Alistair Ryder

Alistair Ryder

Alistair is a culture journalist and lover of bad puns from Leeds. Subject yourself to his bad tweets by following him on Twitter @YesItsAlistair.

Introducing Simon Pegg’s Bizarre “Talking Mongoose” Comedy

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Introducing Simon Pegg’s Bizarre “Talking Mongoose” Comedy

Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose adapts a wild true story that’s genuinely stranger than fiction. We spoke to director Adam Sigal about bringing it to the screen.

2023-11-03 13:14:17By Alistair Ryder

Director Nia DaCosta Teases The Secrets Of The Marvels

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Director Nia DaCosta Teases The Secrets Of The Marvels

Is The Marvels a musical? Will the X-Men make an appearance? We asked director Nia DeCosta about the biggest rumours surrounding her blockbuster movie.

2023-11-03 13:00:19By Alistair Ryder

The Royal Hotel: Director Kitty Green Introduces Unnerving Aussie Thriller

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The Royal Hotel: Director Kitty Green Introduces Unnerving Aussie Thriller

We caught up with director Kitty Green to talk her tense outback thriller - and why Americans are more scared of Hugo Weaving than Australians.

2023-10-30 17:26:16By Alistair Ryder

Eddie Izzard Talks Resurrecting Hammer Horror With Doctor Jekyll

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Eddie Izzard Talks Resurrecting Hammer Horror With Doctor Jekyll

Zavvi spoke to Eddie Izzard and more about their original spin on the classic horror tale - and why they were inspired as much by Will and Grace as classic horror.

2023-10-24 13:04:50By Alistair Ryder

Five Nights At Freddy's Director Talks Bonkers Game Adaptation

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Five Nights At Freddy's Director Talks Bonkers Game Adaptation

Zavvi spoke to director Emma Tammi about adapting the wild video game, bringing Freddy and co. to life - and her plans for a movie trilogy.

2023-10-24 11:30:19By Alistair Ryder