SEEING FACES IN MOVIES

Felicia is joined by Will Gaydos to discuss the long lasting importance of practical effects in John Carpenter’s The Thing (1982). We chat about Carpenter’s ties to Howard Hawks’ work, along with his working relationship with the great Dean Cundey. Send us your thoughts on the episode by sending us a message on any of our social platforms or by email: seeingfacesinmovies@gmail.com Find Will here:...

Felicia is joined by Kazmo to discuss the influence of the western genre on John Carpenter’s Assault on Precinct 13 (1976). We chat about his use of multicultural cast members, and how he builds tension in the central locations in films. Send us your thoughts on the episode by sending us a message on any of our social platforms or by email: seeingfacesinmovies@gmail.com Find Kazmo here: Twitter: @...

Felicia is joined by Darragh McGrath to discuss how John Carpenter explores the depths of evil in his film Prince of Darkness (1987). We chat about how the film functions as a mood piece and the influence of the Quatermass series on Carpenter’s career. Send us your thoughts on the episode by sending us a message on any of our social platforms or by email: seeingfacesinmovies@gmail.com Find Darragh...

Felicia is joined by Nick Sheist to discuss John Carpenter’s exploration of the evil among us in They Live (1988). We chat about how the film is relevant now more than ever, and the realistic portrayal of Los Angeles in the 80s. This is the series opener and diving into the work of John Carpenter seems like a long time coming for this show. We’ll be covering some of his most important work and his...

Felicia is joined by Joey Gantner to discuss the effects of lust on a man in Fritz Lang’s Human Desire (1954). We chat about how the women in his film are more than your typical film noir femme fatale, and why it helps to separate this work from the other Grahame and Ford pairing. This is the last episode in the Lang series, it always feels like a task to tackle a huge director but a fun task none...

Felicia is joined by Rolo Tony to discuss Fritz Lang’s return to his roots as he blends German expressionism and film noir in Ministry of Fear (1944). We chat about the impact of the set design along with the power of Ray Milland’s performance. Send us your thoughts on the episode by sending us a message on any of our social platforms or by email: seeingfacesinmovies@gmail.com Find Rolo Tony here:...

Felicia is joined by Raf Stitt to discuss Fritz Lang’s exploration of the male psyche in The Woman in the Window (1944). We chat about the impact of a twist ending, and how film noir is deeply rooted in German Expressionism. Send us your thoughts on the episode by sending us a message on any of our social platforms or by email: seeingfacesinmovies@gmail.com Find Raf here: Website: https://screenag...

Felicia is joined by Martin Kessler to discuss Fritz Lang’s first foray into the world of sound in his film M (1931). We chat about what led Lang to finally make his first talkie, and how he allows the audience to use their imagination in full by not showing the violence on screen. This is the series opener and Fritz Lang is a director I have wanted to discuss on the show for a long time. I mainly...

Felicia is joined by Jason Christian to discuss the lasting impact of Jean Renoir’s Grand Illusion (1937). We chat about how the film focuses on the relationships between these men from different sides and classes. Along with how he’s less interested in the battles and more so in his characters mindsets. This is the final episode of the Renoir series, thanks for joining along and as always I hope...

Felicia is joined by Geoff Thomas to discuss Jean Renoir’s first colour film as he ventures over to India in The River (1951). We discuss his treatment and adoration of the characters in his films, along with his natural instinct to collaborate with other artists. Send us your thoughts on the episode by sending us a message on any of our social platforms or by email: seeingfacesinmovies@gmail.com...

Felicia is joined by Ben Turnbull to discuss men behaving badly in Jean Renoir’s Boudu Saved From Drowning (1932). We chat about how generous Renoir is as a director and artist, along with the empathy he has for members of varying social classes. Send us your thoughts on the episode by sending us a message on any of our social platforms or by email: seeingfacesinmovies@gmail.com Find Ben here: Wat...

Felicia is joined by John Pennington to discuss how Jean Renoir controlled chaos on the heels of an impending world war in his film The Rules of the Game (1939). We chat about how the blocking and framing is incredibly important in this film, and how collaborating with his actors led to memorable interpretations of his script. This is the series opener and I’m very excited to share this episode wi...

It’s bonus episode time. In today’s Special Features episode Felicia is joined by Whitney Wasson to discuss Barbara Loden’s fearless masterpiece Wanda (1970). We chat about why this film continues to stay relevant, and the silent influence it has had on many filmmakers over the years. Send us your thoughts on the film and let us know by sending us a message on any of our social platforms or by ema...

Felicia is joined by Seth Vargas to discuss Arthur C. Miller’s brooding camera as it follows Jimmy Ringo in The Gunfighter (1950). We chat about how the photography complements the stories ticking clock, and why the black and white imagery elevates this cerebral western. This is the final episode in the Arthur C. Miller series and I’m so glad I finally highlighted another cinematographer on the sh...

Felicia is joined by Darragh McGrath to discuss the harsh reality that Arthur C. Miller paints in The Prowler (1951). We chat about his disinterest in soft focus lighting and why he preferred to soft images as close to real life, along with how well he adapted to the directors vision. Send us your thoughts on the episode by sending us a message on any of our social platforms or by email: seeingfac...

Felicia is joined by Bryan Loomis to discuss Arthur C. Miller’s imprint on one of cinema’s greatest achievements in cinematography, How Green Was My Valley (1941). We chat about how he understood John Ford’s clear vision for this film and why the black and white imagery adds to the comfort reflected in this family’s story. Send us your thoughts on the episode by sending us a message on any of our...

Felicia is joined by Cethan Leahy to discuss the importance of Arthur C. Miller’s black and white photography in Dragonwyck (1946). We chat about his beginnings in early silent cinema and why he was one of the most revered cinematographers of his era. This is the first episode in the Arthur C. Miller series, and this film is perfect example of how incredibly skilled he was behind the camera, espec...

In today’s Special Features episode Felicia is joined once again by the amazing Seth Vargas to discuss the way David Byrne celebrates uniqueness in his film True Stories (1986). We chat about the blend of documentary and fiction styles of storytelling, and how great each song is in this musical. Send us your thoughts on the film and let us know by sending us a message on any of our social platform...

Felicia is joined by Josh Cooley to discuss Kelly Reichardt's exploration of a path to self sustenance and the journey of finding your best friend in Wendy and Lucy (2008). We chat about Portland and shooting films in the Pacific Northwest region of America, along with the different ways people show up for one another. Send us your thoughts on the episode by sending us a message on any of our soci...

Felicia is joined by Frieda Beckerman to discuss eco activism vs eco terrorism in the eyes of Kelly Reichardt’s Night Moves (2013). We chat about the way she brings characters to life without enforcing too much back story, along with the use of indoor vs. outdoor spaces. Send us your thoughts on the episode by sending us a message on any of our social platforms or by email: seeingfacesinmovies@gma...

Felicia is joined by Marc Basque to discuss male bonding in the eyes of Kelly Reichardt’s Old Joy (2006). We chat about the nature of a quiet road film and how Reichardt paces her stories. Along with the importance of the outdoors to characters with different life paths. Send us your thoughts on the episode by sending us a message on any of our social platforms or by email: seeingfacesinmovies@gma...

Felicia is joined by Peter Merriman to discuss the quiet beauty in everyday life through Kelly Reichardt’s Certain Women (2016). We chat about the importance of shooting locations in Reichardt’s films, as well as letting the actor’s faces carry the weight of the story. This is the series opener and I’m very excited to chat about a director whose voice is so distinct and welcome in modern cinema. S...

In today’s Special Features episode Felicia is joined once again by the great Joey Gantner to discuss the world ending in the 80s, in Steve De Jarnatt’s Miracle Mile (1988). We chat about why LA makes a great backdrop for so many memorable films, and why this story is even more relevant in today’s climate. Send us your thoughts on the film and let us know by sending us a message on any of our soci...

Felicia is joined by Ben Turnbull to talk about the male ego in Douglas Sirk’s Written on the Wind (1956). We chat about the earnest approach Sirk takes to all of his films and specifically a high tense story such as this one. This is the series finale and one of my favourite month’s of the show so far. It was fascinating learning more about Sirk’s life and I hope we encouraged you to seek out mor...

Felicia is joined by Jane Waldner to discuss the underlying feminist and queer themes in Douglas Sirk’s All That Heaven Allows (1955). We chat about the tropes in so-called women’s pictures and how Sirk takes those concepts and elevates them into high art. Send us your thoughts on the episode by sending us a message on any of our social platforms or by email: seeingfacesinmovies@gmail.com Listen t...