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.
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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. 159 Macbeth with David Tennant + why I recommend recorded Shakespeare
In this episode of the podcast, Alex recommends the new Donmar Warehouse production of Macbeth starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo, which screens in cinemas this weekend. She also discusses the value of recorded Shakespeare more generally and why you should make this production a priority.
Ep. 158 3 films to watch by Tunisian women directors
On the podcast, Alex recommends three Tunisian films by women directors from the last decade, including Where the Wind Comes From, which just had its world premiere at Sundance 2025.
Ep. 157 myfrenchfilmfestival: A Real Job, No Love Lost, and Through the Night
In this episode of the podcast, Alex discusses three reasons to check out myfrenchfilmfestival, the online and worldwide celebration of French cinema, and three movies to watch: A Real Job, No Love Lost, and Through The Night.
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