Ep. 011 - Train Dreams Cinematographer Adolpho Veloso
Benji is joined by cinematographer Adolpho Veloso to discuss his work on Train Dreams (2025) and Jockey (2021). The conversation starts with Veloso describing life growing up in São Paulo and his love of cinema. Benji then asks Veloso about the filmmakers who inspired him, including César Charlone and Rodrigo Prieto. They then discuss Veloso’s first collaboration with director Clint Bentley and actor Clifton Collins, Jr. on the 2021 drama, Jockey. This discussion is followed by a breakdown of Veloso’s work on Train Dreams, including the artistic approach, challenges, and filming within sets built on location in Spokane and near the Idaho border. Finally, they talk about the incredibly warm reception of Train Dreams among audiences and critics alike and what’s next for Veloso’s career.
a podcast connecting social, political, or cultural moments with moments from our favorite movies.
Hosted by Benji Wade and Luke Baumgarten
Recent Episodes
-

Ep. 011
A Conversation:
Train Dreams Cinematographer Adolpho Veloso -

Ep. 010
Train Dreams
A Beautiful Adaptation of a Beloved Book With Guest Jess Walter -

Ep. 009
The Mastermind:
Kelly Reichardt's Scathingly Funny Portrait of America -

Ep. 008
A House of Dynamite:
Kathryn Bigelow Imagines America Without Trump -

Ep. 007
Boys Go to Jupiter:
Analysis and Conversation with Director Julian Glander -

Ep. 006
A Conversation:
Eephus Writer & Director Carson Lund -

EP. 005
Highest 2 Lowest:
Skip It, and Watch Akira Kurosawa’s High and Low Instead -

EP. 004
It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley:
The Movie, The Music & Interview with Director Amy Berg -

Ep. 003
Eddington:
Ari Aster is Afraid and So Are We here -

Ep. 002
Eephus:
A Hilarious and Devastating Baseball Movie Masterpiece -

Ep. 001
The Damned United:
Crafting 1970s Brian Clough Era Football with Designer Eve Stewart