Filmotomy Podcast

With Bianca taking a week off podcasting, I (Robin) take over the hosting duties as we dig into the history of Hollywood once again for some dodgy goings-ons. I am joined for this investigation by Doug, Adam, Max, and yet another new face on the show, Casey. We ponder over some suspicious deaths, public acts, fake IDs, as well as the age-old fiasco with the Oscars. Join us, subscribe to us via SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify and Podbean. Bonus: Let's see how many of the old Hollywood movie soundbites you can name that pop up in this episode.

To coincide with International Friendship Day, Podcast 81 selects a few examples of the movie world that depict great friendships. Host Bianca is joined by Robin, Joel and Jeff, and the team pick just a few of their favourite portrayals of friendship in cinema. As always please do subscribe to our show via SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher and Spotify.

For the 80th edition of the Filmotomy Podcast, this week's host, Bianca, is stranded on a desert island with Mackenzie, Aaron and Adam - and with them only a handful of carefully-picked films. What have they chosen? And why? How will they survive on such celluloid rations? Find out by listening to the gang - who actually appear to be having way too much fun - and subscribing to the show via SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify.

How very apt it is that we arrive at Filmotomy Podcast Episode 79, to discuss the latest of our Rewind series - the year 1979. As we close out what is perhaps the greatest decade in cinema, I am joined by Bianca and Jeff from At the Flicks to discuss all things horror, sci-fi, depiction of gangs, the flops, the hits, and the impact of the year on out lives. Jeff in particular has some stories to tell. Have a listen, and do please subscribe through SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher and Spotify. We welcome any ratings and feedback you might have.

So joining me for Podcast 78 were Catherine, Joel, Pallavi, Rachel and Doug. Another monster line-up for a very good cause. To celebrate the films from Pixar. We discuss the near 25 years of the feature films, from the Toy Story films, through classics such as Up and Wall-E, and even dapple in some of The Good Dinosaur. We also talk about some of the magic Pixar shorts. Please subscribe via SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher and Spotify. And do leave us any comments on your favourite Pixar movies. Sources: FILMS Toy Story 4 The Good Dinosaur Cars Monsters Inc. Inside Out The Incredibles Ratatouille Up Toy Story 3 Wall-E MUSIC Wow - Thomas Newman (Finding Nemo) Coco Dia De Los Muertos Suite - Michael Giacchino (Coco) Married Life - Michael Giacchino (Up) Tears of Joy - Michael Giacchino (Inside Out) Haiku - Thomas Newman (Finding Nemo)

We are slap bang in the middle of 2019. And how does the movie world look thus far? The Filmotomy 2019 in Film Halftime Report is the topic for Podcast 77. And we have quite a line-up to discuss the ins and outs of the cinema of 2019 at the halfway point. Joining me are Bianca, fresh from the Edinburgh Film Festival, and Doug not long out of the Sydney Film Festival. As well we have Catherine from Shuffle Online, David from Piecing It Together, and recent Cannes attendee, Max. Plenty to digest here. Have a listen, and please keep tabs on us with SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher and Spotify. Film Extracts --- Always Be My Maybe; Her Smell; Late Night; Spider-Man: Far From Home; Stuffed; Under the Silver Lake; Unicorn Store; Us.

I return to host the podcast with Bianca away on Edinburgh Film Festival duties in bonny Scotland. Joining me in the summer heat are Pallavi Dandamudi, Jonathan Holmes, Jeremy Robinson, and making her Filmotomy Podcast debut, is Katie Keener. We don our shortest of shorts and head for the beach to celebrate the summer solstice by talking summertime movies. Be it romance, adventure, mystery, vacations, sunning it up, we dive into the bright and the dark side of summer films. Have a listen, leave us your comments, reviews, ratings, and do subscribe via SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher if you haven't already. Movie clips from: Midsommar (2019); Call Me By Your Name (2017); Before Midnight (2013); Rear Window (1954); The Florida Project (2017); Dog Day Afternoon (1975); Almost Famous (2000); Booksmart (2019); Accident (1967); and music track: "Feel Flows" by The Beach Boys (from Almost Famous).

Filmotomy Podcast 75 might as well be a milestone. This is a crackingly insightful episode as a trio of femme fatales share their film festival advice and goings-on. Our hostess is Bee, with two ladies who have had plenty of film festival experience, Audrey and Rachel. Listen out too for extra film festival tips from Max, Jeff, Henry, Chris, David, and Cat (whose voice I am now in love with, so listen right to the end). Please leave us your thoughts, a review, and a rating, on any film festival antics you would like to share with us. As always, you can find us on SoundCloud, iTunes, and Stitcher.

Kevin Lee becomes the next first-timer on the Filmotomy Podcast. He joins hostess, Bianca Garner, writer Joel Melendez, and Editor Robin Write. This week's discussion is 2007 as we continue our Rewind film series with arguably one of the best years of the century thus far. Instead of raving about the big guns of 2007, we bring a few more alternative, under-seen movies to the table. Have a listen, tell us your thoughts on the year, and why not leave us a rating. You can find us on SoundCloud, iTunes, and Stitcher.

So Quentin Tarantino yet again has eager tongues wagging all over the film stratosphere. And the new podcast catches the iron while it is hot. Joining Bianca this week are three, yes three, brand new faces to the podcast. Jeff from the At The Flick Podcast, Pallavi from The Gal Who Rants (and now, here at Filmotomy), and Jardiel from Pulp Cereal. The team touch on the pot-stirring responses from Tarantino from his Cannes press conference last week, as well delving into just how he might write his female characters, and their place in his vibrant narratives. As always please do subscribe via SoundCloud, iTunes and Stitcher.

With the immense spoiler-repelling during the release of Avengers Endgame, it seems like an apt topic for discussion for the 72nd Filmotomy Podcast. Bianca Garner is hosting, with Robin Write and Joel Melendez for company. The team try to stay spoiler-free as they discuss revelations of plot twists and key moments in film, which is a huge issue with the modern internet, but they also look at some of the spoilers in the cinema of yesteryear. Have a listen, hit us a review and rating, and subscribe via SoundCloud, iTunes and Stitcher.

On the eve of the world's greatest film festival, it's time for an ever so small Cannes preview. Robin is joined by special guest, Juliette, a French native who will be attending the Croisette under the Three Days in Cannes scheme. The twosome have a quick look through the Official Competition line-up, and decide which films they are most anticipating. As always, please subscribe to SoundCloud, iTunes and Stitcher. We would also love to hear what your Cannes adventures might be.

At last year's Femme Filmmakers Festival, the short sci-fi film from Aurora Fearnley, Pulsar, was on the out-of-competition line-up pre-release. Now, the brilliant little movie is available to stream, following a terrific run on the festival circuit. I was lucky enough to speak to both the director, Fearnley, and Pulsar music composer, Mike Ladouceur, about the film's inception through arrival.

Bianca Garner returns to the fray to host Filmotomy Podcast episode 70. And just in time as we give Lars von Trier a bit of time, as it is his birthday today. Robin Write and Jonathan Holmes join Bianca to calibrate their thoughts on the man, the artist, and that big mouth of his. Discussion lands on any of his popular movies, his themes, his behind the camera antics, as well as his public persona. Have a good old listen, and subscribe to Filmotomy via SoundCloud, iTunes and Stitcher. SOURCES FILMS: Europa (1991); Breaking the Waves (1996); Dancer in the Dark (2000); Dogville (2003); Melancholia (2011) VOICE: Charlotte Gainsborough from Cannes 2009; Lars von Trier from Cannes 2011 MUSIC: 'Lascia ch'io pianga' from 'Rinaldo' by Georg Friedrich Händel; Excerpts from 'Tristan und Isolde' by Richard Wagner; 'Nisi Dominus, RV 608' by Antonio Vivaldi; 'Waltz No. 2' by Dmitri Shostakovich

Episode 69 of the Filmotomy Podcast has Robin Write in the presenter's chair, with a unique panel of two. Those sprightly individuals are Joel Meléndez and Adriana Gomez-Weston. Having both delved into the newly launched Criterion Channel this month, Filmotomy probes the film nuts for a review of the streaming service. Please have a listen, and leave us your comments on the Criterion Channel. Subscribe to our show and leave us a rating - you can find us on SoundCloud, iTunes and Stitcher.

In the midst of out ten days of rewinding back to the film year of 1993, Robin is joined by two old friends. From Screen on Screen, Paddy Mulholland, and our favourite author, Daniel Smith-Rowsey. All three have plenty to admire about the cinema of 1993. Discussion falls on the high caliber of Academy Award nominated films, the state of the transitioning cinema, and our own personal favourites of the year. Please do subscribe on SoundCloud, iTunes, and Stitcher if you haven't already, leave us a review an rating, and we welcome comments or feedback. SOURCES Film: The Fugitive; Philadelphia; The Piano; Schindler's List; Jurassic Park; What's Eating Gilbert Grape; The Firm Music: "(Darlin') You Know I Love You" by Tina Turner, from What's Love Got to Do with It

When you wish upon a star, podcast 67 won't be far. Where all your dreams come true, as Disney now owns all of you. Anyway, as I flounder to create a catchy intro, won't you be our guest for this week's Filmotomy Podcast - also known as Podcahontas. I know, I am getting tangled up. So, regular host Bianca "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" Garner, is joined by three lost boys, as she really wanted to get a lad in. Get it? Okay. Joining her is Joel "King of the Pride Lands" Melendez, Jonathan "Looking for the Bare Necessities" Holmes, and Doug "He's Seen Elephants Fly" Jamieson. Off to work they go on skimming over the dazzling cinematic history of Disney. Have a listen, and do please subscribe to us via SoundCloud, iTunes as well as (Lilo and) Stitcher. Any comments, ratings and reviews, please do let it go. SOURCES Film: Aladdin; Finding Nemo; 101 Dalmations; The Lion King; The Hunchback of Notre Dame; The Little Mermaid; The Emperor's New Groove; Winnie the Pooh; Frozen; Mulan. Music: "You've Got A F

With the buzz of the new Joker film, we thought it was a good idea to dig some dirt on the so-called anti-hero. Hostess Bianca is joined by Robin and Joel to unravel the enigmatic character in film. From the likes of Jules in Pulp Fiction, Renton in Trainspotting, to classic cases like Travis Bickle or D-FENS from Falling Down, we attempt to look at how the anti-hero might be defined, how they are portrayed, and some varied examples to boot. Word of warning, though, we reveal a ton of SPOILERS of quite a few films, so proceed with caution. Please enjoy the show, subscribe via SoundCloud, iTunes, and Stitcher. SOURCES Film - Joker (2019); No Country For Old Men (2007); Catch Me If You Can (2002); Trainspotting (1996); Taxi Driver (1976); Fight Club (1999); Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Frances Ha (2013); Atonement (2007); Falling Down (1993). Music - "Modern Love" by David Bowie, from Frances Ha.

And the Best Adapted Screenplay goes to... No, this is not the Oscars. Though we do mentions those golden guys a few times. This week's Filmotomy Podcast looks at some of our favourite film adaptations. Bianca is our host, and is joined by Robin, Doug, and Aaron. Each pick three of their stand-out films based on books, or plays, or leaflets. I kid, of course. Have a listen, subscribe to the show through iTunes, SoundCloud, and Stitcher, and please leave us comments, reviews, and ratings.

With the recent rumble of Captain Marvel, now is as good a time as any to pop open the strong female characters discussion. In our 64th podcast, Bianca Garner is joined by the solo male, Robin Write, as well as Audrey Fox, Becky Matthews, and Katie Smith-Wong - the latter two ladies joining the show for the first time. The group talk about what makes a strong female character, their own inspirations of the fairer sex on celluloid, and just how far the girls on film have come. Have a listen, leave your comments, and as always subscribe to SoundCloud, iTunes, and Stitcher, so you don't miss a thing. SOURCES: Film Making Mr. Right (1987); Baby Boom (1987); Dangerous Liaisons (1988); Alien (1979); The Terminator (1984); Leon (1994); Inglourios Basterds (2009); The Matrix (1999); Widows (2018); Captain Marvel (2019) Music "Black Sheep" sung by Brie Larson from Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)