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The American Cinematheque Podcast
What movies would make it into the film festival of your life?
The American Cinematheque has operated since 1985 as a year-round film festival. For our new podcast, we’ve asked friends and filmmakers to program their own festival with their favorite and most formative films – and share their most meaningful movie-going memories to celebrate the theatrical experience.
Hosted by AC Artistic Director Grant Moninger, with new episodes every Thursday.
Episodes
The American Cinematheque PodcastCONNOR RATLIFF'S Life at the Movies (“Widow’s Bay,” “Dead Eyes,” “The George Lucas Talk Show”)
Comedian, actor, and podcaster Connor Ratliff joins the show this week! The “George Lucas Talk Show” host recently introduced a screening of THE HIDDEN…
The American Cinematheque PodcastGRIFFIN NEWMAN’S Life at the Movies (“Blank Check,” RESIDENT EVIL)
Actor, comedian, and podcaster Griffin Newman joins us on the podcast this week! He’s selected films for our festival, Friend of the Fest, as part of his…
The American Cinematheque PodcastLANCE OPPENHEIM’S Life at the Movies (PRIMETIME, YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING)
Filmmaker and documentarian Lance Oppenheim has two films in theaters - PRIMETIME and YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING! He joins the show to go deep on some of his…
The American Cinematheque PodcastBASSAM TARIQ’S Life at the Movies (YOUR MOTHER YOUR MOTHER YOUR MOTHER)
Filmmaker Bassam Tariq’s new film YOUR MOTHER YOUR MOTHER YOUR MOTHER is in theaters nationwide this week! He joins us on the show and we go deep on everything…
The American Cinematheque PodcastWILLEM DAFOE'S Life at the Movies
Actor Willem Dafoe joins us on the show this week! He’s been nominated for four Academy Awards, has appeared in more than 150 feature films, and he’s here to…
The American Cinematheque PodcastBRIAN DUFFIELD'S Life at the Movies (WHALEFALL, NO ONE WILL SAVE YOU)
Filmmaker Brian Duffield joins the show in advance of his new film WHALEFALL coming to theaters this October! He programs the film festival of his life from…
The American Cinematheque PodcastKARINA LONGWORTH'S Life at the Movies (YOU MUST REMEMBER THIS)
Award winning podcaster, author, and film historian Karina Longworth joins the show this week! She programs the film festival of her life with select movies…
The American Cinematheque PodcastGRIFFIN DUNNE’S Life at the Movies (AFTER HOURS, PRACTICAL MAGIC)
Actor, director, and author Griffin Dunne (AFTER HOURS, PRACTICAL MAGIC, AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON) joins us on the podcast this week! In between…
The American Cinematheque PodcastDOUG JONES’ Life at the Movies (PAN’S LABYRINTH, THE SHAPE OF WATER)
PAN’S LABYRINTH celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, and actor Doug Jones is joining us on the podcast this week! The frequent Guillermo Del Toro…
The American Cinematheque PodcastDAVE GREEN’S Life at the Movies (COYOTE VS ACME)
COYOTE VS ACME is finally hitting theaters this week, and we’ve got director Dave Green joining us on the podcast to talk through his life at the movies! We…
The American Cinematheque PodcastMACON BLAIR’S Life at the Movies (IDIOTS, TOXIC AVENGER)
Actor, writer, and director Macon Blair’s new film IDIOTS comes out this month, and he joins us on the podcast this week! We talk about REPO MAN’s impact on…
The American Cinematheque PodcastSAMY BURCH'S Life at the Movies (COYOTE VS ACME, LATE FAME, MAY DECEMBER)
Academy Award nominated screenwriter Samy Burch has two films coming out this month (LATE FAME, COYOTE VS ACME), and is joining us on the podcast this week!…
The American Cinematheque PodcastJANE SCHOENBRUN’S Life at the Movies (TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA, I SAW THE TV GLOW)
Filmmaker Jane Schoenbrun (TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA, I SAW THE TV GLOW, WE’RE ALL GOING TO THE WORLD’S FAIR) joins us on the podcast to talk about…
The American Cinematheque PodcastNATALIE MORALES’ Life at the Movies (PLAN B, PARKS AND REC)
Actor and director Natalie Morales (PARKS AND REC, SANTA CLARITA DIET, THE BEAST IN ME, PLAN B, LANGUAGE LESSONS) joins us on the podcast! She shares her life…
The American Cinematheque PodcastFRANKLIN LEONARD’s Life at the Movies (Founder and CEO of The Black List)
We’ve got another pilot episode for you this week! In advance of ONE NIGHT ONLY hitting theaters, we’re bringing you our conversation with Franklin Leonard…
The American Cinematheque PodcastLARRY KARASZEWSKI’s Life at the Movies (ED WOOD, DOLEMITE IS MY NAME)
This week, we’re bringing you one of our first pilot episodes! When we started working on the podcast, friend of the AC and screenwriter Larry Karaszewski (ED…
The American Cinematheque PodcastMIKE MITCHELL'S Life at the Movies (The Doughboys podcast, THE NAPA BOYS, TWISTED METAL)
On this episode, we’re joined by actor and podcaster Mike Mitchell (from the Doughboys podcast, THE NAPA BOYS, TWISTED METAL) to create a film festival where…
The American Cinematheque PodcastJOHN EARLY’S Life at the Movies (MADDIE’S SECRET, SEARCH PARTY)
John Early (MADDIE’S SECRET, SEARCH PARTY) joins us on this episode of the podcast to talk about his directorial debut and the movies that shaped him! From…
The American Cinematheque PodcastSEAN FENNESSEY'S Life at the Movies
On this episode, we’re joined by Sean Fennessey: writer, host of The Big Picture, and head of content at The Ringer! We’re talking about growing up in the…
The American Cinematheque PodcastPATTON OSWALT’S Life at the Movies
Actor, comedian, and movie lover Patton Oswalt (RATATOUILLE, YOUNG ADULT, I LOVE MY DAD, GOAT) joins us on the podcast! We’re talking about everything from 70s…
The American Cinematheque PodcastDIEGO CALVA’S Life at the Movies
Actor Diego Calva (BABYLON, CLUB KID, HER PRIVATE HELL, THE NIGHT MANAGER, ON SWIFT HORSES) joins the podcast to tell us about his life at the movies! From…
The American Cinematheque PodcastA Very Special BLEAK WEEK Bonus Episode
The American Cinematheque’s annual festival celebrating the cinema of despair is back for its fifth year and GLOBAL for the first time! Chris Lemaire, director…
The American Cinematheque PodcastKARYN KUSAMA’S Life at the Movies
Filmmaker Karyn Kusama (JENNIFER’S BODY, YELLOWJACKETS, DESTROYER, THE INVITATION, GIRLFIGHT) joins the podcast! Her life at the movies includes everything…
The American Cinematheque PodcastWALTER MURCH'S Life At The Movies
Acclaimed film editor, sound editor and director Walter Murch (RETURN TO OZ, THE GODFATHER, APOCALYPSE NOW, AMERICAN GRAFFITI, THE CONVERSATION, THE TALENTED…
The American Cinematheque PodcastTATIANA MASLANY'S Life at the Movies
Actress of stage and screen Tatiana Maslany (ORPHAN BLACK, DESTROYER, SHE-HULK, THE MONKEY, MAXIMUM PLEASURE GUARANTEED) joins the podcast! We’re talking about…
The American Cinematheque PodcastLEE CRONIN'S Life at the Movies
Filmmaker Lee Cronin (THE HOLE IN THE GROUND, EVIL DEAD RISE, LEE CRONIN’S THE MUMMY) joins us on the show to chat comedy, horror, Ireland, historic theaters…
The American Cinematheque PodcastSOPHY ROMVARI’S Life at the Movies
Filmmaker Sophy Romvari (BLUE HERON) joins us on the podcast to discuss her stunning debut feature, working at movie theaters, and the delight of dogs in…
The American Cinematheque PodcastDAVID LOWERY’S Life at the Movies
Writer/director David Lowery (AIN’T THEM BODIES SAINTS, A GHOST STORY, PETE’S DRAGON, THE GREEN KNIGHT, MOTHER MARY) powers through laryngitis to join the…
The American Cinematheque PodcastDANIEL GOLDHABER'S Life at the Movies
Filmmaker Daniel Goldhaber (CAM, HOW TO BLOW UP A PIPELINE) joins the podcast to talk about his new film, FACES OF DEATH, and program the film festival of his…
The American Cinematheque PodcastBENDAVID GRABINSKI’S Life at the Movies
Writer/director BenDavid Grabinski (MIKE & NICK & NICK & ALICE, SCOTT PILGRIM TAKES OFF, HAPPILY, ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK?) joins us on the podcast to…
The American Cinematheque PodcastEDGAR WRIGHT's Life at the Movies
Director Edgar Wright (HOT FUZZ, SHAUN OF THE DEAD, SCOTT PILGRIM VS THE WORLD, THE WORLD’S END, BABY DRIVER, LAST NIGHT IN SOHO, THE RUNNING MAN) joins us for…
The American Cinematheque PodcastMARY BRONSTEIN's Life at the Movies
Director, writer and actor Mary Bronstein (IF I HAD LEGS I’D KICK YOU, YEAST) joins us on today’s episode to walk us through her life at the movies and program…
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Welcome to the American Cinematheque Podcast!
What movies would make it into the film festival of your life? The American Cinematheque has operated since 1985 as a year-round film festival. In our new…