Episodes
Saturday Feb 05, 2022
Episode #24 - (Don’t) Watch this in 2022!
Saturday Feb 05, 2022
Saturday Feb 05, 2022
With January behind us, Andy and Sam wrap up their first movie experiences of 2022 in their latest episode. Besides catching up on some missed TV shows and Netflix fare, they have also immersed themselves in some fresh cinematic experiences. Their reviews of Guillermo del Toro's mystery thriller Nightmare Alley, the latest history-bending installment in the Kingsman series (King's Man - The Beginning) and especially the disaster satire Don't Look Up - in which mankind faces the ultimate threat of extinction - give them lots to rave and rage about. What should you watch and what can you definitely miss? Listen in to get your film year 2022 on the go!
Saturday Jan 01, 2022
Episode #23 - Our 2021 in movies
Saturday Jan 01, 2022
Saturday Jan 01, 2022
With 2022 just starting, Andy and Sam have met for brunch to talk about 2021 and the year it was in movies. They discuss their highlights and disappointments - from House of Gucci and Hand of God to The Last Duel and Power of the Dog. They crown last year's stellar performances and analyse the life-changing nature of this second pandemic year for cinema as a whole. In the end, they remain hopeful that with many cinematic and streaming highlights behind and ahead of us, 2022 will prove to be an equally suprising and unexpected thrill ride. Join them at the table and listen in!
Friday Nov 26, 2021
Episode #22 - Our first movie blind date
Friday Nov 26, 2021
Friday Nov 26, 2021
For this podcast, Andy and Sam have gone on a movie blind date, where they each present a film that they thought the other one would love - of course without revealing which one it is! In a rivetingly suspenseful episode, they each try to guess what movie was chosen for them, based on opening scenes, era and genre, the feel of the film and eventually the cast and crew. Will they guess correctly in time? No matter the outcome: Both have chosen thrillingly entertaining cult films that they have come to adore also for themselves. Join us in the guessing game!
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
Episode #21 - Is NO TIME TO DIE a Bond to die for?
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
The wait is finally over and James Bond is back at the cinema, but is NO TIME TO DIE really a Bond film to die for? Andy and Sam dive right into the spoilers, the controversies and the highlights surrounding Daniel Craig's final outing as Bond. Whereas Sam felt like being in Double-O-heaven repeatedly, Andy found himself wondering whether the serious drama of the Craig universe may have gone too far this time. There is no denying the many qualities of the film and the need to enjoy it as a theatrical experience. However, there's also the future of the series to consider: What lies ahead for the most successful franchise after the dramatic closure of this chapter in the Bond canon? Listen to find out!
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
Episode #20 - A double DUNE debate
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
The release of the epic science-fiction spectacle DUNE marks the second time Frank Herbert‘s cult novel has been put on the big screen. Andy and Sam review Dennis Villeneuve’s visually stunning adaptation of this thinly veiled Messiah tale and compare it to the famously failed David Lynch version of the 1980s. While both boast grand production designs and incredible star ensembles, it’s the new cinematic take that is able to build the best out of Herbert and Lynch’s worlds and keep anticipation high for the second part yet to come. Listen to our newest episode to see where Andy and Sam stand in this double DUNE debate!
Saturday Aug 28, 2021
Episode #19 - THE FATHER and other great movies on memory
Saturday Aug 28, 2021
Saturday Aug 28, 2021
After a long and memorable summer, Andy and Sam finally take the chance to review the fabulous Oscar-winning THE FATHER, starring a stunning Anthony Hopkins as a man descending into dementia. Instead of being purely tragic, Florian Zeller's film manages to create an utterly immersive, funny, unnerving and truly cinematic experience. We take a walk down movie memory lane as well, passing other great movies that have put memories at their centre. As it turns out, some of our favourite movies and directors have dealt with the issues that go to the very heart of what filmmaking is: make believe.
Saturday Jun 26, 2021
Episode #18 - The Pride Issue!
Saturday Jun 26, 2021
Saturday Jun 26, 2021
Our 18th episode means our podcast is coming of age and Andy and Sam are coming out! Our tribute to Pride Month is a discussion of our favourite LGBTQ+ films and the changes queer cinema has gone through over time. The past decades since the first 'gay movie' we saw have seen queer characters evolve from sidelined and supporting characters to being front and center of film, TV and streaming productions. However, while massive social progress has been made on queer rights, we find LGBTQ+ cinema will still be utterly relevant in telling the stories of impossible loves across time and space. So while being proud of our achievement, there is still a lot to be done and film will be central in achieving this.
Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Episode #17 - Fresh 2021 releases reviewed!
Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Thursday Jun 03, 2021
After almost a year of podcasting, Andy and Sam finally manage to review a fresh batch of cinema and streaming releases! From highly acclaimed Oscar winners Promising Young Woman and Druk - Another Round to Disney's newest origin story Cruella, and from German LGBTQ+ firsts (Futur Drei and All You Need) to long-awaited Netflix besteller adaptation The Woman in the Window, they have found a lot to admire, criticise and dissect. Refreshing characters and original screenplays still clearly win the day and there's hope that the next batch of productions is already in the works!
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
Episode #16 - So who just won at the Oscars?
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
This week's Oscar ceremony provided a somewhat anti-climactic ending to a very unique 2021 award season: a few expected winners (Nomadland's Best Director and Best Movie Awards), but just as many surprises (Anthony Hopkins and Frances McDormand winning Best Actors) and perceived snubs (Chadwick Boseman and Viola Davis). Andy and Sam review the most important awards of the evening, as well as the unusual Oscar ceremony itself before dissecting four of this year's most nominated movies: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Promising Young Woman, Trial of the Chicago 7 and Mank. They question especially whether these films meet the criteria for a truly satisfying cinematic journey.
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
Episode #15 - Whatever happened to Faye Dunaway?
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
Faye Dunaway was arguably the biggest female star of late 60s and 70s Hollywood. She starred in an incredible string of great movies alongside the hottest stars and directors of the day - from Bonnie and Clyde to The Thomas Crown Affair and Chinatown. Her Oscar for Network (1976) seemed to be another logical step in her high-flying career. But things were to take a very different turn - so whatever happened? Andy and Sam pay tribute to the last true Hollywood diva, recommend ten movies from her filmography and discuss the impact she's had on the film industry and female stars of her calibre since. They find that no one has since ever been quite as faye-mous!