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Cinema Scope: Bridging Genres, Subgenres, & Movements

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Screwball Comedy
French New Wave
Mumblecore
Brazilian Favela Films
City Of God
Giallo Films
Crime In Brazil
Social Commentary
Violence
Agnès Varda
German Expressionism
Wuxia
Martial Arts Cinema
Anime
Funny Ha Ha
The Puffy Chair
Academic Analysis Of Films
Urban Poverty
Pixote
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Cinema Scope charts the interconnected landscape of film genres, subgenres, and movements, revealing how cultural forces, technological advances, and societal shifts shape the evolution of cinema.Ever wonder how Blaxploitation cinema revolutionized Hollywood in the 1970s? Or what makes Nordic Noir distinctly different from other crime stories? Each episode bridges the connections between film styl... more

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1950s Science Fiction didn’t just entertain—it became ... more

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After WWII, the Western changed—heroes got complicated... more

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Anger, Authenticity, and the Working Class

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Lindsay Nelson
Expert in Japanese horror and popular culture.
Meiji University
Episode: J‑Horror: Fear Without Rules (with Lindsay Nelson & Dr. Colette Balmain)
Dr. Colette Balmain
Specialist in East Asian cinema and cultures.
Kingston University
Episode: J‑Horror: Fear Without Rules (with Lindsay Nelson & Dr. Colette Balmain)
Ryan Varel
Podcaster, producer, and publisher of The Physical Media Advocate
Episode: Found Footage Horror: Reality as Evidence (with Ryan Verrill)
Odie Henderson
Boston Globe film critic and author of Black Caesar's and Foxy Cleopatra's A History of Blaxploitation Cinema
Boston Globe
Episode: Blaxploitation: The Empowered Gaze (with Odie Henderson)
Kaveh Askari
Associate Professor and Director of the Film Studies Program at Michigan State University
Michigan State University
Episode: Iranian New Wave: Poetry Under Pressure (with Kaveh Askari)
Adam Tex Davis
Screenwriter, Emmy-nominated producer, and podcast host
Episode: Comedy: Why Jokes Age (with Adam “Tex” Davis)
Grégoire Halbout
Film professor and author of Hollywood Screwball Comedy
Author, Bloomsbury Publishing
Episode: Screwball Comedy: Seven More to Watch (Bonus) (with Grégoire Halbout)
Wes Gehring
Distinguished professor and author of over 40 books on comedy
Episode: Screwball Comedy: Love, Class, Chaos (with Wes Gehring)
Dr. Iain Robert Smith
Senior Lecturer in Film Studies at King's College London and author of The Hollywood Meme.
King's College London
Episode: Remakesploitation: Cinema’s Unauthorized Wilds (with Dr. Iain Robert Smith)

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Andy Nelson
Host of Cinema Scope focusing on the interconnected landscape of film genres and movements.

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Blaxploitation: The Empowered Gaze (with Odie Henderson)
Q: What films are significant in the evolution of Blaxploitation?
Major films include 'Sweet Sweetback's Baadass Song', 'Shaft', and 'Superfly'. These films set the tone for the movement.
Blaxploitation: The Empowered Gaze (with Odie Henderson)
Q: What are some characteristics of Blaxploitation films?
These films often feature strong, Black protagonists and explore themes of empowerment, rebellion, and societal issues.
Blaxploitation: The Empowered Gaze (with Odie Henderson)
Q: What led to the writing of your book on Blaxploitation?
I wanted to reflect on my experiences growing up watching these films, and how they shaped my understanding of cinema and identity.
Remakesploitation: Cinema’s Unauthorized Wilds (with Dr. Iain Robert Smith)
Q: Are they kind of the same thing or where's the line there?
Mockbusters tend to play on the title and are often trying to capitalize on a major film's success, while remakesploitations borrow plot elements.
Remakesploitation: Cinema’s Unauthorized Wilds (with Dr. Iain Robert Smith)
Q: What triggered this to begin?
The shifts in international popular cinema throughout the 1950s and the 60s, with lots of industries competing and borrowing from Hollywood.

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This podcast provides an insightful exploration of the intricate relationships between various film genres, subgenres, and movements, emphasizing their evolution in response to cultural and technological shifts. By examining both the past and contemporary impacts of various styles, it seeks to illuminate how specific historical events and societal changes have sparked new cinematic forms. Each episode invites expert guests who offer deep analysis and recommend key films that define these styles, catering to both seasoned film enthusiasts and newcomers alike. The focus on significant film movements, enhanced by a unique dialogue about the cross-pollination of genres, makes it a noteworthy resource for anyone interested in understanding the d... more

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