• A FIELD IN ENGLAND (Dir. Ben Wheatley) w Brendan Swift
    Jun 19 2024

    Welcome to episode 097 of Choose Film Podcast. It’s time to take a walk across the country, find the nearest ale house and watch out for nettle when taking a shit outside. We’re discussing Ben Wheatley’s A Field In England.


    Film synopsis

    During the English Civil War, a small group of deserters, including the lacemaker and alchemist's assistant, Whitehead flee from a raging battle through an overgrown field. They are captured by two men: O'Neil and Cutler.


    links in conversation

    Insta - @brendanswiftdp

    https://www.brendan-swift.com/


    Creative recommendation

    Refractive

    https://refractive.scot/

    Refractive is an independent artist led collective of film makers and digital artists.


    Baldur's Gate 3

    Video game


    THE MöBIUS TRIP - "A road trip pushes a dysfunctional family to the brink after their journey descends into a claustrophobic hallucinatory nightmare."

    https://www.simonesmith.org/film

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • EP96 CLERKS (Dir. Kevin Smith) w Mark Ayling
    May 17 2024

    Welcome to episode 096 of Choose Film Podcast. It’s time to get called into work, miss hockey and don’t forget about the guy in the toilet, we’re discussing Kevin Smith’s grassroots Clerks.

    Synopsis
    Dante (Brian O'Halloran) is called in to cover a shift at his New Jersey convenience store on his day off. His friend Randal (Jeff Anderson) helps him pass the time, neglecting his video-store customers next door to hang out in the Quick Stop. The uneventful day is disrupted by news that one of Dante's ex-girlfriends has died. After attending her memorial service, Dante muses over staying with current girlfriend Veronica (Marilyn Ghigliotti) or reuniting with ex Caitlin (Lisa Spoonhauer).


    Creative Recommendations
    The Fuck-Up by Arthur Nersesian
    Book

    One Life
    Feature Film
    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13097932/

    Masters of the Universe: Revelation
    Animated series
    Masters of the Universe is an American animated superhero fantasy television series produced by Kevin Smith and Powerhouse Animation Studios.


    Twitter: @MarkAnthonyAyling
    Letterboxd: MarkAnthonyAyling

    Bio
    Mark Anthony Ayling is a writer whose stories previously appeared in Perihelion and Cracked Eye. He has written book reviews for BlueInk Reviews and contributed film essays, reviews and articles at VHS Revival, Horrified Magazine and Filmhounds. A collection of his dystopian fiction, titled Northern Futures, was published by Lillicat in 2016. Ayling is also the author of the periodic film blog/journal/diary The Random Movie Journal. Currently Mark is putting the finishing touches on a science fiction novel (and considering how best to go about getting it published).

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • EP95 THE BREAKFAST CLUB (Dir. John Hughes) w Sasha MacPherson
    Apr 4 2024

    Welcome to episode 095 of Choose Film Podcast. Grab a seat, stick some weed down your pants and don’t mess with the bull or you’ll get the horns. That’s right we are joined by Sasha Reid to discuss John Hughes’ The Breakfast Club.

    Synopsis
    Five high school students from different walks of life endure a Saturday detention under a power-hungry principal (Paul Gleason). The disparate group includes rebel John (Judd Nelson), princess Claire (Molly Ringwald), outcast Allison (Ally Sheedy), brainy Brian (Anthony Michael Hall) and Andrew (Emilio Estevez), the jock. Each has a chance to tell his or her story, making the others see them a little differently -- and when the day ends, they question whether school will ever be the same.

    Links In Conversation

    Insta @sashasmoments
    Twitter - @sAcHAmaaac
    The Defender Trailer https://vimeo.com/849203128

    Creative Recommendations
    The Butcher & The Ren
    Book by Alaina Urquhart

    Mr Inbetween
    A half-hour comedy series inspired by the cult film “The Magician
    https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/series/mr-inbetween/4lPI5VghBpTi


    Easy A
    Easy A is a 2010 American teen romantic comedy film directed by Will Gluck



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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • EP 94 The Wizard Of Oz (dir. Victor Fleming) w. Lauren C Moore
    Feb 7 2024

    Welcome to Choose Film Podcast. It’s time to murder a witch, steal her slippers and take a stroll along the yellow brick road. We are discussing the classic Wizard Of Oz

    Synopsis
    When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy (Judy Garland) and her dog, Toto, are whisked away in their house to the magical land of Oz. They follow the Yellow Brick Road toward the Emerald City to meet the Wizard, and en route they meet a Scarecrow (Ray Bolger) that needs a brain, a Tin Man (Jack Haley) missing a heart, and a Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr) who wants courage. The wizard asks the group to bring him the broom of the Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton) to earn his help.

    Links In Conversation
    Insta: @LaurenCMooreActor
    Twitter: @Lauren_C_Moore

    Creative Recommendations
    BOOK: A Court of Thorns and Roses
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Court-Thorns-Roses-Sarah-Maas/dp/1526605392/ref=asc_df_1526605392/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=435702107904&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=790153849668924854&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046947&hvtargid=pla-912493659533&psc=1&th=1&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=106813071968&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=435702107904&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=790153849668924854&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046947&hvtargid=pla-912493659533

    TV SHOW: The Bear
    Disney +

    REALITY TV SHOW: Queer Eye For The Straight Guy
    Prime Video / Netflix

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • EP93 LOST GIRLS (Dir. Liz Garbus) W Rebecca Turner
    Jan 12 2024

    Welcome to episode 93 of Choose Film Podcast. Grab your wellies, join forces with the mothers and storm the marshlands. Gary & Nicola are joined by Rebecca Turner to discuss 2020's LOST GIRLS.

    Synopsis
    Determined to find her missing daughter, a desperate woman launches a personal investigation that leads police to the unsolved cases of murdered sex workers.

    Creative Recommendations
    A Play, A Pie & A Pint
    https://playpiepint.com/

    Weekend Read
    https://johnaugust.com/apps/weekend-read

    Butoh Dance Workshop
    https://www.cca-glasgow.com/programme/butoh-dance-jan

    Links
    Insta - Rebturn7

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • BONUS: EP92 TWAS THE NIGHT (Dir. Nick Castle)
    Dec 24 2023

    Welcome to episode 92 of Choose Film Podcast.

    It's time to steal Santa's sleigh, rob the rich and payoff the bad guys. It's christmas time and we're discussing Disney's TV movie 'Twas The Night'

    Synopsis
    After running away from criminals on Christmas Eve, a troublemaking uncle dresses up as Santa Claus and arrives at his nephew's house. Together, they embark on a joyride in Santa's new sleigh.

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    49 mins
  • BONUS: EP91 'DOUBLE BILL' A Street Cat Named Bob (Dir. Roger Spottiswoode) & A Gift from Bob (Dir. Director: Charles Martin Smith)
    Dec 18 2023

    Welcome to episode 91 of Choose Film Podcast. We are back and just in time for XMAS. We have a cracking double bill for you with 'A Street Cat Named Bob' (Dir. Roger Spottiswoode) & 'A Christmas Gift from Bob' (Dir. Director: Charles Martin Smith)

    A Street Cat Named Bob Synopsis
    James Bowen, a homeless drug addict, starts living in a council flat. His life and fortune change for the better when he adopts Bob, a stray cat who keeps following him around.

    A Christmas Gift from Bob
    James Bowen remembers his last Christmas when he was in a bad place and how his life turned around after he adopted Bob.

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    59 mins
  • EP90 Tár (‎Todd Field) w Ross Imlach
    Aug 15 2023

    Welcome to episode 90 of Choose Film Podcast.

    We are joined by fellow filmmaker Ross Imlach as we start a brand new season and theme "Female Leading Films' as we discuss 2022's Tár, produced by and starring Cate Blanchett.

    Synopsis
    Renowned musician Lydia Tár is days away from recording the symphony that will elevate her career. When all elements seem to conspire against her, Lydia's adopted daughter Petra becomes an integral emotional support for her struggling mother.

    Creative Recommendations

    Fat Girl Best Friend - Book
    https://tippermuirbooks.co.uk/product/fat-girl-best-friend/

    Hannibal - TV Show
    Netflix

    Team Deakins
    https://teamdeakins.libsyn.com/



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    1 hr and 17 mins