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Celebrating Cinema

LAB111
The Battle Of Algiers
Nicolas Cage
Black and Queer Narratives
David Fincher
Sofia Coppola
Fight Club
Representation In Film
Joy and Resilience In Marginalized Communities
Rafik Opti
Black Joy
Algerian War Of Independence
Seven
Passages
Colonialism
Resistance Movements
Film Nostalgia
How To Have Sex
Princess Mononoke
The Social Network
Gone Girl

A podcast for the love of cinema! For more info check out our website: celebratingcinema.com. As always, we want to hear from you so please get in touch at celebratingcinema@lab111.nl

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Sex and the City may not be canonical cinema, but as a cultural artefact it charts America’s imperial confidence, and its slow, chaotic unravelling, with uncanny precision. After finally submitting to the franchise this year, host Hugo Emmerzael beca... more

In this review roundup, hosts Laura Gommans and producer Elliot Bloom find themselves divided on Lynne Ramsay’s Die My Love, a fierce, unflinching portrait of postpartum collapse starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson. Laura and Elliot are a... more

To mark the 50th-anniversary rerelease of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, hosts Hugo Emmerzael and Tom Ooms revisit the career of the man at the center of its enduring power: Jack Nicholson. In this episode, they explore how Nicholson’s performances... more

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This week, hosts Laura Gommans and Elliot Bloom take on three standout releases. Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine, a quirky biopic starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as MMA legend Mark Kerr, prompts the question: did it really deserve a fifteen-mi... more

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Recent Guests

Maxi Meissner
Founder of Schmutz Cinema
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Episode: Die My Love, Splitsville, Nouvelle Vague + The World Of Schmutz Cinema
Sven Bresser
Dutch filmmaker and director of Rietland
Episode: How Rietland Put Dutch Cinema Back on the Map w/ Director Sven Bresser
Fatima Hassouna
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Episode: The Deadly Reality of Filming in Gaza: Fatima Hassouna’s Story w/ Sepideh Farsi
Morgan Knibbe
Dutch documentary and fiction director
Director of The Garden of Earthly Delights
Episode: Morgan Knibbe on The Garden of Earthly Delights and the Silence Around It
Carmen Chaplin
Granddaughter of Charlie Chaplin and filmmaker
Episode: Is Alex Garland's Warfare an Anti-War Movie?
Luuk Bouwman
Dutch documentary filmmaker known for his film 'De Propagandist'
Episode: The Most Controversial Filmmaker in Dutch History w/ Luuk Bouwman
Ernest R. Dickerson
Filmmaker known for his work with Spike Lee, director of Juice, and other notable films.
Episode: How Ernest R. Dickerson Discovered Tupac For Juice
Jeroen Houben
Up-and-coming Dutch director
Episode: Jeroen Houben on Torch Song (2025)
Raoul Peck
Haitian filmmaker known for politically charged films
Independent Filmmaker
Episode: Raoul Peck on Ernest Cole: Lost and Found (2025)

Hosts

Laura Gommans
Host known for insightful discussions around cinema and notable filmmakers, bringing a unique perspective to film narratives.
Laura Romance
Host with an engaging style, focusing on various cinematic themes and filmmaker narratives.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 146 ratings
  • Joy

    I am super happy this podcast exist! It find it very accessible, laid back and always interesting. The host and guest are relatable and breath a passion for cinema which is contagious. Added bonus is if you are in Amsterdam and then have that connection to the LAB. Worth listening for every movie enthousiasts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    QuinnLab
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • love this place, love this show!

    Lab111 has to be one of my favorite places in Amsterdam and I think this podcast echos so much of the love I feel when I go see a movie there. Pure lovers of this thing and Laura is always so articulate and wonderful on the show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    laurparpartyofone
    United States6 months ago
  • Great podcast

    The episodes hosted by Laura are a real delight. They are an excellent mixture of light and heavy, promoting arthouse cinema to the general public.

    She is a star.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oxymoron327
    Netherlands10 months ago
  • Spellbinding

    Highly recommend to anyone that likes anything. Compelling radio, you’ll be hanging on every word.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @russelldai
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the laid-back yet informative approach to discussions, finding the content relatable and engaging.
The relatable style and encouragement of diverse film narratives resonate with audiences, making them feel connected to the material.
Many praise the articulate hosts and their passion for cinema, describing the podcast as a delightful mix of light and substantial commentary.

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Mark Cousins On Tilda Swinton And His Story Of A Life In Film
Q: How do you go about on this odyssey yourself? And also, is it hard to feel this responsibility to kind of say, the canon exists, but what else is out there?
Cousins asserts that the main voices in cinema should come from their respective cultures, advocating for an inclusive dialogue about cinema.
Mark Cousins On Tilda Swinton And His Story Of A Life In Film
Q: How do you square these two things: boundless curiosity and the overwhelming amount of stuff that is out there constantly to be discovered?
Cousins reflects that film history is ongoing and comes from his experiences growing up outside major cultural hubs, emphasizing the thrill of discovery in cinema.
Mark Cousins On Tilda Swinton And His Story Of A Life In Film
Q: Can you tell maybe a little bit about an early formative memory that you have of experiencing the power of cinema?
Cousins recalls watching 'Herbie Rides Again' as a child, which captivated him with its larger-than-life depiction of a flying motor car.
Why Luca Guadagnino Is The Master Of Desire
Q: What's your take on Guadagnino?
Not incredibly big on Guadagnino due to his narrative structure that focuses on moments surrounding conflict rather than the conflict itself.
Why Luca Guadagnino Is The Master Of Desire
Q: How would you define desire?
Desire is broader than only sexual longing, encompassing the grasping of something out of reach.

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The content explores a rich variety of cinematic themes, focusing on film analysis, director interviews, and cultural commentary. It often highlights significant filmmakers and films, examining their impact and legacy while fostering an appreciation for both mainstream and independent cinema. Noteworthy topics include the evolution of film genres, the intersection of cinema and societal issues, and the exploration of cinematic techniques that evoke emotional responses. Unique to this content is its commitment to inclusivity in film discussions, often shedding light on underrepresented narratives in cinema, making it especially appealing to cinephiles and those interested in the broader cultural implications of film.

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2. Sven Bresser
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4. Morgan Knibbe
5. Carmen Chaplin
6. Luuk Bouwman
7. Ernest R. Dickerson
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