Farrand On Film

Another quick post lockdown cinema trip this time to see the film that’s kept everyone waiting, Tenet. Don’t worry, this is completely spoiler free!

I've been joined by fellow Film Studies teacher Ian Moreno-Melgar for the latest instalment of the Auteur series focussed on the films of Denis Villeneuve, director of Arrival, Sicario, Blade Runner 2049 & Prisoners!

A brief detailing of my first trip back to the cinema after lockdown to see Inception as part of the tenth anniversary screenings!

Welcome back to the podcast and part two of our District 9 coverage. This is the full film commentary for District 9 where I'll share some key sequence analysis and other tidbits to support your re-watch/revision of the film. Credit to the Eduqas produced materials & Ian Moreno Melgar for some of the information shared in this episode.

Welcome back to the podcast and the first episode of our District 9 coverage. Here you'll find all the contexts and other bits of learning needed to successfully answer Question One on Paper Two! Credit to the Eduqas produced materials & Ian Moreno Melgar for some of the information shared in this episode.

This is the first instalment of the new 'Actor' series of episodes! Here, I've been joined once again by film critic James King to discuss the films and career of Keanu Reeves ahead of the release of James' new book, Be More Keanu, which is available everywhere from the 6th August!

Back to the genre series for the first in a thread of Sci-Fi related episodes. Enjoy!

I discuss my Top 5 films not in the English language with a few guests from Oasis Academy Oldham!

Welcome back to the podcast and the latest instalment in the 'Required Learning' series were I go through the Key Developments Timeline that is need to successfully answer Question Four on Paper One! Credit to the Eduqas produced materials for the information shared in this episode.

The final part of our Teen Film thread of episodes - Sam and I discuss the highs and lows of the American Pie franchise in a chat that is significantly shorter than our MCU episodes!

Welcome back to the podcast and part two of our Ferris Bueller’s Day Off coverage. This is the full film commentary for Ferris where I'll share some key sequence analysis and other tidbits to support your re-watch/revision of the film. Credit to the Eduqas produced materials for some of the information shared in this episode.

Welcome back to the podcast and the first episode of our Ferris Bueller’s Day Off coverage. Here you'll find all the contexts and other bits of learning needed to successfully answer both Questions Two & Three on Paper One! Credit to the Eduqas produced materials for some of the information shared in this episode.

I interview Director Roy Tighe and 'subject' Richard Glen Lett about the new documentary Never Be Done - The Richard Glen Lett Story which is available now across all major streaming platforms.

Welcome to our Auteur episode all about the films of writer/director John Hughes. For this episode, I have been joined by BBC Radio 2 film critic James King. Enjoy!

Welcome back to the podcast and part two of our Rebel Without A Cause coverage. This is the full film commentary for Rebel where I'll share some key sequence analysis and other tidbits to support your re-watch/revision of the film. Credit to the Eduqas produced materials for some of the information shared in this episode.

Welcome back to the podcast and the first episode of our Rebel Without A Cause coverage. Here you'll find all the contexts and other bits of learning needed to successfully answer both Questions One & Three on Paper One! Credit to the Eduqas produced materials for some of the information shared in this episode.

Hello again! This is the second of our Genre specials focussing on the Teen Film genre, getting us ready for the upcoming coverage of Rebel Without A Cause & Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

The first episode of the Franchise series, this is Part Two of my chat with Sam Manouchehri about the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We discuss the high points, low points and everything in between of all the films from Phase 3. Go back and listen to Part One if you've not done so already!!

The first episode of the Franchise series, this is Part One of my chat with Sam Manouchehri about the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We discuss the high points, low points and everything in between. Stay tuned for Part Two next week!

A close look at the films of Christopher Nolan where I share my memories & thoughts on Nolan's films and some of the directorial trademarks that make his films so successful.

This is the first Genre focus episode in which I'll be discussing the conventions of the Horror Genre, what makes them so popular and some recommendations for further viewing into the genre. Thanks for listening!

I share my picks/recommendations for Films to watch on Amazon Prime, Netflix and Disney+ to get you through isolation, social distancing and generally passing the time in the current situation!

Part two of our Whiplash coverage. A full film commentary sharing details on film form, specialist writing and contexts. Enjoy! Credit to the Eduqas produced materials for some of the information shared in this episode.

Part one of our coverage of Whiplash - the American Independent film required for Paper One, Question Five of the Film Studies GCSE. This episode contains all the contexts and specialist writing while tomorrow's episode will be a commentary of the film with accompanying analysis and exam preparation. Credit to the Eduqas produced materials for some of the information shared in this episode.

This episode takes a look at the current state of the film industry following the government issued advice on social distancing, isolation and other related safety measures. Which films have been delayed? Which productions have been suspended? What are the long term effects going to be?