Black Hole Cinema

064 - UK Top Ten: May 30, 2017

Sat, 03 Jun 2017 23:00:00 GMT

BLACK HOLE CINEMA returns in a new format, semi-regularly discussing the UK Box Office Top Ten.Tony Black & Sean Wilson this week cover films including Alien: Covenant, The Boss Baby and Pirates of the Caribbean: Carry on Columbus.TWITTER: https://twitter.com/blackholecinema

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063 - Marvel: The Road to Phase Three

Wed, 20 Apr 2016 06:00:00 GMT

BLACK HOLE CINEMA revisits the Marvel Cinematic Universe in advance of Captain America: Civil War, to track the road to Phase Three.Host Dan Taylor is joined by Marvel enthusiast Tom East and in her debut podcast appearance, writer Amy Walker, to discuss the journey that is about to culminate in the biggest Marvel story of all time.Join Dan and more special guests next time for our look at the movies of April...TWITTER: https://twitter.com/blackholecinemaFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/blackholecine/WEBSITE: http://www.blackholepodcasts.com/bhc-about/

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062 - Batman vs Superman vs Everyone

Fri, 08 Apr 2016 09:00:00 GMT

In the first of a two-part breakdown of movies in March, BLACK HOLE CINEMA sees host Dan Taylor joined by the erstwhile Chris Haigh, and founder Tony Black, to talk more new films.They here tackle High Rise from Ben Wheatley, Robert Eggers' striking debut The Witch; out of nowhere sequel 10 Cloverfield Lane and finally the big one, Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice - because not enough people are talking about that one!Join Dan and more special guests next time for a Marvel special as we build up to Civil War...TWITTER: https://twitter.com/blackholecinemaFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/blackholecine/WEBSITE: http://www.blackholepodcasts.com/bhc-about/

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061 - Allegiance to Caesar

Sat, 02 Apr 2016 06:00:00 GMT

In the first of a two-part breakdown of movies in March, BLACK HOLE CINEMA sees host Dan Taylor joined by the erstwhile Chris Haigh to talk a brace of films.They here tackle Allegiant, the third in the relentless Insurgent series; London Has Fallen, the Gerard Butler action sequel; and finally Hail, Caesar! The brand new treat from the brothers Coen.Join Dan, Chris & Tony Black in Part 2 for discussion of, among other March films, Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Joyless Zack Snyder Stealing Your Childhood...TWITTER: https://twitter.com/blackholecinemaFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/blackholecine/WEBSITE: http://www.blackholepodcasts.com/bhc-about/

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060 - The Catch Up (Pt 2)

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 07:00:00 GMT

BLACK HOLE CINEMA returns to cover brand new or recent films with Dan Taylor back in the hosting chair, joined by first time guest Elton McManus (on loan from the BlackDog Podcast). Here, they're playing catch up on the start of 2016.They track back in the second of this two-part special, bringing BHC up to date with current releases, to lend their thoughts on The Revenant, Creed, Spotlight and The Big Short.Join Dan and two special guests at the end of March to look at the month's brand new releases...TWITTER: https://twitter.com/blackholecinemaFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/blackholecine/WEBSITE: http://www.blackholepodcasts.com/bhc-about/BLACKDOG PODCAST: http://blackdog.geekplanetonline.com

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059 - The Catch Up (Pt 1)

Mon, 21 Mar 2016 16:47:21 GMT

BLACK HOLE CINEMA returns to cover brand new or recent films with Dan Taylor back in the hosting chair, joined by first time guest Elton McManus (on loan from the BlackDog Podcast). Here, they're playing catch up on 2015.They track back in the first of this two-part special, bringing BHC up to date with current releases, to lend their thoughts on Spectre, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Pt 2, Steve Jobs and finally, of course, Star Wars: The Force Awakens.Join them in Pt 2 as they cover 2016 so far...TWITTER: https://twitter.com/blackholecinemaFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/blackholecine/WEBSITE: http://www.blackholepodcasts.com/bhc-about/BLACKDOG PODCAST: http://blackdog.geekplanetonline.com

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058 - Oscars 2016 Special

Wed, 02 Mar 2016 18:11:36 GMT

In our third annual Academy Awards special, Tony Black hosts and is joined by a returning Dan Taylor, plus Chris Wilson--having appeared on both the 2014 and 2015 editions--to talk the 88th Academy Awards.They discuss the ceremony, marked by the #oscarssowhite controversy Chris Rock makes the most of, and if they agree on one thing all night it's that Sam Smith is a prized tit.After a segue into talking the Razzies, and the worst Hollywood has to offer, they break down all of the Oscar awards and compare their predictions with the winners - who deserved the gongs and who should have missed out?WEBSITE: http://www.blackholepodcasts.com/bhc-about/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/blackholecine/?fref=tsTWITTER: https://twitter.com/blackholecinema

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057 - Miss Bill Already

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 20:20:00 GMT

Following our summer break, Emma Platt returns to the hosting chair, joined again by her Chris-shaped partner in crime Mr Byrne, along with his podcasting compadres Dave Bond & Becca Andrews from awesome new 007-centric podcast, Do You Expect Us To Talk.Movie news tackles plans for the second PROMETHEUS film, while Emma runs down the UK & US Box Office figures, before the team get stuck into reviewing...BILL, from the Horrible Histories team...SOLACE, a new thriller starring Anthony Hopkins, who Dave explains is really rather too old for all these cat & mouse games...And MISS YOU ALREADY, Catherine Hardwicke's weepie, which breaks Emma's tough Scouse-bird resolve...If that wasn't enough, in her latest DEAD MEAT section, it's Emma vs Chucky as she rewatches 80's horror CHILD'S PLAY for the first time since childhood.Tune in to see who gets out with their lives...

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056 - CLASSIC - A Taste of Honey

Sun, 27 Sep 2015 07:00:00 GMT

In a brand new spin-off from Black Hole Cinema, Tony Black launches the 'Pick a Film' initiative.Put simply, someone picks ideally an obscure or less well known picture, which Tony and his chosen guest must watch and discuss from top to bottom, with help from Wikipedia and any other helpful articles.Emma Platt here joins Tony to discuss A TASTE OF HONEY, nominated by Tony's good friend Claire Stanley - one of the first proponents of 'kitchen sink realism', Tony and Emma discover a film which still has much resonance and relevance about British society over half a century on...If you want to pick us a film, get in touch!

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055 - The Visit to Everest

Wed, 23 Sep 2015 07:00:00 GMT

Dan Taylor returns to host his first Black Hole Cinema after our summer break, alongside guests Owen Hughes of Failed Critics and Chris Haigh from the Fan Friction podcast.In this episode, they discuss fresh NEWS including the Universal/Legendary troubles delaying Guillermo del Toro’s Pacific Rim 2, Zack Snyder’s spat with Sebastian Stan over Marvel, and a recent piece of controversy at the Toronto Film Festival...Chris takes a close look at M. Night Shyalaman’s THE VISIT, leading to a breakdown of his resume and the issue of ‘spoiler culture’ in general…Dan leads a breakdown of both the UK and US Box Office figures, analysing what’s not and what’s not, including Chris’ distaste for Woody Allen…Owen then gets into EVEREST, the real life drama from Baltazar Kormakur, supported by Dan, and recommends another much older picture we may enjoy to complement it…Finally Dan brings back the HALL OF FAME, this week Owen and Chris asked to induct a Director each who has never won an Academy Award, and nominate another who may be voted in.Roll camera...

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054 - The Maze Legend

Wed, 16 Sep 2015 07:00:00 GMT

Tony Black hosts once again and this week is joined by Leslie Byron Pitt and, making his podcast and Black Hole Cinema debut, Kane Richards.They chow down on the latest NEWS, including Sam Smith belting out the latest Bond theme, the new Hardcore trailer & the upcoming King Kong vs Godzilla recently announced, before getting into the films of the day...LEGEND, the new Tom Hardy starring biopic of the Kray brothers, which Les & Kane get into...We take a joint look at both the UK *and* US Box Office, to see how they compare...Then we move on to MAZE RUNNER: THE SCORCH TRIALS, the latest young adult adaptation sequel, and Tony explains why it fails to match the first...Before we take a more in depth look at Tom Hardy's career in our ACTOR SPOTLIGHT section, discussing his highs and lows...Hope that you join us for the ride!

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053 - Summer 2015: What We Missed

Wed, 09 Sep 2015 07:00:00 GMT

In our first podcast since July, Tony hosts and is joined by co-hosts Emma Platt & Dan Taylor to catch up on what we've missed over the summer blockbuster season....We hash through successes such as Pixar's latest INSIDE OUT, the fifth impossible mission ROGUE NATION and slick spy fun THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E......while we also dissect the failures including controversial superhero flick FANTASTIC FOUR, misfire retro adventure PIXELS and video game reboot HITMAN: AGENT 47......plus we examine the middle ground, comedies such as ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING and the controversial TRAINWRECK (which gets Emma *very* angry), not to mention the less inspiring PAPER TOWNS.Also we discuss our favourite movies of the year so far, consider what we're looking forward to in the run up to the New Year, before taking a glance at the UK Box Office Top Ten after an expensive summer...Join us as we launch back into a packed, exciting Autumn of cinema...

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052 - The Little Things

Thu, 23 Jul 2015 19:49:04 GMT

Emma Platt hosts and is joined this week by Chris Byrne to discuss the UK Box Office Top Ten, along with......digesting this weeks NEWS, dissecting new trailers for SUICIDE SQUAD, BATMAN vs SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE & FANTASTIC FOUR...Chris leads discussion on found footage horror THE GALLOWS, plus Tarsem Singh's new sci-fi piece SELF/LESS, both slipping through under the wings of...ANT-MAN, which Emma leads analysis on - find out why she and Chris were satisfied but not overwhelmed by Marvel's latest origin story......before finally Emma brings us DEAD MEAT: THE FINAL GIRL, an enlightening discussion on the 'Final Girl' theory in horror - is it time for a new kind of Final Girl?Join us for our final podcast until September...

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051 - Love and Ted

Tue, 14 Jul 2015 19:10:24 GMT

Dan Taylor hosts and is joined this week by Leslie Byron Pitt & Chris Wilson to discuss the UK Box Office Top Ten, plus......chow down on this weeks news, including an RIP to Omar Sharif, how James Bond is about to become a musical, and the end of The Dissolve leads Les on a tirade against modern film criticism...Dan then leads analysis of TED 2, Seth MacFarlane's comedy sequel, which gets a lukewarm reception...Chris dissects LOVE & MERCY, the unorthodox Beach Boys biopic starring both Paul Dano & John Cusack as Brian Wilson......before Dan leads induction into the HALL OF FAME once more, this week the Best Actresses never to have won an Oscar. Who will the guys pick?

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050 - You are Terminated

Wed, 08 Jul 2015 18:26:33 GMT

Tony Black hosts a special episode, alongside guest Lee Chrimes, to discuss the TERMINATOR franchise, with a sneaky look at the UK Box Office along the way...They begin with an examination of THE TERMINATOR, James Cameron's original 1984 classic...TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY is up next, Cameron's 1991 sequel, which Lee judges as 'better than The Godfather Pt 2'...Onto TERMINATOR 3: RISE OF THE MACHINES, from Jonathan Mostow in 2003, which Tony argues is much better than people give it credit for...Then TERMINATOR SALVATION, the McG 2009 franchise continuation, which Lee passionately defends from its critics...Taking a momentary T-break, Tony pops into his DIRECTOR'S CORNER to discuss the filmography of James Cameron - which one of his movies will turn out to be Lee's favourite ever movie?Before finally the boys get into TERMINATOR GENISYS, the brand new franchise kickstarter from Alan Taylor - but is it any good?Come with us if you want to listen...

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049 - CLASSIC - Blade Runner

Sun, 05 Jul 2015 07:00:00 GMT

Tony Black hosts another Black Hole Classic, this time joined by Matt Latham to discuss his designated classic movie...BLADE RUNNER, the cult 1982 Ridley Scott sci-fi adaptation of Philip K. Dick's novella 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?', which divided critics on release - why over three decades later is it considered such a great movie?

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048 - Don't Knock the Minions!

Tue, 30 Jun 2015 20:10:50 GMT

Emma Platt hosts alongside guests Chris Haigh & Chris Byrne, as they chow down on the current UK Box Office as well as......digesting the latest NEWS, including sad RIP's to Patrick Macnee & James Horner, plus chatter about the big new SPIDER-MAN casting revelation. Also find out which retro TV star Emma is named after!Chris B then lends his lukewarm thoughts about Eli Roth's twisted thriller KNOCK KNOCK, while Chris H & Emma both reveal how MINIONS disappointed them - seems the critters may need to find a new master!Finally, 'They' arrive as Emma presents DEAD MEAT: THE ALIENS ARE COMING! The second of her educational forays into the horror genre, this time talking about the genesis of the 50's alien invasion picture and its influence on such diverse films as ALIEN, THE THING and ATTACK THE BLOCK...

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047 - The Film Is Afoot

Wed, 24 Jun 2015 20:44:11 GMT

Dan Taylor hosts and is joined by Matt Latham & Tony Black, to discuss the latest UK Box Office Top Ten, plus:--This weeks NEWS, including Sony's controversial leaked SPIDER-MAN memo & the US success of Pixar feature INSIDE OUT...Latham has mixed feelings toward the big screen adaptation of TV show ENTOURAGE...Tony gets the game afoot by discussing the classy MR. HOLMES...And finally, in a brand new fun section called OSCAR HALL OF FAME, Dan asks the lads to name their best actors never to have won an Oscar...

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046 - Jurassic Franchise

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 21:33:01 GMT

Tony Black hosts this Jurassic Special and is joined by Luke Asquith & Pete D. Gaskell to chew over the latest UK Box Office Top Ten, plus:--This weeks NEWS, including an interesting new male cast member joining the all female GHOSTBUSTERS, and a tribute to the late, great Sir Christopher Lee & Ron Moody...Tony begins a look back at Steven Spielberg's legendary 1993 blockbuster JURASSIC PARK...Pete discusses the divisive Steven Spielberg sequel, 1997's THE LOST WORLD: JURASSIC PARK...Luke gives his thoughts on the uneven Joe Johnston third entry, 2001's JURASSIC PARK III...Everyone chips in with discussion of Colin Trevorrow's franchise revival, JURASSIC WORLD...And finally, in a brand new semi-regular section called DIRECTOR'S CORNER, Tony aptly picks through the filmography of Steven Spielberg, discussing his impact on late 20th century cinema & pop culture...

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045 - Spy Insidiously

Thu, 11 Jun 2015 21:22:12 GMT

Emma Platt hosts and is joined by Chris Haigh, Ian Austin & Tony Black, to discuss the latest UK Box Office Top Ten, plus:--This weeks NEWS, including responses to controversial FIFA biopic UNITED PASSIONS, the truth about Eddie the Eagle's biopic, and why Josh Trank *really* quit Star Wars Anthology 2...Ian--possibly possessed by Pazuzu--gives his scathing thoughts about INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 3...Chris & Tony both chat about how much they enjoyed Paul Feig's action comedy SPY...And finally, in an exciting new semi-regular section called DEAD MEAT, all about the horror genre, Emma gives us a fascinating semiotic insight into the foundations & origins of cinematic horror, plus asks the boys - what is their favourite scary movie?

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044 - CLASSIC - 2001: A Space Odyssey

Sun, 07 Jun 2015 11:00:00 GMT

Tony Black hosts another Classic special, focusing on the greatest movies as chosen by special guests.This time around, Owen Hughes of Failed Critics discusses 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY, the seminal and groundbreaking 1968 science-fiction film from Stanley Kubrick, and why it's a serious contender for the greatest motion picture ever made...

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043 - San Andreas Up

Wed, 03 Jun 2015 07:00:00 GMT

Emma Platt hosts and is joined by guests Chris Byrne & Leslie Byron Pitt to give their thoughts on the weeks new movies including:The remake of 1982 classic horror POLTERGEIST...Brad Bird & Damon Lindelof's new Disney adventure TOMORROWLAND...MAN UP, a romantic comedy with Simon Pegg & Lake Bell...And finally Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson vs an earthquake in SAN ANDREAS...

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042 - CROSSOVER SPECIAL - Episode II: The Failed Black Hole Word of Friction Wikishuffle Critics Quizcast - 25.5.15

Mon, 25 May 2015 07:00:00 GMT

In this super special podcast crossover special, Tony Black takes over hosting duties from Failed Critics for the second film 'quiz cast', featuring:Emma Platt & Chris Byrne representing reigning champions BLACK HOLE CINEMA...Owen Hughes & Steve Norman representing FAILED CRITICS...Pete D. Gaskell & Chris Haigh combining forces to represent THE WORD OF NERD & FAN FRICTION respectively...And finally Jack Stevens, Chris Wallace & Phil Sharman representing WIKISHUFFLE...Who will win the return quiz off?

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041 - The Greater Game

Fri, 15 May 2015 20:55:43 GMT

Emma Platt hosts and is joined by guests Chris Haigh & Owen Hughes to give their thoughts on the weeks new movies including:THE AGE OF ADALINE, a romantic mystery starring Blake Lively...Chris Rock's directorial debut TOP FIVE...Big Sam as the President in BIG GAME...And finally SPOOKS: THE GREATER GOOD, adapting the hit BBC tv series for the big screen...

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040 - Far From the Monster Crowd

Wed, 06 May 2015 07:00:00 GMT

Dan Taylor hosts and is joined by guests Chris Byrne & Andrew Corvero to talk the UK Box Office Top Ten, chat fresh movie news (including Robert Downey. Jr's latest media controversies) and give their thoughts on the weeks new movies including:The new adaptation of Thomas Hardy's FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD...UNFRIENDED, a brand new techno-horror...Salma Hayek kicking ass in EVERLY...And finally creature sequel MONSTERS: DARK CONTINENT...

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039 - CLASSIC - The Night of the Hunter

Sat, 02 May 2015 11:52:12 GMT

TONY hosts the first Black Hole Classics series, featuring looks at nominated classic movies.Today he's joined by LESLIE BYRON PITT, who discusses his love of the 1955 Charles Laughton directed THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER, starring Robert Mitchum...

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038 - The Last 44 Years

Sun, 19 Apr 2015 13:51:44 GMT

Dan Taylor hosts and is joined by guest Leslie Byron Pitt to talk the new trailers of Star Wars: The Force Awakens & Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice, the UK Box Office Top Ten, and give their thoughts on the weeks new movies including:Tom Hardy's dark drama CHILD 44...Anna Kendrick in THE LAST FIVE YEARS...And finally WOMAN IN GOLD, which teams Helen Mirren & Ryan Reynolds...

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037 - LOST INTERVIEW - House of Flying Daggers

Thu, 16 Apr 2015 07:30:00 GMT

In the final Lost Interview from 2014, Tony Black talks to writer Tom East about his favourite movie, HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS...

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036 - Good Kill, John Wick

Thu, 16 Apr 2015 07:15:00 GMT

Dan Taylor hosts this week once more and is joined by guest Leslie Byron Pitt to talk the UK Box Office and...GOOD KILL, Andrew Niccol's latest drama...Keanu Reeves in action pulp JOHN WICK...THE DUFF, a teen comedy...And finally HOT TUB TIME MACHINE 2, a sequel nobody wanted...

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035 - LOST INTERVIEW - Street Fighter

Thu, 09 Apr 2015 07:00:00 GMT

In another Lost Interview from 2014, Tony Black talks to friend Lee Chrimes about his favourite movie, STREET FIGHTER...

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034 - Age of Marvel

Tue, 07 Apr 2015 00:36:23 GMT

Tony returns as host for the biggest Black Hole podcast yet with guests Dan Taylor, Emma Platt, Lee Chrimes, Matt Latham, Pete D. Gaskell, with a contribution from Tom East, as they discuss the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe to date and lend their thoughts on:IRON MAN, the first MCU entry...Jon Favreau's polarising sequel IRON MAN 2...THE INCREDIBLE HULK, the troubled solo feature...Kenneth Branagh's THOR...CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER set in WW2...Joss Whedon's epic AVENGERS ASSEMBLE...IRON MAN 3, from Shane Black...Alan Taylor's sequel THOR: THE DARK WORLD...CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER, which turned the MCU on its head...James Gunn's huge hit GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY...And finally the brand new AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON...

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033 - Very Fast, Very Furious

Mon, 06 Apr 2015 06:30:00 GMT

In this special franchise episode, Tony Black hosts and is joined by guests Emma Platt & Tom East to talk THE FAST & FURIOUS FRANCHISE...They go into detail on the first six films before examining the latest, FAST & FURIOUS 7...

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032 - LOST INTERVIEW - Dawn of the Dead

Thu, 02 Apr 2015 06:00:00 GMT

In another Lost Interview from 2014, Tony Black talks to writer Ian Austin about his favourite movie, DAWN OF THE DEAD...

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031 - Get Cinderella

Wed, 01 Apr 2015 05:30:00 GMT

Tony Black takes the hosting chair once more alongside guest Leslie Byron Pitt to talk the UK Box Office, plus...CINDERELLA, Kenneth Branagh's take on the legendary tale...GET HARD, the 'comedy' Will Ferrell/Kevin Hart vehicle...SEVENTH SON, a silly adventure...And Brit sci-fi pic, ROBOT OVERLORDS...

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030 - LOST INTERVIEW - Rear Window

Thu, 26 Mar 2015 05:00:00 GMT

In another Lost Interview from 2014, Tony Black talks to writer Chris Haigh about his favourite film, REAR WINDOW...

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029 - The Wild Gunman

Mon, 23 Mar 2015 04:00:00 GMT

Dan Taylor reports for duty in the hosting chair once again as Tony Black is joined by guest Matt Latham to chow down on...THE GUNMAN, with Sean Penn on old man badass duty...INSURGENT, the second of the Divergent series...Jason Statham smacking down scenery in WILD CARD...THE VOICES, a quirky indie with Ryan Reynolds...And finally SUITE FRANCAISE, a WW2 drama Dan loved a great deal...

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028 - LOST INTERVIEW - A Nightmare on Elm St

Mon, 16 Mar 2015 04:30:00 GMT

In another Lost Interview from 2014, Tony Black talks to best friend Adam Massingham about his favourite movie, A NIGHTMARE ON ELM ST...

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027 - Still Chappie

Sun, 15 Mar 2015 03:00:00 GMT

Dan Taylor takes the hosting chair once more, joined by Owen Hughes, Emma Platt and of course Tony Black, to discuss...CHAPPIE, Neill Blomkamp's latest sci-fi piece...Julianne Moore's Oscar winning turn in STILL ALICE...UNFINISHED BUSINESS, a new low for Vince Vaughn...And Jeremy Renner in drama KILL THE MESSENGER...

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026 - LOST INTERVIEW - Inception

Thu, 12 Mar 2015 03:30:00 GMT

In another Lost Interview from 2014, Tony Black talks to Australian writer Dino Leone about INCEPTION, his favourite movie...

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025 - LOST INTERVIEW - The Empire Strikes Back

Thu, 05 Mar 2015 02:30:00 GMT

In a lost interview from 2014, Tony Black talks to oldest & best friend Mathew Howell about THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, his favourite movie...

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024 - It Focuses

Mon, 02 Mar 2015 02:00:00 GMT

In a first for Black Hole Cinema, Tony Black takes the show on the road, hosting from the pubs of High Wycombe, joined by two of its ambassadors - Leslie Byron Pitt and Adam Massingham.Along with looking at the UK Box Office, and paying tribute to the late Leonard Nimoy, they examine...Will Smith's new slick crime caper FOCUS...IT FOLLOWS, the creepy new horror on the block...Jennifer Lopez in potboiler THE BOY NEXT DOOR, with guest thoughts from Tom East...And finally octogenarian sequel THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL...

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023 - Oscars 2015 Special

Tue, 24 Feb 2015 01:00:00 GMT

It's that time of year again - Oscar time! In a special episode, Pete D. Gaskell hosts as Tony Black is joined by guest Chris Wilson to hack into the latest Academy Awards from top to bottom...Plus Tony gets chance to record reviews of PREDESTINATION, the trippy new Ethan Hawke time travel picture...CAKE, with Jennifer Aniston against type in a rare dramatic outing...THE WEDDING RINGER, a 'comedy' from Kevin Hart...And finally noisy time travel adventure PROJECT ALMANAC...

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022 - Vice Ascending

Mon, 09 Feb 2015 00:30:00 GMT

Dan Taylor returns to the hosting chair alongside Tony Black, joined this week by Failed Critics' own Owen Hughes, making his debut, plus Matt Latham 'live from the BAFTAS'...They talk the UK Box Office, plus Paul Thomas Anderson's divisive INHERENT VICE...JUPITER ASCENDING, the new space opera from The Wachowski's...Ava Duvernay's civil rights drama SELMA...BIG HERO 6, the animated comedy...And finally Matthew Vaughn's cheeky spy picture KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE...

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021 - A Most Violent Machina

Mon, 26 Jan 2015 23:30:00 GMT

Dan Taylor hosts alongside Tony Black and is joined by Leslie Byron Pitt to look at the UK Box Office figures, plus...EX MACHINA, Alex Garland's new sci-fi thought piece...Johnny Depp as MORTDECAI in the comedy of the same name...WHIPLASH, the critically acclaimed new music drama...And finally crime drama A MOST VIOLENT YEAR...

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020 - American Foxcatcher

Mon, 19 Jan 2015 22:30:00 GMT

Matt Latham hosts once again alongside Tony Black and guest Dan Taylor, as they talk the UK Box Office and discuss...AMERICAN SNIPER, Clint Eastwood's latest piece of polemic...INTO THE WOODS, adapted from the Stephen Sondheim musical...And Steve Carell in an against type role in FOXCATCHER...

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019 - The Unexpected Theory of Ignorance

Mon, 12 Jan 2015 22:00:00 GMT

In the first episode of 2015, the hosting chair is taken by Matt Latham, joined by Tony Black and guest Dan Taylor to talk the UK Box Office and chew into...News, primarily the BAFTA award nominations...BIRDMAN, the Oscar baiting new picture starring Michael Keaton...Liam Neeson returning with his particular set of skills in TAKEN 3...Angelina Jolie's inspiring war drama UNBROKEN...And finally Stephen Hawking biopic THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING...

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018 - A Million Ways to Die Tomorrow

Sun, 01 Jun 2014 21:30:00 GMT

Tony Black hosts what would be the final episode of Black Hole Cinema for 2014, in which he talks the UK Box Office and discusses...The horror show that is British 'comedy', RUN FOR YOUR WIFE...EDGE OF TOMORROW, Tom Cruise's latest sci-fi blockbuster...Adam Sandler/Drew Barrymore team up BLENDED...Seth MacFarlane's latest A MILLION WAYS TO DIE IN THE WEST...And finally, writer Pete D. Gaskell talks about his favourite film, THE MALTESE FALCON...

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017 - Films of Future Past

Sun, 25 May 2014 21:00:00 GMT

In another special episode, Tony Black evolves in his role as host and is joined by fellow mutants Tom East & Ian Austin...They talk Marvel funded pictures and the Marvel Cinematic Universe to date, including Fox entries and the previous X-Men films...Before they lend thoughts on X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST, Bryan Singer's epic return to the franchise...

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016 - All About Godzilla

Sun, 18 May 2014 20:30:00 GMT

In a special monstrous episode, Tony Black is joined by best friend Lee Chrimes, aka Monster Zero, to talk the history and legacy of Japan's greatest export, Gojira!They discuss the original Toho 1954 GODZILLA and finally review Gareth Edwards' latest reboot of the beast.Which one will come out on top?

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015 - Arnie Sabotages His Career

Sun, 11 May 2014 20:00:00 GMT

Tony Black hosts and discusses his most recent watches, takes a peek at the latest UK Box Office figures, and reviews...SABOTAGE, David Ayer's crime picture with Arnie on comeback form...He cheats and ventures into TV land to review event series, 24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY...And invites on best friend Adam Massingham to discuss METAL: A HEADBANGER'S JOURNEY, his favourite film...

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014 - Pompeii in Ruin

Sun, 04 May 2014 19:30:00 GMT

Tony Black hosts a bumper edition in which he cycles through his recent watches, talks the UK Box Office figures, and discusses...POMPEII, the new Paul WS Anderson event picture...Jeremy Saulnier's celebrated dark indie, BLUE RUIN...BAD NEIGHBOURS, the latest comedy from Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg...THE OTHER WOMAN, the horrendous Cameron Diaz comedy vehicle...And finally he invites on friend from France, writer Eleonore Vraine, to talk HER, her new favourite movie...

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013 - Transcendental

Sun, 27 Apr 2014 20:00:00 GMT

Tony Black hosts and talks about his watches in the last seven days, before getting into the latest pictures...TRANSCENDENCE, Wally Pfister's move into the directorial arena...Tom Hardy in Steven Knight's drama LOCKE...Before being joined by Ioan Holland, of Cumulo Pictures, to discuss amateur filmmaking and his favourite film, NAUSICCA & THE VALLEY OF THE WIND...

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012 - The Amazing Spider-Raid

Sun, 20 Apr 2014 19:00:00 GMT

Tony Black hosts, delving into the films he's watched in the last seven days, before being joined by friend Matt Latham to talk...THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2, sequel to Marc Webb's reboot...Gareth Evans's martial arts epic THE RAID 2...Before Latham talks about his favourite film, teen comedy CAN'T HARDLY WAIT...

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011 - Be Quiet, Noah!

Sun, 13 Apr 2014 18:00:00 GMT

Tony Black discusses the films he's watched in the last seven days, before chewing into...Darren Aronofsky's brand new epic NOAH...THE QUIET ONES, a brand new chiller from the revived Hammer Films stable...And he's joined by writer Andrew Corvero to discuss his favourite film, RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK...

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010 - Double Divergence

Sun, 06 Apr 2014 17:00:00 GMT

Tony Black flies solo again this week, introducing by talking about the films he's watched in the last seven days, before discussing...DIVERGENT, the brand new Young Adult challenger based on the novels by Veronica Roth...Richard Ayoade's fresh mind bender THE DOUBLE...And finally the adaptation of Nick Hornby's novel A LONG WAY DOWN...

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09 - Muppets Most Marvel

Sat, 29 Mar 2014 08:00:00 GMT

Tony Black is joined by another guest this week, writer Adam Scott, to discuss his favourite film THE USUAL SUSPECTS...He also takes a look at two new pictures, CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER, the latest Marvel offering...And the latest adventure for our favourite puppets in MUPPETS MOST WANTED...

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08 - Women from Mars

Tue, 25 Mar 2014 07:00:00 GMT

In a shorter episode this week, Tony Black discusses two films on his radar...UNDER THE SKIN, Jonathan Glazer's remarkable science fiction piece...And the crowdfunded movie version of VERONICA MARS, starring Kristen Bell...

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07 - Grand Budapest on Speed

Sun, 16 Mar 2014 01:00:00 GMT

Tony Black hosts and discusses two very different ends of the quality spectrum...Wes Anderson's confection that is THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL...Plus NEED FOR SPEED, adapting the popular racing video game.Before friend Dan Taylor talks his favourite movie, the recent adaptation of world famous musical LES MISERABLES...

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06 - Rise of a Nympho

Sun, 09 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMT

Tony Black hosts with two guests for the price of one in this episode...He takes a look at 300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE, prequel to Zack Snyder's comic-book adaptation...Chris Wilson pops in to discuss Lars von Trier's epic sexathon NYMPHOMANIAC...And Emma Platt guests to discuss GHOSTBUSTERS, her favourite movie...

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05 - OSCARS 2014 SPECIAL - The 2014 Academy Awards

Wed, 05 Mar 2014 23:00:00 GMT

Tony Black is joined by friend and fellow film critic Chris Wilson this week to chew over the Oscar winners and losers, the Academy Award 2014 ceremony, and everything inbetween...Will his predictions from the first episode come true?

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04 - Non Stop Neeson

Sun, 02 Mar 2014 22:00:00 GMT

Tony Black hosts this episode, picking over the following films...NON-STOP, the latest team up between Liam Neeson & Jaume Collet-Serra...THE BOOK THIEF, adapting the WW2-set heart wrencher...And finally he invites on guest Luke Asquith to discuss MEAN GIRLS, his favourite film...

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03 - Small Screen Special

Tue, 25 Feb 2014 21:00:00 GMT

In the first special episode of the show, Tony Black is joined by his first guest, Matt Latham, to diversify into talking TV...They talk about how THE OFFICE is a modern comedy great & the differences between it and the UK version...They also discuss AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D's first season and how it's split opinion...Finally they test each other on a season each of their favourite TV series - tune in to find out which!

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02 - LEGOCop

Sat, 15 Feb 2014 20:00:00 GMT

In the second episode, Tony Black first discusses online film writing and the joys of the Letterboxd community...He then tackles THE LEGO MOVIE, from Phil Lord & Christopher Miller...Kenneth Branagh's adaptation of Tom Clancy with JACK RYAN: SHADOW RECRUIT...And finally ROBOCOP, the divisive remake from Jose Padhilla...

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01 - Do the Hustle

Wed, 12 Feb 2014 19:00:00 GMT

In the very first episode of Black Hole Cinema, film fan Tony Black begins his quest to explore the corners of cinema by looking at...Steve McQueen's powerful drama 12 YEARS A SLAVE...David O. Russell's slick period crime piece AMERICAN HUSTLE...And he gives his predictions for the upcoming 2014 Academy Awards...

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