Podcast - rianne pictures
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Episode 84 - Sims Spark'd
August 20, 2020 03:00 - 40 minutesAmy joins Caris this week as they discuss the new show The Sims Spark’d and how a video game being the premise for a reality show works…but also kinda doesn’t? Along with exploring the reasons behind the playing the game and how the show explored these through the players that were featured.
Episode 83 - Reality TV in 2020
August 13, 2020 00:00 - 36 minutesYou remember Love is Blind right? That was this year. Lockdown's been long. This week Caris and Neha discuss reality TV! Why we love it, what needs to improve and it's long-standing appeal. We go through the shows that have been introduced to us in 2020 like Love Is Blind, Indian Match Matching and Selling Sunset. As well as touching on how shows like Jersey Shore and The Hills returning teach us new things about the reality stars we loved in the 00’s.
Episode 82 - Schitt's Creek
August 05, 2020 23:01 - 51 minutesSchitt's Creek nation, this episode is for you! Breaking down six seasons of excellence (yes, there are spoilers), Caris and Neha discuss one of the best sitcoms of the last few years. From the laugh out loud moments to the emotional scenes that made us cry and long for a love like David and Patrick’s. It’s all here! Including some secrets about the making of the show!
Episode 81 - Female Friendships In Film
July 23, 2020 11:23 - 1 hourA film genre we’ve only seen develop and take off in the past 15 years, in this weeks episode we discuss how films like Bridesmaids, Frances Ha and Booksmart represent female friendships in both realistic and unrealistic ways. With the whole Rianne Pictures team on this episode we also touch on what friendships we want to see shown in films and how the lockdown has impacted our relationships with our friends in both positive and negative ways.
Episode 80 - Naya Rivera
July 16, 2020 22:03 - 12 minutesIn a special episode, Caris shares her thoughts on the passing of Naya Rivera and how through her portrayal of Santana Lopez, she became a hero for the youth of the LGBTQ community.
Episode 79 - Asian Americans in Film and TV
July 09, 2020 03:00 - 1 hourWe look back at the past five years of Asian American representation in Film and TV. Discussing how it’s grown and led to leading roles for the likes of John Cho and the cast of Crazy Rich Asians. We also explore the production side of many Asian American films and how they’ve had to battle to be considered by studios rather than streaming services. Along with the casting of white actors in Asian roles.
Episode 78 - Disclosure and Transgender Representation (Part 2 of 2)
July 07, 2020 14:22 - 40 minutesThe latest Netflix documentary to blow us away is Disclosure, a look into the history and growth of transgender representation in film and TV. Over two parts, Caris and Neha are joined by fellow team members Sophie and Ashton as they think back to the first representation they saw on screens and how it’s developed through stereotypes, bad writing and inclusion on soaps.
Episode 78 - Disclosure and Transgender Representation (Part 1 of 2)
July 01, 2020 16:01 - 48 minutesThe latest Netflix documentary to blow us away is Disclosure, a look into the history and growth of transgender representation in film and TV. Over two parts, Caris and Neha are joined by fellow team members Sophie and Ashton as they think back to the first representation they saw on screens and how it’s developed through stereotypes, bad writing and inclusion on soaps.
Episode 77 - A History of black oscar winners and nominations
June 25, 2020 15:15 - 1 hourGet ready to learn some record breaking moments and be shocked by how Halle Berry is still the only black woman to have won Best Actress 🤬 We talk through the history from Hattie McDaniel’s first win in 1939 all the way through to 2019. Note - Some technical issues this week, Caris’ dog jumped on the mic leads! So please have some patience with us during listening :)
Episode 76 - Ava DuVernay
June 17, 2020 16:54 - 1 hourWe take a tour through Ava’s impressive career, looking at her hard hitting documentaries, impressive feature films and emotional television shows. We also look at her record breaking moments and how she is using her company ARRAY to uplift and inspire the film makers of a new generation.
Episode 75 - Regina King
June 11, 2020 13:35 - 49 minutesWe’ve been wanting to cover Regina King for a long time, in this episode we cover the actress’ incredible body of work from her films like A Cinderella Story, Daddy Day Care and If Beale Street Could Talk to her impressive TV roles in The Leftovers and Watchmen. Plus her promising directing career with her debut film due this year.
Episode 74 - Little Fires Everywhere
May 28, 2020 01:00 - 1 hourThe adaption of Celeste Ng’s gripping book Little Fires Everywhere finally hit Amazon Prime this week and Caris and Neha spent the weekend binging through the Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington drama. In this episode they delve into the differences between the book and the show, the race commentary that is well represented within the show and how motherhood is compared with wealth and opportunity.
Episode 73 - Normal People
May 20, 2020 19:30 - 44 minutesThis week is all about Marianne and Connell, the destructive couple who lead the way in Normal People. we discuss our favourite moments, frustrating scenes and also the impact it had on Ireland. We also talk about the other shows we've been binging during lockdown such as Defending Jacob, Killing Eve, Patriot Act and Schitts Creek along with the Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt interactive film!
Episode 72 - 00's Rom Coms Part 1
May 14, 2020 03:00 - 47 minutesThis week Caris and Neha are joined by our American pals Courtney and Rachael. We’re giving you some nostalgia this week with our run down of the best romantic comedies from the 00’s. In part one we cover the years 2000 to 2002 including Bridget Jones Diary, The Wedding Planner, About A Boy and so much more! So stick on those headphones, increase that volume and get ready to add more onto that ever growing watch list of yours.
Episode 71 - Queer Eye
May 06, 2020 21:50 - 1 hourIt’s the show about self improvement and confidence building that we love, so in this weeks episode we look back at our favourite episodes of Queer Eye and how the Fab Five have not only helped the heroes but also us! Hosted by Caris Rianne, Neha Vyas, Ashton Clarke and Amy Stewart.
Episode 70 - Women In Marvel
April 29, 2020 23:00 - 1 hourIt’s without a doubt that the MCU has been one of the most ambitious parts of cinema over the past two decades. We decided to delve into the women within the universe, from Pepper Potts in the first Iron Man film to Captain Marvel in the first MCU female led superhero addition. Our favourite performances, weird behind the scenes stories and our least favourite characters.
Episode 69 - 90's Rom Coms
April 22, 2020 21:29 - 1 hourWe’re giving you some nostalgia this week with our run down of the best and weirdest romantic comedies from the 1990s. Every cringe worthy moment and heartwarming monologue from You’ve Got Mail to 10 Things I Hate About You and how Julia Roberts is, well almost is in every film.. It’s a full house, as me and Neha are joined by Courtney, Erica Martin and Jess Daley! So stick on those headphones, increase that volume and get ready to add more onto that ever growing watch list of yours.
Episode 68 - Journalism In Film
April 15, 2020 20:36 - 1 hourIt’s a film sub genre that is usually centered around scandal and seeking the ultimate truth, in this weeks episode we deep dive into journalism films and tv shows. Highlighting the key themes, plot devices and why we’re wanting British stand out film.
Episode 67 - Diablo Cody
April 07, 2020 14:35 - 1 hourFrom her early work with Juno, through to her TV shows United States of Tara and One Mississippi to her most recent film Tully. We are covering all the Diablo Cody films, why we love them, why we believe she is an auteur and how Megan Fox deserved more from Hollywood.
Episode 66 - Disney Classics
March 29, 2020 15:47 - 1 hourWe’ve giving you a bonus episode this week! To aid you with self isolation and topping up that at home to-do list. With Disney+ finally finding it’s way over to the UK, we look back on the Disney films all the way from the beginning with Snow White to the most recent Frozen 2. Talking about our favourites, the best soundtracks and the evolution of the “Disney Princess”
Episode 65 - Comfort Films
March 26, 2020 06:00 - 1 hourLiving in a world of uncertainty calls for some comforting films, for distraction, for warmth and for a good laugh. The whole RP comes together in this pod (missing Sophie!) to discuss which films they find comforting, along with TV shows and some activities you can also try.
Episode 64 - Queen Nicole Kidman
March 19, 2020 15:26 - 1 hourFrom her early Days of Thunder to her questionable Stepford Wives and Bewitched, to the most recent Big Little Lies and Destroyer. We cover the ever unpredictable works of Nicole Kidman.
Episode 63 - Beauty Pageant Films
March 11, 2020 21:42 - 57 minutesFrom the lovable Little Miss Sunshine to the hilarious Drop Dead Gorgeous, beauty pageant films give us a glimpse into the strange industry. We discuss all in this weeks pod! Along with new releases and upcoming films!
Episode 62 - Cheerleading Cinema
March 04, 2020 18:52 - 1 hourFrom Claire in Heroes to the cheer stealing squad from Bring It On. We cover it all. With the UK top 10, new releases and upcoming films too!
Episode 61 - The Scream Franchise
February 19, 2020 17:50 - 1 hourIt's one of the most iconic horror series of films and this week we deep dived into the making of all four of Wes Craven's slashers.
Episode 60 - The Best Couples In TV
February 13, 2020 19:37 - 1 hourValentines Day is here, don't bother buying an expensive card - stick in your headphones and listen to us recount the best made up relationships in television instead.
Episode 59 - Batman Bad Guys & Gals
February 05, 2020 18:42 - 1 hourWith the release of the Margot Robbie helmed Birds of Prey, we revisit some of the Batman villains on screen through the years and what we think the future of the ‘bad guy’ will be. There’s also reviews on The Good Place, Cheer and Oswald Perkin’s Gretel and Hansel. Along with our thoughts on the upcoming releases. You can rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts and SPOTIFY as well as keep up with the girls on social media via @carisrianne and @nothavingitpod
Episode 58 - A Love Letter To Tom Hanks
January 29, 2020 22:29 - 1 hourThis week the girls show some love to one of our favourite actors of all time, Mr Tom Hanks. Everything from Splash and Sleepless in Seattle to Philadelphia and Saving Private Ryan. Our favourite characters, how some films have not aged well and how his career playing an average Joe has transcended across the decades. We also have reviews on recent releases The Lighthouse and Bombshell as well as looking ahead at upcoming films such as Richard Jewell, Queen and Slim and The Rhythm Section. ...
Episode 57 - Films about war, are they a bore?
January 22, 2020 18:43 - 1 hourWar films are often given the stereotype of ‘the dad movie’ so in this weeks podcast we run through why some of them deserve a bit more credit. From the classics such as Saving Private Ryan and Platoon to the more modern tales such as Hacksaw Ridge and Zero Dark Thirty. The girls also discuss the recent TV upsets including Mindhunter and Watchmen, as well as their thoughts on the upcoming final season of Bojack Horseman and the new show The Outsider. We also talk about…Riverdale, yes really...
Episode 56 - Oscar snubs and male director clubs
January 17, 2020 16:47 - 1 hourFor film fans, the awards season is the most special time of the year, yes really forget Christmas. But not only is it a chance for us to celebrate watching our favourite films be awarded for their efforts but also it’s time for us to moan and groan about the SNUBS! Caris and Neha go through the nominations and discuss their favourites, films and artists that are missing and also their thoughts on the controversial subject of making the direct strand male and female. They also catch up on t...
Episode 55 - New Year Releases
January 12, 2020 14:56 - 1 hourWhile some people may be planning their new years resolutions, we’re planning our new years cinema trips! Caris is joined by Sophie and Courtney as they discuss the upcoming releases for January and review some of their latest favourites such as The Farewell, Cats, Little Women, Knives Out and Jojo Rabbit. TV is top of the agenda as they talk about the Netflix documentary Don’t F**k With Cats, Paul Rudd’s comedy Living With Yourself and how Caris has completely forgotten the Stranger Things...
Episode 54 - 2019 Film Review - Part Two
December 18, 2019 22:25 - 1 hourIn the second part of our end of year film review we discuss Booksmart, Rocketman, Yesterday, Midsommar, Spiderman, Hustler, Joker and many more. The girls also look ahead to the 2020 and some of the films they’ll be excited to finally watch. You can rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts and SPOTIFY as well as keep up with the girls on social media via @carisrianne @nehajay_ and @nothavingitpod
Episode 53 - 2019 Film Review - Part One
December 12, 2019 15:11 - 1 hourWith the year coming to an end, the girls get together and review the first four months of the year. Including The Favourite, If Beale Street Could Talk, Eighth Grade, Avengers Endgame and many more! The team also discuss The Irishman and the online debate of whether the film is too long to enjoy or not along with their thoughts on many other long length films. You can rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts and SPOTIFY as well as keep up with the girls on social media ...
Episode 52 - Hallmark Christmas Films
November 20, 2019 19:13 - 50 minutesCounting down to Christmas as a film fan means watching your favourite festive films. In this weeks episode we talk about the Hallmark Channel and their Christmas marathon which features films that are so bad they’re good. Similiar storylines, characters and casts mean that Caris and Neha question the sanity of the films writers. They also review new releases Last Christmas and Le Mans 66 as well talking about upcoming films Harriet, 21 Bridges and Frozen 2. With the release of the latest s...
Episode 51 - The Politician and The End Of The F**king World
November 13, 2019 22:31 - 50 minutesChristmas is coming and our hosts are talking about why nostaligia is such a heavy topic around the festive time of year and why Hallmark Christmas films are so bad they’re good. We also review TV such as The Politician, The End Of The F**king World, Watchmen and His Dark Materials. Caris talks about her thoughts on Zombieland 2 and the girls share their thoughts on upcoming releases and how they’re unsure on what the Oscars will have to offer next year. There’s debate on the James Dean CGI...
Episode 50 - Rianne Pictures Turns Six!
November 06, 2019 17:18 - 1 hourIt’s Rianne Pictures 6th birthday this month so we’ve recorded a special podcast for our 50th episode. Bringing back some familiar guest co-hosts such as Courtney Cheshire, Lauren McGeough, Erica Martin and Ashton Clarke join Caris and Neha as they recall the past six years of the production company. From behind the scenes dramas to the excitement of first festival news and award nominations, you’ll hear it all along with some advice and healthy discussion on working in the creative world w...
Episode 49 - Batman Castings and Directors Against Marvel
October 23, 2019 20:18 - 53 minutesNeha is back on the podcast this week and the girls are discussing the latest film news including the Batman castings, Marvel movies criticism from Scorsese and Coppola and how Netflix plummeting into more debt isn’t actually anything to be worried about in this day and age of the entertainment industry. We’ve got reviews from Neha fresh from London Film Festival such as Monsoon and Burning Cane. Caris shares her thoughts on the new HBO series Watchmen. Plus the girls look forward to the ne...
Episode 48 - Part 2 - American Horror Story
October 16, 2019 14:25 - 47 minutesIn part two of Caris and Courtney’s spooky season episode, the girls discuss the Ryan Murphy anthology series AMERICAN HORROR STORY. They reveal the top three favourite seasons as voted by our listeners, some of the best storylines and characters to have occurred over the past nine seasons, behind the scenes production problems and what they think the future for the show is? You can rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts and keep up with the girls on social media via@ca...
Episode 48 - Part 1 - Joker.
October 09, 2019 12:56 - 49 minutesOctober is here and spooky season is upon us, Courtney joins Caris this week as they dive into the top ten films in the UK including Ad Astra, Hustlers and Ready or Not along with looking at the upcoming releases over the next couple of weeks such as the bizarre Gemini Man and Zombieland 2. For the main focus, it’s Todd Phillips Joker. The girls share their thoughts on the controversial film along with some of the history behind the making of it including potential directors and other casti...
Episode 47 - 2009 was TEN years ago?
September 26, 2019 20:57 - 1 hourThrowing it back to the late 00’s is the aim of the game in this weeks podcast where Caris and Neha refresh their memory back to the films of ten years ago in 2009. Neha was excited about new stationary for school and Caris was going on bad dates to the cinema to see bad films. But what were their favourites? The girls track back through the delights of 500 Days of Summer, Taken, The Blind Side, Jennifer’s Body and lots more including their dislike of that one film…with the blue people. Yo...
Episode 46 - Once Upon A Time In Tarantinowood
September 18, 2019 19:51 - 1 hourCourtney returns to the show this week! Her and Caris run through the top films at the box office and upcoming releases. We get more discussion on IT:Chapter 2 and some excitement over the upcoming Farewell. Caris shares some of her recent watches including the Keanu Reeves Speed and the recent social media thriller Assassination Nation. Her and Courtney also talk about why some of the new Disney releases aren’t working and how Kenneth Branagh’s Cinderella wasn’t all that bad. Then we get ...
Episode 45 - Give me SPACE!
September 11, 2019 14:41 - 1 hourIn this weeks episode Caris and Neha discuss their favourite Space films, including suggestions from our listeners. They cover 2001: A Space Odyssey, Christopher Nolan’s dreamy Interstellar, Danny Boyle’s haunting Sunshine as well as Moon, Spaceballs and everybodies favourite Looney Tune film SPACE JAM! A review of season three of The Handmaid’s Tale and season three of GLOW features in our TV talk as well as the girls mourning the upcoming loss of Grace and Frankie and why the show was so ...
Episode 44 - TV from our youth (Disney and Nickelodeon)
August 29, 2019 07:07 - 1 hourCaris and Neha take a trip down memory lane revisiting some of the best television shows courtesy of the Disney Channel and Nickelodeon. They also review Mindhunter and discuss the return of Peaky Blinders.
Episode 43 - TV Cancellations....WHY DO THEY DO IT TO US?
August 07, 2019 14:56 - 51 minutesIt feels like another one of our favourite TV shows is cancelled every week lately, so in this weeks episode Caris and Neha discuss some of the biggest outrages there has been over cancellations and how sometimes one more season is all that is needed to make it up to the fans. The girls also talk about upcoming releases such as Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, The Art Of Racing In The Wind and Blinded By The Light. Along with Caris’ thoughts on the recent series finales of Jane The Virgin and...
Episode 42 - Strange Things Season 3 & Kara joins the show!
July 31, 2019 22:05 - 1 hourWe have a new addition to the show this week in the shape of a baby dalmatian, Kara. Hear how she disrupts the latest episode as Caris and Neha count down the top 10 films at the UK box office and share their reviews on new releases Midsommar, Toy Story 4 and Spiderman: Far From Home, There’s also A LOT of film news to cover. The girls speak about the Marvel announcements including Black Widow and The Eternals. The new season of Homecoming with Janelle Monae and the cancellation of Tuca an...
Episode 41 - The True Crime Television Obsession
July 24, 2019 20:18 - 1 hourWith more television series based on true events coming to our screens, Courtnay and Caris discuss some of the best examples and dig deep into why they are so popular and what is learnt from unveiling some of the darkest sides of real people. Featuring commentary Mindhunter. They also discuss the trailer for the upcoming IT Part 2, Cats and the announcement of two further Halloween films by Blumhouse. Film reviews include Courtney’s thoughts on the rebooted Childs Play and A24’s latest hor...
Episode 40 - The Best In TV, Emmy Noms and The Hills.
July 17, 2019 20:27 - 52 minutesAfter a short hiatus Caris and Neha are back with another podcast! Covering the latest casting news the girls discuss Halle Bailey leading the new Little Mermaid film and Austin Butler being chosen as Elvis Presley for the upcoming biopic. There’s reviews on Big Little Lies and the horror Meryl Streep has brought to the character of Mary Louise, along with thoughts on the new series of The Hills. The Emmys are the main topic for this week’s episode with debate on whether Game of Thrones de...
Episode 39 - Coming of Age Films
July 04, 2019 01:00 - 1 hourWith the recent release of Booksmart providing everyone with a brilliant coming of age story, Caris and Lauren reflect back on some of their personal favourites over the past years including The Breakfast Club, Mean Girls and Juno. They also discuss casual sexism, awkward in law family parties and which films talked about sex. You can rate, review and subscribe to us on iTunes and follow us on twitter at the following @nothavingitpod @carisrianne @laurenbirdmusic
Episode 38 - Musician Biopics
June 27, 2019 06:00 - 1 hourOn the back of the recent release of ROCKETMAN Caris sits down with Courtney to look back on some of the other musician biopics we’ve been given over the years. They talk about the representation of Ian Curtis in Control, John Lennon in Nowhere Boy, Johnny Cash and June Carter in Walk The Line and Bob Dylan in I’m Not There. They also discuss the growing rate of films becoming musicals such as Mean Girls and Heathers and whether this narrative could work for other films.. You can rate, rev...
Episode 37 - What Happened To Tom?
June 20, 2019 18:18 - 1 hourCaris and Neha talk about the upcoming Handmaids Tale book sequel and how it may affect the show and it’s future. They also discuss Killing Eve, The Hills revival and the latest episode of Big Little Lies. With the latest news on Marvel possibly merging X-Men with Avengers, the girls also explain why they’re uncertain about Spiderman: Far From Home. There’s also discussion on upcoming releases such as Yesterday, Midsommar and The Dead Don’t Die. You can rate, review and subscribe to us on ...