Sonic Cinema

Sounds, Visions and Insights by Brian Skutle

Good morning! After computer issues delayed the process, I’m pleased to present my podcast on the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. In addition to going over my best and favorites of the festival, you will get to hear interviews with short film director Julian Doan (“Raspberry”) and Gregory Barnes (“The Touch of the Master’s Hand”). I […]

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Hello readers and listeners! The “Class of 1999” catches up with another great film from that year in Anthony Minghella’s “The Talented Mr. Ripley”. Joining me to discuss the film is actor Timothy J. Cox. I hope you enjoy! “Class of 1999” – “The Talented Mr. Ripley” Read Brian’s print review of “The Talented Mr. […]

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On the final episode of 2020, I bring back filmmaker and friend Matthew Saliba to discuss one of his favorite filmmakers, one which I was not familiar with prior to our discussing of him, Jess Franco. Our main discussion points are “Venus in Furs,” “Count Dracula” and “Vampyros Lesbos.” I hope you enjoy! Episode 76 […]

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Hello readers and listeners! After almost a year delay, the “Class of 1999” begins to pick up some of the stragglers from last year with Doug Liman’s fun dark comedy, “Go”. Joining me in discussing the film is filmmaker Jakob Bilinski. I hope you enjoy! “Class of 1999” – “Go” Read Brian’s print review of […]

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On this episode of the podcast, I am joined by a familiar voice in filmmaker Jakob Bilinski. In this discussion, we go the duration, and more, of its runtime to wax poetic, and make wild tangents, to discuss John Woo’s “Face/Off”. I hope you enjoy! Episode 75 – Jakob Bilinski and I on “Face/Off” Viva […]

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Last year, I dedicated much of my podcasting to breaking down the movies of 1999. This year, I was not going to repeat the process for 2000, but when Death Ensemble’s P. Fasso suggests discussing this grab bag of a year in horror through the lens of four films- “Final Destination”, “Hollow Man”, “The Cell” […]

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On this episode of the podcast, I am joined by a familiar voice in filmmaker David Spaltro. Here, we review the recent horror anthology, “Books of Blood”, and discuss Clive Barker, anthologies, and horror in the age of streaming. I hope you enjoy! Episode 73 – David Spaltro and I on “Books of Blood” Viva […]

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On this episode of the podcast, I welcome filmmaker K/XI. I first met her at the Women in Horror Film Festival, and wanted to bring her on the podcast as her psychological horror film, “Black Lake”, gets set to play at the Salem Horror Fest. I hope you enjoy! Episode 72 – Interview with K/XI […]

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On this episode of the podcast, Brian recounts the 11 days of the 2020 Atlanta Film Festival, the films he loved, and shares interviews with filmmakers Steven Robert Morse (the documentary, “The Cold Dark Night”) and Carlton Daniel Jr. (the short film, “Homegoing”). I hope you enjoy! Episode 71 – Atlanta Film Festival 2020 2020 […]

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Today, I wrap up my coverage of the 2020 virtual Fantasia International Film Festival with a rundown of my best, and favorites, of the festival, as well as interviews with the filmmakers behind “Don’t Text Back!” and “For the Sake of Vicious.” I hope you enjoy! Episode 70 – Fantasia Fest 2020 2020 Fantasia International […]

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