The General with Tom Basden

Sam Clements is curating a fictional film festival. He'll accept almost anything, but the movie must not be longer than 90 minutes. This is the 90 Minutes Or Less Film Fest podcast. In episode 140 Sam is joined by comedian, actor, and writer Tom Basden. His new film The Ballad of Wallis Island, also starring Tim Key and Carey Mulligan, is in UK cinemas now. Tom has chosen The General (79 mins), Buster Keaton's classic 1926 silent comedy. Sam and Tom discuss adapting his and Tim Key's short into a feature film, being inspired by Buster Keaton's performance, and the timeless quality of silent cinema.  Thank you for downloading. We'll be back in a couple of weeks! Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/90minfilm If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, review and share with your friends. We're an independent podcast and every recommendation helps - thank you!  You can also show your support for the podcast by leaving us a tip at our Ko-fi page: https://ko-fi.com/90minfilmfest Website: 90minfilmfest.com Blue Sky:  @90minfilmfest.bsky.social Instagram: @90MinFilmFest Tweet: @90MinFilmFest  We are a proud member of the Stripped Media Network. Hosted and produced by Sam Clements. Edited and produced by Louise Owen. Guest star Tom Basden. Additional editing and sound mixing by @lukemakestweets. Music by Martin Austwick. Artwork by Sam Gilbey.  Bonus Link: Watch the short film The One and Only Herb McGwyer Plays Wallis Island on YouTube.