SEEING FACES IN MOVIES

SEEING FACES IN MOVIES
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Seeing Faces in Movies is a podcast where every month the works of a different director or cinematographer is put in focus. Each week a guest is invited on to discuss a film in the artist's filmography.

  1. 083 - Human Desire (Fritz Lang 1954) w/ Joey Gantner (Out of the Podcast)

    1D AGO

    083 - Human Desire (Fritz Lang 1954) w/ Joey Gantner (Out of the Podcast)

    Felicia is joined by Joey Gantner to discuss the effects of lust on a man in Fritz Lang’s Human Desire (1954). We chat about how the women in his film are more than your typical film noir femme fatale, and why it helps to separate this work from the other Grahame and Ford pairing. This is the last episode in the Lang series, it always feels like a task to tackle a huge director but a fun task nonetheless. My guests and I wanted to pick some of his slightly lesser known films to show the range and depth of his work, and we hope you feel inspired to dig a big deeper into his catalogue. Send us your thoughts on the episode by sending us a message on any of our social platforms or by email: seeingfacesinmovies@gmail.com Find Joey here: Spotify: Out of the Podcast Tape Record Label: sludge-people.com IG: @sludgepeople IG: @outofthepodcast Listen to our previous episodes here: To Live and Die in L.A. (D.O.P. Robby Müller 1985) Repo Man (Alex Cox 1984) Miracle Mile (Steve De Jarnatt 1988) Sources: Eisner, L. H. (1984). Fritz Lang. Cahiers du cinéma/Editions de l’étoile : Cinémathèque française. https://mubi.com/en/notebook/posts/interview-with-fritz-lang-beverley-hills-august-12-1972 https://fourstarfilmfan.com/2019/11/17/human-desire-1954/ https://mubi.com/en/notebook/posts/no-other-kind-close-up-on-fritz-lang-s-human-desire https://midwestfilmjournal.com/2024/05/03/fritz-on-fridays-human-desire-1954/ https://davidnilsenwriter.com/2015/06/22/the-trains-of-human-desire-1954/ https://www.sensesofcinema.com/2013/cteq/la-bete-humaine-unquiet-desperation/ https://notesoncinematograph.blogspot.com/2010/05/rivettedomarchi-interview-fritz-lang.html

    1h 24m
  2. 082 - Ministry of Fear (Fritz Lang 1944) w/ Rolo Tony

    MAY 11

    082 - Ministry of Fear (Fritz Lang 1944) w/ Rolo Tony

    Felicia is joined by Rolo Tony to discuss Fritz Lang’s return to his roots as he blends German expressionism and film noir in Ministry of Fear (1944). We chat about the impact of the set design along with the power of Ray Milland’s performance. Send us your thoughts on the episode by sending us a message on any of our social platforms or by email: seeingfacesinmovies@gmail.com Find Rolo Tony here: Twitter: @PoorOldRoloTony Letterboxd: @PoorOldRoloTony YouTube: @PoorOldRoloTony Twitter: @GuysGotJuice Spotify: @TheseGuysGotJuice Listen to our previous episodes here: Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (Jim Jarmusch 1999) A Woman Under the Influence (John Cassavetes 1974) Sources: Eisner, L. H. (1984). Fritz Lang. Cahiers du cinéma/Editions de l’étoile : Cinémathèque française. https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/2690-ministry-of-fear-paranoid-style https://www.sensesofcinema.com/2022/cteq/an-entertainment-fritz-langs-ministry-of-fear-1944/ https://www.londonfictions.com/graham-greene-the-ministry-of-fear.html https://mubi.com/en/notebook/posts/ministry-of-fear-love-during-wartime https://mubi.com/en/notebook/posts/the-forgotten-auld-lang-syne https://www.criterion.com/films/28065-ministry-of-fear?srsltid=AfmBOoqHJpuDu7frQOsoLl3Tg5Mcvo4IqBCqmwIAYBqx2wOmLqaRgqPT https://vintagestardust.wordpress.com/2025/07/27/hans-dreier-art-director/

    1h 20m
  3. 081 - The Woman in the Window (Fritz Lang 1944) w/ Raf Stitt (The Canon Podcast)

    APR 27

    081 - The Woman in the Window (Fritz Lang 1944) w/ Raf Stitt (The Canon Podcast)

    Felicia is joined by Raf Stitt to discuss Fritz Lang’s exploration of the male psyche in The Woman in the Window (1944). We chat about the impact of a twist ending, and how film noir is deeply rooted in German Expressionism. Send us your thoughts on the episode by sending us a message on any of our social platforms or by email: seeingfacesinmovies@gmail.com Find Raf here: Website: https://screenagewasteland.com/tag/the-canon-podcast/ Spotify: @ScreenageWasteland Apple:@ScreenageWasteland Letterboxd: @rafstitt IG: @rafstitt Twitter: @rafstitt Bluesky: @rafstitt Sources: Eisner, L. H. (1984). Fritz Lang. Cahiers du cinéma/Editions de l’étoile : Cinémathèque française. https://www.sensesofcinema.com/2002/cteq/woman_window/ https://heartofnoir.com/film/the-woman-in-the-window-1944/ https://www.tcm.com/articles/176542/the-woman-in-the-window-joan-bennett-and-edward-g-robinson-in-fritz-langs-film-noir-the-woman-in-the-window https://midwestfilmjournal.com/2024/01/05/fritz-on-fridays-the-woman-in-the-window-1944/

    1h 24m
  4. 080 - M (Fritz Lang 1931) w/ Martin Kessler (The Pink Smoke Podcast)

    APR 20

    080 - M (Fritz Lang 1931) w/ Martin Kessler (The Pink Smoke Podcast)

    Felicia is joined by Martin Kessler to discuss Fritz Lang’s first foray into the world of sound in his film M (1931). We chat about what led Lang to finally make his first talkie, and how he allows the audience to use their imagination in full by not showing the violence on screen. This is the series opener and Fritz Lang is a director I have wanted to discuss on the show for a long time. I mainly focused on his career in America and I wanted to discuss the slightly lesser known films to show his great range. Send us your thoughts on the episode by sending us a message on any of our social platforms or by email: seeingfacesinmovies@gmail.com Find Martin here: Twitter: @MovieKessler Website: The Pink Smoke Spotify: @ThePinkSmoke Apple: @ThePinkSmoke Soundcloud: @ThePinkSmoke Deaf Crocodile Commentaries: Website: https://deafcrocodile.com/ The Tragedy of Man (Marcell Jankovics 2011) Song of the Miraculous Hind (Marcell Jankovics 2002) Listen to our previous episodes here: The Landlord (D.O.P. Gordon Willis 1970) Opening Night (John Cassavetes 1977) Sources: Eisner, L. H. (1984). Fritz Lang. Cahiers du cinéma/Editions de l’étoile : Cinémathèque française. https://mubi.com/en/notebook/posts/interview-with-fritz-lang-beverley-hills-august-12-1972 https://www.tcm.com/articles/38694/m-1931 https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/1457-my-film-m-a-factual-report https://www.c-span.org/clip/public-affairs-event/peter-bogdanovich-on-fritz-langs-m/4994498

    1h 24m
  5. 079 - Grand Illusion (Jean Renoir 1937) w/ Jason Christian (Cold War Cinema Podcast)

    APR 13

    079 - Grand Illusion (Jean Renoir 1937) w/ Jason Christian (Cold War Cinema Podcast)

    Felicia is joined by Jason Christian to discuss the lasting impact of Jean Renoir’s Grand Illusion (1937). We chat about how the film focuses on the relationships between these men from different sides and classes. Along with how he’s less interested in the battles and more so in his characters mindsets. This is the final episode of the Renoir series, thanks for joining along and as always I hope my guests and I have inspired you to discover more of his work. Send us your thoughts on the episode by sending us a message on any of our social platforms or by email: seeingfacesinmovies@gmail.com Find Jason here: Website: https://jasonchristianwrites.com/ Letterboxd: @exilemagic Twitter: @jasonachristian Cold War Cinema Podcast on Spotify: @coldwarcinema Cold War Cinema Podcast on Apple: @coldwarcinema Listen to our previous episodes here: Shoeshine (Vittorio De Sica 1946) Sources: Renoir, J., & Cardullo, B. (2005). Jean Renoir: Interviews. University Press of Mississippi. Renoir, J., & Denny, N. (2004). My life and my films. Da Capo Press. https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/15-grand-illusion

    1h 35m
  6. 078 - The River (Jean Renoir 1951) w/ Geoff Thomas

    APR 6

    078 - The River (Jean Renoir 1951) w/ Geoff Thomas

    Felicia is joined by Geoff Thomas to discuss Jean Renoir’s first colour film as he ventures over to India in The River (1951). We discuss his treatment and adoration of the characters in his films, along with his natural instinct to collaborate with other artists. Send us your thoughts on the episode by sending us a message on any of our social platforms or by email: seeingfacesinmovies@gmail.com Find Geoff here: IG: @cinema_gnt Letterboxd:@gnthomas Website:https://cinemamemry.wordpress.com/ Spotify: @cinematicmeoriespodcast Spotify: @dontdespisemepodcast Apple Podcasts: @cinematicmemoriespodcast Apple Podcasts: @dontdespisemepodcast Listen to our previous episodes here: Umberto D. (Vittorio De Sica 1952) Diary of a Chambermaid (Luis Buñuel 1964) The Silence (Ingmar Bergman 1963) Sources: Renoir, J., & Cardullo, B. (2005). Jean Renoir: Interviews. University Press of Mississippi. Renoir, J., & Denny, N. (2004). My life and my films. Da Capo Press. https://www.sensesofcinema.com/2003/great-directors/renoir/#36 https://www.criterion.com/current/top-10-lists/214-martin-scorsese-s-top-10 https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/357-the-river-a-new-authenticity https://satyajitray.org/encounter-with-jean-renoir/ https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/924-the-river https://www.film-foundation.org/rsr-february-2023

    1h 25m
  7. 077 - Boudu Saved From Drowning (Jean Renoir 1932) w/ Ben Turnbull (The Franchisees Podcast)

    MAR 30

    077 - Boudu Saved From Drowning (Jean Renoir 1932) w/ Ben Turnbull (The Franchisees Podcast)

    Felicia is joined by Ben Turnbull to discuss men behaving badly in Jean Renoir’s Boudu Saved From Drowning (1932). We chat about how generous Renoir is as a director and artist, along with the empathy he has for members of varying social classes. Send us your thoughts on the episode by sending us a message on any of our social platforms or by email: seeingfacesinmovies@gmail.com Find Ben here: Watch Ben in Cherub (Devin Shears 2025): https://www.cherubfilm.com/ IG: @The Franchisees Podcast on Spotify: @TheFranchisees Letterboxd: @ben_turnbull Twitter: @FartonFink IG: @benjamin.turnbull Listen to our previous episodes here: Written on the Wind (Douglas Sirk 1956) Sources: Renoir, J., & Cardullo, B. (2005). Jean Renoir: Interviews. University Press of Mississippi. Renoir, J., & Denny, N. (2004). My life and my films. Da Capo Press. https://r-emmetsweeney.com/2020/02/28/the-tramp-boudu-saved-from-drowning-1932/ https://www.tcm.com/articles/101890/boudu-saved-from-drowning https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/380-boudu-saved-from-drowning-tramping-in-the-city https://www.sensesofcinema.com/2003/great-directors/renoir/#36

    1h 25m
  8. 076 - The Rules of the Game (Jean Renoir 1939) w/ John Pennington

    MAR 9

    076 - The Rules of the Game (Jean Renoir 1939) w/ John Pennington

    Felicia is joined by John Pennington to discuss how Jean Renoir controlled chaos on the heels of an impending world war in his film The Rules of the Game (1939). We chat about how the blocking and framing is incredibly important in this film, and how collaborating with his actors led to memorable interpretations of his script. This is the series opener and I’m very excited to share this episode with you as it’s one of my all time favourite films and I think a perfectly encapsulation of his work. Send us your thoughts on the episode by sending us a message on any of our social platforms or by email: seeingfacesinmovies@gmail.com Find John here: Letterboxd: @jtothep83 IG: @jtothp83 Listen to our previous episodes here: The Brood (David Cronenberg 1979) Sources: Renoir, J., & Cardullo, B. (2005). Jean Renoir: Interviews. University Press of Mississippi. Renoir, J., & Denny, N. (2004). My life and my films. Da Capo Press. https://www.criterion.com/current/top-10-lists/201-roger-corman-s-top-10 https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/308-the-rules-of-the-game-everyone-has-their-reasons https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/4613-staging-in-jean-renoir-s-the-rules-of-the-game https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/2069-the-rules-of-the-game-tributes https://unaffiliatedcritic.com/2021/01/the-rules-of-the-game-1939/ https://cinemafromthespectrum.com/2016/12/03/the-rules-of-the-game-review/ https://thecinephiliac.com/2015/03/04/rules-of-the-game-1939-and-its-inferiority-as-a-classic/ https://www.asharperfocus.com/rulesof.html https://offscreen.com/view/honor_humanism https://www.sensesofcinema.com/2003/great-directors/renoir/#36

    1h 23m
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Seeing Faces in Movies is a podcast where every month the works of a different director or cinematographer is put in focus. Each week a guest is invited on to discuss a film in the artist's filmography.

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    SEEING FACES IN MOVIES
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    98
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