Seen Any Good Films Lately?

Actress and model Charlbi Dean talks about working on Triangle of Sadness; Harka star Adam Bessa explodes onto the scene; and critics John Bleasdale, Jo Titmarsh and BBC's Emma Jones join me for a round up.Music by Lee Rosevere See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Queen of Cannes Juliette Binoche joins me to discuss Between Two Worlds and the tough working life of an actor; director Mia Hansen Love completes a Cannes double with Bergman Island last year and now the gorgeous One Fine Morning with Lea Seydoux. Plus Norway's Thomas Robsahm talksA-ha - The Movie. Take on me indeed.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Composer Alex Heffes joins me to discuss his solo piano album Sudden Light and the film stories behind the gorgeous tunes. And I review Top Gun Maverick.Muisc by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dublin director Colm Baread celebrates the first-ever wide release for an Irish-language feature film; The Quiet Girl. A haunting and beautiful adaptation of author Clare Keegan's story, Foster. I review Call My Agent remake Ten Percent and look at Gaspar Noé's minor masterpiece Vortex.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I talk to director Roland Joffe about working with Ennio Morricone on The Mission, as featured in the new documentary Ennio - Roland also recalls Saturday morning cinema, winning the Palme d'Or at Cannes, and falling in love with Julie Christie. And I meet director Nabil Ayouch, creator of lovely film Casablanca Beats about a bunch of Moroccan kids learning about hip hop as a means to express themselves and take on their parents. Plus some Nick Cave sounds from French wildlife doc The Velvet Queen, about the search for a snow leopard in Tibet.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Venice-winning director Audrey Diwan joins me to talk about her brilliant, breathless abortion thriller Happening, starring French film's Most Promising Newcomer, Anamaria Vartolomei; billionaire property developer and film producer Charles Cohen reveals his love of classic pictures, his adoration of classic cinemas and why he's restoring more sacred film spaces. I review The Lost City, Playground and The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I talk to Finnish director Juho Kuosmanen about his Cannes-winning Russian train romcom Compartment No 6; and I meet director John Madden at The Chiswick Cinema to discuss Operation Mincemeat, war films and working with Colin Firth for the first time in over 20 years. Plus I review Viking epic The Northman and lesbian nun movie Benedetta.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Acclaimed writer and actress Alexis Zegerman joins me to discuss her new play at Hampstead Theatre, The Fever Syndrome and takes me through her work with Mike Leigh, her favourite film memories and some Dirty Dancing. Joe Cole talks accents in indie film One if These Days and not doing Michael Caine in The Ipcress File. I review Mexican drama Prayers for the Stolen.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Director of new animation Pierre Perifel talks about his diverse voice cast and the heist movies that influenced him; I work out why a bad joke made Will Smith snap and slap on Oscar night.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Director Harry Wootliff talks about sex in British movies and falling in love with Ruth Wilson making True Things; I meet our risingest new star Nicôle Lecky from hit new BBC Three show Mood; and visit BFI Flare Closing Film Tramps! with director Kevin Hegge; plus some Oscar predictions ahead of Sunday's big night in Hollywood.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Director Craig Roberts and writer Simon Farnaby discuss their winning comedy about losing, the story of the world's worst golfer, Maurice Flitcroft, captured in a brilliant Mark Rylance performance. And I review the BAFTAs.Music by Lee Rosevere See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Paris and Oslo are the destinations as two leading lights of European cinema come to town on BAFTA weekend. Actor, performer, musician Jehnny Beth is one of the stars of Jacques Audiard's Paris 13th District and she talks about young love in Paris. a thing for Truffaut and her teenage crush on Sophie Marceau. Norwegian producer Thomas Robsahm is cheering for his film The Worst Person in the World with two BAFTA and two Oscar nominations, with star Renate Reinsvie leading the Oslonian renaissance. I predict some BAFTA wins, review Red Rocket, Mood on BBC iPlayer, and the mighty Mahershela Ali in Apple TV film Swan Song.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As he takes on the docs at the BAFTAs and Oscars, debut director Questlove joins me from his office in 30 Rock to look at my favourite film of the last year. We talk about the goosebump moments of seeing the re-discovered concert footage from Harlem 1969 for the first time, why he opened with Stevie Wonder on the drums, and how Sesame Street stopped us seeing the first-ever live performance from Luther Vandross. Plus I review Happening and Rebel Dread.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Claire Rushbrook returns to British screens in the Bradford-set romance and reveals what happened when she saw Flash Gordon. Plus I review The Duke, Cyrano and La Mif.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the release of their fascinating new documentary, directors James Spinney and Peter Middleton join me to answer the enigma of The Real Charlie Chaplin and trace the rise and fall of cinema's most enduring character. Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Director Jonas Poher Rasmussen discusses his unique and special film Flee, the first to ever be nominated in Animation, Documentary and International Film catgories. Plus my nominations reactions and reviews of Death on the Nile and Marry Me.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fresh from her double BAFTA nomination, the star of Spielberg's West Side Story joins me to talk about playing the iconic role with original Anita, Rita Moreno, on set, hitting the high notes of Tonight, dancing the Mambo and meeting Stephen Sondheim; and star of 4-times BAFTA nominated Boiling Point Jason Flemyng talks about working in British indie film, his new prison cell drama with Craig Fairbrass, the best prison movies and his film poster collection. I review The Souvenir Part II, The Eyes of Tammy Faye and Jeanne Moreau sings in Jules et Jim.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Director Garth Jennings talks me through making a giant animated movie musical and reveals his love of Billy Wilder; debut film maker Sonita Gale discusses the brutal politics and necessary action around her doc Hostile. Among my recommendations are Riders of Justice and Parallel Mothers.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Romola Garai tells me about making her feature directing debut with horror film Amulet, and the films that inspired her along the way; award-winning artists Joana Hadjithomas and Khalil Joreige open up the secrets of their gorgeous film Memory Box, discussing their teenage years in Beirut, 80s mixtapes and the power of food; I review Nightmare Alley and Belfast.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Andrea Arnold discusses farming and realism with Cow, her captivating study of the brutish life of a beautiful dairy cow called Luma; Chinese-America filmmaker Jessica Kingdon talks about shooting in Chinese factories - and eating duck - for her visually stunning doc Ascension. I review Drive My Car and Munich - The Edge of War and there's Mary Poppins and Sidney Poitier… See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mat Whitecross tells me about re-capturing 80s America and putting capitalism and pugilism in the ring for his new Discovery doc series The Kings, with Hagler and Hearns, Sugar Ray Leonard and Roberto Duran; director Phil Barantini explains how, why and where he made his amazing one-take restaurant movie Boiling Point with Stephen Graham; I review of Licorice Pizza and A Hero.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I run through the films that have stood out, sparked debate, and made an impact, from Bond to music docs. And I talk to director Tomas Alfredson and writer Peter Straughan about making Tinker Tailor and the films that have influenced their lives.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Scandi superstar Noomi Rapace is on sparkling form discussing her Icelandic roots, her new film Lamb and her movie loves; actress Joanna Vanderham reads out the London Critics' nominations, Wendy Mitchell joins me to react and I review Don't Look Up, The Lost Daughter and swoon over The Invisible Life of Euridice Gusmao.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fresh from the first awards bash of the season, I catch up with winners from the British Independent Film Awards - Celeste Bell who carried of two prizes including Best Documentary for Poly Styrene: I Am Not a Cliche about her Mum, Poly Styrene, the late lead singer of former punk band X-Ray Spex; and Breakthrough Performance winner Nell Barlow, from lovely coming-of-age romance Sweetheart.And, as the European Film Awards take place in Berlin, I meet up with nominee for Best Director, Film and Screenplay, Paolo Sorrentino to discuss Naples, Maradona and his brilliant film about growing up there, The Hand of God. There's also a chance to win a cookbook of favourite Neapolitan recipes, written by Paolo's wife Daniella D'Antonio.I've got reviews of West Side Story, Petite Maman and two tennis movies, so subscribe, listen, rate and enter the competition. Buon appetito... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here's the trailer to Season 3 of Seen Any Good Films Lately? on which I'll be focusing on the awards season, from the BIFAs to the Oscars. I'll bring you the latest news and interviews with nominees and winners and the newest reviews so you know exactly which films to catch up with to be in the know during all the clamour and glamour of the red carpets. As usual, I'll be asking my star guests about their love of cinema, past and present, so you'll get plenty of recommendations and find some new favourite movies. And the award goes to... you, if you just subscribe to Seen Any Good Films Lately? - you won't miss a thing on the way to the Oscars. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this season finale, the stars of Netflix film Passing discuss race, colour and movies. Ruth Negga worries about playing Lady Macbeth; Moonlight star Andre Holland remembers The Wizz, Diahann Carroll and living in Harlem. I also talk to Oscar-winning director of Free Solo, Chai Vasarhelyi, about her breath-taking doc reconstruction of the cave dives that saved the trapped Thai Wild Boars boys' football team, in The Rescue. Reviews include Last Night in Soho and Quant. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As BBC drama Ridley Road reaches its finale, writer Sarah Solemani joins me to talk about making it, Anglo-Jewish trauma, and her favourite film moments, from Life Is Beautiful to Oliver! and a sexy night with Volver. In film-related activities, I review new play The Shark Is Broken and tour round The French Dispatch exhibition.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode I'm joined by podcaster and LFF first-timer Ygraine to review some of our highlights from the 65th edition of the festival: amid the voices and sounds of the festival listen out for news of Belfast, The Phantom of the Open, Last Night in Soho, Spencer, The Wolf Suit, Hit The Road, Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon and many more...Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

LFF preview with Tricia Tuttle. As the 65th BFI London Film Festival begins, I talk to its Artistic Director Tricia Tuttle about her life as a curator and about the films she's loved and been inspired by. Plus I introduce a new star, Agnes O'Casey, from BBC One drama Ridley Road.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, it's Seen Any Bond Films Lately? On a brilliant Bond takeover, I'm joined by Bond guardians/producers Barbara Broccoli, Michael G Wilson and five-time Bond composer Don Black to talk about their favourite Bond songs, cars, locations, posters. It's about family, film and the Daniel Craig-era finale. Plus I deliver the first review of No Time To Die.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode is dedicated to director Roger Michell. This Is England actress Jo Hartley discusses her role as a Mum in lovely new British coming-of-age movie Sweetheart, shares her love of Grease and tells all about a first date with a future member of Take That. I review French gem Gagarine and give some recommendations for the upcoming BFI London Film Festival.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hear my review of Sopranos prequel movie The Many Saints of Newark; and we go back to '96 with director Jake Scott and the now legendary Oasis gigs at Knebworth immortalised in his new doc Live Forever.Music by Lee Roservere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Star of chilling TV drama The North Water, Sam Spruell discusses filming in the Arctic, why he's watching The White Lotus and the skills of Isabelle Huppert. I review Everybody's Talking About Jamie and Mark Cousins' The Story of Looking. Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ruth Wilson stars in Venice movie True Things, discussing the benefits of an intimacy advisor and the perils of love. Rounding up the big movies at Venice 78, I look at the awards contenders jostling for the spotlight and re-examine British classic The Servant.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Director Paul Weiland tells how he turned the nightmare of his own Bar Mitzvah clashing with England's 1966 World Cup Final into much-loved, belated hit comedy Sixty Six; and I'm on the Lido with the first reviews from the 78th Venice Film Festival.Music bt Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Scottish director Michael Caton-Jones talks about his latest film Our Ladies, his memories of Scandal and his Hollywood career with Bruce Willis, De Niro and Sharon Stone in a fascinating interview that also takes in Lee Marvin, The Seven Samurai and Monument Valley. I review The Nest, The Last Bus and The Toll and trumpet the doc I made at Green Man Festival to accompany the gorgeous restoration of original 1958 concert movie classic Jazz On A Summer's Day.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A major exclusive as Johnny Depp joins me in his only UK broadcast interview to discuss what's next for his career, his music and his latest performance as Life photographer Eugene Smith in Minimata. I also preview my first festival line-up for the Cinedrome at Green Man Festival.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For my 50th episode, multi-million selling novelist Jojo Moyes joins me to talk about the film adaptation of The Last Letter From Your Lover and the films that have influenced her chart-topping romances, from Wong Kar Wai to The Black Stallion. I also review The Most Beautiful Boy in the World and Night of the Kings.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My second Cannes Film Festival Special is a bumper show which stars Black Widow baddie and Bond girl Olga Kurylenko; I meet new sensations in Cannes Best Actress winner Renate Reinsvie and the amazing Agathe Rousselle who stars in the shock Palme D'Or winner Titane; there's the lovely British actor Adeel Akhtar from Ali & Ava; I give you a run down of my favourite films at the festival with tips from loads of other writers and critics; and I've even got the immediate reaction and analysis of the results of Spike Lee's Jury from a crazy, history-making awards ceremony. Seen Any Good Films Lately? At the 74th Cannes Film Festival - what do you reckon?Olga Kurylenko 05.56Agathe Rousselle 20.34Renate Reinsve 26.19Adeel Akhtar 37.38Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On my first edition from the Cannes Film Festival 2021, I talk to doc maker Mark Cousins about the state of cinema and why we still love it; plus reviews of Annette, The Souvenir II and Francois Ozon's Everything Went Fine (and some Vanessa Paradis)...Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A delicious edition with the directors of gorgeous doc The Truffle Hunters, Michael Dwek and Gregory Kershaw; and actor Jasmine Batchelor talks about her Brooklyn indie gem The Surrogate and answers the SAGFL Questions with Whoopi, Whitney and Love Jones. I review Black Widow and Lady Boss: The Jackie Collins Story.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I go another round with Danish Oscar winner Thomas Vinterberg; Nick Broomfield goes gangsta again with Biggie and Tupac's killers; I review Supernova.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Prolific British director Ben Wheatley tells me about making the UK's first Covid-era production, his freak-out mushroom trip movie In The Earth. Ben also takes us through his movie moments, from Yentl to the Temple of Doom and Annie's Song; doc maker Marc Isaacs talks us through the wry observations of his home life - and British life - in The Filmmaker's House; I review The Reason I Jump and Shiva Baby.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Oscar winner Sir Christopher Hampton discusses making and writing The Father with Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman and he takes us through his life in movies as he faces the SAGFL questions. We talk writing in fountain pen, Fred Astaire, The Graduate, Bunuel's cocktails, and what to do during a 15-minute standing ovation at Cannes. Meanwhile, I review Mandabi and In The Heights.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sheffield DocFest begins with my film of the year Summer of Soul, so festival head Cintia Gil tells us what else to expect and takes us through her SAGFL cinema memories. And debut director Aleem Khan tells us the personal stories behind his new film After Love.Music by Lee Rosevere See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

New York film maker Ira Sachs talks about working with Isabelle Huppert on location in Portugal and takes us through his movie life, from Fantasia trauma to the pleasure of Jimmy Cagney and the music of Claire Denis. I review Cruella and Tilda, and tantalise you with one of the best concert docs ever made...Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ella Fitzgerald is the subject and my guest is revered British documentary maker Leslie Woodhead with his film about the Queen of Jazz - it's called Just One of Those Things and plays at the re-opened BFI Southbank. Leslie recalls a life in film, including working with the elusive Terence Malick, the shock of DA Pennebaker's Primary and years spent filming a tribe in Ethiopia. Among my own recommendations are A Quiet Place II and The Underground Railroad.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Leading European director Agnieszka Holland joins me to talk about her new film Charlatan, the new success of female film makers and her memories of cinema growing up in Poland. And as the grand re-opening of cinemas is nearly upon us, I talk to Jason Wood, creative director of HOME in Manchester about what what films will tempt us back to the big screen, the future for cinemas, his new updated edition of The Faber Book of Mexican Cinema and, of course, his treasured cinema memories. Plus I give you all the recommendations in Jason's Three To See.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Camp and classy today, with husband and husband directors David Ebersole and Todd Hughes on their highly entertaining fashion doc House of Cardin, while Lisa Immordino Vreeland discusses her doc Truman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation about two of America's greatest 20th century writers. I react to the Noel Clarke stories and recommend Raoul Peck's Exterminate All The Brutes.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Danny Huston joins me to talk about directing and starring in The Last Photograph - the man born on a film set also shares precious family and personal movie memories, such as the day he fell in love with Ava Gardner. I look at the Oscar results, talk Paddington vs Kane and recommend a new show about Tupac.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Film maker Lisa Rovner switches us on to Sisters with Transistors, her doc about the pioneering but forgotten women of early electronic music. Lisa faces the SAGFL Ten questions with answers including Chungking Express and Desperately Seeking Susan. I make some bold Oscar predictions and recommend an all-Oscar Three To See.Music by Lee Rosevere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.