THIS SEASON’S THEME: SCOTLAND ON FILMWelcome to episode 020 of Choose Film: A Reel Retrospective podcast. Ashley and Gary are joined by broadcaster and presenter Laura McLuckie to discuss Peter Mullan's 2010 NEDS. SYNOPSISSet in the 1970s. Encompassed by violent street gangs, neglectful parents, bullying teachers and a lack of positive role models, a studious but emotionally abandoned kid turns thug.LINKS IN CONVERSATIONhttps://twitter.com/LauraMcLuckihttps://www.instagram.com/laura_mcluckie_jeon/https://www.wellmi.netSHORT FILMSThe Clue - A girl finds a mysterious note with an invitation to go on a treasure hunt and unraveling a mysteryhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9ASOd2iazoCautionary Tales - A bizarre incident left Aaron with an unusual facial disfigurement. Aaron seeks comfort in the friendship and understanding of an unexpected group of outcasts" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEsoDFBdQeU&ab_channel=UsCosmonuat - character study about a lonely Cambodian exchange student who struggles to connect with the world in the only way she knows how - by leaving it.https://vimeo.com/192807840LAURA'S BIOLaura McLuckie is a broadcaster, MC, presenter and the host of a radio travel show called ‘On the Road Busan’. She is the CEO of WellMi Wellness Solutions, a company that develops and delivers boutique wellness seminars, corporate wellness training programs and wellness tourism experiences, utilizing the stunning natural surroundings of Busan, South Korea. She is a wellness tourism researcher at Youngsan University, an ambassador for global sustainability NGO MSC Korea, and serves on the advisory council for the Busan International Tourism City Fostering Project. 

THIS SEASON’S THEME: SCOTLAND ON FILMWelcome to episode 019 of Choose Film: A Reel Retrospective podcast. Ashley and Gary discuss their Top Scottish Performances and also what to watch this coming Valentine's Day. Succession End Scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQh0_CzjKko&ab_channel=TVClips

THIS SEASON’S THEME: SCOTLAND ON FILMWelcome to episode 018 of Choose Film: A Reel Retrospective podcast. Ashley and Gary are joined by local film director Michael Hines  to discuss Bill Forsyth's 1983 Local Hero.SYNOPSISUp-and-coming Houston oil executive "Mac" MacIntyre (Peter Riegert) gets more than he bargained for when a seemingly simple business trip to Scotland changes his outlook on life. Sent by his colorful boss (Burt Lancaster) to the small village of Ferness, Mac is looking to quickly buy out the townspeople so his company can build a new refinery. But after a taste of country life Mac begins to question whether he is on the right side of this transaction.LINKS IN CONVERSATIONMichael Hines https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1197959/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1https://twitter.com/MrMHinesSHORT FILMSAsynchronous a film by Nicholas Afchainhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bizgxgdQD9E&ab_channel=TwinAtlanticUnbreakable -- Roof Studiohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6uI9ZQyJvUMichael's BioMichael Hines is an award winning director, based in Scotland, UK. He has directed for over 20 years across many genres, specializing in comedy. His best know work is Still Game, the BBC networked sitcom, directing every one of the 62 episodes and producing some series. He also directed the stage plays that drew in 210,000 people over 21 nights in 2014 and 150,000 over 15 nights in 2016. He has his own production company, The Woven Thread as well as lecturing in filmmaking and occasionally composing for film and television.

THIS SEASON’S THEME: SCOTLAND ON FILMWelcome to episode 017 of Choose Film: A Reel Retrospective podcast. Ashley and Gary are joined by film blogger (& Irvine Welsh fan) Lucy Buglass to discuss the classic Trainspotting.SYNOPSISHeroin addict Mark Renton (Ewan McGregor) stumbles through bad ideas and sobriety attempts with his unreliable friends -- Sick Boy (Jonny Lee Miller), Begbie (Robert Carlyle), Spud (Ewen Bremner) and Tommy (Kevin McKidd). He also has an underage girlfriend, Diane (Kelly Macdonald), along for the ride. After cleaning up and moving from Edinburgh to London, Mark finds he can't escape the life he left behind when Begbie shows up at his front door on the lam, and a scheming Sick Boy follows.LINKS IN CONVERSATIONhttps://twitter.com/LGTHBloghttps://muckrack.com/lucy-buglasshttps://lucygoestohollywood.comSHORT FILMSDolby film  - Silenthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KA6azZALMiETHE BRIDGE PARTNER - Director / Writer: Gabriel Olsonhttps://vimeo.com/188568367DON'T PEEK - Julian Terryhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S51jIrunYuYLUCY'S BIOLucy Buglass is the creator of film blog Lucy Goes to Hollywood. She loves all film genres, but has a particular interest in horror, thriller and anything true crime related. On her blog, she shines a spotlight on independent short film via her Short Film Saturdays column.

THIS SEASON’S THEME: FEEL GOODWelcome to episode 016 of Choose Film: A Reel Retrospective podcast. Ashley and Gary are joined by TV & AAA Game Writer Kim MacAskill to discuss 2019's hilarious comedy-drama Jojo Rabbit.SYNOPSISJojo is a lonely German boy who discovers that his single mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their attic. Aided only by his imaginary friend -- Adolf Hitler -- Jojo must confront his blind nationalism as World War II continues to rage on.Links in Conversationhttps://twitter.com/kimmacaskill1https://www.instagram.com/kimjester1/SHORT FILMSTicky TackyWRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY Brian Petsoshttps://vimeo.com/147472417Herring Road Written, Produced and Directed by Glen Shepherdhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BB14kpXrxp4&ab_channel=GlenShepherdThe Black Hole" | DUSThttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijEfmJLV5PEKim's BioKim is a Writer, Producer and Developer for AAA Games, TV and Film with a love for superheroes, horror and comedy.

THIS SEASON’S THEME: FEEL GOODWelcome to episode 015 of Choose Film: A Reel Retrospective podcast. Just in time for Cobra Kai Season 3, Ashley and Gary are joined by Podcaster Jason Cabassi (The Walking Dead ‘Cast) to discuss one of the most memorable films of the 80s: The Best, The Original, The Karate Kid. SYNOPSISDaniel (Ralph Macchio) moves to Southern California with his mother, Lucille (Randee Heller), but quickly finds himself the target of a group of bullies who study karate at the Cobra Kai dojo. Fortunately, Daniel befriends Mr. Miyagi (Noriyuki "Pat" Morita), an unassuming repairman who just happens to be a martial arts master himself. Miyagi takes Daniel under his wing, training him in a more compassionate form of karate and preparing him to compete against the brutal Cobra Kai.Links in Conversationhttp://www.podcastica.com/https://twitter.com/Podcasticahttps://twitter.com/jasonandkarenSHORT FILMSThe Present - Jacob FreyShort animation - A young boy is given a present that will change his lifehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96kI8Mp1uOUSpeak To Her - Jack DesmondA bouncer in a Dublin nightclub, tries to work up the courage to speak to Natka, a bathroom attendant, and decides to learn Polish to reach across the language divide.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrsNZPvBTBw&ab_channel=DesmondBrosFloat - Bobby RubioA father less than his son is different, i the most unusual way.Disney+ https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/movies/float/7dIYGyfvHWEJJason's BioJason has hosted the #1 Walking Dead podcast (the Walking Dead ‘Cast) for ten years, where he has examined every episode and has interviewed most of the actors from the show, including Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Danai Gurira, Steven Yeun, and many others. He has also hosted Q & A panels at conventions around the country with Walking Dead actors, and has twice appeared on The Walking Dead as a zombie. He also founded the Podcastica network, where he and other hosts have fun delving into various shows, movies, and other interests. You can find all his podcasts at podcastica.com. Rarrr!

THIS SEASON’S THEME: FEEL GOOD Welcome to episode 014 of Choose Film: A Reel Retrospective podcast. As part of our feel good season, Ashley and Gary are joined by Scottish Actor Isela Hamilton to discuss the spectacular, influential Sister Act, directed by Emile ArdolinoSYNOPSIS When lively lounge singer Deloris Van Cartier (Whoopi Goldberg) sees her mobster beau, Vince LaRocca (Harvey Keitel), commit murder, she is relocated for her protection. Set up in the guise of a nun in a California convent, Deloris proceeds to upend the quiet lives of the resident sisters. In an effort to keep her out of trouble, they assign Deloris to the convent's choir, an ensemble that she soon turns into a vibrant and soulful act that gains widespread attention.Links in ConversationIsela Hamilton Socialhttps://www.instagram.com/iselarjhamilton/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1l9Aj5RCStY&feature=youtu.behttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm9149715/https://www.spotlight.com/9019-3427-7548https://twitter.com/IselaRJHamiltonSHORT FILMSIn The Dark of Day - dir. Simon FoxWar has torn the world apart. In the desolate aftermath a girl  travels with only the memory of her older sister as comfort. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfRO9vKJSf8Polaroid - Short film by Joey Greene and Paul Houston its a horror and if this concept hasn’t been made it to a feature yet it will its so creepyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ck1NO9MyQsMThe List - dir Michael Hineshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ih2z7hBir4&ab_channel=BrianHalley

THIS SEASON’S THEME: FEEL GOODWelcome to Episode 013 of Choose Film. We are still sticking with our Feel Good theme. We hope you had a fantastic Christmas and are looking forward to a glorious New Year. Ashley and Gary bring you TWO FEEL GOOD films that contain huge NEW YEAR scenes. 1) WHEN HARRY MET SALLY Harry and Sally have known each other for years, and are very good friends, but they fear sex would ruin the friendship.2) ARE WE THERE YETTo impress a foxy divorcee, ladies' man Nick offers to take her kids on an extended road trip, unaware of the torture he's in for.Contact info●     Instagram: @choosefilmpodcast●     Twitter: @FilmChoose●     Get in touch: choosefilmpodcast@hotmail.com

THIS SEASON’S THEME: FEEL GOODWelcome to Episode 012 of Choose Film. Keeping in with our Feel Good theme. Ashley and Gary discuss the Holly, Jolly, Feel Good Christmas Film that is Christmas Chronicles (starring the fabulous Kurt Russell). Plus read out the listeners reviews, comments and feedback in our LISTENERS REEL. Synopsis Siblings Kate and Teddy Pierce hatch a scheme to capture Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. When the plan goes awry, the kids join forces with a somewhat jolly Saint Nick and his loyal elves to save the holiday before it's too late.Contact info●     Instagram: @choosefilmpodcast●     Twitter: @FilmChoose●     Get in touch: choosefilmpodcast@hotmail.comChristmas Music Copyright Podington Bear -- We Wish You A Merry Christmas -- freemusicarchiveScott Holmes Music -- Jingle Bells --  freemusicarchive

THIS SEASON’S THEME: FEEL GOOD Welcome to episode 011 of Choose Film: A Reel Retrospective podcast. As part of our feel good season, Ashley and Gary are joined by Scottish Actor Alastair Rennie to discuss the hilariously silly Step Brothers, directed by Adam McKay. SynopsisBrennan Huff (Will Ferrell) and Dale Doback (John C. Reilly) have one thing in common: they are both lazy, unemployed leeches who still live with their parents. When Brennan's mother and Dale's father marry and move in together, it turns the overgrown boys' world upside down. Their insane rivalry and narcissism pull the new family apart, forcing them to work together to reunite their parents.Links in ConversationCollective Voices Productions - https://collectivevoicesproductions.co.uk/ Twitter - @Alastair_RenInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/alastair_rennie/ Short FilmsDarklinghttps://youtu.be/uOY7v4BXP4MSupermatch | 48 Hr Film Project 2018https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrbKRC4-IlYCoig Puing a Trihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpfiSYdCNK8&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0noWams5AdVUQZsJt1dZ5TYkRQB1AHuIPS794-dY9gT814mL5JMIy8Cpc&ab_channel=FilmGAlbaAlastair Rennie's BioAfter getting some lessons for Christmas, he started training as an actor at Acting Coach Scotland in 2014. Alastair had the realisation that acting was something that he really wanted to pursue and furthered his training with private coaching and workshops via Box Rev.Alastair has went on to work with many talented people throughout Scotland and has appeared in numerous short films such as the award winning 48 hour film "Supermatch" by Jamie Sundance, "Three's Company" by Conor Purvis, "Thursday's Son" by Gary McLellan and "Full Circle" by Alastair Marshall at Slybacon Productions. He has also appeared in TV adverts for Mecca Bingo & Ladbrokes, plays multiple roles in the new podcast "Ian's Gone Postal" and can be seen in the webseries "Dunwith" by Ross Menzies & "Detachment" by Kris Scott.Alastair has also dipped his toes into the production side of things. He helped to produce, co-write and act in a short film by Sean Friel at Collective Voices Productions. Alastair then went on to help produce a feature length documentary called "Routines" for Collective Voices and most recently the short film "Hunters" by Dylan Green.During the lockdown Alastair has kept busy acting, working on short film "Captain Lockdown" by Alasdair Shaw. He has continued working closely with Collective Voices Productions to develop a new character, "Man FromBoyé", filming a series of sketches from home and uploading them to their YouTube channel with the hopes of this continuing and expanding once lockdown eases.Alastair's Short FilmsThursday's Son - https://youtu.be/Wyf8ix_TxowThree's Company - https://youtu.be/Xt8NE5ljOw8Martin McGrath - https://youtu.be/e6gHA5YRu7A Death Comes to Dunwith - https://youtu.be/9apPtMq5C14 Driving lessons - https://vimeo.com/268989442 Captain Lockdown - https://youtu.be/LTs9_bTOpMw Contact info ●     Instagram: @choosefilmpodcast●     Twitter: @FilmChoose●     Get in touch: choosefilmpodcast@hotmail.com