Welcome to Episode 2 of Phoenix Cinema Podcast Film Club where we discuss the sci-fi horror classic Alien (1979).

This is a beloved film and an all time classic for a reason. We dive into the impact this film made on genre films throughout the 80's, the incredible performance of the late Ian Holm (and a personal story from Chris about the time he met him), and why the hell someone would take a cat on board a spaceship with them.

We hope you enjoy!

Chris Austin is joined by his brother who is also the composer and editor of the podcast, Stefan Krieger, to discuss the eighth (and last?) movie in the long-running M:I franchise.

Suffice to say it did not go down well considering this is meant to be the final movie of what has been a mostly inconsistent film series.

But the disappointment of the movie resulted in a really fun conversation as we discuss what didn't work for us and why as well as what does work in this movie and the others in the Mission franchise.

But you can only listen once as the episode will self-destruct once you've finished it.

Chris Austin and Luke Parker are joined by French film composer Raphaelle Thibaut on the Phoenix Cinema Podcast to discuss her life and career, most notably the recent Disneynature documentary film, Sea Lions Of The Galapagos, which is truly a stunning musical achievement.

Raphaelle was such a blast to talk to and we hope you enjoy this episode as we continue to talk to the best film composers currently working.

Sea Lions Of The Galapagos is available to watch now on Disney+.

Welcome to Episode 50 (!!) and our first official episode of the Phoenix Cinema Podcast Film Club where Chris and Luke are joined by our favourite guest Ralph D. Apel (Getting LOST) to discuss the final Roger Moore Bond movie, A View To A Kill (1985).

This was a blast to discuss as most Bond movies usually are. Join us as we dive into what (mostly) works as well as a whole lot that doesn't and stay tuned to the end of the episode as Luke reveals what we'll be watching next!

It's time for a new Wes Anderson movie! That means strap in for some amazing production design, a quirky Desplat score, a star-studded cast and Chris and Luke just aren't that into it.

Join us as we discuss why and dig into what makes a Wes Anderson movie work for us and why we'd like to see something different.

Feel free to completely disagree with us but you have to listen first!

The Phoenician Scheme is available to watch in cinemas now.

Our favourite recurring guest Ralph D. Apel rejoins Chris Austin and Luke Parker on the Phoenix Cinema Podcast to discuss his work as a producer on the feature film documentary, Getting LOST which had its UK premiere at Phoenix Cinema in November of 2024.

Ralph is so engaging that it took two episodes to get around to this but the wait was worth it as Ralph reveals how he got involved with the film, his LOST podcast that became so popular Jorge Garcia (Hurley from LOST) would listen to it while making the show, his experience meeting Oscar-winning film composer Michael Giacchino (LOST and so much more) and bonding over their shared love of board games and what the show ultimately means to him in spite of the negative behind the scenes stories recently revealed.

If you love LOST, give this a listen. If you don't, listen anyway, why not?

Composer of the podcast, Stefan Krieger, joins Chris and Luke as they discuss Ryan Coogler's latest film, SINNERS, which may be the most entertaining film of the year.

The music by Ludwig Göransson is absolutely fantastic and this is a film that deserves to be seen on the biggest screen possible.

Listen in as we travel to Clarksdale, Mississippi, 1932, for the best juke joint in town!

Chris Austin spoke with Oscar-winning film composer Anne Dudley (The Full Monty) about her music inspirations growing up, the power of collaboration with key filmmakers in her life and also about her upcoming film, SIGNS OF LIFE, that she composed and produced.

Anne was a delight to speak to and has had such a prolific and incredible career composing music for films, TV shows and artists.

Do look out for SIGNS OF LIFE set to be released in the UK by end of the year and check out Anne's incredible discography wherever you get your music.