We Are Db
84 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingEach week, Danielle and Brenton discuss a movie from the Internet Movie Database list of best films, as rated by IMDb account holders.
Starting with #1, they are counting up the best movies of all time and looking into some of the greatest films you mightn't ever have seen.
An 'Honorable Mention' episode is released once a month, discussing a great film that didn't quite make the Top 250 list.
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Episodes
Honorable Mention - The Martian
February 01, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBThe Martian - Rated at 8.0 / 10 on the IMDb as of June 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the fun and creative problem-solving narrative, and an in-depth comparison between the film and the novel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode #56 - Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
January 01, 2021 02:00 - 51 minutes - 54.2 MBRaiders of the Lost Ark - The #56 movie on the IMDb as of May 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes a brief breakdown of the entire series, and a conversation on whether this is actually a good movie. (It's not). P.S. We understand the movie is just called 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' and not 'Indiana Jones and the...' but the other 4 movies have the prefix title, and it's brand recognition, so forgive us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode #55 - Memento
December 01, 2020 02:00 - 36 minutes - 37.5 MBMemento - The #55 movie on the IMDb as of May 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the unique, non-linear narrative technique, and the meaning behind the ending of the film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
BONUS Episode #11 - 50th Episode Spectacular!
November 01, 2020 02:00 - 39 minutes - 39.4 MBThis bonus episode is a celebration of our first 50 episodes (technically with 50 main Episodes, 12 Honorable Mentions and 10 Bonus episodes, it's actually been 72!) where we have a guest, Brenton's sister, Jessica on to have a laugh and play some games, looking over the time we've had on the WeAreDb Film Podcast so far. Be sure to reach out to us and comment via social media or email if you would like us to answer or discuss anything, either about ourselves, movies, or whatever! This epis...
Episode #54 - Cinema Paradiso
October 01, 2020 02:00 - 23 minutes - 25.1 MBCinema Paradiso - The #50 movie on the IMDb as of May 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the heart-warming story of the main character's relationship to the cinema and movies, and a look into our memories of our small hometown cinema theaters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode #53 - City Lights
September 01, 2020 02:00 - 17 minutes - 20.2 MBCity Lights - The #42 movie on the IMDb as of May 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes a comparison to 'Modern Times' from 1936, and a look at the sweat and classic ending. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Honorable Mention - Dunkirk
August 01, 2020 02:00 - 39 minutes - 40.8 MBDunkirk - Rated at 7.9 / 10 on the IMDb as of May 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes looking into the interesting Nolan approach to a true-event war movie, and the brilliant use of sound and music throughout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode #52 - Apocalypse Now
July 01, 2020 02:00 - 48 minutes - 50.6 MBApocalypse Now - The #54 movie on the IMDb as of May 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes a deep-dive into the meaning and symbolism of the film, how amazing it is this movie ever got made, and a discussion about the 1991 documentary 'Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse' on the filming of the movie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode #51 - Grave of the Fireflies
June 01, 2020 02:00 - 29 minutes - 31.8 MBGrave of the Fireflies - The #48 movie on the IMDb as of May 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the incredibly powerful and important story, the Japanese-civilians' war backdrop, and the amazing symbolism of the 'red' versions of the character's throughout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
BONUS Episode #10 - Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase 3
May 01, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBThis uncut bonus episode is a continuation of our break down of the first 21 movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe on the journey to Avengers: Endgame. Be sure to reach out to us and comment via social media or email if you would like us to answer or discuss anything, either about ourselves, movies, or whatever! Part 3 of 3. This episode was originally published on April 29, 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
WeAreDb SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! Please listen.
April 29, 2020 02:00 - 12 minutes - 14.3 MBWe have to drastically reduce the amount of content we are producing through this podcast, despite really enjoying producing it, and we love hearing all the feedback and support from you guys. This won’t be goodbye forever (we enjoy doing this too much!) but we will go from releasing 6 episodes per month, including an Honorable Mention and Patreon Bonus episode, to aiming to release 1 per month total. It has been 50 main episodes, 12 Honorable Mentions, 10 Bonus episodes, 6 different speci...
Episode #50 - Alien
April 27, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBAlien - The #53 movie on the IMDb as of March 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the subtle and suspenseful art of this movie, and looking into the best and worst traits of the entire horror movie genre. Be sure to check out 'In Love With the Process' podcast if you love filmmaking and getting behind the art! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode #49 - Rear Window
April 20, 2020 02:00 - 25 minutes - 27.1 MBRear Window - The #51 movie on the IMDb as of March 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the creative visual story-telling by Hitchcock, and the relationship between Jeff and Lisa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Honorable Mention - Primal Fear
April 17, 2020 02:00 - 27 minutes - 29.2 MBPrimal Fear - Rated at 7.7 / 10 on the IMDb as of March 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the brilliant performances by the actors (and characters), and the great character arc depicted from the hard-cut ending. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode #48 - Joker
April 13, 2020 02:00 - 40 minutes - 42.6 MBJoker - The #49 movie on the IMDb as of March 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the many influences of the film, and the strong theme of mental health running throughout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode #47 - Casablanca
March 30, 2020 02:00 - 26 minutes - 28.4 MBCasablanca - The #50 movie on the IMDb as of March 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the unique wartime setting, and the (possible) hidden meaning to Bogart's character. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
BONUS Episode #9 - Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase 2
March 27, 2020 02:00 - 36 minutes - 39.9 MBThis uncut bonus episode is a continuation of our break down of the first 21 movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe on the journey to Avengers: Endgame. Be sure to reach out to us and comment via social media or email if you would like us to answer or discuss anything, either about ourselves, movies, or whatever! Part 2 of 3. This episode was originally published via Patreon on March 27, 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode #46 - The Prestige
March 23, 2020 02:00 - 34 minutes - 36.2 MBThe Prestige - The #46 movie on the IMDb as of March 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the intense ethical problems arisen by the characters (particularly Hugh Jackman's), and Nolan's creative use of time in all his projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode #45 - Once Upon a Time in the West
March 16, 2020 02:00 - 33 minutes - 35.9 MBOnce Upon a Time in the West - The #48 movie on the IMDb as of March 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes a comparison between this and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, and an interesting look into the motivations of the main characters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Honorable Mention - Dances with Wolves
March 13, 2020 02:00 - 37 minutes - 40.2 MBDances with Wolves - Rated at 8.0 / 10 on the IMDb as of February 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the representations of Native Americans, and whether this movie needed to be 4 hours long! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode #44 - Whiplash
March 09, 2020 02:00 - 34 minutes - 35.7 MBWhiplash - The #46 movie on the IMDb as of February 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes talks about the motivations of both main characters, and the real world effects of the movie and its messages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode #43 - The Departed
March 02, 2020 02:00 - 34 minutes - 36.1 MBThe Departed - The #45 movie on the IMDb as of February 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton, with guest Jessica. The discussion includes the refreshing setting and characters to the mafia genre, and whether this movie is overrated. They talk about how confusing and illogical parts of this movie are, and whether or not it should have won Best Picture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
BONUS Episode #8 - Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase 1
February 29, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBNOTE: This episode was also published as an edited, cleaner version, if you'd prefer to listen to that. This uncut bonus episode starts to break down the first 21 movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe on the journey to Avengers: Endgame. Be sure to reach out to us and comment via social media or email if you would like us to answer or discuss anything, either about ourselves, movies, or whatever! Part 1 of 3. This episode was originally published via Patreon on February 28, 2020. Hos...
BONUS Episode - Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase 1
February 28, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBThis Bonus Episode starts to break down the first 21 movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe on the journey to Endgame. Please see We Are Db on Patreon to listen to the remaining episodes on Phase 2 and Phase 3, as well as other bonus episodes, and every usual episode uncut and unedited, over on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode #42 - The Intouchables
February 24, 2020 02:00 - 31 minutes - 33.8 MBThe Intouchables - The #44 movie on the IMDb as of February 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes a comparison of this to The Upside, and the genuine and human relationships between the characters / actors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode #41 - Gladiator
February 17, 2020 02:00 - 35 minutes - 39 MBGladiator - The #42 movie on the IMDb as of February 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes our disagreement on whether this is actually a good movie, and the interesting historical setting of the movie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Honorable Mention - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
February 14, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Rated at 7.9 / 10 on the IMDb as of February 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton, with guest Jessica. The discussion includes a rather thorough break-down of the entire Harry Potter series, as well as looking into which films are best for different reasons, and comparing elements of the films with the books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode #40 - Psycho
February 10, 2020 02:00 - 29 minutes - 32 MBPsycho - The #41 movie on the IMDb as of January 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the influence of the iconic music and scenes, and thinking critically about what is actually 'psycho' about Norman Bates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode #39 - Modern Times
February 03, 2020 02:00 - 24 minutes - 26.9 MBModern Times - The #40 movie on the IMDb as of January 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes a look into the context this movie was released in, and what iconic comedy performances Chaplin had influence on in the following decades. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
BONUS Episode #7 - Technology and film!
January 31, 2020 02:00 - 47 minutes - 47.6 MBThis uncut bonus episode talks about colour movies, ethnic misrepresentations, and questionable uses of technology in film. Danielle and Brenton talk about the history of animation, and an interesting discussion around where identity technology can go in the future, and the ethical issues it presents. Be sure to reach out to us and comment via social media or email if you would like us to answer or discuss anything, either about ourselves, movies, or whatever! This episode was originally p...
Episode #38 - The Pianist
January 27, 2020 02:00 - 31 minutes - 34.2 MBThe Pianist - The #39 movie on the IMDb as of January 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes how the war and Holocaust has been represented in cinema, and that this film focuses on a more personal civilian story than most other films. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode #37 - Terminator 2: Judgment Day
January 20, 2020 02:00 - 33 minutes - 37.7 MBTerminator 2: Judgment Day - The #38 movie on the IMDb as of December 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion breaks-down why this sequel is better than the first, and a quick look into the paradoxes proposed in the movie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Honorable Mention - Titanic
January 17, 2020 02:00 - 44 minutes - 49.4 MBTitanic - Rated at 7.8 / 10 on the IMDb as of January 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton, with special guest Dan LeFebvre of the 'Based on a True Story' podcast. The discussion includes the accuracy of the events seen in the movie, and the sheer scale of the production and its wake. Be sure to check out 'Based on a True Story' podcast for a detailed comparison of reality and film events, for over 150 titles! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode #36 - Back to the Future
January 13, 2020 02:00 - 28 minutes - 31.3 MBBack to the Future - The #37 movie on the IMDb as of December 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes some of the Easter eggs and goofy 80s-comedy flaws, but how it still manages to be a fun, timeless classic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode #35 - American History X
January 06, 2020 02:00 - 29 minutes - 32.6 MBAmerican History X - The #36 movie on the IMDb as of December 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes thoughtfully exploring the etymology of the N-word, and looking into the interesting arc of Norton's character. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
BONUS Episode #6 - That movie is so underrated
January 03, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBThis uncut bonus episode lists off up to 50 movies that are great but just missed out on the IMDb's Top 250 List. Danielle and Brenton talk about some reasons why certain titles deserve the discussion and ultimately decide upon the 'Honorable Mention' movie titles for the coming future. Be sure to reach out to us and comment via social media or email if you would like us to answer or discuss anything, either about ourselves, movies, or whatever! This episode was originally published via Pa...
Episode #34 - The Lion King
December 30, 2019 02:00 - 36 minutes - 38.9 MBThe Lion King - The #34 movie on the IMDb as of December 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton, with guest Jessica. The discussion includes a comparison to the new 2019 version, and talk about what is the greatest animated movie of all time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode #33 - Parasite
December 16, 2019 02:00 - 48 minutes - 53.7 MBParasite - The #33 movie on the IMDb as of December 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the motivations of all characters, and the single moments that changed this movie completely. The conversation on Parasite itself starts at 13.30. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Honorable Mention - Apocalypto
December 13, 2019 02:00 - 47 minutes - 52.7 MBApocalypto - Rated at 7.8 / 10 on the IMDb as of September 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the accurate depiction of the Mayan culture, and the bad-ass moves seen in the third act! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode #32 - The Usual Suspects
December 09, 2019 02:00 - 20 minutes - 22 MBThe Usual Suspects - The #31 movie on the IMDb as of December 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes a comparison with Se7en from the same year, and what makes a good movie twist ending. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode #31 - Harakiri
December 02, 2019 02:00 - 20 minutes - 22 MBHarakiri - The #32 movie on the IMDb as of December 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes a quick comparison between this film and Seven Samurai, and talks about the artistic quality of Japanese cinema. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
BONUS Episode #5 - That movie changed my life
November 29, 2019 02:00 - 59 minutes - 65.7 MBThis uncut bonus episode answers 10 questions from the 30-day film challenge. Danielle and Brenton talk about some of the most surprising movies, good and bad, and discuss which movies have impacted their lives the most. Be sure to reach out to us and comment via social media or email if you would like us to answer or discuss anything, either about ourselves, movies, or whatever! Part 3 of 3. This episode was originally published via Patreon on November 29, 2019. Hosted on Acast. See ac...
Episode #30 - Interstellar
November 25, 2019 02:00 - 57 minutes - 62.2 MBInterstellar - The #30 movie on the IMDb as of September 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the impressive and accurate scientific theories portrayed, and why the fate of the Earth is coming to an end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode #29 - Léon: The Professional
November 18, 2019 02:10 - 38 minutes - 42.6 MBLéon: The Professional - The #29 movie on the IMDb as of September 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the differences between French and American Indie films, and whether the character of Matilda is likeable and what are her motivations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Honorable Mention - Monster
November 18, 2019 02:05 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBMonster - Rated at 7.3 / 10 on the IMDb as of October 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton, with special guests Dasha German and Gabriela Kostadinova. The discussion includes the current representation of women in the film industry, and the journey and experiences of making their new project 'Bad Trip'. (The conversation regarding Monster doesn't actually start until 43.35) Be sure to check out Feelreal Films for more on 'Bad Trip', or follow the ladies on Instagram for more! Hosted on...
Episode #28 - The Green Mile
November 18, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBThe Green Mile - The #28 movie on the IMDb as of September 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes a comparison to the Shawshank Redemption, and the reasons why we think the film isn't regarded higher on the list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode #27 - Spirited Away
September 16, 2019 02:00 - 35 minutes - 38.4 MBSpirited Away - The #27 movie on the IMDb as of September 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton, with special guest Miranda Sanchez from IGN. The discussion includes the hidden symbolism detail throughout, and some of the differences between American and Japanese animation films. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
BONUS Episode #4 - Comedies are hard to do well
September 13, 2019 02:00 - 41 minutes - 44.6 MBThis uncut bonus episode answers 10 questions from the 30-day film challenge. Danielle and Brenton talk about some of the most disappointing or depressing movies, and discuss some of their favourite animated movies of all time. Be sure to reach out to us and comment via social media or email if you would like us to answer or discuss anything, either about ourselves, movies, or whatever! Part 2 of 3. This episode was originally published via Patreon on September 13, 2019. Hosted on Acast...
Episode #26 - Saving Private Ryan
September 09, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBSaving Private Ryan - The #26 movie on the IMDb as of August 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes a deep breakdown of war and war films, and the amazing little elements, symbolism and character developments by Spielberg throughout the film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode #25 - Life is Beautiful
August 19, 2019 02:00 - 24 minutes - 27 MBLife is Beautiful - The #25 movie on the IMDb as of July 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the incredible mixture of comedy and drama, and the clever foregrounding and story-telling techniques used by Benigni. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.