Film For Thought
14 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe Film For Thought podcast, hosted by Amy Smith, allows for guests to come on about any film of their choice. Controversial to classic, old or new. Every week will be a different film, with many discussions to be had.
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Episode 14 - Police Story (1985) w/ Jake Godfrey
May 23, 2021 14:43 - 29 minutes - 23.8 MBFor this episode, guest host Jake and I talk about Jackie Chan and the work that he did on Police Story (1985), highlighting the importance of stunts in filmmaking and where Jackie Chan's career went. Check out Jake: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeGGodfrey British Comedy: https://www.comedy.co.uk/people/jake-godfrey/ Website: www.filmforthought.co.uk Portfolio Site: https://filmswithamy.tumblr.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/justfilmforthought Twitter: www.twitter.com/filmswithamy...
Episode 13 - Another Round (2021) w/ Chauncey Telese (LA Podfidential)
May 08, 2021 12:22 - 38 minutes - 32.1 MBIf anyone knows Amy on Twitter, they know that she has been hyping up Thomas Vinterberg's Another Round for the past six months. Guest Chauncey Telese has the same passion for the film, which leads to an interesting discussion about the film itself, as well as what is to come with the American adaptation. Follow Chauncey: Twitter: https://twitter.com/bigchaunc64 LA Football Network: https://www.lafbnetwork.com/ Website: www.filmforthought.co.uk Portfolio Site: https://filmswithamy...
Episode 12 - Something Borrowed (2011) w/ Diana Coronado (Screen Queue)
April 23, 2021 15:54 - 41 minutes - 33.2 MBWe don't always have to discuss good films here, as our guest Diana proved by requesting to talk about Something Borrowed (2011). From the writing and editing to the weird comedic choices made, this turned out to be such a fun discussion. Check out Diana: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScreenQueue Website: https://www.screenqueue.com/ Website: www.filmforthought.co.uk Portfolio Site: https://filmswithamy.tumblr.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/justfilmforthought Twitter: www.twitte...
Episode 11 - Waking Life (2011) w/ Brian Skutle (Sonic Cinema)
April 09, 2021 16:25 - 38 minutes - 36.4 MBIt took eleven episodes, but Brian Skutle of the Sonic Cinema managed to suggest a film that I wasn't so keen on myself, Richard Linklater's Waking Life (2001). However, this led to a fascinating conversation about narrative structure, the animation, themes of the film and so much more. Check out Brian: Twitter: https://twitter.com/skutlelemur Sonic Cinema: http://sonic-cinema.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cinemasonic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMRKc-woZsjCm_W...
Episode 10 - Warrior (2011) w/ Joe Morrow (Color Positive Movies)
March 26, 2021 11:07 - 40 minutes - 32 MBIn this episode of the Film For Thought podcast, Amy invites guest Joe from the Color Positive Movies YouTube channel to discuss a blindspot of hers: 2011's Warrior. From the narrative, use of MMA fighting and some of Gavin O'Connor's direction, there is a lot to discuss here. Check out Joe: Personal Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeMorr30246506 Color Positive Twitter: https://twitter.com/Colorpositive1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColorPositiveMovies Website: www.filmforthou...
Episode 9 - Little Shop of Horrors (1986) w/Jordan King
March 12, 2021 09:05 - 35 minutes - 28.5 MBAfter a hiatus of a few weeks, we are back and talking about our first musical of the podcast! Amy invites film critic Jordan King to talk about one of his favourite films, Little Shop of Horrors. From the B Movie style, the music from Ashman and Menken, and our dream casting of a reboot, there is plenty to discuss. Check out Jordan: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JordanMBKing Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/jordanmbking/ Movies on Weekend Profile: https://moviesonweekends.com/author...
Episode 8 - 20th Century Women (2016) w/ Billie Melissa
February 12, 2021 10:39 - 31 minutes - 27.9 MBAfter the women empowerment in Hustlers last episode, this episode continues on that theme as Amy and guest Billie Melissa talk about Mike Mills' 20th Century Women (2016). Check out Billie: Twitter: https://twitter.com/billiemelissa_ Portfolio: https://www.billiemelissa.com/ Free Billie Allen Petition: https://www.change.org/p/kim-kardashian-help-save-billie-allen-an-innocent-man-on-federal-death-row-3264b14f-bdbd-4e1e-958b-45728dba9c69?recruiter=1016260524&recruited_by_id=c6de3260-...
Episode 7 - Hustlers (2019) w/ Phoenix (Film Code Podcast)
January 28, 2021 10:09 - 35 minutes - 33.7 MBFor this episode of the podcast, Amy invites Phoenix of the Film Code Podcast on to talk about Hustlers. From discussions about the film to the conversation on marketing and perception, this ended up being a great discussion. Check out Phoenix: Twitter: https://twitter.com/IMHOReviews1 Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/FilmCodePod Film Code Podcast: https://linktr.ee/filmcodepod Blog: https://imhofilm.wordpress.com/ Website: www.filmforthought.co.uk Portfolio Site: https:...
Episode 6 - Inside Out (2015) w/ Alex Gilston (The Rank List Podcast)
January 15, 2021 11:01 - 40 minutes - 45.4 MBTo tie in with the release of Pixar's Soul on Disney+ last month, Amy and guest Alex talk about Inside Out, from the work that Pete Docter has done to the way that Pixar handles the mature themes of emotion. Check Out Alex Twitter: https://twitter.com/PresenterAlex Radio Channel: https://www.boltonfm.com/player/ Podcast: COMING SOON Website: www.filmforthought.co.uk Portfolio Site: https://filmswithamy.journoportfolio.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/justfilmforthought Twitter: ...
Episode 5 - Back to the Future Part 2 (1989) w/ Daryl Baxter (PALKEYS Podcast)
January 01, 2021 14:49 - 31 minutes - 30.5 MBOn this episode of the Film For Thought podcast, Amy is joined by podcaster Daryl Baxter as they discuss the sequel to one of the best films of all time, Back to the Future Part 2. Daryl’s Info: Twitter: https://twitter.com/darylbaxter Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/PALKEYSPodcast Podcast Links: https://darylbaxter.com/podcasts/ Portfolio: https://darylbaxter.com/portfolio/ Website: www.filmforthought.co.uk Portfolio Site: https://filmswithamy.journoportfolio.com/ Faceboo...
Episode 4 - Die Hard (1988) w/ John and Carlo
December 18, 2020 17:00 - 38 minutes - 17.1 MBFor this holiday special of the Film For Thought podcast, Amy has the most important discussion with guests John and Carlo: Is Die Hard a Christmas film? Stay tuned to find out. Thanks to my fellow podcasters Cinema Recall, Online Warriors and The Retro Craptacular. Make sure to check them out. Follow Carlo: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThiefCGT Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/tmml2021 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thiefcgt/ Podcast website https://tmml.buzzsprout.com/ ...
Episode 3 - Doctor Sleep (2019) w/ Abbi Ruggles (The Stories That Make Us Podcast)
December 04, 2020 09:33 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBIn the third episode, I am joined by Abbi Ruggles of The Stories That Make Us podcast to talk about what might be the best horror film of 2019, Mike Flanagan's Doctor Sleep. There is a lot of great stuff to discuss, from the influence of Mike Flanagan's work to the difficult task of pleasing both Stephen King and fans of The Shining film, so stay tuned to hear all of that and more. Check out Abbi Ruggles: Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbiruggles Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/th...
Episode 2 - Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) w/ Sam Hurley (Movie Reviews in 20Qs Podcast)
November 20, 2020 17:00 - 35 minutes - 37.1 MBIn the second episode, we are joined by Sam Hurley of the Movie Reviews in 20Qs podcast to talk about one of Amy's favourite films of the year - Portrait of a Lady on Fire. How many times are we going to state that this film is great? Find out by listening. Check out Sam Hurley: Twitter: www.twitter.com/surleyham Podcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/moviereviewsin Podcast: https://mritqs.podbean.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Compliance-Sam-Hurley-ebook/dp/B08C7236C6/ref=sr_1_1?cri...
Episode 1 - Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
November 06, 2020 18:39 - 23 minutes - 20.3 MBWelcome to the first episode of the Film For Thought podcast! This first episode is guestless as Amy discusses one of her favourite films, Silver Linings Playbook (2012). Follow Amy on her social medias: www.facebook.com/justfilmforthought www.twitter.com/filmswithamy www.filmforthought.co.uk Trailer Credit: Silver Linings Playbook - The Weinstein Company Song Credit: Carpe Diem by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3478-carpe-diem License: http://creativecomm...