Sonic Cinema

Comedy is certainly subjective, but what constitutes successful parody (or parody itself) is pretty cut in dry, right? In this episode, Robert Yaniz Jr. from Crooked Table podcasts wanted to explore the evolution of one of cinema’s most ridiculous subgenres of comedy, and even when you just look at “Blazing Saddles”, “Airplane!” and “Scary Movie”, […]

Is Orson Welles’s career in movies JUST “Citizen Kane,” or is there more to take in? Joining me to discuss that question, and help answer it, is DW Lundberg of the NostalgiaCast podcast, who has a particular affinity for Welles. In addition to “Citizen Kane”, we also discuss “Othello” and “The Trial”. I hope you […]

For the latest episode, Brian breaks down his favorite films of the 2021 Atlanta Film Festival, as well as shares interviews with filmmaker Bo McGuire (“Socks on Fire”) and ATLFF Assistant Director Cameron McAllister. I hope you enjoy! Episode 83 – Atlanta Film Festival 2021 2021 Atlanta Film Festival – The Reviews “Alive” “Raspberry” “At […]

Hello readers and listeners! In the latest episode, I will be wrapping up 2020 with my rundown of the 10 Best Films I saw last year, as well as some final thoughts before the Oscars on Sunday. For more on the Oscar nominations, you can find them at the Sonic Cinema Patreon with a subscription. […]

Are there some movies whose reputation transcends their need to be seen? To a certain extent, I believe there are. Welcome to a new series for the Sonic Cinema Podcast, where I look at some of those films from Hollywood’s “Golden Age,” and see if that reputation stands up to modern viewings. Joining me is […]

Over a decade after he passed away, my friend David Miles and I discuss the career and art of director Satoshi Kon, who gave us “Perfect Blue”, “Millennium Actress”, “Tokyo Godfathers”, “Paranoia Agent” and “Paprika”. I hope you enjoy! Episode 80 – David Miles and I on Satoshi Kon Viva La Resistance! Brian Skutle www.sonic-cinema.com […]

Ahead of The Criterion Collection’s upcoming box set of his films, I finally decided to watch Wong Kar-Wai’s “In the Mood for Love.” Here with me to discuss it is filmmaker Christopher DiNunzio. I hope you enjoy! Episode 79 – Christopher DiNunzio and I on “In the Mood for Love” You can read my print […]

In this episode of the podcast, it’s a bit of a crossover. I welcome to the podcast Jason from the Binge Movies podcast. We first introduce the concept behind Binge Movies before bringing a bit of that show’s format to the Sonic Cinema Podcast as we discuss “Trancers”, “Leviathan” and “Popcorn”. I hope you enjoy, […]

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 […]

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. […]