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‘They Ruined It!’ – Downhill & The Invisible Man Reviews
Anna and James review the last films they saw before cinemas shut down for the foreseeable future. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on our Podcast Page Listen on Radio Public Listen on YouTube
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Staying Home Film, TV & Book Suggestions
In this bonus episode of the podcast, Anna and James offer their film, TV and book suggestions for those stuck at home. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on our Podcast Page Listen on Radio Public Listen on YouTube
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Listen To Our Oscars 2020 Picks And Predictions
On this week’s special edition of the Close-Up Culture Podcast, Anna and James give their picks and predictions for every category at the 92nd Academy Awards. But they are not alone! Industry professionals join us at various stages of the podcast to give their expert thoughts on the Oscars. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify…
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‘Not Weird Enough!’ – Listen To Our Reviews Of Jojo Rabbit & Cats
It’s time to get weird… on the week’s episode of the podcast, Anna and James dive into two of the most talked about films from recent weeks – Jojo Rabbit and Cats. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on our Podcast Page Listen on Radio Public Listen on YouTube
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What Is The Best Music Video Of All-Time?
Anna and James discuss some of their favourite music videos, including ones by Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Courtney Barnett, Lana Del Rey, Tame Impala and Lily Allen. Let us know your favourite music videos of all-time! We will mention them on our next music video podcast. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on our…
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Raindance 2019: Director Sam Friedlander Talks ‘Babysplitters’ And Becoming A Father
Babysplitters follows two L.A. couples with mixed feelings about having kids as they hatch a plan to share one baby. Writer and director Sam Friedlander stops by on Close-up Culture to talk about his comedy ahead of its screenings at the Raindance Film Festival in London (28 and 29 September). For more info Q: This…
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‘I Set Off The Fire Alarm!’ – Listen To Our Film Festival Stories
On the 20th episode of the Close-Up Culture Podcast, Anna and James talk about their experiences at film festivals. They also preview the upcoming Raindance Film Festival and the BFI London Film Festival. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on our Podcast Page Listen on Soundcloud Listen on Radio Public Listen on Google Play
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Raindance 2019: ‘Who Made You’ Director Iiris Härmä On Our Future With Artificial Intelligence
Close-up Culture’s Anna Mayers spoke to director Iiris Härmä about Who Made You, a documentary that explores our future with Artificial Intelligence. The film will screen at the Raindance Film Festival in London (27 and 28 September). For ticket info Q: When did you start to take an interest in AI? A: In 2015 I…
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Raindance 2019: Director Armond Cohen On His Surrogacy Drama ‘Souvenir’
Director Armond Cohen’s complex surrogacy drama, Souvenir, will have its international premiere at the Raindance Film Festival in London (20 and 21 September). For ticket info Synopsis: To meet her 4-year-old son retained in the United States, the enigmatic Isabel decides to rent her belly to give birth to the baby of Sara and Joaquín,…
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Raindance 2019: Directors Esteve Soler And Gerard Quinto Talk ‘7 Reasons To Run Away (From Society)’
7 Reasons To Run Away (From Society) tells seven stories that mix horror and comedy, seven moments of black comedy, seven surreal visions of a dysfunctional society. Two of the film’s three directors – Esteve Soler and Gerard Quinto – join us on Close-up Culture to preview the film ahead of its UK premiere at…
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