Film Book Club
100 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago -Think a book club, but instead of books it's, you know, films.
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Chapter 85: Halloween 4 The Return of Michael Myers
October 27, 2019 17:25 - 52 minutes - 71.5 MBShOCTOBER has rolled around once again and we’re delving deeper into the Haddonfield saga with an episode all about Halloween 4 The Return of Michael Myers (1988). Join the boys as they discuss the film along with American engineering brilliance and also the perils of petrol stations… Happy Halloween!
Chapter 84: Joker
October 11, 2019 21:40 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MBGuess who’s back? Back again! After an 11 month hiatus (sorry about that) the boys are back in the saddle with a new bitesized format. Our return into the pod-verse is a spoiler filled look at Joker (2019). We’ve missed you guys!x
Chapter 83: Father Christmas
December 24, 2018 02:38 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MBAnother bloomin’ Christmas… The boys return to bring you some more festive cheer as they discuss the Raymond Briggs animated classic Father Christmas (1991).
Chapter 82: The Snowman
December 17, 2018 22:58 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MBChristmas draws ever closer and the boys dive into the 1980s to discuss the classic animated short The Snowman (1982). Is it as magical as it was when you were a child, is David Bowie actually any good and how do snowmen drink beer? All of these questions and more are answered within!
Chapter 81: The Christmas Chronicles
December 10, 2018 01:13 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBThe festive season is upon us once again and the boys are bringing the festive cheer with their thoughts on the brand new Netflix flick ‘The Christmas Chronicles’. Is it an instant classic or a dud just like some of those non-branded batteries that are always included with toys? Download & listen in to find…
Chapter 80: Halloween III: Season of the Witch
December 03, 2018 22:13 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBThe long awaited delayed finale to 2018s shOCTOBER is here. The boys have made their now annual visit to the Halloween franchise, this time uncovering everything regarding the third instalment: Season of the Witch. Have you seen it? Do you miss ole Mikey Myers or is this one of your favourites? Either way, enjoy!
Chapter 79: From Russia With Love
November 19, 2018 00:07 - 59 minutes - 82.1 MBNovember is traditionally the month for a new Bond, so the boys are giving the people what they want with a shiny new episode all about EON’s sophomore effort from 1963 ‘From Russia With Love’. Tune in for a debate on just where it ranks in the Bond franchise as well how perilous Rosa Klebb’s…
Chapter 78: Scream
October 22, 2018 23:31 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MBShOCTOBER continues with Scream (1996) being the film under the microscope this week. Join the boys as they discuss this 90s post-modern cult classic that shook the genre up all over the place!
Chapter 77: The Faculty
October 15, 2018 00:05 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBShOCTOBER continues with 1998’s slick N’ hip Robert Rodriguez sci-fi horror yarn ‘The Factulty’. Join the boys as they discuss this delightful romp and share their thoughts and opinions on all things alien invasion & beyond!
Chapter 76: The Birds
October 07, 2018 21:03 - 51 minutes - 70.2 MBShOctober 2018 is here and the boys are kicking things off with Alfred Hitchcock’s 1963 horror classic ‘The Birds’. Join Gary & Jamie as they discuss the wonders of character actors, unrelated sequels and their real life bird encounters.
Appendices 21: Top 20s
September 30, 2018 10:41 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MBThe boys are back in town! After a busy period of new jobs, new flats and marriages (congratulations Jamie & Yidan) Gary & Jamie return to your ears with an episode on one of their favourite things… a Top 20 List!
Appendices 20: Festival de Cannes
May 27, 2018 23:00 - 49 minutes - 67.4 MBThe boys are joined by returning guest Rose Dymock who has recently touched back down in Liverpool after a trip to the infamous Cannes Film Festival. Join us as we hear the exciting film previews and behind the scenes accounts of one of the biggest film festivals in the world.
Chapter 75: Shrek
May 20, 2018 23:01 - 56 minutes - 77.6 MBThe boys are back in the pod booth with returning guest Robert Cox. Having first visited us to discuss Reservoir Dogs (Chapter 6), Shrek was his next film of choice. Both classics but for very different reasons. Join the team as they chat through the brilliance of this modern day animated treat!
Chapter 74: Dr. No
May 13, 2018 22:36 - 1 hour - 84 MBThe boys are back with a bang from their mini hiatus and they’re taking us back to 1962 to discuss their favourite cinematic franchise, James Bond! Dr. No was the film which kicked it all off & it’s as cool as it is iconic. Strap yourselves in for some discussion about the lightning in a…
Appendices 19: Quentin Tarantino
April 02, 2018 19:53 - 35 minutes - 49 MBGreetings Readers! The boys are joined by their most frequented guest Scott Turner to discuss all things Quentin Tarantino. Is he the best director going? Is he massively overrated? Is he a giant Magpie? Tune in to find out the answers & a whole lot more!
Chapter 73: Happy Gilmore
March 26, 2018 22:48 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MB“It’s all in the hips” – The boys return to the pod booth to discuss the cult-golf-comedy-classic Happy Gilmore. Join them as they share their thoughts on this nostalgic 90s filmic trip.
Chapter 72: The Lion King
March 19, 2018 23:09 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBThe boys are back in the pod booth & they’re joined by Disney superfan Bethan Hilton (@muggletimelord) to discuss all things The Lion King and beyond. Who is the best Simba, young or old? Find the answers to that and a whole load more within this lovely new podcast episode!
The Oscars 2018: Review
March 05, 2018 22:49 - 54 minutes - 74.7 MBThe boys are joined by first time guest Jules Goddard to review the results from The Oscars. Were the correct decisions made, what was the biggest snub & do they actually matter? All of the answers are included within along with information about co-host Gary’s massive ear.
Chapter 71: Andy Dunlop (Travis) on Jacques Tati
February 26, 2018 00:01 - 1 hour - 114 MBCo-host Gary chats with Andy Dunlop, lead guitarist of Travis about the work of Jacques Tati, focussing on Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday (1953), Mon Oncle (1958) & Playtime (1967). They also discuss their favourite Travis music videos along with which is the greatest whisky of them all.
Appendices 18: Best Bond
February 19, 2018 00:00 - 52 minutes - 71.8 MBThe Boys are back in the pod booth for a discussion which they have wanted to have for a long time: Who is the best James Bond? After a long and arduous marking scheme and applying mathematics to the equation the results are in. So who is the best 007? Listen and find out &…
Chapter 70: Stand By Me
February 12, 2018 23:13 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBThe boys return to the pod booth to discuss Stand By Me (1986) with special guest Rachael Norris. Join the team as they chat about one of cinemas finest coming of age tales along with Rob Reiner’s winning streak and the many iconic moments within this 80s classic.
Mega Movie Quiz #1
February 07, 2018 16:39 - 51 minutes - 70.5 MBSomething a little bit different this week folks! The boys are very busy with non-podcast related duties which has meant that they haven’t been able to get together to pod it up; however they’re such good souls that they didn’t want their lovely readers to be without some listening material so they have recorded an…
Appendices 17: Cinema Excitement
January 29, 2018 22:56 - 48 minutes - 67 MBThe boys return for their first Appendices episode of the year and the opening topic is based around Cinema Excitement. Tune in to discover which films Gary & Jamie have been most excited to see on the big screen in their movie-going careers thus far and whether the hype lived up to their final verdicts. They also discuss which films they most wish they were there to witness first hand, to fully experience the buzz and tingle of that opening weekend release.
Chapter 69: Man On The Moon
January 22, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBMan On The Moon (1999) is the focus film of the week and the boys are joined by guest Sue Bennett to discuss all things Andy Kaufman and beyond. Jim And Andy, comedic law-breaking and of course ‘the wrestles’ all feature predominantly in this weeks chatter so strap yourselves in and enjoy!
Chapter 68: The Room
January 15, 2018 00:09 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBThe Room is regarded by many as the Citizen Kane of bad movies, but just how bad is it? The boys are joined by guest Michael Fowler to discuss just what has made this 2003 flick a spoon-throwing-cult-classic. With the recent critical and commercial success of The Disaster Artist, the FBC team have gone to…
The Squeaky Curtain 2017 Film Awards
January 08, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBHappy New Year Readers! Before we can all embrace everything 2018 has to offer, join the boys for their second ‘Squeaky Curtain Film Awards’ which celebrates, the best, the worst and the Shitehawk of 2017. What will win in our various categories? Tune in to find out.
Chapter 67: It’s A Wonderful Life
December 25, 2017 00:00 - 59 minutes - 82 MBMerry Christmas Readers! It’s our final episode of 2017 & of course of our Christmas batch of episodes. What better way to see the year out than with Frank Capra’s festive classic It’s A Wonderful Life. Join the boys as they discuss the film, their history with it and also why they believe it has…
Chapter 66: Gremlins
December 18, 2017 01:20 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MBSeason’s Greetings Readers! The boys return for another discussion of a festive flick. Under the microscope this week is Gremlins (1984). Tune in and hear the thoughts and opinions on this longstanding favourite of Gary’s and Jamie’s musings as a first time viewer. Be sure to Subscribe/Rate/Review on iTunes and keep out of bright light,…
Chapter 65: Star Wars: The Last Jedi
December 14, 2017 06:45 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBThe boys ventured to the midnight screening of the latest instalment of everyone’s favourite intergalactic warfare franchise – Star Wars: The Last Jedi. They wanted to give all you Readers a wee Christmas treat by immediately sharing their thoughts in a Spoiler Free podcast (until the Spoiler Alarm rings out) with first time guest Lee…
Chapter 64: Home Alone
December 11, 2017 01:49 - 1 hour - 84 MBOur Christmas countdown continues with an audio trip to Chicago with guest Marc Gartland. Join us as we revisit Home Alone (1990) to discuss just how forgetful are the McCallister’s, who is better between Old Man Marley or Bird Lady and also who receives the worst injuries between Harry & Marv as well as a…
Chapter 63: The Nightmare Before Christmas
December 04, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBIT’S CHRIIIIIIIIIIISTMAAAAAAS!!!!!!!! The festive season is upon us and the boys are joined by the wonderful Michael Fowler and the glorious Hannah Dee in Dictionary Corner. The Nightmare Before Christmas is the topic of conversation, so join the team as they discuss this stop motion classic. Be sure to subscribe, rate & review on iTunes.
Chapter 62: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
November 27, 2017 00:13 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBThe nights are drawing in and what better way to celebrate than with a modern Cold War classic. The boys are joined by guest Rose Dymock to discuss the wonderfully star laden espionage hit Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011). Join them as they delve into the depths of the film and reveal their thoughts on…
Appendices 16: Film Pilgrimages
November 20, 2017 00:55 - 52 minutes - 71.9 MBHave you ever made a film pilgrimage to a famous location? Where have you been? What did you do? Where would you like to go? The boys return with an Appendices podcast episode discussing the various locations they have visited along with where they would most like to explore. They also count down the top…
Chapter 61: North By Northwest
November 13, 2017 00:00 - 53 minutes - 73.1 MBIt’s Hitchcock O’ clock over at FBC HQ & in conjunction with the BFI’s Thriller Season, the boys visited FACT in Liverpool to catch a screening of North By Northwest (1951). Join Gary & Jamie as they follow Roger Thornhill’s path from NYC all the way to South Dakota in which they revisit some of…
Appendices 15: 2007
November 06, 2017 18:54 - 51 minutes - 70.5 MBThe boys are back serving up another weekly slice of pod delights. Join the boys as they discuss the & celebrate 2007. Co-host Gary argues that this is the finest cinematic year since his birth (1989). Is he right? Listen in and let them know!
Chapter 60: Halloween II (1981)
October 30, 2017 00:09 - 1 hour - 90.4 MB“I shot him six times! I shot him in the heart! He’s not human!” The conclusion of #ShOctober 2017 is upon us. Our progression through the Halloween franchise continues with our musings on Halloween II (1981). We’re joined by previous pod guest Brendan Douglas, so tune in as we visit Haddonfield Memorial Hospital to discuss…
Chapter 59: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
October 23, 2017 01:42 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MBIt’s the penultimate episode of #ShOctober and the boys have taken their horror quest over once again to the USA. This week they sink their teeth into the 1974 classic ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’. Gather your bones, bring your road kill & strap yourselves in, it’s Leatherface time.
Chapter 58: Psycho
October 15, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour - 86.1 MB#ShOctober continues with 1960’s Hitchcock horror masterpiece ‘Psycho’. Join the boys as they discuss all things Norman Bates & beyond. “Twelve cabins, twelve vacancies”.
Chapter 57: Nosferatu (1922)
October 08, 2017 23:00 - 56 minutes - 76.9 MBWe’re in to week 2 of #ShOctober and it’s time to head back to 1922’s seminal horror film Nosferatu. Join the boys as they discuss it in all its glory.
Chapter 56: American Psycho
October 01, 2017 23:00 - 59 minutes - 82.4 MBShOctober 2017 is here! Join the boys for their salute to horror throughout the 5x pod month of October. Get your business cards out because kicking the audio festival off is Mary Harron’s ‘American Psycho’ (2000) starring Christian Bale, Jared Leto, Reece Witherspoon & Willem Dafoe. Remember folks, it’s hip to be square.
Chapter 55: Kubo and the Two Strings
September 24, 2017 23:01 - 53 minutes - 73.9 MBYour lovely hosts are back in the pod booth for another chapter of FBC goodness. This week they discuss one of the Film Book Club films of 2016(And winner of the Squeeky Curtain for best animation) Kubo and the Two Strings. An absolutely gorgeous tale in many ways, lets see what the boys have to…
Chapter 54: Into The Wild
September 17, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBThe boys are joined by Liverpool based writer guest Susie Bennett to discuss all things Into The Wild (2007). Much like infamous boxing film (no spoilers here!) the team have a split decision on the film. Who is right? Who is wrong? You the Readers must decide: Tweet @FilmBookClub either #GaryWild or #JamieWild. Enjoy!
Chapter 53: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Extended Edition)
September 10, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBIt has been a long time coming, but the boys are reunited with guest Rob Bond to discuss the magical first entry into The Lord of the Rings franchise. Of course, they’ve opted for the Extended Edition because you can never have too much of a good thing, especially when Tolkien is concerned. Strap yourselves…
Appendices 14: Spin-off Franchises
September 03, 2017 23:00 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MBWelcome Readers! The boys are joined by filmmaker Alan Donohoe to discuss movie spin-offs and a whole bunch of other fun yet non-related filmic topics. Strap yourselves in as Star Wars, James Bond, Marvel Extended Universe and many more are all up for debate, praise and a bashing!
Chapter 52: Rear Window
August 28, 2017 14:57 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBStrap yourselves in for some voyeuristic discussions at FBC HQ as we bring you a podcast all about Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window. The boys are joined by guest of old Scott Turner as they share their thoughts and opinions on one of cinemas true masterpieces.
Chapter 51: Toy Story
August 13, 2017 23:16 - 54 minutes - 25 MBThe boys travel back to their childhood years this week in order to revisit 1995’s Toy Story. Listen in to some nostalgic memories about Woody & Buzz as well as hearing what Gary & Jamie think actually happened to Andy’s Dad…
Appendices 13: Films of Your Childhood
August 06, 2017 23:00 - 52 minutes - 24.2 MBThe boys have kept previous guest and superstar podcaster Brian O’ Connor (Sodajerker podcast) in the studio to discuss the films they viewed during their childhood years. Many of the films mentioned are extremely unsuitable for youths but the team seem to have turned out alright…ish.
Chapter 50: Breakdown
July 30, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBThe boys are back in town and they’re joined by the wonderful Brian O’Connor from the excellent Sodajerker podcast. Tune in as they discuss the criminally underrated Breakdown (1997) featuring Kurt Russell in one of his finest performances.
Chapter 49: Raiders of the Lost Ark
July 23, 2017 23:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBThe time has come, it’s time for Indiana Jones – the ultimate tomb raider (sorry Lara)! Join the boys as they discuss his first cinematic outing in 1981’s classic picture ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’. They also end the long running debate of who is the best Karen: Allen or Brady – whilst skilfully managing…
Chapter 48: The Full Monty
July 17, 2017 19:15 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBThe lunchbox has landed. Join the boys as they take a look back at 1997s wonderful Brit-flick The Full Monty. They also discuss the brilliance of Sheffield, the joys of Anne Dudley and tactical positioning of an onstage light at the climax of the film!