Scene by Scene

May 10 2024
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Scene by Scene is not a traditional movie review podcast. It’s a film discussion podcast with two independent filmmakers fascinated by the filmmaking process. Every other week, Joe and Justin break down the elements of one movie to better understand how films are made, what makes a “good” one, and what makes a “bad” one. After examining the film's story and themes, visual technique, and historical, cultural, or personal significance, they discuss what they've learned.

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Claire's Knee (1970) | Dir. Eric Rohmer

May 10 2024 124 mins  
In this episode, we discuss Eric Rohmer's Claire's Knee, including how Jerôme’s actions contradict his words, the characters’ lack of maturity, and how the blocking communicates character relationships.See where Claire's Knee is available to watch.Supplemental Material:The Criterion Collection's Six Moral Tales Blu-rayVideo Essay: How the French New Wave Change

American Movie (1999) | Dir. Chris Smith

Apr 26 2024 144 mins  
In this episode, we discuss Chris Smith's American Movie, including Mark’s performative side, Mark and Mike’s friendship, and the ways we see ourselves in Mark.See where American Movie is available to watch.Supplemental Material:American Movie Blu-rayCoven (Dir. Mark Borchardt)I Blow Up (Dir. Mark Borchardt)Mike Schank's MusicFilmmaker Mark Borchardt's Awesome Tour

Giuseppe Makes a Movie (2014) | Dir. Adam Rifkin

Apr 12 2024 125 mins  
In this episode, we discuss Adam Rifkin's Giuseppe Makes a Movie, including Giuseppe’s filmmaking process, how it inspires us, and the importance of documenting a community that no longer exists. See where Giuseppe Makes a Movie is available to watch.Supplemental Material:Giuseppe Makes a Movie Official WebsiteCinelicious Pics' Giuseppe Makes a Movie Blu-rayGarbanzo Gas (

Three Colors: Red (1994) | Dir. Krzysztof Kieślowski

Mar 29 2024 127 mins  
In this episode, we discuss Krzysztof Kieślowski's Three Colors: Red, including its connections to Blue and White, the film's telephone motif, and the way Kieślowski’s camera conveys connection and disconnection.See where Three Colors: Red is available to watch.Supplemental Material:The Criterion Collection's Three Colors Blu-rayCurzon's Three Colours Trilogy 4K

Three Colors: White (1994) | Dir. Krzysztof Kieślowski

Mar 15 2024 81 mins  
In this episode, we discuss Krzysztof Kieślowski's Three Colors: White, including the strong opening sequence, its connections to Three Colors: Blue, and whether the film effectively handles the theme of equality.See where Three Colors: White is available to watch.Supplemental Material:The Criterion Collection's Three Colors Blu-rayCurzon's Three Colours Trilogy 4K Ult

Three Colors: Blue (1993) | Dir. Krzysztof Kieślowski

Mar 01 2024 118 mins  
In this episode, we discuss Krzysztof Kieślowski's Three Colors: Blue, including possible interpretations of the film’s abstract moments, the depiction of loss and grief, and Juliette Binoche's internal performance.See where Three Colors: Blue is available to watch.Supplemental Material:The Criterion Collection's Three Colors Blu-rayCurzon's Three Colours Trilogy

End of Year Review | 2023

Dec 29 2023 63 mins  
We’re sorry for the delay on this episode, but we hope you enjoy the looser discussion. We’ll be back on March 1st, discussing Krzysztof Kieślowski’s Three Colors: Blue.In this episode, we discuss our favorite films featured on the podcast. We also discuss the best and worst films we watched in 2023, lessons learned, and our 2024 film resolutions.Additional Music from Charlo

Christmas, Again (2014) | Dir. Charles Poekel

Dec 08 2023 106 mins  
In this episode, we discuss Charles Poekel's Christmas, Again, including Poekel's extensive research, Kentucker Audley's naturalistic performance, and the film's lack of traditional exposition.See where Christmas, Again is available to watch.Supplemental Material:Factory 25's Christmas, Again Blu-rayChristmas, Again KickstarterChristmas, Again Q&A with Film

Nine Days (2020) | Dir. Edson Oda

Nov 24 2023 133 mins  
This episode features discussion of suicide. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.https://988lifeline.org/In this episode, we discuss Edson Oda's Nine Days, including multiple interpretations of Will, the question

After Life (1998) | Dir. Hirokazu Kore-eda

Nov 10 2023 83 mins  
In this episode, we discuss Hirokazu Kore-eda's After Life, including the film's documentary aesthetic, how Kore-eda communicates information visually, and the way exposition is made engaging.See where After Life is available to watch.Supplemental Material:The Criterion Collection's After Life Blu-rayBFI's After Life Blu-rayAfter Life: In Memoriam by Viet Thanh Nguy