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This week, Amon speaks to Adura Onashile about her feature debut GIRL (11:02). Then we fall under the seductions of William Oldroyd’s EILEEN (27:06), tune up for documentary AMERICAN SYMPHONY (40:22), and take a trip down CANDY CANE LANE (52:52), and Amon has a chat with Savanah Leaf about capturing a single mother’s journey in EARTH MAMA (01:10:40).   Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:24:59), we discuss...

This week, Clarisse speaks to Jennifer Lee (08:33), the chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios, and a writer and executive producer on WISH, while we review the film (22:57). Meanwhile, destiny has brought us reviews of Ridley Scott’s NAPOLEON (33:03) and Joanna Hogg’s Gothic ghost story, THE ETERNAL DAUGHTER (59:41), while Amon speaks to George C. Wolfe and Colman Domingo about b...

This week, Amon speaks with the director of STAMPED FROM THE BEGINNING Roger Ross Williams (7:10) about his new Netflix documentary. Then we go back to Panem for THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES (19:25), visit a ridiculously extravagant crib in Emerald Fennell’s SALTBURN (36:27) and check out new Todd Haynes Drama MAY DECEMBER (48:03) starring acting heavyweights Julianne Moore...

Hi listeners! Loki's second season recently concluded in glorious fashion, aided by a God-tier score by Natalie Holt. In this exclusive interview, our Amon Warmann spent one hour with the composer chatting about the show's biggest moments, character themes, her episode 3 cameo (did you spot her?), and much more. If you enjoy this 60 minute deep dive with one of the most talented composers...

This week, we have reviews of ANATOMY OF A FALL (02:45), and David Fincher’s THE KILLER (17:13). Then we go big on THE MARVELS; Hanna chats with director and co-writer Nia DaCosta (36:49), the team review the film (52:11), Amon gets the low-down on the score with composer Laura Karpman (01:07:27), and in our HOT TAKE (01:25:30) we get into spoiler territory for the Captain Marvel sequel. If you’d...

This week, Hanna talks all things love with FINGERNAILS writer-director Christos Nikou (09:24). Then we get down with the girlies with reviews of Molly Manning Walker's HOW TO HAVE SEX (27:03), Kitty Green's THE ROYAL HOTEL (47:24) and Emma Seligman's BOTTOMS (1:07:57). And, in our HOT TAKE, we pick apart the latest drama from Marvel Studios (01:28:18). This podcast was recorded during...

This week, Clarisse chats to director Kitty Green about the real-world horrorscape of THE ROYAL HOTEL (14:25). Meanwhile, we spend FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S (27:42), as the viral video game sensation finally makes it to screens; while we meet some PAIN HUSTLERS (48:49) in Netflix’s Emily Blunt and Chris Evans-starring pharmaceutical drama, and take CAT PERSON (01:09:15) out on a date, as Emilia Jone...

This week, we get to know the man behind spymaster John Le Carre, in documentary THE PIGEON TUNNEL (10:23). We follow the a perilous journey of one woman's mission to swim from Florida to Cuba in NYAD (33:36) and after Clarisse talks to Jacqueline West and Julie O’Keefe about the costumes on KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON (52:34) we get into Martin Scorseses' latest biographical epic (01:27:23...

This week, Hanna speaks to actor-filmmaker Adam Deacon about bringing Rico & Kane (click, clack) to screen (14:11), while we review the film (22:41).  Plus, in a special, expanded edition of HOT TAKE (33:40), we round-up our London Film Festival experiences and share our hot picks for the coming months.  This podcast was recorded during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labour of the act...

This week, Clarisse gets her Alden Ehrenreich fill as we check out FAIR PLAY (08:36) and Amon interviews its writer and director Chloe Domont (12:20) [NB: The answer to the final question at (29:50) is quite spoilery!]. Spooky season is in full swing with our review of THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER (53:20), and with LOKI back for season 2, we give our first impressions of the Disney+ series (01:13:41). P...

This week, Clarisse chats THE CREATOR with its creator, Gareth Edwards (10:44), while we review the sci-fi epic (28:46); plus, we try to escape Jigsaw’s traps in the nefarious SAW X (51:49), and we discuss what may be the last film from one of Britain’s most celebrated directors, Ken Loach’s THE OLD OAK (01:04:24).  Plus, in this week’s HOT TAKE (01:25:30), we break down the WGA’s tentative deal w...

This week, Amon chats to Craig Gillespie (6:40) about stonks, tendies, & the GameStop short squeeze drama of DUMB MONEY. We’ll also review the film (24:29), alongside action sequel EXPEND4BLES (41:53) & Pedro Almodóvar’s sensuous, western short STRANGE WAY OF LIFE (01:00:50).  Plus, in this week’s HOT TAKE (1:18:10) we discuss Lily Gladstone's Oscar campaign and why she's gone from...

This week, we check out Kenneth Brannagh's latest Poirot mystery A HAUNTING IN VENICE (19:18), jump in the ring with CASSANDRO (37:24), and follow the ups and downs of two siblings in BROTHER (52:44). Plus, we bring back BE KIND REWIND, as Hanna chats to LUCKY NUMBER SLEVIN director PAUL MCGUIGAN (01:06:55) before we reassess the 2006 neo-noir (01:36:23). This podcast was recorded during the 2...

This week, Hanna chats with writer-director Celine Song about her feature debut PAST LIVES (07:56), and we review the film (29:21). Then we take a trip to Greece for a chat about MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 3 (50:07), and learn about Charles Carson in A LIFE ON THE FARM (01:08:43). Hanna also interviews exec producer and director Mimi Leder about season three of THE MORNING SHOW (01:30:47). Plus, in...

This week, Clarisse chats to Ira Sachs about power, sex, identity, and really nice coats in PASSAGES (11:38), and then the pod team review the film (29:00). We also have a gander at sticky horror COBWEB (44:27), while Amon talks to Antoine Fuqua about taking down the mafia in THE EQUALIZER 3 (59:39), before a review of Denzel Washington’s latest (01:16:13). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:32:10), festiv...

This week, we review satirical horror THE BLACKENING (04.01), satirical musical THEATER CAMP (18.49), and the not-so-satirical comedy-drama SCRAPPER (33.21), the feature debut of last week’s guest, Charlotte Regan. Plus in our hot take – lightsabers and lothcats at the ready! – because we’ll be having a SPOILER-FILLED discussion of the first two episodes of Disney+’s AHSOKA (54.58). This podcast w...

This week, Amon chats with Blue Beetle director Ángel Manuel Soto about bringing the Latino superhero to the big screen (12:31). Then the pod team review the latest DC film (23:08), French romantic drama Lie With Me (41:13), and doggy comedy Strays (51:48). Also, Clarisse chats to Charlotte Regan about her British feature debut Scrapper (01:08:00), which we’ll be reviewing next week.   Plus in our...

This week, Clarisse shares a spirited conversation with HAUNTED MANSION director Justin Simien (11:19), then we review the new ride-to-screen adaptation (28:13), GRAN TURISMO (49:56) and L’IMMENSITÀ (1:07:07).  PLUS in our HOT TAKE (1:23:29) we discuss the best way to handle bad behaviour at the cinema. This podcast was recorded during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labour of the...

This week, Hanna speaks to Adele Lim about her directorial debut JOY RIDE (08:56) and pack our bags to review the film (18:54), hang out with some colourful trans personalities in KOKOMO CITY (33:58), and go deeper than deep to visit the trench in MEG 2 (49:12). Plus in our HOT TAKE (01:10:40), we ask – could the gimmick of BARBENHEIMER bring back the double feature? This podcast was recorded duri...

This week, Pop! goes THE BEANIE BUBBLE as Clarisse talks to star Geraldine Viswanathan (15.30) and we review the film (30.58). Plus, we chat TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM (48.15) and Australian horror TALK TO ME (01.09.09).  Plus in our hot take (01.28.21), we ask… did the multiverse ruin the MCU? This podcast was recorded during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor...

The time of BARBENHEIMER is finally upon us. Amon chats to Ludwig Göransson about scoring the end of the world in OPPENHEIMER (8:03), while we review the film (33:50) before a visit to Greta Gerwig’s dream house as we chat BARBIE (1:12:23). Plus, things get freaky with THEY CLONED TYRONE (1:41:17).  Plus in our hot take, we lay out what you need to know about the SAG-AFTRA strike (1:56:28).  This...

This week, Clarisse sits down with ELEMENTAL director Peter Sohn to talk about that personal Pixar touch & the joys of crying (08:30), while we review the film (22:25). We also chat about new documentary SHABU (41:14), while Hanna speaks to Hayley Atwell about – if she chooses to accept – kicking ass alongside Tom Cruise in MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – DEAD RECKONING PART ONE (56:04) and we share our...

This week, we’re whispering not so carelessly about WHAM!, the new Netflix documentary about the ‘80s band (06:48). Then Amon puts on the fedora and whip to chat INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY with star Mads Mikkelsen (20:56), we decide whether the film belongs in a museum in our review (35:47), and Hanna interviews director James Mangold (52:49).  Plus in our HOT TAKE (01:16:36), we get in...

Hi listeners! We're back once again with a special bonus episode, this time talking season 3 of Netflix's The Witcher with Anya Chalotra and Freya Allan. Their respective characters - Yennefer of Vengerberg and Princess Cirilla - have enjoyed substantial growth over the first two seasons. That continues with these new episodes, which deepens the connection between Yen and Ciri in surprisin...

This week, we review Wes Anderson at his most Wes Andersony with ASTEROID CITY (09:27), as Jennifer Lawrence gets her comedy on in NO HARD FEELINGS (30:05) and we enter our villain era with Netflix animation NIMONA (45.27). Plus in our hot take, we get into SECRET INVASION (57:10). If you’d like to join the conversation or suggest a Hot Take for the gang to discuss tweet us at @FadeToBlackPod Foll...