Fade 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 cultu ...
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The PopCultured Podcast is hosted and produced by film journalist and critic Hanna Flint. Each episode sees a lively discussion about pop culture and diversity with both pals and entertainment aficionados.
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Welcome to the FIRST FILM CLUB Podcast. Produced by Natalie Louise, and hosted by critic and author Hanna Flint, both founders of the FIRST FILM CLUB, this podcast is dedicated to filmmakers, casts and crew members talking about the first films they ever made. It is a companion project to the FIRST FILM CLUB event series that celebrates directorial debuts. We screen a debut short film from an emerging director alongside the feature debut of an established director followed by a Q&A with both ...
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A podcast about loving things in a really very rubbish year
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Episode 194: Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, To a Land Unknown, and Memoir of a Snail
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1:03:51This week, we’re cracking out the big knickers for BRIDGET JONES: MAD ABOUT THE BOY (10:08), while two Palestinian refugees are pushed into increasingly desperate circumstances in Mahdi Fleifel’s TO A LAND UNKNOWN (24:56) and a woman recounts a life of loneliness in Oscar-nominated animation MEMOIR OF A SNAIL (37:34). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (54:35),…
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Episode 193: The Fire Inside, The Seed of the Sacred Fig with Christopher Andrews
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1:11:45This week, Clarisse speaks to Christopher Andrews about his Christopher Abbott and Barry Keoghan-fronted sheep farming thriller BRING THEM DOWN (7:47), while we review Rachel Morrison’s sports biopic THE FIRE INSIDE (27:11)and Mohammad Rasoulof’s Iran-set political thriller THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG (42:16). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (59:18), with new…
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Episode 192: Hard Truths, Companion, with Mike Leigh
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1:11:53This week, Hanna speaks to the maestro Mike Leigh about his new film HARD TRUTHS (10:19), while we review the Bafta-nominated drama (29:58) plus Drew Hancock’s robot revenge horror COMPANION (43:39). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (57:27), with A COMPLETE UNKNOWN and SATURDAY NIGHT failing to give Joan Baez and Gilda Radner their due, we ask: are women stil…
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Episode 191: The Brutalist, Presence
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1:05:52This week, we're going on a Bauhaus journey with Brady Corbet's THE BRUTALIST (08:27) and deal with some paranormal activity in Steven Soderbergh's PRESENCE (35:41). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (52:51), we discuss the backlash against generative AI use in some of this year's Oscar frontrunners. If you would like to donate directly towards humanitarian ai…
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Episode 190: A Complete Unknown, Wolf Man, with Monica Barbaro
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1:11:01This week, we’re getting our folk on with A COMPLETE UKNOWN (06:21) as Amon chats with star Monica Barbaro (10:04) and we review the film alongside Leigh Whannell's latest Universal Monsters adaptation WOLF MAN (45:22). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:01:27), we discuss the Skeleton Crew season finale. If you would like to donate directly towards humanit…
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Episode 189: Babygirl, A Real Pain, Maria
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1:07:38This week, we’re all BABYGIRL (08:03)with Halina Reijn’s BDSM drama, while Jessie Eisenberg wrestles with personal and national history in his comedy-drama A REAL PAIN(27:13), and Angelina Jolie belts as a legendary opera star in Pablo Larraìn’s MARIA(40:33). In our HOT TAKE(55:55), we discuss Jeremy O. Harris’s defence against criticism of award f…
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Episode 188: Nosferatu, We Live in Time, Nickel Boys
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1:01:24This week, we kick off 2025 by succumbing to the darkness with Robert Eggers’s NOSFERATU (05:21). Plus, we stock up on tissues and Jaffa Cakes for John Crowley’s WE LIVE IN TIME (27:04), and chat RaMell Ross’s daring adaptation of the Colson Whitehead novel, NICKEL BOYS (38:33). And, in our HOT TAKE (51:51), we look forward to our most anticipated …
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Episode 187: The Order, Better Man with Kerry Washington and Barry Jenkins
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1:19:28This week, Amon speaks to Kerry Washington about her WWII film THE SIX TRIPLE EIGHT (04:40) and Barry Jenkins about MUFASA: THE LION KING (48:59). We review Justin Kurzel's THE ORDER (20:42) and Robbie Williams biopic BETTER MAN (32:31). And, in our HOT TAKE (01:05:30), we share our favourite movie moments of the last year. If you would like to don…
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Episode 186: Queer, The Bibi Files with Justin Kuritzkes
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1:06:33This week, Hanna speaks to screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes about adapting William S Burroughs’s novel QUEER (5:47) for the screen, while we review Luca Guadagnino’s follow-up to Challengers (18:38) and documentarian Alexis Bloom’s look into the corruption charges against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, THE BIBI FILES (37:19). And, in our H…
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Episode 185: Nightbitch, Unstoppable, with Jon Watts and Christopher Ford
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1:06:03This week, we review the Amy Adams-fronted, Marielle Heller-directed NIGHTBITCH (07:03), and William Goldenberg’s UNSTOPPABLE (23:13), which tells the story of disabled champion wrestler Anthony Robles. Then Clarisse speaks to the creators of STAR WARS: SKELETON CREW, Jon Watts and Christopher Ford (39:08), and in our HOT TAKE (52:06) we dive into …
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Episode 184: Conclave, Your Monster, with Auliʻi Cravalho
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1:02:11Make way, make way! For this week, Amon speaks to Moana herself – Auliʻi Cravalho – about returning for MOANA 2 (10:39). Meanwhile, we gather our own conclave to review the papal thriller CONCLAVE (20:21) and the Melissa Barrera-fronted horror musical romcom YOUR MONSTER (41:03). And, in our HOT TAKE (51:40), we fight over the question: what’s the …
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Episode 183: Blitz, Layla, Wicked with Malcolm Washington and Danielle Deadwyler
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1:11:19This week, Amon speaks to Malcolm Washington and Danielle Deadwyler about his feature debut THE PIANO LESSON (04:16) and we review Steve McQueen's World War II epic BLITZ (20:40), Amrou Al-Kadhi's drag queen rom-com LAYLA (43:38). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (54:01), we take a spoilerific look at Jon M. Chu's WICKED PART ONE. If you would like to donate …
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Episode 182: Gladiator II special with Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, Fred Hechinger and Harry Gregson-Williams
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1:44:30This week, we gather for a GLADIATOR II special! Amon speaks to stars Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, Fred Hechinger (08:37), and composer Harry Gregson-Williams (01:02:07), while we give our thumbs up or thumbs down on Ridley Scott’s swords and sandals sequel (36:54). And, in our HOT TAKE, we dive into some spoilers, just like those sharks divi…
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Episode 181: The Piano Lesson, Bird, No Other Land
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1:06:47This week, we review the Washington family's August Wilson adaptation THE PIANO LESSON (06:20), Andrea Arnold's latest coming-of-age drama BIRD (22:54), and Berlinale-winning Palestinian documentary NO OTHER LAND (38:20). And, in our HOT TAKE (52:03), Star Wars: Episodes 10-12 are reportedly in the works and Simon Kinberg is set to write the trilog…
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Episode 180: Anora, Heretic, with Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui
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1:14:56This week, Hanna speaks to directors Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui about their documentary SUPER/MAN: THE CHRISTOPHER REEVE STORY (11:59), while we take a whirlwind trip through Sean Baker’s ANORA (27:17) and try to outsmart Hugh Grant in theological horror HERETIC (46:41). And, in our HOT TAKE (01:01:55), we ask why Quentin Tarantino doesn’t want…
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Episode 179: Venom: The Last Dance, Emilia Pérez
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1:00:37This week, we say farewell to Eddie and his bestie symbiote in VENOM: THE LAST DANCE (8:45) and take a trip to Mexico with Jacques Audiard’s musical EMILIA PÉREZ (26:16). And, in our HOT TAKE (45:36), we ask, why can’t Marvel seem to make a Blade movie? If you would like to donate directly towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit https://www.m…
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Episode 178: The Wild Robot, The Apprentice, with Naomi Scott and Chris Sanders
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1:17:07This week, Amon speaks to Naomi Scott about horror sequel SMILE 2 (52:46) and Chris Sanders about THE WILD ROBOT (08:31), while we review the new DreamWorks Animation (20:21) and chat THE APPRENTICE (32:29), a portrait of the early years of Donald Trump. And, in our HOT TAKE (01:01:23), on the back of Cynthia Erivo’s comments about Wicked fan edits…
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Episode 177: Timestalker, Transformers One, with Alice Lowe
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1:31:32This week, Hanna catches up with Alice Lowe about her latest irreverent comedy TIMESTALKER (11:01) plus we review the film (37:02) and Transformers origin story TRANSFORMERS ONE (52:10). And, in our HOT TAKE (01:16:19), we discuss the critique of actresses like Emma Stone who speak up about the gender disparity in Hollywood but rarely work with fem…
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Episode 176: Joker: Folie à Deux, A Different Man, with Josh Cooley and Lorenzo di Bonaventura
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1:20:36This week, Amon talks to TRANSFORMERS ONE director Josh Cooley and producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura (09:24). Then the team returns to Gotham to see if Todd Phillip's JOKER sequel, FOLIE À DEUX, was worth a revisit (31:29), and we take a sojourn to New York City for A DIFFERENT MAN starring Sebastian Stan (50:38). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:06:30), we…
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Episode 175: Never Let Go, The Outrun, My Old Ass
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1:14:40This week, we watch Halle Berry battle family demons in NEVER LET GO (07:38), take a trip to the Orkneys with Saoirse Ronan for recovery drama THE OUTRUN (21:28), and are paid a visit by future Aubrey Plaza for Megan Park’s MY OLD ASS (39:39). And, in our HOT TAKE (55:28), move out the way, Robert Downey Jr. as Victor von Doom! There’s a new contro…
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Episode 174: His Three Daughters, The Substance, with Azazel Jacobs
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1:22:17This week, Amon speaks to writer-director Azazel Jacobs about his grief drama HIS THREE DAUGHTERS (10:23), while we review the film (25:55). Then, we try out Coralie Fargeat’s new body horror, THE SUBSTANCE (40:31). And, in our HOT TAKE (01:03:24), we ask, after James Cameron popped off against his critics, should directors write their own scripts?…
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Episode 173: In Camera, Speak No Evil, with Naqqash Khalid
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1:22:32This week, Hanna speaks to Naqqash Khalid about his film industry satire IN CAMERA (08:34), while we review the film (33:05). Then we take a visit out to the West country for the horror remake SPEAK NO EVIL (49:22). And, in our HOT TAKE (01:08:39), with the release of the Sir Ian McKellen-fronted The Critic, we talk about how critics are depicted o…
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Episode 172: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Firebrand with Elizabeth Olsen and Carrie Coon
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1:07:00This week, Amon sits down with stars Elizabeth Olsen and Carrie Coon to talk grief drama HIS THREE DAUGHTERS (6:51); while, hey, it’s showtime, as we review Tim Burton sequel BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE (21:38) and Tudor biopic FIREBRAND (39:58). And, in our HOT TAKE, we offer our favourite picks for next month’s London Film Festival (56:54). If you wo…
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Episode 171: Sing Sing, Black Dog, with Clarence Maclin
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1:03:04This week, Amon chats to SING SING star Clarence Maclin (09:58) and we review the critically acclaimed prison drama (25:53). Then we hit the road with British indie BLACK DOG (36:12), and in our HOT TAKE (51:22), we look at the habit of cancelling series after one season. If you would like to donate directly towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please …
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Interview Special: Naomi Ackie talks 'Blink Twice'
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16:35Hi listeners! The main podcast is back on September 1st! But to tide you over, we have an interview special with the great Naomi Ackie. She joins us primarily to talk about BLINK TWICE in which she stars as Frida, a cocktail waitress who tech billionaire Slater King (Channing Tatum) invites to his private island. But vaction bliss soon evaporates a…
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Interview Special: Directors Angela Patton and Natalie Rae talk 'Daughters'
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18:52Hi listeners! While the main pod is on a mini-hiatus (we're back on September 1st!), we're giving you a couple interview specials! The first is with Angela Patton and Natalie Raw, the co-directors of DAUGHTERS - a documentary that focuses on four young girls as they prepare for a special Daddy Daughter Dance with their incarcerated fathers, as part…
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Episode 170: Dìdi, Alma's Rainbow, Kensuke's Kingdom
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1:22:32This week, we're on coming of age duty with Sean Wang's directorial debut DIDI (06:22) followed by the restoration of Ayoka Chenzira's ALMA's RAINBOW (23:11) and animated saga KENSUKE'S KINGDOM directed by Neil Boyle and Kirk Hendry (40:31). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (52:23), with Robert Downey Jr. set to earn $80 million for returning to the MCU as th…
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Episode 169: Deadpool & Wolverine, About Dry Grasses
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1:47:51This week, the Merc with the Mouth is back, and he’s brought a friend, for Marvel’s DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE (14:12. We review the film, plus, we dive into Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s latest slice of slow cinema, ABOUT DRY GRASSES (50:47). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (1:13:47, we get deep into spoiler territory on the MCU’s big summer hit. If you would like to donat…
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Episode 168: Twisters, Janet Planet, Crossing with Lee Isaac Chung
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1:51:05This week, Hanna chats all things TWISTERS (11:38) with director Lee Isaac Chung and we review the windy sequel to the 1990s classic (33:15). We also check out Annie Baker's coming of age dramedy JANET PLANET (54:53) and Levan Akin's familial drama CROSSING (01:15:41). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:32:03), we talk about the Russos return to the MCU for…
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Episode 167: Longlegs, Fly Me To The Moon, Sleep, with Osgood Perkins
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1:40:19This week, Amon chats all things LONGLEGS with writer-director Osgood Perkins (12:43) and we review the buzziest horror of the year so far (26:55). We also review the space race rom-com FLY ME TO THE MOON (45:34) and stay up all night for SLEEP (01:01:35). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:13:43), we dissect the first GLADIATOR II trailer. If you would lik…
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Episode 166: Maxxxine, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, and Unicorns
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1:39:56This 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 ba…
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Episode 165: Kinds of Kindness, Fancy Dance, Bye Bye Tiberias
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1:19:02This 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…
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Episode 164: The Bikeriders, The Exorcism, and Green Border with Jeff Nichols
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1:24:32This 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:…
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Episode 163: Inside Out 2, Arcadian, Freud’s Last Session, with Asif Kapadia and Joe Sabia
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1:30:19This 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 TA…
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Episode 162: Bad Boys: Ride or Die, The Watched, Rosalie, with Viggo Mortensen, Vicky Krieps, and Ishana Night Shyamalan
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1:59:12This 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…
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Episode 161: Sting, Bonus Track, The Beast with Jude Christian
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1:57:13This 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 stag…
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Episode 160: Hit Man, In Flames, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
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1:14:29This 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 …
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Episode 159: If, Hoard, Tiger Stripes, X-Men '97 Finale
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1:10:52This 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://w…
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Episode 158: The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, La Chimera, and Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger
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1:08:28This 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 pr…
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Episode 157: The Fall Guy, Love Lies Bleeding, The Idea of You, with David Leitch and Kelly McCormick
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1:37:11This 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 C…
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Episode 156: Challengers, Boy Kills World, Tomorrow's Freedom with Justin Kuritzkes
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1:30:18This 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 …
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Episode 155: Rebel Moon: Part Two – The Scargiver, Abigail, Sometimes I Think About Dying, with Jeymes Samuel
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1:41:21This 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 endeavou…
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Fallout Spoiler Special, with Kyle MacLachlan, Walton Goggins, Ella Purnell, Jonathan Nolan, and more
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1:20:30Hi 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)…
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Episode 154: Back to Black, Civil War, The Teachers' Lounge with Jack O'Connell
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1:25:50This 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 t…
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Episode 153: Monkey Man, The First Omen, Io Capitano
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1:30:49This 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 pa…
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Episode 152: Drift, Mothers’ Instinct, Disco Boy, with Cynthia Erivo
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1:26:30This 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 r…
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Episode 151: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Road House, Robot Dreams with Gil Kenan and Benedict Wong
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1:43:04This 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). Plu…
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Episode 150: Drive-Away Dolls, Banel & Adama, Monster, with Ramata-Toulaye Sy
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1:44:23This 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.…
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Episode 149: Origin, Frida, Damsel, with Ava DuVernay and Giancarlo Esposito
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1:52:22This 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 chat…
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Episode 148: Dune: Part Two, Four Daughters, Lisa Frankenstein with Kaouther Ben Hania
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2:01:00This 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 Miss…
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