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Podcasts Shine at "Friend of the Fest" Film Festival in August 2023
30 Jul
Summary
- American Cinematheque's "Friend of the Fest" film festival returns for its third year in August 2023.
- The festival features 27 podcasts and events, including live recordings of popular shows like "Filmmaker Toolkit" and "Visitations."
- Highlights include screenings of classic films like "JFK," "Dog Day Afternoon," and "The King of Comedy."
The American Cinematheque's "Friend of the Fest" film festival is set to return for its third edition in August 2023, offering a unique blend of cinema and podcasts. The festival, which debuted in 2023, will feature 27 podcasts and events over the course of a week, from August 21-27.
Highlights of this year's "Friend of the Fest" include a live recording of IndieWire's "Filmmaker Toolkit" with director Mario Van Peebles, who will discuss his feature debut, "New Jack City." The festival will also host live recordings of the "Visitations" podcast with hosts Daniel Noah and Elijah Wood, as well as a live episode of "The Greg Proops Film Club."
In addition to the live podcast events, the festival will showcase a variety of classic films, including Oliver Stone's "JFK," Sidney Lumet's "Dog Day Afternoon," and Martin Scorsese's "The King of Comedy." Podcast hosts like Marc Maron and the duo behind "The Movies That Made Me" will introduce these screenings and engage in discussions with the audience.
The "Friend of the Fest" festival aims to bring together the passionate listening audiences of these podcasts and the shared experience of movie-going, offering a unique and immersive experience for film enthusiasts.
