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"Did you resist the temptation to be obvious?" Today on the show, it’s all about Joanna Hogg. Filmmaker Linh Tran is here to tell us why Hogg is one of her favorite directors, as we look at her latest film THE ETERNAL DAUGHTER. I also took the opportunity to finally watch THE SOUVENIR and THE SOUVENIR: PART II, so we talk a bit about those as well. Linh Tran is the director of the new film WAITING ON THE LIGHT TO CHANGE, which is playing Slamdance next week! To watch the film at home, check out the Slamdance Virtual Festival (January 23-29) streaming on the Slamdance Channel. Details here: https://slamdance.com/passes/ To get tickets for an in-person screening in Park City, UT Jan 22 and Jan 24, click here: https://slamdance2023.eventive.org/films/638a7c5fdb790900373ed52f Follow Linh Tran and her work online at her website, www.mlinhltran.comConnect with Arthouse Garage Support us on Patreon Arthouse Garage shop Instagram Facebook Twitter Letterboxd Email us at Andrew@ArthouseGarage.com Subscribe to the email newsletter: arthousegarage.com/subscribe Try Opopop popcorn! Get 10% off your first order Theme music by Apauling Productions

On the podcast today, Arkansas critic Saxon Whitehead helps us dive into TÁR, the latest film from writer/director Todd Field and starring Cate Blanchett, Noémie Merlant, and Nina Hoss. It's being widely hailed as one of the best films of 2022. Do Saxon and I agree with that?? Tune in to find out. Saxon is the writer behind Doctor Popcorn. Find his work at DoctorPopcorn.net, or on Letterboxd, Facebook, or Twitter.Connect with Arthouse Garage Support us on Patreon Arthouse Garage shop Instagram Facebook Twitter Letterboxd Email us at Andrew@ArthouseGarage.com Subscribe to the email newsletter: arthousegarage.com/subscribe Try Opopop popcorn! Get 10% off your first order Theme music by Apauling Productions

The best of the year show is finally here! Film critic Russel Miller joins me for this two-part spectacular. In part 1, we talk about our favorite comedies, action movies, horror, and animation, plus best scores, cinematography, and performances. We finish it up with our favorite movie moments of 2022. In part 2, we count down the top 10 films of the year. Connect with Arthouse Garage Support us on Patreon Arthouse Garage shop Instagram Facebook Twitter Letterboxd Email us at Andrew@ArthouseGarage.com Subscribe to the email newsletter: arthousegarage.com/subscribe Try Opopop popcorn! Get 10% off your first order Theme music by Apauling Productions

The best of the year show is finally here! Film critic Russel Miller joins me for this two-part spectacular. In part 1, we talk about our favorite comedies, action movies, horror, and animation, plus best scores, cinematography, and performances. We finish it up with our favorite movie moments of 2022. In part 2, we count down the top 10 films of the year.

It’s a packed episode. We’ve got thoughts on THE WHALE, CLOSE, BONES & ALL, and ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT, plus the winners of the annual SEFCA film critics awards and a chat about streaming and the box office. After that, we dig into the latest film from director Ryan Coogler, BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER Omaya Jones is back to share his cinematic wisdom with us for this episode.Links AR Times screening: Merry Christmas, Mr. LawrenceMovies We Discuss in This Episode Everything Everywhere All at Once The Whale Close Bones and All All Quiet on the Western Front Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence Fire of Love The Banshees of Inisherin Connect with Arthouse Garage Support us on Patreon Arthouse Garage shop Instagram Facebook Twitter Letterboxd Email us at Andrew@ArthouseGarage.com Subscribe to the email newsletter: arthousegarage.com/subscribe Try Opopop popcorn! Get 10% off your first order Theme music by Apauling Productions

"I'll pay you $1 billion to tell me which one of them tried to kill me." Today on the show, murder mystery aficionado Jordan Woodson returns to the show to help break down the latest film from Rian Johnson. GLASS ONION: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY has Daniel Craig returning as gentleman detective Benoit Blanc, surrounded by a new cast of characters and a new mystery. The film also stars Janelle Monáe, Kate Hudson, Edward Norton, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Madelyn Cline, Leslie Odom Jr., Jessica Henwick and Dave Bautista.Movies We Discuss in This Episode Devotion Emily the Criminal Black Bear Mystery Team Wednesday Retrograde The First Wave The Menu Connect with Arthouse Garage Support us on Patreon Arthouse Garage shop Instagram Facebook Twitter Letterboxd Email us at Andrew@ArthouseGarage.com Subscribe to the email newsletter: arthousegarage.com/subscribe Try Opopop popcorn! Get 10% off your first order Theme music by Apauling Productions

"If punching a policeman is a sin then we may as well pack up and go home." Today on the show, we talk THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN, the latest film from director Martin McDonagh, starring Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Kerry Condon, and Barry Keoghan. Friend of the show Michael Dougherty is back to help us talk about McDonagh’s filmography and how the film ties into Irish history.Links Andrew's review of The Banshees of InisherinMovies We Discuss in This Episode Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Women Talking Halloween Ends Glass Onion White Noise Connect with Arthouse Garage Support us on Patreon Arthouse Garage shop Instagram Facebook Twitter Letterboxd Email us at Andrew@ArthouseGarage.com Subscribe to the email newsletter: arthousegarage.com/subscribe Try Opopop popcorn! Get 10% off your first order Theme music by Apauling Productions

Filmmaker Mark Irwin is the Director of Photographer for dozens of films, including SCREAM, THE FLY, THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY, OLD SCHOOL, VIDEODROME, and DUMB AND DUMBER. He came to Fillmland 2022 and talked all about the craft of cinematography. In this interview, Irwin talks about his work, how to shoot comedy, and collaborating with a director. Photo credit Chermilla Henthrone for ACSConnect with Arthouse Garage Support us on Patreon Arthouse Garage shop Instagram Facebook Twitter Letterboxd Email us at Andrew@ArthouseGarage.com Subscribe to the email newsletter: arthousegarage.com/subscribe Try Opopop popcorn! Get 10% off your first order Theme music by Apauling Productions

David Arquette and Christina McClarty Arquette can usually be found in Little Rock every year around FILMLAND time, and they sat down for this interview to talk about the festival, the new documentary GOD SAID GIVE 'EM DRUM MACHINES, and David's continuing love of pro wrestling. Photo credit Chermilla Henthrone for ACSConnect with Arthouse Garage Support us on Patreon Arthouse Garage shop Instagram Facebook Twitter Letterboxd Email us at Andrew@ArthouseGarage.com Subscribe to the email newsletter: arthousegarage.com/subscribe Try Opopop popcorn! Get 10% off your first order Theme music by Apauling Productions

Neil LaBute and Gia Crovatin came to Little Rock for Filmland 2022 and screened their new film HOUSE OF DARKNESS. In this interview, they talk about how the film was made, their experiences in Arkansas, and some of the films that inspire them. Photo credit Katelyn Deckelbaum for ACSConnect with Arthouse Garage Support us on Patreon Arthouse Garage shop Instagram Facebook Twitter Letterboxd Email us at Andrew@ArthouseGarage.com Subscribe to the email newsletter: arthousegarage.com/subscribe Try Opopop popcorn! Get 10% off your first order Theme music by Apauling Productions

"If I run the film at 24 frames per second, it creates an illusion of motion. An illusion of life." On this week’s show, I give my reactions to Filmland 2022— the films, the panels, and the celebrities I got to interview! After that, film critic Russell Miller joins the show to tell us about the recent Film Fest 919 and the many incredible films he saw there. After that, we discuss the new film Empire of Light, from director Sam Mendes and starring Olivia Colman, Colin Firth, and Michael Ward.Movies We Discuss in This Episode Empire of Light Nanny The Inspection The Vous House of Darkness Turning Red There’s Something About Mary God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines Close Corsage She Said White Noise Women Talking Glass Onion Connect with Arthouse Garage Support us on Patreon Arthouse Garage shop Instagram Facebook Twitter Letterboxd Email us at Andrew@ArthouseGarage.com Subscribe to the email newsletter: arthousegarage.com/subscribe Try Opopop popcorn! Get 10% off your first order Theme music by Apauling Productions

Happy Halloween from Arthouse Garage! Today we've got a horror special, looking briefly at House of Darkness before going in depth with Barbarian. Both films star Justin Long, and one of them (House of Darkness) is playing this week in Little Rock at the 2022 FILMLAND festival. Andrew Bowcock is here for that discussion.  Speaking of FILMLAND, Kody Ford joins the show to tell us all about the upcoming festival, what to expect this week, and how to get tickets. Links Filmland 2022 info and tickets Andrew Bowcock on Letterboxd Andrew Bowcock on Instagram What We’ve Been Watching Threads Ganja & Hess We're All Going to the World's Fair Marble Hornets (Slenderman YouTube series) Connect with Arthouse Garage Support us on Patreon Arthouse Garage shop Instagram Facebook Twitter Letterboxd Email us at Andrew@ArthouseGarage.com Subscribe to the email newsletter: arthousegarage.com/subscribe Try Opopop popcorn! Get 10% off your first order Theme music by Apauling Productions

“You don’t want love. You want a love experience.” On this episode, we continue the Terrence Malick series with a look at his 2015 film Knight of Cups, and we talk briefly about his other “underappreciated“ films from the 2010s, To the Wonder and Song to Song. Our Malick super fan, Bethany Wearden, is back again to help us break it all down. Links A Brief Oral History of All Those Comedian Cameos in ‘Knight of Cups’ What We’ve Been Watching Rosaline Till Zencastr Use my special link zen.ai/arthouse and use arthouse to save 30% off your first three months of Zencastr professional. Connect with Arthouse Garage Support us on Patreon Arthouse Garage shop Instagram Facebook Twitter Letterboxd Email us at Andrew@ArthouseGarage.com Subscribe to the email newsletter: arthousegarage.com/subscribe Try Opopop popcorn! Get 10% off your first order Theme music by Apauling Productions

On this episode, I give my spoiler-free review of the new film Triangle of Sadness, from director Ruben Östlund and starring Harris Dickinson, Charlbi Dean and Woody Harrelson. This film won the Palme d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival, and it's filled with sharp satire and big surprises.  What I've Been Watching See How They Run Moonage Daydream Bros Empire of Light Zencastr Use my special link zen.ai/arthouse and use arthouse to save 30% off your first three months of Zencastr professional. Connect with Arthouse Garage Support us on Patreon Arthouse Garage shop Instagram Facebook Twitter Letterboxd Email us at Andrew@ArthouseGarage.com Subscribe to the email newsletter: arthousegarage.com/subscribe Try Opopop popcorn! Get 10% off your first order Theme music by Apauling Productions

“There’s something I know when I’m with you, that I forget when I’m away.” The Malick series continues with a look at his 2005 film THE NEW WORLD, starring Q'orianka Kilcher, Colin Farrell, and Christian Bale. Guest Bethany Wearden is back to help us break this one down and discuss the place it holds in Malick’s filmography. Links Films and TV that center indigenous stories: https://www.ask.com/tv-movies/experiences-of-indigenous-people-films-and-shows What We’ve Been Watching House of the Dragon The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Zencastr Use my special link zen.ai/arthouse and use "arthouse" to save 30% off your first three months of Zencastr professional. Connect with Arthouse Garage Support us on Patreon Arthouse Garage shop Instagram Facebook Twitter Letterboxd Email us at Andrew@ArthouseGarage.com Subscribe to the email newsletter: arthousegarage.com/subscribe Try Opopop popcorn! Get 10% off your first order Theme music by Apauling Productions

“Marilyn Monroe only exists on the screen.” Today on the show, film critic Philip Price is back to help me break down the new film Blonde, from director Andrew Dominik and starring Ana De Armas. I also give some of my thoughts on the politics of the film at the end of the episode. Links Philip Price’s YouTube channel: Tavern Talk Philip Price’s Movie Review website Zencastr Use my special link zen.ai/arthouse and use "arthouse" to save 30% off your first three months of Zencastr professional. Connect with Arthouse Garage Support us on Patreon Arthouse Garage shop Instagram Facebook Twitter Letterboxd Email us at Andrew@ArthouseGarage.com Subscribe to the email newsletter: arthousegarage.com/subscribe Try Opopop popcorn! Get 10% off your first order Theme music by Apauling Productions

“Nobody’s perfect. There was never a perfect person around. You just have half-angel and half-devil in you.” On this episode, we start a new series digging in to the films of Terrence Malick, starting with his 1978 masterpiece, DAYS OF HEAVEN. The wonderful Bethany Weard is joining me for this series. She’s a cinephile and a big fan of Malick, and I’m so excited to get into these films with her.Connect with Arthouse Garage Support us on Patreon Arthouse Garage shop Instagram Facebook Twitter Letterboxd Email us at Andrew@ArthouseGarage.com Subscribe to the email newsletter: arthousegarage.com/subscribe Try Opopop popcorn! Get 10% off your first order Theme music by Apauling Productions

"I have definitely been made to feel threatened." Today on the show, writer/director Julian Higgins joins to discuss his new film GOD'S COUNTRY starring Thandiwe Newton. I had the great pleasure of seeing the film earlier this year at the Bentonville Film Festival and enjoyed it very much, and it's certainly a film that warrants discussion. See the film in theaters now! Links Read the short story God's Country is based on: Winter Light Connect with Arthouse Garage Support us on Patreon Arthouse Garage shop Instagram Facebook Twitter Letterboxd Email us at Andrew@ArthouseGarage.com Subscribe to the email newsletter: arthousegarage.com/subscribe Try Opopop popcorn! Get 10% off your first order Theme music by Apauling Productions

"Why is absence so heavy to bear?" Today on the show, we wrap up our series on the French New Wave with a look at director Jacques Demy and his 1964 film THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG. We talk about Demy's life and work, and the legacy his films have left behind. Guest Omaya Jones is back once again to help us dig into the film What We've Been Watching Lately Jaws Three Thousand Years of Longing Mysterious Object at Noon Barbarian We’re All Going to the World’s Fair Links Umbrellas of Cherbourg articles Restoration video Jim Ridley Essay Mark Cousins stuff My interview with Mark Cousins The Story of Film: An Odyssey Women Make Film The Story of Film: A New Generation Creepypasta stuff The Wikipedia page for 'creepypasta' Andrew's favorite creepypasta, I'm a Search and Rescue Officer The Backrooms on YouTube Channel Zero on imdb Connect with Arthouse Garage Support us on Patreon Arthouse Garage shop Instagram Facebook Twitter Letterboxd Email us at Andrew@ArthouseGarage.com Subscribe to the email newsletter: arthousegarage.com/subscribe Try Opopop popcorn! Get 10% off your first order Theme music by Apauling Productions

To see the video of this interview, visit Arthouse Garage on YouTube Back in 2011, Filmmaker Mark Cousins brought us THE STORY OF FILM: AN ODYSSEY. Now he's returned with a follow-up, called THE STORY OF FILM: A NEW GENERATION. I had the great pleasure of speaking with Mark about the new film, which hits theaters in limited release on September 9, and then VOD on September 20th. For more information on the film, visit https://www.musicboxfilms.com/film/the-story-of-film-a-new-generation/ Connect with Arthouse Garage Support us on Patreon Arthouse Garage shop Instagram Facebook Twitter Letterboxd Email us at Andrew@ArthouseGarage.com Subscribe to the email newsletter: arthousegarage.com/subscribe Try Opopop popcorn! Get 10% off your first order Theme music by Apauling Productions