Made in England Hold Fast Network
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Delving into the history of English cinema, one film at a time. Hosted by Jack McInroy.
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The Guns of Navarone (1961) with Owen Pomery
The Guns of Navarone (1961) is a World War II adventure film that was a hit with audiences and Oscar voters alike. Gregory Peck heads a ragtag group of commandos, including David Niven, Anthony Quinn and Stanley Baker, on a mission to destroy Nazi guns on an island in the Aegean Sea.
Jack McInroy is joined by illustrator and comics writer Owen Pomery to discuss the film. Owen’s latest book, The Hard Switch, is available now.
Host: Jack McInroy
Guest: Owen Pomery
Theme music: Harlow Family Group
Films featured on upcoming episodes of Made in England: https://letterboxd.com/saintjackmc/list/made-in-england-upcoming-episodes/
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Dead Man's Shoes (2004) with Paul Wilson
Dead Man’s Shoes (2004) is Shane Meadows’ and Paddy Considine’s back-to-basics revenge thriller about a soldier who heads back to his home town in the Derbyshire countryside to deal with the bullies who mistreated his brother. As the film celebrates its 20th anniversary, Jack McInroy is joined by arts journalist Paul Wilson to discuss the film.
Host: Jack McInroy
Guest: Paul Wilson
Theme music: Harlow Family Group
Films featured on upcoming episodes of Made in England: https://letterboxd.com/saintjackmc/list/made-in-england-upcoming-episodes/
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Two Way Stretch (1960) with Nathaniel Metcalfe
Two Way Stretch (1960) is not an Ealing comedy, but its sharp script, big laughs and magnetic Peter Sellers performance make it worthy of being ranked alongside the best of them. Jack McInroy is joined by comedian and podcaster Nathaniel Metcalfe to discuss the film.
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All of Us Strangers (2023) with John Grindrod
All of Us Strangers (2023) is written and directed by Andrew Haigh (Weekend, 45 Years) and stars Andrew Scott, Paul Mescal, Jamie Bell and Claire Foy.
Jack McInroy is joined by John Grindrod, author of Iconicon, Outskirts and Concretopia, to discuss the film.
Host: Jack McInroy
Guest: John Grindrod
Theme music: Harlow Family Group
Films featured on upcoming episodes of Made in England: https://letterboxd.com/saintjackmc/list/made-in-england-upcoming-episodes/
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Coming soon: Made in England, a new podcast delving into the history of English cinema, one film at a time. Hosted by Jack McInroy.