In celebration of Mother’s Day, this week we review Gone With The Wind, which is Ian’s mum’s favourite film. Unfortunately, I didn’t get my act together in time to write this post before Mother’s Day, even though we recorded this several days ago… but on the other hand, in the United States Mother’s Day isn’tContinue reading “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn”
Author Archives: Lewis Packwood
#71: Gone With The Wind
In celebration of Mother’s Day, we review Ian’s mum’s favourite film.
Dallas Buyers Club: 101 Films Extra #05
This week we have a surprise guest – Jason Andrews steps into Ian’s shoes as we talk about Dallas Buyers Club. Jason is a writer, film buff and author of the blog Tomorrow Can Pay The Rent, as well as being an old friend of mine and Ian’s, and after Jase and I both sawContinue reading “Dallas Buyers Club: 101 Films Extra #05”
Extra #5: Dallas Buyers Club
All the misery of the rodeo.
Valentine’s Day Special 2014: Truly Madly Deeply
For Valentine’s Day last year we listed our ten favourite break-up films, but this year we’re very much back on the romance train with Truly Madly Deeply. I first saw this film when I was a teenager, and it’s stuck with me ever since, remaining one of my all-time favourite movies. It also remains bizarrelyContinue reading “Valentine’s Day Special 2014: Truly Madly Deeply”
#70: Truly Madly Deeply
It’s got Alan Rickman in it, what more recommendation do you need?
I’m a writer, you monsters! I create!
Right. I’ve watched this film. I’ve researched this film. I’ve recorded a podcast about it, and I’m now writing this short blog post, yet every time, EVERY SINGLE TIME I see a picture of John Turturro as the titular Barton Fink I think ‘Is that Egon Spengler from Ghostbusters?’ I can’t help myself. Look atContinue reading “I’m a writer, you monsters! I create!”
#69: Barton Fink
After reviewing Fargo, we turn our attention to another Coen Brothers classic.
Christmas Special 2013: Scrooged Commentary
For our third Christmas Special we thought we’d try something a little different. This year, rather than talk about Christmas films past and present, we decided to do a DVD commentary – something we’ve been talking about for ages but haven’t got round to doing until now. And what better film to ‘commentarize’ on thanContinue reading “Christmas Special 2013: Scrooged Commentary”
Christmas Special 2013: Scrooged Commentary
Watch the film with us as we provide a commentary!