St Mungo’s Film Society Podcast

Welcome to our last podcast of 2024, but don't worry, we shall return in 2025. Until then listen to our musings on Sofia Coppola's Priscilla. When teenage Priscilla Beaulieu meets Elvis Presley at a party, the man who is already a meteoric rock-and-roll superstar becomes someone entirely unexpected in private moments: a thrilling crush, an ally in loneliness, a vulnerable best friend. Through Priscilla's eyes, Sofia Coppola tells the unseen side of a great American myth in Elvis and Priscill...

Welcome to the Halloween Special of the St Mungo's Film Society Podcast where we will be discussing the future horror cult classic, Late Night with the Devil. October 31, 1977. Johnny Carson rival Jack Delroy hosts a syndicated talk show 'Night Owls' that has long been a trusted companion to insomniacs around the country. A year after the tragic death of Jack's wife, ratings have plummeted. Desperate to turn his fortunes around, Jack plans a Halloween special like no other, unaware he is abo...

In our latest episode of season 3 we talk about the heartbreaking sports drama The Iron Claw. The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s. Through tragedy and triumph, under the shadow of their domineering father and coach, the brothers seek larger-than-life immortality on the biggest stage in sports Written and Directed by Sean Durkin Starring Zach Efron, Jeremy...

Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colourful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans. Written and Directed by Greta Gerwig Starring: Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling Our season 2 finale was bittersweet as we say bye to our current crop of S6 pupils but as always, our podcast is always full of great chat, analysis and the occasional blunder. We...

Tennis player turned coach Tashi has taken her husband, Art, and transformed him into a world-famous Grand Slam champion. To jolt him out of his recent losing streak, she signs him up for a "Challenger" event - close to the lowest level of pro tournament - where he finds himself standing across the net from his former best friend and Tashi's former boyfriend. Directed by Luca Guadagnino Written by Justin Kuritzkes Starring Zendaya, Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor Welcome back to a brand ...