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Film Weekly is the Guardian's round-up of the week's big and small releases. We also cover the big film festivals from Toronto to Cannes. Presented on rotation by the Guardian film team:  Catherine Shoard,  Henry Barnes,  Benjamin Lee, Peter Bradshaw and  Andrew Pulver. Previously The Dailies until July 2016

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    • Feb 12, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 12m AVG DURATION
    • 102 EPISODES


    Latest episodes from The Guardian's Film Weekly

    Weekend: episode two of a new podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2022 49:39


    Ease into the weekend with our brand new podcast, showcasing some of the best Guardian and Observer writing from the week, read by talented narrators. In this episode, Marina Hyde looks at the new additions to Downing Street (2m00s), Hadley Freeman interviews Hollywood actor Will Arnett (9m56s), Sirin Kale tries her hand at quiz show Mastermind (26m32s), and David Robson examines why we're so stressed about stress (41m08s). If you like what you hear, subscribe to Weekend on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts

    Weekend: episode one of a new podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2022 48:45


    Ease into the weekend with our brand new podcast, showcasing some of the best Guardian and Observer writing from the week, read by talented narrators. In our first episode, Marina Hyde reflects on another less than stellar week for Boris Johnson (1m38s), Edward Helmore charts the rise of Joe Rogan (9m46s), Laura Snapes goes deep with singer George Ezra (18m30s), and Alex Moshakis asks, “Are you a jerk at work?” (34m40s). If you like what you hear, subscribe to Weekend on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts

    Comfort Eating with Grace Dent: episode one of a new podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 39:46


    Have you ever wondered what famous people actually eat? In our new podcast, Guardian restaurant critic Grace Dent does just that, asking well-known guests to lift the lid on the food they turn to when they're at home alone – and what comfort foods have seen them through their lives. In the first episode, screenwriter Russell T Davies tells Grace about his childhood in Swansea, the delights of Woolworth's pork and egg pies, and how his husband's death informed his latest TV series, It's a Sin. Future guests will include Nish Kumar, Rafe Spall and Aisling Bea. Episodes willl be released every Tuesday – search for it wherever you get your podcasts

    Innermost: another episode of our new series

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 20:21


    We wanted to bring you another episode from our Innermost series. In the last episode of our first season, two callers tell Leah Green how their relationships sent them down unexpected paths, one with criminal consequences Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to hear the rest of the series

    Innermost: episode 1 of a new series

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 16:34


    The Guardian has launched a new series called Innermost that we think you will like. Each week, callers will tell Leah Green what's going on behind closed doors. In the first episode, we hear how an uncle's funeral and meals with an emotionally distant brother help James and Jess think about their families in new and unexpected ways. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to hear the rest of the series

    Café Society, Sausage Party and Things to Come – Film Weekly podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2016 17:52


    It's our final ever episode! To celebrate we'll be raise a cup to Woody Allen's Café Society, munch on the illicit goodies of Seth Rogen's rude, brave adult animation Sausage Party, before wilting into the inevitable with Mia Hansen-Løve's late-life crisis drama Things to Come. Thanks very much to everyone who watched and listened over the years. The full archive of the Guardian film show, the Dailies and Film Weekly will remain available online Follow us on Twitter ( GuardianFilm, Henry, Ben, Catherine, Andrew, Peter and producer Rowan) and check out our Facebook page. Comment on the show below. Further reading: Café Society review Sausage Party review Things to Come review

    Julieta, Brotherhood, Popstar and Purge: Election Year – Film Weekly podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2016 21:55


    The Guardian film team discuss the latest films hitting UK cinemas

    David Brent, Nine Lives, Tickled and Childhood of a Leader – Film Weekly podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2016 25:19


    The Shallows, Wiener-Dog, Pete's Dragon and Mike and Dave – Film Weekly podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2016 21:42


    The Guardian film team discuss the latest films hitting UK cinemas

    Jason Bourne, Finding Dory, Author: The JT Leroy Story and The Commune reviewed – Film Weekly podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2016 27:31


    The BFG, Star Trek Beyond, Chevalier and The Killing$ of Tony Blair reviewed – Film Weekly podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2016 29:43


    Ghostbusters, Keanu, Summertime and The Hard Stop reviewed – Film Weekly podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2016 29:56


    Maggie's Plan reviewed and Sulu's sexuality - the Dailies film podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2016 11:12


    Now You See Me 2 reviewed and Panama Papers film plotted – the Dailies film podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2016 8:02


    Weiner reviewed and cinemagoers ejected from Ab Fab 'for laughing' – the Dailies film podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2016 9:47


    The Guardian film team's roundup of Wednesday's movie news and reviews

    The Legend of Tarzan and The Neon Demon reviewed - the Dailies film podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2016 8:48


    The Guardian film team's round-up of Tuesday's movie news and reviews

    The Colony reviewed and Snow White's rejected dwarves – the Dailies film podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2016 9:25


    The Guardian film team's round-up of Friday's movie news and reviews

    Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie and Independence Day 2 reviewed – the Dailies film podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2016 14:27


    Queen of Earth reviewed and Daniel Craig set for LA riots – the Dailies film podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2016 9:50


    The Guardian film team's round-up of Wednesday's movie news and reviews

    Notes on Blindness reviewed and Tetris will be a trilogy – the Dailies podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2016 7:17


    The Guardian film team's round-up of Tuesday's movie news and reviews

    Double Agatha Christie and Michael Sheen's killer debut – the Dailies film podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2016 6:20


    Remainder reviewed and Independence Day 2's bombed street promo – the Dailies film podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2016 9:40


    Festival predictions and early Oscar picks – the Dailies film podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2016 12:07


    Matt Damon lobbies for dogs and Elvis & Nixon reviewed – the Dailies film podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2016 9:49


    The Guardian film team round-up Tuesday's movie news

    Anton Yelchin tribute and The Meddler reviewed – the Dailies film podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2016 8:39


    The Conjuring 2's nun spinoff and Bang Gang reviewed - the Dailies film podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2016 10:52


    The Guardian film team's round-up of Thursday's movie news

    The Shrek comeback and Gods of Egypt reviewed – the Dailies film podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2016 9:50


    The Guardian film team's round-up of Wednesday's movie news

    The Conjuring 2 reviewed and summer's box office slump – the Dailies film podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2016 10:09


    The Guardian film team's round-up of Tuesday's movie news

    Conjuring 2 conjures up big numbers and Tale of Tales reviewed – the Dailies film podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2016 10:56


    The Guardian film team's round-up of Monday's movies news and reviews

    Mel Gibson's resurrection and Fire at Sea reviewed – the Dailies film podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2016 8:47


    The Guardian film team's round-up of Friday's movie news

    Is the re-release dead and Mother's Day reviewed – the Dailies film podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2016 10:34


    The £97 Pacino flop and Stanford Prison Experiment reviewed – the Dailies film podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2016 12:34


    Casting call fails and Where to Invade Next reviewed – The Dailies film podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2016 10:54


    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' profits halved – the Dailies film podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2016 7:51


    Bond's female director rumour and the Keira apology – the Dailies film podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2016 8:39


    Rogue One reshoots and Alice falls down a hole – the Dailies film podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2016 10:26


    Summer movie preview and The Nice Guys reviewed - the Dailies film podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2016 12:58


    The Guardian film team's round-up of Tuesday's movie news

    Can movie Twitter campaigns work and Mon Roi reviewed – the Dailies film podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2016 11:10


    Bernie Sanders attacks Disney and Love & Friendship reviewed – the Dailies film podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2016 8:39


    The Guardian film team's round-up of Thursday's movie news

    Emma Watson beats Star Wars and Alice sequel reviewed – the Dailies film podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2016 10:00


    Halloween shocked back into life and Money Monster reviewed - the Dailies film podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2016 8:38


    The Guardian film team's round-up of Tuesday's movie news, plus a review of the George Clooney thriller Money Monster

    Cannes 2016: Ken Loach wins Palme d'Or – the Dailies film podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2016 11:36


    Our final episode on the 69th Cannes film festival, which ended with Ken Loach winning the Palme d'Or for I, Daniel Blake

    Cannes 2016: Sean Penn faces a stinker and The Neon Demon glows – the Dailies film podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2016 9:13


    Cannes 2016: Dolan deafens, Stewart spooks – the Dailies podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2016 10:44


    Our film team brings you the latest news and reviews from the Cannes 2016 film festival

    Cannes 2016: Chloë Sevigny interview special - the Dailies film podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2016 20:13


    An extended conversation with the acclaimed actor and director, who talks about sexism in Hollywood and why she never gets cast in blockbusters

    Cannes 2016: Civil rights, genre wrongs and Adam Driver bus– the Dailies film podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2016 11:25


    Our film team brings you the latest news and reviews from the Cannes 2016 film festival

    Cannes 2016: Bigger than The BFG, sweeter than American Honey – the Dailies film podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2016 14:26


    Our film team bring you the latest news and reviews from the Cannes 2016 film festival

    Cannes 2016: Getting our teeth into Bruno Dumont's cannibal comedy, Ma Loute - the Dailies podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2016 11:30


    Our film team bring you the latest news and reviews from the Cannes 2016 film festival

    Cannes 2016: Desparate times as we review George Clooney in Money Monster - the Dailies film podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2016 11:26


    Cannes 2016: Does Woody Allen's Cafe Society serve the right blend? - the Dailies podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2016 7:04


    Cannes 2016 Special: our film team bring you the latest news and reviews from this year's festival

    Cannes 2016: festival previewed and X-Men: Apocalypse reviewed – the Dailies film podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2016 6:24


    Cannes 2016 Special: our film team bring you the latest news and reviews from this year's festival

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