Coffee and Kurosawa
The Friendliest Film Podcast
Coffee and Kurosawa
The Friendliest Film Podcast
About Coffee and Kurosawa
The Friendliest Film Podcast
Do you like watching movies and want to know more about what makes them pop, but get lost in the jargon that film pros use to talk about them? Join film nerd Ben Filipkowski and film fan Farrah Sarpkaya as they talk about about scene composition, story beats, and so much more so you can learn about what goes into visual storytelling, and give you the vocab to talk about it like a genuine film buff .
Why Join Coffee and Kurosawa as a Guest
Film Analysis Audience Reach
You reach listeners eager to learn how movies work-from camera angles to character arcs-across 30+ themed episodes.
Conversational Deep-Dives
You join relaxed, jargon-free chats with hosts who balance fan enthusiasm and technical curiosity.
Credible Film Enthusiast Hosts
You're in good company-Ben and Farrah bring genuine passion and a track record of 30+ smart, structured episodes.
Available on Major Platforms
Your episode is distributed across podcast apps like Apple and Spotify, giving your insights lasting reach.
Episode Angles & Guest Pitches
Visual Language of Film
Break down how camera work and framing convey emotion and story.
Story Beats That Stick
Explore how narrative structure keeps audiences hooked.
Accessible Film Theory
Translate academic film concepts into everyday language.
Cult Classics & Critically Acclaimed
Revisit beloved and overlooked films with fresh insights.
How You'd Contribute to the Show
Audience Takeaways
Listeners will gain a clearer understanding of how movies are made-and how to talk about them like a pro.
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Why Trust Me
The Ideal Guest
You're a great fit if you love talking movies-whether you're a filmmaker, critic, academic, or just someone who obsesses over how a scene was shot.
Recent Episodes
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Coffee and Kurosawa • Oct 21, 2025
The Mummy (1999): Podcasting... Is Only The Beginning
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Primal Fear (1996): There Never Was a Podcast
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Rogue One (2016): Podcasts Are Built on Hope
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Yojimbo (1961): He's Nothing Without His Podcast!
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Hook (1991): Is There a Podcast In Here?
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Y Tu Mama Tambien (2001): You Have to Make the Podcast Your Best Friend
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Mulholland Drive (2001): It's Not Your Podcast Anymore
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Wall-E (2008): Computer? Define "Podcasting"
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Lore Drop: Ben Filipkowski
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Lore Drop: Farrah Sarpkaya
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What Dreams May Come (1998): I Found You In Hell. I'll Find You In Podcasts.
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Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980): Never Tell Me the Pods
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Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022): I Am a Podcaster, A Raconteur
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High and Low (1964): I Just Want to Make Podcasts My Way
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Ocean’s 11 (2001): The Podcast Always Wins
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Persepolis (2007): Then Stop Staring At My Podcast
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[Special] The Holiday (2006): Something Slightly Resembling Podcasts
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Citizen Kane (1941): You Provide the Prose Poems, I'll Provide the Podcast
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Coraline (2006): Everybody Likes... Podcasts
Coffee and Kurosawa • Dec 3, 2024
Jurassic Park (1993): Podcasts, Uh... Find a Way
Coffee and Kurosawa • Nov 19, 2024
Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood (2019): Please Won't You Be My Podcast
Coffee and Kurosawa • Nov 5, 2024
Star Wars IV, A New Hope (1977): This Is The Podcast You Are Looking For
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Seven Samurai (1954): Again We Are Defeated. The Podcast Has Won.
Coffee and Kurosawa • Oct 22, 2024
North by Northwest (1959): Never Discuss Podcasts On an Empty Stomach
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Jaws (1975): We're Gonna Need a Bigger Podcast
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Coffee & Kurosawa Trailer
Coffee and Kurosawa • Aug 28, 2024
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