Ben and Nemone discuss Helen McCrory’s iconic Poly Shelby from Peaky Blinders. She’s a devout Catholic, but up to her neck in the murky world of bootlegging and murder. Nemone gets into the thorny question of how she might match those up, and reveals how each of us has a ‘silent observer’ inside. We also dive into the history of women’s rights in 1920s Engla ... Show More
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TRON: ARES: “It was like my brain was atrophying” + Kathryn Bigelow & Rebecca Ferguson
Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recomm ... Show More
1h 15m
Oct 2
Aimee Lou Wood on Film Club + a DOUBLE BILL of films of the week
Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recomm ... Show More
1h 17m
Sep 25
Is ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER film of the year? With Paul Thomas Anderson
Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recomm ... Show More
1h 15m
Jul 2021
Editing the Emmy-nominated HBO show Mare of Easttown with Amy E. Duddleston
Today on the show, Giles Alderson and co-host Dom Lenoir welcome editor Amy E. Duddleston. She has worked on shows like The Killing, Dexter, Hunters and HBO’s Emmy nominated Mare of Easttown, starring Kate Winslet, Julianne Nicholson and Jean Smart. They dive deep into the making ... Show More
1h 1m
Sep 2021
Sound of Violence Writer & Director Alex Noyer talks going from Short to Feature, Clubhouse Horror Movies and fuding & making a hit directorial debut.
On today’s show, Giles Alderson and co-host Lucinda Rhodes Thakrar sit down with Alex Noyer, the writer and director of Sound of Violence, which premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival in 2021. Alex dives deep into Clubhouse of Horror, what the room is about, what it’s ... Show More
1h 18m
Aug 29
The Life Of Chuck/Charles/Charlie (ft. guests Eva Victor; Olivia Colman & Jay Roach; Sir Ben Kingsley)
This week's Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt sit down, on Zoom and in person, with a cavalcade of cracking guests. There's Eva Victor, star/writer/director of the excellent Sorry, Baby, who talks about cats, directing themselves, and people who look like yams. [23:05 - 39:05 appr ... Show More
1h 58m
Mar 2025
260. Pop Culture Kiki: Bravo, Meghan Markle, Lady Gaga, & More!
Welcome to another Pop Culture Kiki! Please use the timestamps below and we hope you enjoy! 00:00 - Intro2:45 - Amanda Seyfried4:06 - Lady Gaga10:57 - Kristin Cavallari12:57 - Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni22:21 - Paradise23:31 - Mickey 1726:03 - Armie Hammer28:20 - Timothee & Kyl ... Show More
1h 49m
Jun 2024
How to make a Anthony Hopkins starring historical indie feature with producer Meg Thomson & Director Matt Brown
On today's show, host Giles Alderson welcomes not one but two amazing guests: producer Meg Thomson and director Matt Brown. They're here to talk all about their latest indie feature film Freud's Last Session, starring Anthony Hopkins, Matthew Goode, and many other great actors. G ... Show More
1h 9m
Feb 2025
252. Pop Culture Kiki: Super Bowl, Kanye West, Kelly Clarkson, & More!
Welcome to another Pop Culture Kiki! Please use the timestamps below and we hope you enjoy!
00:00 - Intro01:07 - Super Bowl22:40 - Ticket Crusader/1iota shout out24:34 - Chappell Roan31:30 - DEV, The Cataracs new music31:58 - Alamo Drafthouse strike33:26 - Ads35:22 - Jake and Log ... Show More
1h 27m
Jan 2025
247. Pop Culture Kiki: RHONY, Billy Ray Cyrus, Timothee Chalamet, & More!
Welcome to another Pop Culture Kiki! Please use the timestamps below and we hope you enjoy! 00:00 - Intro03:16 - Chris Brown07:30 - RHONY Finale/Southern Charm24:18 - Jonas Brothers Christmas Movie25:42 - Movie Moment: Companion, Presence, One of Them Days32:08 - Ads35:57 - Bruno ... Show More
1h 24m