The CineHistorians Podcast

S2 Bonus Episode: More Picks from the Sight & Sound List

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT

In this Season 2 bonus episode, co-hosts Dr. Carl Sweeney and Raquel Stecher chose eight more movies to discuss from the 2022 Sight & Sound Top 100 Greatest Films of All Time list.Letterboxd list of all films discussed in this episode:https://letterboxd.com/cinehistorians/list/s2-bonus-episode-cinehistorians-sight-sound/

The CineHistorians podcast explores the history of cinema from across the globe. Hosted by Dr. Carl Sweeney and Raquel Stecher, each season of the podcast focuses on a particular theme. This includes everything from film movements, to genres and styles, to groups of filmmakers and more. Each episode examines one film in particular related to that season’s theme. We break down the history of the film, why it's important and examine its impact over time.If you’re passionate about film, love history and want to broaden your horizons, tune in as we explore all that world cinema has to offer.Subscribe for upcoming episodes.Thank you for listening and happy viewing!Support the show:Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/cinehistoriansCineHistorians:Website: www.cinehistorians.comX/Twitter: x.com/cinehistoriansLetterboxd: letterboxd.com/CineHistoriansDr. Carl SweeneyX/Twitter: x.com/CKJSweeneyBluesky: bsky.app/profile/ckjsweeney.bsky.socialThe Movie Palace Podcast: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/WHYNOW5909463750The Movie Palace Podcast on X/Twitter x.com/MoviePalacePodRaquel Stecher:Website: www.raquelstecher.comX/Twitter: x.com/RaquelStecherBluesky: bsky.app/profile/raquelstecher.bsky.socialQuelle Movies: www.quellemovies.comOut of the Past: www.outofthepastblog.comYouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@Outofthepastblog

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S2E8: Goodfellas (1990) and Martin Scorsese

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT

On S2E8 of The CineHistorians Podcast, we discuss GoodFellas (1990), directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Lorraine Bracco. This is the last installment in an eight episode season about the 2022 Sight & Sound Top 100 Greatest Films of All Time list.

Mentioned in the episode:

2022 Sight & Sound Top 100 Greatest Films of All Time https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-time

Wiseguy by Nicholas Pileggi https://amzn.to/3WZ3eXA

Made Men: The Story of GoodFellas by Glenn Kenny https://amzn.to/4o0Gu4j Make sure you check out:TCM’s mini doc Gangster Movies and the Legacy of Warner Bros., co-written by Raquel Stecher https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDHGJ09gxPw Letterboxd list of all films discussed in this episode: https://letterboxd.com/cinehistorians/list/s2e8-goodfellas-1990-and-sight-sound-list/

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S2E7: Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) and Céline Sciamma

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT

On S2E7 of The CineHistorians Podcast, we discuss Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019), directed by Céline Sciamma and starring Noémie Merlant and Adèle Haenel. This is the seventh installment in an eight episode season about the 2022 Sight & Sound Top 100 Greatest Films of All Time list.Mentioned in the episode:

2022 Sight & Sound Top 100 Greatest Films of All Time https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-time

Co-host Raquel Stecher’s Letterboxd 4 https://letterboxd.com/RaquelStecher/

Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema by Laura Mulvey https://www.amherst.edu/system/files/media/1021/Laura%20Mulvey%2C%20Visual%20Pleasure.pdf

The Celluloid Closet: Homosexuality in the Movies by Vito Russo https://amzn.to/4r5vt4C

GLAAD Vito Russo Test results for 2024 https://glaad.org/sri/2024/vito-russo-test/

Raquel’s Portrait of a Lady on Fire t-shirt from Redbubble https://www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/Portrait-of-a-lady-on-fire-Gift-Perfect-by-riamdedie/99498831.IJ6L0

Metamorphoses by Ovid https://amzn.to/4oMd3EA

Raquel Stecher’s review of Rafiki (2019) on Quelle Movies https://quellemovies.com/2019/08/rafiki/

Artist Hélène Delmaire https://www.instagram.com/helenedelmaire/ Letterboxd list of all films discussed in this episode: https://letterboxd.com/cinehistorians/list/s2e7-portrait-of-a-lady-on-fire-2019-and/ The CineHistorians podcast explores the history of cinema from across the globe. Hosted by Dr. Carl Sweeney and Raquel Stecher, each season of the podcast focuses on a particular theme. This includes everything from film movements, to genres and styles, to groups of filmmakers and more. Each episode examines one film in particular related to that season’s theme. We break down the history of the film, why it's important and examine its impact over time.If you’re passionate about film, love history and want to broaden your horizons, tune in as we explore all that world cinema has to offer.Subscribe for upcoming episodes.Thank you for listening and happy viewing!Support the show:Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/cinehistoriansCineHistorians:Website: www.cinehistorians.comX/Twitter: x.com/cinehistoriansLetterboxd: letterboxd.com/CineHistoriansDr. Carl SweeneyX/Twitter: x.com/CKJSweeneyBluesky: bsky.app/profile/ckjsweeney.bsky.socialThe Movie Palace Podcast: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/WHYNOW5909463750The Movie Palace Podcast on X/Twitter x.com/MoviePalacePodRaquel Stecher:Website: www.raquelstecher.comX/Twitter: x.com/RaquelStecherBluesky: bsky.app/profile/raquelstecher.bsky.socialQuelle Movies: www.quellemovies.comOut of the Past: www.outofthepastblog.comYouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@outofthepastblog

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S2E6: Touki Bouki (1973) and Djibril Diop Mambéty

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT

On S2E6 of The CineHistorians Podcast, we discuss Touki Bouki (1973), directed by Djibril Diop Mambéty and starring Magaye Niang and Mareme Niang. This is the sixth installment in an eight episode season about the 2022 Sight & Sound Top 100 Greatest Films of All Time list.Mentioned in the episode:2022 Sight & Sound Top 100 Greatest Films of All Time https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-time

Martin Scorsese’s World Cinema Project https://www.film-foundation.org/world-cinema

Djibril Diop Mambéty: The Dreamer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpgbKjNVTes

Afrique Sur Seine/Africa on the Seine (1955) available on the Internet Archive https://archive.org/details/afrique-sur-seine Letterboxd list of all films discussed in this episode: https://letterboxd.com/cinehistorians/list/s2e6-cinehistorians-podcast-touki-bouki-1973/ The CineHistorians podcast explores the history of cinema from across the globe. Hosted by Dr. Carl Sweeney and Raquel Stecher, each season of the podcast focuses on a particular theme. This includes everything from film movements, to genres and styles, to groups of filmmakers and more. Each episode examines one film in particular related to that season’s theme. We break down the history of the film, why it's important and examine its impact over time.If you’re passionate about film, love history and want to broaden your horizons, tune in as we explore all that world cinema has to offer.Subscribe for upcoming episodes.Thank you for listening and happy viewing!Support the show:Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/cinehistoriansCineHistorians:Website: www.cinehistorians.comX/Twitter: x.com/cinehistoriansLetterboxd: letterboxd.com/CineHistoriansDr. Carl SweeneyX/Twitter: x.com/CKJSweeneyBluesky: bsky.app/profile/ckjsweeney.bsky.socialThe Movie Palace Podcast: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/WHYNOW5909463750The Movie Palace Podcast on X/Twitter x.com/MoviePalacePodRaquel Stecher:Website: www.raquelstecher.comX/Twitter: x.com/RaquelStecherBluesky: bsky.app/profile/raquelstecher.bsky.socialQuelle Movies: www.quellemovies.comOut of the Past: www.outofthepastblog.comYouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@outofthepastblog

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S2E5: In the Mood for Love (2000) and Wong Kar-wai

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT

On S2E5 of The CineHistorians Podcast, we discuss In the Mood for Love (2000), directed by Wong Kar-wai and starring Maggie Cheung and Tony Leung. This is the fifth installment in an eight episode season about the 2022 Sight & Sound Top 100 Greatest Films of All Time list.Mentioned in the episode:2022 Sight & Sound Top 100 Greatest Films of All Time https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-time

Sight & Sound 25th anniversary of In the Mood for Love issue https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/news/sight-sound-may-2025-issue

The MET Exhibition: China Through the Looking Glass https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/listings/2015/china-through-the-looking-glass Letterboxd list of all films discussed in this episode: https://letterboxd.com/cinehistorians/list/s2e5-cinehistorians-podcast-in-the-mood-for/The CineHistorians podcast explores the history of cinema from across the globe. Hosted by Dr. Carl Sweeney and Raquel Stecher, each season of the podcast focuses on a particular theme. This includes everything from film movements, to genres and styles, to groups of filmmakers and more. Each episode examines one film in particular related to that season’s theme. We break down the history of the film, why it's important and examine its impact over time.If you’re passionate about film, love history and want to broaden your horizons, tune in as we explore all that world cinema has to offer.Subscribe for upcoming episodes.Thank you for listening and happy viewing!Support the show:Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/cinehistoriansCineHistorians:Website: www.cinehistorians.comX/Twitter: x.com/cinehistoriansLetterboxd: letterboxd.com/CineHistoriansDr. Carl SweeneyX/Twitter: x.com/CKJSweeneyBluesky: bsky.app/profile/ckjsweeney.bsky.socialThe Movie Palace Podcast: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/WHYNOW5909463750The Movie Palace Podcast on X/Twitter x.com/MoviePalacePodRaquel Stecher:Website: www.raquelstecher.comX/Twitter: x.com/RaquelStecherBluesky: bsky.app/profile/raquelstecher.bsky.socialQuelle Movies: www.quellemovies.comOut of the Past: www.outofthepastblog.comYouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@outofthepastblog

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S2E4: The Spirit of the Beehive (1973) and Victor Erice

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT

On S2E4 of The CineHistorians Podcast, we discuss The Spirit of the Beehive (1973), directed by Victor Erice. This is the fourth in an eight episode season about the 2022 Sight & Sound Top 100 Greatest Films of All Time list.The CineHistorians podcast explores the history of cinema from across the globe. Hosted by Dr. Carl Sweeney and Raquel Stecher, each season of the podcast focuses on a particular theme. This includes everything from film movements, to genres and styles, to groups of filmmakers and more. Each episode examines one film in particular related to that season’s theme. We break down the history of the film, why it's important and examine its impact over time.If you’re passionate about film, love history and want to broaden your horizons, tune in as we explore all that world cinema has to offer.Subscribe for upcoming episodes.Thank you for listening and happy viewing!Support the show:Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/cinehistoriansCineHistorians:Website: www.cinehistorians.comX/Twitter: x.com/cinehistoriansLetterboxd: letterboxd.com/CineHistoriansDr. Carl SweeneyX/Twitter: x.com/CKJSweeneyBluesky: bsky.app/profile/ckjsweeney.bsky.socialThe Movie Palace Podcast: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/WHYNOW5909463750The Movie Palace Podcast on X/Twitter x.com/MoviePalacePodRaquel Stecher:Website: www.raquelstecher.comX/Twitter: x.com/RaquelStecherBluesky: bsky.app/profile/raquelstecher.bsky.socialQuelle Movies: www.quellemovies.comOut of the Past: www.outofthepastblog.comYouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@outofthepastblog

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S2E3: Bicycle Thieves (1948) and Vittorio De Sica

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT

On S2E3 of The CineHistorians Podcast, we discuss Bicycle Thieves (1948), directed by Vittorio De Sica and starring Lamberto Maggiorani, Enzo Staiola and Lianella Carell. This is the third in an eight episode season about the 2022 Sight & Sound Top 100 Greatest Films of All Time list.Mentioned in the episode:2022 Sight & Sound Top 100 Greatest Films of All Time https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-time

MIT Lecture on Italian Neorealism and Bicycle Thieves https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fq0mvAbzUrY&t

Jacques Derrida and Binary Opposition https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binary_opposition

Jia Zhangke on The Joy and Pain of One Good Meal in Bicycle Thieves https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/6246-the-joy-and-pain-of-one-good-meal-in-bicycle-thieves Letterboxd list of all films discussed in this episode: https://letterboxd.com/cinehistorians/list/s2e3-cinehistorians-podcast-bicycle-thieves/The CineHistorians podcast explores the history of cinema from across the globe. Hosted by Dr. Carl Sweeney and Raquel Stecher, each season of the podcast focuses on a particular theme. This includes everything from film movements, to genres and styles, to groups of filmmakers and more. Each episode examines one film in particular related to that season’s theme. We break down the history of the film, why it's important and examine its impact over time.If you’re passionate about film, love history and want to broaden your horizons, tune in as we explore all that world cinema has to offer.Subscribe for upcoming episodes.Thank you for listening and happy viewing!Support the show:Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/cinehistoriansCineHistorians:Website: www.cinehistorians.comX/Twitter: x.com/cinehistoriansLetterboxd: letterboxd.com/CineHistoriansDr. Carl SweeneyX/Twitter: x.com/CKJSweeneyBluesky: bsky.app/profile/ckjsweeney.bsky.socialThe Movie Palace Podcast: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/WHYNOW5909463750The Movie Palace Podcast on X/Twitter x.com/MoviePalacePodRaquel Stecher:Website: www.raquelstecher.comX/Twitter: x.com/RaquelStecherBluesky: bsky.app/profile/raquelstecher.bsky.socialQuelle Movies: www.quellemovies.comOut of the Past: www.outofthepastblog.comYouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@outofthepastblog

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S2E2: Vertigo (1958) and Alfred Hitchcock

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 06:00:00 GMT

On S2E2 of The CineHistorians Podcast, we discuss Vertigo (1958), directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring James Stewart and Kim Novak. This is the second in an eight episode season about the 2022 Sight & Sound Top 100 Greatest Films of All Time list.

Mentioned in the episode:2022 Sight & Sound Top 100 Greatest Films of All Time https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeLes Diaboloques episode of The Movie Palace Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/les-diaboliques/id1398503911?i=1000646834097 BFI Classics: Vertigo by Charles Barr https://amzn.to/4qug0uI Hitchcock by Truffaut book https://amzn.to/4o1hHOpVisual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema by Laura Mulvey https://www.amherst.edu/system/files/media/1021/Laura%20Mulvey%2C%20Visual%20Pleasure.pdfVertigo pin host Raquel Stecher wears in the video: https://kategabrielle.com/products/vertigo-enamel-lapel-pin-pre-order The CineHistorians podcast explores the history of cinema from across the globe. Hosted by Dr. Carl Sweeney and Raquel Stecher, each season of the podcast focuses on a particular theme. This includes everything from film movements, to genres and styles, to groups of filmmakers and more. Each episode examines one film in particular related to that season’s theme. We break down the history of the film, why it's important and examine its impact over time.If you’re passionate about film, love history and want to broaden your horizons, tune in as we explore all that world cinema has to offer.Subscribe for upcoming episodes.Thank you for listening and happy viewing!Support the show:Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/cinehistoriansCineHistorians:Website: www.cinehistorians.comX/Twitter: x.com/cinehistoriansLetterboxd: letterboxd.com/CineHistoriansDr. Carl SweeneyX/Twitter: x.com/CKJSweeneyBluesky: bsky.app/profile/ckjsweeney.bsky.socialThe Movie Palace Podcast: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/WHYNOW5909463750The Movie Palace Podcast on X/Twitter x.com/MoviePalacePodRaquel Stecher:Website: www.raquelstecher.comX/Twitter: x.com/RaquelStecherBluesky: bsky.app/profile/raquelstecher.bsky.socialQuelle Movies: www.quellemovies.comOut of the Past: www.outofthepastblog.comYouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@Outofthepastblog

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S2E1: Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1975) and Chantal Akerman

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT

On S2E1 of The CineHistorians Podcast, we discuss Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1975), directed by Chantal Akerman and starring Delphine Seyrig. This is the first in an eight episode season about the 2022 Sight & Sound Top 100 Greatest Films of All Time list.

Mentioned in the episode:Sight & Sound Magazine https://sightandsounddigital.bfi.org.uk/

2022 Sight & Sound Top 100 Greatest Films of All Time https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-time

CineHistorians Podcast episode on Cleo from 5 to 7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd9mih32xIM&t

BFI Film Classics: Jeanne Dielman by Catherine Fowler https://amzn.to/3WlVTB0

1975: the year that changed cinema forever by Adam Naymanhttps://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/features/1975-year-that-changed-cinema-forever

CineHistorians Podcast episode on Jaws (1975)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcjL35BA0ZEThe CineHistorians podcast explores the history of cinema from across the globe. Hosted by Dr. Carl Sweeney and Raquel Stecher, each season of the podcast focuses on a particular theme. This includes everything from film movements, to genres and styles, to groups of filmmakers and more. Each episode examines one film in particular related to that season’s theme. We break down the history of the film, why it's important and examine its impact over time.If you’re passionate about film, love history and want to broaden your horizons, tune in as we explore all that world cinema has to offer.Subscribe for upcoming episodes.Thank you for listening!Support the show:Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/cinehistoriansCineHistorians:Website: www.cinehistorians.comX/Twitter: x.com/cinehistoriansLetterboxd: letterboxd.com/CineHistoriansDr. Carl SweeneyX/Twitter: x.com/CKJSweeneyBluesky: bsky.app/profile/ckjsweeney.bsky.socialThe Movie Palace Podcast: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/WHYNOW5909463750The Movie Palace Podcast on X/Twitter x.com/MoviePalacePodRaquel Stecher:Website: www.raquelstecher.comX/Twitter: x.com/RaquelStecherBluesky: bsky.app/profile/raquelstecher.bsky.socialQuelle Movies: www.quellemovies.comOut of the Past: www.outofthepastblog.comYouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@outofthepastblog

Music: The Lookout (composer: Jon Björk) via ⁠epidemicsound.com

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S1E8: Jaws (1975) and New Hollywood

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 06:00:00 GMT

On this episode of CineHistorians, we discuss the New Hollywood movement and we pay particular attention to the 1975 film Jaws, which was directed by Steven Spielberg.

Note: You may perceive a change in Carl's audio after approximately 12 minutes of the discussion. We hope this doesn't affect your enjoyment.

Co-hosts: Raquel Stecher & Carl Sweeney

Editor: Carl Sweeney

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S1E7: The Graduate (1967) and New Hollywood

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 18:00:00 GMT

On this episode of CineHistorians, we discuss the New Hollywood movement and we pay particular attention to the 1967 film The Graduate, which was directed by Mike Nichols.

Co-hosts: Raquel Stecher & Carl Sweeney

Editor: Carl Sweeney

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Mentioned in the episode:

The Showman of the Screen: Joseph E. Levine and His

Revolutions in Film Production by A.T. McKenna book review: https://www.outofthepastblog.com/2017/06/joseph-levine.html

Harold and Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story (2015) movie

review: https://www.outofthepastblog.com/2015/11/harold-and-lillian.html

Letterboxd list of films mentioned in Harold and Lillian: A

Hollywood Love Story (2015): https://letterboxd.com/cinehistorians/list/all-of-the-movies-mentioned-in-harold-lillian/

Raquel Stecher:

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Out of the Past: www.outofthepastblog.com

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Carl Sweeney

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The Movie Palace Podcast on X: @MoviePalacePod

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Film Stories on Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories

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Music: The Lookout (composer: Jon Björk) via epidemicsound.com

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S1E6: Dogtooth (2009) and the Greek Weird Wave

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 06:00:00 GMT

On this episode of CineHistorians, we discuss the Greek Weird Wave movement and we pay particular attention to the 2009 film Dogtooth,which was directed by Yorgos Lanthimos.

Co-hosts: Raquel Stecher & Carl Sweeney

Editor: Carl Sweeney

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Mentioned in the episode:

Attenberg, Dogtooth and the weird wave of Greek Cinema

by Steve Rose: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2011/aug/27/attenberg-dogtooth-greece-cinema

Fritzl case: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fritzl_case

The Allegory of the Cave by Plato https://avi-loeb.medium.com/interstellar-interpretation-of-platos-cave-allegory-b74f24b1a5c

Casus Belli (2010): https://youtu.be/w6eYoRIUVKg?si=zvpTSaWVwHWgQtK8

Raquel Stecher:

Website: www.raquelstecher.com

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Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/raquelstecher.bsky.social

Quelle Movies: www.quellemovies.com

Out of the Past: www.outofthepastblog.com

YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@outofthepastblog

Carl Sweeney

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Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/ckjsweeney.bsky.social

The Movie Palace Podcast on X: @MoviePalacePod

CineHistorians is part of the Film Stories podcast network.

Film Stories on X: @filmstories

Film Stories on Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories

The Film Stories website: www.filmstories.co.uk

Music: The Lookout (composer: Jon Björk) via epidemicsound.com

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S1E5: Where is the Friend's House? (1987) and New Iranian Cinema

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 06:00:00 GMT

On this episode of CineHistorians, we discuss the New Iranian

Cinema movement and we pay particular attention to Abbas Kiarostami’s 1987 film

Where is the Friend’s House?...

Co-hosts: Raquel Stecher & Carl Sweeney

Editor: Carl Sweeney

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Mentioned in the episode:

Agnès Varda Criterion Closet video ~

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7Jx0Pjq_kQ

BFI 50 films to see by age ~ 15

https://www.bfi.org.uk/lists/50-films-see-age-15

Raquel Stecher:

Website: www.raquelstecher.com

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Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/raquelstecher.bsky.social

Quelle Movies: www.quellemovies.com

Out of the Past: www.outofthepastblog.com

YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@outofthepastblog

Carl Sweeney

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Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/ckjsweeney.bsky.social

The Movie Palace Podcast on X: @MoviePalacePod

CineHistorians is part of the Film Stories podcast network.

Film Stories on X: @filmstories

Film Stories on Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories

The Film Stories website: www.filmstories.co.uk

Music: The Lookout (composer: Jon Björk) via epidemicsound.com

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S1E4: My Brilliant Career (1979) and the Australian Film Revival

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 06:00:00 GMT

On this episode of CineHistorians, we continue our season about New Waves by discussing the Australian Film Revival. In particular, we focus on Gilliam Armstrong’s 1979 film My Brilliant Career, which stars Judy Davis and Sam Neill…

Co-hosts: Raquel Stecher & Carl Sweeney

Editor: Carl Sweeney

Find us on X, Letterboxd & YouTube: @CineHistorians

Support the podcast on Kofi: ko-fi.com/CineHistorians

Mentioned in the episode:

Portrait of Miles Franklin ~ https://www.naa.gov.au/students-and-teachers/learning-resources/learning-resource-themes/society-and-culture/arts-and-fashion/portrait-australian-author-miles-franklin

Raquel Stecher:

Website: www.raquelstecher.com

X: x.com/RaquelStecher

Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/raquelstecher.bsky.social

Quelle Movies: www.quellemovies.com

Out of the Past: www.outofthepastblog.com

YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@outofthepastblog

Carl Sweeney

X: x.com/CKJSweeney

Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/ckjsweeney.bsky.social

The Movie Palace Podcast on X: @MoviePalacePod

CineHistorians is part of the Film Stories podcast network.

Film Stories on X: @filmstories

Film Stories on Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories

The Film Stories website: www.filmstories.co.uk

Music: The Lookout (composer: Jon Björk) via epidemicsound.com

Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/

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S1E3: Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (1960) and the British New Wave

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 06:00:00 GMT

We continue our season on New Waves by looking at the history of the British New Wave. In particular, we focus on the 1960 film Saturday Night and Sunday Morning...

Co-hosts: Raquel Stecher & Carl Sweeney

Editor: Carl Sweeney

Find us on X, Letterboxd & YouTube: @CineHistorians

Support the podcast on Kofi: ko-fi.com/CineHistorians

Raquel Stecher:

Website: www.raquelstecher.com

X: x.com/RaquelStecher

Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/raquelstecher.bsky.social

Quelle Movies: www.quellemovies.com

Out of the Past: www.outofthepastblog.com

YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@outofthepastblog

Carl Sweeney

X: x.com/CKJSweeney

Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/ckjsweeney.bsky.social

The Movie Palace Podcast on X: @MoviePalacePod

CineHistorians is part of the Film Stories podcast network.

Film Stories on X: @filmstories

Film Stories on Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories

The Film Stories website: www.filmstories.co.uk

Music: The Lookout (composer: Jon Björk) via epidemicsound.com

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Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/

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S1E2: Cléo from 5 to 7 (1962) and the French New Wave

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 06:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Carl & Raquel continue their exploration of the French New Wave by discussing Agnès Varda's 1962 film Cléo from 5 to 7...

Co-hosts: Raquel Stecher & Carl Sweeney

Editor: Carl Sweeney

Find us on X, Letterboxd & YouTube: @CineHistorians

Support the podcast on Kofi: ko-fi.com/CineHistorians

Mentioned in the episode: Godard being a pretentious loser ~

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJLRsph8R4c

Raquel is wearing the Viva Varda button from the Academy

Museum Store ~ https://academymuseumstore.org/products/blue-viva-varda-button

Raquel Stecher:

Website: www.raquelstecher.com

X: x.com/RaquelStecher

Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/raquelstecher.bsky.social

Quelle Movies: www.quellemovies.com

Out of the Past: www.outofthepastblog.com

YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@outofthepastblog

Carl Sweeney

X: x.com/CKJSweeney

Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/ckjsweeney.bsky.social

The Movie Palace Podcast on X: @MoviePalacePod

CineHistorians is part of the Film Stories podcast network.

Film Stories on X: @filmstories

Film Stories on Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories

The Film Stories website: www.filmstories.co.uk

Music: The Lookout (composer: Jon Björk) via epidemicsound.com

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S1E1: Breathless (1960) and the French New Wave

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 06:00:00 GMT

On the first full episode of the podcast, we kick off our season on New Waves by looking at the history of the French New Wave. In particular, we focus on Jean-Luc Godard's 1960 film Breathless. Tune in again next week for another discussion about a classic film from the French New Wave...

Co-hosts: Raquel Stecher & Carl Sweeney

Editor: Carl Sweeney

Find us on X, Letterboxd & YouTube: @CineHistorians

Support the podcast on Kofi: ko-fi.com/CineHistorians

Robert Bellissimo's YouTube

episode on 1963's Contempt (mentioned in the episode): https://youtu.be/I5peUl9IxQM?si=bzTgicic2G4SXkE1

Raquel Stecher:

Website: www.raquelstecher.com

X: x.com/RaquelStecher

Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/raquelstecher.bsky.social

Quelle Movies: www.quellemovies.com

Out of the Past: www.outofthepastblog.com

YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@outofthepastblog

Carl Sweeney

X: x.com/CKJSweeney

Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/ckjsweeney.bsky.social

The Movie Palace Podcast on X: @MoviePalacePod

CineHistorians is part of the Film Stories podcast network.

Film Stories on X: @filmstories

Film Stories on Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories

The Film Stories website: www.filmstories.co.uk

Music: The Lookout (composer: Jon Björk) via epidemicsound.com

Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/

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Episode 0: Introduction to CineHistorians

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 06:00:00 GMT

In this short episode, Carl & Raquel introduce themselves and outline what you can expect from The CineHistorians Podcast. Tune in again next week as they kick off this season's topic, 'New Waves'...

Co-hosts: Raquel Stecher & Carl Sweeney

Editor: Carl Sweeney

Find us on X, Letterboxd & YouTube: @CineHistorians

Support the podcast on Kofi: ko-fi.com/CineHistorians

Raquel Stecher:

Website: www.raquelstecher.com

X: x.com/RaquelStecher

Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/raquelstecher.bsky.social

Quelle Movies: www.quellemovies.com

Out of the Past: www.outofthepastblog.com

YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@outofthepastblog

Carl Sweeney

X: x.com/CKJSweeney

Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/ckjsweeney.bsky.social

The Movie Palace Podcast on X: @MoviePalacePod

CineHistorians is part of the Film Stories podcast network.

Film Stories on X: @filmstories

Film Stories on Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories

The Film Stories website: www.filmstories.co.uk

Music: The Lookout (composer: Jon Björk) via epidemicsound.com

Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming Soon: The Cinehistorians Podcast

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 20:59:00 GMT

Movies aren't just made in Hollywood, they're made everywhere across the globe, and your film expert hosts Raquel Stecher and Dr. Carl Sweeney guide you through film movements, genres and styles, groups of filmmakers and much more.

They are the Cinehistorians.

Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/

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