Frank Film Club with Maisie Williams
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The club for lovers and makers of Film. From shots and dialogue to casting and score, we unpack little-known indies, box office smashes, documentaries, foreign language and everything in between. Hosted by Actor Maisie Williams, Casting Director Hannah Marie Williams, and Filmmaker Lowri Roberts, come and join us as we navigate the mad world of film.
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Priscilla: Sofia Coppola was the perfect person to make this
For this week's episode we're not going to beat around the bush; we really loved Sofia Coppola's Priscilla (2023) and if you listen you’ll find out why. The film follows the perspective of Elvis’s teen wife, a rare autobiographical film that actua… -
Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind: chosen by our listeners to rip our hearts out all over again
This week our film was chosen by YOU lovely listeners. We asked for an iconic 90s or 00s film and you really delivered. The cult classic Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is a film that genuinely keeps on giving, from the gut-wrenching emotion… -
Wonka: no one's favourite Willy but a pleasant surprise
An episode Maisie was dreading… until she actually watched the film. And, well, we couldn't dislike it if we tried. Turns out acting royalty and Harry Potter's production team will always work wonders. This week we discuss everything about the und… -
Past Lives: the phenomenal debut from Celine Song and the tearjerker we needed
Will they/won't they?? Should they/shouldn't they?? This week we discuss Celine Song's phenomenal debut, Past Lives. In a world of explosive franchises comes a quiet original film that entranced us all. We discuss the prep that went into the authe… -
Saltburn: it's giving the peach scene from Call Me By Your Name
It's Saltburn week, time to discuss that film that you regret watching with your parents. We are so here for the vulgarity, the Barry, the girlies, the soundtrack and the eyebrow piercings. At times we're a little salty.. is it too predictable? Di… -
Poor Things: The hair, the drama and Maisie’s revelation
This week we go on the wild ride that is Poor Things by Yorgos Lanthimos. It’s a real head-scratcher as we try get to the bottom of what it’s all supposed to MEAN?! In the latest from one of our favourite directors, it’s the costume dept that are … -
Big BAFTA chats
It's BAFTA week baby so for this special episode we are honoured to have our first guests of the season be the future of film, aka the five nominees of the Best British Short Film category. Some of our favourite films from last year started out as… -
The Twilight episode: two Twi-hards and one Twi-virgin
It’s been 15 years and the Twi-hards amongst us have been lying low. But now, we emerge. The Twi-naissance is here. To celebrate the anniversary year of Catherine Hardwicke’s Twilight, we force Hannah to watch it for the first time. We discuss the… -
Greta Gerwig’s Barbie: our verdict
This episode is brought to you by PROPER snacks, proud makers of PROPERCORN & PROPERCHIPS.The dust had barely settled on Barbie Land. After multiple watches and months of reflection, we look back at the phenomenon of Greta Gerwig’s … -
We're back with a new season! What films do we have in store for you?
We've been laying low these past few months. You film buffs have probably guessed it: we've been silent because we 100% stand with the SAGs + WGAs demands for everyone in this wonderful, but greedy industry. Now that the strikes are over, we are s…