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He Remade a Film That Doesn’t Exist | Paul Bunnell on A Blind Bargain, Lost Cinema and Crispin Glover
Apr 29, 2026
43m 30s
The Making of Mārama | Director Taratoa Stappard on Māori Gothic & Colonial History
Apr 22, 2026
47m 19s
Amy Goodman on Media Consolidation & Steal This Story, Please!
Apr 15, 2026
58m 58s
Camus Didn’t Say Everything—Ozon Does. THE STRANGER
Apr 8, 2026
28m 41s
Matthew Shear on the Personal Story Behind Fantasy Life
Apr 1, 2026
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| 4/29/26 | He Remade a Film That Doesn’t Exist | Paul Bunnell on A Blind Bargain, Lost Cinema and Crispin Glover | What does it mean to remake a film no one can see? The 1922 silent horror A Blind Bargain, starring Lon Chaney, is one of cinema’s great lost works—destroyed, surviving only in fragments and memory. And yet, over a century later, director Paul Bunnell set out to bring it back. In this episode of INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, Bunnell discusses the strange challenge of rebuilding a film from absence—reimagining its story in the 1970s, and confronting themes of obsession, sacrifice, and transformation. With Crispin Glover stepping into one of Chaney’s roles, the film becomes something more than a remake—it’s an act of interpretation, speculation, and cinematic resurrection. How do you honor something that’s gone? And how far can you push it into something new? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 43m 30s | ||||||
| 4/22/26 | The Making of Mārama | Director Taratoa Stappard on Māori Gothic & Colonial History | A haunting Māori Gothic ghost story — director Taratoa Stappard breaks down Mārama and the history, identity, and trauma behind the film. What is Mārama—and why does it feel unlike anything else in cinema right now? In this episode of Inside the Arthouse, hosts Greg Laemmle and Raphael Sbarge sit down with New Zealand filmmaker Taratoa Stappard to explore his haunting new film — a self-described “Māori Gothic ghost story” that blends psychological horror with a powerful historical reckoning. Set in 1859, Mārama follows a young Māori woman who travels to England in search of her past, only to uncover a devastating truth shaped by colonial violence, cultural erasure, and a legacy that refuses to stay buried. At the center is a fearless breakout performance by Ariāna Osborne, grounding a film that builds toward something both unsettling and deeply cathartic. Drawing from his own Māori and English heritage — and a lifetime of living between two worlds — Stappard crafts a story where history isn’t distant. It’s alive, unresolved, and deeply personal. In this conversation, we explore the origins of Mārama, the risks of blending genre with cultural trauma, and what it means to tell stories that challenge both audiences and the industry. In this episode: • What “Māori Gothic” means — and why it matters now • How Stappard’s whakapapa (heritage) shaped the film • The risks of confronting colonial trauma through horror • Ariāna Osborne’s extraordinary breakout performance • Why Mārama is resonating with audiences worldwide Official Selections: TIFF 2025, AFI Fest, Palm Springs International Film Festival, Sitges & moreDistributed by: Watermelon Pictures & Dark Sky Films Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 47m 19s | ||||||
| 4/15/26 | Amy Goodman on Media Consolidation & Steal This Story, Please! | Legendary journalist Amy Goodman joins us to discuss media consolidation, independent journalism, and the new documentary Steal This Story, Please! As corporate ownership reshapes the news landscape, the fight for a free and independent press has never been more urgent. In this episode of INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, we’re joined by Goodman alongside Oscar-nominated filmmakers Tia Lessin and Carl Deal to explore the making of Steal This Story, Please! and the rise of Democracy Now! For over three decades, Goodman has challenged power, elevated underreported stories, and redefined what independent media can be. This conversation looks at the film, the evolving media landscape, and the urgent question: who controls the narrative? A timely discussion about truth, power, and the future of the free press. Keywords: Amy Goodman, Democracy Now, media consolidation, independent journalism, documentary film, Tia Lessin, Carl Deal INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE is a filmed podcast featuring in-depth filmmaker interviews focused on independent film, arthouse cinema, documentary filmmaking, and the film industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 58m 58s | ||||||
| 4/8/26 | Camus Didn’t Say Everything—Ozon Does. THE STRANGER | François Ozon on Adapting Camus' The Stranger | Inside the Arthouse What does it mean to feel nothing — and why does that still resonate decades after Albert Camus first put it on the page? In this episode of Inside the Arthouse, we sit down with acclaimed French filmmaker François Ozon to discuss his bold new adaptation of Camus' The Stranger (L'Étranger) — one of the most widely read and persistently provocative novels of the 20th century. Translated into more than 75 languages and continuously in print since 1942, The Stranger has long been considered unadaptable. Ozon proves otherwise. Shot in evocative black and white, his film stays faithful to the novel's signature emotional detachment while expanding its lens on the colonial Algeria Camus largely left unexamined — bringing themes of racial injustice and moral ambiguity into sharp, contemporary focus. We talk with Ozon about what drew him to the material, the challenges of translating Meursault's inner silence to the screen, and what this story still has to say to audiences today. Featuring a precise, deeply controlled performance by Benjamin Voisin as Meursault, and Rebecca Marder bringing warmth and humanity as Marie. Nearly 30 years after his debut feature See the Sea screened in U.S. arthouses, Ozon remains one of international cinema's most versatile and essential voices. The Stranger is among his finest work. François Ozon. Albert Camus. A literary classic, reimagined. Inside the Arthouse — new episodes every week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 28m 41s | ||||||
| 4/1/26 | Matthew Shear on the Personal Story Behind Fantasy Life | Matthew Shear — writer, director, and star of Fantasy Life — joins us to talk about the deeply personal story behind his debut feature. In this conversation, Shear reflects on how his own experiences with anxiety and depression shaped the film, and why he wanted to portray mental health in a way that feels lived-in rather than sensationalized. Instead of leaning into extremes, Fantasy Life finds something more honest — where these struggles are simply part of everyday life. We also talk about the challenge of directing himself in the lead role, working alongside a remarkable cast including Amanda Peet and Alessandro Nivola, and what it meant to bring such a personal story to the screen for the first time. Fantasy Life premiered at SXSW, where it won the Audience Award, and has quickly become one of the most talked-about indie films of the year. This is a conversation about vulnerability, craft, and the courage it takes to tell a story that close to home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 50m 10s | ||||||
| 3/25/26 | One of Cinema’s Greatest Directors Returns | Miroirs No.3 Christian Petzold Interview | Christian Petzold is widely regarded as one of the most important filmmakers in contemporary world cinema. In this episode of INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, we explore his latest film, MIROIRS NO. 3. From his early work to his international breakthrough with Barbara (2012), Petzold has built a remarkable body of films including Phoenix, Transit, Undine, and Afire. His collaborations with Nina Hoss and Paula Beer have helped define modern German cinema and global arthouse filmmaking. Now, Petzold reunites with Paula Beer for MIROIRS NO. 3, a luminous and deeply human film inspired by Maurice Ravel’s piano suite. The film continues his exploration of identity, memory, and recovery from trauma, told with an impressionistic and emotionally resonant style. In this conversation, Christian Petzold discusses the making of MIROIRS NO. 3, his creative process, working with Paula Beer, and the themes that have shaped his career. MIROIRS NO. 3 opened March 20 in New York and Los Angeles and is expanding to theaters nationwide. INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE is hosted by Greg Laemmle and Raphael Sbarge and features in-depth conversations with filmmakers, actors, and industry voices shaping independent and international cinema. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 37m 06s | ||||||
| 3/18/26 |  Annemarie Jacir on PALESTINE 36 (Oscar Shortlisted) | Why This Film Matters Now | A conversation with the Oscar-shortlisted director on history, myth, and the making of PALESTINE 36 What happens when history challenges the story we’ve been told? In this episode of INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, we sit down with acclaimed filmmaker Annemarie Jacir to discuss her new film PALESTINE 36, a powerful historical drama that revisits the years leading up to the creation of the State of Israel and offers a perspective rarely explored in narrative cinema. For decades, the history of Palestine during this period has been shaped as much by cultural myth as by documented fact—popularized through works like Exodus and reinforced through generations of storytelling. But what happens when those narratives are questioned? As John Ford famously wrote in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance: “When the legend becomes fact, print the legend.”PALESTINE 36 pushes in the opposite direction. In our conversation, Annemarie Jacir reflects on the historical context behind the film, the challenge of telling politically and culturally sensitive stories, and the long journey of bringing PALESTINE 36 to the screen. Premiering at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival to a 20-minute standing ovation and shortlisted for the Academy Award for Best International Feature, PALESTINE 36 has already emerged as one of the most talked-about international films of the year. The film opens in New York City on March 20, expands to Los Angeles on March 27, and continues its North American rollout in the weeks that follow. This interview was recorded in person at the Royal Theatre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 51m 46s | ||||||
| 3/11/26 |  SHTTL: The Last Day Before the Invasion — Ady Walter with Moshe Lobel & Saul Rubinek | SHTTL director Ady Walter and actors Moshe Lobel and Saul Rubinek discuss the film’s powerful portrait of Jewish life in a shtetl just before the Nazi invasion of Eastern Europe. What was life like in a Jewish shtetl just before the world changed forever? In this episode of INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, we explore SHTTL, director Ady Walter’s striking film about life in a Jewish village on the eve of World War II, through conversations with the filmmaker and two of the film’s stars. In this conversation you’ll hear about recreating a lost world on screen, the role of Yiddish language and culture in the film, and how the cast approached portraying a community on the brink of historic upheaval. The word shtetl—Yiddish for the small towns across Eastern Europe where many Ashkenazi Jewish communities lived before the Holocaust—often carries a sense of nostalgia. For those born after the Shoah, it can evoke the dreamlike villages of Marc Chagall’s paintings or the storytelling of Isaac Bashevis Singer. But Walter’s film offers something more complex. SHTTL reveals a vibrant community filled with debates about religion, politics, gender roles, economics, and identity—a living world that feels surprisingly contemporary. The film has resonated strongly with audiences, recently becoming the longest-running film at New York’s New Plaza Cinema, where it has played continuously for more than 20 weeks. For this episode, we recorded three separate conversations with key members of the film’s creative team: *Ady Walter, speaking from Paris, discusses recreating a lost world and bringing Yiddish culture and pre-war Jewish life to the screen. *Saul Rubinek, the acclaimed actor and filmmaker who grew up speaking Yiddish in Montreal, reflects on his personal connection to the language and the story. *Moshe Lobel, the film’s star, shares his own relationship to Yiddish and the cultural traditions portrayed in the film. Together, these conversations offer a deeper look at the history, culture, and filmmaking behind SHTTL About the film SHTTL: Directed by Ady Walter, SHTTL is a historical drama set in a Jewish village in Eastern Europe on the eve of the Nazi invasion in 1941. Filmed largely in Yiddish, the film follows a community navigating questions of tradition, politics, identity, and modern life during the final hours before everything changes. @Laemmle @officialRaphaelSbarge @insideTheArthouse @moshelobellao @menemshafilms #SHTTL #SHTTLFilm #MosheLobel #MoisheLobel #SaulRubinek #AdyWalter #YiddishFilm #YiddishCinema #JewishCinema #JewishHistory #Shtetl #IndependentFilm #ArthouseCinema #InternationalCinema #FilmInterview #InsideTheArthouse Find clips from this interview @INSIDETHEARTHOUSEclips INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE features conversations with filmmakers, actors, and industry leaders shaping independent and international cinema. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 49m 07s | ||||||
| 3/4/26 |  CharlieBird | The Tribeca Winner That’s Breaking Through | Libby Ewing Interview | CHARLIEBIRD: Tribeca Best Narrative Feature Winner | Libby Ewing Interview Action. It’s the word we most often associate with movies — big spectacle, big movement, big moments. But some of the most powerful films move in a different way. Not through explosions or chase scenes, but through emotional tension, interior conflict, and the quiet shifts that change a life. CHARLIEBIRD, winner of the Founders Award for Best U.S. Narrative Feature at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival, is one of those films. In this episode of INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, we sit down with director Libby Ewing to talk about her feature debut and the journey of bringing this intimate independent drama from script to screen. Written by and starring Samantha Smart, CHARLIEBIRD follows the evolving relationship between a music therapist working in a pediatric hospital ward and one of her teenage patients. As the two navigate grief, uncertainty, and the fragile process of healing, their connection becomes a lifeline for them both. The teenage patient is played by Gabriela Ochoa Perez, whose breakout performance earned the Best Performance award at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival. In our conversation, Libby Ewing discusses the origins of the film, collaborating with Samantha Smart, directing emotionally vulnerable performances, and what it means for an intimate independent film to break through at one of the world’s major film festivals. Watch clips from this conversation about CHARLIEBIRD now on @INSIDETHEARTHOUSEclips @laemmle @OfficialRaphaelSbarge @InsidetheArthouse @libbyewing8351 @libbyewing @samanthasmart @gabrielaochoaperez @tribeca @circusroadfilms @frankpublicity #Charliebird #LibbyEwing #TribecaFilmFestival #IndependentFilm #ArthouseCinema #FilmInterview #InsideTheArthouse #TribecaWinner #BestNarrativeFeature #IndependentFilm #IndieFilm #ArthouseCinema #FilmInterview #Filmmaking #FilmFestival CharlieBird film, CharlieBird movie, Libby Ewing director, CharlieBird Tribeca winner, Tribeca Best Narrative Feature, Tribeca Film Festival 2025 winner, Gabriela Ochoa Perez performance, Samantha Smart CharlieBird, independent film interview, indie film director interview, arthouse cinema interview, filmmaking process interview, independent film festival winner, Inside the Arthouse podcast, film director interview #InsideTheArthouse #FilmPodcast #ArthouseCinema #IndependentFilm #IndieFilm#FilmmakerInterview #FilmDiscussion #FilmAnalysis #MovieReview #FilmIndustry #FilmBusiness #FilmDistribution #LaemmleTheatres #GregLaemmle #RaphaelSbarge #NewFilmReleases #arthousefilm Video podcast exploring independent film, arthouse cinema, and the film industry. In-depth filmmaker interviews, behind-the-scenes conversations, and film analysis covering new releases, repertory cinema, and classic films. Hosted by Greg Laemmle & Raphael Sbarge in partnership with Laemmle Theatres, Inside the Arthouse focuses on film distribution, the movie business, and the creative process behind independent filmmaking INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE is a YouTube film podcast featuring in-depth filmmaker interviews focused on independent film, arthouse cinema, documentary filmmaking, and the film industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 46m 29s | ||||||
| 3/2/26 | Rendezvous With French Cinema 2026: Florence Almozini on the Future of French Film I Q&A | RENDEZ-VOUS WITH FRENCH CINEMA at Lincoln CenterWhat does a nation’s cinema look like in a single moment?Each year, RENDEZ-VOUS WITH FRENCH CINEMA gathers a new constellation of films — stories shaped by the tensions, desires, politics, and imaginations moving through France right now. For more than three decades, the series has offered American audiences an early glimpse of that evolving landscape — a place where emerging filmmakers stand beside established voices, and where quiet discoveries can become lasting works.Now in its 31st edition, 22 features arrive at Film at Lincoln Center’s Walter Reade Theater, offering not just premieres, but a portrait of French cinema in motion.In this episode, we sit down with Florence Almozini, Vice President of Programming at Film at Lincoln Center, to look beyond the titles themselves. We talk about the rhythms she sees across this year’s selections, the themes surfacing again and again, and the delicate art of shaping a program that reflects both where French cinema is — and where it might be headed.Because festivals are more than showcases. They are acts of curation, of translation, of belief. They are where films begin their journeys across borders.Join us for our conversation with Florence Almozini about RENDEZ-VOUS WITH FRENCH CINEMA begins now — on INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE. Clips from this conversation can be found @INSIDETHEARTHOUSEclips @laemmle @officialRaphaelSbarge @insidetheArthouse @filmlinc @lincolncenter Film at Lincoln Center#RendezvousWithFrenchCinema #RendezVousWithFrenchCinema #FilmAtLincolnCenter #FrenchCinema #FrenchFilm #InternationalCinema #ArthouseCinema #WorldCinema #FilmFestival #FrenchCinema2026 #NewFrenchCinema #FilmProgramming #CinemaCulture #InsideTheArthouseRendezvous With French Cinema 2026, Rendez-Vous With French Cinema 2026, Florence Almozini interview, Film at Lincoln Center, French cinema 2026, future of French film, state of French cinema, new French films 2026, French film festival New York, Walter Reade Theater, international cinema podcast, arthouse film podcast, film festival programming, film programmer interview, French filmmakers 2026, independent film distribution, US film acquisitions, world cinema interview, Inside the Arthouse podcast#InsideTheArthouse #FilmPodcast #ArthouseCinema #IndependentFilm #IndieFilm#FilmmakerInterview #FilmDiscussion #FilmAnalysis #MovieReview #FilmIndustry #FilmBusiness #FilmDistribution #LaemmleTheatres #GregLaemmle #RaphaelSbarge #NewFilmReleases #arthousefilm Video podcast exploring independent film, arthouse cinema, and the film industry. In-depth filmmaker interviews, behind-the-scenes conversations, and film analysis covering new releases, repertory cinema, and classic films. Hosted by Greg Laemmle & Raphael Sbarge in partnership with Laemmle Theatres, Inside the Arthouse focuses on film distribution, the movie business, and the creative process behind independent filmmakingINSIDE THE ARTHOUSE is a YouTube film podcast featuring in-depth filmmaker interviews focused on independent film, arthouse cinema, documentary filmmaking, and the film industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 52m 55s | ||||||
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| 2/27/26 | The Oscar-Nominated, BAFTA-Winning Documentary Exposing Putin’s Russia: MR. NOBODY AGAINST PUTIN | MR. NOBODY AGAINST PUTIN BAFTA Winner for Best Documentary and Academy Award® Nominee for Best Documentary Feature What do you do when your government goes to war — and you believe it’s wrong? In this episode of INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, we explore the extraordinary story behind MR. NOBODY AGAINST PUTIN, the BAFTA-winning and Oscar-nominated documentary that offers a rare inside look at life in Putin’s Russia during the invasion of Ukraine. At the center of the film is Pavel “Pasha” Talankin, a school videographer in a small Russian town who quietly opposes the war. When he is required to film classroom lessons promoting state propaganda, he faces an impossible moral choice. Instead of walking away, Pasha secretly collaborates with director David Borenstein, transforming state-mandated footage into a powerful act of cinematic resistance. Part political thriller, part dark satire, and part whistleblower story, the film captures the tension, absurdity, and real danger of dissent under authoritarian rule. We’re joined by co-directors David Borenstein and Pavel Talankin, along with Executive Producer Robin Hessman, for a candid conversation about filmmaking under surveillance, the ethics of resistance, and the risks of telling the truth. This episode is part of our Oscar Spotlight Series, featuring in-depth conversations with this year’s Academy Award–nominated Documentary Feature filmmakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 53m 38s | ||||||
| 2/25/26 | This Oscar-Nominated Documentary Proves Comedy Isn’t What We Thought | Come See Me in the Good Light | COME SEE ME IN THE GOOD LIGHT with director Ryan White Oscar-nominated documentary Come See Me in the Good Light follows celebrated poet Andrea Gibson after a cancer diagnosis reshapes their life — revealing how comedy, love, and poetry become powerful acts of resilience. In this INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE Oscar Spotlight episode, director Ryan White joins us for an in-depth conversation about the making of the film, the trust built with Gibson and poet Megan Falley, and how humor becomes a lifeline in the face of mortality. Premiering at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, Come See Me in the Good Light has earned widespread acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for Best Documentary Feature. Watch our full conversation with Ryan White as we explore the emotional heart of this extraordinary documentary. And find clips from this and other conversations on our clip channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UC-UusQo4CZloPzGDncdQHQQ #ComeSeeMeInTheGoodLight #OscarNominated #BestDocumentaryFeature #RyanWhite #AndreaGibson #MeganFalley #DocumentaryFilm #Sundance2025 #FilmInterview #InsideTheArthouse #ArthouseCinema #IndependentFilm @ryanwhite @laemmle @OfficialRaphaelSbarge @InsidetheArthouse InsideTheArthouse #FilmPodcast #ArthouseCinema #IndependentFilm #IndieFilm#FilmmakerInterview #FilmDiscussion #FilmAnalysis #MovieReview #FilmIndustry #FilmBusiness #FilmDistribution #LaemmleTheatres #GregLaemmle #RaphaelSbarge #NewFilmReleases #arthousefilm Video podcast exploring independent film, arthouse cinema, and the film industry. In-depth filmmaker interviews, behind-the-scenes conversations, and film analysis covering new releases, repertory cinema, and classic films. Hosted by Greg Laemmle & Raphael Sbarge in partnership with Laemmle Theatres, Inside the Arthouse focuses on film distribution, the movie business, and the creative process behind independent filmmaking INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE is a YouTube film podcast featuring in-depth filmmaker interviews focused on independent film, arthouse cinema, documentary filmmaking, and the film industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 40m 03s | ||||||
| 2/23/26 | Oscar-Nominated Director Geeta Gandbhir on THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR | INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE | Oscar-nominated director Geeta Gandbhir joins INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE to discuss her powerful new documentary, THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR. In this in-depth conversation, Gandbhir explores the real-life story behind the film, the moral complexities at its center, and the responsibility of documentary storytelling in today’s cultural landscape. Inside the Making of THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR- Oscar Nominee Best Doc Feature Constructed almost entirely from police body camera footage, THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR examines a tragic neighbor dispute that escalates under Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law — revealing deeper issues of race, fear, gun culture, and the American legal system. In this in-depth interview, Gandbhir discusses the ethical responsibility of building a film from body cam footage, the cultural climate that shaped the events, and what she hopes audiences take away from one of this year’s most urgent Oscar-nominated documentaries. Is THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR the most provocative documentary of awards season? Watch our exclusive conversation with Geeta Gandbhir as part of our ongoing series spotlighting this year’s Oscar-nominated documentary filmmakers. Clips from this episode can be found on our Clips channel: @INSIDETHEARTHOUSEclips @laemmle @OfficialRaphaelSbarge @Netflix #ThePerfectNeighbor #Netflix @netflix #GeetaGandbhir #OscarNominated #BestDocumentaryFeature #StandYourGround #TrueCrime #Documentary #InsideTheArthouse #NikonKwantu #AlisaPayne #SamBisbee #MessagePictures #ParkPictures #SOBProductions#Documentary #OscarNominated #BestDocumentaryFeature #StandYourGround #TrueCrime #InsideTheArthouse #FilmPodcast #ArthouseCinema #IndependentFilm #IndieFilm#FilmmakerInterview #FilmDiscussion #FilmAnalysis #MovieReview #FilmIndustry #FilmBusiness #FilmDistribution #LaemmleTheatres #GregLaemmle #RaphaelSbarge #NewFilmReleases #arthousefilm Video podcast exploring independent film, arthouse cinema, and the film industry. In-depth filmmaker interviews, behind-the-scenes conversations, and film analysis covering new releases, repertory cinema, and classic films. Hosted by Greg Laemmle & Raphael Sbarge in partnership with Laemmle Theatres, Inside the Arthouse focuses on film distribution, the movie business, and the creative process behind independent filmmaking INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE is a YouTube film podcast featuring in-depth filmmaker interviews focused on independent film, arthouse cinema, documentary filmmaking, and the film industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 48m 26s | ||||||
| 2/20/26 | Oscar-Nominated Documentary: CUTTING THROUGH ROCKS | What Happens When Women Lead? | The phrase “observational documentary” immediately evokes cinéma vérité pioneers like Frederick Wiseman and the Maysles Brothers — filmmakers who defined patient, fly-on-the-wall nonfiction storytelling. With their Academy Award–nominated documentary **CUTTING THROUGH ROCKS**, directors Sarah Khaki and Mohammadreza Eyni carry that tradition into urgent contemporary territory. It’s a rare Oscar recognition for a feature-length observational film — and a powerful reminder that this rigorous mode of documentary filmmaking remains as vital as ever. At the center of CUTTING THROUGH ROCKS is Sara Shahverdi, the first Iranian woman elected as a councilmember in her rural village. A motorcycle-riding force of nature, Shahverdi challenges entrenched patriarchy through policy and persistence — advocating for women’s empowerment, resisting child marriage, and encouraging young girls to imagine futures beyond traditional constraints. Charismatic, fearless, and deeply pragmatic, she emerges as both a compelling subject and a symbol of meaningful civic change. Beautifully shot and patiently constructed over several years, CUTTING THROUGH ROCKS is this year’s Oscar-nominated documentary about resilience, community leadership, and the transformative power of one determined individual. As part of our 2026 Academy Awards Oscar Series spotlighting the Best Documentary Feature nominees, INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE sits down with Academy Award nominees Sarah Khaki and Mohammadreza Eyni for an in-depth conversation about observational filmmaking, earning trust within a conservative community, political risk, and the enduring legacy of cinéma vérité. Watch now and join the conversation and find clips of this conversation on @INSIDETHEARTHOUSEclips @laemmle @OfficialRaphaelSbarge @SaraKhaki @MohammadrezaEyni @GandomFilms @SGS4832 @ChickenAndEggFilms @SundanceInstitute @FirelightMedia @IDFA @HotDocs #CuttingThroughRocks #OscarNominee #BestDocumentaryFeature #AcademyAwards #ObservationalDocumentary #CinemaVerite #DocumentaryFilm #IndependentFilm #ArthouseCinema #InsideTheArthouse#InsideTheArthouse #FilmPodcast #ArthouseCinema #IndependentFilm #IndieFilm#FilmmakerInterview #FilmDiscussion #FilmAnalysis #MovieReview #FilmIndustry #FilmBusiness #FilmDistribution #LaemmleTheatres #GregLaemmle #RaphaelSbarge #NewFilmReleases #arthousefilm Video podcast exploring independent film, arthouse cinema, and the film industry. In-depth filmmaker interviews, behind-the-scenes conversations, and film analysis covering new releases, repertory cinema, and classic films. Hosted by Greg Laemmle & Raphael Sbarge in partnership with Laemmle Theatres, Inside the Arthouse focuses on film distribution, the movie business, and the creative process behind independent filmmaking INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE is a YouTube film podcast featuring in-depth filmmaker interviews focused on independent film, arthouse cinema, documentary filmmaking, and the film industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 02m 07s | ||||||
| 2/18/26 |  THE ALABAMA SOLUTION — Inside America’s Deadliest Prison | Oscar Nominee | Oscar Nominated Documentary: THE ALABAMA SOLUTION As part of our ongoing series featuring interviews with this year’s Academy Award nominees for Best Documentary Feature, we speak with directors Andrew Jarecki (CAPTURING THE FRIEDMANS) and Charlotte Kaufman about their Oscar-nominated film, THE ALABAMA SOLUTION. Premiering to critical acclaim at Sundance and now a 2026 Academy Award nominee, the film investigates America’s prison crisis through unprecedented access inside Alabama’s state prison system. Through direct communication with incarcerated activists risking retaliation, the filmmakers document mass incarceration, extreme overcrowding, alleged Eighth Amendment violations, and the broader impact of “tough on crime” politics. After peaking in the early 1990s, U.S. crime rates have steadily declined. Incarceration rates, however, have not. With roughly 1% of the adult population behind bars, the United States maintains one of the highest incarceration rates in the world. THE ALABAMA SOLUTION confronts this reality head-on, offering a searing portrait of institutional failure while also capturing moments of resilience and resistance within a broken system. In this episode of INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, we explore the ethical responsibility of documenting incarceration, the risks taken by those speaking from inside, and what meaningful reform might require. Watch our in-depth conversation with Andrew Jarecki and Charlotte Kaufman now. Clips from this episode can be found on our Clips channel: @INSIDETHEARTHOUSEclips @laemmle @OfficialRaphaelSbarge @HBO #alabamaSolution INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE is a YouTube film podcast featuring in-depth filmmaker interviews focused on independent film, arthouse cinema, documentary filmmaking, and the film industry. #TheAlabamaSolution#OscarNominee #BestDocumentaryFeature #AndrewJarecki#CharlotteKaufman #PrisonReform #MassIncarceration#InvestigativeDocumentary#ArthouseCinema #InsideTheArthouse THE ALABAMA SOLUTION is an Oscar-nominated documentary and 2026 Academy Award nominee for Best Documentary Feature. Directed by Andrew Jarecki (Capturing the Friedmans) and Charlotte Kaufman, the film investigates America’s prison crisis, exposing conditions inside Alabama’s state prison system. This investigative documentary examines mass incarceration, prison overcrowding, the prison-industrial complex, and alleged Eighth Amendment violations in what has been called one of America’s deadliest prison systems. INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE is a YouTube film podcast featuring in-depth filmmaker interviews focused on independent film, arthouse cinema, documentary filmmaking, and the film industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 50m 22s | ||||||
| 2/11/26 | The Extraordinary Life of the Man Behind Mars and Jupiter Missions: STARMAN | There are documentaries about history, and then there are documentaries about the people who were quietly in the room when history happened. STARMAN, the new film from Academy Award–nominated director Robert Stone, belongs firmly in the latter category. It chronicles the life of Gentry Lee—NASA scientist, mission architect, science communicator, and one of those rare figures whose career seems to map directly onto the modern Space Age. If the Space Age began in 1957 with the launch of Sputnik, then Gentry Lee—born in 1942—has lived his entire adult life shaped by humanity’s reach beyond Earth. More than a witness to that history, Lee has been in the room for many of its defining moments. As a senior scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Lee served as Director of Science Analysis and Mission Planning for the Viking mission to Mars and the Galileo probe to Jupiter, missions that transformed our understanding of the solar system. Alongside this work, he collaborated with Carl Sagan on PBS’s landmark series COSMOS, narrated Discovery Channel’s ARE WE ALONE?, and co-authored four novels with legendary science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke. A Zelig-like figure at the crossroads of interplanetary science and science fiction, Gentry Lee has been everywhere—and worked with everyone—who helped define how we imagine space. Now the subject of STARMAN, Lee guides us through a lifetime of curiosity, wonder, and exploration. The film is both entertaining and illuminating—and our conversation with him reflects that same spirit. Our conversation with Gentry Lee, subject of STARMAN, on INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, starting now. @laemmle @OfficialRaphaelSbarge @ObscuredReleasing #StarmanMovie STARMAN documentary, Starman film, Gentry Lee, Gentry Lee NASA, Robert Stone documentary, Robert Stone director, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, JPL NASA, space exploration documentary, Viking mission to Mars, Galileo probe to Jupiter, Carl Sagan, COSMOS PBS, Arthur C. Clarke, science and imagination, space age documentary, interplanetary exploration, Are We Alone documentary, Inside the Arthouse, documentary film podcast #STARMAN #GentryLee #RobertStone #NASADocumentary #SpaceExploration #JetPropulsionLaboratory #CarlSagan #ArthurCClarke #DocumentaryFilm #InsideTheArthouse #SpaceAge #AreWeAlone #ArthouseCinema #filmpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 12m 23s | ||||||
| 2/4/26 |  When Love Doesn’t Disappear, But Quietly Changes Shape: Director Hlynur Pálmason | When Love Doesn’t Disappear, But Quietly Changes Shape — with director Hlynur Pálmason Like Ingmar Bergman pivoting from the existential weight of The Seventh Seal to the gentler, more reflective tone of Wild Strawberries, Icelandic filmmaker Hlynur Pálmason follows his critically acclaimed 2023 film Godland with THE LOVE THAT REMAINS—a work that feels light and airy even as it engages with emotionally serious terrain. THE LOVE THAT REMAINS centers on Anna and Maggi, parents of three children, as they navigate an amicable separation and divorce. Anna is an artist grappling with stalled momentum, while Maggi works aboard a commercial fishing boat, keenly aware that long stretches at sea place strain on family life. Their unhappiness is unmistakable, yet Pálmason resists easy explanations. Instead, he presents a couple bound by mutual respect and lingering affection—offering a quietly radical counterpoint to traditional divorce dramas. Beyond its intimate emotional focus, the film is also a vivid portrait of the Icelandic landscape. The countryside becomes both setting and emotional texture—beautiful, austere, and deeply expressive—mirroring the film’s tonal restraint and quiet power. Defying easy categorization, THE LOVE THAT REMAINS is a film about love after rupture, about separation without cruelty, and about the endurance of emotional connection. We hope our conversation with Hlynur Pálmason inspires you to seek out the film when it opens at your local arthouse cinema. To learn more about THE LOVE THAT REMAINS, watch INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, starting now. @laemmle @OfficialRaphaelSbarge @janusfilmsnyc @InsidetheArthouse #TheLoveThatRemains #HlynurPalmason #IcelandicCinema #ArthouseFilm #IndependentFilm #EuropeanCinema #SlowCinema #AuteurCinema #FilmInterview The Love That Remains, Hlynur Pálmason, Hlynur Palmason interview, Icelandic cinema, Icelandic film, arthouse film, independent cinema, European cinema, Scandinavian film, slow cinema, divorce drama, family drama, relationship drama, Godland, Bergman influence, auteur filmmaking, film director interview, Inside the Arthouse Inside The Arthouse is a filmed podcast and video interview series exploring independent film, arthouse cinema, and the film industry. Hosted by Greg Laemmle and Raphael Sbarge in partnership with Laemmle Theatres, the series features in-depth conversations with visionary directors, writers, producers, and documentary filmmakers shaping contemporary cinema. Episodes and clips cover the full filmmaking process, from writing, directing, and editing to distribution, festival strategy, and film sales. With behind-the-scenes insights, filmmaker interviews, and critical analysis of new releases, repertory cinema, and classic films, Inside The Arthouse is essential viewing for cinephiles, film students, and industry professionals. #InsideTheArthouse #FilmPodcast #ArthouseCinema #IndependentFilm #IndieFilm#FilmmakerInterview #FilmDiscussion #FilmAnalysis #MovieReview #FilmIndustry #FilmBusiness #FilmDistribution #LaemmleTheatres #GregLaemmle #RaphaelSbarge #NewFilmReleases #arthousefilm Video podcast exploring independent film, arthouse cinema, and the film industry. In-depth filmmaker interviews, behind-the-scenes conversations, and film analysis covering new releases, repertory cinema, and classic films. Hosted by Greg Laemmle & Raphael Sbarge in partnership with Laemmle Theatres, Inside the Arthouse focuses on film distribution, the movie business, and the creative process behind independent filmmaking Watch full episodes and subscribe for more interviews with the leading voices of independent and arthouse cinema. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 34m 29s | ||||||
| 1/28/26 |  How Director Jan-Ole Gerster Crafted the Slow-Burn Mystery ISLANDS | In this episode, director Jan-Ole Gerster discusses his new film ISLANDS, Berlin Film Festival premieres, and the creative process behind crafting a slow-burn indie mystery It’s only January, but if ISLANDS is any indication of what lies ahead, 2026 is already shaping up to be a remarkable year for cinema. Written and directed by Jan-Ole Gerster, ISLANDS is a sun-drenched, slow-burn mystery inspired by a character Gerster encountered while vacationing on the island of Fuerteventura. The film carries the seductive pull of a Raymond Chandler or Patricia Highsmith novel, but just when noir convention suggests the story will zig, Gerster confidently lets it zag. At the center of the film’s quiet tension is Sam Riley—unforgettable as Ian Curtis in Control—joined by Stacy Martin and Jack Farthing as a troubled married couple whose arrival sets the narrative in motion. Since premiering at the Berlin Film Festival, ISLANDS has drawn strong critical acclaim, with Variety naming Gerster one of its 10 Directors to Watch for 2026. In this episode of Inside the Arthouse, we sit down with Jan-Ole Gerster to discuss the making of ISLANDS, the film’s inspirations, and the creative choices behind its simmering atmosphere. Join us for a thoughtful conversation about storytelling, tone, and the pleasures of letting a film unfold on its own terms. Inside the Arthouse — starting now. @laemmle @OfficialRaphaelSbarge @janolegerster #JanOleGerster @samrileymusic #SamRiley @stacymartin #StacyMartin @jackfarthing #JackFarthing@greenwichent #GreenwichEntertainment #ISLANDSfilm#ISLANDSmovie Inside The Arthouse is a filmed podcast and video interview series exploring independent film, arthouse cinema, and the film industry. Hosted by Greg Laemmle and Raphael Sbarge in partnership with Laemmle Theatres, the series features in-depth conversations with visionary directors, writers, producers, and documentary filmmakers shaping contemporary cinema. Episodes and clips cover the full filmmaking process, from writing, directing, and editing to distribution, festival strategy, and film sales. With behind-the-scenes insights, filmmaker interviews, and critical analysis of new releases, repertory cinema, and classic films, Inside The Arthouse is essential viewing for cinephiles, film students, and industry professionals. #InsideTheArthouse #FilmPodcast #ArthouseCinema #IndependentFilm #IndieFilm#FilmmakerInterview #FilmDiscussion #FilmAnalysis #MovieReview#FilmIndustry #FilmBusiness #FilmDistribution#LaemmleTheatres #GregLaemmle #RaphaelSbarge#NewFilmReleases #arthousefilm Video podcast exploring independent film, arthouse cinema, and the film industry. In-depth filmmaker interviews, behind-the-scenes conversations, and film analysis covering new releases, repertory cinema, and classic films. Hosted by Greg Laemmle & Raphael Sbarge in partnership with Laemmle Theatres, Inside the Arthouse focuses on film distribution, the movie business, and the creative process behind independent filmmaking Watch full episodes and subscribe for more interviews with the leading voices of independent and arthouse cinema. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 52m 40s | ||||||
| 1/23/26 | Sundance Week: Gary Rubin Exposes the Sundance Film Festival Reality | The Sundance Film Festival is back—and with it, the headlines about splashy acquisitions and record-setting deals. But beyond the price tags and bidding wars, a much bigger story is unfolding. How do these deals actually get made? And what happens to the vast majority of films that don’t get picked up? In this episode of ARTHOUSE, we go beyond the headlines to explore the real journey of an independent film—from production to distribution—with industry veteran Gary Rubin. During the indie boom of the 1990s and early 2000s, Rubin was acquiring films at Artisan Entertainment, including his involvement in the landmark release of THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT. He later founded First Independent Pictures, distributing films like BIG FAN and HOLY ROLLERS. Today, Rubin works on multiple fronts: helping producers position their films for sale as a sales agent, and—when buyers don’t bite—guiding filmmakers through the realities of self-distribution as a marketing consultant. Making a film is hard. Getting it seen can be even harder. Whether you’re a filmmaker navigating the marketplace or a passionate fan of independent cinema, this “inside baseball” conversation pulls back the curtain on how films find their audience—or don’t. This is INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE with Gary Rubin... Starting now. @laemmle #sundance #sundance2026 @OfficialRaphaelSbarge #arthouse Video podcast exploring independent film, arthouse cinema, and the film industry. In-depth filmmaker interviews, behind-the-scenes conversations, and film analysis covering new releases, repertory cinema, and classic films. Hosted by Greg Laemmle & Raphael Sbarge in partnership with Laemmle Theatres, Inside the Arthouse focuses on film distribution, the movie business, and the creative process behind independent filmmaking Film Preservation #InsideTheArthouse #FilmPodcast #ArthouseCinema #IndependentFilm #IndieFilm#FilmmakerInterview #FilmDiscussion #FilmAnalysis #MovieReview#FilmIndustry #FilmBusiness #FilmDistribution#LaemmleTheatres #GregLaemmle #RaphaelSbarge#NewFilmReleases #arthousefilm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 57m 51s | ||||||
| 1/21/26 | Steve Buscemi on Sundance & Redefining Independent Film: Q&A | As the Sundance Film Festival approaches its final year in Park City, we take a moment to reflect on the artists who didn’t simply pass through Sundance—but helped define it, shaping an entire era of American independent cinema in the process. Among those enduring icons is Steve Buscemi. Buscemi’s breakthrough came with Bill Sherwood’s Parting Glances, which premiered at Sundance in 1986. The film became a key work of the emerging New Queer Cinema movement and marked one of the earliest moments when Sundance revealed itself as a true launchpad for bold, deeply personal storytelling. Throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, Buscemi emerged as one of the most singular and recognizable faces of independent film, collaborating with filmmakers who would go on to redefine the medium—including Joel and Ethan Coen, Quentin Tarantino, Jim Jarmusch, Abel Ferrara, and Tom DiCillo. His unforgettable performance in Alexander Rockwell’s In the Soup earned the film the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance in 1992, cementing Buscemi’s place at the center of the ’90s indie film explosion. More recently, Buscemi was honored by IndieCollect as part of RescueFest 2025, recognizing his lasting impact on independent cinema and his role in preserving film history. For the occasion, IndieCollect founder Sandra Schulberg invited Greg to moderate a conversation with Steve, co-hosted by Michelle Satter, founder and longtime director of the Sundance Institute Labs. We’re proud to bring that conversation to you now. This is Steve Buscemi in conversation—on Inside the Arthouse... starting now. @laemmle @indiecollect #stevebuscemi @sundanceorg #Sundance IndieCollect, RescueFest, RescueFest2025, FilmPreservation, IndieFilmHistory Video podcast exploring independent film, arthouse cinema, and the film industry. In-depth filmmaker interviews, behind-the-scenes conversations, and film analysis covering new releases, repertory cinema, and classic films. Hosted by Greg Laemmle & Raphael Sbarge in partnership with Laemmle Theatres, Inside the Arthouse focuses on film distribution, the movie business, and the creative process behind independent filmmaking Film Preservation #InsideTheArthouse #FilmPodcast #ArthouseCinema #IndependentFilm #IndieFilm#FilmmakerInterview #FilmDiscussion #FilmAnalysis #MovieReview#FilmIndustry #FilmBusiness #FilmDistribution#LaemmleTheatres #GregLaemmle #RaphaelSbarge#NewFilmReleases #arthousefilm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 56m 24s | ||||||
| 1/14/26 |  A PRIVATE LIFE — Rebecca Zlotowski on Jodie Foster & Where Mystery, Romance & Dark Comedy Collide | A Private Life with Public Consequences: Rebecca Zlotowski has been on our radar since Other People’s Children hit the U.S. in 2023, so we were more than ready for her next move: A PRIVATE LIFE (Vie Privée)—a sleek, sharp French-language genre cocktail that’s equal parts mystery, romance, and darkly playful comedy. Jodie Foster plays Lilian Steiner, a tightly wound Paris psychiatrist whose perfectly curated life starts to fray after a patient dies under unsettling circumstances. What follows is classic Zlotowski: stylish, intelligent, emotionally alive—and way more moving than you expect a “noir-ish” whodunit to be. Foster gives one of her most nuanced performances in years, performed almost entirely in French, and the film pairs her with César-winner Daniel Auteuil for one of the most irresistible actor-director matchups of the moment. This week on INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, Zlotowski talks about the enduring power of movies: how filmmaking lets us step into alternate realities, why that hits audiences so hard, and the “cinema secrets” hiding in plain sight. We also get into her craft choices on A PRIVATE LIFE—tone, rhythm, performance, and what French filmmaking traditions she’s playing with (and pushing against). @laemmle @officialRaphaelSbarge @sonyclassics #InsideTheArthouse #APrivateLife #ViePrivee #RebeccaZlotowski #JodieFoster #DanielAuteuil #FrenchCinema #ArthouseCinema #Cinephile #FilmPodcast #VideoPodcast #DirectorInterview #BehindTheScenes #Filmmaking #Directing #Screenwriting #Editing #Cinematography #ModernNoir #FilmNoir #MysteryThriller #PsychologicalThriller #CharacterStudy #ParisCinema #FestivalFilm #WorldCinema #WomenInFilm #AuteurCinema #MovieTalk #filmlovers #InsideTheArthouse #FilmPodcast #ArthouseCinema #IndependentFilm #IndieFilm#FilmmakerInterview #FilmDiscussion #FilmAnalysis #MovieReview#FilmIndustry #FilmBusiness #FilmDistribution#LaemmleTheatres #GregLaemmle #RaphaelSbarge#NewFilmReleases #arthousefilm Video podcast exploring independent film, arthouse cinema, and the film industry. In-depth filmmaker interviews, behind-the-scenes conversations, and film analysis covering new releases, repertory cinema, and classic films. Hosted by Greg Laemmle & Raphael Sbarge in partnership with Laemmle Theatres, Inside the Arthouse focuses on film distribution, the movie business, and the creative process behind independent filmmaking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 48m 40s | ||||||
| 1/8/26 |  HOMEBOUND (Oscar Shortlisted) | Neeraj Ghaywan on a Best International Feature Contender | HOMEBOUND (Oscar Shortlisted) | A Passport to Contemporary India — Neeraj Ghaywan Interview. We love foreign films at INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE. When they work, they’re more than entertainment—they’re a passport. In this episode, we sit down with Neeraj Ghaywan to discuss his Oscar-shortlisted drama HOMEBOUND, a powerful portrait of contemporary India. That’s exactly what happens in director Neeraj Ghaywan’s powerful new drama HOMEBOUND—an Oscar-shortlisted film set in contemporary India that follows two lifelong friends trying to build a future against overwhelming odds. One is Muslim, the other Dalit, and their bond is tested by caste prejudice, religious discrimination, and the brutal realities of social class. Inspired in part by a New York Times report from 2020, HOMEBOUND doesn’t soften what it shows us. It confronts the everyday humiliations that shape opportunity—and in a devastating final act, captures the life-shattering consequences of the COVID-19 lockdown, especially for migrant workers, who were among the hardest hit by the pandemic’s economic and social fallout. Executive produced by Martin Scorsese, HOMEBOUND has emerged as a standout in the Best International Feature Oscar race, and it should not be counted out. Neeraj Ghaywan was in Los Angeles for screenings, and Greg jumped at the chance to sit down with him in person at the Royal Theatre for a one-on-one conversation. We invite you to listen in. Listen now to our conversation with director Neeraj Ghaywan — on INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE. @Laemmle @officialRaphaelSbarge @homeboundthefilm @dharmamovies @netflix @neeraj.ghaywan @ishaankhatter @vishaljethwa06@janhvikapoor #Homebound #dharmamovies #Homebound #NeerajGhaywan #OscarShortlisted #BestInternationalFeature #IndianCinema #InternationalCinema #ArthouseCinema #IndependentFilm #FilmmakerInterview #InsideTheArthouse #FilmPodcast #CinemaCulture HOMEBOUND film, Neeraj Ghaywan interview, Oscar shortlisted film, Best International Feature Oscar race, Indian cinema, contemporary India film, caste discrimination, Dalit representation, Muslim Dalit friendship, migrant workers India, COVID lockdown India, Martin Scorsese executive producer, international cinema, arthouse film, independent film, filmmaker interview podcast, INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE #InsideTheArthouse #FilmPodcast #ArthouseCinema #IndependentFilm #IndieFilm#FilmmakerInterview #FilmDiscussion #FilmAnalysis #MovieReview#FilmIndustry #FilmBusiness #FilmDistribution#LaemmleTheatres #GregLaemmle #RaphaelSbarge#NewFilmReleases #arthousefilm Video podcast exploring independent film, arthouse cinema, and the film industry. In-depth filmmaker interviews, behind-the-scenes conversations, and film analysis covering new releases, repertory cinema, and classic films. Hosted by Greg Laemmle & Raphael Sbarge in partnership with Laemmle Theatres, Inside the Arthouse focuses on film distribution, the movie business, and the creative process behind independent filmmaking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 05m 44s | ||||||
| 1/6/26 | Jim Jarmusch on Making FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER (Venice Golden Lion) | Jim Jarmusch on Making FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER (Venice Golden Lion) In this episode of INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, we sit down with one of the defining voices of American independent cinema: Jim Jarmusch. Since his 1984 breakthrough Stranger Than Paradise, Jarmusch has carved out a singular path—quietly rebellious, fiercely auteur-driven, and unmistakably his own. His latest film, FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER—winner of the Golden Lion at the Venice International Film Festival—marks a return to one of his most iconic storytelling forms: a set of separate yet interconnected stories, each with its own tone, rhythm, and emotional temperature. The signature deadpan humor is here, but so is something deeper—an unexpected tenderness that builds toward a quietly devastating final movement. We talk with Jarmusch about why he was drawn back to this triptych structure, how he approaches rhythm and restraint, and how small details accumulate into meaning. We also discuss working with an extraordinary ensemble cast—Tom Waits, Adam Driver, Cate Blanchett, Vicky Krieps, Charlotte Rampling, Mayim Bialik, Indya Moore, and Luka Sabbat—and what it takes to make films that resist the pull of franchising, speed, and spectacle. If you’re interested in the craft of filmmaking, the future of independent cinema, or the enduring power of auteur storytelling, this conversation is for you. Join us for our conversation with Jim Jarmusch—starting now on INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE. Jim Jarmusch interview, Father Mother Sister Brother, Venice Golden Lion winner, Venice Film Festival, MUBI film, Tom Waits Jim Jarmusch, Adam Driver Jim Jarmusch, Cate Blanchett Jim Jarmusch, Vicky Krieps, Charlotte Rampling, independent cinema, arthouse film, filmmaker interview, INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE @laemmle @OfficialRaphaelSbarge @mubi @kate_blanchetteofficial @missmayim @indyamoore @lukasabbat @cate_blanchettofficial #arthousecinema #JimJarmusch #FatherMotherSisterBrother #MUBI #InsideTheArthouse #IndependentCinema #ArthouseCinema #FilmInterview #filmmakerinterview #InsideTheArthouse #FilmPodcast #ArthouseCinema #IndependentFilm #IndieFilm#FilmmakerInterview #FilmDiscussion #FilmAnalysis #MovieReview#FilmIndustry #FilmBusiness #FilmDistribution#LaemmleTheatres #GregLaemmle #RaphaelSbarge#NewFilmReleases #arthousefilm Video podcast exploring independent film, arthouse cinema, and the film industry. In-depth filmmaker interviews, behind-the-scenes conversations, and film analysis covering new releases, repertory cinema, and classic films. Hosted by Greg Laemmle & Raphael Sbarge in partnership with Laemmle Theatres, Inside the Arthouse focuses on film distribution, the movie business, and the creative process behind independent filmmaking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 44m 59s | ||||||
| 12/23/25 |  THE PLAGUE (2025) Is Brutal for a Reason | Charlie Pollinger Interview (Cannes Breakout) | THE PLAGUE (2025) | Charlie Polinger on Childhood, Cruelty, and a Cannes Breakout When a film earns a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, there’s often a quiet suspicion that it’s a critic’s darling—admired more than embraced. But Charlie Polinger’s debut feature THE PLAGUE is something rarer: a film that marries the visceral pull of a taut thriller with the intelligence and moral urgency of serious arthouse cinema. In this episode of INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, we sit down with writer-director Charlie Polinger to discuss a film that has quickly become one of the most talked-about releases of 2025. Drawing from memories of his own pre-adolescence, Pollinger crafts a story that feels deeply personal while speaking uncomfortably—and urgently—to the present moment. THE PLAGUE explores how casual cruelty, once confined to private spaces, has become increasingly normalized and even rewarded in public life. The film premiered at Cannes, where it reportedly received an 11-minute standing ovation—an extraordinary response for a first feature led by a cast of unknown child actors. That reception wasn’t just about novelty. It was recognition of a filmmaker with a confident voice and a film that understands how to unsettle, provoke, and implicate its audience without sacrificing narrative momentum. THE PLAGUE is tense, unsettling, and deeply felt—a debut that suggests Pollinger is not only a director to watch, but one already operating with uncommon clarity and purpose. 🎙️ To learn more about one of The most striking films of the year, join us for our conversation with Charlie Pollinger—on INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, starting now. @laemmle @officialRaphaelSbarge @CPolinger @IFCFilmsUnlimited IFCFilmsOfficial #InsideTheArthouse #FilmPodcast #ArthouseCinema #IndependentFilm #IndieFilm#FilmmakerInterview #FilmDiscussion #FilmAnalysis #MovieReview#FilmIndustry #FilmBusiness #FilmDistribution#LaemmleTheatres #GregLaemmle #RaphaelSbarge#NewFilmReleases #arthousefilm Video podcast exploring independent film, arthouse cinema, and the film industry. In-depth filmmaker interviews, behind-the-scenes conversations, and film analysis covering new releases, repertory cinema, and classic films. Hosted by Raphael Sbarge in partnership with Laemmle Theatres, Inside the Arthouse focuses on film distribution, the movie business, and the creative process behind independent filmmaking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 54m 46s | ||||||
| 12/19/25 |  The Fight to Own Warner Brothers | The Fight to Own Warner Bros. | Hollywood Consolidation, Streaming Wars & the Future of Cinema In this episode of INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, we step outside our usual filmmaker deep dives to examine a seismic moment in Hollywood—one that could reshape the film industry from top to bottom. Warner Bros., one of the oldest and most influential studios in cinema history, is officially up for sale. After weighing multiple offers, the company initially moved toward a deal with Netflix, a move that would fold more than a century of studio legacy into one of the world’s most powerful streaming platforms. But the story didn’t end there. Within days, Paramount, backed by tech titan Larry Ellison, launched a surprise counteroffer—turning the situation into a full-scale bidding war. None of these deals are finalized, and each faces significant regulatory hurdles. Still, the fact that Warner Bros. is even on the table speaks volumes about where the media landscape is headed. While arthouse cinema occupies a smaller corner of that ecosystem, the ripple effects of consolidation will shape what films get made, how they’re distributed, and whether audiences get to experience them on the big screen at all. To unpack what’s at stake, we’re joined by two experts: Ross Melnick, professor of Film and Media Studies at UC Santa Barbara and a leading voice on the history of exhibition, and Chris Yogerst, author of The Warner Brothers, one of the definitive histories of the studio now at the center of this fight. This conversation was recorded on December 10. Given how quickly events are moving, some details may shift—but our goal is to provide the context and historical insight needed to understand the forces at play and the possible futures ahead. So let’s get into it: how consolidation shapes the movies you love, the theaters that show them, and the cultural imagination they help build. That conversation on INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, starting now. 👉 Watch our full filmmaker conversations on the main INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE channel: youtube.com/@InsidetheArthouse @laemmle @OfficialRaphaelSbarge @cyogerst UC Santa Barbara Film & Media Studies and Carsey-Wolf Center #WarnerBros #WarnerBrothers #HollywoodBusiness #MediaConsolidation #StudioSystem #EntertainmentIndustry #StreamingWars #FilmDistribution #TheatricalExhibition #FilmIndustry #MergersAndAcquisitions #Antitrust #mediaregulation #ArthouseCinema #IndependentFilm #CinemaCulture #MovieTheaters #FilmHistory #Cinephile #FilmPodcast #insidethearthouse Warner Bros sale, Warner Brothers sale, Hollywood consolidation, studio acquisition, media mergers and acquisitions, streaming wars, Netflix studio deal, Paramount counteroffer, Larry Ellison media, antitrust and media regulation, film distribution economics, theatrical exhibition, future of movie theaters, legacy studios vs tech companies, Warner Bros history, studio system, film industry analysis, entertainment industry trends, Inside the Arthouse podcast #arthouse #arthouseFilm @laemmle #BehindTheScenes #FilmDiscussion #MovieReview #NewReleases #NewFilmReleases #FilmLovers #Cinema #MoviePodcast #GregLaemmle #RaphaelSbarge #LaemmleTheatres #FilmDistribution #MovieIndustry #FilmBusiness Video Podcast Independent Film / Indie Film Arthouse Film / Arthouse Movie Film Lovers / Cinema New Movie Releases / New Film Releases Repertory Cinema / Classic Films / Classic Movies Filmmaker Interviews / Filmmakers (Directors, Writers, Producers) Film Distributors / Film Distribution Movie Industry / Film Business / Movie Business Behind-the-Scenes Insights Film Discussion / Movie Reviews / Film Analysis Greg Laemmle / Raphael Sbarge Laemmle Theatres Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 01m 15s | ||||||
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