That Film Stew Podcast
890 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe podcast based out of Perth, Australia, covering film and television news and reviews.
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That Film Stew Ep 216 - The Nic Cage Classic (Movie Show)
January 22, 2020 11:57 - 57 minutes - 60 MBOscar season is upon us - what do we think of the nominations? Is Sony's latest Spider-Verse movie in the MCU? New Mutants is actually almost here, Doctor Strange may be in trouble, and Penguin confirmed for The Batman. Was the "Bad Boys For Life" title wasted? Will Nicholas Cage return to a beloved Disney franchise? And who is Billie Eilish?
That Film Stew Ep 215 - Bad Boys for Life (Review)
January 20, 2020 15:55 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBThey have a mantra: Ride together. Die Together. So yeah, call the third movie “Bad Boys for Life”. Directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, Bad Boys for Life is the action comedy sequel to Bad Boys II (2003) and the third film in the Bad Boys franchise which began in 1995. Will Smith and Martin Lawrence return, along with Joe Pantoliano, but this time they’re joined by Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Charles Melton, and Paola Nunez. After an assassination attempt on his partner Mik...
That Film Stew Ep 214 - Year in Review 2019
January 08, 2020 07:12 - 1 hour - 159 MBIn this annual special episode, we’ll look back at the year that was 2019 in film and TV, and let you know what our worst and favourite movies of the year were. With the decade coming to an end, 2019 was the year of "coming to an end". We said goodbye to many TV series’ and there were a ton on movie franchises with highly anticipated finales. Any year of movies is always a mixed bad, but we believe that 2019 was a much better year in terms of quality of films than the previous year. Whateve...
That Film Stew Ep 213 - Jumanji: The Next Level (Review)
January 01, 2020 07:19 - 45 minutes - 47.8 MBIt’s time to play the game again… again. Directed by Jake Kasdan, Jumanji: The Next Level is the second sequel to 1995’s Jumanji, following 2017’s Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. The cast are back from Welcome to the Jungle, reprising their roles from the previous film, alongside newcomers Awkwafina, Danny Glover, and Danny DeVito. When Spencer (Alex Wolff) goes back into the fantastical world of Jumanji, his friends Martha (Morgon Turner), Fridge (Ser’Darius Blain) and Bethany (Madison Ise...
That Film Stew Ep 212 - 6 Underground (Review)
December 30, 2019 16:59 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBIn what could be the most “Michael Bay Movie” ever, 6 Underground has explosions, fast cars, slow motion actions scenes, but also… Ryan Reynolds. Directed by Michael Bay and written by Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese, 6 Underground could be Netflix’s most action-packed movie to date. An unnamed American billionaire (Ryan Reynolds) fakes his own death to form an anonymous vigilante squad to take down criminals and terrorists that governments will not touch. No known as “One”, he recruits five...
Sounds Like Comics Ep 63 - Pennyworth (Season 1)
December 28, 2019 12:28 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBGordon got a show. Robin got a show. Even Batwoman has a show. It's only fair that Alfred gets a show. Based on the DC characters created by Bob Kane and Bill finger, Pennyworth is the crime drama series exploring the early life of the Wayne family butler, Alfred Pennyworth. That Film Stew's Luke and Comiczone's Jae investigate the first season of this "pre-Batman/pre-Bruce Wayne", series starring Jack Bannon, alongside Ben Aldridge and Emma Paetz. Alfred Pennyworth, a former British SAS s...
Rewind & Review Ep 43 - National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)
December 22, 2019 22:36 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBIt’s that time, Christmas time is here, and it’s time to look at a film that is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2019. A film that has been labelled as a modern Christmas classic – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Let’s rewind to 1989 to Jeremiah S. Chechik’s directed Christmas Vacation which is the third instalment in National Lampoon’s Vacation series, and was written by John Hughes, based on his short story in National Lampoon magazine, “Christmas ‘59”. As the holidays approach,...
That Film Stew Ep 211 - Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (Review)
December 22, 2019 15:14 - 1 hour - 122 MBThe Skywalker Saga comes to an end with Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker. Directed by J. J. Abrams, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is the third instalment in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, following The Force Awakens (2015) and The Last Jedi (2017), and the final episode of the nine-part “Skywalker Saga”. Many of the ensemble cast return from the previous two films, including Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Adam Driver, and Star Wars veterans Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, ...
That Film Stew Ep 210 - Noelle (Review)
December 19, 2019 22:46 - 20 minutes - 21.9 MBIt’s about time we reviewed something on Disney+, and it’s about time we reviewed a Christmas movie – why don’t we do both? Noelle is the fantasy Christmas comedy film written and directed by Marc Lawrence and produced by Walt Disney Pictures for their streaming service. Kris Kringle’s daughter Noelle (Anna Kendrick) is full of Christmas spirit and holiday fun but was never expected to do anything “important”, unlike her beloved brother Nick (Bill Hader), who will take over for their fathe...
That Film Stew Ep 209 - The Devil Made Me Do It (Movie Show)
December 18, 2019 06:09 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MBIt's our final Movie Show for the year, and although there's still plenty of news items, a big part if this time of year is the movie trailers! Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Wonder Woman 1984, Black Window, 007 No Time To Die, and Free Guy - so many movies here alone to get us excited for 2020. The Flash and Shazam 2 have release dates - will they stick? Disney is taking over the planet... with apes, Aladdin is getting a spinoff, and a new Power Rangers movie is on the horizon.
Rewind & Review Ep 42 - Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999)
December 16, 2019 12:46 - 1 hour - 113 MBWith the Skywalker Saga coming to a conclusion, let's rewind to where the saga began - the fourth movie. Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2019, with a ninth instalment in this film’s main series arriving in December, is Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Written and directed by George Lucas, produced by Lucasfilm, and distributed by 20th Century Fox, The Phantom Menace is the first instalment in the Star Wars prequel trilogy. Midi-chlorians, Jar Jar Binks, and Little Ani - what's n...
Sounds Like Comics Ep 62 - Superman Returns (Movie 2006)
December 13, 2019 03:55 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MB"The son becomes the father, and the father becomes the son". And with those words, the lagacy of Christopher Reeve's Superman returns. Directed by Bryan Singer, Superman Returns is the sixth and final film in the original Superman film series, serving as a sequel to Superman (1978) and Superman II (1980) - disregarding the other sequels and Supergirl film. That Film Stew's Luke and Comiczone's Jae return to a time before shared comic book movie universes. A time where Superman was closer t...
That Film Stew Ep 208 - The Addams Family (Review)
December 11, 2019 10:44 - 29 minutes - 31 MBThey’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky, and they’re all together animated! Directed by Conrad Vernon and Greg Tiernan, The Addams Family is the CGI animated film based on the characters created by Charles Addams, serving as a reboot to the 1991 live-action film of the same name and it’s 1993 sequel Addams Family Values. Providing the voices to the strange and deranged family – we’ve got Oscar Isaac as Gomez, Charlize Theron as Morticia, Chloe Grace Moretz as Wednesday, Finn ...
That Film Stew Ep 207 - Knives Out (Review)
December 05, 2019 22:41 - 39 minutes - 41.2 MBIt's true - nothing brings a family together like murder. Knives Out is the murder mystery film written, produced, and directed by Rian Johnson. Described as a modern take on the whodunit, Knives Out follows a family gathering gone awry, boasting an impressive ensemble cast, including Daniel Craig, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon, Chris Evans, Katherine Langford, and Ana de Armas. Wealthy crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) invites his extended family to his mansion for h...
Sounds Like Comics Ep 61 - Addams Family Values (Movie 1993)
December 04, 2019 09:28 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBYou met the creepy and kooky family in 1991. Now find true value in the Addams Family by catching up with them once again in 1993. Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld and written by Paul Rudnick, Addam Family Values is based on the characters created by Charles Addams and is the sequel to The Addams Family (1991). The film features many cast members from the original, including Raul Julia, Anjelica Huston, Christopher Lloyd, Christina Ricci, Carel Struycken, Jimmy Workman, and Christopher Hart. Bu...
Rewind & Review Ep 41 - The 'Burbs (1989)
December 01, 2019 22:46 - 54 minutes - 57.1 MBIt was thirty years ago when we got the film that taught us that being a nosey neighbour has its ups and downs. Directed by Joe Dante, The ‘Burbs pokes fun at suburban environments and their sometimes-eccentric dwellers. Who are the evil ones – the different ones who keep to themselves or the conforming neighbours who let their suspicions get the better of them? Settling in for some time off in his suburban home, Ray Peterson’s (Tom Hanks) vacation becomes a horror when the Klopeks, a suspi...
Sounds Like Comics Ep 60 - Masters of the Universe (Movie 1987)
November 29, 2019 05:17 - 39 minutes - 53.6 MBDolph Lundgren had the power in 1987 when he was He-Man. Masters of the Universe (or Masters of the Universe: The Motion Picture), directed by Gary Goddard, is the science fantasy action film based on the Mattel toy line of the same name. That Film Stew's Luke and Nathan revisit this critical and commercial failure as they immerse themselves in all things Masters of the Universe and He-Man, and discover how this movie became a cult classic. When the evil Skeletor (Frank Langella) finds a m...
That FIlm Stew Ep 206 - #LetSupermanFly (Movie Show)
November 26, 2019 22:53 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBWe almost didn't do this week's episode because we've been busy watching Disney+. They've fixed Sonic the Hedgehog! The stellar cast for The Batman continues to grow, Star Trek is returning to the big screen, Eddie Murphy is pressing on with features on the small screen, and Nicholas Cage is set to take on Nicholas Cage. It's taken two seasons, but Titans has finally revealed Dick Grayson's new costume. What is Quibi? We don't even know. And would you watch a modern-day Zorro TV series?
Sounds Like Comics Ep 59 - Swamp Thing (Season 1)
November 22, 2019 10:03 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MBIt may have come and gone with just one season, but it is still worth talking about Swamp Thing. The series, created by Gary Dauberman and Mark Verheiden, is based on the DC Comics character of the same name created by Len Wein and artist Bernie Wrightson. Swamp Thing premiered on May 31, 2019, consisting of 10 episodes. Comiczone's Gareth and Jae get into all things Swamp Thing (Derek Mears) - a plant-elemental creature who fights malevolent forces around a Louisiana swamp. Medical doctor...
That Film Stew Ep 205 - Dolemite Is My Name (Review)
November 15, 2019 05:46 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MBEddie Murphy is back! Dolemite is his name and he's delivered straight to your Netflix. Directed by Craig Brewer, Dolemite Is My Name is a biographical comedy film written by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski. Eddie Murphy stars as filmmaker Rudy Ray Moore, best known for portraying the character of Dolemite in both his stand-up routine and a series of blaxploitation films, starting with Dolemite in 1975. In 1970s LA, struggling comedian Rudy Ray Moore hears stories of a pimp called D...
That Film Stew Ep 204 - Doctor Sleep (Review)
November 13, 2019 15:23 - 50 minutes - 52.6 MBDoctor Sleep is based on the 2013 novel of the same name by Stephen King, which is a sequel to King’s 1977 novel The Shining. This movie – directed by Mike Flanagan, also serves as the sequel to the 1980 film adaption of The Shining, directed by Stanley Kubrick. Makes sense? Set several decades after the events of the original story, this movie combines elements of the novels and the Kubrick film, in a product that is written, directed, and edited by Flanagan. A grown-up Danny Torrance, who ...
Sounds Like Comics Ep 58 - Green Lantern (Movie 2011)
November 07, 2019 23:34 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBIn brightest day, in blackest night, not even this movie could escape our sights. Directed by Martin Campbell, Green Lantern is a 2011 superhero film based on the DC Comics character of the same name. The film stars Ryan Reynolds, his future wife Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard, Mark Strong, Angela Bassett and Tim Robbins. That Film Stew's Luke and Comiczone's Jae revisit one of DC's blackest nights with the highly criticised Green Lantern movie, discussing the characters origins, the comics,...
That Film Stew Ep 203 - Disney+ Are Just Sequelising and Rebooting Properties (Movie Show)
November 05, 2019 23:03 - 54 minutes - 57.6 MBNa, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, Batman news! All the Batman new! We’ve got a Catwoman, we’ve got a Riddler, we’ve got a Commissioner Gordon, and we’ve got a composer. Marvel’s smallest movies are getting another sequel, Ryan Reynolds has a new project in the works, Disney+ is developing a sequel that we have actually been wanting for years, and we realise that Jada Pinkett Smith was in The Matrix. There’s a new Superman TV series on the way, and the Game of Thrones prequel plays it hot and ...
That Film Stew Ep 202 - Terminator: Dark Fate (Review)
November 04, 2019 16:12 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBThe future has been rewritten… again. Directed by Tim Miller, Terminator: Dark Fate is the sixth instalment in the Terminator franchise and a direct sequel to The Terminator (1984) and Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991). James Cameron is also back as a producer. Linda Hamilton is back as Sarah Connor. Arnold Schwarzenegger is back as a T-800. And there’s new characters. The machines send a Terminator, the Rev-9 (Gabriel Luna), back in time to kill a young woman, Dani Ramos (Natalia Reyes),...
That Film Stew Ep 202 - Terminator: Dark Fate
November 04, 2019 16:12 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBNEW EPISODE! (Listen / Download) That Film Stew Ep 202 - Terminator: Dark Fate (Review) The future has been rewritten… again. Directed by Tim Miller, Terminator: Dark Fate is the sixth instalment in the Terminator franchise and a direct sequel to The Terminator (1984) and Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991). James Cameron is also back as a producer. Linda Hamilton is back as Sarah Connor. Arnold Schwarzenegger is back as a T-800. And there’s new characters. The machines send a Terminator,...
Sounds Like Comics Ep 57 - The Crow (Movie 1994)
November 01, 2019 04:50 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MBIf you are talking a comic book movie with a cult following, look no further than The Crow. Directed by Alex Proyas, and written by David J. Schow and John Shirley, The Crow is based on James O'Barr's comic book of the same name. Dedicated to both Brandon Lee and his fiancée, Eliza, the film stars Lee in his final performance. Comiczone's Gareth and Adam talk all things The Crow - the 1994 movie, the soundtrack, the sequels, and of course, the comics. On the night before Halloween and the ...
Rewind & Review Ep 40 - The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror XI-XV (2000-2004)
October 29, 2019 22:45 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBHAPPY HALLOWEEN! In the spirit of Halloween Jason and Rob are rewinding to 2000 to look at The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror (the next lot of five episodes from 2000 to 2004). That’s five episodes; fifteen The Simpsons Halloween segments. There has been a Simpsons Halloween Special every year since 1990, airing annually since the second season of The Simpsons, and each contain three separate segments. The Simpsons family break canon and enter a horror, science fiction, or supernatural setting...
That Film Stew Ep 201 - Zombieland: Double Tap (Review)
October 27, 2019 22:16 - 25 minutes - 26.6 MBZombieland: Double Tap is the sequel to 2009’s Zombieland. Ten years later – they’ve brought backing the zombies, and they’ve brought back the comedy. Directed by once again by Ruben Fleischer, and written by Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, and David Callaham, Zombieland: Double Tap brings back Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Abigail Breslin, and Emma Stone reprising their roles from the first film, with new faces – Rosario Dawson, Zoey Deutch, and Luke Wilson. Zombieland survivors Tallahassee...
That Film Stew Ep 200 - Halloween Special 2019
October 26, 2019 10:05 - 1 hour - 115 MBJoin us in celebrating our 200th episode - our Halloween Special! We'll be celebrating this landmark by goofing off and talking all things Halloween and horror movies. Much like our Christmas Special, we’ll resurrect some old segments and put a Halloween spin on them. Throughout the episode we’ll talk about major horror movies and horror movie characters. We’ll even have some recommends – five each – of what we consider to be must watch horror movies. We’re going all out – opening this spec...
Sounds Like Comics Ep 56 - Teen Titans Go! Vs. Teen Titans (Movie 2019)
October 23, 2019 09:39 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBIt was only last year when we saw the Teen Titans GO! To The Movies. Now they go to the movies again, but like, on direct-to-video. Directed by Jeff Mednikow, Teen Titans GO! vs. Teen Titans us the crossover animated superhero movie between the television series Teen Titans Go! and Teen Titans. Both of which are adapted from the DC Comics superhero team of the same name. That Film Stew's Luke and Comiczone's Jae get into all things Teen Titans as they review this new movie. They've got thes...
Rewind & Review Ep 39 - Zombieland (2009)
October 21, 2019 11:42 - 54 minutes - 57.5 MBIt’s time to nut up or shut up and listen to this podcast! Ten years have gone since we went to Zombieland. Now with the anticipated sequel on the horizon, let’s get into the original. Written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, and directed by Ruben Fleischer, Zombieland tells the story of a world overtaken by a zombie apocalypse and the journeys that a misfit group of survivors take to get to California amongst the chaos. There’s play-it-safe-and-by-the-rules Columbus (Jesse Eisenburg), the...
Sounds Like Comics Ep 55 - Watchmen (Movie 2009)
October 18, 2019 04:04 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MBWho watches the Watchmen? ...Well these guys, obviously. The 2009 superhero film Watchmen directed by Zack Snyder, is based on the 1986–87 DC Comics limited series of the same name by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. That Film Stew's Luke and Damian will revisit the epic film that takes a dark satirical and dystopian take on the superhero genre, and see how it lines up with its graphic novel source material. Set in an alternate history in the year 1985 at the height of the Cold War, a group of...
That Film Stew Ep 199 - They're Ready To See Boobs, Mr. Murphy (Movie Show)
October 15, 2019 22:40 - 50 minutes - 52.4 MBIf we were to get a sequel to an Adam Sandler Netflix movie, which one would you want? There's news on, not one, but two Eddie Murphy sequels. And we've got some casting so we ask the question - are we getting a young Morpheus in The Matrix 4? The French and Saunders double act is back, John Wick is getting a spinoff, and everyone's favourite inspector is returning. On top of all of that, the crazy news for DC's Crisis On Infinite Earths just keeps on coming!
That Film Stew Ep 198 - Wonder Woman: Bloodlines (Review)
October 15, 2019 06:31 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBFourteen movies into the DC Animated Movie Universe, about time we gave a focus on the Amazonian princess, Wonder Woman. Directed by Sam Liu and Justin Copeland, Wonder Woman: Bloodlines sees Rosario Dawson reprise the voice of Wonder Woman (a role she had in this continuity since Justice League: Throne of Atlantis) as we go back five years before the events of Justice League: War. When Amazon princess Diana of Themyscira chooses to save fighter pilot Steve Trevor, it is a choice that will ...
That Film Stew Ep 197 - Joker (Review)
October 09, 2019 07:34 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBHe may think his life is comedy and not a tragedy, but there is no denying that this film is not a comedy! Based on the DC Comics character of the same name, Joker is a psychological thriller film directed by Todd Phillips. Joker is a standalone film which tells the origin story of Batman’s archenemy – and one of comics books’ greatest villains. The film has been a hot topic of controversy over concerns for its violent and disturbing content. All of that aside, Joker is very much a characte...
Rewind & Review Ep 38 - American Pie (1999)
October 06, 2019 22:56 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBIt's been twenty years since we had that first slice of pie. We've gotten older and our appetites have changed, but is American Pie as delicious as ever? Written by Adam Herz and directed by Chris and Paul Weitz, American Pie tells the story of four high school seniors, Jim (Jason Biggs), Kevin (Thomas Ian Nicols), Finch (Eddie Kaye Thomas), and Oz (Chris Klein), as they approach the end of their year, pledging to lose their virginities before graduation. The guys, trying to stand out from ...
Sounds Like Comics Ep 54 - The Addams Family (Movie 1991)
October 04, 2019 05:11 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MBWith a new animated feature on its way, let's go back to the first live action feature attempt of The Addams Family. The 1991 film, based on the characters created by cartoonist Charles Addams originally debuting in The New Yorker in 1938 and the 1964 TV series produced by David Levy, is directed by Barry Sonnenfeld in his directing debut. That Film Stew's Luke and Nathan will revisit the supernatural black comedy film as well as go back and look at the comic strip debut of the odd wealthy ...
That Film Stew Ep 196 - BACK as Superman (Movie Show)
October 02, 2019 09:45 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBThe negotiations are over - Sony and Disney have agreed to share Spider-Man once again (but for how long?). Some big names are returning in Jurassic World 3 and some big names are returning to Ghostbusters 2020, whilst we may have a new Commissioner Gordon and a villain for The Batman. And as the announcements keep coming, Crisis on Infinite Earths is shaping up to be the most epic thing ever on TV.
That Film Stew Ep 195 - Rambo: Last Blood (Review)
September 30, 2019 15:28 - 28 minutes - 39 MBIt has taken five Rambos, but this time, it really is personal! Directed by Adrian Grunberg and co-written by Sylvester Stallone, Rambo: Last Blood concludes the story of the John Rambo character - created by author David Morrell for his novel First Blood. The Vietnam War veteran, Rambo (Sylvester Stallone), now lives a quiet life on his deceased father’s horse ranch, with his old friend Maria Beltran (Adriana Barraza) and her granddaughter, Gabriela (Yvette Monreal). Rambo must unearth hi...
Sounds Like Comics Ep 53 - Marvel's Jessica Jones (Season 3)
September 25, 2019 11:02 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBWe have reached the end of the Marvel Netflix shows, and to send us off, the Netflix corner of the MCU gives us the third and final season of Jessica Jones. Produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios and Tall Girls Productions, Jessica Jones is based on the character of the same name created by writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Michael Gaydos. Comiczone's Gareth and Adam cover all thirteen episodes of season three and reflect back on the previous Marvel Netflix shows...
That Film Stew Ep 194 - Project Ice Cream (Movie Show)
September 18, 2019 10:05 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MBJames Gunn does what he does best and has surprised us with the announcement of the huge roster of cast members in his upcoming The Suicide Squad. On that note, Margot Robbie has another comic book movie on the cards. We've got the details on Apple TV+ (not a paid promotion we swear). We also check out the trailers for Bad Boys For Life and Black Christmas. And we may have a Kate Bishop for Marvel Studios' Disney+ Hawkeye series.
Sounds Like Comics Ep 52 - The Phantom (Movie 1996)
September 16, 2019 11:46 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBBox office bomb or cult following? You decide. Slam evil! Directed by Simon Wincer, The Phantom is the 1996 pulp superhero film based on Lee Falk's comic strip of the same name. The screenplay is loosely inspired by the three Phantom stories, "The Singh Brotherhood", "The Sky Band", and "The Belt". That Film Stew's Luke and Comiczone's Jae revist The Phantom - talking all things the seemingly immortal crimefighter and his battles against all forms of evil. Kit Walker (Billy Zane) is the la...
Rewind & Review Ep 37 - Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
September 13, 2019 09:41 - 58 minutes - 61.5 MBRob is currently on vacation solving a murder – or was that Eddie Murphy? Rewind to 1984 with guest co-host Luke from That Film Stew Podcast for the 35th anniversary of Beverly Hills Cop. It was the highest domestic box office earner of the year and potentially kicked off the “wise-cracking cop” genre. Directed by Martin Brest, Beverly Hills Cop is an action comedy film which follows Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy), a street-smart Detroit cop who visits Beverly Hills, California to solve the murd...
That Film Stew Ep 193 - It: Chapter Two (Review)
September 11, 2019 06:26 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBIf this movie was made with less capable hands, it very easily could have been called It: You’ll Float 2. But with the critical and financial success of Chapter One, It: Chapter Two looked to give a satisfying conclusion and completed adaption of Stephen King’s 1986 novel. Directed by Andy Muschietti and written by Gary Dauberman, It: Chapter Two is set 27 years after the events depicted in Chapter One. The adult versions of the Losers’ Club face off against It once again, with flashbacks f...
Sounds Like Comics Ep 51 - Krypton (Season 2)
September 09, 2019 12:35 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBLet's go back 200 years before the birth of Superman and visit the planet Krypton before its ultimate fate... cancellation. Developed by David S. Goyer for Syfy, Krypton focuses on Seg-El (Cameron Cuffe), the grandfather of DC Comics superhero Kal-El/Superman. The second season gives us another ten (final) episodes. That Film Stew's Luke and Nathan get into all this Krypton - even giving a recap on the first season just so everybody is caught up. Seg-El's family, the House of El, has been ...
That Film Stew Ep 192 - The Kitchen (Review)
September 04, 2019 06:31 - 28 minutes - 30.2 MBThe Kitchen is the action crime drama, written and directed by Andrea Berloff, based on the DC Vertigo comic book miniseries of the same name by Ollie Masters and Ming Doyle. Set in the late 1970s, the Irish mafia runs twenty blocks of a tough New York City neighbourhood known as Hell’s Kitchen. When the FBI sends their husbands to prison, three mob wives, Kathy (Melissa McCarthy), Ruby (Tiffany Haddish) and Claire (Elisabeth Moss), take business into their own hands by running the rackets a...
Sounds Like Comics Ep 50 - Spider-Man (TV Series 1994 - 1998)
September 02, 2019 15:11 - 1 hour - 107 MBThere is no better way to celebrate our 50th episode than to do it with Spider-Man! Spider-Man, or Spider-Man: The Animated Series, television series based on the Marvel Comics web-thwipping superhero created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. Airing from 1994 to 1998, Spider-Man was developed by Bob Richardson and produced by John Semper Jr. and Marvel Films Animation. That Film Stew's Luke and Jae swing into action by revisiting the 65 episodes across five seasons of this 90s series, which focu...
Rewind & Review Ep 36 - The Abyss (1989)
August 30, 2019 06:29 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBJames Cameron has made a name for himself by being the director who would immerse himself in deep research and pioneer new technologies to bring his visions to life. In 1989, production wrapped on one of the most challenging motion pictures ever made. Rewind with us to celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Abyss. Written and directed by James Cameron, this science fiction film follows Virgil “Bud” Brigman (Ed Harris) and Dr. Lindsey Brigman (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio) - two formerly marrie...
That Film Stew Ep 191 - We Lost The Kid (Movie Show)
August 28, 2019 09:47 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBWant to know all the big things from the D23 Expo 2019? You have come to the right place. There will be a mix of news as usual, but we cannot deny that a big chunk of this episode will be all about Disney. On top of all that we will discuss the Spider-Man situation. Australia is getting Disney+ and we’ve got the details! Not only a trailer for Lady and the Tramp and The Mandalorian, but we get our first look at Cruella. There’s casting news for Pixar’s Soul, Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon...
Sounds Like Comics Ep 49 - The Boys (Season 1)
August 26, 2019 11:27 - 1 hour - 123 MBSuperheroes are the biggest thing right, but this show will make you say "F**K SUPES!" The Boys is a superhero Amazon series based on the comic book of the same name by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson. Developed by Eric Kripke, The Boys follows a team of vigilantes as they fight back against superpowered people who abuse their abilities. Comiczone’s Gareth and Adam checked out all eight episodes from this first season (which has already been renewed for a second). They'll talk the adaption...