Choose Film: A Reel Retrospective

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 Oz

Synopsis
When 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 a heart, and a Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr) who wants courage. The wizard asks the group to bring him the broom of the Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton) to earn his help.

 Links In Conversation
Insta: @LaurenCMooreActor
Twitter: @Lauren_C_Moore

Creative Recommendations
BOOK: A Court of Thorns and Roses
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Court-Thorns-Roses-Sarah-Maas/dp/1526605392/ref=asc_df_1526605392/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=435702107904&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=790153849668924854&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046947&hvtargid=pla-912493659533&psc=1&th=1&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=106813071968&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=435702107904&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=790153849668924854&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046947&hvtargid=pla-912493659533

TV SHOW: The Bear
Disney +

REALITY TV SHOW: Queer Eye For The Straight Guy
Prime Video / Netflix

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.

Synopsis
Determined to find her missing daughter, a desperate woman launches a personal investigation that leads police to the unsolved cases of murdered sex workers.

Creative Recommendations
A Play, A Pie & A Pint
https://playpiepint.com/

Weekend Read
https://johnaugust.com/apps/weekend-read

Butoh Dance Workshop
https://www.cca-glasgow.com/programme/butoh-dance-jan

Links
Insta - Rebturn7

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'

Synopsis
After 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.

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 Synopsis
James 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 Bob
James Bowen remembers his last Christmas when he was in a bad place and how his life turned around after he adopted Bob.

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. 

Synopsis
Renowned 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 Recommendations

Fat Girl Best Friend - Book
https://tippermuirbooks.co.uk/product/fat-girl-best-friend/

Hannibal - TV Show
Netflix

Team Deakins
https://teamdeakins.libsyn.com/

Welcome to episode 89 of Choose Film Podcast.

Herd your goats, make some prison buddies & break your daughter into jail. Fellow creative Enzo Satera joins us to discuss 2019’s Miracle in Cell No. 7.

Synopsis
Inmates at a Korean prison join forces to protect a mentally-impaired comrade and his young daughter after the former is bullied into confessing to a crime he didn't commit.

LINKS IN CONVERSATION
linkedin.com/in/enzosatera
https://www.youtube.com/user/Enzer0
https://www.instagram.com/ziozer0/
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11979200/

It’s time to make some eggshell snakes, tell the lamp good morning and get the hell out of 'Room'. We are discussing Lenny Abrahamson’s 2015 adaptation ROOM. 

Synopsis
Held captive for years in an enclosed space, a woman (Brie Larson) and her young son (Jacob Tremblay) finally gain their freedom, allowing the boy to experience the outside world for the first time.

LINKS IN CONVERSATION

Twitter - @fvf_podcast
Insta - filmvsfilmpodcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-vs-film-podcast/id1540448632

Creative Recommendations 

Susan Sims
https://www.mandy.com/uk/a/susan-sims-1

John Wick 4
John Wick: Chapter 4, Trailer

Arcane
https://www.netflix.com/watch/81446667?trackId=255824129

It’s time to drink your potion, split yourself in two & have a crazy night on the town, we’re discussing 1931 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. 

Synopsis

Testing his theory that in every man dwells a good and an evil force, the reserved Dr. Jekyll (Fredric March) develops a formula that separates the two, turning him into a violent ruffian named Mr. Hyde. Thinking he has found the answer to one of life's grandest mysteries, Dr. Jekyll soon realizes he is becoming addicted to his darker self as he unleashes his violent side on earthy dance hall girl Ivy (Miriam Hopkins) and fights Hyde to regain control of his body.

CREATIVE REC

SCOTTISH SCREENWRITERS

https://www.facebook.com/scotscreenwrite/?locale=en_GB

Persistent & Nasty podcast

https://open.spotify.com/show/6NGygdL9Y5aV14hFIawL4q

Is there anyone out there? It’s time to grab your life jacket, spread out on the door and blow your whistle. We’re discussing James Cameron’s true story about a fake romance… Its time for Titanic.

Synopsis
James Cameron's "Titanic" is an epic, action-packed romance set against the ill-fated maiden voyage of the R.M.S. Titanic, the most luxurious liner of her era -- the "ship of dreams" -- which ultimately carried over 1,500 people to their death in the ice cold waters of the North Atlantic in the early hours of April 15, 1912.

Links in Conversation
Twitter @LeylaJosephine1
Insta @leylajosephine
leylajosephine.co.uk
https://www.leylajosephine.co.uk/shop

Caity Greene article
https://i-d.vice.com/en/article/d3xzea/rose-titanic-real-love-story?fbclid=IwAR3dUBhXdY8RpnbnsH5TAr98JKhzpXcgk6tJVilAnUKPZf1JLzO_Olf2MC0

Creative Recommendations
Stranger Things On Stage
https://uk.strangerthingsonstage.com/

The Artist's Way | Book by Julia Cameron
https://www.wob.com/en-gb/books/julia-cameron/artist-s-way/9780330343589?cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=19553276147&cq_con=&cq_med=pla&cq_plac=&cq_net=x&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7IqP3Y3F_QIVHIBQBh2eBQPOEAQYASABEgLHHvD_BwE#GOR001286732

Belfast (film)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ja3PPOnJQ2k

One does not simply watch lord of the rings, they also tune into choose film podcast. We are joined by Filmmaker Dan Reynolds to discuss the original OG, The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring.

Synopsis
The future of civilization rests in the fate of the One Ring, which has been lost for centuries. Powerful forces are unrelenting in their search for it. But fate has placed it in the hands of a young Hobbit named Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood), who inherits the Ring and steps into legend. A daunting task lies ahead for Frodo when he becomes the Ringbearer - to destroy the One Ring in the fires of Mount Doom where it was forged.

Links in Conversation

Twitter - @ATrueMismatch / @danielreynold20
INSTA - daniel_reynolds22 / atruemismatchseries

Creative Recommendations
Vocabulary app
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vocabulary-learn-words-daily/id1084540807

The Witcher Book Serious / Games
https://www.goodreads.com/series/40911-the-witcher

Yellowstone
Paramount +
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellowstone_(American_TV_series)

Time to change your wardrobe, get your boss the correct coffee & find the new Harry Potter book. We are closing our Underdog Theme with The Devil Wears Prada. 

Synopsis
Andy (Anne Hathaway) is a recent college graduate with big dreams. Upon landing a job at prestigious Runway magazine, she finds herself the assistant to diabolical editor Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep). Andy questions her ability to survive her grim tour as Miranda's whipping girl without getting scorched.

Welcome to EP83 of Choose Film. It's time to name your van, get on the road and find your size of shit bucket we're discussing Chloé Zhao's Nomadland with director Jane Ashmore.

SYNOPSIS
A woman in her sixties who, after losing everything in the Great Recession, embarks on a journey through the American West, living as a van-dwelling modern-day nomad.

LINKS IN CONVERSATION
Twitter - @janeyash
Web - http://www.janeashmore.co.uk

CREATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Book - Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century,
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38212124-nomadland

Anime Cyberpunk Edgerunners
https://www.netflix.com/title/81054853

BIO
Jane Ashmore is a director based in London, UK, specialising in television drama work. She began her career by working as a runner at the BBC whilst still an undergraduate student studying Theatre, Film & TV at the University of Bristol. She worked as a freelance assistant director on a variety of drama and comedy productions until she began directing full-time in 2016 on continuing TV drama series including EastEnders, Coronation Street and Emmerdale. LOVE (a short film) her first film has won over 30 awards including Best Film at the 2022 Ealing Film Festival, Best UK Short Film at The New Renaissance Film Festival and Best Female Director for Jane herself, at The 2022 London Director Awards.

Welcome to EP82 of Choose Film. It's time to grab you bob sleigh, learn to ride and protect that luck egg. We're joined by filmmaker, fight choreographer and fellow podcaster Carter Ferguson to discuss Cool Runnings.

Synopsis
Four Jamaican bobsleighers dream of competing in the Winter Olympics, despite never having seen snow. With the help of a disgraced former champion desperate to redeem himself, the Jamaicans set out to become worthy of Olympic selection, and go all out for glory

Links in Conversation
Twitter: @fight_director / @FilmProProdPod
Podcast: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/podcastapps
Website: fightdirector.com

Creative Recommendations
The Banshees of Inisherin | Comedy/Drama ‧ 1h 54m | Disney +

Scottish tv show  - Dirty Water
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15805766/
March 1st

Welcome to EP81 of Choose Film. Pick up your Chihuahua, pull on your best pink formalwear and get yourself to to Havard. We're joined by editor, writer & fellow podcaster Sarah Buddery to discuss Legally Blonde.

Synopsis
Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) has it all. She wants nothing more than to be Mrs. Warner Huntington III. But there is one thing stopping him (Matthew Davis) from proposing: She is too blonde. Elle rallies all of her resources and gets into Harvard, determined to win him back.

Links In Conversation
Twitter - @sarahbuddery / @jawsforaminute
https://www.looper.com/author/sarahbuddery/
insta - @sarah_buddery / @jawsforaminute

Creative Recommendations
The Devil Wears Prada - Book
https://www.wob.com/en-gb/books/lauren-weisberger/devil-wears-prada/9780007156108?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIub3o5e2P_QIViLHtCh0H6wX_EAQYASABEgLOqvD_BwE#GOR000410001

Ramblin: An Amblin Podcast
https://twitter.com/RamblinAmblin?s=20&t=c4OEC_bBKZFRUyDK3P5PrA

Sh*t You May Not Have Seen podcast
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ybQszNBmBMts3nLUcAOEC?si=e4453c32c9e54577&fbclid=IwAR2YpioucxBJ4_nNF0eLoU798Gko56nwml9NI9RWD9RaYjvX9q6txRb1T6g&nd=1

Sarah's Bio
Sarah is an editor and writer for Looper and co-hosts the Let's Jaws for a Minute podcast. As well as Spielberg's 1975 masterpiece, Sarah is hugely passionate about animation, particularly stop-motion and the Walt Disney animated classics.

Welcome to EP80 of Choose Film. Its time to get your ballroom shoes on and hit that dance floor, we are joined by writer / director Catriona MacLeod to discuss Baz Luhrmann debut feature Strictly Ballroom.

Synopsis
A top ballroom dancer pairs with a plain, left-footed local girl when his maverick style earns him the disdain of his more conventionally-minded colleagues. Together, the team gives it their all and makes dreams of the National Championship title come true.

Links in conversation
Twitter - @ThatCatLoud
Insta - thatcatloud
Web - catloud.co.uk

Creative Recommendations
Last of us TV Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLtkt8BonwM

Shirley — Feature Film
Netflix
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2oA35q212E

The Express - Amazon Prime
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaTcy1Vvbi0

Not quite my tempo. Are you rushing or are dragging. Welcome to EP79 of Choose Film podcast. DRUMROLL PLEASE!!!!!!!!
We are discussing Damien Chazelle's Whiplash with fellow podcast Martin Harries from Film vs Film Podcast

Synopsis
Andrew Neiman (Miles Teller) is an ambitious young jazz drummer, in pursuit of rising to the top of his elite music conservatory. Terence Fletcher (J.K. Simmons), an instructor known for his terrifying teaching methods, discovers Andrew and transfers the aspiring drummer into the top jazz ensemble, forever changing the young man's life. But Andrew's passion to achieve perfection quickly spirals into obsession, as his ruthless teacher pushes him to the brink of his ability and his sanity.

LINKS IN CONVERSATION

Twitter - @fvf_podcast
Insta - filmvsfilmpodcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-vs-film-podcast/id1540448632

Creative Recommendations

The Banshees of Inisherin
Comedy/Drama ‧ 1h 54m - Disney +

Podcast - True Crime All The Time Podcast
https://www.truecrimeallthetime.com/

Whiplash - Short Film
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cVTwARzXxQ

Welcome to EP77 of Choose Film . It’s time to Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive and Dodge as we are joined by fellow filmmaker Mark Peberdy to discuss Rawson Marshall Thurber’s ‘Dodgeball’

Synopsis
Average Joe's Gym and its owner, Peter La Fleur (Vince Vaughn), are both down on their luck. A fancy competing gym called Globo-Gym, run by the maniacal health nut White Goodman (Ben Stiller), is about to put Average Joe's out of business unless Peter can raise $50,000 to keep his mortgage. To save the gym, Peter and a ragtag group of Average Joe's members and employees enter a dodgeball contest with a big cash prize. In response, White forms his own Globo-Gym team to rout the competition.

Links in conversation
https://www.comharra.com/
Email: contact@comharra.com
https://twitter.com/ComharraSL

Creative Recommendations

Book/diary — Everyone's A Critic 52 Week Movie Challenge:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everyones-Critic-Week-Movie-Challenge/dp/1691348139/ref=asc_df_1691348139/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=394229390319&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1160169699253643869&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046879&hvtargid=pla-842199274308&psc=1&th=1&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=85953219350&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=394229390319&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1160169699253643869&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046879&hvtargid=pla-842199274308

BOOK  — Amanda Brown’s Legally Blonde
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Legally-Blonde-Amanda-Brown/dp/0751534552/ref=sr_1_1?crid=15USESEY6HZA5&keywords=amanda+brown+legally+blonde&qid=1673180455&s=books&sprefix=amanda+brown+legally+blonde%2Cstripbooks%2C71&sr=1-1

Feature Film — Glass Onion 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xR_lBtEvSc

Welcome to 077 of Choose Film: A Reel Retrospective podcast.

Grab you duffle coat, take a walk down the beaches of Wales and don’t leave the cinema early… the filmmakers will know. We are joined by Niamh Mckeown to discuss Richard Ayoade’s Submarine.

Synopsis
15-year-old Oliver Tate has two objectives: To lose his virginity before his next birthday, and to extinguish the flame between his mother and an ex-lover who has resurfaced in her life.

Links in conversation
Insta - keownmcniamh
twitter - @keownmcniamh
niamhmck.com

Creative Recommendations
M ll R R O R S
https://www.facebook.com/WEAREMIIRRORS
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5MIb0klsPLrZ1omaIYzSoE

Bad Beans 48hr film project  | Short Film
https://www.48hourfilm.com/en/glasgow-gb/films/57507

Decision to Leave
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12477480/

Young Fathers - 'I Saw' (Official Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPyC0JUfZrU

BBC STUNNERS
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0cgp88n/stunners

Niamh’s Bio
Niamh is a screenwriter and director based in Edinburgh who tells stories about wild funny women. Her short films include GOOD GIRLS, FARMLAND, AUNTIE EMPIRE, FLOOERS and most recently GINNY REAPER. Last year, Niamh took part in the Channel 4 Shadow Director scheme where she shadowed on Robert Popper’s new show, I HATE YOU. Shortly after, Niamh went on to direct comedy pilots STUNNERS and THE FARM for BBC Studios. Currently, Niamh is developing a six-part television series while working towards her debut feature film. 

Welcome to 076 of Choose Film: A Reel Retrospective podcast.

Hop onboard the Nostromo, dodge a facehugger and remember to talk about the bonus situation? We are discussing Ridley Scott's OG 'ALIEN with Scare Scotland's Stevie Douglas.

Synopsis
In deep space, the crew of the commercial starship Nostromo is awakened from their cryo-sleep capsules halfway through their journey home to investigate a distress call from an alien vessel. The terror begins when the crew encounters a nest of eggs inside the alien ship. An organism from inside an egg leaps out and attaches itself to one of the crew, causing him to fall into a coma.

Links in conversation
SCARESCOTLAND INFO
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ScareScotland
Insta - scarescotland
Website - https://www.scarescotland.co.uk/

Creative Recommendations
Unproduced Alien 3 Scripts
https://www.avpgalaxy.net/files/scripts/alien-3-william-gibson-1988-01.pdf
https://www.avpgalaxy.net/files/scripts/alien-3-john-fasano-1990-03-29.pdf

audio drama - The Tower
https://www.tincanaudio.co.uk/thetower

Alien 3 - Wreckage and Rage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzWRjukjK24