In this episode I am joined by Silvana Maimone to discuss Pan's Labyrinth (2006).

We discuss the power and importance of creativity, especially in difficult times, imagination as resistance, the joys of films that aren't American and lots more including Guillermo Del Toro's fabulous 'Pan's Labyrinth'.

Thank you to Silvana for her time and insight.

Some words from the director:

https://www.instagram.com/reels/DUGrnRXid7P/

Here is a link to the TED talk mentioned in the episode:

Do schools kill creativity? | Sir Ken Robinson | TED

In this bonus episode I am joined by Billy Stanton to talk about the upcoming NOLI Film Festival at The Etcetera Theatre in London's Camden.

The film festival this podcast was made for. If you enjoy listening then you will love this festival.

For tickets:

Noli: Too Long/Too Difficult/Too Raw Short Film Festival — Etcetera TheatreNoli: Too Long/Too Difficult/Too Raw Short Film Festival - Buy tickets

Learn more about NOLI :

Noli Me Tangere: The Too Long, Too Difficult, Too Raw Short Film Festival – Contact: nolimetangeresfn@gmail.com

We really hope to see you there.

In this episode I am joined by author Nick Gilbert to talk about his book 'Roadrunner: Radio On, Road Movies & the A4'.

It is a wide ranging discussion that still doesn't get to all the many fascinating subjects covered in the book.

Still we cover Radio On, Hitch-Hiking, JG Ballard, Two Lane Blacktop, Kraftwerk and more.

Find the book here:

Roadrunner: Radio On, Road Movies and the A4 : Gilbert, Nick: Amazon.co.uk: Books

Read Nick's Blog here:planktonproduktions – Cult Sights & Sounds, Bristol, Wales, Spain & South America