STUDIOCANAL Presents - The Podcast

The Old Oak, which is playing in UK cinemas as this podcast is released, is the final collaboration between director Ken Loach and screenwriter Paul Laverty. The pair join regular host Simon Brew for a very special episode of the STUDIOCANAL Presents podcast.

Ken and Paul take us into the making of the film, why those chose to tackle it in the first place, and how they went about putting it together. The far-reaching conversation goes through casting right through to Ken Loach’s last day on set. True story, too: there’s a moment when Ken Loach also teases Simon about his choice of football team.

The Old Oak is out now.

This time on the STUDIOCANAL Presents podcast, we’re joining in the birthday celebrations for the chilling The Wicker Man, that’s enjoying its 50th birthday year!

We’ve recruited a very special guest to explore the film too, with the acclaimed director of Bait and Enys Man – Mark Jenkin – joining regular host Simon Brew as they light a fire and settle down to discuss Robin Hardy’s iconic movie. 

Has Christopher Lee ever been more sinister? Why has the film endured? And why is it getting so hot in here? With spoilers, join us as we sing an upbeat song and bring out the birthday cake…

Queer cinema takes centre stage in the latest episode of STUDIOCANAL Presents, a podcast that pours through one of the most extensive and varied film catalogues in the world.

Regular host Simon Brew is joined by author and critic Stephen Bourne (who wrote the book Brief Encounters: Lesbians and Gays in British Cinema, 1930-71), and the pair of them discuss a broad range of queer favourites from the STUDIOCANAL catalogue. They go from the Carry On series through to stone cold classics such as The Servant – and there are plenty of recommendations to add to the watch list!

The jaw-dropping Train To Busan hurtles into the station for the latest episode of STUDIOCANAL Presents, our latest dive into one of the most extensive and varied film catalogues in the world.

Boarding the train along with host Simon Brew is Korean cinema expert and reader in Film Studies at King’s College London, Dr Jinhee Choi. They get into the story behind Train To Busan, the response to it, and its ongoing legacy. Plus, well, zombies. What’s not to like about talking zombies?

There’s also a few more films to add to your watchlist too, and a round-up of the latest movie news from STUDIOCANAL to round things off. All aboard…!

David Lynch steps into the limelight in this episode of STUDIOCANAL Presents, as we particularly focus on his classic feature, Mulholland Drive.
 
Host Simon Brew is joined by critic and broadcaster Leila Latif, who discovered the work of David Lynch with The Elephant Man, and has the enviable job of explaining Mulholland Drive to us too.

They get into just why it's a modern masterpiece, and how it came out of a failed television pilot. Plus, a few words about Inland Empire too. They also end up chatting about clip-art birthday invites.

As always too, a bunch of recommendations from the STUDIOCANAL catalogue, and a host of news on upcoming releases…

As Evil Dead Rise plays in UK cinemas, this episode of STUDIOCANAL Presents delves into the much-loved horror franchise. 

What’s more, on hand to help is one of only three people to have directed a film in the series: Lee Cronin, the man behind Evil Dead Rise.

They get into the tale behind the new film, as well as exploring the majesty of Evil Dead 2 and Army Of Darkness. 

Plus, Lee has a bunch of recommendations from the STUDIOCANAL catalogue too, and we’re also rounding up a bunch of news on upcoming releases…

A science fiction classic takes centre stage in this episode of STUDIOCANAL Presents – and we’ve got a very special guest to help dissect it.

Simon is joined by the UK’s favourite film critic, Mark Kermode, as they chat about Nicolas Roeg’s 1976 classic The Man Who Fell To Earth. There’s a fair bit of Don’t Look Now chat as well, and an awful lot of the much-missed David Bowie.

Plus, an odd moment where Cliff Richard and Birmingham hamburgers come into focus, a new recommended double bill, and latest news on upcoming STUDIOCANAL releases…

It’s a slightly different episode of STUDIOCANAL Presents this month, as we're delighted to invite writer, producer, actor, director, comedian and film nerd Asim Chaudhry onto the show.

Asim has a memorable role in brand new romantic comedy What’s Love Got To Do With It, and we quiz him about that. Also, we’re digging into some of Asim’s favourite movies of all time, and why they matter to him.

There’s a bunch of films for the watchlist that come out of this, many of which are available on the STUDIOCANAL Presents channel, on Apple TV and Prime Video. What's more, What’s Love Got To Do With It is in UK cinemas from Friday 24th February 2023.

It's chilly times in the world of the STUDIOCANAL Presents podcast this time around, as we dig into some ghostly tales to spend the dark nights with.

Critic, historian and author Pamela Hutchinson joins host Simon Brew to dig into two British horror favourites. 1945’s Dead Of Night sets them off talking about chilling mannequins and novelty golf shots. Then, 1949’s The Queen Of Spades comes under the microscope, and puts them off playing games of cards.

Both films are available on the STUDIOCANAL Presents channel, on Apple TV and Prime Video. What’s more, The Queen Of Spades is now available too in a new DVD and Blu-ray set. Just don't watch it with the lights off...

It’s a festive treat in the latest episode of STUDIOCANAL Presents, as we delve into a pair of films with a seasonal flavour to them.

Firstly, host Simon Brew is joined by critic Casper Salmon, and they explore Todd Haynes’ modern classic Carol, from 2015. Was this the case of the right film for the right people at the right time?

Then, comedian Sooz Kempner joins Simon as they head back to the 1980s for a look at Santa Claus: The Movie. The 1985 feature was a hugely ambitious Christmas feature on its first release: but what lessons does it teach us about this time of year?

Carol is available on the STUDIOCANAL Presents channel, on Apple TV and Prime Video. It’s also on DVD and Blu-ray. Santa Claus: The Movie is available on DVD and Blu-ray.