by Jamie Benning
The Filmumentaries Podcast – Exploring the Unsung Heroes of Cinema. Go beyond the credits and uncover the untold stories of the filmmakers, artists, and craftspeople who bring your favorite movies to life.<br /><br />Hosted by filmmaker, author, and film historian Jamie Benning, The Filmumentaries Podcast offers in-depth conversations with the behind-the-scenes legends of Hollywood and beyond. Each episode features exclusive interviews with art directors, production designers, VFX artists and supervisors, editors, sound designers, animators, and other key creatives who shaped iconic films like Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Blade Runner, Ghostbusters, and more. <br /><br />Whether you're a die-hard cinephile, an aspiring filmmaker, or simply curious about the hidden artistry of moviemaking, this podcast is your all-access pass to film history. <br /><br />What You’ll Discover:<br /><ul><li>Rare insights into filmmaking from the people who were there</li><li>Deep dives into classic and modern movie-making techniques</li><li>Stories of innovation from Industrial Light & Magic, Lucasfilm, and beyond</li><li>Exclusive discussions on practical effects, CGI, set design, and film scoring</li><li>A celebration of cinema’s hidden heroes </li></ul>New episodes twice a month. Subscribe now and follow Jamie Benning on social media: @filmumentaries on Instagram, Threads, and Facebook, and @jamieswb on X. <br /><br />Visit <a href="https://filmumentaries.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Filmumentaries.com</a> for more exclusive content and behind-the-scenes insights!
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April 22, 2025
<b>Episode 125</b> – Walter Murch: Suddenly Something Clicked (And 5 Years of Filmumentaries!) In this special 125th episode of The Filmumentaries Podcast, I’m joined once again by the legendary Walter Murch — editor, sound designer, director, author, and true philosopher of cinema. This also happens to mark five years since I launched the podcast, so it felt only fitting to celebrate with someone whose insights have shaped not only cinema itself but how we understand it. <br /><br />Walter and I discuss his new book, Suddenly Something Clicked, which is due for release on 8th May 2025 via Faber & Faber (thank you to them for kindly sending me a preview copy). The book is a rich mix of theory, practice, and history — true to Walter’s description of it as a “twisted rope” of ideas. We cover everything from the evolution of editing, cinema as a biological and neurological phenomenon, the mysteries of sound design, and even the mechanics of live television editing. <br /><br />Walter reflects on the analog vs digital shift, why sound should be metaphorical as well as realistic, and how editing mirrors the way our own bodies process time and perception. We also get into Return to Oz, AI in filmmaking, and his thoughts on films like Adolescence and 1917 that attempt to eliminate the cut entirely. <br /><br />As ever, it’s a joy to speak with Walter — and I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did recording it.<br /><br /><a href="https://linktr.ee/filmumentaries" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">All my links</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571328857-suddenly-something-clicked/?srsltid=AfmBOopCb2LfCZ3G1qY8Aho-0fPTWPeAyqhecVEpuzPn6ZlJnWcHECSX" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Suddenly Something Clicked</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.bfi.org.uk/news/bfi-film-film-festival-line-up-star-wars-twin-peaks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Original 1977 Star Wars Screening</a>
April 22, 2025
Hi all,<br /><br />Here's Rachel's second and final report from Star Wars Celebration Japan.<br /><br />We hope you enjoy it!
April 19, 2025
As promised, here's report of the goings on in Tokyo at Star Wars Celebration, day one and two from Rachel Pearson. <br /><br />More tomorrow.
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