Cinephile, history fan, and one-time Muscovite Ally Pitts explores contemporary and Soviet-era Russian language cinema one film at a time! The show combines interviews and movie discussion, and features expert guests including authors, journalists, stand-up comedians, and indie podcasters. From time to time, it also tackles Hollywood’s attempts to bring aspects of Russian culture, literature, and history to the Silver Screen.
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Thursday Mar 29, 2018
Thursday Mar 29, 2018
Malcolm Nygard, writer and podcaster, joins Ally Pitts to discuss this Soviet take on one of the most famous Sherlock Holmes stories.
SPOILERS from about 34 minutes in until the end.
The Hound of the Baskervilles stars Vasily Livanov, Viktor Solomin and Nikita Mikhalkov, and was directed by Igor Maslennikov.
SIGNIFICANT SPOILERS from about 34 minutes in until the end.
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Very nice preparations with material on the show! Also good observation on "you" uses. I liked this episode and gonna watch more.
Monday Jul 09, 2018
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