Lights, Camera & Life

Big fans of the Safdie brothers’ feverish, street-level intensity, we follow an omniscient Timothée Chalamet as Marty Supreme, delivering an electric, nerve-shredding performance. What begins as a scrappy sports drama spirals into a manic character study, charting the chaotic rise of a New York shoe salesman who claws his way to becoming a U.S. table tennis champion—at the cost of everything else in his life.

Brady's Corbet's sprawling drama about a Hungarian - Jewish Architect who moves the Untied states is a complex and layered tale on ambition, greed, capitalism and identity. It has an artistic tinge powered powered by an electric performances by Adrien Brody and Guy Pearce. Listen in and Enjoy!

Legendary Film maker Francis Ford Coppola's futuristic take on the similarities between the fall of the Roman Empire and the decline in modern society is ambitious to say the least! With an Ensemble cast, surrealist set pieces, poignant production and sprawling story line - it is hard to follow and like caesar catalina, maybe a little too ahead of its time? Listen in and hear what we think : )

A Quick review of the new Alien film! Fede Alvarez injects new blood into the classic franchise that is Ridley's Alien. There is more emphasis on Horror than Science fiction but there are interesting conundrums to solve on this dingy spaceship. Great performances from Cailee Spaeny and David Jonnson as they formed a great partnership on screen! Listen in & Enjoy!

Alice Diop's multi-faceted drama played out in a court room is based on real life events and is supported with great performances from Kayije Kagame and Guslagie malanda. It covers the untold side of motherhood, race, gender and identity with a nuanced take on a complicated character. Listen in and Enjoy!

This a deeply uncomfortable film that's been meticulously put together by Todd Haynes. It subject matter belongs in the 'True crime' section where it was first released. As a piece of art - we loved it! With great performances from Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore & Charles Melton, We discuss this conflicting take on Paedophilia and society's response to it. Listen in and Enjoy!

Winner of the Palm D'Or at the Cannes Film festival, Golden globe for best screenplay and an Academy Award for Original Screenplay...We Just knew we had a great film on our hands! Justine Triet's electrifying film examines (or cross-examines) a marriage after a suspicious death occurs - with great performances from Sandra Huller and Milo Machado Graner. Listen in and Enjoy!

Wim Wenders calm meditation on everyday living is one of the most unique films of 2023. It follows its central character through his daily routine, while intentionally highlighting the beauty in simplicity and its contrast to modernity. Let us know what you think! Listen in and Enjoy : )

Who thought the world of competitive vegetable growing could be so much Fun?! We were given exclusive access to a pre-screening of 'Swede Caroline' which is coming soon to UK Cinemas on the 19th of April and what a joy, this little gem, was to watch! Follow Caroline (Hartley), an up-and-coming prospect in the competitive world of giant vegetable growing, as she digs to discover the conspiracy behind her stolen prized marrows. its mocumentary - style brings a lot of humour and energy while Hartley and Co bring a warmth to this very British film. Check this out on the 19th of April in cinemas near you!

Jonathan Glazer combines with Johnnie Burn to create a haunting and alternative take on the story of Rudolf Hoss and his family who lived in Auschwitz. it recently won the Academy awards for Best International feature film and Best sound design and is garnering a lot of critical praise. It creeps up on you days after watching and is a stark reminder of the atrocities committed by the Nazi regime.

Denis Villeneuve continues his legendary run with the second instalment of the Dune series. With an ensemble cast, he creates an immersive and visual spectacle that stays true to the books. With solid performances from Zendaya and Timothy Chalamet, Stellan, Skarsgaard, Rebecca Ferguson, we delve into this juggernaut of a film and another triumph for Villeneuve. Listen in and Enjoy :)

Cord Jefferson's directorial debut springs off the screen with effervescent dialogue and an interesting take on a frustrated writer going through writers block, family loss and an existential crisis. While juggling may topics, it raises fundamental questions on Race, Loss and Identity, while Jeffrey wright delivers a great, nuanced performance! Listen in and Enjoy :)

Korean - Canadian Director & Writer Celine Song's Oscar nominated film debut is a deeply moving and sophisticated take on Identity, Human connection and Immigration. Listen in and let us know your thoughts :)

Thomas Vinterberg, Co - founder of the 'Dogme 95 movement', creates an uncomfortable and riveting story around a very simple premise. It results in far reaching consequences and raises serious questions around the notion of 'Innocent till proven guilty' and Frontier Justice. Exceptional performances from Mads Mikkelsen and Thomas Bo Larsen make this an excellent Danish film. Listen to our review of it and Enjoy!

'...But if we win, on our budget, with this team... we'll have changed the game. And that's what I want. I want it to mean something...' We usually draw a lot of parallels, inspiration and life lessons from historic sporting achievements and there are none better than the tale of Billy Beane and the Oakland Athletics. We review this Bennett Miller Film with understated but poignant performances from Jonah Hill and Brad Pitt. Listen in and Enjoy :)

Napoleon Bonaparte is regarded, alongside Julius Caesar and Alexander the great, as one of the greatest leaders of all time - particularly for his political and military prowess. But does Ridley Scott, a giant of cinema, adequately capture Napoleon's greatness or does it fall short? Listen in and find out : )

It seems that with age comes more directorial ambition for Martin Scorsese. We delve into this masterpiece of the a film where, once again, the squabble for rare resources leads to the deterioration of human values and greed runs rife. Underpinned by some terrific performances, we talk about a film that sheds light on the plight of the Osage people. Listen in and Enjoy : )

**Forgive the background noise, we recorded on the premises, straight after seeing the play** When the 'Effect' becomes 'effective' does it become an ample substitute for the real thing? Is AI just a mirror that humanity collectively holds up to itself, showing us our true nature? We saw the play, Anthropology, live at the Hampstead Theatre and think it did a really good job at answering those questions - with great performances all round and an efficient stage design! Listen in to our review and let us know your thoughts : )

All political affiliations and agendas aside, we take a look at Alejandro Monteverde's film highlighting the horrors around child trafficking and also the story of a former US special agent and anti - trafficking campaigner who quits his job to embark on a rescue mission to save a young girl from the claws of the child sex trade. Its a tough but much needed watch - listen in and enjoy!

Hollywood Actor, Jonah Hill turns the camera on his shrink - world leading Psychiatrist, Philip Stutz who sheds light on his tools for self - improvement. But what begins as a moving tribute by client to Doctor becomes an all encompassing conversation and evidence of a deep friendship born out of loss and also of enlightenment. We loved it here at LCL and hope you do too! Listen in and Enjoy :)

We review one of the most anticipated films of the year - Oppenheimer! An ensemble cast, gorgeous cinematography, incisive scripting and a detailed breakdown of the events surrounding the creation of the atomic bomb! Does it live up to the hype? Listen in to find out! And as always like, share and get involved : )

Fresh out of our visit to Arthouse Cinema, we review Hylanur Palmason's meditative tale of a young priest from Denmark sent to the Icelandic highlands to establish a new church. Big ideas around faith and the meaning of sin are tackled while our eyes are embalmed with scenic tranquillity afforded by its a breath- taking cinematography. Enjoy : )

Martin McDonagh conjures up yet another tragicomedy that extends beyond its primary premise. The abrupt end to 'Patrick' and 'Colm's longstanding friendship leads to all sorts of mayhem on this picturesque island against the backdrop of the 1923 Irish civil war. We really enjoyed this one and hope you do too! Listen in and Enjoy : )

Another case of style over substance?, We thought it’s still worth a discussion... With a star-studded cast, gorgeous cinematography and poignant message buried somewhere in its back garden – Olivia Wilde returns to the big screen with aplomb and a very self -aware directing style. Florence Pugh continues her meteoric rise with another stellar performance while Harry Styles’ acting range only seems to be going in ‘one direction’ (we’ll see ourselves out!) As always get involved and let us know your thoughts 😊

If you could go back in time, what would you do differently? The two Daniels (Kwan and Scheinhart)conjure up this Absurdist, high energy, pseudo sci - fi Flick with multiple twists in multiple universes leaving us pretty dazed and confused at the end! But is it worth a watch? As always listen in and Enjoy

What happens when a collection of oddballs meet an unexpected visitor and try to capture the moment of a lifetime? Listen in to our quick fire review of Jordan Peele's third instalment which imbibes great chemistry between Kaluuya and Palmer in this mish mash of genres. Listen in and Enjoy!

Nothing beats conversation with people who have a story to tell. She's a talented Singer, Pianist, Artist, Photographer and basically 'dances to the beat of her own drums' - Ladies and Gentlemen, we present the up and coming, Naomi Jackson! She joins us for a very honest, introspective conversation on her art, her creative process, personal growth and her place in the world as a young black woman! Really enjoyed this one! follow her on Instagram - @nayomhi Listen in and Enjoy! PS We do apologise for the poor audio quality within the first 3 mins of this episode! But hope you stick with it as it gets much better.

What a debut from Maggie Gyllenhaal! Elena Ferrante's Novel is adapted for the screen with a exploration of the untold side of Motherhood. Listen in & Enjoy!

Anthony Hopkins & Olivia Coleman Pair up for this breath taking, time - looping, tour de force of bare - faced emotion. LCL sits down to discuss Florian Zeller's first foray into film making, with honest dialogue, Stage like cinematography and a wonderful score. Listen in and Enjoy!

Cary Fukunaga and Hans Zimmer lend their immense talents to the Bond Franchise with beautifully choreographed action scenes in exotic locations, a triumphant score and an all too familiar trope in Rami Malek's Villain. As always listen and get involved!

Shaka King's take on Fred Hampton's demise is well documented in this historical drama with strong performances from Lakeith Stanfield and Daniel Kaluuya. Listen to our thoughts on everything from the black struggle, transatlantic accents and where on earth Samuel L Jackson fits in to all of this!

We revisit George Miller's 1998 Masterpiece(Sorry Mad max fans!), where an idealistic and determined little piglet braves a morally weathered city - dazzling us with surrealist set pieces, socio-economic commentary and an orangutan in a butler suit! As always Like, share and get involved :)

Racial hierarchical thinking? Artistic license? Or just good ol' Capitalism? We delve into the comments from a 2017 Samuel L Jackson interview with Hot 97. As always like, share and get involved!

A whistle stop review of 'Colossal' - Nacho Vigalondo's Seoul-searching take on alcohol dependency and toxic friendships. As always - like,comment and get involved :)

A 'Masterpiece' from Bong Joon Ho? Or more hype than substance? We delve into the genre-hopping 2020 epic, Parasite. As always - like, share and get involved! :)

A cryptic plot, visually stunning, surprisingly funny and absolutely bonkers! We're back with a review of Robert Eggers new film, The Lighthouse. As always, like share and get involved :)

It's election season (yet again)! So what better time for an eye-opening look at our biggest threat to the NHS? We review award-winning John Pilger's latest documentary - The Dirty War on the NHS. Please do check this film out before December 12th ;)

We're fresh from Garrick Theatre with a brief review of Michael Frayn's 'Noises Off'. Sardines & slapstick humour driven by kinetic performances from a dedicated cast. As always - like, share and get involved!!

"When I was a little boy, and told people I was going to be a comedian, everyone laughed at me. Well, no one’s laughing now." We're back reviewing the origins of one of the most iconic and complex villains. We'd love to know your thoughts and as always - like, comment and share :)

We hope you love listening to our podcast as much as we loved reviewing this beautiful film. As always - like, share and get involved!

Check out our 'perfectly balanced' review of the Avengers Finale. As always - like, share and get involved!

We're back! This time with our thoughts on the latest Jordan Peele showing, Us. As always like, share and comment below!

Welcome to Lights, Camera and Life. Join us for our first review as we take a look at Alfonso Cuaron's 2018 autobiographical feature, Roma