42 - 'Anora,' and Director Titus Kaphar on 'Exhibiting Forgiveness'

'Anora,' one of the most dazzling films of the year, has hit theaters, and helping to break it all down is producer Casey Durant (2:09). She and Schmear dive into what makes the film special, from Sean Baker’s direction to Mikey Madison’s star-making performance. They debate the film’s ending (27:52) and discuss its potential awards run (37:00).

Then, acclaimed artist and now-director Titus Kaphar joins to talk about his brilliant, heartbreaking debut film 'Exhibiting Forgiveness,' starring André Holland (40:36). Kaphar shares his muses, lessons learned on set, what art films get right and wrong, and the filmmakers inspiring him today.

Host: Gabriel Frieberg

Guests: Casey Durant, Titus Kaphar

Producer: Pavlo Melnyk

Music: Justin Friedman

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