Scene by Scene

Stranger Than Paradise (1984) | Dir. Jim Jarmusch

In this episode, we discuss Jim Jarmusch’s Stranger Than Paradise, including the film's visual style, how the film grammar supports the themes, and what differentiates Willie and Eva.See where Stranger Than Paradise is available to watch.Supplemental Material:• The Criterion Collection's Stranger Than Paradise Blu-ray• Stranger Than Paradise (The Criterion Channel)• Stranger Than Paradise: Enter Jarmusch by Geoff Andrew• Paradise Regained by J. HobermanAdditional Audio Sources:• Stranger Than Paradise Trailer (from The Criterion Collection's Blu-ray)• The Criterion Collection's Stranger Than Paradise Blu-rayIf you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it.If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin

Taste of Cherry (1997) | Dir. Abbas Kiarostami

In this episode, we discuss Abbas Kiarostami’s Taste of Cherry, including Mr. Badii's treatment of the three supporting characters, the visual motif of dirt, and the film's self-reflexive ending.See where Taste of Cherry is available to watch.Supplemental Material:• The Criterion Collection's Taste of Cherry Blu-ray• Taste of Cherry (The Criterion Channel)• Taste of Cherry: Stay Near the Tree by A. S. Hamrah• Taste of Cherry by Godfrey Cheshire• Abbas Kiarostami | In Conversation With... (TIFF Originals)• Martin Scorsese on Abbas KiarostamiAdditional Audio Sources:• The Criterion Collection's Taste of Cherry Blu-rayIf you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it.If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin

Announcement | Taste of Cherry Delayed

We wanted to let everyone know our discussion of Abbas Kiarostami's Taste of Cherry is delayed. In this brief episode, Joe gives some insight into why and when to expect the episode. Thank you for your understanding.Additional Audio Sources:• Taste of Cherry Trailer (The Criterion Collection's Blu-ray)• Taste of Cherry | Modern Trailer by CP TrailersIf you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it.If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin

A Married Couple (1969) | Dir. Allan King

In this episode, we discuss Allan King’s A Married Couple, including King's approach to documentary, the film's use of crane shots, and whether Billy and Antoinette "perform" for the camera.See where A Married Couple is available to watch.Supplemental Material:• The Criterion Collection's Eclipse Series 24: The Actuality Dramas of Allan King• In Camera: Allan King• Allan King Interview• Antoinette on A Married Couple• Eclipse Series 24: The Actuality Dramas of Allan King by Michael Koresky• Michael Cera on A Married Couple (The Criterion Channel)Additional Audio Sources:• A Married Couple Trailer• A Married Couple (The Criterion Channel Transfer)• In Camera: Allan KingIf you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it.If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin

A Night of Knowing Nothing (2021) | Dir. Payal Kapadia

In this episode, we discuss Payal Kapadia’s A Night of Knowing Nothing, including the film’s unconventional approach to documentary, the value of the film’s fictional elements, and the theme of impossible love.See where A Night of Knowing Nothing is available to watch.Supplemental Material:• A Night of Knowing Nothing (The Criterion Channel Transfer)• Meet the Filmmakers | Payal Kapadia• Payal Kapadia on A Night of Knowing Nothing | NYFF59• A Night of Knowing Nothing Q&A | DocPoint 2022• Discussing A Night of Knowing Nothing | Payal Kapadia & Ranabir Das• A Night of Knowing Nothing with Payal Kapadia | ICA• A Night of Knowing Nothing Q&A | Quinzaine des Cinéastes• Payal Kapadia on Documentary Trends & Filmmaking Tips | Film Critics Guild• Watermelon, Fish and Half Ghost (2014) (Dir. Payal Kapadia)• The Last Mango Before the Monsoon (2015) (Dir. Payal Kapadia)• Afternoon Clouds (2017) (Dir. Payal Kapadia)• And What Is the Summer Saying (2018) (Dir. Payal Kapadia)• Between Day and Night (2021) (Dir. Payal Kapadia)• What is India's caste system?• What is India’s caste system? Is it contentious in U.S.?• Cast System in India TodayAdditional Audio Sources:• A Night of Knowing Nothing (The Criterion Channel Transfer)If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it.If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin