Episodes

  • A Trip To Phoenix Cinema with Dexter Fletcher
    Dec 16 2024

    Chris and Luke are joined by very special guest, BAFTA nominated actor/director Dexter Fletcher (Rocketman, Ghosted, HBO's Band Of Brothers).

    Dexter grew up in North London and used to frequent the Phoenix Cinema when he was younger. He shares with us his movie-going memories at the venue as well as some reflections on the incredible five-decades long career he's had working alongside and directing some of the biggest names in Hollywood.

    This is a real treat, join us for a trip to Phoenix Cinema with Dexter Fletcher.

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    59 mins
  • A Review Of McQueen's "Blitz"
    Dec 10 2024

    Chris and Luke head back to World War II London for this AppleTV movie directed by British filmmaker Sir Steve McQueen about a young boy trying to get home to his mother across a war-torn landscape.

    Our hosts don't feel exactly the same way about this movie but that only makes it a more interesting discussion. One thing they definitely agree on? Saoirse Ronan keeps killing it.

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    45 mins
  • A Review Of Mielants' "Small Things Like These" with Zalan Pall
    Dec 3 2024

    Chris and Luke are joined by Phoenix manager, Zalan, to discuss this quiet, contemplative and subtly powerful gem of a movie.

    Join us as we head to New Ross, Ireland in 1985 where the undercurrent of this local society bubbles with a corrupt and sinister force. Cillian Murphy will stare hauntedly into space for long sections of the movie and we love it.

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    51 mins
  • A Review Of Fingscheidt's "The Outrun"
    Nov 10 2024

    Chris and Luke travel to the Orkney Islands, Scotland, for this raw, heart-wrenching and ultimately triumphant and healing journey of a young woman in the throes of alcohol addiction. Saoirse Ronan's best performance according to someone on this podcast!

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    27 mins
  • A Review Of Almodóvar's "Live Flesh" with Caroline Jamison
    Nov 1 2024

    Chris and Luke are joined once again by Caroline to discuss Pedro Almodóvar's 1997 Spanish film, "Live Flesh", as part of Phoenix Cinema's 'Almodóvar Season.'

    This is a soap opera, lots to digest, with a story that veers off in the most unexpected directions! We had a blast discussing this, join us for a trip to Madrid for this erotic thriller by one of cinema's most unique and vibrant filmmakers.

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    37 mins
  • Getting LOST with Taylor Morden
    Oct 26 2024

    Chris and Luke are joined in this special episode by acclaimed documentary filmmaker Taylor Morden and composer of the podcast, Stefan Krieger, to discuss the upcoming UK premiere of Getting LOST at Phoenix Cinema on November 2nd!

    Chris and Stefan are die-hard LOST fans from day one so to get the opportunity to pick the brain of the fan who made the LOST documentary for the ages was a real treat.

    Whether you are already a fan of the hit TV show or this is your first exposure to it, this episode comes highly recommended.

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    50 mins
  • A Conversation With Caroline Jamison
    Oct 22 2024

    Chris and Caroline catch up and discuss the years they met at acting school, their fond memories of the experience and what Caroline has been up to since including her blossoming career as a singer!

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    36 mins
  • A Review Of Reed's "The Third Man"
    Oct 3 2024

    Chris and Luke discuss this British classic screened by Phoenix on its 75th anniversary. Join us as we jump back to post-World War II Vienna and mystery surrounding Harry Lime's death. Also, how magnetic was young Orson Welles?

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    30 mins