Episodes
Chris and Nathaniel discuss this strange Italian experiment of a movie, its gorgeous aesthetics and its profound impact if you can dig underneath its many subtextual and metaphysical layers. Take a trip into Phoenix's tomb with us as we unwrap this stolen artifact of a movie.
Published 05/30/24
Published 05/30/24
Chris and Ian discuss Luca Guadagnino's new steamy tennis movie and for once find themselves on opposite sides of the court taking lobs, shots and backhands to each other. Okay, it's not that dramatic but we couldn't resist using tennis terminology here...
Published 05/16/24
Chris, Ian and Zalan talk through the joy of Wim Wenders' latest film and how the whole idea started with observing the construction of public toilets in Tokyo! Uplifting and moving, join us as we delight in a movie that is all about appreciating the life you have built for yourself and the wonders of human connection.
Published 05/11/24
Join us as we chat to Zalan Pall, manager of the Phoenix Cinema. We discuss Zalan's beginnings as a movie-lover from Transylvania to working through the UK cinema distribution chain to manager of one of London's oldest continuously-running cinemas. Let's celebrate independent cinema together.
Published 05/05/24
Chris and Ian delicately discuss this coming of age mystery drama that revolves around two young boys and their relationship with each other that unfolds in surprising and profound ways. Best seen cold so it's highly advised to watch the movie before listening!
Published 04/18/24
Chris and Ian discuss this powerful and disturbing Holocaust movie that's unlike any that's come before it. Brace yourself...
Published 04/03/24
Chris and Ian dive into Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli's latest. They discuss the process of the master storyteller, how this film compares to his others and how frustrating it is that Chris has to pee every time he watches a movie which means he always misses something.
Published 03/21/24
A review of Alexander Payne's latest film predicted to be the next holiday classic, written by David Hemingson and featuring wonderful performances by Paul Giamatti and Da'Vine Joy Randolph. This episode was recorded before the Oscars was telecast which is why we speculate on whether Da'Vine Joy Randolph will (and deservedly does) win the gold statue.
Published 03/15/24
A review of Yorgos Lanthimos's latest film based on the novel by Alasdair Gray, written for the screen by Tony McNamara, and featuring a fearless and powerful star performance by Emma Stone.
Published 02/12/24