Seen Any Good Films Lately?
89 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -Host Jason Solomons asks top guests about the films and stars they treasure. A podcast of fond movie memories and fresh recommendations.
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Cannes 2022 Part Deux
May 27, 2022 20:12 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBActress and model Charlbi Dean talks about working on Triangle of Sadness; Harka star Adam Bessa explodes onto the scene; and critics John Bleasdale, Jo Titmarsh and BBC’s Emma Jones join me for a round up. Music by Lee Rosevere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cannes 2022 Part 1: Binoche, Bergman and A-ha
May 21, 2022 11:23 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBQueen of Cannes Juliette Binoche joins me to discuss Between Two Worlds and the tough working life of an actor; director Mia Hansen Love completes a Cannes double with Bergman Island last year and now the gorgeous One Fine Morning with Lea Seydoux. Plus Norway’s Thomas Robsahm talks A-ha - The Movie. Take on me indeed. Music by Lee Rosevere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Movie Music
May 16, 2022 08:23 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBComposer Alex Heffes joins me to discuss his solo piano album Sudden Light and the film stories behind the gorgeous tunes. And I review Top Gun Maverick. Muisc by Lee Rosevere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Irish Whispers
May 07, 2022 16:33 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBDublin director Colm Baread celebrates the first-ever wide release for an Irish-language feature film; The Quiet Girl. A haunting and beautiful adaptation of author Clare Keegan’s story, Foster. I review Call My Agent remake Ten Percent and look at Gaspar Noé’s minor masterpiece Vortex. Music by Lee Rosevere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Morricone and Morocco
April 29, 2022 12:43 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MBI talk to director Roland Joffe about working with Ennio Morricone on The Mission, as featured in the new documentary Ennio - Roland also recalls Saturday morning cinema, winning the Palme d'Or at Cannes, and falling in love with Julie Christie. And I meet director Nabil Ayouch, creator of lovely film Casablanca Beats about a bunch of Moroccan kids learning about hip hop as a means to express themselves and take on their parents. Plus some Nick Cave sounds from French wildlife doc The Velvet...
Happening and The Future of Cinemas
April 22, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBVenice-winning director Audrey Diwan joins me to talk about her brilliant, breathless abortion thriller Happening, starring French film's Most Promising Newcomer, Anamaria Vartolomei; billionaire property developer and film producer Charles Cohen reveals his love of classic pictures, his adoration of classic cinemas and why he's restoring more sacred film spaces. I review The Lost City, Playground and The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. Music by Lee Rosevere. Hosted on Acast. See ac...
Train Films and War Movies
April 15, 2022 17:21 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MBI talk to Finnish director Juho Kuosmanen about his Cannes-winning Russian train romcom Compartment No 6; and I meet director John Madden at The Chiswick Cinema to discuss Operation Mincemeat, war films and working with Colin Firth for the first time in over 20 years. Plus I review Viking epic The Northman and lesbian nun movie Benedetta. Music by Lee Rosevere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fever Syndrome and Joe Cole
April 08, 2022 06:30 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBAcclaimed writer and actress Alexis Zegerman joins me to discuss her new play at Hampstead Theatre, The Fever Syndrome and takes me through her work with Mike Leigh, her favourite film memories and some Dirty Dancing. Joe Cole talks accents in indie film One if These Days and not doing Michael Caine in The Ipcress File. I review Mexican drama Prayers for the Stolen. Music by Lee Rosevere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Bad Guys and that Oscar Slap
April 01, 2022 13:01 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MBDirector of new animation Pierre Perifel talks about his diverse voice cast and the heist movies that influenced him; I work out why a bad joke made Will Smith snap and slap on Oscar night. Music by Lee Rosevere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
True Things, Moods and Tramps!
March 25, 2022 13:51 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBDirector Harry Wootliff talks about sex in British movies and falling in love with Ruth Wilson making True Things; I meet our risingest new star Nicôle Lecky from hit new BBC Three show Mood; and visit BFI Flare Closing Film Tramps! with director Kevin Hegge; plus some Oscar predictions ahead of Sunday's big night in Hollywood. Music by Lee Rosevere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Phantom of the Open
March 18, 2022 13:49 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBDirector Craig Roberts and writer Simon Farnaby discuss their winning comedy about losing, the story of the world's worst golfer, Maurice Flitcroft, captured in a brilliant Mark Rylance performance. And I review the BAFTAs. Music by Lee Rosevere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Love in the Cities
March 11, 2022 13:50 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBParis and Oslo are the destinations as two leading lights of European cinema come to town on BAFTA weekend. Actor, performer, musician Jehnny Beth is one of the stars of Jacques Audiard's Paris 13th District and she talks about young love in Paris. a thing for Truffaut and her teenage crush on Sophie Marceau. Norwegian producer Thomas Robsahm is cheering for his film The Worst Person in the World with two BAFTA and two Oscar nominations, with star Renate Reinsvie leading the Oslonian renaiss...
Summer of Soul
March 04, 2022 16:23 - 26 minutes - 24 MBAs he takes on the docs at the BAFTAs and Oscars, debut director Questlove joins me from his office in 30 Rock to look at my favourite film of the last year. We talk about the goosebump moments of seeing the re-discovered concert footage from Harlem 1969 for the first time, why he opened with Stevie Wonder on the drums, and how Sesame Street stopped us seeing the first-ever live performance from Luther Vandross. Plus I review Happening and Rebel Dread. Music by Lee Rosevere. Hosted on Ac...
From Secrets & Lies to Ali & Ava
February 25, 2022 14:36 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBClaire Rushbrook returns to British screens in the Bradford-set romance and reveals what happened when she saw Flash Gordon. Plus I review The Duke, Cyrano and La Mif. Music by Lee Rosevere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Little Tramp and Charlie Chaplin
February 18, 2022 13:19 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBOn the release of their fascinating new documentary, directors James Spinney and Peter Middleton join me to answer the enigma of The Real Charlie Chaplin and trace the rise and fall of cinema’s most enduring character. Music by Lee Rosevere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Making Oscar History with Flee
February 11, 2022 18:04 - 41 minutes - 38 MBDirector Jonas Poher Rasmussen discusses his unique and special film Flee, the first to ever be nominated in Animation, Documentary and International Film catgories. Plus my nominations reactions and reviews of Death on the Nile and Marry Me. Music by Lee Rosevere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ariana de Bose and Jason Flemyng
February 04, 2022 16:51 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBFresh from her double BAFTA nomination, the star of Spielberg's West Side Story joins me to talk about playing the iconic role with original Anita, Rita Moreno, on set, hitting the high notes of Tonight, dancing the Mambo and meeting Stephen Sondheim; and star of 4-times BAFTA nominated Boiling Point Jason Flemyng talks about working in British indie film, his new prison cell drama with Craig Fairbrass, the best prison movies and his film poster collection. I review The Souvenir Part II, The...
Sing and Hostile
January 28, 2022 10:01 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBDirector Garth Jennings talks me through making a giant animated movie musical and reveals his love of Billy Wilder; debut film maker Sonita Gale discusses the brutal politics and necessary action around her doc Hostile. Among my recommendations are Riders of Justice and Parallel Mothers. Music by Lee Rosevere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Amulets and Memories
January 21, 2022 15:53 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBRomola Garai tells me about making her feature directing debut with horror film Amulet, and the films that inspired her along the way; award-winning artists Joana Hadjithomas and Khalil Joreige open up the secrets of their gorgeous film Memory Box, discussing their teenage years in Beirut, 80s mixtapes and the power of food; I review Nightmare Alley and Belfast. Music by Lee Rosevere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Documentary Awards Special: Cows and China
January 14, 2022 10:35 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBAndrea Arnold discusses farming and realism with Cow, her captivating study of the brutish life of a beautiful dairy cow called Luma; Chinese-America filmmaker Jessica Kingdon talks about shooting in Chinese factories - and eating duck - for her visually stunning doc Ascension. I review Drive My Car and Munich - The Edge of War and there’s Mary Poppins and Sidney Poitier… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Boxing and Cooking
January 07, 2022 14:33 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBMat Whitecross tells me about re-capturing 80s America and putting capitalism and pugilism in the ring for his new Discovery doc series The Kings, with Hagler and Hearns, Sugar Ray Leonard and Roberto Duran; director Phil Barantini explains how, why and where he made his amazing one-take restaurant movie Boiling Point with Stephen Graham; I review of Licorice Pizza and A Hero. Music by Lee Rosevere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Celebrating my films of 2021 - and a British classic from 2011: 10 years of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
December 24, 2021 09:44 - 43 minutes - 40 MBI run through the films that have stood out, sparked debate, and made an impact, from Bond to music docs. And I talk to director Tomas Alfredson and writer Peter Straughan about making Tinker Tailor and the films that have influenced their lives. Music by Lee Rosevere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Noomi Rapace, Lamb, London Critics' Circle noms and Joanna Vanderham
December 17, 2021 11:04 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBScandi superstar Noomi Rapace is on sparkling form discussing her Icelandic roots, her new film Lamb and her movie loves; actress Joanna Vanderham reads out the London Critics' nominations, Wendy Mitchell joins me to react and I review Don't Look Up, The Lost Daughter and swoon over The Invisible Life of Euridice Gusmao. Music by Lee Rosevere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Paolo Sorrentino, The Hand of God and the BIFAS
December 10, 2021 13:02 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBFresh from the first awards bash of the season, I catch up with winners from the British Independent Film Awards - Celeste Bell who carried of two prizes including Best Documentary for Poly Styrene: I Am Not a Cliche about her Mum, Poly Styrene, the late lead singer of former punk band X-Ray Spex; and Breakthrough Performance winner Nell Barlow, from lovely coming-of-age romance Sweetheart. And, as the European Film Awards take place in Berlin, I meet up with nominee for Best Director, Film...
Trailer for Seen Any Good Films Lately? Season 3
December 10, 2021 12:53 - 2 minutes - 1.99 MBHere's the trailer to Season 3 of Seen Any Good Films Lately? on which I'll be focusing on the awards season, from the BIFAs to the Oscars. I'll bring you the latest news and interviews with nominees and winners and the newest reviews so you know exactly which films to catch up with to be in the know during all the clamour and glamour of the red carpets. As usual, I'll be asking my star guests about their love of cinema, past and present, so you'll get plenty of recommendations and find so...
Ruth Negga, Andre Holland and The Rescue
October 29, 2021 07:19 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBIn this season finale, the stars of Netflix film Passing discuss race, colour and movies. Ruth Negga worries about playing Lady Macbeth; Moonlight star Andre Holland remembers The Wizz, Diahann Carroll and living in Harlem. I also talk to Oscar-winning director of Free Solo, Chai Vasarhelyi, about her breath-taking doc reconstruction of the cave dives that saved the trapped Thai Wild Boars boys’ football team, in The Rescue. Reviews include Last Night in Soho and Quant. Hosted on Acast. See...
Sarah Solemani
October 22, 2021 10:29 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBAs BBC drama Ridley Road reaches its finale, writer Sarah Solemani joins me to talk about making it, Anglo-Jewish trauma, and her favourite film moments, from Life Is Beautiful to Oliver! and a sexy night with Volver. In film-related activities, I review new play The Shark Is Broken and tour round The French Dispatch exhibition. Music by Lee Rosevere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
BFI London Film Festival Round Up
October 15, 2021 12:53 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBOn this episode I'm joined by podcaster and LFF first-timer Ygraine to review some of our highlights from the 65th edition of the festival: amid the voices and sounds of the festival listen out for news of Belfast, The Phantom of the Open, Last Night in Soho, Spencer, The Wolf Suit, Hit The Road, Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon and many more... Music by Lee Rosevere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
London Film Festival preview with Tricia Tuttle
October 06, 2021 06:37 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBLFF preview with Tricia Tuttle. As the 65th BFI London Film Festival begins, I talk to its Artistic Director Tricia Tuttle about her life as a curator and about the films she’s loved and been inspired by. Plus I introduce a new star, Agnes O’Casey, from BBC One drama Ridley Road. Music by Lee Rosevere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Seen Any Bond Films Lately?
October 01, 2021 08:54 - 23 minutes - 22 MBThis week, it's Seen Any Bond Films Lately? On a brilliant Bond takeover, I'm joined by Bond guardians/producers Barbara Broccoli, Michael G Wilson and five-time Bond composer Don Black to talk about their favourite Bond songs, cars, locations, posters. It's about family, film and the Daniel Craig-era finale. Plus I deliver the first review of No Time To Die. Music by Lee Rosevere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jo Hartley
September 24, 2021 11:50 - 44 minutes - 41 MBThis episode is dedicated to director Roger Michell. This Is England actress Jo Hartley discusses her role as a Mum in lovely new British coming-of-age movie Sweetheart, shares her love of Grease and tells all about a first date with a future member of Take That. I review French gem Gagarine and give some recommendations for the upcoming BFI London Film Festival. Music by Lee Rosevere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jake Scott
September 21, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBHear my review of Sopranos prequel movie The Many Saints of Newark; and we go back to '96 with director Jake Scott and the now legendary Oasis gigs at Knebworth immortalised in his new doc Live Forever. Music by Lee Roservere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sam Spruell
September 17, 2021 12:03 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBStar of chilling TV drama The North Water, Sam Spruell discusses filming in the Arctic, why he’s watching The White Lotus and the skills of Isabelle Huppert. I review Everybody’s Talking About Jamie and Mark Cousins’ The Story of Looking. Music by Lee Rosevere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ruth Wilson and the Venice Film Festival
September 10, 2021 08:13 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBRuth Wilson stars in Venice movie True Things, discussing the benefits of an intimacy advisor and the perils of love. Rounding up the big movies at Venice 78, I look at the awards contenders jostling for the spotlight and re-examine British classic The Servant. Music by Lee Rosevere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Venice 2021 and England 1966, with Paul Weiland
September 03, 2021 13:06 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBDirector Paul Weiland tells how he turned the nightmare of his own Bar Mitzvah clashing with England's 1966 World Cup Final into much-loved, belated hit comedy Sixty Six; and I'm on the Lido with the first reviews from the 78th Venice Film Festival. Music bt Lee Rosevere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael Caton-Jones
August 27, 2021 15:12 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBScottish director Michael Caton-Jones talks about his latest film Our Ladies, his memories of Scandal and his Hollywood career with Bruce Willis, De Niro and Sharon Stone in a fascinating interview that also takes in Lee Marvin, The Seven Samurai and Monument Valley. I review The Nest, The Last Bus and The Toll and trumpet the doc I made at Green Man Festival to accompany the gorgeous restoration of original 1958 concert movie classic Jazz On A Summer's Day. Music by Lee Rosevere. Hosted...
Johnny Depp
August 13, 2021 09:51 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBA major exclusive as Johnny Depp joins me in his only UK broadcast interview to discuss what’s next for his career, his music and his latest performance as Life photographer Eugene Smith in Minimata. I also preview my first festival line-up for the Cinedrome at Green Man Festival. Music by Lee Rosevere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jojo Moyes
August 06, 2021 11:35 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBFor my 50th episode, multi-million selling novelist Jojo Moyes joins me to talk about the film adaptation of The Last Letter From Your Lover and the films that have influenced her chart-topping romances, from Wong Kar Wai to The Black Stallion. I also review The Most Beautiful Boy in the World and Night of the Kings. Music by Lee Rosevere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cannes Film Festival Special
July 18, 2021 11:50 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBMy second Cannes Film Festival Special is a bumper show which stars Black Widow baddie and Bond girl Olga Kurylenko; I meet new sensations in Cannes Best Actress winner Renate Reinsvie and the amazing Agathe Rousselle who stars in the shock Palme D’Or winner Titane; there’s the lovely British actor Adeel Akhtar from Ali & Ava; I give you a run down of my favourite films at the festival with tips from loads of other writers and critics; and I’ve even got the immediate reaction and analysis of...
Cannes Special Part 1
July 09, 2021 09:19 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBOn my first edition from the Cannes Film Festival 2021, I talk to doc maker Mark Cousins about the state of cinema and why we still love it; plus reviews of Annette, The Souvenir II and Francois Ozon's Everything Went Fine (and some Vanessa Paradis)... Music by Lee Rosevere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jasmine Batchelor, Michael Dwek and Gregory Kershaw
July 02, 2021 09:04 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBA delicious edition with the directors of gorgeous doc The Truffle Hunters, Michael Dwek and Gregory Kershaw; and actor Jasmine Batchelor talks about her Brooklyn indie gem The Surrogate and answers the SAGFL Questions with Whoopi, Whitney and Love Jones. I review Black Widow and Lady Boss: The Jackie Collins Story. Music by Lee Rosevere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thomas Vinterberg and Nick Broomfield
June 25, 2021 12:19 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBI go another round with Danish Oscar winner Thomas Vinterberg; Nick Broomfield goes gangsta again with Biggie and Tupac’s killers; I review Supernova. Music by Lee Rosevere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ben Wheatley and Marc Isaacs
June 18, 2021 09:25 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBProlific British director Ben Wheatley tells me about making the UK's first Covid-era production, his freak-out mushroom trip movie In The Earth. Ben also takes us through his movie moments, from Yentl to the Temple of Doom and Annie's Song; doc maker Marc Isaacs talks us through the wry observations of his home life - and British life - in The Filmmaker's House; I review The Reason I Jump and Shiva Baby. Music by Lee Rosevere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sir Christopher Hampton
June 11, 2021 12:15 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBOscar winner Sir Christopher Hampton discusses making and writing The Father with Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman and he takes us through his life in movies as he faces the SAGFL questions. We talk writing in fountain pen, Fred Astaire, The Graduate, Bunuel's cocktails, and what to do during a 15-minute standing ovation at Cannes. Meanwhile, I review Mandabi and In The Heights. Music by Lee Rosevere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SheffDocFest boss Cintia Gil
June 04, 2021 09:17 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBSheffield DocFest begins with my film of the year Summer of Soul, so festival head Cintia Gil tells us what else to expect and takes us through her SAGFL cinema memories. And debut director Aleem Khan tells us the personal stories behind his new film After Love. Music by Lee Rosevere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ira Sachs
May 28, 2021 09:01 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBNew York film maker Ira Sachs talks about working with Isabelle Huppert on location in Portugal and takes us through his movie life, from Fantasia trauma to the pleasure of Jimmy Cagney and the music of Claire Denis. I review Cruella and Tilda, and tantalise you with one of the best concert docs ever made... Music by Lee Rosevere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leslie Woodhead
May 21, 2021 10:34 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBElla Fitzgerald is the subject and my guest is revered British documentary maker Leslie Woodhead with his film about the Queen of Jazz - it's called Just One of Those Things and plays at the re-opened BFI Southbank. Leslie recalls a life in film, including working with the elusive Terence Malick, the shock of DA Pennebaker's Primary and years spent filming a tribe in Ethiopia. Among my own recommendations are A Quiet Place II and The Underground Railroad. Music by Lee Rosevere. Hosted on ...
Agnieszka Holland and Jason Wood
May 14, 2021 12:27 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBLeading European director Agnieszka Holland joins me to talk about her new film Charlatan, the new success of female film makers and her memories of cinema growing up in Poland. And as the grand re-opening of cinemas is nearly upon us, I talk to Jason Wood, creative director of HOME in Manchester about what what films will tempt us back to the big screen, the future for cinemas, his new updated edition of The Faber Book of Mexican Cinema and, of course, his treasured cinema memories. Plus I ...
David Ebersole, Todd Hughes and Lisa Immordino Vreeland
May 07, 2021 12:30 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBCamp and classy today, with husband and husband directors David Ebersole and Todd Hughes on their highly entertaining fashion doc House of Cardin, while Lisa Immordino Vreeland discusses her doc Truman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation about two of America's greatest 20th century writers. I react to the Noel Clarke stories and recommend Raoul Peck's Exterminate All The Brutes. Music by Lee Rosevere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Danny Huston
April 30, 2021 12:25 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBDanny Huston joins me to talk about directing and starring in The Last Photograph - the man born on a film set also shares precious family and personal movie memories, such as the day he fell in love with Ava Gardner. I look at the Oscar results, talk Paddington vs Kane and recommend a new show about Tupac. Music by Lee Rosevere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.