Farrand On Film: Recent Episodes
Adam Farrand
A film education/appreciation podcast from Film Studies teacher Adam Farrand & some very special guests.
Ever wondered which video game adaptations hit the mark? Join us as we rank the top five video game to film adaptations that brought our favorite characters to life on the big screen!
We're expanding the podcast horizons once again and delving into something non-film related, our top ten video games!
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Defoe will be available in UK Cinemas for One Night Only on 29th February. Tickets are available at https://defoethefilm.co.uk/
The film “Defoe” is a feature length biography charting the life and professional career of Jermain Defoe. The film tells Jermain's life story to the present day covering life after professional football and Jermain's current career as coach at Tottenham Hotspurs Football club and his ambition to be a topflight Football manager.
We're back with another tier list, this time the 53(!) films that have grossed over a billion dollars worldwide!
Back with another Top Ten, this time those films you love even though you know they're crap!
Here's my review of the Blu-Ray release of Dungeons & Dragons!
Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Amongst Thievesis available to Download & Keep now and on DVD, Blu-ray™, 4K UHD™ and 4K UHD™ + Blu-ray™ SteelBook® 31st July.
Back with another review, this time for Mark Cousins' new documentary My Name Is Alfred Hitchcock!
Back with another review, this time for the Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One!
Film Form Knowledge Organiser - https://www.scribd.com/document/637035638/Film-Form-Knowledge-Organiser#
Whiplash Hexagon Knowledge Organiser - https://www.scribd.com/presentation/637035709/Exemplar-Whiplash-Hexagon
I had the pleasure of interviewing producer Karen Newman & star Niall McNamee ahead of the World Premiere of Love Without Walls this Sunday at the Manchester Film Festival!
Back with Episode 3 reactions!
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Back with Episode 2 reactions!
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Back with even more Last Of Us coverage starting with the first episode spoiler reactions!
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I'm very excited to bring you my spoiler free reactions of The Last Of Us! I've seen the series and have been allowed to share spoiler free reactions ahead of the series release on 15th/16th January. Come back each week for my spoiler filled reactions to each episode after they've aired! Thank you to Sky and HBO for access to the screeners!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
It's our top ten of 2022!
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Ollie and I are back with a first for YouTube, a top ten! This time we're counting down our picks for the top ten sequels but the rule is - it must be the second film of a series! No thirds, fourths, fifths etc!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Ollie and I are back with another tier list, this time we're ranking the Disney Animation Studios releases (also known as Classics!) all the way from Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs to Encanto!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
I'm back with some more reviews of re-released classic films, this time it's Reservoir Dogs and Planes, Trains & Automobiles!
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Back with another 4K review, this time for the fantastic Top Gun Maverick!
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Back with another review from Ruby, this time for Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile!
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Ollie and I are back with the last episode of this summer run - a bumper tier list for all the Pixar films from Toy Story to Lightyear!
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Back with another review this time for the new musical film Tomorrow Morning!
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Ruby's back again, this time with a review (of sorts) of the Harry Potter films!
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She's back with a bumper four reviews - Hook, DC League Of Super-Pets, Scooby-Doo and Wallace & Gromit: Curse Of The Were-Rabbit!
We're back with another tier list, this time for phase four of the MCU!
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Welcome back to the podcast and to my review of Orphan: First Kill ahead of its UK cinema release on Friday 19th August! Signature Entertainment presents Orphan: First Kill exclusively in Cinemas from 19th August
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We're back with another tier list, this time for phase three of the MCU!
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Ruby's back with another review, this time for Mrs Doubtfire!
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Ruby's back with another review, this time for Sonic The Hedgehog 2!
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Here's my review of the Apple TV+ show Severance!
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Ruby's back with another review, this time for Minions!
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Here's my review of the Apple TV+ show Black Bird!
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Ruby's back with another review, this time for Encanto!
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We're back with another tier list, this time for phase two of the MCU!
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Welcome back to the pod and my review of Event Horizon!
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We're back with another tier list, this time for phase one of the MCU!
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Welcome back to the podcast and for another film review with a bit of a twist! This time my daughter Ruby reviews Zombies 3 ahead of its Disney+ release on 15th July and it's Disney Channel release on August 12th!
Welcome back to our Top Ten Animated Films! Follow us on Twitter @FarrandOnFilm and follow Adam @AdamFarrand. Remember to like, share and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a five star review where you can! Thanks for listening!
Welcome back to the podcast and another top ten, this time our Top Ten Animated Films! Follow us on Twitter @FarrandOnFilm and follow Adam @AdamFarrand. Remember to like, share and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a five star review where you can! Thanks for listening!
Here is my 4K review of The Batman ahead of it's UHD release on Monday!
THE BATMAN is available on digital download now and is coming to 4K UHD, Blu-Ray, DVD & VOD on 13th June.
An episode focussing on revising the content of Paper Two, specifically looking at District 9, Tsotsi & Skyfall!
An episode focussing on revising the content of Paper One, specifically looking at Rebel, Ferris & Whiplash.
Welcome back to the pod and my review of Dexter - New Blood to celebrate it's Blu Ray release this week!
Welcome back to Farrand On Film and my review of the new Nicholas Cage film, The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent!
Back with another review, this time for the home entertainment/4K release of Scream!
SCREAM is available now to Download and Keep and is out on 4K Ultra HD™ + Blu-ray™ SteelBook®, 4K UHD™, Blu-ray™, and DVD on April 11.
Welcome back to the podcast and a bit of a continuation from our Batman Spoiler Chat from a few weeks ago - we decide to rank and tier list the live action Batman films including 2022's The Batman!
Welcome back to the podcast and the final episode of our MANIFF 2022 coverage - a review of Mind-Set!
Directed by Mikey Murray
Starring: Eilis Cahill, Steve Oram, Peter Bankolé, Jason Isaacs, Julia Deakin
Lucy, a disillusioned office clerk who lives in a dysfunctional relationship with her slovenly partner Paul, is surprised to find herself on the cusp of a none-too-secret affair with her new work colleague, Daniel. The thrill of the chase for a shred of affection takes her mind off her problematic life but she's not sure that she'll ever leave Paul, or that sex with someone else is the true answer to her problems.
For more information about the Manchester International Film Festival, head over to MANIFF.com
Welcome back to the podcast and the third episode of our MANIFF 2022 coverage - a review of Bisping: The Michael Bisping Story!
Directed by Michael Hamilton
Featuring: Michael Bisping, Scott Adkins, Karyn Bryant, Tito Ortiz, Georges St-Pierre
After a tumultuous decade-long career filled with injuries and missed opportunities, 38-year-old UFC middleweight Michael Bisping finally got his due, and he plans to go out swinging. Underneath Bispings’s loud and brash bravado that has become synonymous with the fighter’s outspoken personality in the world of UFC, actually lies a gentle and caring man. But in order to survive in such a savage alpha male sport he must flick that proverbial switch if he wants to be the best. This is his story.
For more information about the Manchester International Film Festival, head over to MANIFF.com
Welcome back to the podcast and the second episode of our MANIFF 2022 coverage - a review of opening night Gala film Wolf!
Directed by Nathalie Biancheri
Starring: George MacKay, Lily-Rose Depp, Paddy Considine
Jacob, a man who believes he is a wolf trapped in a human body, is sent to a clinic by his family where he is forced to undergo increasingly extreme forms of "curative" therapies at the hands of The Zookeeper. Jacob's only solace is the enigmatic wildcat with whom he roams the hospital in the dead of night. The two form an improbable friendship that develops into infatuation.
For more information about the Manchester International Film Festival, head over to MANIFF.com
Welcome back to the podcast and the first episode of our MANIFF 2022 coverage - a preview of Kirby McClure's Spaghetti Junction!
The UK Premiere of Spaghetti Junction will take place on Tuesday 15th March at 5:30pm at the Great Northern Odeon as part of this year’s Manchester International Film Festival. The will also be a post screening Q&A session with Kirby and actress Cate Hughes.
For more information about the film head over to Twitter @SpaghettiJnFilm, Instagram @Spaghetti_Junction_Film and the website spaghettijunctionfilm.com
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We're back with a spoiler filled discussion on The Batman. You have been warned!
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Welcome back to Farrand On Film - This time I'm bringing you a review of the new Foo Fighters starring, Horror/Comedy Studio 666, in cinemas now!
Legendary rock band Foo Fighters move into an Encino mansion steeped in grisly rock and roll history to record their much anticipated 10th album. Once in the house, Dave Grohl finds himself grappling with supernatural forces that threaten both the completion of the album and the lives of the band.
Welcome back to the podcast and another episode of Film Files where this time I've been joined by podcast regulars Holly & Ollie to discuss their lives through film!
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Welcome back to Farrand On Film for Part Two of my, Holly, Gemma's Top Ten TV Comedies!
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Welcome back to Farrand On Film for another Top Ten, this time Holly, Gemma & I rank our Top Ten TV Comedies! Come back for Part Two next week!
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We made it!
100 episodes of Farrand On Film and what better way to celebrate than inviting on the screenwriter for a film that I have had such an affinity for, for a very long time - Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.
In this episode I talk to Screenwriter Arne Olsen about the film, how he was selected to write it, his other work as a Screenwriter and Arne shares some hints & tips for any aspiring screenwriters out there!
Plus, a bird flies into my window.....
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Welcome back to Farrand On Film and our end of year awards for 2021!
Presenting nominees in categories such as Best Scene, Best Music and Best Director!
Do you agree with these nominees and winners?
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We're back with a spoiler filled discussion on Spider-Man: No Way Home. You have been warned!
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Welcome to the 3rd and final part of our Spider-Man coverage ready for the release of Spider-Man No Way Home THIS WEEK!!
Welcome to Part Two of our Spider-Man coverage ahead of the release of Spider-Man No Way Home on December 17th!
Here's part one of our Spider-Man coverage, building towards the release of Spider-Man No Way Home on December 17th!
Bit of a mismatch here as I share my thoughts on Teen Titans Go! To The Movies & The New Mutants
We're back with another new Film Files, this time is the guys from the SLTD Wrestling Roundtable, Ty & Callum!
Welcome back to the podcast and another List episode where I delve into Stand By Me & Super Dark Times - enjoy!
I'm back again with another review, this time for The Courier which is coming to Digital Download on 29 October and Blu-ray & DVD on 1st November from Lionsgate UK.
Welcome to the Film Files! A series where I delve deep into the filmic lives of my guest(s) - For this first episode, I talk to my daughter Ruby!
Something new once again for Farrand On Film, this is The List. I work my way through that ever increasing list of films that I've not seen but everyone goes on about. This time it's Little Shop Of Horrors & The Lost Boys!
Welcome back to the podcast and the first required learning episode in a while! This time it's for Skyfall, a set text for Paper Two, Question Three that I've recently introduced to my curriculum. Hope it helps! Enjoy!
I'm back again with another review, this time for the Oscar winning The Father which is coming to Digital Download on 27 August and Blu-ray & DVD on 30 August from Lionsgate UK.
I'm back with another review, this time of the 'West Walian Western' The Toll. On the Pembrokeshire border, a man (Smiley) working solo shifts in the quietest toll booth in Wales, hides from a criminal past where nobody would ever look. As his past actions catch up with him and his peace is shattered, he enlists the help of local ne’er-do-wells and oddballs, including a female Elvis impersonator, rampaging triplets and disgruntled sheep farmers, while village police officer Catrin (Elwy) grows increasingly suspicious… With an all-star cast of British talent, The Toll is a deliciously dark journey into the wild west of Wales from debut director Ryan Andrew Hooper. The Toll stars Michael Smiley, Iwan Rheon, Paul Kaye, Annes Elwy, Steve Oram (Sightseers) and Julian Glover (The Empire Strikes Back, For Your Eyes Only).
Welcome back to Part Two of our International Women's Day as Gemma, Holly, Shadlea & I share the final five picks of our Top Ten Female Performances. Enjoy!
Welcome back to Farrand On Film for a very special episode. Today we celebrate International Women's Day with, not only, a Top Ten celebrating our favourite female performances but also I am extremely proud to welcome the Student Leadership Team from Oasis Academy Oldham who kick off this episode sharing their views on International Women's Day and why we celebrate it.
Welcome to a special crossover between the Farrand On Film & SLTD Wrestling Roundtable podcasts. Adam, Callum and Alan are here to share their Top Five picks of Wrestling in the movies!
TV Drama?! What?! That's right! We've expanded into TV to freshen things up a bit kicking off with mine, Holly & Ollie's Top Ten TV Dramas. Enjoy!
Welcome back to part two of our All Time Top Ten as Gemma, Ollie and I share our picks from 5 to 1. Enjoy!
Welcome back to Farrand On Film and the start of a Top Ten that, to be honest, we're not really sure why we've not done sooner! This my Gemma, Ollie and I sharing our Top Ten films of all time. Come back next week for part two!
Welcome back to the podcast and the final instalment of our Star Wars Franchise series. This episode goes through the films in the Sequel trilogy, everything from Force Awakens to Rise Of Skywalker and includes our final 'ranking' of all nine films!
Welcome back to part two of our Star Wars Franchise series as we discuss the Prequel Trilogy with everything from The Phantom Menace to Revenge Of The Stiff.....er Sith!! Enjoy!
Welcome back to Farrand On Film! It's been a while! We're back with the same style of episodes and we kick off with Part One of our Star Wars franchise episodes looking at the original trilogy - Everything from A New Hope through to Return Of The Jedi. Come back next week for the Prequel Trilogy!
Here it is! The well teased quiz from last week is finally here! Twenty songs, all from the movies, one point for the title, one point for the artist and one point for the film it is featured in. How well will you do? Give it a go!
Farrand On Film is 1! It's been one whole year (already!) since I posted the first episode of Farrand On Film and to celebrate, I've pulled together the regulars - Sam, Holly, Ollie, Gemma, Joel & Shadlea - for a chat about some of our favourite bits of the podcast so far. Come back next week for the quiz!
Welcome back to the podcast as I return to the Franchise series for a look at the Harry Potter series with film critic Tom Beasley. This is part two and we go through everything from Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix to Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part Two. Plus, we share our Potter rankings and create one, overall, ranking! Enjoy!
Welcome back to the podcast as I return to the Franchise series for a look at the Harry Potter series with film critic Tom Beasley. This is part one and we go through everything from Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone to Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire. Enjoy!
Welcome back to the podcast and part two of our Historically Set Top Ten - We're finally joined by Joel!!
Welcome back to the podcast and part one of our Historically Set Top Ten. Stay tuned for part two on Friday!
Welcome back to the podcast for something a little bit different. Here is my interview Director Thiago Dadalt and Kirk Moody about the film Where Is Nancy? - A documentary film that details the disappearance and subsequent search for Kirk's wife Nancy. Where Is Nancy? has it's UK Premiere at the Manchester International Film Festival on Sunday 14th March at 7:45pm. All screenings are available online and can be booked from here: https://www.maniff.com/whereisnancy.
Welcome back to Farrand On Film and the follow up on last week's chat on Jurassic Park as Ollie & I discuss the two Jurassic World films and the future of the franchise!
We're back with another Franchise episode as Ollie and I discuss the original Jurassic Park trilogy of films. Come back next week for our views on Jurassic World!
Welcome back to the podcast and this additional Required Learning episode for Whiplash where I have been joined by film critic Tom Beasley, the author of the Specialist Writing Option C - Whiplash, Men & Masculinity - that forms the basis for Paper One, Question Five.
A new auteur episode this time looking at the films directed by Kathryn Bigelow. For this episode, I have been joined by Dr. Stacey Abbott, a reader in Film & Television Studies at Roehampton University who has written the BFI Film Classics book on Bigelow's film Near Dark. Enjoy!
The final genre mentioned by the GCSE Film Studies specification, this episode is an extremely quick jaunt through the conventions of the War genre!
Fancy a laugh? Listen in as Gemma, Holly, Shadlea and I share our Top Ten Comedy films. This is part two with picks 5 through 1 and a horrific, last minute, revelation from Holly!
Fancy a laugh? Listen in as Gemma, Holly, Shadlea and I share our Top Ten Comedy films. This is part one with picks 10 through 6. Come back soon for part two!
Happy new year and welcome to the first episode of 2021 where Holly and I have been joined by chief film critic for The Independent, Clarisse Loughrey to discuss the films and career so far of the amazing Taika Waititi. Enjoy!
A quick look at the Comedy genre - as required by the GCSE Film Studies Specification - keep an eye out for our Top Ten Comedy films coming in a few weeks!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Part two of our Top Ten Musicals featuring my absolute sheer shock and horror at Ollie's number one pick. Also - apologies for the length - turns out Ollie likes to talk about this kind of stuff!!
Another top ten, this time Holly, Ollie and I share our top ten Musicals! Come back on Christmas Day for Part Two!
This is part two of my discussion with Holly and Oliver on the films of the Disney Renaissance. This episode features discussion on Pocahontas, The Hunchback Of Notre Dame, Hercules, Mulan and Tarzan!
Welcome to the 50th episode of Farrand On Film!!! This is part one of my discussion with Holly and Oliver on the films of the Disney Renaissance. This episode features discussion on The Little Mermaid, The Rescuers Down Under, Beauty & The Beast, Aladdin & The Lion King. Come back on Friday for part two and a discussion on Pocahontas, The Hunchback Of Notre Dame, Hercules, Mulan and Tarzan!
A quick look at the Musical genre - as required by the GCSE Film Studies Specification - with a brief conversation with James King taken from the extras of our Keanu Reeves podcast!
Part two of our Top Ten Christmas Films featuring a spat about Home Alone/Die Hard and, for the first time in a top ten, a definitive agreed/shared Top Ten list!
Yet another top ten for you, this time we're getting into the festive spirit as Gemma, Ollie and I share our top ten Christmas films! Come back for part two on Friday!
Welcome to the latest episode of the Top Ten series where Sam, Shadlea, Joel & I share our favourite Horror films. This is Part Two with our 5 - 1 picks, so go back and check out Part One if you haven't already!
Welcome to the latest episode of the Top Ten series where Sam, Shadlea, Joel & I share our favourite Horror films. This is Part One with our 10 - 6 picks, lookout for Part Two later this week!
I'm back again with another early access review, this time for the acclaimed documentary You Cannot Kill David Arquette. I was thrilled to be given the chance to talk a bit of wrestling on the podcast so I hope you enjoy it!
Today I've been joined by new voice Shadlea Neild and (albeit briefly) Sam to discuss the short career so far of Jordan Peele!
Here's part two of my discussion with Sam on the Saw franchise. This episode begins with Saw V and goes through the remainder of the original first run of films, 2017's Jigsaw and the future of the franchise looking ahead to the Chris Rock starring 'Spiral' due in May 2021.
Here's part one of my discussion with Sam on the amalgamated Saw franchise. This episode begins with the original 2003 short film all the way up to Saw IV released in 2007. Come back on Friday for part two and a discussion on Saw V, VI, The Final Chapter, Jigsaw and the future of the series!
Welcome back to the podcast and part two of our Attack The Block coverage. This is the full film commentary for Attack The Block 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 Attack The Block coverage. Bit of a different required learning episode, I've been joined once again by Ian Moreno-Melgar as we really delve into the key learning elements and other details surrounding the film needed to successfully answer Question Three on Paper Two! Credit to the Eduqas produced materials &, of course, Ian for some of the information shared in this episode.
Returning to the bumper thread of Action/Crime/Thriller centric episodes, Sam and I discuss the Mission Impossible franchise and ponder the future of this 15+ year series of films.
Here's Part Two of our celebration of the life and career of the late, great Robin Williams. An actor that means an awful lot to both Ollie and I! This episode goes from post Mrs Doubtfire all the way up to his unfortunate and untimely death in 2014.
We're back with another 'Actor' episode, this time celebrating the life and career of the late, great Robin Williams. An actor that means an awful lot to both Ollie and I! This episode goes through Robin's early career up to his role as Daniel Hillard in Mrs. Doubtfire. Check back on Friday for Part Two!
Welcome to the latest episode of the Top Ten series where Sam, Holly & I share our favourite films released between 1990 and 1995 inclusive. This is Part Two with our 5 - 1 picks!
Welcome to the latest episode of the Top Ten series where Sam, Holly & I share our favourite films released between 1990 and 1995 inclusive. This is Part One with our 10 - 6 picks, lookout for Part Two later this week!
Something a bit different, my review of Regina King's directorial debut One Night In Miami... An early Oscar contender, I was able to watch the film as part of my first London Film Festival!
Welcome back to the podcast and part two of our Tsotsi coverage. This is the full film commentary for Tsotsi 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 Tsotsi coverage. Here you'll find all the contexts and other bits of learning needed to successfully answer Question Two on Paper Two! Credit to the Eduqas produced materials & Ian Moreno Melgar for some of the information shared in this episode.
Here's part two of my discussion with Sam and Tim on the amalgamated Batman 'franchise'. This episode begins with Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy and goes through Batfleck and the future of Batman on film!
Here's part one of my discussion with Sam and, podcast first timer, Tim on the amalgamated Batman 'franchise.' This episode begins with the original 1943 serial all the way up to Joel Schumacher's Batman & Robin, released in 1997. Come back on Friday for part two and a discussion on Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy, Batfleck and the future of Batman on film!
Welcome back to the podcast and the next instalment of the Auteur series as Sam and I discuss the film's of frequent Thriller dabbler David Fincher.
This is newest episode of the Genre series taking an amalgamated look at the Action, Crime & Thriller genres in support of the GCSE specified 'Crime' genre.
Welcome to the second episode of the new Top Ten series and here Sam, Gemma, Oliver & I share our favourite films of the 1980s. This is Part Two with our 5 - 1 picks, so go back and check out Part One if you haven't already!
Welcome to the second episode of the new Top Ten series and here Sam, Gemma, Oliver & I share our favourite films of the 1980s. This is Part One with our 10 - 6 picks, lookout for Part Two later this week!
Welcome to the first episode of the new Top Ten series and here Holly, Joel and I share our favourite documentary films. This is Part Two with our 5 - 1 picks, so go back and check out Part One if you haven't already!
Welcome to the first episode of the new Top Ten series and here Holly, Joel & I share our favourite documentary films. This is Part One with our 10 - 6 picks, lookout for Part Two later this week!
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!
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?