Episode 211: Attack the Block

This week, Gavia and Morgan discuss the beloved 2011 alien invasion movie Attack the Block, written and directed by Joe Cornish and starring John Boyega and Jodie Whittaker. Topics include the film's superb screenplay and slick direction, its smart fusion of genre and social commentary, Boyega's breakout performance and star persona, and more.

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Links

“Joe Cornish interview: Attack The Block, monster design and British sci-fi on a budget,” Michael Leader, Den of Geek

“Keeping It Real With Aliens in the ’Hood,” Dave Itzkoff, The New York Times

“How Attack the Block became a monster hit at SXSW,” Clark Collis, EW

“Interview: Attack The Block Writer-Director Joe Cornish Talks Shadow Aliens, English Thugs, And Project Slang,” Matt Barone, Complex

“Attack The Block Interview: Director Joe Cornish & Star John Boyega,” Mike Eisenberg, ScreenRant