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Join Callum, James and Daisy for part two of their exploration of Anne Hathaway’s filmography. Picking up from her early breakthrough roles, they turn to the films that established her as a bold, versatile performer capable of leading major studio productions while taking risks in smaller, more unusual projects. Their conversation considers how Hathaway’s choices have shaped her career and allowed her to move confidently between spectacle, comedy and intimate drama.

They begin with her Oscar-winning performance in Les Misérables, discussing the emotional and physical commitment behind one of her most celebrated roles. Next, they revisit her distinctive interpretation of Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises and examine how her interpretation stacks up against other Catwoman. The discussion then moves to Interstellar, where Hathaway matches the film’s epic scale with a deeply felt performance, before turning to The Intern and the warm, convincing chemistry she shares with Robert De Niro. Callum, James and Daisy also champion her underrated work in Colossal and Armageddon Time, considering why both performances deserve greater recognition. Finally, they celebrate her outstanding performances in 2026 and reflect on the renewed momentum surrounding her career.
Across the episode, they trace how Hathaway’s performances have matured, from technically demanding roles to quieter character studies. They consider the recent highs and lows of a career defined by continual reinvention, asking how public perception, critical response and changing opportunities have influenced the way her work is viewed. Throughout, they highlight the intelligence, discipline and emotional openness that connect even her most contrasting performances.

Join us for this concluding chapter of our exploration of Anne Hathaway’s filmography as we celebrate one of the world’s finest actresses. Whether you are a longtime admirer or newly discovering her work, this final instalment offers an enthusiastic look at the ambition, range and resilience behind an extraordinary career.

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Join Callum, James and Anne Hathaway expert Daisy for an in-depth discussion of one of the most versatile and accomplished actresses working today. Together, they examine the qualities that have made Hathaway such a distinctive screen presence, from her ability to move confidently between comedy and drama to the commitment she brings to every performance. With Hathaway appearing in five films this year—including two of the year’s biggest box-office releases, The Devil Wears Prada 2 and The Odyssey—the timing could not be better for a closer look at her career. The group considers why she continues to stand out, even when the films around her receive mixed or negative reviews, and asks what makes audiences return to her work. Rather than focusing only on awards or commercial success, they explore the range, energy and precision that Hathaway brings to roles of every size.

In part one, the conversation focuses on the early years of Hathaway’s career. Callum, James and Daisy look at the characters she plays, the range of genres she tackles and the level of commitment she brings to each role. They begin with the cult classic The Princess Diaries, the film that launched her career and introduced viewers to the warmth, humour and awkward charm that would become central to many of her early performances. From there, they compare her work in The Princess Diaries and Ella Enchanted, considering how she approaches two very different fairy-tale heroines and what those films reveal about her developing screen persona. The discussion then turns to The Devil Wears Prada and the challenge of performing opposite Meryl Streep. They consider how Hathaway holds her own, how her character changes over the course of the story and why the performance remains so memorable. Moving into more dramatic territory, they ask whether her work in Rachel Getting Married deserved an Oscar and discuss the intensity she brings to the role. They also revisit Becoming Jane, including the much-discussed accent, before celebrating her flair for physical comedy and sharp comic timing in Get Smart. Finally, they take on Bride Wars, debating whether the film has been judged too harshly and whether it deserves to be reclaimed as a cult classic. Across these films, the group traces Hathaway’s growing confidence and her willingness to take on contrasting material.

Whether you have followed Hathaway’s career from the beginning or are discovering these films for the first time, this opening instalment offers an accessible, enthusiastic guide to her early work. We hope you enjoy part one as we revisit the roles that established her career, shaped her public image and laid the foundation for the varied performances that followed.

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Jack Salvadori shares his favourite 5 films from the 2026 Venice Film Festival and what he's looking forward to at the BFI London Film Festival 2026.

In the episode, Jack reviews:

Primetime starring Robert Pattinson.
Wild Horse Nine starring Sam Rockwell and John Malkovich
Possible Love directed by Lee Chang-dong
DAU directed by Il'ja Chržanovskij
Look Back directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda

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Episode 43 of the UK Film Club Podcast with the latest movie reviews from Brian and Chris. In this month's episode, we cover:

Cinema
De Gaulle: Résistance
Pressure
Dog Stars

Streaming
The Runner

Indie
Just One Last Thing
We Want the Virus
Doggerland: The Dead & The Lonely
Evil inSight
Robbery at the Rockvale Theatre
The Long Spring
Loving Silence
Designed by Preeti

Nostalgia
Blade Runner

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Chris Olson interviews Mark Wolfe and Kerry McArthur, Canadian filmmakers behind the dark drama The Orchard.

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