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Little White Lies
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A Different Man
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Alien Romulus
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Joker Folie À Deux
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Little White Lies

Truth & Movies has all your film needs covered, reviewing the latest releases big and small, keeping you across important industry news, and reassessing great films from days gone by with the Truth & Movies Film Club. All brought to you by the people behind Little White Lies, the world's most beautiful film magazine. email: truthandmovies@tcolondon.comtwitter: @LWLieswww.lwlies.com

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Latest Episodes

On Truth & Movies this week, we review Park Chan-wook’s darkly comic thriller No Other Choice and Oliver Hermanus’s romantic drama The History Of Sound. For Film Club, we revisit Park Chan-wook’s breakthrough feature Joint Area Security.

Joining ho... more

On Truth & Movies this week, we discuss Nia DaCosta’s 28 Years Later: Bone Temple, the latest chapter in the long-running post-apocalyptic saga. We also review Kaouther Ben Hania’s The Voice Of Hind Rajab and speak to Ben Hania alongside actor Erin K... more

On Truth & Movies this week, we discuss Chloé Zhao’s literary adaptation Hamnet, Ira Sachs’ intimate artist portrait Day, and revisit Michael Almereyda’s modernised Hamlet for Film Club.

Joining host Leila Latif is David Jenkins.

Email: truthandmov... more

On Truth & Movies this week, a table tennis star is born in Marty Supreme and Hannah spoke to its director Josh Safdie, we review Sentimental Value, and finally for film club we revisit Toni Erdmann.

Joining host Leila Latif are Hannah Strong and Ia... more

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David Jenkins
Little White Lies
Episode: Hamnet | Day | Hamlet (2000)
Josh Safdie
Director known for his distinctive style and collaboration with the Safdie brothers.
Independent Film Maker
Episode: Marty Supreme + Josh Safdie | Sentimental Value | Toni Erdmann (2016)
Sigourney Weaver
Legendary actor known for her role in the Avatar franchise
Avatar franchise
Episode: Avatar: Fire And Ash + Sigourney Weaver | Best Films Of 2025
Archie Madekwe
Actor known for his role in Lurker
Episode: Lurker | Animalia | All About Lily Chou-Chou (2001)
Laura Poitras
Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker
Episode: Cover Up + Laura Poitras | It Was Just An Accident + Jafar Panahi | Park Row (1952)
Jafar Panahi
Acclaimed Iranian filmmaker and activist
Episode: Cover Up + Laura Poitras | It Was Just An Accident + Jafar Panahi | Park Row (1952)
Harry Lighton
Writer and director of Pillion
Episode: Wake Up Dead Man | Pillion + Harry Lighton | Scorpio Rising (1963)
Joel Edgerton
An acclaimed actor known for his role in Train Dreams.
Episode: Train Dreams + Joel Edgerton | Die My Love | A Woman Under The Influence (1974)
Yorgos Lanthimos
Director of Bugonia
Episode: Bugonia + Yorgos Lanthimos & Will Tracy | Relay + David McKenzie | Save The Green Planet (2003)

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Leila Latif
Host and film critic with a background in film journalism and critiques.

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3.9 out of 5 stars from 614 ratings
  • Is Leila drunk?!?

    Listening to the episode from 12/12 and idk if the audio quality is just rubbish (again) or whether Leila’s drunk cos it sounds like she’s slurring her speech a bit.

    Either way, this podcast is so hit and miss! Rlly great, in-depth analysis that’s varied and challenges me. But the quality of production and constant audio issues can be so off-putting!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    teeeaaahdooo
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Great film podcast let down by occasional production issues.

    One of the best film podcasts (and magazines) out there featuring an interesting assortment of guest critics. My only gripe is the production / sound quality has been really bad (sometimes unlistenable) recently and doesn’t do the content justice at all. You can do better LWL!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    A_McPod
    Swedena month ago
  • Love the content but awful production

    I really love this podcast so it’s so disheartening to hear the sound quality get worse with every episode. Please sort this out because it makes it unlistenable at times and I really want to hear what is being said!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Driver877
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Gibberish

    Those who can, do. Those who can’t, critique.

    To all of the actual filmmakers out there, keep making films and ignore all the noise from those not brave enough to walk the walk.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jack NYC LA
    United States8 months ago
  • A different take on the latest films

    I sometimes listen and enjoy the podcast but often the presenters seem to think that their opinions are the only ‘true ones’. A tad pretentious at times too.

    I appreciate they don’t love the Marvel cinematic universe, which bores me too but I’d just like the presenters to lighten up a bit!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Deb in KL
    Australiaa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the variety of guests, which brings fresh insights into the film discussions.
Hosts are well-informed and have a good rapport, enhancing the listening experience.
Engaging and insightful discussions on films, highlighting underappreciated narratives and diverse perspectives.
Excellent blend of humor and critical analysis, making it accessible for a broader audience.
Some listeners feel the critiques can come off as elitist or pretentious at times.

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#161
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#195
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#196
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#223
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#243
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#245
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Marty Supreme + Josh Safdie | Sentimental Value | Toni Erdmann (2016)
Q: Hannah, could you tell us a little bit about what's going on with it?
It's about Mona Fassbold's The Testament of Anne Lee, which is our new cover film for December, January.
Lurker | Animalia | All About Lily Chou-Chou (2001)
Q: Is the allure of fame something you've ever grappled with?
Fame has its appeal but comes with sacrifices in personal life; it's a strange dance everyone navigates differently.
Lurker | Animalia | All About Lily Chou-Chou (2001)
Q: How does it feel to be a lead in a debut film?
It's nerve-wracking but trusting in the script and director is key for a strong performance.
Cover Up + Laura Poitras | It Was Just An Accident + Jafar Panahi | Park Row (1952)
Q: How do you feel about the label of being a figure of the Iranian New Wave?
The job is to make films, while others categorize them. It's important we don't interfere with each other's jobs.
Cover Up + Laura Poitras | It Was Just An Accident + Jafar Panahi | Park Row (1952)
Q: Do you feel like there's any added poignancy for this film coming out in the current moment?
Yes, given the ongoing political issues and the need for investigative journalism, the film feels highly relevant.

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