The July podcast looks forward to Cinema Rediscovered – a chance to discover some of the finest new digital restorations, contemporary classics and film print rarities from across the globe where they were meant to be experienced – on the big screen.Mark Cosgrove, Watershed Cinema Curator, talks about how Cinema Rediscovered came about, how it fits into the annual film calendar and shares his own must sees of the weekend.

In this month's podcast cinema curator Mark Cosgrove and film writer Tara Judah make the case for melodrama; and explore its heightened tension, searing emotions and progressive female characters.Also ahead of Watershed's first ever season of immersive experiences in virtual reality, Mark asks curator and producer Catherine Allen what is Virtual Reality. They consider how VR relates to film, what is it that is unique about this new art form and Catherine offers recommendations on how you can explore more VR at home.

To mark the centenary of the Russian Revolution Mark Cosgrove, Watershed Cinema Curator and Andrew Kelly, Director Bristol Festival of Ideas, discuss upcoming films and events in May.They talk about the part cinema played in romanticising revolution, the optimism of international socialism, and how some directors making films in a revolutionary context were seeking new forms of audience participation.

There is plenty to get your ears and eyes into in April as we celebrate the creative connections between film and music through screenings and performances as a part of Filmic.Mark Cosgrove, Cinema Curator at Watershed, talks about the initial inspiration behind Filmic, some of the past highlights and what to look forward to this month – including film season Celebrating Female Composers plus live performances of the scores to Under the Skin and Koyaanisqatsi.

A Taste of South Korean Cinema is on the menu in Watershed's March Podcast. Mark Cosgrove, Watershed Cinema Curator, and Sven de Hondt, independent film blogger and programmer discuss what it is about South Korean cinema that makes it so dynamic and unique. Ahead of a weekend of South Korean films in early March and new films later in March and April, The Handmaiden and Age of Shadows respectively, they discuss its culture of social critique and genre based filmmaking and how compeelingly it subverts standard tropes.

What is it about new film Moonlight that is so extraordinary? Mark Cosgrove, Watershed Cinema Curator, and Edson Burton and Lize Chege from curators collective Come The Revolution, discuss this much anticipated new release. Listen to their thoughts on the film and why they see it as a gamechanger – a brilliant and bold statement about the art and craft of film.

A look ahead at some of the film highlights coming up in early 2017 at Watershed. Mark Cosgrove, Watershed Cinema Curator, and Sven de Hondt, independent film blogger and programmer, look forward to a rich year in cinema and share the films that they are looking forward to seeing on the big screen at the start of 2017.

This months podcast reflects on the year in cinema at Watershed and revisits some of the standout films of 2016. Mark Cosgrove, Watershed Cinema Curator, and Sven de Hondt, independent film blogger and programmer, pick the cream of the crop in independent and world cinema for 2016 and select their top 5 films of the year.

A round up of some of the fantastic films coming to Watershed over the next three months. Mark Cosgrove, Watershed Cinema Curator and Sven de Hondt, independent film blogger and programmer, discuss film highlights from the recent Toronto and London Film Festival and how their faith in quality world and independent cinema has been restored.

Highlights and insights into Watershed's two-month long season Black Star, celebrating the range, versatility and power of black actors. Mark Cosgrove, Watershed Cinema Curator, in conversation with co-curators for the season Come the Revolution, on the meaning and films that celebrate black acting talent.