In this episode, Kris and Alex welcome Gavin Spoors, Freelance Writer and Deputy Editor of the Filmhounds magazine, to the podcast to discuss the films they're excited about at this year's BFI London Film Festival.
Gavin also advises Alex on making the most of the festival with a press pass as a solo first-timer, touching on how to book films, navigate rush queues and alleviate burnout.
Gavin has written a guide to the festival for film journalists which can be found here. You can check out Gavin's other work on his website here.
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(00:00) Intro
(00:35) Setting up the show
(02:24) Introducing special guest: Gavin Spoors
(03:17) Gavin’s four films to get to know him better
(14:59) The films we’re excited about at the BFI London Film Festival
(47:31) How to make the most out of the festival
(01:13:27) Our guesses for the surprise film at the festival
(01:24:07) Winding down the show
(01:27:40) Outro
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