This Movie Saved My Life is a podcast about the moments when cinema stops being entertainment and becomes something else entirely—something lived, remembered, and carried forward.
Hosted by John Trafton and Miles Fortune, the show explores the films that shape us: not just the ones we love, but the ones that arrive at the right time, reframing how we see the world, our past, and ourselves. Each episode pairs close, attentive film analysis with personal reflection, asking not simply what a film means, but what it does—how it lingers, unsettles, or, in rare cases, saves.
Moving between canonical works and unexpected choices, the podcast treats cinema as a form of experience rather than a fixed object. Episodes often feature filmmakers, critics, and artists, opening up conversations that connect film to memory, community, and lived reality.
At its core, This Movie Saved My Life is about the belief that films are not just watched—they are inhabited.
John Trafton is a film historian, educator, and co-host of This Movie Saved My Life. His work explores how cinema shapes memory, space, and lived experience, with a particular focus on Los Angeles and film history. On the podcast, he brings a thoughtful, analytical perspective that connects personal reflection to broader cultural and historical contexts.
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