Best Lenny Abrahamson Podcasts (2024)

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A FIELD IN ENGLAND (Dir. Ben Wheatley) w Brendan Swift 1:14:00

24d ago1:14:00

1:14:00

Welcome to episode 097 of Choose Film Podcast. It’s time to take a walk across the country, find the nearest ale house and watch out for nettle when taking a shit outside. We’re discussing Ben Wheatley’s A Field In England. Film synopsis During the English Civil War, a small group of deserters, including the lacemaker and alchemist's assistant, Whi…

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EP96 CLERKS (Dir. Kevin Smith) w Mark Ayling 1:16:11

2M ago1:16:11

1:16:11

Welcome to episode 096 of Choose Film Podcast. It’s time to get called into work, miss hockey and don’t forget about the guy in the toilet, we’re discussing Kevin Smith’s grassroots Clerks. Synopsis Dante (Brian O'Halloran) is called in to cover a shift at his New Jersey convenience store on his day off. His friend Randal (Jeff Anderson) helps him …

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EP95 THE BREAKFAST CLUB (Dir. John Hughes) w Sasha MacPherson 1:18:52

3M ago1:18:52

1:18:52

Welcome to episode 095 of Choose Film Podcast. Grab a seat, stick some weed down your pants and don’t mess with the bull or you’ll get the horns. That’s right we are joined by Sasha Reid to discuss John Hughes’ The Breakfast Club. Synopsis Five high school students from different walks of life endure a Saturday detention under a power-hungry princi…

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EP 94 The Wizard Of Oz (dir. Victor Fleming) w. Lauren C Moore 1:17:33

5M ago1:17:33

1:17:33

Welcome to Choose Film Podcast. It’s time to murder a witch, steal her slippers and take a stroll along the yellow brick road. We are discussing the classic Wizard Of Oz Synopsis When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy (Judy Garland) and her dog, Toto, are whisked away in their house to the magical land of Oz. They follow the Yellow Brick Road …

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EP93 LOST GIRLS (Dir. Liz Garbus) W Rebecca Turner 1:15:58

6M ago1:15:58

1:15:58

Welcome to episode 93 of Choose Film Podcast. Grab your wellies, join forces with the mothers and storm the marshlands. Gary & Nicola are joined by Rebecca Turner to discuss 2020's LOST GIRLS. Synopsis Determined to find her missing daughter, a desperate woman launches a personal investigation that leads police to the unsolved cases of murdered sex…

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BONUS: EP92 TWAS THE NIGHT (Dir. Nick Castle) 48:44

7M ago48:44

48:44

Welcome to episode 92 of Choose Film Podcast. It's time to steal Santa's sleigh, rob the rich and payoff the bad guys. It's christmas time and we're discussing Disney's TV movie 'Twas The Night' Synopsis After running away from criminals on Christmas Eve, a troublemaking uncle dresses up as Santa Claus and arrives at his nephew's house. Together, t…

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BONUS: EP91 'DOUBLE BILL' A Street Cat Named Bob (Dir. Roger Spottiswoode) & A Gift from Bob (Dir. Director: Charles Martin Smith) 59:07

7M ago59:07

59:07

Welcome to episode 91 of Choose Film Podcast. We are back and just in time for XMAS. We have a cracking double bill for you with 'A Street Cat Named Bob' (Dir. Roger Spottiswoode) & 'A Christmas Gift from Bob' (Dir. Director: Charles Martin Smith) A Street Cat Named Bob Synopsis James Bowen, a homeless drug addict, starts living in a council flat. …

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EP90 Tár (‎Todd Field) w Ross Imlach 1:17:29

11M ago1:17:29

1:17:29

Welcome to episode 90 of Choose Film Podcast. We are joined by fellow filmmaker Ross Imlach as we start a brand new season and theme "Female Leading Films' as we discuss 2022's Tár, produced by and starring Cate Blanchett. Synopsis Renowned musician Lydia Tár is days away from recording the symphony that will elevate her career. When all elements s…

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EP89 Miracle in Cell No. 7 (Dir.Mehmet Ada Öztekin) w Enzo Satera 1:02:33

12M ago1:02:33

1:02:33

Welcome to episode 89 of Choose Film Podcast. Herd your goats, make some prison buddies & break your daughter into jail. Fellow creative Enzo Satera joins us to discuss 2019’s Miracle in Cell No. 7. Synopsis Inmates at a Korean prison join forces to protect a mentally-impaired comrade and his young daughter after the former is bullied into confessi…

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EP88 ROOM (DIR Lenny Abrahamson) w Boaz Dicks 1:13:04

1y ago1:13:04

1:13:04

It’s time to make some eggshell snakes, tell the lamp good morning and get the hell out of 'Room'. We are discussing Lenny Abrahamson’s 2015 adaptation ROOM. Synopsis Held captive for years in an enclosed space, a woman (Brie Larson) and her young son (Jacob Tremblay) finally gain their freedom, allowing the boy to experience the outside world for …

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EP87 DR JEKYLL & MR HYDE 1931 (DIR Rouben Mamoulian) 1:01:40

1y ago1:01:40

1:01:40

It’s time to drink your potion, split yourself in two & have a crazy night on the town, we’re discussing 1931 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Synopsis Testing his theory that in every man dwells a good and an evil force, the reserved Dr. Jekyll (Fredric March) develops a formula that separates the two, turning him into a violent ruffian named Mr. Hyde. Th…

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EP86 TITANIC (DIR James Cameron) w Leyla Josephine 1:54:12

1y ago1:54:12

1:54:12

Is there anyone out there? It’s time to grab your life jacket, spread out on the door and blow your whistle. We’re discussing James Cameron’s true story about a fake romance… Its time for Titanic. Synopsis James Cameron's "Titanic" is an epic, action-packed romance set against the ill-fated maiden voyage of the R.M.S. Titanic, the most luxurious li…

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EP85 LOTR: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (Dir Peter Jackson) w Dan Reynolds 1:20:16

1y ago1:20:16

1:20:16

One does not simply watch lord of the rings, they also tune into choose film podcast. We are joined by Filmmaker Dan Reynolds to discuss the original OG, The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring. Synopsis The future of civilization rests in the fate of the One Ring, which has been lost for centuries. Powerful forces are unrelenting in thei…

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Lakelands in conversation with IFL 1:16:04

1y ago1:16:04

1:16:04

Sadly this is the last ever episode of the IFL podcast. On behalf of us both (Niamh and Gerry) we want to say a huge thanks to everyone whose listened since 2020. We've had some amazing guests and have been so proud of what we've achieved with this project. For our final episode, Niamh caught up with the filmmakers behind Lakelands - a powerful new…

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BONUS: EP84 DEVIL WEARS PRADA (Dir David Frankel) 1:15:01

1y ago1:15:01

1:15:01

Time to change your wardrobe, get your boss the correct coffee & find the new Harry Potter book. We are closing our Underdog Theme with The Devil Wears Prada. Synopsis Andy (Anne Hathaway) is a recent college graduate with big dreams. Upon landing a job at prestigious Runway magazine, she finds herself the assistant to diabolical editor Miranda Pri…

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Sinéad O’Shea (Pray For Our Sinners) and Annie Mac in conversation with IFL 51:22

1y ago51:22

51:22

We were so pleased to host a preview screening of Sinéad O'Shea's powerful documentary PRAY FOR OUR SINNERS in Soho this week, and even more honoured to have it hosted by the wonderful Annie Macmanus, who we're so grateful to for taking part. In this week's podcast we present the Q&A from that event to you in full, while Niamh and Gerry give you th…

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Quick Announcement 0:31

1+ y ago0:31

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By Nicola Docherty & Gary J Hewitt

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Andrew Legge (LOLA) in conversation with IFL 53:06

1+ y ago53:06

53:06

In this week's episode, Gerry and Niamh provide a round up of all the new Irish film releases and IFL events you have to look forward to, making sure not to forget the new Barbie movie which just dropped its trailer and EXTENSIVE cast profiles this week. #Barbie FTW (Nicola Coughlan's in it. We're allowed) For this week's interview, Gerry ventured …

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EP83 NOMADLAND (Dir Chloé Zhao) w Jane Ashmore 1:28:35

1+ y ago1:28:35

1:28:35

Welcome to EP83 of Choose Film. It's time to name your van, get on the road and find your size of shit bucket we're discussing Chloé Zhao's Nomadland with director Jane Ashmore. SYNOPSIS A woman in her sixties who, after losing everything in the Great Recession, embarks on a journey through the American West, living as a van-dwelling modern-day nom…

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Emily Watson, Toni O’Rourke and Shane Crowley (God’s Creatures) in conversation with IFL 47:20

1+ y ago47:20

47:20

In this episode, Gerry and Niamh wax lyrical about the end of awards season and look forward to what's ahead, including some big news for some of our favourite Irish stars. This week's interview is a dispatch from our St Patrick's Film Festival, which saw us previewing new Irish film God's Creatures, starring Emily Watson and Paul Mescal alongside …

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EP82 COOL RUNNINGS (Dir Jon Turteltaub) w Carter Ferguson 1:23:50

1+ y ago1:23:50

1:23:50

Welcome to EP82 of Choose Film. It's time to grab you bob sleigh, learn to ride and protect that luck egg. We're joined by filmmaker, fight choreographer and fellow podcaster Carter Ferguson to discuss Cool Runnings. Synopsis Four Jamaican bobsleighers dream of competing in the Winter Olympics, despite never having seen snow. With the help of a dis…

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Bríd Brennan and James Cosmo (My Sailor, My Love) in conversation with IFL 43:36

1+ y ago43:36

43:36

In this week's episode Niamh and Gerry discuss this year's IFTA nominations, then Niamh chats to Bríd Brennan and James Cosmo, stars of the new Scandi-Irish romcom My Sailor My Love, out in cinemas on March 10th. IFL's St Patrick's Day film programme is now on sale, visit www.irishfilmlondon.com for more info and to get your tickets now Enjoying ou…

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EP81 LEGALLY BLONDE (Dir Robert Luketic) w Sarah Buddery 1:15:37

1+ y ago1:15:37

1:15:37

Welcome to EP81 of Choose Film. Pick up your Chihuahua, pull on your best pink formalwear and get yourself to to Havard. We're joined by editor, writer & fellow podcaster Sarah Buddery to discuss Legally Blonde. Synopsis Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) has it all. She wants nothing more than to be Mrs. Warner Huntington III. But there is one thing s…

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Irish BAFTA wins + Emer Reynolds and Charlie Reid (Joyride) in conversation with IFL 1:09:33

1+ y ago1:09:33

1:09:33

What a week for the Parish! Niamh and Gerry dissect all the great news for Irish filmmakers from this week's BAFTA awards in London. Then we present an interview we've been waiting to deliver for some time. Niamh sat down with Joyride director Emer Reynolds and young star Charlie Reid (Mully) for an extensive chat about that film and their cinemati…

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EP80 Strictly Ballroom (Dir Baz Luhrmann) w Catriona MacLeod 1:41:20

1+ y ago1:41:20

1:41:20

Welcome to EP80 of Choose Film. Its time to get your ballroom shoes on and hit that dance floor, we are joined by writer / director Catriona MacLeod to discuss Baz Luhrmann debut feature Strictly Ballroom. Synopsis A top ballroom dancer pairs with a plain, left-footed local girl when his maverick style earns him the disdain of his more conventional…

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Margo Harkin in conversation with IFL (and Birds Eye View) 1:00:28

1+ y ago1:00:28

1:00:28

For this week's podcast we're presenting you with an incredible treat - it's the Q&A from our screening of HUSH A BYE BABY with director Margo Harkin. This is a rare chance to hear from Margo on the film and its impact on the (ongoing) discourse around women's reproductive rights in Northern Ireland. (The Q&A starts around the 15 minute mark for yo…

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EP79 WHIPLASH (Dir Damien Chazelle) w Martin Harries 1:36:45

1+ y ago1:36:45

1:36:45

Not quite my tempo. Are you rushing or are dragging. Welcome to EP79 of Choose Film podcast. DRUMROLL PLEASE!!!!!!!! We are discussing Damien Chazelle's Whiplash with fellow podcast Martin Harries from Film vs Film Podcast Synopsis Andrew Neiman (Miles Teller) is an ambitious young jazz drummer, in pursuit of rising to the top of his elite music co…

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Using elevated horror to subvert audience expectations: Jon Wright (Unwelcome) in conversation with IFL 53:36

1+ y ago53:36

53:36

After a HUGE week for Irish film with an incredible number of BAFTA and Oscar nominations, Niamh and Gerry reflect on the industry's awards excitement and what it means to have an Irish language film recognised in this way. Then Gerry speaks to acclaimed horror director Jon Wright (Grabbers, Robot Overlords) about his new film Unwelcome, featuring …

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EP78 DODGEBALL (Dir Rawson Marshall Thurber) w Mark Peberdy 1:21:52

1+ y ago1:21:52

1:21:52

Welcome to EP77 of Choose Film . It’s time to Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive and Dodge as we are joined by fellow filmmaker Mark Peberdy to discuss Rawson Marshall Thurber’s ‘Dodgeball’ Synopsis Average Joe's Gym and its owner, Peter La Fleur (Vince Vaughn), are both down on their luck. A fancy competing gym called Globo-Gym, run by the maniacal health nut…

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Conor McMahon and Eoin Duffy (Let The Wrong One In) In Conversation with IFL 1:10:24

1+ y ago1:10:24

1:10:24

For our first podcast of 2023, Niamh and Gerry catch up on their festive viewing and provide an overview of the brilliant Awards Season nominations which Irish filmmakers are lining up at the Oscars, Baftas and Sundance to name but a few. Then Niamh caught up with diretor Conor McMahon and actor Eoin Duffy from new Irish comedy horror Let The Wrong…

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EP76 SUBMARINE (Dir Richard Ayoade) w Niamh Mckeown 1:16:05

1+ y ago1:16:05

1:16:05

Welcome to 077 of Choose Film: A Reel Retrospective podcast. Grab you duffle coat, take a walk down the beaches of Wales and don’t leave the cinema early… the filmmakers will know. We are joined by Niamh Mckeown to discuss Richard Ayoade’s Submarine. Synopsis 15-year-old Oliver Tate has two objectives: To lose his virginity before his next birthday…

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The Best of the Irish Film London Podcast 2022 22:57

1+ y ago22:57

22:57

As the end of the year approaches, Niamh and Gerry take a festive look back at some highlights from a busy year of Irish film interviews here on the IFL podcast. Enjoy some highlights from the year just gone and find out what we took away from each episode. Its been a busy old year, so from everyone at Irish Film London - thank you for your support…

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EP76 ALIEN (dir. Ridley Scott) w Stevie Douglas 1:31:09

1+ y ago1:31:09

1:31:09

Welcome to 076 of Choose Film: A Reel Retrospective podcast. Hop onboard the Nostromo, dodge a facehugger and remember to talk about the bonus situation? We are discussing Ridley Scott's OG 'ALIEN with Scare Scotland's Stevie Douglas. Synopsis In deep space, the crew of the commercial starship Nostromo is awakened from their cryo-sleep capsules hal…

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EP75 EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE (dir. Daniels) with Robert Macfarlane 1:36:40

1+ y ago1:36:40

1:36:40

Welcome to 075 of Choose Film: A Reel Retrospective podcast. Its time to munch down on a chapstick, sort out you taxes and get ready to verse jump as we are joined by 'The Director's Toolbox's' very own Robert Macfarlane to discuss 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' Synopsis A Chinese immigrant gets unwillingly embroiled in an epic adventure where…

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Luke McManus (North Circular) in conversation wit IFL 35:55

1+ y ago35:55

35:55

Director Luke McManus's latest film North Circular is a musical journey which explores the experiences of people who live along Dublin's North Circular Road. Having played at festivals including Sheffield Doc/Fest this year it has its SOLD OUT screening at Bertha Dochouse on Saturday 19th November as part of IFFL 2022. We caught up with Luke to cha…

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Anna Rodgers, Shaun Dunne and Jade Jordan (How To Tell A Secret) in conversation with IFL 54:59

1+ y ago54:59

54:59

How To Tell A Secret is a new documentary exploring the difficult subject of living with a HIV positive status, and the social taboos which still surround it. Directors Anna Rodgers and Shaun Dunne weave together a gentle, performative exploration of what it means to be HIV positive in Ireland today, using testimony from real people whose stories a…

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Frank Berry (Aisha) in conversation with IFL 23:38

1+ y ago23:38

23:38

Director Frank Berry's new film Aisha (starring Letitia Wright and Josh O'Connor) is released in theatres and on Sky Cinema this Friday 19th November. The film also opens Irish Film Festival London 2022 at a West End preview event on Wed 16th November. Ahead of that event, we caught up with Frank who talked about social realist filmmaking, the dire…

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EP74 SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE (dir. Danny Boyle) with Charlie Francis 1:13:51

1+ y ago1:13:51

1:13:51

Welcome to 074 of Choose Film: A Reel Retrospective podcast. It’s time to take a trip through the slums, go 50-50 and phone a friend. We’re discussing Slumdog Millionaire. Synopsis As 18-year-old Jamal Malik (Dev Patel) answers questions on the Indian version of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," flashbacks show how he got there. Part of a stable of …

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The Cry of Granuaile - Dónal Foreman in Conversation with IFL 1:00:55

1+ y ago1:00:55

1:00:55

Dónal Foreman is an Irish filmmaker "living somewhere between Dublin and New York City" who has already made his mark on Irish cinema with his first two features, Out of Here and The Image You Missed. Now with his third feature, The Cry of Granuaile, which plays at Irish Film Festival London 2022, he sets out explore mythology, history and grief in…

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BONUS REEL EP73 BEETLEJUICE (dir. Tim Burton) 49:21

1+ y ago49:21

49:21

Welcome to 073 of Choose Film: A Reel Retrospective podcast. Celebrate Halloween by saying his name three times. Join Gary and Nicola for a bonus episode as we discuss Tim Burton's comedy horror film Beetlejuice. SYNOPSIS After Barbara (Geena Davis) and Adam Maitland (Alec Baldwin) die in a car accident, they find themselves stuck haunting their co…

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Róise & Frank - Rachael Moriarty, Peter Murphy and Bríd Ní Neachtain in conversation with IFL 55:38

1+ y ago55:38

55:38

This week, Niamh caught up with the filmmakers behind the latest Irish language film to reach our screens, Róise & Frank. Out now in Irish cinemas, and selected as the Closing Gala for Irish Film Festival London 2022, Róise & Frank is a family comedy about a woman who believes her dead husband Frank has returned...as a dog. The team discuss working…

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EP72 BEAUTY & THE BEAST (dir. Gary Trousdale) with Sarah Grant 1:18:58

1+ y ago1:18:58

1:18:58

Welcome to 072 of Choose Film: A Reel Retrospective podcast. Get ready for a book reading princess, a talking candlestick, a roaring beast, sprinkled with a little bit of Stockholm syndrome, as Nicola and Gary are joined by filmmaker Sarah Grant to discuss Beauty & The Beast. Synopsis Belle, a beautiful young woman, agrees to live with the Beast in…

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Kathryn Ferguson (director of Sinéad O’Connor doc ”Nothing Compares”) in Conversation with IFL 37:26

2y ago37:26

37:26

The highly anticipated Sinéad O'Connor documentary Nothing Compares, which is out in UK and Irish cinemas on Friday October 7th. Niamh was lucky to catch up with the film's director, Belfast based Kathryn Ferguson, during a whirlwind of press appearances. In this short episode they chat about what the film means for Kathryn as a director, Sinéad's …

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EP72 BOYHOOD (dir. Richard Linklater) with Rebecca Riddell 1:24:18

2y ago1:24:18

1:24:18

Welcome to 072 of Choose Film: A Reel Retrospective podcast. We're going through ch, ch, ch changes. We welcome our new Co-Host, Nicola Docherty... Say our goodbyes to Rebecca and discuss the 12 years in the making 'Boyhood', directed by Richard Linklater SYNOPSIS The joys and pitfalls of growing up are seen through the eyes of a child named Mason …

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT - REBECCA'S FAREWELL 4:53

2y ago4:53

4:53

Rebecca's Farewell After a lot of thought, I have sadly decided to leave the podcast. It was not an easy choice to make, but I know it is the right decision. I have loved being a part of Choose Film and have been a fan of the podcast from the very beginning and still am to this day. It has introduced me to and connected me with some wonderful peopl…

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BONUS REEL EP70 DRACULA (dir. Francis Ford Coppola) 53:52

2y ago53:52

53:52

Brush your fangs, hop on a boat and take a trip to 18th century London as we discuss Francis Ford Coppola - Bram Stoker's Dracula SYNOPSIS Count Dracula, a 15th-century prince, is condemned to live off the blood of the living for eternity. Young lawyer Jonathan Harker is sent to Dracula's castle to finalise a land deal, but when the Count sees a ph…

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EP69 CRUELLA (dir. Craig Gillespie) with Cole Stewart 1:20:02

2y ago1:20:02

1:20:02

Welcome to 069 of Choose Film: A Reel Retrospective podcast. It's time to enter the fashion world, plan a heist and not kill any puppies -- YET. We are discussing 2021's Cruella with Actor Cole Stewart. Synopsis Estella is a young and clever grifter who's determined to make a name for herself in the fashion world. She soon meets a pair of thieves w…

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068 AMADEUS (dir. Miloš Forman) with Lauren Mitchell 1:37:25

2y ago1:37:25

1:37:25

Welcome to 068 of Choose Film: A Reel Retrospective podcast. It's time to suit up! We are off to the opera. Rebecca & Gary are joined by theatre director Lauren Mitchell to discuss the 3hr long epic -- Amadeus. Synopsis Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is a remarkably talented young Viennese composer who unwittingly finds a fierce rival in the disciplined a…

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067 PADDINGTON 2 (dir Paul King) with Paul Longley 1:15:02

2y ago1:15:02

1:15:02

Welcome to 067 of Choose Film: A Reel Retrospective podcast. Grab your marmalade sandwich, plan a prison break and get home before your Aunt’s 100th birthday. We are discussing the pretty perfect Paddington 2 with Actor and Filmmaker Paul Longley. Synopsis Settled in with the Brown family, Paddington the bear is a popular member of the community wh…

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The Rise of Irish Language Film - an IFL podcast special 1:07:39

2y ago1:07:39

1:07:39

In this week's episode, after Gerry and Niamh's usual catch up about all the latest Irish film news, they take a deep dive (starting around the 10:00 mark for keen beans) to investigate the phenomenon of Irish language film by speaking to a huge number of guests including; director Colm Bairead and producer Cleona Ní Chrualaoí of The Quiet Girl; di…

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