#584 — John Carney, Gareth Edwards, Craig Gillespie
Sep 29, 2023
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Three directors, John Carney, Gareth Edwards, and Craig Gillespie, join Chris Hewitt on the Empire Film Podcast. Carney talks about his new movie, Flora & Son, reflecting on his childhood and directing Eve Hewson. Edwards discusses his return to sci-fi with The Creator and finding the right creative path. Gillespie covers financial caps and Dumb Money. The virtual podbooth features movie news, reviews of Saw X and The Creator, and a hilarious war declared on a badger.
John Carney discusses his childhood and directing Eve Hewson in his new film.
Gareth Edwards talks about opening weekends and forging the right creative path.
Craig Gillespie's film 'Dumb Money' explores the GameStop stock movement and calls for real change and accountability.
Reviews of 'Saw X', 'No One Will Save You', and the visually stunning 'The Creator'.
Deep dives
Gareth Edwards Talks About His Latest Film
Gareth Edwards, the director of the film, discusses the main concept and production process of the film.
Michael Gambon's Passing
Michael Gambon, a renowned actor, passed away at the age of 82. He was a prolific and versatile actor known for his roles in various films and stage performances.
Man from Uncle Star Passes away
David McCallum, the English actor who played Ilya Kuryakin in the Man from Uncle, passed away at the age of 88. He had a successful career in film and television.
Taylor Swift's New Film
Taylor Swift's film, 'Years Before 8', is set to be released on October 13th. The magazine features a cover story about her and her newest project.
Dumb Money is a thrilling ride through the GameStop stock movement
Dumb Money is a fascinating exploration of the GameStop stock movement that took place during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The film captures the frustration and anger of everyday people against the wealthy elite of Wall Street. It delves into the world of Reddit forums and the collective effort to challenge the system. Director Craig Gillespie brings immediacy to the story, reflecting the intensity and emotions of the time. The film boasts a talented ensemble cast, including America's favorite actor, playing nurse with strong performances throughout. While the film does not shy away from the complexities of the GameStop movement, it provides a satisfying conclusion that argues for real change and accountability. This film is a must-see for anyone interested in the intersection of finance and social justice.
Saw X takes the franchise back to its roots
Saw X is a thrilling and intense addition to the Saw franchise. The film goes back to the origins of the Jigsaw killer, exploring how he came to be and the motivations behind his sadistic games. The movie captures the essence of the earlier films in the franchise, with nail-biting tension and grotesque traps. While the film may not be for everyone, it will satisfy fans of the franchise who enjoy the shock value and twisted storytelling that it delivers. Saw X is a solid entry in the series that brings the horror and gore that fans have come to expect.
No One Will Save You is a visually stunning and gripping alien invasion thriller
No One Will Save You is a visually stunning and gripping alien invasion thriller. The film follows the isolated life of Bryn, a woman shunned by her community, who finds herself facing an alien invasion. The movie relies on minimal dialogue, allowing the intense visuals and sound design to drive the narrative. The performance by Caitlin Dever is exceptional, conveying the isolation and trauma of her character solely through physicality. No One Will Save You is a standout film that offers a fresh take on the alien invasion genre, combining tense thrills with emotional depth.
It's another jam-packed episode of the Empire Podcast this week, as Chris Hewitt chats to three very different directors, and learns a lot about them (and himself) along the way. First up is John Carney, the Irish director of ultra-charming musical comedy-dramas like Sing Street and his new movie, Flora & Son, who tells Chris all about his first guitar, focusing on his childhood, and directing Eve Hewson in the title role. Then Gareth Edwards, who makes a triumphant return this week with new sci-fi The Creator some seven years after his bruising experience directing Rogue One, sits down with Chris for a natter about opening weekends, and forging the right creative path. And last but not least, Chris talks caps (financial and sartorial) with Craig Gillespie, director of Dumb Money. Then, in the virtual podbooth, Chris is joined by Helen O'Hara and James Dyer for a fun episode in which they talk about the movie they've seen most often in the last ten years; discuss actual movie news in the week that the Writers' Strike finally got resolved; and review Saw X, No One Will Save You, The Creator, and The Old Oak, which is reportedly the last film for the legendary Ken Loach. Oh, and James declares war on a badger. Enjoy. TIMESTAMPS (ARE YOU HAPPY NOW?):
