Episode 223: Spinal Tap II, Islands, From Ground Zero

This week, we turn it up to eleven with sequel SPINAL TAP II: THE END CONTINUES (12:00), while Sam Riley causes a racket as a washed-up tennis coach in ISLANDS (28:17), and we review FROM GROUND ZERO (41:08), an anthology film directed by 22 Palestinian directors living under the genocide. Plus, in our HOT TAKE (54:44), we ask: do written reviews still matter? If you would like to donate directly towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit:https://www.map.org.uk/https://www.safebowgazanaid.com/take-action-nowPre-Order Clarisse's Wes Anderson book ⁠here⁠Tweet us @FadetoBlackPod on Twitter or DM @FadeToBlackPodcast on Instagram, Blue Sky and Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/fadetoblackpodcast/Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast - it makes a difference! AMON: ⁠@Amonwarmann ⁠CLARISSE:  ⁠@clarisseloughrey⁠HANNA: ⁠@hannainesflint⁠Music by ⁠The Last Skeptik⁠

This week, grab your bibles and your rosaries, as a blockbuster horror franchise reaches its end in THE CONJURING: LAST RITES (09:12), while two legendary directors make their return as we review Spike Lee’s HIGHEST 2 LOWEST (26:05) and Ethan Coen’s HONEY DON’T (43:14), made in collaboration with Tricia Cooke. Plus, in our HOT TAKE (55:33), we ask: Do actors get pigeonholed by taking on franchise roles? If you would like to donate directly towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit:https://www.map.org.uk/https://www.safebowgazanaid.com/take-action-nowPre-Order Clarisse's Wes Anderson book ⁠here⁠Tweet us @FadetoBlackPod on Twitter or DM @FadeToBlackPodcast on Instagram, Blue Sky and Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/fadetoblackpodcast/Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast - it makes a difference! AMON: ⁠@Amonwarmann ⁠CLARISSE:  ⁠@clarisseloughrey⁠HANNA: ⁠@hannainesflint⁠Music by ⁠The Last Skeptik⁠

This week, Hanna speaks to THE ROSES screenwriter Tony McNamara about how to craft a perfect divorce (06:40), while we review the film (32:36). Then we discuss Darren Aronofsky’s latest as he tries his hand at a comedy caper with CAUGHT STEALING (42:49). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (56:07), we ask: are algorithms really deciding what movies are made?If you would like to donate directly towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit:https://www.map.org.uk/https://www.safebowgazanaid.com/take-action-nowRead Clarisse's Caught Stealing review hereRead Clarisse's The Roses review herePre-Order Clarisse's Wes Anderson book ⁠here⁠Next week, we're talking Honey Don’t and On Swift Horses, so let us know which one you're most excited about.Tweet us @FadetoBlackPod on Twitter or DM @FadeToBlackPodcast on Instagram, Blue Sky and Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/fadetoblackpodcast/Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast - it makes a difference! AMON: ⁠@Amonwarmann ⁠CLARISSE:  ⁠@clarisseloughrey⁠HANNA: ⁠@hannainesflint⁠Music by ⁠The Last Skeptik⁠

This week, Hanna sets out to solve the mystery of THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB by speaking to its director, Chris Columbus (08:32), while we review Mike Flanagan’s THE LIFE OF CHUCK (30:44), adapted from the Stephen King novella, and Eva Victor’s feature debut, SORRY, BABY (53:38). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:10:22), there's no wrong time to rock AND there’s no wrong time to chat PEACEMAKER SEASON TWO as the DCU’s biggest losers return to the small screen. If you would like to donate directly towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit:https://www.map.org.uk/https://www.safebowgazanaid.com/take-action-nowPre-Order Clarisse's Wes Anderson book ⁠here⁠Next week, we're talking The Thursday Murder Club, The Life of Chuck, and Sorry, Baby, so let us know which one you're most excited about.Tweet us @FadetoBlackPod on Twitter or DM @FadeToBlackPodcast on Instagram, Blue Sky and REDDIT!! https://www.reddit.com/r/fadetoblackpodcast/Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast - it makes a difference! AMON: ⁠@Amonwarmann ⁠CLARISSE:  ⁠@clarisseloughrey⁠HANNA: ⁠@hannainesflint⁠Music by ⁠The Last Skeptik⁠

This week, we see if we’re a match with Celine Song’s MATERIALISTS (08:22) and get closer than ever with body horror TOGETHER (31:04), while Bob Odenkirk dusts off those knuckles of his again for NOBODY 2 (42:44). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:00:34), we dive into the first two episodes of Noah Hawley’s ALIEN: EARTH series, with spoilers. If you would like to donate directly towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit:https://www.map.org.uk/https://www.safebowgazanaid.com/take-action-nowPre-Order Clarisse's Wes Anderson book hereNext week, we're talking The Thursday Murder Club, The Life of Chuck, and Sorry, Baby, so let us know which one you're most excited about. Tweet us @FadetoBlackPod on Twitter or DM @FadeToBlackPodcast on Instagram, Blue Sky and REDDIT!! Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast - it makes a difference! AMON: @Amonwarmann CLARISSE:  @clarisseloughreyHANNA: @hannainesflint Music by ⁠The Last Skeptik⁠If you like the show do subscribe, leave a review and rate us too!

This week, we’re in for a scare with Zach Cregger’s WEAPONS (10:30), while we ride along with Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson in THE PICKUP (27:29) and hop over to Corsica for Julien Colonna’s crime drama THE KINGDOM (37:47). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (51:54), we ask: are all the paparazzi set photos of THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 and SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY spoiling these movies for audiences? If you would like to donate directly towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visit:https://www.map.org.uk/https://www.safebowgazanaid.com/take-action-nowJoin the conversation or suggest a Hot Take for the gang to discuss. Find us @FadeToBlackPod on Twitter and @FadeToBlackPodcast on Instagram, Blue Sky and Reddit.Follow us: @amonwarmann, @clarisselou, @hannainesflintMusic by ⁠The Last Skeptik⁠If you like the show do subscribe, leave a review and rate us too!

This week, we’re cocked and loaded for the return of THE NAKED GUN (09:49), while we review Petra Volpe’s medical drama LATE SHIFT (33:37) and Claude Barras’ stop-motion animation SAVAGES (45:03).Plus, in our HOT TAKE (57:25), we discuss reports that Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ has been filming in occupied Western Sahara. If you would like to donate directly towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visithttps://www.map.org.uk/https://www.safebowgazanaid.com/take-action-nowJoin the conversation or suggest a Hot Take for the gang to discuss tweet us at @FadeToBlackPodFollow us: @amonwarmann, @clarisselou, @hannainesflintMusic by ⁠The Last Skeptik⁠If you like the show do subscribe, leave a review and rate us too!

This week, here’s the thing… we’re reviewing Marvel’s latest, THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS (12:55), alongside animated sequel THE BAD GUYS 2 (38:19) and Danny and Michael Philippou’s new nightmare, BRING HER BACK (48:10). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (01:02:35), we chat THE FANTASTIC FOUR spoilers and Marvel’s future. If you would like to donate directly towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visithttps://www.map.org.uk/https://www.safebowgazanaid.com/take-action-nowJoin the conversation or suggest a Hot Take for the gang to discuss tweet us at @FadeToBlackPodFollow us: @amonwarmann, @clarisselou, @hannainesflintMusic by ⁠The Last Skeptik⁠If you like the show do subscribe, leave a review and rate us too!

This week, we review Andrew DeYoung’s cringe comedy fest FRIENDSHIP (08:47), Athina Rachel Tsangari’s stark period drama HARVEST (26:14), and Madeleine Hunt-Ehrlich’s lyrical documentary-biopic hybrid THE BALLAD OF  SUZANNE CÉSAIRE (43:05). Plus, in our HOT TAKE (57:46), we talk about the current state of horror criticism and why so few studio horrors, from Until Dawn to I Know What You Did Last Summer, are being screened for critics. If you would like to donate directly towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visithttps://www.map.org.uk/https://www.safebowgazanaid.com/take-action-nowJoin the conversation or suggest a Hot Take for the gang to discuss tweet us at @FadeToBlackPodFollow us: @amonwarmann, @clarisselou, @hannainesflintMusic by ⁠The Last Skeptik⁠If you like the show do subscribe, leave a review and rate us too!

This week, Clarisse speaks with writer-director and head of DC Studios James Gunn about bringing Superman to the screen, while we review the film and even get into some spoiler chat. Plus, in our HOT TAKE, we share what movies we’d most like to see from the newly established DCU. If you would like to donate directly towards humanitarian aid in Gaza please visithttps://www.map.org.uk/https://www.safebowgazanaid.com/take-action-nowJoin the conversation or suggest a Hot Take for the gang to discuss tweet us at @FadeToBlackPodFollow us: @amonwarmann, @clarisselou, @hannainesflintMusic by ⁠The Last Skeptik⁠If you like the show do subscribe, leave a review and rate us too!