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Guest activity
Often has guests
100% of recent episode titles look like interviews
Episode length
76 min
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Publishing
Monthly
19 episodes · last 2026-10-11
Language
English (US)
Declared in the feed as en-us.
Where it's from
Outside the UK
The feed declares en-us.
Reach
54
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Worth a pitch. This show publishes its own contact, sits outside the national chart, is independently published, and its recent episodes show it books guests.

How this show compares to other culture & arts podcasts

This show features a guest in almost every episode. That is rare in Culture & Arts, and it makes this one of the more realistic bookings in the field.

Measured against every culture & arts podcast in the directory that has published in the last year.

This show Category average
Episodes featuring a guest 100% 15%
Episodes in the last 90 days 6 11
Typical episode length 76 min 45 min
Episodes published in total 19 155
Reach percentile 54 50

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What the show says about itself

🎬 Exploring the Criterion Collection, one spine at a time. In each episode, I sit down with film historians, critics, filmmakers, and scholars for in-depth conversations about a single film from the Criterion Collection. I'm Ron, and I guide these expert-driven discussions examining the artistry, cultural significance, and historical context of classic and contemporary cinema. From French New Wave masterpieces to American westerns, from experimental shorts to beloved classics, we unpack what makes these films essential viewing. Whether you're a longtime Criterion collector, a film student, or

Recent episodes

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  1. Daisies (1966, Věra Chytilová) with Maggie Hennefeld - Criterion Collection Spine #1157
  2. Lone Star (1996, John Sayles) with Domino Perez - Criterion Collection Spine #1202
  3. The Red Shoes (1948, Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger) with Pamela Hutchinson - Criterion Collection Spine #44
  4. Deep Cover (1992, Bill Duke) with Michael B. Gillespie - Criterion Collection Spine #1086
  5. Matewan (1987, John Sayles) with Jack Ryan - Criterion Collection Spine #999
  6. The 39 Steps (1935, Alfred Hitchcock) with Sid Gottlieb - Criterion Collection Spine #56
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Common questions

Does Why This Film? accept guests?

Often has guests. This show interviews people regularly. This is our reading of the show's recent episode titles, not a statement from the show itself.

How do I contact Why This Film??

Yes. Why This Film? publishes a contact address in its own RSS feed, and it is the show's own inbox rather than a shared network desk. We hold it and release it to people on a plan. We never invent an address and never send a pitch on your behalf.

How often does Why This Film? publish?

It publishes about once a month. There are 19 episodes in the feed. Episodes run about 76 minutes.

Is Why This Film? still active?

Yes. It has published within the last 90 days.