14 episodes
Blindspotting: A Film Discovery Podcast Scott Aigner and Jack Hanley
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- TV & Film
Two dear friends and Film Festival colleagues attempt to bridge the gaps of their long-distance relationship and their own film educations through a bi-weekly screening and discussion project of the gap films that have eluded their journey of cinematic discovery.
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Episode 14: Beau Travail
Two dear friends and Film Festival colleagues attempt to bridge the gaps of their long-distance relationship AND their own film educations through a bi-weekly screening and discussion project of the gap films that have eluded their cinematic discovery.
On this week's call, Scott and Jack FINALLY experience a long-awaited Blindspot of sheer cinematic genius: Beau Travail by Claire Denis!
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Episode 13: Branded To Kill
Two dear friends and Film Festival colleagues attempt to bridge the gaps of their long-distance relationship AND their own film educations through a bi-weekly screening and discussion project of the gap films that have eluded their cinematic discovery.
On this week's call, Scott and Jack explore the stylish and TRAGICALLY cool masterwork from Japanese cult auteur Seijun Suzuki- BRANDED TO KILL (1967)
Join us as we discuss the legacy of the Japanese New Wave, yakuza cult offerings, and why there would NEVER have been a Tarantino without Seijun Suzuki... -
Episode 12: Songs From The Second Floor
Two dear friends and Film Festival colleagues attempt to bridge the gaps of their long-distance relationship AND their own film educations through a bi-weekly screening and discussion project of the gap films that have eluded their cinematic discovery.
On this week's call, Scott and Jack explore the beautifully framed, absurdist world of Swedish auteur Roy Andersson and his masterwork from 2000, SONGS FROM THE SECOND FLOOR.
Join us as we also discuss Andersson's artist influences, the humanist poetry of César Vallejo, and Criterion's upcoming program on Teen Horror- along with a special "visit" from our dear friend and critic Roger Ebert who weighs in on the film via a never before published interview clip. -
Episode 11: Black Girl (1966)
Two dear friends and Film Festival colleagues attempt to bridge the gaps of their long-distance relationship AND their own film educations through a bi-weekly screening and discussion project of the gap films that have eluded their cinematic discovery.
On this week's call, Scott and Jack deconstruct the STUNNING debut of Senegalese filmmaker Ousmane Sembène. -
S2, Episode 1: Possession (1981)
Two dear friends and Film Festival colleagues attempt to bridge the gaps of their long-distance relationship AND their own film educations through a bi-weekly screening and discussion project of the gap films that have eluded their cinematic discovery.
On this week's call, Scott and Jack discuss the cult masterwork by Andrzej Żuławski- POSSESSION, from 1981. -
Episode 9: Superlatives
Two dear friends and Film Festival colleagues attempt to bridge the gaps of their long-distance relationship AND their own film educations through a bi-weekly screening and discussion project of the gap films that have eluded their cinematic discovery.
On this week's call, Scott and Jack use their Season 1 Finale to award Superlatives to the films, moments, and performances that stood out in Season 1.