Welcome to episode 097 of Choose Film Podcast. It’s time to take a walk across the country, find the nearest ale house and watch out for nettle when taking a shit outside. We’re discussing Ben Wheatley’s A Field In England. Film synopsisDuring the English Civil War, a small group of deserters, including the lacemaker and alchemist's assistant, Whitehead flee from a raging battle through an overgrown field. They are captured by two men: O'Neil and Cutler.links in conversationInsta - @brendanswiftdp https://www.brendan-swift.com/Creative recommendation Refractivehttps://refractive.scot/Refractive is an independent artist led collective of film makers and digital artists.Baldur's Gate 3Video gameTHE MöBIUS TRIP - "A road trip pushes a dysfunctional family to the brink after their journey descends into a claustrophobic hallucinatory nightmare."https://www.simonesmith.org/film

Welcome to episode 096 of Choose Film Podcast. It’s time to get called into work, miss hockey and don’t forget about the guy in the toilet, we’re discussing Kevin Smith’s grassroots Clerks. SynopsisDante (Brian O'Halloran) is called in to cover a shift at his New Jersey convenience store on his day off. His friend Randal (Jeff Anderson) helps him pass the time, neglecting his video-store customers next door to hang out in the Quick Stop. The uneventful day is disrupted by news that one of Dante's ex-girlfriends has died. After attending her memorial service, Dante muses over staying with current girlfriend Veronica (Marilyn Ghigliotti) or reuniting with ex Caitlin (Lisa Spoonhauer).Creative Recommendations The Fuck-Up by Arthur NersesianBookOne Life Feature Filmhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt13097932/Masters of the Universe: RevelationAnimated seriesMasters of the Universe is an American animated superhero fantasy television series produced by Kevin Smith and Powerhouse Animation Studios.Twitter: @MarkAnthonyAylingLetterboxd: MarkAnthonyAylingBioMark Anthony Ayling is a writer whose stories previously appeared in Perihelion and Cracked Eye. He has written book reviews for BlueInk Reviews and contributed film essays, reviews and articles at VHS Revival, Horrified Magazine and Filmhounds. A collection of his dystopian fiction, titled Northern Futures, was published by Lillicat in 2016. Ayling is also the author of the periodic film blog/journal/diary The Random Movie Journal. Currently Mark is putting the finishing touches on a science fiction novel (and considering how best to go about getting it published). 

Welcome to episode 095 of Choose Film Podcast. Grab a seat, stick some weed down your pants and don’t mess with the bull or you’ll get the horns. That’s right we are joined by Sasha Reid to discuss John Hughes’ The Breakfast Club.SynopsisFive high school students from different walks of life endure a Saturday detention under a power-hungry principal (Paul Gleason). The disparate group includes rebel John (Judd Nelson), princess Claire (Molly Ringwald), outcast Allison (Ally Sheedy), brainy Brian (Anthony Michael Hall) and Andrew (Emilio Estevez), the jock. Each has a chance to tell his or her story, making the others see them a little differently -- and when the day ends, they question whether school will ever be the same.Links In Conversation Insta @sashasmomentsTwitter - @sAcHAmaaacThe Defender Trailer https://vimeo.com/849203128Creative RecommendationsThe Butcher & The RenBook by Alaina UrquhartMr InbetweenA half-hour comedy series inspired by the cult film “The Magicianhttps://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/series/mr-inbetween/4lPI5VghBpTiEasy AEasy A is a 2010 American teen romantic comedy film directed by Will Gluck

Welcome to Choose Film Podcast. It’s time to murder a witch, steal her slippers and take a stroll along the yellow brick road.  We are discussing the classic Wizard Of OzSynopsisWhen a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy (Judy Garland) and her dog, Toto, are whisked away in their house to the magical land of Oz. They follow the Yellow Brick Road toward the Emerald City to meet the Wizard, and en route they meet a Scarecrow (Ray Bolger) that needs a brain, a Tin Man (Jack Haley) missing a heart, and a Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr) who wants courage. The wizard asks the group to bring him the broom of the Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton) to earn his help. Links In ConversationInsta: @LaurenCMooreActorTwitter: @Lauren_C_MooreCreative Recommendations BOOK: A Court of Thorns and Roseshttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Court-Thorns-Roses-Sarah-Maas/dp/1526605392/ref=asc_df_1526605392/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=435702107904&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=790153849668924854&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046947&hvtargid=pla-912493659533&psc=1&th=1&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=106813071968&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=435702107904&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=790153849668924854&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046947&hvtargid=pla-912493659533TV SHOW: The BearDisney +REALITY TV SHOW: Queer Eye For The Straight GuyPrime Video / Netflix

Welcome to episode 93 of Choose Film Podcast. Grab your wellies, join forces with the mothers and storm the marshlands. Gary & Nicola are joined by Rebecca Turner to discuss 2020's LOST GIRLS. SynopsisDetermined to find her missing daughter, a desperate woman launches a personal investigation that leads police to the unsolved cases of murdered sex workers.Creative RecommendationsA Play, A Pie & A Pinthttps://playpiepint.com/Weekend Readhttps://johnaugust.com/apps/weekend-readButoh Dance Workshophttps://www.cca-glasgow.com/programme/butoh-dance-janLinksInsta - Rebturn7

Welcome to episode 92 of Choose Film Podcast. It's time to steal Santa's sleigh, rob the rich and payoff the bad guys. It's christmas time and we're discussing Disney's TV movie 'Twas The Night'SynopsisAfter running away from criminals on Christmas Eve, a troublemaking uncle dresses up as Santa Claus and arrives at his nephew's house. Together, they embark on a joyride in Santa's new sleigh.

Welcome to episode 91 of Choose Film Podcast. We are back and just in time for XMAS. We have a cracking double bill for you with 'A Street Cat Named Bob' (Dir. Roger Spottiswoode) & 'A Christmas Gift from Bob' (Dir. Director: Charles Martin Smith)A Street Cat Named Bob SynopsisJames Bowen, a homeless drug addict, starts living in a council flat. His life and fortune change for the better when he adopts Bob, a stray cat who keeps following him around.A Christmas Gift from BobJames Bowen remembers his last Christmas when he was in a bad place and how his life turned around after he adopted Bob.

Welcome to episode 90 of Choose Film Podcast.We are joined by fellow filmmaker Ross Imlach as we start a brand new season and theme "Female Leading Films' as we discuss 2022's Tár, produced by and starring Cate Blanchett.  SynopsisRenowned musician Lydia Tár is days away from recording the symphony that will elevate her career. When all elements seem to conspire against her, Lydia's adopted daughter Petra becomes an integral emotional support for her struggling mother.Creative RecommendationsFat Girl Best Friend - Bookhttps://tippermuirbooks.co.uk/product/fat-girl-best-friend/Hannibal - TV ShowNetflixTeam Deakinshttps://teamdeakins.libsyn.com/

Welcome to episode 89 of Choose Film Podcast. Herd your goats, make some prison buddies & break your daughter into jail. Fellow creative Enzo Satera joins us to discuss 2019’s Miracle in Cell No. 7. Synopsis Inmates at a Korean prison join forces to protect a mentally-impaired comrade and his young daughter after the former is bullied into confessing to a crime he didn't commit.LINKS IN CONVERSATIONlinkedin.com/in/enzosaterahttps://www.youtube.com/user/Enzer0https://www.instagram.com/ziozer0/https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11979200/

It’s time to make some eggshell snakes, tell the lamp good morning and get the hell out of 'Room'. We are discussing Lenny Abrahamson’s 2015 adaptation ROOM. SynopsisHeld captive for years in an enclosed space, a woman (Brie Larson) and her young son (Jacob Tremblay) finally gain their freedom, allowing the boy to experience the outside world for the first time.LINKS IN CONVERSATIONTwitter - @fvf_podcast Insta - filmvsfilmpodcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-vs-film-podcast/id1540448632Creative Recommendations Susan Simshttps://www.mandy.com/uk/a/susan-sims-1John Wick 4John Wick: Chapter 4, TrailerArcane https://www.netflix.com/watch/81446667?trackId=255824129