ...

Episode 42: Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters

August 04, 2018 14:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MB

Fresh Perspective is a bi-weekly podcast where we talk about two films based on a movie related theme. One film that’s in the theatre and one film that’s streaming and/or out on DVD. Jeff Broitman, Rebecca Martin, and Christine Sellin host.   Episode 42 we talk part 2 of our Paul Schrader films theme, with "Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters" (1985), guest Brad Strauss, co-host of The Directors Club Podcast.    Next we discuss our "Teacher and Student" movie theme, with Spike Lee's "Bla...

Episode 41: First Reformed

July 25, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 88.6 MB

Fresh Perspective is a bi-weekly podcast where we talk about two films based on a movie related theme. One film that’s in the theatre and one film that’s streaming and/or out on DVD. Jeff Broitman, Rebecca Martin, and Christine Sellin host.   Episode 41 we discuss Paul Schrader films with "First Reformed" for part one, starring Ethan Hawke.Guest host Patrick Ripoll, podcast host of Now Playing Network's "Tracks of the Damned" and previous co-host of the "Director's Club Podcast"  with ...

Episode 40: The Babadook

June 27, 2018 14:30 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB

Fresh Perspective is a bi-weekly podcast where we talk about two films based on a movie related theme. One film that’s in the theatre and one film that’s streaming and/or out on DVD. Jeff Broitman, Rebecca Martin, and Christine Sellin host.   Episode 40, part two of our "Maternal Macabre" movie theme, we talk about Jennifer Kent's film "The Babadook" (2014). This episode we take it a bit deeper with the topic of depression, that afflicts many, and we discuss how a horror film can perfectl...

Episode 39: Hereditary

June 12, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 75.9 MB

Fresh Perspective is a bi-weekly podcast where we talk about two films based on a movie related theme. One film that’s in the theatre and one film that’s streaming and/or out on DVD. Jeff Broitman, Rebecca Martin, and Christine Sellin host.   Episode 39, part one of our "Maternal Macabre" movie theme, we talk about the very terrifying "Hereditary", directed by Ari Aster, guest, Peter Richards, film lover and organizer of the Chicago Film Discussion Group, and frequent guest host on Direc...

Episode 38: The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)

June 02, 2018 18:30 - 1 hour - 64 MB

Fresh Perspective is a bi-weekly podcast where we talk about two films based on a movie related theme. One film that’s in the theatre and one film that’s streaming and/or out on DVD. Jeff Broitman, Rebecca Martin, and Christine Sellin host.   Episode 38, part two of our "Socially Awkward" movie theme, we talk about Stephen Chbosky's "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" (2012)   Our next movie theme is Loss and Monstrous Motherhood. We discuss the horror films "Hereditary" directed by Ari...

Episode 37: Eighth Grade

May 16, 2018 19:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

Episode 37, part one of our "Socially Awkward" movie theme, we talk about Bo Burnham's "Eighth Grade" (2018) that was seen by our hosts at the Chicago Critics Film Festival. Guest Collin Souter, programmer of the Chicago Critics Film Festival, film critic featured on RogerEbert.com, and WGN radio co-host, "Monday Morning Movie Reviews" subscribe to uncut episodes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wgn-nick-digilio-uncut-podcast/id295421953?mt=2, and guest Brian Thompson. Brian is host ...

Episode 36: Fantastic Mr. Fox

April 26, 2018 04:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MB

Fresh Perspective is a bi-weekly podcast where we talk about two films based on a movie related theme. One film that’s in the theatre and one film that’s streaming and/or out on DVD. Jeff Broitman, Rebecca Martin, and Christine Sellin host.   Episode 36, part two of our Wes Anderson Animated Films theme, we talk about "Fantastic Mr. Fox" (2009) with film critic and host of the Now Playing Network podcast Drinking at the Movies, Brian Thompson. Brian hosts Drinking at the Movies with Shay...

Episode 35: Isle of Dogs

April 12, 2018 11:30 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MB

Episode 35, part one of our movie theme Wes Anderson Animated Films with "Isle of Dogs", Becca Covey returns as guest. A lot of topics are covered . . . the amazing stop motion animation, the backlash on the film, and Wes Anderson's ridiculous OCD creativity.    Next for episode 36 we talk about "Fantastic Mr. Fox" (2009) with film critic and host of the Now Playing Network podcast Drinking at the Movies, Brian Thompson. Brian hosts Drinking at the Movies with Shay Filer. Brian is of...

Episode 34: The Descent

March 22, 2018 11:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MB

Fresh Perspective is a bi-weekly podcast where we talk about two films based on a movie related theme. One film that’s in the theatres and one film that’s streaming and/or out on DVD. Jeff Broitman and Rebecca Martin co-host. Episode 33, part one of our movie theme women who kick a** in very intense and horrific situations, we had talked Alex Garland’s “Annihilation” (2018) now in theatres, for episode 34, part two, we talk part Neil Marshall's "The Descent" (2005), streaming now on Netfl...

Episode 33: Annihilation

March 01, 2018 13:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

Fresh Perspective is a bi-weekly podcast where we talk about two films based on a movie related theme. Jeff Broitman and Rebecca Martin co-host.   Episode 33 we talk about part one of our movie theme women kick a** in very intense and horrific situations with Alex Garland's "Annihilation" (2018). In theatres now. Returning guest host Christopher Grace and newcomer Christine Sellin guest host. Both Christopher and Christine will join us again for part two with Neil Marshall's "The Descent...

Episode 32: Phantom Thread

February 12, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MB

Fresh Perspective is a bi-weekly podcast where we talk about two films based on a movie related theme. Jeff Broitman and Rebecca Martin co-host.   Episode 32 we talk part 2 of our Daniel Day Lewis and Paul Thomas Anderson movie theme with Paul Thomas Anderson's "Phantom Thread (2017). Jim Laczkowski was unable to join us, but in his place Patrick Ripoll (podcast host of Tracks of the Damned and previously Director's Club) guest hosts  Next time we talk about two films where women kick ...

Episode 31: There Will Be Blood

January 29, 2018 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MB

Fresh Perspective is a bi-weekly podcast where we talk about two films based on a movie related theme. Jeff Broitman and Rebecca Martin co-host.   Episode 31 we talk part 1 of our Daniel Day Lewis and Paul Thomas Anderson movie theme with Paul Thomas Anderson's "There Will Be Blood" (2007). Ian Simmons (Host of Kicking The Seat) and David Fowlie (Creator and film critic find his work on the Keeping it Reel site) guest host. Next time we talk part 2 of our Paul Thomas Anderson and Daniel ...

Episode 30: Anomalisa

January 19, 2018 14:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

Episode 30 we talk part 2 of our Animated Films for Adults theme with Charlie Kaufman's "Anomalisa" (2015) Guest hosts Dave Clingerman and Laura Janota (Film Punch Podcast, https://soundcloud.com/cflx312). Next time we talk Paul Thomas Anderson and Daniel Day Lewis movies. Part 1 we discuss "There Will Be Blood" (2007) and part 2 we discuss "Phantom Thread" (2017). The head of the Now Playing Network, Jim Laczkowski, will guest host on our "Phantom Thread" episode. We're really excited abou...

Episode 29: Bonus Episode (2017 Films Year In Review)

December 30, 2017 13:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MB

Fresh Perspective co-hosts Jeff Broitman and Rebecca Martin, take a break from their usual routine and finish the year by reviewing 2017 Films, starting with their top 3 films: Jeff (1) Brigsby Bear (2) Kedi (3) Get Out / Rebecca (1) Loving Vincent (2) Columbus (3) The Florida Project. Jeff and Rebecca also talk about some films that they felt were a bit overrated this year and mentioned a few more good ones. And Jeff and Rebecca give a well-deserved shout out to this year's series Twin Pe...

Episode 28: Fantastic Planet

December 04, 2017 14:00 - 48 minutes - 50.8 MB

  Fresh Perspective is a bi-weekly podcast where we talk about two films based on a movie related theme. Jeff Broitman and Rebecca Martin co-host.   Episode 28 Part 1 of our Animation for Adults theme we talk René Laloux's "Fantastic Planet" (1973). Guest hosts David J. Fowlie (Keeping it Reel, https://keeping-it-reel.com/) and Patrick Ripoll (Tracks of the Damned, http://www.nowplayingnetwork.net/tracksofthedamned/).   Next we talk Charlie Kaurman's "Anomalisa" (2015). Guest hosts ...

Episode 27: Carrie

November 15, 2017 23:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MB

Fresh Perspective is a bi-weekly podcast where we talk about two films based on a movie related theme. Jeff Broitman and Rebecca Martin co-host.   Episode 27 Part 2 we talk Brian DePalma's "Carrie" part two of our two part theme FLICKS FROM 1976!  The amazing Laura Moss returns as guest host. Laura Moss is director of the short film festival favorite, "Fry Day", contending for an upcoming Oscar for Short Film Live Action. Find all of her info here: https://lauramoss.nyc   Next we talk...

Episode 26: The Man Who Fell To Earth

September 23, 2017 13:20 - 54 minutes - 74.4 MB

Fresh Perspective is a bi-weekly podcast where we talk about two films based on a movie related theme. Jeff Broitman and Rebecca Martin co-host.   Episode 26 Part 1 we talk Nicolas Roeg's "The Man Who Fell to Earth" starring David Bowie for part one of our two part theme FLICKS FROM 1976!  Ian Simmons, host of "Kicking the Seat" podcast (http://www.kickseat.com/podcast), guest hosts.   Next for Part Two of our FLICK FROM 1976 we talk Brian DePalma's "Carrie" and the amazing Laura Moss...

Episode 25: Once

August 31, 2017 03:59 - 54 minutes - 62.1 MB

For episode 25 we discuss part two of our MUSICALS theme. The great Collin Souter returns as guest host. Collin Souter is a movie critic on RogerEbert.com, he has his own series on the site called "Short Films in Focus". Also, Souter co-hosts the early Monday morning show with Nick Digilio's on WGN, find uncut episodes here: http://podbay.fm/show/295421953Souter is also a fanatic Glen Hansard, The Frames, and The Swell Season fan. We were happy to have him fill us in on all the behind the sc...

Episode 24: Singin in the Rain

August 19, 2017 13:33 - 44 minutes - 50.6 MB

Fresh Perspective is a bi-weekly podcast where we talk about two films based on a movie related theme. Jeff Broitman and Rebecca Martin co-host.   This time we explore the movie genre, MUSICALS, and for episode 24, part one, we talk about the classic "Singin' In The Rain" (1952) directed by Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly. Guest hosting is the amazing duo Brian Thompson and Shay Filer (co-hosts of the new podcast to the Now Playing Network "Drinking at the Movies" http://www.nowplayingnetw...

Episode 23: Paris, Texas

July 28, 2017 15:50 - 1 hour - 68.2 MB

  Fresh Perspective is a bi-weekly podcast where we talk about two films based on a movie related theme. This time we talk about two films that are about America through the lens of non-American filmmakers. Part One we talked about British Director Andrea Arnold's "American Honey", and for episode 23 we discuss German director Wim Wenders' "Paris Texas" (1984) with guest host Jim Laczkowski, Now Playing Network (http://nowplayingnetwork.net) founder/coordinator, and Voices & Visions (http:...

Episode 22: American Honey

July 15, 2017 04:00 - 49 minutes - 56.3 MB

Fresh Perspective is a bi-weekly podcast where we talk about two films based on a movie related theme. This time we talk about two films that are about America through the lens of non-American filmmakers. Part One for episode 22 we discuss British director Andrea Arnold's "American Honey" (2016) with guest host, UK native and film lover Becca Covey (blogger for beccaroams.com). Next time for part two we discuss German director Wim Wenders' "Paris Texas" (1984) with guest host Jim Laczkowski...

Episode 21: The Honeymoon Killers

July 03, 2017 02:05 - 55 minutes - 63.3 MB

"Fresh Perspective" is a bi-weekly podcast that discusses two films based on a film related theme. Episode 21 is part 2 of our 2 part serial killer movie theme, we talk "The Honeymoon Killers"(1969), directed by Leonard Kastle. Film lover and Chicago Film Lover Exchange meetup co-organizer Christopher Grace returns as guest host with first time guest host Lisa Stran, film lover and theatre actress. *We also acknowledge in this episode that Fresh Perspective is 1 years old! Next we talk fil...

Episode 20: Zodiac

June 21, 2017 13:57 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MB

"Fresh Perspective" is a bi-weekly podcast that discusses two films based on a film related theme. Episode 20 is part 1 of our 2 part serial killer movie theme, we're talking David Fincher's "Zodiac" (2007) and for this episode we're so excited to have filmmaker Laura Moss (director and writer of the amazing short film Fry Day. Jeff and I discovered this gem at the Chicago Critics Film Festival short films program, curated by our regular guest host, Collin Souter. Fry Day has been showca...

Episode 19: Before Sunset

May 20, 2017 01:53 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MB

Fresh Perspective co-hosts Jeff Broitman and Rebecca Martin talk "Real Time Movies" part 2 with Richard Linklater's "Before Sunset" (2004) with returning guest host Christopher Grace (film lover and organizer of the Chicago Film Lover Exchange).  Next! We talk serial killer films. For part 1 we're talking David Fincher's "Zodiac" (2007) and for this episode we're so excited to have filmmaker Laura Moss (director and writer of the amazing short film Fry Day, that recently showed at the Chi...

Episode 18: The Set-Up

May 09, 2017 00:23 - 42 minutes - 39 MB

"Fresh Perspective" is a bi-weekly podcast that discusses two films based on a film related theme.    Episode 18 Fresh Perspective co-hosts Jeff Broitman and Rebecca Martin talk "Real Time Movies" part 1 of our 2 part theme, with Robert Wise's "The Set-Up" (1949), with guest host Angela Shershin (film lover and host of the Film Punch Podcast)    Next time we talk part 2 of our "Real Time Movies" theme with Richard Linklater's "Before Sunset" (2004) with returning guest host C...

Episode 17: True Romance

April 28, 2017 20:42 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MB

  "Fresh Perspective" is a bi-weekly podcast that discusses two films based on a film related theme.   Episode 17 Fresh Perspective co-hosts Jeff Broitman and Rebecca Martin start out talking about their favorite Jonathan Demme films (RIP) and then dive in to part 2 "Lovers on the Run" with Tony Scott's "True Romance" (1993). with special guest hosts Jenn White (film lover and stand up comedian, check out her monthly show@ego_trip_club 1st Wednesday of the month at Brü Chicago @...

Episode 16: Badlands

April 15, 2017 12:15 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

Fresh Perspective co-hosts Jeff Broitman and Rebecca Martin talk part 1 of their "Lovers on the Run" theme with the Terrence Malick's "Badlands" (1973) with returning guest host Patrick Ripoll (Host of Now Playing Network podcast "Tracks of the Damned" and Co-host with Jim Laczkowski of NPN's "Popcorn Supper"). At the end of this episode we feature part of a song of Patrick's inspired by the movie "Badlands" called "A Red Balloon with All Our Thoughts in It". Find full song here: https://...

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