by Film East
Film East Chats is a podcast-style round table discussion where we talk about a film or TV show specially selected by one of our curators. Each episode aims to make film criticism and analysis more accessible to the casual viewer by highlighting the depth of film and television as an art form. Learn more about Film East at film-east.com.
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May 11, 2026
<p>Film East's newest film criticism book is on the way! Art/Film examines the collaboration between cinema, fine art, music, theatre and the internet. With fresh and unique perspectives, twenty-one writers use cinematic case studies to understand how different art mediums appear on screen and the role they play in visual storytelling. Releasing on 11 May 2026, Art/Film is a celebration of creative expression and the art of making. </p><p><br /></p><p>You can learn more about the book and order your copy by visiting www.film-east.com/art-film. Art/Film is available in paperback and e-book formats. </p><p><br /></p><p>To celebrate the release of this new anthology, we’re bringing back Film East Chats most popular segment: film commentary tracks! Throughout spring and summer, we will be releasing full commentary episodes of select works featured in Art/Film. The Film East Chats team will get together and watch a movie live, recording our unfiltered and totally raw reactions to what’s happening on screen. Then YOU can watch the film along with us, regardless of where in the world you are!</p><p><br /></p><p>Here’s how the season works: We will release each episode periodically throughout the coming months. You can join in on the fun by watching along with us whenever and wherever you want. Just press play on the film on your TV or computer when we tell you to start and hear the Film East members' live reactions alongside your own. It’s like having your favourite film nerds right there with you, laughing, crying and theorising all in real time.</p><p><br /></p><p>In this second episode of the season, we’re watching Robert Eggers debut feature film, The Witch. In Art/Film, this movie is discussed with other Eggers films, along with the works of Ari Aster, exploring how contemporary horror cinema embraces elements of the ancient Japanese Noh theatre. </p><p>The Art/Film season includes: </p><p>Severance — 13 April</p><p>The Witch — 11 May</p><p>With more episodes to come...</p><p><br /></p><p>Listen back to past episodes of Film East Chats by subscribing to the show anywhere you listen to podcasts, including Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube.</p><p><br /></p><p>Get in touch with us at contactfilmeast@gmail.com or via any of our social media accounts below.</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/films_east/</p><p>https://letterboxd.com/films_east/</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@films_east</p><p>https://bsky.app/profile/filmeast.bsky.social</p><p><br /></p><p>Film East is a multi-award-winning global film organisation based in the East of England and the East Coast of the United States. Since its founding in Norwich, UK in 2019, the group has provided a platform for audiences to experience and interact with film. Run by an international collective, Film East aims to educate and inspire the next generation of film enthusiasts by offering unique opportunities to connect through thought-provoking cinema.<br /></p>
April 16, 2026
<p>Film East's newest film criticism book is on the way! Art/Film examines the collaboration between cinema, fine art, music, theatre and the internet. With fresh and unique perspectives, twenty-one writers use cinematic case studies to understand how different art mediums appear on screen and the role they play in visual storytelling. Releasing on 11 May 2026, Art/Film is a celebration of creative expression and the art of making. You can learn more about the book and order your copy by visiting <a href="https://www.film-east.com/art-film" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.film-east.com/art-film</a>. Art/Film is available in paperback and e-book formats. To celebrate the release of this new anthology, we’re bringing back Film East Chats most popular segment: film commentary tracks! Throughout spring and summer, we will be releasing full commentary episodes of select works featured in Art/Film. The Film East Chats team will get together and watch a movie live, recording our unfiltered and totally raw reactions to what’s happening on screen. Then YOU can watch the film along with us, regardless of where in the world you are!Here’s how the season works: We will release each episode periodically throughout the coming months. You can join in on the fun by watching along with us whenever and wherever you want. Just press play on the film on your TV or computer when we tell you to start and hear the Film East members' live reactions alongside your own. It’s like having your favourite film nerds right there with you, laughing, crying and theorising all in real time.To kick off the season, we’re watching the first two episodes of the television programme, Severance. This is a perfect pick for Episode 1 because Shelby’s article on how paintings operate as narrative devices in Severance is the first article featured in Art/Film. And it was the very idea for this article that inspired the entire book! So, grab some popcorn and settle in to enjoy the first two episodes of the sci-fi office drama, Severance. <strong>The Art/Film season includes: </strong>Severance — 13 AprilMy Father's Shadow — 4 MayWith more episodes to come...Listen back to past episodes of Film East Chats by subscribing to the show anywhere you listen to podcasts, including Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube.Get in touch with us at contactfilmeast@gmail.com or via any of our social media accounts below.https://www.instagram.com/films_east/https://letterboxd.com/films_east/https://www.tiktok.com/@films_easthttps://bsky.app/profile/filmeast.bsky.socialFilm East is a multi-award-winning global film organisation based in the East of England and the East Coast of the United States. Since its founding in Norwich, UK in 2019, the group has provided a platform for audiences to experience and interact with film. Run by an international collective, Film East aims to educate and inspire the next generation of film enthusiasts by offering unique opportunities to connect through thought-provoking cinema.</p>
December 8, 2025
<p>In the final episode of 2025, the Film East team shares in the holly-jolly spirit and chats about Alexander Payne's The Holdovers, investigating whether this film is worthy of its status as a contemporary Christmas classic. </p><p><br></p><p>Listen back to past episodes of Film East Chats by subscribing to the show anywhere you listen to podcasts, including Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube.</p><p><br></p><p>Get in touch with us at contactfilmeast@gmail.com or via any of our social media accounts below.</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/films_east/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/films_east/</a></p><p><a href="https://letterboxd.com/films_east/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://letterboxd.com/films_east/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@films_east" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.tiktok.com/@films_east</a></p><p><a href=" https://bsky.app/profile/filmeast.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://bsky.app/profile/filmeast.bsky.social</a></p><p><br></p><p>Film East is a multi-award-winning global film organisation based in the East of England and the East Coast of the United States. Since its founding in Norwich, UK in 2019, the group has provided a platform for audiences to experience and interact with film. Run by an international collective, Film East aims to educate and inspire the next generation of film enthusiasts by offering unique opportunities to connect through thought-provoking cinema.</p>
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Film East Chats is a podcast-style round table discussion where we talk about a film or TV show specially selected by one of our curators. Each episode aims to make film criticism and analysis more accessible to the casual viewer by highlighting the depth of film and television as an art form.
Learn more about Film East at film-east.com.
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