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Scene by Scene

Scene by Scene

By: Justin Johnson & Joe Lefeber
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Scene by Scene is not a traditional movie review podcast. It’s a film discussion podcast with two independent filmmakers fascinated by the filmmaking process. Every other week, Joe and Justin break down the elements of one movie to better understand how films are made, what makes a “good” one, and what makes a “bad” one. After examining the film's story and themes, visual technique, and historical, cultural, or personal significance, they discuss what they've learned.

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Episodes
  • Taste of Cherry (1997) | Dir. Abbas Kiarostami

    Taste of Cherry (1997) | Dir. Abbas Kiarostami
    Jul 11 2025

    In this episode, we discuss Abbas Kiarostami’s Taste of Cherry, including Mr. Badii's treatment of the three supporting characters, the visual motif of dirt, and the film's self-reflexive ending.


    See where Taste of Cherry is available to watch.


    Supplemental Material:

    • The Criterion Collection's Taste of Cherry Blu-ray

    • Taste of Cherry (The Criterion Channel)

    • Taste of Cherry: Stay Near the Tree by A. S. Hamrah

    • Taste of Cherry by Godfrey Cheshire

    • Abbas Kiarostami | In Conversation With... (TIFF Originals)

    • Martin Scorsese on Abbas Kiarostami


    Additional Audio Sources:

    • The Criterion Collection's Taste of Cherry Blu-ray


    If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it.


    If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com


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    2 hrs and 4 mins
  • Announcement | Taste of Cherry Delayed

    Announcement | Taste of Cherry Delayed
    Jul 4 2025

    We wanted to let everyone know our discussion of Abbas Kiarostami's Taste of Cherry is delayed. In this brief episode, Joe gives some insight into why and when to expect the episode. Thank you for your understanding.


    Additional Audio Sources:

    • Taste of Cherry Trailer (The Criterion Collection's Blu-ray)

    • Taste of Cherry | Modern Trailer by CP Trailers


    If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it.


    If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com


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    4 mins
  • A Married Couple (1969) | Dir. Allan King

    A Married Couple (1969) | Dir. Allan King
    Jun 6 2025

    In this episode, we discuss Allan King’s A Married Couple, including King's approach to documentary, the film's use of crane shots, and whether Billy and Antoinette "perform" for the camera.


    See where A Married Couple is available to watch.


    Supplemental Material:

    • The Criterion Collection's Eclipse Series 24: The Actuality Dramas of Allan King

    • In Camera: Allan King

    • Allan King Interview

    • Antoinette on A Married Couple

    • Eclipse Series 24: The Actuality Dramas of Allan King by Michael Koresky

    • Michael Cera on A Married Couple (The Criterion Channel)


    Additional Audio Sources:

    • A Married Couple Trailer

    • A Married Couple (The Criterion Channel Transfer)

    • In Camera: Allan King


    If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it.


    If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com


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    2 hrs

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