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This week, Clarisse shares a spirited conversation with HAUNTED MANSION director Justin Simien (11:19), then we review the new ride-to-screen adaptation (28:13), GRAN TURISMO (49:56) and L’IMMENSITÀ (1:07:07). 

PLUS in our HOT TAKE (1:23:29) we discuss the best way to handle bad behaviour at the cinema.

This podcast was recorded during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labour of the writers and actors currently on strike, the movies being covered here wouldn't exist.

If you’d like to support the striking forces please consider donating to the Entertainment Community Fund 

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This week, Hanna speaks to Adele Lim about her directorial debut JOY RIDE (08:56) and pack our bags to review the film (18:54), hang out with some colourful trans personalities in KOKOMO CITY (33:58), and go deeper than deep to visit the trench in MEG 2 (49:12).

Plus in our HOT TAKE (01:10:40), we ask – could the gimmick of BARBENHEIMER bring back the double feature?

This podcast was recorded during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labour of the writers and actors currently on strike, the movies being covered here wouldn't exist.

If you’d like to support the striking forces please consider donating to the Entertainment Community Fund

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This week, Pop! goes THE BEANIE BUBBLE as Clarisse talks to star Geraldine Viswanathan (15.30) and we review the film (30.58). Plus, we chat TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM (48.15) and Australian horror TALK TO ME (01.09.09). 

Plus in our hot take (01.28.21), we ask… did the multiverse ruin the MCU?

This podcast was recorded during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the movies being covered here wouldn't exist.

If you’d like to support the striking forces please consider donating to the Entertainment Community Fund

If you’d like to join the conversation or suggest a Hot Take for the gang to discuss tweet us at @FadeToBlackPod

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The time of BARBENHEIMER is finally upon us. Amon chats to Ludwig Göransson about scoring the end of the world in OPPENHEIMER (8:03), while we review the film (33:50) before a visit to Greta Gerwig’s dream house as we chat BARBIE (1:12:23). Plus, things get freaky with THEY CLONED TYRONE (1:41:17). 

Plus in our hot take, we lay out what you need to know about the SAG-AFTRA strike (1:56:28). 

This podcast was recorded during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the movies being covered here wouldn't exist.

If you’d like to support the striking forces please consider donating to the Entertainment Community Fund

If you’d like to join the conversation or suggest a Hot Take for the gang to discuss tweet us at @FadeToBlackPod

Follow us: @amonwarmann, @clarisselou, @hannaflint

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This week, Clarisse sits down with ELEMENTAL director Peter Sohn to talk about that personal Pixar touch & the joys of crying (08:30), while we review the film (22:25). We also chat about new documentary SHABU (41:14), while Hanna speaks to Hayley Atwell about – if she chooses to accept – kicking ass alongside Tom Cruise in MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – DEAD RECKONING PART ONE (56:04) and we share our own thoughts on the seventh film in the franchise (01:15:21). 

Plus in our HOT TAKE (01:33:36), we ride a motorcycle off a cliff and into some major MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE spoilers. Avoid this section of the pod until you’ve watched the film!

Also… we’re doing a competition! If you want to be in with a chance to win some cool merch from EVIL DEAD RISE, be sure to follow us on Twitter and Retweet this link: https://twitter.com/FadetoBlackPod/status/1677604837423210497?s=20

The winner will be announced on next week’s pod!

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This week, we’re whispering not so carelessly about WHAM!, the new Netflix documentary about the ‘80s band (06:48). Then Amon puts on the fedora and whip to chat INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY with star Mads Mikkelsen (20:56), we decide whether the film belongs in a museum in our review (35:47), and Hanna interviews director James Mangold (52:49). 

Plus in our HOT TAKE (01:16:36), we get into a few DIAL OF DESTINY spoilers & talk about how & when Hollywood should be bringing back fan favourites. 

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Hi listeners!

We're back once again with a special bonus episode, this time talking season 3 of Netflix's The Witcher with Anya Chalotra and Freya Allan. Their respective characters - Yennefer of Vengerberg and Princess Cirilla - have enjoyed substantial growth over the first two seasons. That continues with these new episodes, which deepens the connection between Yen and Ciri in surprising new ways.

Our Amon Warmann asked them about the evolution of their relationship and much more when they came into London recently to promote the new season, and we've kept it pretty much spoiler-free just in case fans haven't had a chance to watch it yet. But we highly recommend that you do!

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This week, we review Wes Anderson at his most Wes Andersony with ASTEROID CITY (09:27), as Jennifer Lawrence gets her comedy on in NO HARD FEELINGS (30:05) and we enter our villain era with Netflix animation NIMONA (45.27).

Plus in our hot take, we get into SECRET INVASION (57:10).

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This week, Clarisse speaks to writer-director Dionne Edwards (12:17) about PRETTY RED DRESS, and then the team review the film (33:21). We’re going INLAND (47:58) for Fridtjof Ryder’s atmospheric British drama, and we give our verdict on Andy Muschietti’s controversial DC debut The FLASH (01:01:03). 

Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:26:27), we talk about the ethics of CGI likenesses.

If you’d like to join the conversation or suggest a Hot Take for the gang to discuss tweet us at @FadeToBlackPod

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Hi listeners! Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has only been in cinemas for a couple weeks but it's made quite the impression, exceeding expectations at the box office along with earning many critical plaudits. The Fade To Black crew loved the sequel (listen to Episode #113 for our review!), and one of the reasons why was the innovative score by returning composer Daniel Pemberton.

As a nerd for all things film music, our Amon Warmann jumped at the chance to chat with him about some of the incredible details that went into his musical storytelling. The chat included a spoilery detour about 25 minutes in to discuss the final few moments of the film, so if you haven't yet watched Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse (and you totally should! It's awesome!), you might want to pause it there.

If you enjoy this 30 minute deep dive with one of the best composers working today, let us know if you'd like more of this type of content by tweeting us at ⁠⁠@FadeToBlackPod.

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