Originally aired on the 18th of JULY 2025 on EHFM, here's our pod version of the summer episode of the Cinetopia Radio Show and Podcast -

On our summer edition of the Cinetopia radio show and podcast, host and producer Amanda Rogers (co-founder of Cinetopia) is joined by show regulars Garry Arnot (Cinema Perspective) and Clara Strachan as they dive into an eclectic mix of new releases.

The team first presents a preview of the EIFF 2025 film festival programme, highlighting the must-see screenings and events at Edinburgh's premier cinema celebration.

The team delivers their signature in-depth reviews of four new release films: 28 YEARS LATER, Danny Boyle's return to the zombie-infested world he created, reuniting with writer Alex Garland and starring Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes; F1, Joseph Kosinski's high-octane Formula One drama featuring Brad Pitt as a veteran driver mentoring newcomer Damson Idris, with Javier Bardem and Kerry Condon; PAVEMENTS, Alex Ross Perry's innovative documentary about the legendary indie band Pavement, featuring Stephen Malkmus and an unconventional approach starring Joe Keery and Jason Schwartzman, and THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND, James Griffiths' quirky British comedy-drama about an eccentric lottery winner (Tim Key) living on a remote island, co-starring Tom Basden and featuring Carey Mulligan.

Run of Show -

5:05 - EIFF 2025 Preview

12:13 - 28 YEARS LATER review (Danny Boyle) - The undead franchise gets its third chapter

37:00 - PAVEMENTS review (Alex Ross Perry) - An experimental love letter to '90s indie rock misfits

1:03:08 - F1 review (Joseph Kosinski) - Adrenaline-fueled motorsport drama from the Top Gun: Maverick director

1:17:28 - THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND review (James Griffiths) - British comedy meets musical folk whimsy

Stay tuned for our EIFF festival coverage coming next in August 2025. You can find previous episodes here on the podcast channel or on our website at www.cinetopia.co.uk. Please subscribe and support us!