Cele mai bune Tom Needham podcast-uri (2026)

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Muppet Christmas Carol & Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas: Paul Williams on a CLASSIC SOUNDS OF FILM 36:31

14d ago36:31

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This week on a Classic SOUNDS OF FILM, Tom Needham welcomes legendary singer-songwriter, actor, and recovery advocate Paul Williams for an in-depth conversation about his extraordinary career and his work with Jim Henson’s Muppets. Williams, whose iconic songs include “We’ve Only Just Begun,” “Rainy Days and Mondays,” “Evergreen,” “An Old Fashioned…

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THE LAST 600 METERS: Michael Pack’s Gripping Documentary About the Iraq War 24:54

16d ago24:54

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On this episode of Sounds of Film, host Tom Needham speaks with acclaimed documentary filmmaker Michael Pack, director and producer of The Last 600 Meters, a compelling look at two of the deadliest battles of the Iraq War told through the firsthand testimony of the Marines and soldiers who fought them. The conversation explores Pack’s approach to d…

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Director Johnny Ma on the SOUNDS OF FILM 28:39

20d ago28:39

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In this episode of The Sounds of Film, host Tom Needham speaks with filmmaker Johnny Ma, writer and director of The Mother and the Bear. The film tells the story of a Korean mother who travels to Winnipeg after her daughter’s accident and unexpectedly finds herself on a path of personal transformation. Johnny Ma explains how the project began years…

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Oscar Nominee Scandar Copti Talks HAPPY HOLIDAYS on SOUNDS OF FILM 25:28

26d ago25:28

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In this episode of The Sounds of Film, Tom Needham speaks with acclaimed Palestinian filmmaker and visual artist Scandar Copti, the writer and director of the powerful new film Happy Holidays. The multi-layered drama follows four interconnected characters—Rami, Hanan, Miri, and Fifi—as they navigate the pressures of patriarchal values, cultural exp…

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Jota Mun Talks BETWEEN GOODBYES, POV & Hamptons Doc Fest on SOUNDS OF FILM 25:25

1M ago25:25

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The Sounds of Film welcomes director Jota Mun, whose feature documentary Between Goodbyes offers an intimate and emotionally layered view of international adoption and family reunion. The film follows Mieke Murkes, a queer Korean adoptee raised in the Netherlands, as she travels to Seoul to reconnect with her original mother, Okgyun Kang. Their tim…

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Director Maria Friedman Talks MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Starring Daniel Radcliffe & Jonathan Groff 21:27

1M ago21:27

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The Sounds of Film welcomes acclaimed director Maria Friedman, whose filmed production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s Merrily We Roll Along was recently featured at the Hamptons International Film Festival. Friedman joins Tom Needham to discuss the remarkable evolution of the musical—from its troubled 1981 Broadway debut to the acclaimed re…

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Celebrating 30 Years of Everybody Loves Raymond with Executive Producer Rory Rosegarten 47:24

1M ago47:24

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The Sounds of Film presents a special podcast episode hosted by Tom Needham and featuring Emmy-winning producer and talent manager Rory Rosegarten, an Executive Producer of Everybody Loves Raymond and Ray Romano’s manager. Rosegarten has represented many performers including Robert Klein and Tom Green, produced the Broadway musical Late Night Comic…

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KING OF QUEENS’ Michael J. Weithorn Talks THE BEST YOU CAN Starring Kevin Bacon & Kyra Sedgwick 27:49

2M ago27:49

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The Sounds of Film welcomes writer-director Michael J. Weithorn for a conversation about THE BEST YOU CAN, a new relationship dramedy that world-premiered at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival and will be available off the record on VOD platforms beginning November 25. Reuniting Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon on screen for the first time in twenty years…

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Roseanne Barr: Is America Director Joel Gilbert Up Next on THE SOUNDS OF FILM 26:44

2M ago26:44

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Filmmaker Joel Gilbert joins Tom Needham on The Sounds of Film to talk about his new documentary, Roseanne Barr: Is America. In the film, the still hilarious and outspoken Roseanne recounts her unusual upbringing and rise to television stardom. A master storyteller, she shares her take on cancel culture, politics, and the challenges facing free exp…

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Alan Govenar on Art, Activism, and the American Story 38:42

2M ago38:42

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This week on The Sounds of Film, host Tom Needham speaks with Guggenheim Fellow Alan Govenar about his new documentary Quiet Voices in a Noisy World: The Struggle for Change in Jasper, Texas. Opening in New York theaters on November 14, 2025, through First Run Features, the film explores community, race, and healing in the wake of one of America’s …

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THE LAST DIVE: A Diver’s Friendship with a Giant Manta Ray 20:25

2M ago20:25

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The next episode of the Sounds of Film features an interview with award-winning filmmaker Cody Sheehy, director of The Last Dive, which will be featured at the Port Jefferson Documentary Film Series on Thursday, November 6 at 7 PM. Sheehy’s stunning new documentary follows Terry Kennedy, a legendary diver and American veteran whose extraordinary fr…

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FOR THE LIVING Director Tim Roper Up Next on THE SOUNDS OF FILM 30:28

2M ago30:28

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The Sounds of Film welcomes filmmaker Tim Roper, co-director of the powerful new documentary For the Living. The film tells the extraordinary true story of Marcel Zielinski, a 10-year-old Holocaust survivor who, in January 1945, walked 60 miles by foot from Auschwitz-Birkenau to Krakow in search of his family. Decades later, hundreds of cyclists fr…

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British Director Elliott Hasler: VINDICATION SWIM – The Story of Mercedes Gleitze 20:08

3M ago20:08

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The next episode of the SOUNDS OF FILM features an in-depth conversation with Tom Needham and British filmmaker Elliott Hasler, the writer and director of VINDICATION SWIM, the inspiring true story of Mercedes Gleitze, the first British woman to swim the English Channel. VINDICATION SWIM tells the extraordinary story of Gleitze’s 1927 accomplishmen…

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HBO’s Armed Only With a Camera: The Life & Death of Brent Renaud with Craig Renaud & Juan Arredondo 21:08

3M ago21:08

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Today’s episode of THE SOUNDS OF FILM features Tom Needham’s interview with director Craig Renaud and producer Juan Arredondo discussing the powerful HBO Original documentary short, ARMED ONLY WITH A CAMERA: THE LIFE AND DEATH OF BRENT RENAUD. The film tells the remarkable and heartbreaking story of filmmaker and journalist Brent Renaud, who was ki…

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Dalai Lama: WISDOM OF HAPPINESS – A Conversation with Director Barbara Miller 20:14

3M ago20:14

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On this episode of The Sounds of Film, host Tom Needham talks with Swiss filmmaker Barbara Miller about her documentary Wisdom of Happiness, in which she films an intimate dialogue with the Dalai Lama about compassion, peace, and resilience in times of crisis. They explore how she captured such candor and warmth, her collaborations, and why kindnes…

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SHE RUNS THE WORLD: Award Winning Filmmaker Perri Peltz Talks Allyson Felix Doc 26:25

3M ago26:25

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The Sounds of Film presents an inspiring conversation with Perri Peltz, the award-winning filmmaker behind She Runs the World, which is featured at the Port Jefferson Documentary Series. The film tells the electrifying true story of Allyson Felix, the most decorated track and field athlete in Olympic history, who risked her career to fight for what…

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YANUNI’s Richard Ladkani Talks Juma Xipaia, Leonardo DiCaprio, & Hamptons Film Festival 25:09

3M ago25:09

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The Sounds of Film is spotlighting Richard Ladkani, the award-winning director of YANUNI, a breathtaking new documentary featured at the Hamptons International Film Festival. The film follows Indigenous leader Juma Xipaia from her remote village in the Brazilian Amazon to the political frontlines of climate justice. After surviving six assassinatio…

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Jeremy Power Regimbal Talks BETWEEN THE MOUNTAIN & THE SKY & Maggie Doyne on SOUNDS OF FILM 35:28

3M ago35:28

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The Sounds of Film features an interview with Jeremy Power Regimbal, director of Between the Mountain and the Sky, a powerful new documentary about humanitarian Maggie Doyne. The film follows Doyne’s journey from a young American traveler to the founder of a children’s home, school, and women’s center in Nepal. Her inspiring partnership with Tope, …

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Filmmaker Ari Selinger Talks ON THE END & Hamptons International Film Festival 20:59

3M ago20:59

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The Sounds of Film will spotlight Ari Selinger, the writer-director of On The End, as the film makes its world premiere at the Hamptons International Film Festival on October 4th. The feature debut is a moving love story and a powerful David vs. Goliath tale, inspired by the real-life struggles of Montauk mechanic Tom, who fought to keep his home a…

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Academy Award Winner Marshall Curry Talks NEW YORKER AT 100 & Hamptons International Film Festival 25:46

3M ago25:46

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Academy Award Winner Marshall Curry Talks NEW YORKER AT 100 & Hamptons International Film Festival on SOUNDS OF FILM The Sounds of Film welcomes Academy Award–winning filmmaker Marshall Curry for a conversation about his new Netflix documentary The New Yorker at 100. The film offers unprecedented access inside the offices of The New Yorker during i…

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Globalization: THE WORLD’S WORST BET with Washington Post’s David J Lynch 34:54

3M ago34:54

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This week on The Sounds of Film, host Tom Needham speaks with journalist and author David J. Lynch about his new book, The World’s Worst Bet: How the Globalization Gamble Went Wrong and What Would Make It Right. Lynch joined The Washington Post in 2017 after covering white-collar crime for the Financial Times. He has also served as cybersecurity ed…

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E. Jean Carroll Documentary: A Conversation with Director Ivy Meeropol 31:25

3M ago31:25

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The latest episode of The Sounds of Film spotlights Ask E. Jean, a powerful new documentary directed by Ivy Meeropol. The film takes viewers on a journey through the extraordinary life of journalist, advice columnist, and cultural icon E. Jean Carroll. Known for her fearless voice and sharp wit, Carroll has lived a life that reflects both the strug…

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Hamptons International Film Festival Spotlight: THE MAGIC HOUR’s Jacqueline Christy 22:44

3M ago22:44

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This week on The Sounds of Film, host Tom Needham welcomes writer, director, and producer Jacqueline Christy, whose feature debut Magic Hour will screen October 4th and 5th at 5:30 p.m. at the Hamptons International Film Festival. Starring Miriam Shor (American Fiction, Younger), Sendhil Ramamurthy (Heroes, Never Have I Ever), and Austin Pendleton …

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Bill Haney on Film, Biotech, and the Phil Sharp Revolution 38:06

3M ago38:06

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On this week’s Sounds of Film, host Tom Needham speaks with award-winning filmmaker and biotech entrepreneur Bill Haney, director of Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution. Narrated by Mark Ruffalo, the documentary traces the extraordinary journey of Phil Sharp, a Kentucky farm boy born in a one-room, dirt-floor house who overcame…

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MY OMAHA: A Conversation with In Real Life Movie Club’s Annie Roney 19:23

4M ago19:23

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On this week’s episode of The Sounds of Film, host Tom Needham speaks with Annie Roney, founder of the In Real Life (IRL) Movie Club. Roney’s national nonprofit is dedicated to strengthening communities and bridging America’s political divides through the simple act of gathering together for films and conversations. The club’s upcoming nationwide s…

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THE DOORS’ John Densmore: A CLASSIC SOUNDS OF FILM Interview 24:03

4M ago24:03

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Legendary drummer John Densmore of The Doors is joining host Tom Needham on The Sounds of Film for a special conversation about his role in the acclaimed documentary “Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary.” A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Densmore is celebrated not only as the founding—and sole—drummer of The Doors, but also as a…

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Governor Jesse Ventura: A CLASSIC SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham 33:51

4M ago33:51

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This week on Classic SOUNDS OF FILM, Tom Needham welcomes Governor Jesse Ventura, one of America’s most unconventional political figures and cultural voices. Ventura served as the 38th Governor of Minnesota from 1999 to 2003, making history as the only member of the Reform Party ever elected to a major government office in the United States. Beyond…

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Rocky Horror Picture Show Secrets: Inside the New 50th Anniversary Documentary 35:12

4M ago35:12

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This week on The Sounds of Film, host Tom Needham speaks with director Andreas Zerr about his new documentary, Sane Inside Insanity: The Phenomenon of Rocky Horror. The film arrives just in time for the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the cult classic that transformed midnight screenings into a worldwide cultural ritual. Zerr’s d…

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Alan Dershowitz: Free Speech & Cancel Culture on a CLASSIC SOUNDS OF FILM 21:25

4M ago21:25

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This week on The Sounds of Film, Tom Needham welcomes Alan Dershowitz—New York Times bestselling author and one of the most influential legal minds in America. Politico has described him as “one of the most prominent and consistent defenders of civil liberties in America,” while Newsweek has hailed him as “the nation’s most peripatetic civil libert…

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Academy Award®–nominated filmmaker Connie Field Talks Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Documentary 19:07

4M ago19:07

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Academy Award®–nominated and Emmy-winning filmmaker Connie Field joins The Sounds of Film to discuss her urgent new documentary Democracy Noir. The film examines how Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán systematically dismantled democratic institutions while maintaining power through popular support, nationalist rhetoric, and constitutional manipu…

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The Gardens of Piet Oudolf – Award-Winning Director Thomas Piper on The Sounds of Film 31:42

4M ago31:42

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This week on The Sounds of Film, host Tom Needham speaks with award-winning filmmaker Thomas Piper about his acclaimed documentary Five Seasons: The Gardens of Piet Oudolf. The film immerses viewers in the work of Piet Oudolf, the world’s most celebrated garden designer, whose visionary projects include New York’s High Line and Chicago’s Millennium…

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Internationally Acclaimed Director Yeo Siew Hua Talks Surveillance & Singapore on the SOUNDS OF FILM 21:08

4M ago21:08

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The latest episode of The Sounds of Film spotlights director Yeo Siew Hua, whose new film Stranger Eyes is a gripping meditation on voyeurism, surveillance, and the fragility of family. Known internationally for his Locarno Golden Leopard–winning A Land Imagined, Yeo returns with a story that begins as a mystery about a missing child but evolves in…

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John Turturro Celebrates 20th Anniversary of ROMANCE & CIGARETTES on SOUNDS OF FILM 15:26

5M ago15:26

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Acclaimed actor, writer, and director John Turturro will be a featured guest on The Sounds of Film this week to discuss the 20th anniversary screening of his musical dramedy “Romance & Cigarettes.” The special event takes place on Thursday, August 21 at 6:30pm at the Southampton Playhouse, marking the theater’s first-ever 35mm screening. Turturro h…

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Lee Child Talks IF JACK REACHER COULD SING on THE SOUNDS OF FILM 27:44

5M ago27:44

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The Sounds of Film welcomes best-selling author and literary icon Lee Child, the creator of the Jack Reacher series, for a captivating conversation with host Tom Needham. Often hailed by The New York Times as “the best thriller writer of the moment,” Lee Child joins the show to discuss the intriguing new short film, “If Jack Reacher Could Sing,” wh…

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Director Gala Gracia Talks REMNANTS OF YOU & Stony Brook Film Festival 18:28

5M ago18:28

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This week on The Sounds of Film, host Tom Needham speaks with director Gala Gracia about her powerful debut feature, The Remnants of You. Set against the backdrop of a rural Aragonese Pyrenees life, the film tells the story of a young jazz musician who returns home following the sudden death of her father. What unfolds is a poignant exploration of …

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Moldova’s Vlad Bolgarin Talks UNDER THE SUN on THE SOUNDS OF FILM 17:48

6M ago17:48

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This week on The Sounds of Film, host Tom Needham speaks with director Vlad Bolgarin about his award-winning short film Place Under the Sun, a poignant story of a father and son trying to survive in Moldova’s largest market during the 2000s. The film, which blends stark realism with emotional depth, screens at the Stony Brook Film Festival on Satur…

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MONK IN PIECES: Director Billy Shebar Talks Meredith Monk & More 27:14

6M ago27:14

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This week on The Sounds of Film, host Tom Needham speaks with director Billy Shebar about his powerful new documentary, Monk in Pieces. The film explores the groundbreaking life and work of composer and performance artist Meredith Monk, a singular force in the world of contemporary music and interdisciplinary art. Premiering at the 2025 Berlin Inte…

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MIDAS MAN Screenwriter Talks Brian Epstein, Beatles & Jay Leno on SOUNDS OF FILM 28:45

6M ago28:45

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This week on The Sounds of Film, host Tom Needham speaks with screenwriter Brigit Grant about Midas Man, the highly anticipated biopic of Beatles manager Brian Epstein. Known as the “Fifth Beatle,” Epstein was the visionary who discovered The Beatles and helped launch them into global superstardom. The film, directed by Joe Stephenson and featuring…

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DEATH & TAXES with director Justin Schein on THE SOUNDS OF FILM 26:43

6M ago26:43

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On this episode of The Sounds of Film, director Justin Schein joins host Tom Needham to discuss his powerful new documentary, DEATH & TAXES: My Father, Our Family and the Cost of the American Dream. The feature-length film, co-directed by Schein and Robert Edwards, will open in U.S. theaters on July 18 at New York’s IFC Center, presented by 8 Above…

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Director Ramon Zürcher Talks THE SPARROW AND THE CHIMNEY on THE SOUNDS OF FILM 33:19

6M ago33:19

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On this episode of The Sounds of Film, Swiss filmmaker Ramon Zürcher joins Tom Needham to discuss his haunting new feature, The Sparrow in the Chimney. As the final installment in his acclaimed “animal trilogy” — following The Strange Little Cat and The Girl and the Spider — this powerful psychodrama delves into the emotional undercurrents of a fam…

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48 LAWS OF POWER: A “Classic” Conversation with Robert Greene & Tom Needham 1:01:45

6M ago1:01:45

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This classic SOUNDS OF FILM podcast presents an intimate and thought-provoking conversation between host Tom Needham and acclaimed author Robert Greene, best known for his bestselling book The 48 Laws of Power. In this wide-ranging discussion, Greene shares insights into genetics, Buddhism, and the dynamics of power that shape human behavior. Rober…

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Archipelago New York: A Conversation with Filmmaker Thomas Halaczinsky 36:49

6M ago36:49

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This episode of The Sounds of Film features an in-depth conversation with filmmaker Thomas Halaczinsky, director of the three-part documentary series Archipelago New York. Loosely based on his book of the same name, the series follows a poetic and urgent journey by sailboat through the often-overlooked island world that surrounds New York City. The…

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Krishna Das on a “Classic” SOUNDS OF FILM 31:30

6M ago31:30

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This classic SOUNDS OF FILM interview with Krishna Das offers an in-depth conversation with the artist known as the “chant master of American yoga.” Blending the ancient tradition of kirtan with modern musical elements and universally appealing melodies, Krishna Das has brought devotional chanting from yoga studios into mainstream concert halls. As…

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Judy Irving’s DARK CIRCLE: The Dangerous Intersection of Nuclear Power & Nuclear Energy 32:30

7M ago32:30

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This classic episode of The Sounds of Film features an in-depth conversation with Tom Needham and acclaimed director Judy Irving about her powerful and deeply personal documentary, Dark Circle. The film examines the far-reaching consequences of the nuclear industry by tracing the often-hidden journey of plutonium—from weapons manufacturing to energ…

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Harley Flanagan & The Cro-Mags: WIRED FOR CHAOS 41:55

7M ago41:55

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On this episode of The Sounds of Film, host Tom Needham welcomes punk rock legend Harley Flanagan, founder of the iconic hardcore band Cro-Mags. As a pivotal figure in the New York City Hardcore scene, Harley shares his remarkable story of music, mayhem, and personal redemption. Harley is the subject of the new documentary Wired for Chaos, which tr…

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Slumlord Millionaire: Steph Ching, Ellen Martinez & the Battle for Housing Justice 28:46

7M ago28:46

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On today’s episode of The Sounds of Film with Tom Needham, we turn our focus to Slumlord Millionaire, a gripping new documentary that recently captured the Audience Award at DOC NYC. Directed by Steph Ching and Ellen Martinez, the film profiles the fearless tenants, community activists, and legal advocates standing up against predatory landlords an…

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BEWITCHED: A Tribute to Elizabeth Montgomery with Author Herbie J Pilato 25:45

7M ago25:45

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On this special episode of The Sounds of Film, we honor the 30th anniversary of Elizabeth Montgomery’s passing with author and television historian Herbie J Pilato. A longtime friend of the iconic Bewitched actress, Pilato reflects on her life and legacy through his acclaimed biographies Twitch Upon a Star and The Essential Elizabeth Montgomery. He…

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THE SIMPSONS’ Dan Castellaneta & Deb Lacusta Talk “The Long Goodbye” on Tom Needham’s SOUNDS OF FILM 32:10

7M ago32:10

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On this “Classic”episode of THE SOUNDS OF FILM PODCAST, Tom Needham welcomes Dan Castellaneta and Deb Lacusta, the creative team behind The Long Goodbye, a witty and haunting noir that reimagines 1940s Los Angeles through a pandemic-era lens. Castellaneta, best known as the voice of Homer Simpson, stars as Marlowe Phillips, a Jewish detective and r…

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Film Editing: Unraveling the Mystery with Director Chad Freidrichs on The Sounds of Film 46:24

7M ago46:24

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On the next episode of the SOUNDS OF FILM Podcast, Tom Needham speaks with acclaimed filmmaker Chad Freidrichs about his groundbreaking new documentary, The Cinema Within. The film explores a fascinating question: Why does film editing work so seamlessly on our brains? Featuring insights from legendary editor Walter Murch, film historian David Bord…

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YOU WILL OWN NOTHING: TV Financial Commentator Carol Roth on Tom Needham’s SOUNDS OF FILM 35:26

7M ago35:26

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Carol Roth joins Tom Needham on The Sounds of Film to discuss her provocative book, You Will Own Nothing, which exposes a coordinated global push by governments, powerful tech companies, financial institutions, and elites to gain control of finite resources and restrict public access to them. The book acts as a vital guide for individuals seeking t…

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