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Vicky Sayers

The Top Ten: Male Filmmakers

Vicky Sayers
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The Top Ten

The Top Ten: Male Filmmakers
Vicky Sayers is joined by film critic and broadcaster, James Cameron-Wilson, to discuss the best male filmmakers to date. In this episode: D.W. Griffith, Buster Keaton, Alfred Hitchock, Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, Satyajit Ray, David Lean, Francois Truffaut, Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, Alfonso Cuarón, Guillermo del Toro, Alejandro González Iñárritu.
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James Cameron Wilson


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Vicky Sayers

The Top Ten: Female Filmmakers

Vicky Sayers
Original Broadcast:

The Top Ten

The Top Ten: Female Filmmakers
Vicky Sayers is joined by film critic and broadcaster, James Cameron-Wilson, to discuss the best female filmmakers to date. In this episode, James chooses a grand total of 21 female directors: from Dorothy Arzner, the very first woman ever to direct a film with sound; to Kathryn Bigelow, the first woman to win the Oscar for Best Director in 2010. They also talk about why Hollywood still has a lot of work to do when it comes to providing equal opportunities to women behind the camera.
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James Cameron Wilson


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Vicky Sayers

The Top Ten: Children’s Films

Vicky Sayers
Original Broadcast:

The Top Ten

The Top Ten: Children’s Films
Vicky Sayers is joined by film critic and broadcaster, James Cameron-Wilson, to take a trip down memory lane as they discuss some of the most formative children’s films in cinematic history. In this episode: The Wizard of Oz (1939), Miracle on 34th Street (1947), Mary Poppins (1964), The Railway Children (1970), Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971), E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982), The Goonies (1985), Home Alone (1990), Babe (1995), Millions (2004).
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James Cameron Wilson


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Vicky Sayers

The Top Ten: Quirky Films

Vicky Sayers
Original Broadcast:

The Top Ten

The Top Ten: Quirky Films
Vicky Sayers is joined by film critic and broadcaster, James Cameron-Wilson, to talk all things quirky. They discuss what makes a “quirky” film, and Vicky reveals a particular favourite of hers. In this episode: O Lucky Man! (1973), How to Get Ahead in Advertising (1989), The Truman Show (1998), Being John Malkovich (1999), Raising Arizona (1987), O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), Amélie (2001), Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004), Stranger Than Fiction (2006), The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013), The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014).
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James Cameron Wilson


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Vicky Sayers

The Top Ten: The Biopic

Vicky Sayers
Original Broadcast:

The Top Ten

The Top Ten: The Biopic
Vicky Sayers is joined by film critic and broadcaster, James Cameron-Wilson, to discuss his favourites in the Biopic genre. They talk about the recent trend for Oscars going to Biopic actors and actresses, and discover an interesting trend in Australian actresses playing English monarchs – some on multiple occasions! In this episode: The Life of Emile Zola (1937), Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Serpico (1973), Raging Bull (1980), Shine (1996), Elizabeth (1998), Erin Brockovich (2000), Lincoln (2012), I, Tonya (2017), Vice (2018).
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James Cameron Wilson


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Vicky Sayers

The Top Ten: Romantic Comedy

Vicky Sayers
Original Broadcast:

The Top Ten

The Top Ten: Romantic Comedy
Vicky Sayers is joined by film critic and broadcaster, James Cameron-Wilson, to discuss some of the most influential “Rom Com” films ever made. Plus, Vicky shares an unpopular opinion on Four Weddings and a Funeral, and some strong feelings about Tom Hanks. In this episode: It Happened One Night (1934), Bringing up Baby (1938), The Philadelphia Story (1940), The Apartment (1960), Annie Hall (1977), Gregory’s Girl (1981), When Harry Met Sally (1989), Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994), There's Something About Mary (1998), Notting Hill (1999).
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James Cameron Wilson


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Sue Dougan

Track Record: Loretta Minghella

Sue Dougan
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Track Record

Track Record: Loretta Minghella
Sue Dougan is joined by Loretta Minghella OBE, the first woman to hold the post of First Church Estates Commissioner with the Church of England. Having studied at Clare College, Cambridge, she started her career as a criminal lawyer – but her experience of a very tough case started her thinking of a different route. As a result, Loretta has worked in the Department for Trade and Industry as a legal advisor and held senior roles at the Securities and Investments Board, and later became Chief Executive of Christian Aid and served as a trustee at the Disasters Emergency Committee. Tune in to this episode of Track Record to find out more!
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Loretta Minghella


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Vicky Sayers

The Top Ten: Science Fiction

Vicky Sayers
Original Broadcast:

The Top Ten

The Top Ten: Science Fiction
Vicky Sayers is joined by film critic and broadcaster, James Cameron-Wilson, to discuss some of the most influential Science Fiction films ever made. Plus, James risks his reputation among his film critic peers with his claim that Blade Runner 2049 is better than the original! In this episode: Metropolis (1927), 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), Solaris (1972), Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), Star Wars (1977), Blade Runner (1982), Gravity (2013), Interstellar (2014), Arrival (2016), Blade Runner 2049 (2017).
Guest:

James Cameron Wilson


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Vicky Sayers

The Top Ten: Comedy

Vicky Sayers
Original Broadcast:

The Top Ten

The Top Ten: Comedy
Vicky Sayers is joined by film critic and broadcaster, James Cameron-Wilson, to discuss some of the most influential Comedy films of all time. With an eclectic selection, from Buster Keaton’s Sherlock Jr. (1924) to Sacha Baron Cohen’s Borat (2006), there’s something for everyone! In this episode: Sherlock Jr. (1924), A Night at the Opera (1935), Some Like it Hot (1959), The Odd Couple (1968), Young Frankenstein (1974), Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975), Airplane! (1980), Raising Arizona (1987), A Fish Called Wanda (1988), Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006).
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James Cameron Wilson


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Adam Cox

Modern Mindset: Maintaining a “sports mentality” in business

Adam Cox
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Modern Mindset

Modern Mindset: Maintaining a “sports mentality” in business
Adam Cox is joined by speaker and business coach Adam Strong, who talks about how his previous life as a long-distance runner has helped him in the business world. They discuss how the attributes of discipline, resilience and tenacity can become vital qualities in entrepreneurs and business owners. Adam offers a few tips about how to apply the principles of sports psychology to the world of business.
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Adam Strong


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