Popcorn Therapy
84 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingTwo Aussie feature filmmakers, @jamespillion and @kanesenes, deep dive on their two favourite topics; film and that thing called life.
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Episode 63: Depp Blue Sea
May 16, 2022 05:04 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBThe gang reunite for a raucous chat after Kane got hitched! Tune in to hear Kane reflect on spending a week in paradise while James gets lost in Edgar Wright’s top 1000 favourite films. Listen in to hear the gang nitpick The Batman and reflect on Johnny Depp’s waning star. Shownotes: The Batman (2022) - Matt Reeves Everything, Everywhere All At Once (2022) - The Daniels The Witch (2015) - Robert Eggers The Lighthouse (2019) - Robert Eggers The Northman (2022) - Robert Eggers Last Night In S...
Episode 62: The Unbearable Weight of King Richard
April 10, 2022 05:20 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBThe gang reunite for a rip-roaring chinwag. Tune in to hear Kane debrief on his frenetic SXSW premiere last month while James gushes over a recent viewing of Red Rocket. Listen in to hear the fellas reflect on life in the time of La Niña and wax nostalgic on being ex-roomies in the sun-bleached City of Angels. Shownotes: The Great Wall (2016) - Yi-Mou Zhang San Andreas (2015) - Brad Peyton Everything, Everywhere All At Once (2022) - Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinart The Unbearable Weight of Ma...
Episode 61: Sex, Love & Scream
February 28, 2022 05:18 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBThe boys connect long distance in this cathartic chat. Tune in to hear James come clean about some recent personal upheavals while Kane is newly inspired by Sex, Love & Goop. Listen in to hear the pair reflect on the power of cinema in their daily lives and find common ground in William Goldman’s beloved adage that nobody knows anything in Hollywood (except William Goldman). Shownotes: The Devils Candy - Julia Salamon Bonfire Of The Vanities (1990) - Brian De Palma Flight (2012) - Robert Ze...
Episode 60: A Licorice Pizza In The Sun
February 06, 2022 03:33 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBThe fellers kick back for another birthday bonanza. Tune into to hear James debate whether the worm dance from Dune will ever become a nightclub sensation while Kane genuflects on killing himself with kindness. Listen in to hear Kane share his quiet respect for Ridley Scott’s A Good Year while James whines over his unmet expectations with Licorice Pizza. Shownotes: Withnail & I (1987) - Bruce Robinson Prometheus (2012) - Ridley Scott Mad Men (2007) - Matthew Weiner The Town (2010) - Ben Aff...
Episode 59: Starship Bloopers
January 22, 2022 04:39 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBThe boys are back! New Year. Same old shenanigans. Tune in as Kane confesses to getting a case of the COVID blues while James muses over a pandemic Seinfeld plot line. Listen in to hear the boys chew over Lana Wachowski’s new Matrix installment and trade stories on the outrageous exploits of Hollywood bad boy Jon Peters. Shownotes: The Apartment (1960) - Billy Wilder Dune (2021) - Denis Villeneuve Matrix: Resurrections (2021) - Lana Wachowski Licorice Pizza (2021) - P.T. Anderson House of ...
Episode 58: How the Gremlins stole Christmas
December 24, 2021 11:24 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBThe boys get festive in this Xmas special. Tune in to hear the gang celebrate the genius that was Billy Wilder after a Christmas screening of The Apartment. Listen in as James talks us through his cautious optimism over the silly season while Kane gets on his soapbox for Frank Capra’s It’s A Wonderful Life. Shownotes: My Left Foot (1989) - Jim Sheridan The Last of the Mohicans (1996) - Michael Mann The Devil’s Advocate (1997) - Taylor Hackford The Apartment (1960) - Billy Wilder Dune (2021)...
Episode 57: No Time To Fry
December 10, 2021 06:01 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBThe gang put the pedal to the metal in this deep cuts chat. Tune in to hear the boys enjoy a spoiler-filled chat over Julia Ducurnau’s Titane. Listen in to hear Kane dish out praise for Edgar Wright’s Last Night In Soho while James tips his hat to Cary Fukanaga’s No Time To Die. Shownotes: John Wick 4 (2022) - Chad Stahelski Titane (2021) - Julia Ducurnau Punch Drunk Love (2002) - P.T. Anderson Once Upon A Time in Hollywood (2019) - Quentin Tarantino Last Night In Soho (2021) - Edgar Wright...
Episode 56: Denis The Menace
December 03, 2021 05:14 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBThe fellers let their hair down in this much-needed therapy chat. Tune in to hear James unpack his La Niña woes while Kane processes a recent Denis Villeneuve retrospective ahead of watching Dune. Listen in to hear James explore the notion of mimetic desire while Kane debates the merits of wanting versus needing. Shownotes: Nosferatu (1976) - Werner Herzog No Direction Home (2005) - Martin Scorsese Incendies (2010) - Denis Villeneuve Fight Club - Chuck Palahnuik Wanting - Luke Birgis Litt...
Episode 55: Titane-ic
November 19, 2021 06:15 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBThe boys spill the tea in this popcorn-packed episode. Tune in to hear the gang debrief on the ecstatic highs and FOMO lows of the recent Sydney Film Festival. Listen in to hear Kane rave about his electric screening of Titane while James is held spellbound by Janicza Bravo’s sophomore feature. Shownotes: Zola (2021) - Janicza Bravo Lemon (2017) - Janicza Bravo Succession - Jesse Armstrong Heat (1995) - Michael Mann Miami Vice - Michael Mann Titane (2021) - Julia Ducurnau Raw (2016) - Juli...
Episode 54: Little Pod of Horrors
November 05, 2021 04:22 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBThe gang get ghoulish in this fashionably belated Halloween spooktacular. Tune in to hear Kane explain why horror movies are the bees knees while James comes clean about his guilty pleasures. Listen in to hear the pair deep dive on their favourite scary flicks and debate the definition of a true horror picture. Shownotes: Hereditary (2018) - Ari Aster Suspiria (1977) - Dario Argento Suspiria (1918) - Luca Guadagino Call Me By Your Name (2017) - Luca Guadagino Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (201...
Episode 53: Man On The Dune
October 23, 2021 21:03 - 1 hour - 58 MBThe boys have a ball in this irreverent session. Tune in to hear Kane go gangbusters for the release of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune while James reminisces over a screening of David Lynch’s original last year. Listen in to hear the pair reflect on the importance of speaking our truth and making time for the things that bring us genuine joy. Shownotes: Men In Black (1997) - Barry Sonnenfeld Annette (2021) - Leos Carax Marriage Story (2020) - Noah Baumbach Shang-Chi & The Legend Of The Ten Rings (...
Episode 52: Cage: Pig In The City
October 15, 2021 05:23 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBThe gang reunite for their first in-person chat in yonkers! Tune into this freedom special to hear the boys debrief on their joyous return to the cinema for Michael Sarnoski’s Pig. Listen in to hear Kane reflect on his first binge-watch of the Lethal Weapon series while James comes clean about his shameless love affair with Amazon Prime. Shownotes: Pig (2021) - Michael Sarnoski Color Out Of Space (2019) - Richard Stanley WTF Marc Maron - Franklin Leonard The Sopranos - David Chase Why Is ...
Episode 51: Along Came Dolly
October 09, 2021 23:56 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBThe fellers cut loose for their final long-distance lockdown chat. Tune in to hear James advocate for a #PuppyToo movement while Kane binges the entire Nightmare On Elm Street catalogue. Listen in as the gang reflect on whether Tony Scott’s Enemy Of The State was the unofficial sequel to Francis Ford Coppola’s The Conversation and give thanks to the queen that is Dolly Parton. Shownotes: Marley & Me (2008) - David Frankel Turner & Hooch (1989) - Roger Spottiswoode Lost In Translation (2005)...
Episode 50: Dirty Barry
September 26, 2021 23:10 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBThe boys throw caution to the wind in this blowout birthday bonanza. Tune in to hear James toot the horn for Cary Fukunaga’s No Time To Die while Kane reflects on the industry in the age of the IP. Listen in to hear the boys pay their respects to the legend that is Clint Eastwood and tip their hats to his upcoming 44th feature behind the camera. Shownotes: The Big Picture Podcast Cry Macho (2021) - Clint Eastwood Play Misty For Me (1971) - Clint Eastwood Unforgiven (1992) - Clint Eastwood ...
Episode 49: Steve Zissou, Call Your Mother
September 13, 2021 04:10 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBThe boys light up in this heartfelt session. Tune in to hear James spotlight Oliver Stone and his failed plea to undermine Reaganomics while Kane has a giggle over all things Barry Sonnenfeld. Listen in to hear the gang give thanks to Wes Anderson and debate the merits of truly original voices. Shownotes: Scarface (1983) - Brian De Palma Wall Street (1987) - Oliver Stone Platoon (1986) - Oliver Stone Star Wars: Episode 1 (1999) - George Lucas The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) - Wes...
Episode 48: Me, Myself & Jerry Maguire
September 03, 2021 02:48 - 59 minutes - 54 MBThe fellas strap in for yet another confessional chin-wag. Tune in to hear Kane get on his soapbox for the hidden truths of Jerry Maguire while James reflects on the the master craftsman that is Ridley Scott. Listen in to hear the gang genuflect on their collaborative dream team and argue the importance of always taking the road less travelled. Shownotes: Me, Myself & Irene (2002) - The Farrelly Bros Jerry Maguire (1996) - Cameron Crowe Charlie Rose - Wes Anderson The Darjeeling Limited (2...
Episode 47: Bat-Guy Begins
August 27, 2021 22:21 - 1 hour - 56 MBThe boys kick back for a fun-filled chat. Tune in to hear James decry the morbid energy around Sydney’s ongoing lockdown while Kane reflects on his favourite scene from the Matrix. Listen in to hear Kane discuss Quentin Tarantino’s writing process while James finds inspiration in Werner Herzog’s upcoming biography on Hiroo Onoda and the pitfalls of belief. Shownotes: The Batman (2022) - Matt Reeves Lorde - Solar Power Bo Burnham’s Inside (2021) - Bo Burnham Indiana Jones: Raiders Of The Los...
Episode 46: The Adventures of a Sexy Beast
August 15, 2021 02:41 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBThe dudes abide in a frankly honest chat. Tune in to hear Kane reflect on the never-ending pace of modern life while James chews over the notion of delayed gratification as subconscious antidote. Listen in to hear the boys tip their hats to Matt Damon's bottomless talents and pour one out for the legend that was Tom Sizemore. Shownotes: Taxi Driver (1976) - Martin Scorsese WTF Podcast — Matt Damon WTF Podcast — A.O. Scott House of Flying Daggers (2004) - Yimou Zhang Crouching Tiger, Hidden...
Episode 45: Wag The Dog Day Afternoon
August 06, 2021 03:31 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBThe fellers settle in for a cathartic chat on the power of surrender. Tune in to hear James’s stream-of-consciousness rant on life with an eight-week old puppy while Kane champions the importance of boundaries. Listen in to hear the gang chew over their love of Tom Hanks and give thanks to the brilliant mind that is Robert Zemeckis. Shownotes: Marley & Me (2008) - David Frankel Louis C.K. - Sincerely Cast Away (2000) - Robert Zemeckis The Daily Podcast - Ezra Klein in conversation with Ta...
Episode 44: The Woman Who Would Be King
July 30, 2021 06:05 - 58 minutes - 54 MBThe fellers lock in for this deep cuts long-distance chat. Tune in to hear Kane rave about Bo Burnham’s latest Netflix special while James does his best to overcome his phobia of musical theatre. Listen in to hear the gang muse on the pitfalls of cancel culture and reflect on the lessons of lockdown 2.0. Shownotes: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1983) - Steven Spielberg Bo Burnham’s Inside (2021) - Bo Burnham The Reader (2008) - Stephen Daldry Mare of Easttown (2021) - Brad Ingelsby Back Roads...
Episode 43: Superman In Needle Park
July 23, 2021 05:29 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBThe boys overcome the lockdown blues in this irreverent Zoom chat. Tune in to hear Kane talk shop on his birthday binge-sessions while James gets lost in Guy Ritchie’s much maligned King Arthur. Listen in to hear the boys pay tribute to the late great Richard Donner and share their thoughts on how to find presence in the darkest hours. Shownotes: Amblin (1968) - Steven Spielberg Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) - Jonathan Liebesman Mission Impossible (1996) - Brian De Palma Scent Of A W...
Episode 42: Forrest Gump Does America
July 09, 2021 06:27 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBThe boys strap in for a sizzling chat to celebrate the fourth of July. Listen in to hear the gang stroll down memory lane and share their top five Hollywood films that celebrate the American dream. Tune in to hear them wax nostalgic on how these blockbusters shaped their love for the medium. Shownotes: Top Gun (1986) - Tony Scott Deliverance (1973) - John Boorman Independence Day (1994) - Roland Emmerich Forrest Gump (1994) - Robert Zemeckis Vertigo (1958) - Alfred Hitchcock Death Becomes H...
Episode 41: Zane's World
June 27, 2021 21:23 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBThe boys get existential as they reflect on the end of things. Tune in to hear James get on his soapbox for Richard Powers’ Pulitzer prize-winning The Overstory. Listen in to hear Kane toot his horn for Billy Zane while James throws Zack Snyder under the bus. Shownotes: Soylent Green (1973) - Richard Fleischer The Overstory (2018) - Richard Powers When Manhattan Was Mannahatta - New York Times Once Upon A Time In Hollywood (2018) - Quentin Tarantino A Hidden Life (2020) - Terrence Malick D...
Episode 40: Wanda of Easttown
June 11, 2021 01:29 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBThe fellers cut loose for an irreverent uncut chat in celebration of turning forty. Tune in to hear Kane talk about the unexpected gifts of morning pages. Listen in to hear James reflect on the power of creativity and its ability to bring us together. Shownotes: This is 40 (2012) - Judd Apatow The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) - Judd Apatow The Artist’s Way - Julia Cameron Sound of Metal (2020) - Darius Marder Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) - Steve Barron Halston (2021) - Daniel Minahan Tr...
Episode 39: In The Shadow of the Paper Moon
June 04, 2021 07:41 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBThe boys strap in for a surprisingly confessional chat on the pangs of getting older. Tune in to hear James discuss his recent struggles to stay present and positive working on money jobs. Listen in to hear Kane expound on the importance of always staying true to our inner voice. Shownotes: Paper Moon (1973) - Peter Bogdanovich You Must Remember This Podcast - Karina Longworth The Last Picture Show (1971) - Peter Bogdanovich What’s Up, Doc? (1972) - Peter Bogdanovich Pretty Baby (1976) - ...
Episode 38: Marder, She Wrote
May 07, 2021 05:47 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBThe boys knuckle down for a deep-cuts chat on Sound of Metal. Tune in to hear the gang immerse themselves in Darius Marder’s phenomenal debut. Listen in to hear them share some heartfelt thoughts on its underlying message and chew over the power of stillness on the creative process. Shownotes: Dune (1984) - David Lynch The Leopard (1963) - Luchino Visconti Sound of Metal (2019) - Darius Marder Ad Astra (2019) - James Grey Place Beyond The Pines (2012) - Derek Cianfrance Blue Valentine (2010...
Episode 37: Withmike & I
April 23, 2021 07:23 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBThe boys kick back for a heartfelt chat on the power of process. Tune in to hear the gang deep dive on the late great Mike Nichols and his extraordinary body of work. Listen in to to hear the pair debate why fear and self-doubt are instrumental to crafting any story of merit. Shownotes: Mike Nichols: A Life - Mark Harris Catch-22 (1970) - Mike Nichols Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf (1963) - Mike Nichols The Graduate (1967) - Mike Nichols Malcolm & Marie (2020) - Sam Levinson Carnal Knowledg...
Episode 36: Sound of (Liquid) Metal
April 02, 2021 02:28 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBThe boys are back for a deep-dive on the power and pitfalls of obsession. Tune in hear Kane speak to his new-found love for movies after months in the edit while James reflects on the prescriptive side-effects of passion. Listen in to hear the gang trade James Cameron war stories and debate the merits of killing yourself with kindness. Shownotes: Leon: The Professional (1994) - Luc Besson X-Men (2000) - Bryan Singer Swordfish (2001) - Dominic Sena Succession (2018) - Jesse Armstrong The Day...
Episode 35: The Sweet Smell Of Succession
February 26, 2021 01:27 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBThe fellers get lost in the giggles in this meandering chinwag. Tune in to hear Kane reflect on the surprising delights of Back To The Future while James chews over the cathartic pleasures of Malcolm & Marie. Listen in to hear the gang deep dive on their mutual love of Succession and its uncanny ability to evoke empathy for the first-world problems of the billionaire boys club. Shownotes: The Trip (2010) - Michael Winterbottom End Times Fun (2020) - Marc Maron Back To The Future (1985) - R...
Episode 34: Married To The Job
February 12, 2021 05:57 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBThis week the boys bend the knee to the supremely-talented women in film. Tune in to hear the gang deep-dive on Emerald Fennell’s Promising Young Woman and reflect on how the zeitgeist hit has the power to affect real change. Listen in to hear Kane praise Michelle Pfeiffer's extraordinary career & talents while James gets all giddy for Simon Stone’s new Netflix drama The Dig. Shownotes: Promising Young Woman (2021) - Emerald Fennell Scarface (1983) - Brian De Palma The Dig (2021) - Simon St...
Episode 33: There’s Something About Marley
February 05, 2021 05:49 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBThis week the gang dive headfirst into a therapeutic chat around self-love. Tune in to hear Kane reflect on the unglamorous realities of success while James stresses the importance of defining failure on our own terms. Listen in to hear James wax lyrical about Kevin McDonald’s Marley while Kane gets on his soapbox for Brandon Cronenberg’s Possessor. Shownotes: Me, Myself & Irene (2000) - The Farrelly Bros There’s Something About Mary (1998) - The Farrelly Bros She Hate Me (2004) - Spike Le...
Episode 32: Under The Skin I Live In
January 22, 2021 07:06 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBThe boys are back in town! New year. Same old tricks. Tune in to hear the gang break down Adam Sandler’s sartorial choices, bid adieu to Agent "The Donald" Orange and debate the merits of obsessive passion. Listen in to hear Kane reflect on shooting in the age of COVID-19 while James champions the pleasures of a good old-fashioned period drama. Shownotes: Hawke: The Larrikin and The Leader (2018) Wake In Fright (1971) - Ted Kotcheff Big Daddy (1999) - Dennis Dugan Punch-Drunk Love (2002) -...
Episode 31: Planes, Trains & Rollercoasters
November 06, 2020 04:58 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBThe fellas reunite for a bittersweet final chat ahead of Kane’s departure to direct his new film. Listen in to hear James tip his hat to Peter Weir as the pair reflect on the ineffable magic behind certain celebrated filmmakers and their unique oeuvre. Tune in to hear them reflect on the masochistic joys of bringing feature films to bear and the importance of always leaning in. Rick & Morty - Bushworld Adventures Amazon Commercial - Gary Busey Master & Commander (2003) - Peter Weir The Year ...
Episode 30: BoJo Horseman
October 09, 2020 02:58 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBThe boys kick back for an irreverent chat in celebration of their thirtieth episode. Tune in to hear James tip his hat to Martin Scorsese’s phenomenal doco on his favourite Beatle while Kane gets on his soapbox for Bennett Miller and his under-appreciated body of work. Listen in to hear the pair tackle the underlying truth of Trent Dalton's Boy Swallows Universe and the importance of doing our time before it does us. The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) - Judd Apatow Foxcatcher (2014) - Bennett M...
Episode 29: The Anti-Social Network
September 25, 2020 06:28 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBThe fellers chew the fat on Orson Welles’ celebrated debut film Citizen Kane and the inherent dangers of peaking too early. Tune in to hear the gang debate the merits of social media and debrief on Charlie Kaufman’s latest existential film. Listen in to hear Kane tip his hat to Steven Soderbergh’s Solaris remake while James pays his respects to the late great Michael Chapman who passed away this week. What’s Up Doc? (1974) - Peter Bogdanovich The Mirror Has Two Faces (1996) - Barbra Streisan...
Episode 28: Tenets Don’t Apply
September 18, 2020 04:56 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MBThe boys strap on their scuba gear for a deep dive on Christopher Nolan’s Tenet. Tune in to find out what the pair really thought about Nolan’s latest time-crunching blockbuster. Listen in to hear James praise George Clooney and his collaborative years with Steven Soderbergh while Kane gets nostalgic over Morgan Neville’s recent doco on Orson Welles' final masterpiece. Tenet (2020) - Christopher Nolan The Princess Bride (1987) - Rob Reiner Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid (1969) - George Roy...
Episode 27: Moonstruck *SPECIAL GUEST* Unjoo Moon
September 04, 2020 02:39 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBThe fellas are chuffed to sit down with Unjoo Moon to celebrate the release of her directorial debut I Am Woman on Stan Australia last week. Tune in to hear about Moon’s chance encounter with Helen Reddy and the extensive process that went into the making of this heartfelt bio-pic. Listen in to find out about working with Tilda Cobham-Hervey and the tireless efforts made in bringing this Australian icon to life. I Am Woman (2020) - Unjoo Moon Hit & Run: How Jon Peters and Peter Guber Took S...
Episode 26: Marlo & Me *SPECIAL GUEST* Marlo Kelly
August 28, 2020 03:49 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBThe fellas welcome rising Australian talent Marlo Kelly into the studio. Tune in to hear Kelly share some juicy tidbits from the making of her binge-worthy new series Dare Me. Listen to discover how the Sydney native found her footing in the Australian Industry and the mantra that helps her to savour each and every project. Dare Me - Megan Abbott & Gina Fattore Tenet (2020) - Christopher Nolan Inception (2010) - Christopher Nolan Bring It On (2000) - Peyton Reed Good Will Hunting (1997) - G...
Episode 25: Natural Born Chillers
August 21, 2020 22:30 - 45 minutes - 42 MBThe boys settle in for an unconventional chat on all things Oliver Stone. Tune in to hear James talk about finding solace in Stone’s newly-released memoir Chasing The Light while Kane gets personal with some of Brian De Palma’s greatest hits. Listen in to find out what George Clooney really thinks of David O. Russell and the ineffable magic of our favourite cinematic characters. Three Kings (1999) - David O. Russell Rebels On The Backlot - Sharon Waxman Chasing The Light - Oliver Stone Midni...
Episode 24: Scent of A Woman(izer)
August 15, 2020 01:30 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MBThe boys max and relax into a good old meandering chit chat. Tune in to hear the boys discuss Al Pacino’s exuberant turns during the nineteen-nineties and grow sentimental on growing up with video store culture. Listen in to hear James debate the pitfalls of ego and the importance of discomfort while Kane praises an overlooked John Carpenter classic. Sex and the City 2 (2010) - Michael Patrick King Zoolander (2002) - Ben Stiller Heat (1995) - Michael Mann Scent of A Woman (1992) - Martin Br...
Episode 24: Scent of A Womanizer
August 15, 2020 01:30 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MBThe boys max and relax into a good old meandering chit chat. Tune in to hear the boys discuss Al Pacino’s exuberant turns during the nineteen-nineties and grow sentimental on growing up with video store culture. Listen in to hear James debate the pitfalls of ego and the importance of discomfort while Kane praises an overlooked John Carpenter classic. Sex and the City 2 (2010) - Michael Patrick King Zoolander (2002) - Ben Stiller Heat (1995) - Michael Mann Scent of A Woman (1992) - Martin Br...
Episode 23: Deconstructing Harry *SPECIAL GUEST* Harry Greenwood
August 07, 2020 23:05 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBJames and Kane host Harry Greenwood in the studio (aka Kane’s living room) as their first in-person guest. Tune in to hear about the making of Mel Gibson’s Hacksaw Ridge and Greenwood’s 'dirty in the BG' tales. Listen in to hear the gang pick Greenwood’s brain on all things Jennifer Kent and the intensive process behind her moving masterpiece The Nightingale. White Chicks (2004) - Keenan Ivory Wayans Deuce Bigalow Male Gigolo (1999) - Mike Mitchell The Chick (2002) - Tom Brady The Nightinga...
Episode 22: The (Kanye) West Wing
July 31, 2020 05:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBThe boys are back for a balls-to-the-wall conversation that veers in all directions. Tune in to hear the gang discuss the upcoming American Presidential elections, the mental stability of the 45th President and contemplate a future with Kanye West in the oval office. Listen in to hear Kane defend the merits of Robert De Niro’s recent slate of films while James shares his love for Tommy Lee Jones’ The Homesman. Punch Drunk Love (2002) - Paul Thomas Anderson The Shining (1980) - Stanley Kubri...
Episode 21: Relic Hunter *SPECIAL GUEST* Natalie Erika James
July 18, 2020 01:28 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBJames and Kane are chuffed to speak with rising talent Natalie Erika James days after the release of her critically acclaimed film on Stan. Listen in to find out about James’ long and winding road to bringing Relic to the screen. Tune in to discover how the Melburnian filmmaker imbued her debut with such terrifying thrills while painting such a searing portrait of dementia. Relic (2020) - Natalie Erika James The Last Dance - Jason Hehir Hereditary (2018) - Ari Aster Wake In Fright (1971) - ...
Episode 20: In The Line of (St Elmo’s) Fire
July 10, 2020 07:21 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBThe boys let their hair down in celebration of their twentieth episode and pay tribute to celebrated New York filmmaker Joel Schumacher and the late great Roman maestro Ennio Morricone. Listen in to hear James rave over Schumacher’s St Elmos’ Fire while Kane comes clean about some familial tensions and touts the meditative power of Terrence Malick’s Days of Heaven (featuring Morricone’s haunting score!) Slackers (1990) - Richard Linklater JFK (1991) - Oliver Stone Swingers (1996) - Doug Lima...
Episode 19: Million Dollar Babyteeth *SPECIAL GUEST* Shannon Murphy
July 03, 2020 00:53 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBJames and Kane are humbled to sit down with Australian talent Shannon Murphy in advance of the release of her directorial debut Babyteeth. Tune in to hear Murphy talk about casting Eliza Scanlen in the lead and the joys of working with Essie Davis and Ben Mendelsohn. Listen in to find out about her experiences working with Jodie Comer on S3 of Killing Eve and Nicole Chamoun on the Australian mini-series On The Ropes. On the Ropes - Shannon Murphy Babyteeth (2020) - Shannon Murphy Killing Ev...
Episode 18: Do The Right Thing or Get Out!
June 20, 2020 04:26 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBThis week the boys wade into the turbulent waters of our current moment. Tune in to hear the gang share their personal feelings in the wake of this global unrest and the lessons they’ve learned in the process. Listen in to hear James praise Damon Lindelof’s adaptation of Watchmen while Kane gets on his soapbox for Justin Kurzel’s True History of the Kelly Gang. Trevor Noah - The Social Contract To Kill A Mockingbird - Harper Lee Do The Right Thing (1989) - Spike Lee Watchmen - Damon Lindelo...
Episode Seventeen: Rosemary and Her Sisters
June 12, 2020 05:48 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBThe boys sit down with Ros Horin, director of Rosemary’s Way, her follow-up feature to The Baulkham Hills African Ladies Troupe. Tune in to hear Horin dive into the making of this heartfelt documentary, currently premiering at the 67th Sydney Film Festival. Listen in to find out how Horin first met Rosemary Kariuki, the Kenyan native with a heart of gold, and the life lessons Kariuki has imparted along the way. Rosemary’s Way (2020) - Ros Horin The Baulkham Hills African Ladies Troupe (2016)...
Episode 17: Rosemary and Her Sisters *SPECIAL GUEST* Ros Horin
June 12, 2020 05:48 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBThe boys sit down with Ros Horin, director of Rosemary’s Way, her follow-up feature to The Baulkham Hills African Ladies Troupe. Tune in to hear Horin dive into the making of this heartfelt documentary, currently premiering at the 67th Sydney Film Festival. Listen in to find out how Horin first met Rosemary Kariuki, the Kenyan native with a heart of gold, and the life lessons Kariuki has imparted along the way. Rosemary’s Way (2020) - Ros Horin The Baulkham Hills African Ladies Troupe (2016)...
Episode 16: Stream Me to Hell
May 29, 2020 01:04 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBThis week the boys bid adieu to Jason Hehir’s The Last Dance and reflect on what the ten-part Netflix series has meant to them. Tune in to hear the gang wax lyrical about Dennis Rodman, profess their mutual love of Wesley Snipes and debate the merits of Quibi, the new smartphone platform, and the importance of eating your greens. Uncut Gems (2019) - The Safdie Bros Punch Drunk Love (2002) - Paul Thomas Anderson Sunset Boulevard (1950) - Billy Wilder Punchline (1988) - David Seltzer Big (198...