The Outtake Show

A new term has popped up on the internet 'A24Blacks' and it may do more dangerous in the film space. Lets discuss.Socials:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theouttakeshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theouttakeshow/Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/theouttakeshow/

The Odyssey review is in — and the critics got it wrong. Maz and Junior break down Christopher Nolan's most ambitious film yet, give their honest verdict, and explain exactly why the discourse missed the point.Socials:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theouttakeshowInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/theouttakeshow/Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/theouttakeshow/

John Sugar comes face to face with the man hunting Ji Moon — and this time, both of them know exactly who the other is. We review Sugar Season 2 Episode 4 "Off 15", breaking down the flashback that reveals what Ji really witnessed, Sugar's desperate gamble to save him, the falling out with Charlotte, and the mystery of who's powerful enough to call off a killer.Sugar streams Fridays on Apple TV+.Socials:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theouttakeshowInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/theouttakeshow/Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/theouttakeshow/

Today on The Outtake Show, we're joined by our first-ever actors in the building — and we doubled up. The creators and stars of the hit micro-drama series ACTORS Hope & Ezra pull back the curtain on what it really takes to be a working actor in the UK right now.From turning an unused pilot script into a breakout vertical series, to shooting the entire show in just 7 days, Hope & Ezra break down why they stopped waiting for the phone to ring and started making their own work — and why more actors should do the same.We talk self-tapes, the unspoken competition between actors, working-class barriers in the industry, China's $9 billion micro-drama business, and the three ways to actually book a role (only one of which is auditioning).Watch ACTORS every Monday & Thursday at 6pm, exclusively on Instagram and TikTok https://www.instagram.com/actorsdrama/Follow the guests:https://www.instagram.com/hopeikpokujnr/https://www.instagram.com/ezra_elliott/Socials:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theouttakeshowInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/theouttakeshow/Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/theouttakeshow/

Back to the Future at 41: Why It's Still the Perfect BlockbusterGreat Scott — Back to the Future is 41 years old. Four decades (and change) since Marty McFly hit 88mph, we're taking the DeLorean back to 1985 to ask the big question: is this still the perfect blockbuster?For this one we're joined by special guest John Barker from the All The Right Movies podcast, as we dig into our first-ever viewings of the film, the 1985 cinema landscape it landed in, and the chaotic production story that nearly saw it never get madeSocials:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theouttakeshowInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/theouttakeshow/Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/theouttakeshow/

We break down the episode 2 of Sugar Season 2 covering new characters and threats Sugar may face. La culture and the struggles of being a human Socials:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theouttakeshowInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/theouttakeshow/Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/theouttakeshow/

In this video, we're breaking down everything you need to know about Prime Video's Off Campus from the original books and the author behind the series, to the characters, the ongoing themes of Love on Ice, and the off-set drama? We're getting into all of it.Whether you're a fan of the books, just discovered the show, or you're purely here for the drama this one's for you.

This week we sit down with writer and director Sarah Friedland, whose debut feature Familiar Touch premieres to critical acclaim. We dive into Sarah's intimate approach to storytelling, her exploration of dementia and memory through a deeply human lens, and the writing process behind one of the year's most quietly devastating films. She opens up about navigating the healthcare system as dramatic subject matter, the fine line between coming-of-age and coming-to-terms, and what it truly means to honour real human experience on screen.Socials:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theouttakeshowInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/theouttakeshow/Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/theouttakeshow/

Private detective John Sugar investigates the disappearance of Olivia Siegel, the beloved granddaughter of Hollywood producer Jonathan Siegel. As Sugar tries to determine what happened to Olivia, he unearths Siegel family secrets, old and new.Socials:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theouttakeshowInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/theouttakeshow/Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/theouttakeshow/

Which independent cinema in London deserves the top spot? We ranked them all.We kick things off diving straight into the Prince Charles Cinema and what makes it stand out (02:47). We then get into Genesis Cinema and everything it brings to the table (04:45) before putting the two head to head and breaking down how they compare (06:21). We then zoom in on Close Up Cinema (07:18) and Rio Cinema (08:35) before doing our first ranking and seeing where things stand (10:21).From there, we get into Castle Cinema (11:48) and BFI Southbank and why it's a landmark for film lovers (14:42) before covering Cine Lumiere (17:20) and Barbican Cinema (19:23). We then get into Electric Cinema (22:18) and the beloved Ritzy in Brixton (23:43) before doing another ranking update and reshuffling the list (24:58).Things keep moving as we get into Garden Cinema (25:12) and Power Station Cinema (28:05) before covering Everyman Hampstead (29:29) and the two Curzon locations — Mayfair (30:26) and Soho (31:06). We then get into The Nickel (31:54), The Lexi (32:40), and run through the last three cinemas — Forest Cinema (33:51) and Regent Street (34:37) — before doing our final ranking update (35:51).We close things out by revisiting Garden Cinema (36:33) before revealing the final list and where every cinema landed (37:13) and wrapping up with our final thoughts on London's independent cinema scene (38:18).Socials:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theouttakeshowInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/theouttakeshow/Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/theouttakeshow/MoreCinemahttps://www.instagram.com/more.cinema/https://morecinema.substack.com/

We then dive into Moonlight and its place in the canon (02:31) before touching on the romcom (03:56) and Eat Pray Love and what it represents (04:13). We then explore how taste changes over time (06:06) before getting into Shawshank Redemption (07:31) and Pulp Fiction (08:21) and what they mean to us. We then share our film recommendations for kids (08:55) before diving into Boyz n the Hood and its lasting impact (09:02).From there, we explore current films connected to Blackness and what they're saying (10:38) before getting into the Black audience and how they engage with film (12:48). We then dive into American Fiction (13:48) and Crooklyn (15:43) before getting into how you explain films to kids (17:33) and the conversation around monitoring what children watch (19:18). We then explore shows that educate kids (20:22) before opening up the representation conversation (21:53) and touching on Smart Guy and what it meant (23:01).Things get broader as we get into the cancellation of Black shows (24:36) and the white audience's relationship with Black content (25:06) before exploring Blackness in shows and how it's portrayed (26:17). We then get into how Black creators are affected by their audience (30:10) and the challenges of marketing Black shows (31:24) before turning the lens on our own platform and what we're building (42:19). We then get into the issues The Outtake Show faces and how we're navigating them (46:28) before wrapping up with Love in Judgement (51:58), our Top Black TV Dads list (57:52), and the outro (59:04).Socials:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@outtakenetworkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/outtakenetwork/Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/outtakenetwork/Marvyn Harrisonhttps://www.youtube.com/@MarvynHarrisonhttps://www.instagram.com/marvynharrison/https://www.tiktok.com/@marvyn_harrison?lang=en-GB

We're breaking down all the biggest Movie, TV, and Celebrity news from this past week, kicking things off with everything coming out of 2026 SXSW London before getting into Robert Downey Jr.'s surprise appearance and reacting to it (05:12). We then dive into the AI in Hollywood conversation and the latest developments (07:16) before covering Disclosure Day and what it means for the industry (10:06). We then get into The Odyssey popcorn bucket and the buzz surrounding it (11:04).From there, we dive into the Tom Holland interview and break down everything he had to say (12:26) before getting into the Robert Pattinson vs Zendaya debate and where we stand (17:03). We then cover the Scary Movie news and what's in store for the franchise (18:14) before closing things out with White Chicks 2 and everything surrounding the long awaited sequel (20:27).Socials:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@outtakenetworkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/outtakenetwork/Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/outtakenetwork/

Join us for a special video podcast episode as we discuss our experiences at SXSW London! We're covering all the films you should be watching.We drive straight into our SXSW London experiences and the films that caught our attention. We start with Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (00:57) Get Jiro (02:13). Remake (03:05) Marc By Sofia (03:59). The Invite (05:33) Barrio Triste (07:19) Winter of the Crow (08:48).We close things out with our final thoughts on SXSW London and the films that left the biggest impression (09:09). Socials:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@outtakenetworkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/outtakenetwork/Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/outtakenetwork/