SpeakFILM.: Recent Episodes
Carlos Renaso
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Hello! I am Carlos Renaso. I am a filmmaker and cinephile. I’ll be recommending and reviewing some of my favorite films, classic cinema, recently watched films, and other odd cinema. Hope you enjoy!
SPOILER ALERT! This human drama really moved me and its timeless quality makes it a worthwhile watch for today’s times.
SPOILER ALERT! I talk about some of the moments that stood out to me in this character piece. Hope you enjoy!
SPOILER ALERT! I share my thoughts on my favorite characters in the film and how I actually enjoyed it, which I didn’t expect.
SPOILER ALERT! I share my thoughts on the themes explored in this zeitgeist film and even the dvd commentary which is very illuminating!
SPOILER ALERT! I discuss how the film takes its time to reveal itself to us like a novel, but once it does it doesn’t disappoint!
SPOILER ALERT! I discuss how it moved me and made me think about anti animal abuse. Oh, and also Bong Joon Ho is a master!
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An intense character study that deals with guilt, forgiveness, and a second chance at life, this is the story of a fake priest that challenges the core beliefs of a town and its people. Enjoy!
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I talk about Maria Montez being a trailblazer; she was once the only Dominican actress in her acting class in NYC (1939) and she actually sued the movie studios and won! I also mention what I would have done differently with the story. Enjoy!
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I discuss the film as a self exploration of self preservation. I also talk about The film’s universal themes. Enjoy!
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This is a fascinating but tragic film and I discuss the construction of the film and the hustle of this witch business.
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In 2010, Jafar Panahi was banned by the Iranian government from filmmaking for 20 years. So what did he do? He made two films of course and I loved them and discussed them. Hope you enjoy!
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I talk about Ida Lupino’s private life and how it affected the story of the film. Hope you enjoy!
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Take a listen as I talk about things I didn’t know about Mifune like he didn’t step in Japan til he was 20 years old and how he was offered a role in Star Wars among many other things. I also talk about the love and respect between Mifune and Akira Kurosawa and their rich collaboration and filmography together. Enjoy!
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I talk about how we became addicted to social media, why the documentary angered me, and how to fix our addiction to social media.
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I talk about its themes of greed, the individual vs. collective, and how much fun I had watching it. Hope you enjoy!
SPOILER ALERT! I talk about its meditative and intriguing nature and also a little about its alluring effect on me. OH - forgot to mention, Mati Diop was in 35 Shots of Rum - a Claire Denis film, and that’s where I had recognized her from.
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I talk about its use of social media and how it makes a great double feature with True Romance. Hope you enjoy!