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Join us on Half the Picture as your host Billy Barnell sits down with a different filmmaker, actor, or artist each episode for a relaxed, revealing conversation. Get the full picture on some of the most talented and noteworthy folks in showbiz and the long and winding roads of their careers. Expect candid stories, creative insights, and regular detours into the weird and wonderful corners of the film and pop culture world!
If you'd like to watch the episodes, check out our YouTube channel at the link below!
https://youtube.com/@halfthepicturepodcast?si=qQmePirZ_6RgQxh_
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#22 - MICHAEL LEHMANN & DANIEL WATERS
Season 1 · Episode 22
vendredi 23 janvier 2026 • Duration 01:06:09
#21 - MONTY BEN
Season 1 · Episode 21
vendredi 16 janvier 2026 • Duration 49:12
#12 - MARC WARREN & PAUL HILLS
Season 1 · Episode 12
jeudi 30 octobre 2025 • Duration 40:47
Half the Picture’s guests this episode are actor Marc Warren and filmmaker Paul Hills, star and writer/director of the cult ‘90’s British coming of age film ‘Boston Kickout’, celebrating it’s 30th anniversary this year!
Marc and Paul joined us on the pod to reflect on their memories of making ‘Boston Kickout’ as well as to chat about the friendship and shorthand they forged on the film, their experiences working with John Simm and Andrew Lincoln and the life-threatening stunt that nearly claimed them both.
If you'd like to watch our interview with Marc and Paul, check out the episode on YouTube at the link below!
#marcwarren #paulhills #bostonkickout #film #movies #podcast #interview #halfthepicture
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Note: This interview was recorded on the 17th October, 2025
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Timecodes:
00:00 - Intro
01:53 - Interview Begins
03:11 - Reflections on Boston Kickout
08:27 - Marc's Performance As Robert
11:04 - Paul's Childhood in Stevenage
13:37 - Shooting in Stevenage
16:40 - Marc and Paul's Working Relationship
21:07 - How Paul Directs
24:46 - Shooting The Nightclub Scene
29:25 - Memories of The Shoot
32:32 - Life-Threatening Stunts
35:02 - Improvisation On Set
36:39 - Lessons from Boston Kickout
39:04 - Outro
'MARC WARREN & PAUL HILLS talk Boston Kickout's Anniversary, Working with John Simm & Andrew Lincoln' is a non-profit project intended for educational purposes only. No copyright laws were intended to be broken. All rights to any material used remain courtesy of their respective owners.
#11 - YASMIN PAIGE
Season 1 · Episode 11
mardi 28 octobre 2025 • Duration 01:00:32
Half the Picture’s guest this episode is actress Yasmin Paige, star of Richard Ayoade's cult classic coming of age movie, 'Submarine', celebrating it's 15th anniversary this year!
Yasmin joined us on the show to reflect on her experience playing Jordana in the film, what it was like working both with co-star Craig Roberts and director Richard Ayoade and the importance Gavin and Stacey had in helping her stay in character.
If you'd like to watch our interview with Yasmin, check out the episode on YouTube at the link below!
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Note: This interview was recorded on the 21st October, 2025
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'YASMIN PAIGE talks Submarine's 15th Anniversary and Working with Richard Ayoade & Craig Roberts (4K)' is a non-profit project intended for educational purposes only. No copyright laws were intended to be broken. All rights to any material used remain courtesy of their respective owners.
#10 - MIKE LEIGH (ft. MARION BAILEY)
Season 1 · Episode 10
mardi 14 octobre 2025 • Duration 46:33
Half the Picture’s guest this episode is British national filmmaking treasure Mike Leigh, the man behind such social-realist classics as Secrets & Lies, Naked, Another Year, Vera Drake and Life is Sweet.
Known for his improvisational method of devising his films with a murderer's row of British actors, Mike’s approach to filmmaking is organic and utterly unique, resulting in works that are unflinchingly honest, deeply poignant and often hilarious. Join us as we chat to Mike in depth about his method as well as his casting process, the 20th anniversary of his unsung gem ‘All or Nothing’ and the implicit politics of his films. Also joining us for a surprise guest appearance is Mike’s partner and collaborator, actress Marion Bailey who breaks down her working relationship with Mike as well as her experience playing Carol in ‘All or Nothing.’
If you'd like to watch our interview with Mike, check out the episode on YouTube at the link below!
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Note: This interview was recorded on August 3rd 2022
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Timecodes:
00:00 - Intro
02:17- Mike Leigh Interview Begins
03:38 - All or Nothing’s 20th Anniversary
06:03- All or Nothing’s Conception
06:48 - Mike’s Casting Process
08:27 - Marion’s Experience Working with Mike
17:21 - Mike’s Improvisational Filmmaking Method
21:53 - How Mike Shoots His Movies
26:37 - The Implicit Politics in Mike’s Films
28:59 - Mike’s Movies Remaining Untitled Until Release
30:04 - Mike’s Editing Process
35:04 - Secrets & Lies
37:05 - Music in Mike's Films
40:56 - The Beatles and A Hard Days Night
42:17 - Naked
45:12 - Mike's Advice to Filmmakers
45:46 - Outro
'MIKE LEIGH talks Improvisation, Never Compromising & All or Nothing's Anniversary (ft MARION BAILEY)' is a non-profit project intended for educational purposes only. No copyright laws were intended to be broken. All rights to any material used remain courtesy of their respective owners.
#9 - JAMES MARQUAND
Season 1 · Episode 9
vendredi 3 octobre 2025 • Duration 25:41
Half the Picture’s guest this episode is writer-director James Marquand, the man behind the new WW2 action thriller ‘The Partisan’ based on the life and exploits of Krystyna Skarbek.
James joined us on the show to chat about the making of the movie, his experiences working wit Morgane Polanski, Malcolm McDowell and the rest of the cast and his time spent working on his father’s (Richard Marquand) movies. For all this and more, watch on!
#jamesmarquand #thepartisan #malcolmmcdowell #halfthepicture
If you'd like to watch our interview with James, check out the episode on YouTube at the link below!
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Note: This interview was recorded on September 17th 2025.
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#8 - GRANT MORRISON (Part 2 of 2)
Season 1 · Episode 8
vendredi 26 septembre 2025 • Duration 01:01:43
Half the Picture’s guest this episode is the legendary Grant Morrison — the award-winning comic book writer behind such classics as Batman: Arkham Asylum, The Invisibles, New X-Men, WE3 and Animal Man.
Join us for part 2 of our conversation with Grant as we dive headlong into their Kathmandu experience in the 1990’s when they were abducted by higher dimensional aliens, their strangest fan encounter that occurred in late-80’s Sheffield (Billy’s hometown) and their upcoming Batman/Deadpool comic due out in November from DC Comics! For all this and more, watch on!
#grantmorrison #superman2025 #jamesgunn #HalfthePicture
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Note: This interview was recorded on July 11th 2025.
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Billy on Instagram: / billybarnel. .
#7 - GRANT MORRISON (Part 1 of 2)
Season 1 · Episode 7
vendredi 19 septembre 2025 • Duration 01:02:34
Half the Picture’s guest this episode is the legendary Grant Morrison — the award-winning comic book writer behind such classics as Batman: Arkham Asylum, The Invisibles, New X-Men, WE3 and Animal Man.
Grant joined us primarily to chat about their work on the iconic All-Star Superman that redefined the Man of Steel for the 21st Century and was a major influence on James Gunn’s new Superman film. They also spoke about their friendship with Gunn, writing a Flash film script with Ezra Miller, the taboo-busting magic of comics and why hope and optimism are radical but essential ideas in the world today.
If you'd like to watch our interview with Grant, check out the episode on YouTube at the link below!
#grantmorrison #superman #superman2025 #jamesgunn #HalfthePicture
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Note: This interview was recorded on July 11th 2025.
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#6 - WALTER MURCH
Season 1 · Episode 6
vendredi 9 mai 2025 • Duration 01:16:42
Half the Picture’s guest this episode is the legendary Walter Murch — Academy Award-winning editor and sound designer behind such cinematic milestones as The Godfather Trilogy, The Conversation and Apocalypse Now!
Walter joined us for a wide-ranging conversation that delved deep into his groundbreaking work with directors including Francis Ford Coppola, his pioneering approach to film editing and sound, and his thoughts on the evolving nature of cutting in the modern age. He also spoke candidly about his directorial debut ‘Return to Oz’, his new projects ‘Suddenly Something Clicked’ and ‘Her Name was Moviola’ as well as offered sage advice for aspiring editors. For all this and more, listen on! #WalterMurch #ApocalypseNow #TheGodfather #HalfthePicture
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Note: This interview was recorded on October 30th 2024.
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Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
01:10 - Mixing The Godfather
05:34 - Editing The Conversation
10:04 - Gene Hackman
17:05 - Apocalypse Now
23:04 - Robert Duvall & Blinking
26:22 - Return to Oz
34:56 - Pitching Return to Oz to Disney
37:24 - The Wizard of Oz & Thomas Edison
41:02 - Male & Female Editors
46:55 - 21st Century Editing
50:42 - Fred Zinnemann & Cutting Julia
56:19 - Suddenly Something Clicked
01:00:13 - Her Name Was Moviola
01:06:03 - Advice to Aspiring Editors
01:11:06 - Editing and AI
01:15:34 - Outro
'Walter Murch in Conversation – The Godfather, Apocalypse Now & Suddenly Something Clicked' is a non-profit project intended for educational purposes only. No copyright laws were intended to be broken. All rights to any material used remain courtesy of their respective owners.
#5 - PAUL MCGUIGAN
Season 1 · Episode 5
vendredi 10 janvier 2025 • Duration 01:10:22
Half the Picture's guest this episode is the brilliant director Paul McGuigan, whose mercurial and vibrant talents have been gracing our screens, both big and small for over 25 years!
Paul joined us primarily to discuss the making of his cult classic British crime gem, 'Gangster No.1' featuring barnstorming turns from Malcolm McDowell, David Thewlis and a star-making performance by a then unknown Paul Bettany! He also delved into his approach to directing 'Sherlock', his pioneering use of onscreen text amongst other stylistic flourishes and his films 'The Acid House' and 'Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool.' For all this and more, listen on!
#PaulMcGuigan #Gangsterno1 #Sherlock #HalfthePicture
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*Note: This interview was recorded on July 27th 2022.
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Billy on Twitter: https://x.com/billybarnell?s=21&t=3QY...
Ahmed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrahmedoali?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
00:45 - Gangster No.1's inception
05:47 - Casting Gangster No.1
15:11 - Working with Malcolm McDowell
17:08 - Paul Bettany's Performance
22:32 - Homosexual subtext in Gangster No.1
29:15 - Deconstructing gangsterism
31:53 - Francis Bacon's influence on Gangster No.1
33:17 - Cinema's influence on gangster culture
35:28 - Bettany & Marsan's Kitchen Scene
44:10 - Lenny Taylor's POV Murder Scene
51:28 - Working with Peter Sova A.S.C.
52:24 - Visual filmmaking
55:13 - Directing Sherlock & Text Onscreen
58:00 - Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool
01:00:32 - Sherlock & Transitions
01:02:10 - Critical Response to Gangster No.1
01:05:56 - Working with Steven Spielberg
01:06:47 - Sherlock Holmes in the 21st Century
01:10:25 - Fun and games on the Gangster No.1 set
01:12:40 - Outro
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