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Scene by Scene

Written by: Justin Johnson & Joe Lefeber
  • Summary

  • Scene by Scene is not a traditional movie review podcast. It’s a film discussion podcast with two independent filmmakers fascinated by the filmmaking process. Every other week, Joe and Justin break down the elements of one movie to better understand how films are made, what makes a “good” one, and what makes a “bad” one. After examining the film's story and themes, visual technique, and historical, cultural, or personal significance, they discuss what they've learned.

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  • American Movie (1999) | Dir. Chris Smith
    Apr 26 2024

    In this episode, we discuss Chris Smith's American Movie, including Mark’s performative side, Mark and Mike’s friendship, and the ways we see ourselves in Mark.


    See where American Movie is available to watch.


    Supplemental Material:

    American Movie Blu-ray

    Coven (Dir. Mark Borchardt)

    I Blow Up (Dir. Mark Borchardt)

    Mike Schank's Music

    Filmmaker Mark Borchardt's Awesome Tour Of Milwaukee (Late Show with David Letterman)

    Fan Request: Mark Borchardt At Comic-Con (Late Show with David Letterman)

    The Wisdom of Mark Borchardt (Interview with Carl King)

    The Carl King Podcast - Episode 6 with Mark Borchardt

    The Carl King Podcast - Episode 50 with Mark Borchardt

    Cinema Tonight (WXRW 104.1 Riverwest Radio)


    Additional Audio Sources:

    American Movie Trailer

    American Movie Blu-ray

    Coven (Dir. Mark Borchardt)

    "Fight Fire With Fire" by Mike Schank

    The Wisdom of Mark Borchardt (Interview with Carl King)


    If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it.


    If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com


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    2 hrs and 24 mins
  • Giuseppe Makes a Movie (2014) | Dir. Adam Rifkin
    Apr 12 2024

    In this episode, we discuss Adam Rifkin's Giuseppe Makes a Movie, including Giuseppe’s filmmaking process, how it inspires us, and the importance of documenting a community that no longer exists.


    See where Giuseppe Makes a Movie is available to watch.


    Supplemental Material:

    Giuseppe Makes a Movie Official Website

    Cinelicious Pics' Giuseppe Makes a Movie Blu-ray

    Garbanzo Gas (Film)

    Giuseppe Andrews' Films

    Vizual Medium Obzervation (Interview with Giuseppe)


    Additional Audio Sources:

    Cabin Fever Blu-ray

    Giuseppe Makes a Movie Trailer

    Cinelicious Pics' Giuseppe Makes a Movie Blu-ray

    High (Acoustic) by Giuseppe Andrews (Music)

    Vizual Medium Obzervation (Interview with Giuseppe)


    If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it.


    If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com


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    2 hrs and 6 mins
  • Three Colors: Red (1994) | Dir. Krzysztof Kieślowski
    Mar 29 2024

    In this episode, we discuss Krzysztof Kieślowski's Three Colors: Red, including its connections to Blue and White, the film's telephone motif, and the way Kieślowski’s camera conveys connection and disconnection.


    See where Three Colors: Red is available to watch.


    Supplemental Material:

    The Criterion Collection's Three Colors Blu-ray

    Curzon's Three Colours Trilogy 4K Ultra HD

    Kieślowski on Kieślowski (Book)

    Krzysztof Kieślowski Interviews (Conversations with Filmmakers Series) (Book)

    Three Colors: A Hymn to European Cinema by Colin MacCabe

    Red: A Fraternity of Strangers by Georgina Evans

    This Year's Foreign Oscar Race Reflects a Growingly Global Medium by Guy Lodge

    Insight into Three Colors: Red


    Additional Audio Sources:

    Three Colors: Red Trailer

    The Criterion Collection's Three Colors Blu-ray

    "Irène Jacob" from The Criterion Collection's Three Colors Blu-ray

    "Behind the Scenes of Red" from The Criterion Collection's Three Colors Blu-ray


    If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it.


    If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com


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    2 hrs and 7 mins

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