Movie talk with behind the scenes chat discussing script, cinematography, sound and more! In each episode we target one movie for in-depth discussion, with references to other films, directors, cinematographers and composers as we go. Join us to discover what makes a great movie and watch out for future episodes involving industry insiders.
Co-hosts Matthew McGuinness and Brandon Wade discuss M Night Shyamalan's divisive movie The Village, and shine a light on the working relationship between the director and his cinematographer Roger Deakins and how their different styles contributed to the end result. The notion of the twist ending is examined alongside how the sound design and score shaped the film.
27 Feb 2020
Episode 4 - Dazed and Confused
In this episode, Brandon Wade is joined by fellow Linklater aficionado Dr JP Kelly, who is a published lecturer in Film and Television in the Department of Media Arts at Royal Holloway (see johnpaulkelly.co.uk for more on JP). Join them on a journey through Linklater's work and associated style which straddles the line between documentary realism and coming-of-age drama.
21 Nov 2019
Episode 3 - Princess Mononoke
Diana Scalfati and Martina Drakopoulou discuss Princess Mononoke with a deep dive into all things anime and Studio Ghibli. Get ready for a masterclass from these anime experts and learn about the secrets that make this one of the best movies ever created.
4 Nov 2019
Episode 2 - The Fountain
In this episode co-hosts Brandon Wade and Matt McGuinness get deep into The Fountain by Darren Aronofsky and unlock its secrets in telling an epic tale of adventure and fantasy, using the great Orion Nebula as our guide.
14 Oct 2019
Episode 1 - Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
In the inaugural episode we discuss Michel Gondry's Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and attempt to untangle its intricate portrayal of romantic memories through discussions of its aesthetic and sound design. Featuring co-hosts Matthew McGuinness and Brandon Wade.
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