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'Chosen by your mum'

Ep. 7

We return with a maternal special as we get our mums to pick this episode's films - Harrison Ford's Amish cop corruption thriller 'Witness' and critically lauded coming-of-age drama 'Call Me By Your Name'. Escape the lockdown and join us in a world of ripe fruit, sexual tension and formidable beards, guest starring Gill (Becs' mum) & Maggie (Adam's mum)! // Contact us: filmclubpod@gmail.com // Twitter: @filmclubpoduk // No mums were harmed in the making of this podcast.

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    01:50
    A quick message from Adam about a few changes to Film Club. filmclubpod@gmail.com / Twitter: @filmclubpoduk.
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    50:56
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    58:16
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    48:55
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  • 3. 'Directed by Danny Boyle'

    48:53
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    57:06
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    58:42
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  • Trailer

    00:53
    Coming soon: A new film podcast that sees hosts Adam & Becs pick a category at random from the Film Club jar, each pick a relevant film to watch, then chat about their choices. Join them as they revisit forgotten gems, underrated cult classics, and the occasional stinker. Episode 1, 'Based on a TV series', arrives on Wed Dec 4th. Suggest future categories or just get in touch: filmclubpod@gmail.com // Twitter.com/filmclubpoduk. // Theme music is by Jo Silverston (Instagram.com/josilvercello) & Tom Rosenfeld (Instagram.com/4vertical).