Cinephoria!

Also available on Youtube. Part 4. Returning after a short break and continuing on the 20 favorites of the 21st century so far are a one of a kind action film and an equally dramatic as is comedic debut. Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/danthecameraman/

Also available on Youtube. Part 3. Two more films mentioned in my twenty favorite films of the 21st century so far. One being a modern Japanese cult classic and the other a masterpiece from an already accomplished contemporary filmmaker, https://letterboxd.com/danthecameraman/

Also available on Youtube. Part 2. Continuing my 20 favorite films of the 21st century so far includes a recent directorial debut and an under-appreciated sophomore effort from one of the contemeporary great filmmakers. Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/danthecameraman

Also available on Youtube. Part 1. Inspired by Quentin Tarantino, I begin my journey into my twenty favorite films of the twenty first century so far with the first two picks. An emotional fever-dream from Danny Boyle and a self-reflective character study from Spike Jonze. Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/danthecameraman/

Also available on Youtube. The 2025 Academy Awards are in the rearview as we look back at the winners and the cultural or non-cultural impact of these films. From there is a look at the wave of rape-revenge films that permeated the 1970s from I Spit on Your Grave and The Last House on the Left to Last House on Dead End Street and Night Train Murders. Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/danthecamera...

Also available on Youtube. Looking at Sex in the Comics from Anthony Spinelli starring Angela Carnon, James Sweeney, Cyndee Summers, Rick Cassidy, Nina Fause and Duke Mitchell (!) Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/danthecameraman/

Also available on Youtube. Continuing the talk of the VHS Forever collection on the Criterion Channel is talk of the remainder of the films seen including The Big Hit, 52 Pick-Up, Re-Wind and Benny's Video. After that, talk of Satyajit Ray's, Apu trilogy and then jumping into the Academy Award straggles. Lynn Ramsey's newest work, Die My Love is discussed and finally, kicking it back t...

Also available on Youtube. With the recent VHS festival on the Criterion channel, some films included are talked about including The Ring, Bleeder and Remote Control. Jumping to the recent EPiC: Elvis Presly in Concert film is a brief look at Elvis' acting filmography as well as the directorial filmography of Peter Yates. Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/danthecameraman/

Also available on Youtube. With the recent announcements of Frankenstein (2025) and KPop Demon Hunters, both Netflix titles, coming to Criterion, the talk of other Netflix films like Dolemite is My Name, The Other Side of the Wind and Blonde are brought up. With the talk of the latter is also a look into the seemingly forgotten works of Andrew Dominik including The Assassination of Jesse James By...

Also available on Youtube. Discussing the life and work of the late, great Frederick Wiseman! Films talked about include Titicut Follies, High School and Menus Plaisirs - Les Troisgois. Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/danthecameraman/

Also available on Youtube. Some concluding thoughts on One Battle After Another and comparing it to the earlier 2025 film, Eddington. Brian De Palma's Vietnam film, Casualties of War brings to mind his early works including Greetings, The Wedding Party and Hi Mom! Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/danthecameraman/

Also available on Youtube. Discussing the recent acquisition of titles from VCX of Debbie Does Dallas & High School Memories along with the possibility of future releases like The Devil in Miss Jones. Then some talk about the upcoming meta-sequel of Faces of Death and where these kinds of shockumentaries fit into today. Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/danthecameraman/

Also available on Youtube. Looking at Cecil Howard's film about Eric Edwards as a ghost writer getting involved with a strange family and their mysterious blind daughter. Also starring Kay Parker, Joanna Storm, Sharon Mitchell, George Payne, John Leslie and Rikki Harte. Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/danthecameraman/

Also available on Youtube. Talking about the ten best picture nominations for the 2026 Academy Awards. These films include Bugonia, F1, Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, Sinners and Train Dreams. Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/danthecameraman/

Also available on Youtube. With the Oscar nominations being announced, some of the films in the running are discussed like Sirat, It Was Just An Accident and The Secret Agent to name a few. The new Netflix movie, The Rip brings to mind discussion of the changing film industry from the perspective of Ben Affleck and Matt Damon; all before wrapping up with talk of the underrated Christmas gem, The F...

Also available on Youtube. Discussing the recently available, Uncle Walt short and it's history before talking about the state of film preservation. Wrapping it up is highlighting 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/danthecameraman/

Also available on Youtube. With the 2025 watches in the rearview, we do a run through of 50 favorites of the year. That list leads into further talk of 28 Years Later and the disillusionment of contemporary horror. Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/danthecameraman/

Also available on Youtube. Starting off the new year by saying goodbye and paying tribute to the late, great Bela Tarr and the films he's left behind. After that, talking about another great filmmaker, John Sayles and his excellent, Baby Its You. Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/danthecameraman/

Also available on Youtube. For this special episode, we're joined by Mason, Mike Tony & Tyler to discuss our individual top 10 favorite film physical media releases of 2025. Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/danthecameraman/

Also available on Youtube. Better late than never! With 2025 just about at its end, talking about three more films worth seeing from the year. The covid-drama, Suspended Time; the crime-thriller, She Rides Shotgun; and the family drama, Left Handed Girl. Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/danthecameraman/

Also available on Youtube. Talking about some of the stragglers of 2025 well worth your time! Headlining the out of order list is Roofman followed by Americana, The Housemaid, Superboys of Malegaon and finishing off with Brave the Dark and Sketch. Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/danthecameraman/

Also available on Youtube. Wintery days ahead with Christmas coming up. Some talk of The Hateful Eight with it's Winter setting and in the Christmas spirit and the upcoming remake, talk of the first two Silent Night, Deadly Night films. Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/danthecameraman/

Also available on Youtube. With the weather getting chillier by the day, the films of the season come into context including one cult oddity, Santa Claus Conquers the Martians. Along with some talk of another Santa head-scratcher, Santa Claus and the Ice Cream Bunny. Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/danthecameraman/

Also available on Youtube. Beginning the episode with some talk of Joachim Trier's latest, Sentimental Value before discussing the cultural shift of films as a commodity and the theatrical experience. Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/danthecameraman/

Also available on Youtube. Talking about some 2025 stragglers, ironically all four of them being period pieces. The first two, both with Josh O'Connor being The History of Sound and The Mastermind. Jumping ahead in time are two films with Austin Butler, Eddington and Caught Stealing. Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/danthecameraman/