An interview I (in the role of Britain’s palest man) held with the co-writer and director of Father Of Flies, Ben Charles Edwards, as part of a series of Q&As for the 2022 edition of the Paris International Film Festival. During the interview we talk about working on a horror film with a child protagonistContinue reading “PIFF 2022: Father Of Flies – Q&A w/ Ben Charles Edwards”
Category Archives: Interviews
PIFF 2022: Front Stage And Back – Q&A w/ Charlie Williams and Theodore Bouloukos
An interview held as part of the 2022 Paris International Film Festival with the director and star of documentary Front Stage And Back, Charlie Williams and Theodore Bouloukos. During the interview we talk about the relationship between the director and star that allowed for Theodore to come across as himself on screen, the effects ofContinue reading “PIFF 2022: Front Stage And Back – Q&A w/ Charlie Williams and Theodore Bouloukos”
PIFF 2021: The In-Between – Q&A w/ Mindy Bledsoe
A Q&A with the co-writer, director and star (alongside multiple other hyphenates) of road trip dramedy The In-Between, Mindy Bledsoe, which was held as part of the 2021 Paris International Film Festival. Over the course of the interview we talk about making a road trip movie with a crew of four, taking influence from lifeContinue reading “PIFF 2021: The In-Between – Q&A w/ Mindy Bledsoe”
PIFF 2021: The Race To Save The World – Q&A w/ Joe Gantz
A Q&A with director Joe Gantz about his climate activism documentary The Race To Save The World, held as part of the 2021 Paris International Film Festival. Throughout the interview we cover pitching the documentary to those involved, the changing face of police and court responses to climate protests over the course of filming andContinue reading “PIFF 2021: The Race To Save The World – Q&A w/ Joe Gantz”
Just A Little Bit Random Review Of The Year 2024
Film journalist Tom Beasley once again joins me to count down our respective top ten films of the year lists. Throughout our hour long conversation we cover a year which provided plenty of excellent genre films, our differing views on the year’s action films and the growing demand for something different from music biopics. AllContinue reading “Just A Little Bit Random Review Of The Year 2024”
Just A Little Bit Random Review Of The Year 2023
To look back at 2023’s cinematic offerings, and count down our respective top ten films of the year lists, I’m once again joined by film journalist Tom Beasley. Our lists are dominated by films with plenty of energy, Ken-ergy and those that got people back into cinemas. From some of the biggest of the yearContinue reading “Just A Little Bit Random Review Of The Year 2023”
Nick de Semlyen ‘The Last Action Heroes’ Interview
Nick de Semlyen, the editor of Empire Magazine, joins me to discuss his latest book The Last Action Heroes – available from 24th August. During the interview we also cover what it was like to chart the chaos of the 80s and 90s action movie scene, seeing your words in print after 19 years ofContinue reading “Nick de Semlyen ‘The Last Action Heroes’ Interview”
Mark Cosgrove ‘Cinema Rediscovered’ 2023 Interview
Founder of Cinema Rediscovered film festival Mark Cosgrove joins me to discuss this year’s edition of the festival, being held across Bristol from 26th-30th July. Throughout the interview we talk about capturing modern attitudes in a repertory festival, the role independent cinemas play in delivering films and, of course, the events which makes up thisContinue reading “Mark Cosgrove ‘Cinema Rediscovered’ 2023 Interview”
Tessa Williams ‘Forbidden Worlds Film Festival’ 2023 Interview
Lead programmer of Forbidden Worlds Film Festival Tessa Williams joins me to discuss this year’s festival, being held from 18th-21st May in Bristol. During the conversation we cover topics such as the importance of genre festivals, collaborating with local businesses and, of course, what’s showing as part of this year’s festival. To find out moreContinue reading “Tessa Williams ‘Forbidden Worlds Film Festival’ 2023 Interview”
Mat Sheldon ‘The Electricity In Me’ Interview
Writer-director Mat Sheldon joins me to discuss his upcoming short film The Electricity In Me, available to watch online very soon. In the conversation we discuss the likes of cutting away during a to-camera monologue, the work of music on set and opening up a personal story to the cast and crew. If you’d likeContinue reading “Mat Sheldon ‘The Electricity In Me’ Interview”
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