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The Uncut Network - Directors, Actors and Genres

Directors Uncut has evolved to become the Uncut Network. Joined by an array of cool voices from the UK podcasting scene, Rob looks at movies in all shapes and sizes. Each episode focusing on one filmmaker from the many walks of life and corners of the globe, we"ve also got the same for fan favourite actors and obscure, and weird sub-genres. Seriously, we get super specific. We touch on everything on the Uncut Network. It is is the Movie Podcast with all the niches! …Mostly. We don"t do

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01:09:11

S03E04: The Samara Weaving Episode (Ready or Not)

The Uncut Network - Directors, Actors and Genres ·

2023/09/29

And with this we launch the first sub-brand of the Uncut Network, Join Rob and Liz (Ghouls Magazine) for the first ever episode of Actors Uncut. In this first episode, we decided to look at an actor that is somewhat overlooked and use that episode to celebrate them and their work. So, for that, we picked Samara Weaving who is much more than who she is related to and the ongoing insistance from the internet that she looks like Margot Robbie. For this episode we looked at McG's Netflix comedy

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01:20:31

S03E03: The Virgin Suicides & Marie Antoinette

The Uncut Network - Directors, Actors and Genres ·

2023/09/15

We return to our regularly scheduled programming after the annual tradition of our frightfest special, this time we talk about Sofia Coppola. Rob is joined by Kat (Movies with Mummy), Graham (Pop Screen) and Petros (Caged in) to talk two of her most beloved movies both of which star Kirsten Dunst. We look at 1999's deeply sad and important late 1990s movie, the virgin suicides. Then we simuatenously jump both back and forward in time to 2006's Marie Antoniette. Along the way, we also talk

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01:24:43

Frightfest 2023 Feat. Raging Grace, Suitable Flesh...

The Uncut Network - Directors, Actors and Genres ·

2023/09/04

A little bit late but no less great, it's time for 2023's Frightfest special. Rob is joined by Kat, Amber, Bel & Becci to talk about the UK's premiere horror film festival. Together they talk about Horny Horror, Fluting on the rooftops, Yorkshire being spooky, Hot blooded action and so much more. It's an action packed and very funny episode this time on the Uncut Network. One that it's probably best listening to with a pen and paper, that, or Letterboxd open in another tab

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01:17:47

S03E01: The Old Dark House & Bride of Frankenstein

The Uncut Network - Directors, Actors and Genres ·

2023/08/18

We are back, and with a new name to boot! In this inaugral episode of series 3, the newly dubbed Uncut Network heads into the world of classic Horror royalty and the Universal Monsters cycle with James Whale. Joined by Graham (Pop Screen) & Robyn (Twitter), the trio discuss the archetypal Old Dark House (1932) and The Bride of Frankenstein (1935). Beyond that the episode also touches on the rampant LGBT subtexts, the Hays Code, and just how iconic James Whale's vision of the eponymous

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00:40:54

BONUS: Season 3 Announcement & From the Video Aisle -...

The Uncut Network - Directors, Actors and Genres ·

2023/06/23

Series 2 may be over, even so changes are afoot for Directors Uncut. As you've probably noticed in your podcast feed, the name of the podcast has changed from Directors Uncut to the Uncut Network. Rob explains the why's, who's and what for's in this bonus episode. Exciting times ahead. The only thing I will say in this episode description is that after today, we are having a 6 week break before series 3 kicks off around the 11th of August. It won't be total radio silence

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01:22:26

Ben Wheatley (Kill List & In the Earth) - Series 2...

The Uncut Network - Directors, Actors and Genres ·

2023/06/09

And with this, Series 2 is done and dusted. To close out this sophomore series, we looked at British fan favourite, Ben Wheatley, with the debuting Caitlyn and Faye, as well as the returning Kat and Mike. For this episode we get deep into the weeds of 2011's evergreen Hitman/Gangster/Cult/Folk Horror, Kill List. And by deep I mean deep, this is the single most exhaustive episode we have done in a long time and it was an absolute delight to be be part of. I hope you enjoy listening to it as

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01:06:42

Shinya Tsukamoto PART TWO (A Snake of June & Kotoko)

The Uncut Network - Directors, Actors and Genres ·

2023/05/26

C/W: Self Harm, Suicidal Thoughts, Invasion Thoughts, Depressive States. Yeah, the fact that I had to put one of those warnings before the episode synopsis but surely tell you that the content forthcoming hits on some very hard and heavy topics, Shinya Tsukamoto certainly goes to some exceptionally emotional places, its not all cyberwangs and night beatings. This week I am joined by a debuting Amber (HornBloodFire), as well as the returning Ben (The Geek Show) and Graham (Pop Screen) to talk about

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00:59:28

Shinya Tsukamoto PART ONE (Tetsuo: Iron Man & Vital)

The Uncut Network - Directors, Actors and Genres ·

2023/05/12

This time out on Directors Uncut, we have part one of a man I've previously described as a body horror sweetheart - what's more, this was the single most cursed recording we've ever had. Now if that's not emblematic of the production of one of today's featured movies I don't know what is. That director is the inimitable Shinya Tsukamoto. Joined by Rabia (Ride my Omnibus & Cultured Curators), we look at one of the most infamous movies of its generation - and frankly, if

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01:17:02

John Landis PART TWO (An American Werewolf in London...

The Uncut Network - Directors, Actors and Genres ·

2023/04/28

Thank you for joining us on Directors Uncut as we dip into the work of John Landis for the second time. Not many Max Landis jabs this time. Joined by a returning Gav (My Favourite Film) & Andy (Road to Knowhere), we talk about one of the most beloved of all werewolf movies, 1981's An American Werewolf in London and 1983s Eddie Murphy's star-making Trading Places. Along the way, we also talk about Werewolf's status as a comedy horror, that iconic transformation scene, and how badly

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01:11:28

John Landis PART ONE (The Blues Brothers & Into the...

The Uncut Network - Directors, Actors and Genres ·

2023/04/14

We had a cross-over episode with Pop Screen for our 2022 review episode, and now we are back with another unofficial cross-over episode with our sister podcast for the first of two John Landis episodes. In case you don't know, Pop Screen features musicians in movies and we have an embarrassment of riches on that front this week. Rob is joined by Graham (Pop Screen) & Gav (My Favourite Film), the first film we talk about is The Blues Brothers (1980) with the likes of Aretha Franklyn and

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01:05:35

James Wan PART TWO (Dead Silence & Malignant)

The Uncut Network - Directors, Actors and Genres ·

2023/03/31

This week, Rob is joined by Ygraine (What a Scream) & Bel (Fishnets & Philosophy) for a follow-up to the previous episodes' chat about Saw and Insidious as we return to modern horror master, James Wan! We looked at 2007's misunderstood Dead Silence - complete with Baby Ryan Kwanten, creepy puppets, and the biggest tongue in cinema history. I don't know whether that last bit is true, but if it was ever beaten it's likely to be in some p*rn abomination and I'm not sure

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01:04:17

James Wan Part ONE (Saw & Insidious)

The Uncut Network - Directors, Actors and Genres ·

2023/03/17

The first pure horror podcast in a while for Directors Uncut. Join Kat, Liz, and Cliff as we talk about one of the most successful horror directors of all time, especially if you are looking at box offices. The first movie we covered was Wan's breakout and ground zero for a long-running franchise about to have its 10th entry later in the year, SAW. A movie which has an unjustifiable harsh reception, mainly from people who haven't seen it. The first entry is the focus but we also dip a toe into the

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01:02:06

Juraj Herz (The Cremator & Ferat Vampire)

The Uncut Network - Directors, Actors and Genres ·

2023/03/01

And so we stumble on our second unofficial Second Run episode, following Karel Zeman. Rob is joined by Graham (Pop Screen) & Aidan (Letterboxd) for a reunion of the Cinema Eclectica podcast. This time we discuss one of the big daddies of the Czech New Wave, Juraj Herz, the sort of films that are the bread and butter of podcast favourites, Second Run. We kicked off the show by discussing a true day ruiner, The Cremator - a Czech masterpiece and character study so dark it makes most horror movies

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00:57:10

Anders Thomas Jensen (The Green Butchers & Riders of...

The Uncut Network - Directors, Actors and Genres ·

2023/02/17

We've had our mid-season mini-break and we return with one for all your Mads Mikkelsen superfans. On this episode, I was joined by Ariel (Ride the Omnibus) & Graham (Pop Screen) to discuss the Scandinavian absurdist, Anders Thomas Jensen. Now if that name isn't immediately familiar, worry not, all you need to know is that he is a director who is a home away from home for the aforementioned Danish Superstar. The films we looked at were Green Butchers (2003), a dark comedy that taps into a dark

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01:16:28

Ridley Scott (Alien + Thelma & Louise) Part Two

The Uncut Network - Directors, Actors and Genres ·

2023/01/20

After that distraction that was the 2022 review and the launch of a spin-off podcast, we are back to our normally scheduled episodes. Last time we looked at Gladiator & Blade Runner, two very masculine classics from Ridley Scott's vast and important filmography. This time, we look at two films from the opposite end of his spectrum that you could call feminist icons whether on purpose or unintentionally. To look at one of the greatest horror films of all time, Alien, and one of the finest

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02:20:45

Directors Uncut Best of 2022 (Part Two)

The Uncut Network - Directors, Actors and Genres ·

2023/01/06

2022 is done and dusted, and with that comes the inevitable best-of-the-year show. But this time, things have taken a turn of the behemothic. This is part two, you can find part one featuring the 10-6 picks on our sister podcast, Pop Screen. Listen to Pop Screen here. On this huge lad of 2022 coverage, I am joined by Pop Screen's Graham, as well as returning voices in the shape of Kat, James, Vincent, Oliver, Cliff & Andy. On top of all those lovely people, we are also joined by the debuting

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01:32:32

Ridley Scott (Blade Runner & Gladiator) Part One

The Uncut Network - Directors, Actors and Genres ·

2022/12/23

Merry Christmas Friends! And just to show how well I planned in advance, here's what is totally a Christmas special. Yeah, absolutely a Christmas episode. Yeah, it's clearly not. It is part one of a discussion of Ridley Scott, the second will drop in the new year. For now, though, I am joined by Vincent (Invasion of the Pody People) and Gav (My Favourite Film) to discuss 1982's dystopian sci-fi classic Blade Runner and 2000's academy award-winning Gladiator. One we are largely all in agreement

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01:21:15

Na Hong-Jin (The Chaser & The Wailing)

The Uncut Network - Directors, Actors and Genres ·

2022/12/09

We have escaped from the seemingly never-ending run of two partners and where should we find ourselves but Korea? Rob is joined by Ygraine (What a Scream) and Graham (Pop Screen) to discuss the work of Na Hong-Jin, who may not have a big body of work but he does have a big talent. First, we discussed 2008's the Chaser, which has nothing to do with Bradley Walsh and was allegedly supposed to have an American remake but that thankfully never happened. Then we move on to the modern horror masterpiece,

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01:27:39

Stanley Kubrick Part Two (2001: A Space Odyssey & The...

The Uncut Network - Directors, Actors and Genres ·

2022/11/25

Join us for the concluding part of our look at Stanley Kubrick, and this time out we hit two of his biggest and most influential films. Rob is joined by Gav (My Favourite Film) & Vincent (Invasion of the Pody People), and first, we look at the godfather of the modern sci-fi film, 1968's 2001: A Space Odyssey. There's a confusing sentence. A film whose influence spreads across most of pop culture, from the Simpsons to Steven Spielberg and beyond. And then, we jump into horror for Stephen King's

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01:27:59

Stanley Kubrick Part One (A Clockwork Orange & Barry...

The Uncut Network - Directors, Actors and Genres ·

2022/11/11

We are stuck in a loop here on Directors Uncut, double episode after double episode. This time though, we are in the territory of all-time greats - Stanley Kubrick. Joined by Cliff (Devil Times Five) Andrew (Whitlock and Pope) and Oliver (Left Lion Screen), we look at two wildly different movies from his acclaimed filmography, A Clockwork Orange (1972) - the notorious adaptation of Anthony Burgess's novel starring Malcolm McDowell - and Barry Lyndon (1975) - the so-called ugly duckling of his

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