Frames of Reference—a podcast where co-hosts Mark and Joseph take a focused dive into the conversations shaping contemporary cinema. Whether it's a titan classic film pitted against modern arthouse, or a dissection of an adapted story, 'Frames of Reference' aims to revive a global appreciation for cinema through comparison, discussion, and reflection on our favorite movies throughout time. Thanks for listening!
Directing (Singin’ in the Rain | La La Land)
La La Land (2016) · Feb 17, 2026
Editing (It's A Wonderful Life | The Holdovers)
The Holdovers (2023) · Dec 25, 2025
Acting (The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance | True Grit)
True Grit (1969) · Dec 15, 2025
Acting (The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance | True Grit)
True Grit (2010) · Dec 15, 2025
Animation (Sleeping Beauty | Tangled)
Tangled (2010) · Dec 8, 2025
Halloween Special: Production Design (The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari | Shutter Island)
Shutter Island (2010) · Oct 31, 2025
Digital vs Film (Lawerence of Arabia | Dune: Part Two)
Lawrence of Arabia (1962) · Oct 27, 2025
Digital vs Film (Lawerence of Arabia | Dune: Part Two)
Dune: Part Two (2024) · Oct 27, 2025
Digital Cinematography (Avatar | The Batman)
Avatar (2009) · Oct 20, 2025
Digital Cinematography (Avatar | The Batman)
The Batman (2022) · Oct 20, 2025
Get to Know Joseph ( Oppenheimer | Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse)
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) · Oct 9, 2025
Film Cinematography (2001: A Space Odyssey | Interstellar)
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) · Sep 19, 2025
Film Cinematography (2001: A Space Odyssey | Interstellar)
Interstellar (2014) · Sep 19, 2025
Get to Know Mark ( Seven Samurai | How to Train Your Dragon)
Seven Samurai (1954) · Aug 27, 2025
Get to Know Mark ( Seven Samurai | How to Train Your Dragon)
How to Train Your Dragon (2010) · Aug 27, 2025
Elements - Sound Design (Alien | A Quiet Place)
Alien (1979) · Aug 27, 2025
Elements - Sound Design (Alien | A Quiet Place)
A Quiet Place (2018) · Aug 27, 2025