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In this special bonus episode of Crew's Next, James and Elsa discuss the Christmas film 'Twas The Text Before Christmas. In the film, Addie (Merritt Patterson) and Nana (Jayne Eastwood) develop a close friendship after an accidental text message. Addie goes to visit Nana, where she meets Nana's son James. After years of spending holidays together, Addie and James start to view each other differently.
Crew's Next is THE podcast about film. Every other week, join James Albarn and Elsa Grace as they review and discuss a film that they have chosen from the filmography of a crew member that worked on the previous film they discussed. They start with Christopher Nolan's Prestige but who knows where they will end up as each different crew members filmography takes them to different years, genres and, let's be honest, quality levels!
James's interview podcast, The Last Line, can be found at the links below:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4E1yy0EEffSeGTbe8fR3zw?si=1aa7356a5b484532
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-last-line/id1387677628
www.lastlinefilms.com
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In this special bonus episode of Crew's Next, James and Elsa discuss the Netflix Christmas film Hot Frosty. Hot Frosty is a romantic comedy film starring Lacey Chabert as Kathy, a widow who counters her loneliness with a magical snowman brought to life (played by Dustin Milligan).
Crew's Next is THE podcast about film. Every other week, join James Albarn and Elsa Grace as they review and discuss a film that they have chosen from the filmography of a crew member that worked on the previous film they discussed. They start with Christopher Nolan's Prestige but who knows where they will end up as each different crew members filmography takes them to different years, genres and, let's be honest, quality levels!
James's interview podcast, The Last Line, can be found at the links below:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4E1yy0EEffSeGTbe8fR3zw?si=1aa7356a5b484532
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-last-line/id1387677628
www.lastlinefilms.com
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After finishing Ex Machina in the previous episode James and Elsa picked a film from the filmography of the Prosphetics Artist Colum Mangan and arrived at Elvis.
Directed by Baz Luhrmann, Elvis chronicles the life of the American rock and roll singer and actor Elvis Presley (Austin Butler) under the management of Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks).
Crew's Next is THE podcast about film. Every other week, join James Albarn and Elsa Grace as they review and discuss a film that they have chosen from the filmography of a crew member that worked on the previous film they discussed. They start with Christopher Nolan's Prestige but who knows where they will end up as each different crew members filmography takes them to different years, genres and, let's be honest, quality levels!
James's interview podcast, The Last Line, can be found at the links below:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4E1yy0EEffSeGTbe8fR3zw?si=1aa7356a5b484532
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-last-line/id1387677628
www.lastlinefilms.com
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After finishing The Railway Man in the previous episode James and Elsa picked a film from the filmography of the 2nd Assistant Director Ray Kenny and arrived at Ex Machina.
Ex Machina is Alex Garland's directorial debut and follows a programmer (Domhnall Gleeson) who is invited by his CEO (Oscar Issac) to administer the Turing test to an intelligent humanoid robot (Alicia Vikander).
Crew's Next is THE podcast about film. Every other week, join James Albarn and Elsa Grace as they review and discuss a film that they have chosen from the filmography of a crew member that worked on the previous film they discussed. They start with Christopher Nolan's Prestige but who knows where they will end up as each different crew members filmography takes them to different years, genres and, let's be honest, quality levels!
James's interview podcast, The Last Line, can be found at the links below:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4E1yy0EEffSeGTbe8fR3zw?si=1aa7356a5b484532
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-last-line/id1387677628
www.lastlinefilms.com
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After finishing Outlaw King in the previous episode James and Elsa picked a film from the filmography of the Focus Puller Theo Berman and arrived at 2013's The Railway Man.
The Railway Man tells the story of a former British Army officer, who was tortured as a prisoner of war at a Japanese labor camp during World War II, discovers that the man responsible for much of his treatment is still alive and sets out to confront him.
Crew's Next is THE podcast about film. Every other week, join James Albarn and Elsa Grace as they review and discuss a film that they have chosen from the filmography of a crew member that worked on the previous film they discussed. They start with Christopher Nolan's Prestige but who knows where they will end up as each different crew members filmography takes them to different years, genres and, let's be honest, quality levels!
James's interview podcast, The Last Line, can be found at the links below:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4E1yy0EEffSeGTbe8fR3zw?si=1aa7356a5b484532
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-last-line/id1387677628
www.lastlinefilms.com
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After finishing House Of Gucci in the previous episode, James and Elsa picked a film from the filmography of the Special Effects Buyer, Laura Davison and arrived at 2018's Outlaw King.
Outlaw King is a historical action drama film about 14th-century Scottish king Robert the Bruce during the Scottish Wars of Independence. It stars Chris Pine, Florence Pugh, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Billy Howie and is directed by Hell Or High Water's David Mckenzie.
Crew's Next is THE podcast about film. Every other week, join James Albarn and Elsa Grace as they review and discuss a film that they have chosen from the filmography of a crew member that worked on the previous film they discussed. They start with Christopher Nolan's Prestige but who knows where they will end up as each different crew members filmography takes them to different years, genres and, let's be honest, quality levels!
James's interview podcast, The Last Line, can be found at the links below:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4E1yy0EEffSeGTbe8fR3zw?si=1aa7356a5b484532
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-last-line/id1387677628
www.lastlinefilms.com
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After finishing Point Break in the previous episode, James and Elsa picked a film from the filmography of the Best Boy Grip, Massimiliano Dessena and arrived at 2021's House Of Gucci.
Based on the 2001 book The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed by Sara Gay Forden. The film follows Patrizia Reggiani (Lady Gaga) and Maurizio Gucci (Adam Driver), as their romance transforms into a fight for control of the Italian fashion brand Gucci.
Crew's Next is THE podcast about film. Every other week, join James Albarn and Elsa Grace as they review and discuss a film that they have chosen from the filmography of a crew member that worked on the previous film they discussed. They start with Christopher Nolan's Prestige but who knows where they will end up as each different crew members filmography takes them to different years, genres and, let's be honest, quality levels!
James and Elsa discuss the range of performances from the naturalistic to the rather camp, the film's tone and the true story behind the film.
James's interview podcast, The Last Line, can be found at the links below:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4E1yy0EEffSeGTbe8fR3zw?si=1aa7356a5b484532
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-last-line/id1387677628
www.lastlinefilms.com
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After finishing A Private War in the previous episode, James and Elsa picked a film from the filmography of the Aerial Drone Pilot, Dionys Frei and arrived at 2015's Point Break. We know what you're thinking, 1991's Point Break is an all-time classic. Well unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the 2015 remake starring Edgar Ramirez, Luke Bracey and Teresa Palmer.
Strap yourselves in as James and Elsa discuss the film's impressive stunt work, the ever-changing accent of Ray Winstone and why this film ultimately should not exist.
Crew's Next is THE podcast about film. Every other week, join James Albarn and Elsa Grace as they review and discuss a film that they have chosen from the filmography of a crew member that worked on the previous film they discussed. They start with Christopher Nolan's Prestige but who knows where they will end up as each different crew members filmography takes them to different years, genres and, let's be honest, quality levels!
James's interview podcast, The Last Line, can be found at the links below:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4E1yy0EEffSeGTbe8fR3zw?si=1aa7356a5b484532
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-last-line/id1387677628
www.lastlinefilms.com
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After finishing Edge Of Tomorrow in the previous episode, James and Elsa picked a film from the filmography of the Makeup Artist, Francesco Alberico and arrived at 2018's A Private War. Directed by Matthew Heineman, A Private War stars Rosamund Pike as war journalist Marie Colvin who was killed in 2012 while covering the war in Syria. The film is based on the 2012 Vanity Fair article, Marie Colvin's Private War by Marie Brenner.
James and Elsa discuss Matthew Heineman's incredible directorial vision, the stellar performance by Rosamund Pike and the devastatingly realistic scenes of the horrors of war.
Crew's Next is THE podcast about film. Every other week, join James Albarn and Elsa Grace as they review and discuss a film that they have chosen from the filmography of a crew member that worked on the previous film they discussed. They start with Christopher Nolan's Prestige but who knows where they will end up as each different crew members filmography takes them to different years, genres and, let's be honest, quality levels!
James's interview podcast, The Last Line, can be found at the links below:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4E1yy0EEffSeGTbe8fR3zw?si=1aa7356a5b484532
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-last-line/id1387677628
www.lastlinefilms.com
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After finishing Cruella in the previous episode, James and Elsa picked a film from the filmography of the Head Technician of the Camera and Electrical Department and arrived at 2014's Edge Of Tomorrow. Loosely based on the Japanese novel All You Need Is Kill by Hiroshi Sakurazaka, takes place in a future where most of Europe is occupied by an alien race. Major William Cage (Tom Cruise), a public relations officer with limited combat experience, is forced by his superiors to join a landing operation against the aliens, only to find himself experiencing a time loop as he tries to find a way to defeat the invaders.
James and Elsa discuss Emily Blunt's abs but also most importantly her amazing acting abilities, the film's time loop conceit and the relentless action.
Crew's Next is THE podcast about film. Every other week, join James Albarn and Elsa Grace as they review and discuss a film that they have chosen from the filmography of a crew member that worked on the previous film they discussed. They start with Christopher Nolan's Prestige but who knows where they will end up as each different crew members filmography takes them to different years, genres and, let's be honest, quality levels!
James's interview podcast, The Last Line, can be found at the links below:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4E1yy0EEffSeGTbe8fR3zw?si=1aa7356a5b484532
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-last-line/id1387677628
www.lastlinefilms.com
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After finishing National Treasure in the previous episode, James and Elsa picked a film from the filmography of the stunt performer Nina Armstrong and arrived at 2021's Cruella. Set in London during the punk rock movement of the 1970s, the film follows Estella Miller (Emma Stone), an aspiring fashion designer, as she explores the path that leads her to become a notorious up-and-coming fashion designer known as Cruella de Vil.
James and Elsa discuss the mystery of CGI dogs, the film's outstanding costumes and much much more.
Crew's Next is THE podcast about film. Every other week, join James Albarn and Elsa Grace as they review and discuss a film that they have chosen from the filmography of a crew member that worked on the previous film they discussed. They start with Christopher Nolan's Prestige but who knows where they will end up as each different crew members filmography takes them to different years, genres and, let's be honest, quality levels!
James's interview podcast, The Last Line, can be found at the links below:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4E1yy0EEffSeGTbe8fR3zw?si=1aa7356a5b484532
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-last-line/id1387677628
www.lastlinefilms.com
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In this special bonus episode of Crew's Next, James and Elsa discuss the cultural phenomenon that is Greta Gerwig's Barbie. Barbie stars Margot Robbie as the title character and Ryan Gosling as Ken, and follows them on a journey of self-discovery through both Barbieland and the real world following an existential crisis.
James and Elsa discuss the film's incredible marketing campaign, its feminist messaging and the pitch perfect casting.
Crew's Next is THE podcast about film. Every other week, join James Albarn and Elsa Grace as they review and discuss a film that they have chosen from the filmography of a crew member that worked on the previous film they discussed. They start with Christopher Nolan's Prestige but who knows where they will end up as each different crew members filmography takes them to different years, genres and, let's be honest, quality levels!
James's interview podcast, The Last Line, can be found at the links below:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4E1yy0EEffSeGTbe8fR3zw?si=1aa7356a5b484532
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-last-line/id1387677628
www.lastlinefilms.com
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After finishing Pokémon: Detective Pikachu in the previous episode James and Elsa picked a film from the filmography of Storyboard Artist Benton Jew and arrived at 2004's National Treasure, directed by Jon Turteltaub. In this Nicolas Cage led action-adventure heist film, Benjamin Franklin Gates (Cage), a historian, along with friend Riley Poole (Justin Bartha) and archivist Abigail Chase (Diane Kruger), search for a massive lost Freemason treasure, to which a map is hidden on the back of the Declaration of Independence.
James and Elsa discuss Nicolas Cage's always entertaining screen presence, what it must be like to be a Freemason and James tests Elsa's in depth knowledge of the film.
Crew's Next is THE podcast about film. Every other week, join James Albarn and Elsa Grace as they review and discuss a film that they have chosen from the filmography of a crew member that worked on the previous film they discussed. They start with Christopher Nolan's Prestige but who knows where they will end up as each different crew members filmography takes them to different years, genres and, let's be honest, quality levels!
James's interview podcast, The Last Line, can be found at the links below:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4E1yy0EEffSeGTbe8fR3zw?si=1aa7356a5b484532
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-last-line/id1387677628
www.lastlinefilms.com
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After finishing Passengers in the previous episode James and Elsa picked a film from the filmography of visual effects supervisor, Erik Nordby and arrived at 2019's Pokémon: Detective Pikachu, directed by Rob Letterman. Based on the Pokémon franchise, the film is a loose adaptation of the 2016 video game of the same name. The plot follows former Pokémon trainer Tim Goodman (Justine Smith) and the titular Pikachu (Ryan Reynolds) as they attempt to solve the mysterious disappearance of Tim's father, Harry.
James and Elsa discuss their lack of knowledge of all things Pokémon, the film's interesting casting choices and dwell on a cameo appearance by Rita Ora for far too long.
Crew's Next is THE podcast about film. Every other week, join James Albarn and Elsa Grace as they review and discuss a film that they have chosen from the filmography of a crew member that worked on the previous film they discussed. They start with Christopher Nolan's Prestige but who knows where they will end up as each different crew members filmography takes them to different years, genres and, let's be honest, quality levels!
James's interview podcast, The Last Line, can be found at the links below:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4E1yy0EEffSeGTbe8fR3zw?si=1aa7356a5b484532
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-last-line/id1387677628
www.lastlinefilms.com
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After finishing Public Enemies in the previous episode James and Elsa picked a film from the filmography of music coordinator, Shinnosuke Miyazawa and arrived at the 2016 sci-fi romance Passengers starring Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence. Directed by Morten Tyldum, the film follows two passengers on an immense interstellar spacecraft carrying thousands of people to a colony 60 light years from Earth, when the two are awakened 90 years early from their induced hibernation.
James and Elsa discuss the moral dilemma of the film's central premise, the wasted use of Laurence Fishburne and Elsa seems to struggle as to whether she's watching Michael or Martin Sheen!
Crew's Next is THE podcast about film. Every other week, join James Albarn and Elsa Grace as they review and discuss a film that they have chosen from the filmography of a crew member that worked on the previous film they discussed. They start with Christopher Nolan's Prestige but who knows where they will end up as each different crew members filmography takes them to different years, genres and, let's be honest, quality levels!
James's interview podcast, The Last Line, can be found at the links below:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4E1yy0EEffSeGTbe8fR3zw?si=1aa7356a5b484532
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-last-line/id1387677628
www.lastlinefilms.com
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After finishing The Break-Up in the previous episode James and Elsa picked a film from the filmography of Seamstress, Jane Blank and arrived at the 2009 Michael Mann film, Public Enemies. Starring Johnny Depp as the film chronicles the final years of the notorious bank robber John Dillinger (Johnny Depp) as he is pursued by FBI agent Melvin Purvis (Christian Bale), Dillinger's relationship with Billie Frechette (Marion Cotillard), as well as Purvis' pursuit of Dillinger's associates and fellow criminals.
James and Elsa discuss the film's unique cinematography, Johnny Depp's performance in the lead role and spend too much time discussing what a Prince Albert is.
Crew's Next is THE podcast about film. Every other week, join James Albarn and Elsa Grace as they review and discuss a film that they have chosen from the filmography of a crew member that worked on the previous film they discussed. They start with Christopher Nolan's Prestige but who knows where they will end up as each different crew members filmography takes them to different years, genres and, let's be honest, quality levels!
James's interview podcast, The Last Line, can be found at the links below:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4E1yy0EEffSeGTbe8fR3zw?si=1aa7356a5b484532
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-last-line/id1387677628
www.lastlinefilms.com
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After finishing the Prestige in the previous episode James and Elsa picked a film from the filmography of ADR Supervisor Linda Folk and arrived at another film from 2006, The Break-Up, directed by Peyton Reed. When Brooke (Jennifer Aniston), an art dealer, and Gary (Vince Vaughn), a tour-bus driver, finally call it quits in their relationship, neither is willing to move out of their shared condo. With their friends suggesting a series of underhanded tactics that fail to get either Brooke or Gary to cave in, the only solution is to become hostile roommates.
James and Elsa discuss the genius comedic performance of John Michael Higgins, the problems with watching the film through a modern lens and the stellar camera work involved in not revealing too much of Jennifer Aniston's freshly waxed body in one very memorable scene.
Crew's Next is THE podcast about film. Every other week, join James Albarn and Elsa Grace as they review and discuss a film that they have chosen from the filmography of a crew member that worked on the previous film they discussed. They start with Christopher Nolan's Prestige but who knows where they will end up as each different crew members filmography takes them to different years, genres and, let's be honest, quality levels!
James's interview podcast, The Last Line, can be found at the links below:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4E1yy0EEffSeGTbe8fR3zw?si=1aa7356a5b484532
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-last-line/id1387677628
www.lastlinefilms.com
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In the inaugural episode of Crew's Next? James and Elsa discuss Christopher Nolan's 2006 film, The Prestige. Starring Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale, The Prestige is a physiological thriller, written by Nolan and his brother Jonathan and based on the 1995 novel by Christopher Priest. It follows Robert Angier and Alfred Borden, rival stage magicians in Victorian London who feud over a perfect teleportation trick.
James and Elsa discuss the film's morally questionable characters, the wonderful double act of David Bowie and Andy Serkis and get their teeth stuck into some of the film's many twists and turns before diving into the credits of the film to pick what they'll be watching next from one of the crew's filmography.
Crew's Next is THE podcast about film. Every other week, join James Albarn and Elsa Grace as they review and discuss a film that they have chosen from the filmography of a crew member that worked on the previous film they discussed. They start with Christopher Nolan's Prestige but who knows where they will end up as each different crew members filmography takes them to different years, genres and, let's be honest, quality levels!
James's interview podcast, The Last Line, can be found at the links below:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4E1yy0EEffSeGTbe8fR3zw?si=1aa7356a5b484532
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-last-line/id1387677628
www.lastlinefilms.com
