49 episodes

The club for lovers and makers of Film. From shots and dialogue to casting and score, we unpack little-known indies, box office smashes, documentaries, foreign language and everything in between. Hosted by Actor Maisie Williams, Casting Director Hannah Marie Williams, and Filmmaker Lowri Roberts, come and join us as we navigate the mad world of film.
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Frank Film Club with Maisie Williams Rapt

    • TV & Film
    • 4.9 • 39 Ratings

The club for lovers and makers of Film. From shots and dialogue to casting and score, we unpack little-known indies, box office smashes, documentaries, foreign language and everything in between. Hosted by Actor Maisie Williams, Casting Director Hannah Marie Williams, and Filmmaker Lowri Roberts, come and join us as we navigate the mad world of film.
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    Priscilla: Sofia Coppola was the perfect person to make this

    Priscilla: Sofia Coppola was the perfect person to make this

    For this week's episode we're not going to beat around the bush; we really loved Sofia Coppola's Priscilla (2023) and if you listen you’ll find out why. The film follows the perspective of Elvis’s teen wife, a rare autobiographical film that actually gives the time of day to a woman of that generation. Not only is this film completely non-judgemental, but Coppola somehow has a way of making us relate to a woman we have nothing in common with. Would we have been more satisfied ending with an explosion of emotions? Not all of us agree. From that soundtrack, to that age gap, to the Presley family response... we have a lot to unpack. Join us, and then listen to some Dolly Parton.
    A full transcript of this episode can be found here.
    Keep up to date with us on Instagram, TikTok, Letterboxd and YouTube: @frankfilmclub

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    • 48 min
    Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind: chosen by our listeners to rip our hearts out all over again

    Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind: chosen by our listeners to rip our hearts out all over again

    This week our film was chosen by YOU lovely listeners. We asked for an iconic 90s or 00s film and you really delivered. The cult classic Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is a film that genuinely keeps on giving, from the gut-wrenching emotional turmoil, to the visual language that was truly ahead of its time. We discuss the sour backstory of the making of this film; whether pushing actors too far and bad working conditions can ever be justified by the great art it resulted in. We’re divided. We look at the unexpected but extraordinary performances from an eccentric Kate Winslet and a heartbreaking Jim Carrey. Oh, and we ask ourselves, would we ever go through the procedure Clementine does?
    Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is a 2004 American science fiction romantic drama film directed by Michel Gondry based on Charlie Kaufman's screenplay. Starring Kate Winslet, Jim Carrey, Kirsten Dunst, Elijah Wood and Mark Ruffalo.
    A full transcript of this episode can be found here.
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    • 44 min
    Wonka: no one's favourite Willy but a pleasant surprise

    Wonka: no one's favourite Willy but a pleasant surprise

    An episode Maisie was dreading… until she actually watched the film. And, well, we couldn't dislike it if we tried. Turns out acting royalty and Harry Potter's production team will always work wonders. This week we discuss everything about the undeniably fun, not too sickly, if a little unmemorable, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory unofficial prequel. We try to imagine other actors in the role of young Wonka, and we look back at our fav Wonka's from the past…
    A full transcript of this episode can be found here.
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    • 41 min
    Past Lives: the phenomenal debut from Celine Song and the tearjerker we needed

    Past Lives: the phenomenal debut from Celine Song and the tearjerker we needed

    Will they/won't they?? Should they/shouldn't they?? This week we discuss Celine Song's phenomenal debut, Past Lives. In a world of explosive franchises comes a quiet original film that entranced us all. We discuss the prep that went into the authentic performances and casting. Plus, Celine Song's lived experiences that led her to write this, and, Maisie receives love life advice from none other than Teo Yoo.
    Past Lives is produced by A24, directed and written by Celine Song, starring Greta Lee, Teo Yoo and John Magaro. 
    A full transcript of this episode can be found here.
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    • 44 min
    Saltburn: it's giving the peach scene from Call Me By Your Name

    Saltburn: it's giving the peach scene from Call Me By Your Name

    It's Saltburn week, time to discuss that film that you regret watching with your parents. We are so here for the vulgarity, the Barry, the girlies, the soundtrack and the eyebrow piercings. At times we're a little salty.. is it too predictable? Did the internet ruin it? Listen to find out 💖
    Saltburn (2023) is written and directed by Emerald Fennell starring Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, Rosamund Pike, Carey Mulligan and Richard E Grant. Produced by our fave, LuckyChap Entertainment.
    A full transcript of this episode can be found here.
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    • 47 min
    Poor Things: The hair, the drama and Maisie’s revelation

    Poor Things: The hair, the drama and Maisie’s revelation

    This week we go on the wild ride that is Poor Things by Yorgos Lanthimos. It’s a real head-scratcher as we try get to the bottom of what it’s all supposed to MEAN?! In the latest from one of our favourite directors, it’s the costume dept that are our true heroes of this film. We discuss the visual effects and production behind this eccentric spectacle, and, the erm, unique accent work. Plus, our favourite listener comments!
    Written by Tony McNamara, directed Yorgos Lanthimos, based on the book Poor Things by Alasdair Gray. It stars Emma Stone, Ramy Youssef, Willem Dafoe and Mark Ruffulo.
    Keep up to date with us on Instagram, TikTok, Letterboxd and YouTube: @frankfilmclub
    A full transcript of this episode can be found here.

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    • 39 min

Customer Reviews

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39 Ratings

39 Ratings

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It’s an absolute joy listening to these three young people discuss such a variety of films. It feels like such an organic, honest, and genuine conversation. I kinda feel like it’s just friends talking in a coffee shop about a movie they saw and I’m just talking in my bedroom along with them lol!

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Finally, a realistic film reviewer show

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