INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE

Discover the World of Indie Film with INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE: The Video Podcast for Arthouse Movie Lovers. Join Laemmle Theatres' Greg Laemmle and actor/director Raphael Sbarge for insightful discussions on new releases, beloved classic films, and exclusive interviews with the filmmakers and industry experts shaping independent cinema. Get your weekly dose of behind-the-scenes stories, thoughtful film analysis, and connect with a community passionate about arthouse movies. #BehindTheScenes #FilmDiscussion #MovieReview #NewReleases #NewFilmReleases #FilmLovers #Cinema #MoviePodcast #LaemmleTheatres #FilmDistribution #MovieIndustry #filmbusiness #Independent Film #indiefilms #film #arthouse #film #independentfilms Arthouse Movie Film Lovers #cinema #newreleases #movie #newmovie #repertoryCinema #classicfilms #classichighlight #FilmmakerInterviews #directors #Writers #producers #filmdiscussion #distributors #filmdistribution #movieexplained #filmdiscussion Film Discussion

Episodes

How Embeth Davidtz Turned a Memoir into One of 2025's s Most Powerful Films

July 8, 2025 • 45 mins

🎧 Inside the Arthouse: Embeth Davidtz on Her Stunning Directorial Debut — Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight In this episode of Inside the Arthouse, we spotlight one of the most powerful new films of the year: DON’T LET’S GO TO THE DOGS TONIGHT. Based on the bestselling memoir by Alexandra Fuller, this emotionally charged coming-of-age drama marks the directorial debut of acclaimed actress Embeth Davidtz (Schindler’s List, Juneb...

Mark as Played

Women's Judo Thriller Inspired by True Athletes a Powerful Sports Drama: TATAMI with directors

July 3, 2025 • 21 mins

🏆 TATAMI – A Powerful Sports Drama | In U.S. Theaters June 2025 In a bold and timely story of defiance and human courage, TATAMI follows an Iranian judo champion who must choose between obeying her government—or fighting for her freedom on the mat. Co-directed by Academy Award® winner Guy Nattiv and acclaimed Iranian actress Zar Amir, TATAMI is the first feature film co-directed by an Israeli and Iranian filmmaker, making histor...

Mark as Played

Top Honors at The Venice Film Festival "Familiar Touch" Kathleen Chalfant & Director Sarah Friedland

July 2, 2025 • 35 mins

In the powerful new indie film FAMILIAR TOUCH, award-winning actress Kathleen Chalfant (known for The Affair, Angels in America) stars as Ruth, a fiercely independent octogenarian navigating the move into a memory care facility. Her body may be relocating, but her mind travels freely—often beyond what her family can comprehend. Written and directed by Sarah Friedland, and inspired by her personal experience as a caregiver, FAMILIA...

Mark as Played

Inside the Iconic Sunset 5 Tales from 40 Years in Indie Cinema w/ Roger Christensen Arthouse History

July 1, 2025 • 52 mins

Step behind the curtain of indie film history in this episode of INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, as we sit down with Roger Christensen, a true insider and longtime champion of arthouse cinema. With over 40 years in the movie theater business—most notably as general manager of the legendary Sunset 5 in West Hollywood—Roger shares untold stories from the heart of the LA indie film scene. During his time at the Sunset 5, Roger was on the front ...

Mark as Played

Her Mother Vanished When She Was a Toddler: "Photographic Memory" A Daughter's Journey of Discovery

June 13, 2025 • 48 mins

What happens when a photograph, a home movie, or an audio tape is your only link to a family member you never knew? This is the question at the heart of A PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORY, a deeply personal documentary that follows journalist Rachel Seed on a multi-year journey to connect with her mother, Sheila Turner-Seed, who died when Rachel was just 18 months old. The discovery of a rich archive of her mother's work becomes the catalyst ...

Mark as Played

Discover: The Queen of My Dreams, Vibrant Bollywood-Inspired Debut Film with director Fawzia Mirza

June 11, 2025 • 49 mins

🎧 Inside the Arthouse: Fawzia Mirza on The Queen of My Dreams – A Bold Bollywood-Inspired Debut On this episode of Inside the Arthouse, we sit down with director Fawzia Mirza to discuss her dazzling debut feature, THE QUEEN OF MY DREAMS—a vibrant, emotionally rich film that explores identity, culture, and the complex bond between mother and daughter. Starring Amrit Kaur (The Sex Lives of College Girls) and Nimra Bucha (Polite So...

Mark as Played

Bad Shabbos:Your Next Must-See Comedy Tribeca Film Festival Winner & Rotten Tomatoes Hit in Theaters

June 4, 2025 • 37 mins

🎬 Looking for a smart, hilarious new comedy in 2024? BAD SHABBOS is the breakout indie hit that’s taking audiences by storm! Winner of the Audience Award at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival, this laugh-out-loud family comedy is drawing comparisons to classics like My Big Fat Greek Wedding and Meet the Parents — with a fresh cultural twist. 💥 Critics love it! BAD SHABBOS holds a 92% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and it's quickly...

Mark as Played

True Story Turned Haunting Spy Thriller the Making of: Ghost Trail with director Jonathan Millet

May 28, 2025 • 52 mins

🎬 INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE: GHOST TRAIL – Spy Thriller Meets Art Film at Lincoln Center’s French Film Festival 🇫🇷 Every spring, New York’s Lincoln Center hosts Rendez-Vous with French Cinema—one of the most prestigious showcases of contemporary French film in the U.S. This year, the breakout hit was GHOST TRAIL (La Piste), a gripping and atmospheric political thriller from debut feature director Jonathan Millet. 🎥 Based on real-li...

Mark as Played

Cannes Winner, Lost Indie Gem Restored in 4K: Northern Lights a discussion with Rob Nilsson Director

May 22, 2025 • 41 mins

🎬 Inside the Arthouse: NORTHERN LIGHTS — Rob Nilsson on the Cannes-Winning Indie Masterpiece, Now Restored in 4K In this special episode of Inside the Arthouse, we sit down with Rob Nilsson, co-director of the groundbreaking 1979 film NORTHERN LIGHTS—winner of the prestigious Camera d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Hailed as “the greatest movie you will never see,” this stunning indie gem has been lovingly revived by IndieCollect...

Mark as Played

The Return of the Romantic Comedy: Jane Austin Wrecked My Life: with Director/Writer Laura Piani

May 13, 2025 • 47 mins

🎙️ New Episode: "Jane Austen Wrecked My Life" – A Smart, Modern Twist on Austen-Inspired Romance 💌 It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen continues to inspire some of the most beloved films of all time—from faithful adaptations like the Oscar-winning Sense & Sensibility and Pride & Prejudice, to modern classics like Clueless (inspired by Emma), and fan-favorite Austen-adjacent titles like The Jane Austen Book Cl...

Mark as Played

A Funny, Deadpan Gem: Most People Die on Sundays A Discussion with director and star Iair Said

May 7, 2025 • 39 mins

MOST PEOPLE DIE ON SUNDAYS may be the quirkiest film you see this year ...or any year. Directed and starring Iair Said, and asking the big question: when “ordinary people’’-- not extraordinary people-- die? What happens to those of us who stay here on earth without them? Funny, outrageous, surprising and utterly unique, MOST PEOPLE DIE ON SUNDAYS, has a deadpan tone that recalls the early films of Jim Jarmusch. We follow the pr...

Mark as Played

Bonjour Tristesse: Durga Chew-Bose on Directing the Stunning New Adaptation

April 30, 2025 • 45 mins

🎬 BONJOUR TRISTESSE: A Bold New Vision from Durga Chew-Bose | Inside the Arthouse 🎥 Join us for a compelling conversation with first-time screenwriter and director Durga Chew-Bose, whose powerful debut feature film adaptation of BONJOUR TRISTESSE is turning heads across the indie film world. 📚 Originally a groundbreaking 1954 novel by Françoise Sagan, Bonjour Tristesse shocked readers with its bold exploration of a young woman...

Mark as Played

The Human Story of Immigrants in America BLUE SUN PALACE with director Constance Tsang

April 25, 2025 • 39 mins

Inside the Arthouse: Constance Tsang on BLUE SUN PALACE – An Immigrant Story Set in Flushing, New York Immigration in America is often discussed in headlines and policy debates—but what about the real human stories behind the journey? In this episode of Inside the Arthouse, we speak with award-winning filmmaker Constance Tsang about her powerful debut feature, BLUE SUN PALACE, a deeply moving drama set in a Chinese massage parlor ...

Mark as Played

The Future of Arthouse Cinema in New York & Reasons To Be Happy with NY Indie Guy Ira Deutchman

April 22, 2025 • 79 mins

If I can make it there, I can make it anywhere. T hat's more than just a line from a song. Among art house distributors, it has been an article of faith for almost as long as anyone can remember. Get a film off to a strong start in Manhattan and the rest of the country will fall into place. But if you flop in New York, fuggedaboutit. But how can you succeed in New York if there aren't enough art house screens in the city to...

Mark as Played

THE TEACHER | Oscar-Nominated Farah Nabulsi on Palestine, Resistance & Storytelling

April 16, 2025 • 54 mins

🎙️ Inside the Arthouse: Farah Nabulsi on THE TEACHER Oscar-nominated filmmaker Farah Nabulsi (THE PRESENT) joins us to discuss her powerful feature debut, THE TEACHER — a moving and urgent drama set in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Starring Saleh Bakri, the film follows a Palestinian teacher grappling with personal loss as he forms a bond with a student, all while navigating the harsh realities of occupation. Based on true fam...

Mark as Played

Can Women "Have It All"? Explore Motherhood & Creativity in Anna Campbell's New Film 'NORA'

April 11, 2025 • 44 mins

Thomas Wolfe's poignant words, “You can’t go home again,” resonate in a new light as writer and director Anna Campbell explores the intricate balance of parenting, work, and a thriving creative life in her debut film, NORA. This powerful portrait delves into the physical and emotional pressures faced by modern mothers, showcasing one woman's journey of rediscovery. Starring Campbell herself and featuring her original music, NORA c...

Mark as Played

Extraordinary Music, Extraordinary Life JANIS IAN: BREAKING SILENCE with director Varda Bar Kar

April 2, 2025 • 44 mins

As a teenage singer-songwriter from New Jersey in the mid-60’s, Janis Ian had one of the more remarkable debuts in modern music history. At 13 she scored a hit single-- "Society’s Child," about an interracial love relationship, which launched her career. She then began performing in New York City clubs with future legends, and her song writing and singing was heralded by no less than Leonard Bernstein. She would follow this with he...

Mark as Played

Gorgeous French Country Side, Award Winning HOLY COW with director Louise Courvoisier

March 26, 2025 • 29 mins

🎬 Inside the Arthouse: Louise Courvoisier on HOLY COW at Rendez-Vous with French Cinema 🇫🇷🧀 In this special episode of Inside the Arthouse, we head to New York City for Rendez-Vous with French Cinema, the celebrated annual festival presented by Film at Lincoln Center. French cinema has always played a vital role in arthouse programming across the U.S., and this event is a must-attend for cinephiles and filmmakers alike. We sa...

Mark as Played

A Curve Ball Called EEPHUS: Director Carson Lund on His Cannes-Honored Debut Film About Baseball

March 9, 2025 • 52 mins

🎧 Inside the Arthouse: Carson Lund on EEPHUS – A Baseball Film About Time, Change, and Camaraderie 🎬 Distributed by @MusicBoxFilms When is a baseball movie more than just a baseball movie? In his lyrical and deeply American debut, Carson Lund’s EEPHUS explores themes of friendship, resistance to change, and the quiet beauty of fading traditions. Named after the famously slow and unpredictable Eephus pitch, this film isn’t just ...

Mark as Played

Renowned Director Atom Egoyan discusses Amanda Seyfried and his new film SEVEN VEILS

March 4, 2025 • 62 mins

A new Atom Egoyan film is cause for excitement among arthouse moviegoers. A stylish, self-assured filmmaker, his return to US screens is a welcome reunion for those who appreciate how he uses a non-linear plot structure to explore complex themes of fractured families, voyeurism, and obsession. After several highly regarded early films, his charged erotic drama, EXOTICA was a career breakthrough, winning the international Federation...

Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

Stuff You Should Know

If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

24/7 News: The Latest

The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.

The Joe Rogan Experience

The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.

The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

Advertise With Us

INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE

Episodes

.css-14f5ked{margin:0;word-break:break-word;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;box-orient:vertical;-webkit-line-clamp:2;overflow:hidden;}How Embeth Davidtz Turned a Memoir into One of 2025's s Most Powerful Films

.css-r6mb8g{margin:0;word-break:break-word;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;box-orient:vertical;-webkit-line-clamp:1;overflow:hidden;}Women's Judo Thriller Inspired by True Athletes a Powerful Sports Drama: TATAMI with directors

Top Honors at The Venice Film Festival "Familiar Touch" Kathleen Chalfant & Director Sarah Friedland

Inside the Iconic Sunset 5 Tales from 40 Years in Indie Cinema w/ Roger Christensen Arthouse History

Her Mother Vanished When She Was a Toddler: "Photographic Memory" A Daughter's Journey of Discovery

Discover: The Queen of My Dreams, Vibrant Bollywood-Inspired Debut Film with director Fawzia Mirza

Bad Shabbos:Your Next Must-See Comedy Tribeca Film Festival Winner & Rotten Tomatoes Hit in Theaters

True Story Turned Haunting Spy Thriller the Making of: Ghost Trail with director Jonathan Millet

Cannes Winner, Lost Indie Gem Restored in 4K: Northern Lights a discussion with Rob Nilsson Director

The Return of the Romantic Comedy: Jane Austin Wrecked My Life: with Director/Writer Laura Piani

A Funny, Deadpan Gem: Most People Die on Sundays A Discussion with director and star Iair Said

Bonjour Tristesse: Durga Chew-Bose on Directing the Stunning New Adaptation

The Human Story of Immigrants in America BLUE SUN PALACE with director Constance Tsang

The Future of Arthouse Cinema in New York & Reasons To Be Happy with NY Indie Guy Ira Deutchman

THE TEACHER | Oscar-Nominated Farah Nabulsi on Palestine, Resistance & Storytelling

Can Women "Have It All"? Explore Motherhood & Creativity in Anna Campbell's New Film 'NORA'

Extraordinary Music, Extraordinary Life JANIS IAN: BREAKING SILENCE with director Varda Bar Kar

Gorgeous French Country Side, Award Winning HOLY COW with director Louise Courvoisier

A Curve Ball Called EEPHUS: Director Carson Lund on His Cannes-Honored Debut Film About Baseball

Renowned Director Atom Egoyan discusses Amanda Seyfried and his new film SEVEN VEILS

Popular Podcasts

How Embeth Davidtz Turned a Memoir into One of 2025's s Most Powerful Films

Women's Judo Thriller Inspired by True Athletes a Powerful Sports Drama: TATAMI with directors