Arthouse Garage: A Movie Podcast

"Isn't that something? Middle of a drought and the water commissioner drowns. Only in L.A." On this episode, we finally finish out our series on Film Noir, this time looking at a Neo-Noir film from 1974, it's Roman Polanski's CHINATOWN, starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway. The wonderful Rance Collins is back once again to help us close out this series. We talk about the careers of Nicholson a...

On this episode, film critic Russell Miller joins the show to count down our top 5 films of 2022 so far. We talk movies big and small, where you can see them, and which ones are our very favorites. Which film will make number 1?? Find all the films we discuss, including honorable mentions, in alphabetical order below along with links to watch them. Links Russell Miller's review blog Russell Miller...

The 2022 Bentonville Film Festival was amazing! On this special episode, I break down the films and events I experienced at this year’s fest, complete with a ton of filmmaker interviews. Settle in and I hope a few films spark your interest, and you’ll follow them online. Find links below for all the films and filmmakers mentioned in the episode. Links Bentonville Film Festival website Full list of...

Hello! The podcast is taking a 2-week break. But check out some of my recent coverage below, and make sure to follow on social media as a attend the Bentonville Film Festival this weekend! My review of POSER: https://arthousegarage.com/poser/ My video review of PETITE MAMAN, the children's book adaption: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hbi_0dXvk-A

"I got bored one day and put everything on a bagel." Happy Pride Month! On this episode, filmmaker Evelyn Landow returns to the show to discuss the queer themes in the recent film EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE. The A24 film from directors Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert stars Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huy Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis, and it's one of the best films of the year. Evelyn also t...

"Surgery is the new sex." This week on the show, we discuss the latest film from David Cronenberg, CRIMES OF THE FUTURE. Filmmaker Mark Thiedeman and artist Philip Rex Huddleston are two huge Cronenberg fans, and they join the show this week to help contextualize this dense and thought-provoking film. Links Mark Thiedeman's work on Vimeo Phillip Rex Huddleston's website Connect with Arthouse Garag...

Michael J. Dougherty joins the show for a discussion about disability representation in the movies. Andrew recently watched and reviewed the new film THE INNOCENTS from writer/director Eskil Vogt, and took issue with one aspect of the film pertaining to disability. Michael is a filmmaker, writer and disability advocate, and he helps break down some of the best and worst examples of disability repr...

"Want to play a game? You hide, I'll seek." Today on the show, we look at the new film from Alex Garland-- MEN. The film stars Jessie Buckley and Rory Kinnear. Filmmaker Corey Clifford returns to the show to help break down the film and its take on toxic masculinity. Plus, Andrew gives his reaction to two recent Arkansas film festivals, the Made in Arkansas festival, and Kaleidoscope, the LGBTQ+ f...

"I was born when she kissed me. I died when she left me. I lived a few weeks while she loved me." The film noir series continues this week with 1950's IN A LONELY PLACE. Our classic film genius Rance Collins is back once again to help us break down the film, which stars Humphrey Bogart and Gloria Grahame. The film tells the story of a washed up screenwriter who gets mixed up in a murder investigat...

"Stephen Strange, the Illuminati will see you now." It's a bonus episode! I was invited to participate in a massive group discussion about the latest MCU film, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, alongside a whole slew of other film critics and cinema people here in Arkansas. This discussion is a ton of fun, and I loved hearing the insights from all the other folks on the pod. Links Here'...

“Your face then, it was like a blessing… that film engraved itself in my heart.” On this episode, we discuss the new film from Korean director Hong Sang-soo, called IN FRONT OF YOUR FACE. The wonderful film critic Matt Lucas joins the show to talk about the film and how it fits in to Hong Sang-soo’s filmography. Links Made in Arkansas film festival Facebook page Kaleidoscope LGBTQ+ film festival w...

"I'm a hustler. I've always been one. But, I love you." The film noir series continues with a look at 1947's NIGHTMARE ALLEY, directed by Edmund Goulding and starring Tyrone Power and Joan Blondell. Rance Collins is back for this discussion-- we talk all about the film and compare it to Guillermo Del Toro’s 2021 remake. Links Rance's podcast, The Envelope Please Nightmare Alley (1947) on YouTube C...

The new film OVER/UNDER from director Sophia Silver stars Emajean Bullock & Anastasia Lee as two friends whose friendship shifts and changes over the years. I had the great pleasure of talking with Sophia, Emajean and Anastasia over zoom to discuss their new film. We talk about inspiration for the film, what it's like watching yourself onscreen, and of course-- Zendaya. Hear the video version...

"I will avenge you father, I will save you mother, I will kill you Fjölnir" This week, it's a discussion of the new film from Robert Eggers, The Northman. The film stars Alexander Skarsgård, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicole Kidman, Ethan Hawke, Willem Dafoe, and Björk. How does this film compare to Eggers' other features, The Witch and The Lighthouse? Tune in to find out. Links My full review of The Northm...

Note: this was recorded on Instagram live so the audio quality is not up to the usual standard. FILMMAKERS AND MOVIE FANS! Don’t miss the Film Development Conference, April 29 & 30th in Bentonville, AR, hosted by the Arkansas Cinema Society. Rachel Norris-Wilson, ACS Director of Education, stopped by to tell us all about it. This exciting new event is a weekend full of pre-production resources...

"We accidentally built the lunar module a little too small. But we're not gonna let that set us back." On this episode, we've got a review of the new Richard Linklater film, Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood. After that, we're starting a new series! This time, we're looking at classic film and specifically film noir. Rance Collins is back for the next 4 episodes to look at some different films, in...

"Imagine this little girl in the back seat of a white Ford Focus...You see a queer, openly queer woman of color, an Afro Latina who found her strength in life through art." Oscar night has come and gone, and what a wild ceremony it was. Oscars expert and friend of the show Rance Collins returns to talk about the ceremony, the winners, the losers, and of course--the slap. Before that, filmmaker Kri...

"They think I am hiding in the shadows... but I am the shadows." A new, moodier Batman is here! Tune in to hear Andrew discuss the latest Matt Reeves-directed Batman film with guest Clayton Henderson. Clayton also gives a brief reaction to the Rogers Short Film Festival. After that, filmmaker Kristopher Pistole joins the show to break down the new film from director Koganada, called After Yang. An...

"My fate is to love her from afar." On this episode, I've got a review of the new film from Joe Wright and starring Peter Dinklage-- Cyrano. After that, I talk about some of the other things I've been watching, before getting into another discussion about faith and film, this time about the 2015 Robert Eggers film, The Witch. Kat Arcana joins for that discussion. Links What I've been watching late...

"I'm sure I remember things about you that you've forgotten." On this episode, I've got a review of the Oscar-nominated film from Norway, THE PERSON IN THE WORLD. After that, I give my reactions to the recent Oscar nominations and talk about the other things I've been watching lately. And to wrap up the episode, we continue our series on religious deconstruction and film. I welcome pastor Aaron va...

"How do you know if you want something yourself or if your upbringing programmed you to want it?" On this episode, Evelyn Landow returns to the show to talk about The Matrix Resurrections, the latest from Lana Wachowski and starring Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss. We talk about the whole series of films as a trans allegory, and we look at it through an ex-fundamentalist lens as well. After that...

"The universe is on my side, bro." On this episode, my review of the new film from Joel Coen, The Tragedy of Macbeth, starring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand. Plus, a look at the new film Red Rocket, from director Sean Baker and star Simon Rex. Arkansas filmmaker Clayton Henderson joins for that discussion. After that, Bethany Wearden joins the podcast to continue our series, The Art of D...

On this very special Top 10 episode, film critic Philip Price joins the show and helps Andrew count down the very best films of 2021. What will take the #1 spot?? Listen in to find out. Also in this episode, Andrew shares the winners of the Southeastern Film Critics Association annual film awards. Links See all the 2021 SEFCA winners Connect with Arthouse Garage Instagram Facebook Twitter Letterbo...

“Nobody knows what they’re doing with these kids. You just have to keep doing it.” On today’s episode, we’ve got a review of the new A24 film from director Mike Mills, C’mon C’mon , starring Joaquin Phoenix and Woody Norman.  After that, it’s a review of the new on from Italian Director Paolo Sorrentino, which hits Netflix soon. It’s called The Hand of God . And to wrap up the show, Michael D...

"Don't you think it should cost less to be alive?" Today on the show we've got a review of the new Netflix film The Power of the Dog from writer/director Jane Campion and starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons and Kodi Smit-McPhee. After that a look at the fascinating new Thanksgiving film from A24, The Humans , directed by Stephen Karam and Richard Jenkins, Beanie Feldstein,...