In episode 118 Sam is joined by artist and illustrator Murugiah.  Murugiah has chosen Jodorowsky's Dune (90 mins). Directed by Frank Pavich, the 2013 documentary follows Alejandro Jodorowsky's attempt to make a film adaptation of Frank Herbert's classic sci-fi novel Dune.  Sam and Murugiah discuss how Jodorowsky gathered his 'spiritual warriors' to work on the project, how not making the movie became a huge influence on sci-fi cinema - from Ridley Scott's Alien to much much more - and how seeing Jodorowsky's El Topo changed Murugiah's life.  Thank you for downloading ..read more

In episode 117 Sam is joined by writer and director Jeff Wadlow. His new movie Imaginary is in cinemas now, and his other credits include Kick-Ass 2, Non-Stop, and Truth or Dare.  Jeff has chosen Commando (90 mins). Released in 1985 and directed by Mark L. Lester, the film stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rae Dawn Chong, and Alyssa Milano.  Sam and Jeff discuss Arnie's iconic action movie quips, Bill Paxton's brief appearance, and why Commando was listed with the wrong duration for more than a decade.  Thank you for downloading. We'll be back in a couple of weeks! Rate and subs ..read more

In episode 116 Sam is joined by film and television writer Ellen E Jones. She is the co-host of BBC Radio 4's Screenshot with Mark Kermode, and her book Screen Deep: How film and TV can solve racism and save the world is available now.  Ellen has chosen Stanley Kubrick's second feature Killer's Kiss (67 mins). The 1955 film stars Frank Silvera, Jamie Smith and Irene Kane. Sam and Ellen discuss Frank Silvera's mixed-race heritage and what that brings to the film, Kubrick's ability to maximise his limited production budget to big effect and how the location shooting depicts a 1950s New ..read more

In episode 115 Sam is joined by composer Daniel Pemberton. His work includes Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Slow Horses, Brian and Charles, The Trial of the Chicago 7 and Peep Show.  Daniel has a short-list of 5 films to potentially add to the festival: Rushmore, Idiocracy, Run Lola Run, Koyaanisqatsi, and Shallow Grave. Sam and Daniel discuss working on Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, the Peep Show pops, and which of his film choices should be added to the festival line-up. Thank you for downloading. We'll be back in a couple of weeks! Rate and subscribe on Apple ..read more

In episode 114 Sam is joined by playwright and screenwriter Tom Morton-Smith. His plays include Oppenheimer, Ravens: Spassky vs. Fischer, and the Olivier award-winning My Neighbour Totoro which premiered at the Barbican in London.  Tom has chosen Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (90 mins) from 1989. Directed by Stephen Herek, the movie stars Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, and George Carlin. Sam and Tom discuss adapting the iconic My Neighbour Totoro for the stage, Bill & Ted's vague logic around time travel, and the enduring friendship of the two main characters.  Thank you ..read more

In episode 113 Sam is joined by Tricia Tuttle, head of directing fiction at the NFTS, and director of the Berlin International Film Festival from April 2024.  Tricia has chosen Under The Skin (79 mins) from 1997. The first and only feature directed by Carine Adler, the film stars Samantha Morton, Claire Rushbrook, and Rita Tushingham.  Sam and Tricia discuss how Tricia became a film festival programmer, Samantha Morton's star-making turn as Iris, and the ground-breaking British cinema scene of the late 90s.  Thank you for downloading. We'll be back in a couple of weeks! Rat ..read more

In episode 112 Sam is joined by writer and director Edgar Wright (Shaun Of The Dead, Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World, Last Night In Soho).  Edgar is also a world-class cineaste. He joins Sam to discuss his top ten under 90 minute movies watched in 2023. It includes a mix of new releases, as well as some old favourites - none of which have been picked on the podcast before!  Edgar and Sam discuss Dance Craze (85 mins), The Thing From Another World (87 mins), Smoking Causes Coughing (80 mins), The Ruins (90 mins), Sisu (90 mins), Harold and Maude (91 mins), Bottoms (91 mins), The Purp ..read more

In episode 111 Sam is joined by director and producer Marc Jobst. His new show, the live-action adaptation of ONE PIECE is now streaming on Netflix.  Simon has chosen Small Axe: Lovers Rock (68 mins), directed by Steve McQueen and co-written by McQueen and Courttia Newland. The film originally aired on the BBC as part of the Small Axe series in 2020. Lovers Rock stars Micheal Ward and Amarah-Jae St. Aubyn, with original music by Mica Levi.  Sam and Marc discuss his career working in television, how he realised the epic scale of the ONE PIECE in live-action and how Lovers Rock capture ..read more

In episode 110 Sam is joined by director Simon Cellan Jones. His new movie The Family Plan, starring Mark Wahlberg and Michelle Monaghan, is available to stream now on Apple TV.  Simon has chosen Lady Macbeth (89 mins). Directed by William Oldroyd, the 2016 film stars Florence Pugh, Cosmo Jarvis, Paul Hilton, and Naomi Ackie. Sam and Simon discuss moving from TV to film directing, Florence Pugh's explosive star turn, and the incredible talents behind the camera. Thank you for downloading. We'll be back in a couple of weeks! Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.c ..read more

Sam Clements is curating a fictional film festival. He'll accept almost anything, but the movie must not be longer than 90 minutes. This is the 90 Minutes Or Less Film Fest podcast. In episode 109 Sam is joined by returning guest Chris Broad, the filmmaker behind the Abroad In Japan YouTube channel, and author of the number 1 Sunday Times bestselling book, Abroad In Japan. Chris has chosen Creep (77 mins), the 2014 found footage horror film. The film stars Mark Duplass and Patrick Brice, with Brice directing.  Sam and Chris discuss what went into writing his first book, the on-screen che ..read more