Kevin B. Lee: The Future of Cinema, Culture & Society

Kevin B. Lee: The Future of Cinema, Culture & Society

Author: Locarno Film Festival December 24, 2022 Duration: 44:06
In recent years, the landscape of cinema has made some dramatic changes and Kevin B. Lee believes in one or two years from now it will evolve again to look distinctly different to how it does now. Kevin is a filmmaker, media artist, critic and Locarno’s professor for the Future of Cinema and Audiovisual Arts. His pioneering work in the video essay format has seen Kevin produce over 360 video essays exploring film and media, and his masterclass 'Cinema In The Age of Netflix' held in Locarno immediately sold out. In this episode Kevin sits down with Futurespectives host Gabby Sanderson to talk about the future of cinema, culture and society and how the emergence of a new type of cinephile is influencing the way movies are being produced and consumed. Also discussed is the urgency filmmakers have to make message films, how the rise of streaming services is affecting the social dynamic of cinema and how the power of escapism is just as important for the filmmaker as it is for their audience.

Hosted by Gabby Sanderson, Futurespectives is the official Locarno Film Festival podcast presented by UBS. It moves beyond standard red-carpet interviews to explore the deeper currents running through contemporary cinema. Each conversation with an illustrious guest-whether a celebrated actor like Matt Dillon or a rising star such as Daisy Edgar-Jones-feels like a candid, meandering talk after the credits have rolled. The discussions are less about promoting a specific project and more about uncovering the personal philosophies and untold stories that shape these artists and innovators. You’ll hear guests reflect on the search for purpose, the ongoing fight for equality and representation on screen, and how artistic expression can be a profound form of freedom. The tone is intimate and engaging, often funny, and always grounded in genuine curiosity. This podcast provides a unique auditory backstage pass, connecting the dots between the art on screen and the complex, inspiring individuals who create it. Tuning in offers a chance to gain new perspectives on the film industry's future, all through the thoughtful and personal lens of its most compelling voices.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 22

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Udo Kier: Not everybody reads the news. That’s why films are made. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:35
Udo Kier reflects on his life in movies, discussing with Futurespectives host Gabby Sanderson why he's so intrigued by complex characters and how he made it in Hollywood as a German actor. From favourite roles to favouri…
Matt Dillon: Best Mistakes, Parting With a Part and Living the Dream [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:12
Matt Dillon reflects on his career, recalling the first scene he ever shot, the fun he had working on 'There's Something About Mary' and why they say you make a movie three times. Matt also talks with Futurespectives hos…
Klaudia Reynicke: Society Through the Lens of a Female Filmmaker [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:04
Swiss-Peruvian artist, writer and director Klaudia Reynicke talks with Futurespectives host Gabby Sanderson about juggling motherhood whilst being a filmmaker on the rise, the challenges she faces as a female in the indu…
Todd Haynes: Nobody Should Feel Free, Until Everybody is Free [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:25
Todd Haynes discusses with Futurespectives host Gabby Sanderson why he finds it so important to explore the themes of music, pop culture and sexuality in his films. The prolific director and screenwriter also considers w…
Simona Gamba: From MTV to Locarno and Designing Innovation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:43
Locarno Film Festival’s Deputy COO & Chief Innovation Officer Simona Gamba shares her inspiring story with Futurespectives host Gabby Sanderson about going from being the Director of the Casting Department of MTV to the…
Daisy Edgar-Jones: Finding Your Purpose [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:32
From the National Youth Theatre to 'Normal People', to starring on the big screen in ‘Where The Crawdads Sing’, Daisy Edgar Jones discusses with Futurespectives host Gabby Sanderson why finding her purpose is a work in p…
Aaron Taylor-Johnson: Stepping Out Of Your Comfort Zone [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:52
Aaron Taylor-Johnson likes to keep his private life private. However, in this intimate conversation with Futurespectives host Gabby Sanderson, Aaron opens up about why he feels much more comfortable playing a character t…