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Sam Stokes

@samwellpv.bsky.social

Great discussing #Wicked again!

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Episode 135 is out now! @violeth310.bsky.social and @andywilliams250.bsky.social return to review #WickedForGood. They discuss the success of the adaptation, the key performances, all the songs, and more. Available on all major platforms.
@filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social #wicked #arianagrande #filmsky

November 27, 2025 at 11:34 AM

Sam Stokes

@samwellpv.bsky.social

Our second main episode (after Billy Wilder's Buddy Buddy) and a great discussion!

Last Take Podcast @lasttake.bsky.social · 1d

NEW EPISODE!

@ajblack.bsky.social & Sam Stokes chat the career of #CharlieChaplin and his final film, A Countess from Hong Kong.

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Charlie Chaplin's A Countess from Hong Kong

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November 26, 2025 at 1:33 PM

Sam Stokes

@samwellpv.bsky.social

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Just one last river to cross now Jimmy. RIP. 🖤

Many Rivers To Cross (From "The Harder They Come" Soundtrack)

YouTube video by Jimmy Cliff - Topic

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November 24, 2025 at 12:10 PM

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Three Circles - A Podcast About Disney Movies

@threecirclesfs.bsky.social

New episode!
Geoff and Violet are joined by @samwellpv.bsky.social and @zoidberg1977.bsky.social to look at the Disney anthology movie 'The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad'.
@ncc17formula1.bsky.social @violeth310.bsky.social
@filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social

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The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad

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November 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM

Sam Stokes

@samwellpv.bsky.social

So happy for Scotland. What a match! #Scotland #football #worldcup2026

November 18, 2025 at 10:38 PM

Sam Stokes

@samwellpv.bsky.social

Pleasure speaking about Lost in Translation with @absolutetravist.bsky.social!

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Is this the peak shoegaze movie of the 2000s or do you disagree with that label entirely? I came into this a little cold but my special guest @samwellpv.bsky.social helped translate why there's definitely something special going on with LOST IN TRANSLATION (2003)!

🎧 Listen below!

November 14, 2025 at 2:17 PM

Sam Stokes

@samwellpv.bsky.social

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#Bugonia #yorgoslanthimos #letterboxd #filmsky

A ★★★★ review of Bugonia (2025)

Yorgos Lanthimos only makes interesting films. His style allows Bugonia to explore contemporary issues and deliver an entertaining story while not taking itself too seriously. The principal issue unde...

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November 8, 2025 at 11:23 PM

Sam Stokes

@samwellpv.bsky.social

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#thelongwalk #letterboxd #filmsky

A ★★★ review of The Long Walk (2025)

The Long Walk somewhat suffers from coming out after the The Hunger Games saga and Squid Game, and its premise and delivery lean a little too heavily on them. A film does not need to have a trailblazi...

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November 8, 2025 at 11:16 PM

Sam Stokes

@samwellpv.bsky.social

It was very fun talking about the first of The Hobbit movies

One Rules Them All: A Lord of the Rings Podcast @onerulesthemall.bsky.social · 20d

New episode!

@bazgreenland.bsky.social & @samwellpv.bsky.social discuss the first movie in #PeterJackson's #TheHobbit trilogy. Joining them on An Unexpected Journey is @blackbird73.bsky.social, as they talk the highs (and occasional lows) of this book adaptation!

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November 7, 2025 at 9:50 AM

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reeltalkfilmpod.bsky.social

@reeltalkfilmpod.bsky.social

Episode 134 is out now! In another special episode, @samwellpv.bsky.social and @ianbuckley.bsky.social discuss #TheRockyHorrorPictureShow on its 50th anniversary, and the classic #scifi and #horror that influenced it. Available on all major platforms.
@filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social #RHPS #filmsky

October 30, 2025 at 4:25 PM

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Den of Ten

@denoftenpod.bsky.social

Episode 83 is out now! @samwellpv.bsky.social welcomes back @violeth310.bsky.social to continue their Disney series, this time choosing the best animated #Disney and #Pixar heroes! Available on all major platforms.
@filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social
#Frozen #TheLionKing #Mulan #Ratatouille #filmsky

November 6, 2025 at 9:28 AM

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reeltalkfilmpod.bsky.social

@reeltalkfilmpod.bsky.social

Episode 133 is out now! It's a London Film Festival special as @samwellpv.bsky.social and @bonicholson.bsky.social share their spoiler-free thoughts on #WakeUpDeadMan and #Frankenstein at #LFF2025. Available on all major platforms.
@filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social #rianjohnson #guillermodeltoro

October 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM

Sam Stokes

@samwellpv.bsky.social

A strong recommend to listen to Sean's fascinating insights into film scoring over a century of cinema. Also check out his book The Sound of Cinema.

Den of Ten @denoftenpod.bsky.social · Oct 25

A late post here, but episode 82 is out, and it's a great one! @samwellpv.bsky.social is joined by author and critic Sean Wilson to rank the best film scores of all time.
Available on all major platforms.
@filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social #film #filmscores #filmsky

October 25, 2025 at 11:25 AM

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One Rules Them All: A Lord of the Rings Podcast

@onerulesthemall.bsky.social

This month, we delved into what makes JRR #Tolkien's first published #Middle-earth novel so special.

Hosts @bazgreenland.bsky.social @samwellpv.bsky.social shares their history with #TheHobbit and explore their favourite moments from the book.

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October 21, 2025 at 5:57 PM

Sam Stokes

@samwellpv.bsky.social

My ★★★★ review of Wake Up Dead Man on Letterboxd boxd.it/bjEuYp
#knivesout #wakeupdeadman #letterboxd #bluesky

October 11, 2025 at 10:41 PM

Sam Stokes

@samwellpv.bsky.social

My ★★★ review of Documenteur on Letterboxd boxd.it/bk9qj5
#documenteur #letterboxd #filmsky

A ★★★ review of Documenteur (1981)

A short meditation on living abroad, loneliness, parenthood, and holding it together.

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October 11, 2025 at 10:34 PM

Sam Stokes

@samwellpv.bsky.social

My ★★★ review of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey on Letterboxd boxd.it/bbWa4v
#ABigBoldBeautifulJourney #letterboxd #filmsky

A ★★★ review of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (2025)

The real triumph in A Big Bold Beautiful Journey is how it looks and sounds. Benjamin Loeb's cinematography has consistently attractive compositions and colours throughout the film. Japanese legend Jo...

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October 7, 2025 at 9:17 AM

Sam Stokes

@samwellpv.bsky.social

My ★★★★★ review of One Battle After Another on Letterboxd boxd.it/bfQ4y9
#OneBattleAfterAnother #letterboxd #filmsky

A ★★★★★ review of One Battle After Another (2025)

Paul Thomas Anderson has for many years been regarded as one of the great modern American directors. One Battle After Another elevates him a rung or two higher on the ladder of the all-time best. The ...

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October 7, 2025 at 9:15 AM

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One Rules Them All: A Lord of the Rings Podcast

@onerulesthemall.bsky.social

New episode!

Hosts @samwellpv.bsky.social and @bazgreenland.bsky.social delve into all-time children's fantasy classic, #Tolkien's #TheHobbit

They explore the themes, characters, favourite moments and history with the book

Only on @filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social

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October 3, 2025 at 12:07 PM

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reeltalkfilmpod.bsky.social

@reeltalkfilmpod.bsky.social

Episode 132 is out now! @ianbuckley.bsky.social joins @samwellpv.bsky.social to review #OneBattleAfterAnother, the new film from #PaulThomasAnderson. They discuss PTA's virtuosity, contemporary themes, brilliant performances and more. Available on all major platforms.
@filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social