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Fade To Black

Amon Warmann, Hanna Flint, and Clarisse Loughrey

Fade To Black is a weekly film culture podcast co-hosted by film critics Hanna Flint (@hannaflint), Clarisse Loughrey (@clarisselou) and Amon Warmann (@amonwarmann). It takes a deep dive into the latest movie news, hot cinema takes and reviews the best new releases all in one place. It also gives listeners a chance to hear from some of the brightest stars of cinema through exclusive interviews with major talent. The podcast champions inclusivity by covering a broad spectrum of film and culture

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01:30:49

Episode 153: Monkey Man, The First Omen, Io Capitano

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2024/04/07

This week, we review Dev Patel's action-packed directorial debut MONKEY MAN (09:36), revisit a satanic masterpiece with prequel THE FIRST OMEN (34:11) and embark on a perilous mission, across sand and sea, in IO CAPITANO (53:23). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:08:40), we discuss The Matrix, Supergirl and the continued dominance of male filmmakers. To participate in the Cinema For Gaza auction and support Medical Aid For Palestinians, visit https://uk.givergy.com/cinemaforgaza If you would like to

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01:26:30

Episode 152: Drift, Mothers’ Instinct, Disco Boy,...

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2024/03/31

This week, Amon speaks to Cynthia Erivo about her lead role in the British indie drama DRIFT (10:47), and we review the film (23:45). We also talk about the psychological drama MOTHERS’ INSTINCT starring Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain (38:18), and DISCO BOY featuring Passages star Franz Rogowski (57:55).Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:11:28), with recent layoffs of critics at LA Times, Uproxx, and Vanity Fair, we ask if criticism is in crisis. To participate in the Cinema For Gaza auction and

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01:43:04

Episode 151: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Road House,...

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2024/03/24

This week, Amon sits down with GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE director Gil Kenan (06:48) and we review the nostalgia-packed sequel (24:11), alongside another Eighties remake, ROAD HOUSE (41:56), and heartfelt animation ROBOT DREAMS (58:13). Amon also sat down with star Benedict Wong to dive into the mysteries of Netflix’s 3 BODY PROBLEM (1:11:52). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (1:28:11), we talk about boycotting screen stories because of the unscrupulous use of AI. If you would like to donate towards

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01:44:23

Episode 150: Drive-Away Dolls, Banel & Adama,...

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2024/03/17

This week, Amon interviews Ramata-Toulaye Sy about her feature debut, BANEL & ADAMA (07:01) while we review the film (26:04). We also take a look at Hirokazu Kore-eda's MONSTER (56:49) and go on a road trip with DRIVE-AWAY DOLLS (33:37). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:12:52), we talk the highs and lows of this year's Academy Awards.

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01:52:22

Episode 149: Origin, Frida, Damsel, with Ava DuVernay...

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2024/03/10

This week, Amon interviews the iconic Ava DuVernay about her latest dramatic interrogation of systemic oppression ORIGIN (11:48), and we review the film (31:26). We also discuss the documentary Frida about Mexican artist Frida Kahlo (49:05), and Millie Bobby Brown's latest Netflix strong female character instalment DAMSEL (01:00:40). Amon also chats to Hollywood icon Giancarlo Esposito about his latest TV venture: The Gentlemen (01:28:03).Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:41:10), we deconstruct Zack

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02:01:00

Episode 148: Dune: Part Two, Four Daughters, Lisa...

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2024/03/03

This week, Hanna speaks to Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania about reality and fiction in FOUR DAUGHTERS (04:06). We also review the film (22:52), PLUS – we saddle up our space worms and head out to tackle Denis Villeneuve’s DUNE: PART TWO (53:06) and comedy-horror LISA FRANKENSTEIN (37:49). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:23:23), we complete the Missionaria Protectiva and chat DUNE: PART TWO spoilers. If you would like to donate towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit

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01:15:00

Episode 147: Wicked Little Letters, Perfect Days, Memory

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2024/02/25

This week, we review the British comedy WICKED LITTLE LETTERS (09:31), Wim Wenders' PERFECT DAYS (26:47), and MEMORY starring Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgard (44:04).Plus, in our HOT TAKE (58:42), we talk about political statements and solidarity during Award season. If you would like to donate towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit https://www.map.org.uk/https://www.safebowgazanaid.com/take-action-now Join the conversation or suggest a Hot Take for the gang to discuss tweet us at

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01:35:20

Episode 146: Madame Web, The Taste of Things, Bob...

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2024/02/18

This week, Amon speaks to S.J. Clarkson about MADAME WEB (16:36) and we review the film (31:28), along with THE TASTE OF THINGS (46:36), and BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE (01:00:54). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:20:35), we talk about family-approved biopics vs. non-family-approved biopics. If you would like to donate towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit https://www.map.org.uk/ Join the conversation or suggest a Hot Take for the gang to discuss tweet us at @FadeToBlackPod Follow us: @amonwarmann,

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01:28:40

Episode 145: The Iron Claw, Occupied City, Your Fat...

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2024/02/11

This week, Amon speaks to Sterling K. Brown (1:00:02) about American Fiction plus we review Sean Durkin’s tragedy-laced wrestling drama THE IRON CLAW (6:07), Steve McQueen’s portrait of his adoptive home Amsterdam, OCCUPIED CITY (28:04), and Jeanie Finlay’s celebration of writer and activist Aubrey Gordon, YOUR FAT FRIEND (44:15). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (1:17:13), with the Oscars adding a brand new casting category for its 2026 ceremony, we make a few category suggestions of our own. If you would

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01:55:25

Episode 144: American Fiction, The Zone of Interest,...

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2024/02/04

This week, Amon sits down to chat AMERICAN FICTION with Oscar nominee Jeffrey Wright (11:44), while we review Cord Jefferson’s literary satire (32:51), Jonathan Glazer’s THE ZONE OF INTEREST (47:37). Hanna also chats to the King of the Kingsmanverse, Matthew Vaughn (01:18:35), and we review his meta-spy comedy ARGYLLE (01:32:11). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:40:52), we chat Milly Alcock’s casting as Supergirl and whether actors should come before directors. If you would like to donate towards

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02:00:20

Episode 143: All of Us Strangers, The Colour Purple,...

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2024/01/28

This week, Hanna speaks to Andrew Haigh about ALL OF US STRANGERS (10:41) and Clarisse chats with Danielle Brooks & Corey Hawkins (1:03:47) about The COLOUR PURPLE. We review the ghostly familial drama (29.57) along with the movie musical (1:30:00) plus the meditative journey of Samsara (50:06). And, in our HOT TAKE (1:49:00), we take a look at those Oscars nominations. If you would like to donate towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit

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01:28:18

Episode 142: The Holdovers, Mean Girls, The End We...

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2024/01/21

This week, Amon speaks to (future Oscar winner?) Da'Vine Joy Randolph about her role in Alexander Payne’s seasonal tragi-comedy, THE HOLDOVERS (10:19), while we review the film (27:39); plus, we chat MEAN GIRLS (45:31), the movie musical, and the Jodie Comer-starring, apocalyptic drama THE END WE START FROM (1:02:10). And, in our HOT TAKE (1:16:57), we take a look at those Bafta nominations. If you would like to donate towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit

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02:26:01

Episode 141: The Boys in the Boat, Poor Things, The...

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2024/01/14

We’re back! And in our first, jam-packed episode of 2024, Hanna speaks to Joel Edgerton about THE BOYS IN THE BOAT (12:04), we review the film (30:29), and then Hanna chats with producer Grant Heslov (44:44). Plus, we talk Yorgos Lanthimos’ POOR THINGS (01:01:49) and feminist doc THE DISAPPEARANCE OF SHERE HITE (01:24:53), before Hanna sits down with Sydney Freeland, head of the directing team on Marvel’s ECHO (01:42:17). And in our HOT TAKE (01:59:47), we’ll be diving into a full, spoilerific

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02:14:02

Episode 140: Rebel Moon - Part One, Maestro, The Boy...

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2023/12/16

This week, it’s our bumper Christmas episode! Amon speaks to Lee Child about bringing his hero back to the small screen for REACHER season two (5:49), and CHICKEN RUN: DAWN OF THE NUGGET director Sam Fell about the return of Aardman Animation’s pluckiest fowls (1:48:23). Meanwhile, we travel to a galaxy far, far away for Zack Snyder’s REBEL MOON – PART ONE: A CHILD OF FIRE (27:37), the concert hall for Bradley Cooper’s MAESTRO (57:22), and the shores of Japan for Hayao Miyazaki’s THE BOY AND THE

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01:33:47

Episode 139: Wonka, Leave the World Behind, Chicken...

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2023/12/10

This week, Clarisse sits down with some of the villains of WONKA, Mathew Baynton and Paterson Joseph (12:54), while we review the film (31:23); plus we LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND (47:36) and fly the coop and tackle CHICKEN RUN: DAWN OF THE NUGGET (01:06:59). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:16:17), we chat fandoms vs critical assessment. If you would like to donate towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit

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01:43:23

Episode 138: Eileen, American Symphony, Candy Cane...

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2023/12/03

This week, Amon speaks to Adura Onashile about her feature debut GIRL (11:02). Then we fall under the seductions of William Oldroyd’s EILEEN (27:06), tune up for documentary AMERICAN SYMPHONY (40:22), and take a trip down CANDY CANE LANE (52:52), and Amon has a chat with Savanah Leaf about capturing a single mother’s journey in EARTH MAMA (01:10:40). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:24:59), we discuss Bob Iger’s recent comments and the wider state of art in a corporate world. If you would like to donate

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02:00:49

Episode 137: Wish, Napoleon, The Eternal Daughter,...

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2023/11/26

This week, Clarisse speaks to Jennifer Lee (08:33), the chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios, and a writer and executive producer on WISH, while we review the film (22:57). Meanwhile, destiny has brought us reviews of Ridley Scott’s NAPOLEON (33:03) and Joanna Hogg’s Gothic ghost story, THE ETERNAL DAUGHTER (59:41), while Amon speaks to George C. Wolfe and Colman Domingo about bringing the 1963 March on Washington to screen in RUSTIN (01:19:42). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:40:31),

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01:14:59

Episode 136: The Hunger Games: The Ballad of...

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2023/11/19

This week, Amon speaks with the director of STAMPED FROM THE BEGINNING Roger Ross Williams (7:10) about his new Netflix documentary. Then we go back to Panem for THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES (19:25), visit a ridiculously extravagant crib in Emerald Fennell’s SALTBURN (36:27) and check out new Todd Haynes Drama MAY DECEMBER (48:03) starring acting heavyweights Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman. Plus, in our HOT TAKE (59:55), with the recent news that Pedro Pascal is in talks

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01:02:29

Interview Special: Composer Natalie Holt Talks Loki...

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2023/11/17

Hi listeners! Loki's second season recently concluded in glorious fashion, aided by a God-tier score by Natalie Holt. In this exclusive interview, our Amon Warmann spent one hour with the composer chatting about the show's biggest moments, character themes, her episode 3 cameo (did you spot her?), and much more. If you enjoy this 60 minute deep dive with one of the most talented composers working today, let us know if you'd like more of this type of content by tweeting us at

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01:39:09

Episode 135: The Marvels, Anatomy of a Fall, The...

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2023/11/12

This week, we have reviews of ANATOMY OF A FALL (02:45), and David Fincher’s THE KILLER (17:13). Then we go big on THE MARVELS; Hanna chats with director and co-writer Nia DaCosta (36:49), the team review the film (52:11), Amon gets the low-down on the score with composer Laura Karpman (01:07:27), and in our HOT TAKE (01:25:30) we get into spoiler territory for the Captain Marvel sequel. If you’d like to support the striking forces please consider donating to the Entertainment Community Fund If you

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