In this episode of Phoenix Cinema Podcast, Chris and Luke delve into Toy Story 5, exploring its themes, character development, and how it fits within the iconic franchise. They discuss the evolution of Pixar, the impact of technology on childhood, and the emotional resonance of the latest film.

This is a franchise that affected many childhoods from 1995 onwards and it is so refreshing to see Pixar deliver a Toy Story movie in 2026 that has something to say about our modern times.

Listen to our thoughts and then please let us know what you thought of the latest adventure with these characters and how it may have affected you.

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In this episode on Phoenix Cinema Podcast, we delve into Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' and Olivia Wilde's 'The Invite,' exploring their storytelling, performances, and technical aspects.

Join us for a candid review of these films' strengths and flaws, and what they reveal about modern cinema.

Disclosure Day is Spielberg returning to his sci-fi roots with his favourite collaborators and let's just say that we do not all agree with this one.

The Invite is the new dramedy from Olivia Wilde with a great cast and a premise based on a Spanish play. This is a good film but once again, we have different opinions about the approach here.

Watch the movies if you haven't already and then join us for this epic discussion! Like, rate and review for plenty more from us here at Phoenix Cinema Podcast.

In this episode, Chris Austin and Stefan Krieger discuss the film 'Tuner', exploring its themes, performances, and filmmaking techniques, with insights into acting, sound design, and storytelling. They also compare it to other films and share their personal reactions.

It's a fun, smart adult thriller but our hosts on this episode don't agree with everything. Listen on to find out!

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Join us for our 100th episode (!) as we delve into Jane Campion's 'The Piano', exploring its complex characters, visual storytelling, and the nuanced performances that make this film a timeless masterpiece. Discover behind-the-scenes insights, thematic depth, and the emotional power of this acclaimed movie.

We also pay tribute right at the top of this episode to the late, great Sam Neill whose performance in this movie is so multi-layered, vulnerable, impulsive and hard to pin down, So emblematic of the wonder that was Neill, the actor.

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In this episode of Phoenix Cinema Podcast Film Club, we delve into the darkly comic horror 'Obsession' by Curry Barker, exploring its themes of toxic relationships, supernatural elements, and its unexpected rise in popularity.

Join us as we delve into the film's intricacies exploring its themes, filmmaking techniques, and the creative journey behind its making. Perfect for horror enthusiasts and aspiring filmmakers alike.

Be aware this is a spoiler-filled conversation so if you haven't seen the movie, what are you waiting for? Go with as large a group of people as possible and have a good time, then come back here and join us for the deep dive.

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In this episode, Luke and Chris dive into the latest films 'Father, Mother, Sister, Brother' by Jim Jarmusch and 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu'. They explore the films' themes, performances, and their personal impressions, offering a detailed critique and appreciation of these diverse cinematic works.

First up, we discuss the new Jim Jarmusch movie and for once Chris and Luke don't quite feel the same way about it. That doesn't happen often!

But we're back on track for 'The Mandalorian and Grogu', and we're gonna be one of the few to actually throw the film some love after much (we feel) unnecessary criticism.

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A deep dive into the 1969 British film 'Kes' by Ken Loach, exploring its naturalistic style, social themes, and powerful performances.

Join the Phoenix Cinema Podcast Film Club as we analyze the film's portrayal of childhood, societal constraints, and the raw authenticity that makes it a timeless classic.

The naturalism is stunning and the fact that Loach used mostly non-professional actors is not a surprise but also completely surprising in how incredible the 'performances' are.

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Chris and Luke dive into the newest release from the filmmaking duo of Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, Project Hail Mary.

They also discuss the re-released 1988 anime classic, Akira, which is influenced by and has influenced countless movies.

Project Hail Mary is Luke's favourite movie of the year so far, there is lots to enjoy here and that surprised both hosts considering they aren't the biggest fans of The Martian, the other Andy Weir adaptation.

Akira was hard to follow, the plot is very dense and that left the hosts a little lost however if there is one thing Akira is, it's fucking cool. Lots to enjoy, visually very stylish and containing multitudes of influences that can be seen echoed in countless movies throughout the decades.

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