The Film Students' Oscars Guide 2026 (feat. Ella Forbes & Isabel Hasani)

'Mulholland Drive' with Mia Taylor, and an Interview with the Filmmakers of 'Iris'!

This week: A very special double-bill episode! First, Mia returns to the show to finally talk about her favourite movie, David Lynch's beloved cult classic about failed romances and forgotten dreams. They break down why 'Mulholland Drive' still holds so much mysterious power, give their interpretations on its meaning, and discuss its origins as a TV pilot. Then, the filmmakers behind 'Iris' – director Oliver Mardon and stars Tim Knighton and Ed Northover – jump on to talk about the influences and inspirations behind their latest project, as well as what's next in their careers. Links to: Mia on Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/miataylorr/] Mardon Pictures Website [https://www.mardonpictures.com/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mardonpictures/] Ollie on Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/olliemardon/] Tim on Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/thebeef/] Ed on Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/toffledarklord/] Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back 12:28 Directed by David Lynch 20:43 ‘Mulholland Drive’ Deep-Dive 27:57 From TV Pilot to Cult Classic Film 37:22 Favourite Scenes 01:02:16 Companion Films and a TV Tangent 01:22:52 The ‘Iris’ Interview 01:28:23 Inspirations, Key Themes, Techniques 01:42:02 Challenges and Setbacks 01:48:28 What Comes Next 02:10:08 Silencio (Bloopers)

'Mystery Men', with Esme Sedket!

Az and When comes full circle as Esme superhero-lands in Leeds to talk about a film that's been a long time coming. Plus: more movie recommendations, what goes on behind the scenes at a game convention, and just a generally good hang. Links to everything Az and When ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here [https://linktr.ee/azandwhenpod] Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back 10:40 Esme’s Watches: Mickey 17, Project Hail Mary, Zoolander, Evil Does Not Exist, Conclave, Wild Robot, OBAA  30:53 Az’s Watches: Nirvanna, Devil Wears Prada, Marty Supreme, Swing Girls, Red Shoes, Obsession, Great Silence 45:45 Mystery Men (Introduction) 01:07:21 Spoiler-Filled Deep Dive 01:25:35 Favourite Scene 01:30:11 Final Thoughts 01:36:55 Bloopers

Our 2025 Movie Draft, with Isabel Hasani and Micah Santos!

Welcome in a new season of Az and When by looking back on a great movie year! Follow our three hosts as they shake off their dissertation-season trauma and draft in their favourite films of 2025 – all while having way-too-serious debates, bashing filmbros, and wondering how uni life is already almost over. Follow ⁠Micah on Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/micahfsantos/] Follow ⁠Isabel on Letterboxd⁠ [https://letterboxd.com/moonizzy/] Links to everything Az and When ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here [https://linktr.ee/azandwhenpod] Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back 09:54 Let’s Go Drafting 12:01 Round One: Ocean waves, ocean waves… 40:19 Round Two: The dead speak! 57:13 Round Three: And my eyes see… Oscar gold? 01:16:48 Round Four: Underseen gems? 01:39:21 Round Five: Sequels, supers, and stupid white boys 02:00:23 Round Six: Bringing it home 02:16:02 Final Draft + Honourable Mentions

The Film Students' Oscars Guide 2026 (feat. Ella Forbes & Isabel Hasani)

Three friends share their thoughts on the 98th Academy Awards nominations, discussing the biggest movies of awards season before jumping into their predictions and delusions for each category of this year's Oscars. Follow Ella on Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/ellamae04/] Follow Isabel on Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/moonizzy/] Links to everything Az and When ⁠⁠⁠⁠here [https://linktr.ee/azandwhenpod] Chapters 00:00 How was 2025? 07:34 Nominations Check-in 12:29 International Feature Film 22:52 Casting 29:46 Cinematography / The ‘F1’ Debate 44:24 Lead Actor / The ‘Marty Supreme’ Debate 56:33 Lead Actress 01:02:55 Supporting Actor 01:17:24 Supporting Actress 01:22:19 Original Screenplay 01:29:40 Adapted Screenplay 01:35:48 Costume Design 01:37:50 Makeup and Hairstyling 01:39:49 Production Design 01:46:15 Visual Effects 01:48:13 Sound 01:53:13 Director 02:05:21 Best Picture 02:07:56 Biggest Losers 02:16:59 Bonus Round

Our 2016 Movie Draft! (feat. Amelia Clark, Isabel Hasani, Micah Santos)

Az and When's final episode of the year sees four friends draft films from one of their favourite years for cinema, all while cracking wise, playing with the sound mixer, and yapping their asses off. Follow Amelia [https://letterboxd.com/ameliajclark/], Isabel [https://letterboxd.com/moonizzy/] and Micah [https://letterboxd.com/micahfsantos/] on Letterboxd Links to everything Az and When ⁠⁠⁠here [https://linktr.ee/azandwhenpod] Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back 10:50 Rules and Regulations 12:54 An Intriguing Round One 35:13 Round Two (RIP Headphone Users) 54:25 Round Three: Doomed Romances 01:17:40 Round Four 01:35:59 Round Five 01:54:40 Final Draft 01:56:38 Honourable Mentions and Oscars 02:04:18 Actors and Actors Pairings Reaction 02:07:11 Outtakes