
Inside Total Film
Inside Total Film brings you movie news, reviews and insider info from the team behind the smarter movie magazine.
Presented by Jane Crowther.
Latest episodes

Jul 5, 2024 • 54min
236: Ti West and Mia Goth + MaXXXine, Kevin Bacon + Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, Kill
Ti West and Mia Goth discuss their film MaXXXine, highlighting the blend of horror and comedy in 1985 LA. Kevin Bacon talks about Beverley Hills Cop: Axel. The hosts share their favorite 80s horror films.

Jun 28, 2024 • 1h 6min
235: Lupita Nyong’o, Joseph Quinn and Michael Sarnoski + A Quiet Place: Day One, Yorgos Lanthimos and Jesse Plemons + Kinds of Kindness, Horizon
00.00 – 03.10 Intro and presenters discuss what they’ve been watching
03.15 – 25.40 Review of A Quiet Place: Day One with interviews with director Michael Sarnoski and stars Lupita Nyong’o and Joseph Quinn
25.45 – 51.30 Review of Kinds of Kindness, plus an interview with director Yorgos Lanthimos and one of the stars of the movie, Jesse Plemons
51.35 – 1.02.20 Review of Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1
1.02.25 – 1.06.10 Film of the Week and answering the question, “What is your favourite western?”
Read more about the new issue of Total Film: https://www.gamesradar.com/total-film-latest-issue/
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Contact us at: totalfilm@futurenet.com

Jun 20, 2024 • 1h 8min
234: Jeff Nichols + The Bikeriders, Green Border, The Exorcism, Something in the Water
00.00 – 04.10 Intro and presenters discuss their picks of the week
04.15 – 33.00 Review of The Bikeriders including an interview with writer and director Jeff Nichols
33.05 – 40.25 Review of Green Border
40.30 – 51.30 Review of The Exorcism
51.35 – 1.01.00 Review of Something in the Water
1.01.05 – 1.08.20 Film of the Week and answering the question: “Favourite movie motorcycle?”
Read more about the new issue of Total Film: https://www.gamesradar.com/total-film-latest-issue/
Subscribe to Total Film magazine https://www.magazinesdirect.com/TOF-brandsite
Contact us at: totalfilm@futurenet.com

Jun 13, 2024 • 1h
233: Pete Docter and Kelsey Mann + Inside Out 2, Ryan Condal + House of the Dragon S2, Sasquatch Sunset, Ultraman: Rising, Àma Gloria, Freud’s Last Session
Pixar's Pete Docter and Kelsey Mann discuss the creative process behind Inside Out 2, while Ryan Condal talks about House of the Dragon Season 2. Topics include introducing new emotions, character dynamics, challenges of sequels, and reviews of animated films.

Jun 7, 2024 • 1h 27min
232: Interview special: The Acolyte, The Watched, Hit Man, The Dead Don’t Hurt
00.00 – 03.40 Intro and presenters discuss what they’ve been watching this week
03.45 – 19.00 Review of The Acolyte, with an interview with the series’ showrunner Leslye Headland and star Manny Jacinto
19.05 – 40.00 Review of The Watched, with interviews with the film’s director and producer Ishana Night Shyamalan and her father M. Night Shyamalan, and the film’s lead actor Dakota Fanning
40.05 – 58.10 Review of Hit Man, with an interview with the film’s director Richard Linklater.
58.15 – 1.16.10 Review of The Dead Don’t Hurt, with an interview with film’s director and star Viggo Mortensen and his co-star Vicky Krieps
1.16.15 – 1.23.30 Review of Bad Boys: Ride or Die
1.23.35 – 1.27.20 Film of the Week and listener question: “Who is your favourite movie hitman?”
Read more about the new issue of Total Film: https://www.gamesradar.com/total-film-latest-issue/
Subscribe to Total Film magazine https://www.magazinesdirect.com/TOF-brandsite
Contact us at: totalfilm@futurenet.com

May 30, 2024 • 1h 11min
231: Daisy Ridley + Young Woman and the Sea, Sting, The Beast, Eric, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
This week, Daisy Ridley tells Molly Edwards about inspirational true life story Young Woman and the Sea. Plus, Jordan Farley and Jamie Graham review that film, as well as giant space spider horror Sting, romantic tragedy The Beast, Benedict Cumberbatch Netflix series Eric and the 20th anniversary rerelease of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
00.00 – 03.40 Intro and presenters discuss what they've been watching
03.45 – 21.50 Review and Panel discussion of Young Woman and the Sea including an interview with the film’s star Daisy Ridley
21.50 – 33.40 Review and Panel discussion of Sting
33.40 – 42.08 Review and Panel discussion of Eric
42.08 – 54.28 Review and Panel discussion of The Beast
54.28 – 1.03.41 This week’s big rerelease – Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
1.03.41 – 1.09.50 Film of the Week and listener question “What’s your favourite super-sized critter movie?
Read more about the new issue of Total Film: https://www.gamesradar.com/total-film-latest-issue/
Subscribe to Total Film magazine https://www.magazinesdirect.com/TOF-brandsite
Contact us at: totalfilm@futurenet.com

May 24, 2024 • 1h 9min
230: George Miller & Tom Burke + Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Chris Pratt + The Garfield Movie, Atlas, Trainspotting
Director George Miller and actor Tom Burke discuss the origins of 'Furiosa' in the Mad Max saga. Voice actor Chris Pratt talks about his role in the Garfield movie. The podcast also explores the sci-fi film 'Atlas' and reflects on the impact of 'Trainspotting'. Conversations include allegorical depth in American Western films and the allure of prequels and sequels.

May 16, 2024 • 45min
229: Renny Harlin + The Strangers: Chapter 1, IF, Hoard, Tiger Stripes, Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg
Director Renny Harlin discusses reinventing The Strangers franchise with a focus on character development. Reviews of films 'If', 'Hoard', 'Tiger Stripes', and 'Catching Fire'. Podcast hosts share fun childhood memories of imaginary friends in pop culture.

May 9, 2024 • 1h 4min
228: Wes Ball, Owen Teague, Freya Allen and Kevin Durand + Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, La Chimera, Made in England: The Films of Powell & Pressburger, Dark Matter and Doctor Who
Director Wes Ball and stars Owen Teague, Freya Allen, and Kevin Durand discuss revitalizing the Planet of the Apes franchise, exploring Caesar's legacy in a unique narrative approach. The podcast also covers reviews of films like La Chimera, Made in England, Dark Matter, and Doctor Who, with insights on directorial skills, Zelda movie excitement, Italian crime mysteries, unique cinematic journeys, Powell & Pressburger's legacy, Apple TV Plus sci-fi shows, and the new season of Doctor Who.

May 1, 2024 • 54min
227: Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt + The Fall Guy, Love Lies Bleeding, The Idea of You, The Phantom Menace
Acclaimed actors Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt discuss their film 'The Fall Guy.' Review of 'Love Lies Bleeding' and 'The Idea of You.' Exploration of re-released 'The Phantom Menace.' Conversation on favorite movie stunts and action sequences in films.
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