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How Bart Layton Turned a Novella into an 85% Rotten Tomatoes Hit with latest feature film Crime 101

BAFTA-winning filmmaker Bart Layton (The Imposter, American Animals) joins Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir to discuss his massive new crime thriller, Crime 101 (2026). In this deep-dive interview, Bart reveals how he assembled a powerhouse cast including Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffa ...  Show more

 . 34min 36sec
The Nun Director Corin Hardy: From Music Videos to Sundance to Hollywood Horror 'WHISTLE'

In this episode, host Giles Alderson (The Dare) sits down with acclaimed director Corin Hardy for an in-depth conversation about craft, career trajectory, and working within the horror genre. Corin Hardy is an award-winning filmmaker, illustrator, sculptor, and writer known for a ...  Show more

 . 52min 58sec

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