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Truth & Movies: A Little White Lies Podcast

Little White Lies
London Film Festival
A Different Man
Smile 2
My Neighbour Totoro
Werkmeister Harmonies
Alien Romulus
Megalopolis
Francis Ford Coppola
Joker Folie À Deux
The Wild Robot
Pretty Woman
Rumours
Electrical Gaza
In Camera
Society
The Substance
Crossing
Thelma
Little White Lies
About Dry Grasses

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 discuss the upcoming Cannes film festival and the re-release of Amelie with an interview with Jean-Pierre Jeunet, and finally, we have a conversation with Dr Clive Nwonka about his new season about boxing films at the ... more

On Truth & Movies this week, we discuss Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s Project Hail Mary and Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come. For Film Club, we revisit Ridley Scott’s The Martian.

Joining host Leila Latif are Billie Walker and Emma Kiely.

Truth & M... more

On Truth & Movies this week, we discuss Bi Gan’s dreamlike sci-fi epic Resurrection and Felipe Bustos Sierra’s documentary Everyone to Kenmure Street.

For Film Club, we revisit Andrei Tarkovsky’s philosophical classic Stalker.

Joining host Leila La... more

On Truth & Movies this week, we discuss Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Bride! and Mascha Schilinski’s Sound Of Falling. For Film Club, we revisit James Whale’s Bride Of Frankenstein.

Joining host Leila Latif are Anna McKibbin and Francesca Steele.

Truth &... more

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Recent Guests

Emma Kiely
First time contributor to the podcast
Truth & Movies / Little White Lies
Episode: Project Hail Mary | Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come | The Martian (2015)
Francesca Steele
Lead film critic
The Eye Paper, The Times, Telegraph, Sight And Sound
Episode: The Bride! | Sound Of Falling | Bride Of Frankenstein (1935)
Anna McKibbin
Film critic
AV Club, Paste, Little White Lies
Episode: The Bride! | Sound Of Falling | Bride Of Frankenstein (1935)
Mona Fastvold
Director of "The Testament of Ann Lee"
Episode: The Testament of Ann Lee + Mona Fastvold | Sirat | The Gold Diggers Of 1933 (1933)
Wagner Moura
Brazilian actor and recent Best Actor Oscar nominee
Episode: The Secret Agent | If I Had Legs I’d Kick You | The Moment (2026)
Aidan Zamiri
Director of The Moment
Episode: The Secret Agent | If I Had Legs I’d Kick You | The Moment (2026)
Bart Layton
Director of Crime 101
Episode: Crime 101 + Bart Layton | Wuthering Heights | Random Harvest (1942)
Kaouther Ben Hania
Director of The Voice of Hind Rajab
Episode: 28 Years Later: Bone Temple + Nia DaCosta & Erin Kellyman | The Voice Of Hind Rajab + Kaouther Ben Hania
Erin Kellyman
Actor in 28 Years Later: Bone Temple
Episode: 28 Years Later: Bone Temple + Nia DaCosta & Erin Kellyman | The Voice Of Hind Rajab + Kaouther Ben Hania

Host

Leila Latif
Host with a long-running presence on the show, contributing critical analysis and interview-style conversations.

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 615 ratings
  • A Breath Of Fresh Air For The English Language

    If you like movies, and hate the polished American offerings where even the indie-types just can’t help talking with a gleaming-white-smile, then you’ll like this. It’s discursive and allows itself to go off-script to a certain extent. I don’t necessarily agree with all the opinions offered, but at least there appears to be something verifiably human behind them, rather than agenda-driven formulations. There seems to be less marketing and signalling, whilst still being contemporary in terms o... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Davrob1
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • On the decline

    Used to enjoy this podcast, especially with AC at the helm, he used to balance the show, but since he’s left it feels like a group of pretensions kids getting kicks out of slating movies. I understand it’s their job to critique but sometimes it boarders playground bullying how they insult movies, they laugh together and take cheap shots to the point that the one guest who might have something to say feels reluctant to discuss what they enjoyed and instead joins in mocking. As I said, I enjoyed... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Dunkledorf
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • 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 Kingdom4 months 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
    Sweden4 months 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 Kingdom4 months ago

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Guest variety and thoughtful discourse are frequently highlighted as strengths.

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The Secret Agent | If I Had Legs I’d Kick You | The Moment (2026)
Q: What were your initial thoughts when you received the award at Cannes?
Wagner expresses his mixed feelings about not being able to attend the ceremony when he won.
The Testament of Ann Lee + Mona Fastvold | Sirat | The Gold Diggers Of 1933 (1933)
Q: What was it about the film that made it feel worthy of a full issue?
It had a unique and eccentric epic feel, sparked diverse interpretations and featured an impressive performance by Amanda Seyfried.
Crime 101 + Bart Layton | Wuthering Heights | Random Harvest (1942)
Q: So, were you kind of also forced to take any pauses before you started the shoot?
Not really. I actually had a personal situation that delayed the filming, but it allowed me to prep further.
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.

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This show offers thoughtful cinema commentary from a rotating panel of critics and industry guests, with deep dives into both contemporary releases and classic films. Episodes often center on gendered perspectives, filmmaking craft, and the tension between artistic vision and production realities, while also touching on industry news, premieres, and long-form conversations with filmmakers and actors. A notable strength is the mix of established critics and high-profile guests, which tends to yield nuanced discussions that reward attentive listeners and film enthusiasts seeking context beyond surface-level reviews.

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