In episode 107 Sam is joined by Joanna Robinson, writer and podcaster at The Ringer and author of MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios. Joanna has chosen Joe Cornish's debut feature Attack The Block (88 mins). Released in 2011, the film stars John Boyega, Jodie Whittaker, Franz Drameh, Luke Treadaway, and Nick Frost Sam and Joanna discuss writing about the cultural behemoth that is Marvel Studios, John Boyega's star-making performance in the film, and Attack The Block's path to true cult movie status.  Thank you for downloading. We'll be back in a couple of weeks! Rate and subscribe on A ..read more

In episode 107 Sam is joined by Nick De Semlyen, editor of Empire magazine and author of Wild and Crazy Guys & The Last Action Heroes. Nick has chosen Cobra (89 mins), Sylvester Stallone's police action movie from 1986. Directed by George P. Cosmatos, the film was written by and stars Stallone, with Brigitte Nielsen, Reni Santoni, and Brian Thompson.  Sam and Nick discuss researching The Last Action Heroes, Sylvester Stallone’s relationships with his cast & director on Cobra, and the actor’s unique serving suggestion for frozen pizza.   Thank you for downloading. We ..read more

In episode 106 Sam is joined by actor Galen Howard. Galen has chosen True Stories (90 mins), David Byrne's directorial debut. The 1986 film stars John Goodman, David Byrne, Swoosie Kurtz, and Spalding Gray, with a soundtrack by Talking Heads.  Sam and Galen discuss becoming a part of the Star Wars universe, John Goodman's first major role and how Ned Ryerson (Stephen Tobolowsky) is responsible for the song Radio Head.  [This podcast was recorded before the start of the SAG-AFTRA strike] Thank you for downloading. We'll be back in a couple of weeks! Rate and subscribe on App ..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 105 Sam is joined by Celine Song, writer and director of Past Lives. Celine has chosen Andrew Bujalski’s Computer Chess (90 minutes) from 2013. The film is set over the course of a weekend tournament for chess software programmers thirty-some years ago. It’s an American independent comedy, filmed on a ‘80s black and white video camera and presented as a documentary.  Sam and Celine discuss the orig ..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 this 90 Minutes or Less Spotlight episode Samuel Bodin talks to Sam about his new under 90 minute movie Cobweb (88 mins) and his pick for the festival, Bride of Frankenstein (75 mins, directed by James Whale). Sam and Samuel discuss directing his first English-language film, how story affects runtime, and Bride of Frankenstein's enduring modernity.  Cobweb starring Lizzy Caplan, Woody Norman, and Antony Sta ..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 this 90 Minutes or Less Spotlight episode Charlotte Regan talks to Sam about her new film Scrapper (84 minutes). They discuss dog-friendly cinema, casting Scrapper's young lead and what it's like to have your film premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.  Scrapper stars Harris Dickinson and Lola Campbell, and is out now.   Thank you for downloading. We'll be back in a couple ..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 104 Sam is joined by Justin Simien, filmmaker and director of Dear White People, Bad Hair, and the new Disney movie Haunted Mansion.  Justin has chosen Ernst Lubitsch's Trouble in Paradise (83 minutes) from 1932. The pre-Code rom-com stars Miriam Hopkins, Kay Francis, and Herbert Marshall. Sam and Justin discuss working with writer Katie Dippold on Haunted Mansion, his career-long fascination ..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. This year, 2023, marks the 10th anniversary of the release of Ben Wheatley's A Field In England (90 mins). Written by Amy Jump, it stars Reece Shearsmith, Michael Smiley, and Peter Ferdinando.  In this 90 Minutes or Less Spotlight episode Ben talks to Sam about the origins of the movie, shooting over 10 days on a micro budget, and watching the film for the first time in a decade.  Ben's new film Meg 2: Th ..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 103 Sam is joined Olly Mann, writer, broadcaster, and podcaster. His work includes Answer Me This!, The Modern Mann, The Week Unwrapped, and Today In History with The Retrospectors.  Olly has chosen Todd Solondz's 1995 low-budget feature Welcome to the Dollhouse (87 minutes). The dark comedy was a hit at the Sundance Film Festival, and stars Heather Matarazzo, Brendan Sexton III, and Eric Mabius ..read more

In episode 102 Sam is joined by writer and podcaster Karen Han. Her new book, BONG JOON HO: Dissident Cinema is out now.  Karen has selected Bong Joon-ho's early short film Incoherence (30 mins). One of director Bong's graduation films from his time as a student at the Korean Academy of Film Arts, it stars Yu Yeon-su and Kim Roe-ha.  Sam and Karen discuss researching her book, common themes throughout Bong's work, and discover what they have in common with Tilda Swinton... Incoherence is available to watch on YouTube.  Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl ..read more