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Half the Picture

Billy Barnell
Doctor Who
The Beatles
Boston Kickout
Submarine
Grant Morrison
All-Star Superman
Walter Murch
The Partisan
Spider Noir
The Family Plan 2
X-Men
Bruce Campbell
Evil Dead
John Waters
Heathers
Glasgow
A Gangster's Life
Tim Travers and the Time Traveller's Paradox
The Rolling Stones
Stevenage

Join us on Half the Picture as your host Billy Barnell sits down with a different filmmaker, actor, or artist each episode for a relaxed, revealing conversation. Get the full picture on some of the most talented and noteworthy folks in showbiz and the long and winding roads of their careers. Expect candid stories, creative insights, and regular detours into the weird and wonderful corners of the f... more

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Half the Picture’s guest this episode is Arthur Darvill, the actor perhaps best know for his turns as companion Rory Williams in ‘Doctor Who’, Time Master Rip Hunter in ‘DC’s Legends of Tomorrow’ and Reverend Paul Coates in ‘Broadchurch’ amongst so m... more

Half the Picture’s guest this week is Andrew Lewis Caldwell, the actor responsible for bringing the villainous Megawatt to life in the new Amazon Prime superhero series ‘Spider Noir’ starring Nicolas Cage.

Andrew joined Billy on the pod’ to chat abo... more

Half the Picture’s guest this episode is John Ottman, the Oscar-winning film editor and composer who has cut and scored some of the most popular and biggest blockbusters of the last 25 years such as Bohemian Rhapsody (edited), X-Men: Days of Future P... more

Half the Picture’s guest this episode is Daniel Goldhaber, the filmmaker behind ‘CAM’, ‘How To Blow Up A Pipeline’ and most recently ‘Faces of Death’, a modern update on the notorious 1970’s horror movie that claimed to show real death onscreen, now ... more

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Recent Guests

Andrew Lewis Caldwell
Actor
Episode: #38 - ANDREW LEWIS CALDWELL
John Ottman
Filmmaker, editor and composer discussed in-depth
Freelance/Various studios
Episode: #37 - JOHN OTTMAN
Daniel Goldhaber
Filmmaker
Episode: #36 - DANIEL GOLDHABER
Eddie Hamilton
Film editor known for Kingsman, Mission Impossible, Top Gun: Maverick
Episode: #35 - EDDIE HAMILTON
Joanne Mitchell
Director of Broken Bird
Episode: #34 - JOANNE MITCHELL
Rachel Portman
Composer
Episode: #33 - RACHEL PORTMAN
Robert Sheehan
Actor known for Misfits, Red Riding, Umbrella Academy
Episode: #32 - ROBERT SHEEHAN
Michael Socha
Actor
Episode: #31 - MICHAEL SOCHA
Mink Stole
Actress and longtime collaborator with John Waters
John Waters films, Dreamlanders
Episode: #30 - MINK STOLE

Host

Billy Barnell
Host of Half the Picture

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • Informative and funny

    In an age of sprawling conversational dross, this podcast has well researched questions for fantastic and interesting guests resulting in some enlightening and witty (I hasten to say ‘content’ because everything is content nowadays, but you know what I’m saying…) interview content.

    Looking forward to see who they can ‘reel’ in next.

    Apple Podcasts
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    United Kingdom10 months ago

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A knack for drawing out practical career insights for listeners.
Questions are well researched and guests feel seen, not rushed.
High-quality storytelling with thoughtful guest selection.
Engaging, relaxed conversations that reveal industry truths.

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#38 - ANDREW LEWIS CALDWELL
Q: What was your approach to developing Dirk Landon, given the character's obscure origins?
Caldwell focused on creating a character from the ground up with a clear internal desire, drawing from the noir world and a showbiz-influenced backstory, rather than mimicking existing archetypes.
#38 - ANDREW LEWIS CALDWELL
Q: How much room was there for improvisation on Spider Noir, especially with Nick Cage?
There was limited script improvisation, but a lot of freedom to improvise the emotional delivery and moments; Cage also occasionally added unplanned performances, like the musical moment, which Caldwell had to roll with.
#38 - ANDREW LEWIS CALDWELL
Q: Being a Cage fan, do you have any particular favorite Cage films or performances? Did you get to talk to Nick about them?
Yes, Caldwell cites Con Air and Face/Off as favorites from his childhood, and he notes that Nick Cage shared experiences and stories from his career, enriching their on-set conversations.
#35 - EDDIE HAMILTON
Q: What makes a good film editor?
A good editor has their finger on the heart of the story, communicates clearly with the team, and relentlessly pursues the most emotionally truthful version of the film, even if that means pushing through long, difficult post-production periods.
#36 - DANIEL GOLDHABER
Q: What makes a good director to you?
A good director is someone who can hire the right people, clearly communicate the vision, and collaborate effectively to develop the film through the team effort rather than trying to control every single element alone.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Half the Picture

What is Half the Picture about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A candid interview series that sits down with filmmakers, actors, and artists to explore career trajectories, craft, and the evolving world of showbiz. Across episodes, conversations cover early breaks, breakout projects, on-set dynamics, and the creative decisions behind iconic films and series, with plenty of behind-the-scenes anecdotes and thoughtful reflections on aging, legacy, and industry shifts. The format tends to mix personal storytelling with professional insights, often drifting into lesser-explored corners of pop culture, making it appealing for listeners who enjoy deep-dive career retrospectives and practical takeaways for collaborators and sponsors alike. A notable strength is the breadth of guests—from indie directors to blo... more

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2. John Ottman
3. Daniel Goldhaber
4. Eddie Hamilton
5. Joanne Mitchell
6. Rachel Portman
7. Robert Sheehan
8. Michael Socha

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