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The Brum Picture Show Podcast

Welcome to the podcast version of The Brum Picture Show, the movie radio show every Saturday afternoon on Brum Radio…The Brum Picture Show, an exciting new film show brought to you by the Birmingham-based community cinema collective Screen B14. Shining a spotlight on local and independent cinema whilst peering through our Brummie lens at the rest of the world and the mainstream, we’ll have something for you whether you’re from Birmingham, England or Birmingham, Alabama.

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The Brum Picture Show: The Disaster Movie Episode

The Brum Picture Show Podcast ·

2024/07/29

On this week’s show, to celebrate the release of tornado-based blockbuster Twisters, we’re going to be talking about disaster movies! Prepare for a whirlwind of fascinating facts as we discuss the history of the genre, the fetishisation of destruction on screen, and what would happen if Godzilla came to Birmingham.We’ll also be welcoming back an old Brum Picture Show colleague, Rory, so this is set to be an even more disastrous episode than usual!---Email us at

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64:55

The Brum Picture Show: The Slasher Episode

The Brum Picture Show Podcast ·

2024/07/15

Do you like scary movies? If so, you’ve come to the right place! To celebrate the release of MaxXxine, the third instalment of Ti West’s X trilogy, we’re going to be taking a stab at covering the slasher genre in blood-curdling detail! We’ll be discussing the most iconic masked killers of cinema, from Leatherface to Ghostface, and we’ll even be discussing Kevin Bacon’s face! Has he stolen Ethan Hawke’s face? Tune in to find out. ---Email us at pictureshow@brumradio.com---Listen live to The

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65:27

The Brum Picture Show: The 1999 Episode

The Brum Picture Show Podcast ·

2024/07/01

On this week’s show we’ll be partying like it’s 1999! To celebrate Screen B14’s upcoming screening of Buena Vista Social Club we’ll be discussing other films released in the final year of the 20th century. Is it just a random year or one of the best and most culturally significant years in movie history?Alongside even more movie donkey news (due to popular demand), we’ll also have reviews of some new releases. Will these modern films affirm the notion that things were better in the olden

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The Brum Picture Show: The Nepo Baby Episode

The Brum Picture Show Podcast ·

2024/06/17

With the release of The Watched, directed by Ishana Night Shyamalan, daughter of M. Night, we thought we’d take a look at nepotism in the movie world this week.We’ll be getting all serious for once and discussing why the prevalence of Nepo babies in Hollywood is such a problem for those from a less privileged background trying to break into the industry. But don’t worry, we’ll also have our usual frivolity, as we rank our favourite Nepo babies, and even expose secret ones! We also have an

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73:22

The Brum Picture Show: The Mad Max Episode

The Brum Picture Show Podcast ·

2024/06/03

Start your engines! On this week’s show we’ll be talking all things Mad Max to celebrate the release of Furiosa, the latest instalment in the post-apocalyptic saga from the director of Babe: Pig in the City.Alongside discussions of dancing penguins, award-winning dogs, and leather-bound villains, Nadine will also be challenging Anya Taylor-Joy to a battle to the death in Brum Radio’s newly installed Thunderdome, so you’d be mad to miss this episode! ---Email us at

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The Brum Picture Show: The Sci-Fi Battle Episode

The Brum Picture Show Podcast ·

2024/05/20

To celebrate the release of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, this week we’ll be having a battle of the Sci-Fi franchises on the Brum Picture Show!We’ll be discussing our favourite futuristic sagas, what a franchise actually is, and if the very existence of franchises represents the death of originality in popular culture. We’ll also be attempting to break the world record for the number of times the word “ape” is uttered in a podcast, so don’t monkey around, be sure to tune in! ---Email

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85:22

The Brum Picture Show: The Richard Linklater Episode...

The Brum Picture Show Podcast ·

2024/05/06

This week we’re thrilled to be joined by multi-instrumentalist and composer Graham Reynolds, regular collaborator of indie director Richard Linklater. We’ll be discussing Graham’s upcoming performance at the Flatpack Festival on the 12th of May and his prolific career in music and film. As well as having a nostalgic look back on Linklater’s career, we’ll also be reviewing Luca Guadagnino’s new romantic tennis film Challengers, so this is set to be an ace episode! ---Email us at

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The Brum Picture Show: The Civil War Episode

The Brum Picture Show Podcast ·

2024/04/22

To celebrate the release of Alex Garland’s new film Civil War, we thought it would be appropriate to discuss civil war films on this week’s show. This unfortunately turned into a civil war amongst the Brum Picture Show team as we debated whether civil war films are a genre, and what a civil war actually is.Alongside deep dives into Apocalypse Now, Michael Collins, and A Field in England, we'll also be pitting the spookily similar nun-based horror films Immaculate and The First Omen against

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71:11

The Brum Picture Show: The Book Club Episode

The Brum Picture Show Podcast ·

2024/04/08

To tie in with Screen B14’s upcoming screening of Poor Things, we’ll be putting on our reading spectacles as we discuss literary adaptations on film. We’ll also be making spectacles of ourselves as we struggle to think of books we’ve actually read. Alongside some truly surprising literary picks, we’ll also have reviews of the thematically appropriate films Adaptation and Dune Part 2. So whether you’re a bookworm or a sandworm, this is an episode for you! ---Email us at

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34:43

Bonus Episode: An Interview with Roger Shannon

The Brum Picture Show Podcast ·

2024/04/01

In this bonus episode we have something very special for you- an interview!To celebrate Screen B14 and Blow Water’s screening of the 1997 romantic comedy Peggy Su, we’ll be talking to executive producer Roger Shannon, a veteran of British independent cinema.Roger was kind enough to take the time to talk to us about a range of topics including the production of Peggy Su, the representation of cities on film, and even Isaac Hayes’s boxer shorts. How on earth did the conversation lead to that

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60:13

The Brum Picture Show: The Rob Reiner Episode

The Brum Picture Show Podcast ·

2024/03/25

This week we'll be debuting a brand new feature on the show: "The Rob Reiner Test". We'll be discussing the director's top 5 films and debating how many filmmakers even come close to matching such greatness, with co-presenter Rory taking it upon himself to be the grand adjudicator of objective artistic quality. Alongside movie news, including an update on the fate of The Electric Cinema and Messi (the dog), we’ll also be reviewing Drive Away Dolls and the 25th anniversary re-release of

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67:00

The Brum Picture Show: The Martin Scorsese Episode

The Brum Picture Show Podcast ·

2024/03/11

It’s time for a Marty party at Brum Radio this week as we celebrate the legendary director Martin Scorsese! We’ll be discussing his life and career and his recent success at the prestigious Brum Picture Show Awards. Will he come down to the studio to collect his trophy? Tune in to find out. Alongside reviews of Origin and Scala!!!, we’ll be discussing the sad news of the closure of The Electric Cinema, and what you can do to help save it. But don’t worry, it’s not all sombre news, as we'll

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71:12

The Brum Picture Show: The Awards Season Episode

The Brum Picture Show Podcast ·

2024/02/26

It's awards season in the movie world, so we've been rolling out the red carpet at the Brum Radio studios for a very special episode. We'll be discussing the Bafta winners, making our predictions for The Oscars, and, most prestigiously of all, giving out our very own Brum Picture Show Awards! We'll also be spending an arguably excessive amount of time talking about celebrity dogs. So, if you're feeling "ruff", this episode is sure to be a treat!Listen live to The Brum Picture Show with

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69:59

The Brum Picture Show: The Valentine's Episode

The Brum Picture Show Podcast ·

2024/02/12

Love is in the air this week as we discuss our favourite romantic films to watch this Valentine’s season. However, in classic Brum Picture Show fashion, we veer drastically off topic and wind up discussing subjects such as artificial intelligence, loneliness, and rodent-based crime.But don’t worry, we eventually get round to talking about such heartwarming films as In the Mood for Love, Punch Drunk Love, and, most romantically of all, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. So, whether you’re a lover

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86:28

The Brum Picture Show: The "Strong Female Character"...

The Brum Picture Show Podcast ·

2024/01/29

To tie in with the release of Priscilla and Poor Things, we thought it would be appropriate to talk about our favourite “strong female characters” from cinema and whether or not this is a meaningful phrase to describe movie heroines. Spoiler alert: Not really.Alongside reviews of the aforementioned films, we’ll be discussing the feminist credentials of Broadcast News, Kill Bill Vol.1, and Midsommar, so this is an episode sure to make everyone feel empowered! Note: This episode was recorded

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64:28

The Brum Picture Show: The Musical Episode

The Brum Picture Show Podcast ·

2024/01/15

This week we attempt to bring some cheer to a cold and dark January by having a lovely chat about musicals! Unfortunately this somehow devolves into discussions about cannibalism and other potentially triggering topics. But don’t worry, Nadine tells a story about her cat to lighten the mood. We’ll be getting our teeth into Chicago, West Side Story, and Cannibal! The Musical, and we’ll also have reviews of the uplifting films Society of the Snow and Ferrari, so this is an episode sure to

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70:27

The Brum Picture Show: The 2023 Episode

The Brum Picture Show Podcast ·

2024/01/01

In this very special episode we’ll be getting all nostalgic and saying goodbye to the year we have all just endured- 2023. We’ll be discussing our favourite and most disappointing moments, and we might even get around to talking about some of the year’s film releases too. Alongside reviewing some of the films that have delighted or enraged us over the past year, we'll be talking about topics ranging from giant sharks to nuclear existential dread, so this is a cinematic hootenanny you’d be a

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71:31

The Brum Picture Show: The Alternative Christmas Episode

The Brum Picture Show Podcast ·

2023/12/20

This week we discuss ideas for an alternative Christmas and talk about our favourite festive films that aren’t that Christmassy. We cover a wide range of topics, from disintegrating Hollywood marriages to talking foxes, so if that sounds like your idea of a good Christmas then be sure to tune in!Alongside some movie news, we’ll also have reviews of some of the latest releases, including Wonka, and we also get an exciting update on co-presenter Rory’s spiralling career. You'd be a Scrooge to

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70:59

The Brum Picture Show: The Ridley Scott Episode

The Brum Picture Show Podcast ·

2023/12/05

On this week's show we discuss all things Ridley Scott, from his humble beginnings in advertising to his iconic films (and inevitably superior director's cuts) and his infamous effing and jeffing! We review his latest epic, Napoleon starring Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby, whilst this extended podcast version includes our discussion of another stately-home based film, Saltburn. With a round-up of international news and local film events to boot, this is one effing good show you'd be

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78:33

The Brum Picture Show: The Film Noir Episode

The Brum Picture Show Podcast ·

2023/11/20

Are you a rugged Detective with a tobacco addiction and complicated past? If so you'll love this Film Noir episode of the Brum Picture show! The team will discuss the history of film Noir and our top picks, and there will also be a spoiler free review of the Royal Hotel, and a round up of global news and local films events. Listen live to The Brum Picture Show with Screen B14 on Saturdays at 4pm (UK Time) on www.brumradio.com.Follow the team at Screen B14

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