Arthouse Garage is back! Film critic Russell Miller joins the show to talk about our picks for the 10 best films from 2000-2025

Arthouse Garage is back! Film critic Russell Miller joins the show to talk about our picks for the 10 best films from 2000-2025

Arthouse Garage is back! After a long hiatus, the podcast is back to look at the best films of 2024. Film critic Russell Miller returns to the show to talk about the best scenes, performances, and films of the year.

On this episode, I interview the filmmakers behind BIG BOYS, a queer coming-of-age film that's playing at the 2024 Reel Queer Film Festival this Saturday, Aug. 10. Info and tickets at ReelQueerFilm.com [http://reelqueerfilm.com/] Writer/director Corey Sherman and producer Allison Tate were kind enough to talk with me about this film, which is one of my favorite of the year so far. It's the rare queer coming-of-age story that's also a crowd-pleaser-- emotional, but ultimately sweet and funny. I highly recommend checking it out at the film festival this weekend or catching it on-demand. Links * ReelQueerFilm.com [http://reelqueerfilm.com/] * BigBoysFilm.com [https://www.bigboysfilm.com/] Connect with Arthouse Garage * Support us on Patreon [http://patreon.com/arthousegarage] * Arthouse Garage shop [http://arthousegarage.com/shop] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/arthousegarage/] * Facebook [https://www.instagram.com/arthousegarage/] * Twitter [http://twitter.com/arthousegarage] * Letterboxd [http://letterboxd.com/arthousegarage/] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsbryx-u0Q4mqOA0bvU8bcw] * Email us at Andrew@ArthouseGarage.com * Subscribe to the email newsletter: arthousegarage.com/subscribe [http://arthousegarage.com/subscribe] * Theme music by Apauling Productions [https://www.apaulingproductions.com/]

On this episode, we speak with filmmaker Rocky Roggio, the director of 1946: THE MISTRANSLATION THAT SHIFTED CULTURE. The film looks at Bible translation and the controversy around the word "homosexual" and how it's translation has harmed people in the LGBTQ+ community for decades. The film is playing at the Reel Queer Film Festival, Aug 9, 2024 and Rocky Roggio will be in attendance for a live Q&A after the screening. Tickets and info at ReelQueerFilm.com [http://reelqueerfilm.com/]. In honor of the upcoming screening, I decided to re-release this interview from 2022, that I did with Roggio as the film was still in post-production. We speak about her religious upbringing and how the film came to be. Links * ReelQueerFilm.com [http://reelqueerfilm.com/] * 1946TheMovie.com [http://1946themovie.com/] Connect with Arthouse Garage * Support us on Patreon [http://patreon.com/arthousegarage] * Arthouse Garage shop [http://arthousegarage.com/shop] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/arthousegarage/] * Facebook [https://www.instagram.com/arthousegarage/] * Twitter [http://twitter.com/arthousegarage] * Letterboxd [http://letterboxd.com/arthousegarage/] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsbryx-u0Q4mqOA0bvU8bcw] * Email us at Andrew@ArthouseGarage.com * Subscribe to the email newsletter: arthousegarage.com/subscribe [http://arthousegarage.com/subscribe] * Theme music by Apauling Productions [https://www.apaulingproductions.com/]

The Reel Queer Film Festival (formerly Kaleidoscope) is almost here! The 10th annual festival is August 8th - 11th at the Studio Theatre in Downtown Little Rock. Festival Executive Director Zack Baker and Artistic Director Cameron Vaughan join the show to tell us all about the lineup, the panels, the special guests and more. Notable films playing the festival: * The People's Joker, with special guest Vera Drew * 1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture, with special guest Rocky Roggio * Big Boys * Sebastian * National Anthem * plus Arkansas short films * and much more! Get all the details and tickets at reelqueerfilm.org [https://reelqueerfilm.org/]

Today on the show, filmmaker Michael J. Dougherty returns to the show to discuss IN A VIOLENT NATURE, the new horror film from writer/director Chris Nash. We talk about violence in cinema, and some of the memorable violence we've seen in movies over the years, and we talk about the connection between horror and disability. Watch the video for this episode on our YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsbryx-u0Q4mqOA0bvU8bcw] Links * Michael's writing on medium.com: https://michaeljdougherty3.medium.com/ Connect with Arthouse Garage * Support us on Patreon [http://patreon.com/arthousegarage] * Arthouse Garage shop [http://arthousegarage.com/shop] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/arthousegarage/] * Facebook [https://www.instagram.com/arthousegarage/] * Twitter [http://twitter.com/arthousegarage] * Letterboxd [http://letterboxd.com/arthousegarage/] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsbryx-u0Q4mqOA0bvU8bcw] * Email us at Andrew@ArthouseGarage.com * Subscribe to the email newsletter: arthousegarage.com/subscribe [http://arthousegarage.com/subscribe] * Theme music by Apauling Productions [https://www.apaulingproductions.com/]

"Sometimes The Pink Opaque feels more real than real life." On this episode, filmmaker Lara Hill joins the show for a Jane Schoenbrun double feature! First we have a spoiler-free discussion about their 2021 film WE'RE ALL GOING TO THE WORLD'S FAIR, and then we get into their latest, I SAW THE TV GLOW. For the TV Glow discussion, the first section is spoiler-free, but after that we dig into all the spoilery details of this film and it's ending. See the video for this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JXDYfSA7UtY Links * Lara's Instagram: @laraonset [https://www.instagram.com/laraonset] * Website: www.jankismedia.com [http://www.jankismedia.com/] * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy3Uxrk0PME9pz5oN5BBQ3Q * How Do I Tell You This on Crafty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLm9qY9PqHE&list=LL&index=7&t=5s * Invitation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6XFspDC85Y&t=5s * Slip Instagram: @slipthemovie [https://www.instagram.com/slipthemovie] Connect with Arthouse Garage * Support us on Patreon [http://patreon.com/arthousegarage] * Arthouse Garage shop [http://arthousegarage.com/shop] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/arthousegarage/] * Facebook [https://www.instagram.com/arthousegarage/] * Twitter [http://twitter.com/arthousegarage] * Letterboxd [http://letterboxd.com/arthousegarage/] * Email us at Andrew@ArthouseGarage.com * Subscribe to the email newsletter: arthousegarage.com/subscribe [http://arthousegarage.com/subscribe] * Try Opopop popcorn! Get 10% off your first order [https://arthousegarage.com/popcorn/] * Theme music by Apauling Productions [https://www.apaulingproductions.com/]

Film critic Russell Miller returns to the show to talk CIVIL WAR, the new film from writer and director Alex Garland. Plus, we give our reactions to a few other films including: * Monkey Man * Immaculate * Late Night with the Devil * Drive Away Dolls * Dune Part 2 * Monty Python's Life of Brian * Mad Max: Fury Road * Nathan for You * Bluey: The Sign * Wicked Little Letters * ISS * How to Have Sex Connect with Arthouse Garage * Support us on Patreon [http://patreon.com/arthousegarage] * Arthouse Garage shop [http://arthousegarage.com/shop] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/arthousegarage/] * Facebook [https://www.instagram.com/arthousegarage/] * Twitter [http://twitter.com/arthousegarage] * Letterboxd [http://letterboxd.com/arthousegarage/] * Email us at Andrew@ArthouseGarage.com * Subscribe to the email newsletter: arthousegarage.com/subscribe [http://arthousegarage.com/subscribe] * Try Opopop popcorn! Get 10% off your first order [https://arthousegarage.com/popcorn/] * Theme music by Apauling Productions [https://www.apaulingproductions.com/]

The new film HARD MILES hits theaters April 19th, and the writer/direct RJ Daniel Hanna stopped by the podcast to tell us all about it. He's an Arkansas filmmaker, and this is his second feature. Based on a true story, the film stars Matthew Modine, Sean Astin, Leslie David Baker, and Cynthia Kaye McWilliams. Modine plays a social worker who takes some incarcerated young men on a life-changing cycling trip 700 miles from Denver, CO to the Grand Canyon. Links * Find HARD MILES showtimes in your area on IMDB [https://www.imdb.com/showtimes/title/tt15353574] * Follow HARD MILES on instagram [https://www.instagram.com/hardmiles_movie/] * Follow RJ Daniel Hanna on instagram [https://www.instagram.com/rjdanielhanna/] * Learn more about RJ Daniel Hanna on IMDB Connect with Arthouse Garage * Support us on Patreon [http://patreon.com/arthousegarage] * Arthouse Garage shop [http://arthousegarage.com/shop] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/arthousegarage/] * Facebook [https://www.instagram.com/arthousegarage/] * Twitter [http://twitter.com/arthousegarage] * Letterboxd [http://letterboxd.com/arthousegarage/] * Email us at Andrew@ArthouseGarage.com * Subscribe to the email newsletter: arthousegarage.com/subscribe [http://arthousegarage.com/subscribe] * Try Opopop popcorn! Get 10% off your first order [https://arthousegarage.com/popcorn/] * Theme music by Apauling Productions [https://www.apaulingproductions.com/]

On today's episode, filmmaker and cinephile Michael J. Dougherty returns to the show to discuss not one but two films from writer/director Rose Glass. We start with her feature debut SAINT MAUD starring Morfydd Clark, and her latest LOVE LIES BLEEDING starring Kristen Stewart, Katy O'Brian, Ed Harris, Jena Malone and Dave Franco. If you want to skip the Saint Maud portion and go straight to Love Lies Bleeding, jump ahead to 40:35. About Michael J. Dougherty Michael Dougherty is a filmmaker and a disability advocate. He helped start the LA chapter of the Reel Abilities film festival, and he's a very thoughtful cinephile who is always a pleasure to talk with. Find links below to follow him online. Links Follow Michael on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mike_en_scene/] Connect with Arthouse Garage * Support us on Patreon [http://patreon.com/arthousegarage] * Arthouse Garage shop [http://arthousegarage.com/shop] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/arthousegarage/] * Facebook [https://www.instagram.com/arthousegarage/] * Twitter [http://twitter.com/arthousegarage] * Letterboxd [http://letterboxd.com/arthousegarage/] * Email us at Andrew@ArthouseGarage.com * Subscribe to the email newsletter: arthousegarage.com/subscribe [http://arthousegarage.com/subscribe] * Try Opopop popcorn! Get 10% off your first order [https://arthousegarage.com/popcorn/] * Theme music by Apauling Productions [https://www.apaulingproductions.com/]

This Friday, March 29, 2024, The Arkansas Cinema Society is hosting Arkansas filmmaker Alexander Jeffery at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts to screen his new film YOU HAVE NO IDEA, a documentary about living with Autism. The film will be followed by a Q&A with Alexander as well as two of the film's subjects, Beth Burns and Paul Burns. Alexander was kind enough to come by the podcast and fill us in on the film and the upcoming screening. Get tickets at ArkansasCinemaSociety.org [https://www.arkansascinemasociety.org/programs/you-hve-no-idea] Connect with Arthouse Garage * Support us on Patreon [http://patreon.com/arthousegarage] * Arthouse Garage shop [http://arthousegarage.com/shop] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/arthousegarage/] * Facebook [https://www.instagram.com/arthousegarage/] * Twitter [http://twitter.com/arthousegarage] * Letterboxd [http://letterboxd.com/arthousegarage/] * Email us at Andrew@ArthouseGarage.com * Subscribe to the email newsletter: arthousegarage.com/subscribe [http://arthousegarage.com/subscribe] * Try Opopop popcorn! Get 10% off your first order [https://arthousegarage.com/popcorn/] * Theme music by Apauling Productions [https://www.apaulingproductions.com/]

Arthouse Garage went to Sundance! Listen in to hear all about the films, panels, and other fun stuff that happened at Sundance 2024. My friend and filmmaker Andrew Camarillo joined and helped me with some interviews. Films we discuss: * Better Angels: The Gospel According to Tammy Faye * Didi * The Outrun * Handling the Undead * Ama Gloria * Porcelain War * The Battle for Laikipia * Exhibiting Forgiveness * Eternal You * Reinas * In the Land of Brothers Links * Interview: Porcelain War on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmgIbUKaL_k&t=35s&pp=ygUNcG9yY2VsYWluIHdhcg%3D%3D] * Interview: The Battle for Laikipia on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dF6nU5Gk29M] Connect with Arthouse Garage * Support us on Patreon [http://patreon.com/arthousegarage] * Arthouse Garage shop [http://arthousegarage.com/shop] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/arthousegarage/] * Facebook [https://www.instagram.com/arthousegarage/] * Twitter [http://twitter.com/arthousegarage] * Letterboxd [http://letterboxd.com/arthousegarage/] * Email us at Andrew@ArthouseGarage.com * Subscribe to the email newsletter: arthousegarage.com/subscribe [http://arthousegarage.com/subscribe] * Try Opopop popcorn! Get 10% off your first order [https://arthousegarage.com/popcorn/] * Theme music by Apauling Productions [https://www.apaulingproductions.com/]

It's finally time for the Top 10! Film critic Russell Miller and I countdown our 10 favorite films of 2023. Links Russell Miller's review blog [https://moviesmillers.blogspot.com/] Russell Miller on Twitter [https://twitter.com/moviesmillers] Connect with Arthouse Garage * Support us on Patreon [http://patreon.com/arthousegarage] * Arthouse Garage shop [http://arthousegarage.com/shop] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/arthousegarage/] * Facebook [https://www.instagram.com/arthousegarage/] * Twitter [http://twitter.com/arthousegarage] * Letterboxd [http://letterboxd.com/arthousegarage/] * Email us at Andrew@ArthouseGarage.com * Subscribe to the email newsletter: arthousegarage.com/subscribe [http://arthousegarage.com/subscribe] * Try Opopop popcorn! Get 10% off your first order [https://arthousegarage.com/popcorn/] * Theme music by Apauling Productions [https://www.apaulingproductions.com/]

The end-of-the-year special is here! Film critic Russell Miller joins me to talk through the best comedies and horror films of the year, the best cinematography, scores, direction, and the best performances of the year. We wrap it up with our favorite scenes of 2023.  Make sure to tune into pt. 2, in which we'll talk about our top ten films of the year! Links Come Early Morning screening at The Joint in North Little Rock Russell Miller's review blog Russell Miller on Twitter Connect with Arthouse Garage Support us on Patreon Arthouse Garage shop Instagram Facebook Twitter Letterboxd Email us at Andrew@ArthouseGarage.com Subscribe to the email newsletter: arthousegarage.com/subscribe Try Opopop popcorn! Get 10% off your first order Theme music by Apauling Productions

It's a mega episode! Film critic Russell Miller returns to the show and we talk about all the films we've been seeing at film festivals the last few months. We cover Filmland, Filmland: Arkansas, the Charlotte Film Festival, the Nashville Film Festival, and the Chicago Film Festival. Movies We Talk About in this Episode * Chronicle of a Summer Day * The Memo * Buy Sell Trade * Daughter of the White River * Ghosts of the Void * Unfix * Perfect Days * Robot Dreams * Fallen Leaves * Silver Dollar Road * Foe * Nyad * Hard Miles * Eric LaRue * The Bikeriders * in water * Blackbird Blackbird Blackberry * Green Border * The Mission * The Zone Of Interest * Because We Have Each Other * Pictures Of Ghosts * Saltburn Links * Russell Miller's review blog [https://moviesmillers.blogspot.com/] * Russell Miller on Twitter [https://twitter.com/moviesmillers] Connect with Arthouse Garage * Support us on Patreon [http://patreon.com/arthousegarage] * Arthouse Garage shop [http://arthousegarage.com/shop] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/arthousegarage/] * Facebook [https://www.instagram.com/arthousegarage/] * Twitter [http://twitter.com/arthousegarage] * Letterboxd [http://letterboxd.com/arthousegarage/] * Email us at Andrew@ArthouseGarage.com * Subscribe to the email newsletter: arthousegarage.com/subscribe [http://arthousegarage.com/subscribe] * Try Opopop popcorn! Get 10% off your first order [https://arthousegarage.com/popcorn/] * Theme music by Apauling Productions [https://www.apaulingproductions.com/]

"This is what it takes if you want to succeed." Today on the show, we're discussing the latest from David Fincher. It's THE KILLER starring Michael Fassbender, Tilda Swinton, and Charles Parnell. Joining me today is the wonderful Keith Garlington, film critic for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and KeithAndTheMovies.com Links KeithAndTheMovies.com [https://keithandthemovies.com/] AR Democrat-Gazette movie reviews [https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/entertainment/movies/] Connect with Arthouse Garage * Support us on Patreon [http://patreon.com/arthousegarage] * Arthouse Garage shop [http://arthousegarage.com/shop] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/arthousegarage/] * Facebook [https://www.instagram.com/arthousegarage/] * Twitter [http://twitter.com/arthousegarage] * Letterboxd [http://letterboxd.com/arthousegarage/] * Email us at Andrew@ArthouseGarage.com * Subscribe to the email newsletter: arthousegarage.com/subscribe [http://arthousegarage.com/subscribe] * Try Opopop popcorn! Get 10% off your first order [https://arthousegarage.com/popcorn/] * Theme music by Apauling Productions [https://www.apaulingproductions.com/]

On this episode, film critic Saxon Whitehead returns to discuss the new film FAIR PLAY, from writer/director Chloe Domont and starring Phoebe Dynevor and Alden Ehrenreich. Arkansas filmmaker Pauline Angelina also stops by to tell us about her upcoming film. Links Support Pauline Angelina's film on GoFundMe [https://www.gofundme.com/f/twochrysanthsfilm] Pauline Angelina's film Father's Love is Like a Mountain [https://www.instagram.com/lovelikeamountain/] on IG Pauline'a film page on facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/218309010640250] Dr. Popcorn – reviews by Saxon Whitehead [https://www.doctorpopcorn.net/] Follow Saxon on IG [https://www.instagram.com/doctorpopcorn_/] Connect with Arthouse Garage * Support us on Patreon [http://patreon.com/arthousegarage] * Arthouse Garage shop [http://arthousegarage.com/shop] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/arthousegarage/] * Facebook [https://www.instagram.com/arthousegarage/] * Twitter [http://twitter.com/arthousegarage] * Letterboxd [http://letterboxd.com/arthousegarage/] * Email us at Andrew@ArthouseGarage.com * Subscribe to the email newsletter: arthousegarage.com/subscribe [http://arthousegarage.com/subscribe] * Try Opopop popcorn! Get 10% off your first order [https://arthousegarage.com/popcorn/] * Theme music by Apauling Productions [https://www.apaulingproductions.com/]

This Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, The Arkansas Cinema Society is hosting filmmaker and Little Rock native LazRael Lison to screen his new film CHRISTMAS ANGEL, starring DaniLeigh, Skyh Black, and Romeo Miller LazRael Lison was kind enough to join me on the podcast for an interview about his films, being from Arkansas, and starting his own production company. Links Info and tickets: ArkansasCinemaSociety.org [http://arkansascinemasociety.org/] Follow LazRael on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lazrael_lison/] Connect with Arthouse Garage * Support us on Patreon [http://patreon.com/arthousegarage] * Arthouse Garage shop [http://arthousegarage.com/shop] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/arthousegarage/] * Facebook [https://www.instagram.com/arthousegarage/] * Twitter [http://twitter.com/arthousegarage] * Letterboxd [http://letterboxd.com/arthousegarage/] * Email us at Andrew@ArthouseGarage.com * Subscribe to the email newsletter: arthousegarage.com/subscribe [http://arthousegarage.com/subscribe] * Try Opopop popcorn! Get 10% off your first order [https://arthousegarage.com/popcorn/] * Theme music by Apauling Productions [https://www.apaulingproductions.com/]

Today on the show, filmmaker Andrew Bowcock returns to discuss KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON, the latest film from Martin Scorsese, starring Lily Gladstone, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Robert De Niro. We talk about the film, the book, and some of the controversy surrounding the production. Andrew also tells us the latest about the film he's been working on, WILDFIRE, which has it's premier and shares some connections with KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON Also in this episode: Arkansas filmmaker Reed Cash Carson tells us about his work, including his film GOOD GORGEOUS HELL, which also has a connection to KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON. Listen in for all the details. Links WATCH: Good Gorgeous Hell, dir. by Reed Cash Carson [https://vimeo.com/875664362] Killers of the Flower Moon links: * Tweet thread by Devery Jacobs [https://x.com/kdeveryjacobs/status/1716510731896553787?s=20] * Letterboxd review by Joel Robinson [https://letterboxd.com/trythebuffer/film/killers-of-the-flower-moon/] * Joel Robinson's review in SLATE [https://slate.com/culture/2023/10/killers-of-the-flower-moon-movie-osage-martin-scorsese.html] Connect with Arthouse Garage * Support us on Patreon [http://patreon.com/arthousegarage] * Arthouse Garage shop [http://arthousegarage.com/shop] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/arthousegarage/] * Facebook [https://www.instagram.com/arthousegarage/] * Twitter [http://twitter.com/arthousegarage] * Letterboxd [http://letterboxd.com/arthousegarage/] * Email us at Andrew@ArthouseGarage.com * Subscribe to the email newsletter: arthousegarage.com/subscribe [http://arthousegarage.com/subscribe] * Try Opopop popcorn! Get 10% off your first order [https://arthousegarage.com/popcorn/] * Theme music by Apauling Productions [https://www.apaulingproductions.com/]