This week's episode of the Empire Podcast is a double-guest delight for your listening delectation. First up, Chris Hewitt hops onto Zoom to have a
This week’s episode of the Empire Podcast is a double-guest delight for your listening delectation. First up, Chris Hewitt hops onto Zoom to have a lovely natter with Guy Pearce, who shows off his musical prowess, reveals the one accent that eludes him, and tells us all about his brilliant modern Australian prison drama Inside (which is, it bears mentioning, out on 11 August on all good digital platforms.) [20:12 — 37:51 approx.] Then, our Deputy Online Editor and resident horror fanboy Ben Travis sits down for a lovely spoiler-free chat with Weapons star — and secret weapon of the MCU — Benedict Wong. [1:02:05 — 1:17:58 approx.]
Back in the pod booth, Helen O’Hara slip into the host’s chair in Chris’ absence, and employ her endless reservoir of patience to corral James Dyer, Alex Godfrey and Ben Travis in a discussion of the best second movies by notable directors (and yes, we know that we didn’t mention [INSERT BLINDINGLY OBVIOUS CHOICE HERE]). That was inspired by the arrival of Weapons, the second film from Zach Cregger, and in the reviews section our quartet lose their minds over that, and also look at Freakier Friday, My Oxford Year, and The Pick-Up. And as if all that weren’t enough, they also talk about a butt-tonne of movie news — primarily trailers, trailer, and more trailers as fresh looks at Shelby Oaks, Highest 2 Lowest, Jay Kelly, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, Eden, Rental Family, and Ella McCay. Oh, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day filming getting underway in Glasgow! Thwipping great stuff all round, then!
You can listen to this week’s episode (which, if you’re counting, is #679) on the pod app of your choice. And if you want more of The Empire Film Podcast, but LIVE and IN PERSON, then boy do we have just the thing for you. On Saturday 13 September at 7pm, Team Empire will be coming at you live from Kings Place for an evening of movie news, reviews, nonsense, and maybe a special guest or two as part of this year’s London Podcast Festival. Head on over to Kings Place’s website to secure your ticket now. We’ll see you there!
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