Dinosaur Man
527 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIntroducing the 'Dinosaur Man Podcast'! Join hosts Andy and Alex as they embark on a cinematic adventure like no other. In a world filled with countless podcasts, they proudly hold the prestigious title of being the sole purveyors of movie news and reviews.
Buckle up for lively discussions, heated debates, and a whole lot of entertainment as Andy and Alex delve deep into the vast realm of films. But be warned, opinions run wild on this show. While Andy boasts an unwavering track record of spot-on assessments, Alex has been known to wield some rather questionable viewpoints. Prepare yourself for the clash of two movie aficionados, where Andy's unfaltering judgment clashes head-on with Alex's...unique tastes.
Tune in to catch up on the latest buzz in the movie industry. From breaking news and trailer reactions to in-depth reviews, the 'Dinosaur Man Podcast' leaves no cinematic stone unturned. Expect a plethora of genres and a diverse range of films, both old and new, from blockbuster hits to hidden gems.
Whether you're a casual moviegoer, an avid cinephile, or just love engaging conversations, this podcast guarantees to keep you entertained and informed. So grab some popcorn, settle into your favourite listening spot, and join Andy and Alex as they navigate the vast cinematic landscape, proving once and for all that when it comes to movies, Andy is always right... well, mostly.
Don't miss a single episode of the 'Dinosaur Man Podcast,' your one-stop destination for movie news, reviews, and the spirited banter of two hosts with clashing opinions.
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Episodes
News & Reviews: A Secret Love, My Spy & Spenser Confidential
May 10, 2020 20:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBThis week we have a holy trinity of recent releases to talk about. Netflix documentary 'A Secret Love', Mark Wahlberg action drama 'Spenser Confidential' and Amazon espionage comedy 'My Spy' starring Dave Bautista. We also have the return of beloved segment Giddy For Ghibli, this week covering 'Princess Mononoke'.
News & Reviews: Bad Boys for Life, Horror Noire & Creepshow
May 04, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBWith lockdown continuing to impact on new releases we have another catch up episode for you this week. Andy reviews 'Bad Boys for Life' for your weekly dose of throwback action fun, Alex talks about a couple of Shudder originals in documentary 'Horror Noire' and 80's reboot series 'Creepshow'.
News & Reviews: Extraction
April 27, 2020 19:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBLockown continues apace and so do we listeners! We're back with a fresh dose of movie news and titbits. Andy talks about new Netflix action film 'Extraction' starring Chris Hemsworth. Giddy for Ghibli returns as does everyone's favourite jingle.
News & Reviews: The Platform
April 19, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBWe continue our fortnightly news and reviews update this week with a new Netflix release 'The Platform', alongside this we have catch ups of 'Midway' and 'Sunderland Til I Die Season 2'. Giddy for Ghibli returns and sets new homework to boot. We discuss the latest partly dated news in the form of trailers and MCU director confirmations.
Deep Dive: Blumhouse
April 13, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBWelcome back my friends to the show that never ends. We have the first in a new series of episodes for you which we're calling Dinosaur Man Deep Dive. Each episode will look in depth at a particular subject and explore at length anything we deep to be important and/or interesting. We kick off with Alex looking into Blumhouse Productions, the history of Jason Blum and the business DNA of the company. Why do they work in the way they do? What does the future hold? And who was Jason Blum's co...
News & Reviews: Portrait of a Lady on Fire, Onward, Bloodshot & Tiger King
April 05, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBWe have a collection of reviews both new and old this week. Alongside Netflix sensation 'Tiger King' we discuss recent Pixar animation 'Onward', comic book action adaptation 'Bloodshot' and French language release 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire'. All this alongside our regular chunk of news, beloved segment Giddy for Ghibli and all the other nonsense you've grown to tolerate.
Magic Cinema: Rory Spence
March 29, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBHello DinoFriends and welcome to the first of a brand new series of episodes. Today we open the doors to a brand new film watching venue 'The Magic Cinema' which we have been saving for all this time. To celebrate the cinema opening we put on a film festival put together by our good friend Rory Spence (@RoryMSpence) who provided us 3 films for our new screens. We go an adventure that covers modern and classic cinema, lost Ray-Bans, an extensive work force and which movie Rory can see multi...
News & Reviews: The Invisible Man
March 22, 2020 22:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBWith the cinema and film shutdown this is a pretty news-less week on the podcast but that doesn't mean we can't talk about stuff for ages again. Quarantine has given us extra time to catch up on old stuff and rewatch things we've already seen, so see a massive influx of 'Rat Race' think pieces. In terms of new releases Alex talks about 'The Invisible Man' and whether it works as well as people have been saying.
News & Reviews: The Hunt & Dark Waters
March 15, 2020 22:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBHi guys, we're back so soon after last time with a couple of hot new releases as well as a catch up on older stuff. Andy has caught up on 'Richard Jewell' and 'Spirited Away' as well as getting to see the new Todd Haynes film 'Dark Waters'. Meanwhile, Alex went to see much publicised 'The Hunt' and reports back on the final product.
News & Reviews: Sonic The Hedgehog, Color Out Of Space & Birds Of Prey
March 10, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBBack from a self imposed hiatus we're brimming with news and also sweet, sweet reviews! James Bond delayed! Jungle Cruise has a new trailer! The New Mutants is nearly out! We review videogame adaptation Sonic the Hedgehog, Lovecraft adaptation Color Out Of Space and Suicide Squad follow up Birds Of Prey! What a time to be podcasting!
News & Reviews: Dolittle & Underwater
February 16, 2020 20:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBAfter a brief stop off in awards town last week for our Oscars special, we return today with our regular news and reviews episode. We chat about a few new trailers and Sam Raimi potentially helming the new Doctor Strange movie. Alex reviews 'Underwater' and highly publicised reboot 'Dolittle' in a double week.
Episode 129: The Oscars 2020 (almost) LIVE!
February 10, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBIt's that time of year again where awards season comes to a head and we celebrate by staying up too late and watching the Oscars live and report back to you once you've already found out the results. It's one of the many helpful services we offer as part of this podcast. So sit back, relax and enjoy the torture.
News & Reviews: Parasite & The Lighthouse
February 04, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBAndy's Back! Back Again! Andy's Back, On The Pod. He returns for a real treat of an episode, we review both Robert Eggers new film 'The Lighthouse' and Korean Oscar hopeful 'Parasite'. Andy has also caught up on a bunch of stuff that he had missed before the end of the year. We catch up on some news as well, with an exclusive interview with Billie Eilish after her announcement as the performer of the new James Bond theme.
News & Reviews: Richard Jewell & Waves
January 26, 2020 20:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBIt's a different episode this week as it's Alex on his own. Andy has been ill recently and as such we haven't been recording. So today is Alex reviewing 'Richard Jewell' & 'Waves' in his absence.
Episode 128: Films of 2019 Awards
January 15, 2020 21:00 - 2 hours - 91.1 MBFinally we wrap up the year that was here at Dinosaur Man HQ. We are delighted to bring you the official awards for films of 2019. In what has become a long and heated tradition we battle it out with our guest Paul Hudson to nominate and win in the 5 big categories. Listen in to find out which films are on the receiving end of some high praise this year!
News & Reviews: Uncut Gems, 1917 & Bombshell
January 12, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBThe question on everyone's lips this week is "Can the year of 'That'll Do Pig's' continue?" We'll never tell, until you listen to this episode of course. This week we break down Golden Globe wins, Doctor Strange directors and three high profile awards hopefuls.
News & Reviews: Jojo Rabbit & The Gentlemen
January 05, 2020 22:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBNew year, new reviews! We return with our first reviews of the new year, Oscar hopeful 'Jojo Rabbit' & Guy Ritchie gangster film 'The Gentlemen'. We discuss videogames and give a numbered score for the first time ever. We're also riddled with technical issues so forgive us.
Episode 127: 2020 Preview
January 01, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBThat's right we're back in January which means our annual preview of the year to come. Alex and Andy are joined by Paul to discuss our picks for some personal highlights due to be released in the next 12 months. We talk about science fiction, Disney remakes and superhero action.
News & Reviews: Cats & Little Women
December 29, 2019 16:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBYou join us for our last podcast of the decade and as a result the year. We have two family friendly films to talk about this week, both 'Cats' and 'Little Women' are a U certificate but do they deserve it? We discuss dream Dash Rendar casting as well as catching up with Tyler Blevins.
News & Reviews: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
December 22, 2019 19:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBIn the penultimate review episode of 2019 we talk about the second most controversial film released this week. That's right, it's Star Wars time! 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' is the final film in the main storyline of the franchise is out this week. Has J.J. Abrams delivered a successful conclusion or is it missing the magic of previous instalments? We have our opinions and I'm sure we'll be exposed to various amounts of backlash either way. Bring on the trolls!
Episode 126: Episode 300!
December 18, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBWe made it guys! Welcome to the 300th episode of this esteemed and sometimes maligned podcast. If you're wondering how this happened then join the club. This is another level. We'd like to express heartfelt thanks to every listener and contributor because without you this would just be the weirdest experience. Join us in a celebration of the last decade in film and here's to 300 more.
News & Reviews: A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood, Jumanji: The Next Level, 6 Underground & I Lost My Body
December 15, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBAs we get closer and closer to Christmas the films keep on coming at breakneck speed so here's yet another jam packed episode for you. We bring you reviews of two films available on Netflix right now, Michael Bay's vigilante action film '6 Underground' and French animation 'I Lost My Body'. In addition to these, Andy reviews the big release of the weekend 'Jumanji: The Next Level' and finally Alex reviews a preview screening of 'A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood' which comes to UK cinema...
News & Reviews: Queen and Slim & Marriage Story
December 08, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBWelcome friends and podcast fans to this latest episode of the Dinosaur Man podcast. We talk about the deluge of trailers this week which include Mulan, Wonder Woman 1984, Free Man and No Time To Die. In addition to this we review upcoming release 'Queen and Slim' starring Daniel Kaluuya and Noah Baumbach's incisive divorce tale 'Marriage Story' which is available on Netflix now.
News & Reviews: Knives Out, The Nightingale & Charlie's Angels
December 01, 2019 15:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBThe boys have a trio of new releases to review this week, with varying availability in your local cinemas. Andy and Alex discuss Rian Johnson's whodunit caper 'Knives Out', the new 'Charlie's Angels' reboot directed by Elizabeth Banks and Alex has also seen 'The Nightingale', a tale of oppression and colonialism from Jennifer Kent who previously made 'The Babadook'. Alongside this your usual dose of news and a film for our newest segment I Don't Want Your Future.
News & Reviews: The Irishman, 21 Bridges & Living With Yourself
November 24, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBWelcome back to the Dinosaur Man Podcast and have we got an episode for you? Yes, we do. We have reviews of Martin Scorsese's crime epic 'The Irishman', much shorter crime thriller '21 Bridges' and the Netflix series 'Living With Yourself' starring Paul Rudd and Aisling Bea. We talk about Elizabeth Banks' comments on the box office potential of 'Charlie's Angels', a possible sequel to 'Joker' and more casting news from 'The Batman'.
News & Reviews: Countdown
November 17, 2019 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBIn a (relatively) brief episode this week we talk about the horror movie about a killer app 'Countdown'. We also discuss the remodelled Sonic trailer and the financial losses of Doctor Sleep. Andy does his best to derail the podcast throughout and there's a surprise phone call during the episode too.
News & Reviews: Le Mans '66 (Ford v Ferrari)
November 10, 2019 09:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBAfter the smorgasbord of reviews last week we take a more sedate approach today with just the one review. Alex previews the upcoming release of motor-sport biopic 'Le Mans '66' with performances from Christian Bale and Matt Damon. We chat trailers and all the biggest stories of the week as always.
News & Reviews: Doctor Sleep, Terminator: Dark Fate, Dolemite Is My Name & Western Stars
November 03, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBWith four (count 'em, 4) reviews this week we've been busy boys indeed. We talk about the news surrounding Netflix and their plans of speeding up movies and then releasing them in 8 screens. We also review Stephen King sequel 'Doctor Sleep', returning action behemoth 'Terminator: Dark Fate', Eddie Murphy on good form in 'Dolemite Is My Name' and Bruce Springsteen concert film 'Western Stars'. Join us next week for a shorter podcast. We promise.
News & Reviews: Monos, The Peanut Butter Falcon & Wounds
October 27, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBIt's a triple header this week with reviews of Alejandro Landes' film 'Monos', Mark Twain influenced adventure tale 'The Peanut Butter Falcon' and mystery horror film 'Wounds' which is available to stream now. And on top of all this we have your usual dose of Blevins news and chat about Star Wars trailers and Joker discourse.
News & Reviews: Zombieland: Double Tap, Gemini Man & American Woman
October 21, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBIn an episode packed with a bumper amount of news you'll wonder how we had time for reviews, and so do we. We talk about comedy sequel 'Zombieland: Double Tap', Will Smith action movie 'Gemini Man' & 'American Woman' featuring a terrific performance from Sienna Miller. On top of all this we talk Blevins, Bombshell & Batman.
Episode 125: Pitch A Meme Horror Film
October 17, 2019 18:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBWelcome to this special Shocktober episode of the Dinosaur Man Podcast! This time we're joined by by Paul to pitch our very own horror films based on internet memes. Are we cool yet?
News & Reviews: The Day Shall Come
October 13, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBThe boys are back with just one new release this week, Chris Morris' 'The Day Shall Come'. But in addition to this we unveil a new segment as well as bringing you news of the trailers for 'Dolittle', 'Jungle Cruise' & 'The Turning'.
Episode 124: Joker Discussion & Spoiler Talk
October 09, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBWe're joined by frequent guest Anthony to discuss the recent release of 'Joker' in full. We talk about where this film leaves the landscape of comic book movies, whether the talk of it being a masterpiece is justified and whether it delivers as an overall film.
News & Reviews: Joker & The Last Tree
October 06, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBThis week we're joined by special guest Paul to review one of the most hotly anticipated and widely talked about films of the year, Todd Phillips' 'Joker'. Starring Joaquin Phoenix in the title role, is it everything it's been built up to be or does it fall short of expectations? Alex also talks about Shola Amoo's semi-autobiographical tale of a boy brought up in foster care whose life is changed dramatically when his birth mother takes him back to London. In addition to these reviews we c...
News & Reviews: Ready Or Not & The Farewell
September 30, 2019 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBWe're a day late but don't worry about it, we're still as informed as ever. This week we're particularly informed about Lulu Wang's family drama 'The Farewell' and comedy horror 'Ready Or Not' starring Samara Weaving. We discuss Spider-Man rejoining the MCU and Jurassic Park stars returning to the lost world.
News & Reviews: Ad Astra & Rambo: Last Blood
September 22, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBAfter a week in Hogwarts School defending the world of magic the boys are back to their usual tricks. Andy and Alex both review James Gray's 'Ad Astra' before Andy delves into the world of 'Rambo: Last Blood'.
Harry Potter and the Cockblocking Headmaster
September 15, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBWell well well, look who finally pulled their wands out and produced this patronus of a podcast a mere 10 months later than originally intended? Alex and Andy return with their take of the sixth year of Harry Potter's story at Hogwarts, they continue the trend of causing chaos at every turn and ruining fairly important character arcs with boneheaded ignorance. Just 2 more of these episodes to go, we'll try and get the next one out faster.
News & Reviews: IT Chapter Two
September 08, 2019 18:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBJust the one review this week for 'IT Chapter Two', the conclusion of the losers club's battle against Pennywise and his evil forces. It's a long old film so we didn't have space for any other reviews this week as a result.
News & Reviews: Angel Has Fallen & Pain and Glory
September 01, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBWe've got a brace of films for you this week which might be as far apart from each other as it's possible to get. Andy reviews the third instalment in the Mike Banning action series 'Angel Has Fallen', but is it the best yet? Alex talks about Pedro Almodóvar's new film 'Pain And Glory', a portrait of a filmmaker wracked with damage coming to terms with the events of his formative years.
News & Reviews: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, Good Boys, Blinded by the Light & Spider-Man out of the MCU
August 25, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBRunning Order News (04m 30s) Spider-Man Discussion (43m 30s) Reviews (65m 36s) Okay guys so this week is even more of a bumper week that usual. We have three film reviews alongside a whole heap of trailer news and D23 info. In addition to all this, Alex gets into the news that Spider-Man is now out of the MCU after Sony and Disney were unable to agree terms on a new co financing deal. This section is fairly in depth so if you want to skip to the reviews the timecode is listed above for ea...
News & Reviews: Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood
August 18, 2019 22:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBAlex and Andy are here like two ageing movie stars to talk about the latest in the world of movie news & reviews. This week in addition to the usual chat about Disney+ and Harry Styles, they also bring you book recommendations. Our review this week is of 'Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood', the ninth film from Quentin Tarantino. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie, will this film appeal to his fans or be a swing and a miss?
News & Reviews: Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
August 11, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBIn a week where two popular characters get their own spin off franchise thank goodness for this podcast where we never change the cast. Andy has seen the Fast & Furious property 'Hobbs & Shaw', Alex has not. Is it the feel good action romp of the summer or will it not hit in the same way the main franchise does?
News & Reviews: Crawl
August 04, 2019 16:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBThis week Andy is swanniing off on his jollies yet again so just the one review. Full service to be resumed next week when he gets back all tanned and relaxed. Our review today is of the alligator thriller 'Crawl' starring Kaya Scodelario and directed by Alexandre Aja.
News & Reviews: The Boys
July 28, 2019 19:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBIn a fallow week for movie reviews, Andy has done the legwork this week to bring you his thoughts on the Amazon adaptation of the Garth Ennis comic series 'The Boys'. Is it true to its source material or is it a case of a misfire? We also discuss Fortnite millionaires, Zombieland 2 and Venom 2's search for a director.
News & Reviews: The Lion King & Comic Con News
July 22, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBAndy is ill once again so the podcast is late but not cancelled, we bring you a review of Disney's photo-real remake of 'The Lion King' alongside a bunch of news from comic con. We talk all of the MCU news as well as the return of 'Top Gun', 'It: Chapter 2' & 'Cats'.
News & Reviews: The Dead Don't Die, Stranger Things 3 & The Matrix
July 14, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBIn a mixed bag of reviews this week we tackle Jim Jarmusch's 'The Dead Don't Die', the 20th anniversary 4K restoration of 'The Matrix' and Netflix's returning flagship series 'Stranger Things 3'. But is it a classic case of something old, something new, something TV and something blue? You can find out by checking out this slammer of an episode and rating it 5 stars!
Episode 122: Spider-Man: Far From Home Spoiler Special
July 12, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBAlex and Andy are joined once again by Paul to discuss the latest addition to the MCU 'Spider-Man: Far From Home'. We delve into new and returning characters, praise Jon Watts' direction, the central performances and the way the plot unfolds. We go full spoiler territory here so let this serve as your fair warning.
News & Reviews: Spider-Man: Far From Home & Midsommar
July 07, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBWelcome back to everyone's 13th favourite movie reviews podcast where this week we swing into town with talk about the trailers for Jumanji: The Next Level and Mulan whilst also maybe shedding light on the possibility of The Flash actually being made. Our reviews this week are of the latest MCU film 'Spider-Man: Far From Home', which sees Tom Holland and his chums take a European vacation whist dealing with elemental monsters. Alex also tackles 'Midsommar', the latest film from Ari Aster wi...
News & Reviews: Yesterday & Child's Play (Live from Glastonbury!)
June 30, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBComing to you live from the Podcast Stage at Glastonbury with a host of special guests, we bring you reviews of both 'Yesterday' and 'Child's Play'. Is Danny Boyle and Richard Curtis' collaboration the feel good film of the summer as advertised? Is the reboot of a much maligned horror series even relevant anymore?
News & Reviews: Toy Story 4 & Men in Black International
June 23, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBWe return after a fallow week for News & Reviews with a couple of big name properties to talk about as well as some steaming hot news news dumplings to shovel into your ears. First off we chat about the forthcoming re-release of 'Avengers: Endgame' and then move to our reviews of returning franchises in 'Toy Story 4' and 'Men in Black International'.