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In this episode, Joe Bini joins Rhianna and Michael to piece together the world of film editing. From his collaborations with Werner Herzog (Grizzly Man), Andrea Arnold (American Honey) and Lynne Ramsay (You Were Never Really Here), discover the essence of this cut throat craft, and what goes into (or comes out of) the creation of award-winning cinema.

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Grizzly Man (documentary) One of few of Joe's films that he'd gladly watch again, this poignant and hilarious documentary from Werner Herzog follows a man who lived among the bears. Watch on Prime Video

You Were Never Really Here (film) Joaquin Phoenix gives a committed performance as a hitman on a rescue mission in Lynne Ramsay's lean and muscular thriller. Watch on Prime Video.

Into the Abyss (documentary) Werner Herzog takes on capital punishment in a haunting portrayal of death row Watch on Prime Video

Little Dieter Needs to Fly (documentary) US Navy pilot Dieter Dengler returns to the Laotian jungle where he was kept captive during the Vietnam War with Werner Herzog in tow. Watch on Prime Video with MUBI

Rescue Dawn (film) Herzog adapted his own documentary to create an intense exploration of the Vietnam War. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Jim Dowdall joins Rhianna and Michael to provide a crash course in stunt coordination. Hear from the man who has worked on more Bond movies than Roger Moore about the daring, dizzying and sometimes downright impossible parts of his job. Jim has been working in the world of stunts since 1972, traversing the lunar surface with Bond and galaxies far, far away with Star Wars. He's worked on Indiana Jones, Bourne, Batman and surprisingly The Vicar of Dibley as well. With almost 50 years of experience, there's no one better to guide us through the potentially dangerous world of stunts.

Welcome to Wrap Party, the podcast that toasts the excellence of the creatives and craftspeople working behind-the-scenes on some of your favourite films and TV shows.

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Indiana Jones: The Last Crusade (film). Indy goes on the hunt for his father (played by the late, great Sean Connery) who has disappeared on the Holy Grail in the third installment of the epic franchise. Watch on Prime Video.

The Grand Tour (TV series) Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May pull off a series of spectacular (and silly) vehicular-based stunts. Watch on Prime Video.

The Bourne Supremacy (film) Arguably the franchise that has made the best use of stunts, ever. Car chases, fight sequences, kidnapping. This espionage thriller has it all. Watch on Prime Video.

Brazil (film) Terry Gilliam's dystopian sci-fi about a daydreaming civil servant, starring Jonathan Pryce and Robert DeNiro. Watch on Prime Video.

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This week, hot off of working on Simon Pegg and Nick Frost's Truth Seekers, Ruth Sullivan joins Rhianna and Michael to reflect on the forgotten world of foley. From creating the sounds of swishing dresses and creaking corsets for period dramas such as Peterloo and Jamestown to stabbing melons and cabbages for murder scenes in the likes of Killing Eve, discover the many, messy layers of composing sound effects.

This is Wrap Party, the podcast that toasts the excellence of the creatives and craftspeople working behind-the-scenes on some of your favourite films and TV shows.

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Truth Seekers (TV series). Nick Frost plays a paranormal investigator in a creepy comedy where things most certainly go bump in the night. Watch on Prime Video.

Peterloo (film). Mike Leigh's rousing depiction of the cavalry charge that massacred peaceful protestors in Manchester in 1819. Some celery may have been harmed in the making of this film. Watch on Prime Video.

Jamestown (TV series). Following the first settlers of England's colony in Virginia, featuring a whole New World of 17th-century textures and sounds. Buy via Prime Video.

The World Is Not Enough (film) Pierce Brosnan's Bond protects the daughter of an oil tycoon in this explosive blockbuster. The secret ingredient to the skiing scene? Salt. Table salt. Rent via Prime Video.

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In this episode, Shaheen Baig joins Rhianna and Michael to spell out the magic of casting. From nationwide searches to discovering the next generation of Oscar-nominees, Shaheen discusses her audition process, why her job is a bit like matchmaking and casting Florence Pugh, Tom Holland and Rhianna’s teenage crush, Aaron Taylor-Johnson in their breakout roles.

This is Wrap Party, the podcast that toasts the excellence of the creatives and craftspeople working behind-the-scenes on some of your favourite films and TV shows.

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Hanna (TV series) Esme Creed-Miles literally had to jump through hoops to land the part of the teenage assassin in this exhilarating high-concept thriller. Watch on Prime Video.

The Impossible (film) This heartstopping drama about a family caught in the 2004 tsunami gave Tom Holland his first big role. Watch on Prime Video.

Free Fire (film) A starry cast play cat-and-mouse in this explosive 70s-set action-comedy from Ben Wheatley. Watch on Prime Video.

Locke (film) Tom Hardy in a car is the basic premise of this surprisingly taut and cinematic psychological drama, featuring the voices of some prestigious acting talent. Watch on Prime Video.

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This week, multiple Emmy winner Bill Groom joins Rhianna and Michael to take us on a tour of the world of production design. Having created diners, comedy clubs, gin joints and recording studios for the likes of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Boardwalk Empire and Vinyl, his sets are extraordinary feats of period detail. But discover why he’s more intent on making the scenery forgettable…

This is Wrap Party, the podcast that toasts the excellence of the creatives and craftspeople working behind-the-scenes on some of your favourite films and TV shows.

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The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (TV series) Beneath the pink and frothy frosting of this 50s set comedy about a woman cracking the world of stand-up is a show with serious bite. Watch on Prime Video.

Milk (film) Gus Van Sant's Harvey Milk biopic - set in 1970s San Francisco - features full drawers (at Sean Penn's request) and production design to take pride in. Watch on Prime Video,

Awakenings (film) Penny Marshall's adaptation of Oliver Sacks' memoir saw the beginning of a fruitful working relationship for Bill. Watch on Prime Video.

A League of their Own (film) Bill Groom got his first hit in the major leagues with Penny Marshall's baseball comedy starring Geena Davis and Tom Hanks. Rent via Prime Video.

The Preacher's Wife (film) Whitney Houston and Denzel Washington star in an angelic dramedy from Penny Marshall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.