Census of the Silver Screen

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Welcome to Census of the Silver Screen! Every episode we are going to be talking about the most popular films from the last 100 years. Starting from 1921, we will be watching the highest grossing film from each census year and discussing what we thought o


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    10. 2011 - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 63:55


    It's the final episode of Census of the Silver Screen, and the final film in the Harry Potter franchise! 2011 marked the end of the Harry Potter era, so it seems fitting to be able to end the series on this one. Hannah, Ilya and Daisy's journey through the decades comes to an end with their discussion of ;Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2' directed by David Yates. It's also the longest episode of the series - they just couldn't let go!

    9. 2001 - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 52:40


    2001 - a new decade, a new century, a new millennium! That seems like a magical point in time, so it's only fitting that the team are discussing 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' directed by Chris Columbus.

    8. 1991 - Beauty and the Beast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 55:17


    It's 1991, and the first Disney film to feature in this series! The team discuss 'Beauty and the Beast' directed by Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise in this episode, so tune in to hear the conversation surrounding this nostalgic classic.

    7. 1981 - Raiders of the Lost Ark

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 58:35


    It's 1981! In this episode, Hannah, Ilya and Daisy are talking about 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' directed by Stephen Spielberg, which is the first film from the Indiana Jones franchise. The expedition through the decades continues...

    6. 1971 - Fiddler on the Roof

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 57:04


    In this episode the team are discussing 'Fiddler on the Roof' directed by Norman Jewison, released in 1971. The journey continues through the decades in film, listen to find out more!

    5. 1961 - West Side Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 35:48


    1961! In this episode, the team are talking about 'West Side Story' directed by Leonard Bernstein. It's the first musical of the series, so get ready...it's showtime!

    4. 1951 - Quo Vadis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 39:38


    In this episode, Hannah, Ilya and Daisy watch the 1951 historical epic 'Quo Vadis' directed by Mervin LeRoy. Tune in for fun facts, rambles and mispronounced names!

    3. 1941 - Sergeant York

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 43:26


    It's 1941. In this episode of Census of the Silver Screen, the team are discussing 'Sergeant York' directed by Howard Hawks, based on Alvin York: a real WW1 US Army soldier. Tune in to hear an amateurish yet fun discussion about this war-time classic!

    2. 1931 - Frankenstein

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 30:51


    1931! In this episode, Hannah, Ilya and Daisy will be discussing 'Frankenstein' directed by James Whale. Tune in for an electrifying (get it?) discussion about this adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic novel.

    1. 1921 - The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 35:37


    Welcome to Census of the Silver Screen! This podcast consists of three amateur film critics (fans) having a chat about the most popular films from the last 100 years. This week, starting with 1921, Hannah, Ilya and Daisy discuss 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse' directed by Rex Ingram.

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