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The Maine Pod Week

The Maine Playweek

The way cinema should be. Nate and Julia from The Maine Playweek discuss moviegoing in Maine, their experiences in cinemas, and what"s worth the ticket price. themaineplayweek.substack.com

tv & film film reviews

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36:40

Episode 6: Two Dogs and a Beer

The Maine Pod Week ·

2025/10/24

Hello everyone we’ve got another hot ep for you. Somehow Nate managed to post within the same week of recording—what a concept! get those ears primed for blisteringly good discussions of:* battles, one after another* crossing state lines* how do you pronounce Haim?* messed up theater screens* region-locked mediaFollow @themaineplayweek on Instagram! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

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35:01

Interior, Video Store: In Conversation with Alex Ross...

The Maine Pod Week ·

2025/10/16

In preparation for the screening of Videoheaven at SPACE Gallery, we had the pleasure to chat with the film’s director Alex Ross Perry and editor Clyde Folley. We talk video stores, curation, the importance of horror films for video rental stores, and much more.Videoheaven is playing on October 27th at SPACE Gallery at 7pm.Want to win a pair of tickets to see Videoheaven at SPACE? Comment below or share this interview and tag us on social media (btw, we’re @themaineplayweek on Instagram and

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27:21

Exploring the past to design the present: an...

The Maine Pod Week ·

2025/10/09

Our very own Charlie Beck designed a T-shirt that is a love letter to Maine cinemas past and present, using newspaper ads and clippings from local Maine publications. It’s a wonderfully complex design, so we had to have him on the podcast to talk about it!Take a closer look at the design and buy your TMPW T-shirt here-- they're comfy! The Maine Playweek: the way cinema should be. Follow us:Website: themaineplayweek.comWeekly newsletter: themaineplayweek.substack.comInstagram:

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9:56

CIFF '25: Gaspard Hirschi

The Maine Pod Week ·

2025/09/24

We sat down with Gaspard Hirschi, the director of I Am Night at Noonday, to discuss a wide variety of topics. In case you missed it, we wrote about the film prior to the festival and has stood out as one of our favorites.To check out more coverage of CIFF ‘25, check out themaineplayweek.com as well as our Instagram @themaineplayweek This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themaineplayweek.substack.com

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28:27

Hello, We're So Back Department? I'd Like to File a...

The Maine Pod Week ·

2025/09/20

well everyone being the producer on these made my laptop explode. a month and a half and a bunch of data recovery later and I have our August 5th ep all edited. this one’s a fun one! hope you like:* being so back* film festival summaries and theatrical run predictions* old films* new films* proposals?!?!?!!Follow @themaineplayweek on Instagram! thanks for listening xoDonate to Nate’s emotional recovery fund at themaineplayweek.substack.com/subscribe. Take the Maine Moviegoer Survey so we can learn

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10:27

CIFF '25: Reid Davenport and Colleen Cassingham

The Maine Pod Week ·

2025/09/18

We sat down with Reid Davenport, director, and Colleen Cassingham, producer, to discuss their new film Life After. We discussed the story of Elizabeth Bouvia, what it’s like to show a film in Camden, and some favorite film experiences.For more info on Life After, check out their website: www.lifeafterfilm.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themaineplayweek.substack.com

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28:58

CIFF '25: Sh*t happens (with the filmmakers of doc...

The Maine Pod Week ·

2025/09/10

We sat down with director/writer Kaitlyn Schwalje and director/cinematographer Alex Wolf Lewis to discuss their new documentary premiering at the Camden International Film Festival, Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong. We discuss what it’s like to be fascinated by wastewater treatment plants, learning the nitty-gritty of the state you love and call home, and, of course, popcorn.Follow them on Instagram at @cardboard_seagull_films.Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong premieres at CIFF on Saturday,

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53:16

In Conversation With Sam Dunning

The Maine Pod Week ·

2025/07/24

We sat down with writer/director/actor Sam Dunning to discuss his film Canoe Dig It?, a mockumentary about the quirky world of freestyle canoeing. The Maine-born director shares how he gained the trust of the actual freestyle canoeing community to help authentically portray the sport, while creating a cozy, character-driven comedy that celebrates the unique oddities of Maine culture.Canoe Dig It is playing as part of the Maine Outdoor Film Festival today (7/24) at 8pm at SPACE Gallery. This is a

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34:50

Episode 4: Summertime, And The Showings Are Breezy

The Maine Pod Week ·

2025/06/25

Aaaand we’re back for another one! Nate is now fully in charge of production and he finally figured out how to set audio levels! We’re looking forward into the next few weeks and months of film releases and festival season in Maine. Buckle up for:* MIFF (miff.org)* MOFF (moff.film)* slammin’ summer blockbusters* Clive Owen* OUR festival picksFollow @themaineplayweek on Instagram! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

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34:03

Episode 3: Minecraft and Fascism

The Maine Pod Week ·

2025/06/01

Welcome to the third episode of The Maine Pod Week, a project of our mothership, The Maine Playweek. In this episode, Nate and Julia talk about:* seeing a movie with 40 high schoolers* the importance of booking ahead* IMAX viewing angles* how the heck can you tariff a movie?Follow @themaineplayweek on Instagram! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themaineplayweek.substack.com

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29:18

Episode 2: The Squeakquel

The Maine Pod Week ·

2025/05/21

Welcome to the second episode of The Maine Pod Week, a project of our mothership, The Maine Playweek. In this episode, Nate and Julia talk about:* Introductions* TMPW mission statement (sort of?)* What the hell is a playweek?* The Portland film community loves David Lynch* A NICE INDIAN BOY (is 2025 the year of the rom-com?)* JAWS 50th anniversary!!* Physical media (Nate loves the bargain DVD bins, and will Julia start collecting VHS?)Follow @themaineplayweek on Instagram! This is a public episode

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36:13

Introducing The Maine Pod Week 📽️

The Maine Pod Week ·

2025/03/05

Welcome to The Maine Pod Week, a podcast from The Maine Playweek. Co-hosts Nate Stephenson and Julia Dunlavey discuss Maine movie theaters, their in-theater viewing experiences, and what's worth the ticket price. What’s in this episode:- Our seating faux-pas at Falmouth Flagship Cinemas for THE BRUTALIST- An unexpected cinematic experience at a local Portland dive bar - Thoughts on THE SUBSTANCE from two horror movie scaredy cats- Extremely timely Oscar predictions and snack puns 🙃 This is a public

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