This week we’re covering a recommendation from readers Andrew Noname (sorry, I forgot to write your surname down Andrew) and Craig Huffman – the Scorsese classic, GoodFellas. I couldn’t believe that Ian hadn’t seen this one. Name an Ealing comedy or an odd sixties sci-fi flick and I guarantee that Ian will have seen it,Continue reading “As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster”
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The punishment is loneliness
This week we review the original road trip movie, Ingmar Bergman’s Wild Strawberries. Ok, cards on the table, despite Lewis and I being the internet’s premier film podcasters (right?) neither of us had actually seen a Bergman film before. Yes, yes, yes, I know that’s not particularly surprising for me, but Lewis? He’s supposed toContinue reading “The punishment is loneliness”
I’m as mad as hell, and I’m not going to take this any more!
This week we’re plunged back into the seventies with Network, a satire on the ruthlessness of TV executives. Anchorman Howard Beale (Peter Finch) is unceremoniously ‘retired’ after the ratings on his news show dip, then threatens to kill himself live on air. After an unexpected rise in Howard’s ratings, the ruthless TV bosses decide toContinue reading “I’m as mad as hell, and I’m not going to take this any more!”
Once: not that good
Seeing as Once (the musical) is just about to open in the UK, we thought it was the perfect time to review Once (the film), which was recommended to us AGES ago by stalwart reader Philip Rose. Unfortunately, well, we, uh, didn’t think it was that good. Sorry Philip. Jeez, this is a bit awkward isn’tContinue reading “Once: not that good”
If we don’t defend ourselves from Godzilla now, what will become of us?
Every so often Lewis and I watch a film that takes us by surprise. For example, before we watched Hidden we were fully expecting to be bored by a ‘worthy’, albeit beautifully shot, French film. Instead we were gripped by that strangely compulsive thriller. This week we watched Godzilla (no, not that dreadful Roland Emmerich filmContinue reading “If we don’t defend ourselves from Godzilla now, what will become of us?”
What the hell do you know about surfing, Major? You’re from goddamned New Jersey!
Podcast 50! The big 5-0. That’s right, we’re almost half way through our list of 101 Films. To celebrate we didn’t want to do any old film, but a bona fide classic. So after much discussion, and having a quick check which films I hadn’t seen (let’s be honest, it’s always me who hasn’t seenContinue reading “What the hell do you know about surfing, Major? You’re from goddamned New Jersey!”
The stars are ageless, aren’t they?
Los Angeles and Hollywood. La-la land itself. A city of hopes and dreams, crushed ambitions and empty promises. Despite being firmly Noo York guys in the battle of the big American cities, even Lewis and I can’t help but be seduced by its shallow glamour. If we weren’t so dedicated to this podcast we would’veContinue reading “The stars are ageless, aren’t they?”
Valentine’s Day Special 2013: Bring on the Break-ups
It’s that time of year again: Marmite Day. You either love it or hate it. Many people would happily throw everything related to Valentine’s Day onto a massive Return of the Jedi-style pyre and watch it burn as a wry smile played across their lips, whereas others love any old excuse to go out forContinue reading “Valentine’s Day Special 2013: Bring on the Break-ups”
Free Spirits? Or Bad Attitude?
This… This was a tough one. Ok, so it’s probably best if Lewis and I lay our cards on the table straight away. We’re not interested in skateboarding or surfing or anything of that nature really. We have a hazy understanding of the culture surrounding these sports (or ‘sports’ if you’re being a curmudgeonly grandad…Continue reading “Free Spirits? Or Bad Attitude?”
Our apartment was so small that mother made me play in the oven
Considering that neither of us particularly like musicals, it’s something of a surprise that Hedwig and the Angry Inch is actually the third musical on our list (after The Sound of Music and Cabaret). Is this an admission that actually we secretly really love musicals but are afraid to admit it for fear of sullyingContinue reading “Our apartment was so small that mother made me play in the oven”
101 Films You Should Have Seen 