Best MUBI Podcasts (2024)

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Riz Ahmed channels Yann Mounir Demange in DAMMI 20:03

6d ago20:03

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Oscar-winning actor/producer Riz Ahmed (SOUND OF METAL) and acclaimed UK director Yann Mounir Demange (’71, TOP BOY) tell host Rico Gagliano about treading the line between truth and fiction in DAMMI—Demange’s semi-autobiographical short about an angry young man trying to come to terms with his identity, his dad, and his birthplace: Paris. DAMMI is…

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The Parent Trap: in awe of Lindsay, Nancy Meyers and Meredith Blake 44:33

18d ago44:33

44:33

Ending on a magical high chosen by the listeners. The more we get into this episode the more magic we realise The Parent Trap (1998) is. After we’ve addressed the ridiculous trauma of it all (erm…the terrible parenting decisions!), we get to the good stuff; the nostalgic joy of this film, it’s legacy and the fact it introduced to the world, Lindsay…

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#230: Mubi Night 1:39:23

1M ago1:39:23

1:39:23

Eric, Robert, and The Minister discuss three films currently available on Mubi: YANNICK, GASOLINE RAINBOW, and DO NOT EXPECT TOO MUCH FROM THE END OF THE WORLD. YANNICK.......4:25 GASOLINE RAINBOW........26:29 DO NOT EXPECT.......55:46 Email: FlicksationPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads Call or text the voicemail line:…

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Polite Society: the biggest surprise of the year 47:07

25d ago47:07

47:07

For film club this week we’re watching Polite Society, last year’s British martial artsaction comedy film from debut feature filmmaker Nida Manzoor. The setup sees Ria, a London-based Pakistani Muslim girl who dreams of becoming one of Britain’s top stuntwomen. But it;s about so much more than that. It’s genre hopping, it’s a rewarding British come…

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Jennifer’s Body: butchered by the marketing campaign 46:14

1M ago46:14

46:14

Mean Girls meets Scream? This week we passionately and lovingly rant about the cult classic, Jennifers Body (2009). Turns out back in 2009, the film industry execs, aka the boys, ruined Diablo Cody’s masterpiece. Fresh off the heels of her hit Juno, screenplay writer Cody was given free rein to create her dream horror comedy starring Megan Fox, the…

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How To Have Sex: lead actor & BAFTA Rising Star Mia McKenna-Bruce joins us! 48:38

1M ago48:38

48:38

We lure the amazing Mia McKenna-Bruce to our studio to discuss our fave film of last year: How To Have Sex. She stars as the central character of Tara in this stunning film exploring sexual consent, female friendship, toxic friendship, and self discovery. Mia gives us the scoop on filming those party scenes, drunk acting tips and regressing 10 year…

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Femme: how this gobsmacking neo-noir revenge thriller got made 43:36

2M ago43:36

43:36

Wear an extra pair of socks because this film will knock them right off. This week we discuss Femme, the Neo-noir thriller and debut feature from directing duo Sam H. Freeman and Ng Choon Ping. In Femme, we see Jules targeted in a horrific homophobic attack, destroying his life and career. Some time after that, he encounters one of his attackers in…

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Maestro: getting onscreen ageing so wrong and so right 46:36

2M ago46:36

46:36

This week we watch Maestro, a film where Bradley Cooper convincingly ages before your eyes across four decades. We address his biographical film about American conductor Leonard Bernstein. In this episode, we learn a lot about Cooper’s career and directing techniques. We finally learn what a conductor actually does. We discuss whether the apparent …

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The Flipsides of Cannes — Featuring Wim Wenders and more 25:41

2M ago25:41

25:41

With Cannes 2024 underway, host Rico Gagliano takes a tour of the less-known corners of the legendary film festival—avoiding red-carpet glamour to bring you tales of spiritual seekers, aspiring filmmakers on the street, and the ongoing drama of the fest’s favorite dive bar. Featuring on-location conversations with Wim Wenders, UK critic Anna Boguts…

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The Holdovers: a masterclass in casting and dialogue 39:15

2M ago39:15

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This week we watch The Holdovers to finally see what all the awards fuss was all about. A film that has so much heart, it follows Paul Giamatti as an unlikeable teacher at a boarding school who is forced to chaperone a handful of students with nowhere to go over Christmas. Convincingly set in the 70s, the film was committed right down to the old sc…

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The Zone of Interest: when the credits roll and the shame washes over you 37:40

2M ago37:40

37:40

Talking about Jonathan Glazer’s Auschwitz-set film The Zone of Interest this week was both really hard and in many ways very easy. Easy because it’s a masterclass in sound design and unusual cinematography choices. Obviously film students should be studying this for years to come. But this is no easy watch - it's a film that leaves you questioning …

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#229: HUMANE and The Quick Fix 1:35:22

3M ago1:35:22

1:35:22

Eric, Robert, and The Minister discuss HUMANE which is the debut film from Caitlin Cronenberg. They also talk about a bunch of other films in the Quick Fix segment including CIVIL WAR, LOVE LIES BLEEDING, LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL, DOGMAN, SKIN DEEP, SASQUATCH SUNSET, UNFROSTED, GODZILLA X KONG, and THE TASTE OF THINGS. HUMANE.......14:14 The Quick…

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Nyad: our most divisive film yet 42:57

2M ago42:57

42:57

For two of us, this film was deeply inspiring. For one of us, this film was simply not it. Nyad is a 2023 American biographical sports drama about swimmer Diana Nyad’s attempts to swim from Cuba to Florida, starring Annette Bening and Jodie Foster. In this episode we address the controversy of the athlete’s cheating and conclude that people need to…

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Challengers: Live Podcast at Everyman Cinema 35:04

3M ago35:04

35:04

We visited you lovely lot in Everyman Bristol to watch the sweatiest film of recent years- Challengers (2024)- and record a live podcast with you all. We discuss love triangles, obsession, competition, painfully obvious branding in films, CGI tennis balls in your face, the power of Zendaya’s onscreen presence and the thrilling score. We have a grou…

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May December: A film that gave us a morality crisis 50:48

3M ago50:48

50:48

Never have we done such a 180 whilst recording an episode. Directed by Todd Haynes, we agreed May December is a gripping and technically brilliant film. By the end of the episode, we question whether we should like it so much. The film is inspired by real scandalous events and based off of real victimized people, so does Hollywood really have the r…

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The Iron Claw: the crazy truth, the shattered masculinity and the triumph of Zac Efron 41:13

3M ago41:13

41:13

We buckled ourselves down for a film about shattered masculinity (one of Han's favourite genres) and came away wholly impressed, but conflicted. Why didn't it make most of us cry? What was missing? How can one family have so much tragedy? How did we find ourselves scrutinising male actors' bodies? The double standards! Plus, we discuss the lack of …

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PERFECT DAYS — Wim Wenders cures his post-pandemic blues 25:13

4M ago25:13

25:13

Legendary filmmaker Wim Wenders returns to the show to tell host Rico Gagliano about his Cannes-winning, Oscar-nominated PERFECT DAYS—the story of a Tokyo toilet cleaner who finds joy in routine. They also get into a few of Wenders’s favorite things: Japan, travel, Nina Simone, and having time on his hands. PERFECT DAYS will stream exclusively on M…

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Mean Girls: The OG vs the musical 30:54

3M ago30:54

30:54

On Wednesdays, we wear pink drop episodes. This week we delve into the MGU (the Mean Girls Universe), and discuss the recent Mean Girls musical adaptation alongside the original. Who else knew Tina Fey’s screenplay is based off a single chapter in a self-help book? We discuss the phenomenal impact of the original film and our first-time viewing exp…

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#228: The Road House Roundhouse 1:32:43

4M ago1:32:43

1:32:43

Eric, Chad, Quintin, and Jason go bar hopping from the Double Deuce to the Black Pelican and the Road House for a spoiler heavy discussion of all three of the ROAD HOUSE movies. ROAD HOUSE (1989).......4:19 ROAD HOUSE 2: LAST CALL (2006).......23:07 ROAD HOUSE (2024).......49:58 Email: FlicksationPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, …

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All Of Us Strangers had all of us crying 43:38

3M ago43:38

43:38

This week on film club we're discussing this beautiful, perfectly executed and unexpected ghost story from Andrew Haigh. Lead actor Andrew Scott is perfection, Paul Mescal is sublime. Yes, the internet frenzy is deserved. From depicting grief and loneliness, to homophobia in the 80s, we pull out the scenes that impacted us most. We analyse what mad…

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#227: RIVER and DUNE 2 1:41:37

4M ago1:41:37

1:41:37

Eric, Robert, and The Minister discuss the 2024 Oscars and two new release films including Japanese film RIVER and DUNE 2. RIVER........18:22 DUNE 2.......51:58 Email: FlicksationPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Threads Call or text the voicemail line: (608) 535-9302 2024 Flicksation Podcast Network…

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Priscilla: Sofia Coppola was the perfect person to make this 48:26

4M ago48:26

48:26

For this week's episode we're not going to beat around the bush; we really loved Sofia Coppola's Priscilla (2023) and if you listen you’ll find out why. The film follows the perspective of Elvis’s teen wife, a rare autobiographical film that actually gives the time of day to a woman of that generation. Not only is this film completely non-judgement…

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Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind: chosen by our listeners to rip our hearts out all over again 44:49

4M ago44:49

44:49

This week our film was chosen by YOU lovely listeners. We asked for an iconic 90s or 00s film and you really delivered. The cult classic Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is a film that genuinely keeps on giving, from the gut-wrenching emotional turmoil, to the visual language that was truly ahead of its time. We discuss the sour backstory of t…

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Wonka: no one's favourite Willy but a pleasant surprise 41:23

4M ago41:23

41:23

An episode Maisie was dreading… until she actually watched the film. And, well, we couldn't dislike it if we tried. Turns out acting royalty and Harry Potter's production team will always work wonders. This week we discuss everything about the undeniably fun, not too sickly, if a little unmemorable, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory unofficial pr…

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HIGH & LOW - JOHN GALLIANO — Kevin Macdonald tackles fashion and forgiveness 26:49

5M ago26:49

26:49

Superstar fashion designer John Galliano wrecked his career when he was caught on video in a drunken, antisemitic rant circa 2011. Now, in a new documentary, Oscar-winning documentarian Kevin Macdonald (WHITNEY, ONE DAY IN SEPTEMBER) asks audiences to gaze into Galliano’s eyes and decide for themselves if he deserves a second act. On this special e…

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Past Lives: the phenomenal debut from Celine Song and the tearjerker we needed 44:35

5M ago44:35

44:35

Will they/won't they?? Should they/shouldn't they?? This week we discuss Celine Song's phenomenal debut, Past Lives. In a world of explosive franchises comes a quiet original film that entranced us all. We discuss the prep that went into the authentic performances and casting. Plus, Celine Song's lived experiences that led her to write this, and, M…

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Oscar Pool Party 2024 1:50:25

5M ago1:50:25

1:50:25

Eric, Christian, Quintin, and Al "The Listman" Robinson gather for the annual Oscar Pool Party. Email: FlicksationPodcast@gmail.com Call or text the voicemail line: (608) 535-9302 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads! 2024 Flickstion Podcast NetworkBy Flicksation Podcast Network

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Sofia Coppola — PRISCILLA, from source to soundtrack 22:03

5M ago22:03

22:03

In a wide-ranging interview, Sofia Coppola tells host Rico Gagliano all about the making of her new Priscilla Presley biopic—from the Kubrick flick that inspired her opening sequence...to picking the soundtrack full of pop tunes by just about everyone except Elvis. It's a follow-up to last week's career-spanning look at the themes threaded through …

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Saltburn: it's giving the peach scene from Call Me By Your Name 47:27

5M ago47:27

47:27

It's Saltburn week, time to discuss that film that you regret watching with your parents. We are so here for the vulgarity, the Barry, the girlies, the soundtrack and the eyebrow piercings. At times we're a little salty.. is it too predictable? Did the internet ruin it? Listen to find out 💖 Saltburn (2023) is written and directed by Emerald Fennell…

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Sofia Coppola — from VIRGIN SUICIDES to PRISCILLA 29:13

5M ago29:13

29:13

There’s maybe no working filmmaker more associated with film fashion than Sofia Coppola. But in this brief history of her super-stylish body of work, we figure out the thematic stitching inside those perfect fits. Host Rico Gagliano talks with Coppola, her brother (and collaborator) Roman, and her award-winning costume designers past and present, t…

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Poor Things: The hair, the drama and Maisie’s revelation 39:37

5M ago39:37

39:37

This week we go on the wild ride that is Poor Things by Yorgos Lanthimos. It’s a real head-scratcher as we try get to the bottom of what it’s all supposed to MEAN?! In the latest from one of our favourite directors, it’s the costume dept that are our true heroes of this film. We discuss the visual effects and production behind this eccentric specta…

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Big BAFTA chats 50:10

5M ago50:10

50:10

It's BAFTA week baby so for this special episode we are honoured to have our first guests of the season be the future of film, aka the five nominees of the Best British Short Film category. Some of our favourite films from last year started out as a short. Over half of the film industry are thought to enter via shorts, yet some – without establishe…

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Classic Rewind: Ep #48 - UPSTREAM COLOR 3:42:00

5M ago3:42:00

3:42:00

Ep #48 originally aired on May 12, 2013. It is the first episode to feature Christian Estabrook. ---------------- Eric, Robert, The Minister, and Christian form The Third Act Podcast review and discuss the films THE COMPANY YOU KEEP, MUD, IRON MAN 3, UPSTREAM COLOR, and THE GREAT GATSBY. They discuss film news and feature the "Who Wants to Screen A…

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The Twilight episode: two Twi-hards and one Twi-virgin 44:33

5M ago44:33

44:33

It’s been 15 years and the Twi-hards amongst us have been lying low. But now, we emerge. The Twi-naissance is here. To celebrate the anniversary year of Catherine Hardwicke’s Twilight, we force Hannah to watch it for the first time. We discuss the chokehold this series had Lowri and Maisie in as teenagers and the reasons we keep returning to it tim…

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The Best of 2023 in Film 2:54:02

6M ago2:54:02

2:54:02

Eric, Robert, and The Minister discuss their favorite stuff from the 2023 film season. Email: FlicksationPodcast@gmail.com Call or text the voicemail line: (608) 535-9302 2024 Flicksation Podcast NetworkBy Flicksation Podcast Network

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DO THE RIGHT THING — Spike Lee and Ruth E. Carter find color in the dark 33:42

6M ago33:42

33:42

Spike Lee’s masterwork DO THE RIGHT THING is an incendiary look at racial tension, an empathetic portrait of a community...and one of the flyest-ever distillations of street style as the ’80s gave way to the ’90s. Host Rico Gagliano learns how double Oscar-winner Ruth E. Carter (BLACK PANTHER) used bright color, afro-consciousness, and a whole lot …

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Greta Gerwig’s Barbie: our verdict 40:29

5M ago40:29

40:29

This episode is brought to you by PROPER snacks, proud makers of PROPERCORN & PROPERCHIPS. The dust had barely settled on Barbie Land. After multiple watches and months of reflection, we look back at the phenomenon of Greta Gerwig’s 2023 hit Barbie and ask the big questions: Why make Ken the best character? With 45 Mattel films in the works, what d…

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We're back with a new season! What films do we have in store for you? 1:36

5M ago1:36

1:36

We've been laying low these past few months. You film buffs have probably guessed it: we've been silent because we 100% stand with the SAGs + WGAs demands for everyone in this wonderful, but greedy industry. Now that the strikes are over, we are so excited to return to you with a new season and some exciting films! Watch the full episode on YouTube…

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QUADROPHENIA — The mod, mod world of ’64, ’79 and beyond 45:56

6M ago45:56

45:56

In 1979, at the tail end of the punk era, Franc Roddam’s QUADROPHENIA helped convince a certain crew of UK kids to favor sharp suits over bondage gear. Host Rico Gagliano tells the twisty story of the movie, the ‘60s mod subculture it celebrates, and the mod revival it fueled. Guests include Roddam himself, superstar fashion designer Anna Sui, mod …

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#226: The Quick Fix Pt. 2 1:33:49

6M ago1:33:49

1:33:49

Eric, Robert, and The Minister wrap up the 2023 film season with discussions of POOR THINGS, MAY DECEMBER, MAESTRO, ALL OF US STRANGERS, and FALLEN LEAVES. Email: FlicksationPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram / Threads: flicksationpodcast Call or text the voicemail line: (608) 535-9302 2024 Flicksation Podcast Network…

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BREATHLESS — Jean Seberg & Jean-Luc Godard dress down film and fashion 32:52

6M ago32:52

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In 1959, a brash critic-turned-filmmaker named Jean-Luc Godard cast movie star Jean Seberg in his first film, BREATHLESS. You probably know it revolutionized movies, but it also had a big impact on fashion, onscreen and off—by seeming like it wasn’t even trying. With the help of historians and critics, host Rico Gagliano decodes Seberg’s “French Gi…

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#225: The Quick Fix 1:20:45

6M ago1:20:45

1:20:45

Eric, Robert, and The Minister briefly discuss the 4 new Wes Anderson shorts on Netflix and a few new release films including: THE IRON CLAW, KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON, SALTBURN, FERRARI, MIGRATION, NAPOLEON, and FOUR DAUGHTERS. Email: FlicksationPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram / Threads: flicksationpodcast Call or text the voicemail line…

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HOW TO HAVE SEX — Molly Manning Walker just wants to talk 19:09

7M ago19:09

19:09

The Cannes-winning HOW TO HAVE SEX tracks a trio of UK women on a non-stop clubbing holiday...that goes disturbingly off the rails. In this special episode, writer/director Molly Manning Walker tells host Rico Gagliano about the highs and lows of party culture, why consent should be more than a word, and how she prefers her roller coasters. HOW TO …

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#224: Merry Flicksmas and THE HOLDOVERS 1:54:46

7M ago1:54:46

1:54:46

Eric, Chad, Robert, Ian, and The Minister gather for the 13th edition of the Merry Flicksmas segment before diving into Alexander Payne's latest film THE HOLDOVERS. Email: FlicksationPodcast@gmail.com Call or text the voicemail line: (608) 535-9302 2023 Flicksation Podcast Network

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#223: GIVE ME PITY and THE KILLER 1:23:11

8M ago1:23:11

1:23:11

Eric, Robert, and The Minister discuss GIVE ME PITY! as well as David Fincher's latest Netflix joint THE KILLER. Email: FlicksationPodcast@gmail.com Call or text the voicemail line: (608) 535-9302 2023 Flicksation Podcast Network

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#222: EL CONDE, THE BEASTS, and SEXY BEAST (2000) 1:42:19

9M ago1:42:19

1:42:19

Eric, Robert, and The Minister discuss the strike and 3 films. EL CONDE, THE BEASTS, and SEXY BEAST (2000). Email: FlicksationPod@gmail.com Call or text the voicemail line: (608) 535-9302 2023 Flicksation Podcast NetworkBy Flicksation Podcast Network

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Labor Pains 29:09

9M ago29:09

29:09

We’re back! Steve and Chuck wanted to talk about the current strike and the importance of labor unions in the movies and beyond

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#221: SHOWING UP, THE ADULTS, and BIRTH (2004) 1:38:18

10M ago1:38:18

1:38:18

Eric, Robert, and The Minister return to discuss three films on this episode. First, they dive into the latest Kelly Reichardt film SHOWING UP. Next up is Michael Cera, Hannah Gross, and Sophia Lillis in the sibling drama talkie THE ADULTS. Finally, the guys begin their trip through the films of Jonathan Glazer with his 2004 entry BIRTH. Email: Fli…

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Ken Loach Calls for Solidarity in THE OLD OAK 22:27

10M ago22:27

22:27

As the “Hot Labor Summer” of union strikes rolls into autumn, legendary British director Ken Loach sits down with host Rico Gagliano to look back on a long career spent telling the stories of working people…and why it might end with THE OLD OAK: a call for solidarity in a northern industrial town. THE OLD OAK releases in cinemas in the UK and Irela…

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Sebastián Silva on ROTTING IN THE SUN — "Everyone and everything in it will get trashed" 22:46

11M ago22:46

22:46

Sundance favorite Sebastián Silva tells host Rico Gagliano about his self-described "misanthropic comedy" ROTTING IN THE SUN—the satirical story of a happy hedonist and a not-so-happy filmmaker who end up in the middle of a Hitchcockian mystery. Silva dishes on how he teamed up with superstar Instagrammer Jordan Firstman, the importance of self-moc…

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