Fade To Black
190 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★ - 6 ratingsFade To Black is a weekly film culture podcast co-hosted by film critics Hanna Flint (@hannaflint), Clarisse Loughrey (@clarisselou) and Amon Warmann (@amonwarmann). It takes a deep dive into the latest movie news, hot cinema takes and reviews the best new releases all in one place.
It also gives listeners a chance to hear from some of the brightest stars of cinema through exclusive interviews with major talent. The podcast champions inclusivity by covering a broad spectrum of film and culture topics so that listeners can discover a diverse range of movies to seek out.
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Episodes
Episode 166: Maxxxine, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, and Unicorns
July 07, 2024 08:49 - 1 hour - 229 MBThis week, we touch down in Hollywood for Ti West’s horror trilogy closer MAXXXINE (13:34) and Eddie Murphy’s return in BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F (41:29), while it’s back to London for the queer romance of James Krishna Floyd and Sally El Hosaini’s UNICORNS (01:00:45). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:20:00), now that we’re halfway through 2024 we look back on the cinematic highlights of the year so far, and tease our excitement for some upcoming titles. If you would like to donate directly towa...
Episode 165: Kinds of Kindness, Fancy Dance, Bye Bye Tiberias
June 30, 2024 07:44 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBThis week, we settle in for Yorgos Lanthimos' KINDS OF KINDNESS (11:23), put on our dancing shoes for FANCY DANCE (30:04), and join Hiam Abbass on a trip down memory lane for BYE BYE TIBERIAS (49:27). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (1:07:15), we discuss the new Harry Potter series. If you would like to donate directly towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit https://www.map.org.uk/https://www.safebowgazanaid.com/take-action-now Join the conversation or suggest a Hot Take for the gang to disc...
Episode 164: The Bikeriders, The Exorcism, and Green Border with Jeff Nichols
June 23, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBThis week, Clarisse sits down with THE BIKERIDERS (10:31) director Jeff Nichols and we hop on our bikes to review the film (28:25), while saying our Hail Marys for the Russell Crowe-led THE EXORCISM (45:22), and follow the path of refugees trying to reach the European Union in Agnieszka Holland’s GREEN BORDER (1:00:58). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (1:13:39), we ask: should there be an Oscar for intimacy coordinators? If you would like to donate directly towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please ...
Episode 163: Inside Out 2, Arcadian, Freud’s Last Session, with Asif Kapadia and Joe Sabia
June 16, 2024 09:12 - 1 hour - 207 MBThis week, Amon chats to directors Asif Kapadia and Joe Sabia about their new documentary, FEDERER: TWELVE FINAL DAYS (12:12). Then we get our emotions in check with Pixar’s INSIDE OUT 2 (26:27), join Nicolas Cage in the apocalypse in action horror ARCADIAN (41:27), and witness a meeting of minds in FREUD’S LAST SESSION (55:42). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:09:36), we discuss this year’s summer box office as well as the fact that BLADE has lost yet another director in Yann Demange. We specula...
Episode 162: Bad Boys: Ride or Die, The Watched, Rosalie, with Viggo Mortensen, Vicky Krieps, and Ishana Night Shyamalan
June 09, 2024 07:03 - 1 hour - 218 MBThis week, Hanna speaks to Viggo Mortensen & Vicky Krieps about their western THE DEAD DON’T HURT (18:12), while we squad up for BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE (36:19). Then Amon has a chat with Ishana Night Shyamalan about her feature debut, THE WATCHED (51:08), after which the pod team reviews the film (01:03:30) as well as French period drama ROSALIE (01:20:03). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:39:00), Lupita Nyong’o called movie press junkets a "torture technique." Is she right? We unpack that stateme...
Episode 161: Sting, Bonus Track, The Beast with Jude Christian
June 02, 2024 07:07 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBThis week, we get the bug spray out for arachnid horror STING (10:00), put on a mixtape for high school rom-com BONUS TRACK (32:00) and tackle sci-fi romance THE BEAST starring Lea Seydoux (50:00). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (1:10:00), we discuss what makes the best Shakespeare adaptation after my interview with director Jude Christian ahead of her staging of The Taming of the Shrew at Shakespeare's Globe theatre. If you would like to donate directly towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please vis...
Episode 160: Hit Man, In Flames, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
May 26, 2024 07:30 - 1 hour - 171 MBThis week, we saddle in for some Glen Powell shenanigans in Richard Linklater's HIT MAN (07:30), practically combust with Zarrar Kahn's IN FLAMES (22:46), and rev our engines for George Miller's FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA (35:59). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:01:17), we debate the extreme conditions of filmmaking: should actors be protected more? If you would like to donate directly towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit https://www.map.org.uk/https://www.safebowgazanaid.com/take-action-n...
Episode 159: If, Hoard, Tiger Stripes, X-Men '97 Finale
May 19, 2024 07:30 - 1 hour - 162 MBThis week, we make some imaginary friends with John Krasinski’s IF (10:39), get dirty with Luna Carmoon’s debut HOARD (23:54), and go feral with Amanda Nell Eu’s debut TIGER STRIPES (39:59). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (55:40), we break down the X-MEN ‘97 finale. If you would like to donate directly towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit https://www.map.org.uk/https://www.safebowgazanaid.com/take-action-now Join the conversation or suggest a Hot Take for the gang to discuss tweet us at...
Episode 158: The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, La Chimera, and Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger
May 12, 2024 07:41 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBThis week, we conquer KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (06:53), the tenth film in the franchise, go digging around in Alice Rohrwacher’s LA CHIMERA (26:57), and join Martin Scorsese to explore MADE IN ENGLAND: THE FILMS OF POWELL AND PRESSBURGER (42:44). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (55:03), we chat about THE HUNT FOR GOLLUM, the new Lord of the Rings prequel. If you would like to donate directly towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit https://www.map.org.uk/https://www.safebowgazanaid.c...
Episode 157: The Fall Guy, Love Lies Bleeding, The Idea of You, with David Leitch and Kelly McCormick
May 05, 2024 07:35 - 1 hour - 223 MBThis week, Amon speaks to David Leitch and Kelly McCormick about the stuntastic THE FALL GUY (16:02), plus we review the film (30:36) along with Ross Glass's sophomore feature LOVE LIES BLEEDING (43:29) and rom-com THE IDEA OF YOU (01:02:08). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:21:13), we dissect the world's love/hate relationship with Anne Hathaway To buy Cinema For Gaza tees and totes in support Medical Aid For Palestinians, visit https://www.weareprintsocial.com/campaigns/cinema-for-gaza If you...
Episode 156: Challengers, Boy Kills World, Tomorrow's Freedom with Justin Kuritzkes
April 28, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBThis week, Amon speaks to CHALLENGERS screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes (07:10) as we ace the movie (19:00), press play on action movie BOY KILLS WORLD (39:00), and dream of TOMORROW’S FREEDOM (53:00), with Georgia and Sophia Scott’s portrait of imprisoned Palestinian political leader Marwan Barghouthi. Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:05:14), we fancast the MCU's X-Men. To buy Cinema For Gaza tees and totes in support Medical Aid For Palestinians, visit https://www.weareprintsocial.com/campaigns/cin...
Episode 155: Rebel Moon: Part Two – The Scargiver, Abigail, Sometimes I Think About Dying, with Jeymes Samuel
April 21, 2024 07:40 - 1 hour - 186 MBThis week, Amon chats with writer-director Jeymes Samuel about his biblical epic THE BOOK OF CLARENCE (09:57). Then the team review the latest instalment of Zack Snyder's space opera REBEL MOON: PART TWO: THE SCARGIVER (34:54), check out Melissa Barrera's latest horror turn ABIGAIL (57:56) and pay a visit to Oregon for Daisy Ridley's indie endeavour SOMETIMES I THINK ABOUT DYING (01:11:54). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:30:38), we ask why has Sydney Sweeney become the centre of a culture war wh...
Fallout Spoiler Special, with Kyle MacLachlan, Walton Goggins, Ella Purnell, Jonathan Nolan, and more
April 15, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 184 MBHi listeners! Season 1 of Fallout has hit Amazon Prime Video! And to mark the occasion, Clarisse Loughrey interviewed executive producers Jonathan Nolan and Todd Howard (07:11), plus stars Ella Purnell & Aaron Moten (17:06) and Kyle MacLachlan & Walton Goggins (26:47). Then Clarisse and Amon Warmann break down the show in spoilerific detail (36:23), talking mech suits, cults, and more. If you enjoy this deep dive into one of the best shows of the year so far, let us know if you'd like more ...
Episode 154: Back to Black, Civil War, The Teachers' Lounge with Jack O'Connell
April 14, 2024 08:17 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBThis week, Amon chats to star Jack O’Connell (12:39) as we go BACK TO BLACK (27:14) with Sam Taylor-Johnson’s Amy Winehouse biopic. Meanwhile, we batten down the hatches for Alex Garland’s CIVIL WAR (42:24) and ring the bell for the Academy Nominated- THE TEACHERS' LOUNGE (1:02:12). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (1:13:15), what should celebrities do when their co-star is abused online? To participate in the Cinema For Gaza raffle and support Medical Aid For Palestinians, visit https://uk.givergy....
Episode 153: Monkey Man, The First Omen, Io Capitano
April 07, 2024 07:30 - 1 hour - 208 MBThis week, we review Dev Patel's action-packed directorial debut MONKEY MAN (09:36), revisit a satanic masterpiece with prequel THE FIRST OMEN (34:11) and embark on a perilous mission, across sand and sea, in IO CAPITANO (53:23). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:08:40), we discuss The Matrix, Supergirl and the continued dominance of male filmmakers. To participate in the Cinema For Gaza auction and support Medical Aid For Palestinians, visit https://uk.givergy.com/cinemaforgaza If you would like...
Episode 152: Drift, Mothers’ Instinct, Disco Boy, with Cynthia Erivo
March 31, 2024 07:30 - 1 hour - 198 MBThis week, Amon speaks to Cynthia Erivo about her lead role in the British indie drama DRIFT (10:47), and we review the film (23:45). We also talk about the psychological drama MOTHERS’ INSTINCT starring Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain (38:18), and DISCO BOY featuring Passages star Franz Rogowski (57:55). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:11:28), with recent layoffs of critics at LA Times, Uproxx, and Vanity Fair, we ask if criticism is in crisis. To participate in the Cinema For Gaza auction ...
Episode 151: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Road House, Robot Dreams with Gil Kenan and Benedict Wong
March 24, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBThis week, Amon sits down with GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE director Gil Kenan (06:48) and we review the nostalgia-packed sequel (24:11), alongside another Eighties remake, ROAD HOUSE (41:56), and heartfelt animation ROBOT DREAMS (58:13). Amon also sat down with star Benedict Wong to dive into the mysteries of Netflix’s 3 BODY PROBLEM (1:11:52). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (1:28:11), we talk about boycotting screen stories because of the unscrupulous use of AI. If you would like to donate toward...
Episode 150: Drive-Away Dolls, Banel & Adama, Monster, with Ramata-Toulaye Sy
March 17, 2024 11:27 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBThis week, Amon interviews Ramata-Toulaye Sy about her feature debut, BANEL & ADAMA (07:01) while we review the film (26:04). We also take a look at Hirokazu Kore-eda's MONSTER (56:49) and go on a road trip with DRIVE-AWAY DOLLS (33:37). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:12:52), we talk the highs and lows of this year's Academy Awards.
Episode 149: Origin, Frida, Damsel, with Ava DuVernay and Giancarlo Esposito
March 10, 2024 08:57 - 1 hour - 206 MBThis week, Amon interviews the iconic Ava DuVernay about her latest dramatic interrogation of systemic oppression ORIGIN (11:48), and we review the film (31:26). We also discuss the documentary Frida about Mexican artist Frida Kahlo (49:05), and Millie Bobby Brown's latest Netflix strong female character instalment DAMSEL (01:00:40). Amon also chats to Hollywood icon Giancarlo Esposito about his latest TV venture: The Gentlemen (01:28:03). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:41:10), we deconstruct Za...
Episode 148: Dune: Part Two, Four Daughters, Lisa Frankenstein with Kaouther Ben Hania
March 03, 2024 08:45 - 2 hours - 84.7 MBThis week, Hanna speaks to Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania about reality and fiction in FOUR DAUGHTERS (04:06). We also review the film (22:52), PLUS – we saddle up our space worms and head out to tackle Denis Villeneuve’s DUNE: PART TWO (53:06) and comedy-horror LISA FRANKENSTEIN (37:49). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:23:23), we complete the Missionaria Protectiva and chat DUNE: PART TWO spoilers. If you would like to donate towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit https://www.map...
Episode 147: Wicked Little Letters, Perfect Days, Memory
February 25, 2024 08:30 - 1 hour - 172 MBThis week, we review the British comedy WICKED LITTLE LETTERS (09:31), Wim Wenders' PERFECT DAYS (26:47), and MEMORY starring Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgard (44:04). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (58:42), we talk about political statements and solidarity during Award season. If you would like to donate towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit https://www.map.org.uk/https://www.safebowgazanaid.com/take-action-now Join the conversation or suggest a Hot Take for the gang to discuss tweet u...
Episode 146: Madame Web, The Taste of Things, Bob Marley: One Love, with S.J. Clarkson
February 18, 2024 08:30 - 1 hour - 218 MBThis week, Amon speaks to S.J. Clarkson about MADAME WEB (16:36) and we review the film (31:28), along with THE TASTE OF THINGS (46:36), and BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE (01:00:54). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:20:35), we talk about family-approved biopics vs. non-family-approved biopics. If you would like to donate towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit https://www.map.org.uk/ Join the conversation or suggest a Hot Take for the gang to discuss tweet us at @FadeToBlackPod Follow us: @amonwar...
Episode 145: The Iron Claw, Occupied City, Your Fat Friend with Sterling K. Brown
February 11, 2024 09:06 - 1 hour - 82.1 MBThis week, Amon speaks to Sterling K. Brown (1:00:02) about American Fiction plus we review Sean Durkin’s tragedy-laced wrestling drama THE IRON CLAW (6:07), Steve McQueen’s portrait of his adoptive home Amsterdam, OCCUPIED CITY (28:04), and Jeanie Finlay’s celebration of writer and activist Aubrey Gordon, YOUR FAT FRIEND (44:15). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (1:17:13), with the Oscars adding a brand new casting category for its 2026 ceremony, we make a few category suggestions of our own. If ...
Episode 144: American Fiction, The Zone of Interest, Argylle, with Jeffrey Wright and Matthew Vaughn
February 04, 2024 08:30 - 1 hour - 211 MBThis week, Amon sits down to chat AMERICAN FICTION with Oscar nominee Jeffrey Wright (11:44), while we review Cord Jefferson’s literary satire (32:51), Jonathan Glazer’s THE ZONE OF INTEREST (47:37). Hanna also chats to the King of the Kingsmanverse, Matthew Vaughn (01:18:35), and we review his meta-spy comedy ARGYLLE (01:32:11). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:40:52), we chat Milly Alcock’s casting as Supergirl and whether actors should come before directors. If you would like to donate toward...
Episode 143: All of Us Strangers, The Colour Purple, Samsara with Andrew Haigh, Danielle Brooks & Corey Hawkins
January 28, 2024 13:38 - 2 hours - 83 MBThis week, Hanna speaks to Andrew Haigh about ALL OF US STRANGERS (10:41) and Clarisse chats with Danielle Brooks & Corey Hawkins (1:03:47) about The COLOUR PURPLE. We review the ghostly familial drama (29.57) along with the movie musical (1:30:00) plus the meditative journey of Samsara (50:06). And, in our HOT TAKE (1:49:00), we take a look at those Oscars nominations. If you would like to donate towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit https://www.map.org.uk/ https://www.unicef.or...
Episode 142: The Holdovers, Mean Girls, The End We Start From, with Da’Vine Joy Randolph
January 21, 2024 09:04 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBThis week, Amon speaks to (future Oscar winner?) Da'Vine Joy Randolph about her role in Alexander Payne’s seasonal tragi-comedy, THE HOLDOVERS (10:19), while we review the film (27:39); plus, we chat MEAN GIRLS (45:31), the movie musical, and the Jodie Comer-starring, apocalyptic drama THE END WE START FROM (1:02:10). And, in our HOT TAKE (1:16:57), we take a look at those Bafta nominations. If you would like to donate towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit https://www.map.org.uk/...
Episode 141: The Boys in the Boat, Poor Things, The Disappearance of Shere Hite, Marvel’s Echo, with Joel Edgerton, Grant Heslov, and Sydney Freeland
January 14, 2024 07:14 - 2 hours - 267 MBWe’re back! And in our first, jam-packed episode of 2024, Hanna speaks to Joel Edgerton about THE BOYS IN THE BOAT (12:04), we review the film (30:29), and then Hanna chats with producer Grant Heslov (44:44). Plus, we talk Yorgos Lanthimos’ POOR THINGS (01:01:49) and feminist doc THE DISAPPEARANCE OF SHERE HITE (01:24:53), before Hanna sits down with Sydney Freeland, head of the directing team on Marvel’s ECHO (01:42:17). And in our HOT TAKE (01:59:47), we’ll be diving into a full, spoiler...
Episode 140: Rebel Moon - Part One, Maestro, The Boy and the Heron, Godzilla Minus One, with Lee Child and Sam Fell
December 16, 2023 23:25 - 2 hours - 92.8 MBThis week, it’s our bumper Christmas episode! Amon speaks to Lee Child about bringing his hero back to the small screen for REACHER season two (5:49), and CHICKEN RUN: DAWN OF THE NUGGET director Sam Fell about the return of Aardman Animation’s pluckiest fowls (1:48:23). Meanwhile, we travel to a galaxy far, far away for Zack Snyder’s REBEL MOON – PART ONE: A CHILD OF FIRE (27:37), the concert hall for Bradley Cooper’s MAESTRO (57:22), and the shores of Japan for Hayao Miyazaki’s THE BOY AN...
Episode 139: Wonka, Leave the World Behind, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget with Mathew Baynton and Paterson Joseph
December 10, 2023 09:15 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBThis week, Clarisse sits down with some of the villains of WONKA, Mathew Baynton and Paterson Joseph (12:54), while we review the film (31:23); plus we LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND (47:36) and fly the coop and tackle CHICKEN RUN: DAWN OF THE NUGGET (01:06:59). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:16:17), we chat fandoms vs critical assessment. If you would like to donate towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit https://www.map.org.uk/ https://www.unicef.org/emergencies/children-gaza-desperate-need-l...
Episode 138: Eileen, American Symphony, Candy Cane Lane, with Adura Onashile and Savanah Leaf
December 03, 2023 08:40 - 1 hour - 237 MBThis week, Amon speaks to Adura Onashile about her feature debut GIRL (11:02). Then we fall under the seductions of William Oldroyd’s EILEEN (27:06), tune up for documentary AMERICAN SYMPHONY (40:22), and take a trip down CANDY CANE LANE (52:52), and Amon has a chat with Savanah Leaf about capturing a single mother’s journey in EARTH MAMA (01:10:40). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:24:59), we discuss Bob Iger’s recent comments and the wider state of art in a corporate world. If you would like...
Episode 137: Wish, Napoleon, The Eternal Daughter, with Jennifer Lee, George C. Wolfe, and Colman Domingo
November 26, 2023 08:43 - 2 hours - 221 MBThis week, Clarisse speaks to Jennifer Lee (08:33), the chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios, and a writer and executive producer on WISH, while we review the film (22:57). Meanwhile, destiny has brought us reviews of Ridley Scott’s NAPOLEON (33:03) and Joanna Hogg’s Gothic ghost story, THE ETERNAL DAUGHTER (59:41), while Amon speaks to George C. Wolfe and Colman Domingo about bringing the 1963 March on Washington to screen in RUSTIN (01:19:42). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01...
Episode 136: The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Saltburn, May December, with Roger Ross Williams
November 19, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBThis week, Amon speaks with the director of STAMPED FROM THE BEGINNING Roger Ross Williams (7:10) about his new Netflix documentary. Then we go back to Panem for THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES (19:25), visit a ridiculously extravagant crib in Emerald Fennell’s SALTBURN (36:27) and check out new Todd Haynes Drama MAY DECEMBER (48:03) starring acting heavyweights Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman. Plus, in our HOT TAKE (59:55), with the recent news that Pedro Pascal is ...
Interview Special: Composer Natalie Holt Talks Loki Season 2
November 17, 2023 09:57 - 1 hour - 143 MBHi listeners! Loki's second season recently concluded in glorious fashion, aided by a God-tier score by Natalie Holt. In this exclusive interview, our Amon Warmann spent one hour with the composer chatting about the show's biggest moments, character themes, her episode 3 cameo (did you spot her?), and much more. If you enjoy this 60 minute deep dive with one of the most talented composers working today, let us know if you'd like more of this type of content by tweeting us at @FadeToBlac...
Episode 135: The Marvels, Anatomy of a Fall, The Killer, with Nia DaCosta and Laura Karpman
November 12, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 227 MBThis week, we have reviews of ANATOMY OF A FALL (02:45), and David Fincher’s THE KILLER (17:13). Then we go big on THE MARVELS; Hanna chats with director and co-writer Nia DaCosta (36:49), the team review the film (52:11), Amon gets the low-down on the score with composer Laura Karpman (01:07:27), and in our HOT TAKE (01:25:30) we get into spoiler territory for the Captain Marvel sequel. If you’d like to support the striking forces please consider donating to the Entertainment Community Fun...
Episode 134: How to Have Sex, Bottoms, The Royal Hotel, with Christos Nikou
November 05, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 213 MBThis week, Hanna talks all things love with FINGERNAILS writer-director Christos Nikou (09:24). Then we get down with the girlies with reviews of Molly Manning Walker's HOW TO HAVE SEX (27:03), Kitty Green's THE ROYAL HOTEL (47:24) and Emma Seligman's BOTTOMS (1:07:57). And, in our HOT TAKE, we pick apart the latest drama from Marvel Studios (01:28:18). This podcast was recorded during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labour of the actors currently on strike, the movies being covere...
Episode 133: Five Nights at Freddy’s, Pain Hustlers, Cat Person, with Kitty Green
October 29, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 207 MBThis week, Clarisse chats to director Kitty Green about the real-world horrorscape of THE ROYAL HOTEL (14:25). Meanwhile, we spend FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S (27:42), as the viral video game sensation finally makes it to screens; while we meet some PAIN HUSTLERS (48:49) in Netflix’s Emily Blunt and Chris Evans-starring pharmaceutical drama, and take CAT PERSON (01:09:15) out on a date, as Emilia Jones and Nicholas Braun star in the big-screen adaptation of Kristen Roupenian’s New Yorker short s...
Episode 132: Killers of the Flower Moon, Nyad, The Pigeon Tunnel with Julie O’Keefe and Jacqueline West
October 22, 2023 08:27 - 2 hours - 98.1 MBThis week, we get to know the man behind spymaster John Le Carre, in documentary THE PIGEON TUNNEL (10:23). We follow the a perilous journey of one woman's mission to swim from Florida to Cuba in NYAD (33:36) and after Clarisse talks to Jacqueline West and Julie O’Keefe about the costumes on KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON (52:34) we get into Martin Scorseses' latest biographical epic (01:27:23). Plus, in our hot take, we discuss what's the best way to tell the stories of the grossly marginalise...
Episode 131: Sumotherhood, London Film Festival 2023, with Adam Deacon
October 15, 2023 07:30 - 59 minutes - 136 MBThis week, Hanna speaks to actor-filmmaker Adam Deacon about bringing Rico & Kane (click, clack) to screen (14:11), while we review the film (22:41). Plus, in a special, expanded edition of HOT TAKE (33:40), we round-up our London Film Festival experiences and share our hot picks for the coming months. This podcast was recorded during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labour of the actors currently on strike, the movies being covered here wouldn't exist. If you’d like to support t...
Episode 130: The Exorcist: Believer, Loki: Season 2, Fair Play, with Chloe Domont
October 08, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBThis week, Clarisse gets her Alden Ehrenreich fill as we check out FAIR PLAY (08:36) and Amon interviews its writer and director Chloe Domont (12:20) [NB: The answer to the final question at (29:50) is quite spoilery!]. Spooky season is in full swing with our review of THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER (53:20), and with LOKI back for season 2, we give our first impressions of the Disney+ series (01:13:41). Plus, in this week’s HOT TAKE (01:46:47), we talk the power of three and the trend of announcing...
Episode 129: The Creator, Saw X, The Old Oak, with Gareth Edwards
October 01, 2023 08:12 - 1 hour - 222 MBThis week, Clarisse chats THE CREATOR with its creator, Gareth Edwards (10:44), while we review the sci-fi epic (28:46); plus, we try to escape Jigsaw’s traps in the nefarious SAW X (51:49), and we discuss what may be the last film from one of Britain’s most celebrated directors, Ken Loach’s THE OLD OAK (01:04:24). Plus, in this week’s HOT TAKE (01:25:30), we break down the WGA’s tentative deal with the AMPTP & celebrate the end of their strike. This podcast was recorded during the 2023...
Episode 128: Dumb Money, Expend4bles, Strange Way of Life, with Craig Gillespie
September 24, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBThis week, Amon chats to Craig Gillespie (6:40) about stonks, tendies, & the GameStop short squeeze drama of DUMB MONEY. We’ll also review the film (24:29), alongside action sequel EXPEND4BLES (41:53) & Pedro Almodóvar’s sensuous, western short STRANGE WAY OF LIFE (01:00:50). Plus, in this week’s HOT TAKE (1:18:10) we discuss Lily Gladstone's Oscar campaign and why she's gone from supporting to (rightfully) best actress. This podcast was recorded during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes....
Episode 127: A Haunting in Venice, Cassandro, Brother, Lucky Number Slevin, with Paul McGuigan
September 17, 2023 08:32 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBThis week, we check out Kenneth Brannagh's latest Poirot mystery A HAUNTING IN VENICE (19:18), jump in the ring with CASSANDRO (37:24), and follow the ups and downs of two siblings in BROTHER (52:44). Plus, we bring back BE KIND REWIND, as Hanna chats to LUCKY NUMBER SLEVIN director PAUL MCGUIGAN (01:06:55) before we reassess the 2006 neo-noir (01:36:23). This podcast was recorded during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, th...
Episode 127: A Haunting in Venice, Cassandro, Brother, Lucky Number Slevin with Paul McGuigan
September 17, 2023 08:32 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBThis week, we check out Kenneth Brannagh's latest Poirot mystery A HAUNTING IN VENICE (19:18), jump in the ring with CASSANDRO (37:24) and follow the ups and downs of two siblings in BROTHER (52:44). Plus, we bring back BE KIND REWIND, Hanna chats to LUCKY NUMBER SLEVIN director PAUL MCGUIGAN (01:06:55) before we reassess the 2006 neo-noir (01:36:23). This podcast was recorded during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the mo...
Episode 126: Past Lives, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, A Life on the Farm, with Celine Song and Mimi Leder
September 10, 2023 07:29 - 2 hours - 226 MBThis week, Hanna chats with writer-director Celine Song about her feature debut PAST LIVES (07:56), and we review the film (29:21). Then we take a trip to Greece for a chat about MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 3 (50:07), and learn about Charles Carson in A LIFE ON THE FARM (01:08:43). Hanna also interviews exec producer and director Mimi Leder about season three of THE MORNING SHOW (01:30:47). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:45:01), we discuss the ethics of reviews aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes. Thi...
Episode 125: Passages, Cobweb, The Equalizer 3, with Ira Sachs and Antoine Fuqua
September 03, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 244 MBThis week, Clarisse chats to Ira Sachs about power, sex, identity, and really nice coats in PASSAGES (11:38), and then the pod team review the film (29:00). We also have a gander at sticky horror COBWEB (44:27), while Amon talks to Antoine Fuqua about taking down the mafia in THE EQUALIZER 3 (59:39), before a review of Denzel Washington’s latest (01:16:13). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:32:10), festival season kicks off in full at Venice and we ask the question, “what makes for good festival tw...
Episode 124: The Blackening, Theater Camp, Scrapper
August 27, 2023 07:11 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBThis week, we review satirical horror THE BLACKENING (04.01), satirical musical THEATER CAMP (18.49), and the not-so-satirical comedy-drama SCRAPPER (33.21), the feature debut of last week’s guest, Charlotte Regan. Plus in our hot take – lightsabers and lothcats at the ready! – because we’ll be having a SPOILER-FILLED discussion of the first two episodes of Disney+’s AHSOKA (54.58). This podcast was recorded during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and ...
Episode 123: Blue Beetle, Lie With Me, Strays, with Ángel Manuel Soto and Charlotte Regan
August 20, 2023 07:14 - 1 hour - 246 MBThis week, Amon chats with Blue Beetle director Ángel Manuel Soto about bringing the Latino superhero to the big screen (12:31). Then the pod team review the latest DC film (23:08), French romantic drama Lie With Me (41:13), and doggy comedy Strays (51:48). Also, Clarisse chats to Charlotte Regan about her British feature debut Scrapper (01:08:00), which we’ll be reviewing next week. Plus in our HOT TAKE (01:25:00), we discuss the latest data on the limiting and lacking progress towards i...
Episode 122: Haunted Mansion, Gran Turismo, L'immensità with Justin Simien
August 13, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 67 MBThis week, Clarisse shares a spirited conversation with HAUNTED MANSION director Justin Simien (11:19), then we review the new ride-to-screen adaptation (28:13), GRAN TURISMO (49:56) and L’IMMENSITÀ (1:07:07). PLUS in our HOT TAKE (1:23:29) we discuss the best way to handle bad behaviour at the cinema. This podcast was recorded during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labour of the writers and actors currently on strike, the movies being covered here wouldn't exist. If you’...
Episode 121: Joy Ride, Kokomo City, Meg 2: The Trench, with Adele Lim
August 06, 2023 07:16 - 1 hour - 202 MBThis week, Hanna speaks to Adele Lim about her directorial debut JOY RIDE (08:56) and pack our bags to review the film (18:54), hang out with some colourful trans personalities in KOKOMO CITY (33:58), and go deeper than deep to visit the trench in MEG 2 (49:12). Plus in our HOT TAKE (01:10:40), we ask – could the gimmick of BARBENHEIMER bring back the double feature? This podcast was recorded during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labour of the writers and actors currently ...
Episode 120: The Beanie Bubble, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Talk to Me with Geraldine Viswanathan
July 30, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBThis week, Pop! goes THE BEANIE BUBBLE as Clarisse talks to star Geraldine Viswanathan (15.30) and we review the film (30.58). Plus, we chat TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM (48.15) and Australian horror TALK TO ME (01.09.09). Plus in our hot take (01.28.21), we ask… did the multiverse ruin the MCU? This podcast was recorded during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the movies being covered here wouldn't exist. ...