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Cows in the field

Cows in the field

Blobcat Filmindustri

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A movie podcast inspired by a Werner Herzog quote, “We have to articulate ourselves, otherwise we would be cows in the field.” Hosted by Justin Khoo (professor of philosophy at MIT) and Laura Khoo (art historian turned fundraiser).

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Cows in the field episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Cows in the field for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Cows in the field episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Cows in the field - 95. Oppenheimer (w/ Bilge Ebiri)
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08/04/23 • 110 min

Join us and Bilge Ebiri (New York Magazine / Vulture) to discuss Christopher Nolan's deconstructed biopic about the man who birthed a very big bomb. Deconstructed narratives, quantum mechanics, moral dilemmas, subjective inflection, brilliant and sure-handed intercutting... and we set the record straight on whether Nolan's films are funny and whether his female characters are poorly developed.

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Cows in the field - 93. Tar (w/ Emily St. James)
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07/07/23 • 79 min

We sit down with Lydia Tár expert Emily St. James to talk about guilt, repression, cancel culture, subjectivity, moral hazards, the Todd Field Cinematic Universe, and... you guessed it... Oklahoma! How is any of this possible? Tune in to find out!

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Cows in the field - 126. The Fly (w/ Becca Rothfeld)
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10/18/24 • 59 min

We get crazy with the flesh with Becca Rothfeld (The Washington Post) discussing David Cronenberg's 1986 film THE FLY. We discuss erotic transformation, de-evolution, gothic horror, mind/body interactions, Veronica's many excellent fits, inside-out baboons, and much more!

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We're joined by two philosophers of art to discuss how they've helped each other come to a greater appreciation for this quirky but lovable entry into the Fast and Furious franchise. We discuss how art can change depending on the context in which it is embedded, and the ways the franchise could have gone after this film. We also compare notes on the different ways we've come to appreciate this film over time.

This episode is sponsored by The Art of the Trailer. Learn how to become a professional trailer editor today. Use promo code "COWS" for 20% off!

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Cows in the field - 109. The Iron Claw (w/ Fran Hoepfner)
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02/16/24 • 71 min

We are joined by Fran Hoepfner (BW/DR, Fran Magazine) to experience the triumph and tragedy of the Von Erich family. We discuss wrestling (duh), Zac, brothers, fathers, bodies, cults, the American political circus, all while trying to figure out our wrestling names and signature moves.

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Cows in the field - 99. King Arthur (2004) w/ Jon Gabrus
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09/29/23 • 93 min

Have you ever wanted to know the TRUE story that inspired King Arthur? Did you know that Arthur was a freedom fighter battling for the independence of Britannia? Wait until you see what armor Guinevere preferred to wear into battle! And don't forget Tristan and his faithful falcon! Join us and Jon Gabrus (High & Mighty, Action Boyz, 101 Places to Party Before You Die) to unpack this forgotten mid-aughts classic from Antoine Fuqua!

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Cows in the field - 103. Joe Vs. The Volcano (w/ Chad Perman)
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11/24/23 • 92 min

Joe is going to die. But he has a chance to be a hero, and live like a king. Only, that means he'll have to jump into a volcano. Is Joe's story all of ours? We sit down with Chad Perman (Founder of Bright Wall / Dark Room) to dig into what makes this zany, existential, transcendent, hilarious, slapstick, profound movie so good. Along the way, we discuss the Kantian sublime, Heidegger's notion of being-toward-death, the meaning of life, and flibbertigibbets!

Before the episode, you'll hear a trailer for Die Hard on a Blank, a wonderful show hosted by former Cows guest Liam Billingham. Check it out, it's great!!

Twitter: @cowspod

Web: www.cowspod.com

Contact us: [email protected]

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Cows in the field - 112. Red Dawn (w/ Nat Hansen)
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04/05/24 • 80 min

John Milius's 1984 film Red Dawn has a reputation as being a jingoistic conservative fever dream, but we talk with Nat Hansen, who argues that its political outlook is more complex and more interesting. Along the way, we also discuss the film's portrayal of masculinity, the toll of war, the film's many references, from The Battle of Algiers to Alexander Nevsky.

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Cows in the field - 128. Drive (w/ Roxana Hadadi)
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11/15/24 • 77 min

Cars, men, masculinity, westerns, scorpions, frogs, wanderers, conservative values, violence, very hot people, and more... it's Nicholas Winding Refn's DRIVE with Roxana Hadadi!

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Cows in the field - 79. It's a Wonderful Life (w/ Emily St. James)
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12/23/22 • 71 min

Join us and proverbial bringer-of-Christmas-cheer Emily St. James as we dive into Frank Capra's existentialist Christmas classic It's a Wonderful Life! We talk about the film's overt and subtle political messaging, which got it labeled Communist propaganda soon after its release, and contrast the zero sum deadlocked conflict of Potter with the generosity and warmth of George and (especially) Mary. We consider various interpretations of what George learns in his journey through the alternate reality of Pottersville and how Capra underscores the communitarian and occasionally Christian values by cramming his frames full of smiling faces. So come find out why this thing we call life really is wonderful!

Read Emily on Vox and Twitter and Mastodon! Read Emily on It's a Wonderful Life here and here!

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FAQ

How many episodes does Cows in the field have?

Cows in the field currently has 131 episodes available.

What topics does Cows in the field cover?

The podcast is about Film Interviews, Podcasts and Tv & Film.

What is the most popular episode on Cows in the field?

The episode title '93. Tar (w/ Emily St. James)' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Cows in the field?

The average episode length on Cows in the field is 81 minutes.

How often are episodes of Cows in the field released?

Episodes of Cows in the field are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Cows in the field?

The first episode of Cows in the field was released on Mar 19, 2020.

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