Episode 212: Joan Micklin Silver (feat. Marya Gates & Bill Ackerman)

For this episode I recruited two terrific and talented film writers and commentators especially since two of the movies we talk about happen to be all-time favorites for the both of them. Guest co-host and Supporting Characters host Bill Ackerman returns as well as Chicago film critic Marya Gates for a delightful discussion on the work of Joan Micklin Silver.

She's responsible for a number of excellent films including HESTER STREET, CHILLY SCENES OF WINTER, BETWEEN THE LINES, CROSSING DELANCEY and so much more! Thanks to this episode I have a new favorite romantic comedy to add to my list so I'm grateful for my guests for bringing their A-game to this conversation and please do follow their work as well as discover Joan Micklin Silver's films in any form possible!

We also briefly preview the Chicago Critics Film Festival as well. Stay tuned next month for a lot to come featuring both Bill Ackerman and former co-host Patrick Ripoll. I'm taking a little time off for my birthday month but there will be a surprise episode as always to make the occasion :)

00:00 - 20:19 - Introduction / Catching Up / Chicago Critics Film Festival
20:20 - 01:31:44 - JMS’ First Few Films (Hester Street, Between The Lines, Chilly Scenes Of Winter)
01:31:45 - 02:10:49 - Crossing Delancey, Loverboy, Big Girls Don't Cry
02:10:50 - 02:27:32 - Other Films
02:27:33 - 02:41:03 - Top 3 JMS Films / Outro