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Was Anthony Bourdain more than just a brilliant television host and food writer? In this feature-length, 90-minute episode of World Cinema History, host Eric Trommater is joined by Todd Kennedy, Toups Endowed Professor of Cultural Studies at Nicholls State University and author of Anthony Bourdain, Filmmaker. ​Together with our panel, we explore Kennedy’s provocative thesis: that Bourdain functioned as a cinematic auteur, reshaping non-fiction television through radical creative autonomy, unreliable narration, and deep cinematic intertextuality. We also break down Matt Johnson’s 2026 feature film Tony (starring Dominic Sessa and Antonio Banderas)—getting Todd’s expert take on whether a fictionalized origin story does justice to Bourdain's early kitchen days. Plus, we tackle the heavy questions head-on: the collaborative friction of working with legendary DPs like Christopher Doyle and Vilmos Zsigmond, the risks of high-culture tourism, and whether applying "auteur theory" to a network travel show stretches the term too far.   For information on how to order the book, go to Todd Kennedy's X/Twitter profile and look in the bio. https://x.com/BayouFilmProf Chapters 0:00 Unpacking the Provocative Thesis: Bourdain as Cinematic Auteur 7:40 Bourdain's Unreliable Authorship and Cinematic Intertextuality 16:52 Defending Bourdain's Auteur Status Against Critiques 31:20 Bourdain's Unique Freedom and Accessible Academic Writing 39:05 From Grief to Guerrilla Art: Bourdain's Visual Storytelling 50:43 Deconstructing Authenticity: Privilege and the Camera's Lies 58:59 The Biopic "Tony" and Bourdain's Enduring Cultural Connection 1:10:21 Grief, Growth, and Bourdain's Lasting Cinematic Questions Meet the Panel ​Erin Brown YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pizzahorseproductions  ​Jen Trujillo Web: https://gilbertbakerfilmfestival.lgbt/  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/gilbertbakerfilmfest/ Clips Used  https://youtu.be/-aH9mjIt1bw?is=CcWnpVd4p0lF1N6_ https://youtu.be/NgN2xJDJ3gQ?is=j8mwvSmxssye6Yrk  https://youtu.be/VoDIkaDgaf4?is=nYyXRtqna5EHe9IK https://youtu.be/aGkW-PJfP7I?is=o_Wa-ujm8NufoqJ3 https://youtu.be/FaYVk9lA0DU?is=8alyC3F2dsEn2-h3 https://youtu.be/LmtCfMncFSk?is=ApcnmqH7c0T3YJZU Connect With Us: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@worldcinehist  Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/world-cinema-history/id1744483892  Spotify:   https://open.spotify.com/show/4YkCJSJvngtDMhey0CNsWj?si=_DmBMotVTSG4tnqY2mIM0Q&utm_source=copy-link https://substack.com/@etrommater?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=2uupu5 Substack: https://substack.com/@etrommater?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=2uupu5  X (Twitter): https://x.com/etrommater   Join the World Cinema History DVD Extras Club Support the show and get closer to the booth! Benefits include: ​Bonus Episodes ​Attending Live Recordings Our Love and Appreciation ​Future exclusive perks Having your name mispronounced on the podcast (our sincerest apologies in advance) Join here: https://ko-fi.com/worldcinemahistory (Recurring monthly payments of any amount make a huge difference!) •Join us and Friend of the Show LUKE HIGGINSON on Discord, November 2nd at 2 PM EST where Luke will provide a Director's Commentary for his film "RELAX I'M FROM THE FUTURE."  https://discord.gg/DK4WX7UEsK

The Persona "Bootleg" Session (Unedited Vault Recording) ​A bunch of American wankers taking on one of the most discussed films in history was a bad idea. Doing so when the host had an ear infection and couldn’t hear was an even worse idea. The results were cringe-inducing and no amount of editing could save it. So this is us, warts and all. Against our better judgment—and entirely due to public pressure—we are opening the vault. This is the completely raw, two-hour unedited audio of our attempt to analyze Ingmar Bergman's Persona. Consider this a release purely for its archival, high-camp curiosity value: a document of good intentions unraveling in real time against an impenetrable masterpiece. There is no editing, no audio polish, and zero producer oversight. You asked for it, you got it—listener discretion (and stamina) is advised. Chapters: 00:00 - Unedited Chaos: Retakes and Season Four Launch 08:10 - Panel's First Thoughts on Bergman's Persona 20:17 - Analyzing Bergman's Revolutionary Filmmaking Techniques in Persona 29:05 - Exploring Radicalism and Bergman's Deep Artistic Intent 43:40 - Unpacking Personal and Gendered Readings of Persona 58:50 - How Culture and Unconscious Shape Bergman's Art 1:15:01 - Debating Persona as a Sapphic or Queer Film 1:23:09 - Persona as Bergman's Critique of the Male Gaze 1:35:13 - Modern Perspectives on Bergman's Psychology and Intent 1:43:14 - The Frustration of Male-Centric Film Perspectives 1:46:23 - Persona's Lasting Legacy and Panel's Concluding Thoughts

"The Leopard" (1963) (Il Gattopardo) | with Special Guest Mike Corradi. THE NOVEL: "The Leopard" (1958) (Il Gattopardo) by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa. THE FILM: "The Leopard" (1963) (Il Gattopardo) Directed by: Luchino Visconti Screenplay by: Suso Cecchi d'Amico Pasquale Festa Campanile Enrico Mediolib Massimo Franciosa Luchino Visconti Produced by: Goffredo Lombardo Starring: Burt Lancaster Claudia Cardinale Alain Delon Paolo Stoppa Rina Morelli Romolo Valli Serge Reggiani Cinematography: Giuseppe Rotunno Music by: Nino Rota THE HOST: Eric Trommater https://ko-fi.com/worldcinemahistory SPECIAL GUEST: Mike Corradi, host of A History of Italy. https://ahistoryofitaly.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-history-of-italy/id1318925583 https://youtube.com/@ahistoryofitalypodcast9762?si=xLN2KYFtDmvrsoHB THE PANEL: Erin Brown https://youtube.com/@pizzahorseproductions?si=xktDoZK2qveXxOXl Sila Blume https://silablume.life/ Jennifer Trujillo https://gilbertbakerfilmfestival.lgbt/ Koom Kankesan https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/4953181.Koom_Kankesan THE CHAPTERS: (TBA) CONNECT WITH US: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@worldcinehist?si=z8Yay0W0I-6APEZz Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/world-cinema-history/id1744483892 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4YkCJSJvngtDMhey0CNsWj?si=i143kCA8RQKhQauUICLrmA X (Twitter): @etrommater Join the World Cinema History DVD Extras Club Support the show and get closer to the booth! Benefits include: Bonus Episodes Attending Live Recordings Our Love and Appreciation Future exclusive perks Having your name mispronounced on the podcast (our sincerest apologies in advance) Join here: https://ko-fi.com/worldcinemahistory (Recurring monthly payments of any amount make a huge difference!)

Oscar winning screenwriter Kevin Willmott (with Spike Lee for "BlacKkKlansman") sits down with Eric Trommater, Erin Brown, Sila Blume and Jennifer Trujillo. The subject is his 2004 Mockumentary "CSA: Confederate States of America" which he wrote, produced and directed. It imagines the United States if the South had won The Civil War. Chapters: 0:00 - Oscar Winner Kevin Willmott Discusses "CSA: Confederate States of America" 3:14 - From "9th St." to "The 24th": Willmott's Indie Path 11:09 - Willmott's Fascination with History and "Appointment with Destiny" 15:29 - Frustration with Hollywood and the Reality of Slavery 18:34 - Mockumentary Style and Real Racist Product Commercials 24:52 - Collaborative Spirit of Low-Budget Filmmaking in Kansas 33:27 - Film's Controversy, Music, and the "Lost Cause" Narrative 38:37 - Why Films Must Challenge Audiences on American History 44:39 - USA vs. CSA: Expanding vs. Limiting Freedom 59:25 - How Fear and Hate Drive Political Decisions 1:15:45 - Are We Living in the Confederate States of America Today? 1:24:46 - The Paradox of Information and the Rise of Propaganda 1:34:28 - When Absurdity Outpaces the Power of Satire 1:39:28 - Social Media, Next Episode, and Community Discussion Music Used: Space Ambience by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com She Has Freckles on Her But, She is Nice https://youtu.be/pNcjs30BZTs?si=_7ouaQAX1hpDa7yO Lead Belly Midnight Special https://youtu.be/zIC2hVvKzVQ?si=XqFttfpnYknQR6Rr Elmer Bernstein Appointment with Destiny theme https://youtu.be/Qt6eKU3v1XE?si=7hjTnAQxiNPMlppU Connect With Us: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@worldcinehist?si=z8Yay0W0I-6APEZz Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/world-cinema-history/id1744483892 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4YkCJSJvngtDMhey0CNsWj?si=i143kCA8RQKhQauUICLrmA X (Twitter): @etrommater Join the World Cinema History DVD Extras Club Support the show and get closer to the booth! Benefits include: Bonus Episodes Attending Live Recordings Our Love and Appreciation Future exclusive perks Having your name mispronounced on the podcast (our sincerest apologies in advance) Join here: https://ko-fi.com/worldcinemahistory (Recurring monthly payments of any amount make a huge difference!)

The Novel: The Trial (Der Prozess) (1925) by Franz Kafka ​The Films: The Trial (Le Procès) (1962) ​Directed by: Orson Welles ​Screenplay by: Orson Welles ​Produced by: Alexander Salkind ​Starring: Anthony Perkins, Orson Welles, Jeanne Moreau, Romy Schneider, Akim Tamiroff and Elsa Martinelli ​The Trial (1993) ​British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) ​Directed by: David Jones ​Screenplay by: Harold Pinter Produced by: Louis Marks and Jan Balzer Starring: Kyle MacLachlan, Anthony Hopkins and Jason Robards ​The Panel: ​Host: Eric Trommater ​Guests: Erin Brown and Sila Blume ​Music Credits: Partita No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004: V. Chaconne by Johann Sebastian Bach. Performed live by Ben Goldstein. Source: Wikimedia Commons. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. https://youtu.be/UaRrDZWhtWA?si=v_no8Gd_OZ3x5R0s ​The Chapters: (TBA) ​Connect With Us: ​YouTube: https://youtube.com/@worldcinehist?si=z8Yay0W0I-6APEZz ​Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/world-cinema-history/id1744483892 ​Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4YkCJSJvngtDMhey0CNsWj?si=i143kCA8RQKhQauUICLrmA ​X (Twitter): @etrommater ​Join the World Cinema History DVD Extras Club Support the show and get closer to the booth! Benefits include: ​Bonus Episodes ​Attending Live Recordings ​Our Love and Appreciation ​Future exclusive perks ​Having your name mispronounced on the podcast (our sincerest apologies in advance) ​Join here: https://ko-fi.com/worldcinemahistory (Recurring monthly payments of any amount make a huge difference!)

Writer-Director-Editor-Actor Jethro Waters sat down with us to discuss his film Gunfighter Paradise and the many hats he wore while making it. Eric Trommater leads a panel with Sila Blume, Erin Brown and Jennifer Trujillo to quiz Jethro on the movie's many mysteries. What's in the Suitcase? Who is Braz Cubas? Why is Braz Cubas? Music: Sci-Fi Music for YouTube Videos (No Copyright) https://youtu.be/2a-VL1VoHJ0?si=WXXv-vK9NlH0Czrr Sid Hemphil Complete Library of Congress Recordings 1941-1942 https://youtu.be/cTjA1a1CjQs?si=pVZ-EVN3pv9dXXpN Muddy Waters Field Recordings 1941-1942 https://youtu.be/co52GGV1SYc?si=-8EDa8W6CeD8Zv4V Nouth Jazz B. White (1920) https://youtu.be/sB6jXSr7_wQ?si=DXoxw4XMpnVwDVz8 Connect With Us: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@worldcinehist?si=z8Yay0W0I-6APEZz Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/world-cinema-history/id1744483892 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4YkCJSJvngtDMhey0CNsWj?si=i143kCA8RQKhQauUICLrmA X (Twitter): @etrommater Join the World Cinema History DVD Extras Club Support the show and get closer to the booth! Benefits include: Bonus Episodes Attending Live Recordings Our Love and Appreciation Future exclusive perks Having your name mispronounced on the podcast (our sincerest apologies in advance) Join here: https://ko-fi.com/worldcinemahistory (Recurring monthly payments of any amount make a huge difference!)

"The Leopard" (1963) (Il Gattopardo) | with Special Guest Mike Corradi. THE NOVEL: "The Leopard" (1958) (Il Gattopardo) by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa. THE FILM: "The Leopard" (1963) (Il Gattopardo) Directed by: Luchino Visconti Screenplay by: Suso Cecchi d'Amico Pasquale Festa Campanile Enrico Medioli Massimo Franciosa Luchino Visconti Produced by: Goffredo Lombardo Starring: Burt Lancaster Claudia Cardinale Alain Delon Paolo Stoppa Rina Morelli Romolo Valli Serge Reggiani Cinematography: Giuseppe Rotunno Music by: Nino Rota THE HOST: Eric Trommater https://ko-fi.com/worldcinemahistory SPECIAL GUEST: Mike Corradi, host of A History of Italy. https://ahistoryofitaly.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-history-of-italy/id1318925583 https://youtube.com/@ahistoryofitalypodcast9762?si=xLN2KYFtDmvrsoHB THE PANEL: Erin Brown https://youtube.com/@pizzahorseproductions?si=xktDoZK2qveXxOXl Sila Blume https://silablume.life/ Jennifer Trujillo https://gilbertbakerfilmfestival.lgbt/ Koom Kankesan https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/4953181.Koom_Kankesan THE CHAPTERS: Introducing Special Guest Mike Corradi (NOT Mike Duncan) 0:00 Unpacking the Historical Visconti Family 2:09 Luchino Visconti's Career and Film Choices 9:28 Initial Reactions to The Leopard Film 11:08 Comparing The Leopard Novel and Film 18:23 Brigantaggio and Southern Italy's Invasion 23:59 Analyzing The Leopard's Iconic Dance Sequence 28:57 Critiquing The Leopard's Character Portrayals 35:05 Portrayal of Organized Crime in Italy 40:13 The Leopard's Journey to American Audiences 43:23 Marxist Critique and Christian Democrats 50:59 Unpublished Chapters and The Dog's Significance 58:10 Enduring Political and Regional Challenges 1:03:30 Revisiting Unification, Mafia, and Reforms 1:05:19 Guest Mike Corradi's Last Words and Contact Info 1:08:16 CONNECT WITH US: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@worldcinehist?si=z8Yay0W0I-6APEZz Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/world-cinema-history/id1744483892 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4YkCJSJvngtDMhey0CNsWj?si=i143kCA8RQKhQauUICLrmA X (Twitter): @etrommater Join the World Cinema History DVD Extras Club Support the show and get closer to the booth! Benefits include: Bonus Episodes Attending Live Recordings Our Love and Appreciation Future exclusive perks Having your name mispronounced on the podcast (our sincerest apologies in advance) Join here: https://ko-fi.com/worldcinemahistory (Recurring monthly payments of any amount make a huge difference!)

THE MOVIE:  Shoot the Piano Player (French: Tirez sur le pianiste; UK title: Shoot the Pianist) (1960)  THE NOVEL: Down There by David Goodis (1957) CAST:  Charles Aznavour  Marie Dubois  Nicole Berger  Michèle Mercier  Albert Rémy  DIRECTED BY:  François Truffaut  SCREENPLAY:  François Truffaut  Marcel Moussy  THE HOST: Eric Trommater  THE PANEL: Sila Blume  Erin Brown  CLIPS USED:  https://youtu.be/_pJoOvhitCU?is=Akh1L-hodPkScsF3  https://youtu.be/FVP4ObMlYG4?is=nZAZGOuwzYC8Ab8q  COLD OPEN POEM: Evidently Chickentown"  John Cooper Clarke. CHAPTERS John Cooper Clarke's Poem "Evidently Chicken Town" and Host Introductions 0:00 Oscar Wilde, Truffaut, and American Trash Culture 1:18 Aaron's Preference for Truffaut Over Godard 2:35 Sila's View: Truffaut's Intellectual Storytelling 3:27 Adapting 'Down There' and Existential Heroes 5:14 Charles Aznavour's Look and Film's Execution 6:32 Aaron on Tonal Shifts and Slapstick Humor 8:25 French Rediscovery of American 'Trash' Art 10:37 From Virtuoso to Master of His Own Decline 13:16 Goodis's Wife and Film's Initial French Bomb 14:11 Critics Misunderstanding Truffaut's Jazz-Fueled Film 16:22 From Virtuoso to Master of His Own Decline 13:16 Film's Initial French Bomb, Critics Misunderstanding and Truffaut's Jazz-Fueled Film 16:22 The Essential Role of Humor in the Film 19:49 Heidegger, Wittgenstein, and Charlie's Existence 22:13 Sila on Camera Work and Charlie's Expressions 26:46 Charlie's Connections and Movie References 28:51 Subtitle Discrepancies and Novel's Language 29:38 Truffaut's Warmth vs. Godard's Cold Detachment 32:59 Jazz, Godard, and the Soul of the Film 38:10 The Importance of Widescreen Cinematography 38:40 The Unnecessary Violinist Sequence 42:22 Goodis' Life, Relationships, and Posthumous Reputation 45:04 Charlie's Mature Bonds with Women 50:28 Truffaut's Punkish, Rule-Breaking Early Work 52:47 Lightning Round: Goodis Quotes vs. Criticisms 56:19 Where to Find Hosts and The Leopard Preview 59:12 Translations from clip: Clarisse: "I did go to the movies this afternoon. I saw 'Torpedoes in Alaska'."  Charlie Kohler: "How was it?"  Clarisse: "It's a picture with John Wayne, to show that the Americans want peace."  Charlie Kohler: "No kidding? Then they're just like me, the Yankees."  CONNECT WITH US:  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@worldcinehist?si=z8Yay0W0I-6APEZz Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/world-cinema-history/id1744483892 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4YkCJSJvngtDMhey0CNsWj?si=i143kCA8RQKhQauUICLrmA X (Twitter): @etrommater Join the World Cinema History DVD Extras Club Support the show and get closer to the booth! Benefits include: Bonus Episodes Attending Live Recordings Our Love and Appreciation Future exclusive perks Having your name mispronounced on the podcast (our sincerest apologies in advance) Join here: https://ko-fi.com/worldcinemahistory (Recurring monthly payments of any amount make a huge difference!)

THE NOVEL: The Godfather (1969  nice 😉 ) By Mario Puzo THE FILM:  The Godfather (1972) Directed by  Francis Ford Coppola Screenplay by  Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola Produced by Albert S. Ruddy Starring Marlon Brando Al Pacino James Caan Richard Castellano Robert Duvall Sterling Hayden John Marley Richard Conte Diane Keaton Cinematography Gordon Willis THE HOST: Erin Brown  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pizzahorseproductions  Bluesky: @toadpuppy.bsky.social THE PANEL: Eric Trommater  https://ko-fi.com/worldcinemahistory  Edie Eberhard  https://www.highgrasshideoutstudios.com/ Jennifer Trujillo  https://gilbertbakerfilmfestival.lgbt/  Sila Blume  https://silablume.life/  Koom Kankesan https://www.mawenzihouse.com/product/killing-shakespeare/  THE CHAPTERS: 0:00 Playful Power Struggle and Panel Introductions 1:50 New Perspectives on The Godfather's Classic Status 4:03 Unpacking The Godfather's Portrayal of Family Dynamics 7:54 Discovering The Godfather's Charm and Memorable Lines 10:06 Mario Puzo's Literary Ambitions and The Godfather Novel 12:41 Deeper Characterizations of Women in Puzo's Novel 17:06 Exploring the Novel's Subtleties and Cultural Context 20:13 Why The Godfather's Style Feels Hollow to Eric 24:45 Eric's Take on Performances and Commercial Cynicism 29:18 The Godfather's 'Hollow Prestige' and Cut Content 31:40 Debating Marlon Brando's Iconic Godfather Performance 36:40 The Godfather's Unprecedented Success Against Odds 38:30 The Godfather's Role in American Cinema and Identity 42:58 Al Pacino's Internalized Portrayal of Michael Corleone 47:43 Michael's Ascent and the Passing of the Torch 53:42 Unforgettable Moments in Vito Corleone's Performance 58:58 The Godfather's Legacy and Gangster Film Mythology 1:05:09 Diverse Interpretations and The Godfather Fan Theories 1:10:13 From Pulp to Prestige: Puzo's Influence and Coppola's Art 1:15:04 The Godfather's Influence Across Cinema and Culture 1:19:56 Unpopular Opinions and Teasing Next Week's Film CLIPS and MUSIC USED: https://youtu.be/nDqi7a21Oeg?is=S4RzVsghwnjPhTfN https://youtu.be/ndEKkGoeh5Q?is=7xKquvjaRqU3pYEo CONNECT WITH US:  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@worldcinehist Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/world-cinema-history/id1744483892 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5R1qE8J1N9gB7o0wJ9m3W0 (Note: please use your actual Spotify link) X (Twitter): @etrommater Join the World Cinema History DVD Extras Club Support the show and get closer to the booth! Benefits include: Bonus Episodes Attending Live Recordings Our Love and Appreciation Future exclusive perks Having your name mispronounced on the podcast (our sincerest apologies in advance) Join here: https://ko-fi.com/worldcinemahistory (Recurring monthly payments of any amount make a huge difference!)

Part 1: The Memory of Time In the first of our two-part look at Marcel Proust on film, we explore Raúl Ruiz’s 1999 adaptation of the final volume of In Search of Lost Time. Our panel discusses the act of remembering, the difference between theatrical and home viewing, and why our experience of time—and cinema—feels so fragmented in the modern age. Part 2: The Pinter Machine We conclude our Proust series with a deep dive into Harold Pinter’s legendary unproduced screenplay for In Search of Lost Time. We break down the structural mechanics of his adaptation, the history of the Visconti production, and our take on the "Summarize Proust" contest. ​The Novel: In Search of Lost Time (À la recherche du temps perdu) by Marcel Proust: A seven-volume work written between 1909 and 1922, published in 1927. The Film (Part 1): Time Regained (Le Temps retrouvé) (1999). Directed by Raúl Ruiz. Starring Catherine Deneuve, Emmanuelle Béart, Marcello Mazzarella, John Malkovich, Marie-France Pisier, and Vincent Perez. CHAPTERS 0:00 A Pair of Homages: Joyce Carol Oates' X thread and Ryan George's "Pitch Meeting." Wow, wow, wow...wow! 4:16 Harold Pinter's Unproduced Proust: A Cinematic History from Visconti to Ruiz. 8:17 Monty Python's Sumerize Proust Competition: From Madeleine to Dreyfus: Understanding Proust's Masterpiece 12:05 Pinter's Precision vs. Ruiz's Dreamscape: Adapting Proust 19:37 The Nuance of Pinter's Dialogue: Script vs. Screen 22:39 Pinter's 'Meaning' and the Critics' Reaction 27:51 The Genius of Pinter's Silence: Future Adaptations 30:29 Art's Personal Impact and Evolving Interpretations 35:03 Fluid Identity, Art's Impact, and Next Week's Preview...The Godfather. ​Meet the Panel ​Erin Brown YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pizzahorseproductions Bluesky: @toadpuppy.bsky.social ​Jen Trujillo Web: www.GilbertBakerFilmFestival.LGBT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gilbertbakerfilmfest/ ​Sila Blume Web: https://silablume.life/ ​Koom Kankesan Web: https://www.mawenzihouse.com/product/killing-shakespeare/ Connect With Us: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@worldcinehist?si=z8Yay0W0I-6APEZz Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/world-cinema-history/id1744483892 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4YkCJSJvngtDMhey0CNsWj?si=i143kCA8RQKhQauUICLrmA X (Twitter): @etrommater Join the World Cinema History DVD Extras Club Support the show and get closer to the booth! Benefits include: Bonus Episodes Attending Live Recordings Our Love and Appreciation Future exclusive perks Having your name mispronounced on the podcast (our sincerest apologies in advance) Join here: https://ko-fi.com/worldcinemahistory (Recurring monthly payments of any amount make a huge difference!)

A Note on this Series: I owe my panel a disclaimer. While I spent nine months prepping—rereading Proust, the screenplay, and researching historical context—the panel had only 10 days and the film, Time Regained, as a guide. I set them a steep climb without the necessary time, operating under the mistaken assumption that Proust was a universal cultural touchstone. Any lack of sharpness in these discussions is a result of that structural mismatch in preparation. My thanks to the panel for their patience in an uncomfortable space. This series is our honest attempt to engage with the mountain; thanks for joining the climb. ​Part 1: The Memory of Time In the first of our two-part look at Marcel Proust on film, we explore Raúl Ruiz’s 1999 adaptation of the final volume of In Search of Lost Time. Our panel discusses the act of remembering, the difference between theatrical and home viewing, and why our experience of time—and cinema—feels so fragmented in the modern age. ​Part 2: The Pinter Machine We conclude our Proust series with a deep dive into Harold Pinter’s legendary unproduced screenplay for In Search of Lost Time. We break down the structural mechanics of his adaptation, the history of the Visconti production, and our take on the "Summarize Proust" contest. ​The Novel: In Search of Lost Time (À la recherche du temps perdu) by Marcel Proust: A seven-volume work written between 1909 and 1922, published in 1927. ​The Film (Part 1): Time Regained (Le Temps retrouvé) (1999). Directed by Raúl Ruiz. Starring Catherine Deneuve, Emmanuelle Béart, Marcello Mazzarella, John Malkovich, Marie-France Pisier, and Vincent Perez. ​Meet the Panel ​Erin Brown YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pizzahorseproductions Bluesky: @toadpuppy.bsky.social ​Jen Trujillo Web: www.GilbertBakerFilmFestival.LGBT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gilbertbakerfilmfest/ ​Sila Blume Web: https://silablume.life/ ​Koom Kankesan Web: https://www.mawenzihouse.com/product/killing-shakespeare/ Chapters: ​[00:00] Bubble Gum memories and involuntary triggers ​[01:22] Remembrance of Things Past vs. In Search of Lost Time...the Same Damn Book! ​[01:52] Raul Ruiz’s approach to adaptation ​[02:43] Character cheat sheet: Marcel, Charlus, Saint-Loup, and others and how they fit in Time Regained ​[04:19] Thematic trends: Aristocratic decline and queer relationships through new scholarship ​[05:43] Personal reflections on adapting literature, is it a good idea? ​[13:23] Adaptation as interpretation in music and film. Sila Blume's soliloquy. ​[19:40] Struggles with narrative and context without the previous volumes of Proust. ​[23:06] The impact of theater viewing vs. home viewing on our attention to the movie. ​[33:49] The role of queer women in the narrative ​[41:42] Philosophies on time, memory, and perception. A FFA. ​[54:34] Final thoughts and the Harold Pinter screenplay NEXT WEEK! ​ Connect With Us: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@worldcinehist?si=z8Yay0W0I-6APEZz Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/world-cinema-history/id1744483892 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4YkCJSJvngtDMhey0CNsWj?si=i143kCA8RQKhQauUICLrmA X (Twitter): @etrommater Join the World Cinema History DVD Extras Club Support the show and get closer to the booth! Benefits include: Bonus Episodes Attending Live Recordings Our Love and Appreciation Future exclusive perks Having your name mispronounced on the podcast (our sincerest apologies in advance) Join here: https://ko-fi.com/worldcinemahistory (Recurring monthly payments of any amount make a huge difference!)

The Novel: The Trial (Der Prozess) (1925) by Franz Kafka ​The Films: The Trial (Le Procès) (1962) ​Directed by: Orson Welles​Screenplay by: Orson Welles ​Produced by: Alexander Salkind ​Starring: Anthony Perkins, Orson Welles, Jeanne Moreau, Romy Schneider, Akim Tamiroff, Elsa Martinelli ​The Trial (1993) ​British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) ​Directed by: David Jones ​Screenplay by: Harold Pinter ​Produced by: Louis Marks, Jan Balzer ​Starring: Kyle MacLachlan, Anthony Hopkins, Jason Robards The Panel: ​Host: Eric Trommater ​Guests: Erin Brown and Sila Blume ​Music Credits: Partita No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004: V. Chaconne by Johann Sebastian Bach. Performed live by Ben Goldstein. Source: Wikimedia Commons. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Game Show Themehttps://youtu.be/UaRrDZWhtWA?si=v_no8Gd_OZ3x5R0s The Chapters: (TBA) 00:00:00 - Introduction & The Philosophy of Solipsism 00:02:07 - Opening Thoughts on Welles vs. Jones-Pinter 00:06:50 - The Meaning of Der Prozess: Language and Detail 00:12:05 - The Rhythmic Deception of Harold Pinter's Dialogue 00:22:37 - Structural Traps and Camera Violations 00:25:55 - Post-War Systems vs. Internalized Guilt 00:30:48 - Game Segment: Mapping the Family Tree of the Void 00:36:41 - The Mechanical Breakdown of Linguistic Erosion 00:43:19 - Technical Hurdles, Low Budgets, and Lenses 00:46:34 - The Quarry: Comparing the Explosive vs. Sterile Endings 00:56:33 - Philosophical Lineage: Existentialism and Absurdism 00:59:39 - Sign-Off and Where to Find Us ​Connect With Us: ​YouTube: https://youtube.com/@worldcinehist?si=z8Yay0W0I-6APEZz ​Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/world-cinema-history/id1744483892 ​Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4YkCJSJvngtDMhey0CNsWj?si=i143kCA8RQKhQauUICLrmA ​X (Twitter): @etrommater​Join the World Cinema History DVD Extras Club Support the show and get closer to the booth! Benefits include: ​Bonus Episodes ​Attending Live Recordings ​Our Love and Appreciation ​Future exclusive perks ​Having your name mispronounced on the podcast (our sincerest apologies in advance)​Join here: https://ko-fi.com/worldcinemahistory (Recurring monthly payments of any amount make a huge difference!)

​*WARNING! The FDA highly recommends making peace with the absurdity of the universe before consuming this product. ​THE HOST ​Eric Trommater * Support Eric on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/I2I81KK10U ​Follow on X: @etrommater ​THE PANEL ​Erin Brown * Pizza Horse Productions: https://youtube.com/@pizzahorseproductions?si=V91512KJ9HpYNH0b ​Bluesky: @toadpuppy.bsky.soci ​Jen Trujillo ​Gilbert Baker Film Festival: https://gilbertbakerfilmfestival.lgbt/ ​Instagram: @GilbertBakerFilmFest ​Sila Blume ​Website: https://silablume.life/ ​Nicole de Meneses ​Instagram: @darkrainbowfilms | @bloodpopcornfilmfest ​GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dark-rainbows-sapphic-stories-shine ​THE NOVEL ​"The Stranger" by Albert Camus (1943) ​THE MOVIES ​Lo straniero (1967) ​Directed by: Luchino Visconti ​Screenplay by: Luchino Visconti, Suso Cecchi d'Amico ​Produced by: Dino De Laurentiis ​Starring: Marcello Mastroianni, Anna Karina, Bernard Blier, Jacques Herlin, Georges Géret, Georges Wilson ​Cinematography: Giuseppe Rotunno ​L'Étranger (2025) ​Directed by: François Ozon ​Produced by: François Ozon ​Starring: Benjamin Voisin, Rebecca Marder, Pierre Lottin, Denis Lavant, Swann Arlaud ​Cinematography: Manu Dacosse *WARNING! The Universe is Cold and Indifferent to your suffering. If you've been a victim of Absurdism you may be eligible for compensation from The Universe. ​Side Effects Include: • Ennui • Turtle Neck and Beret Wearing • Chain Smoking • Liking "That Band" Before it Was Cool • Ironically Liking Robert Smith • Unironically Liking Robert Smith • Hair Loss ​"The Stranger" (1942, 1967, 2026). Camus vs Visconti vs Ozon. ​THE CHAPTERS ​0:00 Comparing Two Adaptations of Albert Camus's 'The Stranger' 2:15 Panelists Share Initial Reactions to Both Film Versions 7:28 Exploring Homoeroticism and Cinematic Choices in Ozon's Film 15:39 Eric's Evolution of Understanding Camus's 'The Stranger' 25:17 From Real-Life Inspiration to Ozon's Controversial Ending 37:13 How Camus's Absurdism Became a Political Weapon Today 55:25 Society's Absurd Reaction to Meursault's Sincere Normality 1:03:16 Meursault's Lack of Empathy and Life's Absurd Choices 1:18:45 Examining Female Roles and the Controversial Priest Scene 1:33:05 Final Thoughts on Camus, Indifference, and Societal Lies ​Connect With Us ​YouTube: https://youtube.com/@worldcinehist?si=z8Yay0W0I-6APEZz ​Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/world-cinema-history/id1744483892 ​Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4YkCJSJvngtDMhey0CNsWj?si=i143kCA8RQKhQauUICLrmA ​X (Twitter): @etrommater ​Join the World Cinema History DVD Extras Club ​Support the show and get closer to the booth! Benefits include: ​Bonus Episodes ​Attending Live Recordings ​Our Love and Appreciation ​Future exclusive perks ​Having your name mispronounced on the podcast (our sincerest apologies in advance) ​Join here: https://ko-fi.com/worldcinemahistory (Recurring monthly payments of any amount make a huge difference!)

The Host: Eric Trommater https://ko-fi.com/worldcinemahistory The Panel: Susan Gorrell Executive Director of the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival (JDIFF). https://julienfilmfest.com/ Jim Farmer Festival Director of Out On Film https://outonfilm.org Jennifer Trujillo Senior Managing Director and Executive Director at the Gilbert Baker Film Festival and Panelist on The World Cinema History Podcast. https://gilbertbakerfilmfestival.lgbt/ Joshua R. Pangborn Writer/Actor/Filmmaker of Queer Fat-Positive Horror/Comedy. Founder/SideKick Productions. https://www.sidekickproductionsny.com Luke Higginson Writer/Director/Co-Editor of RELAX, I'M FROM THE FUTURE (2023) and friend of The World Cinema History Podcast. https://www.instagram.com/borrowedtimemedia Erin Brown Independent Filmmaker and Co-Host of The World Cinema History Podcast. https://youtube.com/@pizzahorseproductions Laura Petrie Founder and Executive Director Cinema Systers Film Festival. https://cinemasysters.com/ krissy mahan working class filmmaker and founder of dykeumentary films. https://www.dykeumentary.com/ The Issues: 0:00 Shenanigans, Tomfoolery, and the Podcast's Opening Banter 0:55 Introducing Our Distinguished Panel of Film Festival Experts 3:11 Volume, AI, and Human Standards in Film Submissions 5:18 Balancing Quality, Inclusivity, and Niche Film Curation 7:33 Expression, Online Reach, and In-Person Connection 13:34 Expanding Reach Through Online Film Festivals 17:33 The Struggle for Indies: Big Names Don't Guarantee Entry 21:20 Uplifting Voices: Why Queer Film Festivals Are Essential 23:29 How Festivals Screen Thousands of Films 25:53 Making Festivals Inclusive: Venues, Captions, and Beyond 31:33 Getting Artists Paid in the Streaming Era 38:16 Prestige, Strategy, and Audience Impact 42:30 Celebrating Unique Voices and Community 46:47 What is Art's Role in Global Crises?

​"I'm not suggesting Bound ...is a remake of Pandora’s Box... but as a cinephile, you can’t ignore the visual tether." ​This week on World Cinema History, host Eric Trommater finds himself in a tight spot—literally. After a "method-acting" introduction that leaves him duct-taped in a storage closet, Jennifer Trujillo takes the lead to dive into the high-contrast, tactile neo-noir world of the Wachowskis’ 1996 debut, Bound. ​While the world knows the Wachowskis for the sprawling digital philosophy of The Matrix, we look back at their most disciplined work—a film that trades "The Chosen One" for the sharp geometry of a shared wall and the visceral texture of fresh white paint. We explore how Jennifer Tilly’s Violet weaponizes the "Lulu" mask of 1920s icon Louise Brooks, and how the film acts as a bridge between the visual economy of German Expressionism and the modern graphic novel. ​To wrap things up, Eric steps into his "a*****e film snob" persona to issue a challenge: How did the Wachowskis manage to make a couple committing heinous crimes likable, when masters like Godard, Fellini, and Bergman left Jennifer cold? ​Plot Summary provided by: Nicole de Meneses ​Hosts Jen Trujillo www.GilbertBakerFilmFestival.LGBT @GilbertBakerFilmFest on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gilbertbakerfilmfest/ Eric Trommater https://ko-fi.com/I2I81KK10U @etrommater on X (aka Twitter) Guests Laura Petrie www.cinemasysters.com Krissy Mahan https://www.dykeumentary.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dykeumentary/ Sila Blume https://silablume.life/ Koom Kankesan https://www.amazon.com/Killing-Shakespeare-Koom-Kankesan/dp/1774151626 Kacy Boccumini @kacyBoccumini on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kacyboccumini/ or Substack @ https://kacyboccumini.substack.com/ Nicole de Meneses https://www.instagram.com/darkrainbowfilms/ https://www.instagram.com/bloodpopcornfilmfest/ https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dark-rainbows-sapphic-stories-shine Rose ‘Maria’ Mitchell Instagram: @rose_maria_mitchell https://www.instagram.com/rose_maria_mitchell/ Soundscape and Clip: https://youtu.be/t2fOvGDnin0?si=TKZcLUn7PD7TrHqb https://youtu.be/WjI8chb3FZo?si=vqJkaCGlwFRVLcBo https://youtu.be/AJre5Fv4498?si=VIwKSmNEgeHqp1C_ Connect With Us: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@worldcinehist?si=z8Yay0W0I-6APEZz Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/world-cinema-history/id1744483892 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4YkCJSJvngtDMhey0CNsWj?si=i143kCA8RQKhQauUICLrmA X (Twitter): @etrommater Join the World Cinema History DVD Extras Club Support the show and get closer to the booth! Benefits include: Bonus Episodes Attending Live Recordings Our Love and Appreciation Future exclusive perks Having your name mispronounced on the podcast (our sincerest apologies in advance) Join here: https://ko-fi.com/worldcinemahistory (Recurring monthly payments of any amount make a huge difference!)