{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5ddfa7be-69b9-413c-9c51-4965d3fb699a/0b43b989-d6ef-4cef-8349-ecce5856e027?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Being More Keanu with James King","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/611e770906c05e2cf2f40943/611e78003a54930012a5c99d.jpg?height=200","description":"<p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/jameskingmovies/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">James King</a> is a writer, film critic and broadcaster who joins me to talk about his new book <a href=\"https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B084GKHZDT/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=theemmagunssh-21&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B084GKHZDT&amp;linkId=34923cab9bf44863d8c3eacb41006ebe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Be More Keanu</em></a>. What might look like a love letter to Keanu Reeves is actually a self-help manual in disguise - instead of ancient scripts and proverbs the Tao of Keanu is told via the actor's film choices, characters and actions both on and off-screen.</p><p>In this conversation James and I discuss:</p><ul><li>Why there's a lot to be learned from Keanu Reeves.</li><li>Why his film choices have often told a bigger story about Keanu's understanding of the world.</li><li>Why Keanu's brand of kindness is one we should all aspire to.</li><li>What it takes to be a film critic and whether it actually stops you enjoying films.</li><li>What it's like interviewing A-list film stars and why Keanu has stood out from the crowd.</li><li>The value in making mistakes, and much more.</li></ul><p>Also in this conversation the <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHeQeHstrsc\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sex and the City 2</a> and <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfgCZ9lgQ3I\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Entourage</a> reviews by Mark Kermode, which are worth a watch.</p><p>To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here &gt;&gt; <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583855258373361/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>The Emma Guns Show Forum</em></a>.</p><p>To follow me on social media &gt;&gt; <a href=\"https://twitter.com/emmaguns\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter</a> | <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/emmaguns/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a>.</p>","author_name":"Emma Gunavardhana"}