Cowboys! Country songs! John Wayne's sensitive side! In this classic western, a stubborn small-town sheriff rounds up a posse, including the town drunk, a young stranger and a disabled old man to keep a criminal in jail, away from the reach of his ruthless rancher brother.

Joining me for this conversation is Will DiGravio, a video essayist and podcaster who brings a very special expertise in Rio Bravo to the table. Listen to our chat to find out more.

In Golden Bear-winning drama Alcarràs, the Solé family, peach farmers in the titular region of Spain, have until the end of summer before they will be removed from their land.Joining me for this conversation is the film’s director, Carla Simón. Her first film, Summer 1993, was an autobiographical story from her childhood; in our chat here, she discusses broadening her scope, working with actors and crew to create a naturalistic style, and some surprising inspirations. The film is now out in UK cinemas and will soon be available internationally on MUBI.

Funfairs, truancy and typewriters: it's time to discuss a bonafide classic, Francois Truffaut's The 400 Blows. Joining me for this conversation is Tara Creme, a film composer whose previous credits include documentaries Seahorse and March for Dignity. Tara’ brings her personal journey into cinema to this discussion, making for a fascinating conversation.