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A calm film that still hits like a memory. We head to Faro for a slow, sunlit walk through Mia Hansen-Løve’s Bergman Island and talk about why a “vibe movie” can carry more emotional weight than a dozen plot twists. With composer and interviewer Adam Protz, we unpack the gentle shock of moving beyond IP-driven habits into cinema that breathes—where sweaters match ferries, windmills hold quiet revelations, and a film-within-a-film mirrors the delicate strain of a creative partnership.

Adam traces his journey from easy-listening piano into the textured worlds of Nils Frahm, Ólafur Arnalds, and Hania Rani, then draws a line to Bergman Island’s unshowy craft. We dig into how place becomes an instrument, why the inner story burns hotter than the outer romance, and how boundaries in feedback can feel both defensive and necessary. Along the way, we explore sampling as a metaphor for cinema literacy—discovering echoes in Seventh Seal, then chasing the source to hear the original heartbeat.

What emerges is a portrait of taste in motion: keeping love for superhero spectacle while making room for small, precise choices that invite a second look. No Bergman syllabus required; the references land without gatekeeping, and the meta touches stay human. If you’re curious how a quiet film can feel restorative, or how partners create without smothering each other’s endings, you’ll find a warm, thoughtful companion here—part travelogue, part craft talk, part love letter to watching closely.

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Victoria Bouloubasis, Emmy-nominated journalist and documentary filmmaker, shares how the BBC series "Killing Eve" provided a necessary escape from her intense work documenting marginalized communities.

• Killing Eve presented a perfect contrast to Victoria's documentary work by offering pure entertainment without heavy social messaging
• The show's first two seasons captivated with strong performances, especially Jodie Comer's theatrical portrayal of Villanelle
• Victoria discusses how the series declined after original showrunners Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Emerald Fennell departed
• The cat-and-mouse dynamic between Eve and Villanelle created tension that worked best when they remained in pursuit of each other
• Growing up surrounded by strong Greek women influenced Victoria's focus on female-centered storytelling
• Documentary filmmaking requires building genuine trust with subjects, particularly when entering communities not your own
• Sometimes allowing ourselves pure entertainment provides creative inspiration and necessary mental relief

Victoria's documentary "The Last Partera" will be screening at the Carolina Theater on September 18th. Get your tickets here!

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