Chris and Luke discuss James Gunn's new take on the iconic character of Superman which also serves as a launch of the new DCU Studios movie slate that Gunn is now overseeing. A lot to take on. But Gunn takes it on admirably in his signature style and we had a lot of fun with this!

Listen on as we discuss what it is that works for us and what maybe doesn't. We understand this movie has divided a lot of opinion but, come on, it's Superman! There's a lot to enjoy here.

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Film writer Larry Taylor joins Chris Austin and Luke Parker on the Phoenix Cinema Podcast to discuss his film books (John Mctiernan: The Rise And Fall Of An Action Movie Icon, Tony Scott: A Filmmaker On Fire). Larry talks about his early love of film and how it led to him writing two books on two influential film directors for him, books that we highly recommend.

Listen on as Chris explains why he initially hid Larry's book in the bookstore when he came across it and also for what's coming next!

John Mctiernan: The Rise And Fall Of An Action Movie Icon and Tony Scott: A Filmmaker On Fire are available to purchase now! Have a read and then give this episode a listen as we chat to one of our favourite writers on film.

Episode Four of Phoenix Cinema Podcast Film Club brings us Hannah's pick, Adaptation, a truly zany and ultra meta film written by Charlie Kaufman about Charlie Kaufman and his fictional brother Donald who are struggling with writers block while trying to adapt a book, The Orchid Thief.

The lines between fiction and reality blur massively here but thankfully it's very well written and well directed by Spike Jonze as well as being anchored by a truly terrific cast.

It's a head scratcher but a film well worth the group conversation and what an amazing group of people we had join us for this one. We would like you to join us aswell! Listen on for the announcement of the next movie in the Film Club and make sure you join us for that conversation also!