TFI Friday: Chris Hemsworth on Crime 101, Cruz Beckham & The Breakers Perform, Harriet Kemsley & Dave Stewart

Chris Hemsworth on "Crime 101"

• 🎬 Chris Hemsworth discussed his new film Crime 101, describing it as a character-driven crime thriller that pays homage to classic heist films of the 70s, 80s, and 90s, but with a contemporary feel.
• 🍿 He emphasized the importance of the cinematic experience, urging audiences to see the film on a big screen for total immersion and escape, free from home distractions.
• 🧠 The film features complex characters and moral ambiguity, prompting the audience to consider their own stance on the issues presented.
• ✨ Hemsworth highlighted the opportunity to portray a very different character than his previous roles, noting the collaborative casting process that brought together an impressive ensemble.

Cruz Beckham & The Breakers

• 🎸 Cruz Beckham shared the origin of his band, The Breakers, which formed after he met his girlfriend, a songwriter, at a gig, fulfilling his long-standing desire to be part of a band.
• 🥁 Band members discussed their first instruments, with stories ranging from a toy guitar that led to a real one, to learning drums on a phone app before getting a kit.
• 👨‍🎤 Cruz's granddad, Tony Adams, a former lead singer, was a significant influence, introducing him to bands like The Beatles and fostering his love for music.
• 🚀 The band's initial Royston boys tour was a crucial learning experience, helping them gain confidence and ease into live performances, with an upcoming UK and European tour announced.

Harriet Kemsley's "Single Ladies" Podcast

• 🎙️ Comedian Harriet Kemsley discussed her podcast, "Single Ladies in Your Area", co-hosted with Amy, which documents their experiences navigating dating apps after long-term relationships.
• 💖 The podcast has fostered a community of single people who are challenging traditional life paths, with popular live events, particularly on Valentine's Day, attracting a predominantly female audience.
• 💡 Kemsley shared personal insights into dating, emphasizing the importance of clarity in what one is looking for and avoiding settling, a sentiment echoed by many listeners.
• 🏂 She also touched on her love for snowboarding and her experiences on panel shows, highlighting the need to remain authentic in the comedy world.

Eurythmics' Dave Stewart

• 💰 Dave Stewart recounted the Eurythmics' unconventional start, securing a £5,000 bank loan with Annie Lennox to buy equipment and record their first album in a squat.
• 🎶 He described their early music production in a small room, using basic equipment, and later recording their album "Be Yourself Tonight" in a youth club in Paris.
• 🐄 Stewart explained the "purple cow" concept (being remarkable) and how it influenced the iconic "Sweet Dreams" music video, featuring a cow in a boardroom, which resonated with audiences globally.
• ⏰ He humorously noted his night owl habits, having stayed up all night to appear on the show, and then performed a guitar piece live.