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

January 19, 2026·1h 12m
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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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; Cartoons of Pat Oliphant: Apple TV | Amazon | Letterboxd | Trailer📚 Read The Odyssey by HomerSupport The Next Reel Family of Film Podcasts:Become a member for just $5/month or $55/yearJoin our Discord community of movie loversThe Next Reel Family of Film Podcasts:Cinema Scope: Bridging Genres, Subgenres, and MovementsThe Film BoardMovies We LikeThe Next Reel Film PodcastSitting in the DarkConnect With Us:Main Site: WebMovie Platforms: Letterboxd | FlickchartSocial Media: Facebook | Instagram | <a href="https://www.threads.net/@thenextreel" target="_blank" rel="

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