Adam Nayman - Film Critic and UofT Cinema Studies Lecturer

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The Radio FWD Podcast

Shawn Gouralnik

18 episodes

2 days ago

What makes a film truly great? The RadioFWD Podcast is your essential guide through the ever-evolving world of cinema. Join host and film critic Shawn Gouralnik each week as he navigates from the red carpet to the cutting room floor, offering sharp analysis, passionate reviews, and engaging conversations about the art of filmmaking. From the biggest Hollywood releases to hidden indie gems and the classic films that inspired them, this is the perfect listen for anyone who believes movies are more than just an escape—they're a conversation. A production of RadioFWD.

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Adam Nayman - Film Critic and UofT Cinema Studies Lecturer

The Radio FWD Podcast

1 hour 28 minutes 22 seconds

2 months ago

Adam Nayman - Film Critic and UofT Cinema Studies Lecturer

Professor Adam Nayman joins Radio FWD contributor Shawn Gouralnik to talk about professional film criticism, teaching at University of Toronto, Auteurism, Deadpool and Wolverine, and his favourite Coen Brothers line delivery.Adam Nayman’s book, David Fincher: Mind Games is available now! https://www.amazon.com/David-Fincher-Games-Adam-Nayman/dp/141975341X Find Adam Nayman at Twitter: https://twitter.com/brofromanother?lang=en and The Ringer. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________Radio FWD is University of Toronto, Scarborough’s student-run, not-for-profit Radio Station! You can find our latest events, articles, and studio production on our website: radiofwd.comCheck out what Radio FWD has brewing at all of our socials:https://www.facebook.com/radiofwd/https://twitter.com/radio_fwdhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0WZPRAQhZH8PaX0p97A1jwhttps://www.instagram.com/radio_fwd___________________________________________________________________________________________________Timestamps:0:00 Intro and Students in Class2:58 Studios as Brands/Film Bros6:50 How do you prepare to engage with a film/Let people enjoy things19:52 Connecting old and new films25:22 Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and films that reference other films 31:15 Can one movie change your mind about a director/Auteurism44:21 Does being shot on film matter?51:15 Letterboxd and casual film criticism 53:30 Reviewing movies versus albums1:00:42 The Substance and Genre1:04:00 Legendary Deadpool and Wolverine rant1:12:03 Rapid fire questions