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The Dead Pair Podcast232, Down Under Clays w/Jason Solomons!Send us a text Through all the emails that we get, some of the most entertaining, as well as humbling emails, have came from the Australians. This year, a group of them came to the United States to travel and visit as many venues as possible, and shoot as many targets as they could, before ending up at the National Championship! The numbers of clubs and targets are staggering! We caught up with Jason Solomons in San Antonio, and it was clear that we had to get a podcast recorded with this group! Through the many challenges tha...
2025-11-0653 min
The Green Man PodcastJust Mustard and Caroline at the Far Out stage, and film director Kim Hopkins talks about Still Pushing Pineapples with Jason Solomons at the Cinemdrome.With the tickets sold out for Green Man 2026, we look back at this year's festival. First up, we hear from Just Mustard and Caroline backstage at the Far Out stage. They talk about preparing for their shows, producing their albums, and where the best place is to record their music.
We then take a wander across to Cinedrome, for another wonderful conversation with film critic Jason Solomons. This time, he chats to Director Kim Hopkins about the 2025 movie Still Pushing Pineapples (remember Agadoo doo doo push pineapple shake the tree?!), about an ageing pop star trying to...
2025-09-2930 minThe Green Man PodcastNadia Reid chats with Tom Sharkett from W.H. Lung, and Jason Solomons talks love letters with Emilíana Torrini at the CinedromeIn this next episode of the Green Man podcast, we're a fly on the wall to a conversation between Nadia Reid and Tom Sharkett from the band W.H.Lung, but now a member of Nadia's band. Together, they reflect on some of their favourite performances at Green Man over the years.
In the second half of this episode, we're joined by Jason Solomons from the Cinedrome, as he talks to Emilíana Torrini and Zoe Flower, about the film based on her mother - The Extraordinary Miss Flower, a 2024 documentary about Geraldine Flower, a...
2025-09-2228 minThe Green Man PodcastIshmael Ensemble & Los Campesinos! offer advice about starting out, and Jason Solomons from the Cinedrome speaks to Portishead guitarist Adrian Utley about his latest endeavourFeeling inspired to start a band? Come to the Mountain Stage, where Ishmael Ensemble & Los Campesinos! reflect on their careers, the people who have championed them along the way, and how to get your music out there. We then wander through Einstein's Garden and up to Cinedrome where the host of the Cinedrome Jason Solomons talks to Adrian Utley about the film 137.
Pete Cunningham cut his teeth as a teenage DJ playing at raves in quarries, before sampling some of the finest club culture his home city of Bristol has had to offer. He’s a saxophonist as...
2025-09-0120 minThe Green Man PodcastEnglish Teacher and Sex Week get into festival first times, and photography legend Martin Parr chats with film critic Jason Solomons at Green Man Festival 2025Wow. What. A. Festival. Let’s hit the ground running in ’25 with a kick off to match the energy of the weekend. Mercury Prize winners and Far Out Stage headliners English Teacher get chatty outside the podcast tent with gothic folk New York duo Sex Week, chatting first time festival moments and the best grub for a weekend in the fields. Then we join Jason Solomons, head of the Cinedrome for a chat with none other than Martin Parr, chatting about the new documentary by Lee Shulman’s about his life and work. With plenty of bangers to com...
2025-08-1824 min
Writers on FilmJason Solomons on Film Weekly, Woody Allen and becoming a Film ProducerJason Solomons has been a film critic, one of the first film podcasters, an author and is now moving into a new role as a film producer with his company Movie Love Productions. He's currently working on adapting and bringing the brilliant best-selling memoir A Waiter in Paris to cinemas; and on the folk horror comedy The King of the Witches, based on a true story that’s never been told. His book Woody Allen: Film by Film is available where all good books are sold. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See...
2024-09-251h 25
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Cannes 2022 Part DeuxActress and model Charlbi Dean talks about working on Triangle of Sadness; Harka star Adam Bessa explodes onto the scene; and critics John Bleasdale, Jo Titmarsh and BBC’s Emma Jones join me for a round up.Music by Lee Rosevere See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2022-05-2751 min
Dead Rabbit Radio The Daily Paranormal PodcastDo Demons Understand What Magick Is?Today we meet a boy who is not from around here, and then we look at Solomon's Shamir and ask the question: Do demons believe in magick?!? Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=18482113 MERCH STORE!!! https://tinyurl.com/y8zam4o2 Amazon Wish List https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/28CIOGSFRUXAD?ref_=wl_share Help Promote Dead Rabbit! Dual Flyer https://i.imgur.com/OhuoI2v.jpg "As Above" Flyer https...
2022-05-2644 minSeen Any Good Films Lately?Cannes 2022 Part 1: Binoche, Bergman and A-haQueen of Cannes Juliette Binoche joins me to discuss Between Two Worlds and the tough working life of an actor; director Mia Hansen Love completes a Cannes double with Bergman Island last year and now the gorgeous One Fine Morning with Lea Seydoux. Plus Norway’s Thomas Robsahm talksA-ha - The Movie. Take on me indeed.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2022-05-2135 minSeen Any Good Films Lately?Movie MusicComposer Alex Heffes joins me to discuss his solo piano album Sudden Light and the film stories behind the gorgeous tunes. And I review Top Gun Maverick.Muisc by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2022-05-1632 minSeen Any Good Films Lately?Irish WhispersDublin director Colm Baread celebrates the first-ever wide release for an Irish-language feature film; The Quiet Girl. A haunting and beautiful adaptation of author Clare Keegan’s story, Foster. I review Call My Agent remake Ten Percent and look at Gaspar Noé’s minor masterpiece Vortex.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2022-05-0736 minSeen Any Good Films Lately?Morricone and MoroccoI talk to director Roland Joffe about working with Ennio Morricone on The Mission, as featured in the new documentary Ennio - Roland also recalls Saturday morning cinema, winning the Palme d'Or at Cannes, and falling in love with Julie Christie. And I meet director Nabil Ayouch, creator of lovely film Casablanca Beats about a bunch of Moroccan kids learning about hip hop as a means to express themselves and take on their parents. Plus some Nick Cave sounds from French wildlife doc The Velvet Queen, about the search for a snow leopard in Tibet.Music...
2022-04-2942 minSeen Any Good Films Lately?Happening and The Future of CinemasVenice-winning director Audrey Diwan joins me to talk about her brilliant, breathless abortion thriller Happening, starring French film's Most Promising Newcomer, Anamaria Vartolomei; billionaire property developer and film producer Charles Cohen reveals his love of classic pictures, his adoration of classic cinemas and why he's restoring more sacred film spaces. I review The Lost City, Playground and The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2022-04-221h 01Seen Any Good Films Lately?Train Films and War MoviesI talk to Finnish director Juho Kuosmanen about his Cannes-winning Russian train romcom Compartment No 6; and I meet director John Madden at The Chiswick Cinema to discuss Operation Mincemeat, war films and working with Colin Firth for the first time in over 20 years. Plus I review Viking epic The Northman and lesbian nun movie Benedetta.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2022-04-1538 minSeen Any Good Films Lately?Fever Syndrome and Joe ColeAcclaimed writer and actress Alexis Zegerman joins me to discuss her new play at Hampstead Theatre, The Fever Syndrome and takes me through her work with Mike Leigh, her favourite film memories and some Dirty Dancing. Joe Cole talks accents in indie film One if These Days and not doing Michael Caine in The Ipcress File. I review Mexican drama Prayers for the Stolen.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2022-04-0842 minSeen Any Good Films Lately?The Bad Guys and that Oscar SlapDirector of new animation Pierre Perifel talks about his diverse voice cast and the heist movies that influenced him; I work out why a bad joke made Will Smith snap and slap on Oscar night.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2022-04-0125 minSeen Any Good Films Lately?True Things, Moods and Tramps!Director Harry Wootliff talks about sex in British movies and falling in love with Ruth Wilson making True Things; I meet our risingest new star Nicôle Lecky from hit new BBC Three show Mood; and visit BFI Flare Closing Film Tramps! with director Kevin Hegge; plus some Oscar predictions ahead of Sunday's big night in Hollywood.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2022-03-2546 minSeen Any Good Films Lately?The Phantom of the OpenDirector Craig Roberts and writer Simon Farnaby discuss their winning comedy about losing, the story of the world's worst golfer, Maurice Flitcroft, captured in a brilliant Mark Rylance performance. And I review the BAFTAs.Music by Lee Rosevere See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2022-03-1831 minSeen Any Good Films Lately?Love in the CitiesParis and Oslo are the destinations as two leading lights of European cinema come to town on BAFTA weekend. Actor, performer, musician Jehnny Beth is one of the stars of Jacques Audiard's Paris 13th District and she talks about young love in Paris. a thing for Truffaut and her teenage crush on Sophie Marceau. Norwegian producer Thomas Robsahm is cheering for his film The Worst Person in the World with two BAFTA and two Oscar nominations, with star Renate Reinsvie leading the Oslonian renaissance. I predict some BAFTA wins, review Red Rocket, Mood on BBC iPlayer, and the mighty...
2022-03-1140 minSeen Any Good Films Lately?Summer of SoulAs he takes on the docs at the BAFTAs and Oscars, debut director Questlove joins me from his office in 30 Rock to look at my favourite film of the last year. We talk about the goosebump moments of seeing the re-discovered concert footage from Harlem 1969 for the first time, why he opened with Stevie Wonder on the drums, and how Sesame Street stopped us seeing the first-ever live performance from Luther Vandross. Plus I review Happening and Rebel Dread.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2022-03-0426 minSeen Any Good Films Lately?From Secrets & Lies to Ali & AvaClaire Rushbrook returns to British screens in the Bradford-set romance and reveals what happened when she saw Flash Gordon. Plus I review The Duke, Cyrano and La Mif.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2022-02-2538 minSeen Any Good Films Lately?The Little Tramp and Charlie ChaplinOn the release of their fascinating new documentary, directors James Spinney and Peter Middleton join me to answer the enigma of The Real Charlie Chaplin and trace the rise and fall of cinema’s most enduring character. Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2022-02-1838 minSeen Any Good Films Lately?Making Oscar History with FleeDirector Jonas Poher Rasmussen discusses his unique and special film Flee, the first to ever be nominated in Animation, Documentary and International Film catgories. Plus my nominations reactions and reviews of Death on the Nile and Marry Me.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2022-02-1141 minSeen Any Good Films Lately?Ariana de Bose and Jason FlemyngFresh from her double BAFTA nomination, the star of Spielberg's West Side Story joins me to talk about playing the iconic role with original Anita, Rita Moreno, on set, hitting the high notes of Tonight, dancing the Mambo and meeting Stephen Sondheim; and star of 4-times BAFTA nominated Boiling Point Jason Flemyng talks about working in British indie film, his new prison cell drama with Craig Fairbrass, the best prison movies and his film poster collection. I review The Souvenir Part II, The Eyes of Tammy Faye and Jeanne Moreau sings in Jules et Jim.Music...
2022-02-0456 min
Bible with BordeauxUrban Apologetics and Why Everyone Should Study It | Adam Coleman Interview | Bible with BordeauxIn this episode Jason chats with Adam Coleman from Tru ID Apologetics regarding urban apologetics and why everyone should study the topic. They discuss the Nation of Islam, Hebrew Israelites, Kemeticism, and Black Atheists. They also dive into the church, CHH, and more.
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2022-02-041h 34Seen Any Good Films Lately?Sing and HostileDirector Garth Jennings talks me through making a giant animated movie musical and reveals his love of Billy Wilder; debut film maker Sonita Gale discusses the brutal politics and necessary action around her doc Hostile. Among my recommendations are Riders of Justice and Parallel Mothers.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2022-01-2834 minSeen Any Good Films Lately?Amulets and MemoriesRomola Garai tells me about making her feature directing debut with horror film Amulet, and the films that inspired her along the way; award-winning artists Joana Hadjithomas and Khalil Joreige open up the secrets of their gorgeous film Memory Box, discussing their teenage years in Beirut, 80s mixtapes and the power of food; I review Nightmare Alley and Belfast.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2022-01-2143 minSeen Any Good Films Lately?Documentary Awards Special: Cows and ChinaAndrea Arnold discusses farming and realism with Cow, her captivating study of the brutish life of a beautiful dairy cow called Luma; Chinese-America filmmaker Jessica Kingdon talks about shooting in Chinese factories - and eating duck - for her visually stunning doc Ascension. I review Drive My Car and Munich - The Edge of War and there’s Mary Poppins and Sidney Poitier… See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2022-01-1440 minSeen Any Good Films Lately?Boxing and CookingMat Whitecross tells me about re-capturing 80s America and putting capitalism and pugilism in the ring for his new Discovery doc series The Kings, with Hagler and Hearns, Sugar Ray Leonard and Roberto Duran; director Phil Barantini explains how, why and where he made his amazing one-take restaurant movie Boiling Point with Stephen Graham; I review of Licorice Pizza and A Hero.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2022-01-0743 minSeen Any Good Films Lately?Celebrating my films of 2021 - and a British classic from 2011: 10 years of Tinker Tailor Soldier SpyI run through the films that have stood out, sparked debate, and made an impact, from Bond to music docs. And I talk to director Tomas Alfredson and writer Peter Straughan about making Tinker Tailor and the films that have influenced their lives.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-12-2443 minSeen Any Good Films Lately?Noomi Rapace, Lamb, London Critics' Circle noms and Joanna VanderhamScandi superstar Noomi Rapace is on sparkling form discussing her Icelandic roots, her new film Lamb and her movie loves; actress Joanna Vanderham reads out the London Critics' nominations, Wendy Mitchell joins me to react and I review Don't Look Up, The Lost Daughter and swoon over The Invisible Life of Euridice Gusmao.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-12-1752 minSeen Any Good Films Lately?Paolo Sorrentino, The Hand of God and the BIFASFresh from the first awards bash of the season, I catch up with winners from the British Independent Film Awards - Celeste Bell who carried of two prizes including Best Documentary for Poly Styrene: I Am Not a Cliche about her Mum, Poly Styrene, the late lead singer of former punk band X-Ray Spex; and Breakthrough Performance winner Nell Barlow, from lovely coming-of-age romance Sweetheart.And, as the European Film Awards take place in Berlin, I meet up with nominee for Best Director, Film and Screenplay, Paolo Sorrentino to discuss Naples, Maradona and his brilliant film a...
2021-12-1042 minSeen Any Good Films Lately?Trailer for Seen Any Good Films Lately? Season 3Here's the trailer to Season 3 of Seen Any Good Films Lately? on which I'll be focusing on the awards season, from the BIFAs to the Oscars. I'll bring you the latest news and interviews with nominees and winners and the newest reviews so you know exactly which films to catch up with to be in the know during all the clamour and glamour of the red carpets. As usual, I'll be asking my star guests about their love of cinema, past and present, so you'll get plenty of recommendations and find some new favourite movies. And t...
2021-12-1002 minSeen Any Good Films Lately?Ruth Negga, Andre Holland and The RescueIn this season finale, the stars of Netflix film Passing discuss race, colour and movies. Ruth Negga worries about playing Lady Macbeth; Moonlight star Andre Holland remembers The Wizz, Diahann Carroll and living in Harlem. I also talk to Oscar-winning director of Free Solo, Chai Vasarhelyi, about her breath-taking doc reconstruction of the cave dives that saved the trapped Thai Wild Boars boys’ football team, in The Rescue. Reviews include Last Night in Soho and Quant. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-10-2934 minSeen Any Good Films Lately?Sarah SolemaniAs BBC drama Ridley Road reaches its finale, writer Sarah Solemani joins me to talk about making it, Anglo-Jewish trauma, and her favourite film moments, from Life Is Beautiful to Oliver! and a sexy night with Volver. In film-related activities, I review new play The Shark Is Broken and tour round The French Dispatch exhibition.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-10-2237 minSeen Any Good Films Lately?BFI London Film Festival Round UpOn this episode I'm joined by podcaster and LFF first-timer Ygraine to review some of our highlights from the 65th edition of the festival: amid the voices and sounds of the festival listen out for news of Belfast, The Phantom of the Open, Last Night in Soho, Spencer, The Wolf Suit, Hit The Road, Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon and many more...Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-10-1537 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?London Film Festival preview with Tricia TuttleLFF preview with Tricia Tuttle. As the 65th BFI London Film Festival begins, I talk to its Artistic Director Tricia Tuttle about her life as a curator and about the films she’s loved and been inspired by. Plus I introduce a new star, Agnes O’Casey, from BBC One drama Ridley Road.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-10-0640 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Seen Any Bond Films Lately?This week, it's Seen Any Bond Films Lately? On a brilliant Bond takeover, I'm joined by Bond guardians/producers Barbara Broccoli, Michael G Wilson and five-time Bond composer Don Black to talk about their favourite Bond songs, cars, locations, posters. It's about family, film and the Daniel Craig-era finale. Plus I deliver the first review of No Time To Die.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-10-0123 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Jo HartleyThis episode is dedicated to director Roger Michell. This Is England actress Jo Hartley discusses her role as a Mum in lovely new British coming-of-age movie Sweetheart, shares her love of Grease and tells all about a first date with a future member of Take That. I review French gem Gagarine and give some recommendations for the upcoming BFI London Film Festival.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-09-2444 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Jake ScottHear my review of Sopranos prequel movie The Many Saints of Newark; and we go back to '96 with director Jake Scott and the now legendary Oasis gigs at Knebworth immortalised in his new doc Live Forever.Music by Lee Roservere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-09-2132 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Sam SpruellStar of chilling TV drama The North Water, Sam Spruell discusses filming in the Arctic, why he’s watching The White Lotus and the skills of Isabelle Huppert. I review Everybody’s Talking About Jamie and Mark Cousins’ The Story of Looking. Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-09-1738 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Ruth Wilson and the Venice Film FestivalRuth Wilson stars in Venice movie True Things, discussing the benefits of an intimacy advisor and the perils of love. Rounding up the big movies at Venice 78, I look at the awards contenders jostling for the spotlight and re-examine British classic The Servant.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-09-1028 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Venice 2021 and England 1966, with Paul WeilandDirector Paul Weiland tells how he turned the nightmare of his own Bar Mitzvah clashing with England's 1966 World Cup Final into much-loved, belated hit comedy Sixty Six; and I'm on the Lido with the first reviews from the 78th Venice Film Festival.Music bt Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-09-0339 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Michael Caton-JonesScottish director Michael Caton-Jones talks about his latest film Our Ladies, his memories of Scandal and his Hollywood career with Bruce Willis, De Niro and Sharon Stone in a fascinating interview that also takes in Lee Marvin, The Seven Samurai and Monument Valley. I review The Nest, The Last Bus and The Toll and trumpet the doc I made at Green Man Festival to accompany the gorgeous restoration of original 1958 concert movie classic Jazz On A Summer's Day.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-08-2753 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Johnny DeppA major exclusive as Johnny Depp joins me in his only UK broadcast interview to discuss what’s next for his career, his music and his latest performance as Life photographer Eugene Smith in Minimata. I also preview my first festival line-up for the Cinedrome at Green Man Festival.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-08-1326 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Jojo MoyesFor my 50th episode, multi-million selling novelist Jojo Moyes joins me to talk about the film adaptation of The Last Letter From Your Lover and the films that have influenced her chart-topping romances, from Wong Kar Wai to The Black Stallion. I also review The Most Beautiful Boy in the World and Night of the Kings.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-08-0631 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Cannes Film Festival SpecialMy second Cannes Film Festival Special is a bumper show which stars Black Widow baddie and Bond girl Olga Kurylenko; I meet new sensations in Cannes Best Actress winner Renate Reinsvie and the amazing Agathe Rousselle who stars in the shock Palme D’Or winner Titane; there’s the lovely British actor Adeel Akhtar from Ali & Ava; I give you a run down of my favourite films at the festival with tips from loads of other writers and critics; and I’ve even got the immediate reaction and analysis of the results of Spike Lee’s Jury from a crazy, h...
2021-07-181h 02
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Cannes Special Part 1On my first edition from the Cannes Film Festival 2021, I talk to doc maker Mark Cousins about the state of cinema and why we still love it; plus reviews of Annette, The Souvenir II and Francois Ozon's Everything Went Fine (and some Vanessa Paradis)...Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-07-0929 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Jasmine Batchelor, Michael Dwek and Gregory KershawA delicious edition with the directors of gorgeous doc The Truffle Hunters, Michael Dwek and Gregory Kershaw; and actor Jasmine Batchelor talks about her Brooklyn indie gem The Surrogate and answers the SAGFL Questions with Whoopi, Whitney and Love Jones. I review Black Widow and Lady Boss: The Jackie Collins Story.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-07-0239 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Thomas Vinterberg and Nick BroomfieldI go another round with Danish Oscar winner Thomas Vinterberg; Nick Broomfield goes gangsta again with Biggie and Tupac’s killers; I review Supernova.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-06-2533 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Ben Wheatley and Marc IsaacsProlific British director Ben Wheatley tells me about making the UK's first Covid-era production, his freak-out mushroom trip movie In The Earth. Ben also takes us through his movie moments, from Yentl to the Temple of Doom and Annie's Song; doc maker Marc Isaacs talks us through the wry observations of his home life - and British life - in The Filmmaker's House; I review The Reason I Jump and Shiva Baby.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-06-1834 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Sir Christopher HamptonOscar winner Sir Christopher Hampton discusses making and writing The Father with Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman and he takes us through his life in movies as he faces the SAGFL questions. We talk writing in fountain pen, Fred Astaire, The Graduate, Bunuel's cocktails, and what to do during a 15-minute standing ovation at Cannes. Meanwhile, I review Mandabi and In The Heights.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-06-1141 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?SheffDocFest boss Cintia GilSheffield DocFest begins with my film of the year Summer of Soul, so festival head Cintia Gil tells us what else to expect and takes us through her SAGFL cinema memories. And debut director Aleem Khan tells us the personal stories behind his new film After Love.Music by Lee Rosevere See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-06-0437 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Ira SachsNew York film maker Ira Sachs talks about working with Isabelle Huppert on location in Portugal and takes us through his movie life, from Fantasia trauma to the pleasure of Jimmy Cagney and the music of Claire Denis. I review Cruella and Tilda, and tantalise you with one of the best concert docs ever made...Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-05-2839 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Leslie WoodheadElla Fitzgerald is the subject and my guest is revered British documentary maker Leslie Woodhead with his film about the Queen of Jazz - it's called Just One of Those Things and plays at the re-opened BFI Southbank. Leslie recalls a life in film, including working with the elusive Terence Malick, the shock of DA Pennebaker's Primary and years spent filming a tribe in Ethiopia. Among my own recommendations are A Quiet Place II and The Underground Railroad.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-05-2146 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Agnieszka Holland and Jason WoodLeading European director Agnieszka Holland joins me to talk about her new film Charlatan, the new success of female film makers and her memories of cinema growing up in Poland. And as the grand re-opening of cinemas is nearly upon us, I talk to Jason Wood, creative director of HOME in Manchester about what what films will tempt us back to the big screen, the future for cinemas, his new updated edition of The Faber Book of Mexican Cinema and, of course, his treasured cinema memories. Plus I give you all the recommendations in Jason's Three To See.
2021-05-1440 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?David Ebersole, Todd Hughes and Lisa Immordino VreelandCamp and classy today, with husband and husband directors David Ebersole and Todd Hughes on their highly entertaining fashion doc House of Cardin, while Lisa Immordino Vreeland discusses her doc Truman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation about two of America's greatest 20th century writers. I react to the Noel Clarke stories and recommend Raoul Peck's Exterminate All The Brutes.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-05-0744 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Danny HustonDanny Huston joins me to talk about directing and starring in The Last Photograph - the man born on a film set also shares precious family and personal movie memories, such as the day he fell in love with Ava Gardner. I look at the Oscar results, talk Paddington vs Kane and recommend a new show about Tupac.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-04-3036 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Lisa RovnerFilm maker Lisa Rovner switches us on to Sisters with Transistors, her doc about the pioneering but forgotten women of early electronic music. Lisa faces the SAGFL Ten questions with answers including Chungking Express and Desperately Seeking Susan. I make some bold Oscar predictions and recommend an all-Oscar Three To See.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-04-2341 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Aubrey PlazaParks and Rec star Aubrey Plaza joins the show to talk about her new film Black Bear and her movie loves, from Hong Sang Soo to Funny People and Serial Mom. I look back at the BAFTAs and review Sound of Metal and Promising Young Woman.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-04-1636 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Kevin MacdonaldDirector Kevin Macdonald joins me to talk about his 5-time BAFTA nominated film The Mauritanian and to face the SAGFL Ten questions, dishing out recommendations from Powell and Pressburger to Anthony Bourdain. I look at Godzilla vs Kong and Babyteeth.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-04-0929 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Olivia Cooke, Dan Lindsay and TJ MartinRising star Olivia Cooke tells us about her multi- nominated new film Sound of Metal, rocking out with Riz Ahmed and how Phantom Thread changed her life; doc makers Dan Lindsay and TJ Martin piece together the life and music of Tina Turner for their triumphant portrait Tina and recommend the doc Collective; I pay a belated visit to The Forty Year Old Version.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-04-0230 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Keith Fulton and Lou PepeWe delve into the worlds of Terry Gilliam, Sherlock Holmes and George Segal. Keith Fulton and Lou Pepe discuss their beautiful 'making of' doc He Dreams of Giants, about Gilliam's final tilt at Don Quixote; starring as Holmes in Netflix's The Irregulars, Henry Lloyd-Hughes talks Tom Thumb and Les Miserables; and my Three to See is dedicated to classy George Segal...Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-03-2638 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Nick BroomfieldDoc legend Nick Broomfield talks about making a film on his Dad; I tussle with my Woody Allen problem; meet Marley Morrison whose film Sweetheart debuts at the BFI Flare festival; Oscar nom highlights and Jason’s Three to See...Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-03-1937 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Noel ClarkeKidulthood creator and Bullet Proof star Noel Clarke joins me to sift the diverse BAFTA noms and celebrate his inspirations from Pulp Fiction to Octavia Spencer. Reviews include Judas and The Black Messiah and there’s a peak at the new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in LA.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-03-1233 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Dana MurrayFresh from her triumph at the Golden Globes, the producer of Pixar masterpiece Soul, Dana Murray, is my guest, telling how she reached the top rungs of the animation powerhouse and the films that inspired her. Plus, I recommend Mexico's I'm No Longer Here and tender punk memoir Poly Styrene: I Am Cliche.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-03-0533 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Alex WinterDudes - there is nothing bogus about this episode. It stars Alex Winter, best-known as Bill from Bill and Ted, talking about his music doc Zappa and about his life watching films, old and new. It’s a most excellent adventure.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-02-2633 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Branford MarsalisJazz legend Branford Marsalis talks about his score for Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, composing for the late Chadwick Boseman, working with Spkie Lee and his life watching movies. Plus I have news of a thrilling new doc about Brazilian great Pele, a tribute to Jean Claude Carrière and the new Black Panther.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-02-1934 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Gabriel ClarkeNews from the London Critics' Circle awards; the romance of Wong Kar-Wai; and football reporter-turned-doc maker Gabriel Clarke talks about his documentary Finding Jack Charlton, the influence of 70s paranoia thrillers, and the legacy of his father's films...Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-02-1231 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Kingsley Ben-AdirThe man who plays Malcolm X in One Night in Miami is my guest: Kingsley Ben-Adir takes us through his movie loves and film memories and I look at The Capote Tapes and the Golden Globe nominations. 21 Grams (12.42)The Usual Suspects (15.12)In America (18.20)Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-02-0626 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Trailer for Seen Any Good Films Lately?I've given the show a title tweak for the new season. We are now called Seen Any Good Films Lately? It's what I get asked all the time and I found that my guests just come alive when talking about their movie loves, past and present…I ask them what they’re up to and what they’re watching and I run down a few of the films I've seen and to look out for. You still get loads of recommendations from the best in the business, along with my guests' film life stories as I ask the...
2021-02-0302 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Stacy MartinIn the first show of the new season there’s a title tweak and a brilliant guest: Stacy Martin is first up on Seen Any Good Films Lately? She discusses her roles in British sci-fi Archive and in the stylish and creepy TV series The Serpent, about hippie killer Charles Sobhraj. Stacy talks about her status in both French and English cinema and her first discovery of the big screen’s power when she saw Jurassic Park.Lust, Caution (16.00)Jurassic Park (19.01)Breaking The Waves (20.11)Music by Lee Rosevere
2021-02-0129 min
Jew Talkin' To Me?Jew Talkin’ To Me? With Jason Solomons and Jane GreenJoin Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon for Episode 20 of their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish, produced by Russell Balkind. This week’s guests are film critic and broadcaster Jason Solomons, and New York Times bestselling author Jane Green.Follow them on social media, follow US on social media and don't forget to let us know what you think about the show.Facebook: @JewTalkinTwitter: @JewTalkinInstagram: @JewTalkinLots more fantastic episodes waiting to be released every Friday morning, so don’t fo...
2020-12-1839 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Diane Lane and Nils FrahmDiane Lane brings Hollywood glamour and watches A Clockwork Orange; German musician Nils Frahm on Jacques Tati and in concert; I run down my Top Tens of 2020 in Film and TV.Diane Lane:Downton Abbey (09:30)A Clockwork Orange (12.13)Nils Frahm:Mon Oncle (30.21)Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-12-1754 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Katherine Jenkins and Julien TempleTwo faces of Christmas- gorgeous singing star Katherine Jenkins shares talks about her new film career, her favourite carols and Hamilton; punk director Julien Temple goes a few rounds with Shane MacGowan and dives into the romance of Jean Vigo’s L’Atalante.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-12-1050 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Jonathan Coe and Craig FairbrassJonathan Coe discusses why he based his new novel around a Billy Wilder shoot, his admiration for Elizabeth Moss and and a date to see Bill Forsyth’s Housekeeping; actor Craig Fairbrass flexes his talent in new film Muscle and talks Lee Marvin, Helen Mirren and handling Hollywood.Jonathan Coe:The Invisble Man (12.41)The Crown (13.06)Craig Fairbrass:Dark Waters (36.57)Oliver (40.30)Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-12-0352 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Viggo Mortensen and Ashley MadekweOscar nominee and Lord of the Rings hero Viggo Mortensen talks about his directing debut Falling and seeing Lawrence of Arabia with his Mum (he liked the camels); Ashley Madekwe discusses her role in tough British film County Lines, meeting Mary J Blige and not returning her Return To Oz video.Viggo Mortensen:A Special Day (13.33)Lawrence of Arabia (15.29)Ashley Madekwe:CNN (30.09)Return to Oz (31.47)Music by Lee Rosevere See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-11-2642 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Shaun Parkes and James ErskineMangrove star Shaun Parkes talks Small Axe, working with Steve McQueen and loving Baraka; director James Erskine riffs on Billie Holiday, Betty Blue and Liverpool FC’s title win.Shaun Parkes:Gomorrah (36.52)The Leftovers (37.14)Baraka (38.40)James Erskine:Unorthodox (08.48)Minari (09.14)Three Colours (12.07)Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-11-1946 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Thomas Turgoose and Gered MankowitzThis Is England star Thomas Turgoose reveals how he got his career back on track and how Stephen Graham inspires him; photographer Gered Mankowitz remembers snapping Jimi Hendrix and queuing for movies in Leicester Square.Thomas Turgoose:Kingdom 10.53Race Across The World 11.52Line of Duty 12.21Gered Mankowitz:White Riot (28.42)Moscow Noir (35.16)Babylon Berlin (35.47)Music by Lee Rosevere See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-11-1249 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?SkinSkunk Anansie singer Skin talks about her new book, her love of Nina Simone and why Hidden Figures is the best.Leftovers (13.23)No Offence (16.35)Criminal (17.21)Hidden Figures (19.38) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-11-0539 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Jonny OwenBroadcaster and film maker Jonny Owen talks about making his football history doc The Three Kings on Bill Shankly, Matt Busby and Jock Stein plus his love of Mad Men, Jimmy Stewart and watching Line of Duty with his Missus (yes, she’s Vicky McClure).Cobra Kai (11.41)Mad Men (20.16)Quadrophenia (26.11)Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-10-2943 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Tim Robbins and Bob GaleCelebrating Back to the Future Day, I talk to the film's co-writer Bob Gale about creating a classic, Johnny B Goode, and all the greats that influenced his own screenplay. And you can win a 4k Ultra HD box set of the trilogy. And Oscar winner Tim Robbins tells me about making his first podcast - a Presidential satire called Bobbo Supreme - as well as his admiration for old screwball comedy and British humour.Tim Robbins:My Man Godfrey (07.47)Fleabag (16.54)Bob Gale: The God Father (33.15)...
2020-10-2248 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?David Nicholls and Yemi BamiroBest-selling author David Nicholls talks about adapting his novel Us for TV, British horror and his love of French movies; doc maker Yemi Bamiro talks Michael Jordan, sneakers, basketball and 90s hip hop. David Nicholls:Rocks (08.44)Saint Maud (11.29)Mayflies (17.54)Yemi Bamiro:The Social Dilemma (37.50)Dynasty (38.53)Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-10-1545 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Morfydd Clark and Kirsten JohnsonActress Morfydd Clark talks about the films and roles that influenced her performance in British horror Saint Maud and her love for TV show Black Sails. Documentary maker Kirsten Johnson discusses making her Netflix film about her father Dick’s dementia and death - starring her Dad. And she reveals a recent female film maker discovery... Morfydd Clark:Black Sails (13.32)Kirsten Johnson:Women Make Film (28.43)Music by Lee Rosevere See acast.com/privacy for...
2020-10-0839 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?David Hepworth and Tim PlesterMusic writer and author David Hepworth tells me about the shaggy-haired, wonky-teethed Brit bands who made it big in America with The Beatles, discussing his book Overpaid, Oversexed and Over There; plus why box set TV is the new LP...Actor and director Tim Plester recounts his American folk music road trip musical in Southern Journey (Revisited); tells about filming on set in COVID times and working with Casey Affleck...David Hepworth:Call My Agent (16.17)Tim Plester:Ramy (33.04)Light Of My Life (34.18)Mus...
2020-10-0142 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Dave Johns and Parker SawyersI, Daniel Blake star Dave Johns can be seen in later-life romcom 23 Walks, opposite Alison Steadman and some cute dogs. He tells me about his life in comedy, from running clubs in Newcastle to winning at Cannes, his first sex scenes and singing with fishermen in Cornwall.Actor Parker Sawyers, who played Barack Obama in Southside With You, now stars in Vietnam-set drama Monsoon. He joins me to run through his influences - and impressions - from Eddie Murphy to Amadeus and Kanye.Dave Johns:The Social Dilemma (12.03)Control (12.37)...
2020-09-2437 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Sarah Gavron, Claire Wilson, Theresa Ikoko and Rubika ShahThe creators of instant London classic Rocks talk about how they collaborated on and workshopped the movie and its music - and what inspired it: director Sarah Gavron and writers Claire Wilson and Theresa Ikoko join me. Plus, as award winning documentary White Riot roars into cinemas, I discuss racism, punk and culture clash in 70s Britain with its director Rubika Shah. Sarah Gavron:Johnny English (15.24)Claire Wilson:Baby Teeth (15.35)Theresa Ikoko:Atlantics (16.36)Rubika Shah:The Orphanage (28.08)
2020-09-1735 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Venice Film Festival SpecialJason heads to the Lido for the first actual film festival in the world since COVID struck. He meets stars including Stacy Martin, Jim Broadbent and Romola Garai and asks everyone at Venezia 77 if they’ve Seen Anything Good Lately?Stacy Martin Succession (17.29)Roger Michell John Ford films (29.59)Romola Garai Floating Weeds (42.16)Music by Lee Rosevere See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-09-101h 06
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Stanley Nelson and Coky GiedroychJoining me for episode 9 is documentary giant Stanley Nelson to talk about his superb film, Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool. Listen, and you can win a copy of it on Blu-Ray - how jazzy cool is that? Director Coky Giedroych is my other guest, on her lively film adaptation of Caitlin Moran's How To Build A Girl, who's on her hero wall and what's in her Family Film Club. Stanley Nelson:Ozark (13.49)Coky Giedroych:I May Destroy You (27.32)Do The Right Thing (30.46)Music b...
2020-09-0333 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Charlotte Philby, Ian Bonhote and Peter EttedguiAuthor Charlotte Philby has created new sub-genre of feminist spy fiction, about young mothers torn between family and espionage. She discusses her latest novel A Double Life, recommends LA-set detective show Bosch but doesn't care so much for Killing Eve. Directors Ian Bonhote and Peter Ettedgui follow up their fashion doc McQueen with a savagely beautiful doc about the Paralympics and the extraordinary people competing in it - and creating it. Rising Phoenix redefines human perfection and personal achievement. Peter talks about the Netflix effect on docs, the work of Louis Malle and his love for Call My Agent...
2020-08-2739 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Zara McFarlane and Ian StoneTwo superb live performers join me this week. Jazz star Zara McFarlane explains the stories and Jamaican folk rhythms behind her fabulous new album Songs of an Unknown Tongue and tells me of her obsessions for watching true crime and matchmaking shows. Comedian and podcaster Ian Stone talks about his debut book To Be Someone, about his teenage obsession with Paul Weller and The Jam. He also admits to being scared of I May Destroy You, in awe of Better Call Saul and in love with Jojo Rabbit.Zara McFarlane:Manhunt: Unabomber (12.23)...
2020-08-2032 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Mira Nair and Mark CousinsIn an episode dedicated to female film-making, award-winning Indian director Mira Nair talks about her “6 hour film” adaptation of A Suitable Boy for the BBC and recommends her influences from the photography of Dayanita Singh to Visconti’s The Leopard and the cultural history of Lucknow. Documentary maker Mark Cousins discusses his 14-hour epic Women Make Film, which actresses he enlisted for the narration, and why he loves The Great British Sewing Bee. Mira Nair:Pataal Lok (15.18)My 20th Century (17.42)Mark Cousins:The Great British S...
2020-08-1336 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Woody Allen and Rachel GriffithsIt's true - Woody Allen is my guest on this episode of the podcast. As his new film A Rainy Day in New York comes out on DVD and Blu-Ray, Woody tells me about his admiration for basketball and the Netflix doc The Last Dance, how he plays along to jazz greats on his record player, and his obsession with true crime stories....Plus you can win a copy of A Rainy Day in New York by answering the competition question in the podcast - good luck.And Muriel's Wedding star Rachel Griffiths d...
2020-08-0637 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Paapa Essiedu and Kelly O SullivanOne of the fastest-rising stars on British TV, Paapa Essiedu joins me to talk about his amazing work as Kwame in I May Destroy You, as well as his performance in Gangs of London.Paapa reveals his love of theatre, his responsibilities as a young black Londoner, and where he got those great little beanie hats.Kelly O'Sullivan wrote herself a star role and performs it with gusto in indie comedy Saint Frances, playing a nanny whose life is changed by a 6-year-old kid.Kelly talks about Otto Preminger movies...
2020-07-3030 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?David Thewlis and Ashley HenryJoining the growing list of SAGLers is one of my favourite British actors, David Thewlis. As he reaches a glorious career 100 of films, he remembers winning at Cannes with Naked and talks about his latest film, Guest of Honour, playing a restaurant inspector, for Canada's Atom Egoyan. David's been enjoying Peep Show - late to the party on that one - Normal People and can't wait to tell all about the novel he's just finished. Jazz pianist Ashley Henry delivered one of the best albums of 2019 with Beautiful Vinyl Hunter. Now he's playing the...
2020-07-2335 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Anne-Marie Duff and Simon BirdWhat a thrill to have these two as my guests. Not only do I love their work but they are both smart, funny people who love their culture and love to talk about it. Perfect for SAGL.Anne Marie Duff can be seen on BBC iPlayer at the moment starring in The Salisbury Poisonings, a brilliantly gripping reconstruction drama about the Novichok incident involving Russian spies in the west country cathedral city. She’s also in a Royal Court Theatre production that evolved during lockdown called My White Best Friend.She was full of...
2020-07-1636 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Emma Jane Unsworth and Alexandra DaddarioOn Episode 1, I’m joined by brilliant writer and screenwriter Emma Jane Unsworth who turned her own book Animals into a movie and then followed it up with the hit book Adults. She tells me about writing in lockdown, working on a new TV series, buying expensive mustard and what she’s been watching.And my second guest is Hollywood actress Alexandra Daddario, now starring in Can You Keep A Secret? The Baywatch and True Detective star tells me about rock hard abs, starting a YouTube channel, watching her favourite rom coms and driving around LA list...
2020-07-0241 min
Seen Any Good Films Lately?Trailer for Seen Anything Good Lately?Jason Solomons introduces his new recommendations chat show and asks: Seen Anything Good Lately?Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-07-0204 min
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2009-03-0300 min