The Prestige
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S1 Ep 201.20 - Small Batch: TRAINWRECK (2015)
In a special small-batch edition of the show Rob and Sam take a brief look at this summer’s TRAINWRECK, celebrity, humanity, and the return of the rom-com.
S1 Ep 191.19 - WORLD WAR Z (2013) & Invasion
This week Rob and Sam talk about the 2013 film WORLD WAR Z — looking at disease, allegory, expansion, and what really works (and what maybe doesn’t) about a big-budget zombie film.
S1 Ep 181.18 - BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD (2012) & Childhood
This week, Rob and Sam discuss 2012’s BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD — looking at its expressive and naturalistic presentation of childhood, considering various allegorical interpretations, and marvelling at a couple of stunning début performances.
S1 Ep 171.17 - LOOPER (2012) & Sci-Fi
Rob & Sam watch the sci-fi mind-bender, LOOPER and talk about what makes something sci-fi, hard vs soft and the nature of identity when faced with yourself.
S1 Ep 161.16 - STATION AGENT (2003) & Isolation
Sam & Rob watch the indie gen, STATION AGENT and talk about isolation on film, the use of colour and walking the right of way.
S1 Ep 151.15 - INSIDE OUT (2015) & Stereotypes
Rob & Sam tackle INSIDE OUT, the recent Pixar release!
S1 Ep 141.14 - ANTMAN (2015) & Origin Stories
Rob & Sam dive back into the MCU with Antman, talking about what makes a good origin story, what makes a bad one and Sam finally admits the glory of She's All That.
S1 Ep 131.13 - THE MONUMENTS MEN (2014) & Ownership
Rob & Sam explore The Monuments Men, the ideas of who owns art and Rob drops some big name stories...
S1 Ep 121.12 - DEAR WENDY (2005) & American Imperialism
Rob & Sam discuss American Imperialism, Dogme 95, What is Art and Twilight, as they watch DEAR WENDY. Show Notes: Dogme95 - http://www.dogme95.dk/the-vow-of-chastity/ Battle Hymn Of The Republic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5mmFPyDK_8 Recommendations: Elephant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htlsOf3PnGY The Host: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoYURokHuZ4 3:10 To Yuma www.youtube.com/watch?v=AecMZH1a1z0 Butch Cassidy: www.youtube.com/watch?v=X41Ylp02NRs Son Of Rambow: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnVt0tqT7YQ
S1 Ep 111.11 - FLIGHT (2012) & Addiction
Sam & Rob tackle alcoholism, messiah complexes and John Goodman as they watch FLIGHT
Reviews With Friends I
bonusJoin Rob & Sam, two life-long friends, one a veteran of the film industry, the other a Cambridge-educated writer on books, movies and graphic novels. Each week they talk about a film and some of the ideas it throws up. This week, Sam is off on holibobs and so Rob has roped in some Podcast buddies to help out! All thanks to ScareTrack, 3Bods1Pod and WGMABPD for pitching in!
S1 Ep 91.9 - JURASSIC WORLD (2015) & Nostalgia
Rob & Sam delve into the world of nostalgia and it's dangers in this week's episode on Jurassic World!
S1 Ep 81.8 - THE APARTMENT (1960) And Endings
In which a 55 year old film surprises us both...
S1 Ep 71.7 - CLERKS (1994) & Slacker Cinema
In which Rob & Sam turn into Old Man 90s and lament today's youth....
S1 Ep 61.6 - DIE HARD (1988) & Masculinity
In which Rob & Sam agree about the film and lament the death of a franchise….
S1 Ep 51.5 - MAD MAX: FURY ROAD (2015) & Myth
In which Rob & Sam disagree about Mad Max: Fury Road and they talk about mythical text, metatext and subtext….
S1 Ep 41.4 - WARRIOR (2011) & Sports Films
In which we discuss WARRIOR, when a sports film isn’t a sport film and the acting talents of Vinnie Jones…
S1 Ep 31.3 - RESERVOIR DOGS (1991) & Tarantino
In which we discuss the 1991 classic, Reservoir Dogs, pop culture riffs and films about films...
S1 Ep 21.2 - ZERO DARK THIRTY (2012) & The Other
Welcome to world of The Other, what makes a character The Other and some films that highlight that
S1 Ep 11.1 - AVENGERS 2 (2015) & The Art Of The Sequel
This week, we dive into Marvel's latest offering, AVENGERS 2 and what makes a good sequel, how to avoid making a bad sequel and some of our favourite part twos.