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  • Alix Austin on Oldboy (2003)

    Alix Austin on Oldboy (2003)
    2026/05/26

    Genre filmmaker Alix Austin analyzes the seminal South Korean revenge film that spirals into a tragedy of Oedipal proportions, her iconic Tower Film: Oldboy (2003).

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    Of course, I'm your host Emily Bennett. If you want to stay in touch over the break, find me on Instagram at @emilyrbennett to stay up to date with the upcoming release of my second feature film Blood Shine. My new folk horror feature explores the sacred and the profane with stunning performances from former The Tower guests Brendan Sexston III and Larry Fessenden. The film releases later in 2026. Follow me on socials for updates!

    Thank you for listening this season. We have much more in store. Until then, keep watching great movies!
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    1 時間 22 分
  • Sonja O’Hara on The Virgin Suicides (1999)

    Sonja O’Hara on The Virgin Suicides (1999)
    2026/05/11

    Emmy nominated writer, director and actress Sonja O’Hara drifts into a daydream of teenage memories as we reminisce about her achingly poetic Tower Film: The Virgin Suicides (1999).

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    1 時間 13 分
  • Jed Shepherd on The Night of the Comet (1984)

    Jed Shepherd on The Night of the Comet (1984)
    2026/04/27

    Genre trailblazer and horror legend Jed Shepherd takes me back to the 1980s in a delightful discussion of his Tower Film: The Night of the Comet (1984).

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    1 時間 5 分
  • Michael McFadden on Shortbus (2006)

    Michael McFadden on Shortbus (2006)
    2026/04/13

    Avant-garde performer and filmmaker Michael McFadden takes us on a ride into the delightfully controversial erotic indie classic, his Tower Film: Shortbus (2006).
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    1 時間 11 分
  • Kyle Greenberg and Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets (2020)

    Kyle Greenberg and Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets (2020)
    2026/03/30

    Filmmaker and head of marketing and distribution at Utopia, Kyle Greenberg shares his love for his genre-defying, documentary/drama hybrid Tower Film: Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets (2020).
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    1 時間 2 分
  • Ted Schaefer and Persona (1966)

    Ted Schaefer and Persona (1966)
    2026/03/09

    Auteur filmmaker and producer Ted Schaefer blurs the lines of reality and identity as he examines his Tower Film: Persona (1966).

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    1 時間 10 分
  • Jennifer Reeder and Carrie (1976)

    Jennifer Reeder and Carrie (1976)
    2026/02/16

    Visionary filmmaker Jennifer Reeder invites us to dance in the dreamy teen horror classic, her Tower Film: Carrie (1976).

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    1 時間 10 分
  • Brendan Sexton III and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

    Brendan Sexton III and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
    2026/02/02

    Acclaimed actor Brendan Sexton III reminds us of the joyful, childlike wonder of cinema as we discuss his iconic Tower Film: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982).
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    1 時間 6 分