Spool Film Podcast

After our second honeymoon holiday of the year (Nigel this time), we’re back in action with a look at some of the most noteworthy titles in cinemas right now. SO MANY QUESTIONS!!! Is there going to be a more divisive film in cinemas this year than Darren Aronofsky’s mother! ? Is Wind River racist? Is A Ghost Story shite? Is It scary? Is Detroit going to be in the films of the year list? All this a...

Sometimes holidays arrive at just the wrong time, in this instance we were scuppered by Nigel’s impending flight to the Azores so we pre-recorded the bulk of the podcast and then roped in Lisa to chat with Páraic through  Dunkirk  and later Carol gets to blabber on with Nigel about  The Big Sick.  You could argue they’re more articulate and intelligent contributors than our usual two cronies…. The...

After our fifth year covering the Galway Film Fleadh we sat down to look back on some of the Irish cinema that was on show at the annual film festival including the excellent  Michael Inside   and  Bad Day for the Cut . Catch all of our Galway Film Fleadh 2017 coverage * *   The post Pod #63: Galway Film Fleadh 2017 round-up – Best New Irish Features & Shorts appeared first on Spooool.ie . Hos...

A special off-shoot podcast from Nigel and Páraic as they look at one of Edgar Wright’s biggest inspirations for his film  Baby Driver,  the 1978 Los Angeles car chase film The Driver . It should go without saying that my movie couldn’t even exist without The Driver. If there’s one film that has an influence on its genesis, it would be that… The film stars Ryan O’Neal as the titular character, wit...

Nigel Wheatley and Páraic McGeough cram into the cupboard under the stairs (you might be able to hear the fridge humming) to discuss some of the best films driving onto Irish cinema screens (and Netflix…) with now. And there’s a special preview of the 2017 Galway Film Fleadh with some picks for the festival including Frank Berry’s ‘Michael Inside’ and Aisling Walsh’s ‘Maudie’. The post Pod #61 – B...

Páraic McGeough is with Nigel Wheatley as they pay tribute to one of America’s most loved arthouse directors who is back in everyone’s consciousness with the return of TWIN PEAKS. The post Pod #60 – Celebrating DAVID LYNCH appeared first on Spooool.ie . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a bit of a spring break, Páraic McGeough and Nigel Wheatley are back in the Spooool.ie podcast headquarters for a discussion of the summer blockbusters coming our way this summer – and the films that have caught their attention in the last two months. Next up – a 60th podcast David Lynch spectacular! The post Pod #59 – We’re back! // War Machine, The Red Turtle, Cardboard Gangsters, Alien, T...

After a five week hiatus we’re back in the saddle with a round-up of some of the March movies which caught our eye starting with the new  Ghost in the Shell  remake. Also on the slate –  Get Out, Kong: Skull Island, Life, Beauty and the Beast, Personal Shopper, The Salesman and The Eyes of My Mother.  And then a chat on what’s coming up in April including  I Am Not Your Negro, The Handmaiden, The...

It’s that time of the year! Award, award, award! We’re delighted to be joined by Eithne Shortall, chief arts writer for the Sunday Times Ireland, as we take a look at this year’s Oscars race – just how much can  La La Land  win?? The post Pod #57: Oscars 2017 Special (featuring Páraic, Nigel & Eithne predictions) appeared first on Spooool.ie . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Our first podcast of the year takes a look at the T2 Trainspotting sequel (nothing to do with Dublin Airport, or Terminator 2) and talks Oscar contenders La La Land, Manchester by the Sea and Moonlight. We’re also previewing the upcoming Audi Dublin International Film Festival, with some picks of notable films playing during the festival which runs from February 16th- 26th. The post Pod #56: Train...

READ ALL OUR BEST OF 2016 COVERAGE What a year it’s been. Lots of dead musicians, more Enda, some Brexiteering and a Trump in the White House. However at the cinema, life seemed to continue as normal. We saw over 160 new films that hit screens this year and have picked out our favourites and chatted about them in the podcast. We will also publish individual lists – Nigel’s Top 10 and Páraic’s Top...

A special spoiler-tastic review of the new Star Wars film (if indeed it is a Star Wars film). Stay tuned for a week of Best of 2016 coverage! The post Pod #54: ROGUE ONE: A Star Wars Story – *spoiler review* appeared first on Spooool.ie . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s December so all the “awardsy” films are coming our way with some stellar performances from Adam Driver and Amy Adams currently on our screens. This month we’re also previewing the new Star Wars film, remembering Arnold’s delightful Jingle All the Way  and of course yacking away about some of the best (and worst) films we’ve seen in the last few weeks. Next time around we’ll be summarising our...

It’s winter! Soundcloud and iTunes links available shortly The post Pod #52: The Light Between Oceans, Doctor Strange, T2: Trainspotting and Werner Herzog documentary double-bill! appeared first on Spooool.ie . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We recently travelled on Ireland’s tempestuous River Shannon and decided to watch a Werner Herzog double-bill of his 1982 South American adventure  Fitzcarraldo which starred the enigmatic Klaus Kinski and the supporting making-of doc  Burden of Dreams  from director Les Blank. nigel on Twitter @spool is watching BURDEN OF DREAMS while on a boat moored in Leitrim village. #WernerHerzog #Shannon #l...

It’s a half century of podcasts. Crikey. Anyway we’re carrying with business-as-usual with a look through some of the films that got us talking in the last month! Mattress Men Hunt for the Wilderpeople Little Men Kubo and the Two Strings The Girl with all the Gifts The Magnificent Seven The Girl on the Train American Honey I, Daniel Blake IFI Horrothon 2016 Light House – David Lynch Season The pos...

After a nice bit of a breather in August, we’re back with a bang with in-depth, expert, often patronising, discussion of 15 films!   Reviews Sausage Party Don’t Breathe Julieta Strange Occurrences in a small Irish village A Date for Mad Mary Viva David Brent Suicide Squad Movie Moments of the Month – Born to be Blue – Lights Out September Preview – Hunt for the Wilderpeople – Blair Witch IFI Docum...

In this month’s podcast… reviews of Justin Lin’s entrant into the Star Trek film series as Páraic and Nigel reach a difference of a opinion… Is the 2016 all-female Ghostbusters worthy of all the talk that it’s been getting?… Some thoughts on Nicolas Winding-Refn’s The Neon Demon and a look ahead to the Blake Likely shark film The Shallows…. A few minutes for reviews of Ken Wardrop’s Mom & Me a...

Amidst the madness of Euro 2016 we dip in to see what’s worth your time at the local multiplex (or independent house of cinema). Also we wrap the podcast with a few moments to digest the Galway Film Fleadh 2016 lineup. The post Pod #47: Galway Film Fleadh preview, Now You See Me 2, Maggie’s Plan, The Van & many more… appeared first on Spooool.ie . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

In the latest podcast we round up the films that stuck with us from the last few weeks and chat about the new Shane Black film The Nice Guys. Also It’s June! While the European Championships are on in France to feed the football fans, you can treat yourself to some Shakespeare at the Irish Film Institute. The post Pod 46: The Nice Guys, X-Men, Michael Moore & Shakespeare @ IFI appeared first o...

We’re wrapping up a month’s worth of big releases with disagreements and consensus aplenty. The post Podcast #45: The problem with Captain America: Civil War // Different approaches to music biopics appeared first on Spooool.ie . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re back! This month we wrap up the last few weeks of big releases ( Sing Street, 10 Cloverfield Lane, The Witch, High-Rise, Zootropolis ) and discuss the upcoming titles Mammal, Disorder, Midnight Special and Captain America: Civil War . The post Pod #44 – Spring Special! // Sing Street, The Witch, The Hateful Eight (70mm), Midnight Special & more appeared first on Spooool.ie . Hosted on Ac...

We’re with old adversary Eithne Shortall to preview this weekend’s Oscars with discussion on Ireland’s phenomenal presence there, whether Domhnall Gleeson will get an invitation and whether anyone can stop Leonardo DiCaprio and Brie Larson from taking the top acting prizes. Are you staying up for the night? Let us know in the comments. The post Pod #43 – Oscars 2016 Spooool Special (w/ Eithne Shor...

January was a damn fine month for going to the cinema in Ireland, is it the best we’ve ever seen? Listen in as we dissect Spotlight, The Big Short, The Hateful Eight, Creed, The Revenant  and  Room.  The post Podcast #42 – The best ever month for cinema releases? (maybe!) appeared first on Spooool.ie . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well there goes 2015. Enjoy our annual look back at the year that was as we countdown our favourite films from 10-1. And like big old sheep, we talk about the film that everyone else is talking about. Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Read the accompanying posts from the last 7 days below…           The post Pod #41 – The Best Films of 2015 & Star Wars: The Force Awakens Reviewed appeared first on...