Best Black Girl Film Club Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 106: Charlie's Angels (2000) 1:56:03

41m ago1:56:03

1:56:03

Flip. Your goddamn. Hair.We revisited classic early 2000s girl power, music video aesthetics, and racism in Charlie's Angels (2000). Other topics: baby feminism, noted scab Drew Barrymore, and went wrong with that reboot.Our recommendations: Spice World (1997), Death Proof (2007)Support the show with a Ko-fi! ko-fi.com/blackgirlfilmclubCheck out th…

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#184: Pam Grier and 'Foxy Brown' (with Black Girl Film Club, 1974) 53:35

1h ago53:35

53:35

Britney and Ashley of the podcast Black Girl Film Club join Kristen and Emily this episode to celebrate the anniversary of Foxy Brown. The group celebrates all things Pam Grier, from her being a role model to young Black women, to being an overall badass. Listen to Black Girl Film Club on all podcast apps. This episode was created thanks to our Pat…

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Summer Film and TV Preview Special featuring Daisy Ridley! 50:34

14m ago50:34

50:34

June is here, and with it - we are told - the summer. Summer means blockbuster movies, and so Radio 1's Screen Time is here, ready to remind you of what's coming out and when. With The Euros and The Olympics both fighting for your attention this year, there may not be quite as many big movies as you were expecting, but there's still a fair bunch of…

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Fallout S1 Spoiler Special - Featuring Ella Purnell! 59:57

4h ago59:57

59:57

A very special spoiler special for you this week - one that relies on you having watched the new Fallout series, what with it being... all about the new Fallout series. What makes it extra special is the reappearance of one of its stars on this here podcast, Ella Purnell herself, who plays Lucy in the show and is casually utterly excellent. She sto…

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#185: Clara Bow Celebration (with David Stenn) 46:07

9d ago46:07

46:07

What happens when the It Girl of the 2020s name checks the It girl of the 1920s in her new song? You get this episode. Inspired by Taylor Swift's song, Emily and Kristen sit down with Clara Bow biographer David Stenn to talk about why Bow remains such an icon. We talk about the feminism of the 1920s, debunk some rumors, and grouse about why Babylon…

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Furiosa and Mad Max: A Brief History (featuring Anya Taylor Joy!) 54:42

14d ago54:42

54:42

Veteran of The Queen's Gambit, Last Night In Soho, The Menu, The Northman and, well, this here podcast, Anya Taylor Joy returns to talk to Ali about her experiences on set in the desert with director George Miller as they worked on Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Plus! Mad (in a nice way) Mad Max fan - okay, expert - Ian Nathan stops by to talk about the …

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Rough Cut 22: Challengers (2024) 1:56:02

5m ago1:56:02

1:56:02

Throuples everywhere: rejoice! We had some thoughts and feelings on Challengers (2024), Zendaya the Brand™, racism in tennis, and what makes the perfect love triangle. Spoilers everywhere!!Our recommendations: Y tu mamá también (2001), Three Ways (2022), 7 Days in Hell (2015)Support the show with a Ko-fi! ko-fi.com/blackgirlfilmclubCheck out the re…

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MASSIVE Review Round-up: The Fall Guy, Apes, The Idea Of You, Back In Black and more 56:21

21d ago56:21

56:21

Friend of the show (and The Independent's chief film critic) Clarisse Loughrey joins forces with Digital Spy's Movies Editor Ian Sandwell to review the biggest releases of the past few weeks with good ol' Ali, including The Fall Guy, Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes, The Idea Of You, Back In Black and much, much more. Spoilers are avoided, so if y…

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Shōgun Spoiler Special Feat. Abroad In Japan's Chris Broad! 55:53

2h ago55:53

55:53

By now, you'd think Ali would have shut up about going on holiday to Japan... and yet, that's somehow not the case - but with good reason! Joining him to talk about the critically adored drama series Shōgun is his new best pal Chris Broad - creator of the Abroad In Japan YouTube channel and a man who knows a thing or two about the land of the risin…

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Episode 105: The Brady Bunch Movie (1995) 1:41:27

4d ago1:41:27

1:41:27

We've been sucked into a tv time warp, speeding back in time 1990s but also the 1970s with The Brady Bunch Movie (1995)! In this episode, we reminiscence about classic sitcoms, and the blissful oblivion of one of tv's most iconic families.Our recommendations this week: The Beverly Hillbillies (1993), The Addams Family Values (1993)Support the show …

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Ali's Film Club: National Treasure 27:27

1M ago27:27

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It’s a return visit from Such Brave Girls’ Kat Sadler for a short and sweet Ali Plumb’s film club while he shakes off the jet lag from his trip to Japan. Kat’s choice for everyone’s favourite on and off film club? National Treasure. As in, Nic Cage and Sean Bean and puzzles and stealing the declaration of Independence. It’s better than you remember…

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#183: TCM Classic Film Festival 2024 Audio 1:04:15

28d ago1:04:15

1:04:15

This year's TCM Classic Film Festival has come and gone but we're bringing it back to you whether you were there or there in spirit. Introductions from North By Northwest, Gidget and Them! are included. Head over to our Patreon to hear more festival audio, including Samuel L. Jackson and John Travolta talking Pulp Fiction, Jodie Foster and Steven S…

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Dune: Part Two Spoiler Special With Clarisse Loughrey and Steffan Powell 57:37

1M ago57:37

57:37

It’s been a short while since Denis Villeneuve took us all on a return trip to Arrakis, but with Dune: Part Two starting up its home entertainment release, Ali and his fellow Frank Herbert aficionados Clarisse Loughrey and Steffan Powell decided now was the time to really dig into what happened with Paul and Chani and the rest of the epic sci-fi se…

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Such Brave Girls Interview special with Kat Sadler 26:52

17d ago26:52

26:52

Such Brave Girls: the darker-than-dark BBC 3 sitcom that hopefully you’ve seen already… but then again, if you haven’t yet, that’s okay too because you’re really in for a treat. Ali’s such a fan he’s invited the star and creator, Kat Sadler, onto the podcast for a special conversation about how the programme came together. So as you may have guesse…

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TCM Film Festival 2024 Must-Sees (with Lara Gabrielle and Lora Stocker) 1:10:16

1M ago1:10:16

1:10:16

It's TCM Classic Film Festival time once again and we're back with a special bonus episode highlighting all our picks. Author Lara Gabrielle joins us as does Ava Gardner expert Lora Stocker to break down the questions we have about this year's festival (what does "corporate daddy" Warner Bros. Discovery have in store?) and the movies we aren't gonn…

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Movie News Round-Up plus Fallout Interviews feat Ella Purnell and Walton Goggins 46:05

24d ago46:05

46:05

Fallout has landed - all eight episodes of it - and with it comes some interviews with BBC Radio 1's answer to "The Ghoul", Ali Plumb, as Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, Kyle MacLachlan, Walton Goggins and more sit down to try and make sense of the post-apocalypse. Plus, a quick round-up of the biggest blockbuster news stories of the past couple of week…

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#182: A Hard Day's Night (1964) 48:13

2M ago48:13

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It was a hard day's night getting this episode together after our guest backed out last minute. Thankfully, Emily is back and we're celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Beatles' cinematic debut in A Hard Day's Night. We talk about the Fab Four turned actors, the way this movie tried to sell a soundtrack, and far too many connections to Spice Wor…

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Monkey Man interview special featuring Dev Patel and Jordan Peele 30:29

2M ago30:29

30:29

You're a big fan of Dev Patel, of course you are. As is Jordan Peele, as is our Ali. So join us as we learn what trials and tribulations he endured and magnificently overcame in the process of putting together his directorial debut, the gritty action thriller Monkey Man on this here podcast. Spoiler alert: it's safe to say the bone-breaking struggl…

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In the Studio With: Nowhere (1997) feat. Lauren @ Fashion Grunge 1:57:36

1M ago1:57:36

1:57:36

On this episode of Black Girl Film Club, we welcome blogger and fellow podcaster Lauren from Fashion Grunge! We get lost in L.A. and dodge Valley Girls, the Atari Gang, and some creepy alien while chatting about 90s culture, movies, and fashion in Gregg Araki's Nowhere (1997), starring James Duval and Rachel True.Our recommendations: The Doom Gener…

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Poor Things Interviews feat. Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Mark Ruffalo and Ramy Youssef 28:59

2M ago28:59

28:59

While Ali's been poorly of late, we're not going to let you down podcast-wise, no no no - so here are some Poor Things interviews we didn't include on Screen Time back when the film was first released in the UK back in January. And it's perfect timing (sort of) with the film now on streaming, so it's almost as if we planned it, eh? Plus: have you h…

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#181: A Streetcar Named Desire (1951 with Foster Hirsch) 57:17

1M ago57:17

57:17

We're celebrating the dueling centennials of Marlon Brando and Tennessee Williams with a look at their most enduring collaboration: 1951's A Streetcar Named Desire. Historian and author Foster Hirsch joins us to break down the film's complicated subject matter, Marlon Brando's Method acting, the gender and class politics and everyone's old friend, …

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Introducing: World Gone Wrong: a fictional chat show about friendship at the end of the world 25:38

1M ago25:38

25:38

This week we are proud to present the first episode of show we think you're going to love, World Gone Wrong: a fictional chat show about friendship at the end of the world. Malik and Jamie were roommates when the world ended. Now separated by half the country, literal acid rain, werewolves, aliens, and more, they start a chat podcast to stay in tou…

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Headlines! TV Recommendations! Ernie Hudson and McKenna Grace! Benedict Wong and John Bradley! 42:11

2M ago42:11

42:11

Lots of exclamations in the title there, apologies - but then again, when you've got acting talent like this lot on your podcast, maybe a few exclamations can be forgiven. This week we have a slightly poorly Ali as he wraps up the past seven day's biggest news headlines, chucks out a few TV recommendations and then presses play on a couple of inter…

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Ali’s Film Club: Back To The Future with Ben Schwartz! 42:26

2M ago42:26

42:26

Friend of the show and casually very funny man Ben Schwartz - also known to some as Parks and Rec’s Jean-Ralphio, the voice of Sonic The Hedgehog and an improv artist extraordinaire - joins Ali this week to talk about the Oscars, how to pull jokes out of thin air and the classic of classics that is Back To The Future for a very special edition of A…

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#180: Some Like It Hot (1959 with Elisa Jordan) 46:50

3M ago46:50

46:50

Marilyn Monroe writer Elisa Jordan joins Kristen to celebrate the 65th anniversary of Some Like It Hot. The pair discuss Marilyn Monroe's career during this film, whether Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis could pass as women, and how the movie's connections with the LGBTQ community. This episode was created thanks to our Patrons:Ali MooreAmy HartDannyDav…

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News! Recommendations! The Gentlemen Interviews with Kaya Scodelario and Theo James! 44:29

3M ago44:29

44:29

After a bit of news, a few recommendations for what you might want to watch this weekend - Dune Part Two is in cinemas too, let's not forget - a little later on in the podcast you’ll hear from two human beings who are in Guy Ritchie’s new Netflix show, The Gentlemen, namely old friend of the show (sort of, you’ll see) Kaya Scodelario and new friend…

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Rough Cut 21: Oscars 2024 1:53:57

2M ago1:53:57

1:53:57

On this special edition of the Rough Cut, we're back to talk about this year's Oscars! In this very loose episode, we list a few of our predictions, chat about the Razzie's, a dissect the online uproar over the Barbie nominations. No recommendations this week! Slide us your recommendations or tell us your your nomination predictions at our email:💌 …

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Spoiler-free Dune Part Two Review! Nicholas Galitzine Interview! 44:43

3M ago44:43

44:43

Today we have a podcast of two halves: one half is a spoiler-free review of the long-awaited, eagerly anticipated Dune Part Two, the second part of Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of the classic Frank Herbert sci-fi novel, with friend of the show and Independent film critic in chief (and die-hard self-professed “Dunehead”) Clarisse Loughrey joining A…

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#179: The Heiress (1949 with Lara Gabrielle) 46:53

3M ago46:53

46:53

Love Month comes to a close with Marion Davies biographer and Olivia de Havilland expert Lara Gabrielle joining us once again to talk about 1949's The Heiress. We discuss its adaptation origins, why Livvie de Havilland was not feeling this movie, and why Montgomery Clift is so damn hot. This episode was created thanks to our Patrons:Ali MooreAmy Ha…

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BAFTAs reaction! Borderlands! The Fantastic Four! Plus Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley talk Wicked Little Letters 37:09

2M ago37:09

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A podcast of two halves for you this week as Ali reacts to some of the biggest movies and TV news stories of the past seven days - including the winners at the BAFTAs, but of course - then things get really rather silly as Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley talk about their new (and incredibly sweary) film, Wicked Little Letters, a movie about incred…

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Episode 104: Earth Mama (2023) 2:05:37

2M ago2:05:37

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This week, we close out Black History Month with the 2024 BAFTA winning Earth Mama (2023), directed by Savanah Leaf and starring Tia Nomore, Erika Alexander, and Doechii.In this episode, we continue our discussion on Black womanhood, this time with an expanded conversation on adoption, the struggles of being a young mother looking for a support sys…

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One Day Spoiler Special Interview with Ambika Mod 30:13

3M ago30:13

30:13

Netflix’s adaptation of David Nicholls’ much-loved novel One Day has been a storming success since it landed online last week, with seemingly everyone you know talking about Ambika Mod’s Emma and Leo Woodall’s Dexter with a tear in their eye around the proverbial water cooler. So now seemed like a good time to invite Ambika herself into the Radio 1…

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#178: The Long Hot Summer (1958 with Shawn Levy) 51:44

4M ago51:44

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Paul Newman biographer Shawn Levy is here to help us celebrate the month of love with a look at the 1958 film The Long Hot Summer. Levy explains the enduring love story of Paul and Joanne Woodward, why this movie isn't better known, and why we should all ready Shelley Winters' autobiography. Buy Shawn's books here. This episode was created thanks t…

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S5 EP8. SOME GIRLS HATE DRESSES | Dr. SOMINA ‘MENA’ FOMBO 46:58

4M ago46:58

46:58

‘Being black and gay, wasn't easy’ For this episode I was lucky to speak with filmmaker Dr Somina ‘Mena’ Fombo to discuss her latest short film ‘ SOME GIRLS HATE DRESSES’. An executive coach, experienced mentor and Diversity and Inclusion consultant delivering to clients across the USA, Europe and Asia. Winner of the first Iris Prize Documentary Fi…

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Paul Mescal Story So Far Interview Special (plus news round-up!) 32:44

4M ago32:44

32:44

Originally the plan was to speak to one "Martin Scorsese" - whoever he might be - for this week's podcast, but it was not to be. Alas and, indeed, alack. Stepping in, we have the full audio version of Paul Mescal's Story So Far interview that you may have seen (if you're in the UK) on Radio 1's iPlayer channel, where the Normal People, Aftersun and…

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Episode 103: Just Another Girl on the IRT (1992) 1:37:46

4M ago1:37:46

1:37:46

Happy Black History Month and happy 6 years of Black Girl Film Club! ✊🏾🎞️✊🏾We’re taking the train to Brooklyn with a discussion on Just Another Girl on the IRT (1992), directed by Leslie Harris and starring Ariyan A. Johnson, Ebony Jericho, and Kevin Thigpen. In this episode, we have a very important question: where are all the Black girl coming of…

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Oscars 2024 Nominations Reaction with Ella Kemp 39:58

4M ago39:58

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Now that the dust has settled just a little bit, Ali has teamed up with fellow full-time film fan Ella Kemp - of Letterboxd’s ‘Four Faves’ fame - to talk through all the runners and riders for this year’s Academy Awards (Sunday March 10th, for those wondering, with the BAFTAs on Sunday February 18th) after the controversial announcement last week o…

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#177: New Discoveries of 2023 53:14

4M ago53:14

53:14

It's the first new episode of the year and you know what that means? Kristen and Emily are looking back at the classic films they discovered in 2023. We talk about great fashions, movies we loved thanks to this podcast, and what movies almost made our lists. Share your new discovers of 2023 with us and you can hear them on the next episode! This ep…

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Big Boys Interview Special with Jack Rooke 38:06

4M ago38:06

38:06

All Of Us Strangers may finally be in cinemas - and Ali’s Story So Far interview with one of its stars, Paul Mescal, may be on be on BBC iPlayer right about now - but here on Radio 1’s Screen Time we’re shining a light on Big Boys, Jack Rooke’s semi-autobiographical sitcom, which has recently returned to Channel 4 to rave reviews. Here, Jack sits d…

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S5 EP7. DIRECTING DUE JOE BREWSTER & MICHÈLE STEPHENSON 41:48

5M ago41:48

41:48

Shortlisted at this year's Oscars for Uplifting Black Voices Through Documentary for I was honoured to speak with directing duo Joe Brewster and Michéle Stephenson to discuss two of their documentaries. ‘Black Girls Play: The Story of Hand Games' and ‘Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project', both documentaries simultaneously produce recognisable…

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Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse Interview Special with Phil Lord and Christopher Miller 36:21

4M ago36:21

36:21

It’s awards season! Poor Things came out last week, The Holdovers is out this week and All Of Strangers is out next week - so it’s a great time to be a film fan (moreso than ever). But here’s something just a smidge different for you: a fun and fact-filled chat with two of the human beings behind one of Ali’s films of the year, Spider-Man: Across T…

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Based on a True Podcast: James Dean (2001) 55:35

5M ago55:35

55:35

There are a few James Dean biopics but we decided to look at the most famous version of his life, TNT's 2001 biopic starring a pre-fame (and problems) James Franco. Kristen and Emily deconstruct the Dean mythos, why he holds a lot of commonalities with Marilyn Monroe, and how this movie was originally planned to star Leonardo DiCaprio.…

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2024's Big Ol' Film and TV Preview - With Must Watch's Scott Bryan! 47:44

5M ago47:44

47:44

After checking his calendar a couple of times, Ali is pretty sure that 2024 is finally, definitely, absolutely here, and with it some very exciting films for us to all look forward to. But with Screen Time being a film *and* TV podcast, joining the party this week is TV expert (and BBC 5 Live's very own) Scott Bryan, who stopped by to talk about so…

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Maria Cooper Janis Interview (Bonus Episode) 41:29

4M ago41:29

41:29

In this special bonus episode you can hear our interview with Gary Cooper's daughter, Maria Cooper Janis, as well as author Bruce Boyer, authors of Gary Cooper: Enduring Style. We're hard at work on 2024 and will return January 31st with all new episodes! This episode created thanks to our Patrons:Ali MooreAmy HartAndrew HoppeChristine MierDannyDav…

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Dan Levy Good Grief Interview Special (plus January 2024 preview!) 39:00

5M ago39:00

39:00

Radio 1’s Screen Time welcomes in 2024 with a truly lovely interview with Dan Levy: writer, director, producer and star of Good Grief, a comedy-drama motion picture you can watch on Netflix, well, right about now. Chances are, you know Dan from playing David Rose on a certain Canadian sitcom megahit by the name of Schitt's Creek (which he also co-c…

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But Have You Read...The Phantom of the Opera (1943 vs. 2011) 40:46

5M ago40:46

40:46

Happy New Year! We're sharing our favorite episode of our new series, But Have You Read... looking at that timeless tale of a young girl and the grown man who keeps a woman in his attic. Yep, we're looking at the two versions of Jane Eyre.By Ticklish Biz Productions

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Ali's Film Club Christmas Special: Die Hard 46:10

5M ago46:10

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Is Die Hard a Christmas film? It's a question seemingly as old as the movie itself - first came out in 1988, fact fans - but whatever your thoughts on that controversial pub conversation question, December seemed like the perfect time to bring friend of the podcast (and Empire Magazine editor, as it goes) Nick de Semlyen on to chat about just why w…

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"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Judy Garland from Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) with Sarah Youngblood 1:22:08

6M ago1:22:08

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Nothing gets you in the holiday mood like bawling your eyes out in the snow, amirite? Just in time to celebrate Christmas, we’re dropping a heavy-hitter: Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas by Judy Garland from Meet Me In St Louis! Join us as we talk the enduring legacy of this Christmas classic, Frank Sinatra’s lyrical changes, and feature a ca…

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Ncuti Gatwa Doctor Who Interview Special: Becoming... The Doctor 24:54

5M ago24:54

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There’s something very very exciting going on on your televisions this Christmas time - and that’s Ncuti Gatwa’s first fully-fledged standalone outing as The Doctor, Doctor Who, on BBC One. The Christmas special is called 'The Church On Ruby Road' and you can watch it on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK from 5.55pm on December 25th. To celebrate t…

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