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Film Detectives

An educational film critique podcast focusing on some of film history"s most well known and not so well known directors. Featuring interviews with industry professionals. Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin.

tv & film film history

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Episode 42 - SciFi Roundup 2- Capricorn One and Dark...

Film Detectives ·

2025/05/23

This week on Film Detectives, we dive into two wildly different yet thematically connected sci-fi cult classics: Capricorn One (1977) and Dark Star (1974). One is a gripping government conspiracy thriller about a faked Mars landing, the other a low-budget, absurdist space odyssey with a talking bomb and existential dread.We unpack the paranoia, satire, and societal mistrust that fuel both films, and explore how they reflect 1970s skepticism toward authority, the space race, and media manipulation

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00:56:22

Episode 41 - SciFi Roundup - Logan's Run/Silent Running

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2025/04/18

We're back after 3 years!!In this episode, Film Detective dives into two iconic 1970s sci-fi films that explore dystopia, ecology, and the human condition: Logan's Run (1976) and Silent Running (1972). The show examines the sleek futurism and hedonistic nightmare of Logan's Run, where society eliminates anyone over 30 to maintain a utopian illusion. Through its vibrant production design and social commentary, the film reflects fears of overpopulation and loss of individuality. Then, the episode

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00:36:16

Episode 40 - Radioactive vs. Persepolis- Marjane...

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2022/08/02

The Film Detectives bring you an educational episode focusing on the films of Iranian director, Marjane Satrapi. In this episode we discuss her award winning movie, "Persepolis" and her latest release, "Radioactive". Join us as we delve deeper into Iranian cinema.

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00:37:57

Episode 39 - Everything Everywhere All At Once - The...

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2022/05/24

The Film Detectives bring you a special episode in another multiverse where we are live and in person and not stuck on a zoom screen. In this episode we discuss the smash hit, mind bending, multi-universe splitting movie directed by The Daniels (Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert), "Everything Everywhere All At Once" (2022).

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00:50:56

Episode 38 - Antoine Fuqua - Training Day vs....

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2022/05/14

The Film Detectives bring you an educational episode delving into the cinema of Antoine Fuqua. In this episode we discuss his films and how they've shaped American cinema and culture, Training Day (2001) and Replacement Killers (1998). Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin.

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00:46:13

Episode 37 - Takashi Miike - The Samurai's Honor - 13...

Film Detectives ·

2022/04/24

The Film Detectives bring you an educational episode delving into the cinema of Takashi Miike. In this episode we discuss his films and how they've shaped world cinema and Japanese culture, Hara-Kiri (2011) and 13 Assassins (2010). Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin.

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00:53:55

Episode 36 - Andrea Arnold - Fish Tank & American Honey

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2022/04/15

The Film Detectives bring you an educational episode delving into the cinema of Andrea Arnold. In this episode we discuss her films and how they've shaped modern cinema, Fish Tank (2009) and American Honey (2016) . Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin.

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Episode 35 - Jackie Chan - Police Story/Police Story...

Film Detectives ·

2022/04/09

The Film Detectives bring you an educational episode discussing the films that got Jackie Chan's career started, Police Story, Police Story 2, and The Hand of Death (Bonus movie which we briefly talk about). Dive in and explore world of martial arts.

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00:48:44

Episode 34- Streets of Fire vs. Excess Baggage -...

Film Detectives ·

2022/03/26

The Film Detectives are joined by Alanah Rafferty of Girl Presses Play Podcast to discuss some very interesting films this week, Streets of Fire (1984) dir by Walter Hill and Excess Baggage (1997) dir. by Marco Barmbilla.

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00:46:38

Episode 33 - Mira Nair - The Namesake vs. Monsoon...

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2022/03/19

The Film Detectives bring you an educational episode delving into the cinema of Mira Nair. In this episode we discuss her films and how they've shaped modern cinema and world cinema, The Namesake (2006) and Monsoon Wedding (2001) . Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin.

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00:51:59

Episode 32 - Ivan's Childhood and Belfast - War of...

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2022/03/12

The Film Detectives bring you an educational episode on directors Andrei Tarkovsky and Kenneth Branagh seeing war through their eyes. Branagh's 2022 Academy Award nominee for best picture "Belfast" and Tarkovsky's 1962 film, "Ivan's Childhood" are on the lineup this week. Join us as we dive into the war and how it affects the most innocent.

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00:58:40

Episode 31 - Let the Spice Flow - DUNE

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2022/03/04

The Film Detectives bring you an educational episode on directors Denis Villeneuve's and David Lynch's "DUNE"(2021 & 1984). Join us as we dive into the world of DUNE and learn the mysteries of the universe.

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Episode 30 - Tick Tick Boom, "Rent", and the Starving...

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2022/03/02

The Film Detectives bring you an educational episode on musicals directors Lin Manuel Miranda and Chris Columbus. Join us as we dive into the world of these two auteur directors in their works "Tick Tick Boom" (Dir. Lin Manuel Miranda) and "Rent" (Dir. Chris Columbus).

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Episode 29 - The French New Wave - Truffaut vs. Goddard

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2022/01/31

The Film Detectives bring you and educational episode on French New Wave directors Truffaut and Goddard. Join as we dive into the world of these two auteur directors in their works "Jules and Jim" (Dir. Francoise Truffaut) and "Band of Outsiders" (Dir. Jean Luc Goddard).

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00:46:55

Episode 28 - The World of Wes Anderson

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2022/01/25

The Film Detectives bring you an educational episode delving into the cinema of Wes Anderson. In this episode we discuss his films and how they take on a life of their own, The French Dispatch (2021) and Bottle Rocket (1996) . Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin.

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Episode 27 - Jane Campion - The Piano vs. The Power...

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2022/01/17

The Film Detectives bring you an educational episode delving into the cinema of Jane Campion. In this episode we discuss her films and how they've shaped modern cinema, The Piano (1993) and The Power of the Dog (2021) . Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin.

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Episode 26 - GUEST - Spencer Wilkinson - Alice Street

Film Detectives ·

2021/11/30

The Film Detectives sit down with filmmaker/director/producer/editor of the new hit documentary, "Alice Street", Spencer Wilkinson. Find out how mural art has brought the city of Oakland closer together. Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin.

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Episode 25 - The Tiger vs. The Grey

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2021/11/10

The Film Detectives bring you a spiritual searching episode discussing how nature and man need to coexist. Join us as we discuss two films from opposite sides of the world, The Tiger, directed by The Park Hoon-Jung, and The Grey, directed by Joe Carnahan. Separated by land but joined in spirit and message. Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin.

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Episode 24 - John Boorman

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2021/08/24

The Film Detectives bring you an educational episode delving into the British cinema of the John Boorman. Join us as we discuss two of the director's works of art, Excalibur (1981) and Zardoz(1974). Get lost in the mind of one of Britain's most prolific directors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Episode 23 - Satoshi Kon

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2021/08/10

The Film Detectives bring you an educational episode delving into the cinema of the Satoshi Kon. Join us as we discuss two of the director's works of art, Paprika (2006) and Millennium Actress (2001). Get lost in the mind of one of anime's most prolific directors who left his own staple on Japanese cinema.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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