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The Love Of Cinema

Picturehouse Cinemas
London Film Festival
Picturehouse
Cannes Film Festival
Climate Change
Animation
London
28 Years Later
Hamnet
Cinema
Sinners
Wicked
Climate Anxiety
Anora
Film Production
Timestalker
Frankenstein
Late Shift
Park Chan-Wook
The Brutalist
Harvest

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!

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Latest Episodes

Hope Hopkinson talks to actor Saoirse Ronan about her new film, Bad Apples.

Maria, a primary school teacher doing her best to inspire a class of 10-year-olds, is stifled by one unruly and chaotic student.

With her career in question and the child's... more

The Love Of Cinema podcast discusses the best new releases, with a little help from some of our favourite film critics and the occasional special guest from the world of cinema.

This month we're joined by guest film critics Victoria Luxford and Amon... more

Lucy Fenwick Elliott talks to the filmmakers behind the new film Pressure; co-stars Andrew Scott and Damian Lewis, as well as director Anthony Maras and screenwriter David Haig.

In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, and the fate of the free world hang... more

Sam Clements and Hope Hopkinson talk to filmmakers Steven Knight, Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace about their new film, Oasis: Don't Look Back In Anger.

Don’t Look Back In Anger charts Liam and Noel Gallagher’s triumphant reunion tour, Oasis Live ‘... more

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Recent Guests

David Haig
Actor, writer, and originator of the James Stagg role
Pressure / stage play source material
Episode: Pressure with Andrew Scott, Damian Lewis, Anthony Maras and David Haig | Picturehouse
Andrew Scott
Actor playing James Stagg
Pressure / film cast
Episode: Pressure with Andrew Scott, Damian Lewis, Anthony Maras and David Haig | Picturehouse
Anthony Maras
Director and writer of Pressure
Pressure team
Episode: Pressure with Andrew Scott, Damian Lewis, Anthony Maras and David Haig | Picturehouse
Damian Lewis
Actor portraying Bernard Montgomery
Pressure / film cast
Episode: Pressure with Andrew Scott, Damian Lewis, Anthony Maras and David Haig | Picturehouse
Kerry Condon
Actress in the ensemble
Pressure / film cast
Episode: Pressure with Andrew Scott, Damian Lewis, Anthony Maras and David Haig | Picturehouse
Dylan Southern
Director; co-director of the film
Lovelace & Southern
Episode: Oasis: Don't Look Back In Anger with Steven Knight, Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace | Picturehouse
Steven Knight
Writer and director; known for Peaky Blinders and Lock
Steven Knight (writer/director)
Episode: Oasis: Don't Look Back In Anger with Steven Knight, Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace | Picturehouse
Will Lovelace
Director; one of the film's co-directors
Lovelace & Southern
Episode: Oasis: Don't Look Back In Anger with Steven Knight, Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace | Picturehouse
Michael Sarnoski
Director of The Death of Robin Hood
Picturehouse
Episode: The Death of Robin Hood with Michael Sarnoski | Picturehouse

Hosts

Lucy Fenwick Elliott
Host of multiple episodes with Picturehouse, linking cinema culture and interviews.
Hope Hopkinson
Host of The Love Of Cinema, engages in film-centric questions and wrap-ups.
Flick Beckett
Host of The Love Of Cinema show segments and interviews.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 71 ratings
  • Sound mix Is terrible

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    BG999333
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • More guest discussions please

    Would love to have more in the way of picturehouse guests like the programmers episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alexcolemanlfc
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Love this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CathyCullen
    United Kingdom9 years ago
  • Brilliant podcast, thanks guys!

    Great listening and informative too...

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matt Gitsham
    United Kingdom14 years ago
  • Podcast Fun

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steve Dickson
    United Kingdom15 years ago

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Fans enjoy the approachable yet informed conversations that help plan viewings and screenings.
Listeners appreciate the festival-context and guest variety, though some note audio balance could improve.
Audience praises the insightful, behind-the-scenes depth and the balance of critique with warmth.

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Pressure with Andrew Scott, Damian Lewis, Anthony Maras and David Haig | Picturehouse
Q: What was it like on set and how did the cast come together under a tight schedule?
The guests explain that the cast were passionate and generous, each bringing their own process and ideas, and that the director balanced their strong personalities with a collaborative approach to achieve the film's tense atmosphere.
Pressure with Andrew Scott, Damian Lewis, Anthony Maras and David Haig | Picturehouse
Q: Tell me a bit about Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser and Kerry Condon.
The hosts discuss the central trio as the movie's human core, highlighting how the on-set energy and the different acting approaches contributed to grounding the epic scale with intimate, tense dynamics.
The Death of Robin Hood with Michael Sarnoski | Picturehouse
Q: I'm curious to know what your initial relationship with this character was, and what changed your perspective on this character through the project.
The director reflects on early influences from Robin Hood adaptations, the personal resonance of the myth, and a process of discovery about what stories owe to audiences, with adaptation as a creative exploration rather than a direct translation.
Oasis: Don't Look Back In Anger with Steven Knight, Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace | Picturehouse
Q: How did this come into your life, this film?
A previous, informal connection through Liam's team led to a formal invitation to collaborate; the filmmakers embraced the challenge of a reunion story that had an emotional resonance beyond the music, steering the project toward a film that could capture both backstage dynamics and public spectacle.
Oasis: Don't Look Back In Anger with Steven Knight, Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace | Picturehouse
Q: At what point was this going to be something you were going to work on?
The project emerged after Steven Knight was brought in following a prior collaboration, with both Noel and Liam Gallagher showing interest and the filmmakers agreeing to document the arc from rehearsals to the tour, shaping a narrative beyond just concert footage.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Love Of Cinema

What is The Love Of Cinema about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A cinephile-focused show that blends deep takes on current releases with intimate conversations with filmmakers, critics, and actors. Episodes typically center on high-profile premieres, director interviews, and in-depth analyses of how films are made, from casting and performance to visual style and festival contexts. Listeners get behind-the-scenes anecdotes, craft-focused insights, and cultural context, often tied to Picturehouse venues and screenings. The format balances thoughtful critique with accessible, personality-driven conversations, making it helpful for potential guests and sponsors seeking thoughtful cinema discourse with broad appeal.

Noteworthy angles include live-on-location interview moments, discussions of tonal ambition... more

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Recent guests on The Love Of Cinema include:

1. David Haig
2. Andrew Scott
3. Anthony Maras
4. Damian Lewis
5. Kerry Condon
6. Dylan Southern
7. Steven Knight
8. Will Lovelace

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