Scene by Scene is not a traditional movie review podcast. It’s a film discussion podcast with two independent filmmakers fascinated by the filmmaking process. On the first Friday of every month, Joe and Justin break down the elements of one movie to better understand how films are made, what makes a “good” one, and what makes a “bad” one. After examining the film's story and themes, visual technique, and historical, cultural, or personal significance, they discuss what they've learned.
The Devil's Backbone (2001) | Dir. Guillermo del Toro
In this episode, we discuss Guillermo del Toro’s The Devil's Backbone (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Devil%27s_Backbone), including del Toro’s audience manipulation, the use of horror iconography, and the film’s depiction of an unseen war.
See where The Devil's Backbone is available to watch (https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-devils-backbone).
Supplemental Material:
• The Criterion Collection's The Devil's Backbone Blu-ray (https://www.criterion.com/films/27914-the-devil-s-backbone)
• The Devil’s Backbone: The Past Is Never Dead . . . by Mark Kermode (https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/2850-the-devil-s-backbone-the-past-is-never-dead)
• The Devil’s Backbone: The Creative Resurrection of Guillermo del Toro (MUBI Podcast) (https://mubi.com/en/notebook/posts/mubi-podcast-the-devil-s-backbone-the-creative-resurrection-of-guillermo-del-toro)
Additional Audio Sources:
• The Criterion Collection's The Devil's Backbone Blu-ray (https://www.criterion.com/films/27914-the-devil-s-backbone)
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7 Aug 2026
Sonatine (1993) | Dir. Takeshi Kitano
In this episode, we discuss Takeshi Kitano's Sonatine (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonatine_(1993_film)), including the film's balance of comedy and violence, how the film subverts expectations, and how Kitano structures scenes like jokes.
See where Sonatine is available to watch (https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/sonatine).
Supplemental Material:
• Takeshi Kitano on Sonatine (https://youtu.be/Nr9t0P9iJeQ)
•Akira Kurosawa & Takeshi Kitano Discussion (https://youtu.be/GbZPLqDSY8o)
• BFI's Takeshi Kitano Collection (https://shop.bfi.org.uk/takeshi-kitano-collection-3-disc-blu-ray-box-set/)
• Film Movement Classics' Takeshi Kitano Double Play: Violent Cop & Boiling Point Blu-ray (https://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/takeshi-kitano-double-play-violent-cop-boiling-point)
Additional Audio Sources:
• Sonatine Original Trailer (https://youtu.be/mFKaftsfDgk)
• Sonatine II (In the Beginning) - Joe Hisaishi (Sonatine Soundtrack) (https://youtu.be/bQVk6Iu5lFI?si=mOrZC0Mcsz14tr8-)
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3 Jul 2026
Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) | Dir. Steven Spielberg
In this episode, we discuss Steven Spielberg's Close Encounters of the Third Kind (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Close_Encounters_of_the_Third_Kind), including the film's personal elements, the theme of communication, and the genre-defining visuals.
See where Close Encounters of the Third Kind is available to watch. (https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/close-encounters-of-the-third-kind)
Supplemental Material:
• Close Encounters of the Third Kind Blu-ray (https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/closeencountersofthethirdkind)
• The Making of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (Documentary) (https://youtu.be/_XytWm9m9cY)
• Close Encounters of the Third Kind: The Ultimate Visual History by Michael Klastorin (Book) (https://titanbooks.com/9418-close-encounters-of-the-third-kind-the-ultimate-visual-history/)
• Behind the Camera - Close Encounters of the Third Kind by Rob Nixon (https://www.tcm.com/articles/467313/behind-the-camera-close-encounters-of-the-third-kind?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
• Steven Spielberg Discusses His Iconic Sci-Fi Film Close Encounters of the Third Kind (Turner Classic Movies) (https://youtu.be/omzl1Pfr_vU)
• Steven Spielberg on Close Encounters, AI: Artificial Intelligence, Minority Report, and More (Turner Classic Movies) (https://youtu.be/G2O4MlGT6Ls)
• Spielberg on Spielberg (Documentary) (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZIEW2JtM3T1WEW4F5Q7BrOHioHOY0W-9)
Additional Audio Sources:
• Close Encounters of the Third Kind Blu-ray (https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/closeencountersofthethirdkind)
If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scene-by-scene/id1675428914), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/0lGIw125WpQLMcTiVqR8qZ), or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scene-by-scene/id1675428914), and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it.
If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com (mailto:scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.com)
Follow the Scene by Scene Instagram account (https://www.instagram.com/thescenebyscenepodcast) for announcements and updates.
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.2 / 5
18 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
25 ratings
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Engagement
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