Why This Film?
🎬 Exploring the Criterion Collection, one spine at a time.
A conversation-driven podcast that takes a deep dive into the artistry, cultural influence, and historical significance of films in the Criterion Collection. Each episode focuses on one film, unpacking its craft and legacy through engaging conversations with experts, historians, filmmakers, and passionate cinephiles.
Podcasting since 2025 • 4 episodes
Why This Film?
Latest Episodes
4 AFTER HOURS (1985) Spine #1185 w/Sheila O'Malley
"It's such an important film in his [Scorsese's] filmography. I'm so happy people are discovering it and Criterion decided to focus on it."In this episode of Why This Film?, Ron is joined by critic and writer Sheila O'Mal...
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3 THE BREAKFAST CLUB (1985) Spine #905 w/Ciara Moloney
In episode 3 of Why This Film?, Ron is joined by Ciara Moloney to discuss The Breakfast Club, John Hughes's defining 1980s teen film.Together, they walk through the film scene by scene, talking about why these character...
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2 TOUCHEZ PAS AU GRISBI (1954) Spine #271 w/Ginette Vincendeau
"If retirement means you're in a lovely flat in Paris and your fridge is full of foie gras and champagne - I'm okay with that."In episode 2 of Why This Film?, Ron discusses Jacques Becker's Touchez pas au grisbi ...
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