Deja Review
60 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA group of film lovers get together to discuss a cult or classic film that one (or more) of them has just watched for the very first time.
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Episodes
Deja Recommends Volume Three
August 01, 2020 23:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBAlex and Mike get on the digital blower to Brodie Lancaster for some of her lockdown recommendations.
Deja Recommends Volume Two
June 21, 2020 23:57 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB"My whole life is a darkroom. One. Big. Dark. Room."
Deja Recommends Volume One
May 13, 2020 00:42 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBSelf-isolation ain't gonna stop Mike and Alex from getting back into your ears...
The Shawshank Redemption with Kane Daniel
March 10, 2020 22:33 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBGet busy listening or get busy dying.
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
February 26, 2020 02:45 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBIf everything’s ready here on the dark side of the moon, play the five tones.
Predator
February 11, 2020 19:59 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBThe OG Three are pumping iron and pounding ‘roids as we take a swing at John McTiernan’s 1987 classic, ‘Predator’.
The NeverEnding Story
January 28, 2020 22:02 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBIt’s time for your three favourite ‘80s kids to take off their rose-coloured Wayfarers and ask the hard questions: is it possible to enjoy Wolfgang Petersen’s ‘The NeverEnding Story’ as an adult? Is this movie an uplifting fable about the power of imagination or a tedious yet traumatic tale of dead mothers and dead horses? The only thing we can seem to agree on is that Ronan Farrow should be investigating Falkor. The cameo from Yoda and Mickey Mouse
Love Actually with Brodie Lancaster (Part 2)
December 18, 2019 03:26 - 39 minutes - 36 MBThe festivities continue with our own Christmas angel, Brodie Lancaster.
Love Actually with Brodie Lancaster (Part 1)
December 10, 2019 23:59 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBThe inestimable Brodie Lancaster returns to discuss Richard Curtis’ Christmas classic ‘Love Actually’.
Rosemary's Baby
November 26, 2019 23:08 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBThis week the OG Three grapple with a masterwork directed by a monster—Roman Polanski’s 1968 psychological thriller ‘Rosemary’s Baby’.
Vertigo
November 12, 2019 22:37 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBThe new OG Three take on Hitchcock’s complicated 1958 masterpiece ‘Vertigo’.
A Nightmare on Elm Street
October 29, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBOne, two, Freddy's coming for you...
Poltergeist
October 23, 2019 01:11 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBThe all-new OG Three kick off the Halloween season with 1982’s, ‘Poltergeist’. Seb’s dad is on the line to tell some spooky tales of his son’s early spectral exploits, Alex clearly ain’t afraid of no ghost, and Mike can’t abide weed on a bedspread. Drunken Admiral: Restless Spirits The making of Poltergeist
Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes
October 01, 2019 21:29 - 3 minutes - 3.13 MBApologies for the sound quality, it was recorded under Mike’s doona.
The Shining with Virginia Murdoch
September 18, 2019 01:53 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBOur buddy Virginia Murdoch joins us to discuss the 1980 Kubrick flick, ‘The Shining’.
Casablanca
September 04, 2019 04:49 - 54 minutes - 49.4 MBOf all the podcasts, in all the towns, in all the world, you had to go and download this one. The OG Three discuss the 1942 classic, ‘Casablanca’. Seb discovers the golden age of cinema, Mike wants more Peter Lorre, and Kane confuses his Bergmans.
Ladyhawke
August 22, 2019 00:49 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBYour favourite boys get together to discuss the 1985 fantasy flick, ‘Ladyhawke’. Seb is very much on board for the soundtrack, Kane stans Rutger, and Mike still can’t work out why Tom Cruise wasn’t in it.
Episode 43: 'Alien' with Penny Modra
August 07, 2019 00:21 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBIn space, no one can hear you scream… with laughter! Penny Modra returns to discuss the 1979 Sci-Fi classic, ‘Alien’. We discuss James Cameron’s pitching techniques, Sigourney’s small undies, and Seb explains how the face-huggers work. Sponsors: Marcy by Lwnski https://marcyshop.com / https://www.lwnski.com Everyday Coffee https://everyday-coffee.com
Episode 42: 'Notting Hill' with Alex Heath
July 24, 2019 04:35 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBWe peek behind the blue door, and get all romantic discussing the 1999 Richard Curtis rom-com, ‘Notting Hill’. We’re here for Spike, sort of here for Hugh and Julia, and most definitely not here for the Elvis Costello song 🤮
Episode 41: 'The Godfather: Part 2' with Brodie Lancaster
July 11, 2019 02:43 - 1 hour - 62 MBWe made Brodie Lancaster an offer she couldn't refuse, as she returns to discuss, 'The Godfather: Part 2'. The neckerchiefs enchant Mike, we're astounded by Seb's daughter's thoughts on the film, Kane ponders Pope socks, and Brodie suggests that Al Pacino is a little bitch. This episode is brought to you by Everyday Coffee https://everyday-coffee.com
Episode 40: 'Showgirls' with Alex Heath
June 26, 2019 02:43 - 1 hour - 79 MBRevelations abound as we discuss Paul Verhoeven’s much maligned, ‘Showgirls’, with Alex Heath. We discuss a lot, but the main takeaway is that it’s possible to get tired of boobs. This episode is brought to you by Everyday Coffee https://everyday-coffee.com
Episode 39: 'Reckless Kelly' with Adam Flannery
June 13, 2019 09:24 - 1 hour - 60 MBOur true blue, dinky di mate Adam Flannery from the Cruel and Unusual Nourishment podcast swung by to talk review the Yahoo Serious vehicle, ‘Reckless Kelly’. We hear from Seb’s dad, who worked on the film, Seb’s daughter, who we wish had written the film, and we all wonder who this film is actually for. This episode is brought to you by Everyday Coffee and The Power of Imagination.
Episode 38: 'Scarface' with Laura Flynn
May 29, 2019 07:36 - 51 minutes - 47 MBWe’re coked to the eyeballs and back with our pal Laura Flynn to discuss 1983’s ‘Scarface’. We talk The Hays Code, the varying quality of dance moves on show, and one-floor elevators. Sponsors: This episode is brought to you by Everyday Coffee everyday-coffee.com/ Links: Scarface (1932) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0023427/ The Hays Code https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motion_Picture_Production_Code
Episode 37: 'The Fifth Element' with Laura Flynn
May 15, 2019 03:43 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBThe fabulous Laura Flynn joins us to discuss the 1997 sci-fi adventure, ‘The Fifth Element’. We discover Seb’s skills with made-up love languages, Mike recants his blanket disdain for Chris Tucker, Laura reveals her love of both Bruce Willis and Harrison Ford, and Kane is baffled by the three-boobed lady from Total Recall. We’re giving away this amazing Diva Plavalaguna print, courtesy of our friends at Dangerfork Printing: https://dangerfork.com/limited-edition-prints/rhys-cooper-diva-plava...
Episode 36: 'The Terminator'
May 01, 2019 01:50 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBArnie’s not the only one who said he’d be back, as Seb rejoins us to discuss 1984’s, ‘The Terminator’. Mike discovers the number one pickup line to get you some action, Seb discovers the origin of Unobtainium, and Kane discovers that he still hates James Cameron. Notes: - https://slate.com/culture/2014/02/the-time-signature-of-the-terminator-score-is-a-mystery-for-the-ages.html - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZTSNQve0rk
Episode 35: 'Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains' with Maquarie Fletcher
April 17, 2019 01:13 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBYeah, so we watched the cult 1982 punk flick, ‘Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains’, with our bud Maquarie Fletcher, what’s it to you??? Despite not being worth two bob, Mike gets to do his bad Ray Winstone impression, Kane shows his punk credentials and Maq explains why this is her all-time favourite film.
Episode 34: 'Rocky' with Maquarie Fletcher
April 03, 2019 00:46 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBYo Adrian, we sat down with Maquarie Fletcher to discuss the iconic, ‘Rocky’. Kane explains his love of sports films, Maquarie her love of Apollo Creed and Mike his love of Sly’s reading glasses. If you’d listen, we’d ‘preshiate it. Phylicia Allen (Rashad) — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7XlMofjUPA
Episode 33: 'Con Air' with Alex Heath
March 19, 2019 02:40 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBPut the bunny back in the box and listen up as we talk all about the 1997 hot mess, ‘Con Air’. Mike reveals some of his teen, Con Air related embarrassments, Alex laments the waste of two of her acting heartthrobs, and how this film makes The Rock look like Citizen Kane in comparison. Nic Cage discusses his many roles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_WDLsLnOSM&feature=youtu.be
Episode 32: 'Fatal Attraction' with Alex Heath
March 06, 2019 00:46 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBPut the water on to boil because we’re discussing the 1987 erotic(?) thriller, ‘Fatal Attraction’ with our old mate Alex Heath. We talk alternate endings, the unimpeachable-ness of Anne Archer and the potential dangers of sex near a sink.
Episode 31: 'Dune'
February 20, 2019 00:09 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBWherein Kane subjects Seb and Mike to 1984’s, ‘Dune’. Aside from 2/3rds general bafflement, Seb shows his disdain for Toto’s musical score, Kane makes his case for why this film is a masterpiece, and Mike finds out who Alan Smithee is. http://www.cageyfilms.com/links/dune/dune-journal/dune-diary-1983/
Episode 30: 'Dirty Dancing'
February 06, 2019 04:09 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBWe’re back for 2019 and, like a failed lift, we splash head-first into 1987’s ‘Dirty Dancing’. We discuss juggling watermelons, how the film almost never was, and generally gush over the wonder that is Jennifer Grey. Also: we know Mike got the Sarah/Sandra Bernhardt connection wrong (there is no connection). Don’t @ us.
Episode 29: 'Die Hard' with Mark Wilson
December 25, 2018 04:38 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBOur buddy Mark Wilson joins us because, by some weird twist of fate, he had never seen the 1988 cinematic masterpiece, Die Hard. I mean, how could this happen? It’s Die Hard. Anyway, we discuss the many marvels and the (very) few blemishes of this Christmas Classic. Twinkie, anyone? The Hateful Life and Spiteful Death of the Man Who Was Vigo the Carpathian https://deadspin.com/the-hateful-life-and-spiteful-death-of-the-man-who-was-1737376537
Episode 28: 'Home Alone' with Stanislava Pinchuk
December 11, 2018 23:48 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBOur first ever guest, Stanislava Pinchuk, returns to wax lyrical on the 1990 Christmas Classic, ‘Home Alone’. Did this festive spectacle hold up after all those years? You’ll have to listen to find out, you filthy animal! This episode is brought to you by Everyday Coffee — 33 Johnston Street, Collingwood, VIC 3066
Episode 27: 'Sixteen Candles'
November 28, 2018 05:28 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBThe OG Three™ had never seen Sixteen Candles, so The OG Three™ watched Sixteen Candles. The OG Three™ wished they hadn’t watched Sixteen Candles. This episode is brought to you by the fine folk at Everyday Coffee (33 Johnston Street, Collingwood) and iPsych. ANNOUNCEMENT: It's the Deja Review Christmas competition! To enter the draw to win a Die Hard Christmas decoration made by our very own Seb Godfrey, an Everyday mug and bag of delicious Everyday coffee beans, just leave us a *5 star wr...
Episode 26: 'Robocop' with Alex Heath
November 13, 2018 03:42 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBThe excellent Alex Heath returns to talk all things Robocop (1987). Aside from some reasonably interesting Dutch accent work, we discuss who can ‘get it’, boob quotients, and an astonishing amount of trivia from the documentary, ‘Flesh + Steel - The Making of Robocop’. This episode is brought to you by Everyday Coffee — 33 Johnston Street, Collingwood, VIC 3066 Flesh + Steel - The Making of Robocop — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Noum7llJDY Robocop fried chicken commercial — https://www....
Episode 25: The Scream trilogy with Brodie Lancaster
October 31, 2018 03:42 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBBrodie Lancaster joins the gang for the first Deja Review Halloween Spooktacular! This game show edition of the podcast covers all three Scream movies (Scream 4 does not count. It never counted) as we guess who killed whom, what other films the Scream Team were in together, and whether or not Wes Craven directed porno films. This episode is bought to you by the SoupaStream.
Episode 24: 'The Exorcist' with Penny Modra
October 16, 2018 02:44 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBThe power of Christ compels you to enjoy, as Penny Modra joins us to discuss William Friedkin's 1973 classic ‘The Exorcist’. We talk about religion, pea soup consistency, and Mike’s long history of being a scaredy cat. This episode is brought to you by RomanoCoin: The first cryptocurrency backed by Ray Romano.
Episode 23: 'Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior'
October 01, 2018 23:56 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBIt’s a white-line nightmare as the OG Three™ talk 1981’s ‘Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior’. We discuss budget vs. ambition, arseless chaps and Seb’s acting debut. This episode is bought to you by Books on Typewriters on Tape. For a free book on typewriter on tape, use coupon code DEJA at checkout. The Death of "Superman Lives": What Happened? https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2753778/ George Miller's Justice League that never was http://www.denofgeek.com/movies/justice-league/35568/the-justice-leagu...
Episode 22: 'Dick Tracy'
September 19, 2018 01:35 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBThe OG Three vogue their way through the 1990 comic book movie ‘Dick Tracy’. The gang discuss middling box office performance, incredible production design, less incredible makeup effects, and down-right rotten gender politics. This episode is brought to you by loud motorcycle noises.
Episode 21: 'The Lost Boys' with Sinead Stubbins
September 04, 2018 04:51 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBOur pal Sinead Stubbins returns to find three oiled up saxophone players eager to talk the 1987 vampire classic, ‘The Lost Boys’. We interrogate Corey Feldman’s vocal choices, reaffirm our undying love of Dianne Wiest, and question the writers’ flexible application of vampire rules. This episode is brought to you by Warren Beatty's Sweet Potato Wine.
Episode 20: 'The Devil Wears Prada' with Sinead Stubbins
August 21, 2018 03:45 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBOur pal Sinead Stubbins returns to chat 2006’s ‘The Devil Wears Prada’. Wearing the latest seasons couture, we discuss the charisma void that is Adrian Grenier, Simon Baker’s eyebrows and somehow stumble across a word that rhymes with ‘Blunt’. This episode is brought to you by magicians.
Episode 19: 'The Rock' with Alex Heath
August 07, 2018 12:11 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBTerrible Sean Connery impressions at the ready as we subject our movie enthusiast buddy, Alex Heath, to the 1996 Michael Bay action classic, ‘The Rock’. The gang discuss the film’s liberal use of stereotypes, its even more liberal use of excellent character actors, and just how ‘elegant’ a string of pearls formation can be. This episode is brought to you by Chucklebox. Use coupon code DEJA and get a free apron with Frasier’s head printed on it.
Episode 18: 'Batman Returns' with Alex Heath
July 25, 2018 11:10 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBWe dive back into the Tim Burton penguin pool with our pal, Alex Heath, to swoon over 1992’s, ‘Batman Returns’. Over a delicious red wine or two, we discuss how horny The Penguin is, how saucy Catwoman is, and how foul-mouthed Christopher Walken is. This episode is brought to you by Ennui. Call 1800 567 567 and mention the the word DEJA to get an additional sense of déjà vu with your ennui.
Episode 17: 'Heathers'
July 11, 2018 01:25 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBWell, f*!k us slowly with a chainsaw, it’s another Deja Review Classic! In this episode, your old pals make it a Winona hat-trick and talk 1988’s ‘Heathers’. We discuss the sexual implications of mineral water, the distinct lack of boobs and saxophone for an 80’s teen movie, and what we’d do with two days left on earth and five million dollars to spend. This episode of Deja Review is brought to you by venisontogo.com.
Episode 16: 'Demolition Man'
June 27, 2018 01:56 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBWe go back to the future with a Deja Review Classic* episode and revisit 1993's 'Demolition Man'. Your favourite hard bodies discuss Wesley Snipes' role as a fashion influencer, the questionable logic of keeping ammunition at a gun museum, and the secret of the three seashells! This episode is bought to you by Fractions: percentages for people who aren’t jerks. *No guest
Episode 15: 'Edward Scissorhands' with Mitch Parker
June 12, 2018 09:05 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBAll-around excellent human Mitch Parker returns to talk Tim Burton's 1990 joint, 'Edward Scissorhands'. We discuss the surprisingly interesting life of Danny Elfman, the fact that everyone loves Dianne Wiest and of course, that famous Ambrosia Salad. Brought to you by plants.co. Use coupon code DEJA at checkout for a free plant-care pack.
Episode 14: 'Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion' with Mitch Parker
May 29, 2018 02:01 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBThe gang get dressed to the nines with our buddy Mitch Parker to attend 'Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion'. We discuss our love of Janeane Garofalo, nifty camerawork and Seb bonds with Mitch over their days working at Video Ezy. This episode is brought to you by Hotel at Home. Use coupon code DEJA at checkout to get two free loads of laundry to do for other people.
Episode 13: 'The Fly' with Lisa Marie Corso
May 15, 2018 00:31 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBWe entered the pod studio with our mate Lisa Marie Corso to record a podcast about the 1986 pod-based body horror classic The Fly. What did we think? Well, you better download the episode to your iPod™ and listen through your EarPods™ to find out. This episode is brought to you by the Croneberg Smart Anus. Use coupon code DEJA at checkout for a free upgrade to the Cronenberg Smart Anus Plus
Episode 12: 'When Harry Met Sally' with Lisa Marie Corso
April 30, 2018 23:33 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBWe sit down with our pal Lisa Marie Corso to devour the Nora Ephron sandwich that is 1989's 'When Harry Met Sally'. It gets fierier than a paprikash with too much pepper as we question the appropriateness of grown men exercising in spandex, Seb grills Lisa Marie in 'Is That a Fact', and Porkchop ruins Billy Crystal for everyone. This episode is brought to you by Steve, the man who comes to your house. Use coupon code DEJA at theinfinitycodex.org and choose a free hat for Steve when...
Episode 11: 'Rush Hour' with Simon Hipgrave
April 18, 2018 01:04 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBLike a roundhouse kick to the head, we subject our pal Simon Hipgrave to 1998's most culturally sensitive buddy cop pic, 'Rush Hour'. Like four Drunken Masters, we debate Chris Tucker's comedy chops, whether Jackie Chan's skills were used to their full potential, and just how much of a human toilet Brett Ratner is. This episode is brought to you by Grandpa Club. Use coupon code DEJA at checkout to recieve one complimentary Grandpa Party.