Episodes
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Movie Cast: Borat, Little Children & Sixty Six
On the podcast this week Kylie Olsson is joined by film critic Ambrose Heron as they take a look at the latest releases. At the cinema, Sacha Baron Cohen wreaks havoc on the USA as “Borat” is finally unleashed after a wave of publicity. Meanwhile, Kate Winslet is in superb form as a frustrated...
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The Namesake; Mr Bean's Holiday; The Hills Have Eyes 2
On this week’s podcast we take a look the latest cinema and DVD releases, which include a culture clash drama, a familiar British comic character and a gruesome horror. The Namesake is a drama based on the Pulitzer prize winning novel by Jhumpa Lahiri. It tells the story of an Indian couple…
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300; Amazing Grace; I Want Candy; Catch a Fire & TMNT
We take a look at the five major releases out at UK cinemas this week and we also have our DVD and website picks. 300 is the big screen adaptation of Frank Miller’s graphic novel about the Spartan soldiers who fought off a much bigger Persian army at The Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC. Director...
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Premonition, Factory Girl & Children of Men
On this week’s podcast we take a look the latest cinema and DVD releases, plus we also speak to some of the actors and directors who helped make them. Premonition is a drama starring Sandra Bullock as a housewife who discovers that her husband (Julian McMahon) has just died. Only he hasn’t. Or…
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The Good German, Norbit, Becoming Jane & Outlaw
On this week’s podcast we take a look at the big four cinema releases out this week and the best DVD releases. Norbit is a comedy about a geek where Eddie Murphy plays several different characters opposite British actress Thandie Newton. Becoming Jane tells the story of the young Jane Austen...
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The Illusionist & Ghost Rider
On the podcast this week we take a look at The Illusionist, the new drama starring Edward Norton as the enigmatic Eisenheim – a magician in turn of the century Vienna. We also speak to Norton about his role in the film. We also review Ghost Rider, the latest Marvel comic book adaptation to hit…
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Letters from Iwo Jima & The Good Shepherd
On the podcast this week we discuss the two big cinema releases, the best DVD to rent or buy, the Oscars this Sunday and our website pick of the week. Letters from Iwo Jima is director Clint Eastwood’s second World War 2 film about the Battle of Iwo Jima (after last December’s Flags of Our...
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Hot Fuzz & The Science of Sleep
On this weeks podcast the two big cinema releases up for discussion are police spoof Hot Fuzz and the surreal comedy The Science of Sleep. Our DVD pick is Martin Scorcese’s crime drama The Departed and we also speak to Leonardo DiCaprio about his role in the film. In the news we discuss the…
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Hannibal Lecter Junior
This week’s cinema release is Hannibal Rising, the prequel to The Silence of the Lambs. It focuses on how the young Lecter became the chianti swilling serial killer we all know and love. We speak to the young Lecter Gaspard Ulliel about the production. Goal 2 is the story of a young footballer...
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It's all about British actresses frankly
On this week’s podcast we take a look at Dreamgirls- the new musical starring Beyonce Knowles and Eddie Murphy, Notes on a Scandal – a contemporary drama starring Judi Dench and Cate Blanchett and Arthur & The Invisibles- a surreal mixture of animation and live action. Our DVD picks are The…
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Cinema Frenzy in January
It is a busy week at cinemas and we take a look Blood Diamond, Bobby, Venus, The Fountain and Them. Plus we also speak to Joshua Jackson, one of the stars of Bobby, who talks about his character in the film and the political films made since 9/11. Our DVD picks are World Trade Center and Zidane…
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It's all about the Globes!
Ambrose Heron reviews the latest Cinema release’s, Babel which is a highly impressive multi-layered drama from Mexican director Alejandro Gonzalez Innarritu. Infamous the other film about Truman Capote (after last year’s award winning “Capote”) we speak to director Douglas McGrath about the...
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Fantastical Tales to be Told
On this week’s podcast Ambrose Heron takes his usual look at the week’s cinema and DVD releases. Apocalypto is the latest film from Mel Gibson and is a historical epic depicting the decline of the Ancient Mayan civilization. A Prairie Home Companion is the last film to be directed by the late,...
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Movie-Cast Review of 2006
So what kind of year has the past year been for film fans? The highs and the lows. Ambrose Heron casts his critical eye over 2006.
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Movie Cast Xmas Special, 22 December 2006
Catch a our double-whammy Movie Cast today. And remember to tune-in in the new year!
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Movie Magic
This week’s Movie Cast features Denzel Washington’s new film Deja Vu, the monstruous Eragon and two DVD releases of Die Hard and Be Wilder.
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Penguins on Holiday
Ambrose Heron interviews director John Scheinfeld on the making of The US v. John Lennon. Him and Kylie Norman discuss Happy Feet and The Holiday. The next Moviecast is available on Friday 15th December.
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A Rat Is Flushed Down The Toilet
The makers of Wallace & Grommit are back with Flushed Away an animation classic of the future no doubt. Big name stars are the voices of the rats! It all starts when one of the little beasties gets flushed down the toilet …. Ambrose Heron is joined by Kylie Norman. The next Moviecast is available...
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Laughter Gas with Jack Black and Kyle
Ambrose Heron has his tete-a-tete-(a-tete) with irreverent Tenacious D comedy rockers Jack Black and Kyle Gas, discussing their new film release . Ambrose also discusses the dark, fantastical qualities of Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth – 2006’s answer to Alice in Wonderland. Finally,...
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Casino Royale Special
This week Ambrose Heron spoils you all rotten with an extra special episode featuring interviews with Casino Royale stars Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Caterina Murino and director Martin Campbell.
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Movie Cast: The Prestige, Starter for 10 and Breaking and Entering
On the podcast this week Kylie Norman is joined by film critic Ambrose Heron who takes a look at the latest releases. At the cinema Breaking and Entering is the new drama from writer-director Anthony Minghella set in contemporary London and starring Jude Law. Also out is The Prestige, the new…
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Movie-Cast: All the Kings Men, Saw 3 and A Good Year
This week Kylie Norman and film critic Ambrose Heron review the political drama “All the King’s Men” which stars Sean Penn and “A Good Year”, a comedy directed by Ridley Scott, starring Russell Crowe. Plus, they also take a look at “Saw 3” and speak to the star Tobin Bell who plays the evil...
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Movie-Cast head to the Mac Expo
If you’d like to meet the team behind this podcast, why not pop down to Mac Expo between Thursday 26th and Saturday 28th October at London’s Kensington Olympia venue. We’re there all three days and would love to meet you – just look out for Capital Radio’s 958 double decker bus !!!! On the Movie...
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Movie-Cast: The History Boys, Idlewild & 24: Season 5
On the Movie Cast Kylie Norman is joined by our resident film critic Ambrose Heron to discuss all the week’s major releases. At cinemas, The History Boys is the film adaptation of Alan Bennett’s acclaimed stage play and Idlewild is a musical featuring the members of Outkast. On DVD we review the...
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Movie-Cast: The Devil Wears Prada
The Devil Wears Prada is out at the cinema week. Starring Meryl Streep and Ann Hathaway The Devil Wears Prada is set in the fashion world where ambition can change you! Plus we find out about the new DeCaprio film The Departure and how the Brats are causing a stir in Washington. Our movie master...
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Movie-Cast: Gripping contemporary dramas - Children of Men and World Trade Centre.
Children of Men is out at the cinema week. Starring Clive Owen, Children of Men is set in the future where people have stopped having children – know quite knows why? This extreme film, is set in Britain and interestingly contemporary. It’s one of many gripping dramas out this week. Our movie...
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Clerks 2's donkey humour!
The second part of 1990’s groundbreaking indie film Clerks 2 is out at the cinema week. Starring Kevin Smith, Clerks 2 has the great humour the original Clerks and involves a rather interesting scene with a donkey! Our movie master Ambrose Heron brings you the latest film and movie news –…
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Will Ferrell versus Ali G.
Will Ferrell talks about his new film Talladega Night: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. In this high speed comedy about Nascar racing Sasha Boran Cohen (Ali G) features as Ricky Bobby’s arch enemy. Also we hear about the what else is going on at the cinema with the release of Al Gore’s documentary An...
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Julie Walters takes Driving Lessons!
Check out Driving Lessons – a British film about an upper crust kid who spends the summer working for an eccentric actress. Julie Walters talks to us about her role. Plus Little Miss Sunshine – a wonderful independent comedy, possibly a pick of the year. In short, a road movie about a…
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Movie-Cast for Week Starting 31st August.
Our movie master Ambrose Heron brings you the latest film and movie news – together with his recommendations for the best DVDs to rent or buy and then curl up on the couch and watch with a loved one! Tune in to hear more about Tom Cruises split from Paramount, and the newest film at the cinema…
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Moviecast for week starting August 25th
Our movie master Ambrose Heron brings you the latest film and movie news – together with his recommendations for the best DVDs to rent or buy and then curl up on the couch and watch with a loved one! Ambrose is joined in this filmfest by Lynsey Hooper. The next weekly edition is available on...
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Moviecast for week starting August 18th
Our movie master Ambrose Heron brings you the latest film and movie news – together with his recommendations for the best DVDs to rent or buy and then curl up on the couch and watch with a loved one! Ambrose is joined in this filmfest by Lynsey Hooper. The next weekly edition is available on...
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Moviecast for week starting August 10th
This week two top notch films … the stunning animation Monster House ... and Innocent Voices, set in 1980s El Salvador. Our movie master Ambrose Heron brings you the latest film and movie news – together with his recommendations for the best DVDs to rent or buy and then curl up on the couch and...
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Movie Cast - as of 3rd August
Our movie master Ambrose Heron brings you the latest film and movie news – together with his recommendations for the best DVDs to rent or buy and then curl up on the couch and watch with a loved one! Ambrose is joined in this filmfest by Lynsey Hooper. The next weekly edition is available on...
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Moviecast for week starting July 27th
Our movie master Ambrose Heron brings you the latest film and movie news – together with his recommendations for the best DVDs to rent or buy and then curl up on the couch and watch with a loved one! Ambrose is joined in this filmfest by Howard Shannon. The next weekly edition is available on...
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Movie Cast for week starting 20th July
Our movie master Ambrose Heron brings you the latest film and movie news – together with his recommendations for the best DVDs to rent or buy and then curl up on the couch and watch with a loved one! Ambrose is joined in this filmfest by Lynsey Hooper. The next weekly edition is available on...
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Movie Cast For Week Starting 13th July
Our movie master Ambrose Heron brings you the latest film and movie news – together with his recommendations for the best DVDs to rent or buy and then curl up on the couch and watch with a loved one! This week we look at the summer's other big blockbuster – Superman Returns ! This picks up from...
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Movie Cast for week starting 6th July
Our movie master Ambrose Heron brings you the latest film and movie news. And this week we look at that devilishly exciting pirates film staring a couple of Hollywood superstars. Mmm, now what could tyat be?! There are also his recommendations for the best DVDs to rent or buy and then curl up on...
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Movie Cast for week starting 29th June
Our movie master Ambrose Heron brings you the latest film and movie news – together with his recommendations for the best DVDs to rent or buy and then curl up on the couch and watch with a loved one! This week’s films include the animated “Over The Hedge” in which Bruce Willis plays a mischevious...
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Movie Cast for week starting 22nd June
Our movie master Ambrose Heron brings you the latest film and movie news – together with his recommendations for the best DVDs to rent or buy and then curl up on the couch and watch with a loved one! Ambrose is joined in this filmfest by Lynsey Hooper. The next weekly edition is available on...
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Movie Cast For w/k 15th June
Our movie master Ambrose Heron brings you the latest film and movie news. This week he looks at “Thank You For Smoking” – a satire on the US smoking issue. And “Hard Candy” (pictured) which is about a 32 year old paedophile who meets a young girl. A sort of reworking of “Lolita” and “Audition”,...
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Movie Cast for week starting 8th June
Our movie master Ambrose Heron brings you the latest film and movie news – together with his recommendations for the best DVDs to rent or buy and then curl up on the couch and watch with a loved one! Ambrose is joined in this filmfest by Lynsey Hooper. The next weekly edition is available on...
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Moviecast for week starting 1st June
Our movie master Ambrose Heron brings you the latest film and movie news – together with his recommendations for the best DVDs to rent or buy and then curl up on the couch and watch with a loved one! Ambrose is joined in this filmfest by Lynsey Hooper. The next weekly edition is available on...
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The X Men Stand A Shade Darker!
Our movie master Ambrose Heron brings you the latest film and movie news. In this edition – we look at “X Men Three”, which has a darker twist on the previous two films. Plus we have a new take on the cowboy theme with “Down In The Valley”. And in our DVD picks, we look at the Airplane Special...
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Is Tom Hanks Any Cop At Decoding Da Vinci?
Our movie master Ambrose Heron brings you the latest film and movie news. In this edition – it’s finally out and we pass comment on Tom Hanks in the Da Vinci Code. Ambrose is joined in this filmfest by Lynsey Hooper The next weekly edition is available on Thursday 25th May.
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Da Vinci Code - a work of fiction?
Our movie master Ambrose Heron brings you the latest film and movie news. In this edition – news on the controversial Da Vinci Code, out on May 19th – but there is controversy surrounding some of the film’s disclaimers. The studio it seems is being asked to say it’s a work of fiction! The next...