Inside the Arthouse

Inside the Arthouse
Inside the Arthouse

An “insider’s” perspective on filmmakers & people responsible for films appearing on arthouse screens across the US. Hosted by Greg Laemmle & Raphael Sbarge

  1. PUNK rock vs Castro! LOS FRIKIS with directors Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz

    6 DAYS AGO

    PUNK rock vs Castro! LOS FRIKIS with directors Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz

    LOS FRIKIS is the new film from co-directors Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz, creators of the 2019 sleeper hit, THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON. LOS FRIKIS is a powerful coming of age story inspired by the true event of a group of punk rock iconoclasts defying the oppression of Castro's rule in 1990's Cuba. Led by budding international star, Adria Arjona, the film is a kind of update on DOCTOR ZHIVAGO, weaving a tale where passion, love and art stand in defiance of politics. Join us as we talk with Tyler and Michael about their two films, the pleasures and perils of self distribution, and the importance of believing in your work even - and especially - when the industry is telling you to move on. We start with a clip from THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON, a film which has a connection to the history of Laemmle Theaters. Join us for a fascinating conversation on INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE! #indiecinema #arthouse #cinema #film

    1h 4m

  2. DEC 8

    Making a documentary during war time! PORCELAIN WAR in Theaters! with co director Brendon Ballomo

    Amidst the chaos and destruction of the brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine, three artists defiantly find inspiration and beauty as they defend their culture and their country. Winner of the 2024 Sundance Grand Jury Prize, PORCELAIN WAR is the most decorated documentary feature of the year. In a war waged by professional soldiers against ordinary civilians, as devastation ravages their homeland, three artists choose to stay behind, armed with their art, their cameras, and, for the first time in their lives, their guns. A stunning tribute to the resilience of the human spirit, embodying the enduring hope and passion of ordinary people living through extraordinary circumstances. Join us, and the film's Co-director Brendon Ballomo as we hear the extraordinary story behind the film, how he smuggled in cameras and worked remotely to get this film made. You won’t want to miss it—right now, on INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE.

    47 min

  3. 6 DAYS AGO

    Cassavetes! 50th Anniversary of A Women Under the Influence with Indie Insider Jeff Lipsky

    Cassavetes! 50th Anniversary of A Women Under the Influence with Indie Insider Jeff Lipsky by Inside the Arthouse

    54 min

  4. DEC 6

    Marketing an indie sensation! HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS with producer Kurt Ravenwood

    At a time when many are worried about the theatrical exhibition of small independent films in a post-pandemic world, one film shocked everyone in the industry by showing that an offbeat film backed by a creative distribution strategy can still work to get butts in seats. HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS was unable to land a distribution offer after several successful festival screenings. But the team behind the film - convinced that their quirky comedy would draw ticket buyers - went ahead with a plan to release the film themselves. And with an ad spend that wouldn't even cover the sticker price of a luxury car, they managed to gross over half a million dollars, while also achieving a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Even more remarkable, more than half of their box office came AFTER the film landed on streaming platforms. In this episode of INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, we get to talk with Kurt Ravenwood. The producer of HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS, and the marketing genius who believed that there was a way to connect with audiences, and plowed a path to success.

    56 min

  5. DEC 6

    SABBATH QUEEN documentary director Sandi Dubowski Radical Drag Queen and Rabbi

    Sometimes, it takes a documentary filmmaker a while to get to the essence of the story they are trying to tell. In the case of SABBATH QUEEN, filmmaker Sandi DuBowski needed 21 years to really get a handle on his central character, Amichai Lau-Lavie, and Amichai's journey from being the son of a Holocaust survivor and the nephew of the chief rabbi of Israel to his transformation into using his radical drag queen persona of Haddassah Gold, a Hungarian-accented widow in a blond wig— to ask the big questions: What does it mean to be a Jew? Where are the boundaries? What are the implications of turning from tradition? Following up on his landmark 2001 documentary, TREMBLING BEFORE GOD, Sandi DuBowski has created a film where through Amichai's journey, he asks the questions we all must face, regardless of our faith, Who we are. and who we will be. As SABBATH QUEEN gets ready to open in Los Angeles following a successful run in New York— The NY Times Critics Pick, rave reviews, sold out shows— and in advance of its roll out to arthouses across the country, we welcome filmmaker Sandi DuBowski INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE for a conversation about his critically acclaimed film, and the role that it can play in healing a divided world.

    47 min
  6. The History of Arthouse Cinema | Ross Melnick

    NOV 12

    The History of Arthouse Cinema | Ross Melnick

    This week on INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, we discuss the One Hundred year anniversary of Arthouse film with professor, historian, author and Academy Film Scholar, Ross Melnick. Join us for a lively conversation about the amazing history of arthouse film: Where it started, how far it's come, and where is it today. Greg Laemmle, CEO of Laemmle Theatres, third generation arthouse theater owner, adds his perspective, as we explore the last century-- and then consider the future of arthouse. I hope you will join us for this great conversation!

    59 min
  7. LA COCINA: Undocumented Workers Chasing the American Dream with Director Alonso Ruizpalacios

    OCT 30

    LA COCINA: Undocumented Workers Chasing the American Dream with Director Alonso Ruizpalacios

    This week on INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, our guest is filmmaker Alonso Ruizpalacios. His new film, LA COCINA, takes us behind the scenes at a Times Square restaurant, illuminating the lives of the invisible class of people who prepare and serve our meals -- while chasing the American dream. The ensemble cast, including two time Academy Award nominee Rooney Mara, deliver stunning performances, in this beautifully shot film.

    54 min

  8. OCT 23

    Dissecting the Genius of Alfred Hitchcock with Director Mark Cousins

    What if Alfred Hitchcock decided -- from beyond the grave -- to take us on a guided tour through his remarkable body of work?What if he were able to tell his story in the first person? Celebrated Irish-Scottish filmmaker Mark Cousins, the director of the landmark series, THE STORY OF FILM, takes us just such a journey in his new film MY NAME IS ALFRED HITCHCOCK, providing new insights on one of the most iconic filmmakers of all time.

    53 min
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