Choose Film: A Reel Retrospective

Nicola Docherty & Gary J Hewitt
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Choose Film: A Reel Retrospective

Welcome to Choose Film: A Reel Retrospective. Each episode we take a deep dive into a random film chosen by our guest host. Each season we will pick a theme and review films based on that. i.e Monster Movies: Jaws, Godzilla etc Contact infoInstagram: @choosefilmpodcast Twitter: @FilmChoose

  1. 19 JUN

    A FIELD IN ENGLAND (Dir. Ben Wheatley) w Brendan Swift

    Welcome to episode 097 of Choose Film Podcast. It’s time to take a walk across the country, find the nearest ale house and watch out for nettle when taking a shit outside. We’re discussing Ben Wheatley’s A Field In England. Film synopsisDuring the English Civil War, a small group of deserters, including the lacemaker and alchemist's assistant, Whitehead flee from a raging battle through an overgrown field. They are captured by two men: O'Neil and Cutler.links in conversationInsta - @bren...

    1h 14m

  2. 17 MAY

    EP96 CLERKS (Dir. Kevin Smith) w Mark Ayling

    Welcome to episode 096 of Choose Film Podcast. It’s time to get called into work, miss hockey and don’t forget about the guy in the toilet, we’re discussing Kevin Smith’s grassroots Clerks. SynopsisDante (Brian O'Halloran) is called in to cover a shift at his New Jersey convenience store on his day off. His friend Randal (Jeff Anderson) helps him pass the time, neglecting his video-store customers next door to hang out in the Quick Stop. The uneventful day is disrupted by news that one of Dan...

    1h 16m

  3. 4 APR

    EP95 THE BREAKFAST CLUB (Dir. John Hughes) w Sasha MacPherson

    Welcome to episode 095 of Choose Film Podcast. Grab a seat, stick some weed down your pants and don’t mess with the bull or you’ll get the horns. That’s right we are joined by Sasha Reid to discuss John Hughes’ The Breakfast Club.SynopsisFive high school students from different walks of life endure a Saturday detention under a power-hungry principal (Paul Gleason). The disparate group includes rebel John (Judd Nelson), princess Claire (Molly Ringwald), outcast Allison (Ally Sheedy), brainy Br...

    1h 19m

  4. 7 FEB

    EP 94 The Wizard Of Oz (dir. Victor Fleming) w. Lauren C Moore

    Welcome to Choose Film Podcast. It’s time to murder a witch, steal her slippers and take a stroll along the yellow brick road. We are discussing the classic Wizard Of OzSynopsisWhen a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy (Judy Garland) and her dog, Toto, are whisked away in their house to the magical land of Oz. They follow the Yellow Brick Road toward the Emerald City to meet the Wizard, and en route they meet a Scarecrow (Ray Bolger) that needs a brain, a Tin Man (Jack Haley) missing ...

    1h 18m

  5. 12 JAN

    EP93 LOST GIRLS (Dir. Liz Garbus) W Rebecca Turner

    Welcome to episode 93 of Choose Film Podcast. Grab your wellies, join forces with the mothers and storm the marshlands. Gary & Nicola are joined by Rebecca Turner to discuss 2020's LOST GIRLS. SynopsisDetermined to find her missing daughter, a desperate woman launches a personal investigation that leads police to the unsolved cases of murdered sex workers.Creative RecommendationsA Play, A Pie & A Pinthttps://playpiepint.com/Weekend Readhttps://johnaugust.com/apps/weekend-readButoh Dan...

    1h 16m

  6. 24/12/2023

    BONUS: EP92 TWAS THE NIGHT (Dir. Nick Castle)

    Welcome to episode 92 of Choose Film Podcast. It's time to steal Santa's sleigh, rob the rich and payoff the bad guys. It's christmas time and we're discussing Disney's TV movie 'Twas The Night'SynopsisAfter running away from criminals on Christmas Eve, a troublemaking uncle dresses up as Santa Claus and arrives at his nephew's house. Together, they embark on a joyride in Santa's new sleigh.

    49 min

  7. 18/12/2023

    BONUS: EP91 'DOUBLE BILL' A Street Cat Named Bob (Dir. Roger Spottiswoode) & A Gift from Bob (Dir. Director: Charles Martin Smith)

    Welcome to episode 91 of Choose Film Podcast. We are back and just in time for XMAS. We have a cracking double bill for you with 'A Street Cat Named Bob' (Dir. Roger Spottiswoode) & 'A Christmas Gift from Bob' (Dir. Director: Charles Martin Smith)A Street Cat Named Bob SynopsisJames Bowen, a homeless drug addict, starts living in a council flat. His life and fortune change for the better when he adopts Bob, a stray cat who keeps following him around.A Christmas Gift from BobJames Bowen re...

    59 min

  8. 15/08/2023

    EP90 Tár (‎Todd Field) w Ross Imlach

    Welcome to episode 90 of Choose Film Podcast.We are joined by fellow filmmaker Ross Imlach as we start a brand new season and theme "Female Leading Films' as we discuss 2022's Tár, produced by and starring Cate Blanchett. SynopsisRenowned musician Lydia Tár is days away from recording the symphony that will elevate her career. When all elements seem to conspire against her, Lydia's adopted daughter Petra becomes an integral emotional support for her struggling mother.Creative Recommenda...

    1h 17m
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Welcome to Choose Film: A Reel Retrospective. Each episode we take a deep dive into a random film chosen by our guest host. Each season we will pick a theme and review films based on that. i.e Monster Movies: Jaws, Godzilla etc Contact infoInstagram: @choosefilmpodcast Twitter: @FilmChoose

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  • Creator
    Nicola Docherty & Gary J Hewitt
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Choose Film: A Reel Retrospective
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