Fade To Black

Amon Warmann, Hanna Flint, and Clarisse Loughrey
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Fade To Black

Fade To Black is a weekly film culture podcast co-hosted by film critics Hanna Flint (@hannaflint), Clarisse Loughrey (@clarisselou) and Amon Warmann (@amonwarmann). It takes a deep dive into the latest movie news, hot cinema takes and reviews the best new releases all in one place. It also gives listeners a chance to hear from some of the brightest stars of cinema through exclusive interviews with major talent. The podcast champions inclusivity by covering a broad spectrum of film and culture topics so that listeners can discover a diverse range of movies to seek out.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Episode 182: Gladiator II special with Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, Fred Hechinger and Harry Gregson-Williams

    This week, we gather for a GLADIATOR II special! Amon speaks to stars Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, Fred Hechinger (08:37), and composer Harry Gregson-Williams (01:02:07), while we give our thumbs up or thumbs down on Ridley  Scott’s swords and sandals sequel (36:54). And, in our HOT TAKE, we dive into some spoilers, just like those sharks diving into the Colosseum (01:19:04). If you would like to donate directly towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit  https://www.map.org.uk/ https://www.safebowgazanaid.com/take-action-now Join the conversation or suggest a Hot Take for the gang to discuss tweet us at @FadeToBlackPod Follow us: @amonwarmann, @clarisselou, @hannainesflint Music by ⁠The Last Skeptik⁠ If you like the show do subscribe, leave a review and rate us too!

    1h 45m

  2. NOV 10

    Episode 181: The Piano Lesson, Bird, No Other Land

    This week, we review the Washington family's August Wilson adaptation THE PIANO LESSON (06:20), Andrea Arnold's latest coming-of-age drama BIRD (22:54), and Berlinale-winning Palestinian documentary NO OTHER LAND (38:20). And, in our HOT TAKE (52:03), Star Wars: Episodes 10-12 are reportedly in the works and Simon Kinberg is set to write the trilogy. We have thoughts… If you would like to donate directly towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit  https://www.map.org.uk/ https://www.safebowgazanaid.com/take-action-now Join the conversation or suggest a Hot Take for the gang to discuss tweet us at @FadeToBlackPod Follow us: @amonwarmann, @clarisselou, @hannainesflint Music by ⁠The Last Skeptik⁠ If you like the show do subscribe, leave a review and rate us too!

    1h 7m

  3. NOV 3

    Episode 180: Anora, Heretic, with Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui

    This week, Hanna speaks to directors Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui about their documentary SUPER/MAN: THE CHRISTOPHER REEVE STORY (11:59), while we take a whirlwind trip through Sean Baker’s ANORA (27:17) and try to outsmart Hugh Grant in theological horror HERETIC (46:41).  And, in our HOT TAKE (01:01:55), we ask why Quentin Tarantino doesn’t want to watch Denis Villeneuve’s Dune movies. If you would like to donate directly towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit  https://www.map.org.uk/ https://www.safebowgazanaid.com/take-action-now Join the conversation or suggest a Hot Take for the gang to discuss tweet us at @FadeToBlackPod Follow us: @amonwarmann, @clarisselou, @hannainesflint Music by ⁠The Last Skeptik⁠ If you like the show do subscribe, leave a review and rate us too!

    1h 15m

  4. OCT 27

    Episode 179: Venom: The Last Dance, Emilia Pérez

    This week, we say farewell to Eddie and his bestie symbiote in VENOM: THE LAST DANCE (8:45) and take a trip to Mexico with Jacques Audiard’s musical EMILIA PÉREZ (26:16).  And, in our HOT TAKE (45:36), we ask, why can’t Marvel seem to make a Blade movie?  If you would like to donate directly towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit  https://www.map.org.uk/ https://www.safebowgazanaid.com/take-action-now Join the conversation or suggest a Hot Take for the gang to discuss tweet us at @FadeToBlackPod Follow us: @amonwarmann, @clarisselou, @hannainesflint Music by ⁠The Last Skeptik⁠ If you like the show do subscribe, leave a review and rate us too!

    1h 1m

  5. OCT 20

    Episode 178: The Wild Robot, The Apprentice, with Naomi Scott and Chris Sanders

    This week, Amon speaks to Naomi Scott about horror sequel SMILE 2 (52:46) and Chris Sanders about THE WILD ROBOT (08:31), while we review the new DreamWorks Animation (20:21) and chat THE APPRENTICE (32:29), a portrait of the early years of Donald Trump.  And, in our HOT TAKE (01:01:23), on the back of Cynthia Erivo’s comments about Wicked fan edits, we discuss the role of memes in marketing.

    1h 17m

  6. OCT 13

    Episode 177: Timestalker, Transformers One, with Alice Lowe

    This week, Hanna catches up with Alice Lowe about her latest irreverent comedy TIMESTALKER (11:01) plus we review the film (37:02) and Transformers origin story TRANSFORMERS ONE (52:10). And, in our HOT TAKE (01:16:19), we discuss the critique of actresses like Emma Stone who speak up about the gender disparity in Hollywood but rarely work with female directors. If you would like to donate directly towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit  https://www.map.org.uk/ https://www.safebowgazanaid.com/take-action-now Join the conversation or suggest a Hot Take for the gang to discuss tweet us at @FadeToBlackPod Follow us: @amonwarmann, @clarisselou, @hannainesflint Music by ⁠The Last Skeptik⁠ If you like the show do subscribe, leave a review and rate us too!

    1h 32m

  7. OCT 6

    Episode 176: Joker: Folie à Deux, A Different Man, with Josh Cooley and Lorenzo di Bonaventura

    This week, Amon talks to TRANSFORMERS ONE director Josh Cooley and producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura (09:24). Then the team returns to Gotham to see if Todd Phillip's JOKER sequel,  FOLIE À DEUX, was worth a revisit (31:29), and we take a sojourn to New York City for A DIFFERENT MAN starring Sebastian Stan (50:38). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:06:30), we discuss the news that studios are now employing fandom focus groups to avoid upsetting toxic fans. Read the Variety article here: https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/star-wars-lord-of-the-rings-bridgerton-toxic-fans-hollywood-response-1236166736/ If you would like to donate directly towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit  https://www.map.org.uk/ https://www.safebowgazanaid.com/take-action-now Join the conversation or suggest a Hot Take for the gang to discuss tweet us at @FadeToBlackPod Follow us: @amonwarmann, @clarisselou, @hannainesflint Music by ⁠The Last Skeptik⁠ If you like the show do subscribe, leave a review and rate us too!

    1h 21m

  8. SEP 29

    Episode 175: Never Let Go, The Outrun, My Old Ass

    This week, we watch Halle Berry battle family demons in NEVER LET GO (07:38), take a trip to the Orkneys with Saoirse Ronan for recovery drama THE OUTRUN (21:28), and are paid a visit by future Aubrey Plaza for Megan Park’s MY OLD ASS (39:39).  And, in our HOT TAKE (55:28), move out the way, Robert Downey Jr. as Victor von Doom! There’s a new controversial casting announcement in town and its name is “Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie for Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights”. We break down the news.  If you would like to donate directly towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit  https://www.map.org.uk/ https://www.safebowgazanaid.com/take-action-now Join the conversation or suggest a Hot Take for the gang to discuss tweet us at @FadeToBlackPod Follow us: @amonwarmann, @clarisselou, @hannainesflint Music by ⁠The Last Skeptik⁠ If you like the show do subscribe, leave a review and rate us too!

    1h 15m
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About

Fade To Black is a weekly film culture podcast co-hosted by film critics Hanna Flint (@hannaflint), Clarisse Loughrey (@clarisselou) and Amon Warmann (@amonwarmann). It takes a deep dive into the latest movie news, hot cinema takes and reviews the best new releases all in one place. It also gives listeners a chance to hear from some of the brightest stars of cinema through exclusive interviews with major talent. The podcast champions inclusivity by covering a broad spectrum of film and culture topics so that listeners can discover a diverse range of movies to seek out.

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  • Creator
    Amon Warmann, Hanna Flint, and Clarisse Loughrey
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    193
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Amon Warmann, Hanna Flint, and Clarisse Loughrey
  • Show Website
    Fade To Black

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