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In this bonus episode I am joined by Billy Stanton to talk about the upcoming NOLI Film Festival at The Etcetera Theatre in London's Camden. The film festival this podcast was made for. If you enjoy listening then you will love this festival.For tickets:Noli: Too Long/Too Difficult/Too Raw Short Film Festival — Etcetera TheatreNoli: Too Long/Too Difficult/Too Raw Short Film Festival - Buy ticketsLearn more about NOLI :Noli Me Tangere: The Too Long, Too Difficult, Too Raw Short Film Festival – Contact: [email protected] really hope to see you there.

In this episode I am joined by author Nick Gilbert to talk about his book 'Roadrunner: Radio On, Road Movies & the A4'.It is a wide ranging discussion that still doesn't get to all the many fascinating subjects covered in the book.Still we cover Radio On, Hitch-Hiking, JG Ballard, Two Lane Blacktop, Kraftwerk and more.Find the book here:Roadrunner: Radio On, Road Movies and the A4 : Gilbert, Nick: Amazon.co.uk: BooksRead Nick's Blog here:planktonproduktions – Cult Sights & Sounds, Bristol, Wales, Spain & South America

A foundational English road movie, an Anglo German co-production, possessor of one of cinema's great soundtracks and an impressively strange debut- this episode is focused on 'Radio On'.Music byThe Croutons with little bits of songs from the film and a bit of Roadrunner by the Modern Lovers

In this special episode I am joined by Em and Nicole, two of the three directors of the Broken Film Festival, taking place in Guelph, Ontario Canada on the 17th and 18th of April 2026 (next week as I type this).Mixing experimental film and music this is one of the more interesting festivals out there.Learn more here - https://brokenfilmfestival.ca/and get there if you can, there is so much of interest going on in these two days.

This episode is about Takeshi Kitano's finest work (in my opinion) Hana Bi, or Fireworks, from 1997. A moment when a truly fascinating artist gets it pretty much just right.

On this episode I follow a thread from Penman's Fassbinder Thousands of Mirrors to 'Ein Mann Wie E.V.A. Directed by Radu Gabrea and depicting a troubled film production under the dubious command of E.V.A, a Fassbinder like figure.You can see the film here-Ein Mann wie EVA (1984) – rarefilmm | The Cave of Forgotten Films

From 1987, Hamlet goes business might be a criminally under appreciated classic in the oeuvre of the psychobilly Finn.

In this episode we look at New Rose Hotel, part of Abel Ferrara’s ‘difficult middle period’.

I am starting 2026, and season four, with two book reviews.Namely: ‘Fassbinder Thousands of Mirrors’ by Ian Penman and Abel Ferrara’s ‘Scene’. Hope you enjoy.Music by The Croutons

Bringing 2025 to a close with torture and existential angst, don't say I go off brand. Forty years in the fictional life of a man without qualities.

I was very lucky to get to interview Carlo Pangalangan Labrador from the 'Movie Food' podcast. We spoke about three films: 'The Last of the Mohicans', 'The Commitments' and Akira Kurasawa's 'Dreams' and a lot more besides. We have been trying to organise this chat for a while and it didn't disappoint. The links you need-Twitter- @karlokino MovieFood spoti.fi/3thyhyDor https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-food/id1606614913youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@fischybusinessPINNLAND EMPIRE: CARLO PANGALANGAN LABRADOR'S THOUGHTS ON SAMUEL BECKETT'S FILM

It was my pleasure to attend the NOLI Festival on October the 12th 2025 at the Et Cetera Theatre in Camden, London. Here are some reflections from Billy Stanton (friend of the podcast and one of the organisers), a few short interviews from the night and a quick afterword from me. NOLI is providing a home for films that might be too intense, too strange, too home-made, too long, too short... for other festivals. It was a wonderful night with kindred spirits and an excellent programme.If you care about film as a living art form festivals like NOLI are a must have and, in that spirit, I would be extra grateful if you could share this episode far and wide.If you get the chance to attend next time, it would be great to see you there. Noli Me Tangere: The Too Long, Too Difficult, Too Raw Short Film Festival – Contact: [email protected]

In this episode I am joined by Warwick Fraser-Coombe to talk about David Cronenberg's 1983 classic Videodrome.A little about Warwick:Comic book artist, cover artist, writer, and publisher. My own titles include the horror comic, The Skullf*cker, Revenger: The Shadow Constabulary, and Revenger: Friendly Fire. Artist on Rogue Trooper for 2000ad, Rebellion. Provided mixed media paintings for Judge Dredd Magazine. In the UK Indie comic scene, provided illustrations, strips, and stories for Afterlife Inc, The 77, Shift Magazine and Warfighter. Variant covers for Behemoth/Sumerian Comics in the US.Contributor to the Most Important Comic Book on Earth: Stories to Save the World.A long-time contributor to Black Static and Interzone Magazine. In 2008, my first cover for Interzone was shortlisted for a British Science Fiction Association Artwork of the Year Award. Commissioned to illustrate every cover of Interzone for a year in 2010 and again in 2020.In 2020, I was shortlisted by the British Fantasy Awards for Artist of the Year.Ongoing publishing projects include Unit 666 and the ongoing Skullf*cker series.warwickfrasercoombe | Instagram | Linktree

In this episode I am joined by Mr. Stephen Coates to discuss Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004).Stephen is a musician, radio host, podcaster and curator of The Bureau of Lost Culture-BureauOfLostCulture | Instagram | Linktree'The Bureau of Lost Culture broadcasts curious, half-forgotten, half-remembered countercultural stories, oral histories and tales from the underground.Join host Stephen Coates and a wide range of guests including musicians, writers, artists and cultural commentators for in depth conversation and rare audio.'As well as being one of my favourite podcasts/ radio programmes, the Bureau runs real world events. Listen and follow to learn more.London month of the Dead-LONDON MONTH OF THE DEADEach October for over a decade, we have curated the London Month of the Dead FestivalIt features a whole month of talks, walks, workshops, performances, storytelling, live scored films, visits to hidden parts of the city, strange places - and most of it takes place in beautiful London cemeteries💀  London Month of the DeadThe Bureau... is one of my favourite podcasts and often sends me off along lines of further research which is one of the things I most value in a podcast and I hope we also do here at My Picture House.Music - The Croutons

Keep to the path. But should you stray this may be a partial guide.In this episode I am joined by the writer Helen Daugherty to discuss Neil Jordan and Angela Carter's The Company of Wolves.It was great to have a chance to discuss one of my favourite Irish films (that's right, we are claiming it) as well as the work of Angela Carter and lots more.It was great to hear Helen's insights and share her enthusiasm for this film and you can follow Helen at the links below.Follow Helen here- Instagram and here- InstagramEnjoy!

Here is a word from good friend of the podcast Billy Stanton about the great film festival he is part of running.I think our listeners might very well have films they would love to find a home at NOLI. If not, why not come along.About – Noli Me Tangere: The Too Long, Too Difficult, Too Raw Short Film FestivalThe important links:Submit on FreewayNoli: The Too Long, Too Difficult, Too Raw Short Film Festival - FilmFreewayTickets:Noli: Too Long/Too Difficult/Too Raw Short Film Festival - Buy ticketsFestival Website:Noli Me Tangere: The Too Long, Too Difficult, Too Raw Short Film FestivalSupport the kind of films and film-making practices you want to see.

This is the final (for now?) episode in the Decades mini series. Sheridan, Billy and myself find ourselves in the 1980s and watching Alain Tanner's 'In the White City', wondering 'What does Bruno Gantz want?' A question we should all ask ourselves regularly. This episode is brough to you in part by the NOLI film festival. This is Billy's festival and it will take place this year on October the 12th at the Et Cetera theatre in Camden. It is open for submissions here:https://filmfreeway.com/NoliTheTooLongTooDifficultTooRawShortFilmFestivalA little about the festival:Making its fourth appearance on 12th October 2025 and again at our beautiful home at Etcetera Theatre in Camden, London, Noli is the festival for short films too experimental, too daring, too real or simply too long for the mainstream circuit.Our third edition was our most successful yet and continued our mission of building a network of like-minded artists and collaborators across London and beyond. Our fourth edition promises to be even more special as our name spreads further both at home and abroad- this is your chance to be part of something that matters.We are looking to champion a British New Wave of filmmaking, from narrative to essay to experimental films that have a unique perspective on cinema and on modern life. We love pieces that eschew traditional, commercial narratives in favour of a bold vision, innovative techniques, and a clear aim in perspective & idea on the world through art.Art needs to reclaim its lost sense of verve, daring to push the held conventions of current cinema and society to usher in a new wave of creation and reflection. The medium is currently stagnant and we want to be the change we wish to see by bringing art back to its grass-roots approach, jumpstarting an unshackled form of cinema that is once again subversive, in the name of entertaining avant-garde fables, piercing essay films, innovative and exciting animations or art pieces, or honest and well-crafted narratives.We want to reflect the new, in a way that is authentically inclusive of fringe artists that are truly contributing to the medium but feel like they have no home, whether you've frequented the institutional channels like BFI, or are indie through-and-through.As such, we are looking for realised FILMS.I think some of the listeners may have films that might fit and it's a chance to see films by Sheridan, Billy and me all in one place. Music by The Croutons

Welcome to the Yabba, you'll have a drink...Billy and Sheridan return for a discussion of the 1970s kicked off with 'Wake in Fright'. Nearly lost, it is now a classic of 'Ozploitation'. We discuss the transition from the political and social optimism of the 60s to the chaos and nihilism of the 70s, the definitions of 'horror' and 'auteur', the insecurity and cruelty of the decade, punk, alcohol, toxic masculinity and much more.I hope you enjoy it. Here is a link to Billy's film festival - Noli: The Too Long, Too Difficult, Too Raw Short Film Festival - FilmFreewayA little about NOLI -Making its fourth appearance on 12th October 2025 and again at our beautiful home at Etcetera Theatre in Camden, London, Noli is the festival for short films too experimental, too daring, too real or simply too long for the mainstream circuit.

Hello, Jamie here. This is the first in a three part series called 'Decades'. The idea is simple. Returning guests Sheridan Seraphin and Billy Stanton join me to highlight one film from a specific decade (luckily, Sheridan picked the 1960s, I choice the 70s and Billy choice the 80s)In this episode Sheridan takes the lead talking about the film 'The Naked Island' directed by Kaneto Shindo. It's great and I'm very grateful to Sheridan for bringing him to the podcast. Sheridan's short film 'Finished Sympathy' will be participating at the Walthamstow International Film Festival, and it's a pretty much perfect short.Billy's festival, NOLI https://filmfreeway.com/NoliTheTooLongTooDifficultTooRawShortFilmFestival is on Freeway right now. https://nolishortfilmfestival.wordpress.com/ It's great! My strange short film 'Intimate Communications'(a film for all of us who have ever needed to scream) will be screened at the Kino Short Film Open Mic Night on the 17th of June. https://www.kinoshortfilm.com/short-film-openmicIt's at the Strongroom Bar near Liverpool Street Station. Doors at 7pm. It's a great evening with a number of short films (so if you don't like mine that's fine!)Hope to see you there. More info here- https://fb.me/e/8489eh6wwTickets here -https://dice.fm/partner/dice/event/v3adad-short-film-open-mic-17th-jun-strongroom-bar-london-tickets?Music - The Croutons (Intro) L'lle neu (outro) Hikaru HayashiHere is a link to Billy's film festival - ⁠Noli: The Too Long, Too Difficult, Too Raw Short Film Festival - FilmFreeway⁠A little about NOLI -Making its fourth appearance on 12th October 2025 and again at our beautiful home at Etcetera Theatre in Camden, London, Noli is the festival for short films too experimental, too daring, too real or simply too long for the mainstream circuit.

In this episode I am joined by James McCann. James is an actor, writer, director, producer who works mainly in horror comedy.We are talking about Mel Brooks' and Gene Wilder's 1974 film 'Young Frankenstein'. Perhaps the very best example of horror comedy their is. The links you need - YouTube happybuzzent - YouTube Instagram James McCann (@happybuzzent) • Instagram photos and videos Horrorwood Festival on Apr 13 Horrorwood Convention | distantscreams.co.uk

In this episode Lorraine McColgan and Sheridan Seraphin share their thoughts on David Lynch's works and life.

Winter Sun 5 is hear with Kaurismäki's 1990 masterpiece 'The Match Factory Girl' .The final, and bleakest, film in the Loser Trilogy.Drum beats various rock+blues close miked by bigjoedrummer -- https://freesound.org/s/213339/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

We get political (sort of) and poetic and even romantic (and of course violent) in this episode on Aki Kaurismäki's 'Ariel' from 1988.Poems by Berholt BrechtMusic by the Croutons and a small clip of Taisto Tammi

This is the second episode in our occasional series on the films of Aki Kaurismäki.Today we are discussing 'Shadows in Paradise' from 1986.Masterful performances, direction and a fine example of making a film the right length.Additional audio attribution - Applause and whispering before jazz concert.wav by tom_woysky -- https://freesound.org/s/219449/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Jazz Background Music Loop by Migfus20 -- https://freesound.org/s/559850/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

The first of two (maybe three) episodes celebrating the work of David Lynch.I am joined by Anthony Litton (33mins in), Ali Catterall (39mins in) and Billy Stanton (41mins in), all valued friends of and contributors to, the podcast to talk about the work of David Lynch and what it has meant and continues to mean for us.You can listen to Billy discuss Jean Vigo's L'Atalante here -https://open.spotify.com/episode/62yLb9c3dUQf8dYSPEyop4?si=040e12af084647e3You can hear Ali and Jean Giles discuss their documentary 'Scala....' here -https://open.spotify.com/episode/0rrbY5X8fCGnFjGYVpEEnv?si=05709c9792d348b8You can hear Anthony talk about Billy Liar back on one of our first episodes -https://open.spotify.com/episode/6eeObDoYZTe9nkvU9xdVpc?si=9c0109d9a6c84a4aAnd Anthony and I gently disagree on some things Lynch related here -https://open.spotify.com/episode/7qrYjoewYXIjpbbsFJEJWp?si=5c34441a830c427aAnd you will find signs of David Lynch all over the back catalogue.Music in this episode by The CroutonsMy short film 'Severance' has a website here -https://sites.google.com/view/severancefilm/homeLook out for it at festivals. I will keep you informed (incessantly!)

In this episode I talk to Billy Stanton. Billy is a writer, filmmaker and the organiser of the Noli film festival. He introduced me to both L’Atalante and Jean Vigo and is a passionate advocate for a free and creative cinema. Links: https://steelcathedrals.wordpress.com/- This is Billy’s blog with links to his short fiction and some of his film writing. https://nolishortfilmfestival.wordpress.com/- this is the festival website. https://filmfreeway.com/NoliTheTooLongTooDifficultTooRawShortFilmFestival- this is the Film Freeway page. https://shop.bfi.org.uk/l-atalante-bfi-film-classics.html?srsltid=AfmBOopHBa-0kvtyJG8doL3BNcU8K7zw8OlwRmcvzM4keHjfVecrdHCb- this is the Marina Warner book on L'Atalante that Billy mentioned a few times https://books.google.co.uk/books/about/Jean_Vigo.html?id=6LDHQgAACAAJ&redir_esc=y - this is Paulo Gomes' beautiful biography of Jean Vigo https://www.sensesofcinema.com/2004/feature-articles/kapo_daney/ - this is a reprint of the Serge Daney's piece on Kapo (and Jacques Rivette) that Billy mentioned when we were talking about After Hours. Probably my favourite piece of film criticism ever! https://sergedaney.blogspot.com/ - there's been two amazing translations of Serge Daney's books in the last couple of years by Semiotext(e), but until then, this site and a translation of Postcards From the Cinema were the only ways to read Serge in English.

This episode is a reading of a short fiction inspired by my conversation with Sheridan Seraphim about Robert Bresson.

Episode two in occasion series on the films of Aki Kaurismaki. In this edition we talk about 'Calamari Union' from 1985, the second feature written and directed by our favourite Finn. It's the story of 15 (or is it 17?) men called Frank and their doomed great escape to the good part of town. And ok, everything reminds me of Beckett.

A mediation on mortality and friendship inspires a mediation on friendship and form. You can see 'Last Days in a Lonely Place' here: https://youtu.be/eoSI9_I3sO8?si=tYlblCyqp9Z0egL2 Alex Cox's Introduction to Film: ALEX COX'S INTRODUCTION TO FILM | KAMERA BOOKS Kickstarter for Alex Cox's Last Film: MY LAST MOVIE by Alex Cox — Kickstarter

Sheridan Seraphin is a film-maker from London. In this episode we discuss Robert Bresson's masterpiece Au Hasard Balthazar from 1966. We speak about the relationships a film-maker has with place and time (and finance- personal and professional), the legacy of Bresson's famous ideas of cinematography, ans lots more. Find Sheridan's work at: HOME - home, homepage,blue sera films, videographer london, cinematic, Enjoy, JL

The first in a series on one of my favourites, Aki Kaurismaki. I look at his first feature - Crime and Punishment - a bold statement of intent and a minefield of names to horribly mis-pronounce. Resources: https://youtu.be/0CW6z3r4Xr4?si=SijbjbP0EWSyIM2K https://youtu.be/d9tp8rAaTsE?si=1BfH_BDsOIYOOy2W https://youtu.be/GRbrzDZBlqg?si=Ah7mjzdxkliHqYZ0 If you have the means and the inclination a contribution here would be much appreciated: https://ko-fi.com/mypicturehouse

In this episode I am joined by my old friend David O'Sullivan of Dyehouse films. We discuss the 1982 film First Blood and the way in which its use of three coats retells the passion of Christ. Dyehouse films- Dyehouse Films Moore Street Masala- https://youtu.be/_1taXkpCx88?si=bf5gHelP9Koiqb-8

In this episode I am joined by the film-maker Ian White. We talk about his choice of film – ‘if….’ By Lindsey Anderson (1968) and his own new documentary ‘Mutiny in Heaven’ (2023) that chronicles the fascinating history of The Birthday Party, one of the most influential, brilliant, violent and possessed bands of the 1980s. We talk about matching form to subject, things that don’t exist anymore, the pleasures and pains of the digital and pre-digital worlds, the potential beauty of nihilism For more information on where to see ‘Mutiny in Heaven’ in the cinema, streaming or to buy the DVD- Birthday Party Movie - Mutiny in Heaven | documentary Mutiny in Heaven — Cargo Film & Releasing (cargofilm-releasing.com) I

Anthony Litton returns to talk about Twin Peaks, Mulholland Drive, Inland Empire and all things David Lynch.

Thinking about Evil watching David Lynch and reading Flannery O'Connor.

For a long time I have intended to make a film, this film, Francis, based on my feelings in relation to George Romero’s Martin. Martin is a vampire movie without a vampire but with a deep and deeply disquieting examination of religion, sex and culture. I loved Martin at first sight and instantly thought (felt) that the idea would make something wonderful about being Irish - and also a great werewolf movie. This is my version of that film. I spent a long time thinking I just would never have the resources to make it, except as a short story and that is indeed how it started, until I suddenly had the idea ‘Why not La Jetée the thing?’ I am not sure if ‘to La Jetée’ will catch on as a verb in English but let’s give it a try. It was made for basically nothing and I want those limitations to be part of the atmosphere – how else to capture that strange and intoxicating feeling of 70’s and 80’s exploitation cinema. It is the story of a young man who has a miserable life, a violent early death, and seems to be having at least as bad a time of it in the afterlife. But in the answer to the question of why this is all so horrible there is possibly something beautiful and rather life affirming…but you’ll need to dig that out for yourself.   https://youtu.be/jmK6ryxsHOo

In this episode I am joined by Eric Geynes on, sort of, the anniversary of the first ever episode of the show. Eric is an actor, writer, producer and all around story-teller. We discuss his career and the 1988 film 'The Big Blue'. The discussion takes us in lots of directions that I hope you will find interesting.

I had the opportunity to interview Nathan Rigaud and Mercedes Woodiel, Director and Writer of the new animated short film 'Splash!' from Whale Animation.  Since recording Splash! has been accepted as a Finalist in the Chester Animation Film Festival in the United Kingdom!  Best way to learn about and support Whale is to join their Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WhaleAnimationStudios Follow Whale on IG for updates on where to see Splash! https://www.instagram.com/whaleanimationstudios/

New Year and the first episode of 2024 and of Series 2. It’s a weird and wonderful, inspired and insane start to things. In this episode I interview Jane Giles and Ali Catterall, co-directors of the new documentary: ‘Scala!!!…or the incredibly strange rise and fall on of the world’s wildest cinema and how it influenced a mixed-up generation of weirdos and misfits.’ From 1978 to 1993 the Scala, in its various incarnations, was a hub of artistic and social energy and creativity and its story is inspiring as well as moving. That story is beautifully told in this unique film. It also features original music by Mr. Barry Adamson. Jane and Ali were fascinating people to talk to and the film is a joyful education. SCALA!!! is in cinemas now and available on BFI Player and BFI Blu-ray from 22 January. A season of the Scala’s greatest hits, Scala: Sex, drugs and rock and roll cinema, runs at BFI Southbank throughout January with selected films on BFI Player. Scala: Sex, drugs and rock and roll cinema Thanks to Ali and Jane for being so generous with their time and to Jill at the BFI and Shaun at Central Control for all the help getting this together. The Bad Seeds gig I mention was in fact 1992. If you are enjoying these episodes please do SHARE, SHARE, SHARE!!!

We arrive at last! The final episode of the first season. This is just me talking about the 1977 film Der americanische Freund (The American Friend), directed by Wim Wenders. (Written and Produced as well). It stars : Dennis HopperBruno GanzLisa KreuzerGérard Blain and Nicholas Ray. This episode features 'Written but not sent to a forger' and 'Written but not sent to Wim Wenders' by Nicholas Ray (edited by Susan Ray) Music: Einsturzende Nebuten

Brian Fauth and I make some time in our discussion of our mid-life crises to talk about Wim Wenders and Kings of the Road. Thanks to Brian for sourcing the amazing photo of WW for the thumbnail. The little bit of music is NEU.

An interview with film-maker James Finlan on the Wim Wenders' film Wings of Desire. Music is NEU

A brief history of Tom Ripley in the movies.

In this episode we talk about Ripley's Game, the Highsmith novel on which The American Friend is based. Find Cristina Politano at: @monalisavitti on Twitter and at ⁠cristinapolitano.substack.com⁠ As I said last time, I recommend her writing very highly. Music: DAF

This is the first in a series of episodes on the 1977 Wim Wenders film Der amerikanische Freund or The American Friend. It's based on the 'Ripley's Game' by Patricia Highsmith. In this episode I talk about what attracts me to Ripley and Highsmith's writing with Cristina Politano. Find Cristina at: @monalisavitti on Twitter and at cristinapolitano.substack.com I recommend her writing very highly. Music: DAF

This is a quick update of the plans for the end of the first year and season of the podcast.

Moore St Masala: https://youtu.be/_1taXkpCx88?feature=shared Kickabout: https://youtu.be/7fHWM_CoJtw?feature=shared Two Questions - Maura: https://youtu.be/0OTKy94TNgI

In this episode I discuss The Funeral, a 1996 film from Abel Ferrara starring Christopher Walken, Annabella Sciorra, Chris Penn and Isabella Rossellini. It's a gangster film, a revenge movie, a political film but most importantly and brilliantly a film about marriage and relationships.

In this episode I welcome back friend of the podcast Anthony Litton to talk about El Dorado by Howard Hawks. We talk about remakes, the damned necessity of plots, what we really respond to in movies and even Tom Cruise.

In this episode I talk with Director/Producer Craig McCall about his documentary 'Cameraman: the life and work of Jack Cardiff'. Capturing the personal, technical and anecdotal brilliance of Jack Cardiff from his start as a child actor, to being one of the pioneers of colour cinematography through is work with Powell and Pressburger, to working with many of the great directors in the history of cinema. For more about Jack Cardiff and the film please visit - https://jackcardiff.com/ Music - Allein In Einer Großen Stadt. Written-By – José d'Alba, Kurt Gerhardt. Performed by Marlene Dietrich