In this extra episode of The Curzon Film Podcast we have a change of pace and tread the boards with Phyllida Lloyd (Mamma Mia, The Iron Lady), to discuss her production of Julius Caesar, which will soon be playing in Curzon Cinema screens. Phyllida speaks about the all-female cast she has put together, as well as working with new young talent, alongside legends like Harriet Walter. She also tells us how this play has been filmed specifically for cinema, rather than a traditional 'live screening'. Conducting the interview with Phyllida is Curzon's own Irene Musumeci. Produced and edited by Jake Cunningham Music supplied by incompetech.com

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In this episode we discuss 'The Seasons in Quincy', a wonderfully intimate anthology of films - lead by Tilda Swinton - dedicated to the interminable artistry of John Berger. 40 years ago, Berger moved to the tiny alpine village of Quincy, here we see four different films, made during each season in the village, that give a brief insight in to John's life, works and legacy. On the podcast this week are Jenna Hobbs, Helen Seymour and Jake Cunningham. Produced and edited by Jake Cunningham Studio services by CSRFM.com Music supplied by incompetech.com

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We speak to legendary documentary maker Nick Broomfield ('Kurt and Courtney', 'Biggie and Tupac') about his intimate new portrait of Whitney Houston. Constructed from hundreds of hours of unseen footage of Whitney, Broomfield's film redefines the modern perception of the great singer, although the tragedy of her death remains, Broomfield's eulogy is instead a celebration of her life and talents. Discussing the film this week are Sam Howlett, Jenna Hobbs and Harry Chapman.

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We return from our nice tourist break holiday, to discuss Cate Shortland's nightmarish tourist break kidnap thriller, 'Berlin Syndrome'. Scratching and gnawing at the lines between intimacy and captivity, Shortland's film can be as romantic as it is nerve-wracking, but it's always exhilarating at ever step of the way. Discussing the film this week are Jenna Hobbs and Helen Seymour.Created and produced by Jake CunninghamStudio services by CSRFM.comMusic supplied by incompetech.com

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In this episode we dock in the port of Helsinki for Aki Kaurismäki's latest film 'The Other Side of Hope' A deadpan comedy drama that follows the unlikely relationship between a Syrian refugee and an ageing restaurateur, 'The Other Side of Hope' is a loving, poignant, human story that won Kaurismäki the award for Best Director at the Berlin Film Festival. On the podcast this week are Helen Seymour, Jenna Hobbs and Jake Cunningham, and making her pod debut is Sam Alexander. Produced and edited by Jake CunninghamMusic supplied by incompetech.comStudio services by csrfm.com

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In a special episode, this week we talk to the team behind the Bechdel Test Fest, ahead of their screening of Sally Potter's 'Ginger & Rosa', at Curzon Aldgate on the 27th of MayWe also have eight and a half reasons why Federico Fellini's '8 1/2' is one of the best films ever made, along with our regular chat, this time with Harry Chapman, Dani Verektinidi and Jake Cunningham.Produced and Edited by Jake CunninghamStudio services by CSRFM.comMusic supplied by incompetech.com

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We welcome the acclaimed director of ‘Swimming Pool’ & ‘In The House’ François Ozon on to the podcast this week, to discuss his new film ‘Frantz’.‘Frantz’ follows Anna, a young German woman mourning the death of her fiancée, Frantz, in World War One. Whilst living with Frantz’ parents, a mysterious Frenchman named Adrien who says knew her fiancee comes to visit. Discussing the film this week are Freddie Chodel, Daniella Verektinidi and Jake Cunningham.Produced and edited by Jake CunninghamStudio services by CSRFM.comMusic supplied by incompetech.com

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We're joined by the Julian Barratt and Simon Farnaby, writers of the bewilderingly funny 'Mindhorn' on our podcast this week.'Mindhorn' sees Barratt play Richard Thorncroft, an out of work actor, who in his heyday played the iconic TV detective Mindhorn. We meet him 30 years after Mindhorn finished, as he's brought out of retirement for the case of his life. Discussing the film are Helen Seymour and Jake Cunningham.Produced and edited by Jake CunninghamStudio services by CSRFM.comMusic supplied by incompetech.com

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We welcome Katell Quillévéré on to the podcast this week to talk about the tapestry of stories behind her new film 'Heal the Living'Out in our cinema screens and on Curzon Home Cinema, Quillévéré's film shows us the world of organ transplants, through three stories bound by body. Quillévéré spoke to Helen Seymour about the film, who reviews it this week, with Harry Chapman. Produced and edited by Jake CunninghamMusic supplied by incompetech.comStudio services by csrfm.com

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We're joined by Bill Nighy and Gemma Arterton, on the Curzon Film Podcast this week, to discuss their period comedy drama 'Their Finest'.'Their Finest' is a fascinating insight in to the world of British filmmaking during World War Two. Arterton plays an up and coming screenwriter, and Nighy as one of the stars of her new script. 'Their Finest' is funny, poignant and startlingly relevant. On the podcast this week are Jenna Hobbs and Jake Cunningham.Produced and edited by Jake CunninghamStudio services by CSRFM.comMusic supplied by incompetech.com

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