Screen Time: Episode 24 - 11.04.25
After a short break, Stephen Steps Lowe returns to Today Radio with a jam-packed edition of Screen Time.
This week’s episode previews two very different but equally unmissable releases at Kinepolis: the high-stakes, stunt-packed Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning and Björk’s immersive, environmentally charged concert film Cornucopia. There’s also a fresh rundown of the Kinepolis Top 5, with Minecraft (2025) mining its way to number one, and a sharp mini-review of Bong Joon-ho’s long-awaited sci-fi odyssey Mickey 17, which brings brainy thrills and Robert Pattinson in peak form.
The episode’s musical spotlight lands on the Dead Presidents soundtrack, a perfectly curated blend of early '70s funk, soul, and R&B. With tracks from legends like Sly and the Family Stone, James Brown, and Aretha Franklin, it’s more than just a period-appropriate playlist—it’s a vital piece of sonic storytelling that captures the cultural and emotional weight of the film’s Vietnam-era setting. A true soundtrack standout, it holds up decades later with timeless power and deep resonance.
Beyond film, there’s plenty of streaming and gaming news to catch up on. New series Murderbot lands on Apple TV+ this May with a mix of AI snark and sci-fi action, while Poker Face returns for a second season with an all-star cast.
In gaming, Astro Bot dominates the BAFTA Game Awards, and Mario Kart World is officially unveiled as a major launch title for the upcoming Switch 2.
Plus, there’s your weekly Fun Film Fact, a new round of Show Tunes, and another chance to win cinema tickets - just text in with the film you’re most excited to see.
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