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 Sep 13, 2018
Thursday Sep 13, 2018
Lyn Seren, Russophiles Unite regular and Bill & Ted enthusiast, joins Ally Pitts to discuss this knockabout time-travel comedy caper.
Expect SPOILERS from about 7 minutes in until the end.
Ivan Vasilyevich Changes Profession stars Yuri Yakovlev, Alexandr Demyanenko, Leonid Kuravlyov, and Natalya Seleznyova.
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The show's intro music is Cold by Sasha Ilyukevich and the Highly Skilled Migrants.
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Nice one! Очень хотел увидеть этот фильм в твоём подкасте. Не разочарован. Да, Иван Бунш - управдом в доме Шурика.
Friday Oct 26, 2018
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