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Go beyond the algorithm! Film Swap is the podcast for curious and adventurous film lovers. In every episode, David and Jonathan — along with special guests — swap films on fascinating themes and dive into film history, cult cinema, lost classics, and the hidden gems that deserve more love. Calm, thoughtful, and fun discussions for anyone who wants to dig deeper and find their next favourite film.
Unknown Host hosts Film Swap, a tv show with 55 episodes published.
In this episode of Film Swap, we stare directly into the void with two haunting explorations of identity, escape, and existential drift: *The Passenger* (1975) directed by Michelangelo Antonioni and *Aniara* (2018) direc
In this episode of Film Swap, we explore two unforgettable music documentaries: Let’s Get Lost (1988) and Beware of Mr. Baker (2012)—a fascinating double feature built around two legendary musicians who share a name, but
This time on Film Swap, we’re joined by David Blakeslee of the Criterion Reflections podcast to explore paranoia, power, and political corruption in two landmark works of European cinema.We begin with Investigation of a
What happens when humanity is seen through alien eyes?In this episode of Film Swap, we are joined by special guest Jack Wyer as we explore the theme of the outsider perspective through Werner Herzog’s The Enigma of Kaspa
In this episode of Film Swap, we explore the idea of “dropping out” through two very different but unexpectedly connected films: Nicholas Roeg’s Castaway (1986) and Matt Ross’s Captain Fantastic (2016). Both films centre
It’s been a tough year, so the Film Swap podcast is doing what cinema does best — bringing people together. In this special Feel Good Film Festival episode, we’re joined by returning guests Brad McDermott and David Blake
Filmmaker Ken Williams joins us in this episode of Film Swap, as we tuck into two extraordinary food-centric films that explore how cooking brings people together: Juzo Itami’s joyful ramen romp Tampopo and Michael Sarno
On this episode of Film Swap, we dive headfirst into the wild world of Mondo cinema. We’re joined by special guest and genre film specialist Richard Doyle to explore two notorious shockumentaries that blur the line betwe
Music has the power to turn chaos into beauty — and few films prove that better than The Sea Wolf (1941, dir. Michael Curtiz) and Hana-Bi (1997, dir. Takeshi Kitano). In this episode of Film Swap , we’re joined by specia
In this episode of Film Swap , David and Jonathan are joined by returning guest Clare Clark for a lively deep dive into Hawks and Heroes . What happens when you place Howard Hawks’ classic Western Red River (1948) alongs
Summer brings heat, passion, and sometimes danger. In this episode of Film Swap , Jonathan and David explore two radically different but equally unforgettable classics. 🔥 One Deadly Summer (1983, dir. Jean Becker) – Isa
In this searing double feature, we dive into two powerhouse classics from the 1950s that expose the dark side of influence. Under the banner of Charisma and Corruption, we explore Sweet Smell of Success (1957) and The Ni
In this episode of Film Swap, Jonathan and David dive into two riveting tales where nothing is quite as it seems. Under the theme "Trust and Treachery", they explore Nine Queens (2000), a razor-sharp Argentinian con arti
In this literary-themed episode of Film Swap, hosts David and Jonathan explore two of the most daring adaptations of classic fiction ever put to film. First up, Jan Švankmajer’s Alice (1988) reimagines Alice in Wonderlan
It’s time to go back to school, film style! In this episode we take a thoughtful dive into two powerful coming-of-age dramas set in the world of education and youth. First up is Ken Loach’s *Kes* (1969), a British classi
In this episode of *Film Swap*, genre film guru Richard Doyle returns to the show as we deep dive into two cult classics by legendary film directors that have a reputation for being downright awful: Robert Altman’s *O.C.
In this episode of **Film Swap**, we dive deep into two powerful films that explore aging, mortality, and human connection: **The Ballad of Narayama** (1983) directed by **Shohei Imamura**and **Venus** (2006) Directed by
In this episode we dive into the careers of the very best of great British actors, as we focus on two absolute legends of the silver screen: Charles Laughton and Michael Caine and pick a couple of obscure gems from their
In this thought-provoking episode of *Film Swap*, hosts David and Jonathan are joined by special guest David Blakeslee of the *Criterion Reflections* podcast for a deep dive into three powerful films that explore themes
Pack your suitcase and get ready to follow us on the ultimate cinematic adventure! In this episode, we explore two captivating films that delve into the world of fearless explorers and their encounters with uncharted ter
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