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00:21:26

#118. Stuntman Turned Director Mark Vanselow On...

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2026/10/03

Mark Vanselow, Liam Neeson’s long time stunt double joins this episode of the Movies In Focus podcast to talk about his feature directorial debut, The Mongoose. The high-octane thriller sees Neeson play a former special forces operative who finds himself on the run from the police and caught in a cross country pursuit. The film - which opens in U.S cinemas on October 30, 2026 also stars Marisa Tomei, Ving Rhames and Michael Chiklis. During the course of the discussion, Vanselow talks about stunt

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00:19:31

#117. Matt Sukkar & Duke Nicholson Discuss THE DEPUTY

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2026/09/27

Matt Sukkar and Duke Nicholson, the director and star of the off-beat crime thriller The Deputy join this episode of the Movies In Focus podcast. A 1970s-tinged darkly comedic thriller, The Deputy sees a none-too-bright small town deputy uncover a local conspiracy after a routine night on the job goes horribly wrong.The Deputy marks Sukkar’s feature film directorial debut and it also sees Nicholson (the grandson of the legendary Jack Nicholson) star in his first leading role. Along for the ride is a

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00:18:11

#116. Ian Ogilvy Talks About His Iconic Career & New...

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2026/09/19

Ian Ogilvy is an actor who has entertained generations, having starred in a plethora of roles across film and television. He’s worked alongside iconic stars like Boris Karloff and Vincent Price in cult horror films The Sorcerers and Witchfinder General as well as having roles in everything from The Avengers and I, Claudius to Murder, She Wrote and Robin Of Sherwood. However, his most famous part is probably that of Simon Templar in The Return Of The Saint - a move which saw him take over the famed

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00:19:22

#115. Adam Rifkin & James Paxton Discuss LAST TRAIN...

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2026/09/14

Director Adam Rifkin and actor James Paxton join this episode of the Movies in Focus podcast to talk about their new film, Last Train To Fortune. Also starring Malcolm McDowell, Mary Steenburgen, Bernadette Peters and Laura Marano, Rifkin’s film is a comedy-western that plays with the genre's well-worn tropes - but it does so with a good heart and good characterisation. As I say in our discussion - it’s like the type of film that Disney would have made and released in the 1990s. During the

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00:18:36

#114. Oscar-Winning Director Kevin Macdonald On Real...

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2026/09/01

Academy Award-winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald joins this episode of the Movies In Focus podcast to talk about his latest film, The Runner starring Gal Gadot and Damien Lewis. The Runner is a tense real-time thriller that sees a lawyer (Gadot) racing across London in attempt to save her abducted son at the behest of a mysterious caller (Lewis). Kevin Macdonald is a prolific filmmaker, adept at both documentaries and dramatic features – having directed the likes of One Day In September, Touching The

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00:29:51

#113. Filmmaker Robert Gamperl On Making Short Films...

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2026/08/21

Filmmaker Robert Gamperl joins this episode of the Movies In Focus podcast to talk about his enigmatic western short films, Darlin and Stubborn. A former football player (or soccer player, if you're that way inclined) and a very talented film director and director of photography, Robert discusses his love of the western and the effort that it takes to make a selection of short films which embrace the genre. This is yet another fascinating insight into the world of low budget films and the

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00:45:56

#112. Film Historian & Author Danny Stewart Digs Into...

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2026/08/05

Film historian and author, Danny Stewart returns to the Movies In Focus podcast to talk about cult films - and his books Saluting The Blood of Heroes: Behind The Apocalyptic Film and Silent Trigger: Shooting The Film. Danny previously joined the podcast on episode 48 where he discussed his book on the under-appreciated Kurt Russell film, Soldier. This time around he delves into David Webb Peoples’ dystopian sci-fi sports movie, Salute Of The Jugger(aka The Blood Of Heroes) starring Rutger Hauer

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00:41:37

#111. Sean Rowe On Music, Songwriting & FRONTIER...

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2026/07/29

Singer-songwriter Sean Rowe joins this 111th episode of the Movies In Focus podcast. Rowe wrote the songs on the soundtrack to Travis Mills’ excellent 2025 western, Frontier Crucible - and these punctuate the film as transitional pieces, much like the way that Leonard Cohen’s songs cut through the icy locales of Robert Altman’s McCabe & Mrs. Miller. It’s a fantastic suite of songs, which are available as an album from his website and on streaming services like Spotify. This conversation goes

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00:23:10

#110. Jeffrey Scott Collins Discusses ABOVE THE LINE...

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2026/06/26

Set in Los Angeles during Christmas, Above The Line sees six Hollywood wannabes get the invite of a lifetime when a mysterious messenger gives them the opportunity to steal the Best Picture Awards belonging to an unscrupulous film producer, played by Gregg Henry. Directed by Jeffrey Scott Collins, Above The Line is an on-point black comedy that takes plenty of potshots at Hollywood and the film business. It’s well shot, with a few nice plot points and good performances. It’s a good comedy in its own

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00:15:46

#109. Gregg Henry On ABOVE THE LINE, Hollywood &...

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2026/06/25

Over the course of the last half century, Gregg Henry has become one of the most prolific - and one of the best character actors around. A man who has notched-up five guest-starring roles in Murder, She Wrote alone and who has starred in six Brian De Palma projects as well as movies like Payback, Jason Bourne and the Guardians Of The Galaxy films - to name but a few. I first noticed him opposite Mel Gibson in Payback - where he more than held his own on screen against that A-list star - and I know

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00:30:00

#108. Filmmaker & Photographer Tyler Shields Talks...

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2026/06/23

A faux documentary that charts the chaos around the making (and therefore the unmaking) of a fictitious $500 million epic called Dissident, Chapter 51 positions itself as a true crime documentary which delves into the murder of three lead actresses during production. This is essentially flawless filmmaking, a rare cinematic gem that delivers on an intriguing premise. It would be great without the luscious visuals, but filmmaker and photographer Tyler Shield’s eye as a visual stylist takes Chapter

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00:22:00

#107. John Brownell On Making His Crypto Comedy COIN

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2026/06/19

John Brownell’s Coin is a crypto comedy that sees two slacker friends who, through a series of events, manage to misappropriate political campaign funds in order to launch a cryptocurrency so they can save their local park from developers. Things don’t quite go to plan and the pair find themselves pursued by a hitman.A sort of modern day take on the type of films where Kevin Smith made his name, Coin is an energetic and entertaining comedy with a likeable central duo. Also - it just gives you enough

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00:19:26

#106. Jordan Ruttert Discusses Murder Mystery THE REVERB

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2026/06/17

Filmmaker Jordan Ruttert joins the Movies In Focus podcast to talk about the first episode in a proposed independent TV series, The Reverb, which is premiering at the Dances With Films festival on June 27th, Pitched as a show written by Gen Z for Gen Z, the series will follow a band on the decline that is struck by an unexpected tragedy. They must then turn to old friends in a fight to uncover the truth.A young filmmaker with a big vision, Jordan Ruttert discusses the grand design for The Reverb,

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00:31:03

#105. Jay Silverman Talks About His New Indie Comedy...

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2026/06/16

Director-producer Jay Silverman joins this episode of the Movies In Focus podcast to discuss his new film Yale. The comedy-drama launches at the Dances With Films film festival on June 18th and it’s a smart, well acted piece that feels like it was lifted straight from the 1990s - and I mean that in a good way. Starring Caitlin McGee and Kevin Dunn, Yale is based on a true story about a troubled author who must confront the deadbeat father who abandoned her as a child in an effort to find a kidney

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00:13:16

#104. David Morse & Joseph T. Walker Talk About...

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2026/06/08

The wonderful David Morse and director Joseph T. Walker join this episode of the Movies In Focus podcast to talk about their new film, Broken Land. An excellent small scale drama, the film sees Morse play a widowed Texas rancher who takes an injured migrant (played by Jaklyn Bejarano) under his wing. Broken Land features strong performances and it has a real 1970s feel with characters and performances at the forefront. Morse has long been a favourite character actor of mine and he really excels

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00:17:30

#103. Horror Icon Barbara Crampton, Desiree Staples &...

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2026/06/05

Legendary horror icon, Barbara Crampton (Re-Animator, Chopping Mall, Castle Freak) and Desiree Staples (My Divorce Party), the stars of short film, The Blue Diamond, join this episode of the Movies In Focus podcast, along with the film’s director and co-writer, Sam Fox (Fck'n Nuts).The Blue Diamond is a quirky and energetic sci-fi short set in an 1980s ski resort which deals with personal loss, overbearing parents and… aliens. It’s a vibrant and punchy proof of concept short that hits the senses

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00:11:19

#102. Jon Keeyes Talks SPEED DEMON Starring Katie...

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2026/05/26

Jon Keeyes, the director of the new supernatural thriller, Speed Demon joins this special bite-sized episode of the Movies In Focus podcast. A gonzo mix of The Exorcist meets Speed by way of Murder On The Orient Express, Speed Demon sees a Nun who has lost her faith battling demonic possession on a runaway train. Frankly, if that doesn’t make you want to watch the movie then nothing will! An ensemble film toplined by Katie Cassidy and William H. Macy, Speed Demond is a silly, but very entertaining

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00:31:53

#101. Paul Bunnell Talks About A BLIND BARGAIN, Cult...

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2026/05/06

Filmmaker Paul Bunnell - the man behind The Ghastly Love of Johnny X - joins this episode of the Movies In Focuspodcast to talk about his new film, an offbeat reimagining of the now lost Lon Chaney horror film, A Blind Bargain. Shot on Kodak film, this 1970s set horror comedy sees Jake Horowitz’s Dominic Fontaine make a Faustian pact with Crispin Glover’s mysterious Dr. Gruder. A fascinating guest with decades of filmmaking behind him, Bunnell talks about how he became attached to A Blind Bargain,

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00:18:07

#100. Cassandra Scerbo, Adrianne Palicki, Zach...

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2026/04/29

Michael Schilf’s The Wolf And The Lamb is a real curio of a western-horror hybrid with a stacked cast that includes Cassandra Scerbo, Adrianne Palicki, Zach McGowan, James Landry Hébert, Q’orianka Kilcher and Clint Howard. A strange blend of western series, Deadwood and Stephen King's Salem’s Lot, this a true ensemble film that really plays with the horror slow burn as a quiet evil begins to envelope a Montana town - when its children go missing one by one. Cassandra Scerbo, Adrianne Palicki,

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00:25:50

#99. THE YETI Filmmakers Gene Gallerano & William...

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2026/04/06

You might have certain expectations when going into a film called The Yeti. However, filmmakers Gene Gallerano and William Pisciotta blow those expectations out of the water with their surprising new monster film. A horror pic with a difference, this period creature feature has a strong cast that includes Brittany Allen, Eric Nelsen, Jim Cummings, William Sadler and Corbin Bernsen.The Yeti follows a group of explorers as they venture into the Alaskan wilderness - but the bleak elements are not the

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