Half the Picture
Film, TV & Pop Culture
About
Join us on Half the Picture as your host Billy Barnell sits down with a different filmmaker, actor, or artist each episode for a relaxed, revealing conversation. Get the full picture on some of the most talented and noteworthy folks in showbiz and the long and winding roads of their careers. Expect candid stories, creative insights, and regular detours into the weird and wonderful corners of the film and pop culture world!If you'd like to watch the episodes, check out our YouTube channel at the link below!https://youtube.com/@halfthepicturepodcast?si=qQmePirZ_6RgQxh_
Episodes
- #33 - RACHEL PORTMAN
Rachel Portman, Oscar-winning composer, discusses her experience winning an Oscar, her collaborations with directors, and her views on modern film scores. She shares insights into her work on films like Emma and Chocolat.
- #32 - ROBERT SHEEHAN
Robert Sheehan joined Half the Picture to discuss his experiences playing Nathan Young in Misfits and Klaus Hargreeves in The Umbrella Academy. He also shared insights into his decision to leave Misfits and the role of meditation in his li…
- #31 - MICHAEL SOCHA
Actor Michael Socha joins Billy on Half the Picture to discuss his career, including roles in 'This is England', 'Being Human', 'Once Upon a Time', and the BBC thriller 'The Cage'. He talks about his experiences on set, working with Shane…
- #30 - MINK STOLE
Actor Mink Stole joins host Billy to discuss her collaborations with John Waters, her role as Connie Marble in Pink Flamingos, and her live show Idol Worship. She also reflects on working on films like But I'm a Cheerleader and Serial Mom.
- #29 - JACK DAVENPORT
Actor Jack Davenport joins host Billy to discuss his career, including his roles in Pirates of the Caribbean, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Kingsman: The Secret Service, and the sitcoms This Life and Coupling. They reminisce about his experienc…
- #28 - CLÉMENCE POÉSY
Actress Clémence Poésy joins the Half the Picture podcast to discuss her career, including roles in Harry Potter, In Bruges, Gossip Girl, and Tenet. She reflects on her early experiences in acting, her directorial ambitions, and the collab…
- #27 - EDDIE MARSAN
Actor Eddie Marsan joins host Billy to discuss his latest film, No Ordinary Heist, and his career highlights. They also explore the importance of supporting working-class artists and Marsan's experience working with directors like Martin S…
- #26 - BRUCE CAMPBELL
Actor Bruce Campbell joins host Billy to discuss his career, including his roles in the Evil Dead franchise, Burn Notice, and Bubba Ho-Tep. They also cover his directorial project Ernie & Emma, the importance of sound and creative control…
- #25 - MURRAY GOLD
Composer Murray Gold joins host Billy to discuss his work on shows including Doctor Who, It’s a Sin, and Queer as Folk. He shares insights into his scoring process, his favorite compositions, and personal anecdotes from his career.
- #24 - ZAK FENNING & TONY COOK
Writer/director Zak Fenning and actor Tony Cook join Billy to discuss their British crime thriller, A Gangster’s Life. The conversation covers their filmmaking process, genre influences, and upcoming projects in the horror genre.
- #23 - STIMSON SNEAD & SAM DUNNING
Writer/director Stimson Snead and actor Samuel Dunning join Billy to discuss their science-fiction comedy, Tim Travers and The Time Traveller’s Paradox. The conversation covers low-budget VFX, filming in seventeen days, and working with ca…
- #22 - MICHAEL LEHMANN & DANIEL WATERS
Director Michael Lehmann and screenwriter Daniel Waters discuss the making and legacy of the cult teen film Heathers. They also touch on their work on the comedy Hudson Hawk and share their thoughts on modern teen cinema.
- #21 - MONTY BEN
Actor and karate world champion Monty Ben joins Billy on Half the Picture to discuss his role as Farouk in Slow Horses. They cover his experience working with Gary Oldman and Kristin Scott Thomas, his background in martial arts, and how di…
- #20 - BRET MCKENZIE
Oscar-winning songwriter and comedian Bret McKenzie joins Billy to discuss his album Freakout City, his tour, and his work on films including The Muppets. They also cover his experience in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films and the upc…
- #19 - BRYAN & MARY TALBOT
Bryan and Mary Talbot join Billy to discuss their decades-long collaborative partnership and their work on various comic books, including 'Dotter of Her Father's Eyes' and the Grandville series. They also cover topics such as nationalism i…
- #18 - PETER CAPALDI
Peter Capaldi discusses his acting roles, including The Twelfth Doctor and Malcolm Tucker. He reflects on his experience with Doctor Who, his Glastonbury performance, and shares his latest album, "Sweet Illusions," while teasing an upcomin…
- #17 - OLIVER MURRAY
Filmmaker Oliver Murray joins Half the Picture to discuss directing the new episode of The Beatles Anthology, his work on The Beatles' 'Now and Then' documentary, and his experiences filming Bill Wyman. He also teased an upcoming film on T…
- #16 - GRANT MORRISON (RETURNS!)
Grant Morrison discusses their new comic 'Batman & Deadpool,' their writing process, and their thoughts on James Gunn's Superman movie. The interview also touches on their favorite superhero movie and the importance of kindness.
- #15 - SIMON CELLAN JONES
Director Simon Cellan Jones joins Half the Picture to discuss his film The Family Plan 2, his collaborations with Mark Wahlberg, and his experiences directing shows like Generation Kill and Years and Years. The interview explores capturing…
- #14 - OWEN LIKES COMICS (Part 2/2)
In Part 2 of the "Owen Likes Comics" episode of Half the Picture, guest Owen joins Billy to reveal their final favorite comic books and discuss the personal significance of these stories. Billy also shares his thoughts on "DC: The New Fron…
- #13 - OWEN LIKES COMICS (Part 1/2)
Owen, from Owen Likes Comics, joins Billy to discuss their top five favorite comic books. They delve into the personal meaning and wider significance of these titles within the comics medium.
- #12 - MARC WARREN & PAUL HILLS
Actor Marc Warren and filmmaker Paul Hills reflect on their experience making the 1995 film Boston Kickout, celebrating its 30th anniversary. They discuss their working relationship, memories of the shoot, and collaborating with John Simm…
- #11 - YASMIN PAIGE
Actress Yasmin Paige reflects on her role as Jordana in the film
- #10 - MIKE LEIGH (ft. MARION BAILEY)
Filmmaker Mike Leigh discusses his improvisational devising method, casting, the 20th anniversary of "All or Nothing," and the politics in his films. Actress Marion Bailey shares insights on their working relationship and her role in "All…
- #9 - JAMES MARQUAND
James Marquand, writer-director of the WW2 thriller
- #8 - GRANT MORRISON (Part 2 of 2)
In this second part of the interview, Grant Morrison discusses their experiences in Kathmandu, a notable fan encounter, and their upcoming Batman/Deadpool comic. The conversation also touches on their creative process and the legacy of Ark…
- #7 - GRANT MORRISON (Part 1 of 2)
This episode features Grant Morrison discussing their iconic work on All-Star Superman, their relationship with James Gunn, and the idea that hope is a radical concept.
- #6 - WALTER MURCH
Legendary editor and sound designer Walter Murch discusses his iconic work on films like The Godfather Trilogy, The Conversation, and Apocalypse Now. The episode also covers his directorial debut, current projects, and offers guidance for…
- #5 - PAUL MCGUIGAN
In this episode of Half the Picture, director Paul McGuigan joins the show to discuss his career. He specifically delves into his cult classic film 'Gangster No.1', his directing approach on 'Sherlock', and his films 'The Acid House' and '…
- #3 - JASON REITMAN
This episode features director Jason Reitman discussing his career, from "Thank You for Smoking" to "Juno," "Ghostbusters: Afterlife," and his latest film "Saturday Night." Reitman shares insights on directing, working with actors like J.K…
- #2 - TRISTAN OLIVER
Tristan Oliver BSC, a cinematographer known for his stop-motion animation work, joins Half the Picture to discuss his career. He shares insights from working with Wes Anderson on "Fantastic Mr. Fox" and "Isle of Dogs," his transition from…
- #1 - BRENDAN MCCARTHY
This episode features Brendan McCarthy, co-writer and visual designer for Mad Max: Fury Road. He discusses his collaboration with George Miller on scripting and storyboarding, details a cut death scene for Splendid, and touches upon the or…