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SHOPLIFTERS + ASSASSINATION NATION Nov 22, 2018

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In this episode of the Curzon Film Podcast we look at one of the most universally acclaimed films of the year, Hirokazu Kore-eda's Shoplifters, and one of the most controversial, Sam Levinson's Assassination Nation.

Twenty years in to a directing career focused on quietly devastating family dramas, Kore-eda hits a high water mark with the Palme d’Or winning Shoplifters - the story of a ramshackle, puzzle piece family surviving through petty crime, who take an abandoned young girl in to their home.

What if everyone’s online life were exposed? As it turns out: sheer, bloody anarchy, all led by four teenage feminists. The Purge jumps into a blender with Mean Girls in Assassination Nation a this story of youth gone wild in Salem, USA.

Discussing the films this week are Kelly Powell, Kambole Campbell, Steven Ryder and Jake Cunningham

Read Kambole's interview with Hirokazu Kore-eda here: http://www.curzonblog.com/all-posts/hirokazu-koreeda-interview-shoplifters-palmedor

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SUSPIRIA + FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD Nov 16, 2018

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It's a quite bewitching week of cinema; in this episode we're discussing two of the year's most talked about releases, Luca Guadagnino's remake of horror classic 'Suspiria' and Potter spin-off sequel 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald'

Suspiria sees Luca Guadagnino (Call Me By Your Name) reunite with serial collaborator Tilda Swinton, to play the artistic director of a world-renowned dance company to create a bold and memorable horror from one of the most reliable auteurs in cinema today. Expanding JK Rowling's Wizarding World even further, this second installment in the Fantastic Beasts series finds Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) battling notorious dark wizard Gellart Grindleward (Johnny Depp). Newt must team up with Albus Dumbledore (now played by Jude Law) to thwart Grindlewald's plans for his pure-blood wizards to conquer the world.

Discussing the film this week are Sam Howlett, Ella Kemp and Jake Cunningham

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WILDLIFE + WIDOWS | feat. Paul Dano Nov 08, 2018

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In a week of remarkable cinema releases, we discuss two of the year's most acclaimed films, Steve McQueen's 'Widows' and 'Wildlife', directed by Paul Dano, who we also spoke to for this episode.

Paul Dano’s debut feature as director is set in 60s Montana, and follows the small town separation of Jeannete and Jerry, played by Carey Mulligan and Jake Gyllenhaal, and their son Joe who gets caught in the firefight. With 'Widows' Steve McQueen, one of the most interesting voices in contemporary British cinema directs a vital reimagining of the 80s TV drama of the same name. McQueen's crime-thriller transplants the story to modern-day Chicago and ups the ante, with Viola Davis shining through in an ensemble cast of widows who follow their husband's footsteps into crime after a botched job.

Discussing the film this week are Kelli Weston, Kelly Powell, Ella Kemp and Jake Cunningham

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PETERLOO | feat. Mike Leigh Nov 03, 2018

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In this condensed episode, we sit down with Mike Leigh, to discuss his lauded historical epic ‘Peterloo’, which debuted at the Venice Film Festival to great acclaim.

Mike Leigh's latest film is an epic portrayal of the events surrounding the infamous 1819 Peterloo Massacre, where a peaceful pro-democracy rally at St Peter's Field in Manchester turned into one of the bloodiest and most notorious episodes in British history.

The massacre saw British government forces charge into a crowd of over 60,000 that had gathered to demand political reform and protest against rising levels of poverty. Many protestors were killed and hundreds more injured, sparking a nationwide outcry but also further government suppression.

Discussing the film is Sam Howlett

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RED | feat. Alfred Molina and Alfred Enoch Oct 27, 2018

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In this special episode of The Curzon Film Podcast, we venture from our seats at the cinema to seats at the theatre, for an interview with Alfred Molina and Alfred Enoch about the play 'Red', which is being broadcast in cinemas on November the 7th.

Under the watchful gaze of his young assistant, and the threatening presence of a new generation of artists, Mark Rothko takes on his greatest challenge yet: to create a definitive work for an extraordinary setting.

MGC Artistic Director Michael Grandage directs this first ever UK revival since directing the world premiere at the Donmar Warehouse in 2009. The production went on to win six Tony Awards, including Best Play.

Award-winning stage and screen actor Alfred Molina (Spider-Man 2, Raiders of the Lost Ark) reprises his critically acclaimed performance as the American abstract expressionist painter Mark Rothko. He is joined by rising star Alfred Enoch (How to Get Away with Murder, Harry Potter) as his assistant Ken.

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HALLOWEEN Oct 25, 2018

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In this spooktacular edition of the podcast, we're discussing David Gordon Green's ('Joe', 'Manglehorn') latest entry in to the legendary 'Halloween' franchise, which sees Jamie Lee Curtis reprise her iconic role as Laurie Strode in a new battle with the iconic Michael Myers.

You might have thought this franchise was done but Michael Myers still has terror to give. Forty years after the fateful night of John Carpenter’s original he’s back, but this time Laurie Strode is ready for him. David Gordon Green helms this terrifying sequel with the blessing of Carpenter, who has contributed a new score.

Discussing the film are Sam Howlett, Jake Cunningham and special guest Catherine Bray (The I, Variety, 'Beyond Clueless')

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BFI London Film Festival 2018 | Review Oct 22, 2018

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In this bonus episode the podcast team discuss their favourites from the 62nd edition of the BFI London Film Festival.

Highlights include 'Roma', 'The Favourite', 'Non Fiction' and many more, and as well as our regular podcast contributor's picks, we also checked in with some of the wider Curzon team and one of our listeners as well, to cover as many fantastic films as we could.

Discussing the film are Jake Cunningham, Sam Howlett, and Kelly Powell

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DOGMAN | feat. Director Matteo Garrone Oct 17, 2018

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We welcome Matteo Garrone, director of modern Italian mafia classic 'Gomorrah' and anthology fantasia 'Tale of Tales', on to the podcast to talk about his latest work 'Dogman'

Marcello is a small and gentle dog groomer who wants two things, to look after his dogs and take his daughter on exotic holidays. But to fund this lifestyle he runs a side business which has more unsavoury clientele and he soon finds himself involved in a dangerous relationship of subjugation with Simone, a former violent boxer who terrorises the entire neighbourhood. When Simone exploits him too much Marcello must make a crucial and potentially dangerous decision in order to regain his dignity.

Discussing the film are Sam Howlett, Steven Ryder, Kelly Powell and Alasdair Bayman

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FIRST MAN Oct 10, 2018

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In this episode we're talking about Damien Chazelle's latest out of this world directorial effort First Man - which chronicles the story of Neil Armstrong's journey to the moon.

On the heels of their six-time Academy Award-winning smash, La La Land, Oscar-winning director Damien Chazelle and star Ryan Gosling reteam for First Man, the riveting story of NASA's mission to land a man on the moon, focusing on Neil Armstrong from the years 1961-1969. A visceral, first-person account, based on the book by James R. Hansen, the film explores the sacrifices and the cost - on Armstrong and on the nation - of one of the most dangerous missions in history.

Discussing the film are Jake Cunningham, Sam Howlett, Kelly Powell and special guest Kobi Omenaka (Flixwatcher Podcast, The Wire Stripped with Kobi and Dave)

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BFI London Film Festival Preview | feat. Programmers Kate Taylor & Michael Blyth Oct 06, 2018

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In this episode we preview the 62nd edition of the BFI London Film Festival, which takes over the cinemas of the capital this October. We're also lucky enough to be joined by two of the festivals programmers Kate Taylor and MIchael Blyth.

From the biggest films, well on their way to Oscar glory, to the tiniest arthouse ventures that might slip through most cinematic nets, the London Film Festival features over 200 films with an incredibly eclectic variety. Here, our podcast team dissect the films their most anticipating.

Discussing the film are Kelly Powell, Sam Howlett, Steven Ryder and Ryan Hewitt

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