THREE FILMS OF THE WEEK? Is that even allowed? + Olivia Colman

About this episode

Simon Mayo interviews Olivia Colman about her role in the film Jimpa and reviews three films of the week.

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People in this episode

Host: Simon Mayo

Guest: Olivia Colman

Topics covered

• film reviews
• interview
• queerness
• family dynamics
• gender fluidity
• horror

Keywords

• Olivia Colman
• film reviews
• Jimpa
• The Christophers
• Obsession
• Normal
• Sophie Hyde

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Jimpa, The Christophers, Obsession, Normal

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