Today we have a special announcement from friend-of-the-show Omaya Jones-- the launch of a new series of pop-up film screenings in Arkansas, called CINEMA I/O. Films will screen starting this Saturday, June 3, at a variety of locations, beginning at an exhibition space called Good Weather in downtown Little Rock. The initial films will be IRMA VEP and TALE OF CINEMA, running for the first half of June. Listen in for details, and find info at cinemaio.org LINKS www.cinemaio.org ..read more

Today on the show, we continue our series looking at the films of Darren Aronofsky. We aren't going strictly in chronological order, but rather curating them in pairs. Part 2 is called "Male Suffering," and we're looking at the films The Wrestler (2008) and The Whale (2022). Joining me for this series is my friend Michael J. Dougherty, a filmmaker and disability advocate who always elevates the discourse when he comes on. Have a listen! Links Follow Michael on Instagram Connect with Arthouse Garage Support us on Patreon Arthouse Garage shop Instagram Facebook Twitter Letterboxd Email us at An ..read more

On this episode, we discuss the latest film from director Ari Aster, BEAU IS AFRAID, and we share a few thoughts on his previous films, HEREDITARY and MIDSOMMAR. Filmmaker Andrew Bowcock returns to the podcast to discuss the film. Connect with Arthouse Garage Support us on Patreon Arthouse Garage shop Instagram Facebook Twitter Letterboxd Email us at Andrew@ArthouseGarage.com Subscribe to the email newsletter: arthousegarage.com/subscribe Try Opopop popcorn! Get 10% off your first order Theme music by Apauling Productions ..read more

It's that time of year again! The Made in Arkansas film festival is back this May 4-6, and it's bigger than ever before. Festival runners Johnnie Brannon and Kerri Michael join the show to tell us about the local films and filmmakers featured at this year's festival, which now also features filmmaker panels for the first time! Get more information on Facebook Get Tickets for Thursday Get Tickets for Friday Get Tickets for Saturday Read a transcript of this episode Connect with Arthouse Garage Support us on Patreon Arthouse Garage shop Instagram Facebook Twitter Letterboxd Email us at Andrew ..read more

"I'm looking for ruins." Today on the show, we talk about SUZUME, the latest film from director Makoto Shinkai. Much like his previous films YOUR NAME and WEATHERING WITH YOU, this film is gorgeous to look at and deals with natural disaster. How does it compare to his previous work? Listen in to find out. I'm joined by filmmaker and my good friend Dyar Bentz, who loves anime and Japanese culture. Dyar talks animation, Miyazaki, and he also fills us in about his own documentary series, PEDAL SOUTH. And, we spend a few minutes talking about THE SUPER MARIO BROTHERS MOVIE. Don't miss it. Connect ..read more

Today on the show, we begin a new series looking at the films of Darren Aronofsky. We aren't going strictly in chronological order, but rather curating them in pairs. Part 1 is called "Order and Chaos," and we're looking at the films Pi (1998) and The Fountain (2006). Tune in to hear us discuss the full lineup to come. Joining me for this series is my friend Michael J. Dougherty, a filmmaker and disability advocate who always elevates the discourse when he comes on. Have a listen! Links Follow Michael on Instagram Connect with Arthouse Garage Support us on Patreon Arthouse Garage shop Instagr ..read more

"Cats die. Music fades. But art is for keeps." On this episode, we've got a discussion of the new Willem Dafoe film INSIDE, from director Vasilis Katsoupis. Film critic Saxon Whitehead returns to the show for that conversation. Plus, Arkansas filmmakers Walt Peterson and Blair H. join to tell us about their upcoming film THE MEMO, from producer Molly Wheat. Links THE MEMO - crowdfunding on Seed & Spark THE MEMO on Instagram Walt and Blair's YouTube channel, Strange Light Studios Read the actual memo on congress.gov Dr. Popcorn - reviews by Saxon Whitehead Follow Saxon on IG Connect with A ..read more

"Family... art. It'll tear you in two." Today on the show, filmmaker Texas Smith returns to help us break down the latest film from Steven Spielberg, THE FABELMANS. The film stars Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, and Gabriel LaBelle. Texas also tells us about a film project they recently worked on centered around Juneteenth, called CHRONICLE OF A SUMMER DAY. Before that, Arkansas filmmaker David C. Cruz joins the show to tell us all about LLEGO HOY, his new feature film that is screening this Thursday, March 9th at the CALS Ron Robinson Theater in downtown Little Rock. The screening is hosted by ..read more

"Hope for the unknown is good. It is better than hatred of the familiar." We've got not one, but TWO episodes about Women Talking, the new film from director Sarah Polley, based on the novel by Miriam Toews. The film stars Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, Ben Whishaw, and Frances McDormand. In part 2, seminary student Mattie Motl joins the show to talk about Women Talking (the film and the novel), how it was adapted, and the many religious themes of the story. Make sure to also check out part 1, in which we discuss the film and it's many cinematic merits. Links - follow Mattie Motl onl ..read more