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Shoot The Breeze with Marcus, Laura and David: S7E25 Bizhan Tong @Bizhan_Tong; #Top5Favourites - Films about undercover characters

A talk programme dedicated to films and television shows, presented by Marcus Ako, Laura Sampson and David Campbell, on Resonance 104.4FM  at 7pm (UK) on Fridays. 

Podcast episodes available from Monday morning at 00:30 (UK)

#BlackLivesMatter #ItsAllAboutThe3Way #ShootTheBreezeShow 

 

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In the 7th-season's twenty-fifth episode, Marcus and (Producer) David get on a Zoom-call with filmmaker and friend of the show, Bizhan Tong who has great news to break. The gang also give their thoughts on Spike Lee's BlacKkKlansman (2018) currently on Netflix (Spoilers a-plenty!)

• List of ways to support Black Lives Matter groups

#Top5Favourites topic this week: Films/TV shows about Undercover characters

Laura’s picks:

• 5. Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
• 4. Never been Kissed (1999)
• 3. The Princess Bride (1987)
• 2. Sister Act (1992) / Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993)
• 1. BlacKkKlansman (2018)

David’s picks:

• 5. Chuck (2007-2012)
• 4. Sister Act (1992) / Undercover Brother (2002)
• 3. Serpico (1973) / Training Day (2001)
• 2. Reservoir Dogs (1992)
• 1. BlacKkKlansman (2018)

Marcus’ picks:

• 5. Face/Off (1997) / Donnie Brasco (1997)
• 4. The Princess Bride (1987)
• 3. Coming to America (1988)
• 2. Infernal Affairs (2002) / The Departed (2006)
• 1. BlacKkKlansman (2018)

Shoot The Breeze with Marcus, Laura and David: S7E24 Jenna Suru @JennaSuru; DA 5 BLOODS Spoiler Episode; Check out @Anonymous_The_Film IndieGoGo

A talk programme dedicated to films and television shows, presented by Marcus Ako, Laura Sampson and David Campbell, on Resonance 104.4FM  at 7pm (UK) on Fridays. 

Podcast episodes available from Monday morning at 00:30 (UK)

#BlackLivesMatter #ItsAllAboutThe3Way #ShootTheBreezeShow #PullOutCouchFilm

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In the 7th-season's twenty-fourth episode, Marcus, Laura and (Producer) David get on a Zoom-call with filmmaker and friend of the show, Jenna Suru. The gang also give their thoughts on Spike Lee's Da 5 Bloods (2020) currently on Netflix (Spoilers a-plenty!)

• IndieGoGo campaign for ANONYMOUS ends soon! Jump on and help!
• List of ways to support Black Lives Matter groups

#Top5Favourites topic this week: Spike Lee's Films

Laura’s picks:

• 5. Da 5 Bloods (2020)
• 4. Malcolm X (1992)
• 3. Mo' Better Blues (1990)
• 2. 4 Little Girls (1997)
• 1. BlacKkKlansman (2018)

David’s picks:

• 5. Summer of Sam (1999)
• 4. She's Gotta Have It (1986)
• 3. Da 5 Bloods (2020)
• 2. Malcolm X (1992) / BlacKkKlansman (2018)
• 1. Do the Right Thing (1989)

Marcus’ picks:

• 5. Summer of Sam (1999)
• 4. The Original Kings of Comedy (2000)
• 3. Da 5 Bloods (2020)
• 2. Malcolm X (1992)
• 1. BlacKkKlansman (2018)

Shoot The Breeze with Marcus, Laura and David: S7E23 Alasdair Mackay @ReelMackay, ANONYMOUS @Anonymous__Film; Tom Paton @tompatonfilm

A talk programme dedicated to films and television shows, presented by Marcus Ako, Laura Sampson and David Campbell, on Resonance 104.4FM  at 7pm (UK) on Fridays. 

Podcast episodes available from Monday morning at 00:30 (UK)

#ItsAllAboutThe3Way #ShootTheBreezeShow ##AnonymousTheFilm ThisIsLoveFilm #RudyLove

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In the 7th-season's twenty-third episode, Marcus shoots the breeze with writer/director Alasdair Mackay about his new film ANONYMOUS which looks at addiction recovery. The gang also chat to friend of the show and one of the most prolific filmmakers in the UK, Tom Paton, about the VR Premiere of THE ASCENT (2020) and his latest film G-LOC (2020), staring Stephen Moyer (True Blood (2008-2014)) and John Rhys-Davies (The Lord of the Rings trilogy).

• IndieGoGo campaign for ANONYMOUS ends soon! Jump on and help!
• Catch THIS IS LOVE on Vimeo-on demand on the 4th July for 48-hours!

No #Top5Favourites this week

Shoot The Breeze with Marcus, Laura and David: S7E22 John Alexander, JC Guest THIS IS LOVE @IAmRudyLove

A talk programme dedicated to films and television shows, presented by Marcus Ako, Laura Sampson and David Campbell, on Resonance 104.4FM  at 7pm (UK) on Fridays. 

Podcast episodes available from Monday morning at 00:30 (UK)

#ItsAllAboutThe3Way #ShootTheBreezeShow #ThisIsLoveFilm #RudyLove

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In the 7th-season's twenty-second episode, Marcus, Laura and (Producer) David get on a Zoom-call with director John Alexander and producer JC Guest - the filmmakers behind the music documentary THIS IS LOVE (2018) about the best kept secret in soul music, Rudy Love. The gang talk about how influencial Rudy's music has been to rockstars like Eric Clapton, Ray Charles, George Clinton and Sly and the Family Stone, and how Rudy was rail-roaded on numerous occasions.

• Catch THIS IS LOVE on Vimeo-on demand on the 4th July for 48-hours!
• Rudy Love performing "Does Your Mama Know You Do This Little Girl"
• THIS IS LOVE on Instagram
• THIS IS LOVE on Facebook

#Top5Favourites topic this week: Movies about Musicians (Real or fictional): Flashback to October 2017

Guest - Gemma Dorsett's picks:

• 5) Dreamgirls http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0443489/?ref_=nv_sr_1
  4) Cadillac Records http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1042877/?ref_=nv_sr_1
  3) Janis: Little Girl Blue http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3707114/?ref_=nv_sr_1 
  2) Walk The Line http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0358273/?ref_=nv_sr_1 
  1) The Rose http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079826/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 

  Laura’s picks:

  5) The Pianist http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1042877/?ref_=nv_sr_1
  4) Amy http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2870648/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2
  3) 20 Feet from Stardom http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2396566/?ref_=nv_sr_1 
  2) Frank http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1605717/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 
  1) What's Love Got to Do with it? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108551/?ref_=nv_sr_1 

  Marcus’ picks:

  5) Whiplash http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2582802/?ref_=nv_sr_1
  4) Amadeus http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086879/?ref_=nv_sr_1
  3) 8 Mile http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0298203/?ref_=nv_sr_1 / Straight Out Of Compton http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1398426/?ref_=nv_sr_1 
  2) What's Love Got to Do with it? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108551/?ref_=nv_sr_1 
  1) Ray http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0350258/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

Shoot The Breeze with Marcus, Laura and David: S7E21 Ikki El-Amriti @Ikki_IAG; BLM Protests; Trevor Noah's BLM video @trevornoah #Top5Favourites - Films about Protests

A talk programme dedicated to films and television shows, presented by Marcus Ako, Laura Sampson and David Campbell, on Resonance 104.4FM  at 7pm (UK) on Fridays. 

Podcast episodes available from Monday morning at 00:30 (UK)

#BlackLivesMatter #ItsAllAboutThe3Way #ShootTheBreezeShow #PullOutCouchFilm

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In the 7th-season's twenty-first episode, Marcus and (Producer) David get on a Zoom-call with uber-agent Ikki El-Amriti to talk about the recent world-wide Black Lives Matter protests. Laura joins Marcus and (Producer) David to talk about their favourite films about Protests.

• Trevor Noah's video about the protests
• Trevor Noah's book BORN A CRIME on Audible
• List of ways to support Black Lives Matter groups
• Identity School of Acting 

#Top5Favourites topic this week: Films about Protests

Laura’s picks:

• 5. The People vs The People (2019)
• 4. Suffragette (2015)
• 3. Cry Freedom (1987)
• 2. Selma (2014)
• 1. I Am Not Your Negro (2016)

David’s picks:

• 5. The Times of Harvey Milk (1984)
• 4. Tongues Untied (1989)
• 3. Cry Freedom (1987) / Malcolm X (1992)
• 2. Do the Right Thing (1989)
• 1. I Am Not Your Negro (2016)

Marcus’ picks:

• 5. Cry Freedom (1987)
• 4. The Hate U Give (2018) / Dear White People (2014)
• 3. V for Vendetta (2005)
• 2. Malcolm X (1992) / Ali (2001)
• 1. I Am Not Your Negro (2016) / Do the Right Thing (1989)

Shoot The Breeze with Marcus, Laura and David: S7E4 Conor Boru @ConorBoru; Dr Parvinder Shergill @thesecretpsych

A talk programme dedicated to films and television shows, presented by Marcus Ako, Laura Sampson and David Campbell, on Resonance 104.4FM  at 7pm (UK) on Fridays. 

Podcast episodes available from Monday morning at 00:30 (UK)

#ItsAllAboutThe3Way #ShootTheBreezeShow #PullOutCouchFilm

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In the 7th-season's twentieth episode, we caught up with Conor Boru, director of mockumentary WHEN THE SCREAMING STARTS which is currently in post-production. Marcus chats with Dr Parvinder Shergill about her short film PHANTOMS which explores themes of mental health, maternity and LGBTQ during the COVID-19 lockdown.  And Marcus and (Producer) Dave talk about their suggestions for films to watch this weekend with the Black Lives Matter protests in mind.  

No #Top5Favourites this week

Shoot The Breeze with Marcus, Laura and David: S7E19 #ItsAllAboutThe3Way; #Top5Favourites - Reunion films

A talk programme dedicated to films and television shows, presented by Marcus Ako, Laura Sampson and David Campbell, on Resonance 104.4FM  at 7pm (UK) on Fridays. 

Podcast episodes available from Monday morning at 00:30 (UK)

#ItsAllAboutThe3Way #ShootTheBreezeShow #PullOutCouchFilm

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In the 7th-season's nineteenth episode, Marcus, Laura and (Producer) David finally get on a Zoom-call to talk about what they are watching during the lockdown.  Also on the show is an interview with Tracee Ellis Ross talking briefly about THE HIGH NOTE (2020).

#Top5Favourites topic this week: Reunion Films (throw-back to Sept 2019 episode)

Laura’s picks:

• 5. Grosse Point Blank (1997)
• 4. The Parent Trap (1961)
• 3. The Blues Brothers (1980) / Girls Trip (2017)
• 2. Like Father, Like Son (2013)
• 1. Before Sunset (2004)

David’s picks:

• 5. There’s Something About Mary (1998)
• 4. Rich Man, Poor Man (1976)
• 3. A Midsummer Night’s Sex Comedy (1982)
• 2. Sleepers (1996)
• 1. All about my mother (1999)

Marcus’ picks:

• 5. The World’s End (2013)
• 4. The Gift (2015)
• 3. Death at a Funeral (2007 UK; 2010 US)
• 2. Still Crazy (1998)
• 1. Grosse Point Blank (1997)

Shoot The Breeze with Marcus, Laura and David: S7E18 BIRDS OF PREY; Ikki El-Amriti; #Top5Favourites - Reboots

A talk programme dedicated to films and television shows, presented by Marcus Ako, Laura Sampson and David Campbell, on Resonance 104.4FM  at 7pm (UK) on Fridays. 

Podcast episodes available from Monday morning at 00:30 (UK)

#ItsAllAboutThe3Way #ShootTheBreezeShow #PullOutCouchFilm

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In the 7th-season's 18th episode, we play interview clips from Margot Robbie, Ewan McGregor and Mary Elizabeth Winstead from the movie BIRDS OF PREY (2020), Spotlight this week is with super-agent Ikki El-Amriti from IAG Talent discussing the impact of COVID-19 on film and TV productions going forward, and the #Top5Favourites category this week is Rebooted Films/TV shows (in honour of the release of CHARLIE'S ANGELS).

#Top5Favourites topic this week: Rebooted films

David’s picks:

• 5. Star Trek (2009) / Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987-1994)
• 4. Ocean's Eleven (2001) / Doctor Who (2005- )
• 3. Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1986)
• 2. The Magnificent Seven (1960)
• 1. True Grit (2010) 

Marcus’ picks:

• 5. Star Trek (2009)
• 4. Ocean's Eleven (2001)
• 3. The Thomas Crown Affair (1999)
• 2. The Departed (2006)
• 1. Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)

Shoot The Breeze with Marcus, Laura and David: S7E17 Happy Birthday Laura and David! Shakespeare Sisters @ShaxperSisters @Soundtrackto16

A talk programme dedicated to films and television shows, presented by Marcus Ako, Laura Sampson and David Campbell, on Resonance 104.4FM  at 7pm (UK) on Fridays. 

Podcast episodes available from Monday morning at 00:30 (UK)

#ItsAllAboutThe3Way #ShootTheBreezeShow #PullOutCouchFilm

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY LAURA, (Producer) DAVID and JACOB AKO!!!

In the 7th-season's seventeenth episode, we replay our interview with friends of the show, Hillary and Anne-Elizabeth Shakespeare aka The Shakespeare Sisters as they talk about the release of their debut coming-of-age film, Soundtrack To Sixteen (2019) now available on Sky Store, Amazon and other places you download movies (legally, obviously).

#Top5Favourites topic this week: Coming-of-age Films/TV shows:

Anne-Elizabeth’s picks:

• 5. Frances Ha (2012)
• 4. Lady Bird (2017)
• 3. The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
• 2. Call Me by Your Name (2017)
• 1. Almost Famous (2000)

Hilary's picks:

• 5. Freaks and Geeks (1999-2000)
• 4. Everything Sucks! (2018-2018)
• 3. Can't Cope, Won't Cope (2016-2018)
• 2. Girls (2012-2017)
• 1. My So-Called Life (1994-1995)

David's picks:

• 5. The Inbetweeners Movie (2011)
• 4. Porky's (1981)
• 3. The Breakfast Club (1985)
• 2. Boyz n the hood
• 1. Y Tu Mamá También (2001)

Marcus' picks:

• 5. Boyz N The Hood (1991)
• 4. House Party (1990)
• 3. Big Mouth (2017- ) / Sex Education (2019- )
• 2. Moonlight (2016)
• 1. Teen Wolf (1985)

Shoot The Breeze with Marcus, Laura and David: SE716 Laura Haddock, Daniel Mays WHITE LINES; Top 5 Favourite #Top5Favourites Natasha Marburger

A talk programme dedicated to films and television shows, presented by Marcus Ako, Laura Sampson and David Campbell, on Resonance 104.4FM  at 7pm (UK) on Fridays. 

Podcast episodes available from Monday morning at 00:30 (UK)

#ItsAllAboutThe3Way #ShootTheBreezeShow #PullOutCouchFilm

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In the 7th-season's sixteenth episode, we play interview clips from Laura Haddock and Daniel Mays from the new Netflix show WHITE LINES (2020-). Laura and (Producer) Dave drop in to let us know what they are watching during the lockdown, and we also have our fifth "Top 5 Favourite #Top5Favourites" episode. This week, we have Festival director behind London Independent Film Festival (LIFF), Natasha Marburger. 

• Schedule for London Independent Film Festival 2020

#Top5Favourites: Women in Film/TV

• Natasha

  • 5. Sandra Bullock
  • 4. Anjelina Jolie
  • 3. Meryl Streep
  • 2. Simona Sakalauskaite
  • 1. Jenna Suru / Helen Oakleigh / Alida Pantone Sun 3pm
  
  

  Laura

  • 5. Ashanti Omkar
  • 4. Amy Cutler
  • 3. Chloe Zhiao
  • 2. Anna Bogutskaya
  • 1. Mallory Blackman / Heidi Thomas / Lucy Buglass

   

  David

  • 5. Gurinder Chadha
  • 4. Gillian Armstrong
  • 3. Mary Harron
  • 2. Vicki Jenson
  • 1. Penny Marshall
  
  

  Marcus

  • 5. Ikki El-Amriti
  • 4. Amma Asante
  • 3. Issa Rae
  • 2. Regina King/ Tina Fey
  • 1. Phoebe Waller Bridge