Episodes
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ReelScotland Blethers 23 - BBC Scotland's Steve Carson
This episode features a conversation with Steve Carson, Head of Multiplatform Commissioning at BBC Scotland, a role which sees him work across TV, radio and digital. Originally I was keen to talk to Steve about the first year of the BBC Scotland channel, to find out more about the approach to...
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ReelScotland Blethers 22: Andrea Gibb
This episode features a conversation with Scottish actor and screenwriter, Andrea Gibb, whose latest film, Elizabeth is Missing, is currently on BBC iPlayer. We discussed her move from acting to writing, her cult 2004 film, Dear Frankie, and how Elizabeth is Missing - produced and filmed in...
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ReelScotland Blethers 21: Mark Cousins on The Eyes of Orson Welles
It's been a wee while since the last episode of the podcast, but life caught up with me. I hope to release at least one new episode each month, so keep an eye on your podcast feed. This episode I caught up with Edinburgh-based filmmaker Mark Cousins as his 2018 film, The Eyes of Orson Welles…
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ReelScotland Blethers 20: Matthew Holness on Possum
In this episode I have a blether with writer/director/actor Matthew Holness about the dark Possum, and some of the cast of the bright and breezy British comedy, Patrick. In this episode I mention the brilliant Scarfolk, head to https://scarfolk.blogspot.com/ for more on that world. Find out more...
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ReelScotland Blethers 19: Joe Dante on Trailers from Hell
In this episode I have a blether with director Joe Dante! Joe's a bit of a hero of mine - I still remember sitting in the cinema watching Gremlins 2: The New Batch and I love Matinee - so it was great to talk to him about his love of old movies and his superb website, Trailers from Hell. Find out...
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ReelScotland Blethers 18: Finlay Pretsell on Time Trial
This episode goes behind-the-scenes of Time Triak, the latest film from Edinburgh documentary filmmaker, Finlay Pretsell. There's some great advice in here from Finlay on making documentaries, and about what it took to get Time Trial to screen. Find out more: https://www.timetrialfilm.com/ Keep…
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ReelScotland Blethers 17: Matt Palmer on Calibre
Welcome to episode 17 of ReelScotland Blethers. This episode I speak to Edinburgh-based writer/director Matt Palmer about his new film, Calibre, which debuts worldwide on Netflix on Friday 29th June. Read Matt's ReelScotland interview from 2011:...
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ReelScotland Blethers 16: Ewen Bremner on No Song to Sing
Welcome to Episode 16 and Episode 1 of ReelScotland Blethers! Confused? You may well be, but all is explained in the podcast. You can also hear an interview with Scottish actor Ewen Bremner, who discusses a short film he's produced, No Song to Sing, as well as his take on the Scottish film...
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Intermission: Introducing ReelScotland Blethers
ReelScotland Blethers is both a new and old podcast - here ReelScotland.com's Jonathan Melville tries to explain what's going on with this feed... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reelscotland.substack.com
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ReelScotland Blethers 15: James McAvoy discusses Filth
Interview with actor James McAvoy as he discusses his latest film, the Irvine Welsh adaptation, #Filth. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reelscotland.substack.com
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Episode 14: The Lost Art of the Film Explainer
Jonathan Melville talks to Storyteller Andy Cannon about his new silent cinema event, The Lost Art of the Film Explainer. Read the review http://www.reelscotland.com/event-review-the-lost-art-of-the-film-explainer/ #silentcinema #scotland #edinburgh #film #cinema This is a public episode. If you...
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Bonus Interview: Kelly Macdonald discusses Brave
In the role of Merida, heroine of Disney-Pixar’s new animated epic, Brave, actress Kelly Macdonald’s voice is one the most recognisable elements of a film which seeks to bring girl power to 10th Century Scotland. Read the interview...
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Bonus Interview: Brave's Mark Andrews on Scottish films
At a recent press conference held to promote Disney-Pixar's Brave, director Mark Andrews noted some of the films that inspired his team. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reelscotland.substack.com
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Bonus Interviews: Bo'ness Hippodrome audience memories
Memories of the Bo'ness Hippodrome from two local residents. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reelscotland.substack.com
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Episode 13: Hippodrome Festival of Silent Cinema Opening Night
Silent film pianist Neil Brand's opening introduction to the 2012 Hippodrome Festival of Silent Cinema in Bo'ness, Scotland. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reelscotland.substack.com
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Episode 12: Larry O'Reilly and Matt Eyre on IMAX Edinburgh
Larry O'Reilly and Matt Eyre discuss the launch of Cineworld IMAX Edinburgh. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reelscotland.substack.com
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Bonus Interview: Ben Lloyd-Hughes on Young James Herriot Pt 2
Ben Lloyd-Hughes on Young James Herriot's Harry Potter connection This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reelscotland.substack.com
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Bonus Interview: Ben Lloyd-Hughes on Young James Herriot
Ben Lloyd-Hughes introduces Young James Herriot's Rob McAloon This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reelscotland.substack.com
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Bonus Interview: Amy Manson on working in Scotland in Young James Herriot
Amy Manson on working in Scotland in Young James Herriot http://www.reelscotland.com/amy-manson-young-james-herriot-bbc-scotland/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reelscotland.substack.com
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Bonus Interview: Amy Manson on Young James Herriot
Amy Manson on the period setting of Young James Herriot http://www.reelscotland.com/amy-manson-young-james-herriot-bbc-scotland/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reelscotland.substack.com
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Bonus Interview: Iain De Caestecker on Young James Herriot
Actor Iain De Caestecker discusses the filming of BBC Scotland's Young James Herriot. http://www.reelscotland.com/young-james-herriot-iain-de-caestecker-bbc-one/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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Episode 11: Melissa George discusses A Lonely Place to Die
Australian actress Melissa George discusses her upcoming Scottish-set thriller, A Lonely Place to Die. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reelscotland.substack.com
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Episode 10: Glasgow Film Festival 2011 roundtable review - 2 of 2
Part 2 of a round-up of the highs and lows of the 2011 GFF. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reelscotland.substack.com
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Episode 9: Glasgow Film Festival 2011 roundtable review - 1 of 2
A round-up of the highs and lows of the 2011 GFF. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reelscotland.substack.com
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Episode 8: Shona Thomson on the Hippodrome Festival of Silent Cinema 2011
Shona Thomson, Artistic Director of the Hippodrome Festival of Silent Cinema, talks about the new event coming to Scotland. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reelscotland.substack.com
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Episode 7: Pilton Video's Hollywood success with Mum's Birthday (extended)
An interview with the team at Pilton Video on their Hollywood success with Mum's Birthday. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reelscotland.substack.com
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Episode 6: Pilton Video's Mum's Birthday (short version)
An interview with the team at Pilton Video on their Hollywood success with Mum's Birthday - this is the short version, check out Episode 7 for the extended interview. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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Episode 5: Ron Inglis, Director of Regional Screen Scotland
An interview with Ron Inglis, Director of Regional Screen Scotland. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reelscotland.substack.com
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Episode 4: The Southwell Collective
The Southwell Collective discuss scoring silent cinema at the Bo'ness Hippodrome, 12 September 2010. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reelscotland.substack.com
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Episode 3: Allan Brown on Inside The Wicker Man
Allan Brown, author of Inside The Wicker Man, talks to Jonathan Melville at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, 14 August 2010. Apologies for the audio quality of this mini-episode. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...
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Episode 2: Alan Miles, Cameo Cinema, Edinburgh, 22 July 2010
Latest episode of ReelScotland Blethers This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reelscotland.substack.com
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Episode 1: Billy Bragg, Cameo Cinema, Edinburgh, 22 July 2010
Billy Bragg visits Edinburgh with his film, Breaking Rocks. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reelscotland.substack.com