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How do you make a TV-quality series with no commissioner, no studio and a crowdfunded budget? Writer/Producer Amelia of AMD House joins us to break down Higher Learning — the British uni series shot in just three days.🎬 Watch Higher Learning:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-9la7GDw54 Soicals: @amdhouse @amelialbenjamin @theouttakeshow

The BFI London Film Festival turns 70, and we sat down with LFF programmer Grace Barber Plentie to find out how the festival gets made. We talk about how films are chosen all year round, finding new voices online. Missed out on tickets? Grace shares practical ways to still get into screenings. Plus, why taking a chance on a smaller film could lead to your best discovery of the festival. Socials: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theouttakeshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theouttakeshow/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/theouttakeshow/

We sit down with Juliana Lynch, Marketing & Publicity Associate at Vertigo Releasing — one of the UK's leading independent film distributors. Juliana pulls back the curtain on how indie films get marketed, what it really takes to run a campaign with a small team, the growing tension between traditional critics and online creators, and why physical media is making a comeback. Plus — the Nicolas Cage lookalike competition nobody saw coming." https://www.vertigoreleasing.com/home https://visionshomevideo.com/ Socials Socials: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theouttakeshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theouttakeshow/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/theouttakeshow/

The 2026 Emmys sparked a massive debate about representation. Us two Black film critics examine the exclusionary results. Socials: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theouttakeshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theouttakeshow/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/theouttakeshow/

We are breaking down the latest BFI what to watch recommendations to help you navigate the best in cinema.Sitting down in the studio, we discuss the current titles worth your time and why they deserve a spot on your watchlist. We compare notes on the latest releases and pick out the essential films currently available through the British Film Institute.Whether you are a casual viewer or a dedicated cinephile, our film recommendations aim to cut through the noise of streaming services. We look at the storytelling behind these picks and why they matter for your next movie night.

Rudolph Walker director Ashleigh Ashley joins Junior for a candid conversation about An Ode To Joy — a short film premiering at South London Film Festival. They talk Caribbean identity, grief, diaspora, and what it means to tell stories that bridge generations. Plus, Ashleigh opens up about writing the film inspired by her grandfather and directing her first narrative short.An Ode To Joy premieres at South London Film Festival this weekend https://www.southlondonfilmfest.co.uk/book-tickets/

Building a Black British independent film company is no small feat. We sit down with the founders Niyi Akin and Blair Gyabaah to discuss their blueprint. Socials: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theouttakeshow Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/theouttakeshow/

A new term has popped up on the internet 'A24Blacks' and it may do more dangerous in the film space. Lets discuss.Socials:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theouttakeshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theouttakeshow/Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/theouttakeshow/

The Bear is done. We needed to talk about it. Junior and Maz bring in the one and only Manny to break down all five seasons of The Bear — from its chaotic, anxiety-inducing debut to its quietly devastating final day. No spoiler left unturned. We get into why Season 1 felt like a documentary, whether The Bear is actually a comedy, and why Richie might just be the greatest character arc on television this decade. We also dig into the Carmy and Sydney dynamic that the internet keeps getting wrong, Tina's quietly brilliant journey, and why Season 3 and 4 deserve more credit than they got. Plus — the binge vs linear debate, the future of the cast now the show is done, and where The Bear sits in the conversation for best TV show of the 2020s. Chef. Yes chef. ⚠️ Full spoilers for all five seasons. Socials: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theouttakeshow Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/theouttakeshow/

Today we're joined by Director Samuel Abrahams to discuss one of the most talked-about British films of the year and his director debut 'Lady' starring Sian Clifford & Laurie Kynaston to break down how the film came together. They get into the mockumentary format, casting Sians, writing with his wife and why comedy might be the hardest genre to get right. Lady is in cinemas now. Socials: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theouttakeshow Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/theouttakeshow/

Today on The Outtake Show, we're joined by the director and producer behind one of Netflix's most talked-about documentaries right now — Liana Stewart and Ellie Sabine- Singh, the team that made Mo Gilligan's Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy. We talk casting Mo as the perfect non-journalist host, managing his mental and physical decline on camera, the diverse crew that made it all possible, and why ending on a wing festival had Reddit absolutely furious. Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy is available now on Netflix. Socials: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theouttakeshow Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/theouttakeshow/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/theouttakeshow/

From attending film screenings as teenagers to emailing Kendrick's team from a Krispy Kreme Caroline and Susan of Under London break down how they built a platform rooted in community, integrity, and backing creatives before the world catches on. Socials: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theouttakeshow Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/theouttakeshow/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/theouttakeshow/

This week, Maz and Junior are breaking down Ish — the British debut that had them talking long after the credits rolled. They get into what the film's stop-and-search storyline gets right about the UK experience, the bold choice to cast non-actors, and how the creative style and music pull it all together. New to the show? Every week we break down modern cinema and classics — plus conversations with Hollywood's rising stars and industry pros giving you a real look behind the curtain. Subscribe so you never miss a breakdown, review, or interview. Where do you land on Ish? Drop a comment and let us know. Socials: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theouttakeshow Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/theouttakeshow/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/theouttakeshow/

The trailer for Children of Blood and Bone is finally here — and we have thoughts. Gina Prince-Bythewood brings Tomi Adeyemi's beloved Afro-fantasy epic to the big screen, with Thuso Mbedu leading a stacked cast including Damson Idris, Viola Davis, Idris Elba, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and more. We're breaking down the first look at the world of Orïsha — what the trailer gets right, what has us hyped, and whether this January release could be the fantasy film we've been waiting for. Children of Blood and Bone hits cinemas 15 January 2027. Socials: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theouttakeshow Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/theouttakeshow/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/theouttakeshow/

The Odyssey review is in — and the critics got it wrong. Maz and Junior break down Christopher Nolan's most ambitious film yet, give their honest verdict, and explain exactly why the discourse missed the point. Socials: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theouttakeshow Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/theouttakeshow/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/theouttakeshow/