Best Amy Sloan Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 335: Will Sloan on Ed Wood - Made in Hollywood USA, Plan 9 from Outer Space, and more 52:30

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Ep. 335: Will Sloan on Ed Wood: Made in Hollywood USA about the director of Plan 9 From Outer Space and Glen or GlendaWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. This week the writer and podcaster Will Sloan visits to discuss his new book, Ed Wood: Made in Hollywood USA, a reconsideration of the filmmaker who notoriously symbol…

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Ep. 334: Mark Asch on F1, Tour de France, American Hunter, Revelations of Divine Love, Afternoons of Solitude, plus 92 in the Shade and Al Green 1:18:44

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Ep. 334: Mark Asch on F1, Tour de France, American Hunter, Revelations of Divine Love, Afternoons of Solitude, plus 92 in the Shade, The Brig, and Al GreenWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. This week’s episode is a little midsummer night’s stroll through movies with critic and bon vivant Mark Asch! This time on the sho…

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Ep. 333: Kiyoshi Kurosawa on his new film Cloud, life, lighting, casting, and the last thing he saw 24:48

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Ep. 333: Kiyoshi Kurosawa on his new film Cloud, life, lighting, casting, and the last thing he sawWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. Cloud is the new film by director Kiyoshi Kurosawa, whose unique career includes the films Cure, Pulse, and Tokyo Sonata. Cloud follows an internet reseller (Masaki Suda) who becomes tar…

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Ep. 332: Amy Taubin on Cloud, Tribeca (I Was Born This Way, Happy Birthday, Shadow Scholars), Twin Peaks, Outrageous, plus Mountainhead 1:20:49

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Ep. 332: Amy Taubin on Cloud, Tribeca (I Was Born This Way, Happy Birthday, Shadow Scholars), Twin Peaks, Outrageous, plus MountainheadWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. The summer may have technically begun, but it’s not truly the summer without our annual June-July-ish kick-off: a podcast with critic Amy Taubin! Once…

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Ep. 331: Eva Victor, writer-director of Sorry, Baby, on the film’s influences and her recent viewing 16:45

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Ep. 331: Eva Victor, writer-director of Sorry, Baby, on the film’s influences and her recent viewingWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. I’ve been eager for people to see Eva Victor’s Sorry, Baby ever since I saw it at Sundance (where it picked up a prize). A wonder of a film, it’s the funny and moving story of a woman w…

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Ep. 330: David Schwartz on A Theater Near You series at MoMA + Nitrate Picture Show 2025 40:14

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Ep. 330: David Schwartz on A Theater Near You series at MoMA + Nitrate Picture Show 2025Welcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. The repertory cinemas of New York were a formative influence on me and so I was excited to see a new film series at the Museum of Modern Art that surveys their programming, called A Theater Near Yo…

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Ep. 329: Edo Choi on Mikio Naruse at Metrograph: When a Woman Ascends the Stairs and more 44:48

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Ep. 329: Edo Choi on Mikio Naruse at Metrograph: When a Woman Ascends the Stairs, Scattered Clouds, Wife! Be Like a Rose!, and moreWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. There are retrospectives that remain close to one’s heart and for me, one such was an immersion in Mikio Naruse’s work many years ago at Film Forum. Fortu…

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Ep. 328: Michael Koresky on his new book Sick and Dirty about queer cinema and Hollywood censorship 41:44

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Ep. 328: Michael Koresky on his new book Sick and Dirty: Hollywood’s Gay Golden Age and the Making of Modern Queerness - The Children’s Hour, These Three, Tea and Sympathy, Dance Girl Dance, and more Welcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. I was a huge fan of Michael Koresky’s last book, Films of Endearment, and so I leapt …

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Raising Writers, Training Thinkers with Andrew Pudewa 47:18

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Are you a homeschool parent wondering how to teach writing effectively, to help your child become a better communicator, and to train them to think deeply? In today’s conversation with Andrew Pudewa, founder of the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW), we explore practical strategies for developing clear thinking, strong writing skills, and co…

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Ep. 327: Eric Hynes on Cannes Catch-Up: I Only Rest in the Storm, Useful Ghost, Militantropos, more 38:00

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Ep. 327: Eric Hynes on Post-Cannes Catch-Up: I Only Rest in the Storm, The Last One for the Road, A Useful Ghost, Militantropos, plus Yes and RenoirWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. The 2025 Cannes Film Festival is over, but there were still a few films that I really thought you should hear about too! So, back on the …

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Ep. 326: Manohla Dargis on Cannes: Sentimental Value, Eddington, Mastermind, Secret Agent, Panahi 49:55

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Ep. 326: Manohla Dargis on Cannes 2025: Sentimental Value, Eddington, The Mastermind, Resurrection, Homebound, The Secret Agent, Sirat, The Plague, Jafar Panahi, Scarlett JohanssonWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. It’s become a wonderful tradition at The Last Thing I Saw to conclude the Cannes Film Festival with a ver…

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Ep. 325: K.J. Relth-Miller on Cannes Classics: Red Canyon, Saïd Effendi, One Flew Over..., Merlusse 38:12

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Ep. 325: K.J. Relth-Miller on Cannes Classics: Red Canyon, Saïd Effendi, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Hardboiled, Merlusse Welcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. I’m catching up with my conversations at the Cannes Film Festival with another all-star cast of guests. This year I sat down again with K.J. Relth-Miller of t…

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Ep. 324: Justin Chang on Cannes 2025: Sirat, Woman and Child, The Little Sister, Jeunes Mères, My Father’s Shadow, Palme Pensées 52:11

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Ep. 324: Justin Chang on Cannes 2025: Sirat, Woman and Child, The Little Sister, Jeunes Mères, My Father’s Shadow, Palme PenséesWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. I’m back at the Cannes Film Festival to talk about the highlights with another all-star cast of guests. This episode I sat down with the delightful Justin Ch…

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Ep. 323: Jessica Kiang on Cannes 2025: Bi Gan’s Resurrection and Kelly Reichardt’s The Mastermind 55:11

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Ep. 323: Jessica Kiang on Bi Gan’s Resurrection and Kelly Reichardt’s The MastermindWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. I’m back at the Cannes Film Festival to talk about the highlights with another all-star cast of guests. This episode I sat down with Jessica Kiang who kindly gives virtuosic readings of two standouts f…

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Ep. 322: Inney Prakash on Cannes 2025: Miroirs No. 3, Alpha, Magellan, Cannes Classics, Homebound 37:14

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Ep. 322: Inney Prakash on Cannes 2025: Miroirs No. 3, Alpha, Magellan, Days and Nights in the Forest, The Girls, HomeboundWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. I’m back at the Cannes Film Festival to talk about the highlights with another all-star cast of guests. This episode I sat down with Inney Prakash, a curator of fi…

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Ep. 321: Alissa Wilkinson on Cannes 2025: Un Simple Accident, Pillion, Eleanor the Great, The Plague, Spike Lee 41:40

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Ep. 321: Alissa Wilkinson on Cannes 2025: Un Simple Accident, Pillion, Eleanor the Great, The Plague, Spike LeeWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. I’m back at the Cannes Film Festival to talk about the highlights with another all-star cast of guests. This episode I sat down with Alissa Wilkinson, a New York Times movie …

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Ep. 320: Guy Lodge on Romeria, The History of Sound, Un Poeta, La Ola (The Wave) 35:56

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Ep. 320: Guy Lodge on Romeria, The History of Sound, Un Poeta, La Ola (The Wave)Welcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. I’m back at the Cannes Film Festival to talk about the highlights with another all-star cast of guests. This episode we sat down again with Guy Lodge of Variety, discussing a number of films including: Rom…

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Ep. 319: Eric Hynes on Die My Love, The Love That Remains, The Chronology of Water, Imago 33:37

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Ep. 319: Eric Hynes on Die My Love, The Love That Remains, The Chronology of Water, ImagoWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. I’m back at the Cannes Film Festival to talk about the highlights with another all-star cast of guests. This episode we sat down again with intrepid regular Eric Hynes of the Jacob Burns Film Cent…

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Ep. 318: Mark Asch on The Phoenician Scheme, Drunken Noodles, Lucky Lu, a dab of The Secret Agent 27:46

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Ep. 318: Mark Asch on The Phoenician Scheme, Drunken Noodles, Lucky Lu, a dab of The Secret AgentWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. I’m back at the Cannes Film Festival to talk about the highlights with another all-star cast of guests. This episode we’ll hear from critic Mark Asch about a few movies from across three d…

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Ep. 317: Jonathan Romney on The Secret Agent, New Wave, Exit 8, Once Upon a Time in Gaza 29:35

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Ep. 317: Jonathan Romney on The Secret Agent, New Wave, Exit 8, Once Upon a Time in GazaWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. I’m back at the Cannes Film Festival to talk about the highlights with another all-star cast of guests. This episode we’ll hear from Jonathan Romney, a critic for Screen Daily and the Observer, abo…

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Homeschool Without Overwhelm with Jenny Hedrick 38:53

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Homeschooling can be awesome, but it definitely comes with its own unique set of challenges. From the early days of simple routines to the complexities of managing a growing family's education, it's easy to feel overwhelmed at times. In this conversation with Jenny Hedrick from Super Simple Homeschool, we dive into the practical strategies that hav…

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Ep. 316: Robert Daniels on Eddington, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Raoul Peck’s Orwell 31:13

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Ep. 316: Robert Daniels on Eddington, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Raoul Peck’s OrwellWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. I’m back at the Cannes Film Festival to talk about the highlights with another all-star cast of guests. This time I'm very pleased to sit down with Robert Daniels, associate editor at R…

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Ep. 315: Jordan Cronk on Cannes 2025: Sirat, Urchin, Her Will Be Done, Directors’ Fortnight 24:16

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Ep. 315: Jordan Cronk on Cannes 2025: Sirat, Urchin, Her Will Be Done, Directors’ FortnightWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. I’m back at the Cannes Film Festival to talk about the highlights with another all-star cast of guests! For this episode I sit down with Jordan Cronk, critic and programmer, who this year is als…

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Ep. 314: Eric Hynes on Cannes 2025: Two Prosecutors, Case 137, Two Critics Week Highlights 28:41

3M ago28:41

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Ep. 314: Eric Hynes on Cannes 2025: Two Prosecutors, Case 137, Two Critics Week HighlightsWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. The 2025 Cannes Film Festival has begun and I’m back to talk about movies with another all-star cast of guests. For this episode I sit down with Eric Hynes of the Jacob Burns Film Center to talk …

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Ep. 313: Alison Willmore on Cannes 2025: Sound of Falling, Enzo, and a look at the lineup 24:54

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Ep. 313: Alison Willmore on Cannes 2025: Sound of Falling, Enzo, and a look at the lineupWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. The 2025 Cannes Film Festival has begun and I’m back to talk about movies with another all-star cast of guests. To kick off this year’s series, I’m delighted to welcome Alison Willmore of Vulture …

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Ep. 312: R. Emmet Sweeney on Tomonari Nishikawa, Minecraft, Long Gone, Crac!, plus Sinners 42:13

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Ep. 312: R. Emmet Sweeney on Tomonari Nishikawa, Minecraft, Long Gone, Crac!, plus Sinners and The SniperWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. This week I’m pleased to welcome back a friend of the podcast, R. Emmet Sweeney, who produces physical media for Kino Lorber and writes about movies as well as music. He runs a thr…

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Finding Rest in a Restless World with Eryn Lynum 30:13

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What if rest wasn’t a reward for finishing your to-do list, but a rhythm woven into creation itself? In today’s fast-paced culture, biblical rest can feel elusive—especially for homeschooling families juggling responsibilities and expectations. But as Eryn Lynum shared in our recent conversation, true rest is not about doing less, but about being r…

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Helmer in the Dragon Tomb: S. D. Smith & Zach Franzen on the New Green Ember Adventure 1:23:41

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Green Ember friends, you are going to love this one! I had the absolute joy of sitting down with S. D. (Sam) Smith and Zach Franzen to chat about an epic new adventure in the Green Ember universe: Helmer in the Dragon Tomb! For years, readers (including my son Isaac) have been asking for Helmer’s origin story — and now it’s finally here. Not only w…

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CDPR - DR. MIREYA MAYOR 54:21

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Tim and Brad welcome Dr. Mireya Mayor inside the Creaking Door to chat about the legendary Bigfoot.By Tim Ellis & Brad Blair

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Ep. 311: Radu Jude on his film Kontinental ’25, reflecting the world today, and going back to basics 25:22

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Ep. 311: Radu Jude on his film Kontinental ’25, reflecting the world today, and going back to basicsWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. It’s not every day that I feature the same filmmaker twice in two years on the podcast, but we’ll make a delightful exception for Radu Jude, director of Kontinental ’25. I spoke with Ju…

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Raising Competent, Confident Kids with Katie Kimball 42:47

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Teaching kids to cook and help around the house isn’t just about making meals or doing chores—it’s about building independence, confidence, and essential life skills that will serve them well into adulthood. In homeschooling, we have a unique opportunity to incorporate life skills into our children’s education, blending practical skills with subjec…

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Raising Readers and Embracing Creativity: A Conversation with Glenn McCarty 44:16

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In this episode of Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology, Amy Sloan sits down with Glenn McCarty—author of The Misadventured Summer of Tumbleweed Thompson, Dead-Eye Dan, and a middle school English teacher—to discuss how families can nurture a love of reading, creativity, and shared stories at home. From the early days of toddler read…

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Ep. 310: Amy Taubin on Dying for Sex, The Shrouds, Adolescence, Marina Zurkow, Hoberman Book, Black Bag, Zero Day, Mickey 17, plus Warfare 1:07:41

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Ep. 310: Amy Taubin on Dying for Sex, The Shrouds, Adolescence, Marina Zurkow, Hoberman Book, Black Bag, Zero Day, Mickey 17, plus WarfareWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. What better way to begin the glorious spring than a deluxe episode with the one and only Amy Taubin! The legendary critic returns to the podcast to…

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Embracing Challenges and Joys Through Interest-Led Learning with Lydia Rosado 45:17

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Homeschooling can be both a rewarding and challenging journey, and many parents find themselves navigating obstacles along the way. From adjusting expectations to fostering a love for learning, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. However, by embracing flexible learning approaches like interest-led learning, unit studies, and film studies, homeschooling …

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Homeschool Math Success Without Stress with Kate Snow 51:44

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Teaching math at home can feel overwhelming, especially if you struggled with the subject yourself. Many homeschooling parents worry about how to make math engaging, effective, and stress-free for their children. I talked recently to Kate Snow, math educator and author of Math with Confidence. We explored practical strategies to help homeschool par…

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Ep. 309: Jourdain Searles on Lurker, Mad Bills to Pay, Dead Lover, Together, By Design, Desert Fury 47:37

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Ep. 309: Jourdain Searles on Lurker, Mad Bills to Pay, Dead Lover, Together, By Design, Desert FuryWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. One of my absolute favorite critics working today is Jourdain Searles, a contributor to several publications (The Film Stage, Hollywood Reporter) and DVD/Blu-ray labels, but I also avidl…

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Joe Sutphin and Kevan Chandler on Friendship, Faith, and Creativity 1:20:48

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It was a joy to chat recently with authors Kevan Chandler (author of We Carry Kevan) and Joe Sutphin (illustrator of Little Pilgrim's Progress and Tumbleweed Thompson)! We discussed their creative journeys, personal growth, and the pursuit of calling in the world of writing. From overcoming challenges to embracing faith, creativity, and the unpredi…

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Ep. 22: How to Start Homeschooling - Starting from the Beginning 14:52

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Thinking about homeschooling but unsure where to start? If you have young kids approaching school age and want to homeschool, you’re not alone! In this episode, I’ll walk you through the essential steps to start with confidence and purpose. From understanding legal requirements to setting a rhythm that works for your family, we’ll cover everything …

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Ep. 308: Karina Longworth on You Must Remember This: The Old Man Is Still Alive – Capra, Ford, Donen, Wyler, and Co. 31:52

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Ep. 308: Karina Longworth on You Must Remember This: The Old Man Is Still Alive – Capra, Ford, Donen, Wyler, and Co.Welcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. Karina Longworth’s You Must Remember This podcast needs no introduction for her erudite, wildly popular considerations of Hollywood film history, and in her latest seaso…

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Strategies for Homeschooling Kids with Sensory Needs with Sarah Collins 52:18

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Individualized learning is a wonderful benefit of homeschooling, but sensory processing difficulties can bring their own unique set of challenges. Whether your child struggles with noise, textures, or overwhelming environments, these sensory challenges can impact their ability to focus and learn. Understanding sensory processing issues, along with …

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Ep. 21: How to Start Homeschooling - Making the Transition from Public School 16:17

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Thinking about homeschooling but unsure where to start? If you’re transitioning from public school, you’re not alone! In this episode, I’ll walk you through the essential steps to make the switch with confidence and purpose. From understanding legal requirements to setting a rhythm that works for your family, we’ll cover everything you need to know…

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Ep. 306: Olivier Assayas on his film Suspended Time, personal filmmaking, and recent favorites 27:37

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Ep. 306: Olivier Assayas on his film Suspended Time, personal filmmaking, and recent favoritesWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. This weekend, Rendez-Vous with French Cinema presents the latest Olivier Assayas film, Suspended Time—a thoughtful and funny chronicle set in the French countryside during pandemic lockdown. …

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Ep. 307: Bruce Bennett on Two by Kaneto Shindo, Breezy, Anita Pallenberg, Nightshift, My First Film 1:39:50

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Ep. 307: Bruce Bennett Returns! Two by Kaneto Shindo, Breezy, Anita Pallenberg, Nightshift, My First FilmWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. First, some news: It's a wonderful honor to be presenting a special double screening at the wonderful Light Industry on March 18: An Evening with The Last Thing I Saw! The films th…

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It’s Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn with Greta Eskridge 39:13

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Pornography exposure and addiction are difficult topics, but they are increasingly relevant for families navigating the digital age. As parents, we want to protect our children while fostering open, grace-filled conversations that equip them for the challenges they may face. Whether you’re concerned about your child’s exposure to pornography, strug…

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Ep. 305: K.J. Relth-Miller on Berlinale Classics: Tenderness of the Wolves, Solo Sunny, Spare Parts, Don’t Cheat, Darling! 1:03:39

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Ep. 305: K.J. Relth-Miller on Berlinale Classics: Tenderness of the Wolves, Solo Sunny, Spare Parts, Don’t Cheat, Darling!Welcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. This week I welcome back K.J. Relth-Miller, director of film programs at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles, to hear about her latest travels through new restoratio…

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Ep. 304: Eric Hynes on True False 2025: WTO/99, A Body to Live In, Resurrection, Kouté Vwa, The Undergrowth 28:31

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Ep. 304: Eric Hynes on True/False 2025: WTO/99, A Body to Live In, Resurrection, Kouté vwa, The UndergrowthWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. The True/False Film Festival brings outstanding nonfiction films and filmmakers to Columbia, Missouri, each year, attracting world premieres and also curating from Sundance, IDFA…

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CDPR - JIM HAROLD - MARCH 2025 1:04:24

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Tim and Brad welcome Jim Harold inside The Creakng Door. Jim is one of the field's most listened-to and influential paranormal podcasters.By Tim Ellis & Brad Blair

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Teaching Social Skills Through Stories with Dr. Melanie Wilson 39:37

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Homeschooling moms know it can sometimes be difficult to navigate the academic, emotional, and social needs of their children. Did you know that one of the most powerful tools in teaching social skills is storytelling? Whether through fiction, Bible accounts, or real-life examples, stories provide a unique opportunity to help children understand em…

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Ep. 20: A Nature-Based Homeschool with Eryn Lynum 38:56

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Check out my course⁠⁠ You CAN Homeschool⁠⁠. Use code PODCAST at checkout for $10 off What if nature could be your best homeschool curriculum? In this episode of Super Simple Homeschool, I’m joined by Eryn Lynum to talk about the beauty and simplicity of a nature-based homeschool—where the outdoors isn’t just a subject but the foundation of learning…

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Ep. 303: Justin Chang on Berlin 2025: Blue Moon, Dreams (Sex Love), Girls on Wire 36:39

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Ep. 303: Justin Chang on Berlin 2025: Blue Moon, Dreams (Sex Love), Girls on WireWelcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. For my latest dispatch from the Berlin film festival, I sat down with Justin Chang, film critic at The New Yorker (which, as it turns out, makes an appearance in one of the movies!). Films discussed inclu…

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