Scene by Scene

In this episode, we discuss Andy Sidaris'  Hard Ticket to Hawaii , including the nonsensical narrative and character decisions, the lazy action filmmaking, and Sidaris’ filmmaker trademarks. See where  Hard Ticket to Hawaii is  available to watch . Supplemental Material: Andy Sidaris Official Website Mill Creek's Hard Ticket to Hawaii Blu-ray  Naked Truth: The Fall and Rise of Dona Spier b...

In this episode, we introduce our June film series, Trash Cinema Month , including the definition of “Trash Cinema”, what makes a “Trash Film”, and the value of watching and discussing “Trash Cinema”.  Join us for our first Trash Cinema Month selection, Hard Ticket to Hawaii . Supplemental Material: Trash Cinema: The Lure of the Low (Shortcuts Series) by Guy Barefoot (Book) If you'd like to su...

In this episode, we discuss Charlotte Wells' Aftersun , including the numerous ideas and themes presented, the brave filmmaking choices, and our differing interpretations of the film's final moments. See where Aftersun is available to watch . Supplemental Material: Charlotte Wells' Short Films Aftersun Screenplay Charlotte Wells Interview with Film at Lincoln Center MUBI Podcast | In A...

In this episode, we discuss Emma Seligman's Shiva Baby , including how the feature compares to the short, the tightrope walk between comedy and anxiety, and how the film grammar places the audience into Danielle’s perspective. See where Shiva Baby is available to watch . Supplemental Material: Utopia's Shiva Baby Blu-ray Making It: Women in Film | Explore Cinematography with Shiva Baby DoP...

In this episode, we discuss Park Chan-wook’s The Handmaiden , including the screenplay's masterful use of setup and payoff, the film's relationship to the rest of Park's filmography, and Park's filmmaking process. See where The Handmaiden is available to watch . Supplemental Material: Curzon's The Handmaiden Blu-ray The Handmaiden: Why Costume Design is Important by Filmed in E...

In this episode, we discuss Tsai Ming-liang’s Rebels of the Neon God , including its similarities to Edward Yang's The Terrorizers , Hsiao-Kang's multi-layered motivations, and Tsai's skill at introducing/establishing characters. See where Rebels of the Neon God is available to watch . Supplemental Material: Big World Pictures' Rebels of the Neon God (Blu-ray) Tsai Ming-liang &...

After debate over the title, we discuss Edward Yang’s The Terrorizers , including the unconventional filmmaking, the possible interpretations of the ending, and who is/are the terrorizer/s. See where The Terrorizers is available to watch . Supplemental Material: Edward Yang (Contemporary Film Directors) (Book) It's All Over: Edward Yang’s The Terrorizers by Nick Pinkerton Smoke Gets in Your Ey...

In this episode, we discuss David Lynch’s Mulholland Drive , including the film's journey from television pilot to the silver screen, the many possible interpretations, and what it means to be Lynchian. See where Mulholland Drive is available to watch in the US | UK . Supplemental Material: The Criterion Collection's Mulholland Dr. (Blu-ray) Lynch on Lynch (Book) Room to Dream by David Lyn...

In our debut episode, we discuss Fritz Lang’s Metropolis , including the restoration that produced this most complete version to date, the culture that Metropolis influenced, and Metropolis ’ status as a masterpiece. See where Metropolis is available to watch in the US | UK . Supplemental Material: Kino Lorber's The Complete Metropolis (Blu-ray) Eureka! Masters of Cinema's Metropolis (Blu-...

In this episode, we introduce ourselves, explain the show’s format, and discuss what we hope to accomplish with Scene by Scene . If you'd like to support the show , subscribe to the podcast and rate/review on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com Foll...