The 2025 Rendez-vous with French Cinema features many small gems of the festival circuit, like This Life of Mine, When Fall is Coming, Winter in Sokcho, and Foreign Language.
Ep. 159 Macbeth with David Tennant + why I recommend recorded Shakespeare
In this episode of the podcast, Alex recommends the new Donmar Warehouse production of Macbeth starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo, which screens in cinemas this weekend. She also discusses the value of recorded Shakespeare more generally and why you should make this production a priority.
Ep. 158 3 films to watch by Tunisian women directors
On the podcast, Alex recommends three Tunisian films by women directors from the last decade, including Where the Wind Comes From, which just had its world premiere at Sundance 2025.
Ep. 157 myfrenchfilmfestival: A Real Job, No Love Lost, and Through the Night
In this episode of the podcast, Alex discusses three reasons to check out myfrenchfilmfestival, the online and worldwide celebration of French cinema, and three movies to watch: A Real Job, No Love Lost, and Through The Night.
Ep. 153 Maura Delpero’s Vermiglio
In this episode of the podcast, Alex recommends Maura Delpero’s film Vermiglio, which is set in the Italian Alps during WWII.
Interview: Magnus von Horn on The Girl with the Needle
We interview Magnus von Horn about his third feature, The Girl with the Needle, and walking the line between horror and drama.