{"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":"Production Designer Liz Bischof on Sonatine","slug":"production-designer-liz-bischof-on-sonatine","published_at":"2025-06-09T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/movies-we-like-5626885/production-designer-liz-bischof-on-sonatine","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/movies-we-like-5626885","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/production-designer-liz-bischof-on-sonatine--67102706","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67102706/b2e71773.mp3","summary":"“When you're scared all the time, you reach a point when you wish you were dead.” Talking About Takeshi Kitano’s Sonatine with our guest, Production Designer Liz Bischof Production designer Liz Bischof joins Movies We Like to discuss Sonatine , Beat Takeshi's 1993 meditative yakuza film that masterfully blends moments of shocking violence with poetic contemplation. As a special guest who has worked on projects ranging from Broadway's Aladdin to Apple TV+'s See , Bischof brings unique insights into the film's visual language and thoughtful approach to production design. In our wide-ranging conversation, Bischof shares her journey from props maker for international opera companies to production designer for film and television. She discusses her recent work on A Nice Indian Boy and upcoming thriller Getaway starring Jason Biggs in his directorial debut, before diving deep into why Takeshi Kitano's Sonatine left such a lasting impression on her when she first saw it at the Rotterdam Film Festival. The film's minimalist aesthetic, strategic use of color (particularly in the red and blue motifs), and carefully composed shots that often feel like still life paintings exemplify what draws her to this unique take on the yakuza genre. The discussion explores how Kitano, primarily known as a comedian in Japan at the time, crafted this deliberately paced crime drama about a tired gangster (played by Kitano himself) sent to Okinawa. The film's remarkable middle section, where the characters retreat to a beach and briefly recapture moments of childhood play, provides a stark contrast to the inevitable violence that bookends the story. Bischof particularly appreciates how the film's production design reinforces themes through its use of gritty, fluorescent-lit spaces in the city sce…","meta_description":"“When you're scared all the time, you reach a point when you wish you were dead.” Talking About Takeshi Kitano’s Sonatine with our guest, Production Desig…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3461,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/movies-we-like-5626885/episodes/production-designer-liz-bischof-on-sonatine/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/production-designer-liz-bischof-on-sonatine.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}