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Inside the Arthouse
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An "insider's" perspective on filmmakers & People responsible for films appearing on arthouse screens across USA. Hosts: Greg Laemmle & Raphael Sbarge
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We discuss how director approaches emotional truth without manipulation, why certain choices in the film are meant to linger, & how cinema can push us to question our own assumptions not through speeches, but through lived experience on screen #homebound
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Filmmaking That Leaves You Gutted & Questioning Your Choices: Oscar Shortlisted HOMEBOUND
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January 11, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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We discuss how director approaches emotional truth without manipulation, why certain choices in the film are meant to linger, & how cinema can push us to question our own assumptions not through speeches, but through lived experience on screen #homebound
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Filmmaking That Leaves You Gutted & Questioning Your Choices: Oscar Shortlisted HOMEBOUND
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January 11, 2026 at 7:07 PM
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We discuss how director approaches emotional truth without manipulation, why certain choices in the film are meant to linger, & how cinema can push us to question our own assumptions not through speeches, but through lived experience on screen #homebound
youtu.be/eHqZs4mNquM?...
Filmmaking That Leaves You Gutted & Questioning Your Choices: Oscar Shortlisted HOMEBOUND
YouTube video by Inside the Arthouse
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January 11, 2026 at 7:07 PM
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We discuss how director approaches emotional truth without manipulation, why certain choices in the film are meant to linger, & how cinema can push us to question our own assumptions not through speeches, but through lived experience on screen #homebound

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Filmmaking That Leaves You Gutted & Questioning Your Choices: Oscar Shortlisted HOMEBOUND
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January 11, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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we LOVED this film!! And TOTALLY agree with you about what an achievement it is! And-- it's this directors first film! zowie!
January 10, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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Jim Jarmusch breaks down his writing process—and why what you leave out matters most.
A masterclass in minimalist dialogue and storytelling restraint. #fatherMothewSisterBrother @insidethearthouse.com

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January 10, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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Echoing Akira Kurosawa’s famously humble belief that even great directors are always still mastering the craft. It’s a reminder that directing isn’t about arriving at perfection, but staying open to discovery. @insidethearthouse.com

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January 9, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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This conversation offers essential insight into the real-world forces that inform HOMEBOUND, Oscar-shortlisted film that confronts caste prejudice, social class, & struggle for dignity and opportunity. It’s a powerful reminder that cinema can illuminate. #homeBound
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January 9, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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NEW: Jim Jarmusch on INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE
We talk FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER (Venice Golden Lion winner), rhythm & restraint, and making films that resist franchise logic.
Watch/listen now: youtu.be/xtS9gf0-4jM

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January 6, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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Tomorrow on INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE
We sit down with indie legend Jim Jarmusch to talk about his new film FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER #MUBI
Deadpan, tender, and unmistakably Jarmusch.
New episode drops tomorrow.

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January 5, 2026 at 9:09 PM
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Director Charlie Polinger breaks down the craft choices behind THE PLAGUE—including the bold decision to shoot an underwater project on 35mm film stock instead of digital. We explore why 35mm film adds to the emotional tone of a scene. @ifcfilms.bsky.social
January 4, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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THE PLAGUE,Charlie Pollinger’s breakout debut. With 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating, the film does something rare: it delivers the momentum of a psychological thriller while carrying the style, intelligence, and moral urgency of serious cinema #thePlague

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THE PLAGUE (2025) — Why This 100% RT Arthouse Thriller Hits So Hard
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January 3, 2026 at 11:38 PM
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Director Charlie Pollinger breaks down what makes THE PLAGUE such a relentless psychological thriller—& why the tension never lets up. Rather than relying on constant twists or loud shocks, the film builds suspense through character behavior. @ifcfilms.bsky.social s

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December 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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In this INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE clip, Oscar-shortlisted director Kaouther Ben Hania shares how Palestinian actors entered the film already traumatized by the Gaza war — carrying grief, depression, and emotional exhaustion. #theVoiceOfHindRajab
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December 26, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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When a film earns a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, there’s often a quiet suspicion that it’s a critic’s darling—admired more than embraced. THE PLAGUE is something rarer: a film that marries a taut thriller with the urgency of serious arthouse cinema.

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December 25, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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We explore the antitrust questions surrounding the potential sale of Warner Bros, & why historical precedent will shape what happens next. Mergers & acquisitions continue to redefine the media landscape & past takeovers offer crucial insight.

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The Antitrust Problem Nobody's Talking About
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December 21, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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In this episode of INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, the filmmaker breaks down why casting is everything when you’re telling a multi-generational family story, how she was able to bring three generations of the renowned Bakri family dynasty to the screen.

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Casting Secrets: Making a Family Feel Real
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December 9, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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ALL THAT’S LEFT OF YOU is a poignant, character-driven film directed by Cherian Dabis—a story that traces what remains after love, identity, and the life you thought you’d have get rewritten. With an intimate lens and emotionally precise storytelling. @allThatsLeftOfYouFilm
December 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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December 3, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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In this episode of INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, we’re joined by acclaimed filmmaker, writer, and actor Cherien Dabis to discuss her sweeping new film, ALL THAT’S LEFT OF YOU—a powerful Palestinian family drama that spans 70 years and traces the long emotional aftershocks of displacement
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One Family. Seven Decades. A New Kind of Historical Film: All That's Left of You
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December 3, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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In this clip, Burt dives into the growing trend of overly long movies and why today’s feature films often feel like they could use a tighter edit. The conversation highlights the value of thoughtful pacing, and knowing when a story has truly earned its runtime.

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Why Are Movies So Long Now?
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December 2, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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In this eye-opening clip from BURT, we dive into one of the most overlooked truths in independent filmmaking: success isn’t defined by Hollywood standards it’s defined by your connection to an audience. Celebrating even the “small wins” can fuel long-term filmmaker motivation.

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The Secret to Success Most Filmmakers Miss
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November 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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In this eye-opening clip from BURT we dive into one of the most overlooked truths in independent filmmaking: success isn’t defined by Hollywood standards,it’s defined by your connection to an audience. Celebrating even the “small wins” can fuel long-term filmmaker motivation.

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The Secret to Success Most Filmmakers Miss
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November 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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As #BURT itself was made and released without studio backing, Joe shares insights into the creative mentality required to grow an audience organically: trusting your vision, working with what you have, and telling stories that resonate on a human level. #BURTtheMovie

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How Creators Build Their Own Audiences (No Hollywood Required)!
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November 29, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Intimate behind-the-scenes moment from BURT, filmmaker Joe Burke reflects on the deeply personal journey that shaped the film. He shares unexpected parallels between making a movie with actor Burt Berger—who was living with Parkinson’s disease—and caring for his own dad.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:44 PM