Episodes
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Filmotomy were honoured to be in the presence of the woman behind and in front of the camera on the film Lingua Franca - Isabel Sandoval. Joining the filmmaker are Robin Write and Sarah Williams for FemmeFilmFest21.
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As part of the 6th Femme Filmmakers Festival Robin Write of Filmotomy and Meagan Adele Lopez from the Competition Selection jury spoke to French filmmaker Agnes Patron the creator of the animated short film And Then The Bear.
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The super talented young filmmaker Ragini Bhasin recently spoke to Robin Write of Filmotomy about two of her acclaimed short films Ghazaal and Hide and Seek. Both were part of the 6th Femme Filmmakers Festival running in the Competition Selection.
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What an insightful chat Robin Write had with filmmaker Kate Novack as she discussed the inspiration behind and the technical aspects of her short documentary film Hysterical Girl.
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Robin Write speaks to the talented director behind the short film Diagonal, part of the Competition Selection at the 6th Femme Filmmakers Festival.
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Robin Write is joined by the director of the short film PADDY, Roisín Kearney, as well as two of the stars of the films, Cian Hughes and Kiri Flaherty. The film plays as part of the 6th Femme Filmmakers Festival and can be seen with all the over coverage at filmotomy.com.
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There are not many words to introduce the latest podcast from Filmotomy. On 22nd November 2020 we all sadly lost Jonathan Holmes. There were so many ways we wanted to immortalise this genuine good guy, in the end Doug Jamieson and Robin Write had a conversation about him, looking back at the impact he had on so many different groups of people. Included here are soundbites from just a few of his many podcast appearances, and scroll down below to links to many others as well as some of his great writing for the site.
R.I.P. Jonathan Holmes (Mister Brown) - you are sadly missed.
PODCASTS
Episode 2
https://soundcloud.com/filmotomy/woo-la-podcast-live-not-at-the-oscars
Episode 8
https://soundcloud.com/filmotomy/woo-la-podcast-8-goodbye-summer-cinema-hello-fall-films
Episode 37
https://soundcloud.com/filmotomy/filmotomy-podcast-episode-37-uncensored-cinema
Episode 49
https://soundcloud.com/filmotomy/filmotomy-podcast-49-oscars-acting-categories-but-which-one
Episode 51
https://soundcloud.com/filmotomy/filmotomy-podcast-51-the-shining-and-room-237
Episode 57
https://soundcloud.com/filmotomy/filmotomy-podcast-57-anticipating-the-cinema-of-2019
Episode 67
https://soundcloud.com/filmotomy/filmotomy-podcast-67-its-the-disney-movies-show
Episode 70
https://soundcloud.com/filmotomy/filmotomy-podcast-70-lars-von-trier
Episode 76
https://soundcloud.com/filmotomy/filmotomy-podcast-76-summertime-movies
Episode 95
https://soundcloud.com/filmotomy/filmotomy-podcast-95-lets-talk-about-star-wars
Episode 96
https://soundcloud.com/filmotomy/filmotomy-podcast-96-predicting-the-92nd-oscars
Episode 98
https://soundcloud.com/filmotomy/filmotomy-podcast-98-so-this-is-home-cinema
Episode 100
https://soundcloud.com/filmotomy/podcast-100-a-cinematic-celebration
Reactions to 2018 Oscars Nominations
https://soundcloud.com/filmotomy/the-filmotomy-seminar-03
WRITING
Raiders of the Lost Ark
https://filmotomy.com/raiders-of-the-lost-ark-spielbergs-fury-road/
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
https://filmotomy.com/indiana-jones-nasty-mean-spirited-sequel/
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
https://filmotomy.com/indiana-jones-return-to-form/
Pokémon Movie
https://filmotomy.com/pokemon-movie/
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
https://filmotomy.com/jurassic-world-fallen-kingdom/
Dear White People: An Editorial
https://filmotomy.com/dear-white-people-an-editorial/
The Tree of Life
https://filmotomy.com/festival-de-cannes-72-countdown-the-tree-of-life-2011/
Actors Editorial
https://filmotomy.com/actors-who-are-bad-at-acting-dont-do-that-an-editorial/
Star Wars: A New Hope
https://filmotomy.com/the-one-that-started-it-all-star-wars-episode-iv-a-new-hope-1977/
The Empire Strikes Back
https://filmotomy.com/how-dare-real-life-intrude-into-my-fantasy-star-wars-episode-v-the-empire-strikes-back/
Return of the Jedi
https://filmotomy.com/they-sort-of-stuck-the-landing-star-wars-episode-vi-return-of-the-jedi/
The Phantom Menace
https://filmotomy.com/star-wars-phantom-menace-review/
Attack of the Clones
https://filmotomy.com/dont-send-in-the-clones-star-wars-episode-ii/
Revenge of the Sith
https://filmotomy.com/the-force-is-kinda-strong-with-this-one-star-wars-episode-iii-revenge-of-the-sith/
Pulp Fiction
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The second podcast of the 5th Femme Filmmakers Festival sees Robin Write host, and he is joined by festival jury member Ellen Cheshire. Our special guest is Armita Keyani, the writer and director of Welcome Home, which played in the Competition Selection of FemmeFilmFest20. Enjoy the chat, and please do subscribe via the usual channels.
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The first of two Filmotomy Podcasts during the 5th Femme Filmmakers Festivals sees host Robin Write joined by two of the events film directors. Caz Armstrong of The Clawford Trilogy and Julia Bales of Uproot are here to talk about their films and the quarantine impositions that may relate to them. Have a listen and please do leave us a comment or two. You can subscribe to the show in the usual way - SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Podbean.
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You are about to experience the ultimate cinema journey through a podcast. And this is Filmotomy's 100th episode. We finally made it. Robin Write hosts Julia from DisInsider and Doug from The Jam Report as well as a whole bunch of other cinema-lovers to share just a few of their favourite moments about going to the movies. Take your cola, your popcorn and sit comfortably.
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Welcome back after three months away. With just one away from the big 100, and with days remaining of Pride Month 2020, the Filmotomy Podcast talks LGBT cinema. Robin Write is joined by the wisdom of his wing-man Doug and newcomer to the show Sarah as they discuss Filmotomy's top 50 LGBT films results as well as voicing support of their own personal favourites. There are a few gripes thrown in too. As always you can subscribe to the show via SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify and Podbean.
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After a rather long break away from the Filmotomy Podcast, we resurface amidst the Coronavirus outbreak. Robin Write is joined by Jonathan Holmes, Susanne Gottlieb and Doug Jamieson as we dwell on the home cinema experiences we have been forced into during this isolation period. The gang discuss how they are coping, what plans they have, as well as what they've seen - including Emma, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, and what's available on streaming services like Disney Plus and Netflix. Have a listen and do subscribe to the show via SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify and Podbean.
Music:
"Immigrant Song" by Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, Karen O, Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross from The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
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Following the announcement of the 2019 Pandora International Film Awards, the Filmotomy Podcast focuses on the honors for Filmmaker and Actress/Actor of the Decade. Robin Write is joined by Doug Jamieson, Shadan Larki, Kevin Lee and Caz Armstrong to swoon over the superb work of both Denis Villeneuve and Amy Adams. This is not to be missed. Have a listen to do please subscribe to the show via SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify and Podbean.
SOURCES
Interview - Amy Adams on Big Eyes (2014).
Film - Incendies (2010); The Fighter (2010); The Master (2012); Enemy (2013); Prisoners (2013); American Hustle (2013); Sicario (2015); Nocturnal Animals (2016); Arrival (2016); Blade Runner 2049 (2017).
Music - "On The Nature Of Daylight" (Max Richter); "Denis" (Blondie); "Amy" (Bobby Darin). -
With just hours away from the announcement of the 92nd Academy Awards nominations, the Filmotomy Podcast gathers some film hopefuls in an attempt to predict what might get in and what indeed might not. Split into two parts this week, Robin Write is first joined by Joel Melendez, Jonathan Holmes and Doug Jamieson to discuss the Oscars, before Robin is then joined by Susanne Gottlieb and Amy Smith - making her podcast debut. We put our heads together and try to make sense of the awards race as it stands. Have a listen, and do please follow the show on various platforms - SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Podbean and TuneIn.
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With the imminent release of Episode IX of the 40 year old Star Wars saga, The Rise of Skywalker, we decide this is a perfect time to talk about the sci-fi legacy. Robin Write is joined by Jonathan Holmes, Katie Keener and Jeremy Robinson to share their thoughts on the best and worst of the Star Wars films so far. Have a listen, leave your comments and reviews, and don't forget you can subscribe to the Filmotomy Podcast through SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Podbean and TuneIn.
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With the awards season well underway, Podcast 94 takes a look at the Academy's reluctance to reward films from the horror film genre. With Us and Midsommar carrying two of the best performances of the year, Robin Write, Joel Melendez and Susanne Gottlieb explore the genre's form in Oscar history. Including whether The Silence of the Lambs is a horror film and why The Exorcist should have won Best Picture. Have a listen and subscribe to the show through SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify and Podbean.
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As the awards season builds momentum, podcast 93 delves into the hangover of last year's Oscars. In particular the wins for Green Book and Bohemian Rhapsody. Robin Write is joined by Joel Melendez and Doug Jamieson to recap the mishaps from Oscars 2018, as well as a quick look at what is ahead this season. As always please do subscribe, you have plenty of channels to choose from: SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Podbean, Spotify.
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Filmotomy Podcast looks at the early landscape as far as what the Hollywood Foreign Press Association will deem worthy in their Musical or Comedy categories at the Golden Globes. Robin Write is joined by Susanne Gottlieb and Shadan Larki to look at the forecast of those films that supposedly make us laugh and want to dance. Of course it is not as black and white as that, and the gang look at the current crop of contenders in the Musical or Comedy categories. Don't forget to subscribe to the show via SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Podbean and Spotify.
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What a show this is! The first Oscars / awards season podcast at Filmotomy of this new season. Robin Write is the master of ceremonies, he is joined by strong contenders in the Oscar pundit race - Daniel Joyaux, Audrey Fox, Joel Melendez, Shadan Larki, and Doug Jamieson. The crowded venue is home to a vast discussion of what is already a mouth-watering race, with plenty of films, cast and crew to discuss. Have a listen and leave your thoughts on the prospects thus far. And subscribe to the show as always through SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Podbean, and Spotify.
SOURCES
Academy Awards Show 2019
Green Book
1917
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
The Farewell
Hustlers
The Irishman
Joker
JoJo Rabbit
Marriage Story
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Pain and Glory
Parasite - Montre plus