Well-edited discussions on film
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Snedkeren –
2017-09-05
To my knowledge the best podcast on film. I follow the podcast loyally and often get an excited jitter, when I see that a new episode has arrived.
What makes this podcast stand out is first of all the production. Often discussion-based podcasts are unfinished sentences and thoughts overlapping each other in a noise, and this is where I think Film Comment makes a subtle but important use of editing of the podcast.
This couldn't be accomplished if producer Violet Lucca wasn't moderating the show as well as she does. I've noticed a lot of unfair (and probably sexist) criticism of Lucca, because she keeps the mood light and slightly silly at times. While I think it's fun, I'd also like to add that her goofy position is clearly founded in her specific affinity in movies – common references for Lucca are Airplane! and Jerry Lewis.
This podcast excels in its content compared to other film podcasts, but I honestly prefer, when the show allows room for discussions on film (best recent example "Wanda Woman") rather than description and plot summary (worst most recent example "The Summer of 77"). Lately, I've heard a few to many episodes, where each participant shares one-two movies that relates to the topic of choice, but lacks actual interaction between the otherwise highly qualified film critics. But this is nitpicking.
I don't know whatelse I'd listen to on film, if it weren't for the Film Comment Podcast. By now I form my own arguments while listening, as if I was a part of the conversation.