{"podcast":{"title":"Movies We Like","slug":"movies-we-like-5626885","podcast_index_feed_id":5626885,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6693359/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/movies-we-like--6693359","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bafb7c01474a2469fb6f3adb21710273.jpg","author":"TruStory FM","episode_count":62,"summary":"Movies We Like with Andy Nelson & Pete Wright invites you inside the minds of Hollywood's finest artists as they share their favorite films and reveal the hidden magic that inspires their own award-winning work. Ever wonder how a cinematographer experiences Apocalypse Now ? Or what a costume designer sees in Amélie that you might have missed? Each episode peels back the curtain on a beloved film through the unique lens of someone who's dedicated their life to the craft of moviemaking. Our guests include: Oscar-winning costume designers Renowned cinematographers Innovative production designers Award-winning editors Accomplished actors And other film industry virtuosos Whether you're a die-hard cinephile or simply curious about how movies really get made, Movies We Like offers an education you won't find in film school. Release Schedule: New episodes release on the fourth Monday of every month Members get exclusive early access one week before public release Full episode archive available to members Listen and learn more at TruStory FM or discover membership benefits . Part of The Next Reel family of film podcasts","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/movies-we-like-5626885"},"episode":{"title":"Cinematographer Andrew Wonder on Breathless","slug":"cinematographer-andrew-wonder-on-breathless","published_at":"2024-12-09T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/movies-we-like-5626885/cinematographer-andrew-wonder-on-breathless","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/movies-we-like-5626885","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cinematographer-andrew-wonder-on-breathless--67102734","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67102734/341dbc98.mp3","summary":"“I told you: being afraid is the worst sin there is.” Talking About Jean-Luc Godard’s Breathless with our guest, Cinematographer and Filmmaker Andrew Wonder Cinematographer Andrew Wonder joins hosts Andy Nelson and Pete Wright to discuss his recent work on Paul Schrader's Oh, Canada starring Richard Gere, and share his passion for Jean-Luc Godard's 1960 French New Wave classic Breathless . Wonder reflects on his fascinating journey in the film industry, from starting at MTV at age 17 to his current work as both cinematographer and director. He provides fascinating insights into shooting Oh, Canada , including technical details about how different actors photograph on camera and his approach to working with established performers like Richard Gere. The conversation explores the innovative techniques used in Breathless , including the famous jump cuts that came about when Godard needed to cut the film down from 2.5 hours to 90 minutes. Wonder shares his deep appreciation for how the film was made, including behind-the-scenes stories like how they achieved the iconic street scenes using a modified mail cart to hide the camera. The discussion examines how the French New Wave's approach to filmmaking continues to influence modern cinema, and the importance of preserving cinematic history while pushing boundaries in contemporary filmmaking. The discussion delves into the challenges facing contemporary filmmakers, the state of modern cinema, and how films like Breathless can inspire new generations of creators. Wonder also shares his thoughts on current filmmakers who are innovating within the medium and carrying forward the spirit of experimentation that marked the French New Wave era. Whether you're a fan of French New Wave cinema, interested in the craft of cinematography,…","meta_description":"“I told you: being afraid is the worst sin there is.” Talking About Jean-Luc Godard’s Breathless with our guest, Cinematographer and Filmmaker Andrew Wond…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4093,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/movies-we-like-5626885/episodes/cinematographer-andrew-wonder-on-breathless/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/movies-we-like-5626885/cinematographer-andrew-wonder-on-breathless.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}