
Hosted by Picturehouse’s Sam Clements, The Love Of Cinema podcast goes deep on the best of the week’s new releases, with a little help from some quality film critics and the filmmakers themselves!
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 101 | Founded | 16 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film ReviewsTV & FilmFilm Interviews | |||

Lucy Fenwick Elliott talks to director Daniel Roher and actor Leo Woodall about their new film, Tuner. Now showing at Picturehouse Cinemas.
In Tuner, Academy Award-winning director Daniel Roher’s first narrative feature, Leo Woodall stars as a gifte... more
Lara Peters talks to actor Chiwetel Ejiofor about his new film, Backrooms, in cinemas now from A24.
1990. A strange doorway appears in the basement of a furniture showroom.
Its troubled proprieter, Clark (Chiwetel Ejiofor), ventures through and dis... more
Simi Cheema speaks to director Alicia McDonald and actors Angourie Rice and Spike Fearn about their new film, Finding Emily.
Lovesick musician Owen (Spike Fearn) is sent spinning when he meets his dream girl on a night out in Manchester – but winds ... more
Sam Clements talks to legendary actor Ian McKellen about his starring role in Steven Soderbergh's The Christophers, in cinemas now.
What is the value of art? Does it reside in personal expression? Cultural longevity? Financial worth? These questions... more
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Decent podcast, but it’s very difficult to hear what the host and guests are saying. It sounds like each are on different mikes and at different volumes. Impossible to hear the dialogue unless in a very quiet room.
Would love to have more in the way of picturehouse guests like the programmers episode
Love this podcast!
Great listening and informative too...
Hugely enjoyable podcast. Lighthearted and keeps you up to date with the latest films. Sam and Simon work well together on the show and seem like top chaps. Keep up the good work.
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The program centers cinema-focused conversations that blend film interviews, festival chatter, and occasional behind-the-scenes storytelling from filmmakers and critics. Typical episodes feature in-depth discussions with directors, actors, cinematographers, writers, and programmers about new releases, artistic approaches, and the theatrical experience. A recurring strength is the breadth of guests, from renowned auteurs to rising talents, often paired with practical insights into production, storytelling, and the industry landscape. Notable is the emphasis on cinema as a communal, theater-going experience, plus a playful, accessible tone that makes complex topics approachable for listeners ranging from film students to industry professional... more
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Recent guests on The Love Of Cinema include:
1. Alicia McDonald
2. Angourie Rice
3. Spike Fearn
4. Ian McKellen
5. Victoria Luxford
6. Amon Warmann
7. Julia Louis-Dreyfus
8. David Frankel
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