71 episodes
Cineversary Erik J Martin
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- TV & Film
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5.0 • 8 Ratings
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Cineversary celebrates a milestone anniversary of a cinematic classic. Every month, we wish a happy birthday to a different film currently observing a joyous jubilee--everything from a 20th to a 100th anniversary. Host Erik Martin interviews film scholars, critics, historians and fans to discuss why each spotlighted movie is worth celebrating all these years later, its cultural impact and legacy, what we can learn from the picture today, how it has stood the test of time, and more. For more details, visit www.cineversary.com. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cineversary/support
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#69 Seven Samurai 70th anniversary with David Desser and Stuart Galbraith IV
In Cineversary podcast episode #69, host Erik Martin sends 70th birthday wishes to Akira Kurosawa’s epic masterwork Seven Samurai. This month, he’s joined by Asian cinema expert and University of Illinois film professor David Desser, as well as Stuart Galbraith IV, author of The Emperor and the Wolf: The Lives and Films of Akira Kurosawa and Toshiro Mifune. Together,
they explore what makes this film a treasure of world cinema, how it has stood the test of time, prominent themes, and more.
Learn more about the Cineversary podcast at www.cineversary.com and email show comments or suggestions to cineversarypodcast@gmail.com.
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#68 The Third Man 75th anniversary with David Thomson and Charles Drazin
In Cineversary podcast episode #68, host Erik Martin celebrates the diamond anniversary of Carol Reed’s The Third Man with two outstanding guests: David
Thomson, renowned film critic, cinema historian, and author of The Fatal Alliance: A Century of War on Film; and Charles Drazin, film historian and author of In Search of The Third Man. Together, they scour the streets and sewers of Vienna on the trail of Harry Lime and the truths behind this now 75-year-old masterwork.
Learn more about the Cineversary podcast at www.cineversary.com and email show comments or suggestions to cineversarypodcast@gmail.com.
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#67 It Happened One Night 90th anniversary with Joseph McBride
In Cineversary podcast episode #67, host Erik Martin and guest Joseph McBride, a film professor at San Francisco State University and author of Frankly: Unmasking Frank Capra, send a valentine to It Happened One Night, directed by Frank Capra, which celebrates a 90th birthday this month. Erik and Joseph hitchhike across Hollywood history to examine how this granddaddy of the romcom and screwball comedy remains a classic, its influence on later films, what it reveals about Capra, and much more.
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#66 Dr. Strangelove 60th anniversary with Kenneth Turan & Rodney Hill
In Cineversary podcast episode #66, host Erik Martin heads to the War Room with former LA Times and NPR film critic Kenneth Turan and Hofstra University film professor Rodney Hill to decipher the top secret codes behind Dr. Strangelove, directed by Stanley Kubrick, in celebration of the movie’s 60th anniversary. Erik and his guests explore how this black comedy masterwork remains evergreen, Kubrick’s brilliant directing choices, and key themes underpinning this supreme political satire. Erik also chats briefly with Tom Lucas from Fathom Events, who unveils Fathom’s 2024 lineup of Big Screen Classics returning to theaters this year.
Learn more about the Cineversary podcast at www.cineversary.com and email show comments or suggestions to cineversarypodcast@gmail.com.
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#65 A Christmas Story 40th anniversary with Andrew Scahill
In Cineversary podcast episode #65, host Erik Martin talks Chinese turkey with leg lamp expert Andrew Scahill, a film studies professor at the University of Colorado Denver known for his holiday movies course, as they commemorate the 40th anniversary of A Christmas Story, directed by Bob Clark. Andrew and Erik cover this film from soap to fudge, exploring why this film remains timeless and deserves celebration four decades later, how it became a pop culture phenomenon, and much more.
Learn more about the Cineversary podcast at www.cineversary.com and email show comments or suggestions to cineversarypodcast@gmail.com.
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#64 Tokyo Story 70th anniversary with David Desser
In Cineversary podcast episode #64, host Erik Martin is joined by David Desser, emeritus professor of cinema studies at the University of Illinois and one of the world’s foremost experts on Asian cinema, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Tokyo Story, directed by Yasujirō Ozu. They discuss why and how this film remains a masterwork, Tokyo Story’s prominent themes , Ozu’s unique style, and much more.
Learn more about the Cineversary podcast at www.cineversary.com and email show comments or suggestions to cineversarypodcast@gmail.com.
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Customer Reviews
Very knowledgeable host and guests!
You can really feel Erik’s passion through each and every episode. Erik knows his subject and which guests to tap for additional insights. Casual and serious film buffs would equally enjoy listening to this show!
Exceptional Podcast
Fans of classic cinema, rejoice! Erik Martin has created an engaging, intelligent show with a premise that is simple yet elegant. Take a famous film with a significant anniversary date; add A-list guests; have an insightful dialogue with them; and you have Cineversary. It’s a winning formula. Martin is consistently well-prepared and eloquent, yet respectful of his guests, giving them plenty of time to share their experiences and thoughts. I was initially attracted to Cineversary for its horror and sci-fi episodes, but to Martin’s credit, I now listen to each episode regardless of genre.
Enjoyable and I always learn something new
Cineversary is one of my favorite podcasts. It’s fun to listen to, with terrific interviews. Every time I listen, I appreciate that episode’s movie even more.
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