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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Host Ally Pitts highlights several Soviet silent comedy films screening at Slapstick Festival 2025 in Bristol, UK, and makes some podcast recommendations.
Links mentioned/alluded to in the episode:
https://slapstick.org.uk/slapstick-festival-2025/
https://pamhutch.wordpress.com/about/
Pamela Hutchinson's podcast appearances
https://www.annabogutskaya.com/
https://gulpfictionbooks.com/
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Contact us/socials:
All the links for a Russian & Soviet Movie Podcast you're ever likely to want or need: linktr.ee/russiansovietmoviepodcast
We changed the name of the show a little while back, but the social handles/contacts are a bit of a mishmash.
Email: russophilesunite@gmail.com
Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/Ally_Pitts/
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