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Producer/Director Bill Banowsky on O Brother, Where Art Thou?

January 19, 2026·1h 11m
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“I’m a Dapper Dan man!”Producer/Director Bill Banowsky joins Andy Nelson and Pete Wright to discuss O Brother, Where Art Thou? from Joel Coen, reflecting on both the film's enduring appeal and his own fascinating journey through the film industry. As co-founder of Magnolia Pictures and developer of smart house theaters, Banowsky brings unique insight to this beloved Coen Brothers comedy while also discussing his new documentary A Savage Art: The Life & Cartoons of Pat Oliphant."I think we need more films like O Brother, Where Art Thou?. You gotta find story-driven films, not technology-driven films, to save this business," says Banowsky, whose career spans from law to founding smart house theaters to directing documentaries.🎬 Watch & Discover📺 Watch the raw episode on YouTube👤 Meet Bill Banowsky: IMDb | Website🎟️ Check out Sky Cinemas in Santa Fe, NM🍿 Watch O Brother, Where Art Thou?: Apple TV | Amazon | Letterboxd | Trailer🍿 Watch A Savage Art: The Life & Cartoons of Pat Oliphant: Apple TV | Amazon | Letterboxd | Trailer📚 Read The Odyssey by Homer Support The Next Reel Family of Film Shows:Become a member for just $5/month or $55/yearJoin our Discord community of movie loversThe Next Reel Family of Film Shows:Cinema Scope: Bridging Genres, Subgenres, and MovementsThe Film BoardMovies We LikeThe Next ReelSitting in the DarkConnect With Us:Main Site: WebMovie Platforms: Letterboxd | FlickchartSocial Media: Facebook | Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | YouTube | PinterestYour Hosts: Andy | PeteShop & Stream:Merch Store: Apparel, stickers, mugs & moreWatch Page: Buy/rent films we've discussedOriginals: Source material from our episodesSpecial o

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