16. Brief Encounter with Alasdair Bayman

Sam Clements is curating a fictional film festival. He'll accept almost anything, but the movie must not be longer than 90 minutes. This is the 90 Minutes Or Less Film Fest podcast. In episode 16, Sam is joined by freelance film critic Alasdair Bayman, writer for The Quietus, Little White Lies and CineVue.  Alasdair has chosen David Lean’s 1945 classic Brief Encounter (86 minutes), written by Noël Coward, starring Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard. Sam and Alasdair discuss the intense performances from the cast, the romantic energy in the film and the perils of a dropped tea room bun. NB. Sam incorrectly says Brief Encounter is the (current) oldest film in the festival. Disney's Dumbo (1941) actually holds that title - as discussed in episode 14.  We'll be back in a couple of weeks.   Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/90minfilm We're also doing our very first live show at the London Podcast Festival on 14 September, with special guests Helen Zaltzman and Martin Austwick. Tickets on sale here.  Website: 90minfilmfest.comTweet: @90MinFilmFest Instagram: @90MinFilmFest  Hosted by @sam_clements. Produced by Louise Owen. Guest star Alasdair Bayman. Edited by @lukemakestweets. Music by @martinaustwick. Artwork by @samgilbey. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, review and share with your friends. We're an independent podcast and every recommendation helps - thank you! Bonus Link: Drop your own buns! BBC Good Food's recipe for traditional Banbury Cakes, as seen on screen in Brief Encounter.