Cineversary

In Cineversary podcast episode #98, host ⁠Erik J. Martin salutes A Streetcar Named Desire on its 75th anniversary. Co-conductor on this streetcar journey is film critic Michael Phillips, host of his all-new podcast The Movie Racket. Together, they examine Elia Kazan’s savvy directing choices, Marlon Brando’s scene-stealing performance, why this movie continues to resonate, and much more.Learn more about the Cineversary podcast at www.cineversary.com and email show comments or suggestions to [email protected].

In Cineversary podcast episode #97, host ⁠Erik J. Martin⁠ honors the 40th anniversary of Blue Velvet, directed by David Lynch. He’s joined this month by Deep Focus Review author Brian Eggert, named the 2024 Critic of the Year by the Independent Film Critics of America. Together, they explore what makes Blue Velvet so potent four decades later, its impressive Lynchian touches, what we can learn from the film today, and much, much more. Learn more about the Cineversary podcast at www.cineversary.com and email show comments or suggestions to [email protected].

In Cineversary podcast episode #96, host ⁠Erik J. Martin⁠ commemorates the 90th anniversary of Swing Time, directed by George Stevens. Joining him on the dance floor is Brian Seibert, a renowned dance critic for The New York Times and author of the book What the Eye Hears: A History of Tap Dancing; and George Stevens Jr., son of the Swing Time director and founder of the American Film Institute. Together, they’ll examine why Swing Time is a cut above in the fancy footwork department, what elevates this material above other Fred and Ginger films, the exceptional songcraft on display, and much more.Learn more about the Cineversary podcast at www.cineversary.com and email show comments or suggestions to [email protected].

In Cineversary podcast episode #95, host ⁠Erik J. Martin⁠ commemorates the 75th birthday of Strangers on a Train, directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Seated adjacent on this train ride is Stephen Rebello, contributing screenwriter on the 2012 film Hitchcock, and author of Criss-Cross: The Making of Hitchcock’s Dazzling, Subversive Masterpiece Strangers on a Train. Erik and Stephen swap insights and opinions on why this film is essential viewing, its subversive sexual dynamics, salient themes, and much more. Learn more about the Cineversary podcast at www.cineversary.com and email show comments or suggestions to [email protected].

In Cineversary podcast episode #94, host ⁠Erik J. Martin⁠ honors the 20th birthday of Pan’s Labyrinth, directed by Guillermo del Toro. Joining him on this journey to the underground realm is TCM host Alicia Malone, author of TCM Imports: Timeless Favorites and Hidden Gems of World Cinema. Together, Erik and Alicia sneak into the Pale Man’s lair and explore what makes this film a timeless masterwork, how to distinguish between what’s real vs. fantastical, significant themes, and much more. Learn more about the Cineversary podcast at www.cineversary.com and email showcomments or suggestions to [email protected]