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Behind the Slate

Behind the Slate

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 Join host, Aaron Strand, for a historical deep dive into the life and work of cinema's greatest directors. Our mission is to lower the barrier of entry to classic cinema through live screening events, multi-part history series, and interviews. We skip across time, genre, and nationality to explore the greatest and wildest stories from the history of film, and use the lives of these extraordinary artists to examine the broader historical context that shaped their art. Think 'Hardcore History' meets 'You Must Remember This'. Whether you're a hardcore cinephile, a history nerd, or just someone who likes a good story, you'll love these gripping tales about the art and artists that have shaped and defined our modern world!

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  • THX 1138

    THX 1138
    Oct 7 2025

    Today we’re diving into George Lucas’ debut film, ‘THX 1138’ (1971) - which I argue is one of the most influential films of all time. We talk about the early life of director George Lucas and how he went from underground race-car driver to wannabe experimental filmmaker. We dive into his USC-nerd-friends “The Dirty Dozen” and how a budding bromance with Francis Ford Coppola led to one of the most important idealistic yet doomed production companies, American Zoetrope. All this plus an audience discussion after the film, and lobby interviews with Peyton Johnson…it’s a great late night live show, Behind the Slate Style.

    Recorded live at The Plaza Theatre in Atlanta, GA. Come see us for our next live show in Athens, GA on October 9th where we will be screening Andrzej Żuławski’s film ‘Posession’.

    Tickets here: https://www.athenscine.com/movie/possession

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    37 mins
  • 68. 'Gojira' Live at Ciné 8-7-25

    68. 'Gojira' Live at Ciné 8-7-25
    Aug 26 2025

    Join host Aaron Strand live at Ciné in Athens, GA as he presents Ishiro Honda's 1954 film 'Gojira'. This podcast features a history intro about the film and a special Q&A with legendary stills photographer, Murray Close, who shot many of the iconic images from the film.


    Come see us for our next live show in Atlanta, GA on September 25th where we will be screening George Lucas' film 'THX-1138'.

    Tickets here


    Email us: behindtheslatepod@gmail.com

    Instagram: @behindtheslatepod

    TikTok: @behindtheslatepod

    YouTube: @behindtheslatepodcast

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit behindtheslatepod.substack.com
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    42 mins
  • 67. 'Harakiri' Live at the Plaza Theatre 7-24-25

    67. 'Harakiri' Live at the Plaza Theatre 7-24-25
    Aug 1 2025

    Join host Aaron Strand live at the historic Plaza Theatre in Atlanta, GA as he presents Masaki Kobayashi's 1962 film 'Harakiri'. This podcast features a history intro about the film and a special Q&A with legendary stills photographer, Murray Close, who shot many of the iconic images from the film.


    Come see us for our next live show in Athens, GA on August 7th where we will be screening Ishiro Honda's film 'Godzilla'.

    Tickets here


    Email us: behindtheslatepod@gmail.com

    Instagram: @behindtheslatepod

    TikTok: @behindtheslatepod

    YouTube: @behindtheslatepodcast

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit behindtheslatepod.substack.com
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    41 mins
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