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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...

This week, Clarisse speaks to writer-director Dionne Edwards (12:17) about PRETTY RED DRESS, and then the team review the film (33:21). We’re going INLAND (47:58) for Fridtjof Ryder’s atmospheric British drama, and we give our verdict on Andy Muschietti’s controversial DC debut The FLASH (01:01:03).  Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:26:27), we talk about the ethics of CGI likenesses. If you’d like to joi...

Hi listeners! Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has only been in cinemas for a couple weeks but it's made quite the impression, exceeding expectations at the box office along with earning many critical plaudits. The Fade To Black crew loved the sequel (listen to Episode #113 for our review!), and one of the reasons why was the innovative score by returning composer Daniel Pemberton. As a ner...

This week, we Autobots roll out as we review TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE BEASTS (26:07), while Hanna speaks to its stars Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback (10:49); meanwhile, we solve a murder amongst hairstylists in MEDUSA DELUXE (49:04), and visit 18th-century France to hear the musical stylings of CHEVALIER (1:21:47). Amon also spoke to its star, the chevalier himself, Kelvin Harrison Jr (1:02...

This week, Amon speaks to the stars of SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE – Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, and Daniel Kaluuya (10:34) – while the pod team reviews the animated sequel (22:29). We also confront THE BOOGEYMAN (44:22) in Rob Savage’s new horror, and face up to REALITY (01:02:05) in Tina Satter’s true-to-life take on the NSA employee who leaked crucial information to the US public a...

This week, we review Paul Schrader’s latest man in a room, MASTER GARDENER (10.05), get our hands dirty with Finnish World War II bloodbath SISU (30.11) and go under the sea for Disney’s live-action THE LITTLE MERMAID (45.45). And in our HOT TAKE (1:05:33), we discuss if diversity is enough to warrant a remake. If you’d like to join the conversation or suggest a Hot Take for the gang to discuss tw...

This week, Hanna speaks to filmmaker Erige Sehiri about her intimate Tunisia drama UNDER THE FIG TREES (09:31), while we go back to school with ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT’S ME, MARGARET (33:35), embark on an existential odyssey with Ari Aster’s BEAU IS AFRAID (54:41), and rev our submarines for FAST X (01:18:11).  And, in our HOT TAKE (01:31:19), we talk FAST X spoilers and get into just who we hope sh...

This week, Clarisse speaks to filmmaker Nina Menkes about deconstructing the gendered gaze in film in her new documentary BRAINWASHED: SEX-CAMERA-POWER (13:28), while we raise our prosecco glasses to the gals of BOOK CLUB: THE NEXT CHAPTER (37:25), see if Jennifer Lopez really is THE MOTHER of all mothers in her latest action vehicle (52:18), and visit London during the Troubles in Sky Cinema’s DE...

This week, Hanna speaks to Lotfy Nathan about his Tunisian revolution drama HARKA (06:46), before we review the film (26:21). Plus we RETURN TO SEOUL (36:53) in Davy Chou’s tale of an adoptee’s search for identity and say goodbye to Marvel’s most loveable a-holes with GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL 3 (49:19). And, in our HOT TAKE, we get into some Guardians spoilers (1:07:02)! If you’d like to join t...

This week, Hanna chats to Lola Quivoron about her fast and furious feature debut RODEO (06.07) which we also review (06.58). David Lowery returns with his latest classic update for Disney, PETER PAN & WENDY (40.23) and we take a look at Nida Manzour’s high-kicking action caper POLITE SOCIETY (01:03:01). And, in our HOT TAKE, we talk about the art of adaptation (01:23:25). If you’d like to join...

This week, Amon chats to AV Rockwell about the rapidly changing face of New York City and working with Teyana Taylor on her debut feature A THOUSAND AND ONE (6:33); while we rev up our chainsaws for EVIL DEAD RISE (26:38), boot up our laptops for MISSING (40:24), and the lay down the charge for HOW TO BLOW UP A PIPELINE (56:05). Plus, Hanna talks to the star and creator of Prime Video’s DEAD RINGE...

This week, we get our holy water ready as Clarisse chats to Renfield director Chris McKay (07.40) and we review the new Dracula movie (25.22). We also check out Egyptian thriller Cairo Conspiracy (41.50); Mia Hanson-Love’s latest drama One Fine Morning (53.54); plus, in our HOT TAKE (01.11.41), we take a look back at a massive weekend at Star Wars Celebration. If you’d like to join the conversatio...

This week, we power-up with THE SUPER MARIO BROS MOVIE (09:57), get our kicks on with AIR (30:29), and accept the mission in OPERATION FORTUNE: RUSE DE GUERRE (47:51).  Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:01:59), with Moana receiving the live-action treatment only six years after its original release & Warner Bros exploring a Harry Potter TV series, we ask: how much IP is too much IP?  If you’d like to...

This week, Hanna sits down with DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOUR AMONG THIEVES star Sophia Lillis (07:43), and we review the new fantasy film (26:58). We also give our verdict on TETRIS (44:17) and take a look at GOD’S CREATURES (01:02:02). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:13:13) we have a conversation about the redeeming of problematic men in the film industry. If you’d like to join the conversation or su...

This week, Clarisse chats to writer-director Zach Braff about what makes A GOOD PERSON (11:03), while we review the Florence Pugh-starring addiction drama (28:36). We also talk bullet balletics in JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4 (39:45) and Freudian orgies in INFINITY POOL (01:04:35), while Clarisse also sits down with BREAKING director Abi Damaris Corbin to chat about working with the phenomenal John Boyega...

This week, Hanna’s invited into the Freudian nightmare that is INFINITY POOL as she speaks to its director, Brandon Cronenberg (18:10). Meanwhile, will we marvel at SHAZAM! FURY OF THE GODS (37:45), fall in love with RYE LANE (01:04:50), And turn PEARL into a star (01:21:55)? Find out in this week’s reviews.  Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:39:46), we ruminate on THE MOVIE CRITIC, Quentin Tarantino’s re...

This week, Hanna speaks to Vivian Oparah about RYE LANE (7:07), while we talk bloody murder in SCREAM VI (21:36), scoring baskets in sports comedy CHAMPIONS (41:48), and indie bands in doc MEET ME IN THE BATHROOM (53:23). And, in our HOT TAKE (1:05:37), we drop our Oscar predictions ahead of the ceremony! If you’d like to join the conversation or suggest a Hot Take for the gang to discuss tweet us...

On this special episode of Fade to Black, Amon follows Cynthia Erivo into London’s criminal underbelly to chat about LUTHER: THE FALLEN SUN (08:11), and we review the film (29:34). Then we enter the ring with Michael B Jordan’s CREED III (45:46) and turn the camera on the documentary form itself with Camilla Hall and Jennifer Tiexiera’s SUBJECT (01:06:59). But that’s not it! THE MANDALORIAN is BAC...