Episode Synopsis "17th (1979): "Film Capital of the World""

The seventeenth episode of the Catalyst and Witness podcast, devoted to exploring the films and format of the New York Film Festival, hosted by Ryan Swen. This covers the seventeenth edition of the festival in 1979, and features special guest Jake Cole, freelance film critic for Slant Magazine. 0:00-15:35 – Opening15:36-1:08:42 – Part One1:08:43-2:16:06 – Part Two2:16:07-3:13:08 – Part Three3:13:09-4:11:27 – Part Four4:11:28-4:17:25 – Closing

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