On this episode, I interview the filmmakers behind BIG BOYS, a queer coming-of-age film that's playing at the 2024 Reel Queer Film Festival this Saturday, Aug. 10. Info and tickets at ReelQueerFilm.com Writer/director Corey Sherman and producer Allison Tate were kind enough to talk with me about this film, which is one of my favorite of the year so…

On this episode, we speak with filmmaker Rocky Roggio, the director of 1946: THE MISTRANSLATION THAT SHIFTED CULTURE. The film looks at Bible translation and the controversy around the word "homosexual" and how it's translation has harmed people in the LGBTQ+ community for decades. The film is playing at the Reel Queer Film Festival, Aug 9, 2024 an…

The Reel Queer Film Festival (formerly Kaleidoscope) is almost here! The 10th annual festival is August 8th - 11th at the Studio Theatre in Downtown Little Rock. Festival Executive Director Zack Baker and Artistic Director Cameron Vaughan join the show to tell us all about the lineup, the panels, the special guests and more. Notable films playing t…

Today on the show, filmmaker Michael J. Dougherty returns to the show to discuss IN A VIOLENT NATURE, the new horror film from writer/director Chris Nash. We talk about violence in cinema, and some of the memorable violence we've seen in movies over the years, and we talk about the connection between horror and disability. Watch the video for this …

"Sometimes The Pink Opaque feels more real than real life." On this episode, filmmaker Lara Hill joins the show for a Jane Schoenbrun double feature! First we have a spoiler-free discussion about their 2021 film WE'RE ALL GOING TO THE WORLD'S FAIR, and then we get into their latest, I SAW THE TV GLOW. For the TV Glow discussion, the first section i…

Film critic Russell Miller returns to the show to talk CIVIL WAR, the new film from writer and director Alex Garland. Plus, we give our reactions to a few other films including: Monkey Man Immaculate Late Night with the Devil Drive Away Dolls Dune Part 2 Monty Python's Life of Brian Mad Max: Fury Road Nathan for You Bluey: The Sign Wicked Little Le…

The new film HARD MILES hits theaters April 19th, and the writer/direct RJ Daniel Hanna stopped by the podcast to tell us all about it. He's an Arkansas filmmaker, and this is his second feature. Based on a true story, the film stars Matthew Modine, Sean Astin, Leslie David Baker, and Cynthia Kaye McWilliams. Modine plays a social worker who takes …

On today's episode, filmmaker and cinephile Michael J. Dougherty returns to the show to discuss not one but two films from writer/director Rose Glass. We start with her feature debut SAINT MAUD starring Morfydd Clark, and her latest LOVE LIES BLEEDING starring Kristen Stewart, Katy O'Brian, Ed Harris, Jena Malone and Dave Franco. If you want to ski…

This Friday, March 29, 2024, The Arkansas Cinema Society is hosting Arkansas filmmaker Alexander Jeffery at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts to screen his new film YOU HAVE NO IDEA, a documentary about living with Autism. The film will be followed by a Q&A with Alexander as well as two of the film's subjects, Beth Burns and Paul Burns. Alexander wa…

Arthouse Garage went to Sundance! Listen in to hear all about the films, panels, and other fun stuff that happened at Sundance 2024. My friend and filmmaker Andrew Camarillo joined and helped me with some interviews. Films we discuss: Better Angels: The Gospel According to Tammy Faye Didi The Outrun Handling the Undead Ama Gloria Porcelain War The …

It's finally time for the Top 10! Film critic Russell Miller and I countdown our 10 favorite films of 2023. Links Russell Miller’s review blog Russell Miller on Twitter Connect with Arthouse Garage Support us on Patreon Arthouse Garage shop Instagram Facebook Twitter Letterboxd Email us at Andrew@ArthouseGarage.com Subscribe to the email newsletter…

The end-of-the-year special is here! Film critic Russell Miller joins me to talk through the best comedies and horror films of the year, the best cinematography, scores, direction, and the best performances of the year. We wrap it up with our favorite scenes of 2023. Make sure to tune into pt. 2, in which we'll talk about our top ten films of the y…

It's a mega episode! Film critic Russell Miller returns to the show and we talk about all the films we've been seeing at film festivals the last few months. We cover Filmland, Filmland: Arkansas, the Charlotte Film Festival, the Nashville Film Festival, and the Chicago Film Festival. Movies We Talk About in this Episode Chronicle of a Summer Day Th…

"This is what it takes if you want to succeed." Today on the show, we're discussing the latest from David Fincher. It's THE KILLER starring Michael Fassbender, Tilda Swinton, and Charles Parnell. Joining me today is the wonderful Keith Garlington, film critic for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and KeithAndTheMovies.com Links KeithAndTheMovies.com AR…

On this episode, film critic Saxon Whitehead returns to discuss the new film FAIR PLAY, from writer/director Chloe Domont and starring Phoebe Dynevor and Alden Ehrenreich. Arkansas filmmaker Pauline Angelina also stops by to tell us about her upcoming film. Links Support Pauline Angelina's film on GoFundMe Pauline Angelina's film Father's Love is L…

This Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, The Arkansas Cinema Society is hosting filmmaker and Little Rock native LazRael Lison to screen his new film CHRISTMAS ANGEL, starring DaniLeigh, Skyh Black, and Romeo Miller LazRael Lison was kind enough to join me on the podcast for an interview about his films, being from Arkansas, and starting his own production co…

Today on the show, filmmaker Andrew Bowcock returns to discuss KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON, the latest film from Martin Scorsese, starring Lily Gladstone, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Robert De Niro. We talk about the film, the book, and some of the controversy surrounding the production. Andrew also tells us the latest about the film he's been working on…

On this very special episode, filmmaker Jeff Nichols talks all about his new film THE BIKERIDERS, which is playing at Filmland this weekend in downtown Little Rock. Kathryn Tucker, the executive director of the Arkansas Cinema Society, also tells us all about the screening and the events happening this weekend, Oct 14 - 17, at Filmland. Links Filml…

"How much money did we make today?" On today's episode, film critic Saxton Whitehead joins the show to discuss the new film DUMB MONEY, from director Craig Gillespie and starring Paul Dano, Pete Davidson, America Ferrera, Seth Rogen, and many more. Links Dr. Popcorn – reviews by Saxon Whitehead Follow Saxon on IG Connect with Arthouse Garage Suppor…

On this episode, we have a special preview of Filmland 2023! Filmland is the annual film festival from the Arkansas Cinema Society that takes place in downtown Little Rock. ACS Executive Director Kathryn Tucker and Director of Statewide Programs and Outreach, Kody Ford, join the show to tell us all about the fest. This year, the festival is 2 weeke…

Today on the show, we continue our series looking at the films of Darren Aronofsky. We aren't going strictly in chronological order, but rather curating them in pairs. Part 3 is called "Female Suffering," and we're looking at the films Requiem for a Dream (2000) and Black Swan (2010). Joining me for this series is my friend Michael J. Dougherty, a …

Filmmaker Linh Tran is back on the show to discuss the new film PASSAGES, from director Ira Sachs and starring Franz Rogowski, Ben Whishaw, and Adèle Exarchopoulos. Plus, local filmmaker Paula Blanco Perez joins the show to tell us about her upcoming film CANCHAS. Read the transcript for this episode Paula's Links Paula on IG Canchas on IG Canchas …

"I let you in." Film critic and horror aficionado Jessica Scott joins the show to discuss TALK TO ME, the latest horror film from A24 and Australian directors Michael & Danny Philippou. Some are calling TALK TO ME one of the best horror films of the year. Listen in to find out if Jessica and I agree. Links Jessica Scott's website: WeWhoWalkHere.com…

This Friday & Saturday, Aug. 11-12, 2023, The Arkansas Cinema Society is hosting Memphis filmmaker Craig Brewer to screen his Oscar-winning film HUSTLE & FLOW and his feature debut THE POOR & HUNGRY. Brewer will also give a workshop on writing and directing. Films by Arkansas filmmakers will screen as well, all at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, …

"Do you guys ever think about dying?" Today on the show, we talk Barbenheimer! Film critic Lindsey Dunn is here for a BARBIE discussion followed by some OPPENHEIMER talk with Philip Price. Before that, we hear all about the 2023 Kaleidoscope festival with Kaleidoscope President Zack Backer and feature programmer William Moon. The festival is Aug. 1…

On this bonus episode, I review the new indie film Ramona at Midlife and share my interviews with the filmmakers. I recently watched the film at the 2023 Bentonville Film Festival and had the pleasure of interviewing writer/director Brooke Berman, producer Kristen Vaganos, and actors Yvonne Woods, Alysia Reiner, and Brian Slaten. Links Ramona at Mi…

"The meaning of life... maybe there IS one!" On this episode, we give our reactions to the latest from Wes Anderson-- ASTEROID CITY. Kristopher Pistole returns to the show. Plus, Celeste Shelton stops by to tell us all about the Little Rock 48 Hour Film Project. Nom Nom Try Nom Nom today, go to https://trynom.com/arthouse and get 50% off your first…

Don't miss: THE SEND-OFF, film screening this Thursday, July 6 at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts in partnership with the Arkansas Cinema Society. John-Michael Powell, the writer and director of THE SEND-OFF, was kind enough to talk to me about his film, what inspired it, and what it’s like being a filmmaker from Arkansas. Screening July 6 at 6:30…

On this episode, film critic Russell Miller returns and we walk through our favorite films of the year so far. Plus, I recently attended the Bentonville Film Festival, and I tell all about my experience there. Links Bentonville Film Festival on Instagram Bentonville Film website Hard Miles on IG Join or Die on IG Big Boys on IG Hummingbirds on IG R…

This Saturday, June 24th, 2023, the Arkansas Cinema Society is hosting a screening here in Little Rock of the 2018 Spike Lee film BLACKKKLANSMAN, starring John David Washington and Adam Driver. Ticket info is below. Blackklansman also features an Arkansas actor named Ashlie Atkinson. She plays Connie in the film, and she will be at the screening th…

"I wasn't lying. I was encouraging." Today on the show, we discuss the new film from writer/director Nicole Holofcener, YOU HURT MY FEELINGS. The film stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Tobias Menzies, Michaela Watkins, and Owen Teague. Joining us for this episode is friend-of-the-show Omaya Jones. Nom Nom Try Nom Nom today, go to https://trynom.com/arthou…

Today we have a special announcement from friend-of-the-show Omaya Jones-- the launch of a new series of pop-up film screenings in Arkansas, called CINEMA I/O. Films will screen starting this Saturday, June 3, at a variety of locations, beginning at an exhibition space called Good Weather in downtown Little Rock. The initial films will be IRMA VEP …

Today on the show, we continue our series looking at the films of Darren Aronofsky. We aren't going strictly in chronological order, but rather curating them in pairs. Part 2 is called "Male Suffering," and we're looking at the films The Wrestler (2008) and The Whale (2022). Joining me for this series is my friend Michael J. Dougherty, a filmmaker …

On this episode, we discuss the latest film from director Ari Aster, BEAU IS AFRAID, and we share a few thoughts on his previous films, HEREDITARY and MIDSOMMAR. Filmmaker Andrew Bowcock returns to the podcast to discuss the film. Connect with Arthouse Garage Support us on Patreon Arthouse Garage shop Instagram Facebook Twitter Letterboxd Email us …

It's that time of year again! The Made in Arkansas film festival is back this May 4-6, and it's bigger than ever before. Festival runners Johnnie Brannon and Kerri Michael join the show to tell us about the local films and filmmakers featured at this year's festival, which now also features filmmaker panels for the first time! Get more information …

"I'm looking for ruins." Today on the show, we talk about SUZUME, the latest film from director Makoto Shinkai. Much like his previous films YOUR NAME and WEATHERING WITH YOU, this film is gorgeous to look at and deals with natural disaster. How does it compare to his previous work? Listen in to find out. I'm joined by filmmaker and my good friend …

Today on the show, we begin a new series looking at the films of Darren Aronofsky. We aren't going strictly in chronological order, but rather curating them in pairs. Part 1 is called "Order and Chaos," and we're looking at the films Pi (1998) and The Fountain (2006). Tune in to hear us discuss the full lineup to come. Joining me for this series is…

"Cats die. Music fades. But art is for keeps." On this episode, we've got a discussion of the new Willem Dafoe film INSIDE, from director Vasilis Katsoupis. Film critic Saxon Whitehead returns to the show for that conversation. Plus, Arkansas filmmakers Walt Peterson and Blair H. join to tell us about their upcoming film THE MEMO, from producer Mol…

"Family... art. It'll tear you in two." Today on the show, filmmaker Texas Smith returns to help us break down the latest film from Steven Spielberg, THE FABELMANS. The film stars Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, and Gabriel LaBelle. Texas also tells us about a film project they recently worked on centered around Juneteenth, called CHRONICLE OF A SUMM…

"Hope for the unknown is good. It is better than hatred of the familiar." We've got not one, but TWO episodes about Women Talking, the new film from director Sarah Polley, based on the novel by Miriam Toews. The film stars Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, Ben Whishaw, and Frances McDormand. In part 2, seminary student Mattie Motl joins the …

"Where I come from, where your mother comes from, we didn’t talk about our bodies. So when something like this happened, there was no language for it." We've got not one, but TWO episodes about Women Talking, the new film from director Sarah Polley, based on the novel by Miriam Toews. The film stars Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, Ben Whis…

In this episode, we finish up our series on filmmaker Terrence Malick, looking at his most recent A HIDDEN LIFE. Bethany Wearden is back again to discuss Malick’s treatment of faith and religion in this striking historical drama. What We’ve Been Watching The Starling Girl Waiting for the Light to Change Skinamarink Missing Connect with Arthouse Gar…

"Did you resist the temptation to be obvious?" Today on the show, it’s all about Joanna Hogg. Filmmaker Linh Tran is here to tell us why Hogg is one of her favorite directors, as we look at her latest film THE ETERNAL DAUGHTER. I also took the opportunity to finally watch THE SOUVENIR and THE SOUVENIR: PART II, so we talk a bit about those as well.…

On the podcast today, Arkansas critic Saxon Whitehead helps us dive into TÁR, the latest film from writer/director Todd Field and starring Cate Blanchett, Noémie Merlant, and Nina Hoss. It's being widely hailed as one of the best films of 2022. Do Saxon and I agree with that?? Tune in to find out. Saxon is the writer behind Doctor Popcorn. Find his…

The best of the year show is finally here! Film critic Russel Miller joins me for this two-part spectacular. In part 1, we talk about our favorite comedies, action movies, horror, and animation, plus best scores, cinematography, and performances. We finish it up with our favorite movie moments of 2022. In part 2, we count down the top 10 films of t…

The best of the year show is finally here! Film critic Russel Miller joins me for this two-part spectacular. In part 1, we talk about our favorite comedies, action movies, horror, and animation, plus best scores, cinematography, and performances. We finish it up with our favorite movie moments of 2022. In part 2, we count down the top 10 films of t…

It’s a packed episode. We’ve got thoughts on THE WHALE, CLOSE, BONES & ALL, and ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT, plus the winners of the annual SEFCA film critics awards and a chat about streaming and the box office. After that, we dig into the latest film from director Ryan Coogler, BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER Omaya Jones is back to share his ci…

"I'll pay you $1 billion to tell me which one of them tried to kill me." Today on the show, murder mystery aficionado Jordan Woodson returns to the show to help break down the latest film from Rian Johnson. GLASS ONION: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY has Daniel Craig returning as gentleman detective Benoit Blanc, surrounded by a new cast of characters and a …

"If punching a policeman is a sin then we may as well pack up and go home." Today on the show, we talk THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN, the latest film from director Martin McDonagh, starring Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Kerry Condon, and Barry Keoghan. Friend of the show Michael Dougherty is back to help us talk about McDonagh’s filmography and how t…

Filmmaker Mark Irwin is the Director of Photographer for dozens of films, including SCREAM, THE FLY, THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY, OLD SCHOOL, VIDEODROME, and DUMB AND DUMBER. He came to Fillmland 2022 and talked all about the craft of cinematography. In this interview, Irwin talks about his work, how to shoot comedy, and collaborating with a direc…