The Reel Thing

BIFF is very much underway! A couple of weeks ago Joe met with Håkon Tveit (Program director (Documentary)/School program/Cine Latino) to discuss BIFF's school program, its importance, the documentary program and Cine Latino! Thanks again to BIFF and Håkon! --------The whole RSS feed is available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthingThe Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John. https://wisejohn.com/Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/---------Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/BIFF > biff,no

In this very special episode, Joe is joined again by Hanne Rømsing to talk about the recent collab between BFK and Bergen Offentlige Bibliotek (BOB) in which they screened Bernard Bonello's 2023 'The Beast' as part of a project on adaptation at BOB. They discussed the influence of film adaptation, the deeper meanings of the film, and the use of literature as a springboard for cinema.--------The whole RSS feed is available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthingThe Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John. https://wisejohn.com/Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/---------Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/

In this episode, Joe revisits the life and works of Yasujirō Ozu to give a more holistic view of the Japanese director.--------The whole RSS feed is available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthingThe Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John. https://wisejohn.com/Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/---------Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/---------Sources: Kantoku Ozu by Shiguehiko HasumiKantozu Yasujiro by Chris Fujiwara in Frames Cinema JournalTranscending Life on This Planet: The Films of Yasujirō Ozu by Wael Khairy On Yasujiro Ozu by Paul SchraderGrave of Yasujiro Ozu from Atlas Obscurahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yasujir%C5%8D_OzuBFI article Ozu Yasujiro: the master of time by Thom AndersonJapan House article Ozu Yasujiro life and films by Jasper SharpHarvard Film Archive Ozu 120: The Complete Ozu Yasujiro by Kelley DongNippon.com article Ozu Yasujiro: A Director’s Time in Tateshina by Carmen Grau Villa

Witness me!We're so back! What a lovely day! In this first episode of the new season of 'The Reel Thing', Joe talks about the heart-racing, blood-pumping, car-driving production of George Miller's smash hit 'Mad Mad: Fury Road'. Specifically touching on the decades the film took to make, they also explored the notion of 'climate fiction' and environmentalism in fiction.--------The whole RSS feed is available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthingThe Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John. https://wisejohn.com/Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/---------Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/---------Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mad_Max:_Fury_Road‘Mad Max: Fury Road’: The Oral History of a Modern Action Classic by Kyle Buchanan (Published 2020) NYT‘A fetish party in the desert’: the making of Mad Max: Fury Road , March 2022, Peter BradshawTime Out Magazine: Mad Max: Fury Road's George Miller on his post-apocalyptic classics and Mel Gibson by Joshua Rothkopf Challenging Narrative and Gender Representation in the Action Genre, Kyle BarrettWriter/Director George Miller Talks MAD MAX: FURY ROAD, Returning to the Post-Apocalyptic World, Thousands of Storyboards, and More at Comic-Con by Christina Radish (2014)Lights! Camera! Infraction! Mad Mad shows why Hollywood indulges bad behaviour by Ryan Gilbey (2022) Stories to save the world: the new wave of climate fiction by Claire Armistead https://tabitha-whiting.medium.com/climate-fiction-is-now-our-reality-a267bd1db4c7‘It’s Not Climate Change - It’s Everything Change’ Margaret Atwood (essay)

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. --------The whole RSS feed is available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthingThe Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John. https://wisejohn.com/Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/---------Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/---------Sources:Tale of Cinema by Dennis Limhttps://www.frieze.com/article/hong-sang-soo-capacious-confined-cinemahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Sang-soohttps://bronzescreendream.com/hong-sang-soo/ https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-interview/hong-sangsoo-knows-if-youre-faking-ithttps://www.koreanfilm.or.kr/eng/films/index/peopleView.jsp?peopleCd=10089497https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjAOlKrdpls&pp=ygUYZGVubmlzIGxpbSBob25nIHNhbmcgc29vhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-BttGmnVyw&pp=ygUdbWFydGluIHNjb3JzZXNlIGhvbmcgc2FuZyBzb28%3Dhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYv8HCQvxfA---------

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)--------The whole RSS feed is available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthingThe Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John. https://wisejohn.com/Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/---------Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/---------

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.--------The whole RSS feed is available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthingThe Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John. https://wisejohn.com/Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/---------Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/---------Follow Luna Carmoon > https://www.instagram.com/lunacarmoon/?hl=en--------

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'. --------The whole RSS feed is available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthingThe Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John. https://wisejohn.com/Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/---------Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/---------Follow Ella Glendining > https://www.instagram.com/ella_bee_g/--------

Back with a short episode, Joe briefly covers the life and legacy of Indian filmmaker Sai Paranjpye.--------The whole RSS feed is available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthingThe Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John. https://wisejohn.com/Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/---------Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/---------References:https://archives.ashoka.edu.in/paper_details/247 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sai_Paranjpyehttps://scroll.in/reel/979306/sai-paranjpye-interview-i-guess-i-was-born-with-a-grinhttps://web.archive.org/web/20071217041336/http://www.asha-foundation.org/women/women/sai_paranjpe.php https://mubi.com/en/no/films/suee

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. --------The whole RSS feed is available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthingThe Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John. https://wisejohn.com/Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/---------Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/---------References:Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Milk_of_SorrowSelma Mutual Composer: The Milk of Sorrow: https://www.selmamutal.com/the-milk-of-sorrowFilm 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_LlosaWiki of Madeinusa: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MadeinusaCultural 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.2013.31Quechua people wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quechua_peopleMagaly 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_SolierShining Path: https://insightcrime.org/peru-organized-crime-news/shining-path-profile/People’s War: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People%27s_war__________

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)--------The whole RSS feed is available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthingThe Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John. https://wisejohn.com/Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/---------Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/---------

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.--------The whole RSS feed is available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthingThe Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John. https://wisejohn.com/Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/---------Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/---------

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.--------The whole RSS feed is available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthingThe Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John. https://wisejohn.com/Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/---------Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/---------

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.--------The whole RSS feed is available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthingThe Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John. https://wisejohn.com/Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/---------Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/---------References: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QiBI4kqg01iJhutUeRcUcFoKE3zHddxC87B_yrYIBuY/edit?usp=sharing

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).--------The whole RSS feed is available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthingThe Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John. https://wisejohn.com/Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/---------Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/

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!--------The whole RSS feed is available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthingThe Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John. https://wisejohn.com/Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/---------Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/

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.--------The whole RSS feed is available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthingThe Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John. https://wisejohn.com/Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/---------Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/Norske Filmklassikere (Restoration Project) > https://www.facebook.com/groups/norskefilmklassikereArticle about > https://montages.no/nyheter/vi-ma-eie-var-egen-filmhistorie-christer-falck-vil-utgi-norske-filmklassikere-pa-fysisk-format/---------References:https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/22/movies/millennium-mambo-hou-hsiao-hsien.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hou_Hsiao-hsienhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Film_preservation

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!--------The whole RSS feed is available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthingThe Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John. https://wisejohn.com/Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/---------Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/

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!--------The whole RSS feed is available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthingThe Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John. https://wisejohn.com/Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/---------Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/---------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.htmlhttps://www.thecompanion.app/ghost-in-the-shell-cyberpunk-and-female-body-autonomy/

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? --------The whole RSS feed is available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthingThe Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John. https://wisejohn.com/Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/---------Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/Trash Film Festival > https://trashfilmfest.no/

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!--------The whole RSS feed is available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthingThe Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John. https://wisejohn.com/Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/---------Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/Trash Film Festival > https://trashfilmfest.no/

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.--------The whole RSS feed is available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthingThe Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John. https://wisejohn.com/Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/---------Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/Trash Film Festival > https://trashfilmfest.no/

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!--------The whole RSS feed is available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthingThe Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John. https://wisejohn.com/Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/---------Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/Trash Film Festival > https://trashfilmfest.no/

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!--------The whole RSS feed is available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthingThe Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John. https://wisejohn.com/Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/---------Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/Trash Film Festival > https://trashfilmfest.no/

On this episode, Joe covers his highlights from Bergen International Film Festival, and tells the life and films of the legendary Yasujiro Ozu! This short little episode gives an insight into the movie magic behind the contemplative sad director.--------The whole RSS feed is available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthingThe Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John. https://wisejohn.com/Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/---------Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/Bergen International Film Festival > https://www.biff.no/article/om-biff

On a very special episode, Joe is joined by the multitalented music man Wise John (creator of the podcast's music)! John (Conor Hayes) talked all about the long winding journey that led him to become Wise John, the stories behind the songs, and his top 4 favourite movies!--------The whole RSS feed is available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthingThe Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John. https://wisejohn.com/Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/---------Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/Bergen International Film Festival > https://www.biff.no/article/om-biff

In this episode, Joe covers the 2016 Feng Xiaogang directed 'I Am Not Madame Bovary'. They discuss the film's very unique use of aspect ratio and colour, and also the untold case of the lead actress Fan Bingbing's disappearance in 2018.--------The whole RSS feed is available here >https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthingThe Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John.Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/---------Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/Bergen International Film Festival > https://www.biff.no/article/om-biff

Are you ready to shoot skeets on the beach? In this episode, Joe is once again joined by Bendik Vigsnes to talk all about 'Top Secret!'; a joke-filled-war-Elvis parody from the brilliant minds behind the equally successful 'Airplane!'. They discuss their favourite moments of this party-time of a movie, and the perhaps lost art of the one-liner.--------The whole RSS feed is available here >https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthingThe Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John.Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/---------Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/Bergen International Film Festival > https://www.biff.no/article/om-biff

Ahead of the upcoming episode on 2016's 'I Am Not Madame Bovary', Joe covers a brief history of Chinese cinema. They cover how the China's turbulent political history has influenced the several waves of cinema in China, and where it stands today.--------The whole RSS feed is available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthingThe Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John.Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/---------Bergen Filmklubb > https://bergenfilmklubb.no/Nordic Labour Film Festival > https://arbeiderfilmfestivalen.no/Bergen International Film Festival > https://www.biff.no/article/om-biff

On this episode, Joe is joined by BFK alum Anna Fredsvik to talk about the 1978 classic 'Girlfriends'. They discuss the incredible legacy of this magnificent film, the influence it has had over so many modern directors, and the importance of female friendships.--------The whole RSS feed is available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthingThe Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John.Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/

Hope you're hungry! This episode on The Reel Thing, Joe is joined by BFK alum and book extraordinaire Hanne Rømsing to talk about the deliciously joyful Juzo Itami flick 'Tampopo'. They discuss the films succulent themes, erotic overtures, and the life (and shocking death) of this director. Soup's on!!!--------The whole RSS feed is available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthingThe Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John.Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/

In this very special episode, Joe is joined again by Caroline Tranberg to talk about the first EVER queer film in history. They talk of the importance of queer media in helping further the queer narrative, even including their own personal experience (of fawning over the cast of American Horror Story).--------The whole RSS feed is available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthingThe Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John.Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/

We're finally back! Here to ease you out of the sexual summer daze, this episode host Joe Lawrence is joined by The Reel Thing legends Caroline Tranberg and Bendik Vigsnes to all things 'Call Me By Your Name'. They dive deep into the myth of this fantastic movie, discussing its several controversies, too.--------The whole RSS feed is available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthingThe Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John. Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/

The Reel Thing presenter Joe Lawrence takes on ‘Function of Film’ as a literal and metaphysical question. How do cinemas/film actually work, and more abstractly, what is the function of film in our society? Across these 6 episodes we’ll delve into the emotional, technical, spiritual and physical function of film and cinema. Joined again by Alexa Raisbeck, this time we talked about the future (and past) of projection, and whether the return of analog projection is here to stay, or just a phase.--------Whole RSS feed available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthingThe Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpodTwitter > https://twitter.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John.Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/

The Reel Thing presenter Joe Lawrence takes on ‘Function of Film’ as a literal and metaphysical question. How do cinemas/film actually work, and more abstractly, what is the function of film in our society? Across these 6 episodes we’ll delve into the emotional, technical, spiritual and physical function of film and cinema. This episode we're talking film projection with Alexa Raisbeck, a seasoned film projectionist. This part 1 of 2, Lexie tells Joe what it is to be a projectionist, and what got her into this field.--------Whole RSS feed available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthingThe Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpodTwitter > https://twitter.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John.Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/

Have you ever wanted to peek behind in velvet curtain of a cinema? In this 6-part series, The 'Reel Thing' host Joe Lawrence takes you through the hidden aspects of a film and cinema itself. Beginning June 14., The 'Function of Film' will explore film projection, music, and sound in film, and lastly the true purpose (or function) of cinema to us humans. Catch episodes every second Wednesday starting June 14., see you there...!--------Whole RSS feed available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthingThe Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpodTwitter > https://twitter.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John.Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/

Would you like to go to Ṣ̶̡͈͔͕̩͕̱̳̞̠̅̐̃̈́͋͂̐̇͑̈́͊͝͠w̵̧̡̢̦͔͙̣̳̔̊̈́͐͐e̸͙̻̘͓̜̱͔̮̱̥̝̩̍d̴̨̧͈̰̥̹̠̗̲̅̄̒̀̈́̀̽̏͐̆͘͘͠ė̴̯̺͇̰̥̍͆̆̀̕͜ņ̷̠͉̯͙̖̝͇̰̙̞̽̒̌̍̾̏͋̈́̉̾̑͘̕͘͝? On this episode of the podcast, Joe is joined once again by Caroline Tranberg to talk all about Ari Aster's 'Midsommar'. They talk all things cults, toxic men, and horror. The homework for everyone this week is, which one of your exes would you burn alive?--------Whole RSS feed available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthingThe Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpodTwitter > https://twitter.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John.Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/

On this episode of the pod, Joe is joined by Bendik Vigsnes and Martin Haugen, who both have very different opinions of the (in)famous director Brian De Palma. They battle it out whether De Palma is a visionary akin to Scorcese and Spielberg, or whether he is someone to leave in the controversial past...--------Whole RSS feed available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthingThe Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpodTwitter > https://twitter.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John.Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/

This week on the podcast, Joe is joined by the enigmatic Daisy Lawrence to talk all about the 1939 musical 'The Wizard of Oz'. They talked all about their collective love of movie musicals and the supreme power of Nikki Blonsky.--------Whole RSS feed available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthingThe Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpodTwitter > https://twitter.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John.Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/

On this episode, Bendik Vigsnes is BACK to talk all about the Spanish 1976 horror 'Who Can Kill a Child?'. Joe and Bendik talk all things taboo, and whether child harming has a place in cinema, or whether it's easy emotional manipulation...We also delve deeper into Bendik's psyche! Anyone want to have a baby with him?--------Whole RSS feed available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthingThe Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpodTwitter > https://twitter.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John.Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/

On this episode of The 'Reel Thing', Joe is joined by BFK's own Anna Fredsvik to talk all about the documentary Gates of Heaven. We had our first-ever outside recording, and things got very cozy and contemplative! Pets rule!--------Whole RSS feed available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthingThe Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpodTwitter > https://twitter.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John.Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/

On a special episode of the podcast, Joe is joined by Phoebe Dobey of the Arabisk Film Fest to talk all about the upcoming festival. The festival is held in Bergen between 20.-23. April. Link below includes information to the program, about the festival, and how to become a volunteer!https://arabiskfilmfest.no/--------Whole RSS feed available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthing/The Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpod/Twitter > https://twitter.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John.Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/

On this episode of The Reel Thing, Bendik Vigsnes is back to talk all about the fantastic 1955 'Night of the Hunter'. Joe & Bendik cover this film in detail, expressing their love of fine filmmaking, and the tragic story of this movie's director.--------Whole RSS feed available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthing/The Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpod/Twitter > https://twitter.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John.Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/

Aaaand we're back! In this episode of The Reel Thing, Joe is talking about the 2003 TV documentary 'The Importance of Being Morrissey'. He talks all about the topics covered in the film, and things cancel culture, racism, and hate in media! Please don't cancel me--------Whole RSS feed available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthingThe Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpodTwitter > https://twitter.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John.Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/

On this episode of The Reel Thing, Joe is getting in the Halloween/Xmas spirit a little early by talking about HENRY SELICK'S 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'! He talks all about the interesting making of this classic musical and includes some inside drama surrounding Disney, Mexican drug cartels, and canceled flights!--------Whole RSS feed available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthing/The Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpod/Twitter > https://twitter.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John.Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/

On this episode of The Reel Thing, Joe rides solo to talk all about the 1996 classic 'The Craft'. He talks all about the making of the film, witchcraft, and pagans, and includes a 'fun' insight into the origins of folk horror. Not so scary after all!--------Whole RSS feed available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthing/The Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpod/Twitter > https://twitter.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John.Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/

On this episode of The Reel Thing, Joe is joined by BFK's Caroline Tranberg to talk about the delightfully insidious 2016 documentary 'Tickled' from David Farrier. They talk about tickling, men, power, and whether or not the human race is ultimately doomed.--------Whole RSS feed available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthing/The Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpod/Twitter > https://twitter.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John.Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/

On this episode of the podcast, Joe is joined by BFK's own Bendik Vigsnes to talk all about Phil Tippett's gruesome 30 years in the making movie 'Mad God'. They talk about the resurgence of stop motion vs. CGI, and whether all this wet blood really has a place in storytelling!--------Whole RSS feed available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthing/The Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpod/Twitter > https://twitter.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John.Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/

On the first episode of The Reel Thing, Joe is joined by Matthew Baty to discuss the 2016 anime hit 'Your Name', and explore the anime genre as a whole! I'm a weeb now!--------Whole RSS feed available here > https://rss.com/podcasts/thereelthing/The Reel Thing on Social Media:Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/thereelthingpod/Twitter > https://twitter.com/thereelthingpod---------All music by Wise John.Follow them on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/wisejohnofficial/

Each week, Bergen Filmklubb's 'The Reel Thing' covers films included in the cinema's catalog of films, past and present. Through interviews and research, host Joe Lawrence explores what makes these films special, and how they were made, whilst providing insight into the industry at large.