Scene and Heard

Aug 27 2024 127 ep. 67 mins 17

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Hollywood assistants Jackie and Greg work their way through Sight and Sound's "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list. Join them each week as they dissect, analyze, and ask questions about these universally agreed-upon masterpieces of world cinema.

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🔒 Beyond the Valley of the Dolls [1970] // S'mores

Aug 27 2024 48 mins

Subscriber-only episodeJackie and Greg are trapped in a post-Manson Los Angeles for Russ Meyer's BEYOND THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS from 1970. Topics of discussion include the film's origins as a non-sequel, its screenplay by Roger Ebert, how it fails as a satire, and whether the film's bad taste works for or against it.The monthly S'mores series is an offshoot from our main series, wh

Women in Love [1969] // Personal Prints

Aug 20 2024 78 mins

Jackie and Greg bear witness to the decadence and raging sexuality of a small English mining town for Ken Russell's WOMEN IN LOVE from 1969. Topics of discussion include the film's origins as an adaptation of D. H. Lawrence's classic novel, the quartet of characters at the center of the film, how it was cutting edge for its time, and why it resonates with Greg so much.The continuat

The Leopard (Il Gattopardo) [1963] with Felicia Maroni

Aug 13 2024 81 mins

Jackie and Greg are joined by Felicia Maroni of the Seeing Faces in Movies podcast for Luchino Visconti's THE LEOPARD from 1963. Topics of discussion include Burt Lancaster's performance as an Italian prince, the film's scale, how it holds its characters at a distance, and whether it should be the only Visconti on the list or not.#57 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Fi

Pierrot le fou [1965]

Aug 06 2024 63 mins

Jackie and Greg bust out the blue paint and dynamite for Jean-Luc Godard's PIERROT LE FOU from 1965. Topics of discussion include the film's radical structure, its many references to art and cinema, whether it works as a film or a museum piece, and a debate on the validity of Godard's filmmaking.#43 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.b

🔒 Valley of the Dolls [1967] // S'mores

Jul 30 2024 69 mins

Subscriber-only episodeJackie and Greg turn up the camp for Mark Robson's VALLEY OF THE DOLLS from 1967. Topics of discussion include the film's subtlety (or lack thereof), its wild production history, cult status, and how it's stuck between the Old and New Hollywood.The monthly S'mores series is an offshoot from our main series, where Jackie and Greg explore films from the fringes

Touch of Evil [1958]

Jul 16 2024 65 mins

Jackie and Greg get pulled into the seedy underbelly of Orson Welles' TOUCH OF EVIL from 1958. Topics of discussion include the film's tangible atmosphere, Charlton Heston's portrayal of a Mexican, the film's torrid post-production history, and how it compares to other seminal film noirs.#57 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.u

Gertrud [1964]

Jul 09 2024 53 mins

Jackie and Greg stare off into the distance in turn-of-the-century Stockholm for Carl Theodor Dreyer's GERTRUD from 1964. Topics of discussion include its placement in Dreyer's filmography, how Nina Pens Rode’s lead is one of the most pathetic characters in cinema, and why it's dull as dishwater. Is this their most hated film on the list so far?#43 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "Th

Sherlock Jr. [1924]

Jul 02 2024 51 mins

Jackie and Greg step into the silver screen for Buster Keaton's SHERLOCK JR. from 1924. Topics of discussion include Keaton's cinematic innovation, the economy of his storytelling, how he compares to other silent comedians, and why the magic of cinema is eternal.#59 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/gr

🔒 Clifford [1994] // S'mores

Jun 25 2024 59 mins

Subscriber-only episodeJackie and Greg take a trip to Dinosaur World for Paul Flaherty's CLIFFORD from 1994. Topics of discussion include the chemistry between Martin Short and Charles Grodin, how it was reviled upon release, famous fans of the film, and how it subverts the trappings of the 1990s family movie.The monthly S'mores series is an offshoot from our main series, where Jac

Some Like It Hot [1959]

Jun 18 2024 67 mins

Jackie and Greg soak up Miami's resort life for Billy Wilder's SOME LIKE IT HOT from 1959. Topics of discussion include the film's status as one of the most popular comedies ever made, Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis' pairing, whether the film plays into Marilyn Monroe's image as a "dumb blonde" or not, and where it fits into Wilder's filmography.#43 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 10