Film Gold

This is a deep dive into some of the host and the guests' favourite films, many of which we consider among the pinnacles of film achievement.

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Episode 6- Groundhog Day (1993)

Antony is joined by Jenifer Thyssen of jeniferthyssen.com and Julian Charles of themindrenewed.com to discuss what is on one level a romantic comedy but which, as you will hear, has many subtleties and offers endless points of discussion about life and existence. Hope you enjoy it! 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to contrafib2001@gmail.com Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter- @FilmGold75 links Jenifer and Julian's main websites https://jeniferth...

Mar 29, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Episode 5- The Social Network (2010)

Antony is joined by his niece and film fan Olivia to discuss David Fincher's 2010 film about the formation of Facebook and all the legal ramifications and friendship challenges that surrounded it. We also discuss social media in general and its pros, cons and potential pitfalls 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to contrafib2001@gmail.com Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter- @FilmGold75 links 'The Social Network' making of documentary https://www.y...

Feb 18, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Episode 4- 10 Rillington Place (1971) Audio Commentary

Antony is joined by Jonathan Oates, the most recent biographer of serial killer John Reginald Christie, for an unofficial audio commentary of the 1971 film '10 Rillington Place', starring Richard Attenborough and John Hurt and based on the book by Ludovic Kennedy, along with general discussion of the case, Since this is audio only, its worth following along with the film if you have it. This commentary was originally recorded in October 2013. We are on all the main podcast platforms Feedback to ...

Jan 24, 2021•1 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Episode 3- Marathon Man (1976)

Antony and Jcrash reconvene to discuss the classic, multi-layered thriller from 1976, starring Dustin Hoffman, Laurence Olivier and Roy Scheider. In case you're asking yourself 'is it safe?', it's very clear that nothing is safe in this incredible film! We are now on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to contrafib2001@gmail.com Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter- @FilmGold75 link to making of documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCSGUKmSWs0 The show will be ...

Jan 21, 2021•1 hr 24 min

Episode 2- It's A Wonderful Life (1946)

For the first review of the podcast, Antony is joined by film podcast master Scott Phipps to discuss and dissect the perennial Xmas classic (Scott has also previously appeared on my other podcast 'Glass Onion: On John Lennon'). Among other things, we talk about key scenes, the themes of the film, marvel at Jimmy Stewart's characterisation of George Bailey and discuss alternative interpretations of the 'happy ending'. The podcast is on most major podcast platforms and there is a Facebook page 'ht...

Dec 22, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1- Introduction

If you've taken the decision to download and listen, welcome to the show! This is a short introduction in which host Antony and soon-to-be regular contributor Jcrash talk about some of their favourite films and discuss what will be coming when the regular episodes start. Hope you enjoy it!

Dec 12, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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