The Curzon Film Podcast

Featuring reviews of '120 BPM', 'I Am Not a Witch', 'The Shape of Water', 'Columbus', 'Sweet Country', 'A Fantastic Woman' and more, we highlight some of our favourites from this year's BFI London Film Festival. Sam and Jake discuss their highlights, whilst guest staff members Kate Gerova, Irene Musumeci and Elliot Carpenter reveal their top tips as well.  Produced and edited by Jake Cunningham Music supplied by incompetech.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the midst of the London Film Festival we see the release of Sally Potter's latest film 'The Party', a sharp, stylish and very funny take on familial and political dynamics that you won't want to miss an invitation to. We spoke to director Sally Potter and actor Bruno Ganz ('Downfall') about the film; as well as director Tomas Alfredson ('Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy') whose new film 'The Snowman' also arrives in cinemas this week. Discussing the films are Jake Cunningham and Sam Howlett.  Produced and edited by Jake Cunningham Music supplied by incompetech.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

To celebrate the launch of the London Film Festival, we were lucky enough to speak to Kate Taylor about her role as one of the festival's programmers. Featuring 243 films from 67 countries, LFF is one of the world's largest film festivals and boasts a remarkable programme; ranging from the biggest awards contenders to unique international films, which rarely get the chance to be seen on a big screen. Talking to Kate about the process of selecting those films is Sam Howlett. Produced by Jake Cunningham Edited by Sam Howlett & Jake Cunningham Music supplied by incompetech.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of the Curzon Film Podcast, we chat about Peter Mackie Burns' feature debut Daphe, starring Emily Beecham as a thirty-something Londoner who, after witnessing a traumatic event, comes to an emotional crossroads in her life. A welcoming but still raw portrait of city life that sobers as much as it warms, Daphne is in cinemas now and playing on demand on Curzon Home Cinema. Discussing the film this week are Irene Musumeci and Jake Cunningham.  Produced and edited by Jake Cunningham Music supplied by incompetech.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're lucky enough to sit down with the great Stellan Skarsgård to talk about his work, including his new role in Janus Metz' smashing tennis drama Borg vs McEnroe. Metz' film serves up two remarkable performances, in Sverrir Gudnason's Bjorn Borg and Shia LaBeouf's John McEnroe, with a nary a fault between them. As well as stellar supporting performances from Skarsgård and Tuva Novotny. A story of passion, rage, respect and redemption, Metz has managed to craft arguably the first great film about the sport. Discussing the film are Sam Howlett and Jake Cunningham Produced and edited by Jake Cunningham Music by incompetech.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this edition of the Curzon Film Podcast, we welcome Philippe Van Leeuw, director of the acclaimed, war drama Insyriated, which is released in cinemas and on demand this week.  Winner of the Panorama Audience Award at this year's Berlin Film Festival, Insyriated is an intimate insight, in to the way the war in Syria has effected the homes and dynamics of the families trapped amongst the destruction. Discussing the film are Sam Howlett and Jake Cunningham. Produced and edited by Jake Cunningham Music supplied by incompetech.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We welcome Francis Lee, director of 'God's Own Country', on to the Curzon Film Podcast, as well as one of the film's stars.  After receiving rave reviews at Berlin Film Festival in February, 'God's Own Country' is now being released in the UK. A quiet, tender and romantic film set amongst the Yorkshire hills, it's one of the year's best, as well as being a remarkable entrance from debut director Francis Lee. Discussing the film this week are Irene Musumeci, Ryan Hewitt and Jake Cunningham  Produced and edited by Jake Cunningham Music from incompetech.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we discuss 'Final Portrait', a character sketch of artist Alberto Giacometti, directed by the great Stanley Tucci. Featuring Geoffrey Rush as the great artist and Armie Hammer as James Lord, the journalist who modelled for Giacometti for an afternoon, which soon turned in to weeks. It's a film that's full of life and humour, but also manages to produce an acute and intimate insight in to the workings of one of the greatest 20th century artists. Discussing the film are Sam Howlett, Jake Cunningham and Ryan Hewitt. Features an exclusive audio clip from the film.  Produced and edited by Jake Cunningham Music supplied by incompetech.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're thrilled to welcome David Lowery, director of 'A Ghost Story' on to the Curzon Podcast this week, as well as 'Beyond Clueless' and 'Fish Story' director Charlie Lyne, to discuss his new film about aspect ratios 'Frames and Containers'. 'A Ghost Story' is one of the most original and powerful films of the year. Starring Casey Affleck and Rooney Mara, it features a white-sheeted ghost as he watches his wife and home move through time and perhaps further. Discussing the film are Sam Howlett, Irene Musumeci and Ryan Hewitt. Produced and edited by Jake Cunningham Music supplied by incompetech.com Additional sound support from Tom Williams  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this edition of the Curzon Film Podcast, we speak to Alice Lowe ('Prevenge', 'Sightseers') and director Gareth Tunley, about their new psyhco-thriller 'The Ghoul'. As well as speaking to Alice and Gareth, we spoke to Jack Guttman, staff member of Curzon Wimbledon, who in between selling tickets, acted as producer on this low budget, British picture. Produced and edited by Jake Cunningham Music supplied by incompetech.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After a screening at Curzon Soho, we're thrilled to bring you a Q&A with Matthew Heineman, director of 'Cartel Land', discussing his latest documentary 'City of Ghosts'. Huge thanks to Danielle Peled of the Institute of War and Peace Reporting for conducting the interview, as well as to DocDays and Dogwoof for helping put this special event together. Produced and edited by Jake Cunningham Music supplied by Incompetech.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In anticipation of the stunning new 4k restoration of 'Howards End', we speak to star Sam West Released in 1992, 'Howards End' was directed by James Ivory and starred, along with West, Emma Thompson, Helena Bonham Carter, Vanessa Redgrave and Anthony Hopkins. It went on to receive nine Academy Award nominations and the award for Best Film at the BAFTAs. Discussing the film with Sam West is Curzon's own Irene Musumeci Produced and edited by Jake Cunningham Sound by Sam Howlett Music by incompetech.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we peek through our fingers to try and watch 'It Comes at Night', the new psychological horror from Trey Edward Shults, who we spoke to about the film. As well as talking to the director about the film, we discuss all of its twists and turns in our comprehensive review. Discussing the film this week are Jenna Hobbs, Sam Howlett and Jake Cunningham Produced and edited by Jake Cunningham Studio services by CSRFM.com Music supplied by incompetech.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we strap the seat-belts of our recording studio chairs on tight and drive full speed in to Edgar Wright's new film 'Baby Driver' finds talented music loving getaway driver Baby - played by Ansel Elgort - trying to get out of a life of crime, by doing one last job for Kevin Spacey's Doc. Hailed as a masterpiece by some, we discuss whether 'Baby Driver' gets the chequered flag or a DNF. As well as 'Baby Driver' there's also a brief discussion about Bong Joon-Ho's 'Okja' which is playing our cinema screens, as well as on Netflix. On the podcast this week are Sam Howlett, Jake Cunningham, Harry Chapman and Helen Seymour. Produced and edited by Jake Cunningham Studio services by CSRFM.com Music supplied by incompetech.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this extra episode of The Curzon Film Podcast we have a change of pace and tread the boards with Phyllida Lloyd (Mamma Mia, The Iron Lady), to discuss her production of Julius Caesar, which will soon be playing in Curzon Cinema screens. Phyllida speaks about the all-female cast she has put together, as well as working with new young talent, alongside legends like Harriet Walter. She also tells us how this play has been filmed specifically for cinema, rather than a traditional 'live screening'. Conducting the interview with Phyllida is Curzon's own Irene Musumeci. Produced and edited by Jake Cunningham Music supplied by incompetech.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.