Modern Cinema

Film Stories

Explore the breadth of the newest cinema out today with your host, author and podcaster A. J. Black.

Joined by a variety of cinephile guests, covering everything from instant classics to complete cinematic crimes, Modern Cinema brings lively, relaxed discussion about the cinema of today straight to you.

A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: www.filmstories.co.uk

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2 Episodes

Street Fighter
10/20/2026
1:10:53
Get ready to unleash your best Hadoken! on MODERN CINEMA this time!Your host, A. J. Black, tackles the 2026 reboot of Capcom's legendary beat em'up, Street Fighter.Joined by guest Matt Latham, they discuss their history with the game series, its previous adaptations, while tackling what this new version gets right about the game's lore and whether or not it will strike a pop culture chord in the same way...Host / EditorA. J. BlackGuestMatt LathamJoin the Film Stories Discord space:https://discord.gg/TX8Y4D98dfSupport the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠X: @filmstoriesFacebook/Instagram/Threads: Film StoriesWebsite: www.filmstories.co.ukTitle music:'Bounce' by Dyalla (c) epidemicsound.comPart of the Film Stories Podcast Network: https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Digger
10/6/2026
1:17:52
Welcome to the very first episode of the MODERN CINEMA podcast.Your host, A. J. Black, kicks off a brand new cinematic journey by discussing one of the most divisive films of 2026 - Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu's Digger.Joined by guest Sam Stokes, they discuss the power of Tom Cruise as a cinematic icon, the meaning behind what Digger reflects about our current political situation, and the unexpected swings this unique film takes...Host / EditorA. J. BlackGuestSam StokesJoin the Film Stories Discord space:https://discord.gg/TX8Y4D98dfSupport the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠X: @filmstoriesFacebook/Instagram/Threads: Film StoriesWebsite: www.filmstories.co.ukTitle music:'Bounce' by Dyalla (c) epidemicsound.comPart of the Film Stories Podcast Network: https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Modern Cinema

Film Stories

2 Episodes

Street Fighter

Digger