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The Love Of CinemaEnd of 2025 Special | Picturehouse
Sam Clements is joined by the Picturehouse Cinemas’ Podcast Squad: Hope Hopkinson, Lucy Fenwick Elliott, Lara Peters, Simon Ragoonanan and Clare Binns.
On this bonus episode the Picturehouse team reflect on the year in cinema and go through the top 10 results of the 2025 Picturehouse Members' favourite film ballot.
Read the full details of the Picturehouse Members' poll here.
Films covered on the show:
10. WEAPONS
9. BRIDGET JONES: MAD ABOUT THE BOY
8. SORRY, BABY
7. THE BRUTALIST
6. A COMPLETE UNKNOWN
5. BUGONIA
4. SINNERS
3. I SWEAR
2. ONE BATTLE AFTER...
2025-12-241h 33The Love Of CinemaRian Johnson and Nia DaCosta in conversation | PicturehouseJoin director Nia DaCosta (Hedda, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple) as she hosts a career in-conversation session with fellow director Rian Johnson on stage at Picturehouse Central recorded live in front of a sold out audience.
Rian Johnson was in town to premiere his new film Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery at the London Film Festival. Whilst in London, he collaborated on a retropsective of his work at Picturehouse Central, showing everything from Brick and Star Wars: The Last Jedi to Knives Out and Glass Onion.
Rian's new film Wake Up Dead Ma...
2025-12-1249 minThe Love Of CinemaEternity, It Was Just An Accident and Sentimental Value | Picturehouse
Hosted by Picturehouse’s very own Felicity Beckett, The Love Of Cinema podcast discusses the best new releases, with a little help from some of our favourite film critics and the occasional special guest from the world of cinema.
This month we're joined by guest film critics Helen O'Hara and Amon Warmann to discuss discuss some of the best new films coming to Picturehosue Cinemas, including: Eternity, It Was Just An Accident and Sentimental Value.
If you'd like to send us a voice memo for use in a future episode, please email podcast@picturehouses.co.uk.
2025-12-1129 minThe Love Of CinemaDie My Love, The Choral, Wake Up Dead Man and Pillion | Picturehouse
Hosted by Picturehouse’s very own Hope Hopkinson, The Love Of Cinema podcast discusses the best new releases, with a little help from some of our favourite film critics and the occasional special guest from the world of cinema.
This month we're joined by guest film critics Christina Newland and Hanna Flint to discuss discuss some of the best new films coming to Picturehosue Cinemas, including: Die My Love, The Choral, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Our Mystery and Pillion.
If you'd like to send us a voice memo for use in a future epi...
2025-11-1043 minThe Love Of CinemaFrankenstein with Guillermo del Toro | Picturehouse
Sam Clements talks to filmmaker Guillermo del Toro about his new film, Frankenstein which is in cinemas now.
Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz shine in Guillermo del Toro’s imaginative and elemental retelling of Mary Shelley’s groundbreaking novel.
Don't miss del Toro's electrifying resurrection showing a week early at The Ritzy Picturehouse from Fri 17 Oct. Showing at Picturehouses nationwide from Fri 24 Oct.
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2025-10-2016 minThe Love Of CinemaUrchin, Bugonia, The Mastermind and Frankenstein | Picturehouse
Hosted by Picturehouse’s very own Sam Clements, The Love Of Cinema podcast discusses the best new releases, with a little help from some of our favourite film critics and the occasional special guest from the world of cinema.
This month we're joined by guest film critics Hannah Strong and Yasmine Kandil to discuss discuss some of the best new films coming to Picturehosue Cinemas, including: Urchin, Bugonia, Frankenstein and The Mastermind.
If you'd like to send us a voice memo for use in a future episode, please email podcast@picturehouses.co.uk.
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2025-10-0242 minThe Love Of CinemaHitchcock Season Special | PicturehouseHope Hopkinson talks to Neil Alock, film critic and author of Hitchology, and Rose Butler, Picturehouse Film Programmer, about the new blockbuster ReDiscover season: Hitchcock, coming to your local Picturehouse this autumn.
Whether you're new to Alfred Hitchcock, or a big enough fan to know your Sabotage from your Saboteur, a season of his movies on the big screen is an unmissable event for film fans.
There's nothing like the action of North By Northwest unfolding on a grand canvas, or the Psycho score screeching out at high volume, to demonstrate Hitchcock's uncanny ability to ma...
2025-09-2051 minThe Love Of CinemaThe Long Walk, Honey Don't, The Goldren Spurtle and Hamilton | Picturehouse
Hosted by Picturehouse’s very own Sam Clements, The Love Of Cinema podcast discusses the best new releases, with a little help from some of our favourite film critics and the occasional special guest from the world of cinema.
This month we're joined by guest film critics Leila Latif and Rafa Sales Ross to discuss some of the best films and events coming to Picturehouse Cinemas in September, including: Honey Don't, The Long Walk, The Golden Spurtle and a 10th anniversary cinema release of the hit Broadway show, Hamilton.
If you'd like to send us a...
2025-09-1136 minThe Love Of CinemaMaterialists with Celine Song - LIVE Q&A | PicturehouseSam Clements speaks to writer and director Celine Song about her new film Materialists, recorded live on stage at Picturehouse Central. Please note, this episode was recorded in front of an audience who had just watched Materialists and contains some plot spoilers.
From Celine Song, the Academy Award-nominated writer and director of Past Lives, comes Materialists: the story of a young, ambitious New York City matchmaker torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex.
Lucy (Dakota Johnson) is the star matchmaker at a boutique New York agency, and believes love is a numbers game. H...
2025-08-1339 minThe Love Of CinemaSorry Baby, Materialists, Eddington, The Life of Chuck and Freakier Friday with Nisha Ganatra | Picturehouse
Hosted by Picturehouse’s very own Sam Clements, The Love Of Cinema podcast discusses the best new releases, with a little help from some of our favourite film critics and the occasional special guest from the world of cinema.
This month we're joined by guest film critics Akua Gyamfi and Victoria Thomas to discuss some of the best films coming to Picturehouse Cinemas in August, including: Sorry Baby, Materialists, The Life of Chuck and Eddington.
We're also joined by director Nisha Ganatra to discuss her new film Freakier Friday, with our interview host Lucy Fenwick El...
2025-08-081h 01The Love Of CinemaJurassic World Rebirth, Hot Milk, Harvest and Dying | Picturehouse
Hosted by Picturehouse’s very own Sam Clements, The Love Of Cinema podcast discusses the best new releases, with a little help from some of our favourite film critics and the occasional special guest from the world of cinema.
This month we're joined by guest film critics Anna Smith (Girls On Film podcast) and Sean Wilson (Frame To Frame podcast) to discuss some of the best films coming to Picturehouse Cinemas in July, including: Jurassic World Rebirth, Hot Milk, Harvest and Dying.
If you'd like to send us a voice memo for use in a fu...
2025-07-0838 minThe Love Of CinemaTornado, Lollipop, From Hilde With Love and Ballerina with Len Wiseman and Norman Reedus | Picturehouse
Hosted by Picturehouse’s very own Sam Clements, The Love Of Cinema podcast discusses the best new releases, with a little help from some of our favourite film critics and the occasional special guest from the world of cinema.
Listings for the all-night movie marathon that Michael and Elena mention can also be found here.
This month we're joined by guest film critics Michael Leader and Elena Lazic to discuss some of the best films coming to Picturehosue Cinemas in June, including: Tornado, Lollipop and From Hilde, With Love.
Our very own Lucy Fenw...
2025-06-0457 minThe Love Of CinemaThe Salt Path, The Ballad of Wallis Island, The Surfer and Lorcan Finnegan | Picturehouse
Hosted by Picturehouse’s very own Sam Clements, The Love Of Cinema podcast discusses the best new releases, with a little help from some of our favourite film critics and the occasional special guest from the world of cinema.
This month we're joined by guest film critics Hannah Strong and Rafa Sales Ross to discuss some of the best films coming to Picturehosue Cinemas in May, including: Parthenope, The Salt Path, The Ballad of Wallis Island and The Surfer.
Our very own Lucy Fenwick Elliott also talks to director Lorcan Finnegan about his new film, Th...
2025-05-0953 minThe Love Of CinemaOcean With David Attenborough with Colin Butfield | Picturehouse
Felicity Beckett talks to co-director Colin Butfield about his new film, Ocean With David Attenborough.
The film takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean.
The celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. Through spectacular sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests and the open ocean, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing.
Stunning, immersive cinematography showcases the wonder of life under the seas and expo...
2025-05-0620 minThe Love Of CinemaOne To One: John and Yoko, The Penguin Lessons and The Elephant Man | Picturehouse
Hosted by Picturehouse’s very own Sam Clements, The Love Of Cinema podcast discusses the best new releases, with a little help from some of our favourite film critics and the occasional special guest from the world of cinema.
This month we're joined by guest film critics Katie Smith-Wong and Kelechi Ehenulo to discuss some of the best films coming to Picturehosue Cinemas in April, including: One To One: John and Yoko, The Penguin Lessons and The Elephant Man.
If you'd like to send us a voice memo for use in a future episode, please em...
2025-04-1633 minThe Love Of CinemaHans Zimmer and Paul Dugdale on Hans Zimmer & Friends | PicturehouseHope Hopkinson talks to legendary composer Hans Zimmer and director Paul Dugdale about their incredible new collaboration, coming to Picturehouse Cinemas.
Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert captures an extraordinary live performance of some of Zimmer's most revered compositions, including music from Dune, Gladiator, Interstellar, The Lion King, and much more. Decades of cinematic masterpieces are brought to life by his band and a world-class orchestra at Dubai's iconic Coca-Cola Arena and beyond. From the dunes of the Arabian Desert, to the heights of the Burj Al Arab, these performances deliver an intimate and unique experience of Z...
2025-03-1429 minThe Love Of CinemaMickey 17, La Cocina, Flow and Sister Midnight | Picturehouse
Hosted by Picturehouse’s very own Sam Clements, The Love Of Cinema podcast discusses the best new releases, with a little help from some of our favourite film critics and the occasional special guest from the world of cinema.
This month we're joined by guest film critics Kambole Campell and Ada Enechi to discuss some of the best new films coming to Picturehosue Cinemas in March, including: Mickey 17, La Cocina, Flow and Sister Midnight.
If you'd like to send us a voice memo for use in a future episode, please email podcast@picturehouses.co.uk....
2025-03-1037 minThe Love Of CinemaRave on the Avon with Charlotte Sawyer | PicturehouseFelicity Beckett talks to director Charlotte Sawyer about Rave On For The Avon, a new film coming to Picturehouse Green Screen.
Rave On For The Avon is a feature-length documentary film that follows campaigners and river lovers across a year and a half, charting their highs, their lows, their love and loss.
The film features a bunch of eclectic characters including, Lindsey a mermaid who is the first to cross the Bristol Channel towing a giant poo, Meg who marries the river and the Conham Bathing group, who have taken testing the river water into their own h...
2025-03-0521 minThe Love Of CinemaOscars 2025 Special | PicturehouseOn this bumper special Academy Awards themed episode, The Love of Cinema's Sam Clements is joined by colleagues from across the Picturehouse office -Chris Harris, Issy MacLeod, Lara Peters, Hope Hopkinson, Freyja Pakarinen, Lucy Fenwick Elliott and Felicity Beckett - to discuss this year's batch of Best Picture nominees at the Academy Awards: Anora, The Brutalist, Conclave, A Complete Unknown, Dune Part II, Emilia Perez, The Substance, Nickel Boys, I'm Still Here and Wicked.
Stay tuned to the end for the team's own Best Picture winner too!
If you'd like to send us a voice...
2025-02-261h 34The Love Of CinemaThe Last Showgirl, I'm Still Here, Memoir Of A Snail plus Pamela Anderson and Gia Coppola | Picturehouse
Hosted by Picturehouse’s very own Sam Clements, The Love Of Cinema podcast discusses the best new releases, with a little help from some of our favourite film critics and the occasional special guest from the world of cinema.
This month we're joined by guest film critics Helen O'Hara (The EMPIRE Film Podcast) and Leila Latif (Truth & Movies: A Little White Lies Podcast) to discuss some of the best new films coming to Picturehosue Cinemas, including:The Last Showgirl, I'm Still Here and Memoir of a Snail.
We're also joined by special guests Pamela Anderson an...
2025-02-0543 minThe Love Of CinemaThe Brutalist with Felicty Jones and Guy Pearce | PicturehouseHope Hopkinson speaks to Academy Award nominees Felicty Jones and Guy Pearce about their work on Brady Corbet's momumental new film, The Brutalist.
Nominated for 10 awards, including Best Picture at this year's Oscars and in cinemas now (including 70mm presentations at Picturehouse Central in London).
Escaping post-war Europe in 1947, visionary architect László Toth (Adrien Brody) arrives in America to rebuild his life, his career, and his marriage. On his own in a strange new country, Toth settles in Pennsylvania, where the wealthy and prominent industrialist Harrison Lee Van Buren (Guy Pearce) recognises his tal...
2025-01-2413 minThe Love Of CinemaA Real Pain, The Brutalist and Hard Truths | Picturehouse
Hosted by Picturehouse’s very own Sam Clements, The Love Of Cinema podcast discusses the best new releases, with a little help from some of our favourite film critics and the occasional special guest from the world of cinema.
This month we're joined by guest film critics Amon Warmann and Latoya Austin to discuss discuss some of the best new films coming to Picturehosue Cinemas, including: A Real Pain, The Brutalist and Hard Truths.
If you'd like to send us a voice memo for use in a future episode, please email podcast@picturehouses.co.uk.
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2025-01-1834 min
Picturehouse PodcastPicturehouse: GODZILLA, CONCUSSION and THE TWO FACES OF JANUARYIt's a bumper week on the Picturehouse Podcast this week!
Sam and Simon talk Godzilla, Concussion and The Two Faces of January. The boys are also joined by special guests Gareth Edwards, Hossein Amini and Oscar Isaac.
2014-05-1946 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse: FRANKSam and Simon go through the top 5 films at Picturehouse Cinemas, review FRANK and take a look at some upcoming events including THE TRIP TO ITALY and KEVIN SPACEY in conversation following his new film NOW.
2014-05-1124 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse: THE RAID 2 SpecialWriter and director Gareth Evans stops by the Picturehouse Podcave for a chat about his new film THE RAID 2. Sam and Simon also introduce their special preview of THE RAID 2 with a quiz to find the biggest Raid fan at the Ritzy Cinema in Brixton.
2014-04-1033 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse: UNDER THE SKIN SpecialDirector Jonathan Glazer talks to the Picturehouse Podcast about his new film UNDER THE SKIN.
2014-03-1020 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse: NYMPHOMANIAC and STRANGER BY THE LAKESam and Simon are joined by actors Stellan Skarsgard and Stacy Martin. They also run through the top 5 films at Picturehouse Cinemas and review NYMPHOMANIAC parts 1 and 2, as well as STRANGER BY THE LAKE.
2014-02-2335 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse: THE LEGO MOVIE and HERSam and Simon run through the top 5 films at Picturehouse Cinemas, review DALLAS BUYERS CLUB and THE INVISIBLE WOMAN and take a look at some upcoming events.
2014-02-1627 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse: DALLAS BUYERS CLUB and THE INVISIBLE WOMANSam and Simon run through the top 5 films at Picturehouse Cinemas, review DALLAS BUYERS CLUB and THE INVISIBLE WOMAN and take a look at some upcoming events.
2014-02-0930 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse: INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS + Oscar Isaac interviewOscar Isaac drops into the Picturehouse Pod-cave for a quick chat and the boys review INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS and AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY.
2014-01-2636 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse: ALL IS LOST, WALTER MITTY and BEST OF 2013Sam and Simon join Robert Redford on the high seas in ALL IS LOST and trek to Greenland with Ben Stiller in THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY. The boys also go through their top 5 films of the year. Thank you for listening to the Picturehouse Podcast in 2013, it's been a big year for us and we couldn't have done it without your support. We look forward to joining you for more film related waffle in 2014!
2013-12-2750 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse: Christmas Special with Helen ZaltzmanWelcome to our Christmas Special!
The Answer Me This Podcast's Helen Zaltzman joins the boys in the Picturehouse Pod-grotto for a festive chat about what's on this Christmas at both the cinema and on TV, as well as some of our favourite seasonal films.
Armed with a trusty bumper edition of the Radio Times (280 pages!) and pyramid plate of Ferrero Rocher, our hosts guide you through a handful of the MANY options available to watch this Christmas.
Thank you for listening in 2013 folks, hope you have a merry Christmas!
2013-12-2151 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse: SAVING MR BANKS and JEUNE ET JOLIESam and Simon review SAVING MR BANKS and JEUNE ET JOLIE. The boys also cover the top SIX films at Picturehouse cinemas, including THE HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE and BLUE IS THE WARMEST COLOUR.
2013-11-2935 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse: THOR THE DARK WORLDSam and Simon grab their hammers and take to Asgard for this week's edition of the Picturehouse Podcast. They review THOR: THE DARK WORLD as well as going through the top 5 films at Picturehouse Cinemas and they have a copy of THE STONE ROSES: MADE OF STONE to giveaway on DVD OR Blu-ray... stay (or skip!) to the end for details on how to win.
2013-11-0124 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse: LE WEEK-END, TURBO, ENOUGH SAID and LIKE FATHER LIKE SONJim Broadbent pops by the Picturehouse Pod-booth for a chat about his new film LE WEEK-END. The boys also review ENOUGH SAID, TURBO and LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON.
2013-10-1430 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse: Mark Kermode SpecialMark Kermode joins Sam and Simon on this week's Picturehouse Podcast to talk about hit new book HATCHET JOB: LOVE MOVIES, HATE CRITICS and his upcoming tour of Picturehouse Cinemas. HATCHET JOB is released on 10 October.
2013-09-2123 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse: ELYSIUM and LOVELACESam and Simon review ELYSIUM and LOVELACE. The boys also go through the top 5 films at Picturehouse Cinemas and announce their next podcast event!
2013-08-2629 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse: WE STEAL SECRETS THE STORY OF WIKILEAKSThe Picturehouse Podcast talks to Oscar winning filmmaker Alex Gibney about his new film, We Steal Secrets: The Story of Wikileaks.
2013-07-1212 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING and MAN OF STEELSam and Simon go through this week's top 5 films at Picturehouse Cinemas and review the latest releases, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING and MAN OF STEEL.
2013-06-1527 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse: CANNES FILM FESTIVAL 2013 part 2Sam talks to team Picturehouse about their newest acquisition from the Cannes Film Festival, Jeremy Saulnier's Blue Ruin.
2013-05-2005 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse: CANNES FILM FESTIVAL 2013 part 1Sam is in Cannes for the 66th Cannes Film Festival. In this first episode from Cannes, Sam has a quick chat with team Picturehouse about what their highs and lows have been from the festival so far.
2013-05-2012 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse: EVIL DEAD special with Fede Alvarez and Jane LevyThe Picturehouse Podcast turns 3 years old and to celebrate, the boys host a special preview of EVIL DEAD at the Ritzy in Brixton and are joined by director Fede Alvarez and Jane Levy. The podcast contains the on stage Q and A from the night (apologies for the flux in sound quality).
The boys also have a Studio Canal horror DVD bundle to giveaway. Just listen to the end to see how to enter.
Big thanks to Studio Canal, ElevenFiftyFive, The Ritzy and Picturehouse Cinemas for making this happen. EVIL DEAD is in cinemas now.
2013-04-1936 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse: THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES and OBLIVIONThe boys go through to the top 5 films at Picturehouse Cinemas and review new releases THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES, starring Ryan Gosling and Bradley Cooper, and Tom Cruise's OBLIVION.
Sam and Simon also have a 3 copies of PITCH PERFECT to giveaway on DVD, to celebrate it's release on 15 April.
2013-04-1426 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse: IN THE HOUSE and CAESAR MUST DIESam and Simon talk about Francois Ozon's IN THE HOUSE and the next Picturehouse Cinemas Discover Tuesday screening CAESAR MUST DIE on 2 April.
The boys announce their next podcast screening, the UK premiere of EVIL DEAD (2013) at the Ritzy in Brixton on 16 April. We're also very pleased to announce that director Fede Alvarez and star Jane Levy will be there for a live podcast recording after the film. Tickets available here: http://www.picturehouses.co.uk/podcastbirthday
2013-03-3126 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse: QUARTET and THE IMPOSSIBLEHappy new year folks, Sam and Simon are back to talk about the latest releases at Picturehouse Cinemas: QUARTET and THE IMPOSSIBLE.
2013-01-0626 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse: SEVEN PSYCHOPATHSSimon is back from his winter hols and the boys catch up with the latest top five films at Picturehouse Cinemas, and talk about Martin McDonagh's new film, SEVEN PSYCHOPATHS.
The boys are also joined by screenwriter and author David Nicholls to talk about his adaptation of GREAT EXPECTATIONS, in cinemas now.
2012-12-0733 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse: GAMBIT and SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOKSam and Simon talk GAMBIT, SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK, LAWRENCE OF ARABIA and go through the top 5 films at Picturehouse Cinemas.
2012-11-2437 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse: ARGO and THE SAPPHIRESSam and Simon are back - to talk about this weeks new films, ARGO and THE SAPPHIRES.
The boys also go through the Top 5 films at Picturehouse Cinemas and take a look at some upcoming events over the next week.
House message: Due to an issue with the microphone the sound quality isn't what we'd usually expect. We're very sorry and all is now fixed for next weeks recording.
2012-11-1132 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse: FRANKENWEENIE and BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILDSam and Simon talk about FRANKENWEENIE and BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD, as well as usual features Top 5 Films at Picturehouse Cinemas and Upcoming Events.
2012-10-2435 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse: BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD SpecialThe Picturehouse Podcast talks to director Benh Zeitlin about his debut feature film, the award winning BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD.
2012-10-1811 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse:LOOPER and HOLY MOTORSSam and Simon talk Leos Carax's HOLY MOTORS and Rian Johnson's LOOPER.
The boys also go through the Picturehouse Cinemas top 5 films and take a look at some upcoming events.
2012-10-0130 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 134: KILLING THEM SOFTLY, SAVAGES and DREDD 3DSam and Simon talk Andrew Dominik's KILLING THEM SOFTLY, Oliver Stone's SAVAGES and Judge Dredd reboot, DREDD 3D. Sam has also watched THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES.
The boys also go through the Picturehouse Cinemas top 5 films and take a look at some upcoming events.
2012-09-2231 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 133: HOPE SPRINGSSam and Simon talk about the week's Top Five Films at Picturehouse Cinemas and Meryl Streep's new movie HOPE SPRINGS.
2012-09-1525 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 131: TOTAL RECALL and BERBERIAN SOUND STUDIOSam and Simon review Len Wiseman's TOTAL RECALL and the critically acclaimed BERBERIAN SOUND STUDIO. All of this plus the usual top 5 films at Picturehouse Cinemas and a look at some upcoming events including the Picturehouse Podcast screening of DEATH LINE at the Ritzy Cinema on 7 September.
2012-09-0237 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 130: THE IMPOSTER and SHADOW DANCERSam and Simon talk about critically acclaimed THE IMPOSTER and James Marsh's narrative feature debut SHADOW DANCER. All of this plus the usual top 5 films at Picturehouse Cinemas and a look at some upcoming events including the Picturehouse Podcast screening of DEATH LINE at the Ritzy Cinema on 7 September.
2012-08-2629 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 129: TAKE THIS WALTZ and THE BIRDSam and Simon talk about Sarah Polley's latest film, TAKE THIS WALTZ starring Seth Rogen and Michelle Williams. The boys also look at Yves Caumon's THE BIRD. All of this plus the usual top 5 films at Picturehouse Cinemas and a look at some upcoming events including the Picturehouse Podcast screening of DEATH LINE at the Ritzy Cinema on 7 September.
2012-08-2630 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 128: BRAVESam and Simon are back to business as usual this week to talk about Disney Pixar's latest family adventure, BRAVE. The boys run through the top five films at Picturehouse Cinemas, including a belated review of TED.
2012-08-1232 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 127: 90s Action SpeicalSam and Simon are joined by Toby King, from the Duke of York's Picturehouse in Brighton, to talk about their upcoming joint event: The 90s Action Movie All-Nighter.
Join the boys on 18 August for an all night screening of DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE, SPEED, THE LAST BOY SCOUT and CON AIR.
2012-08-0125 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 126: THE DARK KNIGHT RISESSam and Simon's spoiler free review of Christopher Nolan's 3rd Batman film, THE DARK KNIGHT RISES, as well as all of the usual features, including the Top 5 Films at Picturehouse Cinemas.
2012-07-2531 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse Extra: Edgar Wright talks BRANDON GENERATORSam talks to writer, director and previous Picturehouse Podguest Edgar Wright, about his crowd sourced project THE RANDOM ADVENTURES OF BRANDON GENERATOR
2012-07-1612 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 120: PROMETHEUSSam and Simon are back from the Cannes Film Festival and in the in Picturehouse Pod-cave to talk about this weeks releases, namely a little Ridley Scott film called Prometheus.
SPOILER ALERT. We realise that Prometheus is a highly anticipated release this summer and we try our best to avoid any spoilers, but we do spend the majority of the podcast talking about the film.
If you'd like to go into Prometheus completely fresh, why not save this until after you've seen the film?
We'd also love to hear what you think of the film, please tweet us @Picturehouses or...
2012-06-0437 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 119: Cannes 2012 (part 2)Simon has left the beach, but Sam is still at the festival and is joined by Telegraph Film Critic, Robbie Collin and Picturehouse Cinemas programmer and acquisitions assistant Paul Ridd to talk about the second week in Cannes.
The boys talk about the new Michael Haneke film, AMOUR, as well as competition contenders HOLY MOTORS, LIKE SOMEONE TO LOVE, RUST AND BONE and THE PAPERBOY.
2012-05-2641 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 116: THE SOURCE SpecialWriter and director Radu Mihaileanu talks to the Picturehouse Podcast about his Cannes competition film, THE SOURCE.
2012-05-1415 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 115: Summer Trailer Round UpSam and Simon go through the top 5 films at Picturehouse Cinemas and take a look at three of this year's most eagerly anticipated films.
2012-05-0728 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 113:THE RAID and HARD BOILED...Sam and Simon introduce a preview of THE RAID to celebrate the Picturehouse Podcast's second birthday. Unfortunatley the film doesn't quite make it all of the way through thanks to a fire alarm causing a full scale evacuation! Sorry for the inconvinience if you were there on the night - we were gutted. GOOD NEWS: The screening has now been rescheduled for 4 MAY at the Ritzy in Britxon from 10pm.
The boys also talk about SALMON FISHING IN THE YEMEN and BREATHING on this weeks episode.
2012-04-2637 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 111: HEADHUNTERS, THIS MUST BE THE PLACE and TITANIC 3DSam and Simon review HEADHUNTERS, THIS MUST BE THE PLACE and TITANIC 3D. The boys are also joined by actor Aksel Hennie and announce their next 'Picturehouse Podcast Presents...' screening: THE RAID and HARDBOILED on 20 April at the Ritzy Picturehouse, Brixton.
2012-04-0840 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 106: MICHAELSam and Simon catch up with one of the most controversial films to play at Cannes 2011, Markus Schleinzer's Michael. There's also the top 5 and some upcoming events at your local Picturehouse cinema.
2012-03-0524 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 101: CARNAGE and YOUNG ADULTSam and Simon bring you the Picturehouse box office top 5 as well as reviews of CARNAGE and YOUNG ADULT.
2012-02-0532 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 100: THE DESCENDANTS and Birthday CelebrationsIt's Sam and Simon's 100th episode of the Picturehouse Podcast!
Simon brings Sam some special birthday presents and the boys talk about Alexander Payne's new film starring George Clooney - THE DESCENDANTS. Recently nominated for 5 Oscars, what will the boys make of it?
There's also the Picturehouse Cinemas Top 5 Films at the box office and news on upcoming events at the cinema.
2012-01-2929 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 98: SHAME and WAR HORSESam and Simon return to talk about this weeks new film release, Steve McQueen's SHAME and Steven Spielberg's WAR HORSE. There's also the box office top 5 at Picturehouse Cinemas and a look at some events coming up in cinemas this week.
2012-01-1532 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 97: War Horse SpecialIt's the first Picturehouse Podcast of 2012! Sam and Simon are joined by actor Tom Hiddleston (Thor, The Deep Blue Sea) to talk about his latest role in Steven Spielberg's War Horse. Recorded at the Hackney Picturehouse in London
2012-01-1215 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 95: MISSION IMPODSIBLEHappy Boxing Day listeners!
Tom Cruise is back in the latest MISSION IMPOSSIBLE (released in cinemas today) and to celebrate Picturehouse Podcast hosts Sam and Simon catch up with the previous M:I movies in order to prepare themselves for MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – GHOST PROTOCOL. It’s a condensed catch up for those planning to watch the fourth instalment at the cinema.
2011-12-2635 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 93: MARGARET and a smashing blouseSam and Simon review MARGARET and have a look at Brit Marling's ANOTHER EARTH. There's also a brief look at events coming up at Picturehouse Cinemas this week.
2011-12-1322 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 92: ROMANTICS ANONYMOUS and HUGO 3DSam and Simon talk about Romantics Anonymous and Hugo 3D, and are joined by special guest Neil Alcock (aka The Incredible Suit) to talk about Footloose, screening this Thursday (8 Dec) at Stratford Picturehouse.
2011-12-0533 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 90: My Week With Marilyn, Take Shelter and 50/50Sam and Simon are back to talk about this weeks releases, including MY WEEK WITH MARILYN, TAKE SHELTER and 50/50. The Picturehouse top 5 also returns, as do Simon’s ‘number facts’…
Tickets are also on-sale for the boys Christmas screening of PLANES, TRAINS and AUTOMOBILES at London’s Stratford Picturehouse on 15 December.
2011-11-2530 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 80: Red State, Melancholia, Face/OffThe boys are joined by Ali Gray, editor of The Shiznit (www.theshiznit.co.uk) to talk about this weeks releases; Red State and Melancholia. The intro was also recorded live at the Stratford Picturehouse in London before the Picturehouse Podcast's screening of John Woo's FACE/OFF on 29 September.
2011-10-0531 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 65: Arrietty, Captain America and Olivia Colman!Sam and Simon give their breakdown on the Picturehouse Cinema's top 5 films, plus their reviews of Arrietty and Captain America. The wonderful Olivia Colman also calls the Picturehouse Pod-phoneto talk about providing a voice for Arrietty's mother in Arrietty and working with Paddy Considine on the upcoming, Tyrannosaur.
2011-07-2731 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 59: Always The Bridesmaids Never The Bride (With Director Paul Feig)Sam and Simon run through the Picturehouse Top 5, review new release Bridesmaids and talk to the film's director (and creator of Freaks and Geeks) Paul Feig. Simon also discovers which character he would be in Winnie The Pooh...
2011-06-2739 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 48: I Coulda Pina ContenderSam and Simon are faced with a fifty fifty split between 3D and 2D this week. Featuring Reviews of Pina and Thor in 3D and The Fast And The Furious 5 and How I Ended This Summer in good ol' fashioned 2D. There’s also the usual top 5 films at Picturehouse Cinema and news features.
2011-04-2237 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 47: Birthday Time!Sam and Simon invite you to celebrate one year of podcasting (the boys recorded The Ritzy podcast before graduating into the Picturehouse Podcast). The beginning of this weeks podcast was recorded in front of a live audience at a sold out screening of The Big Lebowski at The Ritzy cinema in Brixton.
In addition to making over 120 people sing happy birthday, the boys review the weeks releases, including Little White Lies, Winnie The Pooh and Meek’s Cut Off. There’s also the usual top 5 films at Picturehouse Cinema and news features.
2011-04-1725 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 45: The Silent ArmadilloSam and Simon talk about the new releases at your local Picturehouse Cinema, including Armadillo, The Silent House, Rubber and Rio. Sam also vents his frustration over the 'Rio' App and the guys are joined by the team at Midnight Movies. There's also the latest film news, plugs and a rundown of the top 5 films at Picturehouse Cinemas.
2011-04-0841 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 44: The Essential Source OrangeSam and Simon talk about the latest releases at your local Picturehouse Cinema, including Hop, Source Code, Oranges and Sunshine, Essential Killing and Sucker Punch (Sort of...). There's also the latest film news, plugs and a rundown of the top 5 films at Picturehouse Cinemas.
2011-04-0434 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 40: You Will Meet A Tall Dark SubmarineSam and Simon celebrate their 40th episode with a (almost) 40 minute long extravaganza of film talk and waffle.
The boys are also joined by the incredibly talented director and screenwriter, Richard Ayoade, who drops in to talk about his debut feature film, Submarine.
There's a review of Submarine and the latest Woody Allen film, You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger, as well as the Top 5 Films at Picturehouse Cinemas and news on our latest competitions and events.
2011-03-2040 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 39: All's Fair in Love and WoodSam and Simon are joined by special guest, Ali Gray from hilarious film blog: The Shiznit. This week the boys have seen Norwegian Wood and Fair Game (which Sam attempts to remember from 10 months ago in Cannes…).
There’s also regular features, The Top 5 Films at Picturehouse Cinemas and news of upcoming events.
2011-03-1533 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 35: Never Gonna Let You Go...Sam and Simon talk about the latest releases at the cinema this week, Paul, Never Let Me Go and True Grit. There's also the latest news and the top 5 films at Picturehouse Cinemas.
2011-02-1132 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 34: Down The Rabbit HoleSam and Simon are joined by Neil from The Incredible Suit film blog. The boys talk about this weeked releases, including The Fighter, Rabbit Hole and Brighton Rock. There's also the top 5 films at Picturehouse Cinemas and Neil explains why we should be excited about James Bond.
2011-02-0740 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse Podcast Oscar Preview MessageJames Franco and Anne Hathaway have taken time out of their busy schedules to record a special message about the Picturehouse Podcast all night Oscar coverage on 27th February.
2011-01-2102 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 28: A Crowning AchievementHappy new year one and all!
Hope is 2011 is going well so far? How are you? You look good! Are those shoes new?
Right, small talk out of the way...
Sam & Simon are back for 2011, with all of the same reviews, news and gossip from your local Picturehouse cinema.
This week the boys talk 127 Hours, The Next Three Days, The Kings Speech & The Season of the Witch... They are also joined by special guest, Charlie Lyne, from Ultra Culture.
2011-01-0426 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 27: Gullivers Fockin' TravelsIt's Boxing Day! Sam and Simon return for their last podcast of 2010. The boys look back on the best (and worst) films of the year as well as reviewing this weeks releases; Little Fockers, Chatroom and Gulliver's Travels 3D. There's all the latest film news and events at Picturehouse Cinemas to look forward to as well. Thank you for listening in 2010, see you next year! x
2010-12-2628 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 26: Cuckoo Special with director Richard BracewellSam catches up with director (and former Clapham Picturehouse employee) Richard Bracewell to talk about his new independent film, Cuckoo, starring Richard E. Grant and Tamsin Greig.
2010-12-1924 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 25: Christmas MuffinsThe boys are on their own this week, but there's plenty to talk about. There are reviews of Tron: Legacy, Burlesque and Catfish.
From Catfish, Nev Schulman, the subject of the documentary, stops by for a quick chat too. There's also the Picturehouse Cinemas top 5 films, the latest film news, present unwrapping and a heck of a lot of Johnny Depp.
Merry Christmas!
2010-12-1746 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 24:The Chronicles of SomewhereThe boys are joined by Dallas King, manager of the Belmont Picturehouse in Aberdeen to talk about The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader, Somewhere and the Picturehouse Cinemas top 5 films. There's all the usual film news, gossip and a bucket load of impressions from a certain party...
2010-12-1336 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 23: Monsters Special with Gareth EdwardsThe Picturehouse Podcast is joined by Gareth Edwards, director of Monsters, to talk about his new film and answer some audience questions from Twitter and Facebook.
2010-12-0535 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 22: The Girl Who Kicked The Unstoppable AmericanThe boys are joined by filmmaker Oscar Plewes, whose fantastic short film, Gin & Dry, will be screening before select films at Picturehouse Cinemas. Michael Rose, the producer of Chico & Rita also pops by for a quick chat about his stunning new animated musical. All this, and all of the usual features such as film news and ofcourse reviews! We talk about The American, Unbstoppable and The Girl Who Kicked The Hornets Nest.
2010-11-2545 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 21: Bonus Podcast: Twilight TwilogyBefore the Picturehouse Podcast, Sam and Simon recorded The Ritzy podcast for their local cinema. To be honest, the format didn't change much for the Picturehouse Podcast, but SHHH, don't tell anyone! When Twilight Saga: Eclipse was released, the boys thought it was high time to embrace their inner R-Patz. Having never seen or read a 'Twilight' before, they watched all three films back to back. 'You better hold on tight spider monkey!' (Yes, that IS a REAL quote from the first film...)
2010-11-2026 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 19: My Afternoons With Sam and SimonSam & Simon catch up with Gabriel Swartland and Clare Binns from Picturehouses, to discuss their new release My Afternoons With Margueritte and the reasons behind embarking into the world of film distribution, via Picturehouse Entertainment.
We also talk about We Are What We Are, a smattering of film news and the new 'Your Story' photography competition.
2010-11-1338 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 18: Another Year special with Mike LeighSam is joined by director Mike Leigh to discuss his new film, Another Year. Sam also selects some questions from the Picturehouse Cinemas Facebook and Twitter feeds to ask the legendary British director. Thanks to everyone at Momentum Pictures, Clapham Picturehouse and ofcourse Mike Leigh.
2010-11-1018 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse 11: Something Incredible This Way ComesSam & Simon joined by blogger extraordinaire Neil from incrediblesuit.com to talk about this weeks releases at Picturehouse cinemas nationwide. We discuss Ben Affleck's The Town, Rodrigo Cortés's Buried and Bobcat Goldthwait's World's Greatest Dad.
2010-09-2938 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse Podcast: Venice Film Festival SpecialSam & Simon hand over to the great team behind the Duke Of Yorks Picturehouse, Splendor Cinema Podcast, as they report in the field (water) from the 67th Venice Film Festival
2010-09-0551 minPicturehouse PodcastPicturehouse Podcast 7: The Boys Who Played With FireSam &Simon are re-united for Picturehouse Podcast episode seven. Simon has FINALLY watched Scott Pilgrim and Sam has caught up with some current world cinema releases; The Girl Who Played With Fire and The Illusionist (Not the Edward Norton one...)
2010-09-0329 min