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| 130: A Farewell to the Sony Spider-Man Universe with Alfie Hunter-Martin | 02 Apr 2025 | 02:01:28 | |
In this episode, graphic designer and podcast jingle extraordinaire, Alfie Hunter-Martin returns to the podcast to bid a late farewell to the Sony Spider-Man spin-off films, also known as SPUMC or SSU, if you prefer. We're talking Venom, Morbius, Kraven and Madame Web! Along with Kris and Alex, they discuss the history of these films and how they came to be, before ranking them and bidding farewell. Use our special link https://zencastr.com/?via=thefilmangle to sign up for Zencastr, the platform we use to record this podcast! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! (00:00) Intro (00:35) Welcome back Alfie Hunter-Martin (05:28) History of the SSU (29:06) Ranking SPUMC (01:55:15) The return of “The Films That Streaming Forgot” (02:00:59) Outro Listen to The Film Angle Playlist here. We are now on YouTube! You can subscribe to the channel here. Logo and music created by Alfie Hunter-Martin. Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| 129: The Electric State and The Searchers | 19 Mar 2025 | 01:29:39 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex review The Electric State, the latest Netflix film from the Russo Brothers that also happens to be one of the most expensive films ever made! They then get into the next blindspot on the Sight & Sound Greatest Films of All Time list, John Ford's The Searchers. Use our special link https://zencastr.com/?via=thefilmangle to sign up for Zencastr, the platform we use to record this podcast! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! (00:00) Intro (00:35) Catching Up (11:02) The Electric State - Spoiler Free (37:55) The Electric State - Spoilers (50:02) Sight & Sound Blindspots: The Searchers (01:24:37) Next Episode (01:29:11) Outro Listen to The Film Angle Playlist here. We are now on YouTube! You can subscribe to the channel here. Logo and music created by Alfie Hunter-Martin. Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| 120: The Ghibli Angle: Laputa: Castle in the Sky | 15 Jan 2025 | 00:39:58 | |
In this episode of The Ghibli Angle, Kris and Alex discuss Laputa: Castle in the Sky. In this series, Kris will guide Alex through one of his biggest cinematic blindspots, the films of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli. Use our special link https://zencastr.com/?via=thefilmangle to sign up for Zencastr, the platform we use to record this podcast1 Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! (00:00) Intro (00:10) Laputa: Castle in the Sky (24:10) What kind of Pirate is Alex? (37:26) Next time on the Ghibli Angle (29:28) Outro Listen to The Film Angle Playlist here. We are now on YouTube! You can subscribe to the channel here. Logo and music created by Alfie Hunter-Martin. Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| 30: Beast, The Woman King & Poltergeist | 28 Sep 2022 | 00:37:36 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex review Beast, The Woman King and the re-release of Poltergeist. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 29: Godard, Pinocchio, Bodies & Clerks 3 | 21 Sep 2022 | 00:52:17 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex reflect on the late director Jean-Luc Godard, lament their viewing of the new Pinocchio, and wax lyrical about Kevin Smith's Clerks III and new releases Bodies, Bodies, Bodies and Three Thousand Years of Longing. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 28: Venice, #Spitgate & Nope Spoiler Review | 14 Sep 2022 | 00:49:33 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex talk about the latest news coming out of the Venice Film Festival, as well as touching slightly on some of the gossip. We promise not too much though! They then dive deep into reviewing Jordan Peele's latest film Nope, spoilers and all, you've been warned... Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 27: Dumbledore, Venom, LOTR & More Predators | 07 Sep 2022 | 00:42:46 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex catch up after a month's break from recording. They discuss the films Alex watched on his holidays including After Yang, The Secrets of Dumbledore, White Fang and his continuation of the Predator film franchise. Meanwhile, Kris discusses his Venom series viewing, new release We Met in Virtual Reality and his rewatch of The Lord of the Rings series in IMAX in anticipation of The Rings of Power. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 26: The Film Angle Quiz | 31 Aug 2022 | 00:56:23 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex go head to head on a film quiz together! Place your bets and enjoy the show. If you're playing along with us, please let us know your score through one of our social media pages, or if you're listening on Spotify you can let us know through the Q&A feature on this episode. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 25: Prey, Blood and Black Lace & Not Okay | 17 Aug 2022 | 00:40:49 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex discuss the latest entry into the Predator franchise, Prey. But was it truly worth the wait? And as always one movie is never enough, so our hosts find time to talk about Disney+ Original Not Okay as well as horror classic Blood and Black Lace... it had to be done. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan Kris's Letterboxd Alex's Letterboxd | |||
| 24: The Predator, Warner Brothers & Batgirl | 10 Aug 2022 | 00:38:16 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex discuss the recent Warner Brothers shake up that left the Batgirl film cancelled. They also review the original Predator film in preparation for viewing the latest film in the franchise, Prey.
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| 23: The Gray Man, VFX Burnout, Wakanda Forever & Marilyn Monroe | 03 Aug 2022 | 00:38:46 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex take on more news! They discuss Netflix's commitment to The Gray Man "franchise", the latest Marvel release slate from the San Diego Comic Con alongside the many negative reports of their overworking of VFX artists, the Wakanda Forever and Blonde trailers and how best to honour those actors no longer with us in the case of Chadwick Boseman and Marilyn Monroe. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 22: Persuasion, Ambulance & Flee | 27 Jul 2022 | 00:42:13 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex recover from the heat to discuss Persuasion, Flee, Ambulance and more! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 21: Thor: Love and Thunder SPOILER Review | 20 Jul 2022 | 00:52:53 | |
In this episode, Kris & Alex review the latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Thor: Love and Thunder. They go fully into spoilers here so if you've not seen the film or would like to go in blind, maybe come back to this episode at a later date! For those who have seen it or don't mind spoilers, we hope you enjoy! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 119: Our Top Ten Films of 2024 | 08 Jan 2025 | 01:50:06 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex review 2024 and rank their top ten films of the year. Use our special link https://zencastr.com/?via=thefilmangle to sign up for Zencastr, the platform we use to record this podcast! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! (00:00) Intro (00:36) Was 2024 a good year for film? (7:00) Film-Related New Years Resolutions (12:39) Alex and Kris’s 10 to 6 best films of 2024 (56:06) Alex and Kris’s 5 to 1 best films of 2024 (01:45:03) What’s next in 2025? (01:49:19) Outro Listen to The Film Angle Playlist here. We are now on YouTube! You can subscribe to the channel here. Logo and music created by Alfie Hunter-Martin. Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| BONUS: Obi Wan Kenobi | 18 Jul 2022 | 00:33:46 | |
Hello there! The Film Angle presents their very first BONUS EPISODE! Kris and Alex discuss their conflicting thoughts on the latest Disney+ Star Wars show, Obi Wan Kenobi. Full spoilers ahead!! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 20: #GentleMinions, James Cameron, Heat 2 & Madame Web | 13 Jul 2022 | 00:47:03 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex take on the news! They discuss the recent #GentleMinions trend, movie lengths vs TV binging, recasting major actors, the Sony Spider-Man Universe and more! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 19: Elvis, Pleasure, Lightyear and The Black Phone | 06 Jul 2022 | 00:44:45 | |
WARNING: This episode does contain discussions surrounding sexual assault and abuse shown in the film Pleasure. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode, Kris and Alex discuss Elvis, Pleasure, Lightyear and The Black Phone. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 18: The Films That Streaming Forgot - My Ghost Dog & A Dog and Pony Show | 29 Jun 2022 | 00:46:27 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex partake in another "The Films That Streaming Forgot" challenge. They have challenged each other to watch a film from the forgotten depths of various streaming services. In this episode, Kris has been challenged to watch My Ghost Dog and Alex has had to watch A Dog and Pony Show. Listen to find out if they are worthy of their forgotten status. Kris and Alex also go off on a bit of a tangent at the end of the episode discussing some of the latest news from the Film Industry. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 17: It's Burger/Cage/Dual/Hustle/Morbin' Time! | 22 Jun 2022 | 00:38:57 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex discuss Morbius, Men, Dual, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, Hustle and The Bop's Burgers Movie. They also tease next week's episode as they challenge two new films for "The Films That Streaming Forgot". Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 16: Planes, Trains and Dinosaur Parks | 15 Jun 2022 | 00:51:08 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex discuss the two biggest films around currently, Top Gun: Maverick and Jurassic World Dominion. As we are halfway through 2022 they also talk about the year so far, the films they've enjoyed and what they're looking forward to in the near future. Warning they do go into SPOILERS on both films!
Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can!
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| 15: Chipmunks, Webcams, Multiverses and Ugly Sonic | 01 Jun 2022 | 00:54:56 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex discuss Everything Everywhere All at Once, The Worst Person in the World, Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and more! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 14: The Ultimate Movie Quiz | 25 May 2022 | 01:03:46 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex take on a movie quiz together to see if they have the combined knowledge to get a perfect score. If you would like to not just hear the questions, but read along as well, you can see the quiz we used here: THE QUIZ If you're playing along with us, please let us know your score through one of our social media pages, or if you're listening on Spotify you can let us know through the Q&A feature on this episode. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 13: Vikings, Astronauts, Penguins & Nicholas Cage | 18 May 2022 | 00:52:31 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex discuss The Northman, Apollo 10½, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, Uncharted and more! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 12: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness SPOILER Review | 11 May 2022 | 00:46:19 | |
In this episode, Kris & Alex review the latest film from Sam Raimi and the newest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. They go fully into spoilers here so if you've not seen the film or would like to go in blind, maybe come back to this episode at a later date! For those who have seen it or don't mind spoilers, we hope you enjoy! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 118: The End of Year Catch Up | 18 Dec 2024 | 01:23:54 | |
In this slightly looser episode, Kris and Alex have a last-minute catch-up of some of the films they missed during the year and review a few new Christmas movies. Films discussed include: - Hot Frosty - Our Little Secret - Red One - Conclave - Juror #2 - Emilia Perez Use our special link https://zencastr.com/?via=thefilmangle to sign up for Zencastr, the platform we use to record this podcast! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! (00:00) Intro (00:21) Catching Up (4:36) Our Little Secret and Hot Frosty (Spoiler Free) (8:40) Red One (27:41) Juror #2 (Spoiler Free) (32:22) Conclave (Spoiler Free) (41:36) Conclave (49:44) Emilia Perez (01:10:02) Best Musical of the Year? (01:15:28) Preparing for the Year in Review Episode (01:17:33) Reflecting on 2024 (01:23:25) Outro Listen to The Film Angle Playlist here. We are now on YouTube! You can subscribe to the channel here. Logo and music created by Alfie Hunter-Martin. Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| 11: May the 4th Be With You | 04 May 2022 | 01:27:41 | |
In this special May the 4th episode, Kris and Alex discuss all things Star Wars and come up with the ultimate film from the saga.
The podcast includes a special introduction of a spoken word audio-only Star Wars crawl. Check out The Film Angle's Instagram for the visual version!
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| 10: Vampires, Mummies, Murders & Moustaches! | 20 Apr 2022 | 00:39:45 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex catch up on more Monster films, wax lyrical about Richard Linklater, are a little less enthusiastic about Kenneth Brannagh's Death on the Nile and more!
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| 9: The Films That Streaming Forgot - D-Railed & Atlantis Untold | 13 Apr 2022 | 00:35:59 | |
In this episode, Kris & Alex unveil their new challenge episode "The Films That Streaming Forgot". They have challenged each other to watch a film from the forgotten depths of various streaming services. In this episode, Kris has been challenged to watch D-Railed, a 2018 action, horror, sci-fi, heist film and Alex has had to watch Atlantis Untold a 2019 family adventure film with a questionable amount of green screen. Listen to find out if they are worthy of their forgotten status. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 8: More Oscars, More Trek, More Monsters, Less Morbius | 06 Apr 2022 | 00:46:14 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex discuss the Oscar results, more Star Trek films, The Invisible Man, I've Heard The Mermaids Singing, The Evil Dead and more, whilst also throwing a little bit of shade at Morbius. They also reveal a new challenge segment for the podcast, provisionally titled "The Films That Streaming Forgot". Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 7: Star Trek, Cannibalism & Killer Women | 30 Mar 2022 | 00:43:20 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex discuss X, the original Star Trek films, Fresh, Deep Water, Titane and more! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 6: Turning Red, Kimi, Bride of Frankenstein and more! | 23 Mar 2022 | 00:45:11 | |
In this episode, Kris & Alex catch up with each other and what they have been watching recently. Films discussed include Turning Red, Lamb, Bride of Frankenstein, The Rescue, Cars 3 and more! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 5: The Batman Spoiler Review | 16 Mar 2022 | 00:42:56 | |
In this episode, Kris & Alex review the latest film from Matt Reeves, The Batman. They go fully into spoilers here so if you've not seen the film or would like to go in blind, maybe come back to this episode at a later date! For those who have seen it or don't mind spoilers, we hope you enjoy. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 4: Top Five Comfort Films | 09 Mar 2022 | 00:49:08 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex discuss their top five favourite comfort films. There are some interesting choices!! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 3: The Card Counter | 02 Mar 2022 | 00:41:04 | |
In this episode, we take a deep dive review into Paul Schrader's latest film, The Card Counter. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 2: The Oscar Nominations, Imitations, Accents & Andrew Garfield | 23 Feb 2022 | 01:22:37 | |
In this episode, Kris & Alex get into some of the big Oscar Nominations, discussing the Best Actors, Actresses, Supporting Categories and Best Picture Nominees. Discussions on imitations, dodgy accents and love for Andrew Garfield ensue. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 117: Anuja - Interview with Oscar Nominated Director Adam J. Graves | 11 Dec 2024 | 01:19:14 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex interview philosopher turned director, Adam J. Graves about his new Oscar nominated short film Anuja. Anuja follows a precocious nine-year-old orphan, who quits school to work alongside her sister at a local garment factory, she finds herself faced with a choice that will determine the fate of her future and her family. Anuja is now available on Netflix! Use our special link https://zencastr.com/?via=thefilmangle to sign up for Zencastr, the platform we use to record this podcast! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! (00:00) Intro (00:10) Introducing Anuja (02:17) Interview with Adam J. Graves (01:15:45) Post-interview catch-up (01:18:44) Outro Listen to The Film Angle Playlist here. We are now on YouTube! You can subscribe to the channel here. Logo and music created by Alfie Hunter-Martin. Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| 1: The Pilot Episode | 16 Feb 2022 | 00:55:09 | |
The Film Angle's very first episode! Join Kris & Alex as they introduce themselves, their future aims with the podcast and some of the films they have been watching recently. Films discussed include The Lost Daughter, Boiling Point, Encanto and The Matrix: Resurrections. This is all new to us, so we hope you enjoy and please feel free to let us know your feedback! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 116: Wicked, The Wizard of Oz and Seven Samurai | 04 Dec 2024 | 01:26:38 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex review Wicked, look back at The Wizard of Oz and delve into the next blindspot on the BFI, Sight & Sound, 100 Greatest Films of all Time list, Akira Kurosawa's, Seven Samurai. Use our special link https://zencastr.com/?via=thefilmangle to sign up for Zencastr, the platform we use to record this podcast! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! (00:00) Intro (00:36) Catching Up (3:52) The Wizard of Oz (21:10) Wicked (58:09) Sight & Sound Blindspots: Seven Samurai (01:24:29) Winding Down (01:26:07) Outro Listen to The Film Angle Playlist here. We are now on YouTube! You can subscribe to the channel here. Logo and music created by Alfie Hunter-Martin. Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| 115: Tea - Interview with Director Blake Rice | 27 Nov 2024 | 00:53:48 | |
In this episode Kris and Alex interview award-winning director, Blake Rice about his new short film, Tea. Tea is not currently available to the public, but we highly recommend watching it if it plays at a festival near you. Whether or not you have seen the short film, we believe the conversation is accessible and enjoyable for everyone, as we aimed to focus on themes and the creative process, rather than just specific plot points. Use our special link https://zencastr.com/?via=thefilmangle to sign up for Zencastr, the platform we use to record this podcast! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! (00:00) Intro (00:10) Introducing Tea (3:02) Interview with Blake Rice (51:14) Post-interview catch-up (53:19) Outro Listen to The Film Angle Playlist here. We are now on YouTube! You can subscribe to the channel here. Logo and music created by Alfie Hunter-Martin. Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| 114: Gladiator II and Anora | 20 Nov 2024 | 01:15:01 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex review Anora and discuss the first Gladiator film and its recent sequel, released 24 years later. Use our special link https://zencastr.com/?via=thefilmangle to sign up for Zencastr, the platform we use to record this podcast! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! (00:00) Intro (00:35) Catching Up (4:34) Anora (21:04) Gladiator & Gladiator 2 (01:03:34) Maximus Quizimus (01:13:52) Outro Listen to The Film Angle Playlist here. We are now on YouTube! You can subscribe to the channel here. Logo and music created by Alfie Hunter-Martin. Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| 113: Pylon - Interview with BAFTA Nominated Director Barnaby Blackburn | 13 Nov 2024 | 01:10:31 | |
In this episode Kris and Alex interview BAFTA-nominated director, Barnaby Blackburn about his new short film, Pylon. Pylon is available to watch on YouTube here. Use our special link https://zencastr.com/?via=thefilmangle to sign up for Zencastr, the platform we use to record this podcast! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! (00:00) Intro (00:22) The Short Film Angle (2:51) Introducing Pylon (04:48) Interview with Barnaby Blackburn (01:06:50) Post-interview catch-up (01:10:02) Outro Listen to The Film Angle Playlist here. We are now on YouTube! You can subscribe to the channel here. Logo and music created by Alfie Hunter-Martin. Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| 112: The Ghibli Angle: Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind | 06 Nov 2024 | 00:51:21 | |
In this episode of The Ghibli Angle, Kris and Alex discuss Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind. In this series, Kris will guide Alex through one of his biggest cinematic blindspots, the films of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli. Use our special link https://zencastr.com/?via=thefilmangle to sign up for Zencastr, the platform we use to record this podcast1 Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! (00:00) Intro (00:10) Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (31:23) Trivia ofthe Valley of the Quizzed (46:02) Next time on the Ghibli Angle (50:51) Outro Listen to The Film Angle Playlist here. We are now on YouTube! You can subscribe to the channel here. Logo and music created by Alfie Hunter-Martin. Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| 111. Halloween Special with Cinebois2Cinemen | 30 Oct 2024 | 02:00:39 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex are joined by Ben and Danny from the Cinebois2Cinemen podcast to discuss their favourite horror films and answer your listener questions! Use our special link https://zencastr.com/?via=thefilmangle to sign up for Zencastr, the platform we use to record this podcast! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! (00:00) Intro (00:36) Introducing the Cinebois! (2:37) Ben and Danny’s Favourite Halloween Films (01:09:26) The Film Angle and the Cinebois answer your questions! (01:58:48) Wrapping Up (02:00:05) Outro Listen to The Film Angle Playlist here. We are now on YouTube! You can subscribe to the channel here. Logo and music created by Alfie Hunter-Martin. Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| 128: Mickey 17, Captain America: Brave New World and Meshes of the Afternoon | 12 Mar 2025 | 01:36:10 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex review Bong Joon-ho’s latest film, Mickey 17, before discussing the newest Marvel Studios release, Captain America: Brave New World. They then get into the next blindspot on the Sight & Sound Greatest Films of All Time list, the influential and experimental short film, Meshes of the Afternoon. Use our special link https://zencastr.com/?via=thefilmangle to sign up for Zencastr, the platform we use to record this podcast! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! (00:00) Intro (00:35) Catching Up (03:22) Mickey 17 - Spoiler Free (22:28) Mickey 17 - Spoilers (32:21) Box Office Draft: Mickey 17 (40:15) Captain America: Brave New World - Spoiler Free (58:31) Captain America: Brave New World - Spoilers (01:12:57) Sight & Sound Blindspots: Meshes of the Afternoon (01:32:04) Next Episode (01:35:42) Outro Listen to The Film Angle Playlist here. We are now on YouTube! You can subscribe to the channel here. Logo and music created by Alfie Hunter-Martin. Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| 110: Reviewing the BFI London Film Festival 2024 | 23 Oct 2024 | 01:48:47 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex reunite to discuss Alex's experience at the BFI London Film Festival along with all the films he watched and the ones Kris was able to watch at home. Films discussed in this episode include: - Sofa, So Good - When the Light Breaks - Crocodile Tears - Anora - Sebastian - Bionico's Bachata - On Falling - Four Mothers - The Seed of the Sacred Fig - Bring Them Down - Queer - Emilia Pérez - Nickel Boys - Bird - Nightbitch - Saturday Night - We Live in Time - The Apprentice - Maria - Rhoda - The Wild Robot Use our special link https://zencastr.com/?via=thefilmangle to sign up for Zencastr, the platform we use to record this podcast! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! (00:00) Intro (00:42) The Film Festival Experience! (17:50) Kris’s LFF Watches (48:19) Alex’s LFF Watches (01:43:05) Wrapping Up (01:48:17) Outro Listen to The Film Angle Playlist here. We are now on YouTube! You can subscribe to the channel here. Logo and music created by Alfie Hunter-Martin. Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| 109: Alex's First Days at The BFI London Film Festival | 18 Oct 2024 | 00:50:06 | |
Something a bit different this week as Alex records solo from London, giving you the lowdown on his first few days at the BFI London Film Festival, along with some guests who share a little bit about their experiences, Janat Suleman aka https://linktr.ee/theamateurstake?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
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| 108: BFI London Film Festival 2024 Preview with Gavin Spoors | 08 Oct 2024 | 01:28:11 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex welcome Gavin Spoors, Freelance Writer and Deputy Editor of the Filmhounds magazine, to the podcast to discuss the films they're excited about at this year's BFI London Film Festival. Gavin also advises Alex on making the most of the festival with a press pass as a solo first-timer, touching on how to book films, navigate rush queues and alleviate burnout. Gavin has written a guide to the festival for film journalists which can be found here. You can check out Gavin's other work on his website here. Use our special link https://zencastr.com/?via=thefilmangle to sign up for Zencastr, the platform we use to record this podcast! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! (00:00) Intro (00:35) Setting up the show (02:24) Introducing special guest: Gavin Spoors (03:17) Gavin’s four films to get to know him better (14:59) The films we’re excited about at the BFI London Film Festival (47:31) How to make the most out of the festival (01:13:27) Our guesses for the surprise film at the festival (01:24:07) Winding down the show (01:27:40) Outro Listen to The Film Angle Playlist here. We are now on YouTube! You can subscribe to the channel here. Logo and music created by Alfie Hunter-Martin. Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| 107: Megalopolis and Apocalypse Now | 02 Oct 2024 | 01:23:11 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex discuss all thing Francis Ford Coppola with their reviews of his past project, Apocalypse Now and his latest ambitious venture, Megalopolis. They are also looking forward to the future, with Alex planning his trip to the BFI London Film Festival, and discussing the spooky films they plan to see this October. Use our special link https://zencastr.com/?via=thefilmangle to sign up for Zencastr, the platform we use to record this podcast! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! (00:00) Intro (00:35) What spooky films are we watching this October? (06:36) Preparing for the BFI London Film Festival (11:41) Sight & Sound Blindspots: Apocalypse Now (41:31) Megalopolis (01:21:28) Next episode (01:22:42) Outro Listen to The Film Angle Playlist here. We are now on YouTube! You can subscribe to the channel here. Logo and music created by Alfie Hunter-Martin. Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| 106: The Substance, Rebel Ridge and The Passion of Joan of Arc | 25 Sep 2024 | 01:14:20 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex have a big announcement! They then review the new body horror film from Coralie Fargeat, The Substance, and Rebel Ridge, the latest film by Jeremy Saulnier. They then review the next blindspot on the BFI, Sight & Sound, 100 Greatest Films of all Time list, the silent epic from 1928, The Passion of Joan of Arc. Use our special link https://zencastr.com/?via=thefilmangle to sign up for Zencastr, the platform we use to record this podcast! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! (00:00) Intro (00:35) Adding comedy specials to your letterboxd? (06:03) Big announcement! (13:09) The Substance (33:49) Rebel Ridge (50:26) Sight & Sound Blindspots: The Passion of Joan of Arc (01:08:42) Next episode (01:13:50) Outro Listen to The Film Angle Playlist here. We are now on YouTube! You can subscribe to the channel here. Logo and music created by Alfie Hunter-Martin. Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| 105: The Ghibli Angle: Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro | 18 Sep 2024 | 00:36:16 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex begin their new series, The Ghibli Angle! In this series, Kris will guide Alex through one of his biggest cinematic blindspots, the films of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli, starting with Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro. Use our special link https://zencastr.com/?via=thefilmangle to sign up for Zencastr, the platform we use to record this podcast! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! (00:00) What is the Ghibli Angle? (09:35) Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro (22:43) Fortress or Fiction? (32:32) Next time on the Ghibli Angle (35:46) Outro Listen to The Film Angle Playlist here. We are now on YouTube! You can subscribe to the channel here. Logo and music created by Alfie Hunter-Martin. Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle Kris's Letterboxd | |||