Jonty Cornford

The Blue Rose Film Podcast

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The Blue Rose Film Podcast is a show dedicated to celebrating the ongoing mystery and dream of cinema. We trace the history of cinema back through the decades via the films that have had the biggest impact, peeling apart the filmmaking, history, subtext, themes and cultural impact these films have on us today. Become a member to receive more weekly content at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-blue-rose-film-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jun 1, 2025

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Episodes

Dune: Part Two with Jak Sherlock 01.06.2025

Jonty sits down with returning guest to dive into the word of Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Two, starring Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Javier Bardem, Florence Pugh, Rebecca Ferguson, and Austin Butler (among many many others!). Contact Jonty: jonty.cornford@gmail.com Contact Filthy Hope Studios: filthyhopepod@gmail.com Jonty's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/jonty_cornford/ Follow the show in In...

5 Recommendations from 2024 (So Far) | Blue Rose #26 07.05.2024

Jonty recommends five of his favourite films that have been released so far this year. Contact us: bluerose.filmreview@gmail.com Buy Where Lies the Strangling Fruit: Theme Music by Prod. Riddiman: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

025: The Boogeyman (2023) & Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) - NEW RELEASE 05.07.2023

Jonty reviews the new Rob Savage film and Stephen King adaptation, The Boogeyman, as well as James Mangold's conclusion to the beloved Indiana Jones franchise, The Dial of Destiny. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

024: Twin Peaks Season 1 (1990) - DEEP DIVE 06.06.2023

We're back! This week on the show Jonty begins to unpack his love for Twin Peaks and breaks down some of the mysteries at the heart of season one of the show. If you haven't already, definitely go and listen to episode 3 of the show - Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me - before listing to this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

023: The Cars Cinematic Universe Part Two with Somerset Drayton 28.04.2023

We're back for more Carsanity. If you haven't heard part one of this conversation, please do go back and do that. Seriously, this won't make a lick of sense if you don't. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

022: The Cars Cinematic Universe Part One with Somerset Drayton 25.04.2023

Jonty is joined by Somerset Drayton to unpack the rich lore and mythology of the ENTIRE CARS FRANCHISE. That's right. All three Cars movies (and more!) given far too much attention and critical thought. This conversation ended up going for almost three hours, so there will be even more of this garbage coming very soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

021: Blue Velvet (1986) - DEEP DIVE 19.04.2023

We continue to follow the narrative thread of David Lynch's career as a filmmaker, exploring the dark underbelly of Blue Velvet. Buy "Where Lies the Strangling Fruit" on Amazon "lost" by Prod. Riddiman Unmasking the Psychosexual Nightmare of David Lynch's Blue Velvet by CinemaWizardBoy Other films mentioned: Aliens (1986, dir. James Cameron) The American Friend (1977, dir. Wim Wenders) Big Trouble...

020: The Last of Us (2023) with Marty Cornford 11.04.2023

Marty Cornford is back on the show to talk about HBO's The Last of Us! Contains spoilers for The Last of Us and season 3 of The Mandalorian. Follow Jonty on Letterboxd: Jonty Cornford Follow Marty on Letterboxd: Marty Cornford "Lost" by Prod. Riddiman Buy "Where Lies the Strangling Fruit" on Kindle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

019: Dune (1984) - MINI DIVE 04.04.2023

To bridge the gap between The Elephant Man and Blue Velvet , this week we're briefly covering David Lynch's 1984 adaptation of Dune. Dune (2021) with Jak Sherlock Part One Dune (2021) with Jak Sherlock Part Two 'Lost' by Prod. Riddiman Buy 'Where Lies the Strangling Fruit' on Amazon Other Films Mentioned : 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968, dir. Stanley Kubrick) Alien (1979, dir. Ridley Scott) Blade Run...

018: Dune (2021) with Jak Sherlock - Part Two 31.03.2023

Jak and I are back for part two of our Dune conversation. If you're actually listen to this episode, congrats! You're on your way to becoming as big of a nerd as the two of us! Listen to The Artist Notepad Listen to The Self Care Project Listen to 'Maturity' by Jak Sherlock "Lost" by Prod. Riddiman Buy "Where Lies the Strangling Fruit" on Kindle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

017: Dune (2021) with Jak Sherlock - Part One 28.03.2023

Friend of the show Jak Sherlock returns to the mic, and strap in, folks; we're going in deep on Denis Villeneuve's Dune . Our conversation ran for so long that you'll be getting part two very shortly. Listen to The Artist Notepad Listen to The Self Care Project Listen to 'Maturity' by Jak Sherlock "Lost" by Prod. Riddiman Buy "Where Lies the Strangling Fruit" on Kindle Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

016: The Elephant Man (1980) - DEEP DIVE 21.03.2023

We continue our David Lynch odyssey, stopping by 19th-century London to experience the transformative and life-affirming story of Joseph Merrick, aka The Elephant Man. Major sources used in this week's episode are 'Room to Dream,' by Kristine McKenna, and 'Lynch on Lynch,' edited by Chris Rodley. Buy 'Where Lies the Strangling Fruit' Theme music: 'Lost' by Prod. Riddiman Other Films Mentioned: The...

015: Devour (2005) with Somerset Drayton 14.03.2023

Never heard of this film? Neither had I. But special guest and Jensen Ackles expert Somerset Drayton felt that I - and all of my listeners - needed to experience this 90-minute moving picture in all of its glory. Strap in and brace yourself for a detailed analysis of the film Jensen Ackles doesn't want you to see. By Where Lies the Strangling Fruit on Kindle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

014: Eraserhead (1977) - DEEP DIVE 07.03.2023

This week we kick off our extended look into the narrative of David Lynch's work as a filmmaker by exploring the early years of his career; painting, short films, art school, film school, his first relationships, and of course - Eraserhead. Other Films Mentioned : The Alphabet (1968, dir. David Lynch) Annie Hall (1977, dir. Woody Allen) A Bridge Too Far (1977, dir. Richard Attenborough) Close Enco...

013: Vertigo (1958) - DEEP DIVE 01.03.2023

This week we take a look at our first Hitchcock film on the podcast: Vertigo, starring Jimmy Stewart and Kim Novak. By "Where Lies the Strangling Fruit" on Kindle Theme music by Prod. Riddiman Other Films Mentioned: The 39 Steps (1939, dir. Alfred Hitchcock) Always Tell Your Wife (1923, dir. Alfred Hitchcock and Seymour Hicks) Auntie Mame (1958, dir. Morton DaCosta) The Birds (1963, dir. Alfred Hi...

012: First Reformed (2017) - DEEP DIVE 22.02.2023

Buy "Where Lies the Strangling Fruit" on Kindle: Theme music by Prod. Riddiman: Films mentioned in this week's podcast : American Gigolo (1980, dir. Paul Schrader) Blue Collar (1978, dir. Paul Schrader) Bringing Out the Dead (1999, dir. Martin Scorsese) Cat People (1982, dir. Paul Schrader) Dead Poets Society (1987, dir. Peter Weir) Diary of a Country Priest (1951, dir. Robert Bresson) Dominion (2...

011: The War of the Worlds (1953) - DEEP DIVE 07.02.2023

Buy Where Lies the Strangling Fruit: Theme Music by Prod. Riddiman: Films mentioned in this week's podcast: Annihilation (2018, dir. Alex Garland) The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953, dir. Eugène Lourié) The Blair Witch Project (1999, dir. Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez) Cannibal Holocaust (1980, dir. Ruggero Deodato) Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954, dir. Jack Arnold) The Day the Earth Sto...

010: 2022 Special Part Two with Marty Cornford and Wilson Drayton 27.12.2022

Jonty is joined by his brother Marty and Wilson Drayton for part two in our special episode looking back at 2022. Listen, we were tired. We were tired when we recorded it, and I'm tired editing it. So this one is pretty loose. Apologies, and thanks for sticking with us. We'll see you in 2023! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

009: 2022 Special Part One with Marty Cornford 20.12.2022

Jonty is joined again by his brother Marty to look back at some of the films that came out in 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

008: The Exorcist (1973) - DEEP DIVE 14.12.2022

"The power of Christ compels you!" This week on the show we explore William Friedkin's classic horror film, adapted from William Peter Blatty's celebrated novel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

007: Dune (1984) with Jak Sherlock 06.12.2022

This week Jonty is joined by Dune expert Jak Sherlock to unpack David Lynch's Dune. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

006: Videodrome (1983) with Wilson Drayton 29.11.2022

⛓Long live the new flesh⛓ Wilson is back to chat about body horror and David Cronenberg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

005: Chinatown (1974) - DEEP DIVE 22.11.2022

On episode five of the podcast, we take a look back at Hollywood in the late 1960s, controversial filmmaker Roman Polanski, and the cultural compost heap that lead to the nihilistic and utterly compelling mystery thriller that is Chinatown (1974). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

004: Batman (1989) with Wilson Drayton and Marty Cornford 15.11.2022

You wanna get nuts? Let's get nuts! This week I'm joined by Wilson Drayton and Marty Cornford to talk about Tim Burton's 1989 superhero film, BATMAN. Along the way we discuss the history of live action Batman films, as well as ranking some of our favourites. Check out the blog: https://bluerosefilmreview.blogspot.com/ Wilson's socials : Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/wilsondrayton17/ Marty's s...

003: Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992) - DEEP DIVE 08.11.2022

After the mystery of Laura Palmer's killer was solved and American audiences had abandoned Twin Peaks, Fire Walk With Me alienated and largely disappointed audiences in 1992. Since then, however, it has been reevaluated by fans and critics as not just one of David Lynch's best films, but also one of the best horror films of the 1990s. This week on the show Jonty dives into the history and filmmaki...

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