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Ad Astra (Skip Intro #130)
September 19, 2019 11:30 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBThe gang turn to the stars as they review sci-fi drama Ad Astra, starring Brad Pitt, and venture into the wide world of Space Movies.
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (Skip Intro #129)
September 18, 2019 11:30 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBThe gang talk Gelflings and Skeksis as they review The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, the fantasy adventure series from Netflix based on Jim Henson's 1982 film, The Dark Crystal. They also discuss puppets and the likes of The Muppets and Sesame Street.
The Work of TV Auteurs (Skip Intro #128)
September 17, 2019 11:30 - 21 minutes - 20 MBAre there TV showrunners who have left their fingerprints all over their portfolio of TV series? The gang discusses the meaning of the term "TV Auteur", and brings up some of their favourites: Aaron Sorkin, Shonda Rhimes, Glen A Larson, Michael Schurr, and Bryan Fuller.
M For Malaysia (Skip Intro #127)
September 13, 2019 11:30 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBSkip Intro closes off their Malaysian Film Week with a look at "M for Malaysia", the documentary following Malaysia's 14th General Elections, and the road it took to get there. Lynn and Iain invite filmmakers Ineza Roussille and Dian Lee into the studios to talk about their film, then share their thoughts in their review. M for Malaysia is in selected cinemas now. Check out the trailer.
Suatu Ketika (Skip Intro #126)
September 12, 2019 11:30 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBThe guys speak to Prakash Murugiah, Director and Co-Writer of Suatu Ketika, a sport drama about a group of underprivileged local school kids as they go against all odds to form a football team to compete in the JG Davidson Cup in 1952 Malaysia. Suatu Ketika is currently in cinemas. Check out the trailer.
Dendam Pontianak (Skip Intro #125)
September 11, 2019 11:30 - 29 minutes - 27 MBSkip Intro's week-long celebration of Malaysian films continues as Bahir and Iain interview Gavin Yap, co-writer and co-director of Dendam Pontianak, to discuss the film's influences, bringing traditional horror elements to screen while shooting in modern day Malaysia, and working with co-director Glen Goei in this Malaysian-Singaporean production. Dendam Pontianak is in cinemas on 12th September. Check out the trailer.
Shadowplay (Skip Intro #124)
September 10, 2019 11:30 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBBahir and Iain sit down with the filmmakers of SHADOWPLAY: director Tony Pietra Arjuna and writer Khairil M. Bahar to discuss the Malaysian fantasy thriller, currently available on Vimeo On Demand, and share their thoughts on the film in their review. Featuring music from the Shadowplay Original Soundtrack by Stellar Dreams. SHADOWPLAY is currently available on demand at vimeo.com/ondemand/shadowplaymovie
Weathering With You (Skip Intro #123)
September 06, 2019 11:30 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBThe gang dive into Makoto Shinkai's latest offering, Weathering With You, a Japanese animated romantic fantasy drama film, and the first from the director since his 2016 box office hit, Your Name. This inspires a discussion around devastating anime movie experiences, from the likes of The Grave of the Fireflies and A Silent Voice.
The Japanese Film Festival 2019 (Skip Intro #122)
September 05, 2019 11:30 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBAs the Japanese Film Festival 2019 rolls into our cinemas this week, the gang take a look at the films on offer, and review a couple of them that caught their eye: "Lying to Mom" and "Brave Father Online: Our Story of Final Fantasy XIV". JFF2019 will be in GSC Cinemas in the Klang Valley from 5-11 September, and other cities nationwide. Find out more and check out the programme on the JFF2019 website.
IT Chapter Two (Skip Intro #121)
September 04, 2019 11:30 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBPennywise and the Losers' Club are back in the finale of the IT franchise, IT Chapter Two. The gang also discusses special movie screenings with the launch of Screen X in Malaysia.
The Bravest (Skip Intro #120)
September 03, 2019 11:30 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBIain and Bahir review Chinese blockbuster, The Bravest, and talk heroics and freak disaster movies with Lynn to ask: Have we seen the last of disaster movies?
A Malaysian Film Report Card (Skip Intro #119)
August 30, 2019 11:30 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBIn this Merdeka Special, the team are joined by Dato' Kamil Othman, Former Deputy General of the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS), for a chat on the current Malaysian landscape and what we can do to support and grow the local film industry.
Square Eyes: Current TV Faves (Skip Intro #118)
August 29, 2019 11:30 - 22 minutes - 21 MBIt's TV Bingers Anonymous in this episode of Skip Intro, as the team share some of the TV shows they just can't stop watching and rewatching right now.
The Angry Birds Movie 2 (Skip Intro #117)
August 28, 2019 11:30 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBThe team look at the unexpected sequel to the Angry Birds Movie, and discuss the strange phenomenon of bad animated movie sequels and some other video game movie adaptations we can expect.
Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus (Skip Intro #116)
August 27, 2019 11:30 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBThe team celebrate the return of Invader Zim to our screens in Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus on Netflix, and share some favourite animated series they might not have been old enough to watch when they did.
Movie Snacks: The Mandalorian & Jeff Goldblum (Skip Intro #115)
August 26, 2019 11:30 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBIn this week's instalment of Movie Snacks, the Skip Intro team chat about some of the latest movie and entertainment news that caught their eye. Check out the trailers discussed below: The Mandalorian The World According to Jeff Goldblum Lady and the Tramp Underwater Motherless Brooklyn
The Wizard of Oz at 80 (Skip Intro #114)
August 23, 2019 11:30 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBWe're off to see the wizard, the Wonderful Wizard of Oz! The team are taking a trip down the yellow brick road as they revisit The Wizard of Oz to celebrate its 80th Anniversary.
The Art of Racing in the Rain (Skip Intro #113)
August 22, 2019 11:30 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBBring on the waterworks, because the gang are talking weepy dog and pet movies, as they review The Art of Racing in the Rain, a heartfelt comedy-drama based on the bestselling novel by Garth Stein- told from the point of view of Golden Retriever, Enzo, voiced by Kevin Costner.
Ready Or Not (Skip Intro #112)
August 21, 2019 11:30 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBThe gang play a game of Hide and Seek as they review the latest mystery-thriller, Ready Or Not. They also discuss some favourite examples of single location movies.
Street Food (Skip Intro #111)
August 20, 2019 11:30 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBFinally able to put their bitterness aside, the team take a look at Netflix's documentary series, Street Food, which failed to feature Malaysia. They review the series, vent (a lot), and throw in some suggestions on what they'd like to see in that sorely missed episode on Malaysia. Visit BersatuForMakan.my to find out more.
The Red Sea Diving Resort (Skip Intro #110)
August 19, 2019 11:30 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBThe team take a trip to The Red Sea Diving Resort, Netflix's drama inspired by the true events of Israeli Mossad agents who help smuggle thousands of Ethiopian Jewish refugees to the safety of Jerusalem. The film inspires a discussion on the White Saviour Complex in movies.
Parasite (Skip Intro #109)
August 16, 2019 11:30 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBThe team struggle to put into words their thoughts on this year's Cannes Palme d'Or Winner, Parasite, from South Korean director Bong Joon-ho, and take a quick look at the filmmaker's works.
GLOW: Season 3 (Skip Intro #108)
August 15, 2019 11:30 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBThe team are joined by Arvindh Yuvaraj again in this episode to talk about the return of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling in Season 3 of GLOW on Netflix, and where they think the series can go from here if it survives the 3-season Netflix culling.
Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood (Skip Intro #107)
August 14, 2019 11:30 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBThe ninth film from Quentin Tarantino, Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Margot Robbie as the fictional Rick Dalton and Cliff Booth, and actress Sharon Tate. The gang share their thoughts on the filmmaker's latest and penultimate film.
Phantom Thread & Ingrid Goes West (Skip Intro #106)
August 13, 2019 11:30 - 19 minutes - 18 MBIt's a double bill today, as the team looks at two 2017 films that didn't get cinema releases here in Malaysia and are available on streaming services now: Phantom Thread and Ingrid Goes West.
Enter the Anime (Skip Intro #105)
August 09, 2019 11:30 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBThe gang are joined by Dhanya Nair, from BFM's News Team, as they turn to Netflix's anime documentary, Enter the Anime. The doc left them...not too impressed, so they recommend some of their all-time favourites from the wild world of anime.
Dora and the Lost City of Gold (Skip Intro #104)
August 08, 2019 11:30 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBThe gang go exploring in Nickelodeon's live-action adaptation of Nickelodeon series Dora the Explorer: Dora and the Lost City of Gold. They also discuss some upcoming adaptations and revivals of old children's TV show favourites, and throw in a few they would like to see back on screen.
Stuber (Skip Intro #103)
August 07, 2019 11:30 - 21 minutes - 20 MBWhat happens when Uber driver meets LA cop? The gang find out in Stuber, the buddy cop comedy starring Kumail Nanjiani and Dave Bautista in their first forays into the genre.
The Mask at 25 (Skip Intro #102)
August 06, 2019 11:30 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBHow does The Mask stand up on its 25th Anniversary? The gang revisit the 1994 cult classic and discuss some of their faves from funnyman Jim Carrey's career.
The Boys: Season 1 (Skip Intro #101)
August 05, 2019 11:30 - 20 minutes - 19 MBAmazon Prime's brand new adaptation of the popular Dark Horse comic, The Boys, looks at what happens in a world where superheroes go rogue and abuse their powers. The gang review Season One, and discuss what they'd like to see next from The Boys.
Late Night (Skip Intro #100)
August 02, 2019 11:30 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBThe team talk comedy and late night TV on TV as they review Late Night, starring Emma Thompson and Mindy Kaling, and throw in a few of their favourites: 30 Rock, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, and more.
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (Skip Intro #99)
August 01, 2019 11:30 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBExactly how fast and furious is the Fast & Furious franchise spin-off, Hobbs & Shaw, which sees Dwayne Johnson's Luke Hobbs teaming up with Jason Statham's Deckard Shaw? Of course, the team couldn't resist taking a ride down memory lane and trying to piece together the franchise's most bewildering moments.
Marvel at the MCU (Watch Now #6)
July 31, 2019 11:30 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBThe team look at their favourite moments from the MCU in this instalment of Watch Now, brought to you by Astro. Choose from 3 Marvel movie bundles on Astro Best CH481, and 20 Marvel blockbusters on demand for connected PVRs, from the very first Iron Man up to Avengers: Endgame. Now available on demand and Astro Best CH481 for purchase.
Queer Eye: Season 4 (Skip Intro #98)
July 29, 2019 11:30 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBBFM's Fab Four talk about The Fab Five's return in Netflix's latest season of Queer Eye, and ask the questions: How much Queer Eye is too much? Are we getting new seasons too soon?
Rocketman (Skip Intro #97)
July 26, 2019 11:30 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBThe team finally get to see Rocket Man himself, Sir Elton John, on the big screen, and talk about how the musical biopic does in telling his story. They also play Pitch Your Biopic! and give a few shout outs to some artists they would love to see in cinemas.
Ma (Skip Intro #96)
July 25, 2019 11:30 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBThe AV bandits are joined again by Arvindh Yuvaraj to figure out what actually went down in thriller and psychological horror, Ma, starring Octavia Spencer. They also look at some actors who have broken the mold and played against their type, and look back at the career of legendary actor Rutger Hauer.
Our Favourite Movie Musicals (Skip Intro #95)
July 24, 2019 11:31 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBIn honour of the trailer for Cats (2019) dropping last week, the gang take the opportunity to talk about their favourite musicals, and what about them exactly makes us all want to sing in the rain.
Frankenstein's Monster's Monster, Frankenstein (Skip Intro #94)
July 23, 2019 11:30 - 17 minutes - 16 MBThe team can't quite figure out what to make of Netflix's mockumentary short film, Frankenstein's Monster's Monster, Frankenstein, starring Stranger Things' David Harbour.
Movie Snacks: Top Gun & SDCC 2019 (Skip Intro #93)
July 22, 2019 11:30 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBIt's time for San Diego Comic Con again, and the gang are joined by Arvindh Yuvaraj to discuss a few trailers that caught their eye this week, and what we can look forward to from from Hall H. Check out the trailers we discussed: Top Gun: Maverick Cats Westworld: Season 3 Star Trek: Picard
Apollo 11 (Skip Intro #92)
July 19, 2019 11:30 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBTo celebrate the 50th anniversary of mankind stepping onto the lunar surface for the first time in 1969, the team review the 2019 documentary Apollo 11, and share some moon landing movies they love.
2019 Emmy Nominations (Skip Intro #91)
July 18, 2019 11:30 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBThe nominees for the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards are in! The team look at this year's nominations, and discuss surprises, snubs, and that big Game of Thrones nominations sweep.
Instant Hotel: Season 2 (Skip Intro #90)
July 17, 2019 11:30 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBHave you got what it takes to run Australia's Best Instant Hotel? The gang look at season 2 of Netflix's reality series Instant Hotel, and what it is exactly that makes reality TV so binge-worthy.
Glued to YouTube (Skip Intro #89)
July 16, 2019 11:30 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBThe AV bandits turn to YouTube and its endless pool of content in this episode, and share some of their favourite channels and videos.
Defending the Underrated (Skip Intro #88)
July 15, 2019 11:30 - 21 minutes - 20 MBThe AV bandits talk about their favourite gems of film and TV they think are severely underrated and definitely worth checking out.
The Lion King (Skip Intro #87)
July 12, 2019 11:30 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBHAKUNA MATATA! The gang celebrate their part in the Circle of Life, as they return to Disney's The Lion King, back in our cinemas in a live-action adaptation with a stellar voice cast, how it holds up to the original and where we stand now with Disney's live-action adaptations.
Crawl (Skip Intro #86)
July 11, 2019 11:30 - 19 minutes - 18 MBThe gang can't get enough of human-hunting gators in the latest Creature Feature flick, Crawl. They also share some of their favourites from the creepy-crawly genre.
ANIMA & Visual Albums (Skip Intro #85)
July 10, 2019 11:30 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBWith the drop of Thom Yorke's short musical film, ANIMA, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, the gang look at some visual albums that came before it.
Stranger Things: Season 3 (Skip Intro #84)
July 09, 2019 11:30 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBIn this spoiler-free review, the team take a trip back to the Upside Down, as they look back at Seasons 1 and 2 of fan-favourite Netflix series, Stranger Things, and share their thoughts on the latest season of the series from The Duffer Brothers.
Movie Snacks: Mulan & Knives Out (Skip Intro #83)
July 08, 2019 11:30 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBIt's time for Movie Snacks, where the gang bring snacks of movie trailers and news that caught their eye. Check out the trailers discussed: Mulan (2020) Teaser Jumanji: The Next Level Knives Out The Problem Solving of Filmmaking by David Sandberg
Neon Genesis Evangelion (Skip Intro #82)
July 05, 2019 11:30 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBThe team is divided as they discuss cult anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion that's just hit Netflix accounts worldwide. They also respond to some listener comments and messages received this week.