One of the most exciting new filmmakers I’ve had a chance to discover and watch films from is a writer-director from Azerbaijan named Tofiq Rzayev. In both 2015 and 2016, I had the pleasure of watching three short films each year by Rzayev, several of which have been among the best, and favorite films, of mine each of those years. (In 2015, it was “Akibet (Aftermath)”. Last year, it was […]
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I feel like the heroine in a Disney musical, ready to break into song. The possibilities are limitless, and I’m ready to attack the day. You see, for the first time, possibly, ever, I am quite ready for the Oscar nominations to be announced, not dreading it. Normally, I have had quite a bit of catching up to do before the ceremony, but before the nominations even come out, I […]
Sonic Cinema Podcast
Today, I spend about 20 minutes getting personal about the experiences watching movies, and healing through movies, I had because of my grandfather, John Mitchell, who passed away 20 years ago today. For the last 11-12 minutes, you hear one of the ways I healed musically. Episode 68 – Remembering John Mitchell Viva La Resistance! Brian Skutle www.sonic-cinema.com You can also listen to the Sonic Cinema Podcast Below: Apple Podcasts […]
Today, I welcome another one of my favorite follows on Twitter to the podcast to just discuss film. She is a blogger out of Scotland named Amy Smith, and she runs Film for Thought, which I’ve contributed writing to in the past. I hope you enjoy! Episode 67 – A Discussion with Amy Smith Viva La Resistance! Brian Skutle www.sonic-cinema.com You can also listen to the Sonic Cinema Podcast Below: […]