Cinephilia For Dummies
On today’s episode Lady P is joined once again by writer and film historian, Professor Joseph McBride. They sit down to discuss the Number 15 movie on the Sight and Sound Greatest of All Time List, Yasujiro Ozu’s LATE SPRING. As Lady P mentions on the podcast, Joe was selected to participate in the 2012 Sight and Sight Critic’s Poll, and he included LATE SPRING in his individual top 10 list. Lady P and Joe talk about why he feels LATE SPRING is worthy of inclusion in the canon.
They also get into some of the personal and sociopolitical influences that may have informed much of Ozu’s work. Plus, they discuss the enduring appeal of Ozu’s filmography.
For the second topic, Joe and Lady P offer up a handy guide for budding cinephiles. If you’re someone who’s always wanted to be able to show-off your well honed movie tastes, but have never known where to start, then this is the episode for you. Prepare to start spending a lot more time indoors, because Lady P and Joe are offering up a selection of “gateway films”, or films that will lead you to a greater appreciation for film history and artistry. Think of it as a movie-snob starter kit. With this kit, the wild world of smarty-pants cinema will open it’s doors to you, and you will officially be out of reasons not to watch LAST YEAR AT MARIENBAD and L’AVVENTURA. You’re welcome!
Finally, they finish off the podcast by talking about a few upcoming projects of Joe’s. Here are just a few of the things that the Professor’s been working on lately:
Criterion Collection: MY DARLING CLEMENTINE. Audio commentary by Joseph McBride
INTO THE NIGHTMARE: My Search For the Killers of President John F. Kennedy and Officer J.D. Tippet
If you like this episode, make sure to check Lady P and Joe’s earlier podcast on John Ford’s classic western, THE SEARCHERS.
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