Surprise, we’re back! In Episode 14 of the podcast, Joshua Ligairi talks with American Hardcore director Paul Rachman about the making the seminal punk rock doc, Rachman’s early days in the bourgeoning hardcore scene, making grunge music videos with David Fincher in the early 90s, co-founding the Slamdance Film Festival, finally garnering Sundance acceptance, and the production of his new film, Lost Rockers.

00:00 INTRO
Where have we been?
Beauty Day
Hot Docs names Charlotte Cook director of programming
Cleanflix
06:13 Paul Rachman interview
1:05:45 OUTRO

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Credits
-Intro Music “The Other Place” – Gang Green [i-Tunes link]
-Outro Music “Ameoba” – Adolescents [i-Tunes link]

American Hardcore Website
Lost Rockers on Facebook
Paul Rachman Website
Paul Rachman on Twitter
Joshua Ligairi on Twitter
The Documentary Blog Twitter
The Documentary Blog Facebook

RELATED VIDEOS

American Hardcore Trailer

Lost Rockers Teaser

Well it’s been nearly a month since the start of Hot Docs 2011 and looking back, it was definitely a great year. In this special (and epically long) episode of The Documentary Blog Podcast, I’m joined by fellow blogger/podcaster Kurt Halfyard of Row Three and Twitch Film. We sit down and talk in detail about some of the films we caught at the festival, including Morgan Spurlock’s meta take on movie marketing, ‘POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold’. We also dig into Rodman Flender’s hilarious tour film ‘Conan O’Brien Can’t Stop’, Jon Foy’s cryptic ‘Resurrect Dead: The Mystery of the Toynbee Files’, and one of my favourite films of the festival (and the year), James Marsh’s ‘Project Nim’. It doesn’t end there; in total we discussed fifteen films across just over two and a half hours! Yikes. You guys are in for the long haul with this one. You can download the mp3 below (or listen via the embedded player) and be sure to subscribe to our iTunes feed to stay on top of future episodes of the show. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section and let us know which films you think were the best of the fest at this years Hot Docs film festival!

0:00 – Intro
9:00 - POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold
18:00 - Fightville
33:20 - Superheroes
48:40 - Conan O’Brien Can’t Stop
1:02:45 - Resurrect Dead: The Mystery Of The Toynbee Tiles
1:18:00 - Wisconsin Death Trip
1:27:40 - Project Nim
1:56:40 - Eco Pirate: The Story Of Paul Watson
1:58:30 - Abendland
2:02:15 - Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey
2:08:10 - Hell and Back Again
2:13:30 - Position Among the Stars
2:17:20 - Hot Coffee
2:28:10 - Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo
2:32:00 - Boy Cheerleaders
2:42:00 – Outro

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Credits:

-Intro Music “Speed of Life” – David Bowie [iTunes link]
-Outro Music “Super Duper Rescue Heads!” – Neon Trees [iTunes link]

Contact Info:

Kurt Halfyard on Twitter
Row Three
The Cinecast at Row Three
Twitch Film

Jay Cheel on Twitter
Beauty Day Website
Beauty Day Twitter
Beauty Day on Facebook

Trailers:

Beauty Day

POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold

Fightville

Superheroes

Conan O’Brien Can’t Stop

Resurrect Dead: The Mystery of the Toynbee Tiles

Project Nim

Eco Pirate: The Story of Paul Watson

Abendland

Being Elmo : A Puppeteer’s Journey

Hell and Back Again

Position Among the Stars

Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo

Boy Cheerleaders

In Episode 13 of the podcast, host Joshua Ligairi is joined by special guest-host Malcolm Ingram. The Bear Nation director talks about the Kickstarter campaign for his new film, Continental, and together the two bears (one gay, one straight) interview Michael Webber about his new film, The Elephant in the Living Room, which features actual bears (along with lions and tigers) wreaking havoc in America’s suburbs. Michael reveals a lot of scary facts about wild animals living in domestic settings, which eventually leads Josh to admit his deep-seated fear of baboons. This episode also includes some recommendations of documentaries new to DVD and is jam-packed with discussion about documentary distribution, the current state of the independent film industry, and what Malcolm calls a “cruel cinematic Darwinism.” Enjoy!

00:00 INTRO

Beauty Day at HotDocs

03:18 How was your weekend?

(features lots of conversation about indie film distribution)

The Elephant In the Living Room distribution
Continental Kickstarter campaign
The Cockettes

21:21 Recommendations

Cool It
If God is Willing and Da Creek Dont Rise
Marwencol

27:35 Elephant in the Living Room interview

1:01:28 OUTRO

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Credits
-Intro Music “Winter’s Love” – Animal Collective [i-Tunes link]
-Outro Music “Animal” – Neon Trees [i-Tunes link]

Elephant in the Living Room Website

Elephant In the Living Room Facebook

Continental Kickstarter Campaign (still accepting donations!!!)

Bear Nation Website

Malcolm’s Twitter

Cleanflix Website

Josh’s Twitter

Beauty Day Website
The Documentary Blog Twitter
The Documentary Blog Facebook

RELATED VIDEOS

Elephant In the Living Room Trailer

Howard Stern on Elephant in the Living Room

Malcolm’s 2nd Continental Pitch Video

Bear Nation Trailer

Beauty Day Q&A

Cleanflix Teaser

Neon Trees Animal Music Video

It’s hard to believe we’re at episode 11 of the podcast already! This time Josh and I talk to the directors of Sons of Perdition, Tyler Measom and Jennilyn Merten, and discuss the True/False Film Festival, Josh’s latest project the Apocalypse Radio Concert and my newfound love for Justin Bieber. This was one of the most fun podcasts I’ve had the chance to be on so far and we really hope you enjoy it (and I apologise in advance for any audible sniffing, as I had the flu during recording).

We also give a heads up for some films coming up on future podcasts so listen out for those. The show notes are below and further links and videos are after the jump. Please do let us know what you think in the comments section.

00:00 Intro
USA Today’s Pop Candy
Beauty Day

05:44 How Was Your Weekend?
True/False
Apocalypse Radio

12:34 Recommendations

Charlotte
Family Instinct
Buck
Everyday Sunshine
Dragon Slayer
Convento
Justin Bieber: Never Say Never

Josh
Survivor
Elephant In the Living Room
Cropsey
Last Train Home
The Oath
American Hardcore

32:26 Sons of Perdition Interview

1:05:30 Outro

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Credits
-Intro Music “Where Angels Fear” – Apocalypse Radio [i-Tunes link]
-Outro Music “Lost Souls” – Apocalypse Radio [i-Tunes link]

Links
Sons of Perdition Website
Sons of Perdition Facebook
Cleanflix Website
Josh’s Twitter
Charlotte’s Twitter
The Documentary Blog Twitter
The Documentary Blog Facebook

Related Videos
Sons of Perdition Trailer

Apocalypse Radio Promo

Beauty Day Trailer

In Episode 10 of The Documentary Blog Podcast, host Josh Ligairi has yet more filmmakers interviews and this time from the 2011 Slamdance Film Festival. Featuring four interviews with the filmmakers of Superheroes, Last Fast Ride, Fordson, and Bhopali we really hope you enjoy this special episode.

As always links to more information about each film and trailer are below.

00:00 Intro

Slamdance Filmmaker Interviews

04:47 Superheroes
19:20 Last Fast Ride
27:56 Fordson
37:05 Bhopali

50:46 Outro

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Credits:
Intro Music: “Slamdance” – Paperclip People [itunes link]
Outro Music: “Whore” – The Insaints [link]

Superheroes Website
Superheroes Facebook
Last Fast Ride Website
Last Fast Ride Facebook
Fordson Website
Fordson Facebook
Bhopali Website
Bhopali Facebook

Josh’s Twitter
Cleanflix Website
Cleanflix Facebook

Slamdance Website
Slamdance Facebook
Slamdance Twitter

The Documentary Blog Facebook Page
The Documentary Blog Twitter
Related videos and trailers

Bhopali Trailer

Fordson Trailer

Yes Sundance was a few weeks ago, but I promise this will have been worth the wait. Jay was busy finishing his film, but Josh and I were fortunate enough to go to the festival again this year, and while we were there we recorded a special Sundance episode of the Documentary Blog Podcast. Josh must take all the credit as he ran around getting no less than seven interviews for this show with filmmakers at the festival (I think he may even have a few more up his sleeve for future shows).

We really hope you enjoy the podcast, the filmmakers featured are Steve James of The Interrupters, Peter D. Richardson of How to Die in Oregon, Joy Foy of Resurrect Dead, Constance Marks of Being Elmo, Leonard Retel Helmrich of Position Among the Stars, Matthew Bate of Shut Up Little Man! and Göran Olsson of Blackpower Mixtape.

00:00 Intro
02:56 Recommendations:
Josh: If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front, Satan Since 2003
Charlotte: Reagan, Hell and Back Again, Beats Rhymes and Life, Project Nim, Life In a Day
19:45 Interviews with the Sundance Documentary Filmmakers
19:52 Steve James and Alex Kotlowitz of The Interrupters
38.06 Joy Foy of Resurrect Dead: The Mystery of the Toynbee Tiles
48.09 Constance Marks and James Miller of Being Elmo
1:00:23 Leonard Retel Helmrich of Position Among the Stars
1:08:35 Matthew Bate of Shut Up Little Man! An Audio Misadventure
1:24:50 Peter Richardson of How to Die in Oregon
1:35:28 Trevor Anderson of The High Level Bridge
1:40:22 Göran Olsson of The Blackpower Mixtape: 1967-75
1:52:48 Outro

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Credits:
Intro Music “Check the Rhime” – A Tribe Called Quest [i-Tunes link]
Outro Music “Trains X” –  Bramble [link]

Links and clips mentioned in the show after the jump.

-The Interrupters Website
-Resurrect Dead Website
-Being Elmo
-Position Among the Stars Facebook
-Shut Up Little Man! Website
-How to Die In Oregon Facebook
-The High Level Bridge Website
-Blackpower Mixtape Website
-Josh’s Twitter
-Cleanflix Website
-Cleanflix Facebook
-Charlotte’s Twitter
-The Documentary Blog Twitter

Related Videos

The Interrupters Trailer

Resurrect Dead Trailer

Being Elmo Teaser

Position Among the Stars Trailer

Shut Up Little Man! Teaser

The High Level Bridge Trailer

The Blackpower Mixtape Teaser

Bramble Live at Sundance Last Year

HEAR YE, HEAR YE! Welcome to episode number 8 of The Documentary Blog Podcast! This week/month/whatever we’re excited to be joined by two men of noble birth, raised by the sword and driven by vengeance… directors Andrew Neel and Luke Meyer! WHAT GOD DROVE THEM TO FIGHT WITH SUCH A FURY? Find out as we discuss two of their films; the hilarious and exciting live action role playing doc Darkon, and their look at conspiracy theorists, New World Order. We also discuss a few films we’ve been watching lately, including (but not limited to) Restrepo, La Danse, And Everything is Going Fine, The Oath, and much more! Have a listen below and be sure to subscribe to our feed over at “the iTunes”. Enjoy!

0:00 – Intro
3:05 – What We Watched
Jay: Inferno: The Making of The Expendables, Middletown: Seventeen, The Devil and Daniel Johnston, Helvetica, Restrepo
Andrew: Modern Life, La Danse, Boxing Gym, Anvil! The Story of Anvil
Luke: And Everything Is Going Fine, Speed Racer: Welcome to the World of Vic Chesnutt
Josh: Dogtown and Z-Boyz, Lost In La Mancha, Catfish, The Oath
57:25 – Darkon Interview
1:34:05 – New World Order Interview
2:07:50 – Outro

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Related Videos:

Darkon Trailer

New World Order Trailer

10 Minutes of Silence For John Lennon

Lightening Bolt

Plus 20 Broadsword

See Think Website
See Think Facebook
Darkon Website
Darkon Facebook
New World Order Website
New World Order Facebook

Jay’s Twitter
Beauty Day Website
Documentary Blog Facebook

Josh’s Twitter
Cleanflix Website
Cleanflix Facebook

-Intro Music “Oh” – Alex Metric [iTunes Link]

http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/alex-metric/id258076810

-Outro Music “+20 Broadsword” – Rotten Musicians [iTunes Link]

After a short hiatus, The Documentary Blog Podcast is back home for the holidays. In this episode, hosts Jay Cheel and Joshua Ligairi are joined by Julien Nitzberg, fearless director of The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia. Executive Produced by Jeff Tremaine and Johnny Knoxville, Nitzberg’s film lives up to the Jackasses’ shocking reputations. Recent projects and documentary recommendations are briefly discussed before barreling head-on into into hilarious and cringe-inducing tales from the making of Nitberg’s film. As Ligairi describes them, The White Family is like “a nightmare version of the Dukes of Hazzard” and their story is sure to make you thankful for your own family–perfect timing for the holiday season! Have a listen to the show below and be sure to subscribe to the show on iTunes (and rate us while you’re at it). Happy Holidays from The Documentary Blog Podcast!

0:00 – Intro
2:52 – How Was Your Weekend?
Beauty Day, Film Junk “Cooking with Gerry” Christmas Special
10:09 – Recommendations
Jay: The Larry Sanders Show Complete Series
Josh: Winnebago Man, I’m Still Here, Exit Through the Gift Shop, My Kid Could Paint That, Mae Day
22:03 – Interview: Julien Nitzberg
01:09:27 – Outro

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Julien’s Twitter
The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia Website
The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia Facebook Page

Jay’s Twitter
Film Junk Podcast
Beauty Day Website

Josh’s Twitter
Cleanflix Website
Cleanflix Facebook

Credits

Intro Music: “Straight to Hell” – Hank Williams III [iTunes Link]
Outro Music: “The Legend of D Ray White” – Hank Williams III [iTunes Link]

Related Videos:

The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia Trailer

Norman Mailer and Rip Torn Fight

Norman Mailer Feuds with Gore Vidal and Dick Cavett

Norman Mailer on Women’s Liberation

Cap’n Video

Tyrone Davies Pukes on Live TV

Once again, it’s time for a new episode of The Documentary Blog Podcast! This week we’re joined by the Ross brothers (Turner and Bill), directors of last year’s SXSW festival favourite 45365. They join us for the entire show as we talk about some documentary recommendations and I discuss my experience at this years CPH:DOX film festival. We also talk to Turner and Bill about their experience making 45365 and the success that followed it. It’s also worth noting that I was suffering jet lag when we recorded this episode, so I take no responsibility for how slow I talk or the things I say. Having said that, this was one fun show! Gotta love those Ross Bros™! Have a listen to the show below and be sure to subscribe to the show on iTunes (and rate us while you’re at it).

0:00 – Intro
5:20 – How Was Your Weekend?
Family Fued, CPH:DOX,
Cleanflix News, Red Rock Film Festival, Marshall Cartwright
17:10 – Recommendations
Jay Happy People: A Year of the Taiga, American: The Bill Hicks Story, Wasteland, Manda Bala, Sometimes It’s Gonna Hurt, At the Edge of Russia, Middletown
Ross Bros The Exiles, The Stranger’s Land, Because We Were Born, Running Stumbled, Big River Man, Jackass 3D
Josh Sons of Perdition, Cool It, Winnebago Man, Best Worst Movie
45:00 – Interview: The Ross Bros
01:28:20 – Outro

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Ross Bros website
Ross Bros Twitter
Ross Bros Facebook
45365 website
Tchoupitoulas website

Jay’s Twitter
Film Junk Podcast
Beauty Day website
Josh’s website
Josh’s Twitter
Cleanflix website

Credits:

Intro Music: “Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere” – Dump Truck http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/lemmings-travel-to-the-sea/id6692989
Outro Music: “Black or White” – Dick Brave & The Backbeats http://www.dickbrave.net/index1.html

Hello and welcome! It is time once again for another episode of The Documentary Blog podcast. This week we’re lucky enough to be joined by the only filmmaker who has won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival twice, director Ondi Timoner. She joins us to discuss her latest film, Cool It, which premiered at this years Toronto International Film Festival (you can read my thoughts on Cool It here). We also talk a bit about her previous work, specifically her last film We Live in Public. On top of that, we talk about what we’ve been watching and we introduce a brand new segment to the show titled ‘How Was Your Weekend?’. All in all a great time and a definite must listen! Be sure to check the show notes after the jump for all of the info you need about Ondi’s films and please subscribe to The Documentary Blog Podcast iTunes feed. Enjoy!

0:00 – Intro
1:35 – How Was Your Weekend?
Flyway Film Festival
Cooking With Gerry: Poutine
Reed’s House
Cantankerous Podcast
Library of Dust
Ondi Casts James Franco
23:10 – Recommendations
Ondi Catfish
Jay Prisoner of Her Past, absence/presence
Josh The Elephant In the Living Room, The Tiger Next Door
33:35 – Interview: Ondi Timoner, We Live In Public, Cool It
1:43:52 – Outro

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Credits:

Ondi’s Website
Ondi’s Twitter
We Live In Public Website
We Live In Public Facebook
We Live In Public Twitter
Cool It Website
Cool It Facebook

Film Junk

Jay’s Twitter
Beauty Day Website
Josh’s Website
Josh’s Twitter
Cleanflix website

Intro Music: “Not If You Were the Last Dandy On Earth” – Brian Jonestown Massacre
Outro Music: “The Godspell According to A.A. Newcombe” – Brian Jonestown Massacre

On episode four of The Documentary Blog Podcast Jay and Josh are joined by Jeff Deutchman, director of 11/4/08. We talk to Jeff about making a ‘participatory documentary’ and his interesting distribution plans for the film. 11/4/08 is released tomorrow and you can see more information on where to see the film here. In addition we have the usual discussion about documentaries everyone watched this week, which includes Jay’s review of Jackass 3D and Jeff’s recommendation of the latest Patricio Guzmán film, Nostalgia for the Light. Make sure to check out the show notes after the jump for all of the info you need on our guests and the topics we discuss. Enjoy!

As always, share your thoughts in the comments section.

0:00 – Intro
2:48 – Recommendations
Jeff Nostalgia For the Light, Cave of Forgotten Dreams
Jay Jackass 3D, Deadliest Catch, Convention, Tigrero
Josh Reel Paradise, Reel Injun
33:37 – Interview: Jeff Deutchman, 11/4/08
1:11:37 – Outro

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Credits:

Intro Music: “Things Are What You Make of Them” – Bishop Allen
Outro Music: “Artex” – Drew Danburry

Contact Info:

Jeff’s Twitter
11/4/08 Website
11/4/08 Review

Jay’s Twitter
Film Junk Podcast
Beauty Day Blog
Josh’s Twitter
Josh’s Website
Cleanflix Website

The Documentary Blog
Documentary Blog Twitter

Related Videos

11/4/08 Trailer

Deadliest Catch Behind the Scenes

On episode number three of The Documentary Blog Podcast Jay and Josh are joined by Malcolm Ingram, director of Small Town Gay Bar and most recently, Bear Nation. You might also recognize Malcolm as the co-host (alongside Kevin Smith) of the popular podcast Blow Hard, a weekly show that’s part of Smith’s awesome Smodcast Podcast Network. This week we get into an EXTREMELY SPOILER HEAVY talk about the controversial Sundance favourite ‘reality thriller’ Catfish. While Malcolm is fairly clear cut in his feelings towards the film, Jay attempts to sort out all of the pro’s and con’s of his experience. This leads us into some Dear Zachary discussion and a little bit of TIFF talk (including Ondi Timoner’s Cool It). We also talk with Malcolm about the making of Small Town Gay Bar and his latest film, Bear Nation.

Again, our Catfish discussion is full of spoilers so be sure to check our show notes if you want to skip ahead and come back to our discussion once you’ve seen the film. As always, share your thoughts in the comments section!

0:00 – Intro
10:34 – What We Watched
Jay and Malcolm:
*SPOILERS*Catfish*SPOILERS*, Dear Zachery, Cool It
46:38 – Interview: Malcolm Ingram, Director of Small Town Gay Bar and Bear Nation
1:30:28 – Outro

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Credits:

Intro Music: “Gay Bar” – Electric Six
Outro Music: “Be My Cub” – The Order of Good Cheer

Contact Info:

Malcolm’s Twitter
Blowhard Podcast
The Mo and Glo Show Podcast
http://smalltowngaybar.com/”>Small Town Gay Bar Website
Bear Nation Website

Jay’s Twitter
Film Junk Podcast
Beauty Day Blog
Josh’s Twitter
Josh’s Website
Cleanflix Website

Related Videos

Bear Nation Trailer

Small Town Gay Bar DVD Intro

Catfish Trailer

Dear Zachary Trailer