Skylight Books Podcast Series

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Skylight Books Podcast Series

The Skylight Books podcast presents author events and other audio snapshots from the world of Skylight Books. Our Los Angeles bookstore has served the historic neighborhoods of Hollywood, Los Feliz, Silver Lake, and Echo Park for over a quarter century (plus an expanded audience online). This podcast is made by booksellers for all to listen, learn, and enjoy.

  1. NOV 21

    Better Than the Movie 19: GHOST WORLD w/ Chris Andersen

    It's America, dude, learn the rules! Chris Andersen (Your Favorite Bad Movie Podcast) joins the BTTM crew to discuss the 2001 adaptation of the Daniel Clowes graphic novel GHOST WORLD, directed by Terry Zwigoff (Crumb, Bad Santa). They discuss how one can grow up relating to a disaffected teen girl played by Thora Birch and find themselves an alienated physical-media-obsessed adult, played by Steve Buscemi. Also: lots of comics talk.Hosted by Tyler Austin, Justin Remer, and Allan Traylor. Produced by Justin Remer. Recorded at the LAPL Octavia Lab. Opening music: "Optimism (Instrumental)" by Duck the Piano Wire. Closing music: "Rule of 3s (Solemnity Child)" by Elastic No-No Band.

    1h 15m

  2. NOV 15

    SKYLIT: Lili Anolik, "DIDION & BABITZ"

    Ace interviewer Elodie Saint-Louis sits down with Lili Anolik to discuss Anolik's new book Didion & Babitz. Anolik talks about the complicated relationship between authors Joan Didion and Eve Babitz, their unique perspectives on the Feminist Movement, and how they were each consumed by and motivated each other. Anolik also tells the fascinating story of how she discovered the complexity of this relationship to begin with. If you're a fan of either author, this isn't an episode to miss! Produced by Elodie Saint-Louis and Mick Kowaleski Music by Duck! The Piano Wire

    55 min

  3. OCT 24

    Better Than the Movie 18: THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH w/ Mark Rennie

    What Price Vincent? Writer and improviser Mark Rennie (The Big Gay Movie Spreadsheet, Eat Pray Dunk) returns for a second appearance on BTTM, just in time for Spooky Season. Under discussion is the Edgar Allan Poe classic "The Masque of the Red Death," adapted to film by director Roger Corman and star Vincent Price in 1964. Allan and Justin chat with Mark about horror in general, about Vincent Price in particular, and about a bunch of other digressive topics. Let's get Halloween-y!! Hosted by Allan Traylor and Justin Remer. (Miss ya, Tyler.)Produced by Justin Remer. Recorded at the LAPL Octavia Lab. Opening music: "Optimism (Instrumental)" by Duck the Piano Wire. Closing music: "Rule of 3s (Solemnity Child)" by Elastic No-No Band.

    1h 11m

  4. SEP 26

    Better Than the Movie 17: THE SWIMMER w/ Buzzy Cohen

    THIS... IS... JEOP-BUZZY! Jeopardy! champion Buzzy Cohen (Baby Got Facts: Totally 90s Trivia) drops in to talk about John Cheever's small slice of suburban surrealism, "The Swimmer." Burt Lancaster headlines the 1968 film adaptation, scripted by Eleanor Perry (Diary of a Mad Housewife) and directed by Frank Perry (Mommie Dearest). This is Better Than the Movie's first short story discussion, so Buzzy and the BTTM crew also discuss other notable short story adaptations to film.Hosted by Justin Remer, Allan Traylor, and Tyler Austin. Produced by Justin Remer.Recorded at LAPL Octavia Lab.Opening music: "Optimism (Instrumental)" by Duck the Piano Wire Closing music: "Rule of 3s (Solemnity Child)" by Elastic No-No Band

    1h 24m

  5. SEP 3

    SKYLIT: Danzy Senna, "COLORED TELEVISION"

    Premier fiction interviewer Elodie Saint-Louis is back in conversation, this time with the amazing Danzy Senna, to talk about Senna's new novel Colored Television.   In this episode, Senna reads from her book, followed by an amazing talk about multicultural identity, Senna's relationship to humor, and who she would choose to soundtrack the novel.   Listen in and then stop by Skylight Books on Wednesday, September 4 to see Senna read in person!   ----------------------------------------------- Produced by Elodie Saint-Louis and Mick Kowaleski Music by Duck the Piano Wire

    47 min

  6. AUG 16

    Better Than the Movie Special: TANK GIRL (Friend of the Fest Preview)

    The Better Than the Movie boys are hosting a screening of TANK GIRL (1995) on August 24, 2024, as part of American Cinematheque's Friend of the Fest 2024 podcast film festival. So here is a free-floating (read: CHAOTIC) chat about this underground comic-turned-quirky Hollywood movie, including another of Allan's absurd trivia competitions. If you're in LA, pick up a ticket for more of this insanity: SKYLIGHT BOOKS PRESENTS TANK GIRL  Whether you're attending or not, this episode is an adrenaline jolt of snappy silliness about an absurd and crazy flick.  Hosted by Allan Traylor, Tyler Austin, and Justin Remer. Produced by Justin Remer. Recorded at the LAPL Octavia Lab. Opening music and game show bed music taken from Duck the Piano Wire's ISOLATION QUARTET Closing music: "Rule of 3s (Solemnity Child)" by Elastic No-No Band

    1h 12m

  7. JUN 27

    SKYLIT: Matt Singer, OPPOSABLE THUMBS (Siskel & Ebert)

    Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert are arguably the most influential American film critics of the 20th Century. Clips from their movie review TV show continue to circulate on social media and Youtube to the delight of new viewers and old fans alike. In his book OPPOSABLE THUMBS, film writer Matt Singer looks at the history of these film critics, the TV show opportunity that brought them together and brought them fame, and their lingering fingerprints on the media landscape. Skylight's Tyler Austin talks to him about the book, about Siskel and Ebert's relationship, and about the team's advocacy for cinema. Hosted by Tyler Austin. Produced by Tyler Austin, Mick Kowaleski, and Justin Remer. Opening music: "Optimism (Instrumental)" by Duck the Piano Wire. Closing music: "Rule of 3s (Solemnity Child)" by Elastic No-No Band.

    1h 5m

  8. JUN 20

    Better Than the Movie 16: PERFUME: THE STORY OF A MURDERER w/ Elisa Garcia

    We've got a classic on BTTM today that's all killer. DJ and bookseller Elisa Garcia selected PERFUME, the 1985 German novel by Patrick Süskind that was originally deemed unfilmable. But co-screenwriter and director Tom Tykwer (RUN LOLA RUN, BABYLON BERLIN) surely got the job done in 2006. Elisa joins Allan, Tyler, and Justin to discuss the best bits of the book, the genius of Ben Whishaw's lead performance, and... whatever Dustin Hoffman was doing. Smells like a great episode! Hosted by Tyler Austin, Justin Remer, and Allan Traylor. Produced by Justin Remer. Recorded at the LAPL Octavia Lab. Opening music: "Optimism (Instrumental)" by Duck the Piano Wire  Closing music: "Rule of 3s (Solemnity Child)" by Elastic No-No Band

    1h 30m
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The Skylight Books podcast presents author events and other audio snapshots from the world of Skylight Books. Our Los Angeles bookstore has served the historic neighborhoods of Hollywood, Los Feliz, Silver Lake, and Echo Park for over a quarter century (plus an expanded audience online). This podcast is made by booksellers for all to listen, learn, and enjoy.

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  • Creator
    Skylight Books
  • Years Active
    2010 - 2024
  • Episodes
    1.6K
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    Explicit
  • Copyright
    Copyright © 2011 Skylight Books. All rights reserved.
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