The Brum Picture Show Podcast

To celebrate the release of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, this week we’ll be having a battle of the Sci-Fi franchises on the Brum Picture Show! We’ll be discussing our favourite futuristic sagas, what a franchise actually is, and if the very existence of franchises represents the death of originality in popular culture.  We’ll also be attempting to break the world record for the number of tim...

This week we’re thrilled to be joined by multi-instrumentalist and composer Graham Reynolds, regular collaborator of indie director Richard Linklater. We’ll be discussing Graham’s upcoming performance at the Flatpack Festival on the 12th of May and his prolific career in music and film.  As well as having a nostalgic look back on Linklater’s career, we’ll also be reviewing Luca Guadagnino’s new ro...

To celebrate the release of Alex Garland’s new film Civil War, we thought it would be appropriate to discuss civil war films on this week’s show. This unfortunately turned into a civil war amongst the Brum Picture Show team as we debated whether civil war films are a genre, and what a civil war actually is. Alongside deep dives into Apocalypse Now, Michael Collins, and A Field in England, we'll al...

To tie in with Screen B14’s upcoming screening of Poor Things, we’ll be putting on our reading spectacles as we discuss literary adaptations on film. We’ll also be making spectacles of ourselves as we struggle to think of books we’ve actually read.  Alongside some truly surprising literary picks, we’ll also have reviews of the thematically appropriate films Adaptation and Dune Part 2. So whether y...

In this bonus episode we have something very special for you- an interview! To celebrate Screen B14 and Blow Water’s screening of the 1997 romantic comedy Peggy Su, we’ll be talking to executive producer Roger Shannon, a veteran of British independent cinema. Roger was kind enough to take the time to talk to us about a range of topics including the production of Peggy Su, the representation of cit...

This week we'll be debuting a brand new feature on the show: "The Rob Reiner Test". We'll be discussing the director's top 5 films and debating how many filmmakers even come close to matching such greatness, with co-presenter Rory taking it upon himself to be the grand adjudicator of objective artistic quality.  Alongside movie news, including an update on the fate of The Electric Cinema and Messi...

It’s time for a Marty party at Brum Radio this week as we celebrate the legendary director Martin Scorsese! We’ll be discussing his life and career and his recent success at the prestigious Brum Picture Show Awards. Will he come down to the studio to collect his trophy? Tune in to find out.  Alongside reviews of Origin and Scala!!!, we’ll be discussing the sad news of the closure of The Electric C...

It's awards season in the movie world, so we've been rolling out the red carpet at the Brum Radio studios for a very special episode. We'll be discussing the Bafta winners, making our predictions for The Oscars, and, most prestigiously of all, giving out our very own Brum Picture Show Awards! We'll also be spending an arguably excessive amount of time talking about celebrity dogs. So, if you're fe...

Love is in the air this week as we discuss our favourite romantic films to watch this Valentine’s season. However, in classic Brum Picture Show fashion, we veer drastically off topic and wind up discussing subjects such as artificial intelligence, loneliness, and rodent-based crime. But don’t worry, we eventually get round to talking about such heartwarming films as In the Mood for Love, Punch Dru...

To tie in with the release of Priscilla and Poor Things, we thought it would be appropriate to talk about our favourite “strong female characters” from cinema and whether or not this is a meaningful phrase to describe movie heroines. Spoiler alert: Not really. Alongside reviews of the aforementioned films, we’ll be discussing the feminist credentials of Broadcast News, Kill Bill Vol.1, and Midsomm...

This week we attempt to bring some cheer to a cold and dark January by having a lovely chat about musicals! Unfortunately this somehow devolves into discussions about cannibalism and other potentially triggering topics. But don’t worry, Nadine tells a story about her cat to lighten the mood.  We’ll be getting our teeth into Chicago, West Side Story, and Cannibal! The Musical, and we’ll also have r...

In this very special episode we’ll be getting all nostalgic and saying goodbye to the year we have all just endured- 2023. We’ll be discussing our favourite and most disappointing moments, and we might even get around to talking about some of the year’s film releases too.  Alongside reviewing some of the films that have delighted or enraged us over the past year, we'll be talking about topics rang...

This week we discuss ideas for an alternative Christmas and talk about our favourite festive films that aren’t that Christmassy. We cover a wide range of topics, from disintegrating Hollywood marriages to talking foxes, so if that sounds like your idea of a good Christmas then be sure to tune in! Alongside some movie news, we’ll also have reviews of some of the latest releases, including Wonka, an...

On this week's show we discuss all things Ridley Scott, from his humble beginnings in advertising to his iconic films (and inevitably superior director's cuts) and his infamous effing and jeffing! We review his latest epic, Napoleon starring Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby, whilst this extended podcast version includes our discussion of another stately-home based film, Saltburn. With a round-up...

Are you a rugged Detective with a tobacco addiction and complicated past? If so you'll love this Film Noir episode of the Brum Picture show! The team will discuss the history of film Noir and our top picks, and there will also be a spoiler free review of the Royal Hotel, and a round up of global news and local films events.  Listen live to The Brum Picture Show with Screen B14 on Saturdays at 4pm...

Welcome to the NEW Brum Radio Podcast: The Brum Picture Show In this Episode: The Brum Picture Show debates the work of Wes Anderson! From his most loved films to whether his iconic style can be a detriment to connecting with his work.  There is a round-up of Global and local film news, with spoiler-free reviews of Killers of the Flower Moon and even local events in Birmingham to get you off the s...