The Curzon Film Podcast

This week we welcome Amma Asante, director of the acclaimed 'Belle' and this week's 'A United Kingdom' on to the Curzon Film Podcast. The true story of Ruth Williams, a typist from London, and Seretse Khama, the prince of Bechuanaland, who fell in love in the late 1940's. Asante's film uses a sweeping romance as a gateway for a poignant and powerful film about race and politics; that feels as current now as it did then. On the podcast this week are Sam Howlett, Harry Chapman 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 on the Curzon Film Podcast we return to JK Rowling's Wizarding World in 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' After arriving in 1920s New York after a globe-trotting trip collecting magical beasts, Newt Scamander gets embroiled in a whirlwind chase around the city after a No-Maj (or, Muggle) accidentally unleashes a suitcase of fantastical creatures. Discussing the show this week are Jake Cunningham and Potter-fanatics Jenna Hobbs and Harry Chapman. 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 on the Curzon Film Podcast we are discussing Alexander 'Russian Ark' Sokurov's documentary 'Francofonia' Focused on the Louvre in Paris, Sokurov follows on from the one-take wonder of 'Russian Ark', with another, equally powerful meditation on art and history - and humanity's involvement, capture and presentation of the two. On the podcast this week is Sam Howlett, Helen Seymour and Harry Chapman. 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 on the Curzon Film Podcast we discuss Derek Cianfrance's sweeping period romance 'The Light Between Oceans' Following up the intense and refined brace of 'Blue Valentine' and 'The Place Beyond the Pines', Cianfrance's new film is adapted from the best selling novel by M L Stedman, which finds a stoic lighthouse keeper and his wife go through emotional turmoil, only to have a heartbreaking, life changing, moral dilemma thrust upon them. Discussing the film this week are Sam Howlett, Jenna Hobbs 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.

This week on the Curzon Film Podcast we discuss Joachim Lafosse's French Language drama 'After Love' Mostly a chamber piece, Lafosse's film dissects the disintegrating relationship of a couple - and a family - during their divorce. The film highlights the grievances, annoyances and tenderness found in such an emotionally heightened situation, creating a claustrophobic and measured drama. Discussing the film this week are Jenna Hobbs and Harry Chapman. 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 on the Curzon Film Podcast we discuss Ken Loach's new film 'I, Daniel Blake' From a script by regular collaborator Paul Laverty, the desire to tell this powerful, current story brought Loach out of retirement, and ultimately won the Palme D'or at this years Cannes Film Festival. Discussing the film this week are Jenna Hobbs, Sam Howlett & 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.

Featuring reviews of: Manchester By The Sea, Paterson, Raw, The Handmaiden, Christine, Voyage of Time, Bleed for This, Arrival, Ascent, Graduation, It's Only the End of the World, Elle, Free Fire and loads more. It's the LFF Round Up show of the Curzon Film Podcast. Hosted by Sam Howlett and Jake Cunningham and featuring Curzon staff members Cate Kane, Rob Kenny, Kate Gerova, Ryan Hewitt, Irene Musumeci, Ally Clow and Michael Garrad, this is a comprehensive review of the highlights of LFF 2016 - and a preview of what you can look forward to seeing in cinema screens over the next year. Produced and edited by Jake Cunningham Music supplied by incompetech.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we get on the road with Andrea Arnold, for her sprawling celebration of youth, 'American Honey' Winner of the Jury Prize at Cannes, the film finds director Arnold ('Fish Tank', 'Red Road', 'Wuthering Heights') on unfamiliar territory in America, but it feels immediately like home. A startling film that feels epic, intimate and - at almost 3 hours long - rewarding. Discussing the film this week are Jake and Sam. 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 thrilled to welcome documentarian Louis Theroux on to our podcast this week, to talk about his new film 'My Scientology Movie', plus London Film Festival director Clare Stewart tells us all about this year's festival. Two interviews, plus a comprehensive review of 'My Scientology Movie', this is a real bumper episode of the Curzon Film Podcast. Discussing the film are Sam Howlett, 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.

This week on the Curzon Film Podcast we go 'Supersonic', as we discuss Mat Whitecross's film about the delightfully destructive Gallagher brothers and their little band, Oasis. From the producers of Amy and Senna, Supersonic treads away from the traditional birth-to-death music bio-doc, instead highlighting the key moments that formed one of the iconic bands of British music. 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.

We're delighted to be joined by Ira Sachs, director of 'Love is Strange', on the Curzon Podcast this week, to discuss his latest film 'Little Men'. Sachs' film captures the blossoming friendship between two young New York boys, Jake and Tony, whilst their parents are caught in a standoff involving property. The film is deftly handled by Sachs to feel welcoming and natural, but maintains an emotional grip throughout. Discussing the film on the podcast this week is Jenna, Sam and Jake - who spoke to Sachs last week about the film in London Produced and edited by Jake Cunningham Studio services by CSRFM.com Theme music by incompetech.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this edition of the Curzon Film Podcast we're discussing Pablo Trapero's Argentinian crime drama 'The Clan' Winner of the Silver Lion at Venice, Trapero's film is the true life story of middle class gangster family, the Puccios. Headed by the patriarchal, steel-eyed Arquimedes, this is no rags to riches story, but a shockingly entertaining insight into one of the most shocking kidnapping stories of the 20th century. Hosting this week is Sam Howlett, joined by guest Dani Verektinidi. Produced and edited by Jake Cunningham Studio services supplied by CSRFM.com Theme music supplied by incompetech.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With special guest, Captain Fantastic director Matt Ross + Win a Captain Fantastic poster signed by Viggo Mortensen and Matt Ross by tweeting @CurzonCinemas with an answer to the following question... "In the Curzon Film Podcast interview, what animal does Matt Ross compare his film to?" This week on the Curzon Film Podcast we are delighted to welcome Matt Ross, director of the acclaimed 'Captain Fantastic', on to the show to talk about his new film. Starring Viggo Mortensen, the picture follows an isolated family, who are forced to face the real world. Also starring George MacKay (Pride), Kathryn Hahn (Transparent, Step Brothers, Afternoon Delight) and Steve Zahn, the film overcomes the cliché fish-out-of-water story, to become an intricate discussion on idealistic parenthood, politics and grief. George Howlett leads the interview with Matt, whilst Helen and Jake are in the studio to talk about the film. Produced and edited by Jake Cunningham Music supplied by incompetech.com Studio services from csrfm.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're delighted to be joined by screen legend Isabelle Huppert on this weeks Curzon Podcast. Huppert has worked with the likes of Michael Haneke. David O Russell and Michael Cimino, and can be seen this week in Mia Hansen-Love's 'Things to Come'. Following up the acclaimed 'Eden', the film finds Huppert at the later stages of life, suddenly thrown in to chaos as her husband leaves and mother dies. Discussing the film are Sam, Jake and Helen, whilst Irene and Ryan had the pleasure of interviewing the film's star. 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 this edition of the Curzon Film Podcast we discuss the latest offering from Pedro Almodovar, the gorgeous 'Julieta'. The Spanish master of melodrama has created a saturated, guilt-ridden drama that stands up with his very best, and to talk about it we have regular host Helen, and Curzon staff Freddie and Ersi. 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.