Film Swap

Film Swap

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Episodes 53
Avg. Duration 1h 21m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Jan 2023
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Go beyond the algorithm! Film Swap is the podcast for curious and adventurous film lovers. In every episode, David and Jonathan — along with special guests — swap films on fascinating themes and dive into film history, cult cinema, lost classics, and the hidden gems that deserve more love. Calm, thoughtful, and fun discussions for anyone who wants to dig deeper and find their next favourite film.

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S1E52 Film Swap Ep. 52 - It's a Conspiracy! Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion and Z

Mar 26, 2026 1h 23m

This time on Film Swap, we’re joined by David Blakeslee of the Criterion Reflections podcast to explore paranoia, power, and political corruption in two landmark works of European cinema.We begin…

S1E51 Film Swap Ep. 51 - Alien Eyes! Under the Skin and The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser

Feb 26, 2026 1h 25m

What happens when humanity is seen through alien eyes?In this episode of Film Swap, we are joined by special guest Jack Wyer as we explore the theme of the outsider perspective through Werner…

S1E50 Film Swap Ep. 50 - Drop Outs & Dilemmas! Castaway and Captain Fantastic

Jan 27, 2026 1h 15m

In this episode of Film Swap, we explore the idea of “dropping out” through two very different but unexpectedly connected films: Nicholas Roeg’s Castaway (1986) and Matt Ross’s Captain Fantastic…

S1E49 Film Swap Ep. 49 - Feel Good Film Festival! The Shop Around the Corner, Death on the Nile, The Motorcycle Diaries and Babette's Feast

Dec 17, 2025 1h 54m

It’s been a tough year, so the Film Swap podcast is doing what cinema does best — bringing people together. In this special Feel Good Film Festival episode, we’re joined by returning guests Brad…

S1E48 Film Swap Ep. 48 – Culinary Communion! Pig and Tampopo

Dec 04, 2025 1h 23m

Filmmaker Ken Williams joins us in this episode of Film Swap, as we tuck into two extraordinary food-centric films that explore how cooking brings people together: Juzo Itami’s joyful ramen romp…

S1E47 Film Swap Ep. 47 - Shock & Awe: Mondo Mayhem! The Killing of America and Mondo New York

Nov 17, 2025 1h 21m

On this episode of Film Swap, we dive headfirst into the wild world of Mondo cinema. We’re joined by special guest and genre film specialist Richard Doyle to explore two notorious shockumentaries…

S1E46 Film Swap Ep. 46 - Great Film Scores: Havoc & Harmony! The Sea Wolf and Hana-Bi

Oct 28, 2025 1h 7m

Music has the power to turn chaos into beauty — and few films prove that better than The Sea Wolf (1941, dir. Michael Curtiz)  and Hana-Bi (1997, dir. Takeshi Kitano). In this episode of Film Swap,…

S1E45 Film Swap Ep. 45 - Hawks and Heroes! Red River and Spider-man Into the Spider-Verse

Sep 24, 2025 1h 37m

In this episode of Film Swap, David and Jonathan are joined by returning guest Clare Clark for a lively deep dive into Hawks and Heroes. What happens when you place Howard Hawks’ classic Western Red…

S1E44 Film Swap Ep. 44 - Sizzling Summer Classics! One Deadly Summer and Summer With Monika

Aug 19, 2025 1h 6m

Summer brings heat, passion, and sometimes danger. In this episode of Film Swap, Jonathan and David explore two radically different but equally unforgettable classics.🔥 One Deadly Summer (1983, dir.…

S1E43 Film Swap Ep. 43 - Charisma and Corruption! Sweet Smell of Success and The Night of the Hunter

Jul 10, 2025 1h 24m

In this searing double feature, we dive into two powerhouse classics from the 1950s that expose the dark side of influence. Under the banner of Charisma and Corruption, we explore Sweet Smell of…

S1E42 Film Swap Ep. 42 - Trust and Treachery! Nine Queens and Before We Vanish

Jun 12, 2025 1h 15m

In this episode of Film Swap, Jonathan and David dive into two riveting tales where nothing is quite as it seems. Under the theme "Trust and Treachery", they explore Nine Queens (2000), a razor-sharp…

S1E41 Film Swap Ep. 41 - Great Adaptations! Alice and The Leopard

May 14, 2025 1h 23m

In this literary-themed episode of Film Swap, hosts David and Jonathan explore two of the most daring adaptations of classic fiction ever put to film. First up, Jan Švankmajer’s Alice (1988)…

S1E40 Film Swap Ep. 40 - Classroom Classics! Kes and The Class

Apr 15, 2025 1h 26m

It’s time to go back to school, film style!In this episode we take a thoughtful dive into two powerful coming-of-age dramas set in the world of education and youth. First up is Ken Loach’s *Kes*…

S1E39 Film Swap Ep. 39 - Great Directors! Bad Movies? O.C. & Stiggs and Convoy

Mar 19, 2025 1h 22m

In this episode of *Film Swap*, genre film guru Richard Doyle returns to the show as we deep dive into two cult classics by legendary film directors that have a reputation for being downright awful:…

S1E38 Film Swap Ep. 38 - AGED TO PROJECTION! Ballad of Narayama and VENUS

Feb 26, 2025 1h 10m

In this episode of **Film Swap**, we dive deep into two powerful films that explore aging, mortality, and human connection: **The Ballad of Narayama** (1983) directed by **Shohei Imamura**and…

S1E37 Film Swap Ep. 37 - Great British Actors! Ruggles of Red Gap and The Honorary Consul

Feb 04, 2025 1h 15m

In this episode we dive into the careers of the very best of great British actors, as we focus on two absolute legends of the silver screen: Charles Laughton and Michael Caine and pick a couple of…

S1E36 Film Swap Ep. 36 - Keeping the Faith! First Reformed, The Elephant Man and The Flowers of St. Francis

Dec 17, 2024 1h 57m

In this thought-provoking episode of *Film Swap*, hosts David and Jonathan are joined by special guest David Blakeslee of the *Criterion Reflections* podcast for a deep dive into three powerful films…

S1E35 Film Swap Ep. 35 - Extraordinary Explorers! Mountains of the Moon and Embrace of the Serpent

Oct 17, 2024 1h 36m

Pack your suitcase and get ready to follow us on the ultimate cinematic adventure! In this episode, we explore two captivating films that delve into the world of fearless explorers and their…

S1E34 Film Swap Ep. 34 - Wondrous WTF Films! Roar and House

Aug 13, 2024 1h 18m

In this episode we dive into two of the most bizarre and unforgettable films in cinema history: Noel Marshall's "Roar" (1981) and Nobuhiko Obayashi's legendary "House" (1977). Join us as we explore…

S1E33 Film Swap Ep. 33 - The Artistic Impulse! Pollock and Andrei Rublev

Jul 11, 2024 1h 39m

Join us for an in-depth discussion on the 'Artistic Impulse' as depicted in film, featuring special guest: artist and filmmaker Brad McDermott. We delve into two cinematic classics: Ed Harris'…

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