Episode 82 - Loving Vincent

Published: Sept. 29, 2017, 10:56 p.m.

Episode 82 of One Week Only! This week's key film is "Loving Vincent," which is the first painted feature animated film, created with over 65,000 frames of hand-crafted oil paintings. A loving tribute to Vincent Van Gogh, as well a introspective drama about the circumstances of his death and the painful legacy he left behind, the film celebrates artistic genius while also reckoning with the struggles and hardships faced by the artist and their loved ones. Directed by Dorota Kobiela and Hugh Welchman, the immaculate recreations of Van Gogh's paintings, rippling with the fingerprints and life of each animator, are truly a sight to behold. Now Playing in New York and Los Angeles, with more cities to come. (49:55) We also review the lovely, poetic animated gem "Window Horses" directed by Anne Marie Fleming (8:20); the compelling PTSD soldier drama "Blood Stripe" directed by Remy Auberjonois (19:05); the powerful immigration soldier drama "Soy Nero" directed by Rafi Pitts (27:35); and the stylish obsession thriller "Thirst Street" directed by Nathan Silver (40:10). Hosted by Carlos Aguilar & Conor Holt. Music by Kevin MacLeod at www.incompetech.com