Midnight In Paris

Is it the greatest film ever about film making? Is it as relevant today as it was in 1963? Is Marcello Mastroianni the epitome of cool? The Classroom Critics say yes, yes, and yes. What do you think?

Is it the greatest film ever about film making? Is it as relevant today as it was in 1963? Is Marcello Mastroianni the epitome of cool? The Classroom Critics say yes, yes, and yes. What do you think?

8 1/2 Analysis

Prying eyes, loss of privacy, revealed secrets––these fears are not new. Hitchcock explores these and much more in his 1954 classic, Rear Window. Part thriller, part murder mystery, this film has the Master of Suspense at the height of his powers.     

Prying eyes, loss of privacy, revealed secrets––these fears are not new. Hitchcock explores these and much more in his 1954 classic, Rear Window. Part thriller, part murder mystery, this film has the Master of Suspense at the height of his powers.

Rear Window Analysis

Sometimes the truth is so absurd, one must choose to laugh or weep. Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove is a satirical gut-punch, perhaps because the film’s absurdity may not be as much of an exaggeration as we would like.   “Our society is run by insane people for insane objectives. I think we're being run by maniacs for maniacal ends and I think I'm liable to be put away as insane for expressing that.”         John Lennon 

Sometimes the truth is so absurd, one must choose to laugh or weep. Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove is a satirical gut-punch, perhaps because the film’s absurdity may not be as much of an exaggeration as we would like.   “Our society is run by insane people for insane objectives. I think we're being run by maniacs for maniacal ends and I think I'm liable to be put away as insane for expressing that.”         John Lennon

Dr. Strangelove Analysis

Frank Capra's It Happened One Night is so much more than your run-of-the mill "opposites attract" screwball comedy. Not since Shakespeare has fictitious love been expressed with such simultaneous humor and depth.   

Frank Capra's It Happened One Night is so much more than your run-of-the mill "opposites attract" screwball comedy. Not since Shakespeare has fictitious love been expressed with such simultaneous humor and depth.

It Happened One Night Analysis

This week in the Classroom, the Critics discuss Mudbound, a tale of two families whose fates are interconnected by history, war, hatred, and love. 

This week in the Classroom, the Critics discuss Mudbound, a tale of two families whose fates are interconnected by history, war, hatred, and love.

Mudbound Analysis

A tale of two versions. Both adaptations have their flaws and strengths while still conveying the power of the Charles Portis novel.  

A tale of two versions. Both adaptations have their flaws and strengths while still conveying the power of the Charles Portis novel.

True Grit Analysis

With "Shark Week" coming up, the Classroom Critics discuss Jaws, often cited as film history's first summer block buster. Join us as we delve below the surface and discover this film's surprising relevance to the many non-aquatic horrors we are facing today.is

With "Shark Week" coming up, the Classroom Critics discuss Jaws, often cited as film history's first summer block buster. Join us as we delve below the surface and discover this film's surprising relevance to the many non-aquatic horrors we are facing <a href="http://today.is" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">today.is</a>

Jaws Analysis

Star Wars Analysis

This week, the Classroom Critics discuss one of the more unique and compelling horror films of recent years.

This week, the Classroom Critics discuss one of the more unique and compelling horror films of recent years.

Get Out Analysis

A film studies podcast by teachers who wish they had majored in film.

He and She

Insightful commentary from an interesting round table.

Always entertaining

Classroom Critics Film Studies Podcast

The Classroom Critics would like to offer this new podcast as a short respite for these troubled times--a light-hearted critique of a warm, feel-good classic...Psycho.   

The Classroom Critics would like to offer this new podcast as a short respite for these troubled times--a light-hearted critique of a warm, feel-good classic...Psycho.

Psycho Analysis

Billy Wilder's Sunset Boulevard is a film that explores some of the darkest areas of humanity by confronting themes of self-delusion, deception, and the deceitful practices of the film industry. From start to finish, the film is a devastating statement that shows us that some things never change.  

Billy Wilder's Sunset Boulevard is a film that explores some of the darkest areas of humanity by confronting themes of self-delusion, deception, and the deceitful practices of the film industry. From start to finish, the film is a devastating statement that shows us that some things never change.

Sunset Boulevard

Recorded "live" and in black and white from a dark meeting room on the SNHU campus, Dr. Andrew Martino and William Ivers discuss Carol Reed's noir masterpiece, The Third Man--perhaps film history's most irresistibly bizarre classics. 

Recorded "live" and in black and white from a dark meeting room on the SNHU campus, Dr. Andrew Martino and William Ivers discuss Carol Reed's noir masterpiece, The Third Man--perhaps film history's most irresistibly bizarre classics.

The Third Man

The Classroom Critics review this year's Oscar winner for Best Picture, Parasite.

The Classroom Critics review this year's Oscar winner for Best Picture, Parasite.

Parasite Review

Action, romance, laughs, melting faces...Steven Spielberg's Raiders of the Lost Ark has it all. For this episode, we thought we'd have some fun (not that we don't always have fun) and discuss a film that influenced at least one Classroom Critic's career path. 

Action, romance, laughs, melting faces...Steven Spielberg's Raiders of the Lost Ark has it all. For this episode, we thought we'd have some fun (not that we don't always have fun) and discuss a film that influenced at least one Classroom Critic's career path.

Raiders of the Lost Ark Analysis

Join the Classroom Critics as they discuss the much anticipated film, The Irishman by Martin Scorsese.

Join the Classroom Critics as they discuss the much anticipated film, The Irishman by Martin Scorsese.

The Irishman Discussion

Most of Woody Allen's films––both the funny and the serious––are bleak musings of the human experience. Match Point, his 2005 neo-noir drama, is particularly somber, offering little in the way of hope and meaning. So, then, what is life's essential ingredient for good fortune and happiness? Luck.    

Most of Woody Allen's films––both the funny and the serious––are bleak musings of the human experience. Match Point, his 2005 neo-noir drama, is particularly somber, offering little in the way of hope and meaning. So, then, what is life's essential ingredient for good fortune and happiness? Luck.

Match Point Analysis

“Our works in stone, in paint, in print, are spared, some of them, for a few decades or a millennium or two, but everything must finally fall in war, or wear away into the ultimate and universal ash - the triumphs, the frauds, the treasures and the fakes. A fact of life: we're going to die. "Be of good heart," cry the dead artists out of the living past. "Our songs will all be silenced, but what of it? Go on singing." Maybe a man's name doesn't matter all that much.”

“Our works in stone, in paint, in print, are spared, some of them, for a few decades or a millennium or two, but everything must finally fall in war, or wear away into the ultimate and universal ash - the triumphs, the frauds, the treasures and the fakes. A fact of life: we're going to die. "Be of good heart," cry the dead artists out of the living past. "Our songs will all be silenced, but what of it? Go on singing." Maybe a man's name doesn't matter all that much.”

F For Fake Podcast

Last week, the Classroom Critics attended a screening of Vertigo, a film many consider to be Hitchcock's magnum opus. In this episode, the Critics analyze this tale of obsession and reflect on the cathartic experience of seeing it on the big screen. Be sure to let us know what you think of this film.

Last week, the Classroom Critics attended a screening of Vertigo, a film many consider to be Hitchcock's magnum opus. In this episode, the Critics analyze this tale of obsession and reflect on the cathartic experience of seeing it on the big screen. Be sure to let us know what you think of this film.

Vertigo Analysis

After a long break, the Classroom Critics are back. In this episode, we'll discuss Francis Ford Coppola's epic tale of revenge and betrayal, and whether or not it deserves to be called the greatest sequel of all time.   

After a long break, the Classroom Critics are back. In this episode, we'll discuss Francis Ford Coppola's epic tale of revenge and betrayal, and whether or not it deserves to be called the greatest sequel of all time.

The Godfather Part II Analysis

After decades of waiting, Orson Welles' "lost masterpiece" was finally completed and released. But is it really a masterpiece?   

After decades of waiting, Orson Welles' "lost masterpiece" was finally completed and released. But is it really a masterpiece?

The Other Side of the WInd Analysis

This Is Spinal Tap Analysis

After a long break, we decided to return with something truly great. Actually, this is an impromptu episode that covers one of the worst films ever made. We apologize in advance for the audio quality, but we decided to record this episode at a loud, local pub. So just imagine yourselves as listening in from a nearby table. Next time, we’ll find a quieter nook.

After a long break, we decided to return with something truly great. Actually, this is an impromptu episode that covers one of the worst films ever made. We apologize in advance for the audio quality, but we decided to record this episode at a loud, local pub. So just imagine yourselves as listening in from a nearby table. Next time, we’ll find a quieter nook.

The Room 

Join Andrew Martino and William Ivers as they critique what may be considered the most enduring film of Hollywood's Golden Age. 

Join Andrew Martino and William Ivers as they critique what may be considered the most enduring film of Hollywood's Golden Age.

Casablanca Analysis

Is it a Welles' flawed masterpiece, or just a masterpiece? 

Is it a Welles' flawed masterpiece, or just a masterpiece?

The Magnificent Ambersons

The best podcast episodes of the most interesting stories and things. From skyping someone while they're in space, to tracking down and meeting a telephone scammer in person, to the story of a Galapagos. These episodes will keep you and all your friends entertained and captivated for hours. Learn something new in every episode! Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best Episodes: Interesting Stories & Things

The Best Multi-Part Documentaries, with documentaries on Obama, Federer vs Nadal, the making of Star Wars, Netflix vs Blockbuster and more. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!