Silver Screen Video

In this episode we update you guys on what our plans for the podcast are and some theater going habits of Gen Z. Thanks for stopping by. _____________________________________________________Feel free to email at silverscreenvideopodcast@gmail.com with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram @silverscreenvideopodcast, Twitter @SilverVideo, and TikTok silver.screen.vid. Intr...

This episode takes a ride down one of film noir’s darkest highways with Detour (1945), directed by Edgar G. Ulmer. Often hailed as the ultimate “poverty row” noir, this lean, haunting thriller follows down-on-his-luck pianist Al Roberts as a cross-country trip to reunite with his girlfriend spirals into deception, blackmail, and fatal consequences. _________________________________________________...

A disorienting descent into identity, performance, and subconscious dread, Inland Empire is David Lynch at his most unrestrained. Shot on digital video with no traditional script, the film follows actress Laura Dern as she takes on a role in a cursed production—only to blur into the character, the story, and a labyrinth of parallel selves. In this episode, we explore how Inland Empire abandons con...

In this episode, we explore Dreams , the deeply personal, visually poetic anthology film by legendary Japanese director Akira Kurosawa . Unlike his samurai epics and crime dramas, this film abandons conventional narrative to guide us through eight dreamlike vignettes inspired by Kurosawa’s own recurring dreams. We unpack how Dreams serves as a cinematic memoir—reflecting Kurosawa’s childhood memor...

In this episode, we take a deep dive into Peeping Tom , the chilling and controversial psychological thriller directed by Michael Powell . Upon release, the film was condemned, misunderstood, and effectively ended Powell’s career in the UK. Decades later, it’s recognized as a foundational work of modern horror and a precursor to the slasher genre. We unpack the story of Mark Lewis, a withdrawn cam...

In this episode we discuss what some say is the greatest Chinese film ever made, Spring in a Small Town. Thanks for stopping by. _____________________________________________________Feel free to email at silverscreenvideopodcast@gmail.com with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram @silverscreenvideopodcast, Twitter @SilverVideo, and TikTok silver.screen.vid. Intro Music...

In this episode we discuss The Pitt, Hail Mary, TCM, and more. Thanks for stopping by. ______________________________________________Feel free to email at silverscreenvideopodcast@gmail.com with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram @silverscreenvideopodcast, Twitter @SilverVideo, and TikTok silver.screen.vid. Intro Music by:⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/ajax-blak⁠

In this episode we discuss The Oscar's results and Rossellini's   Italian neorealist war drama, Paisan. Thanks for stopping by. ___________________________________________________________ Feel free to email at silverscreenvideopodcast@gmail.com with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram @silverscreenvideopodcast, Twitter @SilverVideo, and TikTok silver.screen.vid...

In this episode, we explore the haunting and deeply personal world of The Mirror , one of the most poetic and unconventional films ever made. Directed by visionary filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky , the film blends memory, dreams, newsreel footage, and fragmented narrative to form a cinematic meditation on childhood, war, family, and the passage of time. Rather than following a traditional plot, The Mir...

This week, we dive into Sorry, Baby and It Was Just an Accident , two films that explore guilt, accountability, and the ripple effects of seemingly small decisions. From intimate emotional reckonings to the chaos unleashed by a single moment, we unpack how each story confronts responsibility, denial, and the fragile line between intent and impact. Join us as we break down performances, direction,...

In this episode, we’re counting down our Top 10 Movies of 2025 — the films that surprised us, moved us, and completely dominated our conversations all year long. We’re breaking down what worked, what shocked us, and which films truly earned a spot in our personal top ten. _____________________________________________ Feel free to email at silverscreenvideopodcast@gmail.com with any comments or tho...

We are glad to have Scott Hamrah back at the Silver Screen Video to talk about some 2025 movies and his new book, Algorithm of the Night. Please go purchase a copy at the link below. Enjoy the episode. https://shop.nplusonemag.com/products/algorithm-of-the-night-by-a-s-hamrah _____________________________________________ Feel free to email at silverscreenvideopodcast@gmail.com with any comments or...

We pair If I Had Legs I’d Kick You and Hamnet to talk about grief, illness, and the stories we tell about pain. One book is raw, funny, and brutally embodied; the other is quiet, lyrical, and shaped by loss. Together, they ask how suffering lives in the body, how love survives it, and what it means to keep going after everything changes. _____________________________________________ Feel free to e...

In this episode we dive into the Oscar nominations before discussing The Rip, Train Dreams, and The Mastermind. _____________________________________________ Feel free to email at silverscreenvideopodcast@gmail.com with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram @silverscreenvideopodcast, Twitter @SilverVideo, and TikTok silver.screen.vid. Intro Music by:⁠⁠https://soundcloud....

This episode breaks down the buzz around Marty Supreme and the film Cloud , exploring ambition, identity, and the hype shaping modern cinema. _____________________________________________ Feel free to email at silverscreenvideopodcast@gmail.com with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram @silverscreenvideopodcast, Twitter @SilverVideo, and TikTok silver.screen.vid. Intro...

In this episode, we explore two films that, on the surface, couldn’t feel more different—but are deeply connected by their love of time, process, and the people who keep art alive. We dive into Richard Linklater’s Nouvelle Vague , a playful and philosophical portrait of cinema in conversation with itself, and Eephus , a small-scale baseball movie that turns America’s pastime into something closer...

In this episode, we dive into two films that explore life, memory, and conflict from strikingly different angles: The Life of Chuck and One Battle After Another . From storytelling structure and character development to thematic depth and emotional impact. Life is good on the one hand and on the other it truly is one battle after another. Join us for a thoughtful conversation about cinema that ref...

In this episode we dive into the movies we’ve been watching lately—our recent watches with some surprise gems. But the spotlight of the episode is on Jay Kelly , a film that left us with plenty to unpack. We break down what makes the movie stand out: its themes, storytelling choices, and performances. From first impressions to deeper analysis, we explore how Jay Kelly fits into today’s cinematic l...

In the final part of our countdown of the 25 Favorite Movies of the 21st Century , we dive deep into the films that defined the past two decades of cinema — from groundbreaking indies to genre-defining blockbusters. Join us as we debate, reminisce, and revisit the artistry, emotion, and cultural impact of the movies that have shaped our tastes and transformed modern storytelling. This second insta...

In Part four of our countdown of the 25 Favorite Movies of the 21st Century , we dive deep into the films that defined the past two decades of cinema — from groundbreaking indies to genre-defining blockbusters. Join us as we debate, reminisce, and revisit the artistry, emotion, and cultural impact of the movies that have shaped our tastes and transformed modern storytelling. This second installmen...

In Part Three of our countdown of the 25 Favorite Movies of the 21st Century , we dive deep into the films that defined the past two decades of cinema — from groundbreaking indies to genre-defining blockbusters. Join us as we debate, reminisce, and revisit the artistry, emotion, and cultural impact of the movies that have shaped our tastes and transformed modern storytelling. This second installme...

In Part Two of our countdown of the 25 Favorite Movies of the 21st Century , we dive deep into the films that defined the past two decades of cinema — from groundbreaking indies to genre-defining blockbusters. Join us as we debate, reminisce, and revisit the artistry, emotion, and cultural impact of the movies that have shaped our tastes and transformed modern storytelling. This second installment...

In Part One of our countdown of the 25 Favorite Movies of the 21st Century , we dive deep into the films that defined the past two decades of cinema — from groundbreaking indies to genre-defining blockbusters. Join us as we debate, reminisce, and revisit the artistry, emotion, and cultural impact of the movies that have shaped our tastes and transformed modern storytelling. This first installment...

In this episode, we’re exploring two of the most talked-about horror releases of the decade — Oddity (2024) and Zach Cregger’s Weapons (2025). Both films take bold, unexpected approaches to fear, blending psychological tension with social commentary and twists. We’ll unpack Oddity ’s eerie blend of grief and the supernatural — how its haunting imagery and folklore roots create a slow-burning sense...

In this episode, we dive into two disturbing visions of real and imagined horror: Dahmer (2002) and The Toolbox Murders (2005). We explore how each film approaches violence, psychology, and morality—one through the chilling biopic of Jeffrey Dahmer’s everyday monstrosity, and the other through a brutal urban nightmare that reimagines slasher tropes for the 2000s. We’ll discuss Jeremy Renner’s haun...