Film Focus Podcast

Emily and Sarah give their run down of the 80's films that never fail to give them the warm fuzzies. he 80's as an era was characterised by the introduction of 'high-concept', big budget Hollywood blockbusters. As big business took control of the studios, film budgets skyrocketed due to new technologies, developments in special effects and inflated salaries of name-recognition stars. After the innovations of the 70s, films in the 80's were less experimental and original, but more formulaic and entertainment was king. By the end of the 80's the average U.S. movie budget was $18 Million, a staggering increase from the $5 million figure at the start of the decade. Find Film Focus Elsewhere: Blog: reelvision.wordpress.com Facebook: facebook.com/FilmFocusReelVision Vimeo Channel: vimeo.com/channels/filmfocus Audio Channel: soundcloud.com/filmfocus iTunes: itunes.apple.com/…/podcast/film-focus

Film Focus' Emily Cook speaks with Special Guest Hollywood Props Master Lynda Reiss about her most recent work on Netflix sensation STRANGER THINGS. They discuss the show, what a props master actually does and Lynda reveals some behind the scenes secrets from the set of the series. Lynda has also worked such iconic productions as American Beauty, True Detective and Cruel Intentions. Film Focus elsewhere: Blog: reelvision.wordpress.com Facebook: facebook.com/FilmFocusReelVision Video Channel: Film Focus Episodes Audio Channel: soundcloud.com/filmfocus iTunes: itunes.apple.com/…/podcast/film-focus Happy Movie Going!

Emily and Sarah review recent release Tickled. When New Zealand Journalist David Farrier starts researching an innocent story into the intriguing and silly world of competitive endurance tickling, he comes up against some fierce resistance and the story quickly becomes something quite sinister in this gripping and chilling documentary. The film was supported by Stephen Fry who donated to the Kick Starter campaign which funded the film's production. Here's what we made of it... Find Film Focus Elsewhere: Blog: www.reelvision.wordpress.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/FilmFocusReelVision Vimeo Channel: vimeo.com/channels/filmfocus Audio Channel: https://soundcloud.com/filmfocus iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/film-focus-podcast/id1105095304?mt=2 Happy Movie Going!!

Emily and Sarah review recent release Swiss Army Man staring Paul Dano and Daniel Radcliffe. The film tells the story of a hopeless man stranded on a deserted island who befriends a washed-up corpse and together they go on a surreal journey to get home.The film is directed by visionary duo, renowned music video directors Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert who bring their own brand of bizarre 'out there' creativity to the mix. We also hear from Daniel Radcliffe himself who we saw at the press preview screening of the film the other week. Here's what we thought of it... Find Film Focus Elsewhere: Blog: www.reelvision.wordpress.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/FilmFocusReelVision Vimeo Channel: vimeo.com/channels/filmfocus Audio Channel: https://soundcloud.com/filmfocus iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/film-focus-podcast/id1105095304?mt=2

In this episode Emily and Sarah review recent releases Tickled, a bizarre and chilling documentary into the sinister world of competitive tickling, and Swiss Army Man including an interview clip with Daniel Radcliff, the film's star. Emily catches up with special guest, Hollywood Props Master Lynda Reiss to talk about her most recent work on Netflix sensation STRANGER THINGS . We'll find out the latest on Sarah's challenge to watch over 500 feature films in a year and, as if that wasn’t enough, we'll be getting all warm and fuzzy as we reveal our top 5 80's nostalgia films. Find Film Focus Elsewhere: Blog: reelvision.wordpress.com Facebook: facebook.com/FilmFocusReelVision Vimeo Channel: Film Focus Episodes Audio Channel: soundcloud.com/filmfocus iTunes: itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/film-focus-podcast/id1105095304?mt=2

Film Focus' Emily Cook speaks with highly accomplished multi-camera director and live events producer Peter Maniura. They met up at the BBC in London to talk about the art of directing multi-cameras for live TV, the media landscape of today and Peter's top tips for anyone wanting to break into the industry. Film Focus elsewhere: Blog: reelvision.wordpress.com Facebook: facebook.com/FilmFocusReelVision Video Channel: Film Focus Episodes Audio Channel: soundcloud.com/filmfocus iTunes: itunes.apple.com/…/podcast/film-focus Happy Movie Going!

Emily and Sarah review Cult Classic 'Labyrinth' Directed by Jim Henson, executive produced by George Lucas, and based upon conceptual designs by Brian Froud. The film revolves around 15 year-old Sarah's quest to reach the centre of an enormous otherworldly maze to rescue her infant brother Toby, who has been kidnapped by Jareth, the Goblin King (played by David Bowie). With the exception of Bowie and Connelly, most of the significant characters in the film are played by puppets produced by Jim Henson's Creature Shop. The Film will be screening at this year's Isle of Man Film Festival. Find Film Focus Elsewhere: Blog: reelvision.wordpress.com Facebook: facebook.com/FilmFocusReelVision Video Channel: Film Focus Episodes Audio Channel: soundcloud.com/filmfocus iTunes: itunes.apple.com/…/podcast/film-focus

In this episode Emily and Sarah review new release, David Brent: Life on the Road the latest from Ricky Gervais as well as cult classic Labyrinth staring the late David Bowie. Emily catches up with some special guests, the fabulous team behind the Isle of Man Film Festival, to discuss what exciting events are in store for this year's September festivities. We'll find out the latest on Sarah's challenge to watch over 500 feature films in a year and, as if that wasn’t enough, we'll be discussing the importance of length, as Emily and Sarah reveal their Top 5 Favourite Short Films. Find Film Focus Elsewhere: Blog: reelvision.wordpress.com Facebook: facebook.com/FilmFocusReelVision Vimeo Channel: Audio Channel: soundcloud.com/filmfocus iTunes: ihttps://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/film-focus-podcast/id1105095304?mt=2

Emily and Sarah review David Brent: Life on the Road the latest British mockumentary comedy film written, directed, and produced by Ricky Gervais and released by Entertainment One and BBC films. The film stars Gervais as David Brent, the character he played in the popular BBC television comedy series The Office. The film follows the story of Brent as his documentary film crew as he travels up and down the country living his dream of being a rock star.

Emily is joined by Film Focus' Resident Cultural Commentator Ash Singh to talk about the controversial avant-garde film movement, Dogme, where the director doesn't get credited and sexual acts are depicted for real. In this filmed segment, Ash speaks about this exciting and often misused Danish school of filmmaking. You may have previously seen Ash’s work in The Guardian or The Spectator to name but a few or seen him in regular national and international television appearances. Film Focus elsewhere: Blog: reelvision.wordpress.com Facebook: facebook.com/FilmFocusReelVision Video Channel: Film Focus Episodes Audio Channel: soundcloud.com/filmfocus iTunes: itunes.apple.com/…/podcast/film-focus

Emily and Sarah review Absolutely Fabulous, the latest British comedy from BBC Films and Director Mandie Fletcher. The film tells the story of much loved characters Patsy and Edina who, after being blamed for a major incident at an uber fashionable launch party, become entangled in a media storm and are relentlessly pursued by the paparazzi. Fleeing penniless to the glamorous playground of the super-rich, the French Riviera, they hatch a plan to make their escape permanent and live the high life forevermore!" The Film Stars Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders who also wrote the screenplay. Find Film Focus Elsewhere: Blog: reelvision.wordpress.com Facebook: facebook.com/FilmFocusReelVision Video Channel: Film Focus Episodes Audio Channel: soundcloud.com/filmfocus iTunes: itunes.apple.com/…/podcast/film-focus

In this episode Emily and Sarah review new release, 'Absolutely Fabulous' the latest from BBC Films. Emily catches up with a special guest, highly accomplished Multi Camera Director, Peter Maniura. Having Directed the BBC Proms and with over 30 years industry experience, he speaks to us about the craft of directing live TV, revealing some industry secrets and divulging his top tips for anyone wanting to break into the industry. We’re also joined by our Resident Cultural Commentator Ash who discuses the importance of the controversial, raw and often shocking films of the Dogme Movement. Finally, we let you know of any film-making opportunities and events on the horizon, the latest from the Isle of Man Film Festival. Find Film Focus Elsewhere: Blog: reelvision.wordpress.com Facebook: facebook.com/FilmFocusReelVision Vimeo Channel: Film Focus Episodes Audio Channel: https://soundcloud.com/filmfocus iTunes: ihttps://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/film-focus-podcast/id1105095304?mt=2

Film Focus' Emily Cook catches up with Manx born Script Supervisor Ben Desmond at the BFI on South Bank in London. They speak about what a Script Supervisor does on a film set, Ben's recent place on the prestigious BAFTA crew scheme and he reveals his top tips for anyone wanting to break into the industry. Film Focus elsewhere: Blog: reelvision.wordpress.com Facebook: facebook.com/FilmFocusReelVision Video Channel: Film Focus Episodes Audio Channel: soundcloud.com/filmfocus iTunes: itunes.apple.com/…/podcast/film-focus

Emily and Sarah review the controversially received new release, Me Before you, the latest film from Hollow Crown Director Thea Sharrock. The film is a dramatic romance and tells the story of a young and quirky Louisa "Lou" Clark who moves from one job to the next to help her family make ends meet. Her cheerful attitude is put to the test when she becomes a caregiver for Will Traynor (Sam Claflin), a wealthy young banker left paralysed from an accident two years earlier. Will's cynical outlook starts to change when Louisa shows him that life is worth living. As their bond deepens, their lives and hearts change in ways neither one could have imagined. Find Film Focus Elsewhere: Blog: reelvision.wordpress.com Facebook: facebook.com/FilmFocusReelVision Video Channel: vimeo.com/channels/filmfocus Audio Channel: soundcloud.com/filmfocus iTunes: itunes.apple.com/…/podcast/film-focus

Emily and Sarah review the eagerly anticipated family, fantasy adventure film, Alice Through the Looking Glass, adapted from Lewis Carroll's classic 1871 story by the same name. The Film Stars Johnny Depp, Mia Wasikowska, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway, Sacha Baron Cohen to name but a few. The Film also rather magically features the voice of the late Alan Rickman. Synopsis: Alice Through the Looking Glass sees Alice return to the magical world of Underland, only to find the Hatter in a horrible state. With the help of her friends, Alice must travel through time to save the Mad Hatter and Underland's fate from the evil clutches of the Red Queen and a clock like creature, known as Time. Find Film Focus Elsewhere: Blog: reelvision.wordpress.com Facebook: facebook.com/FilmFocusReelVision Vimeo Channel: vimeo.com/channels/filmfocus Audio Channel: soundcloud.com/filmfocus iTunes: itunes.apple.com/…/podcast/film-focus