The Outtake Show

Our LFF 2026 Picks: The Films You Need to See Before the Year Ends Fresh off the London Film Festival, we run through the standout films we caught, big and small, that you should have on your radar.

How do you make a TV-quality series with no commissioner, no studio and a crowdfunded budget? Writer/Producer Amelia of AMD House joins us to break down Higher Learning — the British uni series shot in just three days.🎬 Watch Higher Learning:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-9la7GDw54 Soicals: @amdhouse @amelialbenjamin @theouttakeshow

The BFI London Film Festival turns 70, and we sat down with LFF programmer Grace Barber Plentie to find out how the festival gets made. We talk about how films are chosen all year round, finding new voices online. Missed out on tickets? Grace shares practical ways to still get into screenings. Plus, why taking a chance on a smaller film could lead to your best discovery of the festival. Socials: T...

We sit down with Juliana Lynch, Marketing & Publicity Associate at Vertigo Releasing — one of the UK's leading independent film distributors. Juliana pulls back the curtain on how indie films get marketed, what it really takes to run a campaign with a small team, the growing tension between traditional critics and online creators, and why physical media is making a comeback. Plus — the Nicolas...

The 2026 Emmys sparked a massive debate about representation. Us two Black film critics examine the exclusionary results. Socials: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theouttakeshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theouttakeshow/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/theouttakeshow/

We are breaking down the latest BFI what to watch recommendations to help you navigate the best in cinema. Sitting down in the studio, we discuss the current titles worth your time and why they deserve a spot on your watchlist. We compare notes on the latest releases and pick out the essential films currently available through the British Film Institute. Whether you are a casual viewer or a dedica...

Rudolph Walker director Ashleigh Ashley joins Junior for a candid conversation about An Ode To Joy — a short film premiering at South London Film Festival. They talk Caribbean identity, grief, diaspora, and what it means to tell stories that bridge generations. Plus, Ashleigh opens up about writing the film inspired by her grandfather and directing her first narrative short. An Ode To Joy premiere...

Building a Black British independent film company is no small feat. We sit down with the founders Niyi Akin and Blair Gyabaah to discuss their blueprint. Socials: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theouttakeshow Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/theouttakeshow/

A new term has popped up on the internet 'A24Blacks' and it may do more dangerous in the film space. Lets discuss. Socials:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theouttakeshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theouttakeshow/Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/theouttakeshow/

The Bear is done. We needed to talk about it. Junior and Maz bring in the one and only Manny to break down all five seasons of The Bear — from its chaotic, anxiety-inducing debut to its quietly devastating final day. No spoiler left unturned. We get into why Season 1 felt like a documentary, whether The Bear is actually a comedy, and why Richie might just be the greatest character arc on televisio...

Today we're joined by Director Samuel Abrahams to discuss one of the most talked-about British films of the year and his director debut 'Lady' starring Sian Clifford & Laurie Kynaston to break down how the film came together. They get into the mockumentary format, casting Sians, writing with his wife and why comedy might be the hardest genre to get right. Lady is in cinemas now. So...

Today on The Outtake Show, we're joined by the director and producer behind one of Netflix's most talked-about documentaries right now — Liana Stewart and Ellie Sabine- Singh, the team that made Mo Gilligan's Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy. We talk casting Mo as the perfect non-journalist host, managing his mental and physical decline on camera, the diverse crew that made it all possible, and...

From attending film screenings as teenagers to emailing Kendrick's team from a Krispy Kreme Caroline and Susan of Under London break down how they built a platform rooted in community, integrity, and backing creatives before the world catches on. Socials: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theouttakeshow Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/theouttakeshow/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/theout...

This week, Maz and Junior are breaking down Ish — the British debut that had them talking long after the credits rolled. They get into what the film's stop-and-search storyline gets right about the UK experience, the bold choice to cast non-actors, and how the creative style and music pull it all together. New to the show? Every week we break down modern cinema and classics — plus conversation...

The trailer for Children of Blood and Bone is finally here — and we have thoughts. Gina Prince-Bythewood brings Tomi Adeyemi's beloved Afro-fantasy epic to the big screen, with Thuso Mbedu leading a stacked cast including Damson Idris, Viola Davis, Idris Elba, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and more. We're breaking down the first look at the world of Orïsha — what the trailer gets right, what has us hy...

The Odyssey review is in — and the critics got it wrong. Maz and Junior break down Christopher Nolan's most ambitious film yet, give their honest verdict, and explain exactly why the discourse missed the point. Socials: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theouttakeshow Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/theouttakeshow/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/theouttakeshow/

We share our thoughts on the Avengers Doomsday's trailer. Why this is Marvel's most important film yet! Socials: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theouttakeshow Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/theouttakeshow/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/theouttakeshow/

John Sugar comes face to face with the man hunting Ji Moon — and this time, both of them know exactly who the other is. We review Sugar Season 2 Episode 4 "Off 15", breaking down the flashback that reveals what Ji really witnessed, Sugar's desperate gamble to save him, the falling out with Charlotte, and the mystery of who's powerful enough to call off a killer. Sugar streams Fri...

The biggest week in movie news all year? Junior and Maz break down the brand-new Dune: Part Three trailer from the global IMAX fan event. Plus the 2026 Emmy nominations: The Pitt dominates, Hacks breaks records, and the Euphoria snub nobody saw coming. And Emmy Rossum finally reveals the real reason she left Shameless US on Call Her Daddy. Socials: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theouttakeshow In...

Today on The Outtake Show, we're joined by our first-ever actors in the building — and we doubled up. The creators and stars of the hit micro-drama series ACTORS Hope & Ezra pull back the curtain on what it really takes to be a working actor in the UK right now. From turning an unused pilot script into a breakout vertical series, to shooting the entire show in just 7 days, Hope & Ezra brea...

John Sugar survives the worst night of his life —and walks straight into a bigger conspiracy. We review Sugar Season 2 Episode 3 "Watch Face", breaking down the fallout from that drive-by, Danny and Sugar's investigation grows, the poolside flirtation with Charlotte, and the twist that suggests the real villain might be wearing a badge. Sugar streams Fridays on Apple TV+. #Sugar #Col...

Back to the Future at 41: Why It's Still the Perfect Blockbuster Great Scott — Back to the Future is 41 years old. Four decades (and change) since Marty McFly hit 88mph, we're taking the DeLorean back to 1985 to ask the big question: is this still the perfect blockbuster? For this one we're joined by special guest John Barker from the A ll The Right Movies podcast, as we dig into our f...

Film critics vs influencers — where's the line? We sit down with Jack from Found in Frames to break down the state of film criticism: fake premieres, junket culture, paid promo, Letterboxd one-liners, and why The Odyssey is splitting critics from influencers. Is film criticism ruin? Let us know in the comments 👇 Socials: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theouttakeshow Instagram:https://www.ins...

We break down the episode 2 of Sugar Season 2 covering new characters and threats Sugar may face. La culture and the struggles of being a human Socials: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theouttakeshow Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/theouttakeshow/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/theouttakeshow/

Hollywood has a new era and it's being led by YouTube. This week on The Outtake Show, Junior and Maz are joined by Film Critic Scully to break down Obsession and Backrooms, two films that prove the lines between internet culture and Hollywood are gone for good. Are YouTube stars the new A-listers? Is this a shift or a takeover? Let's get into it. Socials: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@th...