Wolf Cub Film Club
14 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago -Two filmmakers who also happen to be a father & son on opposite sides of the globe, Australia & Germany take a deep dive into documentaries, features & series. Wolf (Steve Thomas) is a documentary maker & Cub (Daniel Thomas) is a writer, actor & filmmaker. As well as exploring films the duo also share personal anecdotes, filmmaking knowledge & a little banter about football.
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Episodes
BECKHAM
December 08, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBOn this episode Wolf & Cub take a look at the recent Netflix Docuseries ‘Beckham’. Directed by Fisher Stevens it follows David Beckham's meteoric rise from humble beginnings to global football stardom. Wolf is an avid Manchester United fan & we’ve both supported England over the years so along with the filmmaking there's much to discuss. If you have a filmmaking question, film or series you'd like to recommend please reach out. https://www.instagram.com/wolfcubfilmclub/ Hosted on Acast. S...
'SUBJECT' WITH MARGIE RATLIFF
November 16, 2023 08:32 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBOn this episode episode Wolf (Steve Thomas) & Cub (Daniel Thomas) take a look at a new doco called 'Subject' which examines the impact of some well-known documentaries on the lives of their subjects with a focus on the ethics & responsibly inherent in documentary filmmaking. As tens of millions of people consume documentaries in an unprecedented "golden era," Subject urges audiences to consider the often profound impact on their participants The film club has been lucky enough to be joined b...
THE STAIRCASE
November 10, 2023 11:32 - 43 minutes - 59.1 MBIt’s been a little while between episodes in this second series but we are now bringing you an endeavour into the saga that is… the Staircase. On this episode wolf & cub comparatively discuss the documentary series on Netflix and the HBO dramatised version starring Colin Firth and Toni Collette. https://www.instagram.com/wolfcubfilmclub/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
STILL: A MICHAEL J. FOX MOVIE
June 26, 2023 15:17 - 48 minutes - 66 MBOn this episode Wolf & Cub checkout the 2023 Documentary Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie Directed by Davis Guggenheim which follows the life of the beloved actor & advocate exploring his personal & professional triumphs & travails, & what happens when an incurable optimist confronts an incurable disease. The Doco is available on Apple TV+ We would like to dedicate this Episode to our dear friend, Australian Screenwriter Mac Gudgeon 1949 - 2023 Michale J. Fox Foundation https://www.michaeljf...
KURT VONNEGUT: UNSTUCK IN TIME
February 16, 2023 12:18 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MBWolf & Cub get stuck in time as they have an in depth conversation about the 2021 Documentary 'Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck in time' which recounts the extraordinary life of author Kurt Vonnegut, and the 25-year friendship with filmmaker Robert Weide who set out to document it. If you'd like to recommend a film for us to discuss or have a question you'd like us to answer please get in touch. https://www.instagram.com/wolfcubfilmclub/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
ANOTHER ROUND & THE TRACKER
January 05, 2022 09:49 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBOn the final episode for season one, Wolf & Cub have chosen narrative films from Europe & Australia. First up Cub has selected the Danish film 'Another Round' (2020) about four high school teachers who consume alcohol on a daily basis to see how it affects their social and professional lives. Next up Wolf has chosen the Australian film 'The Tracker' (2002) about a police officer leading an expedition to find an aboriginal fugitive. The film stars the iconic David Gulpilil & is a timely chance...
THE FILMS OF JAFAR PANAHI
November 25, 2021 15:40 - 1 hour - 106 MBOn this episode wolf & cub change it up & look at the body of work from Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi. In 2010 Panahi was convicted by Iran’s Islamic republic of “making propaganda against the system” & placed under house arrest. He faced a 20 year ban on writing scripts, directing films, giving interviews or leaving the country. His films are a social critique & include ‘This is not a film’ (2011) ‘Taxi’ (2015) ‘Offside’ (2006) & ‘The Mirror’ (1997). A scene in Taxi reminds wolf & cub of a ...
MISHA & THE WOLVES & STORIES WE TELL
November 16, 2021 09:45 - 1 hour - 114 MBWolf & Cub take a look at two documentaries that use interesting narrative devices. First up it's 'Misha & the Wolves' (2021) directed by Sam Hobkinson, the tale of a woman whose holocaust memoir took the world by storm, but a fallout with her publisher - who turned detective - revealed an audacious deception created to hide a darker truth. Next up it's 'Stories we tell' (2012) directed by Sarah Polley, a film that excavates layers of myth and memory to find an elusive family truth. Hosted...
FREE SOLO & THE WORK
November 02, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBWolf & Cub take a look at two documentaries centred around masculinity and personal growth. First up is 'Free Solo' (2018) directed by Jimmy Chin & Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi about rock climber Alex Honnold's attempt to become the first person to climb El Capitan, a giant rock face in Yosemite National Park without ropes. Next up is 'The Work' (2017) directed by Jairus McLeary & Gethin Aldous where 3 men from the outside join inmates on the inside at Folsom Prison for 4 days of group therapy. ...
SOUND OF METAL & THE ENGLISH SURGEON
October 19, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBWolf & Cub dissect two films this week with a medical theme. First up it's 'Sound of Metal' (2019) a narrative directed by Darius Marder about a heavy-metal drummer whose life is thrown into free-fall when he begins to lose his hearing. Next up is 'The English Surgeon' a documentary directed by Geoffrey Smith about the life of a neurosurgeon & the overwhelming dilemmas he continually faces. So find your row number, seat, sit back & relax. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
MY OCTOPUS TEACHER & KEDI
October 05, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBWolf & Cub roam the animal kingdom this week with two documentaries focused on animals & our relationships with them. First up it's 'My Octopus Teacher' (2020) directed by Pippa Ehrlich & James Reed which follows the journey of filmmaker Craig Foster as he forges an unusual bond with an octopus in a South African kelp forest. Next up is 'Kedi' (2016) directed by Ceyda Torun a profile of the ancient city of Istanbul, its people & its cats... Wolf & Cub share their own experience coming face to...
BEASTIE BOYS STORY & AMY
September 21, 2021 09:56 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBIn this episode Wolf & Cub take a look at two music documentaries. First up it's 'Beastie Boys Story' (2020) a live doco experience Directed by Spike Jonze where the two remaining members Michael Diamond & Adam Horovitz share the story of the band & their 40 year friendship. Followed by 'Amy' (2015) Directed by Asif Kapadia, an intimate portrait of the life & career of Amy Winehouse. In discussing the films Wolf finds a newfound appreciation for the Beastie Boys & Cub draws from some of his o...
PELÉ & DICK JOHNSON IS DEAD
September 07, 2021 13:36 - 1 hour - 106 MBIn our first episode wolf & cub dive into 2 Netflix documentaries,'Pelé' (2021) a homage to possibly the greatest footballer in history directed by Ben Nicholas & David Tryhorn & 'Dick Johnson is Dead' (2020) a hybrid doco directed by Kirsten Johnson as she helps her father prepare for the end of his life. In examining the films, cub is compelled to share a story about his close encounter with Pelé & wolf shares his thoughts on transparency in filmmaking. So load up on sweets from the candy b...
Wolf Cub Film Club Trailer
August 19, 2021 12:15 - 43 seconds - 1.11 MBWolf & Cub, who happen to be father and son, review top class films from around the world together. They're both filmmakers, Steve Thomas (Wolf) is a documentary maker & film school senior lecturer, while Danny Thomas (Cub) is also an actor and a writer. They review two films per episode, each recommended by the other, & discuss connecting themes as well as their own experiences on & off set. From opposite sides of the globe, between Australia & Germany. Season one comprises predominantly do...