The New Plaza Cinema Podcast

After a brief hiatus, the New Plaza Cinema crew is thrilled to share their deep-dive discussion on the 1976 satirical black comedy classic Network, which touches upon the murky ethics of sensationalism and how corporate influence corrupts the journalistic integrity of broadcast news--an incredibly poignant topic considering our current political climate. So make sure to sit back, relax, and tune in as Max Alvarez, Gary Palmucci, and Dan Cahill discuss the vibrant performances and scenes that make the film so special--in addition to the insider production scoop behind this Sidney Lumet classic! Be sure to subscribe to New Plaza Cinema wherever you get your podcasts. You can also watch the full, unedited conversation ⁠here and ⁠RSVP⁠⁠⁠⁠ for our next live talkback on September 26th, where acclaimed biographer Steven C. Smith will join us in discussing the 1954 Hitchcockian classic Rear Window. In addition, you can follow New Plaza Cinema for more updates--by cinephiles, for cinephiles--on: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@new_plaza_cinema⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @NewPlazaCinema Facebook: New Plaza Cinema YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠New Plaza Cinema

Written and directed by former blacklistees of the McCarthy Era (Walter Bernstein and Martin Ritt), the 1976 gem The Front confronts Hollywood's dark history of censorship and blacklisting during the height of the Red Scare--and Max, Gary, and Dan are here to discuss the lore of it all alongside Andrea Marcovicci, who made her film debut on the project opposite Woody Allen. Be sure to subscribe to New Plaza Cinema wherever you get your podcasts. You can also watch the full, unedited conversation ⁠here⁠⁠⁠! In addition, you can follow New Plaza Cinema for more updates--by cinephiles, for cinephiles--on: Instagram: ⁠⁠@new_plaza_cinema⁠⁠ Twitter: @NewPlazaCinema Facebook: New Plaza Cinema YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠New Plaza Cinema

In light of Martin Scorsese's 80th birthday, resident film curator Gary Palmucci and cinematography expert Dan Cahill join esteemed film historian Max Alvarez in discussing the history and cultural impact surrounding arguably one of the most prophetic films in recent memory surrounding America's growing obsession with fame and celebrity culture--Scorsese's 1982 underrated classic The King of Comedy.  Be sure to subscribe the New Plaza Cinema wherever you get your podcasts. You can also watch the full, unedited conversation here! What film would you like us to cover next on the New Plaza Cinema Podcast? Be sure to cast your vote here, would love to hear from everyone! Also, follow New Plaza Cinema for more updates--by cinephiles, for cinephiles--on: Instagram: @new_plaza_cinema Twitter: @NewPlazaCinema Facebook: New Plaza Cinema YouTube: New Plaza Cinema Check out our website and subscribe to our newsletter to find out more about New Plaza Cinema! You can also support our mission to keep foreign and independent cinema alive on anchor.fm. 

Welcome to the third episode of the New Plaza Cinema podcast, the podcast for the full spectrum of movie lovers. Film curator Gary Palmucci is joined by the Executive Director of the Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers University, Wayne Winborne, to moderate a conversation between the director of the 2019 documentary, MILES DAVIS: BIRTH OF THE COOL, the prolific Stanley Nelson, along with his wife, writer and producer Marcia Smith, and musician and the nephew of Miles Davis, Vince Wilburn Jr. Don't forget to subscribe to our show on your podcast app.  Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Watch the full, unedited conversation on YouTube. To find out more about New Plaza Cinema, visit our website and subscribe to our newsletter.

Welcome to the first episode of the New Plaza Cinema Podcast, the podcast for the full spectrum of movie lovers. Established in 2018, the New Plaza Cinema aims to show independent and foreign films, and provide educational programs on classic cinema. Film curator Gary Palmucci and film historian Max Alvarez discuss the 1957 film, SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS, directed by Alexander Mackendrick. Don't forget to subscribe to our show on your podcast app.  Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and subscribe to our YouTube channel. You can watch the full, unedited conversation on YouTube. To find out more about New Plaza Cinema, visit our website and subscribe to our newsletter.