At the Movies with William Fletcher
197 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago -A podcast where me and some friends cover movies that we have not seen from classics all the way to new releases.
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Episode 147: Alex Garland Filmography
April 10, 2024 10:28 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBAfter another brief hiatus, the show has returned with a retrospective look at the career of Alex Garland's directorial filmography plus a handful of pitstops with his earlier written work. Also, apologies for some slightly warbly audio on my end. Everything should be back to normal for the next episode.
Episode 146: Ghostbusters
March 20, 2024 10:54 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBThe show is looking back at another classic of cinema with a retrospective look at the Ghostbusters franchise with the ups and downs of not just this franchise but also the current state of cinema.
Episode 145: All That Jazz
March 13, 2024 09:05 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBGoing for a bit of an older film this week with a look back at the Palme d'Or winning and Oscar nominated film All That Jazz with some very long (relevant tangents) on what inspired the film and some general film history discussions.
Episode 144: Oscars 2024
March 06, 2024 11:46 - 2 hours - 276 MBThe annual Oscars celebration is here with a discussion on the 10 films nominated for Best Picture, the various controversies surrounding many of them and a general look at some of the best films of 2023.
Episode 143: Kung Fu Panda
February 28, 2024 12:05 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBThe podcast has returned after a hiatus with the first look at a proper Dreamworks franchise with a retrospective look at the Kung Fu Panda trilogy.
Episode 142: Alexander Payne Filmography: Part 2
January 24, 2024 13:53 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBIt's a special occasion as it is the 4th year anniversary of the podcast and we conclude the Alexander Payne retrospective with looks at the second half of his career, controversy and the upcoming Oscars.
Episode 141: Alexander Payne Filmography: Part 1
January 17, 2024 11:36 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBThe first directorial retrospective of 2024 is here with a look back at the career of Alexander Payne and there are some very different feelings towards his films.
Episode 140: Mean Girls
January 10, 2024 08:57 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBThe first tie-in episode of 2024 is here with a look at the 2004 cult hit Mean Girls as well as discussions of our own less than popular high school careers.
Episode 139: Review of the Year 2023: Part 2
January 08, 2024 08:22 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBAfter a severe delay to the first episode of 2024, we look back at the second half of 2023 with discussions on all the films the show was tying episodes into.
Episode 138: Review of the Year 2023: Part 1
December 27, 2023 12:13 - 2 hours - 315 MB2023 is nearly coming to a close and what a better way than looking back and celebrating (mostly) the films released in 2023? At least, for the first half of the year. It'd be too long otherwise.
Episode 137: Love Actually
December 20, 2023 12:39 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBThe podcast is getting into the festive spirit this week covering a film that is celebrating it's 20th Anniversary with Love Actually.
Episode 136: Chicken Run
December 13, 2023 12:52 - 49 minutes - 45 MBWe're getting close to the end of the year and we're up to the final tie-in episode for the year with a look at Chicken Run to tie into the release of its sequel as well as having a look at Aardman's past, present and future.
Episode 135: The Favourite
December 06, 2023 11:14 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBPoor Things is coming out this week so this week the show will be looking primarily at The Favourite but also the rest of Yorgos Lanthimos' filmography with discussions on the films as well as the upcoming Oscars and bizarre comparisons to other new releases.
Episode 134: Disney
November 22, 2023 13:12 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBTo tie into the release of Disney's newest release, Wish, the show is having a look back at some of the classics in the studio's backlog and talking about the history of these films, Jim Carrey and the live action remakes.
Episode 133: Promising Young Woman
November 15, 2023 11:17 - 54 minutes - 18.5 MBWith the release of Saltburn being incredibly soon, the show will be looking at Emerald Fennell's first film, Promising Young Woman with a discussion on the film as well as the current state of certain things.
Episode 132: David Fincher Filmography: Part 2
November 10, 2023 07:28 - 2 hours - 49.3 MBThe conclusion of David Fincher's filmography with conversations on his 5 most recent films, monologuing and gender dynamics.
Episode 131: David Fincher Filmography: Part 1
November 05, 2023 13:45 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBThis episode is the beginner of a two parter retrospective looking at the career of David Fincher with lots of dumb impressions, discussions on the colour yellow and a general love for Fincher's work.
Episode 130: Captain Marvel
October 26, 2023 10:48 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBThe final look at the Marvel Cinematic Universe for 2023 is a look back at Captain Marvel but to be honest, there isn't a whole lot say as will be reflected in this episode's length.
Episode 129: Martin Scorsese
October 19, 2023 11:16 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBDespite another delay, the show continues with a look at Martin Scorsese's career overall but with a few major pitstops at his most iconic work with discussions devolving into impressions and complaints about film length.
Episode 128: Edgar Wright Filmography: Part 2
October 07, 2023 12:14 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBAfter a severe delay, the podcast is back with the conclusion on Edgar Wright's filmography and as was implied in the last episode, there are much bigger clashes this time around.
Episode 127: Edgar Wright Filmography: Part 1
September 13, 2023 11:43 - 1 hour - 104 MBThe show is looking through another director's filmography this year with a retrospective look at Edgar Wright's career covering his first 4 films with our opinions on these films as well as what our favourite one is, a discussion on what is the best film ever and some great jokes.
Episode 126: The Big Short
September 06, 2023 11:10 - 37 minutes - 34 MBAfter another hiatus, the show has returned this time with a look at Adam McKay's The Big Short. Besides discussing the film, we talk about the man's career as well as some political issues.
Episode 125: Bullet Train
August 09, 2023 10:38 - 2 hours - 178 MBA long anticipated episode (at least for us) on this podcast with a look at Bullet Train. Not just a normal look though, a full on commentary and live reaction to the film with some arguably questionable jokes throughout.
Episode 124: The Meg
August 02, 2023 13:23 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBApologies for a shorter episode this week (we've got some interesting stuff in the works currently on the film The Meg in anticipation? of its sequel which releases this week. Honestly, we just spend most of this episode complaining, so if you're a fan of complaining, this is the one for you.
Episode 123: Christopher Nolan’s Filmography: Part 3
July 20, 2023 11:32 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBWe get to the finale of the Nolan retrospective with discussions on Interstellar, Dunkirk and Tenet as well as Oppenheimer, Barbie and the general Letterboxd community. There were some slight audio issues so some of the editing may seem a bit choppy.
Episode 122: Christopher Nolan Filmography: Part 2
July 14, 2023 12:32 - 1 hour - 105 MBBetter late than never, right? Apologies for the lateness again but we move on to the next part of Nolan's career which is generally very positive until it isn't. Beyond Nolan, we discuss IMDB, Batman and nudity somehow.
Episode 121: Christopher Nolan Filmography: Part 1
July 07, 2023 12:18 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBAfter being sick for a few days, I was able to finish editing this week's episode with a look at Christopher Nolan's filmography with pitstops at his first four films as well as a discussions on low budget filmmaking, film people in general and the superhero origin film.
Episode 120: (500) Days of Summer
June 28, 2023 04:01 - 56 minutes - 78.2 MBA smaller film this week before the show gets into a massive retrospective look at a certain filmmaker's filmography, with a look at (500) Days of Summer with discussions not just on the film but also on relationships, love and the worst parts of ourselves.
Episode 119: Indiana Jones
June 22, 2023 10:02 - 1 hour - 134 MBA couple of weeks after doing Spider-Man, the show is back with another episode looking at a seminal film franchise in Indiana Jones with a special quiz at the end and the first episode with intro music.
Episode 118: Spider-Man Films: Part 2
June 01, 2023 13:36 - 1 hour - 147 MBSlightly late but still here with the second part of the Spider-Man films. The discussion goes to some interesting places including some controversial takes on the Holland films, slightly less but still controversial take on Spider-Verse and the Spider-Verse sequel.
Episode 117: Spider-Man Films: Part 1
May 24, 2023 13:25 - 1 hour - 159 MBThe show is back with another look at superheroes this time with the first half of a retrospective looking at the first 5 live action Spider-Man films.
Episode 116: Back to the Future
May 10, 2023 11:18 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBThis week's episode is looking back at a classic trilogy of cinema with Back to the Future with discussions on the film, changing actors and the quality of Pepsi and Coke.
Episode 115: Guardians of the Galaxy
May 03, 2023 12:31 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBDelving into the Marvel Cinematic Universe for the first time in 2023 with, what is arguably, the most beloved sub-franchise in the MCU with a discussion on Guardians of the Galaxy and sequels.
Episode 114: Evil Dead
April 20, 2023 11:52 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBAfter some technical screwups last week, the show is back but delayed again unfortunately. Regardless, we're back doing episodes again and looking at a massive franchise in anticipation of the release of Evil Dead Rise by looking at, well the Evil Dead franchise.
Episode 113: Ari Aster Filmography
April 14, 2023 03:16 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBAfter a slight hiatus, the podcast is back with a look at Ari Aster's filmography in anticipation of his upcoming release, Beau Is Afraid. Apologies for the slight delay on the release. It wasn't uploading to the hosting site so it wasn't able to be released yet.
Episode 112: Forrest Gump
March 29, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 661 MBA bit of a controversial episode this week as we look back on the Best Picture winner that has be somewhat been re-evaluated in recent years, Forrest Gump.
Episode 111: John Wick
March 22, 2023 10:12 - 45 minutes - 459 MBTying into the release for John Wick: Chapter 4 this week, we delve into the John Wick franchise but we spend about half of the episode discussing films that aren't even relevant to the discussion.
Episode 110: Pleasantville
March 15, 2023 14:12 - 51 minutes - 190 MBThis was an episode that I had planned to do with my dad but circumstances got in the way so this is now a tribute episode for him where we look at Pleasantville. Apologies for some slight technical difficulties.
Episode 109: Oscars 2023
March 08, 2023 12:02 - 1 hour - 150 MBAfter a fairly lengthy hiatus, I'm back with a look at the Best Picture nominees this year with a discussion on them as well as a few other categories and some changes to this show for the future.
Episode 108: Fifty Shades Darker
February 13, 2023 07:37 - 1 hour - 333 MBAfter a brief hiatus (which I will explain in the episode), I'm back with the Valentine's Day special where we look at Fifty Shades Darker. We kind of ignore the film at points to go on tangents about our personal lives and our times at school. Also, my ratings for the Shyamalan films I didn't cover: The Visit - 7/10 Split - 8/10 Glass - 7/10 Old - 7/10
Episode 107: M. Night Shyamalan Filmography: Part 2
January 23, 2023 13:45 - 1 hour - 279 MBThe second part of a full retrospective looking at Shyamalan's career where we look at the second distinct era in his career where his career begins to go downhill.
Episode 106: M. Night Shyamalan Filmography: Part 1
January 16, 2023 13:15 - 1 hour - 247 MBGoing into the first big group of episodes for the year where we look at the first five directed works from M. Night Shyamalan and get into discussions on the current state of cinema and child acting.
Episode 105: William’s Lists Part 9 - Rian Johnson’s Filmography
January 09, 2023 12:23 - 15 minutes - 11.8 MBNow that we've finished with 2022, we can look to the future and look forward to all the new releases of 2023 starting off with a look at Rian Johnson's filmography in anticipation of his new TV show, Poker Face.
Episode 104: Review of the Year 2022: Part 2
January 02, 2023 13:19 - 2 hours - 495 MBContinuing on from last week's episode (as well as the first episode of the new year), we finish up with the discussions on 2022 films with even more of a mixed bag in terms of positive and negative opinions.
Episode 103: Review of the Year 2022: Part 1
December 27, 2022 13:09 - 2 hours - 490 MBInitially planned as one episode (before I realised it would be too long) so I've split it into two parts covering about half of the films/TV shows that I was tying episodes into.
Christmas Special: A Die Hard Christmas
December 24, 2022 12:41 - 9 minutes - 5.68 MBNot a proper episode this week but I've decided to still release a little something for this year's Christmas special.
Episode 102: Avatar
December 12, 2022 13:09 - 56 minutes - 207 MBA film that has been over a decade in the making is finally releasing with Avatar: The Way of Water and this week we are looking back at the film that kicked it off back in 2009.
Episode 101: The Truman Show
December 08, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 293 MBAfter some slight delays, episode 101 is out. This will we delve into a classic from the late 90s with discussions on the Oscars of the following and how relevant the film is today.
Episode 100: Memento
November 21, 2022 03:46 - 2 hours - 463 MBIt's the big one. Episode 100. For this episode. I'm covering my all-time favourite film with Memento with a unique twist and we try something new.
Episode 99: Enchanted
November 14, 2022 11:32 - 1 hour - 973 MBWith the final episode before the 100th episode of the podcast, I look back at a beloved classic of the mid-2000s as well as a long coming guest with the film Enchanted.