Scene by Scene
af Justin Johnson & Joe Lefeber
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Short End #1 | The Films of Guillermo del Toro Ranked
Short End #1 | The Films of Guillermo del Toro Ranked
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Scene by Scene is not a traditional movie review podcast. It’s a film discussion podcast with two independent filmmakers fascinated by the filmmaking process. On the first Friday of every month, Joe and Justin break down the elements of one movie to better understand how films are made, what makes a “good” one, and what makes a “bad” one. After examining the film's story and themes, visual technique, and historical, cultural, or personal significance, they discuss what they've learned.
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- Short End #1 | The Films of Guillermo del Toro Ranked · 47 min.To prepare for our recent episode on The Devil's Backbone, we watched every Guillermo del Toro film. In this bonus episode, we rank his entire filmography. Supplemental…
- The Devil's Backbone (2001) | Dir. Guillermo del Toro · 1 t. 33 min. · Episode 55In this episode, we discuss Guillermo del Toro’s The Devil's Backbone, including del Toro’s audience manipulation, the use of horror iconography, and the film’s depiction of an…
- Sonatine (1993) | Dir. Takeshi Kitano · 1 t. 31 min. · Episode 54In this episode, we discuss Takeshi Kitano's Sonatine, including the film's balance of comedy and violence, how the film subverts expectations, and how Kitano structures scenes…
- Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) | Dir. Steven Spielberg · 2 t. 18 min. · Episode 53In this episode, we discuss Steven Spielberg's Close Encounters of the Third Kind, including the film's personal elements, the theme of communication, and the genre-defining…
- Wanda (1970) | Dir. Barbara Loden · 1 t. 43 min. · Episode 52In this episode, we discuss Barbara Loden’s Wanda, including the connections to Loden's own life, the film’s compassionate portrayal of working-class Americans, and the narrative…
- Talk to Her (2002) | Dir. Pedro Almodóvar · 1 t. 31 min. · Episode 51In this episode, we discuss Pedro Almodóvar’s Talk to Her, including the themes of loneliness and connection, how the film conceals and reveals information, and how Almodóvar…
- Last Night at the Alamo (1983) | Dir. Eagle Pennell · 1 t. 39 min. · Episode 50In this episode, we discuss Eagle Pennell's Last Night at the Alamo, including character introductions, the parallels between Cowboy and Pennell, and the film's anti-Hollywood…
- Announcement | Last Night at the Alamo Delayed · 3 min.This brief episode is to announce that our discussion of Eagle Pennell's Last Night at the Alamo is delayed. Thank you for your understanding. Follow the Scene by Scene…
- Damnation (1988) | Dir. Béla Tarr · 1 t. 56 min. · Episode 49In this episode, we discuss Béla Tarr's Damnation, including Tarr's use of camera movement, the depiction of sex, and how the opening shot establishes pace, tone, and character…
- Beware of a Holy Whore (1971) | Dir. Rainer Werner Fassbinder · 1 t. 29 min. · Episode 48In this episode, we discuss Rainer Werner Fassbinder's Beware of a Holy Whore, including the autobiographical elements, Fassbinder's painterly compositions, and how the film…
- End of Year Review | 2025 · 1 t. 46 min.In this episode, we each reveal our top three films discussed on the podcast in 2025, reflect on the best and worst movies we watched throughout the year, and share our closing…
- A Karate Christmas Miracle (2019) | Dir. Julie Kimmel · 2 t. 19 min. · Episode 47In this episode, we discuss Julie Kimmel's A Karate Christmas Miracle, including Eric Roberts, the film's treatment of Abby, and the Ken Del Vecchio cinematic universe. See…
- My Winnipeg (2007) | Dir. Guy Maddin · 1 t. 39 min. · Episode 46In this episode, we discuss Guy Maddin's My Winnipeg, including Maddin's use of repetition, the representation of memory, and the film's blending of fact and fiction. See where…
- Mahjong (1996) | Dir. Edward Yang · 2 t. 19 min. · Episode 45In this episode, we discuss Edward Yang's Mahjong, including the ways in which the film is challenging for viewers, the film's exploration of an evolving Taiwan, and Yang's…
- The Haunting (1963) | Dir. Robert Wise · 1 t. 49 min. · Episode 44In this episode, we discuss Robert Wise's The Haunting, including the film's many interpretations, Eleanor's self-discovery, and the film's depiction of paranormal activity. See…
- Perfect Blue (1997) | Dir. Satoshi Kon · 2 t. 14 min. · Episode 43In this episode, we discuss Satoshi Kon's Perfect Blue, including the film's connection to Japan's otaku culture, the film's depiction of celebrity, and Kon's use of cinematic…
- Stranger Than Paradise (1984) | Dir. Jim Jarmusch · 1 t. 47 min. · Episode 42In this episode, we discuss Jim Jarmusch’s Stranger Than Paradise, including the film's visual style, how the film grammar supports the themes, and what differentiates Willie and…
- Taste of Cherry (1997) | Dir. Abbas Kiarostami · 2 t. 4 min. · Episode 41In this episode, we discuss Abbas Kiarostami’s Taste of Cherry, including Mr. Badii's treatment of the three supporting characters, the visual motif of dirt, and the film's…
- Announcement | Taste of Cherry Delayed · 4 min.We wanted to let everyone know our discussion of Abbas Kiarostami's Taste of Cherry is delayed. In this brief episode, Joe gives some insight into why and when to expect the…
- A Married Couple (1969) | Dir. Allan King · 1 t. 59 min. · Episode 40In this episode, we discuss Allan King’s A Married Couple, including King's approach to documentary, the film's use of crane shots, and whether Billy and Antoinette "perform" for…
