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Spike Lee’s Documentaries with Amy Taubin and Ina Archer

Spike Lee’s Documentaries with Amy Taubin and Ina Archer

In a 2007 Film Comment essay, Amy Taubin wrote in…
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In a 2007 Film Comment essay, Amy Taubin wrote in praise of Spike Lee’s When the Levees Broke, a documentary about the Hurricane Katrina disaster and the communities that bore its brunt. For Amy, “Lee makes it possible for their stories to be inscribed in history. It is left to us not to forget them.”
The same could be said of Lee’s epic new mini-series NYC Epicenters 9/11→2021½, a deep-dive into New York City’s recent history of trauma and resilience, from the September 11 attacks to the COVID-19 pandemic. On today’s podcast, FC editors Clinton Krute and Devika Girish sat down with Amy as well as critic, artist, and archivist Ina Archer to discuss the fascinating sprawl of the show, a highly personal tribute to the spirit of Lee’s hometown.
Episode-id: 1000534823244
GUID: tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1121762524
Udgivelsesdato: 9/9/2021 18.09.20

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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.