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This week we go on the wild ride that is Poor Things by Yorgos Lanthimos. It’s a real head-scratcher as we try get to the bottom of what it’s all supposed to MEAN?! In the latest from one of our favourite directors, it’s the costume dept that are our true heroes of this film. We discuss the visual effects and production behind this eccentric spectacle, and, the erm, unique accent work. Plus, our favourite listener comments! Written by Tony McNamara, directed Yorgos Lanthimos, based on the book Poor Things by Alasdair Gray. It stars Emma Stone, Ramy Youssef, Willem Dafoe and Mark Ruffulo. Keep up to date with us on Instagram, TikTok, Letterboxd and YouTube: @frankfilmclub A full transcript of this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's BAFTA week baby so for this special episode we are honoured to have our first guests of the season be the future of film, aka the five nominees of the Best British Short Film category. Some of our favourite films from last year started out as a short. Over half of the film industry are thought to enter via shorts, yet some – without established industry connections – can find the routes challenging to navigate. We want to hear all about that journey so this week, dialling into our Bristol studio are Abdou Cisse for Festival of Slaps (2023), Dina Mousawi and Elham Ehas for Yellow (2023), Joe Weiland for Gorka (2023), Yasmin Afif for Jellyfish and Lobster (2023) and Simon Woods for Such A Lovely Day (2023). We hear about their individual routes into filmmaking, how each made their film on a shoestring budget and their plans to take their filmmaking to that next level. This episode is in collaboration with BAFTA. A full transcript for this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s been 15 years and the Twi-hards amongst us have been lying low. But now, we emerge. The Twi-naissance is here. To celebrate the anniversary year of Catherine Hardwicke’s Twilight, we force Hannah to watch it for the first time. We discuss the chokehold this series had Lowri and Maisie in as teenagers and the reasons we keep returning to it time and time again. We discuss actor chemistry, easter eggs and the astonishing impact of this franchise. Plus we hear some HOT takes from our fellow Twi-hard listeners. A full transcript of this episode can be found here. The Twilight Saga is a series of romance fantasy films based on the book series that grossed over $5.28 billion worldwide. The first installment, Twilight, was released on November 21, 2008. Directed by Catherine Hardwicke Written by Melissa Rosenberg. Starring Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart. Keep up to date with us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube: @frankfilmclub A full transcript of this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is brought to you by PROPER snacks, proud makers of PROPERCORN & PROPERCHIPS. The dust had barely settled on Barbie Land. After multiple watches and months of reflection, we look back at the phenomenon of Greta Gerwig’s 2023 hit Barbie and ask the big questions: Why make Ken the best character? With 45 Mattel films in the works, what does the future of film look like? What will the unstoppable force of Margot Robbie’s production team turn to next? And why the **** was Maisie crying throughout all of it?  Keep up to date with us on Instagram @frankfilmclub and TikTok @frankfilmclub and Letterboxd @frankfilmclub For more snackable content follow @proper on IG and @propersnacks on TT #doneproperly Watch the full episode on YouTube @frankfilmclub A full transcript of this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've been laying low these past few months. You film buffs have probably guessed it: we've been silent because we 100% stand with the SAGs + WGAs demands for everyone in this wonderful, but greedy industry. Now that the strikes are over, we are so excited to return to you with a new season and some exciting films! Watch the full episode on YouTube @frankfilmclub Join us every Wednesday for your go-to spot for a little bit of laughter, a little bit of fun and some really great movies. Watch full episodes here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back for one fine bonus episode discussing One Fine Morning (2022) from director Mia Hansen-Løve. This might just be our love story of the year. We dissect the film’s realistic portrayal of womanhood and unusual handling of infidelity and analyse the value of intimacy coordinators in our industry. Plus, Han’s got a special announcement. Watch the full episode on YouTube @frankfilmclub In the film, Léa Seydoux is Sandra, a young, widowed mother who juggles her job with caring for her young daughter and elderly father, who suffers from a degenerative illness. Her life is further complicated when she embarks on a passionate affair. One Fine Morning is now exclusively streaming on MUBI, a curated streaming service dedicated to elevating great cinema from around the globe. This episode is a paid partnership with MUBI. To claim your free 30-day MUBI trial with Frank Film Club please click here: https://mubi.com/frankfilmclub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for our take on the classic 90’s teen romcom 10 Things I Hate About You, directed by Gil Junger. The film stars Julia Stiles, Heath Ledger, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Gabrielle Union & Allison Janney and was the breakout role for the former three actors. Watch the full episode on YouTube @frankfilmclub Mixing up the structure a little, in addition to our discussion on the history and casting of the film, we’ll also give you our unsolicited '10 things we hate about 10 Things I Hate About You' list. This will be our last episode for a little while. We have loved getting together to discuss all the films in this series and your involvement on our socials. Keep up to date with us on Instagram and TikTok @frankfilmclub. See you soon! A full transcript of this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we discuss The Wonder (2022), directed by Sebastián Lelio and based on the novel by Emma Donoghue. Set shortly after the Great Famine, it follows an English nurse sent to a rural Irish village to observe a young 'fasting girl', who is seemingly able to miraculously survive without eating. Hannah, Maisie and Lowri chat about the power of storytelling and the hold it has over people’s lives - a prominent theme in the film. And they, of course, discuss the magnificent performances of Florence Pugh and Niamh Algar. Trigger warning - this episode discusses eating disorders, so if this is not the right episode for you, please check out some of our other episodes. Join us next week for our final episode in a little while, where we will be watching the ultimate classic '10 Things I Hate About You’. It is available to watch on Disney+ and to rent on Amazon Prime, Apple TV and Google Play. You can find a full transcript of this episode here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we are discussing the romantic-horror Bones and All (2022), directed by Luca Guadagnino and based on the 2015 novel of the same name. The film stars Taylor Russell and Timothée Chalamet as a pair of young cannibals who flee together on a road trip across the country and develop feelings for each other. In this episode, Hannah, Maisie and Lowri share their hilarious cinema experiences when watching the film. We chat about the casting, Timothée’s first producer credit and what themes cannibalism might represent in the film. Join us next week for The Wonder (2022), directed by Sebastián Lelio. It is available to watch on Netflix. A full transcript of the episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we talk about She Said (2022), written by Rebecca Lenkiewicz and directed by Maria Schrader. It stars Zoe Kazan and Carey Mulligan. Based on the book of the same title by reporters Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey, it follows their New York Times investigation that exposed Harvey Weinstein’s history of abuse and sexual misconduct against women. We discuss the making of the film and take a stark look at the film industry, its history and the Me Too movement. Please note, the episode does include conversations about abuse and sexual assault. If this isn't the right episode for you to listen to, please take a look at the other episodes that we have available. https://safeline.org.uk/ https://www.thehavens.org.uk/ https://www.timesupuk.org https://rightsofwomen.org.uk/get-advice/sexual-harassment-at-work-law/ Next week we are discussing Bones & All (2022). It is available to watch in the UK on Amazon Prime, Google Play and Apple TV. A full transcript of this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we are looking at the Netflix film, The Swimmers (2022). Directed by Sally El Hosaini, the film tells the true story of sisters, Yusra and Sara Mardini, who fled Syria before going on to compete at the Rio Olympic Games. It stars Nathalie Issa, Manal Issa, Matthias Schweighofer, Ahmed Mared & James Floyd. We discuss how the rights to the film were acquired and how the real sisters were involved in the making of the film, creating commercial work for wider audiences, the casting and music of the project and how they balanced the harrowing scenes with uplifting moments. You can learn more and support Sara Mardini here: https://www.thenewhumanitarian.org/2019/05/02/refugee-volunteer-prisoner-sarah-mardini-and-europe-s-hardening-line-migration https://www.frontlinedefenders.org/en/profile/sara-mardini Join us next week when we’ll be discussing She Said (2022), directed by Maria Schrader. She Said is currently available to rent on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, YouTube and is still in a select few cinemas. A full transcript of this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we dive deep into the fictional retelling of Marilyn Monroe/Norma Jean’s life in the 2022 film 'Blonde', which was written for screen and directed by Andrew Dominik. The film stars Ana de Armas, who has been nominated for an Academy Award & a BAFTA for the role. It’s a tough conversation, similar to the film. We discuss the ethics of this type of storytelling and try to understand Dominik’s intention with the film. *Please note, the episode does include conversations about abuse, sexual assault, graphic abortions and miscarriage, and which all might be triggering. If this isn't the right episode for you to listen to, please take a look at the other episodes that we have available* Next week, we are discussing The Swimmers (2022), available to watch on Netflix. A full transcript of this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.