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Producer/Director Bill Banowsky on O Brother, Where Art Thou?
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- Jan 19, 2026
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Summary
“I’m a Dapper Dan man!” Producer/Director Bill Banowsky joins Andy Nelson and Pete Wright to discuss O Brother, Where Art Thou? from Joel Coen, reflecting on both the film's enduring appeal and his own fascinating journey through the film industry. As co-founder of Magnolia Pictures and developer of smart house theaters, Banowsky brings unique insight to this beloved Coen Brothers comedy while also discussing his new documentary A Savage Art: The Life & Cartoons of Pat Oliphant. "I think we need more films like O Brother, Where Art Thou?. You gotta find story-driven films, not technology-driven films, to save this business," says Banowsky, whose career spans from law to founding smart house theaters to directing documentaries. 🎬 Watch & Discover 📺 Watch the raw episode on YouTube 👤 Meet Bill Banowsky: IMDb | Website 🎟️ Check out Sky Cinemas in Santa Fe, NM 🍿 Watch O Brother, Where Art Thou?: Apple TV | Amazon | Letterboxd | Trailer 🍿 Watch A Savage Art: The Life & Cartoons of Pat Oliphant: Apple TV | Amazon | Letterboxd | Trailer 📚 Read The Odyssey by Homer Support The Next Reel Family of Film Podcasts: Become a member for just $5/month or $55/year Join our Discord community of movie lovers The Next Reel Family of Film Podcasts: Cinema Scope: Bridging Genres, Subgenres, and Movements The Film Board Movies We Like The Next Reel Film Podcast Sitting in the Dark Connect With Us: Main Site: Web Movie Platforms: Letterboxd | Flickchart Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | YouTube | Pinterest Your Hosts: Andy | Pete Shop & Stream: Merch Store : Apparel, stickers, mugs & more Watch Page : Buy/rent films we've discussed Originals : Source material from our episodes Special offers: Letterboxd Pro/Patron discount | Audible