Episodes
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In this director-focus episode, Joe talks all about the director Hong Sang-soo, following BFK's screenings of Tale of Cinema, The Novelist's Film, and In Our Day.
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Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/
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Sources:
Tale of Cinema by Dennis Lim
https://www.frieze.com/article/hong-sang-soo-capacious-confined-cinema
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Sang-soo
https://bronzescreendream.com/hong-sang-soo/
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-interview/hong-sangsoo-knows-if-youre-faking-it
https://www.koreanfilm.or.kr/eng/films/index/peopleView.jsp?peopleCd=10089497
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjAOlKrdpls&pp=ygUYZGVubmlzIGxpbSBob25nIHNhbmcgc29v
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-BttGmnVyw&pp=ygUdbWFydGluIHNjb3JzZXNlIGhvbmcgc2FuZyBzb28%3D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYv8HCQvxfA
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In this minisode, newest BFK board member Lilly-Mae joins Joe on the pod to talk about their position on the board and what films they recommend the most! (Epic edition)
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Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/
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On (another) very special episode, Joe talked with the director of the deliciously dirty 'Hoard, Luna Carmoon.
They talked about the making of this film, the scents associated, and spotlighted access in the film industry to those without the silver spoon.
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Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/
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Follow Luna Carmoon > https://www.instagram.com/lunacarmoon/?hl=en
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On this very exciting episode, Joe is joined by the BAFTA-nominated director of the 2023 documentary 'Is There Anybody Out There?', Ella Glendining.
In the interview, they talk about the experience of making the documentary, the themes surrounding it, and her upcoming fiction debut 'Curiosities of Fools'.
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Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/
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Back with a short episode, Joe briefly covers the life and legacy of Indian filmmaker Sai Paranjpye.
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References:
https://archives.ashoka.edu.in/paper_details/247
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sai_Paranjpye
https://scroll.in/reel/979306/sai-paranjpye-interview-i-guess-i-was-born-with-a-grin
https://web.archive.org/web/20071217041336/http://www.asha-foundation.org/women/women/sai_paranjpe.php
https://mubi.com/en/no/films/suee
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In this episode, Joe talks about the Claudia Llosa directed 'The Milk of Sorrow' (2009). They discuss the criticism of the movie, specifically whether non-indigenous directors can effectively portray indigenous stories. They also discuss the context of the movie, discussing the history of the Maoist terrorist group, The Shining Path, and the current oppression of indigenous Peruvian people.
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Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/
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References:
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Milk_of_Sorrow
Selma Mutual Composer: The Milk of Sorrow: https://www.selmamutal.com/the-milk-of-sorrow
Film Comment, Short Takes: The Milk of Sorrow by Chris Chang: https://www.filmcomment.com/article/short-takes-milk-of-sorrow/
Wiki of Claudia Llosa: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claudia_Llosa
Wiki of Madeinusa: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madeinusa
Cultural Dyslexia and the Politics of Cross-cultural Excursion in Claudia Llosa's Madeinusa by Diana Palaverisch: https://www.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/10.3828/bhs.2013.31
Quechua people wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quechua_people
Magaly Solier UNESCO: https://peru.com/entretenimiento/espectaculos/magaly-solier-unesco-reconoce-actriz-peruana-como-artista-paz-noticia-520329/
Magaly Solier Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magaly_Solier
Shining Path: https://insightcrime.org/peru-organized-crime-news/shining-path-profile/
People’s War: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People%27s_war
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In this minisode, Remi joins Joe on the pod to talk about his position on the board and what films he recommends the most! (Sad Dad edition)
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Love is love!
On this episode, Joe is joined (once again) by Caroline Tranberg to talk about The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love directed by Maria Maggenti! They discuss positive sapphic love, Roger Ebert, and the importance of happy queer stories.
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Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/
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In this minisode, Joe is joined by 'Daddy Moneybags' Hans Christian Horne, to talk about his position controlling the flow of commerce in BFK, and what he recommends you watch.
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In this special episode, Joe covers the history of Sami film, highlighting the importance of Sami voices in modern times, in the context of issues faced in the past.
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Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/
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References:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QiBI4kqg01iJhutUeRcUcFoKE3zHddxC87B_yrYIBuY/edit?usp=sharing
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On this episode, Joe is joined by Amina Altalaqani to get in the mood for love, and discuss Mother(!) and Father (Jennifer Lawrence & Andrew Scott).
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On this week's minisode, Joe is joined by ex-filmklubb board member (but still very much in our hearts) Bendik Vigsnes. No woke this episode!
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Mambo No.4(K)...
In this episode, Joe is joined (again) by Caroline Tranberg to talk about Hou Hsiao-Hsien's 2001 'Millenium Mambo'. They talk about the plight of the main character and the relatability of 'slice of life' films, and discuss the efforts of film restoration, including Martin Scorcese's efforts, Norske Filmklassikere, and the work and life of Leon Vitali.
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Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/
Norske Filmklassikere (Restoration Project) > https://www.facebook.com/groups/norskefilmklassikere
Article about > https://montages.no/nyheter/vi-ma-eie-var-egen-filmhistorie-christer-falck-vil-utgi-norske-filmklassikere-pa-fysisk-format/
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References:
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/22/movies/millennium-mambo-hou-hsiao-hsien.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hou_Hsiao-hsien
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Film_preservation
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Woo! Welcome to our new minisodes, where Joe asks a board member to recommend their favourite films/media! This episode they're joined by The Reel Thing royalty, Caroline Tranberg, to talk all things anime, found footage, and Pokemon!
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The net is vast and infinite.
The Reel Thing is back for season 3! In this episode, Joe is joined by Caroline Tranberg to talk about the filmklubb's opening film 2024 'Ghost In The Shell' (1995). They discuss the interesting, new-technology-defining production of the movie, alongside the balance between female objectification and liberation that the film suggests!
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Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/
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References:
https://film-cred.com/ghost-in-the-shell-sunshine-trans-identity/
https://birthmoviesdeath.com/2019/07/24/queer-underworld-ghost-in-the-shell-1995.html
https://www.thecompanion.app/ghost-in-the-shell-cyberpunk-and-female-body-autonomy/
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Sex, bugs, and rock n' roll!
In this episode of the Trash podcasts, Joe is joined by Caroline (again!) to talk all about the 1996 cockroach riot 'Joe's Apartment' from 1996! They talk all things this movie, cockroaches, crappy landlords, and ask again: what is trash?
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Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/
Trash Film Festival > https://trashfilmfest.no/
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I don't need you! I have dozens of wives, but only one brother...
This week for the Trash Filmfestival, Joe is joined by BFK's own Remi to talk all about Trash's opening film 'Who Killed Captain Alex'. They talk about the earnest beauty of this 'trash' film, the legacy of Nabwana IGG, and what exactly defines trash!
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Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/
Trash Film Festival > https://trashfilmfest.no/
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I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer.
In this episode of The Reel Thing, Joe is joined by Martin Haugen to talk all about the puzzle of David Lynch's bizarre adaptation of Frank Herbert's 'Dune'. They talk about the complex production history, lament over Jodorowsky's failed attempt, and talk about their favourite adaptations.
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Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/
Trash Film Festival > https://trashfilmfest.no/
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Isn't that corrupt....
Back with another Trash Film Festival x Reel Thing collab, Joe talks all about the mysterious cult marvel that is Neil Breen.
Trash Film Festival. is 24.-26. November!
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Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/
Trash Film Festival > https://trashfilmfest.no/
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In collaboration with the upcoming 'Trash Film Festival', The Reel Thing takes on the age-old question: What is a trash film? Turns out there is a rich history of 'exploitation/trash' films that Joe covers! The festival begins 24th of November and until the 26th, and there'll be more TFF x The Reel Thing episodes coming every Thursday on top of usual episodes!
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The whole RSS feed is available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthing
The Reel Thing on Social Media:
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Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/
Trash Film Festival > https://trashfilmfest.no/
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