LOCKDOWN MOVIES - Episode 12
This week Tim delves into the world of documentary. and offers some recent highlights.
Jul 14, 2020•11 min•Ep. 39
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LOCKDOWN MOVIES - Episode 11
We talk to Bhulla Beghal of Bluebell Films about his brilliant lockdown short film Home Time, which warmly tells the tale of a boy missing school whilst under quarantine. See the film here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsetKUSL8hw&t=3s
Jul 07, 2020•10 min•Ep. 38
LOCKDOWN MUSIC - Episode 10
Tim and Blake catch up on their time in Lockdown and what is keeping them entertained. They discuss high culture with the National Theatre and Royal Opera House online streamed performances. Tim recommends Eddie Murphy in Dolomite is my Name whilst Blake has enjoyed the creepily appropriate satire Vivarium and laughed like a drain at supernatural comedy Extra Ordinary. They also talk about the escapist viewing that’s been cheering them – Spanish crime caper Money Heist, Michael Douglas and Alan ...
Apr 14, 2020•27 min•Ep. 37
LOCKDOWN MOVIES - Episode 9 with Nina Jones
Nina Jones, filmmaker and researcher talks us through her fascination with the genre of true crime, discussing why it might be so popular and recommending some viewing for the newcomer starting with the “absolutely bananas” The Tiger King on Netflix. If your appetite for true crime is whetted, Nina suggests The Staircase on Netflix, a documentary from 2004 containing some “jaw dropping moments”. Nina also talks about the thorny issue of the ethics of true crime filmmaking, and the moral murkines...
Apr 12, 2020•10 min•Ep. 36
LOCKDOWN MOVIES - Episode 8 with novelist Catherine O'Flynn
Our series exploring the movies that are helping people deal with their confinement in lockdown continues with Costa Prize winning novelist Catherine O'Flynn. Catherine talks about wathing Columbo and the Waltons with her kids, seeking solace with Walter Matthau in the wonderful A New Leaf, the genius of Humphrey Bogart in The Maltese Falcon and The Caine Mutiny and the newfound joy to be found in Konnie Huq’s regular lockdown youtube videos
Apr 09, 2020•9 min•Ep. 35
LOCKDOWN MOVIES: Episode 7 with guest Darren Gaskell
Darren Gaskell's reviews can be found at The Horrorcist and Love Horror. Darren's recommendations are range from horror - Night of the Living Dead, Extra Ordinary and Night of the Comet but also some on the lighter side of life - Romy and Michelle’s High school reunion, When Harry met Sally, Danger Diabolic and some TV comedy in Parks and Recreation and Brooklyn 99
Apr 08, 2020•11 min•Ep. 34
LOCKDOWN MOVIES Episode 6 - Dr Cat Lester and childrens' viewing
Dr Lester is an expert on children's TV and film, and we ask her to recommend some things to help the younger viewer (and their carers) to get through lockdown. She talks us through some films and TV you'll know and some you may not, and explains to us the concept of "nicecore" movies.
Apr 05, 2020•12 min•Ep. 33
LOCKDOWN MOVIES - Episode 5 with Dr Alaina Schempp
Our guide to what to watch during lockdown continues with special guest Dr Alaina Schempp, film academic and scriptwriter who talks to us about the amine delights to be found on netflix and the joy of sharing a screen with others.
Apr 04, 2020•9 min•Ep. 32
LOCKDOWN MOVIES - Episode 4 with Luis Freijo Escudero
Luis suggests some films on the theme of confinement: The Netflix TV series Kingdom, Luis Bunuel's classic from 1962, The Exterminating Angel and claustrophobic thriller Buried. To escape from the confines of lockdown, he suggests watching Westerns - and in particular The Good the Bad and the Ugly.
Apr 01, 2020•12 min•Ep. 31
LOCKDOWN MOVIES - Episode 3
Lockdown isn't stopping us watching films, goodness me no. The screenbrum team talk about what is helping them through lockdown and what else in the world of film is bringing them cheer.
Mar 31, 2020•26 min•Ep. 30
Lockdown Movies - Episode 2 with Prof Rob Stone
We recommend some viewing to get you through time stuck at home. Recommendations and optimism from Professor Rob Stone of Birmingham University.
Mar 26, 2020•13 min•Ep. 29
NEW: Lockdown Movies!! Episode 1
These are strange times, as many people are locked down in their homes, like many of you, we are going back to the "comfort food" of certain films and TV. The things that reassure us that all is well with the world, and give us a sense of safety. We would love to share our recommendations with you, so this new series of shorter podcasts will give some ideas for things to cheer you up whilst you are social distancing. Future episodes will feature guest recommenders, do let us know if there is a m...
Mar 25, 2020•17 min•Ep. 28
ScreenBrum - Nicolas Cage appreciation special
The ScreenBrum team take a meander through the large and varied body of work by the great Nicolas Cage. How many phases has his career been through? What are the high points? How do you understand the man? Is it something you should even try? No answers, but lots of fun asking the questions.
Mar 03, 2020•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 27
Screenbrum has 2020 vision
Screenbrum welcome the roaring twenties the only way we know how – by prattling on about the films and TV we are most looking forward to. From the blockbusters to the smaller indies, we look ahead and what we hope will be a landmark year on screen. We’re sure we’ve missed loads. Let us know!
Jan 18, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 26
ScreenBrum on Elections with guest Dr Michele Aaron
Vote ScreenBrum! In honour of the impending UK general election, we talk about our favourite elections on screen, and our favourite fictional candidates. But don't worry, there is no mention of fiscal policy or the detail of education strategy - although we are joined by a professional educator in Dr Michele Aaron, head of the Screening Rights Film Festival, talking about the latest incarnation of the festival, and some of the wonderful films you can look forward to. Strong and Stable Radio....
Nov 13, 2019•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 25
ScreenBrum - Trash!
On this edition of ScreenBrum we delve into the odd world of “Trash Movies” – films that were made with the best of intentions, but which didn’t wind up troubling the Oscar committee too much. Regular hosts Tim, Lucy and Blake are joined by the organisers of Trash Film Night, a regular night in the city where some of the forgotten "gems" of the genre are shown and discussed. Over the course of the show we talk about what constitutes a "Trash" movie, and what doesn't qualify. And we pick some of ...
Jun 10, 2019•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 24
ScreenBrum - FLOWERS!
We have been lying fallow for a while but the ScreenBrum show is blooming, sending our bright petals out into the world with the flush of spring on our leaves. Which is to say that our theme this week is FLOWERS ON SCREEN – our favourite film and TV about flowers, or where flowers play a key role. We are also joined by Sukayna from Screen B14, the latest community cinema in the city, who tells us about their programme of events and gives her favourite flower in film.
May 25, 2019•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 23
ScreenBrum - Westerns without the West. Wild.
The creak of a leather saddle, the crunch of boot on sandy ground, the flinty eyes of the silent stranger taking in the glares of the suspicious townsfolk. There is nothing more quintessentially USA than the Western movie, right? Maybe not, we explore the world of taking the wild west out of the western, and look at World Cinema Westerns, with our special guest Luis Frejio of Birmingham University’s B-Film unit. What makes a film a “Western” anyway? Can you have a Western without the guns and ha...
Mar 23, 2019•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 22
ScreenBrum - Soundtracks with Musicologist Dr Matt Lawson
ScreenBrum are very pleased to welcome Doctor Matt Lawson, academic musicologist and co-author of "The 100 Greatest Film Scores" to the studio. Matt talks about the history of film music, and the magic that can happen when visuals and the score combine to create something truly electrifying. We talk about the great composers, the unsung champions and what the future might hold. Plus, we learn what "metadiegetic" means. All this and pointing you to some amazing music. You will not want to miss th...
Feb 25, 2019•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 21
ScreenBrum - Anti-Valentines Movies.
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: This is not the show to listen to on a date. Our theme this week is “anti-valentines”, the movies and TV to watch to make you fall out of love. We talk about breakups, mismatched romances and the tragedy of not being able to connect to other people. What do you think?
Feb 09, 2019•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 20
ScreenBrum - 2018!
2018 is fast receding in the rearview mirror, but before it disappears, we take a look back at the high points of the year on screen. We cover our personal favourites, including some of the usual suspects and some that might surprise you. Blake, Tim and Lucy each give 5 films or TV series that you might have missed and make a case for seeking them out. Happy New Year ScreenBrummers!
Jan 12, 2019•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 19
ScreenBrum - Xmas Party
It's the ScreenBrum Office Christmas Party and we are hitting the mulled wine and mince pies hard. We talk about our favourite Xmas watches, and have some recommendations from guests. Have an absolutely fantastic one everybody! xxx
Dec 23, 2018•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 18
ScreenBrum - Paranoid Conspiracy Thrillers
They are listening! Screenbrum gets paranoid with our special guest Joseph Oldham, writer of “Paranoid Visions: Spies, Conspiracies and the Secret State in British Television Drama” and expert on the paranoid conspiracy in British TV. Joseph talks about the key programmes in the genre, and what makes a truly great conspiracy. So pop on your tinfoil hat, take the battery out of your phone, and listen in…
Dec 08, 2018•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 17
ScreenBrum - With "vocal wizard" Marc Silk!
THE STUDIO IS ABSOLUTELY PACKED! We are joined by voice actor (and voice of Scooby Doo!) Marc Silk, who gives us a fascinating insight into the world of voice acting, based on his experience with major Hollywood movies, computer games and TV. You will not want to miss this. Marc also brings his greatest TRAILER VOICE to the trailer for new supernatural short Off Grid, which stars Alison Steadman and James Cosmo. The director, Carl Timms talks about making the thriller, working with acting royalt...
Dec 01, 2018•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 16
ScreenBrum - Musical Biopics with Dr Sabina Stent
ScreenBrum delve into the world of the musical biopic, exploring what makes us so fascinated with seeing our artists' lives off stage, and pick our greatest hits of the genre. With special guest, writer Sabina Stent, we talk about the differences between "truth" and "fact" and whether it really matters whether biographical details are accurate.
Nov 09, 2018•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 15
ScreenBrum - Children's Horror Movies
ScreenBrum explore the phenomenon of horror movies aimed at children with our guest Dr Cat Lester, an expert on these creepy films and TV. We talk about the history of the genre, its classics and its value - teaching kids valuable life lessons. And we talk about the things that had us hiding behind the sofa. What films scared you as a kid?
Oct 28, 2018•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 14
ScreenBrum - ALIENS!
ScreenBrum come in peace. We explore the vast subject of the Extraterrestrial on screen, in the company of musician and filmmaker Scott Johannsson. Far out.
Oct 19, 2018•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 13
ScreenBrum - Revolutions
For this week's show we are joined by Dr Michele Aaron of Warwick University, curator of the Screening Rights Film Festival, which this year is taking place in both Birmingham and Coventry. We talk about Revolutions on screen, both literal and metaphorical, and get a heads up on some of the wonderful films to be shown at the festival. We are also joined by Chris Bevan, a local filmmaker talking about his latest short thriller - The Other. So start a revolution from your bed*. Listen to ScreenBru...
Oct 05, 2018•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 12
ScreenBrum - Serial Killers
ScreenBrum takes a look at the dark world of Serial Killers on screen. A perennial fascination for filmmakers, and introducing some of cinema’s most enduring moments, but how well do these reflect the (thankfully rare) reality? To explore this we are joined by three criminologists, in the shape of Professor Elizabeth Yardley, and Drs Kevin Hoffin and Adam Lynes. We look over some of the key movies and TV series dealing with serial killers, and explore what filmmakers get right, and what they get...
Sep 24, 2018•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 11
ScreenBrum – Comebacks
Guests BhamIndianFilmFest Birmingham Indian Film Festival presented by @LoveLIFF Europe’s No 1 for S Asian cinema ☆ Director @CaryRaj ☆ Birmingham @dharmesh_rajput ☆ Media @ashantiomkar Welcome to the Birmingham Indian Film Festival (BIFF) website BhamIndianFilmFest (@weLoveBIFF) on Twitter Dharmesh Rajput @BCUMedia Lecturer | @weLoveBIFF Head of Cinema | Schl Gov Chair | Digital Prod | [...] The post ScreenBrum – Comebacks appeared first on Brum Radio.
Jun 18, 2018•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 10
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