Welcome to episode 097 of Choose Film Podcast. It’s time to take a walk across the country, find the nearest ale house and watch out for nettle when taking a shit outside. We’re discussing Ben Wheatley’s A Field In England.

Film synopsis

During the English Civil War, a small group of deserters, including the lacemaker and alchemist's assistant, Whitehead flee from a raging battle through an overgrown field. They are captured by two men: O'Neil and Cutler.

links in conversation

Insta - @brendanswiftdp

https://www.brendan-swift.com/

Creative recommendation

Refractive

https://refractive.scot/

Refractive is an independent artist led collective of film makers and digital artists.

Baldur's Gate 3

Video game

THE MöBIUS TRIP - "A road trip pushes a dysfunctional family to the brink after their journey descends into a claustrophobic hallucinatory nightmare."

https://www.simonesmith.org/film

Welcome to episode 096 of Choose Film Podcast. It’s time to get called into work, miss hockey and don’t forget about the guy in the toilet, we’re discussing Kevin Smith’s grassroots Clerks.

Synopsis
Dante (Brian O'Halloran) is called in to cover a shift at his New Jersey convenience store on his day off. His friend Randal (Jeff Anderson) helps him pass the time, neglecting his video-store customers next door to hang out in the Quick Stop. The uneventful day is disrupted by news that one of Dante's ex-girlfriends has died. After attending her memorial service, Dante muses over staying with current girlfriend Veronica (Marilyn Ghigliotti) or reuniting with ex Caitlin (Lisa Spoonhauer).

Creative Recommendations
The Fuck-Up by Arthur Nersesian
Book

One Life
Feature Film
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13097932/

Masters of the Universe: Revelation
Animated series
Masters of the Universe is an American animated superhero fantasy television series produced by Kevin Smith and Powerhouse Animation Studios.


Twitter: @MarkAnthonyAyling
Letterboxd: MarkAnthonyAyling

Bio
Mark Anthony Ayling is a writer whose stories previously appeared in Perihelion and Cracked Eye. He has written book reviews for BlueInk Reviews and contributed film essays, reviews and articles at VHS Revival, Horrified Magazine and Filmhounds. A collection of his dystopian fiction, titled Northern Futures, was published by Lillicat in 2016. Ayling is also the author of the periodic film blog/journal/diary The Random Movie Journal. Currently Mark is putting the finishing touches on a science fiction novel (and considering how best to go about getting it published).

Welcome to episode 095 of Choose Film Podcast. Grab a seat, stick some weed down your pants and don’t mess with the bull or you’ll get the horns. That’s right we are joined by Sasha Reid to discuss John Hughes’ The Breakfast Club.

Synopsis
Five high school students from different walks of life endure a Saturday detention under a power-hungry principal (Paul Gleason). The disparate group includes rebel John (Judd Nelson), princess Claire (Molly Ringwald), outcast Allison (Ally Sheedy), brainy Brian (Anthony Michael Hall) and Andrew (Emilio Estevez), the jock. Each has a chance to tell his or her story, making the others see them a little differently -- and when the day ends, they question whether school will ever be the same.

Links In Conversation

Insta @sashasmoments
Twitter - @sAcHAmaaac
The Defender Trailer https://vimeo.com/849203128

Creative Recommendations
The Butcher & The Ren
Book by Alaina Urquhart

Mr Inbetween
A half-hour comedy series inspired by the cult film “The Magician
https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/series/mr-inbetween/4lPI5VghBpTi

Easy A
Easy A is a 2010 American teen romantic comedy film directed by Will Gluck