In this episode, Alex is joined by film critic C.J. Prince of Acquired Cinema to discuss the wide variety of international films you have access to when you look beyond the Oscars and to the films released right after the Oscars happen.
Ep. 160 How the Oscars affect the international films you hear about
In this episode, Alex is joined by film critic C.J. Prince of Acquired Cinema to discuss how and why the Oscars are becoming more international and how this impacts what movies you hear about and see. They also delve into what makes a movie an Oscar movie and how this relates to the way the movie business functions.
Ep. 156 Three myths about Mike Leigh’s process debunked
In this episode of the podcast, Alex debunks three common myths about Mike Leigh’s process, on the occasion of the release of his new film Hard Truths
Ep. 155 Halina Reijn’s Babygirl
In this episode of the podcast, Woman in Revolt EIC Lindsay Pugh joins Alex to discuss Halina Reijn’s film Babygirl, Harris Dickinson’s performance, and more.
Ep. 154 Three key ingredients for a great year of movies
In this episode of the podcast, Alex discusses three key ingredients to ensure your year is filled with memorable and diverse movies that challenge and delight.
Ep. 152 3 reasons you need a curated watchlist for 2025
In this episode of the podcast, Alex discusses three reasons building a curated watchlist for the year is the secret to watching good movies in 2025.