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On this episode of Bad Dads Film Review, the team reviews This Is England (2006), Shane Meadows' raw, semi-autobiographical coming-of-age drama starring Thomas Turgoose, Stephen Graham, Vicky McClure, Joe Gilgun, Andrew Shim, Rosamund Hanson, and Jack O'Connell.In this episodeRecording outside the man cave in brutal heat, with England playing later and possible background birdsReturning to Shane Meadows after the dads' love for Dead Man's ShoesMeadows writing from lived experience and Shaun Field as a loose version of the young Shane MeadowsThe film's 1983 setting: Falklands aftermath, Thatcher-era mood, working-class Midlands anonymity, and immaculate period detailShaun's grief over his father's death and the brutal school bullying around his clothesThe infamous Mini joke, the playground fight, and Reegs' detour into the real-world Mini passenger recordWoody's gang as surrogate family: underpass tea, derelict-house “hunting”, haircuts, boots, braces, and the gifted Ben ShermanSkinhead culture before the racist takeover: ska, soul, punk, clothes, belonging, and styleSmell, the shed snog, New Romantic fashion, and the very awkward age-gap discussionCombo's entrance from prison and the immediate tonal shift from funny coming-of-age story to something threateningStephen Graham's performance as Combo: vulnerable, pathetic, charismatic, manipulative, racist, and terrifyingCombo gaslighting Woody, exploiting Shaun's Falklands grief, and splitting the gangThe National Front meeting: respectable presentation, simple blame politics, Frank Harper's speaker, and Gadget's “NASHNIL” spellingShaun's corruption under Combo: racist intimidation, the corner-shop robbery, and the stolen language of national prideLol rejecting Combo and the emotional humiliation that turns outward into violenceMilky and Combo bonding over music and roots before Combo's jealousy eruptsThe brutal beating of Milky, Shaun being forced to watch, and Combo's immediate collapse into remorseShaun throwing the St George's flag into the sea as a rejection of the racist version of EnglandThe continuing relevance of the film's politics from 1983 to 2006 to nowStrong recommendations for the follow-up series: This Is England '86, '88, and '90Bad Dads consensusSidey: Strong recommend — sees it as at least a 9/10 and reads the final flag moment as Shaun rejecting the National Front's corrupted version of England.Pete: Strong recommend — praises the film's lived-in authenticity, performances, and the follow-up series; still holds Dead Man's Shoes as a 10/10 comparison point.Reegs: Strongly positive — highlights the bleakness, the current relevance of the racist rhetoric, and Stephen Graham's frighteningly layered work.Cris: Engaged with the period detail, humour, and discomfort of the film's tonal shift, particularly once Combo arrives.Final takeThis Is England begins as a warm, funny, scruffy story about a lonely boy finding friends, then slowly reveals how easily grief and poverty can be weaponised by people offering simple enemies and ugly certainty. It is beautifully observed, brilliantly acted, deeply uncomfortable, and still horribly relevant.You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!We love to hear from our listeners! By which I mean we tolerate it. If it hasn't been completely destroyed yet you can usually find us on twitter @dads_film, on Facebook Bad Dads Film Review, on email at baddadsjsy@gmail.com or on our website baddadsfilm.com. Until next time, we remain... Bad Dads
C'est en pleine Coupe du monde de foot que le sort a choisi son camp en nous imposant, par le mot tiré, de traiter d'une nationalité pas comme les autres, qui n'est éloignée de notre territoire que par un tout petit bout de Manche.Sans prendre le Ferry ni le tunnel, l'équipe s'est donc attelée à proposer une sélection forcément raffinée et pourtant si différente, voire opposée. Mais après tout, n'est-ce pas ce qui pourrait le mieux définir ce qu'est "être anglais" ?Entre malfrats survoltés, jeunesse laissée pour compte en quête d'identité et famille royale, voilà un tour d'horizon qui ne fait qu'effleurer la richesse d'un cinéma si riche et singulier. Forcément, 3 films c'est bien trop peu et le thème mériterait toute une saison à lui seul. Mais vous l'entendrez, cela n'empêche nullement l'équipe de s'enflammer, dans le bon ou le mauvais sens, pour vous parler de cette nouvelle sélection plus fraîche qu'une pinte servie dans un pub de Newcastle.On attend donc vos écoutes, vos avis, vos commentaires et surtout vos abonnements et vos étoiles sur toutes les applications de podcasts et nos réseaux sociaux.Quant au prochain épisode, pas besoin de tirage au sort puisque la tradition du plaisir coupable vous accompagnera dans votre début d'été...Profitez bien, des bisous !Références de l'épisode :Snatch de Guy Ritchie (2000)This Is England de Shane Meadows (2006)The Queen de Stephen Frears (2006) #LeFilmLePlus #PodcastCinema #CinemaAnglais #Snatch #ThisIsEngland #TheQueen #GuyRitchie #ShaneMeadows #FilmBritannique #CritiqueFilm #PodcastFrançais #Angleterre #Cinéphiles #GuyRitchie #BritishCinema Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
In this episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, Jonathan Thomas sits down with Spencer Murphy — Assistant Professor in Media and Communications at Coventry University, specialist in film theory and cross-cultural cinema, and founder of the Coventry East Asian Film Society — for a wide-ranging, enthusiastic, and genuinely entertaining conversation about British film. What is a British film, exactly? Is it about the money, the cast, the crew, the story, or the setting? How does class permeate almost every British film ever made, from Ealing comedies to Harry Potter? Why does the British landscape function as a character in its own right? And why do Americans connect so deeply with British cinema when its sensibility — restrained, ironic, self-deprecating — is so different from Hollywood's? Jonathan and Spencer also trade their top five British films each, debate the new Wuthering Heights adaptation (neither of them liked it), and discuss why British cinema's literary inheritance is both its greatest strength and, sometimes, its creative limitation. Links Spencer Murphy at Coventry University BFI Top 100 British Films Dead Man's Shoes (2004, Shane Meadows) The Full Monty (1997) The Remains of the Day (1993) Rebecca (1940, dir. Alfred Hitchcock) Tamara Drewe (2010, dir. Stephen Frears) Friends of Anglotopia Takeaways Defining what constitutes a British film is genuinely one of the hardest questions in film studies — it can't be reduced to funding source, shooting location, cast, or director alone. Both Jonathan and Spencer agree the most satisfying answer involves who is behind the artistic vision, but even that gets complicated fast. The "Mary Poppins test" is Spencer's shorthand for films that feel very British on the surface but aren't authentically so — the tourist's vision of Britain, the chocolate-box version that meets an expectation rather than reflecting a reality. British film has a deep and complicated two-way relationship with how Britain represents itself to tourists — Hollywood's vision of Britain shapes what visitors expect, and British places have increasingly adapted to meet those expectations, from Harry Potter shops in York's Shambles to the way villages brand themselves around filming locations. Class is the single most persistent thread running through British cinema across every decade and genre — from Ealing comedies to Downton Abbey to Trainspotting — and Spencer argues it's almost impossible to think of a major British film that isn't, consciously or not, about the class system. British cinema's literary inheritance — the endless cycle of Jane Austen, Brontë, and Robin Hood adaptations — is both a commercial lifeline and a creative constraint. Spencer sees it as potentially reducing the space for new voices and contemporary stories, though he acknowledges the money it generates can fund smaller, more singular films. The British landscape is not just a setting in British cinema — it functions as a character, carrying regional pride and identity in a way that Hollywood rarely matches. Spencer notes that British location managers and production designers feel a deep obligation to get place right in a way their American counterparts don't always have. Spencer's explanation for why Americans love British film comes down to one word: self-deprecation. British culture — and British cinema — is not afraid to ridicule itself, to see its own shortcomings, and to raise them with others in a way that doesn't quite offend. He sees this as the quality Hollywood fundamentally cannot replicate. The new Wuthering Heights adaptation was a near-universal disappointment for both Jonathan and Spencer — not for lack of visual quality, but for failing the fundamental question every film must answer: who is this for? Spencer's most unexpected recommendation is Dead Man's Shoes (2004) by Shane Meadows — a harrowing, masterful, deeply regional Midlands film that he shows students as one of the most authentic and powerful representations of working-class Britain ever put on screen. The incoming Harry Potter TV series — set explicitly in the 1990s with a period-appropriate visual aesthetic — is likely to have a bigger impact on British tourism than anything since the original films, and will once again reshape what visitors expect Britain to look and feel like when they arrive. Soundbites "When I grew up, I really loved Hong Kong movies — Bruce Lee. The thing that fascinated me was you had streets with Chinese signs, but then Royal Albert Street, buses that looked like London buses. I remember my dad saying, 'Oh, it's part of Britain.' And I was like, what? That can't be so." — Spencer on the connection between British colonialism and his career in film. "It's almost like a snake eating its tail. Britain adapts to meet the expectation that its own exported films have created. You go to the Shambles in York and every other shop sells Harry Potter things and tea — because that's what people want to see." — Spencer on cinema's two-way influence on British culture and tourism. "Class in the UK is not purely related to finance. You can be a very, very wealthy working class person. You could be a millionaire and you'll always be working class. That idea of class being embedded generationally — going back hundreds and hundreds of years — movies articulate that struggle." — Spencer on why class is the defining thread of British cinema. "I'm from the Black Country — a heavily industrial area. I moved into what people would call a very middle class job as a lecturer at university. But my accent, the way I speak, where I'm from — it's working class and it will never leave me." — Spencer on living the class story British cinema tells. "You could argue British cinema is trying, in the 1940s post-war period, to lay out the parameters of class once more — because the great leveller of class was the Second World War, when it really didn't matter who your parents were. People were dying at every rank." — Spencer on class and British cinema's post-war identity crisis. "I always think of it as the King Charles test. He gave that speech in Congress — understated, but deeply critical, undercutting the president in a way where nobody could quite call him out for it. That is quintessentially British. And I think British film does that too." — Spencer on why Americans love British cinema's self-deprecating wit. "You're never going to see a British version of Top Gun. It's just never going to happen. Hollywood can be very congratulatory. British cinema is not afraid to ridicule what it is to be British — and I think that appeals to American audiences enormously." — Spencer on the fundamental difference between British and American cinema. "Wuthering Heights — I watched it and I thought, I don't even know what it felt like, but it didn't feel British to me. I wasn't sure who it was made for. Is this made for 19 year olds? Because I don't get it." — Spencer on the Emerald Fennell adaptation. "Dead Man's Shoes is harrowing and awful, but it had a massive impact on me. It touches on class, on the 1980s, on the downtrodden. It's a film I've seen about three times. I show it to students because it's just masterful." — Spencer on his most unexpected British film recommendation. "When they replayed the Royal Wedding coverage in the pub, you know what came on after it on BBC One? Wallace and Gromit. The perfect chaser of all that Britishness." — Jonathan on the most quintessentially British television scheduling decision ever made. ⠀ Chapters 00:00 Introduction — Jonathan sets up the episode and introduces Spencer Murphy 01:50 Spencer's Journey into Film — VHS tapes, corner video stores, Hong Kong martial arts films, and an accidental PhD 04:36 Jonathan Meets His Wife at Film School — A brief Anglotopia origin story 05:13 Southeast Asian Cinema and the British Colonial Lens — How post-1997 Hong Kong shaped Spencer's thinking about national cinema 08:52 What Is a British Film? — The question neither host can fully answer, and why that's the right response 12:36 Jonathan's Working Definition — Setting, cast, and the authenticity test 13:37 The Merchant Ivory Problem — When a British story isn't quite a British film 14:32 The Mary Poppins Test — How to spot a tourist's version of Britain on screen 16:17 Harry Potter, Bond & Lawrence of Arabia — Are America's favourite "British" films actually British? 18:46 Cinema's Two-Way Effect on Britain — How films shape the places they portray 20:53 Harry Potter as Britain's Biggest Cultural Export — And the new TV series that will change tourism again 22:29 The Visual Identity of the Harry Potter TV Show — Why setting it in the 1990s is a smart move 24:28 British Film Genres — Social realism, heritage drama, comedy, Hammer Horror, and what each adds to the British identity 26:50 Class as British Cinema's Defining Thread — Why it runs through every genre from Ealing to Peaky Blinders 31:33 The Full Monty, Billy Elliot & Richard Curtis — Class in 1990s British film 33:36 Accents, Class & the Transatlantic Voice — From clipped 1930s RP to Trainspotting's Scots 38:45 British Cinema & Literary Adaptation — Strength or creative constraint? 42:49 The New Wuthering Heights — Two film lovers find they agree it didn't work, and debate why 47:36 Landscape as Character — How place functions in British cinema differently from Hollywood 52:08 Why Americans Love British Film — Self-deprecation, irony, and the King Charles Congressional speech 55:23 The Battle of Britain vs Top Gun — How British and American cinema represent heroism differently 55:50 Spencer's Top Five British Films — Rebecca, Dr. No, The Devil Rides Out, The Full Monty, Dead Man's Shoes 59:14 Jonathan's Top Five British Films — The Remains of the Day, Master and Commander, About Time, Tamara Drewe, That Hamilton Woman, Hot Fuzz, On Chesil Beach, and Wallace & Gromit 1:03:06 Wallace & Gromit After the Royal Wedding — The perfect end to any discussion of British culture 1:04:08 Wrap-Up — Spencer must dash, a second episode is promised, and a call to share your own favorite British films Video Version
This week's pick comes from Patreon supporter Graeme—clearly a man who woke up and chose absolute emotional devastation. Directed by Shane Meadows, Dead Man's Shoes (2004) is a raw, low-budget British drama that has steadily grown into a cult favourite. Shot primarily in and around Matlock, the film was made on a modest budget estimated at around £723,000. Meadows co-wrote the screenplay with Paddy Considine, who also stars in the lead role. The production leaned heavily on improvisation, giving the performances an unsettling realism that sets it apart from more polished revenge thrillers.Upon release, the film was praised for its intensity, authenticity, and grounded portrayal of working-class life in the Midlands. Toby Kebbell also received acclaim for his emotionally charged supporting performance. Though not a major box office hit, Dead Man's Shoes built its reputation through word of mouth, critical appreciation, and home media circulation—firmly cementing its place as one of the most respected British films of the 2000s.TRAILER GUY PLOT SYNOPSISHe's been away… but now he's back.In a quiet Derbyshire town, a lone figure returns with unfinished business—and a stare that makes hardened men nervous. The locals don't recognise him… not yet. But they will. Oh, they will.Because this isn't just a homecoming. It's a reckoning. And as the tension tightens like a noose, one thing becomes clear: you can run, you can hide… but you can't escape what's coming.FUN FACTSThe film was shot in just three weeks, adding to its raw, documentary-like feelMuch of the dialogue was improvised rather than strictly scriptedShane Meadows has cited the film as one of his most personal worksPaddy Considine reportedly stayed in character for long stretches during filmingThe film's title is a reference to the idea of facing consequences for past actionsIt was filmed using handheld cameras to enhance realism and immersionThe movie is frequently ranked among the best British films of the 21st centuryToby Kebbell landed the role after an open casting callThe soundtrack features moody, atmospheric tracks that heighten the tensionThe film has developed a strong cult following through DVD and streaming platformsSupport the Show If you enjoy the show and would like to support us, we have a Patreon here. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, leaving us a 5-star review (and a short comment) really helps more people discover the show. It's quick, free, and makes a huge difference. Referral links also help out the show if you were going to sign up:NordVPNNordPassthevhsstrikesback@gmail.comhttps://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback
Dopo aver trascorso anni nell'esercito, il giovane Richard torna nel suo paese natale, dove scopre che il fratello Anthony, affetto da ritardo mentale, è stato vessato psichicamente e fisicamente da una banda di criminali locali. La vendetta del soldato sarà tremenda.Un film asciutto, lucido e terribilmente crudele, nonostante non mostri una goccia di sangue. Lo stile di regia minimale e quasi documentaristico, contribuisce a rendere alcuni momenti davvero duri da digerire.Una storia di vendetta che consuma, ma anche dell'amore reciproco di due fratelli, che la vita ha segnato in modi diversi, ma irrimediabilmente. Paddy Considine perfetto nel ruolo del protagonista, in bilico tra fragilità e follia, ma anche gli altri attori non sono da meno.Una pellicola da prendere con le molle, che lascia amarezza e pone riflessioni sul concetto di giustizia e rivalsa, dove il confine tra umanità e mostruosità e terribilmente labile.
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Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined by the glorious actor MICHAEL SOCHA! Part 2 of 2!Drop right into this really lovely chat with Michael and Pip, who previously chatted in podcast form all them years back in 2016! Verging on a decade. Time marches on doesn't it. It's lovely to hear from Michael this time around with so much passed, but it isn't just re-call from that time, and catching up on those years. It's a typically wide-ranging conversation spread over two parts, bringing in so much of the acting world but also the various bits and pieces that inform the acting world and work within it. In the mix you can hear about such items as the good old self tape versus in-the-room debate, giving and receiving advice, the opposing and contradictory ends of the spiritual spectrum, trust, workshopping, Shane Meadows and some real nice wrestling analogies. But so much more, as you can tell by the simple fact that this is a two parter. So go in! Enjoy! Of course you will.PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting natureTHE GALLOWS POLEWHAT IT FEELS LIKE FOR A GIRLTOXIC TOWNIMDBSPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTOREPIP TWITCH • (music stuff)PIP INSTAGRAMPIP TWITTERPIP PATREONPIP IMDBPOD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined by the glorious actor MICHAEL SOCHA! Part 1 of 2!Drop right into this really lovely chat with Michael and Pip, who previously chatted in podcast form all them years back in 2016! Verging on a decade. Time marches on doesn't it. It's lovely to hear from Michael this time around with so much passed, but it isn't just re-call from that time, and catching up on those years. It's a typically wide-ranging conversation spread over two parts, bringing in so much of the acting world but also the various bits and pieces that inform the acting world and work within it. In the mix you can hear about such items as the good old self tape versus in-the-room debate, giving and receiving advice, the opposing and contradictory ends of the spiritual spectrum, trust, workshopping, Shane Meadows and some real nice wrestling analogies. But so much more, as you can tell by the simple fact that this is a two parter. So go in! Enjoy! Of course you will.PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting natureTHE GALLOWS POLEWHAT IT FEELS LIKE FOR A GIRLTOXIC TOWNIMDBSPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTOREPIP TWITCH • (music stuff)PIP INSTAGRAMPIP TWITTERPIP PATREONPIP IMDBPOD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join this channel to get access to perks: EARLY Access, EXCLUSIVE Episodes & Much More! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpeD7roEp99UANH0HVZ3dOA/joinWhat's Your Story - Actor Toby Kebbell? #LIFEINFILM #113 Toby Kebbell is a BAFTA Nominated Actor who's big break came with Shane Meadows's 'Dead Man's Shoes', he ha gone on to work with the best including Oliver Stone, Steven Spielberg, Woody Allen, Ridley Scott & Guy Richie to name a few but insists he doesn't want to be a leading man...We chat about going from problem child to driving a Ferrari through Time Square, what to do when the phone stops ringing after two blockbuster flops, his latest boxing movie 'Salvable' with Shia LaBeouf and why it's all about putting in the effort.Toby's Credits Include - Dead Mans Shoes / Control / RocknRolla / War Horse / Dawn of the Planet of the Apes / Servant / For all Mankind / Prince of Persia / Black Mirror / Match Point / The Sorcerer's Apprentice / The Veteran / Wrath of the Titans / The Councellor / Fantastic Four / Ben-Hur / Warcraft / Kong Scull Island / Gold / The Conspirator... etc-----------------------------Host - Actor/Writer Elliot James Langridge Please contact (Scott Marshall Partners) -----------------------------Our SponsorsMoviePosters.com is the #1 place for movie posters old and new!Get 10% off with code LIFEINFILM10BetterHelp provides you with access to the largest online therapy service in the world. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/lifeinfilm-----------------------------'Salvable' is in cinemas & available to stream now-----------------------------Thank you to our guest Toby, thank you to producers Connor & Jamie, Emma at Strike Media & as always thank you to our Sponsors Movieposters.com & BetterHelp-----------------------------If you enjoyed this episode, please review and follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and You Tube etc and please share. It makes a huge difference. -----------------------------Join us on Twitter, Tik Tok, Instagram, @LIFEINFILMpod. Check out the Patreon at patreon.com/Lifeinfilmpodcast & Join this channel to get access to perks: EARLY Access, EXCLUSIVE Episodes & Much More! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpeD7roEp99UANH0HVZ3dOA/join-----------------------------Please don't forget to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! ╔═╦╗╔╦╗╔═╦═╦╦╦╦╗╔═╗ ║╚╣║║║╚╣╚╣╔╣╔╣║╚╣═╣ ╠╗║╚╝║║╠╗║╚╣║║║║║═╣ ╚═╩══╩═╩═╩═╩╝╚╩═╩═╝Thanks for watching this episode ... see you in the next video!
emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Vicky McClure, originally episode 187 from 2018-01-31.Original writeup below:Surely you will have seen Vicky's acting greatness on the big and small screen, having a HUGE part to play in the filmography of the legend Shane Meadows in films such as A Room For Romeo Brass, This Is England and the series of which the film spawned (as ‘Lol'), but if not you will most definitely be catching up after this chat with Pip, as she goes all the way into the archives, back to her days in the acting workshop where she honed her craft and improvisational skills (which would be vital in her later roles), Nottingham days, her very realistic and sobering view on her own acting profession which is very refreshing to hear, a TON of fascinating behind the scenes science on the Meadows method and the deep connection between director, cast, and overall end product, and her own collaboration with fashion label Finery. An all round podcast of pure perfection, so set aside some time and enjoy every moment. You shall.PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting natureIMDBINSTAGRAMTHIS IS ENGLANDINSOMNIAPIP TWITCH • (music stuff)PIP INSTAGRAMSPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTOREPIP TWITTERPIP IMDBPOD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Joe Gilgun, originally episode 284 from 2019-08-21.Original writeup below:Indeed - this is the week, people. Pip's been hyping it up for a while now, rightfully so, as Joe is an awesome guest who fits right in like hands to a pair of gloves. And boy howdy do Pip and Joe get into it all… From his appearances on the brilliant Two Shot Podcast, to his own dealing with bipolar (including the importance of having characters who deal with the condition but not as their only character asset), not being the condition you have, working with the powerful Shane Meadows and the many actors under his expansive wings, his bipolar purchase decisions (including parrots and many, many pairs of trainers), living in a derelict house in the woods, social media and its many pitfalls including reasons for him to not use it, all his acting work from Corrie to Brassic and all in between, the lush countryside of the Midlands, being a ‘tall poppy' - the one who isn't allowed to get above his station back in the days, learning words through context clues, learning the hard way with a strict teacher, the freedom of taking ideas to Sky, and dealing with memory problems. Yes it's rammed. Yes you'll enjoy it. GO IN!PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting natureONLINEIMDBBRASSICPREACHERPIP TWITCH • (music stuff)PIP INSTAGRAMSPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTOREPIP TWITTERPIP IMDBPOD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Big Mates discuss Shane Meadows, Stephen Graham, Paddy Considine, and Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not by Arctic Monkeys. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue and conclude their discussion of the band's debut album, providing analysis and opinion as they finish up their track-by-track exploration.They discuss the final tracks of the album and then offer up their thoughts and feelings on the album as a whole, give it a score out of ten, and then explore the enormous success of the album, the critical reaction at the time of release, and how it has stood the test of time.They also find time to talk about the mid-00s cultural turning point, the future of Arctic Monkeys, and songs from the past that remind them of this album.What will we make of the album? Do you sing along in an accent? Who is the world's biggest Ke$ha fan? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?Our next episode is out next week, Monday June 30th, and will see us discuss the band's 2006 EP, Who the Fuck Are Arctic Monkeys? Join the conversation on:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/whatismusicpod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@whatismusicpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatismusicpodE-mail: whatismusicpod@gmail.comGet access to more shows, exclusive bonus content, ad-free episodes of this show, and more music discussion by subscribing to our Patreon!Head to patreon.com/whatismusicpod and receive up to two new episodes of our various shows every week (including our album club and monthly themed playlists!), ad-free archives of What Is Music?, and access to our Patron-only Discord server for even more music (and non-music) discussion!Support our show when starting your own podcast!By signing up to Buzzsprout with this link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=780379Check out our merch!https://whatismusicpod.redbubble.comDonate to our podcast!https://ko-fi.com/whatismusichttp://whatismusic.buzzsprout.com/Support the show
In this episode, Ben and Jack take a close look at Shane Meadows' This Is England, a film that confronts the complexities of race, identity, and nationalism in 1980s Britain. They unpack how the film depicts the horrors of racism through art - and whether such portrayals are a necessary form of truth-telling, or if they risk exploiting the trauma of those affected.They delve into the long shadow of Margaret Thatcher, exploring how her policies reshaped northern, working-class communities, and how the film captures the fallout. The episode also shines a light on the film's female characters, whose presence challenges and deepens the male-dominated narrative, offering much-needed perspective and emotional grounding.The discussion then turns to the danger of disenfranchised masculinity - how lost, angry young men become vulnerable to radicalisation and draws parallels with the rise of far-right movements today. Have we really learned from the past, or are we repeating it in new forms?A timely and urgent conversation about history, identity, and the power of film to hold a mirror to society.Also in this episode: Ben responds to the backlash surrounding his A Minecraft Movie review, and Jack passionately argues why the latest season of The White Lotus isn't just the best one yet, but a near-flawless piece of television.If you find the episode thought-provoking, please consider rating, reviewing, and subscribing to help others find the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's the penultimate episode in Sarah's Coming of Age season of movies and as we inch closer to the finish line, Sarah thought it was high time for a British drama. This week we're talking Shane Meadows This is England (2006.) We get into the context of the film, the cultural happenings of the 70's and 80's in the UK which caused the divides depicted in the film. We talk about the cast including Stephen Graham, Thomas Turgoose, Joe Gilgun and Vicky McClure and their insane performances. And we talk a little about Shane Meadows and how he gets these great performances from the cast. Would you like to see the full lineup for season 8? The only place we announce our schedule is over on Patreon and you don't even need to be a paying member. Just sign up for a free membership and get access to the lineup. If you have some change rattling around in your pocket, we have a £3.00 a month tier where you'll get access to around 80 movie reviews plus all of our end of season wrap shows for seasons 1-7. Enjoy the show but can't support us financially? We get it. You could submit a review on the podcast player you're reading this on right now. Or if you listen on Spotify and you haven't given us a five-star rating yet, what are ye waiting for? It's easy. If you've done some or all of that and still want to do more, we would love it if you tell a friend about the show. Or come find us on social media: Instagram | X | TikTok | Threads | YouTube
Arranca novo ciclo, que na verdade ainda não tem nome, mas que traz à órbita filmes sobre racismo e desigualdades sociais. A primeira escolha vem do país que está no título, e mete miudagem e juventude à deriva nos anos 80. Uma história aparentemente próxima do próprio realizador, o tio Shane Meadows, que fala sobre crescer e procurar referências, tendo como mote fenómenos sociais infelizmente actuais.
This week- two films about types of masculinity and finding your way. Tyler Williams is a popular senior on the wrestling team. Learning he has a severe SLAP tear that requires surgery as soon as possible to repair, Tyler decides to hide it from everyone, especially his domineering father. When his injury is revealed, Tyler spirals to tragic results. The aftermath of which will test the Williams family and those around them. The third film from critically acclaimed writer-director Trey Edward Shults, Waves. Romeo and Gavin have been best friends and neighbors as long as either can remember. When Romeo gets beaten up for defending Gavin from bullies, he is assisted by the slightly strange and aggressive Morrell. Morrell tries to romance Romeo's sister and drives a wedge between the boys, leading to a violent confrontation. The third film from beloved UK cult filmmaker Shane Meadows, as well as the screen debuts of both Paddy Considine and Vicky McClure, A Room for Romeo Brass. All that and Dave gets REALLY ranty, Tyler rolls around his happy place, and Kevin might have forgotten something but it probably isn't important. Join us, won't you? Episode 377- Dat Florida-Midland Flow
In the penultimate episode of the season, Neil sits down with friend and colleague Kat Flint-Nicol to think through British cinema. The aim was to focus on regionality, but the conversation is much-more wide ranging than that. It captures the complex intersectionality of place, class, genre, industry gatekeeping, and the relationship between industry and culture. Films, places and texts discussed in this discursive chat include Rochester and Dickens, and David Lean's Great Expectations, Terence Davies, The Commitments, Nick Love, Sexy Beast and the crime cinema that followed it, Muscle and Hyena, Guy Ritchie, Last Orders, Ray Winstone, Rose Glass and Shane Meadows. It is fascinating conversation and hopefully provides insight into Neil and Kat's current thinking about the complexities of British Cinema historically and contemporarily. — You can listen to The Cinematologists for free wherever you listen to podcasts: click here to follow. We also produce an extensive monthly newsletter and bonus/extended content that is available on our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/cinematologists You can become a member for only £2. We really appreciate any reviews you might write (please send us what you have written and we'll mention it), and sharing on Social Media is the lifeblood of the podcast so please do that if you enjoy the show. Huge thanks to the publicist Chris Lawrance for making this conversation happen. — Music Credits: ‘Theme from The Cinematologists' Written and produced by Gwenno Saunders. Mixed by Rhys Edwards. Drums, bass & guitar by Rhys Edwards. All synths by Gwenno Saunders. Published by Downtown Music Publishing.
Toby Kebbell on his breakthrough role in Shane Meadows' Dead Man's Shoes, and working with huge industry names like Woody Allen, Oliver Stone, M. Night Shyamalan, Guy Ritchie, Val Kilmer and Robert Redford to name but a fraction. “There's no such thing as a bad student, only a bad teacher.” Toby also gets into all the skills he's learned for roles - things like horseback riding, playing the piano and most recently being trained to box by legend Carl Froch for new movie Salvable co-starring Shia LeBeouf. The pair also discuss the different ways becoming a father can change you, why Toby believes theatre is still the best way for young people to learn acting (even amid the rise in social media presence and personalities), class culture wars and differences in opportunity, and why he believes discipline is responsible for his success.
Welcome to a riveting episode of Citizen Frame, where we explore the gritty masterpiece of British film 'Dead Man's Shoes'. Enlightening discussions illuminate the brilliant craftsmanship of the legendary director Shane Meadows, known for his popular series 'This is England'. We dive deep into the neo-realistic elements of the 60s and the blatant violence of the 70s that this 2004 public favorite film embraces and evolves. Join us as we dissect the riveting plot, engaging character dynamics, and distinctive features of the movie. Focusing on the film's impressively immersive world, potent writing, and overlapped dialogues, we analyze Meadows' seamless blend of a revenge-driven storyline and drama, reminiscent of Scorsese's signature style. This in-depth exploration of 'Dead Man's Shoes' reveals the movie's potency, the brilliance of its writing, and the effectiveness of its unique flashback backgrounds. Reflect on Meadows' compelling depiction of real-world settings, a rare find that answers the curiosities of film enthusiasts eager to understand the critical elements of celebrated British cinema. Step into the world of 'Dead Man's Shoes' as we shed light on darker moments, comedic scenes, and the gut-wrenching realities of the film. Listen as we serve an enthralling analysis of Shane Meadows' work, drawing comparisons with legendary filmmakers like Scorsese and Peckinpah. We peace out with a hint about our next light-hearted episode, The Full Monty. Join us in our exploration and vibrant discussions, perfect for aspiring filmmakers and cinema buffs! Enjoy! #ShaneMeadows #DeadMansShoes #PaddyConsidine #TobyKebbell
Get tickets for Froch-Groves III LIVE ON STAGE here: https://www.tegeurope.com/events/frochgroves3 George Groves and Dec Taylor are back again with acclaimed British actor Johnny Harris. This is a GGBC Seeing Stars two-parter. Make sure you listen to Part 1 first. Star and writer of 2017 boxing film Jawbone - inspired by Johnny's experiences as a teenage ABA champion – he talks to Dec & George about the art of story-telling, working with Shane Meadows and the importance of hard work. This is a thought provoking and philosophical look at the appeal of boxing and a fascinating insight into the creative process of filmmaking. Here is the trailer for Jawbone if you haven't already seen it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lsnYP-8zd4 Check out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ggboxingclub To get in touch on the socials, search for @ggboxingclub And we've got a playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5zArDIRbHigN2Xt3ikCDq0?si=25851a4366fb476f Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bob Cratchit. Ron Weasley. Daniel Blake. Working class characters are often painted as humble folk, morally pure and deserving of our sympathy. But what if they're...not?Join us as we discuss truly progressive portrayals of the working class in film. Instead of patronising, what if films instead gave people agency over their own lives? Instead of portraying poverty as a purifying force, what if films were honest about the negative consequences of oppression on the subject? What if – and bear with me here – but what if working class people were sometimes bad? We start our first episode of 2024 with a quick discussion on the Golden Globes and Academy Awards, before jumping into a chat about a number of films, some which we think do the working class a disservice, and others that we feel are much more honest and human in their portrayals. Up for discussion are:The films of Ken Loach and Shane Meadows, including I, Daniel Blake (2016), Sorry We Missed You (2019) and This Is England (2006);Meantime (1983);Saltburn (2023);The films of Bong Joon-ho, including Snowpiercer (2013) and Parasite (2019);Fallen Leaves (2023);Red Rocket (2021);Harry Potter;Pride (2014);The Royle Family (TV sitcom);The Full Monty (1997);Brechtian theatre;The films of Jean-Luv Godard;Together (2000).Support the show
Joe & Adam hark back to 2010 and David O Russell's The Fighter; a film that insisted it was canon during awards season, but has since faded from view. Or so they say. The flex on class and moot what a British version of similar film would be a la Shane Meadows. Also: can it be not Hollywood when it is Hollywood? Is Cardiff South of London? And much, much more. Send us your emails to moviesyouforgotyouforgot@gmail.com: tell us cheeses and their director equivalents; tell us your heist teams; tells us your Movies You Forgot You Forgot. Also, follow Adam on Letterboxd @errorofways, if you like tracking what films he's watching.
Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!A glorious episode and a long time in the making - this week Pip is joined by acting hero THOMAS TURGOOSE!A long one in the making not only because this is the longest This Is England reformation in history, but because literally they have been trying to arrange this one for years. And s you will have surely guessed, it delivers on all counts. Thomas is great company, and as a podcast host himself you know for in for some good business. They get to everything including said podcast, the This Is England squad, working with Shane Meadows, synchronicities and serendipties, adulting, interests in film and cinema, football and the wide world contained within, and his general career arc. As with all episodes like this, the godfather Stephen Graham is a welcome overseeing presence!PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting natureIMDBINSTAGRAMTWITTEROVERRATED EVERYTHING podcastGALLOWS POLESPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTOREPIP TWITCH • (music stuff)PIP INSTAGRAMPIP TWITTERPIP PATREONPIP IMDBPOD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Shane Meadows talks about his unconventional journey into the British film industry and his vision for more diversity in film, as he prepares to give the David Lean lecture at BAFTA.The founders of independent publishers Oneworld, Juliet Mabey and Novin Doostdar, discuss their Booker Prize hat trick as Paul Lynch becomes the third of their authors to win the prestigious literary prize.Which books will be a hit with the children in your life this Christmas? Children's broadcaster Bex Lindsay has a run down of the outstanding titles she'd recommend. And Front Row goes live to the Turner Prize ceremony at the Towner Eastbourne to find out who has won this year's prestigious prize. Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe Producer: Olivia SkinnerBex Lindsay's recommendations:The Ice Children by MG Leonard Foxlight by Katya Balen Sunshine Simpson Cooks Up a Storm by GM Linton The Football Encyclopaedia by Alex Bellos and Ben Lyttleton Luna Loves Christmas by Joseph Coelho Geoffrey Gets the Jitters by Nadia Shireen The Wonder Brothers by Frank Cottrell-Boyce
Commencée en 1986, puis une deuxième saison en 1988 et enfin une troisième dans les années 90, This Is England dépeint le pays en question à travers les décennies. Créée par le talentueux Shane Meadows, cette comédie britannique sociale a fait ses débuts sous la forme d'un film éponyme en 2006 avant de se métamorphoser en une série télévisée qui a laissé une trace dans le paysage audiovisuel. Chaque saison est composée de peu d'épisodes, quatre ou trois, mais tous sont mémorables à sa manière. Elle sert de référence à des grandes histoires à travers les années comme un Years and Years ou d'adolescents à la Skins loin du glamour anglais. Les trois saisons sont disponibles sur Arte.tv. https://youtu.be/iet7W9gFwE8?si=NtaVhByRHqouXs9v L'histoire de This Is England prend racine dans les années 80, une époque marquée par des bouleversements sociaux et culturels. Au cœur de l'intrigue se trouve Shaun (avec la tête incontournable de Thomas Turgoose), un adolescent égaré cherchant à trouver sa place dans un monde en constante évolution. Lorsqu'il croise la route d'un groupe de skinheads, dirigé par l'imposant Woody (Stephen Graham récemment vu dans Bodies), la vie de Shaun prend un tournant inattendu. Les autres membres du groupe, joués brillamment par Vicky McClure (actuellement dans Trigger Point), Joseph Gilgun, et d'autres acteurs exceptionnels, ajoutent des dimensions riches et complexes à l'histoire. Les acteurs sont devenus des visages familiers de la télévision britannique pas toujours parfaits plastiquement mais avec leurs défauts. Chaque épisode offre un aperçu authentique de la manière dont ces individus, et par extension la société britannique, ont été façonnés par les événements de leur époque. Des protestations anti-Thatcher aux premiers émois amoureux, la série aborde des thèmes intemporels avec une sensibilité qui touche le cœur du public. Évidemment le spectateur évolue en même temps que Shaun. Des luttes sociales avec en fond une classe ouvrière de plus en plus en colère font écho toujours à la société d'aujourd'hui. Les questions de discrimination, d'injustice sociale, et de marginalisation demeurent des enjeux contemporains mis en avant tous les jours. Pourtant, c'est un véritable cri de ralliement que propose Shane Meadows en passant par l'humour et la satyre sociale. [bs_show url="this-is-england-86"] Ce n'est pas facile de résumer la force de This Is England et il faut voir cette série (qui ne prend pas trop de temps) pour se faire une idée du pourquoi elle illustre parfaitement la série sociale britannique. L'intégralité est disponible sur Arte.tv.
This Is England, director, Shane Meadows first masterpiece, retains immense power as a treatise on small town brutality and toxic masculinity, especially with the never better performance of Paddy Consadine.
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British Indie Film Club is a limited podcast series from Truth & Movies, in partnership with the British Independent Film Awards (BIFA). In this final episode, national treasure Shane Meadows joins us to reflect on the legacy of his 2004 film Dead Man's Shoes – back in cinemas in a new restoration – and how he was inspired early in his career by another British indie stalwart, Alan Clarke.Edited by Bob Stankus.Produced by TCO. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We talk to actor Thomas Turgoose who played Shaun in the gritty series 'This Is England' and more recently in period drama 'The Gallows Pole'. Tommo tells David & Joe about being street cast in the role, working with Shane Meadows and how he got into acting. They talk behind the scenes, winging it and what David would do if Shane Meadows called him up. David sings about Ira Jackson Jnr. and Joe tries to think of things that are overrated. Thomas blames his agent for turning down a role in Joe & David's sitcom Rovers. Thomas & Andrew Ellis (Gadget) have their own podcast 'Overrated Everything' - give it a try https://linktr.ee/overratedeverythingpod Follow Chatabix on Twitter & Instagram: twitter.com/chatabix1 www.instagram.com/chatabixpodcast/ Patreon for early access to our eps: https://www.patreon.com/chatabix Crunchy fresh tees and hoodies: https://chatabixshop.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Yorkshire born actor, Samuel Edward-Cook made his screen debut in the BBC One series LAND GIRLS, before landing the role of Danny Whizz-Bang in the highly acclaimed and BAFTA award-winning crime drama PEAKY BLINDERS alongside Cillian Murphy, Joe Cole and Helen McCrory. Other television credits include the ITV miniseries BRIEF ENCOUNTERS, the ITV anthology series INNOCENT, the long-running BBC series SILENT WITNESS, and the Channel 4 comedy-drama PURE. Samuel will soon appear playing Ceri Davies in BETTER, a BBC series by Sister Pictures, the production company behind THIS IS GOING TO HURT, CHERNOBYL and GANGS OF LONDON, among many others. The crime drama follows a corrupt police detective who undergoes a major moral awakening and makes amends of her wrongdoings of the past. The series will also star Leila Farzad (I HATE SUZIE), Andrew Buchan and Anton lesser. Also in 2023, Samuel will play Isaac Hartley in Shane Meadows' highly anticipated BBC drama THE GALLOWS POLE, based on the novel of the same name by Benjamin Myers. Loosely based on true events, the six-part series set in 18th century Yorkshire will recount the rise and fall of David Hartley and the Crag Vale Coiners. The series will also star Michael Socha (PAPILLON), George Mackay (1917), Thomas Turgoose (THIS IS ENGLAND), Tom Burke (THE SOUVENIR) and Sophie McShera (DOWNTON ABBEY). As well as his screen credits, Samuel has numerous theatre credits, including BOYS for Headlong, directed by Robert Icke, Matthew Quintal in Richard Bean's PITCAIRN directed by Max Stafford-Clark, TITUS ANDRONICUS at Shakespeare's Globe, Edmund in Lucy Bailey's contemporary adaptation of KING LEAR, staring David Haigh and portraying Captain Wentworth in the Royal Exchange Theatre production of PERSUASION. His performance as Haimon in Ivo van Hove's production of ANTIGONE alongside Juliette Binoche attracted rave reviews, with theatre critic Stephen Collins praising his “passion” and "extraordinary range of emotions”. The play itself was described as “undeniably impressive” by The Independent and as a "production that combines a sombre aesthetic beauty with a sense of the ambivalence at the heart of Sophocles's play” by The Guardian.
Writer/director Shane Meadows and actor Michael Socha on the new BBC TV adaptation of Benjamin Myers' novel, The Gallows Pole. The Mercury Music Prize-nominated minimal jazz trio GoGo Penguin play tracks from their new album, Everything Is Going To Be OK, live in the studio – and discuss how they alter their instruments to extend their range of sound. As the interests and concerns of the First Nations people rise up the cultural agenda in Australia exemplified by the plan for the National Aboriginal Art Gallery, Ce Benedict, based in Australia and a Senior Producer at ABC Radio National, reports on how that story is resonating in their homeland and in the UK. Presenter: Nick Ahad Producer: Ekene Akalawu
Gary returns to The Custard TV Podcast to join Matt and Dawn in reviewing Shane Meadows' The Gallows Pole, the long-anticipated UK debut of Poker Face, political satire White House Plumbers and Arnold Schwarzenegger in Fubar. Plus Gary reveals what's on the hard drive, Dawn debates with what to do with some old videos & Matt talks PJ and Duncan.
Welcome to a very special edition of the FNI Wrapchat Podcast Hosted by Paul Butler Lennox, Keith O'Grady and Paul Webster, this is the first of two we'll be releasing this week, which we recorded live from our lovely campervan provided by Rambling Rover.ie at the Fastnet Film Festival in West Cork in 2023! As always are excited to bring you exclusive interviews with some of Ireland's top filmmakers, actors, and industry insiders. Film Network Ireland (FNI) is delighted to announce that we have partnered up with Arri and Windmill lane as sponsors to support the organization's efforts in engaging and connecting film professionals in Ireland. Film Network Ireland is an umbrella network of thousands of professionals working in Ireland's film and television industry, dedicated to promoting, supporting and advancing film culture. Arri, the world-renowned film technology company, is sponsoring FNI as part of its commitment to empowering global talent and promoting the art of storytelling through cinema. Windmill lane is a giant in the Irish Film and Tv arena and we are looking forward to working with them to help develop this unique partnership. FNI focuses on nurturing emerging talent across Ireland and puts forward a unified voice of the Irish film industry. The company's overarching goal is to support, connect and develop sustainable careers in the Irish film industry. These partnerships will see Arri and Windmill lane providing vital support to FNI's initiatives and events, such as FNI's Bi-monthly Networking events, Popular industry Podcast Wrapchat and master classes in film and TV. Arri and Windmill Lanes sponsorship of FNI will also ensure that Irish filmmakers have behind the scenes access to the latest and best equipment and technology in film production. Through this partnership, Arri and Windmill lane not only supports creativity in Ireland but also establishes a strong presence in the Irish film industry, thus, opening up opportunities for Irish talent to participate in International productions down the line. In this episode, we are joined by Director Claire Dix and Actor Liam Carney from the feature film Sunlight, which screened at this year's festival to critical acclaim. Claire Dix is an award-winning director and educator known for her powerful and moving documentary work and her stunning debut Doc feature film, Broken Song and her recent collaboration with Barry Ward… Swimming, which has continued into this film. Liam Carney, who plays Ivor is a seasoned actor with a wealth of experience in film, television, and theatre, with notable roles in Gangs of New york, to the popular Irish TV series such as Love/Hate, Glenroe and more recently Fair City Liam has numerous film and tv credits Including most recently Barber, and his brilliant performance in the Series the Virtues for Shane Meadows. We have two very exciting events coming up this Summer Fni Fast fest and our hugely popular FNI Expo event will return later in the year. More details will be announced. In two separate interviews they discuss the making of Sunlight, a gripping dramady which will be released soon across the UK and Ireland by Wildcard Distribution. They share their insights into the creative process, the challenges of bringing such a complex and warm story revolving around the important issue of euthnesia to life, and their own personal experiences in the Irish film industry over the years. So sit back, relax, and let's dive into the world of Sunlight and the incredible talent behind it. This is the FNI Wrapchat Podcast, and we're here to celebrate Irish film and the people who make it possible. If you enjoy this show why not deep dive into our back catalogue and pop over to support us on buymeacoffe.com/fni You'll find more about us on social media on FB and Insta on @filmnetworkireland and fni_film on the twitter machine. Enjoy
Welcome to a very special edition of the FNI Wrapchat Podcast Hosted by Paul Butler Lennox, Keith O'Grady and Paul Webster, this is the first of two we'll be releasing this week, which we recorded live from our lovely campervan provided by Rambling Rover.ie at the Fastnet Film Festival in West Cork in 2023! As always are excited to bring you exclusive interviews with some of Ireland's top filmmakers, actors, and industry insiders. Film Network Ireland (FNI) is delighted to announce that we have partnered up with Arri and Windmill lane as sponsors to support the organization's efforts in engaging and connecting film professionals in Ireland. Film Network Ireland is an umbrella network of thousands of professionals working in Ireland's film and television industry, dedicated to promoting, supporting and advancing film culture. Arri, the world-renowned film technology company, is sponsoring FNI as part of its commitment to empowering global talent and promoting the art of storytelling through cinema. Windmill lane is a giant in the Irish Film and Tv arena and we are looking forward to working with them to help develop this unique partnership. FNI focuses on nurturing emerging talent across Ireland and puts forward a unified voice of the Irish film industry. The company's overarching goal is to support, connect and develop sustainable careers in the Irish film industry. These partnerships will see Arri and Windmill lane providing vital support to FNI's initiatives and events, such as FNI's Bi-monthly Networking events, Popular industry Podcast Wrapchat and master classes in film and TV. Arri and Windmill Lanes sponsorship of FNI will also ensure that Irish filmmakers have behind the scenes access to the latest and best equipment and technology in film production. Through this partnership, Arri and Windmill lane not only supports creativity in Ireland but also establishes a strong presence in the Irish film industry, thus, opening up opportunities for Irish talent to participate in International productions down the line. In this episode, we are joined by Director Claire Dix and Actor Liam Carney from the feature film Sunlight, which screened at this year's festival to critical acclaim. Claire Dix is an award-winning director and educator known for her powerful and moving documentary work and her stunning debut Doc feature film, Broken Song and her recent collaboration with Barry Ward… Swimming, which has continued into this film. Liam Carney, who plays Ivor is a seasoned actor with a wealth of experience in film, television, and theatre, with notable roles in Gangs of New york, to the popular Irish TV series such as Love/Hate, Glenroe and more recently Fair City Liam has numerous film and tv credits Including most recently Barber, and his brilliant performance in the Series the Virtues for Shane Meadows. We have two very exciting events coming up this Summer Fni Fast fest and our hugely popular FNI Expo event will return later in the year. More details will be announced. In two separate interviews they discuss the making of Sunlight, a gripping dramady which will be released soon across the UK and Ireland by Wildcard Distribution. They share their insights into the creative process, the challenges of bringing such a complex and warm story revolving around the important issue of euthnesia to life, and their own personal experiences in the Irish film industry over the years. So sit back, relax, and let's dive into the world of Sunlight and the incredible talent behind it. This is the FNI Wrapchat Podcast, and we're here to celebrate Irish film and the people who make it possible. If you enjoy this show why not deep dive into our back catalogue and pop over to support us on buymeacoffe.com/fni You'll find more about us on social media on FB and Insta on @filmnetworkireland and fni_film on the twitter machine. Enjoy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's show we're fixing leaks in the Nixon administration with Justin Theroux and Woody Harrelson in White House Plumbers on Sky, investigating a naked corpse and an aggressive sea mammal in Australian comedy Deadloch on Prime video, and heading back to 18th Century Yorkshire with Shane Meadows for The Gallows Pole on BBC2. Plus the team discuss the (possibly inappropriate) shows they watched as children and James goes full maverick, taking the opportunity to spring all manner of surprises upon a bemused Boyd and Kay.
In episode 11, Johnny talks to skateboarding library archivist and fellow Auckland cinephile Jacob Powell. When he's not archiving materials at the University of Auckland Library, or skateboarding around Auckland's skate parks, Jacob can be found watching and writing about movies. In fact, Jacob was an OG user of Letterboxd from day one - and his interview on that journey can be found in the article Turning Ten: A Decade On Letterboxd. This conversation was recorded face to face in mid-March of 2023. We talk about the films of Kelly Reichardt, Andrei Tarkovsky and Shane Meadows, and we get visited by the ghost of Mercedes McCambridge. Many thanks to James Van As who wrote and performed the brilliant music (check out James' brilliant Loco Looper game), and to Willow Van As who designed the amazing artwork and provided general podcast support. If you like the podcast, please drop me a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts as that helps other people find the show. You can contact My Movie DNA on Twitter @mymovieDNA or email mymovieDNA@gmail.com.
Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to Matthew Jones, the co-writer/co-director of the debut feature THE WORLD WE KNEW and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life"DEAD MAN'S SHOES (2004) Written & directed by Shane Meadows; starring Paddy Considine, Gary Stretch and a debut on the big screen and break out role for West Yorks Toby KebbellLENINGRAD COWBOYS GO AMERICA (1989) Written & directed by Aki KaurismäkiKILLING OF A CHINESE BOOKIE (1976) Written & directed by John Cassavetes; starring Ben Gazzera"THE WORLD WE KNEW is a lean, mean, neo-noir treat with a genre twist equal to KILL LIST's 3rd act shift of expectations” THE WORLD WE KNEW is out now on DVD/VOD from 23 March 2023Welcome to the BRITFLICKS PODCAST by screenwriter Stuart Wright. It is focused on the world of filmmaking and the film industry. In each episode, we provide recommendations, analysis, and practical tips for both aspiring filmmakers and film enthusiasts alike.We curate a list of movies (or advice) for each episode based on a specific theme, such as "5 Great Rom Coms" or "5 Great Script Development Tips," providing our listeners with a selection of films to add to their watchlist or techniques to improve their craft.The BRITFLICKS PODCAST is perfect for those interested in the art and business of filmmaking, offering insights into the industry, as well as providing useful tips and analysis for those looking to hone their skills.BRITFLICKS PODCAST is also the home of "3 FILMS THAT HAVE IMPACTED EVERYTHING IN YOUR ADULT LIFE" a podcast format that explores the transformative power of cinema. From emotional masterpieces to thought-provoking classics, each episode delves into the films that have had a profound impact on our personal growth and perspective. Through engaging storytelling, critical analysis, and cultural commentary, Stuart aims to uncover the lasting influence that movies have had on his guests. Please join him on an emotional journey through the world of film and discover how just three movies can change the direction of a life, cement memories you will never forget or sometimes change how you see the world.Join Stuart every week as he explores the world of filmmaking and share our love for this art form.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britflicks-com-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This week, the guys discuss Shane Meadows' epic tale of British divide in the early 1980s - This is England. After Brendan admits that he didn't know there were "good skinheads," they discuss the core romantic relationship and the possible inappropriate-ness of it all, the film's genuine educational value as a piece of art warning its audience about how people become radicalized, Stephen Graham's terrifying realistic performance and much more. Next week: another slice of a common director on the show - will he dazzle us again?! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? You can always shoot us an e-mail at forscreenandcountry@gmail.com Full List: https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/best-british-films/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forscreenandcountry Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/fsacpod Our logo was designed by the wonderful Mariah Lirette (https://instagram.com/its.mariah.xo) This is England stars Thomas Turgoose, Stephen Graham, Andrew Shim, Vicky McClure, Joe Gilgun, Rosamund Hanson, Andrew Ellis, George Newton, Jack O'Connell and Jo Hartley; directed by Shane Meadows. Is It Streaming? USA: AMC+, DirecTV, Plex and available to rent on Amazon. Canada: N/A UK: Britbox and available to rent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We look at Shane Meadows' revenge thriller Dead Man's Shoes from 2004. Paddy Considine turns in a career defining performance as an ex-Para who is back in his hometown to find the gang who bully his younger brother. There's music from star of the film Stuart Wolfenden's band North. Listen to more here.North (@StuNorthMan) / Twitterhttps://twitter.com › stunorthman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Actor, writer and comedian James Corden reveals the most important people, events and cultural works that inspired his own creativity. He's now probably best known as an Emmy-winning television chat show host, although he recently announced that he would step down from The Late Late Show in 2023. James Corden is the co-creator of the much-loved BBC sitcom Gavin and Stacey, for which he won a BAFTA. His stage work includes Alan Bennett's National Theatre play The History Boys, and the starring role in One Man Two Guvnors, which won him a Tony Award after it transferred to Broadway. His film roles include Oceans 8, Peter Rabbit, Into The Woods and The Prom. James Corden reveals how he wanted to entertain audiences from a very young age, and his theatrical ambitions were encouraged by his father who would take him to see musicals. He chooses the experience of seeing Gary Wilmot starring in the stage show Me and My Girl as one of his most important inspirations. He also reflects on the experience of working for writer-director Shane Meadows on the film 24/7, which starred Bob Hoskins, and the huge influence on his own work of filmmaker Mike Leigh. James also chooses the television comedy drama series The Royle Family as one of the inspirations for his series Gavin and Stacey, which he co-wrote with Ruth Jones. Reflecting on his recent decision to leave The Late Late Show, he reveals that he was persuaded to move on and pursue new creative challenges by a David Bowie quote. Producer: Edwina Pitman
Hiyer mates. Happy Thursday. We've got an absolute banger for you this week. It's a chat with the completely brilliant Helen Behan. You might've seen her acting in Shane Meadows' 'This Is England' franchise or more recently in 'The Virtues' alongside Stephen Graham and previous TSP guest Niamh Algar. The unusual pathway into her acting career is a brilliant story that she tells with incredible aplomb. Helen is great craic. She joined Craig over zoom on a woozy, post-pub Sunday morning but that didn't diminish her charm and warmth. They talk improv, imposters, arseholes, pubs, methods, and loads, loads more. It's an episode we're dead excited for you to hear. This is series ten, episode seven of the Two Shot Podcast with Helen Behan. If you've enjoyed listening to this episode then please click through to patreon.com/twoshotpod to make a donation to the running costs of the show. You'll get bonus podcast audio, pictures, videos and some shiny new TSP merch in return. Nice one. Get in touch... Facebook - search 'Two Shot Podcast' Twitter - @twoshotpod Instagram - @twoshotpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, the two Canucks watch a British revenge thriller called Dead Man's Shoes - a movie which they have literally zero knowledge of going into it. They talk about how the movie plays on revenge and slasher tropes, they discuss the final twist, they wonder if Richard and Anthony were ever actually close or if the mission is out of obligation more than love and much more. Next week: back to space! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? You can always shoot us an e-mail at forscreenandcountry@gmail.com Full List: https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/best-british-films/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forscreenandcountry Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/fsacpod Our logo was designed by the wonderful Mariah Lirette (https://instagram.com/its.mariah.xo) Dead Man's Shoes stars Paddy Considine, Toby Kebbell, Gary Stretch, Neil Bell, Emily Aston, Paul Sadot, Stuart Wolfenden and Jo Hartley; directed by Shane Meadows. Is It Streaming? USA: Fubo, Crackle and Pluto TV Canada: N/A UK: N/A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1990. Well it certainly was time for the guru, but as the first year of the new decade was drawing to a close, it was time - a little time, if you will - for so much more. And as always, our favourite compilation series was there to capture it all.So volume 18 provided us with the NOW albums second numbered album of 1990 in the shape of big ballads, bigger ballads, pop, rock, dance, indie and even Timmy Mallet. Yes, all life forms were present and correct! Elton was BACK and, with Bernie Taupin, scoring his biggest hit in years (and a first solo No1!). Sinead was rewriting the Prince songbook and music video like no one else could, William Orbit was quietly ushering in the rest of the decade with some fascinating rhythms and Kylie was not only sidling nicely alongside her then boyfriend Michael in INXS, she was riding on the love train somewhere back in time.There were remixes and reissues aplenty too; best of albums for PiL and Talk Talk alongside (are we allowed to say indie dance?) excursions from The Cure, Sting and Suzanne vega were reminding us that the 80s were still a force to be remixed with.And so to step back in time to NOW18 in this episode we are joined by film and TV music supervisor Lucy Bright. Lucy started out at Mute Records working with artists such as Nick Cave and Depeche Mode, she then moved to Warner Classics for six years before leaving to manage composer Michael Nyman.In 2020 Lucy launched her own music publishing company, Bright Notion Music, which currently represents and nurtures some of the world's most influential artists and composers working today. And Lucy has music supervised some of the most critically-acclaimed British films and TV series of recent years: Samantha Morton's directorial debut The Unloved, Charlotte Wells' Cannes winning After Sun and both Shane Meadows's This is England ‘90 and The Virtues.So we can think of no one better to navigate us through an album chock filled with film and TV related tracks! Jeans! Pottery Wheels! Julia Roberts! Bridesmaids! Julian Temple in the desert! Tim Pope in a wardrobe! As well as deciphering these conundrums, Lucy also joyfully revisits her first (and only?) NOW album whilst delighting us with some wonderful and personal stories including guest appearances from Youth, James Mason, Prince (and a chocolate milkshake), Michael Hutchence, Shane Meadows and Holly Knight (she wrote some big songs, oh yes) to name but a few! 1990 - who has time for the guru with all of this going on?Jump straight back in to the wonderfully eclectic and memory packed NOW18! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cha'boy is back! That is to say, Goods no longer has That Illness to the extent that he can legitimately get time off from things and is back to the OGrindT, finding good things in Hackers (1995) – because Matt Antonio and Jenny Sohns both recommended this magical, beautiful thing. Thanks! Anyway, here are its good things. Featuring: feat: puters, That Guy Hugh Jackman, exactly what I wanted to hear, Non Fiction Truths, Dumbed Up, Shane Meadows' Future Grave, an inch from Breen and Mister The Plague. https://facebook.com/ogtpod https://twitter.com/ogtpod Goodman's EP 'Future Music' is out now! Find out where you can stream and purchase here: Future Music by Run//Phase (songwhip.com) We have a Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ogtpod – sign up for exclusive content for as little as $1 a month. Our Fiasco one-shot is being edited and will hit your faces in August! Listen to Salt's show Jen and the Film Critic with OGT guest and deep friend Jen Blundell here! Like d&d? Want more Pauls? Into nerd shit AND jokes about bums? Why not check out our brand-new d&d actual play podcast, Quest Fantastic? https://shows.acast.com/quest-fantastic link.chtbl.com/questfantastic RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/61d8e6b335501c0012b6c367 P.S. Congratulations Australia
Andy and Sean explore one of the most important body's in the British film industry by celebrating BBC films. The films today are Shane Meadows' A Room for Romeo Brass and Ken Loach's I, Daniel Blake. Two very powerful films that evoke powerful feelings and emotions from their audiences. Also in this episode, we sing the praises of the Bristol institution, The Watershed cinema. The timings for this week are: A Room for Romeo Brass: (3:32) I, Daniel Blake: (27:34) Next week's theme will be Fathers and Sons in civil rights films with Bo Nicholson. Follow us on social media: Instagram: frametoframepod Twitter: frametoframepod Letterboxd: frametoframe Facebook: Frame to Frame Email: frame.to.frame250@gmail.com Follow our network: Twitter: @wmadethis Instagram: @wemadethisnetwork Facebook: @wemadethis Website: www.wemadethisnetwork.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/wemadethis Music: Gothamlicious by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5741-gothamlicious
On this Ep we're chatting to Jade Jordan. @jade_jordan88 What a wonderful character Jade is. You can absolutely see why she's going places recently. @paulbutlerlennox sat down recently for a yap about Acting, impostor syndrome, bring creative, attitude (and how it affects you) and her wonderful new book Nanny Ma and me. Which is available now across the country. Jade is a Dublin-based theatre and film Actor, and a graduate of Bow Street. Her previous credits include Rosie (Element Pictures, Paddy Breathnach), Kin, (Amc, Rte) The Virtues (Channel 4, Shane Meadows), Doctors (BBC, Matt Carter), Citysong (Abbey Theatre) and Dear Ireland (Abbey Theatre). If you'd like to support the show you can subscribe on Headstuff+ or visit BuyMeACoffee.com/fni and Purchase us a coffee or become a member. #WeAreEncouraging #wearecreating #wearesupporting #WeAreFni. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we have British film royalty Thomas Turgoose .Thomas is best known for his stand out iconic performance in the Shane Meadows smash hit ' This is England'We talk about the film, the cast, filming and the way the film was perceived.We discuss grief with Thomas , Losing his mum at such a young age, and how he's learnt to deal with grief.We talk about life as a new dad and how men cope with becoming a dad for the first time.Last but not least , we talk all things football!Hilarious story in the ' Crazy Corner ' about an over friendly dolphin.Thanks to our sponsors:www.buntingfordbrewery.comwww.f2bclothing.com
In the Maths of Life, Prof. Sophie Scott looks into why we can't tickle ourselves, and why we laugh in the first place. On This Week's Watchlist, Rhianna Dhillon reviews new Beyoncé documentary Homecoming, BBC One's dark comedy Back to Life, and a taster of Avengers: Endgame. Stephen Graham joins us to talk about his new show The Virtues, written and directed by Shane Meadows. He also chats about working with his heroes, and his role in the latest series of Line of Duty.
Ever since the legendary heroic outlaw Robin Hood first stole from the rich to give to the poor, Nottingham has had a tradition of political defiance, addressing social injustice and encouraging free expression. Sandeep Mahal, Director of Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature, assesses to what extent that still holds today in the city's rich cultural landscape, and talks to writers, poets, singers and actors about the challenges Nottingham has faced over the years. Samantha Morton discusses her time as a teenager at the city's celebrated Television Workshop, where Jack O'Connell and Vicky McClure also started their acting careers, as well as a number of young, promising hopefuls often seen in the Nottingham films of director Shane Meadows.Presenter: Sandeep Mahal Producer: Jerome Weatherald.
Thanks to a recommendation from friend-of-the-show George, we started down a long, twisty path that lead us to the films we discuss on this episode. The through-line on all of them is the idea of revenge. We start off with 2004's Dead Man's Shoes, from director Shane Meadows. Paddy Considine plays Richard, who has come back to his hometown to settle a score that involves his brother Anthony. At first, we do not know exactly what has set him on this path, but the film reveals it in a masterful way. It is powerful and dark, yet surprisingly comic at times. We follow that up with 2013's Blue Ruin, from director Jeremy Saulnier who had also helmed Green Room. We follow Dwight, who is also locked into getting revenge for something, which we only really learn the full details of, late in the proceedings. The incredible lead-performance is from Macon Blair, who has gone on to write and direct a film that was just featured on Netflix titled I Don't Feel At Home In This World Anymore. With two great lead performances from Melanie Lynskey and Elijah Wood, this is yet another revenge tale, but this one is wonderfully offbeat and unique. An excellent aperitif after the heavy double-whammy of Blue Ruin and Dead Man's Shoes. We went far afield with episode 98 and we hope you enjoy the show as much as we enjoyed recording it.Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.