The Film Connection

By Steven Saunders

What's The Film Connection about?

Your connection for everything you love about the movies. Part bio, part lively discussion, The Film Connection is a podcast series that tackles your favourite stars, directors, writers, genres, classic movies, cult movies, and everything in between.

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Film Connection episodes:

03.09.2020
Robin Williams: The Fisher King
I am joined by James Hancock, who is the host of the movie podcast Wrong Reel and the Youtube channel Geekin' With James Hancock, to discuss Robin Williams in Terry Gilliam's delightful The Fisher King.
05.01.2019
Robin Williams: Dead Poets Society
It's time to seize the day as award winning filmmaker Hermione Flavia of wildfiremotionpictures.com and film journalist Niall Browne of moviesinfocus.com join me to discuss Dead Poets Society.
04.17.2019
Robin Williams: Good Morning Vietnam
I am joined by Soiled Restroom Cinema host (@signals_of_fury) Honor Knight to discuss the rapid fire brilliance of Robin Williams in Good Morning Vietnam.
02.20.2019
Robin Williams: Moscow on the Hudson
In what must be considered one of his most challenging roles, Robin Williams plays a Russian defector trying to make his way in America. Those hilarious boys from One Good Thing (ogtpod.podbean.com) join me to discuss.
02.06.2019
Robin Williams: The World According to Garp
Hermione Flavia of wildfiremotionpictures.com joins me to discuss George Roy Hill's adaptation of John Irving's classic novel, The World According to Garp.
01.23.2019
Robin Williams: Popeye
Linda Stuurman, the creator and curator of the Robin Williams fansite, robin-williams.net, joins me to discuss Robert Altman's bizarre big screen adaptation of Popeye.
12.18.2018
People Hunting People: Southern Comfort
12.16.2018
People Hunting People: The Naked Prey
Cornell Wilde gets stripped to the buff by angry tribesman and is made to run for his life. Listen in as we enjoy the full National Geographic beauty, the wild savagery, and the near nudity of The Naked Prey.
12.14.2018
People Hunting People: The Most Dangerous Game
There is a time for hunting and a time for love. Steven and Matthew go deep into Count Zaroff's creepy castle as they discuss the pre-code nasty that is The Most Dangerous Game. Enjoy!
12.12.2018
Jean Vigo and L'Atalante
Film Journalist and ASU Professor Jeremy Carr joins me to discuss the short life and filmography of Jean Vigo
12.10.2018
Studio Ghibli: When Marnie Was There
Hermione Flavia of wildfiremotionpictures.com joins us to discuss the heartrending tale of a lonely girl who become friends with a mysterious child living in the seemingly deserted marsh house, nearby. But is Marnie a ghost? The product of a disturbed...
12.08.2018
Studio Ghibli: The Tale of the Princess Kaguya
Steven is joined by Paul Salt of the podcast One Good Thing to discuss Isao Takahata's beautiful and tragic watercolour masterpiece, The Tale of the Princess Kaguya.
12.06.2018
Studio Ghibli: Howl's Moving Castle
Wizards, witches, fire demons and giant moving castles. Hermione Flavia joins Matthew and Steven to discuss Hayao Miyazaki's epic fantasy.
12.04.2018
Studio Ghibli: Whisper of the Heart
"Take me home, country roads..." What do a John Denver classic and magical cats have in common? It's the coming of age romance, Whisper of the Heart. Hermione Flavia of wildfiremotionpictures.com joins Matthew and Steven to discuss one of Studio...
12.02.2018
Studio Ghibli: Laputa: Castle in the Sky
That magnificent Miyazaki and his flying machines. Matthew Whitaker of the action cinema podcast Cinema Bushido joins me to discuss the truly wonderful, Laputa: Castle in the Sky.
11.30.2018
Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen: It's Always Fair Weather
Lee Van Cleef of the action cinema podcast Cinema Bushido joins me to discuss the under-appreciated, melancholic war veteran musical, It's Always Fair Weather.
11.28.2018
Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen: Singing in the Rain
Is this the greatest movie musical of them all? Paul Salt, of the podcast One Good Thing, joins me to discuss this Gene Kelly classic, co-starring Debbie Reynolds and the peerless Donald O'Connor.
11.26.2018
Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen: On the Town
Horny sailors singing, dancing and chasing girls and all crammed into just one day of shore leave. Join us as we go On The Town with Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra and Ann Miller.
11.24.2018
Bill Murray: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zizzou
Bill Murray is an aquatic adventurer in Wes Anderson's gorgeously detailed, deadpan masterpiece. Those hilarious boys from the podcast One Good Thing join me to discuss The Life Aquatic with Steve Zizzou.
11.22.2018
Bill Murray: Lost In Translation
For a relaxing time, make it Bill Murray time. This poignant, atmospheric story of two lonely people adrift in a strange country and falling in love, might just be Bill's true masterpiece. Niall Browne of the website Movies In Focus...
11.20.2018
Bill Murray: The Man Who Knew Too Little
Is this '97 Bill Murray flop one of the most underrated comedies of all time, or did it deserve to be scathed by critics and ignored by audiences? Matthew, Lee and Steven debate.
11.18.2018
Bill Murray: Quick Change
Is this the best Bill Murray you've never seen? We are joined by the wonderful Hermione Flavia of wildfiremotionpictures.com to discuss Murray's only directorial credit, Quick Change.
11.16.2018
Bill Murray: Stripes
For the first in this five part series all about the legendary Mr Bill Murray we revel in the guilty pleasure that is Ivan Reitman's aaaarrrrmyyy comedy, Stripes.
11.14.2018
Billy Wilder: The Front Page
Perhaps more than any other of Billy Wilder's movies, the gloriously acidic press room comedy, The Front Page deserves reappraisal. The Cinema Bushido boys join me once again.
11.12.2018
Billy Wilder: Kiss Me Stupid
Film journalist and critic Jeremy Carr joins me to discuss Billy Wilder's largely dismissed sex comedy, Kiss Me Stupid.
11.10.2018
Billy Wilder: One, Two, Three
I'm joined by the legendary cinephile James Hancock of the podcast Wrong Reel to discuss Billy Wilder's politically charged One, Two Three.
11.08.2018
Billy Wilder: The Apartment
Billy Wilder's The Apartment is a romantic, suicide, comedy-drama. It may be among the most lauded movies in history, but does it stand up to scrutiny? Listen in!
11.06.2018
Billy Wilder: The Lost Weekend
Ray Milland tussles with his boozy demons and toys with the affections of two women. We discuss and take a tipple ourselves.
10.30.2018
Ghost in the Shell / Akira
We discuss the empty shell that is Ghost in the Shell (2017), and the anime classic Akira
10.28.2018
Life / The Thing
We discuss murderous aliens that will make you scream, whether you can be heard or not.
10.28.2018
The Lost City of Z / Fitzcarraldo
We journey into the depths of the Amazon to discuss British adventurers and the mad genius of Werner Herzog and Klaus Kinski.
10.28.2018
Beauty and the Beast (2017) / La Belle et La Bete / Belly of the Beast
We discuss Emma Watson's acting ability, Jean Cocteau's masterpiece, and consider Steven Seagal as a possible Beast stand in.
10.28.2018
Elle / Lady Vengeance
We talk dark desires and warped revenge, with Paul Verhoeven's new movie, Elle and Park Chan-wook's Lady Vengeance.
10.28.2018
Hacksaw Ridge / Gallipoli
We talk about Mel Gibson, Peter Weir and the horrors of war.... Honourable mention goes to Andrew Garfield's hair.

What's The Film Connection about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Film Connection episodes:

Robin Williams: The Fisher King

Robin Williams: Dead Poets Society

Robin Williams: Good Morning Vietnam

Robin Williams: Moscow on the Hudson

Robin Williams: The World According to Garp

Robin Williams: Popeye

People Hunting People: Southern Comfort

People Hunting People: The Naked Prey

People Hunting People: The Most Dangerous Game

Jean Vigo and L'Atalante

Studio Ghibli: When Marnie Was There

Studio Ghibli: The Tale of the Princess Kaguya

Studio Ghibli: Howl's Moving Castle

Studio Ghibli: Whisper of the Heart

Studio Ghibli: Laputa: Castle in the Sky

Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen: It's Always Fair Weather

Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen: Singing in the Rain

Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen: On the Town

Bill Murray: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zizzou

Bill Murray: Lost In Translation

Bill Murray: The Man Who Knew Too Little

Bill Murray: Quick Change

Bill Murray: Stripes

Billy Wilder: The Front Page

Billy Wilder: Kiss Me Stupid

Billy Wilder: One, Two, Three

Billy Wilder: The Apartment

Billy Wilder: The Lost Weekend

Ghost in the Shell / Akira

Life / The Thing

The Lost City of Z / Fitzcarraldo

Beauty and the Beast (2017) / La Belle et La Bete / Belly of the Beast

Elle / Lady Vengeance

Hacksaw Ridge / Gallipoli