Film Interviews

Director Daisy-May Hudson makes her fictional directorial debut with Lollipop, an emotional drama highlighting the social care system in the UK. With the film playing at the Dinard British & Irish Film Festival, FILMHOUNDS spoke with Hudson, along with star Posy Sterling. We discussed the female-centric casting, preparing for emotionally intense shoot days, and audience reactions. SYNOPSIS: Lollipop is a life affirming and timely story that follows Molly (Posy Sterling), a young woman who, having just been released from prison, battles to regain custody of her children. When she reconnects with her childhood friend Amina (Idil Ahmed), a fellow single mother trying to make a life for her family, the two women soon realise their only chance is to join forces and take destiny into their own hands. Lollipop will break your heart and then put it back together, stronger than ever.

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After producing various projects for over a decade, Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor turns their hand to feature directing. Playing at the Dinard British & Irish Film Festival—as well as at the London Film Festival—Dreamers is an immigration story centered around queer love. We sat down with director Gharoro-Akpojotor about shifting aspect rations, prison dramas, and the immigrant experience. SYNOPSIS: After undocumented immigrant Isio is discovered by British authorities, she is remanded at Hatchworth Removal Centre, where deportation looms. Nothing could have prepared her for such a gruelling environment. Luckily, her roommate Farah is there to keep her spirits up. But what begins as a tentative friendship, blooms into something much more profound in this powerful, heartfelt and all-too-pertinent drama.

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FILMHOUNDS sat down with the director (Joachim Rønning) and Star (Jared Leto) of the new action-packed sci-fi Tron: Ares. We disucssed the threat of AI and songs that made them feel most alive. Jared's answer may surprise you. Did not expect Jared Leto to whip out his best Hugh Grant impression but here we are. Synopsis: A highly sophisticated Program, Ares (Jared Leto), is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission. #TronAres #TronMovie #Tron #TronInterview #Tron3 #JaredLeto #JoachimRønning #GretaLee #FILMHOUNDS #

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Although already out in the UK, thought-provoking drama Brides recently featured at the Dinard British & Irish Film Festival. There, FILMHOUNDS sat down with director Nadia Fall and leads Ebada Hassan and Safiyya Ingar to dive into the making of the film and what they want audiences to take away from it. SYNOPSIS: BRIDES is the story of two teenage girls in search of freedom, friendship, and belonging who run away from their lives in the UK with a dangerous plan of travelling to Syria. A road movie about the intensity of female friendship and the mistakes of teenagehood, BRIDES is a rousing debut feature.

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With The Run screening at the Dinard British & Irish Film Festival, FILMHOUNDS sat down with actor George Blagden to chat about interactive movies and what makes The Run stand out as an interactive experience. The Run screens at the Genesis Cinema from 31 October. SYNOPSIS: The Run is set on a remote running trail in the stunning Lake Garda region of Northern Italy, where a famous fitness influencer’s morning run becomes a race for survival when she is hunted by seemingly motiveless killers. The audience must choose her next move by majority vote using glowsticks. Each decision shaping the story’s outcome in real time.

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Director Justin Tipping sat down with FILMHOUNDS to discuss his new satirical horror film HIM. We discussed what it was like having horror-master Jordan Peele on board to executive produce the film. Synopsis: A young athlete descends into a world of terror when he's invited to train with a legendary champion whose charisma curdles into something darker. HIM is released in U.K. Cinemas Friday 3rd October. #Him #HimMovie #JustinTipping #JordanPeele #monkeypaw #universalpictures #marlonwayans #TyriqWithers

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Director Ben Leonberg chats with FILMHOUNDS about his horror feature, Good Boy. Starring his own dog, Indy, he delves into the unusual production with the film centred around the four-legged star. Good Boy is in UK cinemas on 10 October, and the full interview will be featured in the upcoming print issue of FILMHOUNDS Magazine. SYNOPSIS: A loyal dog moves to a rural family home with his owner Todd, only to discover supernatural forces lurking in the shadows. As dark entities threaten his human companion, the brave pup must fight to protect the one he loves most.

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Writer and director Rachel Lee Goldernberg sits down with FILMHOUNDS to discuss her latest feature, Swiped. Starring Lily James, the film is available on Disney+ from 19 September. SYNOPSIS: Inspired by the provocative real-life story of the visionary founder of online dating platform Bumble, “Swiped” introduces recent college grad Whitney Wolfe, played by Lily James, as she uses extraordinary grit and ingenuity to break into the male-dominated tech industry and launch an innovative, globally lauded dating app (two, actually), paving the way to becoming the youngest female self-made billionaire.

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FILMHOUNDS caught up with The Descent director Neil Marshall to talk about his new book, 'The Making of The Descent', and the film's 20th anniversary. The book launches in August 2025. SYNOPSIS: In The Making of The Descent, author Janine Pipe and director Neil Marshall present the definitive book of the film. Containing extensive interviews with cast and crew, and unprecidented access to the film’s photographic archive, along with Marshall’s own notes, photographs and memories, this is a profusely illustrated look at one of the greatest horror films of all time.

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Director Nisha Ganatra sat down with FILMHOUNDS to discuss her fun new legacy sequel Freakier Friday, starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan. Synopsis: 22 years after Tess and Anna endured an identity crisis, Anna now has a daughter and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover that lightning might strike twice. Freakier Friday is in Cinemas worldwide from 8th August. #FreakierFriday #NishaGanatra #Freakyfriday #LindsayLohan #JamieLeeCurtis #LukeHearfield #film #FreakierFridayReview

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