Podcasts about british writer

Luna Carmoon talks about her film, Hoard, starring Joseph Quinn (Gladiator II, Stranger Things). Now Hoard is out, premiering at the 80th Venice Film Festival, Luna's nominated for the 2025 BAFTA for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer. This makes her a member of BAFTA Breakthrough and she's already Sundance Ignite Fellow. Luna is also a regular director of music videos for Fontaines DC. Hoard has been praised by The Guardian, The Times, Time Out and the BFI. It has a 94% Rotten Tomatoes rating. Watch Hoard on MUBI here. The story follows Maria - a teenager whose mother used to be a hoarder. Now (set in the 90s) she lives in a foster home where a previous resident Michael inspires her to revisit her childhood memories and passions that she has repressed.

Pippa speaks to British writer Alex Pavesi about his new thriller, Ink Ribbon Red. It’s a murder mystery that is quite unlike your average thriller. For one thing, as a reader you’re not entirely certain who the victim is, until right at the end of the book.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"How To Have Sex" premiered at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, where it received positive reviews and won the Un Certain Regard prize. After playing at other film festivals and opening in the U.K., it's finally releasing here in the U.S. this weekend. Director and screenwriter Molly Manning Walker and the film's lead star Mia McKenna-Bruce were both kind enough to spend a few minutes speaking with us about their experience making the film, how they were able to capture the experiences of many young women all over the world, and more. Nominated for three BAFTA awards, including Outstanding British Film and Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director, or Producer, please be sure to check out the film either in theaters or when it becomes available to stream on MUBI. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We stand on the precipice, one episode away from THE PRIME! Before that, though, we discuss The Bachelors, a fantastic novel chock full of some of the strangest characters Spark has written, which is really saying something. Mediums, epileptics, blackmail, criminality, and much, much more abound in this one. And one of the funniest scenes yet involving a gentleman's club, a game of hide-and-seek, and drapes. As always: a really great time.Click here to subscribe to our Substack and find us on the socials: @lostinredonda just about everywhere.Music: “The Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys” by TrafficLogo design: Flynn Kidz Designs

British Writer, Poet, and Philosopher Gilbert K. Chesterton once said that... “I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” Wise words indeed. Happy Thanksgiving to yours! SHOW NOTES are available for this episode.

Marie Jones is a British writer with a growing worldwide readership. In today's episode, we discuss her book, “Those We Trust” and discuss a wide range of topics including her love of that other New Jersey Poet, Jon Bon Jovi. You can find more information about her work here - https://www.mariejonesbritishwriter.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Belgrade and London, the remarkable novelist, poet and memoirist, Vesna Goldsworthy. She spoke to Eleanor Wachtel in 2019 about her novel Monsieur Ka, an ingenious re-working of Tolstoy's masterpiece, Anna Karenina — picking up where his story left off. Set in post-war London and focusing on the life of Anna's abandoned son, it's an entertaining and affecting story about identity, exile and fiction.

Jo Francis Penn is English, currently living in Bath. As an 11-year-old, she lived in Malawi, Africa; in her teens she lived for a short period in Israel; and as a young adult she lived in New Zealand and Australia. Once back in the UK, she made a career change, moving from tech into writing fiction and non-fiction. Her international relocations and ongoing travels inform her trove of fiction thrillers, and dark fantasy stories, and her entrepreneurial savvy with the business side of  writing informs her collection of non-fiction books. Jo is also an avid walker, often solo-hiking long distances. And in this episode we talk about the circumstances that lead Jo to walk three ancient way walks, including the Camino from Porto in the north of Portugal, to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, and her recently-released, aptly titled memoir, Pilgrimage: Lessons Learned From Walking Three Ancient Ways.

In this episode, we have a conversation with the visionary filmmaker that is Mark Jenkin.Mark Kermode referred to his debut feature film, Bait (2019) as a "genuine modern masterpiece, which establishes Jenkin as one of the most arresting and intriguing British film-makers of his generation.”The film premiered at Berlinale, and won him the BAFTA Award for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer.His unique style and methods make for strikingly powerful short films. Some of our favourites are David Bowie is Dead, Dear Marianne, and Hard Cracked the Wind (all available on BFI Player.) He's also made music videos for the likes of Thom Yorke's new project The Smile and Bicep. Mark's most recent film is Enys Men, a mind-bending Cornish folk horror set on an island off the Cornish coast. It is released on Blu-ray & DVD (Dual Format Edition) and on BFI Player on 8 May.We talk about a range of topics, including his process, his opinions on shorts, his history with them, and of course the brilliant Enys Men.This was truly a very special episode for us. We walked away from it with our minds blown, inspired and excited about the possibilities of filmmaking. Mark is an innovator, and one to keep a close eye on. He's also a lovely guy!A massive thank you to the great London Short Film Festival, who were instrumental in setting this conversation up. Please find the link to their website here:https://shortfilms.org.uk/You can find out more about Mark here:https://www.instagram.com/mark_jenkin/?hl=enhttps://markjenkin.co.uk/Mark's favourite short films:Jaunt- Dir. Andrew Kottinghttps://vimeo.com/55220005World Of Glory- Dir. Roy Andersonhttps://vimeo.com/2867971

Maha Dakhil, the powerhouse behind Hollywood's beloved talents like Tom Cruise, Reese Witherspoon, and Natalie Portman, knows the secret to striking game-changing deals. Her journey began when she courageously chose the entertainment industry over law school, despite her immigrant parents' concerns. Maha's determination to succeed in Hollywood proved fruitful, paving her way to triumph. Raised with sisters, Maha learned early on the power of female leadership. She carved her unique path in the entertainment world, undeterred by the lack of diversity she encountered. Embracing every opportunity, Maha's passion for empowering storytellers and productions has driven her to excel as an agent. In this insightful podcast, Maha reveals how her fearless nature and unwavering resilience allow her to thrive. She candidly discusses embracing confrontation, standing up for clients, and balancing victories with setbacks. Maha shares the importance of remaining composed amid challenges, and imparts invaluable wisdom from her transformative journey. Visit www.gobeyondbarriers.com where you will find show notes and links to all the resources referenced in this episode, including the best way to get in touch with Maha. Highlights: [02:49] Maha's story and her pursuit of the entertainment business [07:27] Finding mentors and finding her role in the industry [18:42] Standing up for what she believes in [23:07] Receiving feedback [26:25] Promoting tolerance of diverse cultures and background in Hollywood [30:18] Celebrating her accomplishments [33:56] Having courageous conversations and negotiating for her clients [40:59] Bouncing back from a setback [43:21] Maha's proudest achievement [46:13] Lightning Round Questions Quotes: “It's important to keep our eyes open and our minds flexible to see what we can offer and what is resonating.” – Maha Dakhil “It's really important to be aware of how you're being perceived in a team culture.” – Maha Dakhil “You can't live too long in victory, and you also don't have to live too long in any defeat.” – Maha Dakhil Lightning Round Questions: What book has greatly influenced you? - “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho What is your favorite inspiring quote or saying? - (Paraphrased) You don't have to be aggressive to be strong What is one word or moniker you would use to describe yourself? - Empathetic troublemaker What is one change you've implemented that made your life better? - Being on time What power song would you want playing as you walk out onto a stage? - Anything by Beyoncé About Maha Dakhil: Co-Head of the Motion Picture Group and Co-Head of the agency's International Film Group, Maha Dakhil also serves on the CAA board that is responsible for the day-to-day management of the agency. Additionally, she represents some of the world's most successful actors and actresses, moving seamlessly between such talent and literary clients as Tom Cruise, Ava DuVernay, Reese Witherspoon, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Mindy Kaling, Madonna, Sam Mendes, Natalie Portman, Lena Dunham, Melina Matsoukas, Juan Antonio Bayona, Yorgos Lanthimos, Olivia Wilde, Aaron Sorkin, Denis Villeneuve, Steve McQueen, Lenny Abrahamson, Danny Strong, Johan Renck, H.E.R., Anne Hathaway, Jeymes Samuel, Hwang Dong-hyu, and Higher Ground, among others. An 18-year veteran of the agency, Dakhil has long been at the forefront of cultivating opportunities for diverse talent and championing underserved voices and their stories. Gina Prince-Bythewood's action epic THE WOMAN KING, made its world premiere earlier this month at the Toronto Film Festival and went on to open #1 at the box office. Lena Dunham's CATHERINE CALLED BIRDY, which also had its world premiere at Toronto, opens in theaters September 23. She most recently signed Higher Ground, Obama's media company. In addition, Dakhil brokered a bevy of deals for client Olivia Wilde of late (BOOKSMART), including a female-led comedy for Universal, which Wilde will produce and direct; DON'T WORRY DARLING, in which Wilde stars in and directed; and a new Marvel movie. Dakhil has also guided client Reese Witherspoon on building out her production company, Hello Sunshine, which focuses on female-driven content across multiple platforms. Hello Sunshine, which was sold to a venture backed by private- equity giant Blackstone Group in August 2021, has produced such films as WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING, GONE GIRL, and WILD, as well as the Emmy-winning television series THE MORNING SHOW with Jennifer Aniston for Apple TV+, which has been renewed for a third season, BIG LITTLE LIES for HBO, and the original thriller SURFACE for Apple TV+. It also has the popular Reese's Book Club. In addition to co-leading the successful integration of CAA and ICM's motion picture departments, Dakhil has positioned her clients at the forefront of the biggest moments in pop culture this past year. Client highlights include the record breaking success of Tom Cruise's TOP GUN: MAVERICK, which has earned more than $1.4 billion at the worldwide box office; Natalie Portman's starring role in THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER; a deal for Mindy Kaling to co-write LEGALLY BLONDE 3, with Witherspoon set to reprise her iconic role as “Elle Woods” and Hello Sunshine producing; Denis Villeneuve directing a sequel to the six-time Oscar-winning DUNE; and Danny Strong serving as the creator, showrunner, and director of the seven-time Emmy nominated DOPESICK, which marks his first limited series. Dakhil also orchestrated a deal for Madonna to co-write an original screenplay based on her life, which the iconic artist will direct. As Co-Head of CAA's International Film Group, Dakhil plays an integral role in building the Motion Picture department's global footprint, opening doors for talent regardless of geographic location. Her roster of global filmmakers continues to grow, signing SQUID GAME creator Hwang Dong-Hyuk; Jasmila Žbanić, whose film QUO VADIS, AIDA? was nominated for the Best International Feature at the 93rd Academy Awards; Kornél Mundruczó, director of the acclaimed film PIECES OF A WOMAN, which premiered at the 77th Venice International Film Festival; Mohamad Diab,whose film AMIRA received strong critical praise at the 2021 Venice International Film Festival;Ali Abbasi, winner of the Un Certain Regard prize for BORDER at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival; Justin Kurzel, director of NITRAM, which premiered at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival; Lukas Dhont, director of GIRL, which won the Caméra d'Or at Cannes for best first feature film, along with the Queer Palm, awarded for best LGBT-themed film; and Rungano Nyoni, whose film I AM NOT A WITCH won a 2018 BAFTA Award for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer. In her role on the CAA Board, Dakhil focuses on the agency's diversity and inclusion initiatives.She also plays a leadership role in CAA Amplify, an annual invitation-only summit convening diverse leading artists and executives from the most impactful organizations in entertainment, sports, media, brands, technology, and social justice. In addition, Dakhil is a founding member of Time's Up, an initiative that addresses systemic inequality and injustice in the workplace. She is a champion for underrepresented storytellers, creating opportunities for them to transition into the global marketplace. Dakhil also serves on the boards of Baby2Baby and the UCLA Lab School. Dakhil began her career at Genesis, a literary agency. She joined CAA in 2004. Dakhil graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a degree in sociology. Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secretagentm/

Marie Jones, British Writer has been writing and telling stories since she was a young child. Perhaps it was inevitable that she would call grappling with words and language a career—and loving every moment. She feels privileged to share her work with a large and welcoming audience. Get in touch to discover more about her work, writing process and future endeavours.Those We Trust Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TPQFW7B/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_tophttps://www.mariejonesbritishwriter.com/ https://www.facebook.com/MarieJonesWriter/https://www.twitter.com/mariejones14057 https://www.instagram.com/mariejoneswriter/

For our February episode of 2023, Amanda Rogers from Cinetopia was joined by Garry Arnot to discuss our OSCAR predictions as well as review new release films: BLUE JEAN, a debut feature directed by Georgia Oakley, SUBJECT, Directed by Jennifer Tiexiera and Camilla Hall, NOSTALGIA, director by Mario Martone; We also preview the 2023 Glasgow Film Festival including reviewing the festival's opening film, GIRL. Amanda also sat down with the documentary director, MARIE LIDEN, who was recently nominated for a BAFTA for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director, or Producer, for her direction of ELECTRIC MALADY

Charlotte Wells joins Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir on this weeks episode to talk about her remarkable debut feature film AftersunOn the podcast we talk:Structuring an unstructured filmStreet CastingWorking with her actors on setDeveloping a relationship with her DoPHer writing process and why it took eight years to get Aftersun made.Aftersun has been nominated for the below BAFTAs: Best British FilmOutstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer – Charlotte WellsLeading Actor – Paul MescalCasting – Lucy PardeeAnd nominated for the below Academy Award.Leading Actor - Paul MescalAftersun is out now on Mubi and Prime NOWJoin us on Friday as we talk with Aftersun casting director Lucy PardeeLinksThree Day Millionaire OUT NOWWill be released in the USA and Canada on21st FebruaryMuch A Do screening 25th February - Prince Charles cinemaBig thank you to:Lee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanJoin our Patreon The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. Harvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Sixsmith is an English writer living in Poland, who publishes frequently for outlets like Unherd and Quillette. Ben and Vance talk about propaganda coming out of Russia and Ukraine and how this content makes its way to the media. They also discuss current events such as the Johnny Depp Amber Heard trial, inflation and finally the nature of time and the sense of smell. Follow Ben on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bdsixsmithSubscribe to Ben's substack: https://bensixsmith.substack.com/PODCAST LINKS —Vance Crowe Podcast Website: https://www.vancecrowe.com/podcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-vance-crowe-podcast/id1463771076Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08nGGRJCjVw2frkbtNrfLw?si=WUCu-FoyRRu9U_i-1gJZfgRSS: https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-vance-crowe-podcastYouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCigB7W5bX_gCinJxev9WB8w/YouTube Clips: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJKKb66A5_4ZcsE-rKI24ygBuy a sweatshirt, T-shirt or mugs from the podcast! Check out the Articulate Ventures Merch Store: https://teespring.com/stores/thevancecrowepodcast

Pt. 1 The Empty House~chilling ghost story by British writer Elgernon Blackwood. The story features music by Grammy nominated composer Catherine Duc.The Seventh Chamber Song. Check out her wonderful music at www.CatherineDuc.com. An adventurous old aunt writes to her nephew Jim Shorthouse to accompany her to a notorious house known for it's ghostly hauntings. A century ago, a servant was murdered by her jealous suitor. Will they find any spirits? Listen and find out. Thank you for listening & supporting the podcast :) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sneakies Check out :) https://enchantedbooks.godaddysites.com/ :) https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/anonymouscontent Royal Girl Funds will go to sound and editing. Send us your ghost story for us to put it on the podcast: jobsmh@live.com If you are a director/writer/producer with a ghost/thriller film or book to promote email us to be a guest. Please Subscribe to our YouTube:) https://www.youtube.com/user/Fellinijr/videos *** :) Thank you! :) *** Zombie Diaries: https://youtu.be/tBmgi3k6r9A https://tinyurl.com/5h6xkwp9 Instagram @marylinartist LinkedIn: Marylin Hebert TikTok: Sneakies or Marylinartist Please Support us and buy some of our books :) Children's books from the top 1% global podcast *Enchanting Book Readings *:) Thank you!!! Skip Boots Big Safari Adventure by Sir Herbert Sneakies https://www.amazon.com/Skip-Boots-Big-Safari-Adventure/dp/1729091547 * Jack the Bear and Golden Hair by Sir Herbert Sneakies https://www.amazon.com/Jack-Bear-Golden-StorytellerUK2017-Adventures-ebook/dp/B010E479GE Adventures of Mooch the Pooch by Sir Herbert Sneakies https://www.amazon.com/Mooch-Pooch-Adventures-ebook/dp/B01LR86FK2 Blueber Goober the Monster In My Closet! by Sir Herbert Sneakies https://www.amazon.com/Blueber-Goober-Monster-My-Closet-ebook/dp/B01LW1VMPQ/ Young Adult wizard book series: "Margaret Merlin's Journal" by A. A. Banks at Amazon! :) https://www.instagram.com/margaretmerlinsjournal/ MMJ Book I The Battle of the Black Witch https://www.amazon.com/Margaret-Merlins-Journal-Battle-Black-ebook/dp/B01634G3CK MMJ Book II Unleashing the Dark One Science fiction action adventure https://www.amazon.com/Margaret-Merlins-Journal-Unleashing-Dark-ebook/dp/B01J78YH6I MMJ Book III The Mask of the Parallel World An Adventure in Italy https://www.amazon.com/Margaret-Merlins-Journal-Parallel-World-ebook/dp/B01KUGIZ8W/ MMJ Book IV The Quest for the Golden Key https://www.amazon.com/Margaret-Merlins-Journal-Quest-Golden-ebook/dp/B076FTTDQN Top kids podcast: Enchanting Book Readings https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enchanting-book-readings-reviews/id1498296670 Other awesome podcasts: Film Addicts, Enchanting Book Readings, Girl's Guide To Investing, Thrilling Stories and Ghostly Stories & Strange Things -featuring The Haunting Dairies of Emily Jane mini series.

English writer, classics teacher, and former police officer, Mark Knowles, joins us to talk about Reacher, the Amazon series; Killing Floor, the book it's based on; and its British author Lee Child. We analyze what's the same or different between the show and the book, what we like about Reacher, and how he resembles a classic Homeric hero. We also talk about stuff that got changed in the show and whether or not we approve (like the thing with the dog and some woke additions), plus some challenges inherent to transferring a monosyllabic loner to the screen. Spoilers! A fun episode with a fun guest.Mark's website https://www.markknowles.info/Thoughts? Comments? Potshots? Contact the show at:https://www.discreetguide.com/podcast-books-shows-tunes-mad-acts/Follow or like us on podomatic.com (it raises our visibility :)https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/books-shows-tunes-mad-actsSupport us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/discreetguideFollow the host on Twitter:@DiscreetGuideThe host on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferkcrittenden/

Pt. 2 The Empty House~chilling ghost story by British writer Elgernon Blackwood. The story features music by Grammy nominated composer Catherine Duc. The Seventh Chamber Song. Check out her wonderful music at www.CatherineDuc.com. An adventurous old aunt writes to her nephew Jim Shorthouse to accompany her to a notorious house known for it's ghostly hauntings. A century ago, a servant was murdered by her jealous suitor. Will they find any spirits? Listen and find out. Thank you for listening & supporting the podcast :) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sneakies Check out :) https://enchantedbooks.godaddysites.com/ :) https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/anonymouscontent Royal Girl Funds will go to sound and editing. Send us your ghost story for us to put it on the podcast: jobsmh@live.com If you are a director/writer/producer with a ghost/thriller film or book to promote email us to be a guest. Please Subscribe to our YouTube:) https://www.youtube.com/user/Fellinijr/videos *** :) Thank you! :) *** Zombie Diaries: https://youtu.be/tBmgi3k6r9A https://tinyurl.com/5h6xkwp9 Instagram @marylinartist LinkedIn: Marylin Hebert TikTok: Sneakies or Marylinartist Please Support us and buy some of our books :) Children's books from the top 1% global podcast *Enchanting Book Readings *:) Thank you!!! Skip Boots Big Safari Adventure by Sir Herbert Sneakies https://www.amazon.com/Skip-Boots-Big-Safari-Adventure/dp/1729091547 * Jack the Bear and Golden Hair by Sir Herbert Sneakies https://www.amazon.com/Jack-Bear-Golden-StorytellerUK2017-Adventures-ebook/dp/B010E479GE Adventures of Mooch the Pooch by Sir Herbert Sneakies https://www.amazon.com/Mooch-Pooch-Adventures-ebook/dp/B01LR86FK2 Blueber Goober the Monster In My Closet! by Sir Herbert Sneakies https://www.amazon.com/Blueber-Goober-Monster-My-Closet-ebook/dp/B01LW1VMPQ/ Young Adult wizard book series: "Margaret Merlin's Journal" by A. A. Banks at Amazon! :) https://www.instagram.com/margaretmerlinsjournal/ MMJ Book I The Battle of the Black Witch https://www.amazon.com/Margaret-Merlins-Journal-Battle-Black-ebook/dp/B01634G3CK MMJ Book II Unleashing the Dark One Science fiction action adventure https://www.amazon.com/Margaret-Merlins-Journal-Unleashing-Dark-ebook/dp/B01J78YH6I MMJ Book III The Mask of the Parallel World An Adventure in Italy https://www.amazon.com/Margaret-Merlins-Journal-Parallel-World-ebook/dp/B01KUGIZ8W/ MMJ Book IV The Quest for the Golden Key https://www.amazon.com/Margaret-Merlins-Journal-Quest-Golden-ebook/dp/B076FTTDQN Top kids podcast: Enchanting Book Readings https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enchanting-book-readings-reviews/id1498296670 Other awesome podcasts: Film Addicts, Enchanting Book Readings, Girl's Guide To Investing, Thrilling Stories and Ghostly Stories & Strange Things -featuring The Haunting Dairies of Emily Jane mini series.

Climate Derangement Syndrome as explained by British writer Brendan O'Neill. Biden administration while begging OPEC for more oil, has plans to stop more pipelines in America. Johnny Heidt with guitar news.

Originally born in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Miran Hadžić's family escaped to London, UK in 1992. He visited Kosovo to work with acclaimed composer, Trimor Dhomi, on one of the plays in the collection, a dark satire on a dystopian UK inspired by the breakup of the Balkans. Miran has also written for Invertigo Theatre, Omniwrite, and The Miniaturists. His play The Day After was nominated for an Origins Award for Outstanding New Work at VAULT Festival 2015. His most recent audio drama, Out of the Woods: New Plays From the Balkans was just released in June 2021. More Info on Out of the Woods: https://tamasha.org.uk/projects/out-of-the-woods-new-plays-from-the-balkans-podcast/ Listen to Out of the Woods on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dyayTsyU402uNOMdN9WG1?si=_ScBNMC1TYOPpivd5XYYWQ&dl_branch=1&nd=1 Listen to Out of the Woods on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/out-of-the-woods-new-plays-from-the-balkans/id1570906474 Follow us on Instagram @balkanbred Use code WELCOME10 for 10% OFF your little piece of home: balkanbred.com

This screed against mass-media appeared in a 1953 issue of The New York Times, it was an excerpt from an article written by British novelist J.B. Priestly for The Newstatesman. Today people yearn for the days of unsocial mass-media, but we forget that once mass-media was a strange new cultural influence - Priestly gives some insight into concerns about it at the time. Source: The New York Times, October 4th, 1953 https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1953/10/04/92749299.html?pageNumber=346

Matthew Turner is a British author who lives in a small town in Yorkshire, England. He never started out to become a writer, in fact he was following a career in marketing when he made the momentous decision to become a writer. In this interview not only does Matthew share his journey, following his passion, he also shares insights from having interviewed more than 163 successful business people from around the world for his business book entitled Successful Mistake.  In his book he examines the mistakes business people have made and how they were able to turn them into success.Matthew has now written 3 novels, a business book and his latest book "Beyond the Pale" is a business themed fable.Matthew candidly shares his Insights into Success in this entertaining interview.For more great content, go to:https://www.isintosuccess.comhttps://www.instagram.com/insightsintosuccess/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVRkDL7gZSP98vnVyZ5445ghttps://www.tiktok.com/@insightsintosuccessEmail us at: paul.d@msofmarketing.comThanks for supporting us in our journey to find the secrets to success!

Sophie Harman is Professor of International Politics at Queen May University of London with interests spanning global health, African Agency, film and visual methods, and gender politics. Sophie has pushed the boundaries of International Relations (IR) scholarship more than most, notably through her use of visual mediums to convey the lived experience of those at the receiving end of global health programmes. In 2019, she was nominated for the BAFTA for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director, or Producer for her work on the feature film Pili which tells the story of women living with HIV/AIDS in Tanzania. Sophie has recently published the book Seeing Politics: Film, Visual Method and International Relation and was awarded the Joni Lovenduski Prize for outstanding professional achievement by a mid-career scholar by the Political Science Association (PSA) in 2018. In a wide-ranging conversation, we discuss why visual politics, as well as emotion, are important frontiers for the future of IR scholarship. Sophie reflects on the trials and tribulations of pursuing a film project in a profession not known for risk-taking. Beyond the razmataz of the BAFTA red carpet, we discuss how the film Pili provides a portal into questions of global health, power relations, colonial legacies, and gender inequity. Sophie highlights the importance of storytelling and giving space to those stories which are almost never heard in the corridors of power. Recalling James C. Scott's famous work, Weapons of the Weak, we also discuss how people at the receiving end of global governance programmes make sense of politics and reclaim agency in their dealings with often remote international bureaucracies. Sophie also tackles head on the pathologies of reproducing tired gender narratives in a context of accelerating global health securitization and privatization, as well as why getting the basics right would be a good start for an international sector beset by problems of accountability. And we also find time for a few words on Covid-19. Sophie can be found here: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/politics/staff/profiles/harmansophie.html She tweets @DrSophieHarman Projects and publications we discussed include: The film PILI: Pili lives in rural Tanzania, working the fields for less than $2 a day to feed her two children and struggling to manage her HIV-positive status in secret. Watch the trailer here: https://vimeo.com/192767913 Available to view here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pili-Bello-Rashid/dp/B07MJM1LB4 ‘Making of' film blog here: https://notanotheraidsfilm.com/ Seeing Politics: Film, Visual Method and International Relations (McGill-Queen's University Press): https://www.mqup.ca/seeing-politics-products-9780773557314.php ‘Threat not solution: gender, global health security and COVID-19', International Affairs: https://academic.oup.com/ia/article/97/3/601/6180992?login=true

The Brits have arrived! Alan Moore arrived fresh from English shores with Marvelman, Swamp Thing & Watchmen, each met with thunderous acclaim and comic books were never the same! Grant Morrison soon followed and the Age of The British Writer was here to stay! Rob looks at the rivalries and the impact the British Invasion of the 80's has on modern day comics and beyond! Also, Hot Topics takes on She-Hulk, Titania & the rise of the Expert Level Influencer!

Corinna Faith is a British Writer and Director who recently made her feature debut with The Power. The Power tells the story of a young nurse forced to work the night shift in a crumbling hospital during a time when England was plunged into mandatory blackouts every night to conserve power. As she works her shifts by candlelight, a terrifying presence threatens to consume her and everyone around her. The Power is a very atmospheric and spooky supernatural thriller, and the concept of nightly blackouts in an asylum is very eerie. The Power is now streaming on Shudder. Corrina and I discussed the making of The Power, her supernatural and paranormal research for the movie, and big director lessons learned from her first feature. Here are some key takeaways from this conversation with Corinna. Re-visit the 70s. The 70s was a very innovative time for filmmakers in the wake of the dissolving of the studio system. Here you saw the unbridled rise of auteur and renegade filmmakers, and as far as decades, none of them compare to the '70s. Prior to making The Power, Corinna's cinema diet consisted of a number of 70's films, focusing intently on the work of Robert Altman. The edge and sophistication of the ‘70s sensibility shine through in The Power and gives it a very noticeable quality of filmmaking and interesting storytelling. It also helped that the story took place in the ‘70s. If you're a student of film, it would behoove you greatly to dive into this decade as much as possible as it was a golden age for independent film and maverick directors.   Take care of your health. Ok, I'll admit this is a boring one, but before you wring me out on Twitter, think about it. Corrina learned that your health is one of your greatest assets as a director, which is absolutely true but often the last thing to be taken care of. We've talked about this a lot, but yes, while making your films, there will be sleepless nights, there will be uphill battles, way too much coffee, and aching bones, but it benefits you as a director to take care of your health as much as you can. Being healthier increases your physical endurance, emotional resilience, problem-solving ability, and overall cognition, which are all things you will need a high supply of when you're on set. So, as hard as it is, do what you can to get adequate sleep, exercise, and a decent diet.   Find a mentor/cheerleader. It is a difficult long slog to get movies made, things go wrong, projects get canceled, but it's important to keep the faith. When Corinna's first project was unexpectedly canceled, she was very dismayed, but she had a pivotal mentor who expressed confidence in her work, and that's all she needed to push through the difficult times. Sometimes all it takes is for one person to believe in you for you to believe in yourself enough to push forward during adversity. This worked very well for Corinna, who years ago was in a very difficult and frustrating place but now has an awesome first feature under her belt. Try to find those mentors out there whose feedback can help shape your ability, they can not only improve your craft, but their confidence in you can help you push through the tough times.   Thanks for listening, don't forget to subscribe.  ----- Produced by Simpler Media

On this episode of Why Watch That:MOVIE SNEAK PEEKS Trigger PointWebsite: Screen MediaSynopsis: Nicolas Brazer is a retired U.S. special operative who worked in the darkest shadows of the government, part of an elite “invisible” team that quietly took out some of the worst villains around the world. After being blamed for the exposure, and ultimately the assassination, of several members of his own team, Nicolas disappeared into a life of solitude and indignity. Now, two years removed, he is reluctantly drawn back into this dangerous world – with both enemies and supposed friends coming after him – to not only clear his name, but to prevent the killing of a new generation of noble operatives.Release Date: In theaters Friday, April 16, 2021 and available on demand Friday, April 23, 2021Directed by: Brad TurnerScreenplay by: Michael VickersonStarring: Barry Pepper, Colm Feore, Laura Vandervoort, Eve Harlow, Jayne Eastwood, and Karen RobinsonDistributor: Screen MediaGenre: Action, ThrillerRunning Time: 1 hour 22 minutesNot Rated LimboWebsite: Focus FeaturesSynopsis: Recently nominated for two BAFTA® awards for Best British Film and Best Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer, LIMBO is a wry and poignant observation of the refugee experience, set on a fictional remote Scottish island where a group of new arrivals await the results of their asylum claims. It centers on Omar, a young Syrian musician who is burdened by his grandfather's oud, which he has carried all the way from his homeland. Reflecting the complexity of the movement of people across borders has been a long-held passion for director and writer Ben Sharrock, who spent time working for an NGO in refugee camps in southern Algeria and living in Damascus in 2009 shortly before the outbreak of the Syrian civil war. There, he formed a network of friends whose personal stories inspired the film.Release Date: In theaters Friday, April 30, 2021Directed by: Ben SharrockScreenplay by: Ben SharrockStarring: Amir El-Masry, Vikash Bhai, Ola Orebiyi, Kwabena Ansah,Sidse Babett Knudsen, and Kais NashifDistributor: Focus FeaturesGenre: DramaRunning Time: 1 hour 44 minutesRated RTogether TogetherWebsite: Bleecker StreetSynopsis: When young loner Anna is hired as the gestational surrogate for Matt, a single man in his 40s who wants a child, the two strangers come to realize this unexpected relationship will quickly challenge their perceptions of connection, boundaries and the particulars of love.Release Date: In select theaters Friday, April 23, 2021 and available on digital Tuesday, May 11, 2021Directed by: Nikole BeckwithScreenplay by: Nikole BeckwithStarring: Patti Harrison and Ed Helms Distributor: Bleecker StreetGenre: ComedyRunning Time: 1 hour 30 minutesRated R See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nels Abbey is an accomplished British writer, media executive, satirist and diversity consultant. Born in London to Nigerian parents, Nels talks us through his perhaps unconventional upbringing and his career as well as his views on diversity in the workplace. In particular, we discuss his personal approach and use of humour to confront the realities of racial discrimination at work, as well as his perspective on how we as a society can overcome barriers to racial equality.

“All my lies are True” is the new book from bestselling British writer Dorothy Koomson – whose previous works include the Brighton Mermaid and Tell me Your Secret, and whose works have been translated into over 30 languages.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alison Kervin OBE is an accomplished writer from the United Kingdom. Alison was the first female in the UK to become an editor for a national paper and has written over a dozen books. www.alisonkervin.com, www.anygivenrunway.com

George Amponsah and Dionne Walker, director and producer of acclaimed British film The Hard Stop take us through their process when making this cinematic hybrid documentary. The Hard Stop explores the complicated intersections of race and class that underpin the still-unresolved killing of Mark Duggan in 2011. The pair won a BAFTA Award for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director, or Producer (2017), and the Screen Nation Award for Achievement in Film Production (2016).

Watch him as he talks about his life, work and his thoughts on living under lockdown, in conversation with Anindita Ghose, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ray Connolly is a British Writer.He is best known for his journalism and for writing the screenplays for the films That'll Be The Day and its sequel Stardust, for which he won a Writers Guild of Great Britain Best Screenplay awardHe wrote for the London Evening Standard where he interviewed many 60's and 70's Rock Stars and cultural icons,including The Beatles, Muhammad Ali and Elvis PresleyIn this episode we discuss him becoming an Elvis fan in 1956 and his subsequent meeting with Elvis in Las Vegas in his hotel suite during his triumphant return to live performances in the Summer of 1969He is the author of the best selling books Being Elvis:A Lonely LifeSorry Boys,You Failed The AuditionBeing John Lennon-A Restless LifeThe Ray Connolly Beatles Archive  

If you have ever wondered what your life without alcohol would look and feel like, this episode is for you. Ruby Warrington answers all the questions that arise when choosing sobriety & discusses her 'Sober Curious' movement which ultimately aims to give us the freedom to choose whether alcohol will be a part of our lives.

Ruby Warrington is a British Writer & Thought Leader who resides in Brooklyn, New York. In 2012 she launched a spiritual lifestyle platform for the New Age life called – The Numinous. She is also the co-creator of the event series Club Soda NYC and has a spiritual coaching program called Moon Club. Ruby is the bestselling author of the book, Material Girl, Mystical World and her second book Sober Curious has just been released. To grab your copy of Sober Curious, head here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062869035/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0I wanted to talk to Ruby as I think in the Health & Wellness space, there is an increasing interest in being more mindful about the way we approach our lives, and I wanted to know how that extended to alcohol. You’ll hear in this interview that my best friend stopped drinking in 2018 and that brought the question about my own relationship with alcohol to the forefront too. Ruby starts with a really simple but HUGELY powerful question – “would my life be better without alcohol?” and discusses how that made her get curious. Today we’re talking about how you can explore that question for yourself, and what that might mean. Our discussion includes: -How being sober curious is all about questioning-How most drinkers are drinking by default or habitual drinking, rather than consciously drinking-How alcohol contributes to anxiety, exhaustion, disturbed sleep, and more-That perhaps life isn’t supposed to be comfortable, and what that means-The 5 different kinds of problem drinkers and how the black/white idea of problem drinking may be outdated-How you can actually survive parties being sober-Healthier ways we can escape and revive from the daily grind of lifeTo find out more about Ruby, head to: www.rubywarrington.com or www.the-numinous.com.To keep up with the Club SODA NYC events, head here: https://www.clubsoda.nyc/events/The TIME article with the 5 Different Categories of Problem Drinking: http://time.com/5464477/types-of-alcohol-use-disorder/---To learn more about Kate, the host of Here to Thrive: www.thrive.how--- See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Back for his No Sleep 'til Sudbury sophomore turn from the UK is my pal Joel McIver, one of my favourite writers and one hell of a good man. Joel proposed an idea for his second episode which I instantly liked - songs he believes will still be popular 100 years from now. Some of these song selections perplexed me when I first saw Joel's list, but the man's rationale stands up and it makes for some great discussion. We talk about the childish filth found in some Beatles lyrics (!), what it means to be a 'git', the curious popularity of the Foo Fighters, and the perceived future of heavy metal and popular music in general. Enjoy!   McIver's playlist: The Beatles - Back in the USSR Black Sabbath - War Pigs David Bowie - Changes Fairport Convention - Come All Ye Foo Fighters - Times Like These Ice T - New Jack Hustler Elvis Presley - That's All Right Mama        

New Generation Thinker Katherine Cooper looks at literary refugees in the Second World War and tells the untold story of the work done by British writers to save their European colleagues. She shows how HG Wells, Rebecca West and JB Priestley became intertwined with the lives of writers fleeing persecution on the continent. Katherine peeps into drawing rooms, visits the archives of PEN, scrutinises the correspondence and draws on the fiction of key literary figures to explore crucial allegiances formed in wartime London. Why did these British writers believe that by saving Europe's literary voices they were saving Europe itself?Katherine Cooper is Senior Research Associate at the University of East Anglia, School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing. Recorded as part of Radio 3's Free Thinking Festival in front of an audience at Sage Gateshead.New Generation Thinkers is a scheme run by BBC Radio 3 and the Arts and Humanities Research Council to select 10 academics each year and then work with them to turn their research into radio.Producer: Torquil MacLeod

New Generation Thinker Katherine Cooper looks at literary refugees in the Second World War and tells the untold story of the work done by British writers to save their European colleagues. She shows how HG Wells, Rebecca West and JB Priestley became intertwined with the lives of writers fleeing persecution on the continent. Katherine peeps into drawing rooms, visits the archives of PEN, scrutinises the correspondence and draws on the fiction of key literary figures to explore crucial allegiances formed in wartime London. Why did these British writers believe that by saving Europe's literary voices they were saving Europe itself?Katherine Cooper is Senior Research Associate at the University of East Anglia, School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing. Recorded as part of Radio 3's Free Thinking Festival in front of an audience at Sage Gateshead.New Generation Thinkers is a scheme run by BBC Radio 3 and the Arts and Humanities Research Council to select 10 academics each year and then work with them to turn their research into radio.Producer: Torquil MacLeod.

Live Love Thrive is a women's Empowerment hour featuring women who are doing amazing work in the world to inspire others to do the same. Producer 360 Karma's ideology is about women helping women so as to catapult females into more positions of influence

The DEA is running a confidential sources program that is vulnerable to abuse and fraud. Meanwhile, the FBI has decreased its use of a certain surveillance authority since the Edward Snowden revelations. Those stories in a Classified SessionAn update on the status of every American leftist’s favourite Englishman. Jeremy Corbyn won the challenge to his leadership, and we’ll be talking about the Labour Party with British Writer and Journalist, Sam Kriss.And it’s Friday, so someone is going in the Garbage Can. This week’s edition has a special theme related to the Wells Fargo scam. A Republican Member of the House Financial Services Committee is going in the Can.

The DEA is running a confidential sources program that is vulnerable to abuse and fraud. Meanwhile, the FBI has decreased its use of a certain surveillance authority since the Edward Snowden revelations. Those stories in a Classified SessionAn update on the status of every American leftist’s favourite Englishman. Jeremy Corbyn won the challenge to his leadership, and we’ll be talking about the Labour Party with British Writer and Journalist, Sam Kriss.And it’s Friday, so someone is going in the Garbage Can. This week’s edition has a special theme related to the Wells Fargo scam. A Republican Member of the House Financial Services Committee is going in the Can.

Allison’s “The Mapmaker Chronicles” optioned for a film, new words in the Merriam-Webster dictionary (YAAAS!), the author who assaulted a reviewer, book promotion minus the misery, “China Rich Girlfriend” giveaway, and the book Dictionary of “English Down The Ages” by Linda and Roger Flavell. Meet novelist and film director Shirley Barrett and find out if an unctuous cup of coffee is a good thing. Plus: the Pink Fibro Book Club, and more! Read the show notes.  Connect with Valerie, Allison and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.com

With the first Wild Paw Dog Podcast of the year Karen talks to British Writer, journalist and broadcaster Dawn Porter, who is well known for her cutting edge documentaries.    Karen finds out all about Dawn's gorgeous cat Lilu and her beautifully marked little rescue dog, Potato.   Jon introduces the show complete with a "man cold" and is not happy to start the new year sick in bed !   To contact Karen on Twitter go to: twitter.com/wildpaw To contact Jon on Twitter go to: twitter.com/jonbuscall   Karen's website: intellidogs.co.uk Jon's website: jontusmedia.com  

Actress Elaine Stritch, critic John Simon and writer Barry Day discuss the legendary British writer/performer Noel Coward.

J. K. Rowling has been named "Best Living British Writer" - find out more in our video bulletin