This 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 diving into the Colosseum (01:19:04). If you would like to donate directly towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please...

This 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 trilogy. We have thoughts… If you would like to donate directly towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please...

This 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 to watch Denis Villeneuve’s Dune movies. If you would like to donate directly towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please...

This 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.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...

This 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, we discuss the role of memes in marketing. 

This 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 female directors. If you would like to donate directly towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please...

This 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 discuss the news that studios are now employing fandom focus groups to avoid upsetting toxic fans. Read the Variety article here:...

This 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 controversial casting announcement in town and its name is “Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie for Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights”. We break down the...

This 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?  If you would like to donate directly towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please...

This 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 on screen, and ask the question: do we always have to be the bad guys?  If you would like to donate directly towards humanitarian aid in Gaza...

This 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 would like to donate directly towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit...

This 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 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...

Hi 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 as Frida begins to question her reality. It's an impressive directorial debut from Zoë Kravitz, and Ackie is on career-best form in the lead role....

Hi 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 of a unique fatherhood program in a Washington, D.C. jail. It’s sweet, it’s sad, it’s very moving, and it's now streaming on Netflix. We hope you...

This 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 the villainous Doctor Doom, we ask if creatives demanding massive, multi-million paychecks is worth the money. If you would like to donate directly...

This 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 donate directly towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit https://www.map.org.uk/ https://www.safebowgazanaid.com/take-action-now Join the...

This 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 the next two Avengers movies.  If you would like to donate directly towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit...

This 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 like to donate directly towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit https://www.map.org.uk/https://www.safebowgazanaid.com/take-action-now Join...

This 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...

This 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...

This 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...

This 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...

This 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...

This 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...