Another unconventional Christmas movie we bring you this episode, and it's one that we didn't get chance to cover last year due to UK/US cinema release schedules - it's 2023's The Holdovers from director Alexander Payne. As we spend time talking about the likeability of the characters, we also touch upon musical responsibilities, the joys of a good…

We return to your ears with a surprising start to the holiday season, bringing you our review of Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands - and why we happen to be covering this movie! As well as going through what makes this film so magical (and also a little scary), we also bring you updates on what has been happening during our downtime, calling out cur…

Just in time for Halloween, we're ending the spooky season reviews of 2024 with a standout slasher of the horror genre - it's Mr. Krueger coming to haunt your dreams in the 1984 Wes Craven movie, A Nightmare on Elm Street! We're also joined by special guest Jordan from the MovieWorm YouTube channel to discuss all things Freddy, our first encounters…

Here is our recording (heh) of the Spanish found footage horror - [REC] - for the continuing spooky season of 2024, and trying to test Sophie's mettle on how frightening this movie comes across. Listen in to hear about the ghoulish entity that almost wasn't, if the subtitles were super speedy for the situation, how this relates to Amelie, and what …

Our spooky season 2024 continues as we take a trip up to Hill House, all the way back to 1963 with The Haunting (certainly not the remake with Catherine Zeta-Jones). Will Sophie find anything spooky with this iteration? Is there more than meets the eye with our two female leads? Is there more intrigue in this style of horror than a straight up slas…

The spooky season is upon us once again, and for our first outing in 2024 we're going to church - or not, as the case may be... For Sophie is going to be watching The Omen (from 1976) for the first time, and learn why Damien is not the nice name she thinks it is... Will she find this scary? Has she encoured wild animals attacking here at the safari…

This episode we are taking a look into an '80's fantasy favourite that has passed Sophie by - that being The Neverending Story. But what does she make of it all, and does the movie hold up in Paul's eyes as a fan of similar films such as Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal? Listen it to find out! ------------------------------------------------------- D…

Here we are with birthday special number 10 - and it's also a pretty special episode not just 'cos it's Sophies birthday, but this marks our longest recording to date!! As is tradition with our show, we are bringing you reviews on three different movies - one that both of us have seen (Hercules), one that Paul hasn't seen (13 Going on 30), and one …

We love the Looney Tunes, and with this movie being compared to a live action version of that, we took a chance and sat down to witness what Hundreds of Beavers had to offer with that bold statement! As well as going over how the humour holds up, we also manage to distinguish Christmas elements from the story, a potential nod to Roger Rabbit, and h…

Bonjourno! This episode is not only about Sophie experiencing Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds for the first time, but also the opportunity for Paul to decide whether this movie still remains his favourite of the director's filmography... As we go over the film to find out if it is still top marks (and if Sophie sees the appeal), we also ta…

After Sophie experiencing Ridley Scott's 1979 movie Alien for the first time this year (FYI go check out that previous episode), it was uncertain whether we would be covering the release of Alien: Romulus as a follow up. But the stars had aligned and we were able to venture out to the cinema to go and experience the newest installment in the Alien …

The Patreons have Paul take a trip down memory lane with an iconic '90's kids show turned movie from The Rugrats (with Rugrats in Paris: The Movie thrown in for good measure). As Sophie has only seen the show, it seemed a nice change of pace to go with easy going watches that may offer way more that what appears on the surface. So hold on to your d…

Checking out a movie on the streaming service Mubi this episode, as we take a dive into the neo-noir that is Under the Silver Lake, starring Andrew Garfield. Sex, skunks, Spider-Man and subliminal advertisements are some of the other topics we bring up in our conversation, so listen in to find out what it all means... ------------------------------…

Life is like a box of chocolates - you don't know what you're gonna get... and you don't know what you're gonna get with Sophie giving her first impressions on Robert Zemeckis' 1994 drama Forrest Gump, after holding back from watching the movie all this time. Positive or negetive?? Listen in to find out! As we go through the beats of the story (for…

It's been a minute since we've covered a Marvel movie - and it's a marvel we went out on opening weekend to the cinema! But we couldn't miss the opportunity to go see Deadpool and Wolverine on the big screen, and dedicate an episode to the experience! This review contains a spoiler-free section to get our general consensus on the film, before we mo…

Joyous times! As its Paul's birthday, we are following tradition and reviewing three movies this episode - but with a lil' twist, in that these films all link to the body and mind. We'll be reviewing Inside Out (the one that both of us have seen), Osmosis Jones (the one that Sophie hasn't seen), and Inside Out 2 (the one that neither of us have see…

The patreons picked out a return of 'Monster March' for a solitary summer smash, but was the Ray Harryhausen stop-motion spectacle the right choice over the blundering behemoth in a rubber suit? What was the cause of this creature feature reoccurance? And what will Sophie make of... The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms!?!? This episode also includes Paul …

Top priority of the Summer - to take it easy while listening to our dulcet tones on the subject of this here first time watch of Dazed and Confused from Richard Linklater. Throughout the course of the episode we'll also be giving you our thoughts on the US vs UK school system, errors in sharing crushes with classmates, whether there's more driving …

They don't make movies like this anymore, that's for sure... a horror infused action/adventure story that works for young adults and beyond. But what is it about this retelling that makes it so beloved? To help us with uncovering the secrets of its success, we are joined by very big fans of this film, Sean and Sarah from the Review It Yourself Podc…

It's crazy to think that movies have existed for over 100 years... and in this episode, we're covering a film all way back from the 1920's. On top of that, it's also our first outing with Charlie Chaplin. So here is our review of the comedy-drama from the silent era, The Kid. During our discussion of whether this made us laugh or cry, we also touch…

Good guys and bad guys, GTA, Curb Your Enthusiasm - and of course driving - are some of the talking points we have in the following episode... This movie (much like Alien) has been on the watch pile to discuss for the longest time, but now Sophie is finally getting the chance to watch (and oggle over) Ryan Gosling in the 2011 action thriller Drive.…

The Patreons helped us pick an LGBTQ movie for us to cover as part of Pride Month, and the winner was All of Us Strangers from 2023, starring Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott. Was the story inviting, or was it isolating? Alongside talking about the emotional rollercoaster this film brings, we also discuss the right etiquette for crossing legs, religiou…

In space, no one can hear you scream... but you can certainly hear Sophie's thoughts on watching Ridley Scott's 1979 movie Alien for the first time! Plus we have another person on deck to join in on the discussion - James from the Biscuits and Bluray Podcast (@biscuitsnblurays on IG) - so it's definitely going to be a fantastic mission! As we delve…

We're breaking the cycle with the third installment in our second year of Ani-May, which has us look back at another 2021 anime that Sophie was very happy to be re-watching and reviewing - that being Mamoru Hosoda's Belle (and it might have something to do with the parallels to Beauty and the Beast...) As we look back over this sci-fi musical, we a…

In our next installment of Ani-May season 2, we take a more seemingly European approach(?) for a Japanese animation, as we both check out The Deer King from 2021 for the first time. During our discussion you'll hear what has Paul darting over to the blu-ray shelf, whether the movie title should go by another name, what made Paul upset and Sophie an…

It's round two of 'Ani-May' (still a clever title) and we asked the Patreons to pick one of two cyberpunk-themed heavy hitters. Yes, to Sophie's delight, we're going gritty instead of cutesy from the start with Katsuhiro Otomo's 1988 anime movie Akira. Despite the despair that occurs in this dytopian 'future', there is still beauty to be found - as…

As we close in on second running of our themed month, we remember a previous themed month of Monster March with a lighthearted '80's comedy in the form of Teen Wolf. Does the movie have a lot of bite, or are the fangs just for show? We also discuss Turning Red, basketball movies, just how hairy is Paul, and Sophie dives deeper than you think into t…

If you want the ultimate, you've got to be willing to pay the ultimate price... thankfully, this episode costs you nothing, but it's certainly a doozie - as this is Sophie's first experience with the 1991 Kathryn Bigalow movie Point Break! On top of that, we are also joined by massive movie fan and fellow podcaster Em of Verbal Diorama fame (@verba…

We're saddling up on our horses once again as we mosey on down to Old West, but this time with a promise of James Stewart for Sophie. Yessir, we're taking our chances with checking out the 1939 Comedy-Western movie, Destry Rides Again. As part of the discussion, we also reflect on Jimmy's previous movie roles (particularly ones we've covered), whet…

This might seem like a delayed April Fool's joke, but in this episode we are in fact discussing The Lizzie McGuire Movie for the rare occasion of Sophie recommending a film to watch that Paul hasn't seen before. Was the experience a nice change of scenery, or a holiday nightmare?? Listen in to find out! ---------------------------------------------…

The Patreons have spoken once again and given us a one way trip into the Neo-Noir location of Dark City - but are we glad to be exploring these streets, or are we looking to escape to the haven of Shell Beach? Along with hearing our thoughts and feelings, listen in on how we link both South Park and The Simpsons to this movie, along with The Dark C…

This episode really ties the podcast together... Yes, you will in fact be hearing Sophie's first impressions of the 1998's Coen Brothers movie, The Big Lebowski! Starring Jeff Bridges as The Dude / Dudeness / Duder / El Duderino if you're not into the whole brevity thing.... We are also joined by fellow movie fan and YouTube content creator Film Bl…

Nicolas Cage. John Travolta. 90's action movie. These are the elements that John Woo combined together to bring us Face/Off - a film that is known for its unhinged performances from both leads, but both of us are getting to experience the insanity for the first time! As we give our thoughts on this O.T.T. spectacle, we also touch upon the fact ther…

An epic tale of both romance and disaster from visionary filmmaker James Cameron - yes, we are finally setting sail to talk about the legendary 1997 movie Titanic. This is Sophie's first time experiencing it, and so; does the grand maiden voyage of the famous ship entrance her, or does the whole experience sink to the depths like the tragedy that b…

Gather round, fellow travellers - grab a tankard of your favourite ale (or whatever whets your whistle), take a seat by the fire, and listen to our tale of what we thought of the fantasy movie Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. During this conversation of ours you'll also hear us regale of our own history with playing the game, what we learne…

This episode marks a special occassion, as we've now hit the milestone of 200 full-length episodes uploaded for the world to hear! We want to thank you all for listening to the show - whether you're a newcomer or a regular, we really appreciate it and we hope you continue to enjoy what we offer. It is also a special episode as we are joined by Sara…

We've covered the iconic Spaghetti Western in a previous episode... now it's time to take a Korean spin on the Western genre with 2008's The Good, The Bad, The Weird! Aside from attempted comparisons to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (and how many times do we say BOTH titles??) we also discuss to foreign approach to filmmaking and storytelling, wha…

Looking for some hot stuff? Or something to listen to rather? Well, here we present to you our steamy episode focusing on the 1997 British comedy drama (and somewhat musical) The Full Monty. During our conversation we also discuss how down to earth Northerners are, men's self confidence, toilet talk and much more vulgar language (shockingly from So…

It feels like it's been a long while getting this film here in the UK, but in this episode we finally have the chance to talk about the Golden Globe winning (and many more awards to come, I'm sure) movie Poor Things - the latest film from Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos, starring Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe, Ramy Youssef... and the crown jewel herse…

Rev your engines and add this to your ride along playlist - it's been a while since covering a Tarantino film, but we're back in the drivers seat and raring to bring you our movie review of 2007's Death Proof. As well as hearing Sophie's thoughts on this grindhouse style movie, we also talk about its nods to horror, Aussies vs Kiwis, how men aren't…

The hills are alive... with the sound of the first episode of 2024 - and we've started out strong with a hefty musical movie neither of have seen, courtesy of our Patreons. We give you - our review of The Sound of Music! Throughout the course of the episode we have comments on the cinematography, what our standout songs were, the impact of the Edel…

The end of 2023 is here, and with it we have another retrospective special episode for you all, where we have a laugh and reflect on how our fourth year of podcasting has been for us! We discuss the movie highs and lows of what we’ve watched this year, brief reviews on noteable movies we've recently seen, our top downloaded episodes of those movies…

Just in time for the holiday season, we bring you our final movie review of 2023 - and we're joined by our lovely friend and Patreon of the show Emma (@em_hayton on IG) to discuss one of her favourite Christmas movies (and the best Dicken's tale adapted to celluloid?) The Muppets Christmas Carol! We chat our favourite songs from the movie, how it s…

Listeners rejoice! Thanks to the Patreons, our third festive episode of 2023 comes in the form of a black and white 40's flick called The Bishop's Wife, starring Cary Grant as a guardian angel helping out a troubled soul around Christmas time. Does this sound familiar? As we give you our short but sweet review of the movie to find out if it is to b…

Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals! For our second seasonal episode of 2023, we're covering not one, but TWO favourites of the festive season that I'm sure you all love as much as we do - 1990's Home Alone and the 1992 follow-up, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. As we go through comparing both these movies in our typical loose fashion, we also talk …

Let the festivities begin! For the first Christmas themed review of 2023, we're both taking a look at something new(ish) and hip (maybe?) with a Netflix original movie named Love Hard (combo of Love Actually and Die Hard) starring Nina Dobrev. Does this film deliver something different from the regular holiday season flicks, or fall into the same t…

Just before the festive flicks start up for this year, this episode we're covering a cult fantasy movie classic full of memorable characters and quotable lines, that surely will tick all the right boxes for Sophie's sensibilities. Or is it perhaps... inconceivable?? As well as going over the love story of Westley and Buttercup, we contemplate what …

As the cold nights draw in for the winter months, we both take in a film we haven't seen for our first attempt at the theme of Noir-vember, that was decide by our Patreons - 2014's Nightcrawler. Did the story deliver with high stakes tension? Why does Jake Gyllenhaal's character have such a riduculous name? And what was it that shocked Sophie the m…

"What are you going to do now?" Listen to this podcast episode, I hope - as Sophie gives her thoughts for her first time watching 1967's The Graduate, starring a very young looking Dustin Hoffman. As we go through the story beats of this cinematic classic, you'll also hear Paul constantly bringing up the fact that Mayor Larry Vaughn is the husband …

After the horrors of Halloween, it's time to settle down with something a bit more lighthearted and poignant. That particular role with shoes to fill is little Marcel, a 1 inch shell who we believe will capture our hearts - and you can listen in to find out if he did! As well as going through the story beats and the background of it's conception, w…