Coffee and Kurosawa
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Do you like watching movies and want to know more about what makes them pop, but get lost in the jargon that film pros use to talk about them?
Join film nerd Ben Filipkowski and film fan Farrah Sarpkaya as they talk about about scene composition, story beats, and so much more so you can learn about what goes into visual storytelling, and give you the vocab to talk about it like a genuine film buff .
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Join film nerd Ben Filipkowski and film fan Farrah Sarpkaya as they talk about about scene composition, story beats, and so much more so you can learn about what goes into visual storytelling, and give you the vocab to talk about it like a genuine film buff .
Made In Canada 🍁
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🎥 Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953): Podcasts Are a Girl's Best FriendFarrah and Ben set sail and talk feminism in context, the mythos of Marilyn Monroe, and the joy of musicals in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953). Plus, we ask: are diamonds really a girl’s best friend, or is it just a product of systemic inequality? Follow the PodcastBlueskyInstagramPatreonLinkedInBen Filipkowski (he/him)LetterboxdBlueskyFarrah Sarpkaya (she/her)BlueskyInstagramWebsiteLetterboxdMade in Canada 🇨🇦
🎥 Hot Fuzz (2007): Everyone & Their Mum's Podcastin' Round HereIn this episode of Coffee & Kurosawa, Ben and Farrah find their way to a small British village to learn the importance of work/life balance, the comedic power of a good setup, and the true meaning of lawful evil in classic action movie homage, Hot Fuzz (2007).Follow the PodcastBlueskyInstagramPatreonLinkedInBen Filipkowski (he/him)LetterboxdBlueskyFarrah Sarpkaya (she/her)BlueskyInstagramWebsiteLetterboxdMade in Canada 🇨🇦
🎥 Pretty Woman (1990): I'm Just Using Him for PodcastsIn this episode of Coffee & Kurosawa, Farrah and Ben find themselves on Hollywood Boulevard to talk about surprising richness of the classic romantic comedy Pretty Woman (1990), and the modern empowerment tied into the timelessness of the Cinderella story.Follow the PodcastBlueskyInstagramPatreonLinkedInBen Filipkowski (he/him)LetterboxdBlueskyFarrah Sarpkaya (she/her)BlueskyWebsiteLetterboxdMade in Canada 🇨🇦
🎥 2026 Oscars Nominations: I Was Such a Podcaster, I Hardly Knew What the Oscars WereIn this episode of Coffee & Kurosawa, Ben and Farrah talk Oscar bait, cultural “temperature checks,” and why being nominated still means something, even when the process is messy. If you’re curious about how movies get elevated (& why), this one’s for you.Follow the PodcastBlueskyInstagramPatreonLinkedInBen Filipkowski (he/him)LetterboxdBlueskyFarrah Sarpkaya (she/her)BlueskyWebsiteLetterboxdMade in Canada 🇨🇦
🎥 Alita: Battle Angel (2019): The Lost Fighting Technique of Pod-KunstIn this episode of Coffee & Kurosawa, Farrah and Ben visit Iron City to... play Motorball? Take down the uber-elite in a floating city? Fall in love? We talk the magic of balancing CGI and practical effects, world building, and how young women are peak action movie heroes. Follow the PodcastBlueskyInstagramPatreonLinkedInBen Filipkowski (he/him)LetterboxdBlueskyFarrah Sarpkaya (she/her)BlueskyWebsiteLetterboxdMade in Canada 🇨🇦
🎥 The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993): What's This? There's Podcasts Everywhere!In this (lost) episode of Coffee & Kurosawa, recorded in 2024, Ben and Farrah dive into the 1993 holiday (no, not the winter one) favourite The Nightmare Before Christmas, directed by Henry Selick and starring Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara, and the music of Danny Elfman. Beyond being a stop-motion classic, this film has become a major touchpoint for misfits and romantics everywhere - but what makes it special, and why has it become such a cult classic? We dig into all this and more this episode! Follow the PodcastBlueskyInstagramPatreonLinkedInBen Filipkowski (he/him)LetterboxdBlueskyFarrah Sarpkaya (she/her)BlueskyWebsiteLetterboxdMade in Canada 🇨🇦
🎥 The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992): And Tiny Tim, Who Did NOT Podcast!In this episode of Coffee & Kurosawa, Ben and Farrah dive into the 1992 holiday favourite The Muppet Christmas Carol, directed by Brian Henson and starring Sir Michael Caine, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Gonzo the Great, and Rizzo the Rat. This now-iconic retelling of the Dickens Christmas ghost story has us exploring the ins and outs of adapting great literature for the whole family, why a bit of spookiness is the perfect match for festive cheer, and what the deal is with the Muppets and the fourth wall (spoilers, it doesn't exist, don't worry about it, it's awesome). Follow the PodcastBlueskyInstagramPatreonLinkedInBen Filipkowski (he/him)LetterboxdBlueskyFarrah Sarpkaya (she/her)BlueskyWebsiteLetterboxdMade in Canada 🇨🇦
🎥 Die Hard (1988): Now I Have a Podcast... Ho Ho HoIn this episode of Coffee & Kurosawa, Ben and Farrah kick off the holiday season with the 1988 action classic Die Hard, directed by John McTiernan. Starring Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Bonnie Bedelia, Reginald VelJohnson, and a chorus of goons and goodies, we ask: what is a high-concept action movie, and is Die Hard a great example? We also dig into the skill of building effective stakes and tension, and why the "is Die hard a Christmas movie?" question is so last season. Follow the PodcastBlueskyInstagramPatreonLinkedInBen Filipkowski (he/him)LetterboxdBlueskyFarrah Sarpkaya (she/her)BlueskyWebsiteLetterboxdMade in Canada 🇨🇦
🎥 The King's Speech (2010): You'll Make a Bloody Good PodcastIn this episode of Coffee & Kurosawa, Ben and Farrah explore The King's Speech (2010), a film with an identity crisis: period piece, or character study? With clear visual themes, from framing to costuming, we explore the power of honesty, vulnerability, and bravery in the face of fear. Follow the PodcastBlueskyInstagramPatreonLinkedInBen Filipkowski (he/him)LetterboxdBlueskyFarrah Sarpkaya (she/her)BlueskyWebsiteLetterboxdMade in Canada 🇨🇦
🎥 Sanjuro (1962): We Look Like a Podcast!In this episode of Coffee & Kurosawa, Ben and Farrah explore Akira Kurosawa's Sanjuro (1962). A sequel that is more than, “Yojimbo, but bigger, badder baddies”, Sanjuro forces us to ask why use violence when cleverness will do? Follow the PodcastBlueskyInstagramPatreonLinkedInBen Filipkowski (he/him)LetterboxdBlueskyFarrah Sarpkaya (she/her)BlueskyWebsiteLetterboxdMade in Canada 🇨🇦
🎥 Phantom Thread (2017): I Will Make You Podcast AgainIn this episode of Coffee & Kurosawa, Farrah and Ben examine how a story's framing can put a new spin on the tortured genius, and how real intimacy is just finding someone who matches your weird. TW: High-level discussion of sexuality.Follow the PodcastBlueskyInstagramPatreonLinkedInBen Filipkowski (he/him)LetterboxdBlueskyFarrah Sarpkaya (she/her)BlueskyWebsiteLetterboxdMade in Canada 🇨🇦
🎥 The Mummy (1999): Podcasting... Is Only The BeginningIn this episode of Coffee and Kurosawa, Ben, Farrah, and special guest Rachel talk mummy and character tropes, cast charisma and chemistry, and the mix of practical effects with turn of the century CGI. Follow the PodcastBlueskyPatreonLinkedInBen Filipkowski (he/him)LetterboxdBlueskyFarrah Sarpkaya (she/her)BlueskyWebsiteLetterboxdMade in Canada 🇨🇦
🎥 Primal Fear (1996): There Never Was a PodcastIn this episode of Coffee & Kurosawa, Ben and Farrah talk untrustworthy narrators, literary foils, and spoiler culture alongside the 1996 legal thriller, Primal Fear. TW: this film deals with violence and sexual coercion. It is not central to our discussion, but they are mentioned at a number of points during our discussion. Follow the PodcastBlueskyPatreonLinkedInBen Filipkowski (he/him)LetterboxdBlueskyFarrah Sarpkaya (she/her)BlueskyWebsiteLetterboxdMade in Canada 🇨🇦
🎥 Rogue One (2016): Podcasts Are Built on HopeIn this episode of Coffee & Kurosawa, Ben and Farrah ask how much collaboration is too much collaboration as they return to the Star Wars IP with Rogue One (2016): a film that continues the tradition of exploring theme through character, and might go just a little too far with fan service.Follow the PodcastBlueskyPatreonLinkedInBen Filipkowski (he/him)LetterboxdBlueskyFarrah Sarpkaya (she/her)BlueskyWebsiteLetterboxdMade in Canada 🇨🇦
🎥 The Thin Man (1934): What's That Man Doing in My Podcasts? In this episode of Coffee & Kurosawa, Farrah and Ben grab a drink (of coffee) and join Nick and Nora Charles for a dinner party with a side of murder, featuring pre-Hayes code humour, fantastic tropes, and the joy of seeing ladies with gumption. Follow the PodcastBlueskyPatreonLinkedInBen Filipkowski (he/him)LetterboxdBlueskyFarrah Sarpkaya (she/her)BlueskyWebsiteLetterboxdMade in Canada 🇨🇦
🎥 Yojimbo (1961) - He's Nothing Without His Podcast!In this episode of Coffee & Kurosawa, Farrah and Ben chat about Akira Kurosawa's Yojimbo (1961), its influence on the filmmaking world, how it balances comedy and action, and why it actually takes a lot of effort to make something look effortless. Follow the PodcastBlueskyPatreonLinkedInBen Filipkowski (he/him)LetterboxdBlueskyFarrah Sarpkaya (she/her)BlueskyWebsiteLetterboxdMade in Canada 🇨🇦
🎥 Hook (1991): Is There a Podcast In Here? In this episode of Coffee & Kurosawa, Ben and Farrah find themselves past the second star to the right where they revisit childhood, rediscover magic, and remember the joy of wonder in 🎥 Hook (1991), directed by Steven Spielberg. Follow the PodcastBlueskyPatreonLinkedInBen Filipkowski (he/him)LetterboxdBlueskyFarrah Sarpkaya (she/her)BlueskyWebsiteLetterboxdMade in Canada 🇨🇦
🎥 Y Tu Mama Tambien (2001): You Have to Make the Podcast Your Best FriendIn this episode of Coffee & Kurosawa, Farrah and Ben investigate the beauty of messy stories in Y Tu Mama Tambien (2001). From colonization and privilage, to sex jokes and stoner humor, we make the best of Ben's current Diego Luna obsession to look closer at this "teen road trip movie" directed by Alfonso Cuarón. TW: Discusions of sex, sexual coercion. Follow the PodcastBlueskyPatreonLinkedInBen Filipkowski (he/him)LetterboxdBlueskyFarrah Sarpkaya (she/her)BlueskyWebsiteLetterboxdMade in Canada 🇨🇦
🎥 Hundreds of Beavers (2022): [Chitters in Podcast]In this episode of Coffee & Kurosawa, Farrah and Ben try not to make a simple plot too complicated as they laugh their way through their admiration of the world building and comedic timing in Hundreds of Beavers. Follow the PodcastBlueskyPatreonLinkedInBen Filipkowski (he/him)LetterboxdBlueskyFarrah Sarpkaya (she/her)BlueskyWebsiteLetterboxdMade in Canada 🇨🇦
🎥 Strange Days (1995): "Time to Get Real, Not Podcast"In this episode of Coffee & Kurosawa, Farrah and Ben travel to the distant past of 1999 to talk about how the rich lore and dynamic use of perspective in Strange Days (1995) forces empathy upon us, and makes us question how so many things can change, and yet stay exactly the same. TW: A segment of this film includes a graphic description of sexual assault. We limit our discussion of this scene to 00:30:56 to 00:41:28. Follow the PodcastBlueskyPatreonLinkedInBen Filipkowski (he/him)LetterboxdBlueskyFarrah Sarpkaya (she/her)BlueskyWebsiteLetterboxdMade in Canada 🇨🇦
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