1963 8 1/2

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1963 8 1/2

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Jul 20, 2021

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8 1/2 is often considered to be the magnum opus in Fellini's career, but Andrew discusses some essential context and other films that help to explain why it was such a critical success upon its release. We also talk about cinema becoming a post-modern art, and the many in-jokes throughout this film.Where to watch 8 1/2Bosley Crowther's NYT ReviewWhere to watch Mary Poppins

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Jul 20, 2021

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Arthur and Andrew discuss a classic film from every year between 1920 and 2020, covering cinematic history and moviemaking techniques, as well as world events related to the films. New episodes posted weekly.

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1921 THE PHANTOM CARRIAGE by A Century in Cinema
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1925 BATTLESHIP POTEMKIN by A Century in Cinema
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1947 BLACK NARCISSUS by A Century in Cinema
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1935 THE 39 STEPS by A Century in Cinema
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1941 DUMBO by A Century in Cinema
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1928 STEAMBOAT WILLIE & THE CROWD by A Century in Cinema
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1920 WITHIN OUR GATES by A Century in Cinema
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1930 THE BLUE ANGEL by A Century in Cinema
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1922 NANOOK OF THE NORTH by A Century in Cinema
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1923 SAFETY LAST by A Century in Cinema
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1933 BABY FACE by A Century in Cinema
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1939 MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON by A Century in Cinema
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1931 THE PUBLIC ENEMY by A Century in Cinema
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1932 VAMPYR (feat. Brian Higgins) by A Century in Cinema
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1929 PANDORA'S BOX by A Century in Cinema
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1926 A PAGE OF MADNESS by A Century in Cinema
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1937 THE AWFUL TRUTH by A Century in Cinema
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1938 THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD by A Century in Cinema
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1940 DANCE, GIRL, DANCE by A Century in Cinema
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1942 TO BE OR NOT TO BE by A Century in Cinema
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1924 THE THIEF OF BAGDAD by A Century in Cinema
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1927 METROPOLIS by A Century in Cinema
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1948 THE RED SHOES by A Century in Cinema
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1936 THINGS TO COME by A Century in Cinema
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1946 THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES (feat. Dan Patterson) by A Century in Cinema
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1943 LE CORBEAU by A Century in Cinema
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1956 THE SEARCHERS by A Century in Cinema
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1944 DOUBLE INDEMNITY by A Century in Cinema
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1961 WEST SIDE STORY (feat. Kagan Breitenbach) by A Century in Cinema
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1951 THE THING FROM ANOTHER WORLD by A Century in Cinema
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2018 MANDY by A Century in Cinema
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2013 THE DANCE OF REALITY by A Century in Cinema
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2012 CLOUD ATLAS (feat. Noah Cannon) by A Century in Cinema
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2011 YOUNG ADULT by A Century in Cinema
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2010 CERTIFIED COPY by A Century in Cinema
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2009 DOGTOOTH by A Century in Cinema
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2008 TWILIGHT by A Century in Cinema
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2007 PERSEPOLIS (feat. Élise Hanson) by A Century in Cinema
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2006 VOLVER by A Century in Cinema
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2005 A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE by A Century in Cinema
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2004 SAW by A Century in Cinema
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2003 SPRING, SUMMER, FALL, WINTER... AND SPRING by A Century in Cinema
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2002 DEVDAS by A Century in Cinema
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2001 NO MAN'S LAND by A Century in Cinema
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2000 MISS CONGENIALITY by A Century in Cinema
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1999 THE VIRGIN SUICIDES (feat. James Westervelt) by A Century in Cinema
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1998 THE CELEBRATION by A Century in Cinema
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1997 FACE/OFF by A Century in Cinema
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1996 THE WATERMELON WOMAN by A Century in Cinema
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1995 SHOWGIRLS by A Century in Cinema
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1994 THREE COLORS: RED by A Century in Cinema
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1993 SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE by A Century in Cinema
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1992 EL MARIACHI by A Century in Cinema
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1991 POINT BREAK by A Century in Cinema
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