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INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE

GREG LAEMMLE and RAPHAEL SBARGE

Discover the World of Indie Film with INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE: The Video Podcast for Arthouse Movie Lovers. Join Laemmle Theatres" Greg Laemmle and actor/director Raphael Sbarge for insightful discussions on new releases, beloved classic films, and exclusive interviews with the filmmakers and industry experts shaping independent cinema. Get your weekly dose of behind-the-scenes stories, thoughtful film analysis, and connect with a community passionate about arthouse movies. #BehindTheScenes

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47:32

Inside ‘The Man Who Saves the World?’ Gabe Polsky on...

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2025/10/08

THE MAN WHO SAVES THE WORLD? with Director Gabe Polsky One has to wonder what Miguel de Cervantes would make of Patrick McCullum. As we meet Patrick at the start of Gabe Polsky’s new documentary, THE MAN WHO SAVES THE WORLD?, we aren’t quite sure what to make of him — and, frankly, neither is the filmmaker. Is Patrick, a self-proclaimed healer and mystic, truly destined to fulfill a prophecy and bring unity and protection to the Indigenous people of the Amazon? Or, like the hero of Cervantes’s

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54:58

The Making of a Masterpiece: Usual Suspects with...

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2025/10/02

You’ve probably never heard of PUBLIC ACCESS — the 1993 Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize winner — but you’ve almost certainly heard of Keyser Soze, the enigmatic villain at the heart of the 1995 Oscar-winning THE USUAL SUSPECTS. So what connects these two films?On this episode of INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, we sit down with Ken Kokin, the producer of both of these films, and discuss how the same creative team - director Bryan Singer, screenwriter Christopher McQuarrie, editor/composer John Ottman,

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36:16

The Oscar Race for Best Documentary Begins!...

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2025/09/25

You may not be overly familiar with the 2000s TV show "To Catch a Predator," but chances are you’ve heard about it. Originally starting as a segment on NBC Dateline, the Chris Hansen–hosted program became a cultural sensation, drawing huge audiences even as critics questioned its sordid tone and the ethical and legal issues surrounding its infamous “sting” operations.Although "To Catch a Predator" went off the air in 2008, the rise of internet entertainment sparked a wave of copycat shows, and

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48:49

How Texas Chainsaw Massacre Changed Horror Forever!

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2025/09/17

CHAIN REACTION director Alexandre O. Philippe on INSIDE THE ARTHOUSEHorror films have haunted cinema since its earliest days — from the silent terror of NOSFERATU to the iconic Universal Monsters of the 1930s, to demonic classics like ROSEMARY’S BABY and THE EXORCIST. For generations, filmmakers have pushed the boundaries of fear, redefining what it means to scare audiences. Then came 1974. When THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE premiered, it didn’t just terrify audiences; it changed horror forever

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44:43

Inside the New York Film Festival 2025 | Dennis Lim...

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2025/09/10

The New York Film Festival (NYFF) may not be the oldest film festival in the U.S., but for more than 60 years it has been one of the most influential showcases of world cinema, premiering landmark films and legendary filmmakers.From Luis Buñuel’s The Exterminating Angel in 1963 to RaMell Ross’s Nickel Boys in 2024, the NYFF has consistently shaped the conversation around cinema, launched award contenders, and marked the beginning of the Oscars race. In this episode of Inside the Arthouse, we sit

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55:26

The Life and Legacy of Elie Wiesel | Soul on Fire...

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2025/09/07

Filmmaker Oren Rudavsky takes us inside Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire, a moving portrait of one of history’s most powerful voices against injustice.The world could use Elie Wiesel right now. A voice with the moral integrity and courage to speak truth to power—no matter the cost. Whether it was challenging Ronald Reagan over his decision to visit the Bitburg Cemetery, where SS soldiers were buried, or confronting Bill Clinton about America’s inaction during the ethnic cleansing in Bosnia, Wiesel never

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32:12

Democracy in Crisis: Academy Award–Nominated...

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2025/09/04

New interview on INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE with award-winning Oscar Nominated filmmaker Connie Field. Writer and philosopher George Santayana once said: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” Few filmmakers embody that lesson more powerfully than Connie Field, whose documentaries on politics, history, and social change have shaped how we understand democracy and human rights today. Her groundbreaking film The Life and Times of Rosie the Riveter highlighted the untold stories of

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48:51

Filming the Wild: Ben Masters on Nature, Cinema & The...

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2025/08/26

Inside the Arthouse | Ben Masters on The American Southwest DocumentaryThank God for nature filmmakers. Instead of waiting hours in the wild for a herd of elk, a family of beavers, or a condor soaring over the Grand Canyon—we get to experience it all through the lens of award-winning documentarian Ben Masters. In his stunning new documentary The American Southwest, Masters takes us on an unforgettable journey along the Colorado River, from the headwaters in the Rocky Mountains, through the Grand

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36:46

Jane Levy & David Strathairn on Love, Family & Indie...

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2025/08/19

🔑 US SEO Optimized DescriptionThere’s a special kind of magic that happens when great actors are given the freedom to fully inhabit their characters. In A Little Prayer—the new indie drama from acclaimed writer-director Angus MacLachlan (Junebug)—that magic is front and center. Veteran stars David Strathairn (Good Night, and Good Luck) and Celia Weston (Dead Man Walking) play a longtime married couple facing the quiet struggles of family life. At the heart of the story is their daughter-in-law,

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39:08

Eric Aronson Paul Guilfoyle: Any Day Now — Comedy,...

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2025/08/13

Genre in film is a way we group stories — by shared style, form, or subject. In the new film ANY DAY NOW, writer-director Eric Aronson takes the familiar framework of a heist movie and flips it on its head. Instead of leaning on nonstop action, Aronson delivers a sharp, character-driven story that leans on comedy — anchored by veteran actor Paul Guilfoyle, whose wit and depth shine in every scene. At the center of the story is the infamous 1990 Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum robbery in Boston —

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36:43

She Was David Lynch’s Secret Weapon — The Real Story...

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2025/08/06

Inside the Arthouse: The Real Log Lady — Catherine Coulson’s Untold Story 🎬 Featuring director Richard Green of I KNOW CATHERINE, THE LOG LADY For generations of Twin Peaks fans, the Log Lady became a cult icon—mysterious, wise, and unforgettable. But behind the legend was Catherine Coulson: a groundbreaking woman in film, an early female camera assistant in Hollywood, and a trusted collaborator of visionary director David Lynch. In this episode of INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, we talk with director

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1:45

Experience Film: Like Jeff Buckley Is in the Room—New...

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2025/08/06

IT'S NEVER OVER, JEFF BUCKLEY with director Amy Berg He only released one full-length album in his lifetime—but Jeff Buckley left behind a legacy that still haunts and inspires. Known for his ethereal voice and iconic cover of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah, Buckley wasn’t just a musical prodigy—he was a man who revered women, connected deeply with his female fans, and challenged rock’s macho image by embracing tenderness, vulnerability, and feminism. Today on Inside the Arthouse, we explore the

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1:12

Jeff Buckley Was a Feminist Before It Was Cool with...

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2025/08/05

Was Jeff Buckley ahead of his time? In this clip from Inside the Arthouse, we explore how the legendary singer of Grace and Hallelujah openly celebrated women—in his music, his life, and his ethos—at a time when it wasn’t trendy or safe to do so.Oscar-nominated director Amy Berg joins us to unpack Buckley’s deep emotional intelligence, his respect for women, and the legacy of vulnerability he left behind. 🎧 Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/ExkHdQ8Gw80 📅 New episodes weekly — Subscribe

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26:57

Jeff Buckley: The Voice Behind Hallelujah—New...

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2025/07/30

You might not be familiar with Jeff Buckley’s name, but his breathtaking rendition of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah is likely etched in your memory. This cult classic has secured its spot on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and is enshrined in the Library of Congress’s National Recording Registry. In this episode of Inside the Arthouse, we chat with Oscar-nominated filmmaker Amy Berg about her gripping new documentary, It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley—a profound exploration

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35:20

Repertory Cinema Lives! Bruce Goldstein on Film...

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2025/07/22

REPERTORY CINEMA at The Film Forum with Programmer Bruce GoldsteinAt INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, we love discovering bold new voices and emerging filmmakers. But there's something uniquely rewarding about revisiting a classic—whether it's an old favorite or a legendary film you've always meant to watch. And seeing these films on the big screen in a real movie theater is the way they were meant to be experienced. Repertory cinema in the U.S. has faced its share of challenges, from the rise of home video

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47:39

Why Ukraine Still Matters: Oscar Winner Mstyslav...

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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

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45:49

How Embeth Davidtz Turned a Memoir into One of 2025's...

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2025/07/08

🎧 Inside the Arthouse: Embeth Davidtz on Her Stunning Directorial Debut — Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs TonightIn 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

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21:12

Women's Judo Thriller Inspired by True Athletes a...

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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

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35:30

Top Honors at The Venice Film Festival "Familiar...

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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

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52:15

Inside the Iconic Sunset 5 Tales from 40 Years in...

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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,

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