The Film Comment Podcast

On this week’s episode, Film Comment Editors Devika Girish and Clinton Krute invited two of their favorite writers, FC contributor Erika Balsom and FC Contributing Editor Genevieve Yue, to discuss their fascinating new books: Genevieve’s monograph Trains and Erika’s wide-ranging collection The Edges of Cinema: Essays on Twenty-First Century Film Culture. They dig into the subjects, inspirations, and writing processes for each book, as well the ways in which each author’s work grapples with contemporary definitions of documentary, the avant-garde, and much more.

What is The Film Comment Podcast?

Founded in 1962, Film Comment has been the home of independent film journalism for over 50 years, publishing in-depth interviews, critical analysis, and feature coverage of mainstream, art-house, and avant-garde filmmaking from around the world. The Film Comment Podcast, hosted by editors Devika Girish and Clinton Krute, is a weekly space for critical conversation about film, with a look at topical issues, new releases, and the big picture. Film Comment is a nonprofit publication that relies on the support of readers. Support film culture. Support Film Comment.