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  • Why Ukraine Still Matters: Oscar Winner Mstyslav Chernov on Ukraine’s Battle for Freedom Discussion

    Why Ukraine Still Matters: Oscar Winner Mstyslav Chernov on Ukraine’s Battle for Freedom Discussion
    2025/07/15
    The war in Ukraine continues, and so does the fight to tell the truth. Oscar-winning Ukrainian director Mstyslav Chernov (Best Documentary Feature, 20 Days in Mariupol) returns with his urgent new film, 2000 METERS TO ANDRIIVKA — a harrowing and deeply human look at the 2023 battle to liberate the Ukrainian village of Andriivka from Russian forces. Using real-time body cam footage, drone cinematography, and frontline access, Chernov brings us face-to-face with the brutality, courage, and heartbreak of war. His masterful storytelling transforms chaos into clarity, showing the resilience of Ukraine's defenders in the face of overwhelming odds. 🎙️ In this episode of INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, we speak with Chernov about what it takes to make a documentary in an active war zone, why the world can't afford to look away, and the global responsibility to stay engaged in Ukraine’s fight for freedom. 📽️ This is not just a war documentary — it’s a call to remember, to witness, and to care. Ukraine war documentary 2000 Meters to Andriivka Mstyslav Chernov interview Inside the Arthouse frontline filmmaking 2023 Ukraine war Oscar-winning documentary war zone cinematography 20 Days in Mariupol Ukrainian resistance Russia Ukraine war 2023 @MADMANEntertainment @laemmle @OfficialRaphaelSbarge #UkraineWar #DocumentaryFilm #MstyslavChernov #2000MetersToAndriivka #InsideTheArthouse #20DaysInMariupol #WarInUkraine #OscarWinner #FrontlineFilmmaking #UkrainianDocumentary #UkraineFreedom#arthouse #arthouseFilm #UpperWestSide #NewYork @laemmle #BehindTheScenes #FilmDiscussion #MovieReview #NewReleases #NewFilmReleases #FilmLovers #Cinema #MoviePodcast #GregLaemmle #RaphaelSbarge #LaemmleTheatres #FilmDistribution #MovieIndustry #FilmBusiness Video Podcast Independent Film / Indie Film Arthouse Film / Arthouse Movie Film Lovers / Cinema New Movie Releases / New Film Releases Repertory Cinema / Classic Films / Classic Movies Filmmaker Interviews / Filmmakers (Directors, Writers, Producers) Film Distributors / Film Distribution Movie Industry / Film Business / Movie Business Behind-the-Scenes Insights Film Discussion / Movie Reviews / Film Analysis Greg Laemmle / Raphael Sbarge Laemmle Theatres Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 分
  • How Embeth Davidtz Turned a Memoir into One of 2025's s Most Powerful Films

    How Embeth Davidtz Turned a Memoir into One of 2025's s Most Powerful Films
    2025/07/08
    🎧 Inside the Arthouse: Embeth Davidtz on Her Stunning Directorial Debut — Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight In this episode of Inside the Arthouse, we spotlight one of the most powerful new films of the year: DON’T LET’S GO TO THE DOGS TONIGHT. Based on the bestselling memoir by Alexandra Fuller, this emotionally charged coming-of-age drama marks the directorial debut of acclaimed actress Embeth Davidtz (Schindler’s List, Junebug). Set in 1970s Zimbabwe during the final days of white colonial rule, the story follows young Bobo — portrayed with incredible subtlety by newcomer Lexi Venter — as she navigates family upheaval and political unrest in a land on the brink of transformation. Drawing on her own childhood in apartheid South Africa, Davidtz brings unmatched emotional depth and authenticity to this literary adaptation — which debuted to critical acclaim at both Telluride and Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). 🎬 The film opens July 11 in New York and Los Angeles with a national release to follow. 🎙️ Don’t miss this exclusive conversation with Embeth Davidtz about her transition from actor to director, the challenges of adapting a beloved memoir, and the personal resonance of telling this story on screen. 👉 Subscribe for more conversations with the world’s most exciting independent filmmakers. @EmbethDavidtz @SonyClassics @SonyClassics @SonyPicturesClassics Website: https://dontletsgotothedogstonight.com/ @laemmle @InsidetheArthouse @OfficialRaphaelSbarge #DontLetsGoToTheDogsTonight #EmbethDavidtz #AlexandraFuller #MemoirAdaptation #TIFF2024 #TellurideFilmFestival #ComingOfAge #AfricanCinema #ZimbabweFilm #ApartheidEra #FemaleFilmmakers #WomenInFilm #IndieFilm #ArthouseCinema #InsideTheArthouse #FilmPodcast #LexiVenter #BookToFilm #NewFilmReleases #CinemaLovers #IndependentFilm #NYCTheatricalRelease #LATheatricalRelease #FilmDiscussion #FilmmakerInterview #FirstTimeDirector #greglaemmle #RaphaelSbarge #laemmletheatres #filmdiscussion #MovieReview #NewReleases #NewFilmReleases #FilmLovers #Cinema #MoviePodcast #GregLaemmle #RaphaelSbarge #LaemmleTheatres #FilmDistribution #MovieIndustry #FilmBusiness Video Podcast Independent Film / Indie Film Arthouse Film / Arthouse Movie Film Lovers / Cinema New Movie Releases / New Film Releases Repertory Cinema / Classic Films / Classic Movies Filmmaker Interviews / Filmmakers (Directors, Writers, Producers) Film Distributors / Film Distribution Movie Industry / Film Business / Movie Business Behind-the-Scenes Insights Film Discussion / Movie Reviews / Film Analysis Greg Laemmle / Raphael Sbarge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 分
  • Women's Judo Thriller Inspired by True Athletes a Powerful Sports Drama: TATAMI with directors

    Women's Judo Thriller Inspired by True Athletes a Powerful Sports Drama: TATAMI with directors
    2025/07/03
    🏆 TATAMI – A Powerful Sports Drama | In U.S. Theaters June 2025 In a bold and timely story of defiance and human courage, TATAMI follows an Iranian judo champion who must choose between obeying her government—or fighting for her freedom on the mat. Co-directed by Academy Award® winner Guy Nattiv and acclaimed Iranian actress Zar Amir, TATAMI is the first feature film co-directed by an Israeli and Iranian filmmaker, making history as it breaks political and cinematic barriers. Premiering at the Venice Film Festival, this gripping sports thriller explores the cost of standing up for what’s right, even when the whole world is watching. 🎬 Starring: Zar Amir, Jamie Ray Newman, Arienne Mandi 🏆 Film Festivals: Venice Film Festival, TIFF, and more 📍 Languages: English, Farsi 📅 Now in U.S. theaters In a tragic and timely coincidence, TATAMI hits U.S. theaters as real-world tensions between Iran and Israel unfold. But this powerful award-winning film—the first ever co-directed by Iranian and Israeli filmmakers—reminds us that personal courage can transcend political conflict. 🎬 Directed by Zar Amir (Cannes Best Actress, Holy Spider) and Guy Nattiv (Oscar-winner, Skin), TATAMI follows Leila, an Iranian judo champion pressured to fake an injury and withdraw from the world championship to avoid facing an Israeli opponent. What unfolds is a high-stakes psychological and political thriller grounded in real-world issues of oppression, resistance, and moral courage. 📽️ Shot in striking black and white, TATAMI features a commanding lead performance by Arienne Mandi, with Zar Amir also starring as Leila's coach. This is a gripping story about standing up to authoritarian control, and the personal cost of defending one’s integrity. 🇮🇷🇮🇱 Iranian-Israeli Co-Production | 🥋 Based on True Events | 🎞️ Sports, Politics & Human Rights 🗣️ Watch our interview with co-directors Zar Amir and Guy Nattiv on INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE –starting now... BehindTheScenes #FilmDiscussion #MovieReview #NewReleases #NewFilmReleases #FilmLovers #Cinema #MoviePodcast #GregLaemmle #RaphaelSbarge #LaemmleTheatres #FilmDistribution #MovieIndustry #FilmBusiness Video Podcast Independent Film / Indie Film Arthouse Film / Arthouse Movie Film Lovers / Cinema New Movie Releases / New Film Releases Repertory Cinema / Classic Films / Classic Movies Filmmaker Interviews / Filmmakers (Directors, Writers, Producers) Film Distributors / Film Distribution Movie Industry / Film Business / Movie Business Behind-the-Scenes Insights Film Discussion / Movie Reviews / Film Analysis Greg Laemmle / Raphael Sbarge Laemmle Theatre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 分
  • Top Honors at The Venice Film Festival "Familiar Touch" Kathleen Chalfant & Director Sarah Friedland

    Top Honors at The Venice Film Festival "Familiar Touch" Kathleen Chalfant & Director Sarah Friedland
    2025/07/02
    In the powerful new indie film FAMILIAR TOUCH, award-winning actress Kathleen Chalfant (known for The Affair, Angels in America) stars as Ruth, a fiercely independent octogenarian navigating the move into a memory care facility. Her body may be relocating, but her mind travels freely—often beyond what her family can comprehend. Written and directed by Sarah Friedland, and inspired by her personal experience as a caregiver, FAMILIAR TOUCH redefines what a film about aging, dementia, and memory loss can be. With warmth, humor, and honesty, Friedland crafts a unique “coming-of-age” story in later life—one that avoids clichés and brings fresh emotional depth. Shot on location in a real retirement community—with residents and staff participating both on and off screen—FAMILIAR TOUCH offers a rare level of authenticity. It premiered at the Venice Film Festival, where it won Best Director and Best Actress, and is now opening in theaters across the U.S. 🎬 Don’t miss our interview on INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE with Sarah Friedland and Kathleen Chalfant as they talk about the filmmaking process, aging with agency, and creating cinema that breaks new ground in representation. #FamiliarTouch #KathleenChalfant #SarahFriedland #IndieFilm #AgingWithDignity #MemoryCare #DementiaAwareness #ElderCare #RepresentationMatters #InsideTheArthouse #IndependentFilm #USTheatricalRelease Watch our exclusive INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE interview with director Sarah Friedland and legendary actress Kathleen Chalfant, as they discuss: The realities of aging and memory care in America Representing dementia with compassion, humor, and nuance The power of independent film to challenge stereotypes 🔔 Subscribe for more interviews and behind-the-scenes from today’s most groundbreaking independent films. @musicboxfilms @laemmle @OfficialRaphaelSbarge #musicboxFilms dementia film independent film about aging memory loss movies films about Alzheimer’s Kathleen Chalfant interview Sarah Friedland director Venice Film Festival winners women filmmakers 2025 movies set in retirement communities caregiving and memory care stories aging with dignity BehindTheScenes #FilmDiscussion #MovieReview #NewReleases #NewFilmReleases #FilmLovers #Cinema #MoviePodcast #GregLaemmle #RaphaelSbarge #LaemmleTheatres #FilmDistribution #MovieIndustry #FilmBusiness Video Podcast Independent Film / Indie Film Arthouse Film / Arthouse Movie Film Lovers / Cinema New Movie Releases / New Film Releases Repertory Cinema / Classic Films / Classic Movies Filmmaker Interviews / Filmmakers (Directors, Writers, Producers) Film Distributors / Film Distribution Movie Industry / Film Business / Movie Business Behind-the-Scenes Insights Film Discussion / Movie Reviews / Film Analysis Greg Laemmle / Raphael Sbarge Laemmle Theatre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 分
  • Inside the Iconic Sunset 5 Tales from 40 Years in Indie Cinema w/ Roger Christensen Arthouse History

    Inside the Iconic Sunset 5 Tales from 40 Years in Indie Cinema w/ Roger Christensen Arthouse History
    2025/07/01
    Step behind the curtain of indie film history in this episode of INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, as we sit down with Roger Christensen, a true insider and longtime champion of arthouse cinema. With over 40 years in the movie theater business—most notably as general manager of the legendary Sunset 5 in West Hollywood—Roger shares untold stories from the heart of the LA indie film scene. During his time at the Sunset 5, Roger was on the front lines when groundbreaking films from Todd Haynes, Lisa Cholodenko, and Doug Liman premiered—shaping what would become modern indie cinema. He was also there for the unexpected cult rise of THE ROOM by Tommy Wiseau, a film as infamous as it is beloved. In this conversation, we go behind the scenes of what it takes to run an arthouse theater, and hear the war stories, weird moments, and joyful surprises that come with showing films that challenge, inspire, and sometimes baffle audiences. From fading movie palaces to modern multiplexes, the story of Sunset 5 is the story of film history in transition—and the people who keep it alive. 🎥 Whether you’re a fan of independent film, curious about the hidden history of Los Angeles cinemas, or just love a good story from the projection booth, this episode is a must-watch. 🔔 Subscribe to INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE for more deep dives into the people and places that keep arthouse film culture thriving. @laemmle @OfficialRaphaelSbarge @InsidetheArthouse #IndieCinema #ArthouseTheater #Sunset5 #LAfilmScene #RogerChristensen #ToddHaynes #LisaCholodenko #TheRoom #FilmHistory #InsideTheArthouse #WestHollywood #behindthescenes #filmdiscussion #MovieReview #NewReleases #NewFilmReleases #FilmLovers #Cinema #MoviePodcast #GregLaemmle #RaphaelSbarge #LaemmleTheatres #FilmDistribution #MovieIndustry #FilmBusiness Video Podcast Independent Film / Indie Film Arthouse Film / Arthouse Movie Film Lovers / Cinema New Movie Releases / New Film Releases Repertory Cinema / Classic Films / Classic Movies Filmmaker Interviews / Filmmakers (Directors, Writers, Producers) Film Distributors / Film Distribution Movie Industry / Film Business / Movie Business Behind-the-Scenes Insights Film Discussion / Movie Reviews / Film Analysis Greg Laemmle / Raphael Sbarge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 分
  • Her Mother Vanished When She Was a Toddler: "Photographic Memory" A Daughter's Journey of Discovery

    Her Mother Vanished When She Was a Toddler: "Photographic Memory" A Daughter's Journey of Discovery
    2025/06/14
    🎧 Inside the Arthouse: Rachel Seed on “A Photographic Memory” – A Powerful Mother-Daughter Documentary Rooted in Photojournalism and Legacy What if the only way to know your mother was through the photographs, home movies, and audio tapes she left behind? In this episode of INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, we sit down with award-winning filmmaker Rachel Seed to explore her extraordinary documentary, A PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORY—winner of the 2025 Independent Spirit Awards' Truer Than Fiction Award. The film follows Rachel’s deeply personal, decade-long quest to connect with her mother, Sheila Turner-Seed, a pioneering photojournalist who died when Rachel was just 18 months old. Through an incredible archive of photographs, recorded interviews, and archival audio, Rachel uncovers her mother's work—interviews with legendary photographers like Henri Cartier-Bresson, Cecil Beaton, and Gordon Parks—and begins an emotional journey to piece together a legacy, a family history, and a mother-daughter bond that transcends time. This intimate and genre-blending documentary weaves together themes of grief, memory, legacy, and the power of photography to tell personal and universal stories. Whether you’re interested in photojournalism history, archival documentaries, or simply love a moving family story, A PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORY is not to be missed. 🎙️ Tune in now for this behind-the-scenes conversation with Rachel Seed on how she brought this emotional, visually stunning, and historically rich film to life. #APhotographicMemory #RachelSeed #SheilaTurnerSeed #InsideTheArthouse #Photojournalism #HenriCartierBresson #GordonParks #CecilBeaton #DocumentaryFilm #IndependentSpiritAwards #MotherDaughterStory #FamilyHistory #ArchivalFootage #FilmPhotography #AnalogPhotography #GriefAndLoss #LegacyAndMemory #IndieFilm2025 #AwardWinningDocumentary #ZeitgeistFilms #Laemmle #BehindTheScenes #DocumentaryPodcast @soignesong @aphotographicmemorydoc @apmfilm @ZeitgeistFilms @laemmle A Photographic Memory documentary Rachel Seed interview Sheila Turner-Seed photojournalistInside the Arthouse Independent Spirit Awards winner Family history Uncovering family secretsMother daughter story Coping with grief Finding lost family Genealogy journey Personal documentaryLegacy and memory Connecting with the past Stories of loss History of photographyFamous photographers Henri Cartier-Bresson Gordon Parks Cecil Beaton Photojournalism historyAnalog photography Film photography Archival footage Best independent films 2025Arthouse documentary Filmmaker interview Behind the scenes Documentary film discussionAward-winning documentaries Indie film deep dive BehindTheScenes #FilmDiscussion #MovieReview #NewReleases #NewFilmReleases #FilmLovers #Cinema #MoviePodcast #GregLaemmle #RaphaelSbarge #LaemmleTheatres #FilmDistribution #MovieIndustry #FilmBusiness Video Podcast Independent Film / Indie Film Arthouse Film / Arthouse Movie Film Lovers / Cinema New Movie Releases / New Film Releases Repertory Cinema / Classic Films / Classic Movies Filmmaker Interviews / Filmmakers (Directors, Writers, Producers) Film Distributors / Film Distribution Movie Industry / Film Business / Movie Business Behind-the-Scenes Insights Film Discussion / Movie Reviews / Film Analysis Greg Laemmle / Raphael Sbarge Laemmle Theatre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 分
  • Discover: The Queen of My Dreams, Vibrant Bollywood-Inspired Debut Film with director Fawzia Mirza

    Discover: The Queen of My Dreams, Vibrant Bollywood-Inspired Debut Film with director Fawzia Mirza
    2025/06/11
    🎧 Inside the Arthouse: Fawzia Mirza on The Queen of My Dreams – A Bold Bollywood-Inspired Debut On this episode of Inside the Arthouse, we sit down with director Fawzia Mirza to discuss her dazzling debut feature, THE QUEEN OF MY DREAMS—a vibrant, emotionally rich film that explores identity, culture, and the complex bond between mother and daughter. Starring Amrit Kaur (The Sex Lives of College Girls) and Nimra Bucha (Polite Society), the story follows Azra, a queer South Asian grad student in Toronto who, after a family tragedy, is drawn back into her mother's past in 1969 Karachi—unraveling intergenerational connections shaped by tradition, love, and a shared obsession with classic Bollywood. Premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival and screening at SXSW, THE QUEEN OF MY DREAMS has become one of the year’s most celebrated international releases. The film explodes with the sounds, style, and spirit of classic cinema, while telling a modern story about queerness, migration, and the search for belonging. Amrit Kaur’s stunning dual performance as both mother and daughter is a breakout moment not to be missed. Join us as Fawzia Mirza shares the creative journey behind the film, the challenges of representing queer Muslim identities, and the powerful resonance of telling a story that spans continents and generations. 🎬 Distributed by @ARRAYNow (ARRAY Releasing) @laemmle @officialRaphaelSbarge The Queen of My Dreams movie, Fawzia Mirza interview, Amrit Kaur actress, queer South Asian film, lesbian Muslim movies, Bollywood-inspired indie film, TIFF 2025 films, SXSW 2025 premiere, Pakistani cinema 2025, multicultural family drama, Pakistani-Canadian movies, mother-daughter relationship film, immigrant identity film, LGBTQ Muslim representation, Nimra Bucha Polite Society, where to watch The Queen of My Dreams, best international films 2025, colorful Bollywood-style movies, films about identity and tradition, coming-of-age queer stories, Inside the Arthouse podcast, US indie film podcast, queer representation in film, women-directed debut films, cross-cultural cinema 2025 #ARRAYReleasing #ARRAYNow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 分
  • Bad Shabbos:Your Next Must-See Comedy Tribeca Film Festival Winner & Rotten Tomatoes Hit in Theaters

    Bad Shabbos:Your Next Must-See Comedy Tribeca Film Festival Winner & Rotten Tomatoes Hit in Theaters
    2025/06/05
    🎬 Looking for a smart, hilarious new comedy in 2024? BAD SHABBOS is the breakout indie hit that’s taking audiences by storm! Winner of the Audience Award at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival, this laugh-out-loud family comedy is drawing comparisons to classics like My Big Fat Greek Wedding and Meet the Parents — with a fresh cultural twist. 💥 Critics love it! BAD SHABBOS holds a 92% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and it's quickly becoming one of the best-reviewed indie comedies of the year. Directed by Daniel Robbins and written by Robbins and Zach Weiner, the film brings together an all-star cast: Kyra Sedgwick (Emmy winner) David Paymer (Oscar nominee) Milana Vayntrub (This Is Us, Marvel’s Squirrel Girl) Cliff “Method Man” Smith (Grammy winner, Wu-Tang Clan) 🍽️ Set around a chaotic and heartfelt Friday night family dinner, BAD SHABBOS is the Jewish family comedy for everyone, delivering relatable humor, generational clashes, and unforgettable characters — whether you’re part of the tribe or not. 🎧 Join us on the latest episode of INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE as writer-director Daniel Robbins goes behind the scenes of this must-see indie comedy. Discover how this film brings back the spirit of great ensemble comedies and why it’s a top pick for comedy lovers in 2024. 👉 Perfect for fans of: Independent film / indie comedy Jewish culture & stories Smart, feel-good comedies Tribeca Film Festival winners 🎟️ BAD SHABBOS is now playing in select theaters — don’t miss this crowd-pleasing, critically acclaimed comedy that’s lighting up the summer. @laemmle @Menemshafilms #badShabbos #intheaters BehindTheScenes #FilmDiscussion #MovieReview #NewReleases #NewFilmReleases #FilmLovers #Cinema #MoviePodcast #GregLaemmle #RaphaelSbarge #LaemmleTheatres #WatermelonPictures #FilmDistribution #MovieIndustry #FilmBusiness Video Podcast Independent Film / Indie Film Arthouse Film / Arthouse Movie Film Lovers / Cinema New Movie Releases / New Film Releases Repertory Cinema / Classic Films / Classic Movies Filmmaker Interviews / Filmmakers (Directors, Writers, Producers) Film Distributors / Film Distribution Movie Industry / Film Business / Movie Business Behind-the-Scenes Insights Film Discussion / Movie Reviews / Film Analysis Greg Laemmle / Raphael Sbarge Laemmle Theatre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 分