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Above the Line is a film podcast about contemporary cinema, film culture, & the theatrical experience. Hosted by Ian & McKenzie | abovethelinepod.com | #FilmSky
On our new episode we discuss Jafar Panahi’s Palme d’Or-winning film IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT! We not only dive deep on the film itself, but McKenzie reports on the Q&A she attended at the @musicboxtheatre.bsky.social with Panahi in person 🚐

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December 2, 2025 at 11:19 PM
In our new episode we’re joined by Christian Gutiérrez of Finite Cinema Dreams—and most recently published in Noir City Magazine—to discuss Guillermo Del Toro’s FRANKENSTEIN!

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November 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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RIP Tatsuya Nakadai - one of the all time greats of world cinema variety.com/2025/film/ob...
Tatsuya Nakadai, Japanese Film Legend That Starred in ‘Ran,’ ‘Harakiri’ and ‘The Human Condition’ Trilogy, Dies at 92
Tatsuya Nakadai, one of Japan's most celebrated actors who was a frequent collaborator of Akira Kurosawa and Masaki Kobayashi, died. He was 92.
variety.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:41 AM
🚨🚨🚨 KILL BILL: THE WHOLE BLOODY AFFAIR TRAILER — OUT NOW 🚨🚨🚨

youtu.be/-SzkFgEqB6Y?...
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (2025) Official Trailer - Uma Thurman
YouTube video by Lionsgate Movies
youtu.be
November 7, 2025 at 4:07 PM
After three decades the GREMLINS are finally returning to the big screen—produced by Steven Spielberg and directed by Christopher Columbus, GREMLINS 3 will hit theaters November 2027 🐹🕛➡️👹
November 6, 2025 at 5:17 PM
We’re experimenting a bit with our format as we continue to get this show off the ground—in our latest episode we simply discuss Richard Linklater’s latest film BLUE MOON 💙🌕
November 5, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Our latest episode is officially live! This week we're chatting about:

🎞️ OCEAN'S 14 + HEAT 2 news
💸 Derek Cianfrance's ROOFMAN
💃 Bill Condon's KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN
🔥 Luca Guadagnino's AFTER THE HUNT

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October 20, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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"When I look back on my life, it’s the time periods of perceived success that I do the least amount of growing and the most amount of atrophy, and the times of perceived failures that I find myself."

For @letterboxd.social I spoke to Ethan Hawke about BLUE MOON
Unplanned Obsolescence: Ethan Hawke on going to those dark places—while keeping it funny—in Richard Linklater’s Blue Moon • Journal • A Letterboxd Magazine
As Richard Linklater’s Blue Moon opens in theaters, Ethan Hawke talks to Marya E. Gates about embodying real-life lyricist Lorenz Hart, the nourishment of creative community and the ultra-fine line be...
letterboxd.com
October 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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For TIME I went long on the bumbling white men at the heart of ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER, EDDINGTON, and THE MASTERMIND.
How the White Savior Became This Year’s Cinematic Punchline
Several of this year's notable movies, including, One Battle After Another, Eddington, and The Mastermind humorously critique the political role of white men.
time.com
October 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
George Clooney confirms to E! that the budget has been approved, the original cast is set to return, and filming will begin next year for OCEAN’S 14 👀💰

ℹ️ variety.com/2025/film/ne...
October 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Michael Mann’s HEAT 2 is picking up steam as the production is officially in talks to move from Warner Bros to United Artists 🔥

Leonardo DiCaprio is in early talks to star as the project that has been stuck in limbo for years becomes more of a reality.
October 7, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Our first episode is officially LIVE! Check it out wherever you find your podcasts ✨🎧
In our very first episode we'll be chatting about:

🎞️ NYFF Premieres + Buzz
✨ Kogonada's A BIG BOLD BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY
🎡 Scarlett Johansson's ELEANOR THE GREAT
💥 Paul Thomas Anderson's ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER

#FilmSky #OneBattleAfterAnother #EleanorTheGreat #BigBoldBeautifulJourney
October 6, 2025 at 1:37 PM
On Steve-o’s Wild Ride Podcast, John C. Reilly confirms some exciting news ahead of the 20th anniversary of WALK HARD: THE DEWEY COX STORY coming in 2027 — there will be a special vinyl release of the soundtrack PLUS a live tour with Dewey Cox and The Hardwalkers 🎶🎸
October 4, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Searchlight Pictures has officially slated Mona Fastvold's THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE for a Christmas Day release—with select theaters screening the film in 70mm 📽️
October 4, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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“What I find beautiful is how many times Martin Scorsese failed and had to pick himself back up again, reinvent himself as a filmmaker, and start anew.”

@oldfilmsflicker.bsky.social speaks with director Rebecca Miller about her five-episode series, MR. SCORSESE.
Female Filmmakers in Focus: Rebecca Miller on "Mr. Scorsese" | Interviews | Roger Ebert
An interview with the director of the Apple TV+ limited docuseries about the legendary filmmaker.
www.rogerebert.com
October 1, 2025 at 2:31 PM
🚨🚨 Quentin Tarantino's KILL BILL: THE WHOLE BLOODY AFFAIR will officially be released in theaters this December! 🚨🚨

Not only will this be the first time this cut will be widely available across the country, but also they're striking 70mm and 35mm prints?! What a dream come true.
October 2, 2025 at 12:13 AM
There is so much cinema hitting theaters in October, so we're walking you through the month's most exciting releases to keep on your radar! #FilmSky

Check out our very first Theatrical Release Newsletter 📽️ ➡️ bit.ly/470IMeB
October 1, 2025 at 5:51 PM
We're slowly showing up across podcatchers — give us a follow and stay tuned for our first episode on October 6! 👀

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Above the Line is a film podcast about contemporary cinema, film culture, & the theatrical experience. Hosted by Ian & McKenzie.
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September 30, 2025 at 4:52 PM