Film programmer Melissa Lyde who curates Alfreda's Cinema is joined by filmmaker La'Tovia Gary who discusses her work which is primarily experimental in nature. After that I am joined by author Noah Isenberg who discusses his new book, "We'll Always Have Casablanca" (2017, W. W. Norton & Company).
Damani Baker stops by to discuss his new documentary, "The House on Coco Road", a moving personal & historical account of how he and his family were caught up in the 1983 U.S. invasion of Grenada. Then Australian transplant, filmmaker Matthew Newton, discusses his new feature, "From Nowhere".
Kenneth Eng has made a documentary about his father's story called "My Life in China". The film is currently available on iTunes. Jack Fessenden, 17 years old, has made his first feature, "Stray Bullets", which stars himself and his Dad Larry Fesssenden (also on this ep). The film premieres nationally in theaters on 2/10. Music by Morricone Youth.
Writer Nick Flynn is the sole guest on this episode. In addition to talking about his life, his experiences after the movie adaptation of his memoir, and his marriage to the actress Lili Taylor, Nick reads some passages by William Blake. Music by Noveller.
Jessie Auritt discusses her new documentary, "Supergirl", Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi stops by to discuss his latest film called "The Salesman"; and Michael Rossato-Bennett ("Alive Inside") returns to the podcast with a plea for help with a Kickstarter campaign for his new project "Brian's Songs".
Jay Rinsky, founder of Little Cinema; actress Jen Ponton appears in the new movie "Love on the Run"; and filmmaker Raafi Rivero who recently directed a film called "72 Hours: A Brooklyn Love Story?" Sponsored by audible.com. Filmwax Radio is part of the ShowBriz Studios podcast network.
Cinematographer Kirsten Johnson ("Cameraperson") is the guest on the first episode of the new year. The film has been short listed for an Oscar in the documentary category. Sponsored by Warby Parker.
The creative team behind the new comedy web series "Brooklynification" are the guests, Chris Poindexter & Keith Miller (who return for his 4th visit). The first season's 6 episodes are currently available for viewing. Then NY filmmaker Amos Poe ("The Blank Generation") stops by the studio for an extended conversation about his career.
Filmmaker Lizzie Borden ("Born in Flames", "Working Girls") is the sole guest for an extended conversation.
Legendary filmmaker Charles Burnett ("Killer of Sheep") graces the podcast for a career spanning conversation. Burnett was in NY this past September when the Film Society of Lincoln Center screened a restored version of "To Sleep With Anger" Also, a brief phone conversation with Filmwax Radio friend, the filmmaker Clay Liford about his new feature, "Slash". Sponsored by Zipcar.
Sam Pollard returns to discuss his new documentary "Two Trains Runnin'". The film is currently enjoying a theatrical engagement at the Metrograph Theater in Manhattan. Then sales agent & film producer Bill Straus. Sponsored by Audible.com. Get a free download and trial membership by going to www.audibletrial.com/filmwaxradio.
Street photographer and filmmaker Richard Sandler is my guest on this episode of the podcast. His new book, The Eyes of the City, published by powerHouse Books, is currently available. Sponsored by Warby Parker. Get a free 5-day home try-on by visiting www.warbyparkertrial.com/filmwaxradio. 5 days, 5 pairs, 100% free,
Episode 380 welcomes back filmmakers Annie Sundberg & Ricki Stern to the podcast. Their latest film is called "Marathon: The Patriots Day Bombing" & is currently on HBO. Then programmer for the new streaming service FilmStruck, Michael Sragow; last up, Adam Irving, the director of a new documentary, "Off The Rails". Sponsored by casper.com.
Anna Biller, director of "The Love Witch" is up first. The film opens in Brooklyn today at the Alamo Drafthouse and at the Nitehawk Cinema. After that, filmmaker Alex Lehmann discusses his 2 new films, "Blue Jay" & "Asperger's Are Us". Last up is a discussion about a new documentary omnibus film called "True New York". Sponsored by zipcar.com.
In this episode celebrating the 2016 edition of DOC NYC, America’s largest documentary film festival, my first guests include returning filmmakers Michael Galinsky and Suki Hawley (“Battle for Brooklyn”) with their new film, “All the Rage“. Using a first-person approach to explore the work of renowned physician Dr. John Sarno and his radical methods to treating back...