Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael Pearce

It's another packed episode of the Empire Podcast, the show that dares to ask the big questions: isn't the Mona Lisa just a woman sitting down? Who's the richest Northern Irish person? Can you buy stocks in Glen Powell? Join the pod team — Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and Amon Warmann — as they tackle those questions, discuss the original 1977 print of Star Wars that Chris and James saw last week at the BFI, look at the week's movie news (Dune! Saw! Clayface! Naked Gun!), and review Danny Boyle's 28 Years Later, and the new Pixar joint, Elio. And guest-wise we've also got you covered as Chris sits down with Echo Valley's star-director duo, Julianne Moore and Michael Pearce, [26:05 - 40:09 approx] and the stars of 28 Years Later, Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes. [1:06:45 - 1:22:26 approx] Will Ralph commit to starring in Chris' new play? Give it a listen and find out. Enjoy!

Interview with director Michael Pearce regarding his new thriller film Echo Valley with Sydney Sweeney and Julianne Moore. Available now on Apple TV+.

This week, Clarisse chats to director Michael Pearce and star Domhnall Gleeson about their new Apple TV+ thriller ECHO VALLEY (06:20), while we review Daisy-May Hudson's social realist drama LOLLIPOP (24:17) and John Maclean's quasi-samurai-western TORNADO (41:03).  Plus, in our HOT TAKE (56:11), with Universal's new HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON arriving in cinemas this week, we ask: are live-action remakes killing cinema? If you would like to donate directly towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visithttps://www.map.org.uk/https://www.safebowgazanaid.com/take-action-nowJoin the conversation or suggest a Hot Take for the gang to discuss tweet us at @FadeToBlackPodFollow us: @amonwarmann, @clarisselou, @hannainesflintMusic by ⁠The Last Skeptik⁠If you like the show do subscribe, leave a review and rate us too!

Sam Clements speaks to director Michael Pearce and actor Domhnall Gleeson about their new film Echo Valley.  Kate lives a secluded life—until her troubled daughter shows up, frightened and covered in someone else's blood. As Kate unravels the shocking truth, she learns just how far a mother will go to try to save her child. If you'd like to send us a voice memo for use in a future episode, please email podcast@picturehouses.co.uk. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on Spotify. Find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram with @picturehouses. Find our latest cinema listings at picturehouses.com.  Produced by Stripped Media. Thank you for listening. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, review and share with your friends. Vive le Cinema.

Notre critique du film "Echo Valley" réalisé par Michael Pearce avec Julianne Moore, Sydney Sweeney, Domhnall Gleeson.Abonnez-vous au podcast CINECAST sur la plateforme de votre choix : https://smartlink.ausha.co/cinecast   ---   Titre : Echo ValleySortie : 13 juin 2025Réalisé par Michael PearceAvec : Julianne Moore, Sydney Sweeney, Domhnall GleesonSynopsis : Kate Garrett passe ses journées à s'occuper de chevaux et à les entraîner à la ferme d'Echo Valley, dans le sud-est de la Pennsylvanie. Tard dans la nuit, sa fille rebelle, Claire , arrive sur le pas de sa porte, effrayée, tremblante et couverte du sang de quelqu'un d'autre...#EchoValley #CINECASTHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Analizamos sin spoilers Echo Valley, el thriller emocional dirigido por Michael Pearce y protagonizado por Julianne Moore y Sydney Sweeney. Se estrena este 13 de junio en Apple TV+. Sinopsis: Kate está lidiando con una tragedia personal mientras posee y entrena caballos en Echo Valley, un lugar aislado y pintoresco. Cuando su hija Claire, llega a su puerta, asustada, temblorosa y cubierta de sangre ajena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Kermode On Film Mark talks to actor Domhnall Gleeson and director Michael Pearce, whose gripping psychological drama Echo Valley stars Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney, and he talks to actor Posy Sterling, who takes on her first leading role as Molly in Lollipop, a bittersweet story about a mother faced with the injustices of the care system in Britain.This episode of Kermode On Film was recorded live at the BFI Southbank on 9 June 2025, and was the first half of that date's Mark Kermode Live in 3D show.Come back for Part 2, where Mark is joined by actor Simon Pegg, who talks about his role in Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, and reflects on his career from Spaced and the Cornetto Trilogy all the way to Hollywood.Thanks for listening!Films mentioned in this episode:Echo ValleySicarioLollipopSeven SamuraiPunch Drunk LoveDead Man's ShoesPeople mentioned in this episode:Domhnall GleesonMichael PearcePosy SterlingSimon PeggJulianne MooreSydney Sweeney———————The opening title sequence of Kermode on Film uses quotes from:Mary Poppins, directed by Robert Stevenson and distributed by Walt Disney Motion Pictures – quote featuring Julie Andrews.Nope, written, directed and produced by Jordan Peele, and distributed by Universal Studios – quote featuring Keke Palmer.Withnail & I, written and directed by Bruce Robinson, and distributed by HandMade Films – quote featuring Richard E Grant.The Exorcist, written by William Peter Blatty and directed by William Friedkin, distributed by Warner Brothers – quote featuring Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair.We love these films. We urge you to seek them out, and watch them, again and again.They are masterpieces!Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency production.This episode was edited by Alex Archbold Jones.© Copyright HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Pearce, Deputy Chief U.S. Economist at Oxford Economics, joined Brittany Lewis on "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss President Donald Trump's tariffs on Mexico, China, and Canada. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Chancellor's made a significant announcement on the future of a project to build another tunnel linking Kent and Essex.During a major speech on how to boost economic growth in the UK, Rachel Reeves backed the Lower Thames Crossing and revealed the government's looking at privately financing the £9 billion scheme.Also in today's podcast, the family of a woman found dead after going missing from Folkestone believe police may have missed opportunities to find her while she was still alive.Leah Daley was discovered at the Warren last May 12 days after she'd last been seen.A criminal gang linked to west Kent and thought to be making £7,000 a week through drugs have been jailed.The men were part of a cocaine network that was uncovered during a stop and search in Tonbridge.A decision to close a leisure centre in Deal for nine months is going to reviewed after a backlash from people who use it.We told you earlier this month how Tides is due to shut in April until a new operator's found to run it from next January.But those using the pool, tennis courts and sports hall weren't happy.A Medway councillor says he's prepared to call for a referendum over a bid for the Towns to be granted city status.Leader Vince Maple announced the authority's fifth push for the title at a meeting last week. Hear from Michael Pearce, who represents Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow - and the leader.Elon Musk has been told to keep his 'hands off' the English Channel after suggesting it should be re-named.The Tesla boss posted on X suggesting the stretch of water is called the George Washington Channel instead. Reporter Sam Lennon has been finding out what people in Dover think.Football, and  it was another game without a win for Gillingham last night.They drew 1-1 at Grimsby Town after the hosts equalised with just seconds to spare. We've got reaction from manager John Coleman and goalkeeper Glenn Morris.

In part one, host Will Rasmussen talks with Shannon Williams from the Lemhi County 4-H program, promoting this year's Halloween Trough or Treat.   In part two, Will talks with Ronnie DeFord, Michael Pearce and Amber Pace from the Salmon Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition about their Halloween Carnival and  Zombie Walk.

A very full plate today, as Will Rasmussen talks with Todd Nelson, Breann Green, Hope Benedict and Suzy Avey with Sound of the city.   That is followed by Rachel Alvarado from SMMC on Voice of the Valley.  From there we have Michael Pearce and Amber Pace with the Salmon Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition.  The final segment is Hope Benedict and Suzy Avey covering programs at the Lemhi County Museum and the Sacajawea Center.

In part one host Will Rasmussen talks with Emily Kroul, Cody Kraul and Bob Overacker about the upcoming pancake breakfast,   In part two, Will talks with Sharon Infanger and Michael Pearce from the Salmon Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition about Family Fun Night Wednesday evening at the Fairgrounds.  

Two parts to Voice of the Valley this morning.  In part 1, host Will Rasmussen talks via phone with officer David Gomez and in the studio with Michael Pearce and Amber Pace from the Salmon  Substance Abuse Coalition about the town hall meeting tonight.  In part 2, Will talks with Chris Born, Salmon School superintendent about the recent board meeting and activities at the school.   

Host Craig Larsen talks with Michael Pearce from the Salmon Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition.   His is promoting their upcoming town hall meeting.

What happened in the cultural life in 19th century France that lead to the rise of avant-garde art in America? Jan-Ove Tuv sits down with Michael Pearce to review his book Kitsch, Propaganda and the American Avant-Garde. The book is available here: https://www.cambridgescholars.com/product/978-1-5275-9411-1

It was a full studio today on Voice of the Valley.  Host Craig Larsen started with Preston Becker from SMMC, covering the recent board meeting from SMMC as well as other information from the hospital.   Following Preston,  Sharon Infanger, Michael Pearce, Dylan Brewer, Amber Pace, Emilyee Perkins, Shaylee Turner, Tarn McFarlane, Nick Sessions and Breella Pace from the Salmon Substance Abuse Coalition were promotion Town Hall - Youth and the Internet.  Also promoting the upcoming production of Fiddler On The Roof.

Michael Pearce is a writer, painter, teacher and curator, as well as the founder of The Representational Art Conference (TRAC). His book "Kitsch, Propaganda and the American Avant-Garde" uncovers one thing Lenin, Hitler and Roosevelt had in common: A keen eye for art as state propaganda. Avoiding the old-fashioned vs modern dichotomy, Pearce shows the cultural historical roots of employing both figurative and abstract painting to further political correctness. Pearce traces it back to 19th century socialist thinking, and goes in-depth on the ideas of philosophers like Proudhon and Saint-Simon, as well as the protests of Emile Zola. First and foremost, however, he shows how the the American government and a few wealthy families made Avant-garde art into the preferred art form of the 20th century, casting it as the antidote to the sentimentality of kitsch.

Michael Pearce is a California kid turned Kentucky entrepreneur and real estate investor. Michaels's story has been far from normal. Whether it was moving out at 13, traveling across Europe with a band, or skipping out on law school to go all in on the early cell phone craze, Michael has a keen sense of opportunity. What sets him apart? Unlike most people, he isn't afraid to seize these opportunities. Throughout the show, be on the lookout for “Pearce's Pearls” which are life lessons, some learned the hard way, that Michael uses as guiding principles for his own life. You can find more about the How To Business Show by clicking the link below: ⁠https://linktr.ee/htbs⁠ If you enjoyed the episode, please give us a follow and hit the notification bell to stay up to date with new episodes! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/htbs/message

Welcome to the latest episode of the Directors UK podcast! As part of our In Conversation season, director and cinematographer Molly Manning Walker sat down with fellow director Michael Pearce to discuss her debut feature film How to Have Sex. Recorded at one of our member events, Molly discussed shifting from cinematography to directing, her approach to working with actors, and the challenges involved with directing hundreds of extras for How to Have Sex's clubbing scenes. We hope you enjoy the episode! (Image credit: Christopher Andreou)

Having started this channel I have made a few friends from around the world who have also come to view conditionalism due to scripture. Michael Pearce is one such friend and we're going to be discussing 10 reasons people won't burn in hell forever. To see more of the backstory of this channel, go here:I do this for free and am very happy to continue to do so to the extent that my videos will not be monetised if my youtube ever grows that big. If you'd like to support what I do or just stay up to date with the resources I create you can do so here: https://thehellproject.substack.com/#biblestudy #theology #hell Get full access to The Hell Project at www.thehellproject.online/subscribe

On September 16th, 2022, Alex Preston and Michael Pearce played squash for 40 hours, 1 minute and 59 seconds, breaking the world record by 2 minutes. Alex Preston talks about the record, where the idea was borne from, the prep, the team involved, the marathon itself, and the aftermath. Alex and I flesh out this accomplishment, and everything in and around it is mind-blowing; a tremendous chat about a tremendous accomplishment. I also give my recap of Canary Wharf at the conclusion of my chat with Alex. For all the details on the world record, check out this link: https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/longest-squash-marathon-(singles) Many thanks to our sponsor www.opensquash.org

Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast! For this episode we were joined by Michael Pearce to discuss his film Encounter, starring Riz Ahmed. Joining Michael was fellow director Yann Demange! Michael and Yann discuss working with kids on production, his approach to developing a connection between the actors, creating a visual language, and so much more. We hope you enjoy the show! Help us to reach more film lovers by reviewing and rating us wherever you get your pods. Music: Loyalty Freak

Over the moon for this weeks episode of Napalm and Friends with an incredible human being that restores my faith in humanity and the internet, the insanely talents guitarist from Sigmund Fraud, Michael Pearce. Tune in and learn a little about the punk scene in Australia, how Michael came to pick up the guitar, and so much more! Like always, guest picks the playlist Michael Pearce Instagram Sigmund Fraud Instagram Find Sigmund Fraud albums on Apple and Spotify   1. Human Error. Clowns   2. Fugazi. Waiting Room   3. Parquet Courts. What Colour is Blood   4. Frenzal Rhomb. Mum changed the Locks   5. Aesop Rock. Labor    6. Fu Manchu. The Action is Go   7. Decrepit Birth. Sea of Memories   8. Ne Obliviscaris. Forget Not   Background: String Kings. The Bash  

We head west as part of WellPlayed's Made In Australia segment to chat with Michael Pearce, the founder of Perth-based studio Tinyware Games about the studio's origins and their debut game Misc. A Tiny Tale.

When American comedian and actor Betty White died, fans lamented the fact that she had just missed making it to her 100th birthday. They felt she'd been robbed of achieving a significant life moment. Some researchers think that this century could see more people making it to that moment and beyond. That's the focus of this episode of Stats and Stories with guest Michael Pearce. Michael Pearce is a PhD candidate in Statistics at the University of Washington, working under the supervision of Elena A. Erosheva. His primary research interests include preference learning and developing Bayesian statistical models for social science problems. In his spare time, Michael enjoys running, biking, and paddling around the Puget Sound.

Bar Talk (our recommendations):Jessica is watching The Kettering Incident (2016 TV series); drinking Freeland Spirits bourbon.Damien is reading The Every by Dave Eggers; drinking Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey.Ryan is watching No One Gets Out Alive (2021, dir. Santiago Menghini); drinking Glenfiddich 15 Unique Solera Reserve.If you liked this week's story, check out Encounter (2021, dir. Michael Pearce).Up next: ‘The Wicked Flea' by J.U. GiesySpecial thank you to Dr Blake Brandes for our Whiskey and the Weird music! Like, rate, and follow! Check us out on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and at whiskeyandtheweird.com

Paul has a background in electronic music recording and composition and graduated from the National Film and Television School (NFTS) in the UK. Paul's films include: The Proposition, The Queen, Hunger, '71, We Need To Talk About Kevin, The Imposter, American Animals, You Were Never Really Here, and Saint Maud. Paul's more recent film work includes Mogul Mowgli, and Encounter, directed by Michael Pearce and starring Riz Ahmed. 

Maya grew up in Italy and moved to the UK, attending the National Film and Television School, working with classmate Michael Pearce on his short films, Rite and Keeping Up with the Joneses, as well as his BAFTA-winning debut feature film Beast, and Michael Pearce's next film Encounter, starring Riz Ahmed and Octavia Spencer. Maya's other feature film projects include the art film project DAU, the documentary Kingdom Of Us, the BAFTA-winning coming of age film Rocks, and Clio Barnard's latest feature, Ali & Ava.

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing ENCOUNTER (2021), currently available on Amazon Prime. Directed by Michael Pearce, from a screenplay by Michael Pearce and Joe Barton; the film follows Malik (Riz Ahmed), who is in a race to save his sons from an impending alien invasion. A special shout out to the 2 young actors Lucian-River Chauhan and Aditya Geddada who play his sons Jay and Bobby and give stand out performances. The film has a run time of 1 h 48 m and is rated R. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jokagoge/support

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Notre critique du film "Encounter" réalisé par Michael Pearce (II) avec Riz Ahmed et Octavia Spencer. Disponible le 10 décembre sur Prime Video. Abonnez-vous à notre chaîne YOUTUBE : https://bit.ly/3nm7Oy9 ---   Titre : Encounter Sortie : 10 décembre 2021 (sortie Prime Video) De : Michael Pearce (II) Avec : Riz Ahmed et Octavia Spencer.  Synopsis : Deux jeunes frères fuient en compagnie de leur père, qui tente de les protéger d'une menace inhumaine. Au cours de ce dangereux voyage, les garçons vont devoir se confronter à de dures vérités et abandonner leur enfance. Bande-annonce : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SB44bZVe-c4 #Encounter #CINECAST #Podcast #PrimeVideo

This week… Hanna chats with Encounter director Michael Pearce (08:11) and the pod team discuss the film (24:14), which stars Riz Ahmed as an army vet on the run with his sons in fear of an alien parasitic invasion. Joaquin Phoenix is the antithesis of Joker in C'mon C'mon (35:38), and we've got two Christmas movies for you: Aml Ameen writes, directs and stars in Boxing Day (47:02), while Keira Knightley takes the lead in Silent Night (01:07:37). Plus in this week's Hot Take (01:22:45), we discuss the always controversial “Best Of” movies list: a great way to champion the year's creme de la creme or do they just reinforce the biases of the outlets who publish them? If you'd like to join the conversation or suggest a Hot Take for the gang to discuss tweet us with the hashtag #FadeToBlackPod Follow us: @amonwarmann, @clarisselou, @hannaflint If you like the show do subscribe, leave a review and rate us too!

Megan's on vacation (and we miss her), so we invite a very special guest to join us this week: former Spoilerpiece co-host Kris Jenson! We're excited to have Kris back for an episode, but feel bad about the movies we made him watch. At least we have some great discussions about them! First up is Michael Pearce's muddled sci-fi film ENCOUNTER (4:26), starring Riz Ahmed as a father trying to protect his two sons from an alien invasion. Then we cover Camille Griffin's uneven mix of sci-fi and dark comedy, SILENT NIGHT (31:17), which is about old friends who get together on Christmas as one last hurrah before their imminent demise. And on this week's Patreon exclusive audio, we talk with Kris about Paul Verhoeven's 1990 sci-fi action film TOTAL RECALL, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger!

Adam is joined by CelticsBlog's Michael Pearce to discuss the guard rotation, the development of Romeo Langford and Aaron Nesmith and what rotations make the most sense for the Celtics in the immediate future, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on All N: a Nintendo podcast! ★ What have we been up to? ★ ☆ Eric's still addicted to Castle Crashers ☆ Shang-Chi thoughts ☆ Power Rangers BFTG Season 4 ☆ Seth isn't playing Cruis'n Blast ☆ Eastward early impressions ☆ KNW PLOKtober community submissions ★

On this episode of Why Watch That:Our reviews (so far) at this year's Toronto International Film Festival, including:Petite MamanFollowing a girl's journey to her mother's childhood home, French auteur Céline Sciamma's latest is a tender tale of intergenerational connection.Céline Sciamma's TIFF '19 selection Portrait of a Lady on Fire garnered international acclaim for its sumptuous rendering of queer female desire and the overwhelming power of both truly looking and truly being seen. Sciamma's follow-up brings the writer-director's exquisite craft and acute insights into longing to bear on a tale of childhood grief and wonder.After her grandmother dies, Nelly (Joséphine Sanz) is taken to her mother's childhood home. While her parents go about cleaning out the house, Nelly explores the surrounding woods. She encounters Marion (Gabrielle Sanz), a girl exactly Nelly's age and to whom she bears a striking resemblance. The pair become fast friends, constructing a hut together, sharing lunches, and talking over the life transitions both are in the midst of. (Marion is only days away from going to hospital for an operation.) Incrementally, the girls' eerie similarities yield revelations that merge events of the past with those of the present.Working once again with cinematographer Claire Mathon and production designer Lionel Brison, Sciamma gently ushers us into a series of hushed, crepuscular spaces where the spectral meets the everyday and time seems to fold in on itself. Drawing lovely, subtle performances from her young stars, Sciamma allows us to see the world through Nelly and Marion's eyes. The result is a film of tremendous tenderness and sombre beauty that, like all of Sciamma's films, celebrates the spectrum of feminine connection. -DIANA SANCHEZSPECIAL PRESENTATIONSFrance, 2021French70 minutesDirectorCéline SciammaCastJoséphine Sanz, Gabrielle Sanz, Nina Meurisse, Stéphane Varupenne, Margo AbascalScreenplayCéline SciammaMothering SundayOlivia Colman and Colin Firth star in this deeply affecting adaptation of Graham Swift's bittersweet novel about secret love in post-WWI England.Featuring captivating performances from up-and-coming talents Odessa Young (TIFF '18's Assassination Nation) and Josh O'Connor (The Crown), and Oscar-winning veterans Olivia Colman, Colin Firth, and Glenda Jackson, this exquisite adaptation of Booker Prize–winning author Graham Swift's eponymous novella transports us to Britain's inter-war years for a story of grief, responsibility, and hidden love.Jane (Young) works as a maid for the Nivens (Colman and Firth), an aging home counties couple who, like so many other families, lost their sons on the battlefields of the First World War. Jane is having a secret affair with Paul (O'Connor), son of the Nivens' neighbours, the Sheringhams. Paul is the only member of his peer group to return from the front, a status that has left him with a powerful dose of survivor's guilt and a weighty sense of duty to his family, who expects him to pursue a legal career and marry a woman of his station — which is to say, not the likes of Jane.On Mothering Sunday, her day off, Jane trysts with Paul at his house while his parents are away. There is a sense of quiet idyll to their stolen hours of lovemaking and Jane's gentle exploration of this world of wealth and prestige. Yet a double shadow hangs over this precious day, arising from the horrors of the recent past and the disappointments and sacrifices looming in the pair's future.Scripted by Alice Birch (TIFF '16 world premiere Lady Macbeth) and directed by Eva Husson (TIFF '18's Girls of the Sun), Mothering Sunday draws us into Jane and Paul's rendezvous, vividly evoking both its sensuous peaks and sobering undercurrents before zooming ahead into a future time when all this can be placed in perspective. -DIANA SANCHEZSPECIAL PRESENTATIONSUnited Kingdom, 2021English104 minutesDirectorEva HussonCastOdessa Young, Josh O'Connor, Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, Olivia Colman, Colin Firth, Glenda Jackson, Patsy Ferran, Emma D'ArcyScreenplayAlice BirchThe StarlingMelissa McCarthy, Chris O'Dowd and Kevin Kline star in Theodore Melfi's bittersweet tale of a couple working their way toward the other side of grief.Melissa McCarthy has long proved she can play both wild comedy and heartbreaking drama. Working again with her St. Vincent director Theodore Melfi and buoyed by a superb supporting cast, she soars in a complex role that draws upon her impeccable timing and emotional instincts.Lilly (McCarthy) is always the one who holds it together when things go south for her family. A year has passed since she and her husband Jack (Chris O'Dowd) lost their infant daughter. Grief got the better of Jack, who's now recovering in a psychiatric clinic. Lilly holds down her job at the grocery store, keeps up the family's expansive rural property, and faithfully makes the weekly two-hour journey to visit her husband.Concerned that Lilly isn't tending to her own grieving process, a counsellor at Jack's clinic suggests that she see a local therapist, Larry (Kevin Kline, also appearing in Festival selection The Good House). The counsellor neglects to mention that Larry long ago gave up psychology to become a veterinarian — a practice that will prove germane when a dive-bombing starling begins wreaking havoc in Lilly's garden.The intricacies of Matt Harris's sensitive, canny screenplay allow us to observe the ways that every act of love — whether toward a spouse, a client, or an insistent bird — requires both generosity and boundary setting. Lilly can't bear the notion of being a quitter, but without some self-care, all her efforts to care for others could come to naught.Helmed with rich insight into the healing process by Melfi (Academy Award– nominated for Hidden Figures), The Starling lights upon a rare balance of levity and gravity, mischief and tenderness. -CAMERON BAILEYSPECIAL PRESENTATIONSUnited States of America, 2021English103 minutesDirectorTheodore MelfiCastMelissa McCarthy, Chris O'Dowd, Timothy Olyphant, Skyler Gisondo, Daveed Diggs, Laura Harrier, Rosalind Chao, Loretta Devine, Kevin KlineScreenplayMatt HarrisPublicistNetflixThe Electrical Life of Louis Wain An eccentric artist (Benedict Cumberbatch) introduces Victorian London to the delights of cats, in Will Sharpe's enlightening biopic.From Ancient Egypt to TikTok, cats have accompanied humans on life's journey. But who made the creatures cute? The Electrical Life of Louis Wain tells the story of the Victorian-era artist whose widely published drawings of anthropomorphized cats transformed them from mysterious to irresistible. In a dazzling, career-best performance, Benedict Cumberbatch plays one of Britain's most influential eccentrics as a flurry of wild ideas and prodigious artistic output.Louis Wain (Cumberbatch, also at the Festival in The Power of the Dog) brims with creativity, even as his life in the 1880s oscillates between the delightful and the dizzying. To support his widowed mother and five younger sisters, the academy-trained artist sells drawings of animals from the country fair. His skilled and speedy portraiture impresses, but his often stormy view of the world and those in it keeps him from engaging much with society. That is, until he hires a kind, curious governess for his youngest sisters, Emily Richardson (Claire Foy), who illuminates his life in a way even he'd never imagined. Love blooms across the class divide — albeit to the chagrin of Louis's stern sister Caroline (Andrea Riseborough), second oldest and second in command.Writer-director Will Sharpe (television's Flowers, whose co-star Olivia Colman narrates here) uses dynamic visual technique and colourfully shifting mood to convey Louis's complicated mind, fickle wealth, momentous love, and consuming grief. Cumberbatch's transcendent performance stands at the centre of an impressive cast that includes Toby Jones and Adeel Akhtar (also at the Festival in Ali & Ava). Alive with imagination in every scene, The Electrical Life of Louis Wain shows just how we came to live in a cat's world. Meow. -DESCRIPTION COURTESY OF TIFFGALA PRESENTATIONSUnited Kingdom, 2021English111 minutesDirectorWill SharpeCastBenedict Cumberbatch, Claire Foy, Andrea Riseborough, Toby JonesScreenplaySimon Stephenson, Will SharpePublicistAmazon StudiosAll My Puny SorrowsMichael McGowan's touching adaptation of Miriam Toews' beloved novel about two sisters boasts a fine cast led by Alison Pill and Sarah Gadon.Michael McGowan's moving adaptation of Miriam Toews' beloved novel All My Puny Sorrows is propelled by nuanced direction, an affecting script, and a truly stellar, fearless cast. The story revolves around the women of the Von Riesen clan: writer Yoli (Alison Pill), who's tormented by self-doubt and is going through a tough, protracted divorce; her sister Elf (Sarah Gadon), a well-known concert pianist whose bouts with depression threaten to consume her; their steadfast mother Lottie (Mare Winningham); their no-nonsense aunt Tina (Mimi Kuzyk); and Yoli's precocious daughter Nora (Amybeth McNulty).The family are no strangers to sorrow. They left the Mennonite community after their patriarch (Donal Logue) unexpectedly killed himself. (It's not said explicitly, but the film suggests his church played a key role in his decision.) How the Von Riesens, especially Yoli and Elf, confront — and fail to confront — tragedy and trauma is the central focus of the film. The sisters' wisecracking banter and acute awareness of each other's foibles indicates a profound love and mutual dependency, but as Yoli struggles to understand Elf and protect her from her demons, the women's fundamental differences come to the fore.Oscillating powerfully between extremes of joy and sadness, All My Puny Sorrows is also one of the most erudite, literary films you will see this year. Much of the close relationship between Yoli and Elf is based on their love of books (stretching from Philip Larkin to D.H. Lawrence), reflecting their intellectual curiosity and capacity for life — which only makes the film all the more heartbreaking, and its ultimate embrace of life so touching. -STEVE GRAVESTOCKSPECIAL PRESENTATIONSCanada, 2021English103 minutesDirectorMichael McGowanCastAlison Pill, Sarah Gadon, Mare Winningham, Amybeth McNulty, Donal LogueScreenplayMichael McGowanEncounterA decorated Marine (Riz Ahmed) goes on a rescue mission to save his two young sons from an inhuman threat, in the latest from director Michael Pearce.Suspenseful, wildly imaginative, and eerily resonant, British director Michael Pearce's follow-up to his TIFF '17 Platform competitor Beast catapults us into a world where every encounter could lead to peril. Featuring an adrenalized lead performance from Riz Ahmed, this is a thriller for the age of cultural division and seemingly endless existential threat.A decorated marine, Malik Khan (Ahmed) is trained to identify risk. But what if the risk appears totally ordinary? Malik sees bugs. Evil bugs. Alien bugs that seem to be seizing control of people, one after another. Malik can't convince the world to sound the alarm, but he can at least protect his two young sons from global parasitic invasion — which might involve kidnapping them from the home of Malik's estranged wife.Written with Joe Barton (TIFF '17 world premiere The Ritual), Pearce's leap into large-scale filmmaking, with its nod to genre classics like Invasion of the Body Snatchers, brilliantly fuses dazzling spectacle with character-driven drama. Encounter's visuals are by turns gorgeous and shocking. Its atmosphere of American heartland creepiness is both familiar and unnerving.Yet the film ultimately rests on its performances. Oscar winner Octavia Spencer is masterful in a supporting role that prompts us to reconsider everything we've seen, while Ahmed cements his reputation as one of the most compelling actors working today. Whether playfully joshing with his boys, confronting far-right extremists, or defending himself against a human-insect hybrid, Ahmed imbues Malik's every gesture with magnetism and mystery, leading up to a showdown that blurs the cosmic with the cognitive. -CAMERON BAILEYSPECIAL PRESENTATIONSUnited Kingdom, United States of America, 2021English108 minutesDirectorMichael PearceCastRiz Ahmed, Octavia Spencer, Rory CochraneScreenplayJoe Barton, Michael PearcePublicistAmazon StudiosThe GuiltyJake Gyllenhaal stars in Antoine Fuqua's thriller set over the course of a single morning in a 911 dispatch centre.Versatile action auteur Antoine Fuqua (Training Day, screening at the Festival as part of TIFF Rewind) reunites with his Southpaw star Jake Gyllenhaal in this riveting film about an emergency responder's desperate race to save a distressed caller. Unfolding in real time within the confines of a frenetic 911 dispatch centre, Fuqua's The Guilty delivers on its high-concept premise, channelled through another powerhouse performance from Gyllenhaal.As a wildfire rages towards Los Angeles, embittered police officer Joe Bayler (Gyllenhaal) winds down a chaotic but tedious shift answering emergency calls — a punitive demotion he received ahead of an imminent disciplinary hearing. His ennui is soon interrupted by a cryptic call from a woman (Riley Keough) who appears to be attempting to call her child, but is in fact discreetly reporting her own abduction. Working with the meagre clues she is able to provide, Joe throws all his skill and intuition towards ensuring her safety, but as the severity of the crime comes to light, Joe's own psychological state begins to fray and he is forced to reconcile with demons of his own.Every tense moment plays out on Gyllenhaal's face, as he spars with a dynamic ensemble of voices in his headset, including those of Ethan Hawke, Peter Sarsgaard, and Paul Dano. Building off a script from True Detective creator-writer Nic Pizzolatto, Fuqua and cinematographer Maz Makhani crosscut the white-knuckle drama with a montage of monitors broadcasting the apocalyptic inferno outside; a surreal, but all too familiar reflection of our mad world. -CAMERON BAILEYSPECIAL PRESENTATIONSUnited States of America, 2021English90 minutesDirectorAntoine FuquaCastJake Gyllenhaal, Ethan Hawke, Riley Keough, Christina Vidal Mitchell, Eli Goree, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, David Castañeda, Paul Dano, Peter SarsgaardScreenplayNic PizzolattoPublicistNetflixLakewood​​Naomi Watts stars in Phillip Noyce's nerve-rattling thriller about a mother struggling to rescue her son from a school shooter.Amy Carr (Naomi Watts) is out for what should have been a restorative morning run when a friend calls with terrifying news: the local high school attended by Noah, her teenage son, has been besieged by an active shooter. Deep within a network of forest paths surrounding her home, miles from town and nearly overwhelmed by panic, Amy refuses to succumb to hopelessness. With her smartphone as her sole means of intervention, she will draw upon every resource she can think of to ensure that her son survives the attack.Helmed by veteran director Phillip Noyce (Rabbit-Proof Fence, Dead Calm) and written by Chris Sparling, Lakewood plunges us headlong into a desperate scenario unfolding in real time. The film echoes Sparling's acclaimed screenplay for Buried, a selection at TIFF 2010, in the sense that most of it unfolds as a one-person show, with Amy navigating the situation remotely. Yet Noyce's film also functions as a tribute to the power of a community working together in the face of calamity, as Amy enlists the assistance of an auto-body shop manager, a 911 operator, a rideshare driver, and one of her co-workers at the Marion County Division of Taxation to help her take matters into her own hands.It is rare to encounter a thriller like Lakewood, at once high-concept and heartfelt, exhilarating and poignant. It is also a showcase for Watts, who masterfully conveys a captivating fusion of impromptu heroism and maternal devotion. -DESCRIPTION COURTESY OF TIFFGALA PRESENTATIONSCanada, 2021English84 minutesDirectorPhillip NoyceCastNaomi WattsScreenplayChris Sparling See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

SHR # 2754:: NHow Long Can a Person Live? The 21st Century May See a Record-breaker - Michael Pearce - Doctoral Student University of Washington - The number of people who live past the age of 100 has been on the rise for decades, up to nearly half a million people worldwide. There are, however, far fewer “supercentenarians,” people who live to age 110 or even longer. The oldest living person, Jeanne Calment of France, was 122 when she died in 1997; currently, the world's oldest person is 118-year-old Kane Tanaka of Japan. Such extreme longevity, according to new research by the University of Washington, likely will continue to rise slowly by the end of this century, and estimates show that a lifespan of 125 years, or even 130 years, is possible.

The term ‘essential service' has gained traction this past year and has left the likes of ‘recession-proof' in the dust. Some franchises previously listing the latter as a selling point struggled to conjure proof when the pandemic hit, but for names like those under the Authority Brands banner, the past year has only bolstered their success.  On this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Michael Pearce, chief development officer for Authority Brands, to talk all things services. How has the group continued acquiring franchises during the pandemic? What does it look for when partnering with new brands? And how has it boosted those brands to industry-leading levels? Find out all of this and much more during our in-depth conversation.  To keep your finger on the beating pulse of franchising, sign up to our newsletter at globalfranchisemagazine.com, subscribe to our definitive magazine, and join the conversation with our experts today on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

This formidably accomplished debut feature by Michael Pearce takes us down familiar paths into a darkness all its own.

Michael Pearce's hugely impressive first film Beast is an unsettling thriller that holds you in suspense until its final moments - and we're lucky enough to welcome Michael on to the show to discuss his intoxicating debut.Moll (Jessie Buckley) is 27 and still living at home, stifled by the small island community around her and too beholden to her family to break away. When she meets Pascal, a free-spirited stranger, a whole new world opens up to her and she begins to feel alive for the first time, falling madly in love. Finally breaking free from her family, Moll moves in with Pascal (Johnny Flynn) to start a new life. But when he is arrested as the key suspect in a series of brutal murders, she is left isolated and afraid.To discuss the film, we welcome Josh Slater-Williams - writer for Little White Lies and Sight and Sound - back on to the show, as well as regular contributors Kelly Powell, Jake Cunningham and Sam HowlettFollow the team on Twitter:@CunninghamJH - Jake@Sam_Howlett1 - Sam@jslaterwilliams - JoshJosh first saw Beast at Glasgow Film Festival, read his round up of the festival for the BFI here: https://bit.ly/2Kj7QkLAfter last week's discussion about the end credits of Let the Sunshine In, Jake has written about that film and the credits of a few other recent releases for The I. You can read that here: https://bit.ly/2I0PcNWAfter discussing Custody on the show, you can read more of Sam's thoughts on the film by heading to the Curzon Blog: https://bit.ly/2HyaaTfProduced and edited by Jake CunninghamMusic by incompetech.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We go wild this week with a menagerie of animal-based filmic bits and bobs from across the British film industry. Weekend and 45 Years director Andrew Haigh leads in Lean On Pete, his Pacific Northwest-set drama about a wandering teen and an ageing racehorse; Writer-director Michael Pearce introduces his sprightly, nasty debut Beast and film-maker John Bradburn displays an infectious enthusiasm for Pandemic, his interactive film about pig-human hybrids. Plus, we talk to New York film journalist Nick Pinkerton about The Other Side of the 80s, his extended feature about alternative 80s film-making, which makes Sight and Sound's front cover next issue. Nick is technically an animal, which we mention only to stretch our conceit to its breaking point. *Play Pandemic here! https://blog.sciencemuseum.org.uk/pandemic-behind-the-scenes/* The BFI podcast - four stories from across the British film industry - is written, presented and produced by Henry Barnes: twitter.com/henryhbarnes?lang=en. This episode contains clips from the following: - Lean On Pete, directed by Andrew Haigh and released in 2018 by Curzon Artificial Eye. - Pandemic, directed by John Bradburn and released in 2018 by The Science Museum. - Cutter's Way, directed by Ivan Passer and released in 1981 by United Artists. - The Breakfast Club, directed by John Hughes and released in 1985 by Universal Pictures. - E.T. The Extra Terrestrial, directed by Stephen Spielberg and released in 1982 by Universal Pictures. - The Terminator, directed by James Cameron and released in 1984 by Orion Pictures. - Back to the Future, directed by Robert Zemeckis and released in 1985 by Universal Pictures. - Beast, directed by Michael Pearce and released in 2017 by 30 West. This episode contains the following music, all used under license via Audio Network, unless otherwise stated: - Throwback Jack, written and performed by Tim Garland. Released in 2003. - Island Love, written and performed by Tom Peters and Lorenzo De Feo. Released in 2017. - Your Love Part Two, written and performed by Lyndrey Holder. Released in 2017. - Time is on Your Side, written and performed by Pete Masitti and John Andrew Barrow. Released in 2017. - Left of the Dial, written and performed by Alex Chilton and The Replacements. Released in 1985. - Don't Skip Out on Me, written and performed by Richmond Fontaine. Released in 2016. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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An astounding first feature, visually compelling and with a riveting plot. A director to watch for. The post Michael Pearce – Beast #TFF35 appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

"Beast" is a seductive psychological thriller from the mind of writer/director Michael Pearce featuring breakthrough performances, an unsettling yet hypnotic mood and a control over story and craft. Michael Pearce was kind enough to lend me a few minutes of his time to talk about his indie breakthrough hit. Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - @nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-…d1087678387?mt=2 And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture