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The Love Of Cinema

Picturehouse Cinemas
American Fiction
Chicken Run: Dawn Of the Nugget
A Year In A Field
The Iron Claw
All Of Us Strangers
Bob Marley
Earth Mama
The Lost Boys
Bob Marley: One Love
Independent Cinema
Climate Change
Soil Health
Queendom
Aardman Animations
Queer Representation
Picturehouse Cinemas
Your Fat Friend
Reinaldo Marcus Green
Wicked Little Letters
The Boy and the Heron

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

Lucy Fenwick Elliott speaks to The Magic Faraway Tree filmmakers, director Ben Gregor and writer Simon Farnaby, about their new film.

The Magic Faraway Tree follows Polly (Claire Foy), Tim (Andrew Garfield) and their three children - a modern family... more

Sam Clements talks to director Ugo Bienvenu about his Oscar-nominated animation Arco, playinga at Picturehouse Cinemas now.

A 10-year-old boy from a peaceful, distant future accidentally travels back to the year 2075 and discovers a world in peril. ... more

Freda Cooper talks to director John Patton Ford about his new film, How To Make A Killing.

Becket Redfellow sets out to reclaim the $28B family fortune his mother was denied.  To pull off his ambitious scheme, he must kill the seven relatives who st... more

WELCOME TO HOLLYWOOD'S BIGGEST NIGHT!

On this bumper special Academy Awards themed episode, The Love of Cinema's Sam Clements is joined by colleagues from across the Picturehouse office - Lara Peters, Hope Hopkinson, Lucy Fenwick Elliott and Carol M... more

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Recent Guests

Ugo Bienvenu
Director of Arco
Arco Production
Episode: Arco with Ugo Bienvenu | Picturehouse
John Patton Ford
Film director of How To Make A Killing
Director, How To Make A Killing
Episode: How To Make A Killing with John Patton Ford | Picturehouse
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Director of The Bride
The Bride
Episode: Arco, How To Make A Killing, Project Hail Mary and The Bride! with Maggie Gyllenhaal | Picturehouse
Steven Knight
Creator and writer of Peaky Blinders
Peaky Blinders (writer/creator)
Episode: Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man with Cillian Murphy, Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth and more!
Tom Harper
Director
Peaky Blinders film project
Episode: Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man with Cillian Murphy, Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth and more!
Cillian Murphy
Oscar-winning actor, lead in film
Peaky Blinders (actor)
Episode: Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man with Cillian Murphy, Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth and more!
Rebecca Ferguson
Actor in the film
Peaky Blinders (actor)
Episode: Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man with Cillian Murphy, Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth and more!
Tim Roth
Actor in the film
Peaky Blinders (actor)
Episode: Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man with Cillian Murphy, Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth and more!
Piper Curda
Actor, voices Mabel
Pixar / voice cast
Episode: Hoppers with Daniel Chong + Nicole Grindle and Bobby Moynihan + Piper Curda | Picturehouse

Hosts

Sam Clements
Sam Clements, Host of The Love Of Cinema, Picturehouse
Hope
Hope, Host of The Love Of Cinema podcast
Lara Peters
Lara Peters, Content Editor at Picturehouse, Host of The Love Of Cinema

Reviews

4.3 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 Kingdom2 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 Kingdom6 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 Kingdom14 years ago

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Strong guest lineup and engaging discussions, with steady host chemistry.
Overall, reviews are highly positive, highlighting entertainment value and insightful film talks.
Listeners crave more guest interviews from Picturehouse events and programmers.

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Arco with Ugo Bienvenu | Picturehouse
Q: What year is it?
It's 2075.
How To Make A Killing with John Patton Ford | Picturehouse
Q: What was it like working with Ed Harris and the cast overall?
Ford describes Harris as intimidating yet authentic, a consummate actor whose presence elevates the material, and he praises the collaborative energy of the ensemble as essential to the film's depth.
How To Make A Killing with John Patton Ford | Picturehouse
Q: How did your experience with Emily the Criminal influence How To Make A Killing?
He notes casting and audience reception as key learnings from his first film, emphasizing that casting can make or break visibility, and that earlier success helped shape the approach to the new project.
How To Make A Killing with John Patton Ford | Picturehouse
Q: What were the main challenges in building the story for an American audience while drawing from Kind Hearts and Coronets?
Ford explains that he kept the structural framework but adapted the humor and casting to fit American sensibilities, avoiding a literal translation and instead crafting an Americanized version of the same story.
The Mastermind with Christopher Blauvelt | Picturehouse
Q: How did the ball kind of begin rolling for you with the film?
Blauvelt shares how he and Kelly Reichardt discussed projects in Antibes, leading to the development of 'The Mastermind' idea inspired by a real art heist story.

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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?

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. Ugo Bienvenu
2. John Patton Ford
3. Maggie Gyllenhaal
4. Steven Knight
5. Tom Harper
6. Cillian Murphy
7. Rebecca Ferguson
8. Tim Roth

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