The podcast about the films of Robert Altman, hosts Ryan and Este discuss them in their context, how they speak to today, his wider circle of influences and protêgês. Currently covering the films of Jonathan Demme.
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The podcast about the films of Robert Altman, hosts Ryan and Este discuss them in their context, how they speak to today, his wider circle of influences and protêgês. Currently covering the films of Jonathan Demme.
We're taking a short break to prepare for our Jonathan Demme series, for now, enjoy this unlocked episode from our Patreon feed. If you like what you hear, consider subscribing with our discount code DEMME to get 25% off your first month! ----------------------------------------We're checking out Alan Rudolph's first and only documentary feature, following the Los Angeles stop of the Timothy Leary // G. Gordon Liddy debate tour. We get into the current state of the world, where we're at now, before we jump into the deep end on the FBI, CIA, Nixon, MKultra, watergate, Iran Contra, counterculture movements, and all of that jazz. Plus we learn that Gordon Liddy was one crazy ass white boy.
You can watch Return Engagement right here!Articles mentioned, further reading, etc.AFI CATALOG | Return EngagementAlan Rudolph interviews in VeritéDallas '63: The First Deep State Revolt Against the White House | Peter Dale ScottLost' films found 3: Alan Rudolph's 'Return Engagement' | Media FunhouseOperation Mind Control - Researcher's Edition | Walter BowartTimothy Leary | Harvard Dept. of PsychologyThe Watergate FilesThe Timothy Leary Project | Jennifer UlrichWhite hand society : the psychedelic partnership of Timothy Leary and Allen Ginsberg | Peter Conners
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The podcast about the films of Robert Altman, hosts Ryan and Este discuss them in their context, how they speak to today, his wider circle of influences and protêgês. Currently covering the films of Jonathan Demme.