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SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham

The SOUNDS Podcast with Tom Needham features in-depth conversations with leading filmmakers, composers, authors, politicians, artists, scientists, actors and philosophers. The SOUNDS Podcast also brings listeners classic interviews from the deep archives of America"s longest running film, music and ideas themed radio show, THE SOUNDS OF FILM. For more information, visit: https://soundsoffilm.com

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00:31:42

The Gardens of Piet Oudolf – Award-Winning Director...

SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham ·

2025/08/29

This week on The Sounds of Film, host Tom Needham speaks with award-winning filmmaker Thomas Piper about his acclaimed documentary Five Seasons: The Gardens of Piet Oudolf. The film immerses viewers in the work of Piet Oudolf, the world’s most celebrated garden designer, whose visionary projects include New York’s High Line and Chicago’s Millennium Park. Through stunning cinematography and rare access to Oudolf’s process, Piper captures the designer’s philosophy of beauty, ecology, and the poetry of

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00:21:08

Internationally Acclaimed Director Yeo Siew Hua Talks...

SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham ·

2025/08/26

The latest episode of The Sounds of Film spotlights director Yeo Siew Hua, whose new film Stranger Eyes is a gripping meditation on voyeurism, surveillance, and the fragility of family. Known internationally for his Locarno Golden Leopard–winning A Land Imagined, Yeo returns with a story that begins as a mystery about a missing child but evolves into a profound reflection on intimacy and identity in a world where someone is always watching.Set in modern Singapore, Stranger Eyes follows a young

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00:15:26

John Turturro Celebrates 20th Anniversary of ROMANCE...

SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham ·

2025/08/21

Acclaimed actor, writer, and director John Turturro will be a featured guest on The Sounds of Film this week to discuss the 20th anniversary screening of his musical dramedy “Romance & Cigarettes.” The special event takes place on Thursday, August 21 at 6:30pm at the Southampton Playhouse, marking the theater’s first-ever 35mm screening. Turturro has long been recognized as one of the most versatile artists in American film. He has delivered unforgettable performances in films such as “Do the

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00:27:44

Lee Child Talks IF JACK REACHER COULD SING on THE...

SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham ·

2025/08/04

The Sounds of Film welcomes best-selling author and literary icon Lee Child, the creator of the Jack Reacher series, for a captivating conversation with host Tom Needham. Often hailed by The New York Times as “the best thriller writer of the moment,” Lee Child joins the show to discuss the intriguing new short film, “If Jack Reacher Could Sing,” which will be featured at the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame’s Music Documentary Film Series on Saturday, August 9th at 1:15 PM. The

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00:18:28

Director Gala Gracia Talks REMNANTS OF YOU & Stony...

SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham ·

2025/07/24

This week on The Sounds of Film, host Tom Needham speaks with director Gala Gracia about her powerful debut feature, The Remnants of You. Set against the backdrop of a rural Aragonese Pyrenees life, the film tells the story of a young jazz musician who returns home following the sudden death of her father. What unfolds is a poignant exploration of grief, self-discovery, and the quiet strength of women rooted in agricultural communities. Drawing from her own life, Gracia crafts a visually stunning

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00:17:48

Moldova’s Vlad Bolgarin Talks UNDER THE SUN on THE...

SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham ·

2025/07/22

This week on The Sounds of Film, host Tom Needham speaks with director Vlad Bolgarin about his award-winning short film Place Under the Sun, a poignant story of a father and son trying to survive in Moldova’s largest market during the 2000s. The film, which blends stark realism with emotional depth, screens at the Stony Brook Film Festival on Saturday, July 26 at 7:00 p.m.For more information about the Sounds of Film with Tom Needham, please visit soundsoffilm.com

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00:27:14

MONK IN PIECES: Director Billy Shebar Talks Meredith...

SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham ·

2025/07/20

This week on The Sounds of Film, host Tom Needham speaks with director Billy Shebar about his powerful new documentary, Monk in Pieces. The film explores the groundbreaking life and work of composer and performance artist Meredith Monk, a singular force in the world of contemporary music and interdisciplinary art. Premiering at the 2025 Berlin International Film Festival, Monk in Pieces makes its U.S. theatrical debut on Friday, July 25 at New York’s IFC Center, with a broader national release to

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00:28:45

MIDAS MAN Screenwriter Talks Brian Epstein, Beatles &...

SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham ·

2025/07/16

This week on The Sounds of Film, host Tom Needham speaks with screenwriter Brigit Grant about Midas Man, the highly anticipated biopic of Beatles manager Brian Epstein. Known as the “Fifth Beatle,” Epstein was the visionary who discovered The Beatles and helped launch them into global superstardom. The film, directed by Joe Stephenson and featuring a standout performance by Jacob Fortune-Lloyd (The Queen’s Gambit), also stars Emily Watson, Eddie Marsan, Eddie Izzard, and Jay Leno. Brigit Grant

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00:26:43

DEATH & TAXES with director Justin Schein on THE...

SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham ·

2025/07/14

On this episode of The Sounds of Film, director Justin Schein joins host Tom Needham to discuss his powerful new documentary, DEATH & TAXES: My Father, Our Family and the Cost of the American Dream. The feature-length film, co-directed by Schein and Robert Edwards, will open in U.S. theaters on July 18 at New York’s IFC Center, presented by 8 Above. With deeply personal roots, the film explores the impact of inherited wealth on democracy, inequality, and the very concept of the American Dream. At

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00:33:19

Director Ramon Zürcher Talks THE SPARROW AND THE...

SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham ·

2025/07/11

On this episode of The Sounds of Film, Swiss filmmaker Ramon Zürcher joins Tom Needham to discuss his haunting new feature, The Sparrow in the Chimney. As the final installment in his acclaimed “animal trilogy” — following The Strange Little Cat and The Girl and the Spider — this powerful psychodrama delves into the emotional undercurrents of a family reunion that unearths long-buried trauma and tensions. With its blend of surrealism, poetic intimacy, and flashes of dark humor, the film paints a

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01:01:45

48 LAWS OF POWER: A “Classic” Conversation with...

SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham ·

2025/07/08

This classic SOUNDS OF FILM podcast presents an intimate and thought-provoking conversation between host Tom Needham and acclaimed author Robert Greene, best known for his bestselling book The 48 Laws of Power. In this wide-ranging discussion, Greene shares insights into genetics, Buddhism, and the dynamics of power that shape human behavior.Robert Greene is the New York Times bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, The 50th Law, and Mastery. His

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00:36:49

Archipelago New York: A Conversation with Filmmaker...

SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham ·

2025/07/03

This episode of The Sounds of Film features an in-depth conversation with filmmaker Thomas Halaczinsky, director of the three-part documentary series Archipelago New York. Loosely based on his book of the same name, the series follows a poetic and urgent journey by sailboat through the often-overlooked island world that surrounds New York City.The discussion focuses on Episode 2: Wildlife in the City, which explores the surprising return of seals, whales, and endangered birds to New York’s urban

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00:31:30

Krishna Das on a “Classic” SOUNDS OF FILM

SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham ·

2025/06/29

This classic SOUNDS OF FILM interview with Krishna Das offers an in-depth conversation with the artist known as the “chant master of American yoga.” Blending the ancient tradition of kirtan with modern musical elements and universally appealing melodies, Krishna Das has brought devotional chanting from yoga studios into mainstream concert halls. As the best-selling Western chant artist of all time, his groundbreaking influence has earned him worldwide recognition, including a Grammy nomination for

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00:32:30

Judy Irving’s DARK CIRCLE: The Dangerous Intersection...

SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham ·

2025/06/22

This classic episode of The Sounds of Film features an in-depth conversation with Tom Needham and acclaimed director Judy Irving about her powerful and deeply personal documentary, Dark Circle. The film examines the far-reaching consequences of the nuclear industry by tracing the often-hidden journey of plutonium—from weapons manufacturing to energy production. Through the eyes of everyday Americans living in the shadows of these technologies, Dark Circle confronts the dangerous intersection of

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00:41:55

Harley Flanagan & The Cro-Mags: WIRED FOR CHAOS

SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham ·

2025/06/10

On this episode of The Sounds of Film, host Tom Needham welcomes punk rock legend Harley Flanagan, founder of the iconic hardcore band Cro-Mags. As a pivotal figure in the New York City Hardcore scene, Harley shares his remarkable story of music, mayhem, and personal redemption.Harley is the subject of the new documentary Wired for Chaos, which traces his turbulent journey from the gritty streets of 1970s New York to his evolution as a musician, martial artist, and survivor. His life embodies the

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00:28:46

Slumlord Millionaire: Steph Ching, Ellen Martinez &...

SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham ·

2025/06/06

On today’s episode of The Sounds of Film with Tom Needham, we turn our focus to Slumlord Millionaire, a gripping new documentary that recently captured the Audience Award at DOC NYC. Directed by Steph Ching and Ellen Martinez, the film profiles the fearless tenants, community activists, and legal advocates standing up against predatory landlords and relentless gentrification in New York City. Through intimate and emotional storytelling, Slumlord Millionaire lays bare the devastating effects of a

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00:25:45

BEWITCHED: A Tribute to Elizabeth Montgomery with...

SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham ·

2025/06/03

On this special episode of The Sounds of Film, we honor the 30th anniversary of Elizabeth Montgomery’s passing with author and television historian Herbie J Pilato. A longtime friend of the iconic Bewitched actress, Pilato reflects on her life and legacy through his acclaimed biographies Twitch Upon a Star and The Essential Elizabeth Montgomery. He also offers an exclusive look behind the scenes of the upcoming Bewitched Blu-ray release from Mill Creek Entertainment, where he contributed as

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00:32:10

THE SIMPSONS’ Dan Castellaneta & Deb Lacusta Talk...

SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham ·

2025/05/30

On this “Classic”episode of THE SOUNDS OF FILM PODCAST, Tom Needham welcomes Dan Castellaneta and Deb Lacusta, the creative team behind The Long Goodbye, a witty and haunting noir that reimagines 1940s Los Angeles through a pandemic-era lens. Castellaneta, best known as the voice of Homer Simpson, stars as Marlowe Phillips, a Jewish detective and reluctant caterer drawn into a tangled mystery involving a missing man, femme fatales, and the Polish Mob.Inspired by the classic film Lady in the Lake,

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00:46:24

Film Editing: Unraveling the Mystery with Director...

SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham ·

2025/05/29

On the next episode of the SOUNDS OF FILM Podcast, Tom Needham speaks with acclaimed filmmaker Chad Freidrichs about his groundbreaking new documentary, The Cinema Within. The film explores a fascinating question: Why does film editing work so seamlessly on our brains?Featuring insights from legendary editor Walter Murch, film historian David Bordwell, and leading scientists, The Cinema Within travels from Hollywood to a Turkish village to uncover the subconscious language of editing—and how

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00:35:26

YOU WILL OWN NOTHING: TV Financial Commentator Carol...

SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham ·

2025/05/26

Carol Roth joins Tom Needham on The Sounds of Film to discuss her provocative book, You Will Own Nothing, which exposes a coordinated global push by governments, powerful tech companies, financial institutions, and elites to gain control of finite resources and restrict public access to them. The book acts as a vital guide for individuals seeking to protect their family’s financial independence and personal freedom.Roth brings a diverse background to the conversation. A former investment banker

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