The Film Angle (Kris Steed and Alex Hunt)
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| 07 Feb 2024 | 84: The Zone of Interest & All of Us Strangers | 01:04:24 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex discuss the latest film from Jonathon Glazer; The Zone of Interest, as well as Andrew Haigh's latest; All of Us Strangers. Use our special link https://zen.ai/k9LWAsRtbfGNtBxlg4WFMQ to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle | |||
| 29 Nov 2023 | 76: The Marvels, Dream Scenario, FNAF, News from Home & The Piano | 01:02:32 | |
In this episode, Alex reviews the latest instalment in the MCU; The Marvels. Kris reviews the new Nic Cage movie; Dream Scenario. Together they then review Five Nights at Freddy's before getting into their next blindspots on the BFI, Sight & Sound, 100 Greatest Films of all Time list; Chantal Akerman's very personal documentary; News from Home and Jane Campion's; The Piano. Use our special link https://zen.ai/k9LWAsRtbfGNtBxlg4WFMQ to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle | |||
| 17 May 2023 | 55: Renfield, Disney Remakes & Celine and Julie Go Boating | 00:56:14 | |
In the 55th episode of The Film Angle, Kris and Alex are allergic to vampires as they discuss the new horror-comedy Renfield. Kris also shares his unpopular opinion on the latest Disney remake Peter Pan & Wendy before delving further into the BFI Sight & Sound List of Greatest Films of All Time, featuring Celine and Julie Go Boating. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefilmangle/?hl=en-gb TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefilmangle Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuperAlexMan | |||
| 06 Mar 2024 | 87: Ranking the 2024 Oscars Best Picture Nominations | 01:12:17 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex rank the Best Picture nominees from the 96th Academy Awards; American Fiction, Anatomy of a Fall, Barbie, The Holdovers, Killers of the Flower Moon, Maestro, Oppenheimer, Past Lives, Poor Things and The Zone of Interest. You can listen to Alex & Kris as guests on the Cinebois2Cinemen podcast here: https://pod.fo/e/22434d Use our special link https://zen.ai/k9LWAsRtbfGNtBxlg4WFMQ to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle | |||
| 21 Sep 2022 | 29: Godard, Pinocchio, Bodies & Clerks 3 | 00:52:17 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex reflect on the late director Jean-Luc Godard, lament their viewing of the new Pinocchio, and wax lyrical about Kevin Smith's Clerks III and new releases Bodies, Bodies, Bodies and Three Thousand Years of Longing. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 04 May 2022 | 11: May the 4th Be With You | 01:27:41 | |
In this special May the 4th episode, Kris and Alex discuss all things Star Wars and come up with the ultimate film from the saga.
The podcast includes a special introduction of a spoken word audio-only Star Wars crawl. Check out The Film Angle's Instagram for the visual version!
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| 10 Jan 2024 | 80: 2023 Review of the Year | 01:45:36 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex review 2023 and drop their top ten films of the year. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle | |||
| 10 May 2023 | 54: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves | 00:54:15 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex review the newest entry to the MCU, Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 as well as Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. WARNING: Minor spoilers of Dungeons and Dragons. Major spoilers for Guardians, though we do warn you after a few minutes of our non-spoiler thoughts! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 31 May 2023 | 56: Beau is Afraid, Air & How to Blow Up a Pipeline | 00:52:29 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex try to figure out what's going on in Ari Aster's latest film, Beau is Afraid. They also discuss Ben Affleck's latest, Air and the film that puts you on an FBI watchlist if you type it into Google; How to Blow Up a Pipeline. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle | |||
| 09 Aug 2023 | 64: Talk to Me, La Jetée and The Red Shoes | 01:00:19 | |
In this episode, Kris reviews Talk to Me and then he and Alex delve into the next two blindspots on the BFI Sight & Sound, 100 Greatest Films of all time list; the French short film La Jetée and Powell and Pressburger's 40's ballet epic, The Red Shoes. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle Threads: @thefilmangle | |||
| 12 Oct 2022 | 32: Do Kris & Alex Prefer Blonde? | 00:43:29 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex review the highly controversial new film, Blonde, directed by Andrew Dominik. Heads up there will be spoilers and discussions of sensitive topics. They also challenge another movie to each other for next week's "Films That Streaming Forgot" Halloween Special! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 16 Apr 2025 | 132: The Ghibli Angle: Grave of the Fireflies | 00:44:10 | |
In this episode of The Ghibli Angle, Kris and Alex discuss Grave of the Fireflies. In this series, Kris will guide Alex through one of his biggest cinematic blindspots, the films of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli. Use our special link https://zencastr.com/?via=thefilmangle to sign up for Zencastr, the platform we use to record this podcast1 We would love to hear your thoughts. Please subscribe, rate, and review us where possible! (00:00) Intro (00:10) Grave of the Fireflies (31:20) Miyazaki or Mistaken Identity? (41:51) Next time on the Ghibli Angle (43:31) 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 Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| 11 Oct 2023 | 72: The Creator, No One Will Save You, Sherlock Jr. & Contempt | 01:14:06 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex review the new sci-fi from Gareth Edwards; The Creator. They then review the new streaming release; No One Will Save You before getting into their next blindspots on the BFI, Sight & Sound, 100 Greatest Films of all Time list; Buster Keaton's 1924 silent film; Sherlock Jr. and Jean Luc Godard's 1963 film; Contempt. Use our special link https://zen.ai/k9LWAsRtbfGNtBxlg4WFMQ to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle | |||
| 14 Feb 2024 | 85: The Iron Claw, American Fiction, Ballywalter & 2001: A Space Odyssey | 01:04:42 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex break format by discussing a BFI Sight & Sound, Top Ten Greatest Film of All Time; 2001: A Space Odyssey before Kris delves into a new Northern Irish indie; Ballywalter. They then both review the latest releases; The Iron Claw and American Fiction. Use our special link https://zen.ai/k9LWAsRtbfGNtBxlg4WFMQ to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle | |||
| 14 Aug 2024 | 101: A Quiet Place: Day One, Spider-Man 2 and The Night of the Hunter | 01:12:48 | |
In this episode Kris and Alex review A Quiet Place: Day One and the re-release of Spider-Man 2 on the big screen! Alex quizzes Kris on his Spider-Man 2 knowledge and together they review the next blindspot on the BFI, Sight & Sound, 100 Greatest Films of all Time list, The Night of the Hunter. Use our special link https://zencastr.com/?via=thefilmangle to sign up for Zencastr, the platform we use to record this podcast! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! (00:00) Intro (00:35) Catching up (04:03) Spider-Man 2 (30:16) A Quiet Place: Day One (43:15) Trivia: Spider-Man 2 (53:44) Sight & Sound Blindspots: The Night of the Hunter (01:09:58) Next Episode (01:12:20) Outro Listen to The Film Angle Playlist here. Logo and music created by Alfie Hunter-Martin. Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| 24 Jan 2024 | 82: The Holdovers, Poor Things & The Battle of Algiers | 01:02:21 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex discuss Alexander Payne's; The Holdovers and Yorgos Lanthimos's; Poor Things. They then get into the next blindspot on the BFI, Sight & Sound, 100 Greatest Films of all Time list; Gillo Pontecorvo's; The Battle of Algiers. Use our special link https://zen.ai/k9LWAsRtbfGNtBxlg4WFMQ to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle | |||
| 30 Oct 2024 | 111. Halloween Special with Cinebois2Cinemen | 02:00:39 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex are joined by Ben and Danny from the Cinebois2Cinemen podcast to discuss their favourite horror films and answer your listener questions! Use our special link https://zencastr.com/?via=thefilmangle to sign up for Zencastr, the platform we use to record this podcast! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! (00:00) Intro (00:36) Introducing the Cinebois! (2:37) Ben and Danny’s Favourite Halloween Films (01:09:26) The Film Angle and the Cinebois answer your questions! (01:58:48) Wrapping Up (02:00:05) 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 Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| 06 Sep 2023 | 67: No Hard Feelings & The Gleaners and I | 00:53:12 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex touch briefly on the strikes in Hollywood and the delay of Dune: Part Two, before reviewing the R-rated Jennifer Lawrence comedy; No Hard Feelings. They then get into their next blindspot on the BFI, Sight & Sound, 100 Greatest Films of all Time list; Agnès Varda's 2000 documentary film; The Gleaners and I. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle Threads: @thefilmangle | |||
| 10 Apr 2024 | 90: Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire 4DX, Road House, Ricky Stanicky & Breathless | 01:12:12 | |
After an unplanned hiatus, Kris and Alex return with a bumper episode, reviewing their experience of watching Godzilla X Kong: The New empire in 4DX. Before getting to their planned Amazon Prime double bill with Ricky Stanicky and the remake of Road House. Finally they review the next blindspot on the BFI Sight & Sound Greatest Films of All Time list; Jean Luc Godard's Breathless. There will be another break next week (sorry!) but we will be back again the week after for another great episode!! Use our special link https://zen.ai/k9LWAsRtbfGNtBxlg4WFMQ to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle | |||
| 15 Jan 2025 | 120: The Ghibli Angle: Laputa: Castle in the Sky | 00:39:58 | |
In this episode of The Ghibli Angle, Kris and Alex discuss Laputa: Castle in the Sky. In this series, Kris will guide Alex through one of his biggest cinematic blindspots, the films of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli. Use our special link https://zencastr.com/?via=thefilmangle to sign up for Zencastr, the platform we use to record this podcast1 Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! (00:00) Intro (00:10) Laputa: Castle in the Sky (24:10) What kind of Pirate is Alex? (37:26) Next time on the Ghibli Angle (29:28) 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 Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| 02 Apr 2025 | 130: A Farewell to the SSU with Alfie Hunter-Martin | 02:01:28 | |
In this episode, graphic designer and podcast jingle extraordinaire, Alfie Hunter-Martin returns to the podcast to bid a late farewell to the Sony Spider-Man spin-off films, also known as SPUMC or SSU, if you prefer. We're talking Venom, Morbius, Kraven and Madame Web! Along with Kris and Alex, they discuss the history of these films and how they came to be, before ranking them and bidding farewell. Use our special link https://zencastr.com/?via=thefilmangle to sign up for Zencastr, the platform we use to record this podcast! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! (00:00) Intro (00:35) Welcome back Alfie Hunter-Martin (05:28) History of the SSU (29:06) Ranking SPUMC (01:55:15) The return of “The Films That Streaming Forgot” (02:00:59) 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 Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| 16 Mar 2022 | 5: The Batman Spoiler Review | 00:42:56 | |
In this episode, Kris & Alex review the latest film from Matt Reeves, The Batman. They go fully into spoilers here so if you've not seen the film or would like to go in blind, maybe come back to this episode at a later date! For those who have seen it or don't mind spoilers, we hope you enjoy. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 16 Nov 2022 | 35: Decision to Leave, Barbarian & Lake Mungo | 00:41:39 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex reunite after a two-week break and review Decision to Leave, Barbarian, Lake Mungo, and discuss the future of the DCU, and more! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 08 Mar 2023 | 49: Ranking the 2023 Oscars Best Picture Nominations | 00:56:56 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex rank the Best Picture nominees from the 95th Academy Awards; Top Gun: Maverick, Women Talking, Everything Everywhere All At Once, The Banshees of Inisherin, Triangle of Sadness, The Fabelmans, All Quiet on the Western Front, Avatar: The Way of Water, Elvis and Tár. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 10 Aug 2022 | 24: The Predator, Warner Brothers & Batgirl | 00:38:16 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex discuss the recent Warner Brothers shake up that left the Batgirl film cancelled. They also review the original Predator film in preparation for viewing the latest film in the franchise, Prey.
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| 18 Oct 2024 | 109: Alex's First Days at The BFI London Film Festival | 00:50:06 | |
Something a bit different this week as Alex records solo from London, giving you the lowdown on his first few days at the BFI London Film Festival, along with some guests who share a little bit about their experiences, Janat Suleman aka https://linktr.ee/theamateurstake?utm_source=linktree_profile_share | |||
| 18 Jul 2022 | BONUS: Obi Wan Kenobi | 00:33:46 | |
Hello there! The Film Angle presents their very first BONUS EPISODE! Kris and Alex discuss their conflicting thoughts on the latest Disney+ Star Wars show, Obi Wan Kenobi. Full spoilers ahead!! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 26 Jan 2025 | 122: Somebody Cares - Interview with Julien Lasseur and Brian Groh | 00:57:40 | |
In this episode, Alex interviews director, Julien Lasseur and screenwriter, Brian Groh about their new short film, Somebody Cares, which is premiering at the Sundance Film Festival. The film follows Barry (Shawn Parsons), a lonely middle-aged deadbeat who must convince his estranged sister to wire him his dead uncle’s inheritance before fate comes to collect. The film will be available to view online via the Sundance Film Festival for three days on the 30th of January here. We will let you know when it becomes more widely available. If you wish to donate to the good causes mentioned by Julien and Brian to support those affected by the L.A wildfires you can do here: Use our special link https://zencastr.com/?via=thefilmangle to sign up for Zencastr, the platform we use to record this podcast! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! (00:00) Intro (00:10) Introducing Somebody Cares (01:43) Interview with Julien Lasseur and Brian Groh (56:00) Post-interview Wind Down (57:11) 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 Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| 29 Mar 2023 | 50: Pearl, Shazam, The Spirit of the Beehive & Pierrot Le Fou | 00:51:09 | |
In the 50th episode, after a small hiatus, Kris and Alex review Pearl, 65 and Shazam! Fury of the Gods. They also get to another couple of blindspots from the BFI, Sight & Sound, Greatest Films of All Time list, The Spirit of the Beehive and Pierrot Le Fou. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 27 Nov 2024 | 115: Tea - Interview with Director Blake Rice | 00:53:48 | |
In this episode Kris and Alex interview award-winning director, Blake Rice about his new short film, Tea. Tea is not currently available to the public, but we highly recommend watching it if it plays at a festival near you. Whether or not you have seen the short film, we believe the conversation is accessible and enjoyable for everyone, as we aimed to focus on themes and the creative process, rather than just specific plot points. Use our special link https://zencastr.com/?via=thefilmangle to sign up for Zencastr, the platform we use to record this podcast! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! (00:00) Intro (00:10) Introducing Tea (3:02) Interview with Blake Rice (51:14) Post-interview catch-up (53:19) 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 Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| 12 Jun 2024 | 97: Hit Man, Monkey Man and 8½ | 01:15:00 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex review Dev Patel's Monkey Man and Richard Linklater's Hit Man. Alex steals Kris's trivia section and gets him to create his dream cast for a new Knives Out mystery film. They also get into the next blindspot on the BFI, Sight & Sound, 100 Greatest Films of all Time list, the 1963 from Federico Fellini, 8½. Use our special link https://zen.ai/k9LWAsRtbfGNtBxlg4WFMQ to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! (00:00) Intro (00:47) Catching Up (02:51) Monkey Man (18:22) Hit Man (33:57) Casting the Next Knives Out Film (49:44) Sight & Sound Blindspots: 8 ½ (01:09:48) Next Episode (01:12:52) 100th Episode Questions (01:14:23) Outro Listen to The Film Angle Playlist here. Logo and music created by Alfie Hunter-Martin. Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| 30 Mar 2022 | 7: Star Trek, Cannibalism & Killer Women | 00:43:20 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex discuss X, the original Star Trek films, Fresh, Deep Water, Titane and more! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 04 Jan 2023 | 41: 2022 Year in Review - Part One | 00:53:18 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex review the year that was 2022, dropping their top ten favorite films of the year, or at least 10 - 6 in part one. Come back next week for their 5 - 10 picks! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 30 Aug 2023 | 66: Enter the Dragon, Medusa Deluxe & Metropolis | 01:02:42 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex review the Bruce Lee classic; Enter the Dragon on its 50th Anniversary. They also review a new British indie film, Medusa Deluxe before delving into the next blindspot on the BFI Sight & Sound, 100 Greatest Films of all Time list; the 1927, Fritz Lang directed, silent cinema and sci-fi classic; Metropolis. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle Threads: @thefilmangle | |||
| 08 Oct 2024 | 108: BFI London Film Festival 2024 Preview with Gavin Spoors | 01:28:11 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex welcome Gavin Spoors, Freelance Writer and Deputy Editor of the Filmhounds magazine, to the podcast to discuss the films they're excited about at this year's BFI London Film Festival. Gavin also advises Alex on making the most of the festival with a press pass as a solo first-timer, touching on how to book films, navigate rush queues and alleviate burnout. Gavin has written a guide to the festival for film journalists which can be found here. You can check out Gavin's other work on his website here. Use our special link https://zencastr.com/?via=thefilmangle to sign up for Zencastr, the platform we use to record this podcast! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! (00:00) Intro (00:35) Setting up the show (02:24) Introducing special guest: Gavin Spoors (03:17) Gavin’s four films to get to know him better (14:59) The films we’re excited about at the BFI London Film Festival (47:31) How to make the most out of the festival (01:13:27) Our guesses for the surprise film at the festival (01:24:07) Winding down the show (01:27:40) 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 Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| 07 Aug 2024 | 100: Our 100th Episode! | 01:52:00 | |
EPISODE 100! Kris and Alex are back with a bumper episode, reviewing Deadpool & Wolverine, Twisters, Maxxxine and Longlegs. To celebrate their 100th episode, they also do a Q&A, answering your questions! Thank you to all who submitted. And finally they review the next blindspot on the BFI, Sight & Sound, 100 Greatest Films of all Time list, the nine and a half hour documentary on the holocaust; Shoah. The discussion is not to be skipped! Use our special link https://zen.ai/k9LWAsRtbfGNtBxlg4WFMQ to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! (00:00) Intro (00:50) Catching up (03:39) Alex reviews Deadpool & Wolverine (10:51) Twisters (26:16) Maxxxine (38.46) Longlegs (52:11) 100th Episode Q&A! (01:22:09) Sight & Sound Blindspots: Shoah (01:50:48) Outro
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| 04 Oct 2023 | 71: Daughters of the Dust & Sans Soleil | 00:49:10 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex review two of their blindspots on the BFI, Sight & Sound, 100 Greatest Films of all Time list; the 90's, Julie Dash directed; Daughters of the Dust. And Chris Marker's highly regarded documentary/travelogue; Sans Soleil. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle | |||
| 13 Apr 2022 | 9: The Films That Streaming Forgot - D-Railed & Atlantis Untold | 00:35:59 | |
In this episode, Kris & Alex unveil their new challenge episode "The Films That Streaming Forgot". They have challenged each other to watch a film from the forgotten depths of various streaming services. In this episode, Kris has been challenged to watch D-Railed, a 2018 action, horror, sci-fi, heist film and Alex has had to watch Atlantis Untold a 2019 family adventure film with a questionable amount of green screen. Listen to find out if they are worthy of their forgotten status. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 14 Sep 2022 | 28: Venice, #Spitgate & Nope Spoiler Review | 00:49:33 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex talk about the latest news coming out of the Venice Film Festival, as well as touching slightly on some of the gossip. We promise not too much though! They then dive deep into reviewing Jordan Peele's latest film Nope, spoilers and all, you've been warned... Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 05 Oct 2022 | 31: Athena, Ticket to Paradise & Avatar 4DX | 00:43:09 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex review Athena, Ticket to Paradise, the Avatar re-release, discuss the recent trends in 70's Hollywood set films and more! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 17 Jan 2024 | 81: The Hunger Games & Barry Lyndon | 01:09:55 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex discuss The Hunger Games franchise before reviewing the latest instalment; The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. They then get into the next blindspot on the BFI, Sight & Sound, 100 Greatest Films of all Time list; Stanley Kubrick's period epic; Barry Lyndon. Podcast cover courtesy of Alex's Mum, Sue, who made him an amazing The Film Angle cake for his birthday! Use our special link https://zen.ai/k9LWAsRtbfGNtBxlg4WFMQ to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle | |||
| 09 Mar 2022 | 4: Top Five Comfort Films | 00:49:08 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex discuss their top five favourite comfort films. There are some interesting choices!! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 08 Feb 2023 | 45: The Fabelmans, Babylon & A Man Escaped | 00:51:29 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex review The Fabelmans and Babylon. They also get to another blindspot from the recent BFI, Sight & Sound, Greatest Films of All Time list; A Man Escaped. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 22 Nov 2023 | 75: The Killer, Anatomy of a Fall & May December | 01:00:20 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex review the new David Fincher film; The Killer, as well as the Cannes Palme d'Or winner; Anatomy of Fall and Todd Haynes's new film; May December. Use our special link https://zen.ai/k9LWAsRtbfGNtBxlg4WFMQ to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle | |||
| 13 Jul 2022 | 20: #GentleMinions, James Cameron, Heat 2 & Madame Web | 00:47:03 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex take on the news! They discuss the recent #GentleMinions trend, movie lengths vs TV binging, recasting major actors, the Sony Spider-Man Universe and more! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 22 Apr 2023 | 51: The Quiet Girl, A Matter of Life and Death & Modern Times | 00:59:50 | |
In the 51st episode, Kris and Alex tease as they prepare to set sail for Ireland, as well as discussing Irish-language Oscar Nominee The Quiet Girl. They also delve further into their blindspots on the BFI Sight & Sound List of Greatest Films of All Time including, A Matter of Life and Death and Modern Times. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 02 Oct 2024 | 107: Megalopolis and Apocalypse Now | 01:23:11 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex discuss all thing Francis Ford Coppola with their reviews of his past project, Apocalypse Now and his latest ambitious venture, Megalopolis. They are also looking forward to the future, with Alex planning his trip to the BFI London Film Festival, and discussing the spooky films they plan to see this October. Use our special link https://zencastr.com/?via=thefilmangle to sign up for Zencastr, the platform we use to record this podcast! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! (00:00) Intro (00:35) What spooky films are we watching this October? (06:36) Preparing for the BFI London Film Festival (11:41) Sight & Sound Blindspots: Apocalypse Now (41:31) Megalopolis (01:21:28) Next episode (01:22:42) 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 Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| 29 May 2024 | 95: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes & L'Atalante | 01:19:33 | |
THE FILM ANGLE HAS REBOOTED! In this episode, Kris and Alex discuss their new lick of paint and plans for the future before reviewing Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. They also introduce a new trivia section of the podcast before getting into the next blindspot on the BFI, Sight & Sound, 100 Greatest Films of all Time list, the 1934 film, L'Atalante. Use our special link https://zen.ai/k9LWAsRtbfGNtBxlg4WFMQ to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! (00:00) The New Intro (00:47) The Reboot (08:20) Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (29:18) Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (56:18) Film Trivia (01:02:33) L’Atalante (01:16:40) Next Episode (01:19:07) The New Outro Listen to The Film Angle Playlist here. Logo and music created by Alfie Hunter-Martin. Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| 11 Sep 2024 | 104: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Live in Concert and Late Spring | 00:50:12 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex review Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Live in Concert before Alex then tests Kris's knowledge on the animated film. They then review the next blindspot on the BFI, Sight & Sound, 100 Greatest Films of all Time list, Yasujirō Ozu's, Late Spring. Use our special link https://zencastr.com/?via=thefilmangle to sign up for Zencastr, the platform we use to record this podcast! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! (00:00) Intro (00:35) Catching up (03:20) Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Live in Concert (17:10) Across the Spider-Quiz (33:08) Sight & Sound Blindspots: Late Spring (47:42) Next Episode (49:42) 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 Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| 20 Sep 2023 | 69: Past Lives & The Third Man | 01:03:43 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex congratulate themselves on making it to 69 episodes... they also revisit Kris's thoughts on the new horror film, Talk to Us, before reviewing the debut feature film from Celine Song; Past Lives. They then get into their next blindspot on the BFI, Sight & Sound, 100 Greatest Films of all Time list; the British 1940's classic noir film from Carol Reed, starring Orsen Welles; The Third Man. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle | |||
| 27 Mar 2024 | 89: Damsel, Spaceman & Bicycle Thieves | 01:06:39 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex do a Netflix double bill, reviewing both Damsel and Spaceman. They then get into the next blindspot on the BFI, Sight & Sound, 100 Greatest Films of all Time list; the iconic staple in the Italian neo-realism genre; Bicycle Thieves. Use our special link https://zen.ai/k9LWAsRtbfGNtBxlg4WFMQ to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle | |||
| 25 Sep 2024 | 106: The Substance, Rebel Ridge and The Passion of Joan of Arc | 01:14:20 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex have a big announcement! They then review the new body horror film from Coralie Fargeat, The Substance, and Rebel Ridge, the latest film by Jeremy Saulnier. They then review the next blindspot on the BFI, Sight & Sound, 100 Greatest Films of all Time list, the silent epic from 1928, The Passion of Joan of Arc. Use our special link https://zencastr.com/?via=thefilmangle to sign up for Zencastr, the platform we use to record this podcast! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! (00:00) Intro (00:35) Adding comedy specials to your letterboxd? (06:03) Big announcement! (13:09) The Substance (33:49) Rebel Ridge (50:26) Sight & Sound Blindspots: The Passion of Joan of Arc (01:08:42) Next episode (01:13:50) 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 Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| 13 Sep 2023 | 68: Master Gardener & Touki Bouki | 00:55:04 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex review the new Paul Schrader film; Master Gardener. They then get into their next blindspot on the BFI, Sight & Sound, 100 Greatest Films of all Time list; the Senegalese, Djibril Diop Mambéty directed; Touki Bouki from 1973. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle Threads: @thefilmangle | |||
| 23 Mar 2022 | 6: Turning Red, Kimi, Bride of Frankenstein and more! | 00:45:11 | |
In this episode, Kris & Alex catch up with each other and what they have been watching recently. Films discussed include Turning Red, Lamb, Bride of Frankenstein, The Rescue, Cars 3 and more! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 04 Sep 2024 | 103: Trap, I Saw the TV Glow and PlayTime | 01:07:29 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex review the new M. Night Shyamalan film, Trap and the next feature from Jane Schoenbrun, I Saw the TV Glow. They then review the next blindspot on the BFI, Sight & Sound, 100 Greatest Films of all Time list, Jacques Tati's, PlayTime. Use our special link https://zencastr.com/?via=thefilmangle to sign up for Zencastr, the platform we use to record this podcast! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! (00:00) Intro (00:35) Catching up (03:18) Trap (23:40) I Saw the TV Glow (44:22) Sight & Sound Blindspots: PlayTime (01:01:08) Next Episode (01:06:59) 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 Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| 20 Jul 2022 | 21: Thor: Love and Thunder SPOILER Review | 00:52:53 | |
In this episode, Kris & Alex review the latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Thor: Love and Thunder. They go fully into spoilers here so if you've not seen the film or would like to go in blind, maybe come back to this episode at a later date! For those who have seen it or don't mind spoilers, we hope you enjoy! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 23 Feb 2022 | 2: The Oscar Nominations, Imitations, Accents & Andrew Garfield | 01:22:37 | |
In this episode, Kris & Alex get into some of the big Oscar Nominations, discussing the Best Actors, Actresses, Supporting Categories and Best Picture Nominees. Discussions on imitations, dodgy accents and love for Andrew Garfield ensue. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 21 Dec 2022 | 39: Top Five Christmas Films | 00:50:22 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex discuss their top five favourite Christmas films. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 18 Dec 2024 | 118: The End of Year Catch Up | 01:23:54 | |
In this slightly looser episode, Kris and Alex have a last-minute catch-up of some of the films they missed during the year and review a few new Christmas movies. Films discussed include: - Hot Frosty - Our Little Secret - Red One - Conclave - Juror #2 - Emilia Perez Use our special link https://zencastr.com/?via=thefilmangle to sign up for Zencastr, the platform we use to record this podcast! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! (00:00) Intro (00:21) Catching Up (4:36) Our Little Secret and Hot Frosty (Spoiler Free) (8:40) Red One (27:41) Juror #2 (Spoiler Free) (32:22) Conclave (Spoiler Free) (41:36) Conclave (49:44) Emilia Perez (01:10:02) Best Musical of the Year? (01:15:28) Preparing for the Year in Review Episode (01:17:33) Reflecting on 2024 (01:23:25) 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 Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| 22 Jun 2022 | 17: It's Burger/Cage/Dual/Hustle/Morbin' Time! | 00:38:57 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex discuss Morbius, Men, Dual, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, Hustle and The Bop's Burgers Movie. They also tease next week's episode as they challenge two new films for "The Films That Streaming Forgot". Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 31 Jan 2024 | 83: Ferrari, North by Northwest & Killer of Sheep | 01:06:18 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex discuss Michael Mann's; Ferrari. They then get into the next two blindspots on the BFI, Sight & Sound, 100 Greatest Films of all Time list; Alfred Hitchcock's; North by Northwest and Charles Burnett's; Killer of Sheep. Use our special link https://zen.ai/k9LWAsRtbfGNtBxlg4WFMQ to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle | |||
| 19 Jul 2023 | 61: Imitation of Life & L'Avventura | 00:51:24 | |
In their 61st episode, Kris and Alex catch up on their next two blindspots in the BFI Sight & Sound Top 100 Greatest Films of All Time. This week they discuss Imitation of Life (1959), a beloved Douglas Sirk melodrama that comments on the racial tensions engulfing 1940s America. They also discuss L'Avventura (1960), directed by Michelangelo Antonioni, regarded as a masterpiece of Italian cinema centering around a group of wealthy friends who must deal with the tragic aftermath of their friend Anna's disappearance. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle | |||
| 15 Jun 2022 | 16: Planes, Trains and Dinosaur Parks | 00:51:08 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex discuss the two biggest films around currently, Top Gun: Maverick and Jurassic World Dominion. As we are halfway through 2022 they also talk about the year so far, the films they've enjoyed and what they're looking forward to in the near future. Warning they do go into SPOILERS on both films!
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| 26 Oct 2022 | 34: Top Five Halloween Films | 00:56:45 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex discuss their top five favourite Halloween films. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 15 Nov 2023 | 74: Battleship Potemkin, The Apartment & Ali: Fear Eats the Soul | 01:04:22 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex get through three of their next blindspots on the BFI, Sight & Sound, 100 Greatest Films of all Time list; Sergei Eisenstein's 1925 Russian war film; Battleship Potemkin, Billy Wilder's 1960 rom-com; The Apartment and Rainer Werner Fassbinder's 1974 German drama film; Ali: Fear Eats the Soul. Many a tangent is taken, including a mini-review of How to Have Sex and the PS5 game; Spider-Man 2. Use our special link https://zen.ai/k9LWAsRtbfGNtBxlg4WFMQ to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle | |||
| 20 Nov 2024 | 114: Gladiator II and Anora | 01:15:01 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex review Anora and discuss the first Gladiator film and its recent sequel, released 24 years later. Use our special link https://zencastr.com/?via=thefilmangle to sign up for Zencastr, the platform we use to record this podcast! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! (00:00) Intro (00:35) Catching Up (4:34) Anora (21:04) Gladiator & Gladiator 2 (01:03:34) Maximus Quizimus (01:13:52) 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 Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| 11 Dec 2024 | 117: Anuja - Interview with Oscar Nominated Director Adam J. Graves | 01:19:14 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex interview philosopher turned director, Adam J. Graves about his new Oscar nominated short film Anuja. Anuja follows a precocious nine-year-old orphan, who quits school to work alongside her sister at a local garment factory, she finds herself faced with a choice that will determine the fate of her future and her family. Anuja is now available on Netflix! Use our special link https://zencastr.com/?via=thefilmangle to sign up for Zencastr, the platform we use to record this podcast! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! (00:00) Intro (00:10) Introducing Anuja (02:17) Interview with Adam J. Graves (01:15:45) Post-interview catch-up (01:18:44) 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 Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| 19 Jun 2024 | 98: Jim Henson Idea Man, Snack Shack and Mirror | 01:10:52 | |
In this episode, Kris begins by giving a short review of The Dead Don't Hurt, before he and Alex go in to review Jim Henson Idea Man and Snack Shack. Kris takes back control of the trivia section for this week aptly named "Muppet or Man?" quiz. They also get into the next blindspot on the BFI, Sight & Sound, 100 Greatest Films of all Time list, Andrei Tarkovsky's Mirror. Use our special link https://zen.ai/k9LWAsRtbfGNtBxlg4WFMQ to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! (00:00) Intro (00:47) Catching Up (03:35) Kris reviews The Dead Don’t Hurt (8:16) Jim Henson: Idea Man (20:54) Snack Shack (38:33) Trivia: Man or Muppet? (49:22) Sight & Sound Blindspots: Mirror (01:07:17) Next Episode (01:10:16) Outro Listen to The Film Angle Playlist here. Logo and music created by Alfie Hunter-Martin. Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| 28 Feb 2024 | 86: Madame Web, Stalker & Cat Person with Alfie Hunter-Martin | 01:24:24 | |
In this episode Kris and Alex are joined by their first-ever guest, Alfie Hunter-Martin, to discuss his latest short film Cat Person. He then joins them to wax lyrical about the fascinating new release from Sony; Madame Web. Before getting more serious with the latest blindspot in the BFI, Sight & Sound Greatest Films of All Time list; Andrei Tarkovsky's Stalker. You can watch Cat Person here: https://youtu.be/FU3loE3Bp2E Use our special link https://zen.ai/k9LWAsRtbfGNtBxlg4WFMQ to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle | |||
| 13 Dec 2023 | 78: Eileen, Wanda, Wonka and a Xmas Preview | 01:02:29 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex review the new film from William Oldroyd; Eileen. They then get into the next blindspot on the BFI, Sight & Sound, 100 Greatest Films of all Time list; the 1970 film written, directed and starring Barbara Loden; Wanda. Kris then reviews the film of the holiday season; Wonka, before they both reveal their film choices for next week's Christmas special of "The Films That Streaming Forgot". Use our special link https://zen.ai/k9LWAsRtbfGNtBxlg4WFMQ to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle | |||
| 07 Dec 2022 | 38: Bones and All & Weird: The Al Yankovic Story | 00:48:50 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex review in a spoilery fashion, Bones and All. As well as (with fewer spoilers), Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 06 Dec 2023 | 77: Napoleon, The 400 Blows & Ordet | 01:07:38 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex review the new Ridley Scott epic; Napoleon. They then get into their next two blindspots on the BFI, Sight & Sound, 100 Greatest Films of all Time list; François Truffaut's debut feature; The 400 Blows and Carl Theodor Dreyer's deeply religious yet contemplative film; Ordet. Use our special link https://zen.ai/k9LWAsRtbfGNtBxlg4WFMQ to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle | |||
| 12 Mar 2025 | 128: Mickey 17, Captain America: Brave New World and Meshes of the Afternoon | 01:36:10 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex review Bong Joon-ho’s latest film, Mickey 17, before discussing the newest Marvel Studios release, Captain America: Brave New World. They then get into the next blindspot on the Sight & Sound Greatest Films of All Time list, the influential and experimental short film, Meshes of the Afternoon. Use our special link https://zencastr.com/?via=thefilmangle to sign up for Zencastr, the platform we use to record this podcast! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! (00:00) Intro (00:35) Catching Up (03:22) Mickey 17 - Spoiler Free (22:28) Mickey 17 - Spoilers (32:21) Box Office Draft: Mickey 17 (40:15) Captain America: Brave New World - Spoiler Free (58:31) Captain America: Brave New World - Spoilers (01:12:57) Sight & Sound Blindspots: Meshes of the Afternoon (01:32:04) Next Episode (01:35:42) 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 Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| 25 Jan 2023 | 44: Tár, M3GAN, Once Upon a Time in the West & The General | 00:50:17 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex review Tár, M3GAN and tick off another couple of their blindspots from the recent BFI Sight & Sound, Greatest Films of All Time list; Once Upon A Time in the West and Buster Keaton's The General from 1926! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 08 May 2024 | 93: Challengers & In the Land of Saints and Sinners | 00:59:23 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex tease some big changes to the podcast before reviewing, In the Land of Saints and Sinners and gushing over Luca Guadagnino's new film, Challengers. (00:00) Intro (03:00) In the Land of Saints and Sinners (21:56) Challengers (55:41) Outro Use our special link https://zen.ai/k9LWAsRtbfGNtBxlg4WFMQ to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| 23 Oct 2024 | 110: Reviewing the BFI London Film Festival 2024 | 01:48:47 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex reunite to discuss Alex's experience at the BFI London Film Festival along with all the films he watched and the ones Kris was able to watch at home. Films discussed in this episode include: - Sofa, So Good - When the Light Breaks - Crocodile Tears - Anora - Sebastian - Bionico's Bachata - On Falling - Four Mothers - The Seed of the Sacred Fig - Bring Them Down - Queer - Emilia Pérez - Nickel Boys - Bird - Nightbitch - Saturday Night - We Live in Time - The Apprentice - Maria - Rhoda - The Wild Robot Use our special link https://zencastr.com/?via=thefilmangle to sign up for Zencastr, the platform we use to record this podcast! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! (00:00) Intro (00:42) The Film Festival Experience! (17:50) Kris’s LFF Watches (48:19) Alex’s LFF Watches (01:43:05) Wrapping Up (01:48:17) 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 Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| 03 Aug 2022 | 23: The Gray Man, VFX Burnout, Wakanda Forever & Marilyn Monroe | 00:38:46 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex take on more news! They discuss Netflix's commitment to The Gray Man "franchise", the latest Marvel release slate from the San Diego Comic Con alongside the many negative reports of their overworking of VFX artists, the Wakanda Forever and Blonde trailers and how best to honour those actors no longer with us in the case of Chadwick Boseman and Marilyn Monroe. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 07 Jun 2023 | 57: The Little Mermaid & Sátántangó | 01:05:18 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex review an unlikely duo of films; the latest live-action Disney remake, The Little Mermaid and another Sight & Sound blindspot; Béla Tarr's 7-hour Hungarian epic, Sátántangó. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle | |||
| 02 Aug 2023 | 63: Barbie & Oppenheimer aka Barbenheimer | 01:08:02 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex review the cinematic event of the year; Barbenheimer! Spoilers follow, as they review both Greta Gerwig's Barbie and Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer. Let us know what you think and please subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle Threads: @thefilmangle | |||
| 29 Jan 2025 | 123: The Brutalist and Persona | 01:40:23 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex dive deep into the three-and-a-half-hour epic, The Brutalist, before ticking off another blindspot off the Sight & Sound Greatest Films of All Time list, Ingmar Bergman's, Persona. Use our special link https://zencastr.com/?via=thefilmangle to sign up for Zencastr, the platform we use to record this podcast! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! (00:00) Intro (00:36) Catching up (4:51) The Brutalist: Spoiler Free (15:19) The Brutalist: Spoilers (01:13:13) Sight & Sound Blindspots: Persona (01:36:41) What’s next (01:39:56) 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 Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| 28 Aug 2024 | 102: Alien: Romulus, Coraline and Au hasard Balthazar | 01:25:59 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex review their recent trip to the Green Man Festival in Wales. They then review the latest release of the week, Alien: Romulus and re-release, Coraline. They then review the next blindspot on the BFI, Sight & Sound, 100 Greatest Films of all Time list, the sad donkey film, Au hasard Balthazar. Use our special link https://zencastr.com/?via=thefilmangle to sign up for Zencastr, the platform we use to record this podcast! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! (00:00) Intro (00:35) Catching up and reviewing the Green Man Festival (10:01) Alien: Romulus (44:36) Coraline (01:01:08) Sight & Sound Blindspots: Au hasard Balthazar (01:23:19) Next Episode (01:25:32) 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 Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| 27 Sep 2023 | 70: Strays & La Dolce Vita | 00:51:24 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex review the new R-rated talking dog comedy; Strays. They then get into their next blindspot on the BFI, Sight & Sound, 100 Greatest Films of all Time list; the 60s Italian epic from Federico Fellini; La Dolce Vita. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle | |||
| 11 Jan 2023 | 42: 2022 Year in Review - Part Two | 00:50:46 | |
In this episode, we pick up with Kris and Alex as they finalise their top ten films of 2022 with their 5 - 1 picks. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 08 Nov 2023 | 73: Killers of the Flower Moon & LOTS more! | 01:27:02 | |
Kris and Alex are back! And in this episode, they review A LOT of films... Flora and Son, BlackBerry, Bottoms, I Like Movies, Saw X and Totally Killer to be precise. Before then delving into their most anticipated film of the year, Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon. Use our special link https://zen.ai/k9LWAsRtbfGNtBxlg4WFMQ to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle | |||
| 20 Mar 2024 | 88: Dune: Part Two and Rashomon | 01:01:06 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex review the long-awaited sequel from Denis Villeneuve; Dune: Part Two. They then get into the next blindspot on the BFI, Sight & Sound, 100 Greatest Films of all Time list; Akira Kurosawa's most impactful film on the cinematic landscape; Rashomon. Use our special link https://zen.ai/k9LWAsRtbfGNtBxlg4WFMQ to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle | |||
| 06 Jul 2022 | 19: Elvis, Pleasure, Lightyear and The Black Phone | 00:44:45 | |
WARNING: This episode does contain discussions surrounding sexual assault and abuse shown in the film Pleasure. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode, Kris and Alex discuss Elvis, Pleasure, Lightyear and The Black Phone. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 24 Apr 2024 | 91: Civil War, Irish Wish & M | 00:56:52 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex review the latest film from Alex Garland; Civil War before reviewing the new Lindsay Logan Netflix collaboration; Irish Wish. They then get into the next blindspot on the BFI, Sight & Sound, 100 Greatest Films of all Time list; Fritz Lang's; M. Use our special link https://zen.ai/k9LWAsRtbfGNtBxlg4WFMQ to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle | |||
| 16 Aug 2023 | 65: Top 100 Films of All Time - Andrei Rublev | 00:47:59 | |
In this week's episode, Kris and Alex plunge deeper into their next blindspot on the BFI Sight & Sound, 100 Greatest Films of all Time list; Tarkovsky's historical epic Andrei Rublev. Let us know what you think of the episode and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle Threads: @thefilmangle | |||
| 17 Aug 2022 | 25: Prey, Blood and Black Lace & Not Okay | 00:40:49 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex discuss the latest entry into the Predator franchise, Prey. But was it truly worth the wait? And as always one movie is never enough, so our hosts find time to talk about Disney+ Original Not Okay as well as horror classic Blood and Black Lace... it had to be done. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan Kris's Letterboxd Alex's Letterboxd | |||
| 02 Mar 2022 | 3: The Card Counter | 00:41:04 | |
In this episode, we take a deep dive review into Paul Schrader's latest film, The Card Counter. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 25 May 2022 | 14: The Ultimate Movie Quiz | 01:03:46 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex take on a movie quiz together to see if they have the combined knowledge to get a perfect score. If you would like to not just hear the questions, but read along as well, you can see the quiz we used here: THE QUIZ If you're playing along with us, please let us know your score through one of our social media pages, or if you're listening on Spotify you can let us know through the Q&A feature on this episode. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 23 Apr 2025 | 133: The Films That Streaming Forgot - Sentinel | 00:56:31 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex reboot their series "The Films That Streaming Forgot," diving into a film discovered in the depths of the streaming world: Sentinel. Before diving into that, they take time to catch up on all the film news they've missed over the past few weeks, as well as discuss Alex's recent trip to New York. 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) Catching Up (03:42) Alex’s trip to New York (19:46) Chicken Jockey (23:42) Remembering Val Kilmer (27:41) New Oscar Category and Rules (30:33) TFTSF: Sentinel (54:12) Next Episode (56:00) 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 Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| 18 May 2022 | 13: Vikings, Astronauts, Penguins & Nicholas Cage | 00:52:31 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex discuss The Northman, Apollo 10½, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, Uncharted and more! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 22 Jan 2025 | 121: Box Office Draft 2025 | 00:57:24 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex introduce a new segment to the show by engaging in a friendly competition called the "2025 Box Office Draft." They each select films from major studios, aiming to predict which ones will be the highest earners in 2025 and provide each other with sabotage choices! Use our special link https://zencastr.com/?via=thefilmangle to sign up for Zencastr, the platform we use to record this podcast! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! ((00:00) Intro (00:36) Catching up and remembering David Lynch (7:05) What is the Box Office Draft? (12:07) The 2025 Box Office Draft: Studio Picks (43:30) The 2025 Box Office Draft: Sabotage Picks (54:54) Winding down and what’s coming up next (56:56) 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 Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| 26 Apr 2023 | 52: The Ireland Angle, Blue Jean, Make Way for Tomorrow & What's Love Got to Do with It? | 00:37:29 | |
After what is the podcast equivalent of a holiday slideshow, Kris and Alex review Blue Jean, Make Way for Tomorrow & What's Love Got to Do with It? Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 26 Jul 2023 | 62: Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One & Journey to Italy | 00:57:07 | |
In this episode, after touching upon the (at the time up and coming) Barbenheimer weekend, Kris and Alex review the 7th installment in the Mission: Impossible franchise; Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One. They then delve into the next blindspot on the BFI Sight & Sound, 100 Greatest Films of all time list; the 1954, Roberto Rossellini directed, Journey to Italy. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle Threads: @thefilmangle | |||
| 15 May 2024 | 94: The Fall Guy, Love Lies Bleeding & Pather Panchali | 00:59:30 | |
In this episode, Alex gives a mini-review of The Idea of You before he and Kris review the latest releases, The Fall Guy and Love Lies Bleeding. They then get into the next blindspot on the BFI, Sight & Sound, 100 Greatest Films of all Time list, Pather Panchali. Stay to the end for more details on the upcoming rebrand! (00:00) Intro (02:36) The Idea of You (06:10) The Fall Guy (23:33) Love Lies Bleeding (37:56) Pather Panchali (55:23) The Film Angle Rebrand (58:44) Outro Use our special link https://zen.ai/k9LWAsRtbfGNtBxlg4WFMQ to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle TikTok: @thefilmangle Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| 07 Sep 2022 | 27: Dumbledore, Venom, LOTR & More Predators | 00:42:46 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex catch up after a month's break from recording. They discuss the films Alex watched on his holidays including After Yang, The Secrets of Dumbledore, White Fang and his continuation of the Predator film franchise. Meanwhile, Kris discusses his Venom series viewing, new release We Met in Virtual Reality and his rewatch of The Lord of the Rings series in IMAX in anticipation of The Rings of Power. Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! Instagram: @thefilmangle Twitter: @SuperAlexMan | |||
| 18 Sep 2024 | 105: The Ghibli Angle: Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro | 00:36:16 | |
In this episode, Kris and Alex begin their new series, The Ghibli Angle! In this series, Kris will guide Alex through one of his biggest cinematic blindspots, the films of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli, starting with Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro. Use our special link https://zencastr.com/?via=thefilmangle to sign up for Zencastr, the platform we use to record this podcast! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! (00:00) What is the Ghibli Angle? (09:35) Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro (22:43) Fortress or Fiction? (32:32) Next time on the Ghibli Angle (35:46) 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 Kris's Letterboxd | |||
| 19 Feb 2025 | 126: Ranking the 2025 Oscars Best Picture Nominations with Max Martin | 01:50:48 | |
In what has become a bit of a tradition now, Alex and Kris are joined by Max Martin to rank Best Picture nominees from the 97th Academy Awards: Emilia Perez, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Nickel Boys, The Substance, Dune: Part Two, Wicked, Anora and The Brutalist.* Max Martin is a film critic and student of all things film. He recently completed his masters in film and television from the University of Bristol and is currently researching for his PhD on the Seasons in cinema. Max writes weekly film reviews as well as recommendations, theme posts and rankings on his instagram page @max.martin.reviews. *Due to release dates we were unable to watch I'm Still Here before the recording of the podcast. Use our special link https://zencastr.com/?via=thefilmangle to sign up for Zencastr, the platform we use to record this podcast! Let us know what you think and feel free to subscribe, rate and review us where you can! (00:00) Intro (00:36) Introducing Max Martin (3:41) Max’s Four Films To Get To Know Him (14:43) Ranking the 2025 Best Picture Nominees (01:38:43) Our Oscar Predictions (01:48:03) What’s next (01:50:21) 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 Kris's Letterboxd | |||