Recent Episodes
Street Angel | City Cinematheque
A woman on the run from the law finds her past catching up to her just as she is on the verge of true happiness. Street Angel was one of three films for which Janet Gaynor received the first Academy Award for Best Actress in 1929; the others were F. W. Murnau's Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans and Borzage's 7th Heaven.
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Guest: Joe McElhaney
Recording Date 01/17/2025 First Air Date 03/28/2025
The best in world cinema is showcased in City Cinematheque, CUNY TV's much-loved flagship weekend film series. Hosted by Professor Jerry Carlson and co-produced with the Department of Media and communication Arts of The City College, CUNY, each film is followed by lively discussion with scholars, film professionals and critics.
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White Shadows In The South Seas | City Cinematheque
An alcoholic doctor on a Polynesian island, disgusted by white exploitation of the natives, finds himself marooned on a pristinely beautiful island. Loosely based on the travel book of the same name by Frederick O'Brien, this film is important historically for being the first sound MGM film to be released with a pre-recorded soundtrack. Clyde De Vinna won an Academy Award for Best Cinematography
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Eric Lott - Distinguished Professor, The Graduate Center
Recording Date 12/20/2024 First Air Date 03/21/2025
The best in world cinema is showcased in City Cinematheque, CUNY TV's much-loved flagship weekend film series. Hosted by Professor Jerry Carlson and co-produced with the Department of Media and communication Arts of The City College, CUNY, each film is followed by lively discussion with scholars, film professionals and critics.
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The Last Command | City Cinematheque
A former Imperial Russian general and cousin of the Czar ends up in Hollywood as an extra in a movie directed by a former revolutionary. The film stars Emil Jannings, who won the first Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.
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Guest: Marc Dolan - Professor, John Jay College
Recording Date 12/20/2024 First Air Date 03/14/2025
The best in world cinema is showcased in City Cinematheque, CUNY TV's much-loved flagship weekend film series. Hosted by Professor Jerry Carlson and co-produced with the Department of Media and communication Arts of The City College, CUNY, each film is followed by lively discussion with scholars, film professionals and critics.
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About This Show
The best in world cinema is showcased in City Cinematheque, CUNY TV’s flagship weekend film series. Hosted by Professor Jerry Carlson and co-produced with the Department of Media and communication Arts of The City College of New York, each film is followed by lively discussion with scholars, film professionals and critics.
Regular Air Times
Friday – Sunday 12:00am
Friday – Sunday 9:30pm
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Meet the Host
Jerry W. Carlson, PhD
Host/Producer