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Season 9, Episode 12 (Originally released on Aug. 11th, 2025)
Welcome back to the Shame List Picture Show! On this episode, Michael is joined by Derek Pfister, an award-winning Milwaukee-based cinematographer, editor, and founder of Chair on Stair Films. With over 20 years behind the camera, Derek’s work includes the Cannes-screened Reasonable Doubt and the documentary series The Next Frame.
Today, we’re talking about Sidney Pollack’s 1977 drama Bobby Deerfield. Al Pacino plays a cool, calculated Formula One driver whose confidence takes a hit after a teammate’s brutal crash. Not long after, he meets Lillian (Marthe Keller), a free-spirited woman who pulls him into an unexpected romance. Instead of adrenaline-fueled action, this one focuses on mood, atmosphere, and quiet moments.
Michael and Derek dig into the film’s slow-burn style, its melancholy beauty, and whether it’s a forgotten gem or a product of its time.
You can find more information about Chair on Stair at: https://www.chaironstairfilms.com/
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Edited by: Austin Proctor
Produced by: Michael Viers
Theme Music by: Austin Proctor
Opening Narration by: Nick Richards
Credits Music by: Ten-Speed
Logo Design by: Amanda Viers
