Ep. 34 Nothing is Original with Michael A. Coleman
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Ep. 34 Nothing is Original with Michael A. Coleman

In this episode, filmmaker and University of Missouri film professor Michael Coleman discusses the differences between homage and plagiarism, working with college students, and telling stories based on real experiences. Finally in today’s concluding thought, Edward discusses what it means to be a film socialite.

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Ep. 33 Movie Theatres Amid Covid 19
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Ep. 33 Movie Theatres Amid Covid 19

In this episode, correspondent Sean Naughton (he/him) and host Edward Frumkin analyze the way movie theaters operate amid the Covid-19 Pandemic and how it has a larger impact on non-profit art houses. Finally in today’s concluding thought, Edward shares his use of Twitter.

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Ep. 32 Audio Documentaries with Chloé Trayner
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Ep. 32 Audio Documentaries with Chloé Trayner

In this episode, Ragtag Film Society’s Artistic Director Chloé Trayner discusses the recognition of film programming as a skill, merging industry and local audiences, and having film festivals in a pandemic. Finally in today’s concluding thought, Edward talks about his recent Walks and Sprints.

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Ep. 31 Film Festival Workers Unite!
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Ep. 31 Film Festival Workers Unite!

In this episode, correspondent Jonah Desnaux (he/him) and host Edward Frumkin (he/him) discuss the rights and care needed for film festival volunteers after the recent controversial layoffs at Rotterdam International Film Festival (IFFR). Then, Edward reviews Whores’ Glory, Tom Krawczyk’s recommendation. Finally in today’s concluding thought, Edward has filed an LLC for reelprint.

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Ep. 30 Perceptions of Authenticity with Michael T. WOrkman
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Ep. 30 Perceptions of Authenticity with Michael T. WOrkman

In this episode, Big Sky Documentary Film Festival Features Programmer and filmmaker Michael T. Workman discusses the themes of labor, vulnerability and performance in his works, and avoiding the tropes present in personal films. Finally in today’s concluding thought, Edward talks about entering into more arthouse and experimental cinema environments.

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Ep. 29 2022 Tribeca
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Ep. 29 2022 Tribeca

In this episode, contributor Sean Naughton (he/him) and host Edward Frumkin (he/him) dissect the highly anticipated films and predict some competition winners at 2022 Tribeca Festival. Finally in today’s concluding thought, Edward shares his use of transportation means in his current life.

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Ep. 28 Rainbow of Gasoline with Tom Krawczyk
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Ep. 28 Rainbow of Gasoline with Tom Krawczyk

In this episode, photographer and filmmaker Tom Krawczyk discusses his teaching experience overseas, using 8mm celluloid, and his acclaimed short documentary My Duduś (that has played at 2022 Big Sky, Santa Barbara, SXSW, SFFILM, Seattle Int. and Chicago Critics Film Festivals).

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Ep. 27 Pixar
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Ep. 27 Pixar

In this reelprint episode, contributor Jonah Desnaux (he/him) and host Edward Frumkin (he/him) discuss the films from Pixar, the Pixar Theory, and the recent controversy about contextualizing Animation at the 94th Academy Awards.

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Ep. 26 Balance Curiosity & Art in Documentaries with Rachel Gregg
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Ep. 26 Balance Curiosity & Art in Documentaries with Rachel Gregg

In this episode, Big Sky Executive Director Rachel Gregg discusses her previous work at the Montana Film Office and providing many spaces in exhibiting many types of documentaries at the Big Sky Film Festival. Finally, in today’s concluding thought, Edward discusses the power of language.

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Ep. 25 Missing Movies and Lost Films
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Ep. 25 Missing Movies and Lost Films

In this episode, contributor Sean Naughton (he/him) and host Edward Frumkin (he/him) analyze the importance of restoring and preserving films, and recognizing these efforts from Missing Movies, a group of filmmakers, distributors, and archivists advocating for accessible cinema. Then Edward reviews The Time Traveler’s Wife, Cason Suggs’ recommendation. Finally in today’s concluding thought, Edward discusses his new adopted home.

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