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New releases, all-time classics, overlooked gems, visionary directors, and the business of cinema.

Adam McGee and Andrew Snyder passionately discuss all things film (and digital) through a host of fun and varied episode themes and formats.
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Captured on CelluloidMar 09, 2022

00:00
01:22:31
The Northman as a raging revenge epic, and Robert Eggers' unique place in contemporary cinema
Aug 19, 202201:25:52
The electrifying Elvis and a deep dive on Baz Luhrmann's filmography
Aug 11, 202202:07:54
Our favorite movies of 2022 so far
Jul 26, 202201:55:05
Apollo 10 1/2, and our Richard Linklater top-10
Jul 15, 202201:48:25
Top Gun: Maverick, and our 5 favorite Tom Cruise performances
Jul 08, 202201:47:59
Rise: A closer look at the Disney take on Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and his family's incredible journey
Jun 29, 202201:14:05
Kogonada: From video essays to After Yang
Mar 31, 202201:38:11
Previewing and predicting The Power of the Dog vs CODA, and the 94th Academy Awards
Mar 24, 202203:05:36
An epic breakdown of our top-10 favorite films of 2021, and some of the rest of the year's best

An epic breakdown of our top-10 favorite films of 2021, and some of the rest of the year's best

In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew discuss their respective top-10 lists for their favorite films of 2021, as long as mentioning some of their other favorites from the year.

If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back later in the week for an Oscars prediction show that will include our own alternative Oscar nominations.

Running Order

Intro - 00:00 - 3:00

Overview of 2021 - 3:01 - 8:02

Honorable mentions - 8:03 - 38:37

Top 10 criteria - 38:38 - 41:03

Bergman Island - 41:04 - 49:55

The Card Counter - 49:56 - 61:07

A Hero -  61:08 - 68:17

The Power of the Dog - 68:18 - 82:33

The French Dispatch - 82:34 - 90:22

The Souvenir Part II - 90:23 - 101:13

Drive My Car - 101:14 - 108:05

Petite Maman - 108:06 - 117:26

Procession - 117:27 - 126:05

Mr. Bachmann and His Class - 126:06 - 137:14

Licorice Pizza - 137:15 - 145:57

The Worst Person in the World - 145:58 - 158:46

C’mon C’mon - 158:47 - 191:03

Wrap-up - 191:04

Mar 21, 202203:14:60
The Batman, and the energy and unpredictability of its Gotham City
Mar 16, 202201:25:27
KIMI's greatness and our favorite Steven Soderbergh movies
Mar 09, 202201:22:31
Ryusuke Hamaguchi's Drive My Car and Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy
Feb 22, 202201:39:55
Nightmare Alley: then and now
Jan 31, 202201:18:18
Adam and Andrew's favourite pop culture of 2021 (Non-movie edition)
Jan 20, 202201:33:59
Licorice Pizza, and Paul Thomas Anderson's filmography ranked
Jan 13, 202202:24:41
The French Dispatch, the never-ending Wes Anderson discourse, and his filmography ranked
Dec 16, 202102:15:38
Chinatown and The Big Goodbye: Discussing a Hollywood masterpiece and the book about its making
Nov 26, 202101:31:47
The cinematic world of Terrence Malick - Part 3: To the Wonder, Knight of Cups, Song to Song
Nov 15, 202101:18:10
The cinematic world of Terrence Malick - Part 2: The New World, The Tree of Life, Voyage of Time, A Hidden Life
Nov 02, 202101:37:51
Getting lost in Christian Petzold's dreamlike cinema of ghosts
Jul 05, 202101:36:25
The cinematic world of Terrence Malick - Part 1: Badlands, Days of Heaven, The Thin Red Line
Jun 02, 202101:46:12
Shiva Baby: The brilliance of Emma Seligman's anxiety spiked comedy
May 13, 202157:18
Top 10 movies of 2020

Top 10 movies of 2020

In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew share their respective lists for their 10 favourite movies of 2020.

If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week when we'll be discussing Emma Seligman's feature directorial debut, Shiva Baby.

Running Order

Intro (0:00-00:32)

Overall reflections on the movies of 2020 (0:33-10:23)

Honourable mentions (10:24-25:19)

Shithouse (25:20-34:59)

Ema (35:00-41:18)

I’m Thinking of Ending Things (41:19-50:07)

Tenet (50:08-59:52)

Palm Springs (59:53-69:53)

Promising Young Woman (69:54-81:40)

The Vast of Night (81:41-92:50)

Nomadland (92:51-101:29)

Boys State (101:30-111:53)

First Cow (111:53-119:29)

Dick Johnson Is Dead (119:30-130:49)

The Father (130:50-139:33)

Wolfwalkers (139:34-151:16)

Another Round (151:17-165:42)

David Byrne’s American Utopia (165:43-177:09)

Minari (177:10-187:25)

Lovers Rock (187:26-196:47)

List recaps and Wrap-Up (196:48-end)

May 04, 202103:19:60
Oscars preview: Predictions and picks for the 93rd Academy Awards
Apr 22, 202102:21:52
The warmth and the struggle of Lee Isaac Chung's Minari

The warmth and the struggle of Lee Isaac Chung's Minari

In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew discuss Lee Isaac Chung's Minari, which is one of the most acclaimed films of the past year and a multiple Oscar nominee.

If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week when we'll be making picks and predictions in our comprehensive Oscars preview show.

Warning: This episode contains spoilers toward the end, which are flagged in advance with a spoiler warning

Apr 16, 202101:14:34
Nomadland, and the films of Chloe Zhao
Mar 29, 202101:21:25
The joy of low budget and high concept Sci-Fi - The Vast of Night, Coherence
Mar 03, 202101:55:21
Diving deep on Judas and the Black Messiah, and some of the best performances of the year
Feb 22, 202101:04:53
Derek DelGaudio's In & of Itself, questions of identity and social norms
Feb 11, 202101:13:48
Soul, Pete Docter's filmography, and Pixar's future under his stewardship
Feb 02, 202101:10:32
Tenet deep dive and Christopher Nolan's complicated bid to save cinema
Jan 18, 202101:55:45
Adam and Andrew's favourite pop culture of 2020 (Non-movie edition)

Adam and Andrew's favourite pop culture of 2020 (Non-movie edition)

In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew reflect on their favourite non-movie pieces of pop culture from the year 2020.

If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a conversation about Christopher Nolan's Tenet.

Running order:

Intro: 0:00 - 06:04

American Aquarium's Lamentations: 06:05 - 19:09

The Last of Us Part II: 19:10 - 33:59

Ted Lasso: 34:00 - 56:09

Notes From an Apocalypse: 56:10 - 67:27

Somebody Feed Phil: 67:28 - 77:48

The Mandalorian: 77:49 - 87:45

The Last Dance: 87:46 - 98:45

The Strokes' The New Abnormal: 98:46 - 107:33

Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions: 107:34 - 120:48

Second Captains/Where is George Gibney?: 120:49 - 131:32

Honourable Mentions: 131:33 - 141:13

Wrap-Up: 141:14 - end

Jan 11, 202102:24:03
Steve McQueen's ground-breaking Small Axe films

Steve McQueen's ground-breaking Small Axe films

In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew discuss Steve McQueen's series of Small Axe films.

If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a conversation about Adam and Andrew's top-5 favourite pieces of non-movie culture in 2020.

Running order:

Steve McQueen's career, and the themes of Strong Axe: 0:00 - 21:50

Film v TV: 21:51 - 33:35

Small Axe: 33:36 - 98:22

Mangrove: 35:04 - 51:28

Lovers Rock: 51:29 - 74:44

Red, White and Blue: 74:45 - 89:42

Alex Wheatle and Education: 89:43 - 96:05

Wrap-Up: 98:23 - end

Dec 23, 202001:43:41
David Fincher's Mank, how it relates to Citizen Kane, and what made Welles' film so special

David Fincher's Mank, how it relates to Citizen Kane, and what made Welles' film so special

In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew discuss David Fincher's Mank and Orson Welles' Citizen Kane.

If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a conversation about Steve McQueen's Small Axe films.

Running order:

Background to Mank, Citizen Kane talk: 0:00 - 59:30

Mank: 59:31 - 128:26

Wrap-Up: 129:27 - end

Dec 14, 202002:11:48
Momentous shifts in the movie industry, and the thoroughly disgusting humans of Brandon Cronenberg's films
Dec 04, 202001:32:58
Exploring Richard Linklater's Before Trilogy

Exploring Richard Linklater's Before Trilogy

In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew finally get around to their long awaited Before Trilogy episode.

Marking some of the high points of the illustrious careers of Richard Linklater, Ethan Hawke, and Julie Delpy, the Before Trilogy is one of the greatest depictions of love, romance, and relationships ever captured on screen.

If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a conversation about Brandon Cronenberg's Possessor and Antiviral.

Running order:

Intro: 0:00 - 04:16

Overview of Richard Linklater's filmography and the Before Trilogy: 4:17 - 22:21

Before Sunrise: 22:22 - 55:55

Before Sunset: 55:56 - 103:49

Before Midnight: 103:50 - 145:33

Wrap-Up: 145:34 - end

Nov 26, 202002:29:02
Top 5 David Fincher movies

Top 5 David Fincher movies

In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew focus in on the films of David Fincher, and share their respective top 5 rankings.

Adam and Andrew will be discussing Fincher again following the release of Mank in the weeks ahead, so this was the perfect time to dive in and revisit the director's work up until this point.

If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a conversation about Richard Linklater's Before trilogy.

Running order:

Intro: 0:00 - 06:36

Our relationship to Fincher's movies: 6:37 - 28:07

Se7en: 28:08 - 47:02

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button: 47:03 - 68:37

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo: 68:38 - 88:43

The Social Network: 88:44 - 117:00

Zodiac: 117:01 - 143:35

What didn't make the cut, and why: 143:36 - 159:11

Wrap-Up: 159:12 - end

Nov 19, 202002:41:27
The Concert Films of David Byrne: Stop Making Sense and American Utopia
Nov 06, 202001:36:27
Halloween Spooktacular: Our favourite horror movies

Halloween Spooktacular: Our favourite horror movies

In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew are joined by a special guest for a timely Halloween-themed episode.

Along with their friend Ben Rauman, Adam and Andrew share some of their all-time favourite horror movies, and discuss some of the key questions surrounding the genre, as well as their own feelings about cinematic scares.

If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a conversation about David Byrne, Stop Making Sense, and American Utopia.

Warning: This episode contains some spoilers.

Running order:

Intro: 0:00 - 3:20
Our relationship to horror: 3:21 - 14:30
Favourite horror movies
Sinister: 14:31 - 39:31
The Cabin in the Woods (SPOILERS): 39:32 - 54:16
Christine: 54:17 - 68:04
The Babadook: 68:05 - 82:42
The Witch (SPOILERS): 82:43 - 105:49
Carrie: 105:50 - 125:43
Hereditary: 125:44 - 144:38
The Shining: 144:39 - 159:16
Rosemary’s Baby: 159:17 - 179:15
Wrap-up: 179:16 - end

Oct 30, 202003:01:34
A visit to the Paddington Cinematic Universe
Oct 23, 202001:31:16
First Cow, and the films of Kelly Reichardt

First Cow, and the films of Kelly Reichardt

In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew discuss one of the year's most critically acclaimed films, First Cow, and the wider filmography of director Kelly Reichardt.

Also diving particularly deep on Old Joy and Meek's Cutoff, Adam and Andrew examine the style and themes of one of the most accomplished and interesting filmmakers working in the world of American independent cinema today.

If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a conversation about the Paddington (!!) movies.

Running order:

Intro - (0:25 - 01:41)
Who is Kelly Reichardt? - (01:42 - 16:14)
Old Joy - (16:15 - 57:05)
Meek's Cutoff - (57:06 - 80:36)
First Cow - (80:37 - 107:25)
Wrap-up - (107:26 - end)

Oct 16, 202001:51:10
The films of Richard Ayoade: Submarine and The Double

The films of Richard Ayoade: Submarine and The Double

In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew discuss the films of Richard Ayoade.

With just two feature films to his name, British independent filmmaker Ayoade has built a fascinating if compact filmography with Submarine and The Double. Adam and Andrew discuss those films in great detail, and much more.

If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a conversation about First Cow, and the films of Kelly Reichardt.

Running order:

Intro - (0:25 - 01:56)
Who is Richard Ayoade? - (01:57 - 14:25)
Submarine - (14:26 - 50:03)
The Double - (50:04 - 87:59)
What's next for Ayoade? - (88:00 - 95:38)
Wrap-up - (95:39 - end)

Oct 07, 202001:38:20
The best movies of 2020 so far, and a very weird year for cinema

The best movies of 2020 so far, and a very weird year for cinema

In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew return with their (spoiler-free) thoughts on the movies of 2020 so far.

The world has been turned upside down in 2020, and the effects of that have been felt particularly keenly in the world of cinema. Adam and Andrew highlight three 2020 movies that resonated with each of them, along with offering up a more extended list of honorable mentions for the year to date.

If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a conversation about Submarine, The Double, and the work of Richard Ayoade.

Running order:

Intro - (0:25 - 02:01)
The weirdest movie year ever and the future of movies - (02:02 - 33:48)
Andrew’s 3 picks from 2020 so far - (33:49 - 80:16)
Boys State - (33:49 - 53:43)
Palm Springs - (53:44 - 64:52)
I’m Thinking of Ending Things - (64:53 - 80:16)
Adam’s 3 picks from 2020 so far - (80:17 - 124:29)
Tenet - (80:17 - 89:21)
The Painter and the Thief - (89:22 - 94:14)
Hamilton - (94:15 - 106:42)
Honorable mentions - (106:43 - 122:22)
Wrap-up - (122:23 - end)

Sep 25, 202002:04:15
The Fugitive, Blow Out, and how to make a great thriller

The Fugitive, Blow Out, and how to make a great thriller

In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew return with thriller recommendations for each other based on a film the other hasn't seen.

Starting off a new format that you'll hear more of in future episodes, Adam and Andrew discuss The Fugitive, Blow Out, and their more general thoughts on the thriller genre through the prism of those two movies.

If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a conversation about Office Space, Being There, and comedies.

Running order:

Intro - (0:00 - 03:54)

The Fugitive (With SPOILERS) - (03:55 - 42:36)

Blow Out (With SPOILERS) - (42:37 - 124:29)

Wrap-up - (124:30 - end)

Note – Movies discussed in this episode include (in alphabetical order): Blow Out, The Fugitive

Aug 13, 202002:07:21
2004 in film, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Primer

2004 in film, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Primer

In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew continue their cinematic journey through the 21st century, on this occasion focusing on the films of the year 2004.

As well as a wider look at the movies released in that year, Andrew and Adam discuss their picks from the year in detail: Michel Gondry's Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Shane Carruth's Primer.

If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a conversation about Da 5 Bloods and the films of Spike Lee.

Running order:

Intro to 2004 movies - (0:25 - 03:44)

Prestige pictures and the Oscars - (03:45 - 21:58)

Arthouse and indie releases - (21:59 - 37:27)

Blockbusters and the box office - (37:28 - 52:52)

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind - (52:53 - 91:23)

Primer - (91:24 - 133:07)

Wrap-up - (133:08 - end)

Note – Movies discussed in this episode include (in alphabetical order): Before Sunset, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Fahrenheit 9/11, Million Dollar Baby, National Treasure, Primer, The Aviator

Jun 14, 202002:15:51
2003 in film, Kill Bill Vol. 1, Elephant

2003 in film, Kill Bill Vol. 1, Elephant

In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew continue their cinematic journey through the 21st century, on this occasion focusing on the films of the year 2003.

As well as a wider look at the movies released in that year, Andrew and Adam discuss their picks from the year in detail: Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill Vol. 1 and Gus Van Sant's Elephant.

If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a look at the movies from the year 2004.

Running order:

Intro to 2003 movies - (0:25 - 10:23)

Prestige pictures and the Oscars - (10:24 - 21:03)

Blockbusters and the box office - (21:04 - 34:37)

Kill Bill: Vol. 1 - (34:38 - 71:12)

Elephant - (71:13 - 116:28)

Wrap-up - (116:29 - end)

Note – Movies discussed in this episode include (in alphabetical order): City of God, Elephant, Finding Nemo, Kill Bill: Vol. 1, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, School of Rock

Jun 03, 202001:57:44
The films of Damien Chazelle, and The Eddy

The films of Damien Chazelle, and The Eddy

In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew discuss the films of Damien Chazelle, and The Eddy, a new Netflix series which Chazelle directed the first two episodes for.

Chazelle has grown into one of the most successful and interesting filmmakers working in Hollywood today, enjoying colossal success both critically and commercially at a very young age.

If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a discussion of the films of the year 2003.

Running order:

Intro - (0:25 - 06:38)

The Eddy - (06:39 - 27:22)

Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench and Whiplash - (27:23 - 69:08)

La La Land - (69:09 - 84:49)

First Man - (84:50 - 104:56)

Final thoughts - (104:57 - 105:52)

Wrap-up - (105:53 - end)

Note – Movies and TV shows discussed in this episode include (in alphabetical order): First Man, Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench, La La Land, The Eddy, Whiplash

May 22, 202001:47:34
Normal People, and the films of Lenny Abrahamson

Normal People, and the films of Lenny Abrahamson

In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew discuss the TV adaptation of Sally Rooney's Normal People, and the films of Lenny Abrahamson, who directed the show's first six episodes.

An Academy Award nominee for Room, Abrahamson has been a familiar name in his native Ireland for a number of years, but continues to see his profile grow globally, with the sensation that is Normal People being just the latest notable entry in his career.

If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a discussion of Netflix mini-series The Eddy, and the films of director Damien Chazelle.

Running order:

Intro - (0:25 - 01:35)

“Movie directors” working in TV - (01:36 - 14:02)

Overview of Lenny Abrahamson’s filmography - (14:03 - 25:00)

General thoughts about Abrahamson’s movies - (25:01 - 45:33)

Introduction to Normal People - (45:34 - 54:28)

Specificity vs Universal resonance - (54:29 - 71:32)

How Normal People works as an adaptation - (71:33 - 79:26)

Star-making performances - (79:27 - 84:18)

Portrayal of romance, love, an intimacy - (84:19 - 100:50)

Final thoughts - (100:51 - 106:00)

Wrap-up - (106:01 - end)

Note – Movies an TV shows discussed in this episode include (in alphabetical order): Adam & Paul, Frank, Garage, Normal People, Room, The Little Stranger, What Richard Did

Sponsorships: off for this episode

May 13, 202001:48:10
Netflix recommendations for the quarantine age

Netflix recommendations for the quarantine age

In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew put together an extensive list of recommendations for Netflix, catering to listeners from around the world.

With 45 films in total, Adam and Andrew cover everything from Date Night options, to documentaries, along with more general lists for subscribers across the globe, including in the U.S., and in the UK and Ireland.

If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a discussion about Normal People, and the films of Lenny Abrahamson.

Running order:

  • Intro: (0:25 - 07:59)
  • Andrew’s Date Night recommendations: (08:00 - 25:13)
    Set It Up (8:04 - 11:01)
    Always Be My Maybe (11:02 - 13:57)
    Sleeping With Other People (13:58 - 17:05)
    About Time (17:06 - 20:31)
    Mr. Right (20:32 - 25:13)
  • Andrew’s Documentary recommendations: (25:14 - 42:18)
    Amy and Oasis: Supersonic (25:14 - 31:42)
    Sunderland Til I Die and Cheer (31:43 - 39:22)
    Jiro Dreams of Sushi (39:23 - 42:18)
  • Adam’s picks for Netflix globally: (42:19 - 61:41)
    Private Life (44:16 - 47:35)
    I Lost My Body (47:36 - 50:16)
    Jim and Andy: The Great Beyond (50:17 - 55:26)
    Shirkers (55:27 - 58:35)
    Blue Jay (58:36 - 61:31)
  • Adam’s picks for Netflix in the UK and Ireland: (61:42 - 97:50)
    Thunder Road (62:00 - 65:02)
    Apollo 11 (65:03 - 68:25)
    The Miseducation of Cameron Post (68:26 - 71:51)
    mid90s (71:52 - 76:13)
    Three Identical Strangers (76:14 - 79:35)
    Won’t You Be My Neighbor? (79:36 - 83:29)
    Mistress America (83:30 - 86:45)
    Long Shot (86:46 - 90:25)
    Support the Girls (90:26 - 93:01)
    Faces Places (93:02 - 97:50)
  • Andrew and Adam’s picks for Netflix in the US: (97:51 - 177:24)
    The Lobster and The Killing of a Sacred Deer (97:51 - 106:05)
    Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool and Searching for Sugar Man (106:06 - 111:34)
    The End of the Tour (111:35 - 116:18)
    Krisha (116:19 - 120:14)
    Blue Valentine (120:15 - 125:34)
    Free Fire (125:35 - 128:48)
    Moon (128:49 - 133:27)
    Burning (133:28 - 138:24)
    The Invitation (138:25 - 141:24)
    Train to Busan (141:25 - 144:37)
    The Spectacular Now (144:38 - 150:13)
    American Honey (150:14 - 156:36)
    The Florida Project (156:37 - 162:45)
    Hell or High Water (162:46 - 166:10)
    20th Century Women (166:11 - 168:45)
    Green Room (168:46 - 171:50)
    Frances Ha (171:51 - 175:29)
    The Other Guys (175:30 - 177:24)
  • Wrap-up - (177:25 - end)
May 04, 202002:59:41
Portrait of a Lady on Fire, and the cinema of Céline Sciamma

Portrait of a Lady on Fire, and the cinema of Céline Sciamma

In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew are joined by Jordan Snyder to have a long-promised, extended discussion about Portrait of a Lady on Fire.

Diving deep into a film that has been one of the most celebrated and acclaimed of the past six months or so, the conversation touches on screen portrayals of romance, the filmography and style of director Céline Sciamma, the magnetic lead performances of Noémie Merlant and Adéle Haenel, and much more.

If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a special episode on streaming recommendations for the quarantine age.

Running order:

Intro - (0:25 - 02:27)

Why are we still talking about Portrait of a Lady on Fire? - (02:28 - 06:43)

Who is Céline Sciamma? - (06:44 - 15:30)

The incredible lead performances of Merlant and Haenel, and conveying love on screen - (15:31 - 47:13)

Standout scenes and quotes - (47:14 - 64:36)

Key themes and various endings (WITH SPOILERS) - (64:37 - 93:14)

Wrap-up - (93:15 - end)

Note – Movies discussed in this episode include (in alphabetical order): Girlhood, In the Mood for Love, Persona, Portrait of a Lady on Fire, Rear Window, Tomboy, Water Lilies

Apr 24, 202001:35:36