Fade To Black

This week, Hanna sits down with DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOUR AMONG THIEVES star Sophia Lillis (07:43), and we review the new fantasy film (26:58). We also give our verdict on TETRIS (44:17) and take a look at GOD’S CREATURES (01:02:02).

Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:13:13) we have a conversation about the redeeming of problematic men in the film industry.

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This week, Clarisse chats to writer-director Zach Braff about what makes A GOOD PERSON (11:03), while we review the Florence Pugh-starring addiction drama (28:36). We also talk bullet balletics in JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4 (39:45) and Freudian orgies in INFINITY POOL (01:04:35), while Clarisse also sits down with BREAKING director Abi Damaris Corbin to chat about working with the phenomenal John Boyega (01:19:24). 

Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:37:08), with the middling reception to Shazam! Fury of the Gods and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, we ask if people are finally getting the superhero fatigue?

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This week, Hanna’s invited into the Freudian nightmare that is INFINITY POOL as she speaks to its director, Brandon Cronenberg (18:10). Meanwhile, will we marvel at SHAZAM! FURY OF THE GODS (37:45), fall in love with RYE LANE (01:04:50), And turn PEARL into a star (01:21:55)? Find out in this week’s reviews. 

Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:39:46), we ruminate on THE MOVIE CRITIC, Quentin Tarantino’s recently announced tenth (and final!) film.

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This week, Hanna speaks to Vivian Oparah about RYE LANE (7:07), while we talk bloody murder in SCREAM VI (21:36), scoring baskets in sports comedy CHAMPIONS (41:48), and indie bands in doc MEET ME IN THE BATHROOM (53:23).

And, in our HOT TAKE (1:05:37), we drop our Oscar predictions ahead of the ceremony!

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On this special episode of Fade to Black, Amon follows Cynthia Erivo into London’s criminal underbelly to chat about LUTHER: THE FALLEN SUN (08:11), and we review the film (29:34). Then we enter the ring with Michael B Jordan’s CREED III (45:46) and turn the camera on the documentary form itself with Camilla Hall and Jennifer Tiexiera’s SUBJECT (01:06:59). But that’s not it! THE MANDALORIAN is BACK on our screens and, to mark the occasion, Clarisse spoke to series creator Jon Favreau about what lies ahead for Din and Grogu (01:27:16).

And, in our HOT TAKE (01:42:47), we give our full, spoilerific thoughts on the first episode of season three.

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This week, Clarisse talks COCAINE BEAR with screenwriter Jimmy Warden (05:10), while - in our review (24:44) - we decide once and for all whether that bear really did cocaine. Plus, we talk found families in Hirokazu Kore-eda’s BROKER (37:21) and arranged marriage in rom-com WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? (48:00) Also, Amon speaks to Ashley Madekwe about Netflix’s thriller THE STRAYS (1:03:33).

Plus, in our HOT TAKE (1:18:05), with #BaftasSoWhite trending once more, we ask whether the organization’s supposed commitment to change has actually made any material difference to the awards.

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This week, Amon sits down with Jonathan Majors to talk Kang in ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA (09:00) plus we review the first film in phase 5 of the MCU (25:00).  We go on a domestic journey with MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON (54:00), give our verdict on THE SON (1:08:00), Florian Zeller’s follow-up to The Father and Hanna speaks to Clint Dyer, the Deputy Artistic Director of The Royal National Theatre, about bringing a cinematic approach to his film production of Shakespeare classic, OTHELLO (1:25:00).

Plus, in our HOT TAKE (1:57:00), we discuss Cate Blanchett’s recent comments about having or needing public permission to play gay roles? 

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This week, Amon sits down with Justice Smith to discuss the many twists and turns of Apple TV+’s SHARPER (14:02), while we review the glistening torsos of MAGIC MIKE’S LAST DANCE (30:52),  the tough conversations of WOMEN TALKING (49:43), and the closeted sexualities of BLUE JEAN (01:12:27).

Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:25:03), we discuss whether it’s hypocritical for outspoken actors to work with problematic directors?

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This week, Hanna talks to Darren Aronofsky about his Oscar contender THE WHALE (08:36) and we review his latest drama (21:18). We also pay a visit to M. Night Shyamalan’s apocalyptic thriller KNOCK AT THE CABIN (38:32), follow a dramatic court case in SAINT OMER (53:33), and Clarisse talks to Harvey Guillén about his new role in PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH (01:12:42), which we review too (01:27:39).

Meanwhile, in our HOT TAKE (01:42:35), we discuss the latest DC announcements!

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This week, we board PLANE (29:53), while Amon speaks to its stars, Gerard Butler and Mike Colter (09:36). Plus, we’re invited back into Steven Spielberg’s childhood for THE FABELMANS (43:14), join Jennifer Lopez and Josh Duhamel for a SHOTGUN WEDDING (1:03:18), and witness ALL THE BEAUTY AND THE BLOODSHED (1:14:55) of Nan Goldin’s life in Laura Poitras’s new documentary.

Meanwhile, in our HOT TAKE (1:25:28), we pick apart those Oscar nominations.

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