A celebration of films under 90 minutes long. Sam Clements is curating a fictional film festival. He’ll accept almost anything, but with one catch - the movie must not be longer than 90 minutes.
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Sam Clements is curating a fictional film festival. He'll accept almost anything, but the movie must not be longer than 90 minutes. This is the 90 Minutes Or Less Film Fest podcast.
In episode 168 Sam is joined by Dr Sam Summers, Lecturer in Animation and Co-host of the Disniversity podcast.
Dr Sam has chosen Belleville Rendez-vous [aka The Triplets of Belleville] (78 mins). Directed and written by Sylvain Chomet, the 2003 animation went on the receive two Oscar nominations for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song.
Sam and Sam discuss his PhD in Shrek Studies, how Belleville Rendez-vous manages to be both dreamy and nightmarish, and why Annie Lennox is in the wrong.
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Produced by Sam Clements and Louise Owen. Guest stars Sam Summers. Additional editing and sound mixing by @lukemakestweets. Music by Martin Austwick. Artwork by Sam Gilbey. We are a proud member of the Stripped Media Network.
Jun 26, 2026
Jun 26, 2026
1hr 14 min
Sam Clements is curating a fictional film festival. He'll accept almost anything, but the movie must not be longer than 90 minutes. This is the 90 Minutes Or Less Film Fest podcast.
This episode may contain strong language.
In episode 167 Sam is joined by stunt performer, comedian and podcaster Steve-O. His new movie Jackass: Best and Last is in UK cinemas from 26 June 2026.
Steve-O has chosen Jackass: The Movie (85 mins). Directed by Jeff Tremaine and based on the MTV show, the comedy stars Johnny Knoxville, Chris Pontius, Steve-O, Dave England, Ryan Dunn, Wee Man, Bam Margera, Preston Lacy, and Danger Ehren.
Sam and Steve-O discuss how Jackass went from TV to film, his experience of rewatching Jackass: The Movie for the first time since its release, and how the series has evolved over the years.
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Produced by Sam Clements and Louise Owen. Guest stars Steve-O. Additional editing and sound mixing by @lukemakestweets. Music by Martin Austwick. Artwork by Sam Gilbey. We are a proud member of the Stripped Media Network.
Jun 24, 2026
Jun 24, 2026
32 min
Sam Clements is curating a fictional film festival. He'll accept almost anything, but the movie must not be longer than 90 minutes. This is the 90 Minutes Or Less Film Fest podcast.
In episode 166 Sam is joined by filmmaker Sophy Romvari. Her debut feature Blue Heron is in UK cinema from 26 June 2026.
Sophy has chosen Chronicle of a Summer [Chronique d'un été] (90 mins). An early example of cinéma vérité, the documentary is a collaboration between sociologist Edgar Morin and filmmaker Jean Rouch.
Sam and Sophy discuss moving from making short film to her first feature, working with real social workers on Blue Heron, and the balancing act between authenticity and story in her movie and Chronicle of a Summer.
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Produced by Sam Clements and Louise Owen. Guest stars Sophy Romvari. Additional editing and sound mixing by @lukemakestweets. Music by Martin Austwick. Artwork by Sam Gilbey. We are a proud member of the Stripped Media Network.
May 22, 2026
May 22, 2026
37 min
Sam Clements is curating a fictional film festival. He'll accept almost anything, but the movie must not be longer than 90 minutes. This is the 90 Minutes Or Less Film Fest podcast.
In episode 165 Sam is joined by filmmaker György Pálfi, writer and director of Hukkle and Taxidermia. His new film Hen [Kota] is in UK cinemas from 22 May 2026. A big thank you to Mark Baczoni for translating the conversation.
György has chosen The Firemen's Ball [Hoří, Má Panenko] (73 mins). Directed by Miloš Forman, the Czechoslovak New Wave satirical comedy was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 1969 Oscars, and was the last film Forman made in his native country of Czechoslovakia.
Sam and György discuss filming Hen from the point of view of a chicken, his film Hukkle being selected for the podcast by Ari Aster, and why The Firemen's Ball still resonates today.
Listen to Ari Aster talk about György's film Hukkle on this podcast.
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Produced by Sam Clements and Louise Owen. Guest stars György Pálfi. Additional editing and sound mixing by @lukemakestweets. Music by Martin Austwick. Artwork by Sam Gilbey. We are a proud member of the Stripped Media Network.
May 8, 2026
May 8, 2026
45 min
Sam Clements is curating a fictional film festival. He'll accept almost anything, but the movie must not be longer than 90 minutes. This is the 90 Minutes Or Less Film Fest podcast.
TW: This podcast contains a brief discussion of domestic abuse around 05.20 - 07.30
In this 90 Minutes or Less Spotlight episode, Sam talks to Carine Adler, Kate Ogborn, Samantha Morton, and Rita Tushingham, the filmmakers and cast from 1997's Under The Skin.
They reunited ahead of a special anniversary screening of Under The Skin at Picturehouse Central back in Summer 2024. Carine (director), Kate (producer), Samantha (actress) and Rita (actress) and discussed working on the film, their changing relationships to the film, and coming back together to watch the film.
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Produced by Sam Clements and Louise Owen. Guest stars Carine Adler, Kate Ogborn, Samantha Morton, Rita Tushingham. Additional editing by @lukemakestweets. Music by Martin Austwick. Artwork by Sam Gilbey.
Apr 24, 2026
Apr 24, 2026
30 min
Sam Clements is curating a fictional film festival. He'll accept almost anything, but the movie must not be longer than 90 minutes. This is the 90 Minutes Or Less Film Fest podcast.
In episode 164 Sam is joined by filmmaker Mark Jenkin, director and writer of Bait and Enys Men. His new film, Rose of Nevada, starring George MacKay, Callum Turner and Mary Woodvine, is in UK cinemas from 24 April 2026.
Mark has chosen Punishment Park (89 mins), the pseudo-documentary film from 1971 directed by Peter Watkins.
Sam and Mark discuss making Rose of Nevada, Mark's multiple roles on his films, and how Punishment Park is still resonant today.
Listen to Mark's previous pod appearance where he picked The Shout.
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Produced by Sam Clements and Louise Owen. Guest stars Mark Jenkin. Additional editing and sound mixing by @lukemakestweets. Music by Martin Austwick. Artwork by Sam Gilbey. We are a proud member of the Stripped Media Network.
Apr 10, 2026
Apr 10, 2026
47 min
Sam Clements is curating a fictional film festival. He'll accept almost anything, but the movie must not be longer than 90 minutes. This is the 90 Minutes Or Less Film Fest podcast.
In episode 163 Sam is joined by Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher, aka comedy duo BriTANicK. They have written and directed Pizza Movie, now streaming on Disney+.
Brian and Nick have chosen South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (81 mins). The musical comedy from Trey Parker and Matt Stone also stars Mary Kay Bergman, Isaac Hayes, and George Clooney with music by Marc Shaiman.
Sam, Brian and Nick discuss having two films released in the same month, seeing the South Park movie far too young, and why it is one of the greatest film musicals of all time.
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Hosted and produced by Sam Clements. Edited and produced by Louise Owen. Guest stars BriTANicK: Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher. Additional editing and sound mixing by @lukemakestweets. Music by Martin Austwick. Artwork by Sam Gilbey. We are a proud member of the Stripped Media Network.
Mar 23, 2026
Mar 23, 2026
26 min
Sam Clements is curating a fictional film festival. He'll accept almost anything, but the movie must not be longer than 90 minutes. This is the 90 Minutes Or Less Film Fest podcast.
In this 90 Minutes or Less Spotlight episode filmmaker Ugo Bienvenu talks to Sam about his new movie Arco (89 mins).
Arco is Ugo's first feature film, co-written with Félix de Givry. It was nominated for Best Children's & Family Film at the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards, Best Animated Feature at the 2026 Academy Awards and won Best Feature Film at the 2025 Annecy International Animation Film Festival.
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Hosted and produced by Sam Clements. Edited and produced by Louise Owen. Guest star Ugo Bienvenu. Additional editing and sound mixing by @lukemakestweets. Music by Martin Austwick. Artwork by Sam Gilbey.
Mar 20, 2026
Mar 20, 2026
30 min
Sam Clements is curating a fictional film festival. He'll accept almost anything, but the movie must not be longer than 90 minutes. This is the 90 Minutes Or Less Film Fest podcast.
In episode 162 Sam is joined by filmmakers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the duo behind Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, The Lego Movie, and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Their new movie Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling is in UK cinemas from 20 March 2026.
Phil and Chris have chosen Pee-wee's Big Adventure (90 mins). Tim Burton's directorial debut from 1985 stars Paul Reubens, Elizabeth Daily, and Mark Holton.
Sam, Phil and Chris discuss filming Project Hail Mary in the UK, what makes the perfect screenplay structure, and how they bonded at university over Pee-wee's Big Adventure.
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Hosted and produced by Sam Clements. Edited and produced by Louise Owen. Guest stars Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. Additional editing and sound mixing by @lukemakestweets. Music by Martin Austwick. Artwork by Sam Gilbey. We are a proud member of the Stripped Media Network.
Mar 13, 2026
Mar 13, 2026
40 min
Sam Clements is curating a fictional film festival. He'll accept almost anything, but the movie must not be longer than 90 minutes. This is the 90 Minutes Or Less Film Fest podcast.
In episode 161 Sam is joined by filmmakers Kevin McManus and Matthew McManus, writers and directors of the multiverse-hopping film Redux Redux.
Kevin and Matthew have chosen Assault on Precinct 13 [1976] (90 mins). John Carpenter's second feature stars Austin Stoker, Darwin Joston, Tony Burton, and Laurie Zimmer.
Sam, Kevin and Matthew discuss working with their sister Michaela McManus on Redux Redux, how strict budgets can inspire creativity, and how John Carpenter sneaked the ice-cream scene past the censors.
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Hosted and produced by Sam Clements. Edited and produced by Louise Owen. Guest stars Kevin McManus and Matthew McManus. Additional editing and sound mixing by @lukemakestweets. Music by Martin Austwick. Artwork by Sam Gilbey. We are a proud member of the Stripped Media Network.