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The Oscar Project Podcast3.46-The Leatherneck with Gareth BradwickSend us a textToday's episode is my conversation about the 1929 film The Leatherneck. I'm joined by Gareth Bradwick from the "Popped" newsletter and we talk about the uneasy balance in the film between comedy and drama, how the film effectively uses the framing device of a military trial to tell its story, and how both filmmakers and theaters were dealing with the transition from silent to sound films.You can watch The Leatherneck on YouTube and be sure to check out Gareth's newsletter.Other films mentioned in this episode include:The G...2025-06-0636 min
The PoppedcastPoppedcast - John Williams & RomcomsHello and welcome back to Popped! A newsletter about the history and culture of cinema.What’s in this month’s Poppedcast?As usual I have some excellent clips, books and docs to talk about. More detail on each one below. The archive clip this month is lovely and it would be great to hear what you think.ClipThe Saviour of Cinema - Aunt LauraI don’t often use the word quintessential, but this is quintessential British archive viewing. A wonderful little story about a cinema, and the wo...2024-11-2818 min
The PoppedcastThe Poppedcast - Julie Andrews Memoir, Maggie Smith & Will and HarperHello my pride of cinema stars and welcome to this month’s Poppedcast. A listening experience where I talk about a book, a clip and an additional interest from the cinema world.It’s only the second month so I’m still finding my feet with this new format. I say “um” more than anyone else on earth and good grief am I a heavy breather. I’ll stop breathing for the next Poppedcast ‘k? I’m particularly enjoying the book side of things though. There’s a growing list of interesting books to explore so I’ll keep getti...2024-10-1719 min
The PoppedcastHow Hollywood Learned to TalkHello and welcome to Popped! A newsletter about the history and culture of cinema.This week we’re talking Talkies. How they came to be and how Hollywood reacted. It’s a whistelstop tour of this fascinating subject.Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit popped.substack.com2024-10-0209 min
The PoppedcastThe Poppedcast - James Earl Jones, Will Smith Autobiography & LOTRHello and welcome to Popped! A newsletter about the history and culture of cinema.This week I’m trying out a possible new regular post. I tend to jump from one thing to another, so I thought it may be time to settle on at least one thing at least semi-regularly.After a while of dabbling in podcasts, I've come to enjoy a few and thought I should borrow some ideas directly from them. My art teacher used to tell me that this approach to your work is to be encouraged, and who am...2024-09-1723 min
The PoppedcastThe Day I Bought 576 DVD'sThis week is a little story about how I ended up buying over 550 dvd's from Facebook marketplace, and why you should too! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit popped.substack.com2024-09-0307 min
The PoppedcastIt Could Be a True StoryHello and welcome back to Popped, a podcast about the history and culture of cinema. With the release of Alien: Romulus, this week I’m looking back to the release of the original back in 1979.Enjoy! And if you do, please share! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit popped.substack.com2024-08-1907 min
The PoppedcastJuly in ReviewHello and welcome back to Popped! A newsletter about cinema history and culture. This week is a roundup of things I've learned, read and seen in July.This episode also includes my thoughts on the latest film releases from July! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit popped.substack.com2024-08-0416 min
The PoppedcastThe World of Emerging AnimatorsHello and welcome back to Popped, a newsletter about cinema history and culture. I’m off on holiday this week! I’ll be taking the rest of July off to sit around and, let’s face it, watch films. Until then folks, enjoy this one!Animation is often taken for granted. Its presence is everywhere. It advertises to us, it entertains and educates our children, it brings our games alive, but we generally remember it for making us sit in the cinema for a couple of hours and making us (me) cry. I think...2024-07-0106 min
The PoppedcastThrough the Looking GlassHello and welcome back to Popped!This week we’re getting a little bit nerdy about one of the all time classics by Alfred Hitchcock. If you haven’t seen Rear Window, don’t worry, there aren’t any spoilers here. But do go and rent it or pick up a copy, it’s fantastic! This isn't an exhaustive "making of", but some of the more specific elements that I loved learning about. A quick note to say that I have posted a new video on my YouTube channel about my recent trip to the Duke of Yo...2024-05-3006 min
The PoppedcastMy first year of PoppedIt’s Popped’s One Year Anniversary!On the 1st May last year, I sent out my first newsletter. It was a personal story about my first trip to the cinema in Aberystwyth. Since then, I’ve shared with you another 35 pieces of writing that I’ve tried to make myself proud with.What started off as Reel Stories, soon became Popped. I’ve been lucky enough to interview interesting people, visit new places and uncover fascinating things about our cinema culture, and the legacy of film.I’m happy to have kept this going...2024-05-1605 min
The PoppedcastThe Grand Old Duke of YorkThis week I visit the oldest purpose built cinema in the UK, The Duke of York's Cinema in Brighton. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit popped.substack.com2024-04-2406 min
The PoppedcastMovie Bits & Pieces: Disney & Singing ApesThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit popped.substack.comWelcome Back to PoppedIt’s been a little while since I've done a post of things. I said I’d do these once a month, but that was a lesson in failing to deliver. There are bits below that I’ve kept by from other newsletters, some quotes I like, and up coming dates for your diary.This time I have enhanced the newsletter for paid subscribers with attempts at forming some sort of opinion on the la...2024-04-1105 min
talkabout: A Film PodcastLife of BrianSend us a textIn this week's episode we talkabout the brighter side of life, with Monty Python's sidesplitting comedy: 'Life of Brian'. It's regarded as one of the funniest comedies of all time and we truly support that hypothesis by quoting every inch of it. We discuss the best comedic skits of the film, choose which role we'd like to play most and decide if Brian really is a "very naughty boy". As is expected on talkabout, there are many impressions and of course an appropriate supply of stupidity. WITH SPECIAL GUEST: GARETH...2024-04-0358 min
The PoppedcastCinema MemoriesHello and welcome back to Popped, a journey through cinema history and culture. Thank you for joining me!Around two weeks ago, despite myself, I posted a question here on Substack:What is your first cinema memory?I’ve collated some of the cinema stories that were shared, as it really blew my mind that people were happy to respond, and their stories were little pockets of joy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit po...2024-03-2405 min
The PoppedcastI Have Some Things to SayHello and welcome to Popped, a journey through cinema history and culture. Thank you for joining!This is the next instalment of my Women in Cinema series! I hope you enjoy and please do comment, share and like to your hearts content. It really does help. Remember too that you can listen to me read this if you want. Just click the play button above. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit popped.substack.com2024-03-1207 min
The PoppedcastPostcard from EarthWhile I was Las Vegas recently, I was fortunate enough to get a ticket to The Sphere, the largest spherical building in the world with a massive, wrap around screen. In the back of my mind I thought, this would be a great experience to write a journal entry for Popped. So I did, and here it is. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit popped.substack.com2024-02-2705 min
The Focus Film PodcastThe Iron Claw, Top Fighting Films & Hummus"Tonight, I walk with my brothers." Topics of Discussion: The Iron Claw, The Hurt Locker, Poor Things, The Holdovers, Mean Girls & other musical movies, Top 5 Fighting MoviesSnacks of choice: Mini Eggs, Strawbs, Crisps & HummusHosts - Ellis Barthorpe, Gareth Bradwick & Oli LawMusic by Charles WitcombeInstagram/TikTok - @focusfilmblogReviews & features - focusfilm.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-1657 min
The PoppedcastA Beacon of HopeHello and welcome to another edition of Popped, a journey through cinema history and culture. It’s great to have you here again and if you’re new, thank you for joining! Remember there is an audio version of this above if you would prefer.This week, I am finally getting back to a series of stories about the women who made waves during the golden age of silent movies and beyond.With it being the Lunar New Year this weekend, it’s a perfect time to celebrate the story of an Asian American whose legacy...2024-02-1106 min
The Focus Film PodcastFilm Club #14: Killers of the Flower Moon | NapoleonThe Focus Film Club is a discussion about two or more films and how they relate to one another. This month we chose two Apple releases from two of the world's biggest directors. At the end of the episode we decide where they should place on a ranked wall of movies: https://boxd.it/m2guOKillers of the Flower Moon - 3:50-18:00Napoleon - 19:45-35:20Hosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gareth BradwickIntro by Charles Witcombe. With thanks to William King for additional music resourcesInstagram/TikTok...2024-01-3044 min
The PoppedcastThe Cutting Room 4Welcome! I’m Gareth and this is Popped, a podcast that delves into the history and culture of cinema.January means a fresh but fleeting enthusiasm for every aspect of life, and Popped hasn’t escaped my renewed energy. One thing I enjoy is putting these posts together and from what I can see, you seem to enjoy them too. So I’ve decided to make these a monthly thing and this is, therefore, your January edition of cinema tidbits.For all the links, videos and pictures, head over to the article at popped.substack.com2024-01-1407 minThe Focus Film PodcastFocus On...2023"I will never stop fighting for this life."Topics of Discussion: Top Ten of the Year, Surprises & Disappointments, Standout moments, Letterboxd stats...all of 2023Snacks of choice: Twinkies & Jelly BeansHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gareth BradwickMusic by Charles WitcombeInstagram/TikTok - @talkabout_podReviews & features - focusfilm.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-1159 min
The PoppedcastGentlemen Prefer BlondesWelcome to Popped, a newsletter that delves into the history and culture of cinema. This is the first in a series on the work of women in early cinema and how these people have shaped our movie landscape today. The early life and legacy of Anita Loos is an unfortunate example of the struggles of women in Hollywood and how we still fall short of allowing women’s stories to rise to the top. She was a tireless writer whose circumstances meant that her scripts were often paraded as a man’s work. Loos wouldn’t stand for pi...2024-01-0406 min
The Poppedcast2023 PoppedFor my first proper podcast, I want to round up my year in film! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit popped.substack.com2023-12-1917 minThe Focus Film PodcastTop Movie Santas, Wintery Watches & A Festive Feast"Seeing isn't believing; believing is seeing."Topics of Discussion: Anastasia, Saltburn, Napoleon, Nativity!, Christmas snacks, Top 5 Movie Santas, Sleepless in Seattle, What's on in DecemberSnacks of choice: Twiglets, Treeslets, Mince Pies, ShortbreadFocus Film Club: Napoleon / Killers of the Flower MoonHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gareth Bradwickwith Becci Houlston & Kerry SmithMusic by Charles WitcombeInstagram/TikTok - @focusfilmblogReviews & features - focusfilm.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...2023-12-1353 minThe Focus Film PodcastShould cinemas bring back intervals?'Killers of the Flower Moon' released with a 3 hour 26 minute runtime and in our showing, we were granted an interval, a rare novelty in today's cinema experience. So four members of the Focus Film team have gathered to discuss 3 hour movies and their relevance in today's world. Should we bring back intervals more regularly? And why do 3 hour films perform so well at the box office?Check out our monthly podcast rounding up everything we've been watching recently. Starring Ellis Barthorpe, Gareth Bradwick, Becci Houlston & Oli LawMusic by Charles Witcombe2023-11-2227 minThe Focus Film PodcastFour Live Mics, Cinema Badges & Horror Movie Opinions"Those chickens are up to something."Topics of Discussion: BlackBerry, Mean Girls, Scariest Movies, Pain Hustlers, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, How we rate movies, Killers of the Flower Moon, Meg Ryan, Our cinema badge moviesSnack of choice: Cinnamon Rock bunsFocus Film Club: Killers of the Flower Moon / Taxi DriverHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gareth Bradwickwith Becci Houlston & Oli LawMusic by Charles WitcombeInstagram/TikTok - @focusfilmblogReviews & features - focusfilm.substack.com2023-11-0959 minThe Focus Film PodcastWhy do we like Horror Movies so much?All of our friends hide when we suggest seeing a horror...so what is it about the genre that we love so much but others don't? We give some suggestions of gateway horrors if you're too scared to make the jump, and discuss what our most horrific occurrence would be whilst recording the podcast.Check out our monthly podcast rounding up everything we've been watching recently as well as our recent film club where we chat about 'A Haunting in Venice' and 'Charade'.Hosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gareth BradwickIntro by...2023-10-3022 minThe Focus Film PodcastFilm Club #13: A Haunting in Venice | CharadeThe Focus Film Club is a discussion about two films (decided a month before), one old and one new that link in some way. At the end of the episode we decide where they should place on a ranked wall of movies: https://boxd.it/m2guONew film: A Haunting in Venice - available in select cinemasOld film: Charade - available on Amazon Prime VideoHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gareth BradwickIntro by Charles Witcombe. With thanks to William King for additional music resources...2023-10-2351 minThe Focus Film PodcastHollywood Strikes, Apple TV & A Wide Mug of Tea"You promise? I promise."Topics of Discussion: Expend4bles, The Lego Batman Movie, Hollywood Strikes, Top 5 Apple TV+ Originals, This is Spinal Tap!Drink of choice: A mug of tea with a wide rimFocus Film Club: Charade / A Haunting in VeniceHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gareth BradwickMusic by Charles WitcombeInstagram/TikTok - @focusfilmblogReviews & features - focusfilms.online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-1248 minThe Focus Film PodcastIs Disney+ still worth it?With prices going up, an endless array of streamers at your feet and a suggestion of adverts on the horizon, it can be hard to always see Disney+ as the charming new platform that we needed in the height of a global pandemic. We sat down to have a chat about the highs and lows of Disney+, and ultimately let you know where we're at with it. Is it something that we will continue to subscribe too?Check out our monthly podcast rounding up everything we've watched in the moon's last orbit and listen to our...2023-09-2628 minThe Focus Film PodcastFilm Club #012. D&D: Honour Amoung Thieves | Robin Hood: Prince of ThievesThe Focus Film Club is a discussion about two films (decided a month before), one old and one new that link in some way. At the end of the episode we decide where they should place on a ranked wall of movies: https://boxd.it/m2guONew film: Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves - available on Sky and NowTVOld film: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves - available on NetflixHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gareth BradwickIntro by Charles Witcombe. With thanks to William King for additional...2023-09-2041 minThe Focus Film PodcastFilms with Musicians, Third Instalments & Fizzy Water"Sometimes I cry a lot."Topics of Discussion: Films starring musicians, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Pocahontas, Top 5 Third Instalments, Meg 2: The Trench, Punch-Drunk LoveDrink of choice: Sparkling WaterFocus Film Club: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves / Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among ThievesHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gareth BradwickMusic by Charles WitcombeInstagram/TikTok - @focusfilmblogReviews & features - focusfilms.online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-011h 00The Focus Film PodcastFilm Club #011. Meg 2: The Trench | SharknadoThe Focus Film Club is a discussion about two films (decided a month before), one old and one new that link in some way. At the end of the episode we decide where they should place on a ranked wall of movies: https://boxd.it/m2guONew film: Meg 2: The Trench - available in select cinemasOld film: Sharknado - available to rent or buyHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gareth BradwickIntro by Charles Witcombe. With thanks to William King for additional music resources.Instagram...2023-08-2132 min
The Focus Film PodcastBarbenheimer, Film Club #010 & a Fuggling Helles"Fine, get cellulite. I don't care."Topics of Discussion: Barbie, Oppenheimer, Mission Impossible, Top Films of the Year so far, Runaway BrideDrink of choice: Fuggling Helles - local lager Focus Film Club: Mission Impossible / Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part OneHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gareth BradwickMusic by Charles Witcombe Instagram/TikTok - @focusfilmblogReviews & features - focusfilms.online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-0857 min
The Focus Film PodcastHugo André, Performances of Margot Robbie & A Post-Cinema Bev"It's a man's world, so let's paint it pink."Topics of Discussion: Makeup, Performances of Margot Robbie, Asteroid City, Bratz, The Hateful Eight, Gareth's stag doDrink of choice: a bottle of Kronenberg Focus Film Club: Mission Impossible / Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part OneGuest - Hugo André - 'Makeup' available now for digital download https://rb.gy/qn7pvHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gareth BradwickMusic by Charles WitcombeInstagram/TikTok - @focusfilmblogReviews & Features - f...2023-07-041h 00
The Focus Film PodcastFilm Club #009: Across the Spider-Verse | Cloudy With a Chance of MeatballsThe Focus Film Club is a discussion about two films (decided a month before), one old and one new that link in some way. At the end of the episode we decide where they should place on a ranked wall of movies: https://boxd.it/m2guONew film: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse - available in cinemas nowOld film: Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs - available on Netflix / NowTVHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gareth BradwickMusic by Charles Witcombe. With thanks to William King for additional...2023-06-2142 min
The Focus Film PodcastNoah Caplan, Films of 1999 & A Can of Cola"We must be careful about what we pretend to be."Topics of Discussion: Stepping Stone, Films of 1999, Peter Pan & Wendy, Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3, Thelma & Louise, Gareth's missing audioDrink of choice: can of cola in replace for a coffeeFocus Film Club: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs / Spider-Man: Across the Spider-VerseGuest - Noah Caplan - 'Stepping Stone' available now on ITVX and Million Youth Media - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCCWmFxTkyUHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gareth Bradwick2023-06-0150 minThe Focus Film PodcastFilm Club #008: Evil Dead Rise | Evil Dead IIThe Focus Film Club is a discussion about two films (decided a month before), one old and one new that link in some way. At the end of the episode we decide where they should place on a ranked wall of movies (https://letterboxd.com/brucewellis/list/the-focus-film-wall/).New film: Evil Dead Rise - available in cinemas nowOld film: Evil Dead II - available on Now TV, Sky Cinema & to rent on Amazon Prime VideoHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gareth BradwickMusic by Charles Witcombe. With thanks to...2023-05-1747 min
The Focus Film PodcastThe Shakespeare Sisters, Films of 1987 & an Apple Juice"I will not be sworn, but love may transform me to an oyster."Topics of Discussion: Much Ado, Films of 1987, Renfield, Banff Film Festival, Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among ThievesDrink of choice: apple juice & Coke Zero Focus Film Club: Evil Dead II / Evil Dead RiseGuests - Hillary & Anna-Elizabeth Shakespeare - 'Much Ado' available now to rent or buy online - http://bitly.ws/DUy8Hosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gareth BradwickMusic by Charles WitcombeInstagram - @focusfilmblog...2023-05-031h 08
The PoppedcastMy Cinema StoryThis is the first post I made for Popped. It's my cinema story, and what the movies mean to me! Subscribe at popped.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit popped.substack.com2023-05-0103 minThe Focus Film PodcastFilm Club #007: The Super Mario Bros. Movie | Super Mario Bros. (1993)The Focus Film Club is a discussion where we talk in depth about two films (decided a month before), one old and one new and decide where to place it on a ranked wall of movies.New film: The Super Mario Bros. Movie - available in cinemas now Old film: Super Mario Bros. - available on Amazon Prime VideoHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gareth BradwickTheme tune by Charles Witcombe. With thanks to William King for additional music resources.Instagram - @focusfilmblogFilm reviews & features...2023-04-1946 min
The Focus Film PodcastGuiness, Summer Fruits Squash & Hollywood Chris's"The moment you sat down at my table, you already lost."Topics of Discussion: Fast & Furious, John Wick, Creed, Master and Commander, Top 5 Hollywood Chris'sDrink of choice: something dark Focus Film Club: Super Mario Bros. / The Super Mario Bros. MovieHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gareth BradwickMusic by Charles WitcombeInstagram - @focusfilmblogReviews & Features - focusfilms.online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-04-0350 minThe Focus Film PodcastFocus On...95th Academy Awards predictionsWe predict what we think will win each award at this year's Oscars. Plus, we discuss the biggest snubs of this year and what we'd like to see win in every category.Hosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gareth BradwickMusic by Charles WitcombeInstagram - @focusfilmblogFilm reviews blog - focusfilms.online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-03-0934 min
The Focus Film PodcastA bottle of lager, Michael D. Douglas & Best Picture nominees"I am down to my last life..."Topics of Discussion: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, The Man who Shot Liberty Valance, Creed, Top 5 Best Picture Nominees 2023Drink of choice: a bottle of lager Focus Film Club: 65 / Planet of the Apes (Tim Burton)Hosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gareth BradwickGuest - Michael D. Douglas (@d.dugz - Instagram)Music by Charles Witcombe Instagram - @focusfilmblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-03-051h 05The Focus Film PodcastFilm Club #005: M3GAN | The Truman ShowThe Focus Film Club is a discussion where we talk in depth about two films (decided a month before), one old and one new and decide where to place it on a ranked wall of movies.New film: M£GAN - available in select cinemas (4:00 - 28:00)Old film: The Truman Show - available on Now TV / Sky Cinema (28:00 - 54:00)Hosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gareth BradwickMusic by Charles WitcombeInstagram - @focusfilmblogFilm reviews & features - focusfilms.online Hosted on Acast. S...2023-02-221h 01
The Focus Film PodcastCaramel Latté, Gary Hewitt & Murder Mysteries"Welcome to Sunday Brunch..."Topics of Discussion: Whiplash, Babylon, M3GAN, Dig, 12 Angry Men, Top 5 Murder MysteriesDrink of choice: caramel lattéFocus Film Club: M3GAN / The Truman ShowHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gareth BradwickGuest - Gary Hewitt (@hewittgpro - Instagram)Music by Charles WitcombeInstagram - @focusfilmblogFilm review blog - focusfilms.online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-011h 11The Focus Film PodcastFilm Club #004: White Noise | AvatarThe Focus Film Club is a discussion where we talk in depth about two films, one old and one new and decide where to place it on a ranked wall of movies. New film: White Noise - available on NetflixOld film: Avatar - available on Disney+Hosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gareth BradwickMusic by Charles WitcombeInstagram - @focusfilmblogFilm reviews & features - focsufilms.online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-01-261h 09
talkabout: A Film Podcast120. The talkabout Awards 2022Send us a textIt's a fabulous day, as the 3rd annual talkabout Awards are upon us. In this episode we discuss the year in Film, TV and Music that was 2022, and honour as many projects as possible in a bunch of different awards. We have a handful of special guests, all with familiar voices to regular podcast listeners. Those include: Andy Sharpe, Safia Lamrani, Jonty O'Callaghan, Joe O'Neill, Jamie Mackinlay, Adam Pugh & Gareth Bradwick. ALL NOMINATIONS DISCUSSED IN THESE AWARDS ARE BASED ON UK RELEASE DATES.This episode is available on Yo...2023-01-071h 13The Focus Film PodcastFocus on...2022"It's the only one I got!" Topics of Discussion: Top Ten of the Year, Favourites in each genre, Surprising Films, Disappointing Films...all of 2022Drink of choice: a cup of coffeeFocus Film Club: White Noise / AvatarHosts: Ellis Barthorpe & Gareth BradwickMusic by Charles Witcombe Instagram - @focusfilmblogFilm review blog - focusfilms.online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-01-031h 31The Focus Film PodcastFilm Club #003: Violent Night ! The Muppet Christmas CarolThe Focus Film Club is a discussion where we talk in depth about two films, one old and one new and decide where to place it on a ranked wall of movies. New film: Violent Night - available in select cinemas Old film: The Muppet Christmas Carol - available on Disney+Hosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gareth BradwickMusic by Charles WitcombeInstagram - @focusfilmblogFilm reviews blog - focusfilms.online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-151h 05
The Focus Film PodcastA Glass of Wine with Paul Williams"Yes some dreams come true; yes some dreams fall through."Topics of Discussion: The Muppets Christmas Carol, The Menu, Bad Sisters, Living, My Policeman, Christmas Films of the 21st CenturyDrink of choice: a glass of wine Focus Film Club: Violent Night / The Muppets Christmas CarolHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gareth BradwickGuest - Paul Williams Music by Charles WitcombeInstagram - @focusfilmblogFilm review blog - focusfilms.online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...2022-12-011h 01The Focus Film PodcastFilm Club #002: The Banshees of Inisherin | The Social NetworkThe Focus Film Club is a discussion where we talk in depth about two films, one old and one new and decide where to place it on a ranked wall of movies. New film: The Banshees of Inisherin - available in select cinemasOld film: The Social Network - available on NetflixHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gareth BradwickMusic by Charles WitcombeInstagram - @focusfilmblogFilm review blog - focusfilms.onlineRead our written review for 'The Banshees of Inisherin' here: https...2022-11-171h 00
The Focus Film PodcastSomething Fizzy with Oli Law"I know these teeth!"Topics of Discussion: Doctor Who, The Rings of Power, Disaster Movies, House of the Dragon, Halloween, Black Adam, The Whale, Matilda the Musical, She-HulkDrink of choice: something fizzy Focus Film Club: The Banshees of Inisherin / The Social Network Hosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gareth BradwickGuest - Oli Law Music by Charles WItcombe Instagram - @focusfilmblogFilm review blog - focusfilms.online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-11-021h 03
The Focus Film PodcastTwo Pints with a Pizza"I have reception."Topics of Discussion: Bodies Bodies Bodies, House of Gucci, films on flights, Everything Everywhere All at Once, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Celebrity Masterchef, Planet of the Apes, Pinocchio Drink of choice: Pints at the pubFocus Film Club: An American Werewolf in LondonHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gareth BradwickMusic by Charles WitcombeInstagram - @focusfilmblogFilm review blog - focusfilms.online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-10-011h 00
The Focus Film PodcastMalty Biscuit Brew with Katie-Rose Parker"A mystery is just a puzzle."Topics of Discussion: Only Murders in the Building, Shrek, Homes under the Hammer, Netflix Documentaries, TV Chefs, Dinner Ladies, Nope, Laurence Llewelyn-BowenDrink of choice: Yorkshire Tea Malty Biscuit Brew & Peppermint TeaFocus Film Club: Planet of the ApesHosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gareth BradwickGuest - Katie-Rose Parker (@katierose.parker)Music by Charles WitcombeInstagram - @focusfilmblogFilm review blog - focusfilms.online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...2022-09-0159 mintalkabout: A Film Podcast100. Films of the CenturySend us a textThis week on talkabout we hit the big one: episode 100. And to celebrate, we have the conclusion to an epic saga, as we countdown the Top Ten Films released between 1919 and 2019 (as voted for by you). We are joined by Gareth Bradwick and Ellis makes a powerpoint especially for the occasion. Thank you so much to everyone who has listened to our podcast. We are very proud of what it has become and know that it wouldn't be there without the support from each and every one of you. We...2022-08-051h 03
The Focus Film PodcastFly-infused orange juice with Gwilym Roberts"...and that's why Neighbours become good friends." Topics of Discussion: Marvel, The Gray Man, Ainsley Harriott, The Office, Where the Crawdads Sing, A Place in the SunDrink of choice: Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice from the local farm shop (featuring a fly) Focus Film Club: Blindspotting Hosts - Ellis Barthorpe & Gareth BradwickGuest - Gwilym Roberts (@gwilym_roberts)Music by Charles WitcombeInstagram - @focusfilmblogFilm review blog - focusfilms.online Hosted on Acast. See acast...2022-08-011h 00
The Focus Film PodcastA couple of cans with the first episode"Hello there!"Topics of discussion: Obi-Wan Kenobi, Jurassic World Dominion, Death Becomes Her & Cha Cha Real SmoothDrink of choice: Uncommonly good beer from Round Corner Brewinghttps://roundcornerbrewing.comFocus Film Club: Sister Act 2: Back in the HabitHosts Ellis Barthorpe & Gareth BradwickMusic by Charles WitcombeInstagram - @focusfilmblogFilm review blog - focusfilms.online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-011h 00talkabout: A Film Podcast93. talkabout our favourites w/ GarethSend us a textThis week we are looking ahead to the 100th episode, where we'll be counting down the 'Films of the Century'. With Gareth Bradwick back by our side, we chat through all of our decade lists and we pick three films each that will feature on our century episode extravaganza...listen to find out more. Two of the wildcard choices are absolute bombshells, we uncover Mambo Number 6 and Gwilym is grouchy! It's an unconventional episode this week, but it's a good one! Gareth Bradwick - @garethb.movies (instagram) Fil...2022-06-171h 05talkabout: A Film Podcast81. Top Ten 60s/70s Films w/ GarethSend us a textThree hour epics, the start of the film franchise and a collection of suave, sophisticated movie stars...the 1960's & 70's brought us some of the all time greats. So we have tried to compile a list of the best, in the last of a series of decade ranking episodes. We are joined by returning guest (for the 5th time), writer for Focus Film: Gareth Bradwick. And together we have a go at answering some burning questions: Who is the most influential director of all time? Which film gives off the mo...2022-03-251h 26talkabout: A Film Podcast70. The talkabout Awards 2021Send us a textIt's a glorious day, as the 2nd annual talkabout Awards are upon us. In this episode we discuss the incredible year for Film, TV and Music that was 2021, and honour as many projects as possible in 14 different awards. We have a tonne of special guests, all with familiar voices to regular podcast listeners; those include: Becci Houlston, John & Henry Williams of Graphibro, Adam Pugh, Charles Witcombe, Oli Law & Joe Durham, Gareth Bradwick, Ellis Potter & Gary Hewitt. Plus British Spider-Man pays us a visit (we can't believe it either). ALL NOMINATIONS DI...2022-01-071h 15talkabout: A Film Podcast62. Top Ten 2010's Films w/ GarethSend us a textReinventing the horror genre, the rise of the superhero and the power of Disney...the 2010's brought a heap of great movies. And we have tried to separate the wheat from the chaff by choosing our Top Ten films from the decade. Ellis & Gwilym are joined by returning guest, writer for Focus Film Gareth Bradwick, and the three of them have a go at answering some interesting questions: where will streaming be in another 10 years? Is a drama better when it's fictional? How far has diversity come in cinema through the 2010...2021-11-121h 23talkabout: A Film Podcast42. Top Ten 00's Films w/ GarethSend us a textBattling animated films; the emergence of the modern day franchise; and dramas galore...the 00's were full of great movies. But which ones are objectively the best ten?To answer that question, Ellis & Gwilym are joined by writer for Focus Film Gareth Bradwick to help us out in the most unpredictable list episode yet! Gwilym is a weeb, Ellis is full of fun facts and Gareth has a long, long list of rewatches to get through. In the weekly news and trailer sections, Gwilym gets angry with anime spinoffs a...2021-06-181h 10talkabout: A Film Podcast25. Party like it's 1999 | John HaySend us a textIt's the 25th episode of the "funnest and most goosebumpy" podcast! And because of that we've made it a bumper instalment in our longest episode yet. The big discussion is the TOP TEN 90'S FILMS. From Forrest Gump to Mission Impossible every film released between 1990 and 1999 was up for consideration. We are joined again by Gareth Bradwick who's back due to popular demand to discuss the decade. Gareth is a crier, Ellis has a heart of stone and Gwilym makes some rogue decisions, it's all happening. Plus there is a lot of love...2021-02-191h 48