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ScreenBrum scares itself senseless with the Cult Horror special, with our guests in the studio, Robert Sharl and Xavier Mendik of the Cine Excess festival, talking all things cult horror. We talk about defining what Cult is, about classics of the genre, and why it is important to explore the darker elements of the world. We are also joined by Paul Stringer of the Weekend of Wednesdays festival of cinematic activism. This show is a must for all Cult film fans, and anyone looking for a way into this genre. Be warned, things get scary...

Screen Brum can't take the heat. We celebrate the end of the heatwave here in Birmingham by looking at the theme of "heat" in the movies - hot weather, fire, climate change and the ickiness of sweat on screen, it's all here. With all your favourites. Join us.

Screen Brum celebrate the world cup by talking about World Champions on screens. The drama of the ultimate sporting endeavours as seen through the big screen. With special guest Jack McGill of QTV Sports, talking about the storytelling skills required by directors of sports events to bring it to life for the viewer. Champion.

It's hot so we are in our shorts. Seemed appropriate for us to delve into the world of the short film, with director and curator Joel Blackledge. We have recommendations of the best short films from around the world, the places to see them and also discuss the big name directors who have worked in the field.

Screen Brum is B - A - C - K! We've been away whilst the studio has been rebuilt, but now we return with a triumphant show, all about (naturally) Comebacks. Actors that have dropped off the radar, Directors that went away then stormed back, films about comebacks and more. We are joined in the studio by Dharmesh Rajput from the Birmingham International Film Festival, which has come back (ahem) for the 4th time, with some fascinating films. Plus the debut of our new producer, Lucy. Enjoy!

Frank Zappa said that writing about music is like “dancing about architecture” and we on the screenbrum show have taken the mantra to heart by talking about pictures. To be specific, our show this week is all about MOVIE POSTERS. The great, the not so great and the utterly timeless. With special guest in the studio Graham Woods of the Jaws19 TV show and we are also joined by Carl Timms of Dark Matter films with some very exciting casting news for his latest movie Off The Grid. We spoil you lot.

Screen Brum take a leap into the darkness, with our Dark Futures special. We discuss the movies that deal with dystopias, darkness and despair, but we do it with a twinkle in our eyes and the best music in our ears. With special guest, filmmaker Joel Blackledge, we look into our dingy crystal ball and see what the future holds (according to the movies anyway). Are these warnings? Prophecies? Or do they tell us more about our present day concerns? Join us to find out. Agree with our choices? Have something to add? Let us know on @screenbrum or leave a comment below. Don’t have nightmares!

ScreenBrum take a leap into the blue, and explore the stuff that the majority of our bodies are made of - water. With music, clips and some surprising facts, we dig into the way that water has been portrayed on screen, and choose our picks for films and TV that feature: Too Much Water Not Enough Water Swimming Pools The Cleanliness of Water The Sea We also feature a special appearance from Carl Timms, of Dark Matter films, who tells us about his latest project through the medium of water puns. With all the best music from the wettest films, we know you are going to find this quenches your thirst for watery-film-radio.

Ever wondered how they make zombies look so terrifying? Did you know there is a job on movie sets for "contact lens technician"? We explore the magical world of special makeup effects with FX wizards Laura and Ben from the Father Phantom studio here in Birmingham. They reveal tricks of the trade, such as the need for a "panic word" and what actors are like when getting covered in latex. With our picks for the greatest makeup on screen, we'd be made up* if you could join us. *sorry.

ScreenBrum looks back at the year that was 2017, and we pick out our highlights - what were yours?