Filmwax Radio

A dialogue about cinema and criticism with three of the best. Armond White makes his first appearance on the podcast while both Godfrey Cheshire and Matt Zoller Seitz return. Together they contributed to some of the most important long-form film criticism ever written, much of which is collected in the new book "The Press Gang" available from Seven Stories Press.

Liz Garbus ("What Happened, Mrs. Simone") returns to the podcast with her co-director Lisa Cortés to discuss their new doc "All In: The Fight For Democracy" which delves into the subject of voter suppression & premieres on 9/9. Also, making his first appearance on the podcast: Tyler Measom with his doc "I Want My MTV" which premieres on Biography on 9/8 at 9PM.

The author, musician and all around neat guy, Jim Infantino, makes his first appearance on the podcast. Here Jim discusses his new work of science fiction he recently published called "The Wakeful Wanderer's Guide to New New England & Beyond". We also Jim's music and Homelife. Man, he's cool.

Werner Herzog. Need we say more? Just that his latest film, a documentary is about his friend the late author —travel writer is too reductive— Bruce Chatwin. The film has an exclusive virtual run at our favorite NYC cinema, Film Forum. Visit filmforum.org for details about screening the great filmmaker's latest work. The video version of this conversation is on Filmwax Radio's YouTube channel.

Filmmaker Michael Almereyda ("Experimenter", "Marjorie Prime" returns to the podcast with his new film "Tesla" starring Ethan Hawke. The film about the legendary inventor opens today. Also, filmmaker Casimir Nozkowski discusses his first narrative feature "The Outside Story" when we we're zoom bombed!

Guests on this episode include a returning Ramona Diaz ("Imelda", "Motherland") who discusses her new documentary "A Thousand Cuts" which is about Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and his 'war against poverty'. And the co-directors of a new narrative feature, "Freeland", Mario Furloni & Kate McLean.

Returning to the podcast is filmmaker Amy Seimetz ("Sun Don't Shine", 'The Girlfriend Experience") with her new genre film "She Dies Tomorrow" available on streaming platforms. Also, on this episode two actors from the film returning to the podcast: Jane Adams and Kate Lyn Sheil.

The actor & Filmwax Radio friend Joshua Burge ("The Revenant", "20th Century Women") is back on the show to shoot the breeze during the early days of quarantining. Joshua last appeared on the podcast on with the team from "Relaxer", one of several films he starred in directed by podcast regular Joel Potrykus.

The actor, podcaster, author & film historian Illeana Douglas ("To Die For", "Goodfellas") makes her first appearance on the podcast. Illeana recently wrote a most readable best selling memoir called "I Blame Dennis Hopper" which I highly recommend. She is also the host of the video/audio podcast "The Film Scene with Illeana Douglas" which is part of the Popcorn Talk podcast network.

Friends of Lynn Shelton grace the podcast to share their memories and feelings about the filmmaker Lynn Shelton who died unexpectedly on May 16th of a blood disorder. Guests include the cinematographer & filmmaker Ben Kasulke, filmmaker Megan Griffiths, and actor & filmmaker Joshua Leonard.

The actor, filmmaker and distributor Robert Schwartzman ("The Unicorn") makes his first appearance on the podcast along with his mother Talia Shire. She starred in a movie Robert's Dad produced in 1986 called "RAD" which he is distributing through his company Utopia Distribution. Also on this episode, the filmmaker Ben Garchar discusses his notable short "Neighborhood".

The actor/producer/activist Erika Alexander joins us for a discussion about Color Farm, a media company she co-founded with Ben Arnon and which has helped produce the new documentary, "John Lewis: Good Trouble". Also, a conversation about the new documentary "Olympia" with director Harry Mavromichalis & producer Anthoula Katsimatides.

Two friends of the podcast returns to discuss their documentaries. First Dawn Porter ("Gideon's Army", "Trapped") discusses "John Lewis: Big Trouble" which you can stream on Film Forum's website. And Martha Shane discusses her film "Narrowsburg" available on iTunes, Amazon & Vudu.

The songwriter Josh Rouse makes his first appearance on the podcast. We recorded the conversation during the COVID-19 pandemic over Zoom; Josh in Valencia, Spain and myself in NYC. Check out and then download Josh's new live album "Saxapahaw Mustard: Josh Rouse Live at Haw River Ballroom" at joshrouse.bandcamp.com.

The non-fiction filmmaker Mark Cousins ("The Story of Film: An Odyssey", "The Eyes of Orson Welles") makes his first appearance on the podcast. We discuss Mark's techniques in filmmaking and narration. Mark then unexpectedly turns the tables on his interviewer.

Ivy Meeropol ("Heir to an Execution") returns to the podcast to discuss her latest documentary "Bully. Coward. Victim. The Story of Roy Cohn" which is currently available on HBO. Also, making his 1st appearance on the podcast, filmmaker Marco Williams ("The Two Towns of Jasper") for a frank conversation on current affairs as well as teaching both film and ethics to his students at Northwestern.

The actor Will Patton ("Armageddon", "No Way Out") is in a new suspense thriller called "Hammer". The filmmaker Ani Simon-Kennedy's indie drama "The Short History of the Long Road' also makes an appearance. Both films are available for streaming and on demand.

Actor Michael Stuhlbarg ("A Serious Man", "The Shape of Water") makes his first appearance on the podcast to discuss his latest work in Josephine Decker's "Shirley" now available for streaming on Film Forum's website. Also, the documentary filmmaker Nina Davenport makes her first appearance. Nina currently serves as faculty chair at the Vermont College of Fine Arts Master in Film program.

The filmmaker Allison Anders ("Gas Food Lodging", "Grace of My Heart") makes her first appearance on the podcast. She discusses working with various luminaries as Wim Wenders, Illeana Douglas, Claire Denis, Harry Dean Stanton, Brooke Adams an countless others.

Clark Duke I"Hot Tub Time Machine", "The Office", ") has directed his first feature which is currently available for streaming and is called "Arkansas". He also wrote and stars in the film. His editor, Filmwax Radio friend Patrick J. Don Vito also joins us for this fun conversation.