The Movie Brew with Tariq Khawaja

Today on the Podcast Tariq and Lester discuss the Spanish Science-Fiction Horror Film 'The Platform' available on Netflix and Shane Curruth's Celebrated Science Fiction indie film Primer (made for a total budget of $7000). 

This podcast contains strong language and explicit material.  In an attempt to better educate themselves, Tariq and Lester begin a 2 part series looking at films that have taught us about racism.  Part 2 will focus on The Criminal Justice System and Mass Incarceration. Our goal is to highlight some important films and voices which we were never taught about in school. This is a candid coversation between two friends in an attempt to hopefully better educate themselves and others. LINKSAntiracism ResourcesHow to Support the Struggle Against Police BrutalityOrganisations we support:- Race Forward- Color of Change- Black Visions Collective- Know Your Rights Camp

This podcast contains strong language and explicit material.  In an attempt to better educate themselves, Tariq and Lester begin a 2 part series looking at films that have taught us about racism.  Part 1 will focus on Civil Rights Commentators and The Black Power  Movement. Our goal is to highlight some important documentaries that about some incredible people which we were never taught about in school. As well as discussion on the Black Trans Experience, Black and Transsexual representation in media. This is a candid coversation between two friends in an attempt to hopefully better educate themselves and others. LINKSAntiracism ResourcesHow to Support the Struggle Against Police BrutalityOrganisations we support:- Race Forward- Color of Change- Black Visions Collective- Know Your Rights Camp 

Today on the podcast Tariq and Lester discuss two films. Rian Johnson's Whodunnit mystery crime film - Knives Out and the Sci-Fi Thriller Dark City.  TwitterFacebookInstagram @themoviebrewWebsite  Email Artwork by Forest Fire CreationsMusic by Jake Brett

Today on the podcast, Tariq and Lester talk about Terry Gilliam's latest film The Man Who Killed Don Quixote starring Adam Driver and Jonathan Pryce and Spectrevisions Latest film 'Daniel Isn't Real' Directed by Adam Egypt Mortimer starring Patrick Schwarzenegger and Miles Robbins. 

In this episode of the podcast we discuss Lester's 'cage rage'  Tariq and Lester discuss Richard Stanley's return to directing with Color out of Space and Tariq convinces Lester to watch Mandy.   Did it sell him on Nic Cage?  I'm not sure. Twitter @themoviebrewEmail Us

Tariq and Lester try out a new format for episodes and discuss 2 films, The Lighthouse and 2020 Oscar Winner for Best Film and Best Director - Parasite. 

Today on the Podcast Lester and Tariq Discuss Bong Joon Ho's 2013 Sci-Fi/Action/Thriller Snowpiercer starring Chris Evans.  TwitterFacebookWebsiteInstagram @themoviebrewEmail Artwork by Forest Fire CreationsMusic by Jake Brett 

Today on the podcast Tariq and Lester discuss Sam Mendes' latest film about two Lance Corporals delivering a message to the front line in order to save 1600 lives.  TwitterFacebookInstagram @themoviebrewWebsiteEmail  Artwork by Forest Fire CreationsMusic by Jake Brett 

Today on the podcast Tariq and Lester discuss Taika Waititi's Latest film - Jojo Rabbit - A Comedy Exploring a 10-year-old boy's fanaticism of Hitler Youth who imagines his best friend is Adolf Hitler, discovers his mother hiding a Jewish girl in their home.  Twitter  Facebook Instagram @themoviebrewWebsite  Email  Artwork by Forest Fire CreationsMusic by Jake Brett aka Tamarin

This week we talk about some of the great films we've seen this year as well as our First Annual Movie Brew awards for Films we've seen this year.   

Today on the podcast, Lester and Tariq Discuss the Netflix Original film - Outlaw King which explores Robert the Bruce and his war for independence and the Scottish Crown.  

Today on the Podcast Tariq and Lester discuss Martin Scorsese's lastest Mob Drama  'The Irishman'. Our hot takes on the film's 3 and a half hour runtime technological  achievements amongst other things.  TwitterFacebook Instagram @themoviebrewWebsite  Email

Today on the podcast Lester and Tariq discuss Christopher Nolan's Suspense film based on the True Events of the Evacuation of Dunkirk.  Twitter Facebook Instagram @themoviebrewWebsite Email  Artwork by Forest Fire CreationsMusic by Jake BrettCheck out Tamarin

Today on the podcast Lester and Tariq Discuss Neil Marshall adaptation of the Historical Myth 'Centurion' starring Michael Fassbender.  TwitterFacebookInstagram @themoviebrewWebsiteEmail Artwork by Forest Fire CreationsMusic by Jake Brett

Tariq and Lester discuss the historical drama starring Timothy Chalamet, Joel Edgerton and Robert Pattinson directed by David Michôd.Hear they're takes on the films merits, faults and hilarious mistakes. Twitter Facebook Instagram @themoviebrewWebsite  EmailArtwork by Forest Fire CreationsMusic by Jake Brett aka Tamarin

Today on the Podcast Lester and Tariq discuss Mike Flanagan's adaption of the Stephen King Sequel and Kubrick's Classic film The Shining. Twitter FacebookInstagram @themoviebrewWebsiteEmail Artwork by Forest Fire CreationsMusic by Tamarin

Today on the podcast Tariq and Lester discuss Stanley Kubrick's classic adaptation of the Stephen King Novel  - The Shining starring Jack Nicholson.  Twitter Facebook Instagram  - @themoviebrewWebsite  Email Artwork by Forest Fire CreationsMusic by Jake Brett

This Week on this episode of The Movie Brew and this installment of our Spooktober Series, we dive into Neil Marshall's Female Ensemble Horror - The Descent. 

In the 2nd Edition of this Spooktober, Lester and Tariq discuss the 1970 cult horror Cry of the Banshee. Spoilers.... It's not good.   

In a new segment for The Movie Brew, Lester and Tariq discuss the new DC Villain movie, directed by Todd Phillips starring Joaquin Phoenix as the clown prince of crime. They discuss and analyse the movie in detail, discussing influences  as well as some of the controversy surrounding it.  TwitterFacebook Instagram @themoviebrewWebsite EmailRate and Review us on Apple Podcasts Artwork by Forest Fire CreationsMusic by Jake Brett

Lester And Tariq Discuss Lynne Ramsay and Joaquin Phoenix's 2018 Collaboration on You were never really Here. 

Lester and Tariq discuss this new Dark Thriller directed by David Raymond and starring an A-List cast about a rugged cop investigating the disappearances of women. Twitter Facebook Instagram @themoviebrewWebsite EmailArtwork by Forest Fire CreationsMusic by Jake Brett

Today on the podcast, Lester and Tariq discuss the Fantasy/Romance Stardust based on the Neil Gaiman Novel, Directed by Matthew Vaughn. Showlinks Twitter Facebook Instagram @themoviebrew Website Email Artwork by Forest Fire Creations Music by Jake Brett

Today on the podcast Lester and Tariq discuss the 3rd and final installment in Terry Gilliam's Imagination Trilogy - The Adventures of Baron Munchausen. Twitter Facebook Instagram @themoviebrew Website Email Artwork by Forest Fire Creations Music by Jake Brett

Lester and Tariq disscuss 2014's Pride Directed by Matthew Warchus and Written by Stephen Beresford. About the True Story of the Lesbian and Gays Support the Miners Group and their support of a small mining village in Wales. Twitter Facebook Instagram @themoviebrew Website Email Artwork by Forest Fire Creations Music by Jake Brett

Lester and Tariq discuss Ken Russell's 1971 controversial Horror/Drama film about the true story of the persucution of Father Grandier (Oliver Reed) in 17th century France. The Two talk through some the themes and ideas about the film as well as the controversy surrounding it's banning and release. Twitter Facebook Instagram @themoviebrew Website Email Rate and review us on apple podcast Artwork by Forest Fire Creations Music by Jake Brett

Lester and Tariq discuss Gurinder Chadha's latest film Blinded by the Light. During the austere days of Thatcher's Britain, a Muslim teenager learns to live life, understand his family and find his own voice through the music of Bruce Springsteen. The film Explores themes of Diversity, Identity and Tradition & Culture vs Dreams. Twitter Facebook Instagram @themoviebrew Website Email Artwork by Forest Fire Creations Music by Jake Brett

Lester and Tariq Discuss the 2002 Sport Comedy/Drama 'Bend it Like Beckham' Directed by Gurinder Chadha in anticipation of her latest release Blinded by the Light. Twitter Facebook Instagram @themoviebrew Website Email Artwork by Forest Fire Creations Music by Jake Brett

Today on the podcast, Lester and Tariq discuss the merits and controversies behind Nicholas Roeg's 'Don't Look Now', One of Britains seminal psychological thrillers. Twitter Facebook Instagram @themoviebrew Website Email Artwork by Forest Fire Creations Music by Jake Brett

Lester and Tariq discuss Robin Hardy and Alan Shaffer's 1973 Cult classic - The Wicker Man, as well as comparisons with some of it's modern influences. Twitter Facebook Instagram @themoviebrew Website Email Artwork by Forest Fire Creations Music by Jake Brett

Lester and Tariq discuss Stephen Merchant's latest film 'Fighting with My Family'. The two discuss their own nostalgic expierences with watching Wrestling and the break down the film itself. Twitter Instagram @Themoviebrew Website Facebook

Lester and Tariq discuss the first film in Terry Gilliam's imagination trilogy, Time Bandits. They discuss the films ideas, themes and plot, as well as some fun facts behind the production and go through some reviews.

Lester and Tariq discuss this 1967 cult Sci-Fi horror Quatermass and the pit and the legendary Hammer Film Productions behind them. Directed by Roy Ward Baker

On Today's episode of The Movie Brew, Tariq and Lester discuss Ben Wheatley's polarising sci-fi/thriller High-Rise. They discuss their opinions and the merits and shortcomings of this ambitious film. Starring Tom Hiddleston, Sienna Miller and Jeremy Irons

Today on the podcast Lester and Tariq discuss Gareth Evans gripping 2018 period horror 'Apostle'. The talk about Netflix's production strategy, Period horrors as well as discussing some of their favourite moments and theories behind the film. Show links: Twitter @themoviebrew Instagram - @themoviebrew Facebook Website

On Today's Episode of The Movie Brew, Tariq and Lester discuss the much paradied Cult Sci Fi Animated film 'Heavy Metal'. Directed by Gerald Potterton

Lester and Tariq discuss Netflix, the tropes of the horror genre and dive into The British Mystery/Horror The Ritual directed by David Bruckner

Today on the podcast Lester and Tariq discuss the unapologetically ostentatious 'Rocketman' Directed by Dexter Fletcher.

This Week Lester and Tariq Discuss Alex Garland's 2018 Cosmic Sci-Fi Horror Annihilation in all of its shimmery goodness.

Today, Lester and Tariq talk about the 1986 Cult classic 'Labyrinth' Directed by Jim Henson. Starring Jennifer Connelly, Frank Oz and David Bowie. Lester and Tariq share their, Thoughts and unpopular opinion on this nostalgic hit. Twitter Facebook Instagram@Themoviebrew Website

Lester and Tariq discuss one of John Boorman's 1974 cult fantasy movie 'Zardoz' Starring Sean Connery. Required Listening if you have or haven't seen this movie! Twitter Instagram @Themoviebrew Facebook Website

Today The guys talk about Jonathan Glazer 2013 Art-House Sci-Fi Thriller 'Under The Skin' starring Scarlett Johansson. They talk about some of the theories and Ideas behind the film. Instagram @themoviebrew Twitter Facebook Website Rate and Review us on Apple Podcasts

This week Lester and Tariq discuss Wild Rose, Tom Harper and Nicole Taylor's Musical Drama about a Scottish Singer who pursues a career as a Country artist after her release from prison. Twitter Facebook Instagram @themoviebrew Website

On today's Episode, Tariq and lester discuss Edgar Wrights 2007 Action/Comedy classic 'Hot Fuzz'. Check us out on: Twitter Instagram Facebook Website

Today Lester and Tariq dive into Danny Boyle's 2007 futuristic space-opera Sunshine. The two share their ideas and debate this polarising cult movie. Twitter Facebook Instagram @themoviebrew Website

Tariq and Lester dive into to the dark comedy cult classic, In Bruges directed by Martin McDonagh. They break down some ideas and techniques behind some of the films aesthetic and Lester shares an interesting theory regarding In Bruges as a Christmas Film Archetype.

Tariq and Lester sit down to discuss Terry Gilliam's 80's surrealist cult classic, and Lester share's some theories and insight on one of his favourite movies. A dreamer Jonathan Pryce, a freedom fighter Robert DeNiro and a fabulous Jim Broadbent. Facebook Twitter Instagram See more on our website

Tariq sits down with LAMDA Drama School graduate and accomplished actress - Shazia Nicholls, and talk about her craft of acting. They discuss her expierences working on the BBC drama Doctor Foster as well as starring in the web series - Stalling. Shazia has also had success in theatre working alongside Ralph Fiennes on projects such as Anthony and Cleopatra (2018). We talk about her expierence as in drama school and her advice for aspiring actors. We dive into the Director/Actor Relationship As well as talking Inspirational sports movies. A cuppa between two siblings. Facebook Twitter Instagram

Hi, I'm Tariq Khawaja, I love movies - I want to learn more about British film and filmmakers. Each week I'll be talking about an important film in British Cinema with my Frequent co-host Lester Gartland, over some tea, topped with bits of banter. I'll also be talking to creative people working in the film industry and find out how they got their start and the differences between Hollywood and the British film industry. I invite you to grab a cuppa and join me, this is The Movie Brew. A podcast about British film and filmmakers.