Film Juxtaposed

Ben Rider and Guests

Have you ever compared two films at random and noticed that they have similarities? The aim of our podcast is exactly that - each episode is a random pairing of films challenged with questions about genre, impact, and casting. Join us on a journey of discovering how a rarely-seen Art House film can be paired with your favorite popular movie.

Episodes

  1. 09/30/2023

    Eat, Pray, Love and It's Only the End of the World

    In the eighth episode of Film Juxtaposed, we chat about Eat, Pray, Love (2010) and It's Only the End of the World (2016). Join us as we talk about adaptation, the use of voice over and lighting in these two films. Featuring Ben Rider and Javier Cáberiz.

  2. 08/11/2023

    Erin Brockovich and Wonder

    Double Roberts! - In this episode of Film Juxtaposed, we chat about the differences of film aesthetics, the use of physicality in performances and the importance of empathy in Erin Brockovich (2000) and Wonder (2017). Featuring Ben Rider and Javier Cáberiz.

    Erin Brockovich and Wonder

  3. 07/26/2023

    Still Alice and I, Daniel Blake

    In this episode of Film Juxtaposed, we chat about the cinematic representation of the early onset of familial Alzheimer's with the very moving Still Alice (2014), in comparison with Ken Loach's Palme D'or winner I, Daniel Blake (2016), which uses a documentarian style of filming to depict the experience of accessing financial support after a heart attack. Featuring siblings Ben and Dina Rider.

    Still Alice and I, Daniel Blake

  4. 07/23/2023

    Barbie and Oppenheimer

    Film Juxtaposed survives Barbenheimer 2023! - Join us as we discuss the use of music in both films, the rich perspectives of Oppenheimer's filming style, and Barbie's confusing elements. Featuring siblings Ben and Dina Rider.

    Barbie and Oppenheimer

  5. 06/29/2023

    Tár and Carol

    Double Blanchett! - Film Juxtaposed covers Todd Field's Tár (2022) and Todd Haynes' Carol (2015) starring Cate Blanchett. Join us as we discuss the representation of shame, the importance of sound and music, and the presentation of sexuality being weaponized against women. Featuring siblings Ben and Dina Rider.

    Tár and Carol

  6. 05/29/2023

    A Tale of Love and Desire and The Intern

    Join us as an 18-year-old Frenchman, hailing from Algerian roots, stumbles upon a treasure trove of alluring Arab literature in this coming-of-age story showcased in A Tale of Love and Desire (2021). Meanwhile, in The Intern (2015), an unexpected twist takes place when a retiree decides to embrace the thrill of returning to work. Brace yourself for an intriguing collision of two distinct cinematic worlds in Film Juxtaposed. Featuring Ben Rider and Javier Cáberiz.

  7. 03/19/2023

    Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring and What Lies Beneath

    In this episode of Film Juxtaposed, we chat about Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring (2003) and What Lies Beneath (2000). Join us as we discuss magical realism, a vengeful ghost, and where these two unlikely films fit within these directors' filmographies. Featuring Ben Rider and Javier Cáberiz.

  8. 02/05/2023

    The Age of Innocence and Glass Onion

    In the first episode of Film Juxtaposed, we chat about The Age of Innocence (1993) and Glass Onion (2022). A discussion about film genre, celebrities, and bad wigs ensues. Featuring Ben Rider and Javier Cáberiz.

    The Age of Innocence and Glass Onion
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About

Have you ever compared two films at random and noticed that they have similarities? The aim of our podcast is exactly that - each episode is a random pairing of films challenged with questions about genre, impact, and casting. Join us on a journey of discovering how a rarely-seen Art House film can be paired with your favorite popular movie.

Information

  • Creator
    Ben Rider and Guests
  • Years Active
    2023
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ben Rider and Guests
  • Show Website
    Film Juxtaposed