In this episode we get wrapped up in the fabrics and foods of 1950s haute couture with Paul Thomas Anderson's latest 'Phantom Thread'. Set in the glamour of post-war London, renowned dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock (Daniel Day-Lewis) and his sister Cyril (Lesley Manville) are at the centre of British fashion. Women come and go through Woodcock’s life, providing the confirmed bachelor with inspiration and companionship, until he comes across a young, strong-willed woman, Alma (Vicky Krieps), who soo...
Feb 01, 2018•34 min
We're lucky enough to be joined by the great Bryan Cranston this week as we discuss Richard Linklater's new film 'Last Flag Flying'. In 2003, 30 years after they served together in the Vietnam War, Former Navy Corps medic Larry “Doc” Shepherd (Steve Carell) finds Former Marines Sal Nealon (Bryan Cranston) and Reverend Richard Mueller (Laurence Fishburne) on a different type of mission: to bury Doc’s son, a young Marine killed in the Iraq War. Discussing the film are Ryan Hewitt, Sam Howlett(@Sam...
Jan 25, 2018•47 min
Stop the presses! This week we delve from the headlines to the letters of Steven Spielberg's latest 'The Post. In June 1971 The New York Times, the Washington Post reported on the Pentagon Papers, government secrets that spanned four decades and four US Presidents. At the time, the Post's Katherine Graham (Meryl Streep) was still finding her footing as the country's first female newspaper publisher, and Ben Bradlee (Tom Hanks), the paper's volatile, driven editor, was trying to enhance the statu...
Jan 18, 2018•41 min
We return for our first episode of 2018, joined by the legendary Clarke Peters, to discuss Martin McDonagh's 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri'. After months have passed without a culprit in her daughter's murder case, Mildred Hayes (Frances McDormand) makes a bold move, painting three signs leading into her town with a controversial message directed at William Willoughby (Woody Harrelson), the town's revered chief of police. Discussing the film are Sam Howlett, Kelly Powell and Ryan He...
Jan 11, 2018•44 min
We finish up the podcast in 2017 with a round up of the very best films the year has had to offer. After collecting lists from Curzon Cinema staff from all around the country, from head offices, to box offices, in this episode we figure out what has been the No.1 film of 2017 - as well as talking to the writer of the winning film. On the podcast are Irene Musumeci, Jake Cunningham and Sam Howlett, as well as guests Kate Gerova, Cate Kane, Ryan Hewitt, Kelly Powell and Steven Ryder.Produced and e...
Dec 19, 2017•1 hr 19 min
The 30th European Film Awards took place on 9 December in Berlin where they were born 30 years ago. Podcast hosts Jake Cunningham and Sam Howlett attended the ceremony on behalf of Curzon Home Cinema, to report on the prestigious Awards and, celebrating achievements in European cinema. Listen to their round up of the nominees and winners from this star-studded ceremony. Featuring in the nominees are ‘The Square’, ‘On Body and Soul’ ‘120BPM’ and many more acclaimed European films. The show also I...
Dec 10, 2017•54 min
In this special episode of the Curzon Film Podcast, we speak to Mathieu Kassovitz about his new film 'Happy End' directed by Austrian auteur Michael Haneke; as well as discussing the overarching themes of the film that travel through Haneke's filmography, in to works like 'Caché', 'The White Ribbon', 'Time of the Wolf' and 'The Seventh Continent'. Discussing the film are Irene Musumeci, Michael Garrad, James King, Ryan Hewitt and Jake Cunningham. The 'Happy Haneke' retrospective, a series of Han...
Nov 30, 2017•54 min
In this edition of the Curzon Film Podcast we welcome Valerie Faris & Jonathan Dayton, one of the finest doubles teams in filmmaking, to discuss their new tennis film 'Battle of the Sexes'. In addition, star Andrea Riseborough, joins us to serve up her thoughts on this ace film as well. Following 'Little Miss Sunshine' and 'Ruby Sparks', Faris and Dayton's new film tells the story of the infamous tennis match between ex-pro Bobby Riggs and Women's Number One Bille Jean King, as well the pers...
Nov 23, 2017•47 min
In a bonus episode of our podcast, we talk to the directors of 'Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool' and 'Ingrid Goes West', Paul McGuigan and Matt Spicer. Both films tackle the nature of celebrity and the grand ideas that we can attach to our idols, whilst 'Film Stars...' acts as a doting love letter to Hollywood romance, 'Ingrid...' descends in to the psychological depths of modern social media attachment. Talking with the directors are Jake Cunningham and Sam Howlett. Produced and edited by Jak...
Nov 16, 2017•34 min
In this episode of the Curzon Film Podcast, we race along with the Safdie Brothers pulsing, neon all-nighter 'Good Time', as well as talking to one of the films directors Josh. A nightmare odyssey, but still inherently fun, the hype for 'Good Time' has been buzzing since its debut at Cannes, and now finally arrives in cinemas and on demand on Curzon Home Cinema. Discussing the film are Sam Howlett and Ryan Hewitt. Produced and edited by Jake Cunningham Music supplied by incompetech.com Hosted on...
Nov 16, 2017•47 min
Paddington Bear is the hero the world needs right now, and he's back filling cinema screens with marmalade and joy from Friday 10th November. On this edition of the Curzon Film Podcast we speak to one of the lead actors, Hugh Bonneville, about the lovable bear from darkest Peru, what he has come to symbolise in the post-Brexit age, and what fun Paddington 2 is going to be for kids and adults alike. Also, discussing the film this week are the podcast producer Jake Cunningham, Dr. Irene Musumeci K...
Nov 10, 2017•49 min
This week we had the absolute pleasure of talking to both Willem Dafoe and Sean Baker, the star and the director of The Florida Project, one of the year's most unexpected cinematic delights. Baker's direction flirts with fantasy and realism to create a potent mix of heart-warming and heart-breaking scenes that introduce at least two previously unseen acting talents in Dafoe's co-stars, Brooklyn Prince and Bria Vinaite. Autumn is well and truly here in the UK, but The Florida Project brings a lit...
Nov 10, 2017•21 min
We're so excited to bring you not one, but two interviews from the team behind one of the most staggering films of the year, 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer'. After decontsructing modern romance with the scalpel sharp 'The Lobster', director Yorgos Lanthimos returns with this stark update of the Greek tragedy of Iphigenia. We spoke to the director about the film, as well as actor Barry Keoghan, who, riding the high of starring in Christopher Nolan's 'Dunkirk' transforms here and steals the show as...
Nov 03, 2017•28 min
One of the most talked about films of the year finally arrives in UK cinemas this week and we were lucky enough to talk to the director all about it. Luca Guadagnino's stunning new picture 'Call Me By Your Name' is a soaring sensual feast, as well as being an intimate and realistic depiction of blossoming love and romance. Discussing the film are Irene Musumeci and Jake Cunningham. Produced and edited by Jake Cunningham Music supplied by incompetech.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
Oct 26, 2017•54 min
Birds Eye View has been championing female filmmakers and tackling gender inequality in film since 2002. This week we welcome Birds Eye View director Mia Bays on to the podcast to discuss Rungano Nyoni's striking first feature 'I Am Not a Witch'. As well as Mia's discussion with podcast host Daniella Verektinidi, we have a recording from Rungano's Q&A taken from a recent screening at Curzon Soho hosted by Birds Eye View. Produced and edited by Jake Cunningham Music supplied by incompetech.co...
Oct 20, 2017•1 hr 2 min
Featuring reviews of '120 BPM', 'I Am Not a Witch', 'The Shape of Water', 'Columbus', 'Sweet Country', 'A Fantastic Woman' and more, we highlight some of our favourites from this year's BFI London Film Festival. Sam and Jake discuss their highlights, whilst guest staff members Kate Gerova, Irene Musumeci and Elliot Carpenter reveal their top tips as well. Produced and edited by Jake Cunningham Music supplied by incompetech.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 18, 2017•42 min
In the midst of the London Film Festival we see the release of Sally Potter's latest film 'The Party', a sharp, stylish and very funny take on familial and political dynamics that you won't want to miss an invitation to. We spoke to director Sally Potter and actor Bruno Ganz ('Downfall') about the film; as well as director Tomas Alfredson ('Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy') whose new film 'The Snowman' also arrives in cinemas this week. Discussing the films are Jake Cunningham and Sam Howlett. Produce...
Oct 12, 2017•40 min
To celebrate the launch of the London Film Festival, we were lucky enough to speak to Kate Taylor about her role as one of the festival's programmers. Featuring 243 films from 67 countries, LFF is one of the world's largest film festivals and boasts a remarkable programme; ranging from the biggest awards contenders to unique international films, which rarely get the chance to be seen on a big screen. Talking to Kate about the process of selecting those films is Sam Howlett. Produced by Jake Cunn...
Oct 04, 2017•26 min
In this episode of the Curzon Film Podcast, we chat about Peter Mackie Burns' feature debut Daphe, starring Emily Beecham as a thirty-something Londoner who, after witnessing a traumatic event, comes to an emotional crossroads in her life. A welcoming but still raw portrait of city life that sobers as much as it warms, Daphne is in cinemas now and playing on demand on Curzon Home Cinema. Discussing the film this week are Irene Musumeci and Jake Cunningham. Produced and edited by Jake Cunningham ...
Sep 29, 2017•32 min
We're lucky enough to sit down with the great Stellan Skarsgård to talk about his work, including his new role in Janus Metz' smashing tennis drama Borg vs McEnroe. Metz' film serves up two remarkable performances, in Sverrir Gudnason's Bjorn Borg and Shia LaBeouf's John McEnroe, with a nary a fault between them. As well as stellar supporting performances from Skarsgård and Tuva Novotny. A story of passion, rage, respect and redemption, Metz has managed to craft arguably the first great film abo...
Sep 16, 2017•46 min
In this edition of the Curzon Film Podcast, we welcome Philippe Van Leeuw, director of the acclaimed, war drama Insyriated, which is released in cinemas and on demand this week. Winner of the Panorama Audience Award at this year's Berlin Film Festival, Insyriated is an intimate insight, in to the way the war in Syria has effected the homes and dynamics of the families trapped amongst the destruction. Discussing the film are Sam Howlett and Jake Cunningham. Produced and edited by Jake Cunningham ...
Sep 09, 2017•52 min
We welcome Francis Lee, director of 'God's Own Country', on to the Curzon Film Podcast, as well as one of the film's stars. After receiving rave reviews at Berlin Film Festival in February, 'God's Own Country' is now being released in the UK. A quiet, tender and romantic film set amongst the Yorkshire hills, it's one of the year's best, as well as being a remarkable entrance from debut director Francis Lee. Discussing the film this week are Irene Musumeci, Ryan Hewitt and Jake Cunningham Produce...
Aug 24, 2017•48 min
This week we discuss 'Final Portrait', a character sketch of artist Alberto Giacometti, directed by the great Stanley Tucci. Featuring Geoffrey Rush as the great artist and Armie Hammer as James Lord, the journalist who modelled for Giacometti for an afternoon, which soon turned in to weeks. It's a film that's full of life and humour, but also manages to produce an acute and intimate insight in to the workings of one of the greatest 20th century artists. Discussing the film are Sam Howlett, Jake...
Aug 18, 2017•38 min
We're thrilled to welcome David Lowery, director of 'A Ghost Story' on to the Curzon Podcast this week, as well as 'Beyond Clueless' and 'Fish Story' director Charlie Lyne, to discuss his new film about aspect ratios 'Frames and Containers'. 'A Ghost Story' is one of the most original and powerful films of the year. Starring Casey Affleck and Rooney Mara, it features a white-sheeted ghost as he watches his wife and home move through time and perhaps further. Discussing the film are Sam Howlett, ...
Aug 11, 2017•1 hr 18 min
In this edition of the Curzon Film Podcast, we speak to Alice Lowe ('Prevenge', 'Sightseers') and director Gareth Tunley, about their new psyhco-thriller 'The Ghoul'. As well as speaking to Alice and Gareth, we spoke to Jack Guttman, staff member of Curzon Wimbledon, who in between selling tickets, acted as producer on this low budget, British picture. Produced and edited by Jake Cunningham Music supplied by incompetech.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 04, 2017•30 min
After a screening at Curzon Soho, we're thrilled to bring you a Q&A with Matthew Heineman, director of 'Cartel Land', discussing his latest documentary 'City of Ghosts'. Huge thanks to Danielle Peled of the Institute of War and Peace Reporting for conducting the interview, as well as to DocDays and Dogwoof for helping put this special event together. Produced and edited by Jake Cunningham Music supplied by Incompetech.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 28, 2017•34 min
In anticipation of the stunning new 4k restoration of 'Howards End', we speak to star Sam West Released in 1992, 'Howards End' was directed by James Ivory and starred, along with West, Emma Thompson, Helena Bonham Carter, Vanessa Redgrave and Anthony Hopkins. It went on to receive nine Academy Award nominations and the award for Best Film at the BAFTAs. Discussing the film with Sam West is Curzon's own Irene Musumeci Produced and edited by Jake Cunningham Sound by Sam Howlett Music by incompetec...
Jul 26, 2017•33 min
This week we peek through our fingers to try and watch 'It Comes at Night', the new psychological horror from Trey Edward Shults, who we spoke to about the film. As well as talking to the director about the film, we discuss all of its twists and turns in our comprehensive review. Discussing the film this week are Jenna Hobbs, Sam Howlett and Jake Cunningham Produced and edited by Jake Cunningham Studio services by CSRFM.com Music supplied by incompetech.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
Jul 06, 2017•1 hr 3 min
This week we strap the seat-belts of our recording studio chairs on tight and drive full speed in to Edgar Wright's new film 'Baby Driver' finds talented music loving getaway driver Baby - played by Ansel Elgort - trying to get out of a life of crime, by doing one last job for Kevin Spacey's Doc. Hailed as a masterpiece by some, we discuss whether 'Baby Driver' gets the chequered flag or a DNF. As well as 'Baby Driver' there's also a brief discussion about Bong Joon-Ho's 'Okja' which is playing ...
Jun 30, 2017•38 min
In this extra episode of The Curzon Film Podcast we have a change of pace and tread the boards with Phyllida Lloyd (Mamma Mia, The Iron Lady), to discuss her production of Julius Caesar, which will soon be playing in Curzon Cinema screens. Phyllida speaks about the all-female cast she has put together, as well as working with new young talent, alongside legends like Harriet Walter. She also tells us how this play has been filmed specifically for cinema, rather than a traditional 'live screening'...
Jun 28, 2017•25 min
