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The Film Dept.

The Film Dept. is the movie review podcast of UNLV Film at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Each semester, join three student film connoisseurs as they respond to screenings of films at The Beverly Theater: Las Vegas’ first and only independent film house, storytelling arena, and live music venue.

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31:46

The Power of Diversity in Filmmaking w/ Hisonni Mustafa

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2025/11/19

Welcome back to The Film Dept. Podcast!In this class our hosts had the opportunity to speak with Emmy Winner, Tyler Perry Dreamers Fellow and UNLV Film student Hisonni Mustafa about the significance of diversity programs for emerging filmmakers. These include the Commercial Directors Diversity Program, the Tyler Perry Dreamers Collective, the Veterans Writers Project, Rideback Rise and more!Interested in any of these programs? Follow the links provided below:Commercial Directors Diversity Program:

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31:07

Collaboration and Adaptation on 'Margaret the Brave'...

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2025/11/11

Welcome back to The Film Dept. Podcast!In today's class, our hosts chat with Danny Chandia, local Las Vegas filmmaker, writer and director of MARGARET THE BRAVE and co-founder of Desert Cactus Films. They delve into Chandia's complex feelings about Las Vegas and presenting his upcoming project as a "Love letter to Las Vegas" that explores the local culture and community beyond the typical tourist attractions.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Danny Chandia and MARGARET THE BRAVE01:03 Danny's Journey into

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30:28

100 Years of Horror, Music, and Mystery w/ THE...

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2025/10/29

Welcome back to The Film Dept. Podcast!To celebrate the 100th year anniversary of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (1925), and to get into the Halloween season spirit, our hosts spent this class session discussing several iterations of the Phantom of the Opera.They discuss the symbolism of masks, revenge, and more in this episode in thanks to our partner movie house The Beverly Theater!Chapters00:00 Introduction to The Phantom of the Opera3:13 Comparing Phantom Adaptations6:17 The Evolution of the Phantom's

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34:49

Stalking Truth & Ambiguity w/ Luca Guadagnino's AFTER...

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2025/10/14

Welcome back to The Film Dept. Pencils up everyone!In this class, we delve into Luca Guadagnino's film AFTER THE HUNT, exploring its themes of truth, character complexity, and the impact of its cinematography and music.Our hosts, alongside Professor Mona Nahm, discuss the film's ambiguity and how it reflects modern cultural issues, encouraging listeners to engage in discussions about personal truths and perspectives.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Film Department Podcast01:10 Spoiler-Free Review

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35:10

"How to Shoot a Successful 48 w/Edwin Ramirez"

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2025/10/08

Welcome to TFD 301 - Film Podcasts for Everyone. Class is now in session!In this class our new hosts Lex, Matthew and Robby interview UNLV Film alum Edwin Ramirez ('24) whose 48 Hour Film Project - Las Vegas film THERE'S SOMETHING IN THE WATER won First Place: Best Film of 2025.Edwin shares his insider's knowledge for shooting a successful 48 Hour competition project as UNLV Film enters its own 48 this weekend (October 10-12)TakeawaysPreparation is key for a successful 48-hour film.Finding unique

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31:51

THE LONG WALK *Pre-Season Special* with Nic and David...

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2025/09/08

In a special pre-season episode of TFD, we're joined by one of last season's co-hosts, Nic Patrick and returning collaborator David Rosen of Piecing it Together Podcastfor a review of THE LONG WALK, written by J.T. Mollner and Directed by Francis Lawrence.Watch this episode (and all previous episodes) on UNLV College of Fine Arts PodcastsCredits:Email us: thefilmdeptpod@gmail.com HOSTS - Nic Patrick, David RosenPRODUCERS - Tom Bjelic, Sam DeckerEXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY - Adam Paul, Roudi Boroumand For

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34:45

Cannes Film Festival Wrap Up with Davey Parks and Nic...

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2025/05/26

Welcome to the final (final) episode of Season 2 of The Film Dept. Podcast! This episode of The Film Dept. Podcast, Nic Parks is joined by Season 1 host Davey Parks on the Cote d'Azure for a review of their favorite films from 2025 Festival de Cannes!Watch this episode (and all previous episodes) on UNLV College of Fine Arts PodcastsCredits:Email us: thefilmdeptpod@gmail.com HOSTS - Nic Patrick, Davey ParksProduction Sound Mixer - Sydney MaierCo-Producer/Editor - Lilly RichieAssistant Editor - Byron

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40:59

ACTION! ACTION! Director and Star Adam Kilbourn

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2025/04/25

Welcome to Season 2 of The Film Dept. Podcast! We've got a new crew reviewing the latest films screening at The Beverly in downtown Las Vegas... and beyond.This episode of The Film Dept. Podcast, we interview Las Vegas filmmaker Adam Kilbourn on his latest feature, the high octane action feature proudly produced, filmed, and cast in Las Vegas, ACTION! ACTION! premiering Friday, April 25 at 7p at Circa's Stadium Swim cinema. In addition to Adam being an alum of UNLV Film, this project is notable as

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50:15

Producer Douglas Haines on His Latest Sci-Fi Feature,...

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2025/04/20

Welcome to Season 2 of The Film Dept. Podcast! We've got a new crew reviewing the latest films screening at The Beverly in downtown Las Vegas... and beyond.This episode of The Film Dept. Podcast, we interview film producer Douglas Haines about his new feature SATURN, premiering at the upcoming Indie Vegas Film Festival, Sunday, April 27, 7:30p at The Cannery Hotel and Casino's Galaxy Theatres. Douglas will be in attendance at the screening. For tickets and more information: Indie Vegas Film

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37:18

Shaka King’s NEWLYWEEDS TFD x Piecing It Together Pod

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2025/04/11

Welcome to Season 2 of The Film Dept. Podcast! We've got a new crew reviewing the latest films screening at The Beverly in downtown Las Vegas... and beyond.This episode of The Film Dept. Podcast marks our very first crossover with Las Vegas's own Piecing It Together podcast to discuss NEWLYWEEDS (2013) directed by Shaka King and screened in front of a live audience at our partner cinema, The Beverly Theater. Piecing It's ever-curious host David Rosen joins Nic, Ani and L in front of a live audience

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40:23

Editor Berenice Chavez (UNLV Film '13)

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2025/04/07

Welcome to Season 2 of The Film Dept. Podcast! Please meet our fresh crew reviewing the latest films screening at The Beverly in downtown Las Vegas... and beyond.This episode we take a look at a range of films from Berenice Chavez, a Los Angeles based editor and UNLV Alum. Our hosts talk with Berenice about INTOTHE FIRE: THE LOST DAUGHTER (2024), PAMELA: A LOVE STORY (2023), and COME SEE ME IN THE GOOD LIGHT (2025) which just premiered at Sundance. COME SEE ME IN THE GOOD LIGHT stars Megan Falley

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30:24

UNLV Film @ Sundance 2025

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2025/03/05

Welcome to Season 2 of The Film Dept. Podcast! We've got a new crew reviewing the latest films screening at The Beverly in downtown Las Vegas... and beyond.This episode is beyond! For over 25 years UNLV Film has taken a cohort of students to the Sundance Film Festival. At the annual UNLV College of Fine Arts party on Main Street in Park City, we kicked off our inaugural Sundance panel with writer Brock Norman Brock (BRONSON, 2008), filmmaker Brett Levner (RIOT IN BLOOM, 2025), Actor Adam Paul (HOW I

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37:06

"The Last Showgirl"

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2025/01/30

Welcome to Season 2 of The Film Dept. Podcast! We've got a new crew reviewing the latest films screening at The Beverly in downtown Las Vegas... and beyond.This episode we take a look at the quintessentiallly Las Vegan THE LAST SHOWGIRL starring Pamela Anderson and Jamie Lee Curtis. Directed by Gia Coppola, THE LAST SHOWGIRL also features Dave Bautista, Brenda Song, Kiernan Shipka and Billie Lourd. Written by Kate Gersten, the film is produced by Robert Schwartzman, Natalie Farrey and Gia

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52:05

"The Letterboxd Edition"

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2025/01/23

This week, the season 1 hosts return for their top Letterboxd films. Be sure to follow Davey, Simona and Jeff to see what else floats their boats!Credits:Email us: thefilmdeptpod@gmail.com HOSTS - Davey Parks, Simona Grigonis, Jeff Wallitsch Production Sound Mixer - Angelica-Rose KeenumCo-Producer/Editor - Lilly RichiePRODUCERS - Tom Bjelic, Sam DeckerEXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY - Adam Paul, Roudi Boroumand To read the hosts' reviews, head over to substack.com/thefilmdeptpodcast This semester, The Film

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51:55

'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas' at the Beverly Theater

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2024/11/27

This week, we review FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS (1998, 118 minutes) Directed by Terry Gilliam. Playing at The Beverly, November 26. For tickets and info: The Beverly TheaterIt is 1971, and journalist Raoul Duke barrels toward Las Vegas—accompanied by a trunkful of contraband and his slightly unhinged Samoan attorney, Dr. Gonzo—to cover a motorcycle race. What should be a cut-and-dried journalistic assignment quickly descends into a feverish psychedelic odyssey. Director Terry Gilliam and an

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31:19

'A Different Man' at The Beverly Theater

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2024/11/21

This week, we review A DIFFERENT MAN (2024, 112 minutes) Directed by Aaron Schimberg. Playing at The Beverly, November 22-30. For tickets and info: The Beverly TheaterAspiring actor Edward undergoes a radical medical procedure to drastically transform his appearance. But his new dream face quickly turns into a nightmare, as he loses out on the role he was born to play and becomes obsessed with reclaiming what was lost. Writer-director Aaron Schimberg's latest film is a surreal, singular tale of one

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31:50

The Sundance Indigenous Shorts Tour at The Beverly...

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2024/11/02

This week we review the Sundance Indigineous Shorts Tour, Nov. 1-3 at The Beverly Theater. Check out this 83-minute theatrical program featuring eight short films from Indigenous filmmakers: four from the 2024 Sundance Film Festival program, three from the 2023 Sundance Film Festival and one short film from the 2005 Sundance Film Festival. Started in 2021 as a virtual presentation in conjunction with our friends at museums, Native cultural centers, and arthouse cinemas, the 2024 tour continues as an

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49:43

Bonus Episode - John Carpenter’s ‘Halloween’ (1978)...

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2024/10/30

In our first Bonus Episode, Team TFD goes on a deep dive into the history, lore, and significance of John Carpenter’s essential horror film ‘Halloween’ (1978)Credits:Email us: thefilmdeptpod@gmail.comHOSTS -Davey ParksSimona GrigorisJeff WallitschGUEST -M. David MullenProduction Assistant - Angelica-Rose KeenumProduction Sound Mixer -Amber HarrisCo-Producer/Editor - Lilly RichiePRODUCERS -Tom BjelicSam DeckerEXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY -Adam PaulRoudi BoroumandTo read the hosts' reviews, head over

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25:34

“John Carpenter’s ‘Halloween’ (1978) at The Beverly"

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2024/10/29

Credits:Email us: thefilmdeptpod@gmail.comHOSTS -Davey Parks, Simona Grigoris, Jeff WallitschProduction Assistant - Angelica-Rose KeenumProduction Sound Mixer -Amber HarrisCo-Producer/Editor - Lilly RichiePRODUCERS -Tom BjelicSam DeckerEXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY -Adam PaulRoudi BoroumandTo read the hosts' reviews, head over to substack.com/thefilmdeptpodcastThis semester, The Film Department has teamed up with the mad geniuses of The Beverly Theater. Imagined by The Rogers Foundation, The Beverly Theater

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41:49

Jennifer's Body + Cinematographer M. David Mullen

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2024/10/15

Welcome to Episode 1 of The Film Dept. Podcast from UNLV Film at University of Nevada Las Vegas. Our first episode features reviewers Davey Parks, Simona Grigonis and Jeff Wallitsch, who weigh in on cult classic 'Jennifer's Body' before an exclusive interview with Cinematographer M. David Mullen from Paris.-----------------------------------------------------Credits:Email us: thefilmdeptpod@gmail.comHOSTS -Davey ParksSimona GrigorisJeff WallitschGUEST -M. David MullenEditor - Lilly RichieProduction

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