Cate Blanchett is the star of  ‘Tár’ and is tipped to win big at the awards this year; in this episode you’ll hear Cate talk to Simon about the impact the film has had on her. Mark reviews Damien Chazelle’s latest film ‘Babylon’ - set in the decedent and depraved world of 1920’s Hollywood, ‘Holy Spider’ a Persian-language crime thriller directed by Iranian director Ali Abbasi, ‘More than Ever’ -  a heartfelt drama starring Vicky Krieps and Gaspard Ulliel in the penultimate film before his death, and ‘Alice Darling’ - directed by Mary Nighy, and starring Anna Kendrick - the film tells the story of a young woman who is pushed to the brink by her psychologically abusive boyfriend.  

 Time Codes (relevant only when you are part of the Vanguard):  

09:55 Alice, Darling Review 

18:44 Box Office Top 10 

35:12 Cate Blanchett interview 

51:58 Laughter Lift  

53:55 Holy Spider Review  

58:23 More Than Ever Review 

01:02:04 What’s On 

01:03:45 Babylon Review  

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