Podcasts about sir alan parker

In the 1970's Mike Everett went straight from secondary school into advertising, starting in the mail room and eventually trying his hand at copywriting, at which he became an expert. In 1973, he began a 14 year stint at Collett, Dickenson, Pearce and Partners - one of Britain's most outrageously creative and prolific advertising agencies. He worked at Lowe International with Sir Frank Lowe as worldwide creative director. He's still at it, as creative partner at Anatomised - a digital, display and TV advertising consultancy. He's on the show to discuss his incredible career and also his book Methods of the Madmen, a behind-the-scenes look at some of the ads that made Britain great, giving a detailed look at the creative process and the struggles to bring some of the most adventurous adverts to life, working with the best film, art and creative directors of the time. Starring: Tony Brignull, Paul Collins, Mike Cozens, Graham Fink, Steve Harrison, John Kelly, Tim Lindsay, Dave Dye, Terry Lovelock, Sir Frank Lowe, Sir John Hegarty, David Abbott, David Hughes, Bill Bernbach, Sam Delaney, Peter Matthews, Sir Alan Parker, Sue peters, John Salmon, Paul Smith, Mike Townend, Alan Waldie, Graham Watson, Paul Weiland, Peter Souter, Martin Galton and many, many more. Buy the book and be amazed! https://a.co/d/gnF25Er Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's an opening statement: THE COMMITMENTS could understandably be someone's EMPIRE RECORDS. If you've been listening for a while, you know what that means. If not, don't worry, it's part of this Real Talk along with the unavoidable discussion about cultural appropriation charges and what The Contrarians truly thought of the self-proclaimed “Saviors of Soul”. Will Alex sing Mustang Sally? Listen and find out!TIMELINE00:00:37 Now on Patreon00:10:29 Real Talk00:56:20 The Future & Perennial Plugs- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It's everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE and buy yourself something nice that's emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify, on Facebook or on their very own website.- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel.- THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn't just a show about wrestling: it's a brand, a lifestyle. And they're very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we'd like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about Peruvian politics on his own podcast, NACION COMBI and Peruvian economics on his other podcast, MARGINAL! Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he's written on his own website. He has a new book: a fake Peruvian History Textbook called HIZTORIA DEL PERÚ. Ask him about it!Up next, the Patreon Takeover continues as Patron Sam Hurley assigns us an early James Cameron / Kathryn Bigelow collaboration: STRANGE DAYS! Until then, let us know what you thought of The Commitments: Is it an overreaction to complain about a white soul band? Would you go see these Irish musicians play live if they were touring? Where do you land when it comes to Sir Alan Parker's work? E-mail us at wearethecontrarians@gmail.com or tweet at us or facebook us and share your thoughts!

Yikes. A bunch of white Irish kids decide they can play soul better than black people. Critics go wild with praise. Yikes again. Sir Alan Parker got away with this ode to cultural appropriation, as reflected by THE COMMITMENTS' fresh Tomatometer score, so it's time for The Contrarians to set things right. Listen to Alex & Julio as they discuss the rise and fall of Europe's most offensive fictional band! Colm Meany, we expected more from you…TIMELINE00:01:29 The Commitments00:14:36 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we really feel about THE COMMITMENTS? Check out the Real Talk (RT) episode, on your feed RIGHT NOW!- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It's everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE and buy yourself something nice that's emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify, on Facebook or on their very own website.- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel.- THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn't just a show about wrestling: it's a brand, a lifestyle. And they're very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we'd like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about Peruvian politics on his own podcast, NACION COMBI and Peruvian economics on his other podcast, MARGINAL! Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he's written on his own website. He has a new book: a fake Peruvian History Textbook called HIZTORIA DEL PERÚ. Ask him about it!

#50thEpisode To mark our 50th Episode of Great in Britain Radio I wanted to do something different. I was going through my attic and came upon a box from 20 years ago when I first started doing journalism.  In it were old cassette tapes.  Amongst them were two tapes featuring interviews with  two extraordinary British names from the past who are sadly no longer with us.  One was the late film director #SirAlanParker whose films garnered nineteen #BAFTA awards, ten #GoldenGlobes and six #AcademyAwards.  The other tape that caught my eye was an interview with the legendary, late British cinematographer #FreddieFrancis. Francis was a remarkable cinematographer and he won two academy awards for Sons and Lovers and Glory. He graced movies like The Elephant Man with David Lynch and The French Lieutenant's Woman starring Meryl Streep as well as Cape Fear with Martin Scorsese.  Both men were truly greats in Britain during their time and rather than let these interviews sit in a box collecting dust for another 20 years I spent some time digitising the old tapes and trying to clean up the audio as best I could.  After all we have been through in the last two years with the world being, in some respects, irrevocably changed, it seemed timely to look back at two great Brits.   The recordings were done on old audio cassettes and the quality isn't perfect despite all the filters I ran them through. In some places you will have to listen quite carefully but I think it will be worth it. British history is a complex one, full of both good and bad, but by any reckoning this is a great country, a people that stood alone, and defiant, against the greatest evil the world has ever seen, the Nazis.  And for that reason, and that unique act of defiance in the face of ultimate evil, I believe Britain's legacy, traditions, values and heritage are worthy of respect and acknowledgement.  Because it is that legacy, its contradictory history, its rich heritage and moral imperative that raised a generation of men and women that refused to capitulate and stand defiant in the cause of light when Europe had fallen into darkness in 1940.  These facts are, of course, an inconvenience to those who would wish to force us all to see Britain's past through a warped mono-variant lens of whatever ism or ist is popular that day.  You know the ones I mean.  The world is complex and requires illuminating by those who understand its light and dark, its good, bad and great, its compassion and indifference, its resentments and gratitudes. That's why, I thought, even in a small way, it would be good to hear some of the highlights from interviews I did two decades ago with two great Britons who did remarkable work in their lifetimes and through the stories they told added to the sum of all that is great about Britain. They both, working with light as a principle story-telling means, illuminated this mortal coil and the brief time we all have here together.  Both men were truly great in Britain, by any metric you can apply, and I am grateful to have met them both briefly, recorded these interviews and got a chance to listen once again to what they had to say. Great in Britain Radio is brought to you by the writer/director of the comedy movie Great in Britain: The Movie.  If you are in the UK or USA you can support truly independent British comedy by renting Great in Britain: The Movie on Amazon's Prime Video.   Great in Britain: The Movie is a comedy about three old school friends and a dog called Audrey.  It stars Jason Flemyng (Lock Stock) and Ben Starr, with Hannah Waddingham

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We look back at the early days of Sir Alan Parker's career with his first script Melody (released as SWALK) and his directorial debut Bugsy Malone

“Frank Lowe single-handedly cajoled a whole generation of writers, art directors and film directors into revolutionising British and world advertising.” – Sir Alan Parker.--------------- It seemed a bit over the top. I know he was very good and had a big impact on the business, but ‘single-handedly'? I guess Alan was his mate, so probably bigged him up a bit. Having just spent three hours nose to nose with Frank, I got a taste of what Alan was talking about. I can't think I've met anyone who's as sure of their own opinion. That may read like a back-handed compliment, it's not meant to be. Just that he totally believes in the power of advertising, he's so unwavering that it was striking. Especially today, when nobody seems be very sure of what advertising even is. It's easy to see (and hopefully hear) how generations of clients and agencies would've been persuaded, cajoled or battered into aiming higher. Higher to Frank meant “not just achieving sales success, but ensuring any advertiser entering people's lives uninvited, left them a little better or richer for their visit”. Enjoy being cajoled. ------- This pod first appeared on Dave Dye's series, https://davedye.com/2019/02/14/podcast-sir-frank-lowe/comment-page-1/ (Stuff from the Loft).

The Brits might not like to admit it, but the golden age of UK advertising owes a great debt to American influences. Featuring contributions from Sir Alan Parker, Judie Lannon and Dave Trott, we unpack the differences and similarities between the UK and US advertisers. 

“A director must be a policeman, a midwife, a psychoanalyst, a sycophant and a bastard.” On this episode of the history of advertising podcast, we are taking a closer look at the policemen, midwives, psychoanalysts and sycophantic bastards – as we look at the role that the director plays in bringing TV ads together. Contributions from Sir Alan Parker, Hugh Hudson, Brian Palmer, and Jeremy Bullmore.

Starting with the first TV ad ever broadcast in the UK, we continue our look at the rise of commercial TV in the UK. We see how the medium evolved from its uninspiring beginnings, when directors and writers started focusing on producing ads that were just as good as the TV shows themselves. Contributions from Sir Alan Parker, Brian Palmer, and Jeremy Bullmore.

A look back at three monster epics… ANACONDA, PIRANHA II: THE SPAWNING and the 1991 remake of CAPE FEAR… also a short tribute to Sir Alan Parker who passed away last week. eMail us: cinemaxers@talkradioone.com 

Pictured: John Hume Matthew Bannister on: John Hume, the politician widely credited with driving through the Northern Ireland peace process. Stan Mellor, who became the first jump jockey to ride one thousand winners. Paulette Wilson, who was wrongly threatened with deportation and went on to campaign for justice for others affected by the Windrush scandal. And the film director Sir Alan Parker, who brought us 'Bugsy Malone', 'Fame' and 'Midnight Express'. His friend and colleague Lord Puttnam pays tribute. Interviewed guest: Denis Murray OBE Interviewed guest: Barry Turley Interviewed guest: Brough Scott MBE Interviewed guest: Patrick Vernon Interviewed guest: Lord David Puttnam CBE Producer: Paula McGinley Archive clips from: The Signing of the Good Friday Agreement April 1998, Irish Foreign Ministry 16/01/2014; Northern Ireland Peace Agreement, BBC Sound Archive 10/04/1998; Bill Clinton on John Hume, The Pat Kenny Show, Newstalk 04/08/2020; When I'm 64: John Hume, Radio 4 21/08/2001; Londonderry Riots 1969, Pathe News 13/04/2014; Bono introduces Hume and Trimble, AP Archive 21/05/2015; 1966 Hennessy Gold Cup, The Racing Post 01/08/2020; Paulette Wilson’s Visit to Jamaica, The Guardian 07/10/2019; Midlands Today, BBC News 26/10/2017; Theresa May Apologises to Caribbean Leaders, ITV News, 17/04/2018; Desert Island Discs, Radio 4 09/07/2000; Melody, directed by Waris Hussein, Hemdale Productions 1971; Bugsy Malone, directed by Alan Parker, The Rank Organisation 1976.

Known for being more agreeable to the liking of the fans than that of the critics, Sir Alan Parker left us much to cheer about in the life of films that he did make! Let's give the director some time in front tonight...

Welcome to the first special episode of JEANNINE Hasn't Seen with Jeannine Brice & Morgan Robinson!! For Jeannine's birthday month we're switching it up a little as Morgan finally gets to show Jeannine some new movies!! First up, they're talking one of Morgan's personal favourites, the late Sir Alan Parker's incredibly underappreciated, endlessly watchable, catchy as hell and downright fun 1920s era gangster musical with an all child cast, BUGSY MALONE (1976)!! You want to hear Morgan be as excited as he's ever been on an episode of this show!? What did Jeannine make of this unique idea?? How long will the songs be stuck in everyone's heads?? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ItsAWonderful1 Remember to leave those five star ratings and reviews!! MORGAN HASN'T SEEN SHIRTS (designed by Jeannine): https://www.teepublic.com/user/g9design Sub to the feed and download now on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts & more and be sure to rate, review and SHARE AROUND!! Keep up with us on Twitter: Podcast: https://twitter.com/ItsAWonderful1 Morgan: https://twitter.com/Th3PurpleDon Jeannine: https://twitter.com/JeannineDaBean Keep being wonderful!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsawonderfulpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itsawonderfulpodcast/support

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 138 'State of Disaster'.Don't Shoot the Messenger is powered by Red Energy. To support the company that supports us - give Red Energy a call on 131 806 or visit their website HERE - for real Aussie energy.SHOW NOTESThis week Caro and Corrie reflect on how Melbourne life has changed again under Stage 4 Lockdown - which includes an 8pm curfew and 5km shopping radius!We'd love to hear your lockdown stories. Send us a voice mail or email feedback@dontshootpod.com.au. We discuss another dramatic week in the AFL which included Collingwood's iso breach, the reprimand by the AFL against one of it's AFL.com.au journalists Mitch Cleary, more players coming forward to discuss their experince of losing loved ones to suicide and the return of North Melbourne's Mjak Daw. Corrie's Crush of the Week for Red Energy is Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews and NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian. In Books, Screen and Food - Corrie has been enjoying the winner of the 2020 Miles Franklin award The Yield by Tara June Winch - available by phone or online order at Corrie's My Bookshop HERE. Corrie's highly recommending Mother, Father Son on ABC Iview and Caro's got a incredibly easy but delicious lemony chicken and orzo stew by Danielle Alvarez's to share - check out the recipe on the Good Food website HERE. Caro's Grumpy about Tim Smith the rogue Liberal member for Kew, we talk about what we'll miss most now Stage 4 restrictions are in place, Corrie's got an amazing science fact of the week (cue the monkeys) and we pay tribute to the films of award winning film director Sir Alan Parker. Caro recommends watching Shoot the Moon. If you need to speak about any of the issues raised in this show you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit their website HERE. For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod.Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au.Don't Shoot the Messenger is produced by Corrie Perkin, Caroline Wilson and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.

The Oues remember Sir Alan Parker and talk Fury Road division, Top Gun Marverick, Justice League, Comic Con @ Home, New Movie Trailers, Vinnie Jones X-Men 3 Experience, Ray Park blowing his chances with Disney, Theatrical Windows and Rollout Plans, Van Dammes new Netflix Movie and more! Get ready for more Smoke! Sound Effects by ZapSplat Follow us on: Instagram/Facebook: Smoke & Mirrors Podcast Twitter: @snmpodouens For all your vaping needs check out: https://www.vapoureyes.co.nz

The world is going through its ups and downs and so is Hollywood. The Emmy nominations came out this week and some shows did great and some didn't. Some great performances didn't even get nominated. We also look at the careers of some industry legends who passed away this week starting with director Sir Alan Parker who directed an amazing variety of films. We also look at the life of the legendary Olivia de Havilland and have personal memories of Regis Philbin. Oh and there are movies too. Bill Bregoli tells us about "Summerland," starring Gemma Arterton and the hockey gone wild documentary "Red Penguins." It's a summer feast for all so listen in!

I dagens avsnitt bland annat: Användningen av USD i internationell handel minskar, en sommar av automateld, bombdåd och knivhuggningar i Uppsala, filmregissören Sir Alan Parker och före detta presidentkandidaten Herman Cain avlider, Matteo Salvini riskerar åtal för motstånd mot flyktingvågen 2019 när italienska senaten häver hans parlamentariska immunitet samt vapenägande i Brasilien ökar kraftigt efter att Jair Bolsonaro uppfyller vallöfte om mildare vapenlagar https://radio.bubb.la/sondag-2-augusti-2020/ Länkar som diskuterades i dagens sändning: Andelen USD använd i handeln mellan Ryssland och Kina sjönk till 46% under första kvartalet 2020 från 90% för fyra år sedan, 30% av handeln sker i EUR 17% i CNY, och 7% i RUB Gängkriminell skjuts i huvudet vid Gränbyparken i Uppsala, vittnen säger det varit automateld om 20-40 skott då fyra maskerade personer kommit fram till offret och hans vänner i parken, skjutningen led i gängkriget mellan de utsatta områdena Gottsunda och Gränby Exorcism ska inte grunda sig i rädsla för häxor eller motsättning mot magi utan i Jesu ord och handlingar samt vara fylld med ljus, fred och glädje enligt ny manual för katolska exorcister utgiven av den av Vatikanen godkända internationella föreningen för exorcister Filmregissören Sir Alan Parker avlider 76 år gammal, känd för filmer såsom Bugsy Malone, Fame, The Commitments, Midnight Express, Mississippi brinner och Angel Heart Italienska senaten häver Matteo Salvinis parlamentariska immunitet vilket möjliggör åtal för anklagelse att han 2019 olagligt hållit kvar migranter på båt, Salvini säger att han inte låter sig skrämmas av en politiskt motiverad rättegång Herman Cain död vid 74 års ålder, mångårige direktören på Burger King och Godfather's Pizza blev känd för allmänheten som presidentkandidat 2012, avled i sviterna av covid-19 Jair Bolsonaros underlättande av vapenägande har gett explosionsartad ökning av antalet nyregistrerade vapen, särskilt efterfrågan på högkvalitativa vapen från utlandet har stigit kraftigt, Bolsonaro har tydligt deklarerat sina avsikter med reformerna genom att säga att han vill att alla ska vara beväpnade och att beväpnade människor aldrig blir förslavade

Film director Alan Parker is remembered by Dick Clements and Ian La Frenais, who wrote The Commitments. Disney Producer Don Hahn (Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King) joins Samira Ahmed to discuss his new documentary about the legendary lyricist Howard Ashman, who wrote Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid and part of Aladdin, before dying of Aids in 1991 at the age of forty, before Beauty and the Beast was released. Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais, writers of comedy classics such as The Likely Lads and Porridge pay tribute to their colleague, the Bafta-winning director and producer Sydney Lotterby, who has died aged 93. In a long career, which he put down to luck, Lotterby made Porridge, Last Of The Summer Wine, Yes Minister, Butterflies, May To December and Open All Hours. The producer and founder of Black Ticket Project Tobi Kyeremateng and award winning crime writer Denise Mina join Samira Ahmed to review some of the week's most striking works - Prodigal Son starring Michael Sheen in a Silence of the Lambs style television drama series and Beyonce’s visual ablum Black is King, released today. Denise, Tobi and Samira also give choices of their own. Natasha Trethewey has twice been the US poet laureate. She talks to Samira Ahmed about her new book Memorial Drive, a prose memoir about growing up the daughter of a white father and a black mother. That marriage, when she was born in 1966, was illegal in Mississippi. It foundered and Natasha moved away with her mother who married a black Vietnam veteran. He battered her mother and, when Natasha was 19 and away at college, shot her dead. Presenter: Samira Ahmed Producer: Jerome Weatherald

New data shows the deep damage the coronavirus pandemic has done to the Eeurozone. Its economy shrank by a record 12.1% in the second quarter, with all member states registering falls. Spain was the worst affected. Its gross domestic product contracted by almost 20%. Also in the programme: Sir Alan Parker, the acclaimed British director of such films as Fame, Evita and Bugsy Malone, has died aged 76; and award-winning Zimbabwean author Tsitsi Dangarembga, a nominee for this year's Booker Prize, has been arrested in the country's capital, Harare, during an anti-government protest. (Photo: Spain's economy has been ravaged by the virus. Credit: Reuters)

Praised for his recent role in the film Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, John Hurt talks candidly to the renowned director, writer and actor Alan Parker. These two titans of British film and television have had long-established careers, having both worked together on the iconic film Midnight Express.John talks about method acting and his experience filming The Elephant Man. Alan explains his individualistic approach to directing and how he deals with the smorgasbord of egos involved in film creation.

Bring me sunshine, bring me love, and bring me comedians to star in my ad. In this episode, the History of Advertising Podcast speaks with Dave Trott, Sir Frank Lowe and Sir Alan Parker about the value that comedians can bring to a campaign. 

“Frank Lowe single-handedly cajoled a whole generation of writers, art directors and film directors into revolutionising British and world advertising.” – Sir Alan Parker. It seemed a bit over the top. I know he was very good and had a big impact on the business, but ‘single-handedly’? But I guess Alan is his mate, so he’s probably bigged him up a bit. Having just spent three hours nose to nose with Frank, I got a taste of what Alan was talking about. I can’t think I’ve met anyone who’s as sure of their own opinion. That may read like a back-handed compliment, it’s not meant to be. Just that he totally believes in the power of advertising, he’s unwavering, and that was very striking. Especially today, when nobody seems be very sure of what advertising is, should or shouldn’t be. It’s easy to see, (and hopefully hear), how generations of clients and agencies would’ve been persuaded, cajoled or battered into aiming higher. Higher to Frank meant “not just achieving sales success, but ensuring any advertiser entering people’s lives uninvited, left them a little better or richer for their visit”. Enjoy being cajoled.

Host Jeff Goldsmith interviews writer-director Sir Alan Parker about the 30th Anniversary of Angel Heart. Download my podcast hereCopyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2018. All rights reserved.

In this episode from Advertising Week Europe we will listen to a fireside chat with Mike Burgess, Head of MetFilm Creative, and Sir Alan Parker, a prolific movie director whose career started as a copywriter and director of advertising. We will hear about his journey and prolific output over the course of his career. Alan … Continue reading "Episode 9: Sir Alan Parker"

In this episode from Advertising Week Europe we will listen to a fireside chat with Mike Burgess, Head of MetFilm Creative, and Sir Alan Parker, a prolific movie director whose career started as a copywriter and director of advertising. We will hear about his journey and prolific output over the course of his career. Alan … Continue reading "Episode 9: Sir Alan Parker"

Film-lovers rejoice! It's the Phantom Thread podcast, where the legendary Sir Alan Parker sits down to talk to director Paul Thomas Anderson about his new film - which has recently been nominated for 6 Oscars, including best picture and best director. The audio comes from our December Phantom Thread screening and Q&A event. Topics discussed include how the film started out very differently, the way the script developed on set, and the way he works with actors. As always, if you like what you hear then leave us a review! Music: Loyalty Freak

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of children's classic Bugsy Malone, a host of cast and creatives look back on the making of the BAFTA-winning film. Featuring: writer/director Sir Alan Parker, actors Dexter Fletcher (Baby Face), Graham Fletcher (Irving), Bonnie Langford (Lena Marelli), Vivienne McKone (Velma), Paul Murphy (Leroy Smith), Andrew Paul (O’Dreary), Sheridan Earl Russell (Knuckles), Nick Taylor (Boxer) and Donald Waugh (Snake Eyes). Chaired by Justin Johnson, Children's Cinema Consultant. Released in 1976, Sir Alan Parker's BAFTA-winning film marked a huge moment of renewed energy and confidence in British cinema and launched an extraordinary number of stellar careers.

Special Guests: Golden Globe winner - Actor/Producer/Director Matthew Modine and Producer Adam Rackoff known for award winning films and new media projects such as, Bill Plympton's Cheatin', Jesus Was a Commie, and the Full Metal Jacket Diary app. They will join Take 2 Radio on Wednesday, Dec. 17th at 8pm eastern time. We will chat about the newly released audio book for Full Metal Jacket Diary produced by Adam and narrated by Matthew and the award winning iPad app! For nearly four decades Matthew has partnered and worked with many of the film industry's most respected directors, including Oliver Stone, Sir Alan Parker, Stanley Kubrick, Robert Altman, Alan J. Pakula, John Schlesinger, Tony Richardson, Robert Falls, Sir Peter Hall, Abel Ferrara, Spike Lee, Tom DiCillo, Alan Rudolph, Mike Figgis, Jonathan Demme, and John Sayles. Matthew has been nominated for three Golden Globe Awards and is the recipient of one, Altman's multiple award-winning Short Cuts. Modine is well remembered for the title character in Alan Parker's Birdy which won the Cannes Film Festival's Gran Prix Award. His work in Rudolph's Equinox helped earn the film four Independent Spirit Award nominations including Best Film and Best Actor for Modine. He's also the recipient of two acting awards from the Venice Film Festival, the Volpi Cup and Golden Lion.

Director Sir Alan Parker (Midnight Express, Evita, Fame) talks about his approach to music in his films and the fun he had making the Commitments.

John Plunkett is joined by director Sir Alan Parker and Ogilvy's Rory Sutherland to review the biggest ad festival in Europe

Sir Alan Parker is one of Britain's most experienced and successful film directors. His work ranges from the stomach churning realism of Midnight Express to the feel good entertainment of Bugsy Malone and Fame. He has never cared much for film critics and has always held strong views on the future of the film industry. In this digital age, are movies as central to our culture as they used to be?

Steven Hurst and Dani Singer get serious and take a look at the social politics of 60s America with Sir Alan Parker’s Mississippi Burning.

Richard Coles with the filmmaker Sir Alan Parker, Fergus Anckorn whose life was saved by a magic trick, and Fiona who had to tell her children she was likely to be sent to jail. JP Devlin shuffles through Kirsty Young's mp3 player to reveal her musical choices and textile designer and David Hockney muse Celia Birtwell shares her Inheritance Tracks.Producer: Sukey Firth.