Τα καλύτερα Pat Kelman podcast (2024)

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BFI London Film Festival 2024 - Episode 2 1:14:00

19d ago1:14:00

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Our second London Film Festival main episode is here, and it's a bumper edition. Dario is in Falmouth visiting Neil, so it's something of a nostalgic live taping from the place where The Cinematologists started. The first film on the agenda is Alex Ross Perry's Pavements, which is a meta-documentary on a mercurial 90s band, Pavement. Neil, with his…

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BFI London Film Festival 2024 - Episode 1 1:23:20

23d ago1:23:20

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In the first of our 2024 LFF double header on the main feed, Neil and Dario are joined by one of the two correspondents joining us for this year's coverage, Ben Goff. The focus of the episode are deep dives into key films for Neil, Dario and Ben from their early and pre-festival viewing, on the digital platform and at press and industry screenings …

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Music Films 1:17:08

1M ago1:17:08

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In our second episode of the season, we discuss Neil's superb, recently published book Music Films: Documentaries, Concert Films and Other Cinematic Representations of Popular Music. We explore their significance, evolution, and the complexities surrounding their creation and reception, along with Neil's reflections on the challenges of writing for…

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Life, Work and Cinema - Season 20 is here 53:37

2M ago53:37

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We are back for the 20th season of The Cinematologists Podcast and our 10th year. Neither of us when we started out could have envisaged that we would have done what we have with the Podcast, spoken to so many fascinating film people and cultivated such a loyal audience. Indeed, this season represents something of a renewal, as is discussed in the …

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Survival of the Fittest: The Tension and Thrills of Predator 5:00

3M ago5:00

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In today's episode of Pat's Film Club, we dive into the 1987 action sci-fi classic, Predator, directed by John McTiernan. This film pits a team of elite soldiers, led by Arnold Schwarzenegger, against a deadly extraterrestrial hunter in the depths of the Central American jungle. With its blend of intense action, suspenseful horror, and groundbreaki…

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Alone on the Moon: The Emotional Power of Duncan Jones’s Moon 6:16

3M ago6:16

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In today's episode of Pat's Film Club, we delve into Duncan Jones's critically acclaimed sci-fi masterpiece, Moon (2009). This haunting film takes us on an emotional journey with Sam Bell, portrayed by Sam Rockwell, as he faces the psychological challenges of isolation on the lunar surface. With only an AI companion, Gerty, for company, Sam's reali…

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The Land That Time Forgot (1975): A Forgotten Classic of Adventure Cinema 8:47

3M ago8:47

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In today’s episode of Pat's Film Club, we dive into the thrilling prehistoric adventure of The Land That Time Forgot(1975), directed by Kevin Connor. This classic British sci-fi film transports viewers to a forgotten island where dinosaurs still roam, blending adventure, science fiction, and a touch of horror. Pat Kelman explores the film’s intrigu…

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Is Valerian the Next Fifth Element? Luc Besson’s Sci-Fi Vision Explored 9:04

3M ago9:04

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Exploring Luc Besson’s Valerian: A Sci-Fi Spectacle of Epic Proportions In today’s episode of Pat's Film Club, we venture into the visually stunning and ambitious world of Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017), directed by Luc Besson. Based on the beloved French comic book series Valérian and Laureline, this film transports viewers to …

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Mind-Bending Sci-Fi: The Genius of Total Recall Explained 7:49

3M ago7:49

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In this episode of Pat's Film Club, we dive deep into the mind-bending sci-fi classic Total Recall (1990), directed by Paul Verhoeven. Join Pat Kelman as he explores the thin line between reality and illusion in this action-packed, thought-provoking film. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as Douglas Quaid, a construction worker with dreams of Mars, th…

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How Bruce Springsteen's Songs Shaped a Teen's Life in Blinded by the Light 7:50

3M ago7:50

7:50

Description: In this episode of Pat’s Film Club Pick of the Day, Pat Kelman takes us back to the electrifying world of 1980s England through the lens of Gurinder Chadha's heartwarming and inspiring coming-of-age film, Blinded by the Light. The film is based on the memoir Greetings from Bury Park by Sarfraz Manzoor and explores the transformative po…

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How Love & Mercy Captures Brian Wilson's Genius and Demons 6:35

3M ago6:35

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In today’s episode of Pat’s Film Club Pick of the Day, we take a deep dive into the 2014 biopic Love & Mercy, directed by Bill Pohlad. This emotionally charged film presents a dual narrative of the life of Brian Wilson, the creative genius behind The Beach Boys, focusing on two pivotal periods in his life. The younger Wilson, portrayed by Paul Dano…

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Alfonso Cuarón’s Children of Men: A Dystopian Masterpiece You Can't Miss 8:32

3M ago8:32

8:32

In today’s episode of Pat’s Film Club Pick of the Day, Pat dives into Alfonso Cuarón’s dystopian thriller Children of Men(2006). Set in a bleak future where humanity faces extinction due to global infertility, the film follows Theo Faron (Clive Owen) on a harrowing mission to protect the world’s only pregnant woman, Kee (Clare-Hope Ashitey), in a s…

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All The President's Men - The Ultimate Political Thriller 10:13

3M ago10:13

10:13

Summary: In this episode of Pat's Film Club Pick of the Day, host Pat Kelman delves into the classic political thriller "All the President's Men," directed by Alan J. Pakula. This 1976 film stars Dustin Hoffman and Robert Redford as Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, who uncover the Watergate scandal that led to President Ni…

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Thinking Through Physical Media (w/Scott Tanner Jones) 1:15:54

3M ago1:15:54

1:15:54

In the final episode of the latest season – Neil’s solo adventure – Neil talks to filmmaker, writer and comedian Scott Tanner Jones about collecting physical media. In an episode with a similar approach to the previous one with Kat Flint-Nicol, Neil brings to the podcast a conversation about themes and ideas that permeate his thinking around a part…

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Timecop: Unpacking Jean-Claude Van Damme's Sci-Fi Action Classic 5:05

3M ago5:05

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In this episode of Pat's Film Club Pick of the Day, host Pat Kelman dives into the 1994 sci-fi action film "Timecop," starring Jean-Claude Van Damme. Directed by Peter Hyams, this movie blends time travel with martial arts, featuring Van Damme as Max Walker, an agent tasked with preventing criminals from altering history. Join us as we discuss the …

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Chariots of Fire: Uncovering the Inspirational Story Behind the Iconic Film | Pat's Film Club 8:11

3M ago8:11

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#### Summary: n this episode of Pat's Film Club Pick of the Day, host Pat Kelman celebrates the iconic British film "Chariots of Fire." This Oscar-winning classic, written by Colin Welland and directed by Hugh Hudson, explores the true story of two British athletes, Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams, as they prepare for the 1924 Paris Olympics. Thro…

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The Godfather: Overrated or Timeless Classic: Why It Still Reigns Supreme 9:15

4M ago9:15

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In this captivating episode of Pat's Film Club Pick of the Day, join host Pat Kelman as he delves into the timeless masterpiece, Francis Ford Coppola's "The Godfather." Known for its powerful storytelling and stellar performances, "The Godfather" is an epic crime drama that has left an indelible mark on cinematic history. Discover why this film, fe…

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Surviving the Tsunami: The Impossible - True Story Behind the Epic Film 5:44

4M ago5:44

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In this gripping episode of Pat's Film Club Pick of the Day, host Pat Kelman takes you through the harrowing true story of J.A. Bayona's "The Impossible." Join us as we explore the intense drama faced by a young family caught in the midst of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. With stellar performances by Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor, and a young Tom Holl…

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Mutiny On The Bounty 5:41

4M ago5:41

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In today's episode of Pat's Film Club Pick of the Day, host Pat Kelman dives into the 1962 adventure epic "Mutiny on the Bounty," starring Marlon Brando and Trevor Howard. Discover the gripping story of the infamous 1789 mutiny aboard the HMS Bounty and the intense behind-the-scenes drama that almost rivaled the action on screen. Pat explores the f…

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Private Benjamin 4:51

4M ago4:51

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In today's episode of Pat's Film Club Movie Pick of the Day, we're diving into the 1980 comedy classic "Private Benjamin," featuring the incomparable Goldie Hawn. This unexpected global hit not only showcases Hawn's Oscar-nominated performance but also blends slapstick comedy with a powerful feminist message. Directed by Howard Zieff and written by…

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Trailer 3:17

4M ago3:17

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Podcast Episode Notes --- Podcast Title: Pat's Film Club Movie Mix Episode Title: Trailer Episode Number: 0 Release Date: July 21, 2024 --- Episode Description/Summary 00:00:00 - 00:00:03 "Hi, my name is Pat Kelman, and welcome to the Pat's Film Club podcast." 00:00:21 - 00:00:33 Introduction to the podcast trailer and its official start date. Pat …

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Thinking Through British Cinema (w/Dr. Katerina Flint-Nicol 1:37:52

4M ago1:37:52

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In the penultimate episode of the season, Neil sits down with friend and colleague Kat Flint-Nicol to think through British cinema. The aim was to focus on regionality, but the conversation is much-more wide ranging than that. It captures the complex intersectionality of place, class, genre, industry gatekeeping, and the relationship between indust…

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Eno (w/director Gary Hustwit) 19:43

4M ago19:43

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As we enter the final weeks of the latest season, it is an honour to share this mini episode (a 45rpm single as opposed to 33.3rpm LP if you will) ahead of two final regular episodes before our summer break and the return of Dario for the autumn season. Neil was invited at short notice to chat to filmmaker Gary Hustwit about his revolutionary, gene…

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Pat Kelman (606 Distribution & Pat's Film Club) 1:47:41

5M ago1:47:41

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Pat Kelman, born in Essex but raised in Cornwall, has been an actor, filmmaker, theatre-maker and programmer. Presently, he finds himself releasing independent and arthouse cinema that other distributors deem too niche or challenging via his inspirational 606 Distribution company, as well as programming a wild collection of formative films and belo…

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The Beast (w/writer-director Bertrand Bonello) 50:24

5M ago50:24

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To coincide with the release of his latest film The Beast (starring Léa Seydoux and George Mackay), writer/director Bertrand Bonello came on the podcast to talk about AI and technology, acting, connection, memory, music and perplexing cinema. It was an honour for Neil to talk filmmaking and cinema - taking in Eyes Wide Shut, David Lynch and Sunrise…

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Big Wednesday (w/filmmaker Mark Jenkin) 1:29:07

6M ago1:29:07

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The latest episode was the brainchild of longtime Cinematologist Mark Jenkin (Bait/Enys Men) who wanted to screen one of his favourite films, John Milius's Big Wednesday (1978) at his local cinema, the gorgeous Newlyn Filmhouse, in South West Cornwall. Over a languorous chat before the screening, and over some wonderful chips, Neil and Mark talk ab…

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Recent 2024 Releases (w/Dario!) 1:10:20

6M ago1:10:20

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On a recent visit to London, Neil and Dario sat down to catch up about Dario's break from this season's shows, the present and future of the podcast and some recent film releases they've both seen and enjoyed. They discuss two films they saw together across a relaxing shared weekend; Ilker Çatak's The Teachers' Lounge and Wim Wenders' Perfect Days.…

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Sometimes I Think About Dying (w/director Rachel Lambert) 1:00:13

7M ago1:00:13

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To coincide with the UK cinema release, Neil talks to director Rachel Lambert about Sometimes I Think About Dying, her third feature film. The conversation covers making a feature that had a successful life as a short film, the artistic and thematic legacies of COVID, the importance of location and place, the all-too-human desire to be seen and the…

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Professor Alison Peirse (Doing Women's Global Horror Film History) 1:07:59

8M ago1:07:59

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The new episode of the podcast sees Alison Peirse, now Professor of Film Studies at University of Leeds, return to the show to update us on her work in videographic scholarship and Global Women's Horror Film studies. The episode follows the recent release of a stunning special issue of the vital MAI: Feminism and Visual Culture Journal, edited by A…

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Pouring Water on Troubled Oil (w/director Nariman Massoumi) 57:19

8M ago57:19

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For the latest episode of the podcast Neil talks to filmmaker and academic Dr Nariman Massoumi about his wonderful short documentary Pouring Water on Troubled Oil (2023). MUBI: In 1951, the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company set out to produce a publicity film promoting its activities in Iran. They hired the poet Dylan Thomas. This poetic film follows Thoma…

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Your Fat Friend (w/ director Jeanie Finlay) 57:22

9M ago57:22

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In the first episode of season 19 Neil takes the reins solo, with Dario on sabbatical, for a conversation with one of the UK’s leading filmmakers Jeanie Finlay, ahead of her popular and powerful new documentary Your Fat Friend, released in UK cinemas on Feb 9, 2024. Jeanie returns to the podcast having recorded a live conversation about her career …

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Our Cinematic 2023 1:37:39

10M ago1:37:39

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In this final episode of 2023 (and season 18), we (Neil and Dario) ruminate on a year spent thinking cinematically and engaging with cinema in the unique way that has become the hallmark of The Cinematologists; thoughtful, personal, searching for meaning and meaningful experiences across the movie spectrum. We both share brief discussions of two fi…

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On New Release Apathy 59:50

11M ago59:50

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In this episode of the Cinematologists podcast, we reflect on the pervasive apathy often accompanying the endless influx of new releases and how to combat nagging sense of FOMO which, at times, feels like it can never be satiated. When both of us saw Napoleon and agreed there wasn't much we wanted to talk about, and neither did a raft of art-house …

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