Episodes

Monday Jun 08, 2020
The Screening Room S3E8 - Joe Corroney
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Monday Jun 08, 2020
This week's episode sees host Rutvig Vaid talking with artist Joe Corroney, who's widely know for his work on the Star Wars license, as well as Star Trek and Doctor Who among others.
They discuss Corroney's career, his work with Lucasfilm and and on the Star Wars franchise, as well as some chat about the DCEU and the supposed JJ Abrams cut of The Rise of Skywalker.
Enjoy!

Monday Jun 01, 2020
The Screening Room S3E7 - London Super Comic Con 2017
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
In this long time coming episode, host Rutvig introduces a series of interviews recorded (by Rutvig and Patrick O' Leary) back in 2017 at London Super Comic Con with comics artists and writers.
They speak to comics creators Guillermo Ortego, returning guest (even though technically, this was his first time on The Screening Room) James Lundy, and visiting Greek creators Nikos Koutsis, Stefanos Papadatos and Tony Tzanoukakis. And finally, we speak with none other than the legendary writer Brian Michael Bendis himself.
The subject matters discussed, show the age of the recordings but hopefully they prove to be interesting nonetheless. As they say, better late than never!
Enjoy.

Monday May 25, 2020
The Screening Room S3E6 - Keith De'Winter
Monday May 25, 2020
Monday May 25, 2020
In this week's episode, Rutvig catches up with actor Keith De'Winter. They reminisce about the Star Wars Episode 8 The Last Jedi (aka Space Bear) wrap party as well as talk about Keith's varied acting career, where Keith recalls landing the job on The Force Awakens and his first day going in for fittings.

Tuesday May 19, 2020
The Screening Room S3E5 - Irrfan Khan Tribute
Tuesday May 19, 2020
Tuesday May 19, 2020
In this special episode, host Rutvig vaid pays tribute to the late actor Irrfan Khan. He talks about Khan's work in The Darjeeling Limited, The Amazing Spider-Man, Jurassic World and The Life of Pi.
The quotes in this episode are referenced from Facebook, Twitter and this Guardian article:
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/apr/29/bollywood-star-irrfan-khan-dies-aged-53

Tuesday May 05, 2020
The Screening Room S3E4 - Star Wars Topps Artists: Episode 2
Tuesday May 05, 2020
Tuesday May 05, 2020
Welcome to Star Wars Topps Artists Episode 2: Revenge of the Fifth! Or is it Sixth? I don't know, you decide.
In this second episode celebrating 'Star Wars Day', host Rutvig Vaid talks to more fellow Topps sketchcard artists Barry 'Baz' Renshaw and Matthew Stewart about their education, art careers and their love of Star Wars.

Monday May 04, 2020
The Screening Room S3E3 - Star Wars Topps Artists: Episode 1
Monday May 04, 2020
Monday May 04, 2020
In this special episode, host Rutvig Vaid talks with fellow Star Wars Topps Sketchcard Artists Kevin B. Cleveland, Jamie Richards and Danny M. Kidwell.
They chat all things art, Star Wars and sketchcards.
May the Fourth Be With You.

Monday Feb 24, 2020
The Screening Room S3E2 - Adam J. Spinks
Monday Feb 24, 2020
Monday Feb 24, 2020
Join host Rutvig Vaid as he talks with British filmmaker Adam J. Spinks (Spaceman, Carrion, Extinction) about making films on no-to-low budget, the trials and tribulations of the festival circuit and Adam's recently released short, Like Glass (available now on Amazon).

Saturday Feb 22, 2020
The Screening Room S2E7 - Top 5 Films of 2019 (Season Finale) - Rutvig Vaid
Saturday Feb 22, 2020
Saturday Feb 22, 2020
In this belated Top 5 of 2019 episode, host Rutvig Vaid waxes lyrical about his fave films of last year, as well as introducing a couple more lists including his 'Don't Care List'! Listen as he moans about stuff, gushes about stuff and generally warbles on as per usual. Films talked about include Terminator: Dark Fate, Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, Shazam, Booksmart, Stuber, Jay & Silent Bob Reboot and many more.
This ep may be a couple of months late, but it's worth the wait...
...though probably not.

Tuesday Oct 08, 2019
The Screening Room S2E6 - Mike Edmonds (Under the Radar at Raindance)
Tuesday Oct 08, 2019
Tuesday Oct 08, 2019
After another long hiatus, Rutvig is back with another episode of The Screening Room.
In this episode, Rutvig talks about the Mike Edmonds (Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, Time Bandits) biopic, Under the Radar: The Mike Edmonds Story and shares a recording of the Q&A session that followed the films' premier at Raindance Film Festival last month in London's West End.
The film features interviews with Colin Firth (Kingsman, Bridget Jones' Diary), Arti Shah (Harry Potter, Star Wars, Guardians of the Galaxy), Danny John Jules (Red Dwarf), Simon J. Frith (Director), Producer extraordinaire Robert Watts (the original Star Wars and Indiana Jones Trilogies) and Michael Palin (Monty Python) to name but a few.
Enjoy!

Sunday Jul 14, 2019
The Screening Room S2E5 - James Burns (JediNewsUK)
Sunday Jul 14, 2019
Sunday Jul 14, 2019
In this week's episode of The Screening Room, Rutvig Vaid talks to James Burns of JediNewsUK about last April's convention, Star Wars Celebration Chicago. They discuss the teaser for Star Wars Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker and James talks about the new Disney Land attraction Galaxy's Edge, as well as the panels for Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, the game Star Wars Jedi: Fallen order amongst other things.
Enjoy!

Monday Jul 08, 2019
The Screening Room S2E4 - Anil Desai
Monday Jul 08, 2019
Monday Jul 08, 2019
After a longer than scheduled break, Rutvig Vaid returns to The Screening Room with British Asian Stand-up comic, actor and impressionist Anil Desai.

Monday Mar 18, 2019
The Screening Room - Elliott Ashton Tribute Part 2 - Catherine Taylor
Monday Mar 18, 2019
Monday Mar 18, 2019
In the second of this 2 part tribute to artist and filmmaker Elliott Ashton, I talk to Catherine Taylor about her experience working alongside Elliott on Attack of the Aliens, and their friendship in general.
Farewell Elliott. I'm grateful for knowing you.

Monday Mar 04, 2019
The Screening Room - Elliott Ashton Tribute Part 1 - Ben Macleod
Monday Mar 04, 2019
Monday Mar 04, 2019
In this weeks episode, I attempt to pay tribute to a friend, Elliott Ashton, who sadly passed away in September of 2018. Elliott was a multi talented creative. A visual artist, VFX artist, writer, director and producer. I chat with actor and friend of Elliotts, Ben Macleod. Ben talks of his time working on Elliotts wonderful animated short film, Attack of the Aliens which you can watch for free here:
I want to thank Ben for taking the time to talk to me to celebrate Elliott and his work. Elliott was an incredible artist and filmmaker and we will all miss him dearly.
Photo portrait credit: Sarah Carpenter. Thank you for allowing me to use this piece.

Monday Feb 25, 2019
The Screening Room - S2E1 - The Room
Monday Feb 25, 2019
Monday Feb 25, 2019
To kick off our second series, I took my brother, Chirag Vaid to a special screening of The Room at the Prince Charles Cinema in London's Leicester Square. In this special Valentines episode, we recorded live at the event (so please excuse the noise), sharing our expectations before hand, and our thoughts after the screening. Did we think The Room was truly a disaster, or an absolute work of genius? Hit play to find out!
P.S.: If you've not seen the film, be warned as there are spoilers ahead. And language! Drunken, silly, foul language.
Enjoy.

Friday Jan 11, 2019
The Screening Room S1E13 - Top 5 Films of 2018 (Season Finale) - Rutvig Vaid
Friday Jan 11, 2019
Friday Jan 11, 2019
In this, the Season Finale of The Screening Room, host Rutvig Vaid goes through his top 5 films of 2018, based on his extremely limited viewing experience this year.
The Screening Room will return in February of 2019 with Season 2, which will include interviews with British comics writer and artist, John Higgins (The Killing Joke, Watchmen, 2000AD), Hollywood graphic designer Jenn Moye (The Walking Dead, Fast & Furious 5, Spider-man: Homecoming, Avengers: Infinity War) and commentary tracks on Robocop 2, Attack the Block and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, to name but a few.
Here's to a bright and wonderful 2019 for all!

Wednesday Dec 26, 2018
The Screening Room S1E12 - Christmas Special - Arti Shah
Wednesday Dec 26, 2018
Wednesday Dec 26, 2018
In this bonus, Christmas special episode, Rutvig Vaid talks to actress Arti Shah (Star Wars, Attack the Block, Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Guardians of the Galaxy) about some of her fave Christmas films. And about time too, given that they are married!
So, you'd better not shout, you'd better not cry, you'd better not pout I'm telling ya why...'Artie Shaw' is comin' to town!
Wishing you all a very, Merry Christmas.

Sunday Dec 16, 2018
The Screening Room - S1E11 - Guardians of the Galaxy - Norton James
Sunday Dec 16, 2018
Sunday Dec 16, 2018
Norton James joins us in The Screening Room this week as we watch Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1. Norton was the body double for Chris Pratt / Star Lord. Listen as Norton (or is it Chris?) talks us through the film, providing behind the scenes info on how they shot this incredible entry to the MCU.
So get ready to hit 3, 2, 1 oh wait. I forgot to count you in on this one! Doh!
And be sure to check out our newly formed Instagram account for some cool WIP pictures of our artwork, bonus making of and deleted content, as well as the facebook page for all the latest updates. Search @ScreeningRoomThe

Wednesday Dec 05, 2018
The Screening Room S1E10 - Vimeo Shorts - Sam Jeffries
Wednesday Dec 05, 2018
Wednesday Dec 05, 2018
In this weeks episode, Rutvig Vaid and guest co-host Patrick O’ Leary watch 4 randomly picked shorts on Vimeo with guest indie filmmaker Sam Jeffreys.
Originally recorded in late 2017, join us as we watch and discuss the films, as well as hit on topics that are now, quite frankly, old hat (but, unfortunately, always relevant)!
Log on to vimeo.com and search:
Patrick O’ Leary picked: Past the second stage - https://vimeo.com/154973255
Rutvig Vaid picked ‘Laps’ - https://vimeo.com/charlottewells/laps
Sam Jeffreys picked ‘Isolated’ - https://vimeo.com/116451815
And our final, bonus, randomly picked film is the stunning animation ‘Oma’ - https://vimeo.com/164076380
Enjoy!

Tuesday Nov 20, 2018
The Screening Room S1E9 - Imperfect - Tahira Nath
Tuesday Nov 20, 2018
Tuesday Nov 20, 2018
Mumbai based actress, writer, director extraordinaire Tahira Nath joins Rutvig in The Screening Room this week to watch and talk about her latest (co) writing project, Zoom Studios' brand new Indian sitcom, Imperfect. The pair provide a commentary track on the 22 minute (primarily English) pilot episode, whilst catching up AND reading some comments from the viewers themselves. Did someone say Wes Anderson meets New Girl? Maybe! So login to that YouTube account, line up the episode and 3, 2, 1, PLAY!
Link to the episode here: https://youtu.be/D-jwWbrTH7w
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Movie-Television-Studio/The-Zoom-Studios-924269634411046/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezoomstudios

Thursday Nov 15, 2018
The Screening Room S1E8 - Remembering Stan Lee
Thursday Nov 15, 2018
Thursday Nov 15, 2018
In this special episode of The Screening Room, Rutvig Vaid is joined by James Lundy (Edinburgh ComicCon, Hero Talk Rebirth Podcast, Wired) and Costas Karaiskos (AthensCon) as they remember the late, great, Stan Lee.