Ready For Close-Up

TENET, Christopher Nolan's sci-fi spy thriller, marks the first major theatrical release since the worldwide Covid-19 restrictions. Andy and Sam take the chance to look at Nolan's consistently fascinating filmic output but also to see his newest release as part of his increasing time-bending cinematic universe. We measure it up against Bond and other role models but also against Nolan himself: Is it as satisfying as Memento, the Batman trilogy or Inception? Listen to find out!

Psycho thrillers have boomed as a genre ever since Hitchcock's 1960 masterpiece Psycho hit the screens. In its shadow, however, Michael Powell's Peeping Tom about a murdering photographer almost entirely disappeared, having caused moral outrage in Britain and destroying the careers of its stars and director. Andy & Sam discuss their fascination with the genre before reviewing Peeping Tom after a screening at Zurich's Filmpodium. They find more than one reason to adore what they have seen! 

The world of film music has recently lost legendary Italian composer Ennio Morricone so Andy and Sam take the opportunity to talk soundtracks in this episode. Starting with a look at our prefered scores, we ask ourselves how the role of music in film has developed over time and where the "Morricone sound" fits in. We then present our very subjective top 10 Morricone Moments in tribute to the late Maestro!

Not all the movies we love are great - some are certified stinkers and have still become our guilty pleasures. In this episode, Andy & Sam seek to define what gives us so much joy watching them. We take an in-depth look at our respective guilty pleasure favorites, the abysmal Hollywood drama Valley of the Dolls (1967) and the trainwreck of a disaster movie that is The Cassandra Crossing (1976). Listen to us pleading for bad movies to help us broaden our love for film.

Do you have favorite movies of all time and do you keep a list of them? Andy & Sam track down and analyze the most popular and prestigious best-of lists, focusing on the British and American Film Institute's international influence. They review two of the most named titles, Citizen Kane and Hitchcock's Vertigo and they explore personal favorites - from classics to recent favorites. Join their conversation of the greatest in cinema! 

Not only since Corona have cinemas been in crisis: Streaming platforms have seriously challenged people's preparedness to go see a movie at a theatre. In our newest episode, we discuss our fascination with the big screen, the prospects of future cinemas and the challenges posed by TV, video and the internet in the past. We also try to make recommendations what successful cinemas there are and why - from local gems in Bern and Zurich to international favourites!

The second episode of Ready for Close Up takes Sam & Andy deep into the James Bond universe - from the origins of his mass appeal in the sixties to the hopes for the latest postponed installment, No Time To Die. In between, we discuss Best of Bond and why 007 has become the longest-running franchise in movie history. Certified Bond enthusiasts for sure, but will they choose their witicisms carefully enough? Listen to find out!

Üse erscht Versuech in the world of podcasts. Andy & Sam diskutiere d Netflix-Serie Hollywood. Wi güet isch d Mini-Serie über di jungi multikulturelli Truppe a Filmschaffende, wo's im Hollywood vo dr Nachchriegszyt probiere z schaffe? Well, lights, camera & podcast - come and find out!