Somebody's Watching

Elinor Lewy

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FILM INTERVIEWS

Somebody's Watching

Cinematic Encounters With the Unusual

12/10/2024

Episode 14: Caryn Coleman (The Future of Film is Female)

Caryn Coleman is the founder of New York-based film initiative The Future of Film is Female which amplifies the work of women and non-binary filmmakers early in their career, offering short film grants. Caryn's initiative has been exponentially growing and I wanted to ask her how she made it all happen! We talk about how Caryn came to curating, her Future of Film is Female highlights, and the knots and bolts of indie distribution. Show Notes: Instagram @futureoffilmisfemale Twitter @fofif Future of Film is Female Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) Top Gun (1986) The House of Monsters Chicago Devil’s Nightmare (1971) The Baby (1973) (YouTube) BFI Nitehawk Cinema Eleanor Wilson Kate Dolan You’re Not My Mother (2021) Oddity (2024) Speak No Evil (2024) Nice Shoes Post Production Heard City Post Production Mosquito Lady (2024) (YouTube) I Could Just Die, And That Would Be All Right (2023) All Over Me (1997) (YouTube) Not A Pretty Picture (1976) Jennifer’s Body (2009) Girlfight (2000) Fancy Dance (2023) High-Rise (2015) Free Fire (2016) The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) (YouTube) Messaging the Monstrous Women Make Horror @MoMA Vidiots Alison Peirse Alexandra Heller-Nicholas The Graduates Announcement in IndieWire The Graduates (2024) I Saw the TV Glow (2024) Nightbitch (2024) Booger (2023) Hollywood 90028 (1973) Black Conflux (2019) All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt (2023) Our Father, the Devil (2021) Timestalker (2024) Mirror, Mirror (1990) (YouTube) Little Women (1994) One Timers film series at Metograph Wanda (1970) (YouTube)

1h 7m
11/20/2024

Episode 13: Classism in Film with Tosha R. Taylor

There's a plethora of "eat the rich" films these days, films that relish in showing the wealthy suffer without, god forbid, rocking the status quo. My guest today is Tosha R. Taylor is quite skeptical of the trend. Tosha R. Taylor is a writer, former academic, and regularly publishes and presents on horror, extremity, and queerness. We talk about the history of class in cinema, the invisibility of class issues in the majority of films, hillbilly horror, and Tosha picks some of her favorite class-conscious horror films. Show Notes: Tosha R. Taylor's twitter Tosha R. Taylor on academia.edu Films: Lumiere Brothers – Workers Leaving the Lumiere Factory (1895) Battleship Potemkin (available on YouTube) (1925) Man With A Movie Camera (available on YouTube) (1929) Bicycle Thieves (available on YouTube) (1948) American Hollow (available on YouTube) (1999) Harlan County USA (available on YouTube) (1978) Blood on the Mountain (available on YouTube) (2016) Saltburn (2023) Triangle of Sadness (2022) The White Lotus (2021-2025) The Menu (2022) The Hunger Games (2012) Parasite (2019) The Wicker Man (1973) Calvaire (2004) Eden Lake (2008) Wake in Fright (1971) Attack the Block (2011) Funny Games US (2007) Tucker and Dale vs Evil (2010) His House (2020) Take Shelter (2011) Wrong Turn (2003) The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) Figures Dardenne Brothers Maysles Brothers Ken Loach Bong Joon-ho Kimberly Crenshaw on Intersectionality Follow Somebody's Watching here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: @somebodyspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @somebodyswatchingpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: somebodywatchingpod@gmail.com

1h 36m
10/16/2024

Episode 12: Anthony Perkins with Xanthe Pajarillo

I spoke with fellow Anthony Perkins superfan, PhD student and podcaster Xanthe Pajarillo, all about the immensely talented and under-appreciated Anthony Perkins. Perkins was far more than Norman Bates and I wanted to delve into his interesting and eclectic career with someone who gets it. We discuss his early days as a teen idol, his career in Europe, midcentury masculinity, and chose some of our favorite Perkins performances. Show Notes: Xanthe Pajarillo’s instagram twitter tiktok Xanthe Pajarillo’s Website Xanthe’s Anthony Perkins article My Anthony Perkins Letterboxd list Films: Psycho (1960) The Actress (1953) Friendly Persuasion (1956) Fear Strikes Out (1957) Green Mansions (1959) Hitchcock (2012) I’m Not There (2007) Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (2022) Goodbye Again (1961, movie on YouTube) The Trial (1962) The Ravishing Idiot (1964, movie on YouTube) Five Miles to Midnight (1962) Phaedra (1962, movie on YouTube) Evening Primrose (1966, movie on Youtube) Catch-22 (1970) Psycho II Psycho III Lucky Stiff (1988, movie on YouTube) The Last of Sheila (1973) The Evil Dead (1981) Winter Kills (1979) Pretty Poison (1968) Play It As It Lays (1972) Television: The Ghost Writer (YouTube) Bates Motel SNL – Anthony Perkins Episode (archive.org) Music: Podcast Interlude Anthony Perkins – How About You Anthony Perkins – A Little Love Can Go A Long Way Elvis Perkins – Ash Wednesday Books: Osgood and Anthony Perkins – Laura Kay Palmer Haunted Life: Anthony Perkins – Ronald Bergan Plays: Tea and Symphony Look Homeward, Angel Follow Somebody's Watching here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: @somebodyspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @somebodyswatchingpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: somebodywatchingpod@gmail.com

1h 34m
09/03/2024

Episode 11: Coming-of-Age Movies & TV with Karolin

My friend Karolin joins me on this episode to talk about something we both really love - the coming-of-age film (and show). We spoke about why we love them, the depiction of movie high school and how they affected our own high school expectations, our list of the films and shows that mean the most to us, and a whole lot more. Apologies for my freshly post-Covid voice in this and the technical glitches! Show Notes: Karolin’s website Karolin’s instagram Rebel Without A Cause (1955) 400 Blows (1959)Almost Famous (2000) IT (1990)The Wonder Years (1988) The Squid and the Whale (2005) Dawson’s Creek (1998) Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) On Matrescence 2023 Coming Of Age Retrospective @Berlinale Kids (1995, movie on YouTube) Clueless (1995) American Pie (1999) Twilight (2008) The Souvenir (2019) Grazuole (1969) Ordinary People (1980)Petite Maman (2021) River’s Edge (1986) Tully (2018) Six Feet Under (2001) Gilmore Girls (2000) Heartbreak High (2022) The Cosby Show (1984) The Adults (2023) My So-Called Life (1994) Freaks and Geeks (1999) Looking for Alaska (2019) My Own Private Idaho (1991, movie on YouTube) Say Anything (1989)Heavenly Creatures (1994, movie on YouTube) Friday Night Lights (2006) Boyhood (2014) The Up Series (1964) Fame (1980)Judy Blume Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. (2023) Molly Ringwald Eighth Grade (2018) Welcome to the Dollhouse (1995, movie on YouTube) Streetwise (1984, movie on YouTube) Lilya 4-ever (2002) Boarders (2024) Dead Poets Society (1989) The Half of It (2020) Never Have I Ever (2020) The Breakfast Club (1985) Follow Somebody's Watching here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: @somebodyspod⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @somebodyswatchingpod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: somebodywatchingpod@gmail.com

1h 46m
05/28/2024

Episode 10: Grimy New York Movies with Samm Deighan

Today’s episode is all about grimy New York movies from the mid-20th century. So much was going on in that small stretch of the city and movies made in that time and place show it off so well. My guest is film historian and writer Samm Deighan, an expert on cult cinema and one of those people who really seem to have watched it all! You’ll hear about Times Square history, psychotronic cinema, and Samm’s list of films that best depict this iconic era. Show Notes: Samm Deighan’s Instagram @sammdeighan Samm Deighan’s Patreon Revolution in 35mm Book – Andrew Nette & Samm Deighan The Psychotronic Encyclopedia of Film – Michael Weldon Times Square Red, Times Square Blue – Samuel R. Delany Cinema of Transgression Caffe Cino The Rialto Report – Jamie Gillis in Europe, 1977 No Wave Cinema Roberta Findlay Lydia Lunch Nick Zedd Andy Milligan Joe Spinell Susan Seidelman Bette Gordon Lizzie Borden Films mentioned: Cruising (1980) Maniac (1980) Born in Flames (1983) Ms 45 (1981) (Film Link) Driller Killer (1979) (Film Link) Bad Girls Go To Hell (1965) Sweet Smell of Sex (1965) Fleshpot on 42nd Street (1972) Little Murders (1971) (Film Link) The New York Ripper (1982) Times Square (1980) The Warriors (1979) After Hours (1985) (Film Link) Follow Somebody's Watching here: ⁠⁠⁠Twitter: @somebodyspod⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @somebodyswatchingpod⁠⁠⁠ Email: somebodywatchingpod@gmail.com

1h 9m
04/02/2024

Episode 9: Gynaehorror with Dr. Erin Harrington

In 2018, film scholar Dr. Erin Harrington wrote a vital book titled "Women, Monstrosity, and Horror Film: Gynaehorror" about the depictions of virginity, menstruation, pregnancy, motherhood, and menopause in horror. In this episode, I had the great pleasure of chatting with Erin Harrington about her book, the limits of psychoanalysis in horror, why horror is fertile ground for speaking about women’s experiences, and much more. I’d like to think this conversation won’t just interest the horror fans among you, I hope I'm right! Show Notes: Women, Monstrosity, and Horror Film: Gynaehorror Follow Erin Harrington on Instagram/bluesky/letterboxd - @ladyhorrors Robin Wood – Robin Wood on the Horror Film Carol Clover – Men, Women, and Chainsaws Barbara Creed – The Monstrous Feminine Hays Code Claire Dederer – Monsters Kelly Oliver – Knock Me Up, Knock Me Down: Images of Pregnancy in Hollywood Films Sarah Arnold - Maternal Horror Film: Melodrama and Motherhood Films mentioned: Rosemary’s Baby Madam Satan Once Bitten Psycho Amityville Horror The Shining The Stepfather (YouTube) Nightswim The Taking of Deborah Logan Barbarian Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? The Life Zone Repulsion (YouTube) The Brood (YouTube) Lyle Grace Promising Young Woman Violation Birth/Rebirth Knives and Skin Prevenge Titane Inside Relic Men Hatching The Lure (YouTube) Huesera: The Bone Woman Follow Somebody's Watching here: ⁠⁠Twitter: @somebodyspod⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram: @somebodyswatchingpod⁠⁠ Email: somebodywatchingpod@gmail.com

1h 17m
02/15/2024

From The Bend: Lizzie Borden (Born in Flames, Working Girls)

This is an episode that was released on my other podcast, The Bend. I talked with Lizzie Borden, director of BORN IN FLAMES and WORKING GIRLS, during the height of the pandemic. It was an honor to have a chance to talk with her about her craft. We talked about her films, of course, as well as what it was like to work with Harvey Weinstein, the #metoo movement, and quite a lot more. The book about sex work that Lizzie Borden mentions in the episode is now out, you can find it here Follow Somebody's Watching here: ⁠⁠Twitter: @somebodyspod⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram: @somebodyswatchingpod⁠⁠ Email: somebodywatchingpod@gmail.com

1 hr
01/15/2024

Episode 8: Millie De Chirico (I Saw What You Did Podcast)

Programmer, writer, and podcaster extraodinaire Millie De Chirico co-hosts I Saw What You Did - one of the best, most entertaining film podcasts around. Millie also worked at the classic movie channel TCM for almost 20 years and so I had the chance to talk to her about film programming, her book "TCM Underground: 50 Must-See Films from the World of Classic Cult and Late-Night Cinema," and, of course, her podcast! Show Notes: Millie‘s podcast: I Saw What You Did Millies‘ substack: Professional Sweetheart Millie‘s book: TCM Underground: 50 Must-See Films from the World of Classic Cult and Late-Night Cinema Films: Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! Remember My Name Shack Out on 101 Basket Case References: Cult Movies – Danny Peary The Psychotronic Guide to Film – Michael Weldon Night Flight USA Up All Night FilmStruck Tubi @jeffreymixed

1h 12m

Cinematic Encounters With the Unusual

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Elinor Lewy
Years Active

2023 - 2024
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16
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