Alex @ The Film Angle
@thefilmangle.bsky.social
Your go-to weekly podcast for movie reviews, indie film discussions, and cinematic debates! Posts by Alex.
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We return to the Ghibli filmography to review Ocean Waves 🌊
One of the studio’s lesser-known films, and a first-time watch for Kris. Is it overlooked for a reason, or a hidden gem?
Find out on the latest episode of The Ghibli Angle. 🎙️
youtu.be/f0dWW6TzgjQ
One of the studio’s lesser-known films, and a first-time watch for Kris. Is it overlooked for a reason, or a hidden gem?
Find out on the latest episode of The Ghibli Angle. 🎙️
youtu.be/f0dWW6TzgjQ
The Ghibli Angle: Ocean Waves & Our Ghibli Journey So Far
In this episode of The Ghibli Angle, Kris and Alex review Ocean Waves and look back on their journey into the Ghibli filmography so far.
In this series, Kris guides Alex through one of his biggest…
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February 11, 2026 at 7:36 PM
We return to the Ghibli filmography to review Ocean Waves 🌊
One of the studio’s lesser-known films, and a first-time watch for Kris. Is it overlooked for a reason, or a hidden gem?
Find out on the latest episode of The Ghibli Angle. 🎙️
youtu.be/f0dWW6TzgjQ
One of the studio’s lesser-known films, and a first-time watch for Kris. Is it overlooked for a reason, or a hidden gem?
Find out on the latest episode of The Ghibli Angle. 🎙️
youtu.be/f0dWW6TzgjQ
Director Blake Rice (DISC, Tea) is back on The Film Angle 🎙️
We talk Jim Cummings, the realities of indie filmmaking, and our favourite wild romance films.
Fun, honest, wide-ranging... strap in.
🎧 Listen/watch now
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#FilmPodcast #IndieFilm
We talk Jim Cummings, the realities of indie filmmaking, and our favourite wild romance films.
Fun, honest, wide-ranging... strap in.
🎧 Listen/watch now
youtu.be/dsFE31wiE7s
#FilmPodcast #IndieFilm
Wild Romances & the State of Modern Love Stories with DISC Director Blake Rice
In this episode, Blake Rice, director of DISC and Tea, returns to the podcast to chat all things film with Kris and Alex. From working with Jim Cummings to the business side of getting a feature film…
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February 4, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Director Blake Rice (DISC, Tea) is back on The Film Angle 🎙️
We talk Jim Cummings, the realities of indie filmmaking, and our favourite wild romance films.
Fun, honest, wide-ranging... strap in.
🎧 Listen/watch now
youtu.be/dsFE31wiE7s
#FilmPodcast #IndieFilm
We talk Jim Cummings, the realities of indie filmmaking, and our favourite wild romance films.
Fun, honest, wide-ranging... strap in.
🎧 Listen/watch now
youtu.be/dsFE31wiE7s
#FilmPodcast #IndieFilm
In the latest episode of The Film Angle, we discuss what we've been watching throughout January, finalise the results of our 2025 Box Office Draft, and look forward to the films we are most excited about for 2026.
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Previewing 2026 + Box Office Draft Results
In this episode, Kris and Alex catch up on what they’ve been watching throughout January, finalise the results of their 2025 Box Office Draft, and look ahead to the films they’re most excited about…
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January 30, 2026 at 8:32 PM
In the latest episode of The Film Angle, we discuss what we've been watching throughout January, finalise the results of our 2025 Box Office Draft, and look forward to the films we are most excited about for 2026.
youtu.be/ntpPnRBce3k
youtu.be/ntpPnRBce3k
In the latest episode of The Film Angle, we review 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and Hamnet!
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Hamnet and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
In this episode, Kris and Alex review Chloé Zhao's Hamnet and Nia DaCosta's 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.
Logo and music created by Alfie Hunter-Martin.
Instagram:…
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January 22, 2026 at 5:12 PM
In the latest episode of The Film Angle, we review 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and Hamnet!
youtu.be/rp1y5OP5Fpw
youtu.be/rp1y5OP5Fpw
To close out 2025 and bring our Sight & Sound Greatest Films of All Time blindspot series to an end, we look back on nearly three years of film discovery by ranking our ten favourite films from the journey 🎬
The series finale is here.
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The series finale is here.
youtu.be/bYPzyVE3VIY
Ranking the Greatest Films of All Time | Blindspots Series Finale
To close out 2025 and bring our Sight & Sound Greatest Films of All Time blindspot series to an end, Kris and Alex look back on nearly three years of film discovery by ranking their ten favourite…
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December 10, 2025 at 11:23 AM
To close out 2025 and bring our Sight & Sound Greatest Films of All Time blindspot series to an end, we look back on nearly three years of film discovery by ranking our ten favourite films from the journey 🎬
The series finale is here.
youtu.be/bYPzyVE3VIY
The series finale is here.
youtu.be/bYPzyVE3VIY
Last year, Wicked tore us apart and nearly derailed the entire podcast. Now, with Part Two finally in cinemas, can Kris and I find common ground, or is this the moment our friendship ends for good?
Our review of Wicked: For Good is out now.
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Our review of Wicked: For Good is out now.
youtu.be/s4eNh7TLxQY
Wicked For Good (?)
Last year, Wicked tore our hosts apart and nearly derailed the entire podcast. Now, with Part Two finally in cinemas, can Kris and Alex find common ground, or is this the moment their friendship ends…
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December 4, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Last year, Wicked tore us apart and nearly derailed the entire podcast. Now, with Part Two finally in cinemas, can Kris and I find common ground, or is this the moment our friendship ends for good?
Our review of Wicked: For Good is out now.
youtu.be/s4eNh7TLxQY
Our review of Wicked: For Good is out now.
youtu.be/s4eNh7TLxQY
This week on The Film Angle, we look back at the films we grew up with from Edgar Wright before diving into his latest, The Running Man.
Has he still got the sauce? 🎬
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Has he still got the sauce? 🎬
youtu.be/2Jny6bK39D4
The Running Man and the Films of Edgar Wright
In this episode, Kris and Alex discuss their experiences of growing up with Edgar Wright films, before reviewing his latest, The Running Man.
Logo and music created by Alfie…
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November 19, 2025 at 5:12 PM
This week on The Film Angle, we look back at the films we grew up with from Edgar Wright before diving into his latest, The Running Man.
Has he still got the sauce? 🎬
youtu.be/2Jny6bK39D4
Has he still got the sauce? 🎬
youtu.be/2Jny6bK39D4
We’re back! After battling illness & tech issues, The Film Angle returns 🎬
First: del Toro’s Frankenstein, a gothic masterpiece or misguided mess?
Then: Vertigo, our penultimate Sight & Sound pick. Who knew the “#2 film ever” could divide us this much? 👀
🎧 youtu.be/Flm4xlZmQSE
First: del Toro’s Frankenstein, a gothic masterpiece or misguided mess?
Then: Vertigo, our penultimate Sight & Sound pick. Who knew the “#2 film ever” could divide us this much? 👀
🎧 youtu.be/Flm4xlZmQSE
Frankenstein and Vertigo
In this episode, Kris and Alex battle illness and technical difficulties to review Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein before getting to the second-to-last film on the Sight & Sound Greatest Films of…
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November 13, 2025 at 5:12 PM
We’re back! After battling illness & tech issues, The Film Angle returns 🎬
First: del Toro’s Frankenstein, a gothic masterpiece or misguided mess?
Then: Vertigo, our penultimate Sight & Sound pick. Who knew the “#2 film ever” could divide us this much? 👀
🎧 youtu.be/Flm4xlZmQSE
First: del Toro’s Frankenstein, a gothic masterpiece or misguided mess?
Then: Vertigo, our penultimate Sight & Sound pick. Who knew the “#2 film ever” could divide us this much? 👀
🎧 youtu.be/Flm4xlZmQSE
This week on The Film Angle,we get spooky for a sorta-Halloween special 🎃
We dive into all the horror flicks we've been watching this scary season before tackling the big release of the week: Black Phone 2.
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We dive into all the horror flicks we've been watching this scary season before tackling the big release of the week: Black Phone 2.
youtu.be/Yst3GQYUb3A
Black Phone 2 and Our Halloween Horror Picks
In this episode, Kris and Alex get spooky for a somewhat Halloween special, where they discuss all the horror films they've been watching this scary season, before jumping into the big release of the…
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October 30, 2025 at 5:12 PM
This week on The Film Angle,we get spooky for a sorta-Halloween special 🎃
We dive into all the horror flicks we've been watching this scary season before tackling the big release of the week: Black Phone 2.
youtu.be/Yst3GQYUb3A
We dive into all the horror flicks we've been watching this scary season before tackling the big release of the week: Black Phone 2.
youtu.be/Yst3GQYUb3A
This week, we reflect on the BFI London Film Festival 2025, sharing reactions to She’s the He, Blue Heron, and some of my in-person favs: Hamnet, Sentimental Value, Reflection in a Dead Diamond, and more!
Watch us on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts!
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Watch us on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts!
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BFI London Film Festival 2025 Review – The Best Films & Biggest Surprises
In this episode, Alex and Kris review their experiences at the BFI London Film Festival 2025, diving into the standout films they caught across the festival. They share their thoughts on titles they…
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October 22, 2025 at 4:12 PM
This week, we reflect on the BFI London Film Festival 2025, sharing reactions to She’s the He, Blue Heron, and some of my in-person favs: Hamnet, Sentimental Value, Reflection in a Dead Diamond, and more!
Watch us on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts!
youtu.be/t4IGokTFI4U
Watch us on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts!
youtu.be/t4IGokTFI4U
October 12, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Subject to change, but the ratings for my first four films at #LFF are as follows:
Love+War 4/5
Fucktoys 3/5
Hamnet 5/5
After the Hunt 3.5/5
Love+War 4/5
Fucktoys 3/5
Hamnet 5/5
After the Hunt 3.5/5
October 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Subject to change, but the ratings for my first four films at #LFF are as follows:
Love+War 4/5
Fucktoys 3/5
Hamnet 5/5
After the Hunt 3.5/5
Love+War 4/5
Fucktoys 3/5
Hamnet 5/5
After the Hunt 3.5/5
The BFI London Film Festival kicks off tomorrow — so we’ve dropped our latest episode early!
We preview the fest and share what they’re most excited to see, both in person and online.
Heading to London? Get in the mood and pop it on for your commute.
youtu.be/3zBFm0uVCKk
We preview the fest and share what they’re most excited to see, both in person and online.
Heading to London? Get in the mood and pop it on for your commute.
youtu.be/3zBFm0uVCKk
Previewing the BFI London Film Festival 2025
In this more relaxed episode of The Film Angle, Alex and Kris preview the BFI London Film Festival, discussing a mix of anticipated films like Hamnet and potential hidden gems such as Lucky Lu.…
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October 7, 2025 at 4:20 PM
The BFI London Film Festival kicks off tomorrow — so we’ve dropped our latest episode early!
We preview the fest and share what they’re most excited to see, both in person and online.
Heading to London? Get in the mood and pop it on for your commute.
youtu.be/3zBFm0uVCKk
We preview the fest and share what they’re most excited to see, both in person and online.
Heading to London? Get in the mood and pop it on for your commute.
youtu.be/3zBFm0uVCKk
Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another is here.
Best film of the year or an overhyped slog?
We weigh in on The Film Angle.
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Best film of the year or an overhyped slog?
We weigh in on The Film Angle.
youtu.be/yzARioszMDg
One Battle After Another and Citizen Kane
In this episode, Kris and Alex review the latest film from Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another.
They then dive into the supposed third greatest film of all time, according to the Sight &…
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October 1, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another is here.
Best film of the year or an overhyped slog?
We weigh in on The Film Angle.
youtu.be/yzARioszMDg
Best film of the year or an overhyped slog?
We weigh in on The Film Angle.
youtu.be/yzARioszMDg
I might be wrong, but Star Wars dropping a trailer for their first feature in years, randomly on a Monday with no build up, does not fill me with confidence.
September 22, 2025 at 5:49 PM
I might be wrong, but Star Wars dropping a trailer for their first feature in years, randomly on a Monday with no build up, does not fill me with confidence.
What a week for The Long Walk to drop...
We ask if it’s the right film to tackle now or one to save for later. Plus: thoughts on In the Mood for Love & Tokyo Story. 🎬 Listen to the new Film Angle episode!
youtu.be/u6BZtyQ8IeI
We ask if it’s the right film to tackle now or one to save for later. Plus: thoughts on In the Mood for Love & Tokyo Story. 🎬 Listen to the new Film Angle episode!
youtu.be/u6BZtyQ8IeI
The Long Walk, In the Mood for Love and Tokyo Story
In this episode, Kris and Alex review the latest Stephen King adaptation, The Long Walk. They then review the next two films of the top ten of the Sight & Sound Greatest Films of All Time list.
We…
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September 17, 2025 at 4:12 PM
What a week for The Long Walk to drop...
We ask if it’s the right film to tackle now or one to save for later. Plus: thoughts on In the Mood for Love & Tokyo Story. 🎬 Listen to the new Film Angle episode!
youtu.be/u6BZtyQ8IeI
We ask if it’s the right film to tackle now or one to save for later. Plus: thoughts on In the Mood for Love & Tokyo Story. 🎬 Listen to the new Film Angle episode!
youtu.be/u6BZtyQ8IeI
Many new film critics and creators are applying for #LFF accreditation. I had a lot of questions on my first time, so we’ve re-edited a segment from our chat with Filmhounds editor-in-chief @supergavigator.bsky.social, where he shares advice for first-timers.
Hope it helps: pod.fo/e/325e8c
Hope it helps: pod.fo/e/325e8c
The Film Angle: The BFI London Film Festival Press Pass Guide
This bonus episode of The Film Angle repurposes a segment from our 2024 London Film Festival preview. Gavin Spoors, critic and editor-in-chief of Filmhounds magazine, shares essential tips for firs...
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September 6, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Many new film critics and creators are applying for #LFF accreditation. I had a lot of questions on my first time, so we’ve re-edited a segment from our chat with Filmhounds editor-in-chief @supergavigator.bsky.social, where he shares advice for first-timers.
Hope it helps: pod.fo/e/325e8c
Hope it helps: pod.fo/e/325e8c
Eddington, Beau Travail, and a check-in on our first-ever Box Office Draft... a new episode of The Film Angle, out now. youtu.be/-6MxCcl_-6w
150: Eddington, Beau Travail and a Box Office Draft Check-In
In the 150th episode of The Film Angle, Kris and Alex revisit their 2025 Box Office Draft to share updates and reflections. They then dive into their review of the week, Ari Aster’s Eddington, before…
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September 5, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Eddington, Beau Travail, and a check-in on our first-ever Box Office Draft... a new episode of The Film Angle, out now. youtu.be/-6MxCcl_-6w
🎬 New on The Film Angle: I talk with writer-director Guy Trevellyan about his haunting short Plastic Surgery—a hospital thriller & urgent metaphor for plastic pollution. Hear how filmmakers like Wes Anderson & Greta Gerwig shaped his bold vision. 🎧 youtu.be/0vYiA360dSc
149: Plastic Surgery - Interview with Guy Trevellyan
In this episode Alex interviews writer and director, Guy Trevellyan about his new short film, Plastic Surgery.
Set inside a hospital on the cusp of chaos, Plastic Surgery follows Dr. Terra, a young…
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August 29, 2025 at 4:21 PM
🎬 New on The Film Angle: I talk with writer-director Guy Trevellyan about his haunting short Plastic Surgery—a hospital thriller & urgent metaphor for plastic pollution. Hear how filmmakers like Wes Anderson & Greta Gerwig shaped his bold vision. 🎧 youtu.be/0vYiA360dSc
Back with a bumper review episode of The Film Angle! 🎬 We dive into horror hit Weapons, the new Naked Gun, Fantastic Four: First Steps + my big screen trip with Before Sunset.
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148: Weapons, The Naked Gun, Fantastic Four, Before Sunset and Mulholland Drive
Kris and Alex are back from their Greek escape in Kefalonia, with all the behind the scenes available on their Instagram.
This week’s episode is a bumper review special as the boys review Weapons,…
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August 21, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Back with a bumper review episode of The Film Angle! 🎬 We dive into horror hit Weapons, the new Naked Gun, Fantastic Four: First Steps + my big screen trip with Before Sunset.
youtu.be/8pn64UD_rlU
youtu.be/8pn64UD_rlU
New episode! I chat with Salvatore Scarpa & Max Burgoyne-Moore about Largo, a short following Syrian refugee Musa on a journey of hope & grief. Premiering at HollyShorts today!
#ShortFilm #Filmmaking #Podcast
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#ShortFilm #Filmmaking #Podcast
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147: Largo - Interview with Salvatore Scarpa & Max Burgoyne-Moore
In this episode Alex interviews writers and directors, Salvatore Scarpa & Max Burgoyne-Moore about their new short film, Largo.
Largo follows Musa, a young Syrian refugee living in the UK, who sets…
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August 15, 2025 at 4:15 PM
New episode! I chat with Salvatore Scarpa & Max Burgoyne-Moore about Largo, a short following Syrian refugee Musa on a journey of hope & grief. Premiering at HollyShorts today!
#ShortFilm #Filmmaking #Podcast
youtu.be/DGz8lRh4bqQ
#ShortFilm #Filmmaking #Podcast
youtu.be/DGz8lRh4bqQ