Some movies don‘t deserve what the box office and critics did to them. But then again, some of them really do. James and Huw dig up forgotten movies and walk them around one more time.
Episodes
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
It's 1989 and Terry Jones adapts and directs his own children's book into a fantasy romp led by Tim Robbins playing the hapless titular character. The nostalgia, at least, runs deep. But there is an elephant in the room. And that elephant is a Python.
Tuesday Jan 28, 2020
Tuesday Jan 28, 2020
It's 1987 and yuppie love is rife in this romantic comedy vehicle for Michael J. Fox. A massive success in its time, a movie that seems to be both fondly remembered, and completely forgotten. We lift the lid.
Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
A bonus track to 2019 - join our two gentlemen philosophers as they review the films we shared over the year, and for James to mercilessly beat Huw into the ground with statistics. Again.
Saturday Dec 21, 2019
Saturday Dec 21, 2019
It's 1981 and everyone's flocking to see the sci-film of the year ... Outland with Sean Connery. We unearth this hidden gem of a sci-fi western, and mercifully keep the impressions to a bare minimum. We do have schandards, you know. 01:55 – Plot Synopsis 36:45 – Why We Chose This Film 39:53 – Analysis 01:14:38 - Other recommendations 01:17:26 – We Score The Film 01:20:11 – Next Month’s Film
Friday Nov 15, 2019
Friday Nov 15, 2019
It's 1987 and we're still in the age where, if you wanted a big creature in a movie, you got a big guy in a suit to do it! Podcast-favourite John Lithgow is on fine form here as the paterfamilias of an all-American family that bring a Bigfoot into their home. 01:54 – Plot Synopsis 39:28 – Why We Chose This Film 46:22 – Analysis 01:11:39 - Other recommendations 01:19:40 – We Score The Film 01:22:30 – Next Month’s Film
Friday Oct 18, 2019
Friday Oct 18, 2019
It's 2000 and Spike Lee's satirical comedy-drama about a modern televised minstrel show is due to be released to box-office ignominy and huge financial loss. It's a weighty subject this month (you can tell James chose the film)and our two gentlemen philosophers give this one the consideration it deserved. 01:57 – Plot Synopsis 27:19 – Why We Chose This Film 30:20 – Analysis 01:17:03 - Other recommendations 01:19:54 – We Score The Film 01:22:30 – Next Month’s Film
Tuesday Sep 24, 2019
Tuesday Sep 24, 2019
It's 1996 and a unique crime caper staring Jada Pinket, Queen Latifah and Vivica A. Fox is setting off on the big screen. Our two gentleman philosophers have a lot of fun unpacking this one, including a digression into Derbyshire accents, a thorough exploration of a minor character's romantic life, and the mystery of what makes James' yogurt so chewy.. 02:39 – Plot Synopsis 32:10 – Why We Chose This Film 37:35 – Analysis 01:09:35 - Other recommendations 01:15:35 – We Score The Film 01:19:10 – Next Month’s Film
Wednesday Aug 28, 2019
Wednesday Aug 28, 2019
It's 1989 and the British romantic comedy juggernaut that is Richard Curtis takes its first socially awkward steps in the form of Jeff Goldblum's leading role about a minor actor. Cinematic debits for Emma Thompson and Mel Smith in the director's chair. Our two gentleman philosophers - one of whom is most certainly not broadcasting from a toilet - take a good look at this embryonic and overlooked attempt at a romantic comedy of manners. Should have added more weddings, mate. 01:20 – Plot Synopsis 22:25 – Why We Chose This Film 26:15 – Analysis 01:09:50 - Other recommendations 01:16:55 – We Score The Film 01:20:35 – Next Month’s Film
Wednesday Jul 24, 2019
Wednesday Jul 24, 2019
It's 2006 and Bel Powley plays the eponymous Carrie as she undertakes this bildungsroman quest with the aid of cherry soda and a didgeridoo. It's a light romance film aimed at young adults - and it's fair to say this one is far from the comfort zone of our two gentleman philosophers. Luckily we can slip in a quick Benedict Cumberbatch impression to see us through. 03:00 – Plot Synopsis 36:10 – Why We Chose This Film 38:05 – Analysis 01:07:27 - Other recommendations 01:13:24 – We Score The Film 01:16:15 – Next Month’s Film
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
It's 1980 and Bruce Beresford's courtroom war drama, staring relative unknowns Edward Woodward and Bryan Brown, reached the cinemas, made an impact, and apparently has been forgotten everywhere but Australia. There's a lot to unpack with this one, and all of it good. Settle in for a good look at a hidden gem. And remember Rule 303! 06:15 – Plot Synopsis 36:50 – Why We Chose This Film 42:00 – Analysis 01:14:20 - Other recommendations 01:18:30 – We Score The Film 01:22:35 – Next Month’s Film