188. My Berlinale talk: Why the first conversation about a film shouldn't be the last

This episode was originally recorded for a panel at the Berlinale Film Festival called Let's talk about (short) films! Pluralistic Discourse in Film Criticism.

I was invited to speak about the online film programs I've been building for thinking and talking about film — where we don't just share opinions about a film and move on.

Instead, we're looking for something new: what does this film offer that I didn't notice the first time?

Because you don't need to wait for a major life change to see a film differently. Sometimes, all you need is a new question, a new lens, or the chance to look again with other curious people.

In this episode, I walk through some of the ways I structure those conversations to be places to explore ideas and discover something new.

And the best part? You don't need to be a film expert. You just need to be willing to notice something — even if it feels obvious — and let the group carry the torch from there.

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