It's Alive! Episode 2: Top Ten Cult Films
This week Stuart and Matt share their top ten cult films for your viewing (and listening) pleasure, whilst failing to watch Kurasowa's "Seven Samurai"
Apr 11, 2013•42 min
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Resolution April 9th 2013: Richard Battye on This England Then & Now.
Robert Sharl talks to photographer Richard Battye at his studio in Birmingham's Custard Factory, about his acclaimed 1999-2002 project "This England", and how digital might change its 2013 revisitation.
Apr 10, 2013•35 min
Doom Ray April 9th 2013: The Green Men
Kyle is in deepest Wales, Robert is in Birmingham UK, and both are joined by storyboard and comic book artist Luke Edwards for a long-planned discussion of Luke and Kyle's forthcoming comic book release "The Green Men", and fixing the future of comics.
Apr 09, 2013•53 min
Resolution April 6th 2013: The Future of Photo Retail
In the first official episode of our digital image and photography podcast, Regulars Mike Priddy and Robert Sharl talk about the relaunch of the Jessops store in the UK, and whether Apple-style service can save photography retailing.
Apr 06, 2013•45 min
Doom Ray April 5th 2013: A Disturbance In The Force
In an extra episode of Doom Ray, Kyle Jobson considers the legacy of LucasArts, and what Disney's shuttering of the legendary games marque means for the future of Star Wars. Plus, a late look at Raimi's "Oz", and anticipating "Dory".
Apr 05, 2013•54 min
It's Alive! Episode 1: Remakes & Reboots
The very first post-pilot episode of It's Alive! Regular hosts Stuart & Matt return with movie news, regular features, and a special focus this week on remakes and reboots of classic movies. Enjoy!
Apr 04, 2013•51 min
Doom Ray April 1st 2013: Lifesize Clara Oswald
Doctor Who returned to our screens this weekend, and Kyle & Robert reconvene the Doom Ray team to talk all about The Great Intelligence, Clara Oswald, and a few things more.
Apr 02, 2013•51 min
It's Alive! A Movie Podcast: Episode Zero
A new podcast hosted by Stuart Tonks & Matt Green. In a pilot show from the heart of England's "Black Country:, Stuart and Matt bring movie news from the world of fantastic cinema, and take a look at what's coming up on our screens in 2013.
Mar 30, 2013•50 min
Re:Sleeves Extra: Constructing Re:Sleeves
On Monday 18th March 2013 the MA course in Visual Communication at BIAD played host to Ben Waddington—design archeologist, historian and storyteller—who took the opportunity to open up some of the thinking behind the Re:Sleeves project.
Mar 21, 2013•55 min
Doom Ray March 17th 2013: Thanks for the Memorabilia
In a relaxed Sunday edition, Kyle Jobson and Robert Sharl discuss this year's Spring Memorabilia Birmingham show, talk zombie T-shirts, collectable Doctor Who figures, and R2 units. Plus: fanboy snobbery, and the crisis in Sim-City.
Mar 17, 2013•50 min
Re:Sleeves 15th March 2013: Swans
In the second Re:Sleeves show, host Ben Waddington dives into the ongoing design legacy of Swans, the seminal New York band who emerged in the early 1980's, and who thirty years later continue to make music which is perfectly expressed by the visuals which accompany it. Plus: Bowie/Barnbrook follow-up.
Mar 15, 2013•44 min
Resolution Pilot Show: Reading The Future of Photography
In a pilot for "Resolution" future regular hosts Robert Sharl & Mike Priddy chat in the studio about the state of digital cameras and photography, and start to plot out where we're headed.
Mar 10, 2013•46 min
Doom Ray 7th March 2013: Comic Timing
Doom Ray returns to its regular daytime slot, with host Kyle Jobson and Robert Sharl talking about the future of comics, and Bowie's streaming LP.
Mar 08, 2013•49 min
Re:Sleeves 1st Mar 2013: Weaving Down a Byroad
Welcome to the very first edition of Re:Sleeves. Host Ben Waddington talks to Robert Sharl about the much-admired design of Bowie's "Berlin Trilogy". The three LPs released between '77-'79 are neither a trilogy, nor primarily a product of Berlin, but nonetheless hold a magnetic attraction for aficionados of Bowie's most experimental period and of his enduring mystique.
Mar 01, 2013•1 hr 4 min
Doom Ray 27th Feb 2013: New Jersey State of Mind
It's the final week of the first Doom Ray film series, and we're showing Zach Braff's quirky 2004 comedy Garden State. In a break from the usual Thursday show we're recording on Wednesday night. Settle in for a relaxed dose of the Doom Ray. Also: Tasty burgers.
Feb 28, 2013•38 min
Doom Ray 21 Aug 2013: Power Today, Pleasure Tomorrow
Kyle Jobson & Robert Sharl talk Terry Gilliam's 1985 masterpiece "Brazil", and wonder what Sony was thinking with the PS4 'launch'. Post-production and title theme courtesy of agentsofevolution.net.
Feb 21, 2013•45 min
Doom Ray Feb 14: Lost In Translation special
Kyle Jobson and Robert Sharl talk about Sofia Coppola's Lost In Translation, and argue about whether it's racist to laugh at the Japanese.
Feb 18, 2013•30 min
Doom Ray Film Series @ BIAD
In a special episode, Kyle Jobson introduces the series of three films that begin screening at Birmingham Institute of Art & Design this week.
Feb 13, 2013•11 min
Doom Ray Episode Zero: Rise
In this first, testing mode, episode, Doom Ray host Kyle Jobson and Robert Sharl try (and fail) to stay spoiler-free on The Dark Knight Rises.
Aug 08, 2012•48 min
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