The Curzon Film Podcast

In this episode we discuss 'The Seasons in Quincy', a wonderfully intimate anthology of films - lead by Tilda Swinton - dedicated to the interminable artistry of John Berger. 40 years ago, Berger moved to the tiny alpine village of Quincy, here we see four different films, made during each season in the village, that give a brief insight in to John's life, works and legacy. On the podcast this week are Jenna Hobbs, Helen Seymour 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.

We speak to legendary documentary maker Nick Broomfield ('Kurt and Courtney', 'Biggie and Tupac') about his intimate new portrait of Whitney Houston. Constructed from hundreds of hours of unseen footage of Whitney, Broomfield's film redefines the modern perception of the great singer, although the tragedy of her death remains, Broomfield's eulogy is instead a celebration of her life and talents. Discussing the film this week are Sam Howlett, Jenna Hobbs and Harry Chapman.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We return from our nice tourist break holiday, to discuss Cate Shortland's nightmarish tourist break kidnap thriller, 'Berlin Syndrome'. Scratching and gnawing at the lines between intimacy and captivity, Shortland's film can be as romantic as it is nerve-wracking, but it's always exhilarating at ever step of the way. Discussing the film this week are Jenna Hobbs and Helen Seymour. Created and produced 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 episode we dock in the port of Helsinki for Aki Kaurismäki's latest film 'The Other Side of Hope' A deadpan comedy drama that follows the unlikely relationship between a Syrian refugee and an ageing restaurateur, 'The Other Side of Hope' is a loving, poignant, human story that won Kaurismäki the award for Best Director at the Berlin Film Festival. On the podcast this week are Helen Seymour, Jenna Hobbs and Jake Cunningham, and making her pod debut is Sam Alexander. Produced and edited by Jake Cunningham Music supplied by incompetech.com Studio services by csrfm.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In a special episode, this week we talk to the team behind the Bechdel Test Fest, ahead of their screening of Sally Potter's 'Ginger & Rosa', at Curzon Aldgate on the 27th of May We also have eight and a half reasons why Federico Fellini's '8 1/2' is one of the best films ever made, along with our regular chat, this time with Harry Chapman, Dani Verektinidi 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.

We welcome the acclaimed director of ‘Swimming Pool’ & ‘In The House’ François Ozon on to the podcast this week, to discuss his new film ‘Frantz’. ‘Frantz’ follows Anna, a young German woman mourning the death of her fiancée, Frantz, in World War One. Whilst living with Frantz’ parents, a mysterious Frenchman named Adrien who says knew her fiancee comes to visit. Discussing the film this week are Freddie Chodel, Daniella Verektinidi 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.

We're joined by the Julian Barratt and Simon Farnaby, writers of the bewilderingly funny 'Mindhorn' on our podcast this week. 'Mindhorn' sees Barratt play Richard Thorncroft, an out of work actor, who in his heyday played the iconic TV detective Mindhorn. We meet him 30 years after Mindhorn finished, as he's brought out of retirement for the case of his life. Discussing the film are Helen Seymour 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.

We welcome Katell Quillévéré on to the podcast this week to talk about the tapestry of stories behind her new film 'Heal the Living' Out in our cinema screens and on Curzon Home Cinema, Quillévéré's film shows us the world of organ transplants, through three stories bound by body. Quillévéré spoke to Helen Seymour about the film, who reviews it this week, with Harry Chapman. Produced and edited by Jake Cunningham Music supplied by incompetech.com Studio services by csrfm.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're joined by Bill Nighy and Gemma Arterton, on the Curzon Film Podcast this week, to discuss their period comedy drama 'Their Finest'. 'Their Finest' is a fascinating insight in to the world of British filmmaking during World War Two. Arterton plays an up and coming screenwriter, and Nighy as one of the stars of her new script. 'Their Finest' is funny, poignant and startlingly relevant. On the podcast this week are Jenna Hobbs 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.

In this episode of the Curzon Film Podcast, we discuss Park Chan Wook's remarkable erotic thriller 'The Handmaiden'. We also discuss the new adaptation of Julian Barnes' novel 'The Sense of Ending', starring Jim Broadbent. Adapted from Sarah Waters novel 'Fingersmith', but moving the action to Korea, it is Park Chan Wook's return to his native cinema, after making the acclaimed 'Stoker' in 2013. Discussing this hugely acclaimed film are Sam Howlett, Daniella Verektenidi 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.

We welcome Raoul Peck, director of Oscar nominated doc 'I Am Not Your Negro' on to the show; as well as director Julia Ducournau, whose feminist cannibal horror 'Raw' has people fainting in the aisles. As well as this we also preview Pablo Larrain's new film 'Neruda', along with the entirety of the Pablo Larrain collection, now available on Curzon Home Cinema. On the podcast this week is Harry Chapman, Ersi Kalentzi and Sam Howlett. 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.

We're extremely excited to welcome Ben Wheatley on to the Curzon Film Podcast this week, to talk about his new film, 'Free Fire'. Plus, we also have Cristian Mungiu, director of '4 Months, 3 Weeks, 2 Days' in to talk about his new film 'Graduation'. As a special treat, Lawrence Jackson, University of Kent MA Film Practice Lecturer(and overall Wheatley super fan) joins the podcast team this week to talk about the 90 minute, non-stop shoot out that is, 'Free Fire' - and why Wheatley is essential viewing for his students. 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 go up river, in search of James Gray's new feature 'The Lost City of Z' Based on a true story, Gray's film follows Percy Fawcett, an explorer in search of a mythic, lost, Amazonian city. It is a film of unending scope, bringing to mind the likes of David Lean and Stanley Kubrick. Steering the good ship Curzon Podcast this week is 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.

Acclaimed director of 'Irma Vep' and 'Clouds of Sils Maria', Olivier Assayas, joins us to talk about his new film 'Personal Shopper'. Kristen Stewart stars as Maureen, a young American living in Paris, working as a shopper for a celebrity. The film follows Maureen through the mundanity of her working life, whilst she moonlights as a medium and tries to communicate with her recently deceased brother in the afterlife. On the podcast this week are Jake Cunningham, Daniella Verektenidi and Harry Chapman. Produced and edited by Jake Cunnningham Music supplied by incompetech.com Studio services by csrfm.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of The Curzon Film Podcast we attempt to anaylse Paul Verhoeven's astonishing, labyrinthine character study 'Elle'. 'Elle' is the latest from provocative director Paul Verhoeven ('Showgirls', 'Basic Instinct, 'Robocop') and won the Best Foreign Language Film award at the Golden Globes - lead actress Isabelle Huppert also took home the award for Best Actress on the same night. It's a remarkable film that warrants multiple viewings and multiple discussions; to start off your conversation about it we have Daniella Verektinidi, Jenna Hobbs and Jake Cunningham Produced and edited by Jake Cunningham Studio services from CSRFM.com Music supplied by incompetech.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.