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Phoenix Cinema Podcast

Chris Austin & Luke Parker

Chris Austin and Luke Parker come together to discuss the program of London"s historic cinema! Join us for reviews of the world"s latest and greatest independent films and joined by some truly special guests!The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of Phoenix Cinema, nor any of their respective affiliates or employees.Contact us on; phoenixcinemapod@gmail.comInstagram;

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66:03

Safe with Chris Austin, Zalan Pall & Luke Parker

Phoenix Cinema Podcast ·

2025/07/11

In this episode of Phoenix Cinema Podcast Film Club, Chris and Luke are joined by Phoenix Cinema manager Zalan to discuss the 1995 film Safe directed by Todd Haynes. We dive into the film's exploration of environmental illness, psychosomatic issues, and Julianne Moore's identity crisis. We also analyse the ambiguous narrative, the societal commentary on women's health and the film's unsettling tone.Join us as we travel to the Wrenwood community for some "healing" and listen to the end as we reveal

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51:53

In Conversation With Tim Arnold

Phoenix Cinema Podcast ·

2025/07/05

Chris Austin is joined on Phoenix Cinema Podcast by musician/filmmaker/activist Tim Arnold who discusses his background, his love for Soho, segueing a career from music into storytelling into political activism and also about his new film SUPERCONNECTED which is set to screen as a live performance by Tim Arnold alongside his album at Phoenix Cinema on September 26. Get your tickets now!Tim was a blast to talk to and his new film is about a subject that is very relevant in our modern day tech

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74:33

Alien with Chris Austin, Luke Parker & Hannah Tavares

Phoenix Cinema Podcast ·

2025/06/28

Welcome to Episode 2 of Phoenix Cinema Podcast Film Club where we discuss the sci-fi horror classic Alien (1979).This is a beloved film and an all time classic for a reason. We dive into the impact this film made on genre films throughout the 80's, the incredible performance of the late Ian Holm (and a personal story from Chris about the time he met him), and why the hell someone would take a cat on board a spaceship with them.We hope you enjoy!

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51:12

A Review Of McQuarrie's Mission: Impossible - The...

Phoenix Cinema Podcast ·

2025/06/26

Chris Austin is joined by his brother who is also the composer and editor of the podcast, Stefan Krieger, to discuss the eighth (and last?) movie in the long-running M:I franchise.Suffice to say it did not go down well considering this is meant to be the final movie of what has been a mostly inconsistent film series. But the disappointment of the movie resulted in a really fun conversation as we discuss what didn't work for us and why as well as what does work in this movie and the others in the

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51:15

In Conversation With Raphaelle Thibaut

Phoenix Cinema Podcast ·

2025/06/19

Chris Austin and Luke Parker are joined by French film composer Raphaelle Thibaut on the Phoenix Cinema Podcast to discuss her life and career, most notably the recent Disneynature documentary film, Sea Lions Of The Galapagos, which is truly a stunning musical achievement.Raphaelle was such a blast to talk to and we hope you enjoy this episode as we continue to talk to the best film composers currently working.Sea Lions Of The Galapagos is available to watch now on Disney+.

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97:53

A View To A Kill with Ralph D. Apel, Chris Austin &...

Phoenix Cinema Podcast ·

2025/06/15

Welcome to Episode 50 (!!) and our first official episode of the Phoenix Cinema Podcast Film Club where Chris and Luke are joined by our favourite guest Ralph D. Apel (Getting LOST) to discuss the final Roger Moore Bond movie, A View To A Kill (1985).This was a blast to discuss as most Bond movies usually are. Join us as we dive into what (mostly) works as well as a whole lot that doesn't and stay tuned to the end of the episode as Luke reveals what we'll be watching next!

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27:33

A Review Of Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme

Phoenix Cinema Podcast ·

2025/06/12

It's time for a new Wes Anderson movie! That means strap in for some amazing production design, a quirky Desplat score, a star-studded cast and Chris and Luke just aren't that into it.Join us as we discuss why and dig into what makes a Wes Anderson movie work for us and why we'd like to see something different. Feel free to completely disagree with us but you have to listen first!The Phoenician Scheme is available to watch in cinemas now.

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86:27

Getting LOST with Ralph D. Apel

Phoenix Cinema Podcast ·

2025/06/05

Our favourite recurring guest Ralph D. Apel rejoins Chris Austin and Luke Parker on the Phoenix Cinema Podcast to discuss his work as a producer on the feature film documentary, Getting LOST which had its UK premiere at Phoenix Cinema in November of 2024.Ralph is so engaging that it took two episodes to get around to this but the wait was worth it as Ralph reveals how he got involved with the film, his LOST podcast that became so popular Jorge Garcia (Hurley from LOST) would listen to it while

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55:42

A Review Of Coogler's Sinners with Stefan Krieger

Phoenix Cinema Podcast ·

2025/05/30

Composer of the podcast, Stefan Krieger, joins Chris and Luke as they discuss Ryan Coogler's latest film, SINNERS, which may be the most entertaining film of the year.The music by Ludwig Göransson is absolutely fantastic and this is a film that deserves to be seen on the biggest screen possible. Listen in as we travel to Clarksdale, Mississippi, 1932, for the best juke joint in town!

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35:16

In Conversation With Anne Dudley

Phoenix Cinema Podcast ·

2025/05/23

Chris Austin spoke with Oscar-winning film composer Anne Dudley (The Full Monty) about her music inspirations growing up, the power of collaboration with key filmmakers in her life and also about her upcoming film, SIGNS OF LIFE, that she composed and produced.Anne was a delight to speak to and has had such a prolific and incredible career composing music for films, TV shows and artists.Do look out for SIGNS OF LIFE set to be released in the UK by end of the year and check out Anne's incredible

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37:07

A Review Of Zilbalodis' Flow with Zalan Pall

Phoenix Cinema Podcast ·

2025/05/17

Chris and Luke are joined by our favourite cinema manager, Zalan Pall of Phoenix Cinema, to discuss this Oscar-winner for Best Animated Film, Flow, by Latvian filmmaker Gints ZilbalodisIn a post-apocalyptic world seemingly devoid of humans, animals still cling on to survival and we follow one black cat's journey in particular as it makes its way across a perilous landscape and the community of different creatures it encounters and the relationships they form along the way.It's a beautiful film in

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30:34

A Review Of Cattaneo's The Penguin Lessons

Phoenix Cinema Podcast ·

2025/05/10

Chris and Luke head to a divided Argentina in 1976 for this warm, heartfelt dramedy starring Steve Coogan and a penguin.The movie may feel forced at times but its heart is in the right place and, again, the penguin, It makes all the difference.Listen now!

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98:49

Never Say Never Again with Ralph D. Apel, Chris...

Phoenix Cinema Podcast ·

2025/05/04

Welcome to a special Film Club episode of Phoenix Cinema Podcast where we dive into the unofficial Bond film, Never Say Never Again, the Thunderball remake starring Sean Connery on his final return to the role!Ralph D. Apel (Getting LOST) rejoins Chris Austin and Luke Parker and fellow Film Club member Hannah Tavares to dive into this 1983 Irvin Kershner directed film, made to challenge and go head to head with the Roger Moore-starring Octopussy that same year!This was a fun discussion where we all

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81:49

In Conversation with Fil Freitas of The Prince...

Phoenix Cinema Podcast ·

2025/04/27

Fil Freitas is a filmmaker and Duty Manager of the world-famous The Prince Charles Cinema in London and what he's done is he's made a movie called THE REGULARS which is a film set at the PCC and starring the PCC staff (as well as a couple of professional actors) about a day in the life working at the venue and just trying to get through the shift.Fil was a blast to speak to, clearly so intelligent about film and so generous with his time. This is truly a special achievement and we are so proud to be

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33:23

A Review Of Levinson's The Alto Knights

Phoenix Cinema Podcast ·

2025/04/22

Veteran film director Barry Levinson teams with veteran producer Irwin Winkler to direct legendary actor Robert De Niro (in dual roles!) in what may very well be De Niro's final say on the gangster genre.Join Chris and Luke as they dig into this film that has been a box office bomb but is not as bad as the critics have been making it out to be. Your mileage on this one may vary but, hey, you get double De Niro for the price of one!

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51:03

In Conversation With Raashi Kulkarni

Phoenix Cinema Podcast ·

2025/04/16

Film composer Raashi Kulkarni joins Chris and Luke in the PCP studio and reveals her love of music and scoring started at a very early age through to her years spent learning on the job as an assistant composer for hit TV shows to making it on her own and being the sole composer on feature films.Raashi was an absolute pleasure to talk to and a lesson in what it is to stay humble but incredibly resilient, hard-working and collaborative.Look out for the upcoming A Nice Indian Boy soon to reach the UK

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83:44

In Conversation With Ralph D. Apel

Phoenix Cinema Podcast ·

2025/04/10

Producer and podcaster Ralph D. Apel (Getting LOST) joins Chris Austin and Luke Parker for an epic discussion about Ralph's multiple podcasts stretching back to 2006 as well as their favourite movie scores and composers and favourite Bond movies and everything but the movie we were meant to discuss. But that's the result of a great conversation. Time flew and we hope you enjoy one of our favourite guests so far!

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32:59

A Review Of Joon-Ho's Mickey 17

Phoenix Cinema Podcast ·

2025/03/23

It's the year 2054 and if you need a bit of money you can sign up to be an 'Expendable' someone who gets to join a space colony and if you die, no problem, you just get cloned!Robert Pattinson stars in dual roles in Bong Joon-Ho's latest sci-fi action comedy, a rollicking good time with some truly off-kilter performances and a quirky tone that can only truly be Joon-Ho's.Join Chris and Luke as they dive into this strange but wildly entertaining flick currently screening at Phoenix Cinema!

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41:30

In Conversation With Paul Leonard-Morgan

Phoenix Cinema Podcast ·

2025/03/17

BAFTA-winning film composer Paul Leonard-Morgan (Limitless, Dredd) joins Chris for a chat about his career, musical influences and his upcoming projects.Paul was a delight to speak to with a wicked sense of humour as you'll hear for yourself in this latest episode of the Phoenix Cinema Podcast.Make sure to check out the film LAST BREATH at a cinema near you as well as the new Netflix documentary CHAOS: THE MANSON MURDERS to hear the latest scores from Paul Leonard-Morgan.

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39:08

A Review Of Salles' "I'm Still Here"

Phoenix Cinema Podcast ·

2025/03/11

Travel back to Rio de Janeiro, 1970, with Chris and Luke as they spend time with the Paiva family and the brutal, oppressive forces that storm into their lives and tear them apart.Spearheaded by a tour-de-force performance by Golden Globe-winning actress Fernanda Torres, this haunting, tense and emotional film speaks to familial love and the connection that binds us even in the face of such despair and horror. Winner of Best International Film at the Academy Awards, I'm Still Here is still showing

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