Author Archives: Lewis Packwood

Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn

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”

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”

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”

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!”

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”