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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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48:00

Her Mother Vanished When She Was a Toddler:...

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2025/06/14

What happens when a photograph, a home movie, or an audio tape is your only link to a family member you never knew? This is the question at the heart of A PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORY, a deeply personal documentary that follows journalist Rachel Seed on a multi-year journey to connect with her mother, Sheila Turner-Seed, who died when Rachel was just 18 months old. The discovery of a rich archive of her mother's work becomes the catalyst for Rachel's investigation. Sheila was a trailblazing photojournalist

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49:17

Discover: The Queen of My Dreams, Vibrant...

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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

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37:08

Bad Shabbos:Your Next Must-See Comedy Tribeca Film...

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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

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52:29

True Story Turned Haunting Spy Thriller the Making...

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2025/05/28

🎬 INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE: GHOST TRAIL – Spy Thriller Meets Art Film at Lincoln Center’s French Film Festival 🇫🇷 Every spring, New York’s Lincoln Center hosts Rendez-Vous with French Cinema—one of the most prestigious showcases of contemporary French film in the U.S. This year, the breakout hit was GHOST TRAIL (La Piste), a gripping and atmospheric political thriller from debut feature director Jonathan Millet. 🎥 Based on real-life events, GHOST TRAIL follows a Syrian activist-turned-refugee

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41:17

Cannes Winner, Lost Indie Gem Restored in 4K:...

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2025/05/22

🎬 Inside the Arthouse: NORTHERN LIGHTS — Rob Nilsson on the Cannes-Winning Indie Masterpiece, Now Restored in 4K In this special episode of Inside the Arthouse, we sit down with Rob Nilsson, co-director of the groundbreaking 1979 film NORTHERN LIGHTS—winner of the prestigious Camera d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Hailed as “the greatest movie you will never see,” this stunning indie gem has been lovingly revived by IndieCollect and is now re-released in a stunning 4K restoration by Kino Lorber,

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47:44

The Return of the Romantic Comedy: Jane Austin...

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2025/05/13

🎙️ New Episode: "Jane Austen Wrecked My Life" – A Smart, Modern Twist on Austen-Inspired Romance 💌 It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen continues to inspire some of the most beloved films of all time—from faithful adaptations like the Oscar-winning Sense & Sensibility and Pride & Prejudice, to modern classics like Clueless (inspired by Emma), and fan-favorite Austen-adjacent titles like The Jane Austen Book Club, Austenland, and Cold Comfort Farm. Now, a delightful new entry

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39:32

A Funny, Deadpan Gem: Most People Die on Sundays A...

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2025/05/07

MOST PEOPLE DIE ON SUNDAYS may be the quirkiest film you see this year ...or any year. Directed and starring Iair Said, and asking the big question: when “ordinary people’’-- not extraordinary people-- die? What happens to those of us who stay here on earth without them? Funny, outrageous, surprising and utterly unique, MOST PEOPLE DIE ON SUNDAYS, has a deadpan tone that recalls the early films of Jim Jarmusch. We follow the protagonist David as he returns home to Argentina to attend the funeral

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45:51

Bonjour Tristesse: Durga Chew-Bose on Directing the...

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2025/04/30

🎬 BONJOUR TRISTESSE: A Bold New Vision from Durga Chew-Bose | Inside the Arthouse 🎥 Join us for a compelling conversation with first-time screenwriter and director Durga Chew-Bose, whose powerful debut feature film adaptation of BONJOUR TRISTESSE is turning heads across the indie film world. 📚 Originally a groundbreaking 1954 novel by Françoise Sagan, Bonjour Tristesse shocked readers with its bold exploration of a young woman’s sexual awakening. Now, decades later, Chew-Bose brings a deeply

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39:40

The Human Story of Immigrants in America BLUE SUN...

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2025/04/25

Inside the Arthouse: Constance Tsang on BLUE SUN PALACE – An Immigrant Story Set in Flushing, New York Immigration in America is often discussed in headlines and policy debates—but what about the real human stories behind the journey? In this episode of Inside the Arthouse, we speak with award-winning filmmaker Constance Tsang about her powerful debut feature, BLUE SUN PALACE, a deeply moving drama set in a Chinese massage parlor in Flushing, Queens. Now playing in New York and Los Angeles after

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79:48

The Future of Arthouse Cinema in New York & Reasons...

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2025/04/23

If I can make it there, I can make it anywhere. T hat's more than just a line from a song. Among art house distributors, it has been an article of faith for almost as long as anyone can remember. Get a film off to a strong start in Manhattan and the rest of the country will fall into place. But if you flop in New York, fuggedaboutit. But how can you succeed in New York if there aren't enough art house screens in the city to properly exhibit the films that want to open. On today's episode

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54:56

THE TEACHER | Oscar-Nominated Farah Nabulsi on...

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2025/04/16

🎙️ Inside the Arthouse: Farah Nabulsi on THE TEACHER Oscar-nominated filmmaker Farah Nabulsi (THE PRESENT) joins us to discuss her powerful feature debut, THE TEACHER — a moving and urgent drama set in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Starring Saleh Bakri, the film follows a Palestinian teacher grappling with personal loss as he forms a bond with a student, all while navigating the harsh realities of occupation. Based on true family stories, THE TEACHER is a deeply human portrait of resistance,

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44:59

Can Women "Have It All"? Explore Motherhood &...

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2025/04/11

Thomas Wolfe's poignant words, “You can’t go home again,” resonate in a new light as writer and director Anna Campbell explores the intricate balance of parenting, work, and a thriving creative life in her debut film, NORA. This powerful portrait delves into the physical and emotional pressures faced by modern mothers, showcasing one woman's journey of rediscovery. Starring Campbell herself and featuring her original music, NORA confronts the fundamental question: Can women have it all? Can they

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44:41

Extraordinary Music, Extraordinary Life JANIS IAN:...

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2025/04/02

As a teenage singer-songwriter from New Jersey in the mid-60’s, Janis Ian had one of the more remarkable debuts in modern music history. At 13 she scored a hit single-- "Society’s Child," about an interracial love relationship, which launched her career. She then began performing in New York City clubs with future legends, and her song writing and singing was heralded by no less than Leonard Bernstein. She would follow this with her biggest hit, “At Seventeen,” and continued a career that has

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29:04

Gorgeous French Country Side, Award Winning HOLY COW...

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2025/03/27

🎬 Inside the Arthouse: Louise Courvoisier on HOLY COW at Rendez-Vous with French Cinema 🇫🇷🧀 In this special episode of Inside the Arthouse, we head to New York City for Rendez-Vous with French Cinema, the celebrated annual festival presented by Film at Lincoln Center. French cinema has always played a vital role in arthouse programming across the U.S., and this event is a must-attend for cinephiles and filmmakers alike. We sat down at the legendary Film Forum with emerging French director

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52:57

A Curve Ball Called EEPHUS: Director Carson Lund on...

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2025/03/10

🎧 Inside the Arthouse: Carson Lund on EEPHUS – A Baseball Film About Time, Change, and Camaraderie 🎬 Distributed by @MusicBoxFilms When is a baseball movie more than just a baseball movie? In his lyrical and deeply American debut, Carson Lund’s EEPHUS explores themes of friendship, resistance to change, and the quiet beauty of fading traditions. Named after the famously slow and unpredictable Eephus pitch, this film isn’t just for baseball lovers—it’s for anyone who’s watched their hometown

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62:58

Renowned Director Atom Egoyan discusses Amanda...

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2025/03/05

A new Atom Egoyan film is cause for excitement among arthouse moviegoers. A stylish, self-assured filmmaker, his return to US screens is a welcome reunion for those who appreciate how he uses a non-linear plot structure to explore complex themes of fractured families, voyeurism, and obsession. After several highly regarded early films, his charged erotic drama, EXOTICA was a career breakthrough, winning the international Federation of Critics award at Cannes. His follow-up film, THE SWEET HEREAFTER

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29:26

Griffin Dunne Stars in EX-HUSBANDS directed by Noah...

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2025/02/23

As Tolstoy says, "Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way." And so, it is any wonder that stories about dysfunctional families are such fertile ground for filmmakers. Griffin Dunne stars in a new film, EX-HUSBANDS, And in the hands of writer & director Noah Pritzker, the story of the Pearce family as it unfolds in EX-HUSBANDS, is told with a wealth of empathy and wry humor, making for a particularly enjoyable bit of moviegoing. It’s a great cast, James Norton,

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45:11

A Cinematic Event The Fishing Place conversation with...

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2025/02/17

A new movie lands in theaters, called THE FISHING PLACE, directed by the indie maverick Rob Tregenza. The FISHING PLACE has drawn high praise with rave reviews from Richard Brody in The New Yorker calling it, "Spectacularly conceived,” and that Tregenza is “An artisan of the highest order.” Manohla Dargis of The New York Times calls Tregenza, "An Authentic Independent who holds you rapt.” Rob Tregenza has done a bit of everything in the world of arthouse cinema. As a distributor, he brought to US

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55:13

How Does a Short Film Get Nominated for an Oscar?...

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2025/02/11

🎧 Inside the Arthouse: How the Oscar® Nominated Short Films Reach 600+ Theaters – Carter Pilcher of ShortsTV If you've ever filled out an Oscar® ballot, you know: watching the nominated Live Action, Animated, and Documentary Shorts is key to playing along. But until recently, seeing those films—especially in a theater—was nearly impossible. Now in its 20th year, the Oscar® Nominated Short Films theatrical program—presented by ShortsTV (@shortstv)—has become a major force in U.S. art house cinema

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43:17

Where Jazz & Espionage Collide Oscar Nominated...

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2025/02/04

🎧 Inside the Arthouse: Johan Grimonprez on Soundtrack to a Coup d’État – Jazz, Espionage & African Liberation 🎬 Distributed by @KinoLorber A sensation at the Sundance Film Festival and now an Oscar® nominee for Best Documentary, SOUNDTRACK TO A COUP D’ÉTAT is a riveting, genre-defying exploration of Cold War politics, colonialism, and cultural resistance—told through the voices of jazz legends and political visionaries. In this powerful episode, filmmaker Johan Grimonprez joins Inside the

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