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© Amon Warmann, Hanna Flint, and Clarisse Loughrey
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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.
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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This week, Amon chats with writer-director Jeymes Samuel about his biblical epic THE BOOK OF CLARENCE (09:57). Then the team review the latest instalment of Zack Snyder's space opera REBEL MOON: PART TWO: THE SCARGIVER (34:54), check out Melissa Barrera's latest horror turn ABIGAIL (57:56) and pay a visit to Oregon for Daisy Ridley's indie endeavour SOMETIMES I THINK ABOUT DYING (01:11:54).
Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:30:38), we ask why has Sydney Sweeney become the centre of a culture war when it comes to discussing feminism.
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Hi listeners! Season 1 of Fallout has hit Amazon Prime Video! And to mark the occasion, Clarisse Loughrey interviewed executive producers Jonathan Nolan and Todd Howard (07:11), plus stars Ella Purnell & Aaron Moten (17:06) and Kyle MacLachlan & Walton Goggins (26:47). Then Clarisse and Amon Warmann break down the show in spoilerific detail (36:23), talking mech suits, cults, and more.
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This week, Amon chats to star Jack O’Connell (12:39) as we go BACK TO BLACK (27:14) with Sam Taylor-Johnson’s Amy Winehouse biopic. Meanwhile, we batten down the hatches for Alex Garland’s CIVIL WAR (42:24) and ring the bell for the Academy Nominated- THE TEACHERS' LOUNGE (1:02:12).
Plus, in our HOT TAKE (1:13:15), what should celebrities do when their co-star is abused online?
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This week, we review Dev Patel's action-packed directorial debut MONKEY MAN (09:36), revisit a satanic masterpiece with prequel THE FIRST OMEN (34:11) and embark on a perilous mission, across sand and sea, in IO CAPITANO (53:23).
Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:08:40), we discuss The Matrix, Supergirl and the continued dominance of male filmmakers.
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This week, Amon speaks to Cynthia Erivo about her lead role in the British indie drama DRIFT (10:47), and we review the film (23:45). We also talk about the psychological drama MOTHERS’ INSTINCT starring Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain (38:18), and DISCO BOY featuring Passages star Franz Rogowski (57:55).
Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:11:28), with recent layoffs of critics at LA Times, Uproxx, and Vanity Fair, we ask if criticism is in crisis.
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This week, Amon sits down with GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE director Gil Kenan (06:48) and we review the nostalgia-packed sequel (24:11), alongside another Eighties remake, ROAD HOUSE (41:56), and heartfelt animation ROBOT DREAMS (58:13). Amon also sat down with star Benedict Wong to dive into the mysteries of Netflix’s 3 BODY PROBLEM (1:11:52).
Plus, in our HOT TAKE (1:28:11), we talk about boycotting screen stories because of the unscrupulous use of AI.
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This week, Amon interviews Ramata-Toulaye Sy about her feature debut, BANEL & ADAMA (07:01) while we review the film (26:04). We also take a look at Hirokazu Kore-eda's MONSTER (56:49) and go on a road trip with DRIVE-AWAY DOLLS (33:37).
Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:12:52), we talk the highs and lows of this year's Academy Awards.
This week, Amon interviews the iconic Ava DuVernay about her latest dramatic interrogation of systemic oppression ORIGIN (11:48), and we review the film (31:26). We also discuss the documentary Frida about Mexican artist Frida Kahlo (49:05), and Millie Bobby Brown's latest Netflix strong female character instalment DAMSEL (01:00:40). Amon also chats to Hollywood icon Giancarlo Esposito about his latest TV venture: The Gentlemen (01:28:03).
Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:41:10), we deconstruct Zack Snyder’s claims that more people saw Rebel Moon than Barbie.
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This week, Hanna speaks to Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania about reality and fiction in FOUR DAUGHTERS (04:06). We also review the film (22:52), PLUS – we saddle up our space worms and head out to tackle Denis Villeneuve’s DUNE: PART TWO (53:06) and comedy-horror LISA FRANKENSTEIN (37:49).
Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:23:23), we complete the Missionaria Protectiva and chat DUNE: PART TWO spoilers.
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This week, we review the British comedy WICKED LITTLE LETTERS (09:31), Wim Wenders' PERFECT DAYS (26:47), and MEMORY starring Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgard (44:04).
Plus, in our HOT TAKE (58:42), we talk about political statements and solidarity during Award season.
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This week, Amon speaks to S.J. Clarkson about MADAME WEB (16:36) and we review the film (31:28), along with THE TASTE OF THINGS (46:36), and BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE (01:00:54).
Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:20:35), we talk about family-approved biopics vs. non-family-approved biopics.
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This week, Amon speaks to Sterling K. Brown (1:00:02) about American Fiction plus we review Sean Durkin’s tragedy-laced wrestling drama THE IRON CLAW (6:07), Steve McQueen’s portrait of his adoptive home Amsterdam, OCCUPIED CITY (28:04), and Jeanie Finlay’s celebration of writer and activist Aubrey Gordon, YOUR FAT FRIEND (44:15).
Plus, in our HOT TAKE (1:17:13), with the Oscars adding a brand new casting category for its 2026 ceremony, we make a few category suggestions of our own.
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This week, Amon sits down to chat AMERICAN FICTION with Oscar nominee Jeffrey Wright (11:44), while we review Cord Jefferson’s literary satire (32:51), Jonathan Glazer’s THE ZONE OF INTEREST (47:37). Hanna also chats to the King of the Kingsmanverse, Matthew Vaughn (01:18:35), and we review his meta-spy comedy ARGYLLE (01:32:11).
Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:40:52), we chat Milly Alcock’s casting as Supergirl and whether actors should come before directors.
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This week, Hanna speaks to Andrew Haigh about ALL OF US STRANGERS (10:41) and Clarisse chats with Danielle Brooks & Corey Hawkins (1:03:47) about The COLOUR PURPLE. We review the ghostly familial drama (29.57) along with the movie musical (1:30:00) plus the meditative journey of Samsara (50:06).
And, in our HOT TAKE (1:49:00), we take a look at those Oscars nominations.
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This week, Amon speaks to (future Oscar winner?) Da'Vine Joy Randolph about her role in Alexander Payne’s seasonal tragi-comedy, THE HOLDOVERS (10:19), while we review the film (27:39); plus, we chat MEAN GIRLS (45:31), the movie musical, and the Jodie Comer-starring, apocalyptic drama THE END WE START FROM (1:02:10).
And, in our HOT TAKE (1:16:57), we take a look at those Bafta nominations.
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We’re back! And in our first, jam-packed episode of 2024, Hanna speaks to Joel Edgerton about THE BOYS IN THE BOAT (12:04), we review the film (30:29), and then Hanna chats with producer Grant Heslov (44:44). Plus, we talk Yorgos Lanthimos’ POOR THINGS (01:01:49) and feminist doc THE DISAPPEARANCE OF SHERE HITE (01:24:53), before Hanna sits down with Sydney Freeland, head of the directing team on Marvel’s ECHO (01:42:17).
And in our HOT TAKE (01:59:47), we’ll be diving into a full, spoilerific discussion of Marvel’s latest Disney+ series led by Alaqua Cox.
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This week, it’s our bumper Christmas episode! Amon speaks to Lee Child about bringing his hero back to the small screen for REACHER season two (5:49), and CHICKEN RUN: DAWN OF THE NUGGET director Sam Fell about the return of Aardman Animation’s pluckiest fowls (1:48:23). Meanwhile, we travel to a galaxy far, far away for Zack Snyder’s REBEL MOON – PART ONE: A CHILD OF FIRE (27:37), the concert hall for Bradley Cooper’s MAESTRO (57:22), and the shores of Japan for Hayao Miyazaki’s THE BOY AND THE HERON (1:18:56) and Takashi Yamazaki’s GODZILLA MINUS ONE (1:34:25).
Plus, in our HOT TAKE (2:04:42), we debate the best non-Christmas movies to watch at Christmas.
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This week, Clarisse sits down with some of the villains of WONKA, Mathew Baynton and Paterson Joseph (12:54), while we review the film (31:23); plus we LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND (47:36) and fly the coop and tackle CHICKEN RUN: DAWN OF THE NUGGET (01:06:59).
Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:16:17), we chat fandoms vs critical assessment.
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This week, Amon speaks to Adura Onashile about her feature debut GIRL (11:02). Then we fall under the seductions of William Oldroyd’s EILEEN (27:06), tune up for documentary AMERICAN SYMPHONY (40:22), and take a trip down CANDY CANE LANE (52:52), and Amon has a chat with Savanah Leaf about capturing a single mother’s journey in EARTH MAMA (01:10:40).
Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:24:59), we discuss Bob Iger’s recent comments and the wider state of art in a corporate world.
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This week, Clarisse speaks to Jennifer Lee (08:33), the chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios, and a writer and executive producer on WISH, while we review the film (22:57). Meanwhile, destiny has brought us reviews of Ridley Scott’s NAPOLEON (33:03) and Joanna Hogg’s Gothic ghost story, THE ETERNAL DAUGHTER (59:41), while Amon speaks to George C. Wolfe and Colman Domingo about bringing the 1963 March on Washington to screen in RUSTIN (01:19:42).
Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:40:31), we discuss Hollywood’s latest wave of McCarthyism, after news Melissa Barrera has been dropped from Scream 7 for her posts about the ongoing genocide in Palestine.
If you would like to donate towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit https://www.map.org.uk/
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