Jan 31, 20261h 17mS16
The season finale of our Rise of A24 series starts at the beginning, Harmony Korine's neon maximalist Spring Breakers (2013) as well as his first big break as the writer of Kids (1995). Problematic doesn't begin to...
About this Podcast:
We trace the Life of a Film from conception to production all the way to its release and reception. You know when you dive into a film's wikipedia and imdb after watching it? Then the director's page, then the actor's page. Our show does that for you. We use our nerd superpowers to obsessively tell the story of a movie: how it came to be, how it played out, and what it means today. It is a crash course on a single film filled with primary documents, lovely asides, and frequent guest voices. It is an investigation and celebration of films both great and small.
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What is Film Trace about?
We trace the Life of a Film from conception to production all the way to its release and reception. You know when you dive into a film's wikipedia and imdb after watching it? Then the director's page, then the actor's page. Our show does that for you.
What has Film Trace covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The Rise of A24 - Spring Breakers (2013) and Kids (1995)" (31 January 2026, 77 minutes), "The Rise of A24 - Enemy (2014) and The Tenant (1976)" (5 January 2026, 66 minutes), and "The Rise of A24 - Green Room (2016) and Straw Dogs (1971)" (1 December 2025, 72 minutes).
How often does Film Trace publish?
Film Trace publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 68 minutes across 131 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Film Trace?
Booking probability for Film Trace is 23%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Film Trace requires a Pod Score of 83 or higher. Film Trace's contact route on record: public web form.
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The strongest fits for Film Trace are Film & Video. Film Trace has a tv audience.
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Film Trace is a tv podcast with 131 episodes published.
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Jan 5, 20261h 6mS16The penultimate episode in our Rise of A24 season features two psychological free falls, Denis Villeneuve's Enemy (2014) and the infamous Roman Polanski's The Tenant (1976) Special Guest: Hollywood Insider and great...
Dec 1, 20251h 12mS16In our seventh episode of The Rise of A24 series, we revisit the pitch black thriller Green Room (2016) and its even even darker precedent Straw Dogs (1971). Special Guests: David, comedian and musician from Chicago...
Nov 6, 202559 minS16In our sixth episode of The Rise of A24 series, we plunge into the cold dark heart of humanity with It Comes at Night (2017) and The Crazies (1973) Special Guests: Bridget D. Brave, horror writer and horror film...
Oct 20, 20251h 14mS16In our fifth episode of The Rise of A24 series, we go to church with Paul Schrader’s First Reformed (2018) and Carl Theodor Dreyer’s Ordet (1955). Special Guests: Jen and Sarah of the great podcasts - Movies & Us and TV...
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Sep 28, 20251h 13mS16In our fourth episode of The Rise of A24 series, we are covering the newly minted cult classic Under the Silver Lake (2019) and the art cinema bonanza of L'Avventura (1960) Special Guest - James Adamson, the host of the...
Episode #4
After Yang (2022) and Late Spring (1949)
Sep 14, 20251h 12mS16In our third episode of The Rise of A24 series, we are covering Kogonada's quiet meditation on familial AI, After Yang (2022) alongside the wondrous Late Spring (1949) by Yasujiro Ozu. Special Guest - Lillian Crawford...
Sep 1, 202547 minS16“If Blumhouse is in a slump, I’d like to tell that story. I don’t want other people to tell that story.” Jason Blum, The Town, July 2025 In a baffling moment of industry transparency, Jason Blum called into The Town...
Aug 27, 20251h 14mS16In our second episode of The Rise of A24 series, we are covering the gonzo horror of the Philippou brothers in Talk to Me (2023) and the roots of elevated horror in Andrzej Żuławski's Possession (1981) Special Guest...
Aug 11, 20251h 20mS16We are back with a new season of Film Trace. In this season, we will survey the short but illustrious history of film studio upstart A24. We will analyze how they have made such a massive impact on filmmaking in such a...
Episode #8
The Maltese Falcon (1941\1931)
Apr 1, 20251h 4mS15In the season finale of our Visionary Remakes season, we investigate two versions of The Maltese Falcon, the original from 1931 and the more famous 1941 version. The Maltese Falcon has almost become shorthand for both...
Mar 23, 20251h 1mS15In episode seven of our Visionary Remakes season, we traverse two classic westerns. First, Kurosawa's Yojimbo (1961) and its nearly immediate Italian reaction, Sergio Leone's A Fistful of Dollars (1964). The western has...
Episode #6
King Kong (1976\1933)
Mar 12, 20251h 2mS15In episode six of our Visionary Remakes season, we explore two versions of the King Kong myth, the original from 1933 and the 1970s remake. We toss in a dash of Peter Jackson's 2005 version as well. Special Guest: Riley...
Episode #5
The Fly (1986\1958)
Mar 2, 20251h 10mS15In episode five of our Visionary Remakes season, we dissect the original The Fly from 1958 as well as David Cronenberg's bombastic remake from 1986. Special Guest: Daniel Malone - Host of the great You Talkin' to Me...
Episode #4
Cape Fear (1991\1962)
Feb 16, 20251h 8mS15In episode four of our Visionary Remakes season, we cross-examine two versions of Cape Fear, the original starring a creepy and enigmatic Robert Mitchum, and the 1991 remake from Martin Scorsese starring a crazed and...
Episode #3
Dawn of the Dead (2004\1978)
Feb 9, 20251h 5mS15In episode three of our Visionary Remakes season, we bite into Dawn of the Dead , the original by George Romero from 1978 and the kinetic remake by Zack Snyder from 2004. Special Guest: Karl Delossantos, founder and...
Episode #2
True Grit (2010\1969)
Feb 2, 20251h 1mS15In episode two of our Visionary Remakes season, we survey the recent Coen brothers remake of True Grit (2010) and compare it to the original film, a John Wayne vehicle from 1969. Special Guest : Brian Eggert is the...
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Nosferatu (2024\1922)
Jan 27, 20251h 3mS15A new season of Film Trace is here! This season we will try something a bit different. We are focusing on Visionary Remakes. In each episode, we will watch a remake made in the selected decade and then go back and...
Dec 10, 20241h 21mS14A House Divided: 2024 Films We Love, Films We Hate In this special episode, Dan and Chris delve into the films that split them down the middle—where one of us loved a movie, and the other couldn't stand it. It's our...
Oct 27, 20241h 9mS14In the season finale of our Manhunt series, we trace the trajectory of Fritz Lang's exceptional beginnings with M (1931) to his wilting end in While the City Sleeps (1956). Fritz Lang had already created two...
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