In this break from normal programming, I sit down with Curzon's Jake Garriock to talk about the historic Curzon Mayfair cinema, which is currently in jeopardy, as well as the importance of cinemas serving their communities, the gorgeous design of Mayfair itself, and my illicit Christmas decorations there in 2019. Help with the campaign: https://www.curzon.com/save-curzon-mayfair/objections ..read more

Queer kitsch, the varied career of Jimmi Simpson, and whether 'Charlie's Angels knockoff' is such a bad thing after all. In this episode I'm joined by video essayist Queline Meadows (aka Kikikrazed) to explore why D.E.B.S., a lesbian spy parody directed by Angela Robinson in 2001, is a queer comedy is worth watching.   00:00:02:09 - 00:00:23:09 Will Hi. I'm Will Webb, and this is why you should watch. In today's episode, we're looking at DEBS, the 2003 spy comedy directed by Angela Robinson. Before we get started, if you aren't subscribed yet, then make sure you are so you don't miss out ..read more

The most obscure pick yet: 2001 cryptic Japanese horror Suicide Club! Joining me for this conversation is Cassiah Joski-Jethi, a writer-director whose previous credits include Catch a Butcher, a BFI Network funded horror. Cassiah's analysis is super interesting and makes this episode a must-listen. If you have questions about the film, film in general, or anything indietrix-related, get in touch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Willwebbful https://twitter.com/indietrixfilm Cassiah can also be heard on her podcast, One of Us Is A Filmmaker:  https://oneofusisafilmmaker.podbean.com/ indiet ..read more

Funfairs, truancy and typewriters: it's time to discuss a bonafide classic, Francois Truffaut's The 400 Blows. Joining me for this conversation is Tara Creme, a film composer whose previous credits include documentaries Seahorse and March for Dignity. Tara’ brings her personal journey into cinema to this discussion, making for a fascinating conversation. If you have questions about the film, film in general, or anything indietrix-related, get in touch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Willwebbful https://twitter.com/indietrixfilm indietrix film reviews is a movie review channel hosted by Will W ..read more

In Golden Bear-winning drama Alcarràs, the Solé family, peach farmers in the titular region of Spain, have until the end of summer before they will be removed from their land. Joining me for this conversation is director Carla Simón. Her first film, Summer 1993, was an autobiographical story from her childhood; in our chat here, she discusses broadening her scope, working with actors and crew to create a naturalistic style, and some surprising inspirations. The film is now out in UK cinemas and will soon be available internationally on MUBI.   Listen to our chat to find out more.   ..read more

Want to see Michael Caine's John Lennon impression? In a dystopian future where mankind is infertile, Theo lives a disaffected existence until his ex-wife employs him to escort a young refugee across the UK, unaware that she is the only known pregnant woman in the world. Joining me for this conversation is James DeLisio, one of the hosts of the Socratic Cinema podcast, as well as a maker of video essays on their YouTube channel. James has some fascinating insights into the movie, so I hope you enjoy listening. Listen to our chat to find out more ..read more

Cowboys! Country songs! John Wayne's sensitive side! In this classic western, a stubborn small-town sheriff rounds up a posse, including the town drunk, a young stranger and a disabled old man to keep a criminal in jail, away from the reach of his ruthless rancher brother. Joining me for this conversation is Will DiGravio, a video essayist and podcaster who brings a very special expertise in Rio Bravo to the table. Listen to our chat to find out more.   Transcript: 00:03:05:22 - 00:03:06:17 Will Webb Hi Will. How you doing? 00:03:07:03 - 00:03:14:12 Will di Gravio I'm doing great. Thank ..read more

In this episode I'm joined by Syd Heather, filmmaker, to chat about Strictly Ballroom, the 1995 film directed by Baz Luhrmann. Be prepared for chats about camp, Luhrmann's bewitching directorial style, and a very big Coca Cola sign. (And if we make any out of date references to an upcoming Elvis flick, it's because this was recorded a year ago). Syd's great documentary Micropubs: The New Local is currently available on demand and touring the UK: https://micropubdoc.com/ You can find him on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/syd_heather If you have questions about the film, film in general, or a ..read more

What's your first family movie memory? Did you sneak downstairs to watch a late night action movie? Or was it a trip to the cinema to see something with giant spiders in it?  Recorded back in the UK's second lockdown, this episode is a conversation between me and a very special guest- my dad! We start off with childhood movie memories, how divorced parents divide up movie franchises, and spin off into a wide-ranging chat about Star Trek, Carrie Fisher and the future of film. Hope you enjoy listening. Let me know your early movie memories by getting in touch on Twitter: https://twitter.c ..read more

It's that not-very-regular time you're always waiting for- here's my round-up of reviews from July 2021. Featuring Fear Street, Deerskin and Martin Eden.  ..read more