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In this episode, we explore the haunting and deeply personal world of The Mirror, one of the most poetic and unconventional films ever made. Directed by visionary filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky, the film blends memory, dreams, newsreel footage, and fragmented narrative to form a cinematic meditation on childhood, war, family, and the passage of time.Rather than following a traditional plot, The Mirror unfolds like a stream of consciousness. Through shifting timelines and recurring imagery, Tarkovsky reconstructs the inner life of a man reflecting on his past—his mother, his upbringing in rural Russia, the trauma of war, and the lingering emotional echoes of memory. The film becomes less a story and more an experience, inviting viewers to piece together meaning through atmosphere, symbolism, and personal reflection.We’ll discuss how Tarkovsky’s signature visual language—long takes, natural elements like wind, fire, and water, and carefully composed frames—creates a dreamlike space where memory and reality merge. We’ll also explore the autobiographical aspects of the film, including the use of poetry by Tarkovsky’s father, Arseny Tarkovsky, and how the director transforms personal memory into universal cinema.Join us as we unpack why The Mirror continues to challenge audiences and inspire filmmakers, and how its emotional logic reveals deeper truths about identity, nostalgia, and the fragile nature of memory.______________________________________________________Feel free to email at silverscreenvideopodcast@gmail.com with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram @silverscreenvideopodcast, Twitter @SilverVideo, and TikTok silver.screen.vid. Intro Music by:⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/ajax-blak⁠

This week, we dive into Sorry, Baby and It Was Just an Accident, two films that explore guilt, accountability, and the ripple effects of seemingly small decisions. From intimate emotional reckonings to the chaos unleashed by a single moment, we unpack how each story confronts responsibility, denial, and the fragile line between intent and impact. Join us as we break down performances, direction, and the moral questions that linger long after the credits roll._____________________________________________Feel free to email at silverscreenvideopodcast@gmail.com with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram @silverscreenvideopodcast, Twitter @SilverVideo, and TikTok silver.screen.vid. Intro Music by:⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/ajax-blak⁠

In this episode, we’re counting down our Top 10 Movies of 2025 — the films that surprised us, moved us, and completely dominated our conversations all year long. We’re breaking down what worked, what shocked us, and which films truly earned a spot in our personal top ten._____________________________________________Feel free to email at silverscreenvideopodcast@gmail.com with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram @silverscreenvideopodcast, Twitter @SilverVideo, and TikTok silver.screen.vid. Intro Music by:⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/ajax-blak⁠

We are glad to have Scott Hamrah back at the Silver Screen Video to talk about some 2025 movies and his new book, Algorithm of the Night. Please go purchase a copy at the link below. Enjoy the episode. https://shop.nplusonemag.com/products/algorithm-of-the-night-by-a-s-hamrah_____________________________________________Feel free to email at silverscreenvideopodcast@gmail.com with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram @silverscreenvideopodcast, Twitter @SilverVideo, and TikTok silver.screen.vid. Intro Music by:⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/ajax-blak⁠

We pair If I Had Legs I’d Kick You and Hamnet to talk about grief, illness, and the stories we tell about pain. One book is raw, funny, and brutally embodied; the other is quiet, lyrical, and shaped by loss. Together, they ask how suffering lives in the body, how love survives it, and what it means to keep going after everything changes._____________________________________________Feel free to email at silverscreenvideopodcast@gmail.com with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram @silverscreenvideopodcast, Twitter @SilverVideo, and TikTok silver.screen.vid. Intro Music by:⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/ajax-blak⁠

In this episode we dive into the Oscar nominations before discussing The Rip, Train Dreams, and The Mastermind._____________________________________________Feel free to email at silverscreenvideopodcast@gmail.com with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram @silverscreenvideopodcast, Twitter @SilverVideo, and TikTok silver.screen.vid. Intro Music by:⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/ajax-blak⁠

This episode breaks down the buzz around Marty Supreme and the film Cloud, exploring ambition, identity, and the hype shaping modern cinema._____________________________________________Feel free to email at silverscreenvideopodcast@gmail.com with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram @silverscreenvideopodcast, Twitter @SilverVideo, and TikTok silver.screen.vid. Intro Music by:⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/ajax-blak⁠

In this episode, we explore two films that, on the surface, couldn’t feel more different—but are deeply connected by their love of time, process, and the people who keep art alive. We dive into Richard Linklater’s Nouvelle Vague, a playful and philosophical portrait of cinema in conversation with itself, and Eephus, a small-scale baseball movie that turns America’s pastime into something closer to a meditation._____________________________________________Feel free to email at silverscreenvideopodcast@gmail.com with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram @silverscreenvideopodcast, Twitter @SilverVideo, and TikTok silver.screen.vid. Intro Music by:⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/ajax-blak⁠

In this episode, we dive into two films that explore life, memory, and conflict from strikingly different angles: The Life of Chuck and One Battle After Another. From storytelling structure and character development to thematic depth and emotional impact. Life is good on the one hand and on the other it truly is one battle after another. Join us for a thoughtful conversation about cinema that reflects the quiet beauty of living and the exhausting persistence of fighting, both on screen and beyond._____________________________________________Feel free to email at silverscreenvideopodcast@gmail.com with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram @silverscreenvideopodcast, Twitter @SilverVideo, and TikTok silver.screen.vid. Intro Music by:⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/ajax-blak⁠

In this episode we dive into the movies we’ve been watching lately—our recent watches with some surprise gems. But the spotlight of the episode is on Jay Kelly, a film that left us with plenty to unpack.We break down what makes the movie stand out: its themes, storytelling choices, and performances. From first impressions to deeper analysis, we explore how Jay Kelly fits into today’s cinematic landscape and why it sparked such a spirited conversation among us._____________________________________________Feel free to email at silverscreenvideopodcast@gmail.com with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram @silverscreenvideopodcast, Twitter @SilverVideo, and TikTok silver.screen.vid. Intro Music by:⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/ajax-blak⁠

In the final part of our countdown of the 25 Favorite Movies of the 21st Century, we dive deep into the films that defined the past two decades of cinema — from groundbreaking indies to genre-defining blockbusters. Join us as we debate, reminisce, and revisit the artistry, emotion, and cultural impact of the movies that have shaped our tastes and transformed modern storytelling. This second installment covers our 05-01 stretch of our list. Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or a full-on cinephile, this episode celebrates an unforgettable celebration of 21st-century filmmaking.______________________Feel free to email at silverscreenvideopodcast@gmail.com with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram @silverscreenvideopodcast, Twitter @SilverVideo, and TikTok silver.screen.vid. Intro Music by:⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/ajax-blak⁠

In Part four of our countdown of the 25 Favorite Movies of the 21st Century, we dive deep into the films that defined the past two decades of cinema — from groundbreaking indies to genre-defining blockbusters. Join us as we debate, reminisce, and revisit the artistry, emotion, and cultural impact of the movies that have shaped our tastes and transformed modern storytelling. This second installment covers our 10-06 stretch of our list. Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or a full-on cinephile, this episode celebrates an unforgettable celebration of 21st-century filmmaking.______________________Feel free to email at silverscreenvideopodcast@gmail.com with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram @silverscreenvideopodcast, Twitter @SilverVideo, and TikTok silver.screen.vid.Intro Music by:⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/ajax-blak⁠

In Part Three of our countdown of the 25 Favorite Movies of the 21st Century, we dive deep into the films that defined the past two decades of cinema — from groundbreaking indies to genre-defining blockbusters. Join us as we debate, reminisce, and revisit the artistry, emotion, and cultural impact of the movies that have shaped our tastes and transformed modern storytelling. This second installment covers our 15-11 stretch of our list. Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or a full-on cinephile, this episode celebrates an unforgettable celebration of 21st-century filmmaking.______________________Feel free to email at silverscreenvideopodcast@gmail.com with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram @silverscreenvideopodcast, Twitter @SilverVideo, and TikTok silver.screen.vid.Intro Music by:⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/ajax-blak⁠

In Part Two of our countdown of the 25 Favorite Movies of the 21st Century, we dive deep into the films that defined the past two decades of cinema — from groundbreaking indies to genre-defining blockbusters. Join us as we debate, reminisce, and revisit the artistry, emotion, and cultural impact of the movies that have shaped our tastes and transformed modern storytelling. This second installment covers our 20-16 stretch of our list. Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or a full-on cinephile, this episode sets the stage for an unforgettable celebration of 21st-century filmmaking.______________________Feel free to email at silverscreenvideopodcast@gmail.com with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram @silverscreenvideopodcast, Twitter @SilverVideo, and TikTok silver.screen.vid.Intro Music by:⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/ajax-blak⁠

In Part One of our countdown of the 25 Favorite Movies of the 21st Century, we dive deep into the films that defined the past two decades of cinema — from groundbreaking indies to genre-defining blockbusters. Join us as we debate, reminisce, and revisit the artistry, emotion, and cultural impact of the movies that have shaped our tastes and transformed modern storytelling. This first installment covers the opening stretch of our list. Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or a full-on cinephile, this episode sets the stage for an unforgettable celebration of 21st-century filmmaking.______________________Feel free to email at silverscreenvideopodcast@gmail.com with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram @silverscreenvideopodcast, Twitter @SilverVideo, and TikTok silver.screen.vid.Intro Music by:⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/ajax-blak⁠

In this episode, we’re exploring two of the most talked-about horror releases of the decade — Oddity (2024) and Zach Cregger’s Weapons (2025). Both films take bold, unexpected approaches to fear, blending psychological tension with social commentary and twists.We’ll unpack Oddity’s eerie blend of grief and the supernatural — how its haunting imagery and folklore roots create a slow-burning sense of dread — and contrast it with Weapons, Zach Cregger’s ambitious follow-up to Barbarian, a sprawling, multi-narrative thriller about violence, guilt, and the fractured state of modern America._______________________________Feel free to email at silverscreenvideopodcast@gmail.com with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram @silverscreenvideopodcast, Twitter @SilverVideo, and TikTok silver.screen.vid.Intro Music by:⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/ajax-blak⁠

In this episode, we dive into two disturbing visions of real and imagined horror: Dahmer (2002) and The Toolbox Murders (2005). We explore how each film approaches violence, psychology, and morality—one through the chilling biopic of Jeffrey Dahmer’s everyday monstrosity, and the other through a brutal urban nightmare that reimagines slasher tropes for the 2000s.We’ll discuss Jeremy Renner’s haunting portrayal of Dahmer and how the film humanizes without excusing a serial killer. Or does it? We contrast it with Tobe Hooper’s gritty and chaotic depiction of evil lurking in the walls of an apartment complex. Whether grounded in reality or hiding behind the mask of fiction, both films force us to confront what we fear most—the predator that might be living right next door.__________________Feel free to email at silverscreenvideopodcast@gmail.com with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram @silverscreenvideopodcast, Twitter @SilverVideo, and TikTok silver.screen.vid.Intro Music by:⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/ajax-blak⁠

In this episode, we dive deep into two of the most haunting and visually stunning horror films of the modern and classic eras — Dario Argento’s technicolor nightmare Suspiria (1977) and Robert Eggers’ stark, puritanical descent The Witch (2015). Though separated by nearly four decades, both films conjure worlds where feminine power, isolation, and the supernatural blur the lines between liberation and damnation.We’ll explore how Argento’s kaleidoscopic use of color, music, and surrealism contrasts with Eggers’ austere realism and historical authenticity — yet how both filmmakers arrive at similar questions about faith, witchcraft, and the price of freedom.Join us as we trace the evolution of cinematic witchcraft — from Argento’s baroque terror to Eggers’ folkloric dread — and uncover why both films remain timeless studies in fear, femininity, and rebirth.__________________________Feel free to email at silverscreenvideopodcast@gmail.com with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram @silverscreenvideopodcast, Twitter @SilverVideo, and TikTok silver.screen.vid.Intro Music by:⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/ajax-blak⁠

In this episode, we explore two early-2000s ghost stories that turned the haunted house genre inside out: What Lies Beneath (2000) and The Others (2001). Both films trade jump scares for psychological unease, unraveling domestic spaces where secrets, guilt, and repression give rise to the supernatural. We’ll dig into how each story uses the perspective of its isolated female lead—played by Michelle Pfeiffer and Nicole Kidman—to blur the line between haunting and madness. From Zemeckis’s glossy Hitchcockian suspense to Amenábar’s gothic restraint, we’ll unpack their mirrored twists, themes of denial and revelation, and what these quiet thrillers say about grief, memory, and the ghosts we create ourselves.________________Feel free to email at silverscreenvideopodcast@gmail.com with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram @silverscreenvideopodcast, Twitter @SilverVideo, and TikTok silver.screen.vid.Intro Music by:⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/ajax-blak⁠

In this episode, we dive into two cult horror classics that blend the grotesque with the intimate: Andrzej Żuławski’s Possession (1981) and Karyn Kusama’s Jennifer’s Body (2009). Though separated by decades and continents, both films dissect relationships, female agency, and the monstrous as a metaphor for desire and destruction. We’ll unpack Possession’s infamous subway scene, its allegorical take on marriage breakdown, and its unsettling mix of political and personal horror. Then we’ll shift to Jennifer’s Body, exploring how its once-misunderstood satire of girlhood, sexuality, and predation has since been reclaimed as a feminist horror gem. Along the way, we’ll compare their portrayals of possession—literal and metaphorical—and ask what these films tell us about love, rage, and the terrifying power of the feminine._________________________________Feel free to email at silverscreenvideopodcast@gmail.com with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram @silverscreenvideopodcast, Twitter @SilverVideo, and TikTok silver.screen.vid.Intro Music by:⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/ajax-blak⁠