My Picture House

In this episode Lorraine McColgan and Sheridan Seraphin share their thoughts on David Lynch's works and life.

Winter Sun 5 is hear with Kaurismäki's 1990 masterpiece 'The Match Factory Girl' . The final, and bleakest, film in the Loser Trilogy. Drum beats various rock+blues close miked by bigjoedrummer -- https://freesound.org/s/213339/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

We get political (sort of) and poetic and even romantic (and of course violent) in this episode on Aki Kaurismäki's 'Ariel' from 1988. Poems by Berholt Brecht Music by the Croutons and a small clip of Taisto Tammi

This is the second episode in our occasional series on the films of Aki Kaurismäki. Today we are discussing 'Shadows in Paradise' from 1986. Masterful performances, direction and a fine example of making a film the right length. Additional audio attribution - Applause and whispering before jazz concert.wav by tom_woysky -- https://freesound.org/s/219449/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Jazz Background...

The first of two (maybe three) episodes celebrating the work of David Lynch. I am joined by Anthony Litton (33mins in), Ali Catterall (39mins in) and Billy Stanton (41mins in), all valued friends of and contributors to, the podcast to talk about the work of David Lynch and what it has meant and continues to mean for us. You can listen to Billy discuss Jean Vigo's L'Atalante here - https://open.spo...

In this episode I talk to Billy Stanton. Billy is a writer, filmmaker and the organiser of the Noli film festival. He introduced me to both L’Atalante and Jean Vigo and is a passionate advocate for a free and creative cinema. Links: https://steelcathedrals.wordpress.com/- This is Billy’s blog with links to his short fiction and some of his film writing. https://nolishortfilmfestival.wordpress.com/...

This episode is a reading of a short fiction inspired by my conversation with Sheridan Seraphim about Robert Bresson.

Episode two in occasion series on the films of Aki Kaurismaki. In this edition we talk about 'Calamari Union' from 1985, the second feature written and directed by our favourite Finn. It's the story of 15 (or is it 17?) men called Frank and their doomed great escape to the good part of town. And ok, everything reminds me of Beckett.

A mediation on mortality and friendship inspires a mediation on friendship and form. You can see 'Last Days in a Lonely Place' here: https://youtu.be/eoSI9_I3sO8?si=tYlblCyqp9Z0egL2 Alex Cox's Introduction to Film: ALEX COX'S INTRODUCTION TO FILM | KAMERA BOOKS Kickstarter for Alex Cox's Last Film: MY LAST MOVIE by Alex Cox — Kickstarter

Sheridan Seraphin is a film-maker from London. In this episode we discuss Robert Bresson's masterpiece Au Hasard Balthazar from 1966. We speak about the relationships a film-maker has with place and time (and finance- personal and professional), the legacy of Bresson's famous ideas of cinematography, ans lots more. Find Sheridan's work at: HOME - home, homepage,blue sera films, videogr...

The first in a series on one of my favourites, Aki Kaurismaki. I look at his first feature - Crime and Punishment - a bold statement of intent and a minefield of names to horribly mis-pronounce. Resources: https://youtu.be/0CW6z3r4Xr4?si=SijbjbP0EWSyIM2K https://youtu.be/d9tp8rAaTsE?si=1BfH_BDsOIYOOy2W https://youtu.be/GRbrzDZBlqg?si=Ah7mjzdxkliHqYZ0 If you have the means and the inclination a con...

In this episode I am joined by my old friend David O'Sullivan of Dyehouse films. We discuss the 1982 film First Blood and the way in which its use of three coats retells the passion of Christ. Dyehouse films- Dyehouse Films Moore Street Masala- https://youtu.be/_1taXkpCx88?si=bf5gHelP9Koiqb-8

In this episode I am joined by the film-maker Ian White. We talk about his choice of film – ‘if….’ By Lindsey Anderson (1968) and his own new documentary ‘Mutiny in Heaven’ (2023) that chronicles the fascinating history of The Birthday Party, one of the most influential, brilliant, violent and possessed bands of the 1980s. We talk about matching form to subject, things that don’t exist anymore, th...

Anthony Litton returns to talk about Twin Peaks, Mulholland Drive, Inland Empire and all things David Lynch.

Thinking about Evil watching David Lynch and reading Flannery O'Connor.

For a long time I have intended to make a film, this film, Francis, based on my feelings in relation to George Romero’s Martin. Martin is a vampire movie without a vampire but with a deep and deeply disquieting examination of religion, sex and culture. I loved Martin at first sight and instantly thought (felt) that the idea would make something wonderful about being Irish - and also a great werewo...

In this episode I am joined by Eric Geynes on, sort of, the anniversary of the first ever episode of the show. Eric is an actor, writer, producer and all around story-teller. We discuss his career and the 1988 film 'The Big Blue'. The discussion takes us in lots of directions that I hope you will find interesting.

I had the opportunity to interview Nathan Rigaud and Mercedes Woodiel, Director and Writer of the new animated short film 'Splash!' from Whale Animation.  Since recording Splash! has been accepted as a Finalist in the Chester Animation Film Festival in the United Kingdom!  Best way to learn about and support Whale is to join their Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WhaleAnimationStudios Follow Whale...

New Year and the first episode of 2024 and of Series 2. It’s a weird and wonderful, inspired and insane start to things. In this episode I interview Jane Giles and Ali Catterall, co-directors of the new documentary: ‘Scala!!!…or the incredibly strange rise and fall on of the world’s wildest cinema and how it influenced a mixed-up generation of weirdos and misfits.’ From 1978 to 1993 the Scala, in...

We arrive at last! The final episode of the first season. This is just me talking about the 1977 film Der americanische Freund (The American Friend), directed by Wim Wenders. (Written and Produced as well). It stars : Dennis Hopper Bruno Ganz Lisa Kreuzer Gérard Blain and Nicholas Ray. This episode features 'Written but not sent to a forger' and 'Written but not sent to Wim Wenders&#39...

Brian Fauth and I make some time in our discussion of our mid-life crises to talk about Wim Wenders and Kings of the Road. Thanks to Brian for sourcing the amazing photo of WW for the thumbnail. The little bit of music is NEU.

An interview with film-maker James Finlan on the Wim Wenders' film Wings of Desire. Music is NEU

A brief history of Tom Ripley in the movies.

In this episode we talk about Ripley's Game, the Highsmith novel on which The American Friend is based. Find Cristina Politano at: @monalisavitti on Twitter and at ⁠cristinapolitano.substack.com⁠ As I said last time, I recommend her writing very highly. Music: DAF

This is the first in a series of episodes on the 1977 Wim Wenders film  Der amerikanische Freund or The American Friend. It's based on the 'Ripley's Game' by Patricia Highsmith. In this episode I talk about what attracts me to Ripley and Highsmith's writing with Cristina Politano. Find Cristina at: @monalisavitti on Twitter and at cristinapolitano.substack.com I recommend her w...