Part 6: Have you considered analysis? (ft. Miriam Bale)

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The Akerman Year

Simon Howell and Kate Rennebohm

12 episodes

8 months ago

Chantal Akerman's work stretched across mediums, formats, modes, concerns, countries, and production models, but only a handful of them have actually been seen by most cinephiles, especially in North America. In this monthly miniseries, we (Kate, Simon, and an assortment of special guests) will make a comprehensive case for Akerman as belonging on any list of the great artists of the last century -- not only for her relatively "famous" works, but also for her dozens of much-less-seen projects.

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Part 6: Have you considered analysis? (ft. Miriam Bale)

The Akerman Year

1 hour 45 minutes 51 seconds

3 years ago

Part 6: Have you considered analysis? (ft. Miriam Bale)

This month, we're taking a look at Akerman's sole foray into the English mainstream via the 1996 rom-com A Couch in New York, while also taking a look at the 7-minute short that followed in its wake (the introspective Le jour ou) and looking backwards to a previous comic gem, 1984's 60-minute L'homme a la valise. Joining us for this spirited and lively discussion is the great Miriam Bale, returning Lodgers champ. Discussed: Jewish comedy, Akerman's physical comic chops, William Hurt as the end boss of WASPSs, and much more.

Follow Miriam on Twitter at @miriambale and follow the Indie Memphis Film Festival at @indiememphis.

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Our intro music is performed by Sundar Subramanian. You can stream and buy his work here: https://sundarsubramanian.bandcamp.com/