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Writers on Film

Film Stories, Bleav
Terrence Malick
Hollywood
Film Criticism
Cinema
Venice Film Festival
David Lynch
Wes Anderson
Film Noir
Masculinity
The Thin Red Line
Horror Movies
Jonathan Glazer
Cannes Film Festival
Clint Eastwood
The Tree Of Life
Beetlejuice
Film Festivals
Stanley Kubrick
Woody Allen
Horror Films

Writers on Film is the only podcast to focus on film books and to talk to the best authors working in the area of cinema. From Making Of tomes to biographies, studies to novelisations, author and film critic John Bleasdale is fascinated by where the written word intersects with the world of the big screen. Get bonus content on Patreon A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: www.filmstori... more

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Nicolas Bell (Eye On Cinema) and Ed Potton (The Times) join John Bleasdale to talk about the 79th edition of the Cannes International Film Festival.

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Ian Christie FBA is a British film scholar whose work on Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, Martin Scorsese and the development of cinema has made him one of the most respected film writers today. He is a regular contributor to Sight & Sound maga... more

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In the first episode of a new mini-series, Dr. Brian Baker joins me to discuss the adaptations of J.G. Ballard on film, including Empire of the Sun, Crash and High Rise along with some lesser known films.

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Nicholas Bell and John Bleasdale discuss Salvatore Giuliano (Francesco Rosi, 1962).

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Recent Guests

Dr. Brian Baker
Formerly of Lancaster University, academic with publications on film and art
Lancaster University
Episode: J.G. Ballard on Film
Robert Kolker
Co-author of The Film Auteur: Angles of Vision
Episode: Robert Kolker David Wyatt Discuss The Film Auteur
David Wyatt
Co-author of The Film Auteur: Angles of Vision
Episode: Robert Kolker David Wyatt Discuss The Film Auteur
John Rain
Creator of SmershPod and author, interviewer and podcaster
SmershPod
Episode: John Rain on ThunderBook and SmershPod
Pamela Hutchinson
Writer for Sight and Sound; author of The Curse of Queen Kelly
BFI/ Sight and Sound
Episode: Pamela Hutchinson on The Curse of Queen Kelly
Victoria Lowe
Co-editor of the book Acting and Performance in Hitchcock; Hitchcock scholar
University/academic affiliations mentioned in discussion
Episode: Acting and Performance in Hitchcock
Adrian Garvey
Co-editor of the book Acting and Performance in Hitchcock; Hitchcock scholar
University/academic affiliations mentioned in discussion
Episode: Acting and Performance in Hitchcock
Adrian Martin
Author of Filmmakers Thinking
Author/Filmmaker
Episode: Adrian Martin on Filmmakers Thinking
Stephen Volk
Screenwriter and horror author
Self-described writer; Gothic screenwriter of Ken Russell's Gothic
Episode: Stephen Volk on Gothic, GhostWatch and Weird Reality

Host

John Bleasdale
Host of Writers on Film; interviews authors and critics; long-form conversations about film books and criticism.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 138 ratings
  • Terrific

    This John fella sure knows what he’s talkin’ about. Great guests, great host, great pod.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FrenchSwizzle
    United States9 months ago
  • Recommended

    Content for the film lover

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LBG90039
    United States9 months ago
  • Great

    This is a great podcast - intelligent, well researched and interesting. Interviews with authors who write about film. It’s not a podcast rehashing tired Hollywood gossip, but discusses development of film and many key contributors. I have been reading many of these writers most of my life and listening to interviews with Molly Haskell, Jeanne Basinger, Joseph McBride etc talking about Preston Sturges, Billy Wilder, Coen Brothers and so much more is wonderful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cate2104
    Australia3 years ago
  • A wonderful, informative look at film and the people who write about it

    Film has long been my escape from the drudgery and depression of the real world; now, this great podcast has become another means of accessing film in all its wonder and complications, from experts who truly know their stuff. The long form interviews are fascinating, and Mr. Bleasdale is a sharp interlocutor. Hats off to him for filling this niche!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Virgil#4
    United States4 years ago
  • From Strength To Strength

    Writer and film critic John Bleasdale came up with that rarest of things: a unique movie podcast concept.

    His conversations with the authors of books on film have proven time and again to be fascinating, insightful, informative and always entertaining.

    There’s something for everyone who loves films and books on films from Scorsese, Women in Hollywood, Herzog, Mexican cinema to the making of Highlander.

    If you love movies, books and books on movies, do yourself a solid and subscribe.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr Englaise
    United Kingdom4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests are consistently interesting and well-chosen, with a strong emphasis on books about film.
The conversations stand out for long-form depth rather than quick takes or gossip.
Listeners praise the host for deep knowledge and engaging, thoughtful interviews.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#146
Italy/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#108
Singapore/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#212
Belgium/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#238
Finland/TV & Film

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

J.G. Ballard on Film
Q: Crash was controversial on release. How do you view Cronenberg's approach to the source material?
Cronenberg's version reins in the book's transgressive edge with a cooler, more clinical gaze, turning sexuality into something colder and more distanced, which some feel dilutes Ballard while others appreciate the discipline it imposes on the material.
J.G. Ballard on Film
Q: What's your take on Empire of the Sun, Brian?
It's a key example of Ballardian themes filtered through Spielberg's wartime epic lens, where the film's spectacle can both highlight and complicate Ballard's underlying trauma and irony, especially in how trauma is embedded in the environment and the gaze.
Acting and Performance in Hitchcock
Q: But can I ask you, first of all, if you sort of give us a general introduction to how you got involved with the project and you probably do a better job of introducing the book itself than I've just done.
The guests describe how a Hitchcock conference sparked the project, the symposium that evolved into a written volume, and the ongoing collaboration that led to the final book, emphasizing the scarcity of critical writing on acting in Hitchcock compared with other aspects of his work.
Pamela Hutchinson on The Curse of Queen Kelly
Q: Pamela, what book recommendation could you give our listeners, please?
I would recommend Julie Solomon's The Devil's Candy, a real classic that pulls back the curtain on Brian De Palma's The Bonfire of the Vanities as it unfolded in real time, showing every decision that ended up derailing the project and the careers involved, which closely parallels some of the themes in The Curse of Queen Kelly.
Stephen Volk on Gothic, GhostWatch and Weird Reality
Q: How did the production handle the intimate, literary focus versus audience appeal of horror?
He explains that the script aimed to be a sliver of the original figures, not a definitive biography, and that the drama was designed to be about the birth of horror as a form, using archetypes rather than strict historical accuracy.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Writers on Film

What is Writers on Film about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful interview series that centers on film books and the people who write them. Across episodes, the host chats with authors, critics, and scholars about cinema history, theory, and the craft of filmmaking, from Hitchcock and Scorsese to horror and beyond. Listeners get deep-dive conversations on how books illuminate on-screen storytelling, with behind-the-scenes anecdotes, archival discoveries, and debates about authorship, representation, and industry change. The show often features scholarly or industry-insider perspectives, making it a rich resource for readers and researchers who want longer, idea-driven discussions instead of quick takes. A standout angle is the sustained focus on the written medium's impact on film discourse,... more

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1. Dr. Brian Baker
2. Robert Kolker
3. David Wyatt
4. John Rain
5. Pamela Hutchinson
6. Victoria Lowe
7. Adrian Garvey
8. Adrian Martin

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