My Neighbor Totoro [1988]

Jackie and Greg get a table at the Copacabana for Martin Scorsese's GOODFELLAS from 1990. Topics of discussion include Scorsese's breathless filmmaking, the real life of Henry Hill, why some critics complain it lacks depth, and how it's been woven into the fabric of American pop culture.#63 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list.  https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpodGraphic Design: Molly PintoMusic: Andrew CoxEditing: Greg KleinschmidtGet in touch at [email protected] the show on Patreon: patreon.com/SceneandHeardPodorSubscribe just to get access to our bonus episodes: buzzsprout.com/1905508/subscribe

Jackie and Greg visit the beach one last time for Julie Dash's DAUGHTERS OF THE DUST from 1991. Topics of discussion include a history of the Gullah/Geechee community, its stunning cinematography, and Dash's aesthetic touch.#60 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list.  https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpodGraphic Design: Molly PintoMusic: Andrew CoxEditing: Greg KleinschmidtGet in touch at [email protected] the show on Patreon: patreon.com/SceneandHeardPodorSubscribe just to get access to our bonus episodes: buzzsprout.com/1905508/subscribe

Jackie and Greg spend the day foraging for Agnès Varda's THE GLEANERS AND I from 2000. Topics of discussion include Varda's playful experimentation, her newfound digital freedom, and gleaning as a lifestyle.#67 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list.  https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpodThis episode's sponsor: https://remainderspas.orgGraphic Design: Molly PintoMusic: Andrew CoxEditing: Greg KleinschmidtGet in touch at [email protected] the show on Patreon: patreon.com/SceneandHeardPodorSubscribe just to get access to our bonus episodes: buzzsprout.com/1905508/subscribe

Jackie and Greg bathe in the ocean of Barry Jenkins' MOONLIGHT from 2016. Topics of discussion include its triptych structure, Jenkins' vulnerability, Nicholas Britell's haunting score, and the film's emotional intelligence.#60 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list.  https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpodGraphic Design: Molly PintoMusic: Andrew CoxEditing: Greg KleinschmidtGet in touch at [email protected] the show on Patreon: patreon.com/SceneandHeardPodorSubscribe just to get access to our bonus episodes: buzzsprout.com/1905508/subscribe

Jackie and Greg don their leotards for Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger's THE RED SHOES from 1948. Topics of discussion include the film's sumptuous use of Technicolor, what it has to say about living an artistic life, a detailed breakdown of Anton Walbrook's character, and why it remains one of the most beloved films ever made.#67 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list.  https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpodCheck us out at our official website: sceneandheardpod.comGraphic Design: Molly PintoMusic: Andrew CoxEditing: Greg KleinschmidtGet in touch at [email protected] the show on Patreon: patreon.com/SceneandHeardPodorSubscribe just to get access to our bonus episodes: buzzsprout.com/1905508/subscribe

Jackie and Greg grab the key under the doormat for Billy Wilder's THE APARTMENT from 1960. Topics of discussion include the film's frank depiction of sex and mental health, Wilder's careful balance of comedy and drama, the razor-sharp script by Wilder and I. A. L. Diamond, and the nuanced performances from Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine.#54 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list.  https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpodCheck us out at our official website: sceneandheardpod.comGraphic Design: Molly PintoMusic: Andrew CoxEditing: Greg KleinschmidtGet in touch at [email protected] the show on Patreon: patreon.com/SceneandHeardPodorSubscribe just to get access to our bonus episodes: buzzsprout.com/1905508/subscribe

Jackie and Greg board the Catbus for Hayao Miyazaki's MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO from 1988. Topics of discussion include Miyazaki's storybook aesthetic, its deliberate pace, how it handles its fantastical elements, and why it's quite literally, a film for all ages.#72 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list.  https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpodCheck us out at our official website: sceneandheardpod.comGraphic Design: Molly PintoMusic: Andrew CoxEditing: Greg KleinschmidtGet in touch at [email protected] the show on Patreon: patreon.com/SceneandHeardPodorSubscribe just to get access to our bonus episodes: buzzsprout.com/1905508/subscribe

Another year, another Top 10 list! Jackie and Greg share their favorite films from 2025.Check us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpodCheck us out at our official website: sceneandheardpod.comGraphic Design: Molly PintoMusic: Andrew CoxEditing: Greg KleinschmidtGet in touch at [email protected] the show on Patreon: patreon.com/SceneandHeardPodorSubscribe just to get access to our bonus episodes: buzzsprout.com/1905508/subscribe

Jackie and Greg move out of their parents' house for Chantal Akerman's NEWS FROM HOME from 1976. Topics of discussion include Akerman's cinematic prose, the unspoken personal experiences of her parents, how correspondence has changed over generations, and the New York City of the 1970s.#52 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list.  https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpodCheck us out at our official website: sceneandheardpod.comGraphic Design: Molly PintoMusic: Andrew CoxEditing: Greg KleinschmidtGet in touch at [email protected] the show on Patreon: patreon.com/SceneandHeardPodorSubscribe just to get access to our bonus episodes: buzzsprout.com/1905508/subscribe

Jackie and Greg board a train to the spirit realm for Hayao Miyazaki's SPIRITED AWAY from 2001. Topics of discussion include Miyazaki's unbridled imagination, how the film never speaks down to children, its lessons about adulthood and the environment, and why it could rightly be considered the greatest animated film ever made.#75 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list.  https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-timeCheck us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpodCheck us out at our official website: sceneandheardpod.comGraphic Design: Molly PintoMusic: Andrew CoxEditing: Greg KleinschmidtGet in touch at [email protected] the show on Patreon: patreon.com/SceneandHeardPodorSubscribe just to get access to our bonus episodes: buzzsprout.com/1905508/subscribe