The Reel Thing

On a very special episode, Joe is joined by the multitalented music man Wise John (creator of the podcast's music)! John (Conor Hayes) talked all about the long winding journey that led him to become Wise John, the stories behind the songs, and his top 4 favourite movies! -------- The whole RSS feed is available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthing The Reel Thing on Social Media: Instag...

In this episode, Joe covers the 2016 Feng Xiaogang directed 'I Am Not Madame Bovary'. They discuss the film's very unique use of aspect ratio and colour, and also the untold case of the lead actress Fan Bingbing's disappearance in 2018. -------- The whole RSS feed is available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthing The Reel Thing on Social Media: Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/t...

Are you ready to shoot skeets on the beach? In this episode, Joe is once again joined by Bendik Vigsnes to talk all about 'Top Secret!'; a joke-filled-war-Elvis parody from the brilliant minds behind the equally successful 'Airplane!'. They discuss their favourite moments of this party-time of a movie, and the perhaps lost art of the one-liner. -------- The whole RSS feed is available here > ht...

Ahead of the upcoming episode on 2016's 'I Am Not Madame Bovary', Joe covers a brief history of Chinese cinema. They cover how the China's turbulent political history has influenced the several waves of cinema in China, and where it stands today. -------- The whole RSS feed is available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthing The Reel Thing on Social Media: Instagram > https://www.insta...

On this episode, Joe is joined by BFK alum Anna Fredsvik to talk about the 1978 classic 'Girlfriends'. They discuss the incredible legacy of this magnificent film, the influence it has had over so many modern directors, and the importance of female friendships. -------- The whole RSS feed is available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthing The Reel Thing on Social Media: Instagram > ht...

Hope you're hungry! This episode on The Reel Thing, Joe is joined by BFK alum and book extraordinaire Hanne Rømsing to talk about the deliciously joyful Juzo Itami flick 'Tampopo'. They discuss the films succulent themes, erotic overtures, and the life (and shocking death) of this director. Soup's on!!! -------- The whole RSS feed is available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthing The Re...

In this very special episode, Joe is joined again by Caroline Tranberg to talk about the first EVER queer film in history. They talk of the importance of queer media in helping further the queer narrative, even including their own personal experience (of fawning over the cast of American Horror Story). -------- The whole RSS feed is available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthing The Ree...

We're finally back! Here to ease you out of the sexual summer daze, this episode host Joe Lawrence is joined by The Reel Thing legends Caroline Tranberg and Bendik Vigsnes to all things 'Call Me By Your Name'. They dive deep into the myth of this fantastic movie, discussing its several controversies, too. -------- The whole RSS feed is available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthing The...

The Reel Thing presenter Joe Lawrence takes on ‘Function of Film’ as a literal and metaphysical question. How do cinemas/film actually work, and more abstractly, what is the function of film in our society? Across these 6 episodes we’ll delve into the emotional, technical, spiritual and physical function of film and cinema. Joined again by Alexa Raisbeck, this time we talked about the future (and...

The Reel Thing presenter Joe Lawrence takes on ‘Function of Film’ as a literal and metaphysical question. How do cinemas/film actually work, and more abstractly, what is the function of film in our society? Across these 6 episodes we’ll delve into the emotional, technical, spiritual and physical function of film and cinema. This episode we're talking film projection with Alexa Raisbeck, a seasoned...

Have you ever wanted to peek behind in velvet curtain of a cinema? In this 6-part series, The 'Reel Thing' host Joe Lawrence takes you through the hidden aspects of a film and cinema itself. Beginning June 14., The 'Function of Film' will explore film projection, music, and sound in film, and lastly the true purpose (or function) of cinema to us humans. Catch episodes every second Wednesday starti...

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On this episode of the pod, Joe is joined by Bendik Vigsnes and Martin Haugen, who both have very different opinions of the (in)famous director Brian De Palma. They battle it out whether De Palma is a visionary akin to Scorcese and Spielberg, or whether he is someone to leave in the controversial past... -------- Whole RSS feed available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthing The Reel Thi...

This week on the podcast, Joe is joined by the enigmatic Daisy Lawrence to talk all about the 1939 musical 'The Wizard of Oz'. They talked all about their collective love of movie musicals and the supreme power of Nikki Blonsky. -------- Whole RSS feed available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthing The Reel Thing on Social Media: Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpod...

On this episode, Bendik Vigsnes is BACK to talk all about the Spanish 1976 horror 'Who Can Kill a Child?'. Joe and Bendik talk all things taboo, and whether child harming has a place in cinema, or whether it's easy emotional manipulation...We also delve deeper into Bendik's psyche! Anyone want to have a baby with him? -------- Whole RSS feed available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthin...

On this episode of The 'Reel Thing', Joe is joined by BFK's own Anna Fredsvik to talk all about the documentary Gates of Heaven. We had our first-ever outside recording, and things got very cozy and contemplative! Pets rule! -------- Whole RSS feed available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthing The Reel Thing on Social Media :Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpod Twit...

On a special episode of the podcast, Joe is joined by Phoebe Dobey of the Arabisk Film Fest to talk all about the upcoming festival. The festival is held in Bergen between 20.-23. April. Link below includes information to the program, about the festival, and how to become a volunteer! https://arabiskfilmfest.no/ -------- Whole RSS feed available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthing/ The...

On this episode of The Reel Thing, Bendik Vigsnes is back to talk all about the fantastic 1955 'Night of the Hunter'. Joe & Bendik cover this film in detail, expressing their love of fine filmmaking, and the tragic story of this movie's director. -------- Whole RSS feed available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthing/ The Reel Thing on Social Media: Instagram > https://www.instagr...

Aaaand we're back! In this episode of The Reel Thing, Joe is talking about the 2003 TV documentary 'The Importance of Being Morrissey'. He talks all about the topics covered in the film, and things cancel culture, racism, and hate in media! Please don't cancel me -------- Whole RSS feed available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthing The Reel Thing on Social Media :Instagram > https:/...

On this episode of The Reel Thing, Joe is getting in the Halloween/Xmas spirit a little early by talking about HENRY SELICK'S 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'! He talks all about the interesting making of this classic musical and includes some inside drama surrounding Disney, Mexican drug cartels, and canceled flights! -------- Whole RSS feed available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthi...

On this episode of The Reel Thing, Joe rides solo to talk all about the 1996 classic 'The Craft'. He talks all about the making of the film, witchcraft, and pagans, and includes a 'fun' insight into the origins of folk horror. Not so scary after all! -------- Whole RSS feed available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthing/ The Reel Thing on Social Media: Instagram > https://www.instagr...

On this episode of The Reel Thing, Joe is joined by BFK's Caroline Tranberg to talk about the delightfully insidious 2016 documentary 'Tickled' from David Farrier. They talk about tickling, men, power, and whether or not the human race is ultimately doomed. -------- Whole RSS feed available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthing/ The Reel Thing on Social Media: Instagram > https://www....

On this episode of the podcast, Joe is joined by BFK's own Bendik Vigsnes to talk all about Phil Tippett's gruesome 30 years in the making movie 'Mad God'. They talk about the resurgence of stop motion vs. CGI, and whether all this wet blood really has a place in storytelling! -------- Whole RSS feed available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthing/ The Reel Thing on Social Media: Instagr...

On the first episode of The Reel Thing, Joe is joined by Matthew Baty to discuss the 2016 anime hit 'Your Name', and explore the anime genre as a whole! I'm a weeb now! -------- Whole RSS feed available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthing/ The Reel Thing on Social Media: Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpod/ Twitter > https://twitter.com/thereelthingpod ---------...

Each week, Bergen Filmklubb's 'The Reel Thing' covers films included in the cinema's catalog of films, past and present. Through interviews and research, host Joe Lawrence explores what makes these films special, and how they were made, whilst providing insight into the industry at large.