http://ifc.com/film/film-news/ en-us ℗ & © 2007 IFC & Matt Singer, the on-air host of IFC News, and Alison Willmore, the writer of The IFC Blog, have a weekly, geeky discussion of topics in independent film. Matt Singer and Alison Willmore Matt Singer, the on-air host of IFC News, and Alison Willmore, the writer of The IFC Blog, have a weekly, geeky discussion of topics in independent film. Matt Singer, the on-air host of IFC News, and Alison Willmore, the writer of The IFC Blog, have a weekly, geeky discussion of topics in independent film. IFC News ifcnews@ifctv.com no ℗ & © 2007 IFC &TV & Film Mon, 20 May 2008 12:00 EST Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore The 2008 Cannes Film Festival is halfway through, and so this week on the IFC News podcast we're coming to you straight from France to discuss the festival so far, a few of the films we've liked and Woody Allen's "Vicky Cristina Barcelona," on which we're very divided. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [ Photo: "Vicky Cristina Barcelona," Weinstein Co., 2008 ] The 2008 Cannes Film Festival is halfway through, and so this week on the IFC News podcast we're coming to you straight from France to discuss the festival so far, a few of the films we've liked and Woody Allen's "Vicky Cristina Barcelona," on which we're very divided. Download now (MP3: 33:59 minutes, 31.1 MB) 33:59 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/294378872/05192008podcast77.mp3 http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/05192008podcast77.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=0pe3vH"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=0pe3vH" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/294378872" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/05192008podcast77.mp3http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/05192008podcast77.mp3 Mon, 12 May 2008 12:00 EST Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore He's the filmmaker the world loves to revile, and in honor of (or maybe just to warn you about) the upcoming "Postal," this week on the IFC News podcast we discuss the career and films of Uwe Boll, and whether or not he's the contemporary Ed Wood. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [ Photo: Uwe Boll plays himself in "Postal," Freestyle Releasing, 2007 ] He's the filmmaker the world loves to revile, and in honor of (or maybe just to warn you about) the upcoming "Postal," this week on the IFC News podcast we discuss the career and films of Uwe Boll, and whether or not he's the contemporary Ed Wood. Download now (MP3: 29:50 minutes, 27.3 MB) 29:50 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/289620477/05122008podcast76.mp3 http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/05122008podcast76.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=h38sDH"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=h38sDH" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/289620477" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/05122008podcast76.mp3http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/05122008podcast76.mp3 Mon, 05 May 2008 12:00 EST Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore This week, "Juno"'s Ellen Page is back in theaters with "The Tracey Fragments," playing another troubled but eloquent teenager girl. In honor of her role, this week on the IFC News podcast, we take a look at some of the better representations of teens on screen, from "Kes" to "Ghost World." By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [ Photo: "The Tracey Fragments," THINKFilm, 2007 ] This week, "Juno"'s Ellen Page is back in theaters with "The Tracey Fragments," playing another troubled but eloquent teenager girl. In honor of her role, this week on the IFC News podcast, we take a look at some of the better representations of teens on screen, from "Kes" to "Ghost World." Download now (MP3: 27:56 minutes, 25.5 MB) 27:56 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/284310033/05052008podcast75.mp3 http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/05052008podcast75.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=sMWOEH"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=sMWOEH" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/284310033" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/05052008podcast75.mp3http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/05052008podcast75.mp3 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:00 EST Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore The weather's warming, the days are longer and "Iron Man" ads are getting inescapable — clear signs that summer's on the way. This week on the IFC News podcast, we present ten indie alternatives to the season's blockbusters that we haven't seen and are really looking forward to. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [ Photo: "The Promotion," Dimension Films, 2008 ] The weather's warming, the days are longer and "Iron Man" ads are getting inescapable — clear signs that summer's on the way. This week on the IFC News podcast, we present ten indie alternatives to the season's blockbusters that we haven't seen and are really looking forward to. Download now (MP3: 28:41 minutes, 26.2 MB) 28:41 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/274815817/04212008podcast74.mp3 http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/04212008podcast74.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=fQOdFYG"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=fQOdFYG" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/274815817" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/04212008podcast74.mp3http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/04212008podcast74.mp3 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:00 EST Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore The moment the phone rings in "88 Minutes" and Al Pacino is told he has the titular amount of time left to live, the film joins the small group of flicks set in real time — every minute that ticks by in the film is equal to a minute of the audience's time. This week on the IFC News podcast, we look at some of the directors, from Hitchcock to Linklater, and some of the structures, from dinner parties to hostage situations, of films set in real time. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: "88 Minutes," Columbia Pictures, 2008] The moment the phone rings in "88 Minutes" and Al Pacino is told he has the titular amount of time left to live, the film joins the small group of flicks set in real time — every minute that ticks by in the film is equal to a minute of the audience's time. This week on the IFC News podcast, we look at some of the directors, from Hitchcock to Linklater, and some of the structures, from dinner parties to hostage situations, of films set in real time. Download now (MP3: 28:10 minutes, 25.7 MB) 28:10 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/270772674/04142008podcast73.mp3 http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/04142008podcast73.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=ZfKhrgG"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=ZfKhrgG" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/270772674" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/04142008podcast73.mp3http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/04142008podcast73.mp3 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:00 EST Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore Looking at the posters of the adorable New England senior citizens that make up the chorus featured in doc "Young@Heart," it's hard not to think about how, with the exception of rapping grannies, you just don't see people over the age of 65 in movies that often. Certainly not as the focus of a film — which is why, this week on the IFC News podcast, we look over the small selection of features centered on older casts, and the films that seem specifically intended for the neglected 65-plus demographic. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: "Young@Heart," Fox Searchlight, 2007] Looking at the posters of the adorable New England senior citizens that make up the chorus featured in doc "Young@Heart," it's hard not to think about how, with the exception of rapping grannies, you just don't see people over the age of 65 in movies that often. Certainly not as the focus of a film — which is why, this week on the IFC News podcast, we look over the small selection of features centered on older casts, and the films that seem specifically intended for the neglected 65-plus demographic. Download now (MP3: 26:45 minutes, 24.5 MB) 26:45 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/265698809/04072008podcast72.mp3 http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/04072008podcast72.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=ikIdNFG"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=ikIdNFG" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/265698809" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/04072008podcast72.mp3http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/04072008podcast72.mp3 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:00 EST Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore "21," which is based on the true story of a group of MIT students who used a card-counting system to win millions of dollars in the Vegas casinos, isn't the first film to tackle gambling as a topic... and it's doubtful anyone would call it the best, either. But gambling, whether it be on cards, dice, horses or other people, is tough to capture on screen. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: "21," Columbia Pictures, 2008] "21," which is based on the true story of a group of MIT students who used a card-counting system to win millions of dollars in the Vegas casinos, isn't the first film to tackle gambling as a topic... and it's doubtful anyone would call it the best, either. But gambling, whether it be on cards, dice, horses or other people, is tough to capture on screen. Download now (MP3: 29:44 minutes, 27.2 MB) 29:44 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/261489151/03312008podcast71.mp3 http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/03312008podcast71.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=9VhNAPF"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=9VhNAPF" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/261489151" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/03312008podcast71.mp3http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/03312008podcast71.mp3 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:00 EST Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore British playwright, screenwriter and Oscar-winning director Anthony Minghella passed away last week at the early age of 54. Best known for glossy, classy literary adaptations like "The English Patient" and "Cold Mountain," the director maintained throughout his brief career a focus on class and on pressures that arise from being an outsider struggling to conform. This week on the IFC News podcast, we look through Minghella's six theatrical features and the themes to which he always returned. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: Anthony Minghella during the filming of "Breaking and Entering," MGM, 2006] British playwright, screenwriter and Oscar-winning director Anthony Minghella passed away last week at the early age of 54. Best known for glossy, classy literary adaptations like "The English Patient" and "Cold Mountain," the director maintained throughout his brief career a focus on class and on pressures that arise from being an outsider struggling to conform. This week on the IFC News podcast, we look through Minghella's six theatrical features and the themes to which he always returned. Download now (MP3: 34:41 minutes, 31.7 MB) 26:33 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/257785496/03252008podcast70.mp3 http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/03252008podcast70.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=WKF6ggF"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=WKF6ggF" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/257785496" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/03252008podcast70.mp3http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/03252008podcast70.mp3 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:00 EST Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore Luke and Owen Wilson have risen from earlier collaborations with Wes Anderson to mainstream stardom, but have also retained distinct on-screen personas that have informed both their larger and their indie roles. This week on the IFC News podcast, we look at the career of the two more famous Wilsons (sorry, Andrew), the roles they've tended to take or be offered, their attempts to break out of those roles and their brightest on-screen moments. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: Owen and Luke Wilson in "Bottle Rocket," Columbia Pictures, 1996] Luke and Owen Wilson have risen from earlier collaborations with Wes Anderson to mainstream stardom, but have also retained distinct on-screen personas that have informed both their larger and their indie roles. This week on the IFC News podcast, we look at the career of the two more famous Wilsons (sorry, Andrew), the roles they've tended to take or be offered, their attempts to break out of those roles and their brightest on-screen moments. Download now (MP3: 26:33 minutes, 24.3 MB) 26:33 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/253674871/03172008podcast69.mp3 http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/03172008podcast69.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=stZ31tF"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=stZ31tF" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/253674871" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/03172008podcast69.mp3http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/03172008podcast69.mp3 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:00 EST Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore There's film! There's music! There's barbecue! There's... interactive! This week on the IFC News podcast, we check in from SXSW 2008 to talk about what we've been up to, what we've seen, and why we like this damn festival so much. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: Greta Gerwig and Joe Swanberg in "Nights and Weekends," 2008] There's film! There's music! There's barbecue! There's... interactive! This week on the IFC News podcast, we check in from SXSW 2008 to talk about what we've been up to, what we've seen, and why we like this damn festival so much. Download now (MP3: 32:51 minutes, 30.1 MB) 32:51 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/249577518/03102008podcast68.mp3 http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/03102008podcast68.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=tU7xGoF"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=tU7xGoF" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/249577518" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/03102008podcast68.mp3http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/03102008podcast68.mp3 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:00 EST Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore The '50s," in all of their heightened glory, are a favorite era of filmmakers, shorthand for either the good ol' clean cut days of American mythology or the dark, unacknowledged underbelly of that time. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: Pierce Brosnan and Rachel McAdams in "Married Life," Sony Pictures Classics, 2007] The '50s," in all of their heightened glory, are a favorite era of filmmakers, shorthand for either the good ol' clean cut days of American mythology or the dark, unacknowledged underbelly of that time. Download now (MP3: 30:17 minutes, 27.7 MB) 30:17 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/245116701/03032008podcast67.mp3 http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/03032008podcast67.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=O4zeG7F"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=O4zeG7F" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/245116701" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/03032008podcast67.mp3http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/03032008podcast67.mp3 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:00 EST Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore There are enough films set in Manhattan to merit a dozen podcasts, but ones that are set in one of the outer boroughs are harder to find. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: The Queens-set "Chop Shop," Koch Lorber Films, 2007] There are enough films set in Manhattan to merit a dozen podcasts, but ones that are set in one of the outer boroughs — Queens, Brooklyn, The Bronx and Staten Island — are harder to find. This week on the IFC News podcast, we look at the four New York boroughs not frequented so often by films, and try to figure out the common themes of the ones that are set in each. Download now (MP3: 31:20 minutes, 28.7 MB) 31:20 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/241176212/02252008podcast66.mp3 http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/02252008podcast66.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=aMTdYGE"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=aMTdYGE" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/241176212" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/02252008podcast66.mp3http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/02252008podcast66.mp3 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 12:00 EST Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore Nostalgia for 80s excess has hit us full-force, in a particularly bittersweet way. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: "Best solved by one lonely guy" Morgan Spurlock in "Where in the World is Osama bin Laden?" Weinstein Co., 2008] 80s nostalgia is in full force in film and television right now, in a particularly bittersweet way. In these complex political times, the vintage musclebound blockbusters have come to represent an odd common global cultural touchstone as well as a relic of a simpler, more naive time. This week on the IFC News podcast, we look at how Rambo became the face of innocent loss in several films on the festival circuit, and what 80s franchises are in the pipeline to be remade. Download now (MP3: 33:06 minutes, 30.4 MB) Podcast feeds: [XML] [iTunes] 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/237195290/02182008podcast65.mp3 http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/02182008podcast65.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=0Dz0P2E"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=0Dz0P2E" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/237195290" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/02182008podcast65.mp3http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/02182008podcast65.mp3 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:00 EST Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore Is it really so hard to find a spark on-screen these days? We take a look at the rare pairings that work and the state of the romantic comedy. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: Hepburn and Tracy they ain't Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey in "Fool's Gold," Warner Bros.] Last week in the New York Times, A.O. Scott mused that the romantic comedy has become the victim of "a dispiriting, uninspired sameness." Well, given that it's the week of Valentine's Day, we thought we take a look at his argument, give our thoughts on whether we agree, and discuss some of the on-screen pairings in the past few years that have actually worked thanks to chemistry and which iconic stars seem incapable of generating romantic chemistry with their fellow actors. [Correction: In this podcast, we state that Kate Hudson is also the female lead in "Failure to Launch." This is incorrect it was in fact Sarah Jessica Parker. We apologize for the error.] Download now (MP3: 30:03 minutes, 27.5 MB) Podcast feeds: [XML] [iTunes] 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/233449007/02112008podcast64.mp3 http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/02112008podcast64.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=Sa1o0lE"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=Sa1o0lE" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/233449007" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/02112008podcast64.mp3http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/02112008podcast64.mp3 Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:00 EST Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore The average Superbowl ad cost $2.7 million for a 30-second slot this year. For that much scratch, you can afford to hire a decent director here's our look at the talent behind the most impressive ads that aired during the game. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: Justin Timberlake gets abused in the name of Pepsi, PepsiCo, 2008] The average Superbowl ad cost $2.7 million for 30-second slot this year. For that much scratch, you can afford to hire a decent director. This week on the IFC News podcast, we look at the talent behind the most impressive ads that aired during the game, and revisit the illustrious ad careers of some of our favorite filmmakers. Download now (MP3: 30:16 minutes, 27.7 MB) Podcast feeds: [XML] [iTunes] 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/229212505/02042008podcast63.mp3 http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/02042008podcast63.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=f5hr0TE"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=f5hr0TE" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/229212505" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/02042008podcast63.mp3http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/02042008podcast63.mp3 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:00 EST Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore A look over this year oh-so-Indiewood Oscar nominees, omissions and unexpected inclusions. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: Snubbed? "Into the Wild," Paramount Vantage, 2007] Four out of the five Best Picture nominees in this year's Oscars are, technically, indie films. While it remains to be seen if anyone will watch, it's certainly the strongest batch of nominees we've seen at the Academy Awards in a long time. This week on the IFC News podcast, we look over the Indiewood Oscars, pointing out surprises and snubs in select categories. And don't forget to catch Matt Singer double-dating on the Oscar topic over at NPR's Talk of the Nation, here. Download now (MP3: 33:54 minutes, 31 MB) Podcast feeds: [XML] [iTunes] 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/224946436/01282008podcast62.mp3 http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/01282008podcast62.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=59TpIsD"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=59TpIsD" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/224946436" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/01282008podcast62.mp3http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/01282008podcast62.mp3 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:00 EST Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore We report from midway through the festival, discussing what's been good, what's been bad and what people are talking about. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: "The Wackness," Occupant Films, 2008] This week on the IFC News podcasts, we report from midway through the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, discussing what's been good, what's been bad and what people are talking about. Special guest Adam Kempenaar of the Filmspotting podcasts joins us. Download now (MP3: 23:47 minutes, 21.8 MB) Podcast feeds: [XML] [iTunes] 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/220893062/01212008podcast61.mp3 http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/01212008podcast61.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=7gs3MdD"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=7gs3MdD" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/220893062" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/01212008podcast61.mp3http://www.ifcpodcasts.com/audiopodcasts/01212008podcast61.mp3 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:00 EST Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore Sundance kicks off this week, and we take a look at that particular breed of Amerindie film the festival has become known for. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: "Little Miss Sunshine," Fox Searchlight, 2006] SXSW has laid claim to the mumblecore movement, Cannes is home to the old school auteurist art film, and Sundance has... the Sundance film. The 2008 Sundance Film Festival kicks off this week, and this week on the IFC News podcast, we attempt to define what, exactly, makes a "Sundance film," pick out some of the genre's favorite themes and elements, and test how notable Sundance films of the past few years stack up. Download now (MP3: 29:00 minutes, 26.5 MB) Podcast feeds: [XML] [iTunes] 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/217097675/01142008podcast60.mp3 http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/01142008podcast60.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=JdADYKD"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=JdADYKD" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/217097675" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/01142008podcast60.mp3http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/01142008podcast60.mp3 Mon, 07 Jan 2008 12:00 EST Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore Don't apologize, David Cross you're not the first to take a less than Oscar-winning part for a payout. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: David Cross in "Alvin and the Chipmunks," Twentieth Century Fox Animation, 2007] Comedian David Cross was sensitive enough about taking a role in "Alvin and the Chipmunks" that he felt the need to defend himself on his blog. But he's hardly the first to take a less than Oscar-winning part for a payout this week on the IFC News podcast, we list out a few of our favorite respected actors who have shown themselves to be unafraid to star opposite, say, a talking baby. Download now (MP3: 30:53 minutes, 28.2 MB) Podcast feeds: [XML] [iTunes] 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/212884380/01072008podcast59.mp3 http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/01072008podcast59.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=uE2tnpD"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=uE2tnpD" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/212884380" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/01072008podcast59.mp3http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/01072008podcast59.mp3 Mon, 24 Dec 2007 12:00 EST Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore 2007 is so 2007 here are the films we're excited about in the new year. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: David Gordon Green's "Pineapple Express," Columbia Pictures, 2008] 2007 is so 2007 we're all about the new year. This week on the IFC News podcast, we look ahead to 2008 and list some of the things we're looking forward to, from the bad movie month of January (hello, two films from Uwe Boll!) to upcoming work from our favorite directors to fabulous films we caught at festival in the past year that are finally making their way to theaters. Download now (MP3: 31:07 minutes, 28.5 MB) Podcast feeds: [XML] [iTunes] 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/205765838/12212007podcast58.mp3 http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/12212007podcast58.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=GYejeiC"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=GYejeiC" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/205765838" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/12212007podcast58.mp3http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/12212007podcast58.mp3 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:00 EST Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore Themes and observations from the year that was. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: Richard Gere as Billy the Kid Bob Dylan in "I'm Not There," Weinstein Company, 2007] The western returned in full force, the musical biopic was reinvented and the musical reemerged in scruffier form while the serious war film took a beating at the box office. This week on the IFC News podcast, we take a look back at the trends and themes of 2007. Download now (MP3: 27:20 minutes, 25 MB) Podcast feeds: [XML] [iTunes] 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/201876512/12172007podcast57.mp3 http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/12172007podcast57.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=ATzo5uC"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=ATzo5uC" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/201876512" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/12172007podcast57.mp3http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/12172007podcast57.mp3 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:00 EST Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore "Juno" director Jason Reitman has done a fine job of making very different films from those of his dad, Ivan. Here's our look at other directors' offspring who've followed their fathers into the fold. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: Jason Reitman on the set of "Juno," Fox Searghlight, 2007] Jason Reitman, the filmmaker behind "Juno" and "Thank You For Smoking," has done an admirable job of distinguishing his promising career as a director from that of his father, "Ghostbusters" helmer Ivan Reitman. This week on the IFC News podcast, we look at some of the other offspring of established directors who've followed their famous parents into the fold, discuss the burdens they have to bear (and the not-inconsiderable advantages they have) and offer an unscientific grouping of who's done well and who hasn't. Download now (MP3: 27:27 minutes, 25.1 MB) Podcast feeds: [XML] [iTunes] 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/198198838/12102007podcast56.mp3 http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/12102007podcast56.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=ABD6eLC"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=ABD6eLC" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/198198838" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/12102007podcast56.mp3http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/12102007podcast56.mp3 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 12:00 EST Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore What's become of that genre filled with restraining clothing and even more restrained emotions? By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: "Atonement," Focus Features, 2007] Sure, "costume drama" can technically be applied to everything from "Apocalypto" "Pirates of the Caribbean," but for some of us, it means a very specific type of film, filled with restraining clothing and even more restrained emotions. This week on the IFC News podcast, we talk about the recent decline in the genre, its Merchant Ivory heyday and the costume drama hall of fame. Download now (MP3: 26:24 minutes, 24.1 MB) Podcast feeds: [XML] [iTunes] 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/198198839/12032007podcast55.mp3 http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/12032007podcast55.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=BIJoJUC"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=BIJoJUC" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/198198839" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/12032007podcast55.mp3http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/12032007podcast55.mp3 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 12:00 EST Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore We confess to some of our most egregious omissions and pick out classics we haven't seen. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: "It's a Wonderful Life," RKO Radio Pictures, 1946] You can't see everything if 2007 has taught us anything, it's that it's pretty much impossible to see every new release, no matter how hard you might try. Some things will slip by, but that's nothing unusual heck, even the most dedicated of film nerds have their blind spots. This week on the IFC News podcast, we confess to some of our most embarrassing: great film, classic films, films we know all about, perhaps, but still haven't gotten around to seeing. Download now (MP3: 28:38 minutes, 26.3 MB) Podcast feeds: [XML] [iTunes] 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/198198840/11262007podcast54.mp3 http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/11262007podcast54.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=ZY2elSC"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=ZY2elSC" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/198198840" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/11262007podcast54.mp3http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/11262007podcast54.mp3 Mon, 19 Nov 2007 12:00 EST Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore In support of the writers' strike, we present a potential movie marathon of films featuring screenwriters. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: Nicolas Cage and Brian Cox in "Adaptation," Columbia Pictures, 2002] While there are plenty of films out there featuring writers, those concentrating on people who write for film or television are few and far between, and an interesting case study they're very rarely a flattering portrait of the position. This week on the IFC News podcast, as the writers' strike carries on, we present a potential movie marathon of films featuring screenwriters. Download now (MP3: 29:29 minutes, 26.9 MB) Podcast feeds: [XML] [iTunes] 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/198198841/11192007podcast53.mp3 http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/11192007podcast53.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=Gg6zZBC"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=Gg6zZBC" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/198198841" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/11192007podcast53.mp3http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/11192007podcast53.mp3 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:00 EST Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore The newest face of animation looks awfully like Angelina Jolie. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: Robert Zemeckis' "Beowulf," Paramount Pictures, 2007] The newest face of animation looks awfully like Angelina Jolie. "Beowulf" makes use of motion-capture technology to bring a near-lifelike look to its characters. Too lifelike? This week on the IFC News podcast, we talk about whether or not motion capture can be considered animation, and the benefits of keeping things stylized. Download now (MP3: 26:12 minutes, 24 MB) Podcast feeds: [XML] [iTunes] 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/198198842/11122007podcast52.mp3 http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/11122007podcast52.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=E2r1q0C"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=E2r1q0C" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/198198842" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/11122007podcast52.mp3http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/11122007podcast52.mp3 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:00 EST Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore As film and show writers head out on strike, we turn to TV to discuss how the medium has changed. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: Onion rings? "The Sopranos," HBO, 2007] Scripted television has changed a lot in the last few years in some ways, it has an advantage over film in terms of relevance, reach and range of storytelling. This week on the IFC News podcast, as television and film writers head out to picket for the first WGA strike since 1988, we turn to television to discuss the pros and cons of the medium and why it has finally become acceptable to work for the big and small screens without being sniffed at. Download now (MP3: 27:10 minutes, 24.8 MB) Podcast feeds: [XML] [iTunes] 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/198198843/11052007podcast51.mp3 http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/11052007podcast51.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=h1wq0VC"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=h1wq0VC" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/198198843" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/11052007podcast51.mp3http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/11052007podcast51.mp3 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:00 EDT Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore The man behind "Blade Runner," "Alien" and "Kingdom of Heaven" is fond of revisiting his work. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: The unicorn dream from "Blade Runner," Warner Bros., 1982] "Blade Runner - The Final Cut," the third official cut of the beloved sci-fi film that first hit theaters back in 1982, is now back on the big screen. It's hardly the first time Sir Ridley Scott has revisited a film the director of "Alien" and "Kingdom of Heaven" has had a long relationship with the director's cut. This week on the IFC News podcast, we look over Scott's career and the various versions of his work. [Correction: In this podcast, we mention that "Blade Runner - The Final Cut" is currently available on DVD. This is incorrect; it will not be available for purchase until December 18th.] Download now (MP3: 29:14 minutes, 26.7 MB) Podcast feeds: [XML] [iTunes] 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/198198844/10292007podcast50.mp3 http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/10292007podcast50.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=i107u7C"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=i107u7C" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/198198844" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/10292007podcast50.mp3http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/10292007podcast50.mp3 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 12:00 EDT Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore The follow-up to a filmmaker's big-splash debut or major breakout is burdened by considerable expectation and anticipation. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: "The Fountain," Warner Bros., 2006] The film that follows a filmmaker's big-splash debut or major breakout is burdened by a considerable amount of expectation and anticipation. This week on the IFC News podcast, we consider the sophomore slump, whether literal or just in spirit, and take a look at how and why it's affected some of our favorite directors. Download now (MP3: 27:44 minutes, 25.4 MB) Podcast feeds: [XML] [iTunes] 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/198198845/10222007podcast49.mp3 http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/10222007podcast49.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=tfLuIfC"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=tfLuIfC" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/198198845" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/10222007podcast49.mp3http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/10222007podcast49.mp3 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 12:00 EDT Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore We browse vampires through the ages, from Bela Lugosi to the Hammer films to 90s indie vamp angst By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: "30 Days of Night," Columbia Pictures, 2007] The ads for "30 Days of Night" promise that in the film "a new vision of the vampire comes to life." Well, the vampire has kept up a steady presence on screen since the early days of cinema, and "30 Days of Night" wouldn't be its first reinvention. This week on the IFC News podcast, we browse vampires through the ages, from Bela Lugosi to the Hammer films to 90s indie vamp angst. Download now (MP3: 28:35 minutes, 26.2 MB) Podcast feeds: [XML] [iTunes] 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/198198846/10152007podcast48.mp3 http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/10152007podcast48.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=FZvSrjC"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=FZvSrjC" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/198198846" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/10152007podcast48.mp3http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/10152007podcast48.mp3 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 12:00 EDT Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore A closer look at the artist formerly known as Marky Mark. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: Mark Wahlberg in "We Own The Night," Columbia Pictures, 2007] Having negotiated the particularly challenging career move from white rapper to respected actor, Mark Wahlberg now shifts between middling leading roles ("The Italian Job," anyone?) and generally kickass supporting ones ("I Heart Huckabees"). This week on the IFC News podcast, we take a closer look at the artist formerly known as Marky Mark. Download now (MP3: 25:35 minutes, 23.4 MB) Podcast feeds: [XML] [iTunes] 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/198198847/10082007podcast47.mp3 http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/10082007podcast47.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=4y0ciCC"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=4y0ciCC" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/198198847" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/10082007podcast47.mp3http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/10082007podcast47.mp3 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:00 EDT Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore We'll be back next week as scheduled. The IFC News podcast is taking this week of it'll be back next week as scheduled. In the meantime, check out Matt Singer and Alison Willmore dispatching from the New York Film Festival in video form here. 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/253674874/ no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=2fqZiLC"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=2fqZiLC" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/253674874" height="1" width="1"/>http://ifc.com/film/film-news/http://ifc.com/film/film-news/ Mon, 24 Sep 2007 12:00 EDT Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore A discussion of the new film from Sidney Lumet and the admirable career of one of its stars. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: Philip Seymour Hoffman and Ethan Hawke in "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead," ThinkFilm, 2007] Sidney Lumet's new thriller "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead" screens as part of the New York Film Festival before opening in theaters next month. This week on the IFC News podcast, we discuss the film and the admirable career and unusual appeal of one of its stars, Philip Seymour Hoffman. Download now (MP3: 23:51 minutes, 21.8 MB) Podcast feeds: [XML] [iTunes] Matt Singer and Alison Willmore webcast live from the New York Film Festival September 28th through October 5th at 1pm ET daily. Watch them here. 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/198198849/09242007podcast46.mp3 http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/09242007podcast46.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=92mB1CC"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=92mB1CC" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/198198849" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/09242007podcast46.mp3http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/09242007podcast46.mp3 Mon, 17 Sep 2007 12:00 EDT Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore Few film genres have been as unfairly maligned as the video game adaptation... er, scratch that, actually, that malignment is totally deserved. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: Milla Jovovich in "Resident Evil: Extinction," Screen Gems, 2007] Few film genres have been as unfairly maligned as the video game adaptation... er, scratch that, actually, that malignment is totally deserved. This week on the IFC News podcast, we look at what goes so wrong when adapting massively popular game titles into films, at the one director representing indie film in the field (like it or not) and whether video games can be considered art. Download now (MP3: 29:33 minutes, 27.7 MB) Podcast feeds: [XML] [iTunes] 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/198198850/09172007podcast45.mp3 http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/09172007podcast45.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=aLT0WwC"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=aLT0WwC" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/198198850" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/09172007podcast45.mp3http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/09172007podcast45.mp3 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 12:00 EDT Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore We take a closer look at David Cronenberg's new film. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: Viggo Mortensen and Vincent Cassel in "Eastern Promises," Focus Features, 2007] David Cronenberg, the "King of Venereal Horror," has made a transition in his last few features toward more mainstream films. This doesn't mean they don't bear his distinctive touch "A History of Violence" challenged audiences with fight scenes that were both exhilarating and repellent, while "Eastern Promises," a more prickly film, takes on themes of honor and manhood. This week on the IFC News podcast, we take a closer look at Cronenberg's latest, which just made its premiere at the Toronto Film Festival. Download now (MP3: 23:50 minutes, 21.8 MB) Podcast feeds: [XML] [iTunes] 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/198198851/09102007podcast44.mp3 http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/09102007podcast44.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=p9nSj2C"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=p9nSj2C" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/198198851" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/09102007podcast44.mp3http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/09102007podcast44.mp3 Mon, 03 Sep 2007 12:00 EDT Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore Banished for years to the realms of animation, the movie musical finally seems to be making a comeback. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: Susan Sarandon in John Turturro's "Romance Cigarettes," MGM, 2007] Banished for years to the realms of animation, the movie musical finally seems to be making a comeback. This week on the IFC News podcast, we speculate on what led to the demise of the musical, and look into how the burgeoning genre of the indie musical plays up the disconnect between a song and dance number and a harsher reality. Download now (MP3: 28:29 minutes, 26.1 MB) Podcast feeds: [XML] [iTunes] 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/198198852/09032007podcast43.mp3 http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/09032007podcast43.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=u2HsnIC"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=u2HsnIC" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/198198852" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/09032007podcast43.mp3http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/09032007podcast43.mp3 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 12:00 EDT Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore As August draws to a close, we reveal what we're looking forward to in the season of Quality Cinema. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: Anton Corbijn's "Control" opens October 10th, Weinstein Company, 2007] As the (metaphorically) dark days of August come to a close, we prepare ourselves for fall and award season. This week on the IFC News podcast, we pick out ten films we're looking forward to in the upcoming months. Download now (MP3: 29:31 minutes, 27.7 MB) Podcast feeds: [XML] [iTunes] 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/198198853/08272007podcast42.mp3 http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/08272007podcast42.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=AF7mDuC"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=AF7mDuC" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/198198853" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/08272007podcast42.mp3http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/08272007podcast42.mp3 Mon, 20 Aug 2007 12:00 EDT Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore There are plenty of good reasons for actors to get behind the camera and give directing a whirl (and not a few bad ones). By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: Mandy Moore in "Dedication," the directorial debut of actor Justin Theroux, First Look International, 2007] Charlie Chaplin did it. Orson Welles did it. Heck, Emilio Estevez still does it. There are plenty of good reasons for actors to get behind the camera and give directing a whirl (and not a few bad ones). This week on the IFC News podcast, we look over the recent rash of films from actor-directors, salute some of the best work from actor-directors in the past, and pick out some major themes from the films they tend to turn out. Download now (MP3: 30 minutes, 27.4 MB) Podcast feeds: [XML] [iTunes] 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/198198854/08202007podcast41.mp3 http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/08202007podcast41.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=eNifKBC"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=eNifKBC" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/198198854" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/08202007podcast41.mp3http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/08202007podcast41.mp3 Mon, 13 Aug 2007 12:00 EDT Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore We discuss some decent films about traveling and some others you definitely don't want to watch right before you head out on vacation. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: "The Beach," Twentieth Century Fox, 2000] Summer's winding down, but there's still time to squeeze in one last getaway before fall rolls in. This week on the IFC News podcast, we discuss some decent films about traveling and some others you definitely don't want to watch right before you head out on vacation. Download now (MP3: 35:12 minutes, 32.2 MB) Podcast feeds: [XML] [iTunes] 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/198198855/08132007podcast40.mp3 http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/08132007podcast40.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=SfgYJtC"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=SfgYJtC" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/198198855" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/08132007podcast40.mp3http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/08132007podcast40.mp3 Mon, 06 Aug 2007 12:00 EDT Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore After last week's 50 Best list, we're taking a moment to turn to the unsexy side of things. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: "Battle in Heaven," Tartan USA, 2005] As a sidebar to last week's list of the 50 greatest sex scenes in cinema, we're taking a moment to turn to the unsexy side of things. This week on the IFC News podcast, we discuss the 15 most disturbing (either intentionally or unintentionally) sex scenes in cinema. Hott. Download now (MP3: 30:58 minutes, 28.3 MB) Podcast feeds: [XML] [iTunes] 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/198198856/08062007podcast39.mp3 http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/08062007podcast39.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=UwmKaCC"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=UwmKaCC" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/198198856" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/08062007podcast39.mp3http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/08062007podcast39.mp3 Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:00 EDT Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore Just because you look good on stage doesn't guarantee you're ready to carry your own film. Or does it? By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: "Purple Rain," Warner Bros. Pictures, 1984] So you can sing. So you can dance. So you look rockin' on stage. But if want to successfully cross over into film, you're going to have to do more than purify yourself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka. You're going to have to find a project that highlights your strong points (see above) and downplays your weaker ones (like your untried acting ability). This week on the IFC News podcast, we survey singers playing singers on films. Download now (MP3: 28:57 minutes, 26.5 MB) Podcast feeds: [XML] [iTunes] 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/198198857/07302007podcast38.mp3 http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/07302007podcast38.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=0HK0hjC"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=0HK0hjC" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/198198857" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/07302007podcast38.mp3http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/07302007podcast38.mp3 Mon, 23 Jul 2007 12:00 EDT Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore We analyze the various species of movies inspired by, adapted from or continued after a TV show. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: "The Simpsons Movie," Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation, 2007] Movies that are born from TV series don't exactly have the best of track records. This week on the IFC News Podcast, we break down the various kinds of TV series adaptations, remakes and inspired-bys that have made their way to the theaters, and point out some of the highlights ("Miami Vice," "Serenity") and lowlights (don't get us started). Download now (MP3: 29:00 minutes, 26.5 MB) Podcast feeds: [XML] [iTunes] 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/198198858/07232007podcast37.mp3 http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/07232007podcast37.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=lz4ywuC"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=lz4ywuC" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/198198858" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/07232007podcast37.mp3http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/07232007podcast37.mp3 Mon, 16 Jul 2007 12:00 EDT Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore Sci-fi hasn't always just been the realm of noisy, physics-defying space explosions. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: "The Day the Earth Stood Still," Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation, 1951] Science fiction wasn't always the exclusive domain of noisily physics-defying space explosions and furry aliens this week on the IFC News podcast, we look at some of the films that have used the sci-fi genre to convey big ideas. Download now (MP3: 29:28 minutes, 26.9 MB) Podcast feeds: [XML] [iTunes] 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/198198859/07162007podcast36.mp3 http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/07162007podcast36.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=cGWyVAC"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=cGWyVAC" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/198198859" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/07162007podcast36.mp3http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/07162007podcast36.mp3 Mon, 09 Jul 2007 12:00 EDT Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore Inspired by the "Cloverfield" fuss, we take a look over other trailers in search of an actual finished film worthy of such excitement. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: The film formerly known as "Untitled J.J. Abrams Project" "Cloverfield," Paramount Pictures, 2008] This week on the IFC News podcast: Inspired by the recently released trailer for a film that's still shooting that nevertheless managed to set the web a-buzz, we take a look over a few trailers for upcoming films to see if there's an actual finished film worthy of such excitement. Download now (MP3: 26:56 minutes, 24.6 MB) Podcast feeds: [XML] [iTunes] 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/198198860/07092007podcast35.mp3 http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/07092007podcast35.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=gF720EC"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=gF720EC" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/198198860" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/07092007podcast35.mp3http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/07092007podcast35.mp3 Mon, 02 Jul 2007 12:00 EDT Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore He may be a great comic talent, but Robin Williams has committed far more transgressions against cinema than he has added anything worthwhile. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: Williams as Reverend Frank in "License to Wed," Warner Bros. Pictures, 2007] He may be a great comic talent, but Robin Williams has committed far more transgressions against cinema (cough "Patch Adams" cough) than he has added anything worthwhile. This week on the IFC News podcast, we take a long hard look at the crimes of Robin Williams. Download now (MP3: 22:38 minutes, 20.7 MB) Podcast feeds: [XML] [iTunes] 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/198198861/07022007podcast34.mp3 http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/07022007podcast34.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=COYNqsC"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=COYNqsC" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/198198861" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/07022007podcast34.mp3http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/07022007podcast34.mp3 Fri, 22 Jun 2007 12:00 EDT Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore This week, we take a look at the on-screen appeal of Bruce Willis. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: Future indie classic "Live Free or Die Hard," 20th Century Fox, 2007] Whether he's playing a world-weary cop, a world-weary detective, a world-weary ghost or a world-weary baby, Bruce Willis is always secure and even invaluable in the iconic screen niche he's carved out for himself. This week on the IFC News podcast, we take a look at Bruce Willis, movie star. Download now (MP3: 25:16 minutes, 23.1 MB) Podcast feeds: [XML] [iTunes] 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/198198862/06252007podcast33.mp3 http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/06252007podcast33.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=0TDMlMC"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=0TDMlMC" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/198198862" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/06252007podcast33.mp3http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/06252007podcast33.mp3 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 12:00 EDT Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore It's (almost) halfway through the year; we take a look back at what we've liked so far. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: Paul Verhoeven's "Black Book," Sony Pictures Classics, 2007] We're halfway through June, which means we're almost halfway through the year. This week on the IFC News podcast, we take a look back at the first half of 2007 and list some of the films we've liked. Download now (MP3: 27:09 minutes, 24.8 MB) Podcast feeds: [XML] [iTunes] 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/198198863/06182007podcast32.mp3 http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/06182007podcast32.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=TSfqSZC"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=TSfqSZC" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/198198863" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/06182007podcast32.mp3http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/06182007podcast32.mp3 Mon, 11 Jun 2007 12:00 EDT Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore What we'd do, what we wouldn't do, and who we'd give money to if we were running a movie studio. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: "Hot Fuzz" stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost pose with director Edgar Wright, Rogue Pictures, 2007] This week on the IFC News podcast, we imagine ourselves into a place of great power, great responsibility and ever-so-great perks as the heads of movie studios. Take a listen to what we'd do, what we wouldn't do, and who we'd give money to for a project (here's looking at you, "Hot Fuzz" team!). Download now (MP3: 24:38 minutes, 22.5 MB) Podcast feeds: [XML] [iTunes] 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/198198864/06112007podcast31.mp3 http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/06112007podcast31.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=7GBX2nC"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=7GBX2nC" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/198198864" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/06112007podcast31.mp3http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/06112007podcast31.mp3 Mon, 04 Jun 2007 12:00 EDT Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore Summer of the threequels got you down? Here are some suggestions of alternatives to this season's bloated blockbusters. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End," Buena Vista Pictures, 2007] Summer of the threequels got you down? Never fear this week on the IFC News podcast, Matt Singer and Alison Willmore offers up some fine alternative viewing suggests for this summer less that promising-looking blockbusters. Download now (MP3: 28:26 minutes, 26 MB) Podcast feeds: [XML] [iTunes] 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/198198865/06042007podcast30.mp3 http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/06042007podcast30.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=atNjbIC"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=atNjbIC" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/198198865" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/06042007podcast30.mp3http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/06042007podcast30.mp3 Mon, 28 May 2007 12:00 EDT Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore With "Bug," William Friedkin is generating critical attention for the first time in decades. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: "Bug," Lionsgate, 2007] In the 70s, William Friedkin made two genre-defining masterpieces, "The Exorcist" and "The French Connection," then went on to turn out a infamous flop, a famously controversial thriller and a series of completely forgettable mainsteam attempts at a blockbuster. With "Bug," his new film starring Ashley Judd and Michael Shannon, Friedkin returns to horror and to critical attention. This week on the IFC News podcast, Matt Singer and Alison Willmore revisit Friedkin's career and legacy. Download now (MP3: 24:06 minutes, 22 MB) Podcast feeds: [XML] [iTunes] 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/198198866/05282007podcast29.mp3 http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/05282007podcast29.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=vIEjtBC"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=vIEjtBC" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/198198866" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/05282007podcast29.mp3http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/05282007podcast29.mp3 Mon, 21 May 2007 12:00 EDT Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore What's so great about the South of France? Actually, everything. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: "No Country For Old Men," Miramax/Paramount Vantage, 2007] It turns out the Cannes Film Festival is not just an excuse to hang out in the beautiful Southern France, though that part is awfully nice. This week's IFC News podcast comes to you from on the road, as Matt Singer and Alison Willmore discuss their experiences at Cannes and two films: Wong Kar Wai's "My Blueberry Nights" and the Coen brothers' "No Country For Old Men." Download now (MP3: 23:26 minutes, 21.4 MB) Podcast feeds: [XML] [iTunes] 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/198198867/05212007podcast28.mp3 http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/05212007podcast28.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=TtEV7hC"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=TtEV7hC" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/198198867" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/05212007podcast28.mp3http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/05212007podcast28.mp3 Mon, 14 May 2007 12:00 EDT Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore It's generally considered a bad sign when a film sits around for a few years before getting a theatrical release. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: "The Wendell Baker Story," THINKFilm, 2007] It's generally considered a bad sign when a film like "The Wendell Baker Story," which opens this week, sits around for a few years before getting a theatrical release. This week on the IFC News podcast, we look at some of the reasons films are put on the shelf, and some well-known shelved films and shelvees. Download now (MP3: 25:05 minutes, 22.9 MB) Podcast feeds: [XML] [iTunes] 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/198198868/05142007podcast27.mp3 http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/05142007podcast27.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=h19JrJC"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=h19JrJC" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/198198868" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/05142007podcast27.mp3http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/05142007podcast27.mp3 Mon, 07 May 2007 12:00 EDT Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore No matter how hot a director you were in your home country, you're likely to be handed a lame project when you first head to the US. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: "28 Weeks Later," Fox Atomic, 2007] Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, who directed this week's sequel to Danny Boyle's "28 Days Later," screened his last film, 2001's Spanish language "Intacto," to Cannes and Sundance. Nimrd Antal, the director of the fading-from-theaters slasher flick "Vacancy," won acclaim and a prize at Cannes along with a European Film Award nomination for his Hungarian debut, "Kontroll." No matter how good you are in your home country, when you first start working in the US it seems you're only likely to be offered genre films and US remakes of foreign languages titles. This week on the IFC News podcast, we look at how some of the more recent foreign directors to make a splash have done with their English language debuts. Download now (MP3: 24:10 minutes, 22.1 MB) Podcast feeds: [XML] [iTunes] 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/198198869/05072007podcast26.mp3 http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/05072007podcast26.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=7a2r5LC"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=7a2r5LC" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/198198869" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/05072007podcast26.mp3http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/05072007podcast26.mp3 Mon, 30 Apr 2007 12:00 EDT Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore Curling, fencing, little league baseball most aren't that fun to watch, so... why not make movies about them? By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: "The Flying Scotsman," MGM, 2007] "The Flying Scotsman," which opens this week, stars Johnny Lee Miller as Graeme Obree, an amatuer cyclist who broke the world hour record. As far as spectator sports go, track-bound solitary speed cycling may rank as one of the least naturally dramatic to watch. This week on the IFC News podcast, we look at some other spectator-unfriendly sports and see how they've fared on screen. Download now (MP3: 24:50 minutes, 22.7 MB) Podcast feeds: [XML] [iTunes] 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/198198870/04302007podcast25.mp3 http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/04302007podcast25.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=8NbECTC"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=8NbECTC" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/198198870" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/04302007podcast25.mp3http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/04302007podcast25.mp3 Mon, 23 Apr 2007 12:00 EDT Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore It's the most indulgent movie time of the year from languorous Malaysian love triangle dramas to spandex-suited superhero adventures, here's what we're looking forward to this summer. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: "Son of Rambow," Paramount Vantage, 2007] It's the most indulgent movie time of the year from languorous Malaysian love triangle dramas to spandex-suited superhero adventures, here's what we're looking forward to this summer. Download now (MP3: 22:54 minutes, 20.9 MB) Podcast feeds: [XML] [iTunes] 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/198198871/04232007podcast24.mp3 http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/04232007podcast24.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=vBiW9YC"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=vBiW9YC" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/198198871" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/04232007podcast24.mp3http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/04232007podcast24.mp3 Mon, 16 Apr 2007 12:00 EDT Matt Singer & Alison Wilmore In honor of "Hot Fuzz," we pick out some of our favorite standard cop movie moments. By Matt Singer and Alison Willmore IFC News [Photo: "Hot Fuzz," Rogue Pictures, 2007] "Is it true that there's a point on a man's head where if you shoot it, it will blow up?" Probably not, but that doesn't stop "Hot Fuzz," the new film from "Shaun of the Dead" creators Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, in reveling and bringing new life to every cop movie clich and in small-town England, to boot. This week on the IFC News podcast, Matt Singer and Alison Willmore discuss some of their favorite film cop clichs, from turning in your badge to seizing the cars of private citizens for official police business. Download now (MP3: 24:30 minutes, 22.4 MB) Podcast feeds: [XML] [iTunes] 25:00 ifc, news, film, independent http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~3/198198872/04162007podcast23.mp3 http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/04162007podcast23.mp3 no<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?a=67d0tXC"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/ifcnewspodcast?i=67d0tXC" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ifcnewspodcast/~4/198198872" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/04162007podcast23.mp3http://www.ifc.com/static/sections/blogs/podcast/04162007podcast23.mp3 Matt Singer and Alison WillmorenonadultMatt Singer, the on-air host of IFC News, and Alison Willmore, the writer of The IFC Blog, have a weekly, geeky discussion of topics in independent film.