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The Empire Film Podcast

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The Empire Film Podcast is the official podcast of Empire, the world's biggest and best movie magazine. We bring you all the latest movie news and nonsense, as well as reviews of the week's new films, an assortment of irreverent, film-related chat and interviews with some of Hollywood's best and brightest. New episodes every Friday. For our famous deep dives into specific movies, subscribe to the ... more

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Latest Episodes

Love is very much in the air on the Empire Podcast this week, as Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and Becky Darke cram themselves into the podbooth and get all misty-eyed over Jason Voorhees, the masked maniac from the Friday The 13th movies, ... more

This week's Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt sit down for a delightfully dotty chat with Send Help stars, Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien, who talk about being directed by Sam Raimi with a paper bag over his head, pretending to know how to play golf... more

Another week, another episode of The Interviews, the new show that collects the Empire Podcast's chats with filmmakers into a handy one-stop shop. This week sees Chris Hewitt talk to Kristen Stewart about her directorial debut, The Chronology Of Wate... more

Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans' golden animated movie, KPop Demon Hunters, is the kind of phenomenon that comes along once in a blue moon, dominating both the Netflix charts since its release last June, and the music charts over the last few months.... more

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Recent Guests

Jared Bush
Writer and Director of Zootropolis 2
Disney Animation
Episode: The Interviews (ft. Kristen Stewart, Jared Bush, Andrew Guest)
Kristen Stewart
Director of The Chronology Of Water
Independent Film Director
Episode: The Interviews (ft. Kristen Stewart, Jared Bush, Andrew Guest)
Andrew Guest
Co-Creator of Wonder Man
Disney Plus
Episode: The Interviews (ft. Kristen Stewart, Jared Bush, Andrew Guest)
Maggie Kang
Co-writer and director of KPop Demon Hunters
Sony Pictures Animation
Episode: KPop Demon Hunters: An Empire Podcast Interview Special
Chris Appelhans
Co-writer and director of KPop Demon Hunters
Sony Pictures Animation
Episode: KPop Demon Hunters: An Empire Podcast Interview Special
Will Arnett
Comedian and Actor
Star of 'Is This Thing On?'
Episode: We've Started So We'll Finish (ft. guests Bradley Cooper & Will Arnett)
Derek Cianfrance
Director known for emotional films
Various Film Productions
Episode: The Interviews (ft. Jason Statham & Ric Roman Waugh; Derek Cianfrance; Nia DaCosta)
Jason Statham
Film star known for action roles
Various Film Productions
Episode: The Interviews (ft. Jason Statham & Ric Roman Waugh; Derek Cianfrance; Nia DaCosta)
Ric Roman Waugh
Director known for action films
Various Film Productions
Episode: The Interviews (ft. Jason Statham & Ric Roman Waugh; Derek Cianfrance; Nia DaCosta)

Hosts

Chris Hewitt
Host of multiple film podcasts, known for his engaging and humorous style.
James Dyer
Co-host with a passion for film and a lively conversational style.
Helen O'Hara
Co-host and film critic, offering insightful commentary and interviews.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 4.4k ratings
  • Up and down, highs and lows, in and out?

    The Marvel love is intolerable… the Avatar love is just embarrassing.

    I’ve been listening for years and still do (just about) so 5 stars for a truck load of free entertainment.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hatchershmatcher
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • When did it all go wrong

    I can no longer listen to this, it’s become a shadow of its former rather good self. I want to know about films and not mindless chatter, politics and overlapping voices. Get back to been what you were once good at

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    FreyjaKat
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • I owe you this

    Been listening since the beginning and do so every week. Best film pod around. Five stars from me is quite literally the least I could do for the hundreds of hours of entertainment. Enjoy those stars. Savour them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jack Hackett
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • The best film podcast, with the best pals

    Love listening in to Chris, Helen and James every single week. They’re good company, it’s packed with film fun every week. Get on it.

    Shout out to the Shameless Plug too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rahmus
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • More film chat and reviews, less in-jokes and singing !

    The Clint Eastwood episode gets 5/5 - best lineup, actually discussing and reviewing films passionately and not just making puns and singing.. More episodes like this please!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MadMaxTK421
    United Kingdom5 months ago

Listeners Say

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There's a split opinion on the balance of humor versus serious film critique, with some wanting less levity.
Listeners appreciate the engaging chemistry between hosts, providing a fun and entertaining atmosphere.
The mix of humor and film insight is well-received, attracting a passionate audience.
Some listeners express frustrations with certain topics or the direction of discussions in recent episodes, suggesting a desire for more focused content.
Recent reviews highlight the podcast's ability to promote lesser-known films and provide valuable insight into the filmmaking process.

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D Is For Doctor (ft. guests Chris Pratt and Claire Foy)
Q: Was there a moment reading the book or script that really resonated with you?
I found the eulogy scene most impactful, as it represents acceptance of my character's father being gone.
D Is For Doctor (ft. guests Chris Pratt and Claire Foy)
Q: When did you first hear about H Is For Hawk?
The producer, Dee Dee Gardner, suggested the book to me over coffee after making Women Talking together.
D Is For Doctor (ft. guests Chris Pratt and Claire Foy)
Q: What was it like saying goodbye to the hawks after filming?
It felt like an appropriate goodbye, especially after the bond formed between the actors and the hawks during filming.
D Is For Doctor (ft. guests Chris Pratt and Claire Foy)
Q: What did you think about AI and the rise of AI?
AI is an amazing tool that can free up filmmakers to tell more stories, but it cannot replace humanity at the heart of performances.
The Interviews: Park Chan-wook and Lee Byung-hun on No Other Choice; Steve Coogan and Éanna Hardwicke on Saipan
Q: Did you feel the need to seek out and revisit either of those takes on the story?
No, I solely focused on the script that the director gave me, which I analyzed and studied.

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This podcast presents a lively and irreverent exploration of the film industry, featuring in-depth discussions about new movie releases, industry news, and interviews with notable guests from Hollywood. The content strikes a balance between entertaining banter and insightful film critique, making it appealing to movie enthusiasts who enjoy both laughter and serious discussions about cinema. Noteworthy is the hosts' engaging chemistry, which brings a familiar and welcoming atmosphere to the listeners, encouraging a deeper connection with the film topics at hand. The mix of content, including guest interviews, film reviews, and interactions based on current cinematic trends, fulfills the curiosity of diverse audiences.

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The Empire Film Podcast launched 14 years ago and published 1134 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Empire Film Podcast include:

1. Jared Bush
2. Kristen Stewart
3. Andrew Guest
4. Maggie Kang
5. Chris Appelhans
6. Will Arnett
7. Derek Cianfrance
8. Jason Statham

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