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The movies of Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Latin and South America (and an occasional North American movie we like) discussed by a panel of (mostly) American wankers. Season One focuses on cinema of The UK. Help us stay Advertising Free by giving a one-time tip or by joining the World Cinema History DVD Extras Club. Benefits include: * Bonus Episodes * Attending Live Recordings of the Show * Our Love and Appreciation * Whatever Else We Think of in The Future To join just go to https://ko-fi.com/worldcinemahistory and make a recurring monthly payment for any amount.

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June 12, 2026

"The Proust Screenplay" by Harold Pinter: Proust on Film Part II.

This episode began as a thread on Joyce Carol Oates’s X/Twitter timeline back in August of 2025, where Ms. Oates generously engaged with a post of mine regarding Harold Pinter’s unproduced Proust screenplay. The discussion that followed—between Oates, other writers, and cinephiles—shaped everything you’re about to hear. Much of this episode is my direct reaction to the question of whether Proust, or any great author, can truly be adapted to the screen without losing their “voice.” I am deeply grateful to Ms. Oates, whom I consider one of America’s greatest living authors. Episode Description Part 1: The Memory of Time In the first of our two-part look at Marcel Proust on film, we explore Raúl Ruiz’s 1999 adaptation of the final volume of In Search of Lost Time. Our panel discusses the act of remembering, the difference between theatrical and home viewing, and why our experience of time—and cinema—feels so fragmented in the modern age. Part 2: The Pinter Machine We conclude our Proust series with a deep dive into Harold Pinter’s legendary unproduced screenplay for In Search of Lost Time. We break down the structural mechanics of his adaptation, the history of the Visconti production, and our take on the "Summarize Proust" contest. The Novel: In Search of Lost Time (À la recherche du temps perdu) by Marcel Proust: A seven-volume work written between 1909 and 1922, published in 1927. The Film (Part 1): Time Regained (Le Temps retrouvé) (1999). Directed by Raúl Ruiz. Starring Catherine Deneuve, Emmanuelle Béart, Marcello Mazzarella, John Malkovich, Marie-France Pisier, and Vincent Perez. CHAPTERS0:00 A Pair of Homages: Joyce Carol Oates' X thread and Ryan George's "Pitch Meeting." Wow, wow, wow...wow! 4:16 Harold Pinter's Unproduced Proust: A Cinematic History from Visconti to Ruiz. 8:17 Monty Python's Sumerize Proust Competition: From Madeleine to Dreyfus: Understanding Proust's Masterpiece12:05 Pinter's Precision vs. Ruiz's Dreamscape: Adapting Proust19:37 The Nuance of Pinter's Dialogue: Script vs. Screen22:39 Pinter's 'Meaning' and the Critics' Reaction27:51 The Genius of Pinter's Silence: Future Adaptations30:29 Art's Personal Impact and Evolving Interpretations35:03 Fluid Identity, Art's Impact, and Next Week's Preview...The Godfather. Meet the Panel Erin Brown YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pizzahorseproductions Bluesky: @toadpuppy.bsky.social Jen Trujillo Web: www.GilbertBakerFilmFestival.LGBT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gilbertbakerfilmfest/ Sila Blume Web: https://silablume.life/ Koom Kankesan Web: https://www.mawenzihouse.com/product/killing-shakespeare/ Connect With Us: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@worldcinehist Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/world-cinema-history/id1744483892 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5R1qE8J1N9gB7o0wJ9m3W0 (Note: please use your actual Spotify link) X (Twitter): @etrommater Join the World Cinema History DVD Extras Club Support the show and get closer to the booth! Benefits include: Bonus Episodes Attending Live Recordings Our Love and Appreciation Future exclusive perks Having your name mispronounced on the podcast (our sincerest apologies in advance) Join here: https://ko-fi.com/worldcinemahistory (Recurring monthly payments of any amount make a huge difference!)

June 7, 2026

"Time Regained" (1999): Proust on Film Part 1

A Note on this Series:I owe my panel a disclaimer. While I spent nine months prepping—rereading Proust, the screenplay, and researching historical context—the panel had only 10 days and the film, Time Regained, as a guide. I set them a steep climb without the necessary time, operating under the mistaken assumption that Proust was a universal cultural touchstone. Any lack of sharpness in these discussions is a result of that structural mismatch in preparation. My thanks to the panel for their patience in an uncomfortable space. This series is our honest attempt to engage with the mountain; thanks for joining the climb.Part 1: The Memory of TimeIn the first of our two-part look at Marcel Proust on film, we explore Raúl Ruiz’s 1999 adaptation of the final volume of In Search of Lost Time. Our panel discusses the act of remembering, the difference between theatrical and home viewing, and why our experience of time—and cinema—feels so fragmented in the modern age.Part 2: The Pinter MachineWe conclude our Proust series with a deep dive into Harold Pinter’s legendary unproduced screenplay for In Search of Lost Time. We break down the structural mechanics of his adaptation, the history of the Visconti production, and our take on the "Summarize Proust" contest. The Novel:In Search of Lost Time (À la recherche du temps perdu) by Marcel Proust: A seven-volume work written between 1909 and 1922, published in 1927. The Film (Part 1):Time Regained (Le Temps retrouvé) (1999). Directed by Raúl Ruiz. Starring Catherine Deneuve, Emmanuelle Béart, Marcello Mazzarella, John Malkovich, Marie-France Pisier, and Vincent Perez. Meet the PanelErin BrownYouTube: https://youtube.com/@pizzahorseproductions Bluesky: @toadpuppy.bsky.social Jen Trujillo Web: www.GilbertBakerFilmFestival.LGBT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gilbertbakerfilmfest/ Sila Blume Web: https://silablume.life/ Koom Kankesan Web: https://www.mawenzihouse.com/product/killing-shakespeare/Chapters:[<a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NOAK-RleTE&t=0'>00:00</a>] Bubble Gum memories and involuntary triggers [<a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NOAK-RleTE&t=82'>01:22</a>] Remembrance of Things Past vs. In Search of Lost Time...the Same Damn Book! [<a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NOAK-RleTE&t=112'>01:52</a>] Raul Ruiz’s approach to adaptation [<a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NOAK-RleTE&t=163'>02:43</a>] Character cheat sheet: Marcel, Charlus, Saint-Loup, and others and how they fit in Time Regained [<a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NOAK-RleTE&t=259'>04:19</a>] Thematic trends: Aristocratic decline and queer relationships through new scholarship [<a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NOAK-RleTE&t=343'>05:43</a>] Personal reflections on adapting literature, is it a good idea? [<a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NOAK-RleTE&t=803'>13:23</a>] Adaptation as interpretation in music and film. Sila Blume's soliloquy. [<a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NOAK-RleTE&t=1180'>19:40</a>] Struggles with narrative and context without the previous volumes of Proust. [<a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NOAK-RleTE&t=1386'>23:06</a>] The impact of theater viewing vs. home viewing on our attention to the movie. [<a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NOAK-RleTE&t=2029'>33:49</a>] The role of queer women in the narrative[<a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NOAK-RleTE&t=2502'>41:42</a>] Philosophies on time, memory, and perception. A FFA. [<a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NOAK-RleTE&t=3274'>54:34</a>] Final thoughts and the Harold Pinter screenplayNEXT WEEK! Connect With Us:YouTube: https://youtube.com/@worldcinehist Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/world-cinema-history/id1744483892 Spotify: X (Twitter): @etrommater Join the World Cinema History DVD Extras Club Support the show and get closer to the booth! Benefits include: Bonus Episodes Attending Live Recordings Our Love and Appreciation Future exclusive perks Having your name mispronounced on the podcast (our sincerest apologies in advance) Join here: https://ko-fi.com/worldcinemahistory (Recurring monthly payments of any amount make a huge difference!)

May 28, 2026

"The Trial" (1925, 1962, 1993): Kafka vs Welles vs Jones-Pinter

The Novel: <ul><li>The Trial (Der Prozess) (1925) by Franz Kafka </li></ul> The Films: <ul><li>The Trial (Le Procès) (1962) </li></ul> <ul><li>Directed by: Orson Welles</li></ul>Screenplay by: Orson Welles <ul><li>Produced by: Alexander Salkind</li></ul> <ul><li>Starring: Anthony Perkins, Orson Welles, Jeanne Moreau, Romy Schneider, Akim Tamiroff, Elsa Martinelli</li></ul> <ul><li>The Trial (1993) </li></ul> <ul><li>British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)</li></ul> <ul><li>Directed by: David Jones</li></ul> <ul><li>Screenplay by: Harold Pinter</li></ul> <ul><li>Produced by: Louis Marks, Jan Balzer</li></ul> <ul><li>Starring: Kyle MacLachlan, Anthony Hopkins, Jason Robards</li></ul> The Panel: <ul><li>Host: Eric Trommater</li></ul> <ul><li>Guests: Erin Brown and Sila Blume</li></ul> <ul><li>Music Credits: </li></ul> <ul><li>Partita No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004: V. Chaconne by Johann Sebastian Bach. Performed live by Ben Goldstein. Source: Wikimedia Commons. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. </li></ul> <ul><li>Game Show Theme</li></ul><a href='https://youtu.be/UaRrDZWhtWA?si=v_no8Gd_OZ3x5R0s'>https://youtu.be/UaRrDZWhtWA?si=v_no8Gd_OZ3x5R0s</a> The Chapters: (TBA) 00:00:00 - Introduction & The Philosophy of Solipsism 00:02:07 - Opening Thoughts on Welles vs. Jones-Pinter 00:06:50 - The Meaning of Der Prozess: Language and Detail 00:12:05 - The Rhythmic Deception of Harold Pinter's Dialogue 00:22:37 - Structural Traps and Camera Violations 00:25:55 - Post-War Systems vs. Internalized Guilt 00:30:48 - Game Segment: Mapping the Family Tree of the Void 00:36:41 - The Mechanical Breakdown of Linguistic Erosion 00:43:19 - Technical Hurdles, Low Budgets, and Lenses 00:46:34 - The Quarry: Comparing the Explosive vs. Sterile Endings 00:56:33 - Philosophical Lineage: Existentialism and Absurdism 00:59:39 - Sign-Off and Where to Find Us Connect With Us: <ul><li>YouTube: <a href='https://youtube.com/@worldcinehist?si=z8Yay0W0I-6APEZz'>https://youtube.com/@worldcinehist?si=z8Yay0W0I-6APEZz</a> </li></ul> <ul><li>Apple Podcasts: <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/world-cinema-history/id1744483892'>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/world-cinema-history/id1744483892</a> </li></ul> <ul><li>Spotify: <a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/4YkCJSJvngtDMhey0CNsWj?si=i143kCA8RQKhQauUICLrmA'>https://open.spotify.com/show/4YkCJSJvngtDMhey0CNsWj?si=i143kCA8RQKhQauUICLrmA</a> </li></ul> <ul><li>X (Twitter): @etrommater</li></ul>Join the World Cinema History DVD Extras Club <ul><li>Support the show and get closer to the booth! Benefits include:</li></ul> <ul><li>Bonus Episodes</li></ul> <ul><li>Attending Live Recordings</li></ul> <ul><li>Our Love and Appreciation</li></ul> <ul><li>Future exclusive perks</li></ul> <ul><li>Having your name mispronounced on the podcast (our sincerest apologies in advance)</li></ul>Join here: <a href='https://ko-fi.com/worldcinemahistory'>https://ko-fi.com/worldcinemahistory</a> <ul><li>(Recurring monthly payments of any amount make a huge difference!) </li></ul>

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