90 Minutes Or Less Film Fest

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 169 Sam is joined by Ed Solomon, creator of Bill & Ted, and writer of all three Bill & Ted movies, Men In Black, Now You See Me, No Sudden Move, and his latest movie The Christophers. 

Ed has chosen Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (90 mins). Directed by Stephen Herek and written by Chris Matheson and Ed Solomon, the 1989 comedy stars Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, and George Carlin.

Sam and Ed discuss his multiple collaborations with Steven Soderbergh, including an extended chat about The Christophers, as well as Ed's writing career and the legacy of Bill & Ted forty years later.

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Produced by Sam Clements and Louise Owen. Guest stars Ed Solomon. 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.

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.

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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Instagram: @90MinFilmFest

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.

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.

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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Instagram: @90MinFilmFest

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.