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The Film Angle
By Kris Steed and Alex HuntTV & Film
The Film Angle episodes
- Previewing the BFI London Film Festival 2025
In this more relaxed episode of The Film Angle, Alex and Kris preview the BFI London Film Festival, discussing a mix of anticipated films like Hamnet and potential hidden gems such as Lucky Lu.
With Alex attending in person and Kris exploring online offerings, they share their excitement and insights on balancing light-hearted and serious cinema. Tune in for a relaxed discussion on the upcoming festival's diverse lineup!
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Logo and music created by Alfie Hunter-Martin.
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56 min - One Battle After Another and Citizen Kane
In this episode, Kris and Alex review the latest film from Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another.
They then dive into the supposed third greatest film of all time, according to the Sight & Sound Greatest Films Of All Time list, Orson Welles's Citizen Kane.
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(00:00) Intro
(00:35) Catching Up
(03:20) The Mandalorian and Grogu Trailer
(09:59) One Battle After Another Spoiler Free Review
(41:59) One Battle After Another SPOILERS Review
(52:21) Sight & Sound Blindspots: Citizen Kane
(01:26:02) Next Episode
(01:27:02) Outro
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We are now on YouTube! You can subscribe to the channel here.
Logo and music created by Alfie Hunter-Martin.
Instagram: @thefilmangle
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1 hr 28 min - Key of Genius - Interview with Daniel Persitz
In this episode, Alex is joined by writer, director, and producer Daniel Persitz to talk about his moving short film Key of Genius; the extraordinary true story of blind, autistic musical savant Derek Paravicini.
Adapted from the acclaimed biography In the Key of Genius by Derek’s longtime mentor Adam Ockelford, the film is set to be developed into a feature, with a script co-written by the late Oscar-winner David Seidler (The King’s Speech).
We dive into Daniel’s career, his approach to adaptation, and the creative process behind bringing Derek’s inspiring journey to the screen.
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(00:00) Intro
(00:10) Introducing Key of Genius
(01:58) Interview with Daniel Persitz
(54:39) Final Thoughts
(55:39) Outro
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We are now on YouTube! You can subscribe to the channel here.
Logo and music created by Alfie Hunter-Martin.
Instagram: @thefilmangle
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57 min - The Long Walk, In the Mood for Love and Tokyo Story
In this episode, Kris and Alex review the latest Stephen King adaptation, The Long Walk. They then review the next two films of the top ten of the Sight & Sound Greatest Films of All Time list.
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(00:00) Intro
(00:35) Catching Up
(02:43) The Long Walk Spoiler Free Review
(23:45) The Long Walk SPOILERS Review
(34:45) Sight & Sound Blindspots: In the Mood for Love
(53:44) Sight & Sound Blindspots: Tokyo Story
(01:15:29) Next Episode
(01:18:51) Outro
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Logo and music created by Alfie Hunter-Martin.
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1 hr 20 min - The Ghibli Angle: Princess Mononoke with Gavin Spoors
This week, Alex and Kris are joined by Gavin Spoors, Editor-in-Chief of the Filmhounds magazine, who returns to the podcast to discuss one of his favourite films, Princess Mononoke, that just had its 4K restoration and IMAX re-release. With it being Alex's first Ghibli film on the big screen, it was a great excuse to bump it up the list on our series!
In this series, Kris guides Alex through one of his biggest cinematic blindspots, the films of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli.
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Logo and music created by Alfie Hunter-Martin.
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1 hr 1 min - The BFI London Film Festival Press Pass Guide
This bonus episode of The Film Angle repurposes a segment from our 2024 London Film Festival preview. Gavin Spoors, critic and editor-in-chief of Filmhounds magazine, shares essential tips for first-time accredited press on navigating screenings, planning your schedule, and making the most of the festival experience.
25 min - 150: Eddington, Beau Travail and a Box Office Draft Check-In
In the 150th episode of The Film Angle, Kris and Alex revisit their 2025 Box Office Draft to share updates and reflections. They then dive into their review of the week, Ari Aster’s Eddington, before ticking off the next film on the Sight & Sound Greatest Films of All Time list, Claire Denis’s Beau Travail.
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(00:00) Intro
(00:35) Our 150th Episode!
(02:31) The Box Office Draft Update
(16:41) Eddington Spoiler Free Review
(27:30) Eddington SPOILERS Review
(51:44) Sight & Sound Blindspots: Beau Travail
(01:16:44) Next Episode
(01:18:39) Outro
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Opening, logo and music created by Alfie Hunter-Martin.
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1 hr 20 min - 149: Plastic Surgery - Interview with Guy Trevellyan
In this episode Alex interviews writer and director, Guy Trevellyan about his new short film, Plastic Surgery.
Set inside a hospital on the cusp of chaos, Plastic Surgery follows Dr. Terra, a young physician on her last shift before maternity leave, as she is confronted with a terrifying, hidden threat one already coursing through the bodies of her patients. As Terra races to understand what’s unfolding, she’s forced to confront a deeper question: Can she save others without first saving herself?
Plastic Surgery is a haunting metaphor for the ways plastic pollution is infiltrating our health. With microplastics now discovered in human arteries and organs, the film paints a visceral portrait of our toxic dependence, placing personal and planetary survival in the same breath.
Guy has worked previously as an assistant director with filmmakers such as Wes Anderson, Greta Gerwig, Michael Sarnoski, and Shawn Levy, and has now started his own production company, Nice Guy Pictures.
The film is currently at the start of its festival run. We will include a link in the show notes once it becomes publicly available.
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(00:00) Intro
(00:10) Introducing Plastic Surgery
(01:46) Interview with Guy Trevellyan
(56:35) Final Thoughts
(57:29) Outro
Listen to The Film Angle Playlist here.
We are now on YouTube! You can subscribe to the channel here.
Logo and music created by Alfie Hunter-Martin.
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58 min - 148: Weapons, The Naked Gun, Fantastic Four, Before Sunset and Mulholland Drive
Kris and Alex are back from their Greek escape in Kefalonia, with all the behind the scenes available on their Instagram.
This week’s episode is a bumper review special as the boys review Weapons, The Naked Gun, Fantastic Four: First Steps, Before Sunset and the next entry in their Sight & Sound series, Mulholland Drive.
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(00:00) Intro
(00:35) The Film Angle’s Kefalonian Excursion
(16:50) The Fantastic Four: First Steps
(32:35) Alex briefly reviews Bring Her Back
(33:50) Weapons
(47:37) Before Sunset
(57:08) The Naked Gun
(01:08:17) Sight & Sound Blindspots: Mulholland Drive
(01:25:06) Next Episode
(01:27:12) Outro
Listen to The Film Angle Playlist here.
We are now on YouTube! You can subscribe to the channel here.
Logo and music created by Alfie Hunter-Martin.
Instagram: @thefilmangle
TikTok: @thefilmangle
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1 hr 28 min - 147: Largo - Interview with Salvatore Scarpa & Max Burgoyne-Moore
In this episode Alex interviews writers and directors, Salvatore Scarpa & Max Burgoyne-Moore about their new short film, Largo.
Largo follows Musa, a young Syrian refugee living in the UK, who sets out to build a boat and sail back home in search of his missing parents. Through Musa's story, Largo explores the themes of displacement and grief, refracted through the lens of a child's enduring hope.
The film is currently at the start of its festival run. We will include a link in the show notes once it becomes publicly available.
Use our special link https://zencastr.com/?via=thefilmangle to sign up for Zencastr, the platform we use to record this podcast!
We would love to hear your thoughts. Please subscribe, rate, and review us where possible!
(00:00) Intro
(00:10) Introducing Largo
(01:29) Interview with Salvatore Scarpa & Max Burgoyne-Moore
(53:20) Final Thoughts
(54:39) Outro
Listen to The Film Angle Playlist here.
We are now on YouTube! You can subscribe to the channel here.
Logo and music created by Alfie Hunter-Martin.
Instagram: @thefilmangle
TikTok: @thefilmangle
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About The Film Angle
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Welcome to The Film Angle, your go-to weekly podcast for movie reviews, indie film discussions, and cinematic debates! Join Kris and Alex as they review the latest films, revisit classic favourites,…
and uncover hidden indie gems. Have thoughts or questions? Get in touch at [email protected].