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Russophiles Unite! Movie Podcast

Russophiles Unite! Movie Podcast

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Cinephile, history fan, and one-time Muscovite Ally Pitts explores contemporary and Soviet-era Russian language cinema one film at a time! The show combines interviews and movie discussion, and features expert guests including authors, journalists, stand-up comedians, and indie podcasters. From time to time, it also tackles Hollywood’s attempts to bring aspects of Russian culture, literature, and history to the Silver Screen.

Recent Episodes

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    3 weeks ago

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  • NEWS: Tarkovsky’s Mirror in Oxford, PLUS Soviet cinema at PCC, and Hugo Max silent film screening tour

    2 months ago

  • NEWS: Come and See (Elem Klimov; 1985) 40th anniversary and Antifa on Screen season at the UPP in Oxford

    3 months ago

  • WORLD SHAKESPEARE DAY BONUS: Boris Pasternak, Grand Theft Hamlet, Andrei Tarkovsky, Richard. E. Grant, the 'other' Stratford, and the Bard

    3 months ago

  • INTERVIEW: Matthew Chadourne of the Oxford Comedy Festival

    4 months ago

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    4 months ago

  • NEWS: Kinoteka Polish Film Festival 2025

    5 months ago

  • NEWS: Soviet Silent Comedies at Slapstick Festival 2025 in Bristol PLUS podcast recommendations

    7 months ago

  • 2024 highlights & 2025 plans

    7 months ago