James Watkins on CLAYFACE and Nigel Smith on AN OPINIONATED GUIDE TO FILM LONDON
Summary
Mark Kermode discusses the 50th anniversary of the Act One Cinema and its royal visit with Nick, then interviews Nigel Smith about his new book, An Opinionated Guide to Film London. The episode also features director James Watkins, who talks about his upcoming DC Comics body horror thriller, Clayface, focusing on its practical effects, character-driven narrative, and the casting of Tom Rhys-Harris and Naomi Ackie.
Topics discussed
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Cold Open: Film Clips and Banter
Introduction and Episode Overview
Act One Cinema's 5th Anniversary and Royal Visit
The Director's Cut of Ken Russell's The Devils
Interview with Nigel Smith: An Opinionated Guide to Film London
The Experience of Independent and Community Cinemas
Historic Cinemas: The Gate and The Phoenix
Film Locations: Charing Cross Station and Bourne Films
Film Locations: St. Bartholomew the Great Church
Film Locations: Royal Naval College and Destruction
West Norwood Picturehouse and The Clockwork Orange
The Kubrick Archive and Walking Tours
Book Signing and Transition to Clayface
Clayface Trailer and Introduction of James Watkins
Clayface: Story, Script, and Character Origins
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Practical Effects vs VFX and Influences from Society
The Rollercoaster of Horror and Audience Thrill
Casting Tom Rhys-Harris and Connection to Mark Evans
Casting Naomi Ackie and Character Dynamics
Character-Driven Horror and Mainstream Acceptance
Formative Horror Films and Childhood Memories
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The Audience Experience and Cinema as Collective Ritual
Future Projects and Test Screening Nerves
Outro and Previous Episode Recap
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Promo: Kermode and Mayo's Take
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