This week, Amon chats with writer-director Jeymes Samuel about his biblical epic THE BOOK OF CLARENCE (09:57). Then the team review the latest instalment of Zack Snyder's space opera REBEL MOON: PART TWO: THE SCARGIVER (34:54), check out Melissa Barrera's latest horror turn ABIGAIL (57:56) and pay a visit to Oregon for Daisy Ridley's indie endeavour SOMETIMES I THINK ABOUT DYING (01:11:54). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:30:38), we ask why has Sydney Sweeney become the centre of a culture war when it...
Apr 21, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 155
Hi listeners! Season 1 of Fallout has hit Amazon Prime Video! And to mark the occasion, Clarisse Loughrey interviewed executive producers Jonathan Nolan and Todd Howard (07:11), plus stars Ella Purnell & Aaron Moten (17:06) and Kyle MacLachlan & Walton Goggins (26:47). Then Clarisse and Amon Warmann break down the show in spoilerific detail (36:23), talking mech suits, cults, and more. If you enjoy this deep dive into one of the best shows of the year so far, let us know if you'd like mo...
Apr 15, 2024•1 hr 21 min
This week, Amon chats to star Jack O’Connell (12:39) as we go BACK TO BLACK (27:14) with Sam Taylor-Johnson’s Amy Winehouse biopic. Meanwhile, we batten down the hatches for Alex Garland’s CIVIL WAR (42:24) and ring the bell for the Academy Nominated- THE TEACHERS' LOUNGE (1:02:12). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (1:13:15), what should celebrities do when their co-star is abused online? To participate in the Cinema For Gaza raffle and support Medical Aid For Palestinians, visit https://uk.givergy.com/cin...
Apr 14, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 154
This week, we review Dev Patel's action-packed directorial debut MONKEY MAN (09:36), revisit a satanic masterpiece with prequel THE FIRST OMEN (34:11) and embark on a perilous mission, across sand and sea, in IO CAPITANO (53:23). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:08:40), we discuss The Matrix, Supergirl and the continued dominance of male filmmakers. To participate in the Cinema For Gaza auction and support Medical Aid For Palestinians, visit https://uk.givergy.com/cinemaforgaza If you would like to don...
Apr 07, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 153
This week, Amon speaks to Cynthia Erivo about her lead role in the British indie drama DRIFT (10:47), and we review the film (23:45). We also talk about the psychological drama MOTHERS’ INSTINCT starring Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain (38:18), and DISCO BOY featuring Passages star Franz Rogowski (57:55). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:11:28), with recent layoffs of critics at LA Times, Uproxx, and Vanity Fair, we ask if criticism is in crisis. To participate in the Cinema For Gaza auction and sup...
Mar 31, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 152
This week, Amon sits down with GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE director Gil Kenan (06:48) and we review the nostalgia-packed sequel (24:11), alongside another Eighties remake, ROAD HOUSE (41:56), and heartfelt animation ROBOT DREAMS (58:13). Amon also sat down with star Benedict Wong to dive into the mysteries of Netflix’s 3 BODY PROBLEM (1:11:52). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (1:28:11), we talk about boycotting screen stories because of the unscrupulous use of AI. If you would like to donate towards human...
Mar 24, 2024•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 176
This week, Amon interviews Ramata-Toulaye Sy about her feature debut, BANEL & ADAMA (07:01) while we review the film (26:04). We also take a look at Hirokazu Kore-eda's MONSTER (56:49) and go on a road trip with DRIVE-AWAY DOLLS (33:37). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:12:52), we talk the highs and lows of this year's Academy Awards.
Mar 17, 2024•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 150
This week, Amon interviews the iconic Ava DuVernay about her latest dramatic interrogation of systemic oppression ORIGIN (11:48), and we review the film (31:26). We also discuss the documentary Frida about Mexican artist Frida Kahlo (49:05), and Millie Bobby Brown's latest Netflix strong female character instalment DAMSEL (01:00:40). Amon also chats to Hollywood icon Giancarlo Esposito about his latest TV venture: The Gentlemen (01:28:03). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:41:10), we deconstruct Zack Sn...
Mar 10, 2024•1 hr 52 min•Season 1Ep. 149
This week, Hanna speaks to Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania about reality and fiction in FOUR DAUGHTERS (04:06). We also review the film (22:52), PLUS – we saddle up our space worms and head out to tackle Denis Villeneuve’s DUNE: PART TWO (53:06) and comedy-horror LISA FRANKENSTEIN (37:49). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:23:23), we complete the Missionaria Protectiva and chat DUNE: PART TWO spoilers. If you would like to donate towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit https://www.map.org.uk/...
Mar 03, 2024•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 148
This week, we review the British comedy WICKED LITTLE LETTERS (09:31), Wim Wenders' PERFECT DAYS (26:47), and MEMORY starring Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgard (44:04). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (58:42), we talk about political statements and solidarity during Award season. If you would like to donate towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit https://www.map.org.uk/ https://www.safebowgazanaid.com/take-action-now Join the conversation or suggest a Hot Take for the gang to discuss tweet us at @...
Feb 25, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 147
This week, Amon speaks to S.J. Clarkson about MADAME WEB (16:36) and we review the film (31:28), along with THE TASTE OF THINGS (46:36), and BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE (01:00:54). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:20:35), we talk about family-approved biopics vs. non-family-approved biopics. If you would like to donate towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit https://www.map.org.uk/ Join the conversation or suggest a Hot Take for the gang to discuss tweet us at @FadeToBlackPod Follow us: @amonwarmann , @...
Feb 18, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 146
This week, Amon speaks to Sterling K. Brown (1:00:02) about American Fiction plus we review Sean Durkin’s tragedy-laced wrestling drama THE IRON CLAW (6:07), Steve McQueen’s portrait of his adoptive home Amsterdam, OCCUPIED CITY (28:04), and Jeanie Finlay’s celebration of writer and activist Aubrey Gordon, YOUR FAT FRIEND (44:15). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (1:17:13), with the Oscars adding a brand new casting category for its 2026 ceremony, we make a few category suggestions of our own. If you would...
Feb 11, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 143
This week, Amon sits down to chat AMERICAN FICTION with Oscar nominee Jeffrey Wright (11:44), while we review Cord Jefferson’s literary satire (32:51), Jonathan Glazer’s THE ZONE OF INTEREST (47:37). Hanna also chats to the King of the Kingsmanverse, Matthew Vaughn (01:18:35), and we review his meta-spy comedy ARGYLLE (01:32:11). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:40:52), we chat Milly Alcock’s casting as Supergirl and whether actors should come before directors. If you would like to donate towards human...
Feb 04, 2024•1 hr 55 min•Season 1Ep. 144
This week, Hanna speaks to Andrew Haigh about ALL OF US STRANGERS (10:41) and Clarisse chats with Danielle Brooks & Corey Hawkins (1:03:47) about The COLOUR PURPLE. We review the ghostly familial drama (29.57) along with the movie musical (1:30:00) plus the meditative journey of Samsara (50:06). And, in our HOT TAKE (1:49:00), we take a look at those Oscars nominations. If you would like to donate towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit https://www.map.org.uk/ https://www.unicef.org/em...
Jan 28, 2024•2 hr•Ep. 143
This week, Amon speaks to (future Oscar winner?) Da'Vine Joy Randolph about her role in Alexander Payne’s seasonal tragi-comedy, THE HOLDOVERS (10:19), while we review the film (27:39); plus, we chat MEAN GIRLS (45:31), the movie musical, and the Jodie Comer-starring, apocalyptic drama THE END WE START FROM (1:02:10). And, in our HOT TAKE (1:16:57), we take a look at those Bafta nominations. If you would like to donate towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit https://www.map.org.uk/ https:/...
Jan 21, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 142
We’re back! And in our first, jam-packed episode of 2024, Hanna speaks to Joel Edgerton about THE BOYS IN THE BOAT (12:04), we review the film (30:29), and then Hanna chats with producer Grant Heslov (44:44). Plus, we talk Yorgos Lanthimos’ POOR THINGS (01:01:49) and feminist doc THE DISAPPEARANCE OF SHERE HITE (01:24:53), before Hanna sits down with Sydney Freeland, head of the directing team on Marvel’s ECHO (01:42:17). And in our HOT TAKE (01:59:47), we’ll be diving into a full, spoilerific d...
Jan 14, 2024•2 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 141
This week, it’s our bumper Christmas episode! Amon speaks to Lee Child about bringing his hero back to the small screen for REACHER season two (5:49), and CHICKEN RUN: DAWN OF THE NUGGET director Sam Fell about the return of Aardman Animation’s pluckiest fowls (1:48:23). Meanwhile, we travel to a galaxy far, far away for Zack Snyder’s REBEL MOON – PART ONE: A CHILD OF FIRE (27:37), the concert hall for Bradley Cooper’s MAESTRO (57:22), and the shores of Japan for Hayao Miyazaki’s THE BOY AND THE...
Dec 16, 2023•2 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 140
This week, Clarisse sits down with some of the villains of WONKA, Mathew Baynton and Paterson Joseph (12:54), while we review the film (31:23); plus we LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND (47:36) and fly the coop and tackle CHICKEN RUN: DAWN OF THE NUGGET (01:06:59). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:16:17), we chat fandoms vs critical assessment. If you would like to donate towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit https://www.map.org.uk/ https://www.unicef.org/emergencies/children-gaza-desperate-need-lifesavin...
Dec 10, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 139
This week, Amon speaks to Adura Onashile about her feature debut GIRL (11:02). Then we fall under the seductions of William Oldroyd’s EILEEN (27:06), tune up for documentary AMERICAN SYMPHONY (40:22), and take a trip down CANDY CANE LANE (52:52), and Amon has a chat with Savanah Leaf about capturing a single mother’s journey in EARTH MAMA (01:10:40). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:24:59), we discuss Bob Iger’s recent comments and the wider state of art in a corporate world. If you would like to donat...
Dec 03, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Season 1Ep. 138
This week, Clarisse speaks to Jennifer Lee (08:33), the chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios, and a writer and executive producer on WISH, while we review the film (22:57). Meanwhile, destiny has brought us reviews of Ridley Scott’s NAPOLEON (33:03) and Joanna Hogg’s Gothic ghost story, THE ETERNAL DAUGHTER (59:41), while Amon speaks to George C. Wolfe and Colman Domingo about bringing the 1963 March on Washington to screen in RUSTIN (01:19:42). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:40:31...
Nov 26, 2023•2 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 137
This week, Amon speaks with the director of STAMPED FROM THE BEGINNING Roger Ross Williams (7:10) about his new Netflix documentary. Then we go back to Panem for THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES (19:25), visit a ridiculously extravagant crib in Emerald Fennell’s SALTBURN (36:27) and check out new Todd Haynes Drama MAY DECEMBER (48:03) starring acting heavyweights Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman. Plus, in our HOT TAKE (59:55), with the recent news that Pedro Pascal is in ta...
Nov 19, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 136
Hi listeners! Loki's second season recently concluded in glorious fashion, aided by a God-tier score by Natalie Holt. In this exclusive interview, our Amon Warmann spent one hour with the composer chatting about the show's biggest moments, character themes, her episode 3 cameo (did you spot her?), and much more. If you enjoy this 60 minute deep dive with one of the most talented composers working today, let us know if you'd like more of this type of content by tweeting us at @FadeToBlackPod....
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 2 min
This week, we have reviews of ANATOMY OF A FALL (02:45), and David Fincher’s THE KILLER (17:13). Then we go big on THE MARVELS; Hanna chats with director and co-writer Nia DaCosta (36:49), the team review the film (52:11), Amon gets the low-down on the score with composer Laura Karpman (01:07:27), and in our HOT TAKE (01:25:30) we get into spoiler territory for the Captain Marvel sequel. If you’d like to support the striking forces please consider donating to the Entertainment Community Fund If ...
Nov 12, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 135
This week, Hanna talks all things love with FINGERNAILS writer-director Christos Nikou (09:24). Then we get down with the girlies with reviews of Molly Manning Walker's HOW TO HAVE SEX (27:03), Kitty Green's THE ROYAL HOTEL (47:24) and Emma Seligman's BOTTOMS (1:07:57). And, in our HOT TAKE, we pick apart the latest drama from Marvel Studios (01:28:18). This podcast was recorded during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labour of the actors currently on strike, the movies being covered here...
Nov 05, 2023•1 hr 56 min•Season 1Ep. 134
This week, Clarisse chats to director Kitty Green about the real-world horrorscape of THE ROYAL HOTEL (14:25). Meanwhile, we spend FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S (27:42), as the viral video game sensation finally makes it to screens; while we meet some PAIN HUSTLERS (48:49) in Netflix’s Emily Blunt and Chris Evans-starring pharmaceutical drama, and take CAT PERSON (01:09:15) out on a date, as Emilia Jones and Nicholas Braun star in the big-screen adaptation of Kristen Roupenian’s New Yorker short story...
Oct 29, 2023•1 hr 53 min•Season 1Ep. 133
This week, we get to know the man behind spymaster John Le Carre, in documentary THE PIGEON TUNNEL (10:23). We follow the a perilous journey of one woman's mission to swim from Florida to Cuba in NYAD (33:36) and after Clarisse talks to Jacqueline West and Julie O’Keefe about the costumes on KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON (52:34) we get into Martin Scorseses' latest biographical epic (01:27:23). Plus, in our hot take, we discuss what's the best way to tell the stories of the grossly marginalised (01...
Oct 22, 2023•2 hr 27 min•Ep. 132
This week, Hanna speaks to actor-filmmaker Adam Deacon about bringing Rico & Kane (click, clack) to screen (14:11), while we review the film (22:41). Plus, in a special, expanded edition of HOT TAKE (33:40), we round-up our London Film Festival experiences and share our hot picks for the coming months. This podcast was recorded during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labour of the actors currently on strike, the movies being covered here wouldn't exist. If you’d like to support the st...
Oct 15, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 131
This week, Clarisse gets her Alden Ehrenreich fill as we check out FAIR PLAY (08:36) and Amon interviews its writer and director Chloe Domont (12:20) [NB: The answer to the final question at (29:50) is quite spoilery!]. Spooky season is in full swing with our review of THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER (53:20), and with LOKI back for season 2, we give our first impressions of the Disney+ series (01:13:41). Plus, in this week’s HOT TAKE (01:46:47), we talk the power of three and the trend of announcing tril...
Oct 08, 2023•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 130
This week, Clarisse chats THE CREATOR with its creator, Gareth Edwards (10:44), while we review the sci-fi epic (28:46); plus, we try to escape Jigsaw’s traps in the nefarious SAW X (51:49), and we discuss what may be the last film from one of Britain’s most celebrated directors, Ken Loach’s THE OLD OAK (01:04:24). Plus, in this week’s HOT TAKE (01:25:30), we break down the WGA’s tentative deal with the AMPTP & celebrate the end of their strike. This podcast was recorded during the 2023 SAG-...
Oct 01, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 129
This week, Amon chats to Craig Gillespie (6:40) about stonks, tendies, & the GameStop short squeeze drama of DUMB MONEY. We’ll also review the film (24:29), alongside action sequel EXPEND4BLES (41:53) & Pedro Almodóvar’s sensuous, western short STRANGE WAY OF LIFE (01:00:50). Plus, in this week’s HOT TAKE (1:18:10) we discuss Lily Gladstone's Oscar campaign and why she's gone from supporting to (rightfully) best actress. This podcast was recorded during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes...
Sep 24, 2023•1 hr 38 min
