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DownloadGet it on iTunes {pb_mediael audio_mp3=[http://d343ypnmzkqpnf.cloudfront.net/filmwax/1257-filmwax.mp3] } Thom Powers is a producer and programmer. With his wife Raphaela Niehausen, the two are responsible for the the creation of the annual film festival DOC NYC whose 3rd season begins November 8th. They also program th documentary film series, Stranger Than Fiction. In addition, Thom is the documentary programmer for the Toronto International Film Festival. In this episode of Filmwax Radio, Thom and I discuss a number of highlights from the festival including VENUS AND SERENA, WEST OF MEMPHIS, INFORMANT and THE CENTRAL PARK FIVE, among others. End Track: Diana Krall's "Just Like A Butterfly That's Caught In The Rain" from her new album, Glad Rag Doll.

DownloadGet it on iTunes {pb_mediael audio_mp3=[http://d343ypnmzkqpnf.cloudfront.net/filmwax/1255-filmwax.mp3] }   Documentary filmmaker Ben Shapiro and the subject of his new film, photographer Greg Crewdson stop by. Greg happens to be an old camp friend of the host's as well. The new film they collaborated on is called GERGORY CREWDSON: BRIEF ENCOUNTERS and it opens at Film Forum for 2 weeks beginning October 31st. End track:  The Weepies' "Orbiting" from their album Hideaway.    

DownloadGet it on iTunes {pb_mediael audio_mp3=[http://d343ypnmzkqpnf.cloudfront.net/filmwax/1256-filmwax.mp3] } Filmmaker Rick Alverson comes on to discuss his new film, THE COMEDY, on VOD beginning October 24 and opens in select theaters on November 16th, iincluding BAM. The film is being distributed by Tribeca Film. Rick Alverson is a filmmaker and musician from Richmond, Virginia. He has made four feature films in conjunction with the independent label Jagjaguwar. His first, THE BUILDER (2010), is an existential character study of an Irish immigrant at odds with the promise of America. NEW JERUSALEM (2011), his second feature, starring Colm O'leary (THE BUILDER) and Will Oldham (MATEWAN, OLD JOY), again considered the immigrant experience but this time through the lens of religious ideology. New Jerusalem premiered at the 40th International Film Festival Rotterdam and SXSW in 2011. His third feature, THE COMEDY, premiering in competition at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, is a tale of the perils of entitlement set in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The feature was produced by Mike S. Ryan (Meek's Cutoff), Brent Kunkle and Glass Eye Pix and stars Tim Heidecker (Tim & Eric's Billion Dollar Movie) in his first major dramatic role. In 2011, he was awarded a Visual Arts Fellowship from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. He also has directed videos for Bonny Prince Billy (New Wonder) and Gregor Samsa (Jeroen Van Aken). Upcoming films include a reconstruction era drama entitled Clement, to be produced in 2012, and Rabbit, both of which continue his collaboration with Colm O'Leary. In addition to his directorial work he has released 9 records on Jagjaguwar, most recently with his band Spokane in 2007. End track: LCD Soundsystem's "Daft Punk Is Playing At My House".  

DownloadGet it on iTunes {pb_mediael audio_mp3=[http://d343ypnmzkqpnf.cloudfront.net/filmwax/1254-filmwax.mp3] } Legendary director Barry Levinson (DINER, THE NATURAL) is back with a found footage ecological horror tale called THE BAY. The film goes on demand and in theaters on November 2nd. Barry discusses the film, VOD vs. theatrical, and collborating with Sheryl Crow on a Broadway musical version of Diner. End tracks: Nina Simone's "Baltimore" & Randy Newman's "Baltimore".  This interview is the first of Filmwax's monthly VOD Interview, brought to you by On Demand Weekly.  

DownloadGet it on iTunes {pb_mediael audio_mp3=[http://d343ypnmzkqpnf.cloudfront.net/filmwax/1253-filmwax.mp3] } The Editor-in-Chief of Fimmaker Magazine stops by Filmwax Radio to discuss the 20th Anniversary of the indie film magazine and other projects with him and IFP. End track: "Charmer" off Aimee Mann's new album Charmer.  

DownloadGet it on iTunes {pb_mediael audio_mp3=[http://d343ypnmzkqpnf.cloudfront.net/filmwax/1251-filmwax.mp3] } Brooklyn Castle opens in New York City on Friday, October 19 Sunshine Landmark and Elinore Bunin Munroe theaters in NYC and opens on October 26 at the Landmark Theater in L.A. The end track is John Forte's song Protect the King, an original track for the film. MORE Get the information you need to start an afterschool program. Beyond the Bell – A Start-Up Guide for Afterschool Programs Learn to play chess — watch this video!

DownloadGet it on iTunes {pb_mediael audio_mp3=[http://d343ypnmzkqpnf.cloudfront.net/filmwax/1252-filmwax.mp3] } Veteran documentarian Ross McElwee stops by Filmwax Radio to discuss his latest personal film, PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORY. The film depicts the current tnesion between himself and his teenage son, Adrian. The film is currently in theaters.      

DownloadGet it on iTunes {pb_mediael audio_mp3=[http://d343ypnmzkqpnf.cloudfront.net/filmwax/1250-filmwax.mp3] } Austin-based filmmaker Clay Liford stops by Filmwax Radio to discuss projects old & new, including IFP Filmweek, WUSS, and his new short, SLASH.

DownloadGet it on iTunes {pb_mediael audio_mp3=[http://d343ypnmzkqpnf.cloudfront.net/filmwax/1249-filmwax.mp3] } Melanie Lentz-Janney and Sylvia Caminer visit Filmwax Radio. They are the filmmakers behind the new rock doc, AFFAIR OF THE HEART, which follows the relationship between Rick Springfield and his most enthusiastic fans. The film opens at the IFC Center on Wednesday, October 11. Rick Springfield and filmmakers will be present at screenings on Wednesday, Oct 10 & Thursday, Oct 11 for the Q&A following the 7:15 shows, and on hand to introduce the 9:45 shows! Rick Springfield will be there signing CDs on Wed Oct 10th, 5:30-6:45! Like the film on Facebook

DownloadGet it on iTunes {pb_mediael audio_mp3=[http://d343ypnmzkqpnf.cloudfront.net/filmwax/1248-filmwax-1.mp3] } Ry's new film, NOBODY WALKS, will open theatrically on Friday, October 12th.

DownloadGet it on iTunes {pb_mediael audio_mp3=[http://d343ypnmzkqpnf.cloudfront.net/filmwax/1247-filmwax.mp3] } Venerable filmmaker, Ted Kotcheff's 1971 film WAKE IN FRIGHT is finally getting a broad release in the U.S. It will have a theatrical engagement at New York's Film Forum Oct 5 - 11. This episode is co-hosted by Bruce Bennett, former film critic for the New York Sun, & currently a contibutor to the New York Culture pages of Wall Street Journal's Greater New York section. End track: Andy Gibb/Olivia Newton-John duet "I Can't Help It" & AC/DC's "For Those About to Rock..."

DownloadGet it on iTunes {pb_mediael audio_mp3=[http://d343ypnmzkqpnf.cloudfront.net/filmwax/1246-filmwax.mp3] } Filmmakers Marty Syjuco and Michael Collins visit Filmwax Radio to discuss their new documentary, GIVE UP TOMORROW, which will debut on POV on October 4, 10PM. End track: The Avett Brothers' "Winter in My Heart" off their album The Carpenter.

DownloadGet it on iTunes {pb_mediael audio_mp3=[http://d343ypnmzkqpnf.cloudfront.net/filmwax/1245-filmwax.mp3] } Filmmaker Andrea Arnold (FISH TANK, RED ROAD) visits Filmwax Radio to discuss her new movie, a remake & reimagining of WUTHERING HEIGHTS, which opens in New York on October 5th, at Film Forum. This episode is co-hosted by Kristin McCracken. End track: Kate Bush's "Wuthering Heights". HOST: After abandoning a career in higher education, Kristin McCracken realized that writing about movies all day long was way more fun. Until recently, she was the Vice President of Digital Media at TribecaFilm.com. She now writes about film and consults with filmmakers about social media. Her most recent book is entitled 101 Things to Do Before You Turn 40.

DownloadGet it on iTunes {pb_mediael audio_mp3=[http://d343ypnmzkqpnf.cloudfront.net/filmwax/1244-filmwax.mp3] } Filmmaking couple Jason Cortlund and Julia Halperin discuss their new film, NOW FORAGER, a hit at last season's New Directors/New Films & Rotterdam film festivals. Their movie opens at the IFC Center on October 3rd. End track: Ray LaMontagne's "Let it Be Me" off his album Gossip in the Grain.

DownloadGet it on iTunes {pb_mediael audio_mp3=[http://d343ypnmzkqpnf.cloudfront.net/filmwax/1243-filmwax.mp3] } The writer, director & star of BROOKLYN BROTHERS BEAT THE BEST, Ryan O'Nan, and his co-star Michael Weston, provide the laughs on this episode of Filmwax Radio. End track: The Brooklyn Brothers' "Come on Girl" off their debut Brooklyn Brothers The Album (Rhino Records).