Filibuster

Dallas and Lee have watched 200 films directed by women between them in 2020 as they take on the 52 Films by Women challenge once again. They share six films they recommend those taking on the challenge should squeeze in before the end of the year.

It's a dark time for the movie industry with multiplexes and independent cinemas shutting across the UK right now and more delays for highly anticipated releases but Lee and Dallas look ahead to what is giving them hope for the future of the industry.

Kim, Dallas and Lee curiate their own All Night Horror Madness picking films from the slasher, monster, remake/sequel, family friend and science fiction sub genres.

Dallas and Lee pick their favourite films from the 2020 BFI London Film Festival.

One of the greatest animated movies of all time, Katsuhiro Otomo's acclaimed and influential ground-breaking anime "Akira" has returned to big screens. Biker Kaneda is confronted by many anti-social elements while trying to help his friend Tetsuo who is involved in a secret government project.

Launching on October the 6th is 'Welcome To Blumhouse' on Amazon Prime with four films across two weeks, first up is 'The Lie' and 'Black Box' then 'Evil Eye' and 'Nocturne' on the 13th.

Joey King, Peter Sarsgaard and Mireille Enos star in “The Lie,” written and directed by Veena Sud. In 'The Lie', two parents must deal with the grisly aftermath when their teenage daughter confesses to killing her best friend.

Lee is joined by Mireille Enos to discuss the making of the 'The Lie', working with cast to develop the family dynamic, working with writer/director Veena Sud, the Blumhouse brand and her connection to it, and much more.

Dallas and Lee preview the upcoming 2020 London Film Festival which begins on October 7th.

Lee is a passionate fan of Tottenham Hotspur and Dallas a neutral and they come together to review the latest All Or Nothing series which focuses on the North London football team. It chronicles a difficult season for the club, beginning with the sacking of Mauricio Pochettino as manager who was replaced by José Mourinho, and focuses on the attempt by Mourinho to guide the team in an ultimately unfulfilling season interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dallas and Lee dive into the controversey surrounding the latest Netflix movie 'Cuties' which has been the subject of a 'Cancel Netflix' campaign from American politicians, conservative provocateurs and QAnon supporters.

Directed by Maïmouna Doucouré, 'Cuties' is a French movie that critiques society’s sexualisation of girls. The movie follows an 11-year-old Senegalese girl living in Paris who dreams of joining a local dance clique. She decides to protest her parents’ strict household and join the other girls in dancing their way through competitions, trying to make a name for themselves.

With COVID bringing so many festivals to a close or going online, it was great relief that the 2020 Venice Film Festival went ahead with Dallas making the trip to Italy to enjoy a range of films. Dallas shares with us his unique experience of attending a festival during this period, the highlights of the festival and sharing his recommendations.