Best STUDIOCANAL Presents Podcasts (2024)

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28: Behind the scenes of Paddington In Peru 27:33

29d ago27:33

27:33

A real treat in this episode of STUDIOCANAL Presents, as host Simon Brew gets to go behind the scenes of the eagerly-awaited Paddington In Peru! He heads to a top secret location in London where the film was having its final touches put to it. He also finds out more from producer Rosie Alison, and the film's director, Dougal Wilson. Just enough tim…

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27: Pedro Almodovar 30:22

2M ago30:22

30:22

The work of Spanish film director Pedro Almodovar moves into the limelight in this episode of the STUDIOCANAL Presents podcast - in particular, a pair of his earlier movies. Kayleigh Donaldson joins regular host Simon Brew, examining and discussing both Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown and Kika. There's also time for the latest STUDIOCANAL…

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26: Cartoon Saloon at 25, with Tomm Moore, Paul Young and Nora Twomey 35:35

3M ago35:35

35:35

Founded back in 1999 by Tomm Moore, Paul Young and Nora Twomey, Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon has earned a worldwide reputation off the back of films such as The Secret Of Kells, Song Of The Sea and The Breadwinner. In a very special episode of STUDIOCANAL Presents, the trio join regular host Simon Brew to talk about the story of Cartoon Sa…

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25: The Conversation, with Walter Murch 34:18

4M ago34:18

34:18

A real treat in this episode of STUDIOCANAL Presents, as regular host Simon Brew is joined by Academy Award winner Walter Murch to talk about the 1974 classic The Conversation. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, The Conversation was the movie he made between the first two Godfather films, and for actor Gene Hackman, he called it one of his favourite…

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24: Creature features, with Sting director Kiah Roache-Turner 26:47

5M ago26:47

26:47

Creature features have been omnipresent in cinema since its early days, and in this episode of STUDIOCANAL Presents, we're putting them firmly centre stage. Joining regular host Simon Brew is a man who's just directed a creature feature of his own: Kiah Roache-Turner. He's the man behind the newly-released rampaging spider film Sting. As you're abo…

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23: Persepolis 27:37

6M ago27:37

27:37

The spotlight falls upon the Oscar-nominated animated film Persepolis for this episode of the STUDIOCANAL Presents podcast. Regular host Simon Brew is joined by writer and critic Kambole Campbell, and the pair delve into a modern animated classic. They chat about the source comic book, the mix of dark and light in the film, and its distinctive anim…

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22: Ealing comedies 35:30

8M ago35:30

35:30

The rich history of Ealing Studios comes into the spotlight in this latest episode of STUDIOCANAL Presents, and in particular two of its comedies that are amongst the finest films in British cinema history: Kind Hearts & Coronets, and The Lavender Hill Mob. Host Simon Brew is joined by Ealing expert and fan Dr Benedict Morrison, and the pair explor…

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21: Wicked Little Letters, with director Thea Sharrock 32:21

9M ago32:21

32:21

Now playing in cinemas, Wicked Little Letters brings together Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley, and an awful lot of foul language! Shepherding it to the screen? That’d be director Thea Sharrock, who joins Simon for this episode of the STUDIOCANAL Podcast. They talk about the making of the film, the true story underpinning it, and getting the tone righ…

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20: Peeping Tom 30:18

9M ago30:18

30:18

It may not have got the recognition it deserved on its original release, but Michael Powell's stunning 1960 film Peeping Tom is now rightly regarded as a flat-out classic. It's also the subject of the latest episode of STUDIOCANAL Presents. Regular host Simon Brew is joined by film critic Lillian Crawford to talk about the film, its legacy, and the…

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19: The Holly & The Ivy 34:32

11M ago34:32

34:32

Just in time for Christmas, our latest delve into the STUDIOCANAL catalogue salutes a festive treat from yesterday: The Holly & The Ivy. Often overlooked, it’s a film that’s a firm favour of Sir Christopher Frayling. He joins regular host Simon Brew to talk about the film, and also to dig into a few further treats from the catalogue. Some of which …

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18: Attack The Block, with Scroobius Pip 36:06

1y ago36:06

36:06

We’re deep in spooky season at the time of this latest episode of STUDIOCANAL Presents – and that was all the reason we needed to invite podcaster, musician, writer, actor, and huge movie fan Scroobius Pip to join us. Along with regular host Simon Brew, the focus of the chat this time is primarily on Joe Cornish’s modern favourite Attack The Block,…

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17: The Old Oak, with Ken Loach and Paul Laverty 35:54

1y ago35:54

35:54

The Old Oak, which is playing in UK cinemas as this podcast is released, is the final collaboration between director Ken Loach and screenwriter Paul Laverty. The pair join regular host Simon Brew for a very special episode of the STUDIOCANAL Presents podcast. Ken and Paul take us into the making of the film, why those chose to tackle it in the firs…

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16: The Wicker Man 31:36

1y ago31:36

31:36

This time on the STUDIOCANAL Presents podcast, we’re joining in the birthday celebrations for the chilling The Wicker Man, that’s enjoying its 50th birthday year! We’ve recruited a very special guest to explore the film too, with the acclaimed director of Bait and Enys Man – Mark Jenkin – joining regular host Simon Brew as they light a fire and set…

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15: Queer cinema 29:56

1+ y ago29:56

29:56

Queer cinema takes centre stage in the latest episode of STUDIOCANAL Presents, a podcast that pours through one of the most extensive and varied film catalogues in the world. Regular host Simon Brew is joined by author and critic Stephen Bourne (who wrote the book Brief Encounters: Lesbians and Gays in British Cinema, 1930-71), and the pair of them…

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14: Train To Busan 27:51

1+ y ago27:51

27:51

The jaw-dropping Train To Busan hurtles into the station for the latest episode of STUDIOCANAL Presents, our latest dive into one of the most extensive and varied film catalogues in the world. Boarding the train along with host Simon Brew is Korean cinema expert and reader in Film Studies at King’s College London, Dr Jinhee Choi. They get into the …

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13: Mulholland Drive 29:17

1+ y ago29:17

29:17

David Lynch steps into the limelight in this episode of STUDIOCANAL Presents, as we particularly focus on his classic feature, Mulholland Drive. Host Simon Brew is joined by critic and broadcaster Leila Latif, who discovered the work of David Lynch with The Elephant Man, and has the enviable job of explaining Mulholland Drive to us too. They get in…

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12: The world of Evil Dead, with Evil Dead Rise director Lee Cronin 37:52

1+ y ago37:52

37:52

As Evil Dead Rise plays in UK cinemas, this episode of STUDIOCANAL Presents delves into the much-loved horror franchise. What’s more, on hand to help is one of only three people to have directed a film in the series: Lee Cronin, the man behind Evil Dead Rise. They get into the tale behind the new film, as well as exploring the majesty of Evil Dead …

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11: The Man Who Fell To Earth, with Mark Kermode 43:17

1+ y ago43:17

43:17

A science fiction classic takes centre stage in this episode of STUDIOCANAL Presents – and we’ve got a very special guest to help dissect it. Simon is joined by the UK’s favourite film critic, Mark Kermode, as they chat about Nicolas Roeg’s 1976 classic The Man Who Fell To Earth. There’s a fair bit of Don’t Look Now chat as well, and an awful lot o…

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10: Asim Chaudhry 33:24

1+ y ago33:24

33:24

It’s a slightly different episode of STUDIOCANAL Presents this month, as we're delighted to invite writer, producer, actor, director, comedian and film nerd Asim Chaudhry onto the show. Asim has a memorable role in brand new romantic comedy What’s Love Got To Do With It, and we quiz him about that. Also, we’re digging into some of Asim’s favourite …

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9: Queen Of Spades and Dead Of Night 32:45

2y ago32:45

32:45

It's chilly times in the world of the STUDIOCANAL Presents podcast this time around, as we dig into some ghostly tales to spend the dark nights with. Critic, historian and author Pamela Hutchinson joins host Simon Brew to dig into two British horror favourites. 1945’s Dead Of Night sets them off talking about chilling mannequins and novelty golf sh…

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8: Carol and Santa Claus: The Movie 35:23

2y ago35:23

35:23

It’s a festive treat in the latest episode of STUDIOCANAL Presents, as we delve into a pair of films with a seasonal flavour to them. Firstly, host Simon Brew is joined by critic Casper Salmon, and they explore Todd Haynes’ modern classic Carol, from 2015. Was this the case of the right film for the right people at the right time? Then, comedian So…

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7: The Driver 33:30

2y ago33:30

33:30

Rev your engines for the latest episode of STUDIOCANAL Presents, as we get behind the wheel for a look at Walter Hill’s 1978 favourite, The Driver. Host Simon Brew is joined by Arjun Sajip – currently reviews editor for Sight and Sound magazine – as they examine the hair-raising shoot of the film, the casting that never was, and the very different …

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6: John Carpenter special 32:09

2y ago32:09

32:09

In an extra episode of STUDIOCANAL Presents, Simon Brew is celebrating the work of John Carpenter - and he's joined by a special guest. Mike Muncer is the host of the Evolution Of Horror podcast, as well as a journalist and producer. What's more, he's a massive John Carpenter fan, and the discussion covers films such as They Live, The Fog and Princ…

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5: Breathless, and the French New Wave 36:04

2y ago36:04

36:04

In this episode of STUDIOCANAL Presents, Simon Brew is joined by two guests to celebrate the cinema of the French New Wave, and in particular Jean-Luc Godard's Breathless. Ginette Vincendeau, film critic and professor of Film Studios at King's College London, talks us through the background to the New Wave, what it is, and where Breathless fits in.…

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4: Total Recall and Terminator 2: Judgment Day 31:23

2y ago31:23

31:23

For this episode of STUDIOCANAL Presents, Simon Brew is joined by Empire editor Nick de Semlyen, as they dig into two of the biggest films in the back catalogue of Arnold Schwarzenegger. 1990's Total Recall was arguably the moment Schwarzenegger became the world's biggest summer blockbuster action star. If there was any doubt about his status, then…

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3: The Third Man 30:08

2y ago30:08

30:08

In the latest episode of STUDIOCANAL Presents, Simon Brew is joined by broadcaster and critic Anna Bogutskaya, as they delve into an all-time British classic movie. 1949's The Third Man continually tops critics lists, and was also responsible for a chart-topping piece of music. Anna and Simon dig into the movie, look at why it's endured, and why yo…

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2: The Railway Children 44:55

2+ y ago44:55

44:55

In this episode of STUDIOCANAL Presents, Simon Brew is joined by composer, writer, presenter and silent film pianist Neil Brand. What's more, Neil also happens to be a mega-fan of the classic children's adventure The Railway Children, and we explore stories of the film in this episode. Also: a chat with Morgan Matthews, the director of brand new fo…

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1: Apocalypse Now 31:41

2+ y ago31:41

31:41

In the first episode of STUDIOCANAL Presents, Simon Brew is joined by critic and broadcaster Ellen E Jones to discuss the all-time classic, Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now. Also in this episode: upcoming titles to put on your watchlist, and an unusual film double bill...By STUDIOCANAL

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28: Behind the scenes of Paddington In Peru 27:33

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27: Pedro Almodovar 30:22

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26: Cartoon Saloon at 25, with Tomm Moore, Paul Young and Nora Twomey 35:35

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25: The Conversation, with Walter Murch 34:18

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24: Creature features, with Sting director Kiah Roache-Turner 26:47

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23: Persepolis 27:37

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22: Ealing comedies 35:30

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21: Wicked Little Letters, with director Thea Sharrock 32:21

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20: Peeping Tom 30:18

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19: The Holly & The Ivy 34:32

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18: Attack The Block, with Scroobius Pip 36:06

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17: The Old Oak, with Ken Loach and Paul Laverty 35:54

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16: The Wicker Man 31:36

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15: Queer cinema 29:56

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14: Train To Busan 27:51

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13: Mulholland Drive 29:17

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12: The world of Evil Dead, with Evil Dead Rise director Lee Cronin 37:52

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11: The Man Who Fell To Earth, with Mark Kermode 43:17

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10: Asim Chaudhry 33:24

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9: Queen Of Spades and Dead Of Night 32:45

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8: Carol and Santa Claus: The Movie 35:23

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7: The Driver 33:30

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6: John Carpenter special 32:09

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5: Breathless, and the French New Wave 36:04

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4: Total Recall and Terminator 2: Judgment Day 31:23

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3: The Third Man 30:08

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2: The Railway Children 44:55

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1: Apocalypse Now 31:41

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