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The ScreenBrum team grew up in cinemas and learned everything they know about life from screens. But have they been misled? Each show takes a theme and we explore what the movies tell us about it, in the presence of great guests, experts, academics, doctors and professionals of all stripes. All this and our picks for the best TV and Movies, you will always be entertained and occasionally inspired. It can lead to arguments, but it is never boring.
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Join this very special presentation of the official launch of the action-thriller novel, 'Colony' by debut author Benjamin Cross. There will be readings from the book by its author as well as a chat with Brum Radio's Pete Steel and a Q&A section with a captivated home-based audience. Order yourself a copy of this Barnes & Nobel Bestseller described…
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Tim and Blake catch up on their time in Lockdown and what is keeping them entertained. They discuss high culture with the National Theatre and Royal Opera House online streamed performances. Tim recommends Eddie Murphy in Dolomite is my Name whilst Blake has enjoyed the creepily appropriate satire Vivarium and laughed like a drain at supernatural c…
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Nina Jones, filmmaker and researcher talks us through her fascination with the genre of true crime, discussing why it might be so popular and recommending some viewing for the newcomer starting with the “absolutely bananas” The Tiger King on Netflix. If your appetite for true crime is whetted, Nina suggests The Staircase on Netflix, a documentary f…
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Our series exploring the movies that are helping people deal with their confinement in lockdown continues with Costa Prize winning novelist Catherine O'Flynn. Catherine talks about wathing Columbo and the Waltons with her kids, seeking solace with Walter Matthau in the wonderful A New Leaf, the genius of Humphrey Bogart in The Maltese Falcon and Th…
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Darren Gaskell's reviews can be found at The Horrorcist and Love Horror. Darren's recommendations are range from horror - Night of the Living Dead, Extra Ordinary and Night of the Comet but also some on the lighter side of life - Romy and Michelle’s High school reunion, When Harry met Sally, Danger Diabolic and some TV comedy in Parks and Recreatio…
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Dr Lester is an expert on children's TV and film, and we ask her to recommend some things to help the younger viewer (and their carers) to get through lockdown. She talks us through some films and TV you'll know and some you may not, and explains to us the concept of "nicecore" movies.Kirjoittanut Brum Radio
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Luis suggests some films on the theme of confinement: The Netflix TV series Kingdom, Luis Bunuel's classic from 1962, The Exterminating Angel and claustrophobic thriller Buried. To escape from the confines of lockdown, he suggests watching Westerns - and in particular The Good the Bad and the Ugly.Kirjoittanut Brum Radio
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These are strange times, as many people are locked down in their homes, like many of you, we are going back to the "comfort food" of certain films and TV. The things that reassure us that all is well with the world, and give us a sense of safety. We would love to share our recommendations with you, so this new series of shorter podcasts will give s…
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The ScreenBrum team take a meander through the large and varied body of work by the great Nicolas Cage. How many phases has his career been through? What are the high points? How do you understand the man? Is it something you should even try? No answers, but lots of fun asking the questions.Kirjoittanut Brum Radio
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Screenbrum welcome the roaring twenties the only way we know how – by prattling on about the films and TV we are most looking forward to. From the blockbusters to the smaller indies, we look ahead and what we hope will be a landmark year on screen. We’re sure we’ve missed loads. Let us know!Kirjoittanut Brum Radio
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Vote ScreenBrum! In honour of the impending UK general election, we talk about our favourite elections on screen, and our favourite fictional candidates. But don't worry, there is no mention of fiscal policy or the detail of education strategy - although we are joined by a professional educator in Dr Michele Aaron, head of the Screening Rights Film…
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On this edition of ScreenBrum we delve into the odd world of “Trash Movies” – films that were made with the best of intentions, but which didn’t wind up troubling the Oscar committee too much. Regular hosts Tim, Lucy and Blake are joined by the organisers of Trash Film Night, a regular night in the city where some of the forgotten "gems" of the gen…
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We have been lying fallow for a while but the ScreenBrum show is blooming, sending our bright petals out into the world with the flush of spring on our leaves. Which is to say that our theme this week is FLOWERS ON SCREEN – our favourite film and TV about flowers, or where flowers play a key role. We are also joined by Sukayna from Screen B14, the …
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The creak of a leather saddle, the crunch of boot on sandy ground, the flinty eyes of the silent stranger taking in the glares of the suspicious townsfolk. There is nothing more quintessentially USA than the Western movie, right? Maybe not, we explore the world of taking the wild west out of the western, and look at World Cinema Westerns, with our …
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ScreenBrum are very pleased to welcome Doctor Matt Lawson, academic musicologist and co-author of "The 100 Greatest Film Scores" to the studio. Matt talks about the history of film music, and the magic that can happen when visuals and the score combine to create something truly electrifying. We talk about the great composers, the unsung champions a…
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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: This is not the show to listen to on a date. Our theme this week is “anti-valentines”, the movies and TV to watch to make you fall out of love. We talk about breakups, mismatched romances and the tragedy of not being able to connect to other people. What do you think?Kirjoittanut Brum Radio
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2018 is fast receding in the rearview mirror, but before it disappears, we take a look back at the high points of the year on screen. We cover our personal favourites, including some of the usual suspects and some that might surprise you. Blake, Tim and Lucy each give 5 films or TV series that you might have missed and make a case for seeking them …
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They are listening! Screenbrum gets paranoid with our special guest Joseph Oldham, writer of “Paranoid Visions: Spies, Conspiracies and the Secret State in British Television Drama” and expert on the paranoid conspiracy in British TV. Joseph talks about the key programmes in the genre, and what makes a truly great conspiracy. So pop on your tinfoil…
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THE STUDIO IS ABSOLUTELY PACKED! We are joined by voice actor (and voice of Scooby Doo!) Marc Silk, who gives us a fascinating insight into the world of voice acting, based on his experience with major Hollywood movies, computer games and TV. You will not want to miss this. Marc also brings his greatest TRAILER VOICE to the trailer for new supernat…
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ScreenBrum delve into the world of the musical biopic, exploring what makes us so fascinated with seeing our artists' lives off stage, and pick our greatest hits of the genre. With special guest, writer Sabina Stent, we talk about the differences between "truth" and "fact" and whether it really matters whether biographical details are accurate.…
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ScreenBrum explore the phenomenon of horror movies aimed at children with our guest Dr Cat Lester, an expert on these creepy films and TV. We talk about the history of the genre, its classics and its value - teaching kids valuable life lessons. And we talk about the things that had us hiding behind the sofa. What films scared you as a kid?…
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For this week's show we are joined by Dr Michele Aaron of Warwick University, curator of the Screening Rights Film Festival, which this year is taking place in both Birmingham and Coventry. We talk about Revolutions on screen, both literal and metaphorical, and get a heads up on some of the wonderful films to be shown at the festival. We are also j…
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ScreenBrum takes a look at the dark world of Serial Killers on screen. A perennial fascination for filmmakers, and introducing some of cinema’s most enduring moments, but how well do these reflect the (thankfully rare) reality? To explore this we are joined by three criminologists, in the shape of Professor Elizabeth Yardley, and Drs Kevin Hoffin a…
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Guests BhamIndianFilmFest Birmingham Indian Film Festival presented by @LoveLIFF Europe’s No 1 for S Asian cinema ☆ Director @CaryRaj ☆ Birmingham @dharmesh_rajput ☆ Media @ashantiomkar Welcome to the Birmingham Indian Film Festival (BIFF) website BhamIndianFilmFest (@weLoveBIFF) on Twitter Dharmesh Rajput @BCUMedia Lecturer | @weLoveBIFF Head of C…
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Guests Dark Matter Films Award-winning production company specialising in horror, sci-fi & dark fantasy; purchase our zombie film STILL from https://t.co/mAK5x1NYVI & like our FB page Dark Matter Films Dark Matter Films (@darkmatterfilms) | Twitter Jaws 19 🌊🎥 Jaws19 movie channel https://t.co/Hzb9n49umB We always follow back, if you’re nice. DMs op…
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Screen Brum take a leap into the darkness, with our Dark Futures special. We discuss the movies that deal with dystopias, darkness and despair, but we do it with a twinkle in our eyes and the best music in our ears. With special guest, filmmaker Joel Blackledge, we look into our dingy crystal ball and [...] The post Screen Brum – Dark Futures with …
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ScreenBrum take a leap into the blue, and explore the stuff that the majority of our bodies are made of – water. With music, clips and some surprising facts, we dig into the way that water has been portrayed on screen, and choose our picks for films and TV that feature: Too Much Water Not [...] The post Screen Brum – Water appeared first on Brum Ra…
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Ever wondered how they make zombies look so terrifying? Did you know there is a job on movie sets for “contact lens technician”? We explore the magical world of special makeup effects with FX wizards Laura and Ben from the Father Phantom studio here in Birmingham. They reveal tricks of the trade, such as the [...] The post Screen Brum – Special Mak…
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The Screen Brum show returns to the year 2001, exploring the TV and film that has stayed with us. We give our top 5s of the year, and disagree on whether or not it was a vintage year on screen. With all the usual chat, and the best music from films of the year, join [...] The post Screen Brum – The year 2001 appeared first on Brum Radio.…
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ScreenBrum explore the contents of our skulls, with a look at the BRAIN ON FILM. With special guest Dr. Alex Conner of Birmingham University we explore the little grey cells and how the movies show them. Is your brain heavier that Einstein’s? What is the brain blood barrier? What Adam Sandler film is the most [...] The post Screen Brum – The Brain …
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Screen Brum interviewed Graham Humphreys, designer of many of the iconic VHS covers and posters of the horror genre. Parts of this interview were played in our VHS special (also available as a podcast), but here it is in its entirety. Interview conducted by Damien Hyde. The post Screen Brum – Graham Humphreys Interview appeared first on Brum Radio.…
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Screen Brum explore the origins of watching films at home, with a celebration of all things VHS. We talk about the horror boom, the technology itself and the ritual experience of browsing in your local video store. We are joined by Damien Hyde, VHS collector / geek / obsessive, and have an interview with Graham [...] The post Screen Brum – VHS appe…
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