Velvet Rooms, Silent Sorrows: Cries & Whispers

In this episode of Real Beans, host Ben Schneider delves into the profound and thought-provoking world of Ingmar Bergman's 1972 masterpiece, Cries and Whispers. The film's exploration of human nature, emotion, and the symbolism of color offers a compelling narrative that resonates deeply with audiences. Join Ben as he discusses the themes of sickness, vanity, death, and the afterlife, embodied by the rich performances of the ensemble cast.

While dissecting this cinematic gem, Ben also introduces the art of brewing with a coffee siphon, tying it to the era of the film. This traditional brewing method is celebrated for its elegance and flavor, echoing the careful craftsmanship seen in Bergman's work.

Whether you're a cinephile or a coffee enthusiast, this episode invites you to sip, watch, and repeat, embracing the lingering conversations and flavors that both the film and coffee inspire.

🎬 Where to Watch Cries and Whispers (1972)

• The Criterion Channel (Streaming):
  https://www.criterionchannel.com/cries-and-whispers

• HBO Max (Streaming – may vary by region):
  https://www.max.com/movies/cries-and-whispers/

• Amazon Prime Video (Rent or Buy):
  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001AWZVN6

• Apple TV (Rent or Buy):
  https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/cries-and-whispers/umc.cmc.3ur8a56e2mch0nv1mli0mn3r2

☕ Where to Buy a Coffee Siphon (Vacuum Coffee Maker)

• Bodum Official Website (Multiple siphon models available):
  https://www.bodum.com/us/en/coffee/siphon

• Amazon – Hario Technica 5-Cup Coffee Syphon:
  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000I5N998

• Williams Sonoma – Siphon Coffee Brewers (Varies by availability):
  https://www.williams-sonoma.com/search/results.html?words=siphon%20coffee

Sources

• Criterion Collection – Essay by Peter Cowie on Cries and Whispers (2001): https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/108-cries-and-whispers

• Backstage (Reuters) – Sweden’s Ingmar Bergman, who influenced a generation of filmmakers... (Nov 2019): https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/swedens-ingmar-bergman-influenced-18443/

• Vulture – Liv Ullmann on Her Last Conversation With Ingmar Bergman (Charles Bramesco, Mar 2018): https://www.vulture.com/2018/03/liv-ullman-on-her-last-conversation-with-ingmar-bergman.html

• RogerEbert.com – Great Movie: Cries and Whispers (Roger Ebert review, Aug 2002): https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/great-movie-cries-and-whispers-1972

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