In this episode, Kris and Alex get spooky for a somewhat Halloween special, where they discuss all the horror films they've been watching this scary season, before jumping into the big release of the week, Black Phone 2.
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In this episode, Alex and Kris review their experiences at the BFI London Film Festival 2025, diving into the standout films they caught across the festival. They share their thoughts on titles they both saw, including She’s the He and Blue Heron, as well as some of Alex’s favourites from the in-person screenings like Hamnet, Sentimental Value, Reflection in a Dead Diamond, and more!
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In this episode, Alex is joined by writer and director Ross Syner to discuss his new short film, Brothers.
Brothers presents a powerful moral dilemma: when two grandsons bring their grandfather an impossible choice, he must decide whether to protect his family at any cost or risk repeating the mistakes of the past.
We dive into the film’s emotional core, working with David Bradley, his background in music and how he crafts stories that linger long after the credits roll.
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In this more relaxed episode of The Film Angle, Alex and Kris preview the BFI London Film Festival, discussing a mix of anticipated films like Hamnet and potential hidden gems such as Lucky Lu.
With Alex attending in person and Kris exploring online offerings, they share their excitement and insights on balancing light-hearted and serious cinema. Tune in for a relaxed discussion on the upcoming festival's diverse lineup!
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In this episode, Kris and Alex review the latest film from Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another.
They then dive into the supposed third greatest film of all time, according to the Sight & Sound Greatest Films Of All Time list, Orson Welles's Citizen Kane.
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(00:35) Catching Up
(03:20) The Mandalorian and Grogu Trailer
(09:59) One Battle After Another Spoiler Free Review
(41:59) One Battle After Another SPOILERS Review
(52:21) Sight & Sound Blindspots: Citizen Kane
(01:26:02) Next Episode
(01:27:02) Outro
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In this episode, Alex is joined by writer, director, and producer Daniel Persitz to talk about his moving short film Key of Genius; the extraordinary true story of blind, autistic musical savant Derek Paravicini.
Adapted from the acclaimed biography In the Key of Genius by Derek’s longtime mentor Adam Ockelford, the film is set to be developed into a feature, with a script co-written by the late Oscar-winner David Seidler (The King’s Speech).
We dive into Daniel’s career, his approach to adaptation, and the creative process behind bringing Derek’s inspiring journey to the screen.
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(00:10) Introducing Key of Genius
(01:58) Interview with Daniel Persitz
(54:39) Final Thoughts
(55:39) Outro
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In this episode, Kris and Alex review the latest Stephen King adaptation, The Long Walk. They then review the next two films of the top ten of the Sight & Sound Greatest Films of All Time list.
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(00:00) Intro
(00:35) Catching Up
(02:43) The Long Walk Spoiler Free Review
(23:45) The Long Walk SPOILERS Review
(34:45) Sight & Sound Blindspots: In the Mood for Love
(53:44) Sight & Sound Blindspots: Tokyo Story
(01:15:29) Next Episode
(01:18:51) Outro
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This week, Alex and Kris are joined by Gavin Spoors, Editor-in-Chief of the Filmhounds magazine, who returns to the podcast to discuss one of his favourite films, Princess Mononoke, that just had its 4K restoration and IMAX re-release. With it being Alex's first Ghibli film on the big screen, it was a great excuse to bump it up the list on our series!
In this series, Kris guides Alex through one of his biggest cinematic blindspots, the films of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli.
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This bonus episode of The Film Angle repurposes a segment from our 2024 London Film Festival preview. Gavin Spoors, critic and editor-in-chief of Filmhounds magazine, shares essential tips for first-time accredited press on navigating screenings, planning your schedule, and making the most of the festival experience.
In the 150th episode of The Film Angle, Kris and Alex revisit their 2025 Box Office Draft to share updates and reflections. They then dive into their review of the week, Ari Aster’s Eddington, before ticking off the next film on the Sight & Sound Greatest Films of All Time list, Claire Denis’s Beau Travail.
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(00:00) Intro
(00:35) Our 150th Episode!
(02:31) The Box Office Draft Update
(16:41) Eddington Spoiler Free Review
(27:30) Eddington SPOILERS Review
(51:44) Sight & Sound Blindspots: Beau Travail
(01:16:44) Next Episode
(01:18:39) Outro
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In this episode Alex interviews writer and director, Guy Trevellyan about his new short film, Plastic Surgery.
Set inside a hospital on the cusp of chaos, Plastic Surgery follows Dr. Terra, a young physician on her last shift before maternity leave, as she is confronted with a terrifying, hidden threat one already coursing through the bodies of her patients. As Terra races to understand what’s unfolding, she’s forced to confront a deeper question: Can she save others without first saving herself?
Plastic Surgery is a haunting metaphor for the ways plastic pollution is infiltrating our health. With microplastics now discovered in human arteries and organs, the film paints a visceral portrait of our toxic dependence, placing personal and planetary survival in the same breath.
Guy has worked previously as an assistant director with filmmakers such as Wes Anderson, Greta Gerwig, Michael Sarnoski, and Shawn Levy, and has now started his own production company, Nice Guy Pictures.
The film is currently at the start of its festival run. We will include a link in the show notes once it becomes publicly available.
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(00:10) Introducing Plastic Surgery
(01:46) Interview with Guy Trevellyan
(56:35) Final Thoughts
(57:29) Outro
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Kris and Alex are back from their Greek escape in Kefalonia, with all the behind the scenes available on their Instagram.
This week’s episode is a bumper review special as the boys review Weapons, The Naked Gun, Fantastic Four: First Steps, Before Sunset and the next entry in their Sight & Sound series, Mulholland Drive.
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(00:00) Intro
(00:35) The Film Angle’s Kefalonian Excursion
(16:50) The Fantastic Four: First Steps
(32:35) Alex briefly reviews Bring Her Back
(33:50) Weapons
(47:37) Before Sunset
(57:08) The Naked Gun
(01:08:17) Sight & Sound Blindspots: Mulholland Drive
(01:25:06) Next Episode
(01:27:12) Outro
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In this episode Alex interviews writers and directors, Salvatore Scarpa & Max Burgoyne-Moore about their new short film, Largo.
Largo follows Musa, a young Syrian refugee living in the UK, who sets out to build a boat and sail back home in search of his missing parents. Through Musa's story, Largo explores the themes of displacement and grief, refracted through the lens of a child's enduring hope.
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(00:10) Introducing Largo
(01:29) Interview with Salvatore Scarpa & Max Burgoyne-Moore
(53:20) Final Thoughts
(54:39) Outro
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In the latest episode of the series "The Films That Streaming Forgot", Kris and Alex dive into the coming of age, sex comedy, Youth in Revolt.
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In this episode of The Ghibli Angle, Kris and Alex discuss Only Yesterday.
In this series, Kris will guide Alex through one of his biggest cinematic blindspots, the films of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli.
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(00:10) Only Yesterday
(36:20) Ghibli Trivia: Japanese Fruit or Place?
(44:17) Next time on the Ghibli Angle
(48:40) Outro
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In this episode, Kris and Alex discuss the first film in the DCU reboot, James Gunn's Superman.
They then delve into what is now the top ten films on the Sight & Sound Greatest Films of All Time list, but also just so happens to be another blindspot, Dziga Vertov's 1929 documentary, Man with a Movie Camera.
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(00:00) Intro
(00:35) Catching Up
(4:58) Superman SPOILER FREE Review
(37:39) Superman SPOILERS Review
(01:03:19) Sight & Sound Blindspots: Man with a Movie Camera
(01:24:56) Next Episode
(01:28:59) Outro
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In this episode, Kris and Alex decide to skip the latest Jurassic World film, to instead conduct some research before the latest incarnation of Superman and revisit the Christopher Reeve Superman films, and rank them, from worst to best.
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(00:00) Intro
(00:35) Why are we ranking Superman and not reviewing Jurassic World?
(6:55) Superman: The Movie
(24:57) Superman II
(40:58) Superman III
(01:00:36) Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
(01:12:28) Ranking the Superman Films
(01:21:40) Anticipating James Gunn’s Superman
(01:27:57) Outro
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In this episode, Kris and Alex discuss some of the latest film news before reviewing 28 Years Later, the Danny Boyle reboot of the beloved zombie franchise.
They then get into what is now the top ten films on the Sight & Sound Greatest Films of All Time list, one of Kris's favourite musicals, Singin' in the Rain.
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(00:35) Catching Up
(4:45) Film News: James Bond Finds a Director
(14:09) Film News: The Social Network Sequel
(18:00) 28 Years Later SPOILER FREE Review
(44:53) 28 Years Later SPOILERS Review
(01:24:28) Sight & Sound Greatest Films of All Time: Singin’ in the Rain
(01:47:12) Next Episode
(01:50:33) Outro
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In this episode, Alex sits down with former airline pilot and now documentary filmmaker Tristan Loraine, whose two new feature documentaries are premiering at the Raindance Film Festival in London.
The first film, This is Your Captain Speaking, is a compelling feature that delves into the controversial issue of cabin air quality, revealing how toxic fumes from aircraft engines can contaminate the air that passengers and crew breathe while onboard. Drawing from personal experience of being grounded due to health issues, Loraine presents a thorough examination into the aviation industry’s lack of response on an issue that has been known for decades.
The second film, Our Journey With Lobular Breast Cancer, follows Dr. Susan Michaelis and other women with invasive lobular breast cancer as they share their deeply personal experiences and campaign for critical research funding.
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(00:00) Intro
(00:10) Introducing The Two Documentaries
(02:30) Interview with Tristan Loraine
(47:55) Final Thoughts
(53:57) Outro
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In this episode, Alex interviews writer and director Jake Wachtel about his new short film, The Sentry.
The action-comedy follows a suave Western super-spy on assignment in Cambodia, when a haunting encounter with a garrulous guard forces him to confront the deeper consequences of his actions on the local community. Offering a fresh take on the spy genre, The Sentry deconstructs familiar tropes while highlighting the often overlooked perspectives of human beings that are caught in systems larger than themselves.
The film is currently in the midst of its festival run, and may be at a festival near you soon! We will include a link to it in the show notes once it becomes publicly available. As always, I hope you find the insights into the filmmaking process both fascinating and valuable.
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(00:00) Intro
(00:10) Introducing The Sentry
(01:36) Interview with Jake Wachtel
(52:53) Final Thoughts
(53:57) Outro
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