We Watched A Thing
391 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 94 ratingsJoin Billy, a visual effects artist and cameraman, and Dave, who has an encyclopedic knowledge of film, as they catch up and chat about a thing.
With a wealth of film knowledge, a love of cinema, and a humorous style, find out what we’ve watched this week, and what we thought about it.
If you like this podcast, or hate it and us and want to tell us so - You can reach us at [email protected], and find us at http://www.wewatchedathing.com
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161 - Mank
December 02, 2020 13:30 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBIt’s fitting that Topher’s return to the show would be a Fincher film! So join us as we write a classic, sneak some booze, and soak in old timey Hollywood while we discuss Netflix’s new biopic - ‘Mank’. Mank is a 2020 American biographical drama film about writer Herman J. Mankiewicz directed by David Fincher, based on a script written by his father Jack Fincher, and is produced by Ceán Chaffin, Douglas Urbanski, and Eric Roth. The film stars Gary Oldman in the title role, along with Amanda...
160 - Borat: Subsequent Moviefilm (w/ Hendo from The Movie Journey Podcast)
November 25, 2020 13:30 - 26 minutes - 37.1 MBThis week, Billy is joined by Hendo from the Movie Journey Podcast, to tackle the latest mockumentary from Sacha Baren Cohen - ‘Borat: Subsequent Moviefilm’. Borat Subsequent Moviefilm: Delivery of Prodigious Bribe to American Regime for Make Benefit Once Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan is a 2020 American mockumentary comedy film directed by Jason Woliner in his feature directorial debut. The film stars Sacha Baron Cohen as the fictional Kazakhstani journalist and television personality Borat...
159 - Little Children (w/ Julio from The Contrarians)
November 18, 2020 13:30 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MBThis week, Billy is joined by Julio from The Contrarians podcast, to tackle one of Billy’s favourite films, 2006 drama ‘Little Children’. Little Children is a 2006 American drama film directed by Todd Field. It is based on the 2004 novel of the same name by Tom Perrotta, who co-wrote the screenplay with Field. It stars Kate Winslet, Patrick Wilson, Jennifer Connelly, Jackie Earle Haley, Noah Emmerich, Gregg Edelman, Phyllis Somerville and Will Lyman. The original music score is composed by ...
158 - The Empty Man / Tommy Boy Redux (w/ Paul from The Countdown: Movie and TV Reviews Podcast)
November 11, 2020 13:30 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBWith Topher still being soothed to sleep by the sounds of a crying infant, Billy has roped in another great guest (Paul, from the legendary Countdown: Movie and TV Reviews Podcast), to talk, unfortunately, about a not so great movie, in 2020’s ‘The Empty Man’. The Empty Man is a 2020 American supernatural horror thriller film written, directed, and edited by David Prior, based on Cullen Bunn and Vanesa R. Del Rey's graphic novel of same name published by Boom! Studios. The film stars James ...
157 - Holidate
November 04, 2020 13:30 - 28 minutes - 40.6 MBIt’s date night, so Billy is once again joined by his wife to chat about the newly Netflix released, and absolutely terrible romantic comedy ‘Holidate’. Holidate is a 2020 American romantic comedy holiday film, directed by John Whitesell, from a screenplay by Tiffany Paulsen. It stars Emma Roberts, Luke Bracey, Jake Manley, Jessica Capshaw, Andrew Bachelor, Frances Fisher, Manish Dayal and Kristin Chenoweth. The film was released on Netflix on October 28, 2020. We Watched A Thing is suppor...
156 - Hubie Halloween (w/ Sam from Movie Reviews in 20 Q’s)
October 28, 2020 13:30 - 34 minutes - 48.7 MBThis week Topher still can’t be bothered rocking up, so join Billy and Sam as they discuss the latest Adam Sandler effort ‘Hubie Halloween’. Hubie Halloween is a 2020 American comedy horror film directed by Steven Brill, written by Adam Sandler and Tim Herlihy, and starring Sandler, Kevin James, Julie Bowen, Ray Liotta, Rob Schneider, June Squibb, Kenan Thompson, Shaquille O'Neal, Steve Buscemi, and Maya Rudolph. The film follows a delicatessen worker that loves Halloween who must save the ...
156 - Hubie Halloween (w/ Sam from Movie Reviews in 20 Q's)
October 28, 2020 13:30 - 34 minutes - 48.7 MBThis week Topher still can’t be bothered rocking up, so join Billy and Sam as they discuss the latest Adam Sandler effort ‘Hubie Halloween’. Hubie Halloween is a 2020 American comedy horror film directed by Steven Brill, written by Adam Sandler and Tim Herlihy, and starring Sandler, Kevin James, Julie Bowen, Ray Liotta, Rob Schneider, June Squibb, Kenan Thompson, Shaquille O'Neal, Steve Buscemi, and Maya Rudolph. The film follows a delicatessen worker that loves Halloween who must save the...
155 - A.I. Artificial Intelligence
October 21, 2020 13:30 - 29 minutes - 41.4 MBThis week Topher is away, so Billy roped his wife in to watch one of his old favourites! A.I. Artificial Intelligence (also known as A.I.) is a 2001 American science fiction drama film directed by Steven Spielberg. The screenplay by Spielberg and screen story by Ian Watson were loosely based on the 1969 short story "Supertoys Last All Summer Long" by Brian Aldiss. The film was produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Spielberg and Bonnie Curtis. It stars Haley Joel Osment, Jude Law, Frances O'Connor, ...
154 - Septemburst (Part VI): Alien V Predator and AVP: Requiem (The Drunkest Episode Since Episode 83)
October 14, 2020 13:30 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MBWell we've done it, but at what cost? This episode covers the two films in the quite frankly very bad AVP franchise - 'Alien V Predator', and 'AVP: Requiem' and as is tradition, it's a drinking game doozy. Alien vs. Predator (also known as AVP: Alien vs. Predator) is a 2004 science fiction action film written and directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, and starring Sanaa Lathan, Raoul Bova, Lance Henriksen and Ewen Bremner. It is the first film installment of the Alien vs. Predator franchise, ada...
154 - Septemburst (Part V): Prometheus and Alien: Covenant
October 07, 2020 13:30 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBWe're too far into this now to stop! This episode covers off on the two films in the Alien prequel series - 'Prometheus', and 'Alien: Covenant'. Our final drinking game rule is from podcasting royalty Paul from The Countdown Movie and TV Reviews Podcast. Check Paul out at https://thecountdownpc.podbean.com/ Prometheus is a 2012 science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott, written by Jon Spaihts and Damon Lindelof and starring Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Guy Pearce, Idris Elba, Log...
154 - Septemburst (Part IV): Alien 3 and Alien Resurrection
September 30, 2020 14:30 - 36 minutes - 51.5 MBAnd down we go. This episode covers the last two films in the Alien franchise - 'Alien 3', and 'Alien Resurrection'. This week our drinking game rule comes courtesy of our great friends Dan and Dean over at The Movie Journey Podcast. We recommend you check them out at https://themoviejourney.podbean.com/ Alien 3 (stylized as ALIEN³) is a 1992 American science fiction horror film directed by David Fincher and written by David Giler, Walter Hill, and Larry Ferguson from a story by Vincent W...
154 - Septemburst (Part IV): Alien 3 and Alien Resurrection
September 30, 2020 14:30 - 36 minutes - 51.5 MBAnd down we go. This episode covers the last two films in the Alien franchise - 'Alien 3', and 'Alien Resurrection'. This week our drinking game rule comes courtesy of our great friends Dan and Dean over at The Movie Journey Podcast. We recommend you check them out at https://themoviejourney.podbean.com/ Alien 3 (stylized as ALIEN³) is a 1992 American science fiction horror film directed by David Fincher and written by David Giler, Walter Hill, and Larry Ferguson from a story by Vincen...
154 - Septemburst (Part III): Alien and Aliens
September 23, 2020 14:30 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MBIt's been a long day, but we're finally at the peak. This episode covers the first two films in the Alien franchise - 'Alien', and 'Aliens'. Our drinking game rule this week is from the legendary Sam Hurley from Movie Reviews in 20 Q's. You can find Sam at https://mritqs.podbean.com/ Alien is a 1979 science-fiction horror film directed by Ridley Scott and written by Dan O'Bannon. Based on a story by O'Bannon and Ronald Shusett, it follows the crew of the commercial space tug Nostromo, who...
154 - Septemburst (Part II): Predators and The Predator
September 16, 2020 14:30 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBJoin us as we continue our journey through the Predator and Alien films. This episode covers the final 2 films in the Predator franchise - 'Predators', and 'The Predator'. Our drinking game rule this episode comes courtesy of the great and powerful Julio of the Contrarians podcast. You can find him at http://www.wearethecontrarians.com/ Predators is a 2010 American science fiction action film directed by Nimród Antal and starring Adrien Brody, Topher Grace, Alice Braga, Walton Goggins, an...
154 - Septemburst (Part I): Predator and Predator 2
September 09, 2020 14:30 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBIt's here! Happy Septemburst! This month, you're in for a treat, as the eternal question is answered - What would happen to the minds of your two favourite podcasters if they were to subject themselves to a marathon of all 12 films in the Predator and Alien universe? From great dazzling heights, to extremely low lows, you're about to find out! This episode covers the first two films in the Predator franchise - ‘Predator’, and ‘Predator 2’. This week our drinking game rule comes to us from...
153 - Gone Girl
September 02, 2020 14:30 - 36 minutes - 51.4 MBJoin us as we don our best s#*t-eating grins, and look for our girls, all while chatting about 2014 David Fincher thriller ‘Gone Girl’ at the request of a patron of the show. Gone Girl is a 2014 American psychological thriller film directed by David Fincher and with a screenplay by Gillian Flynn based on her 2012 novel of the same title. The film stars Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris, and Tyler Perry. Set in Missouri, the story begins as a mystery that follows the events sur...
152 - A Cure For Wellness
August 26, 2020 14:30 - 21 minutes - 30.5 MBThis week we’re heading to the Alps, swimming with snakes, and taking our vitamins, all while discussing the 2016 psychological horror from Gore Verbinski ‘A Cure For Wellness’ at the request of a patron of the show. A Cure for Wellness is a 2016 psychological horror film directed by Gore Verbinski and written by Justin Haythe, based on a story co-written by Haythe and Verbinski, who were both inspired by Thomas Mann's 1924 novel The Magic Mountain. Starring Dane DeHaan, Jason Isaacs and Mi...
BONUS - Tenet (SPOILER FREE!)
August 23, 2020 12:45 - 22 minutes - 32.2 MBJoin us as we invert time and head back to the cinema to discuss Christopher Nolan’s latest blockbuster ‘Tenet’. SPOILER FREE! Tenet is a 2020 spy film written and directed by Christopher Nolan, who produced it with Emma Thomas. A co-production between the United Kingdom and United States, it stars John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Dimple Kapadia, Michael Caine, and Kenneth Branagh. We Watched A Thing is supported by Dendy Cinemas Canberra. The best Australian cin...
BONUS - Tenet
August 23, 2020 07:34 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBJoin us as we invert time and head back to the cinema to discuss Christopher Nolan’s latest blockbuster ‘Tenet’. Tenet is a 2020 spy film written and directed by Christopher Nolan, who produced it with Emma Thomas. A co-production between the United Kingdom and United States, it stars John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Dimple Kapadia, Michael Caine, and Kenneth Branagh. We Watched A Thing is supported by Dendy Cinemas Canberra. The best Australian cinema chain show...
151 - Basic Instinct
August 19, 2020 14:30 - 32 minutes - 45.4 MBJoin us this week as we uncross our legs, seductively crush ice, and put up with two hours of Michael Douglas all while discussing the 1992 erotic thriller that made Sharon Stone a star - ‘Basic Instinct’ at the request of a patron of the show. Basic Instinct is a 1992 neo-noir erotic thriller film directed by Paul Verhoeven and written by Joe Eszterhas. The film follows San Francisco police detective Nick Curran (Michael Douglas), who is investigating the brutal murder of a wealthy rock st...
150 - Jackie Brown
August 12, 2020 14:30 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBJoin us as we listen to the Delfonics, smuggle some cash, and have nightmares about Sam Jackson’s gross little beard plait, all while discussing Tarantino’s 1997 crime-thriller ‘Jackie Brown at the request of a patron of the show. Jackie Brown is a 1997 American crime film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino and starring Pam Grier in the title role. The film is an adaptation of Elmore Leonard's 1992 novel Rum Punch. It is the only feature-length film that Tarantino has adapted from a ...
149 - Brazil
August 05, 2020 14:30 - 26 minutes - 37.3 MBJoin us as we retrieve information, fix some ducts, and definitely don’t visit Brazil, all while discussing Terry Gilliam’s 1985 cult classic ‘Brazil’ at the request of a patron of the show. Brazil is a 1985 dark dystopian science fiction film directed by Terry Gilliam and written by Gilliam, Charles McKeown, and Tom Stoppard. The film stars Jonathan Pryce and features Robert De Niro, Kim Greist, Michael Palin, Katherine Helmond, Bob Hoskins, and Ian Holm. We Watched A Thing is supported b...
148 - Greyhound
July 29, 2020 14:30 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBThis week we’re on a boat, in the ocean, and we are the captains now as we discuss the direct to AppleTV+ Tom Hanks penned WW2 drama ‘Greyhound’. Greyhound is a 2020 American war film directed by Aaron Schneider and starring Tom Hanks, who also wrote the screenplay. The film is based on the 1955 novel The Good Shepherd by C. S. Forester, and also stars Stephen Graham, Rob Morgan, and Elisabeth Shue. The plot follows a US Navy Commander on his first war-time assignment in command of a multi-...
147 - The Old Guard
July 22, 2020 14:30 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBJoin us as we live forever, yet decide not to learn one of the most common languages on earth, wield an axe, and kick some butt, all while discussing the latest action blockbuster direct to netflix ‘The Old Guard’. The Old Guard is a 2020 American superhero film directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and written by Greg Rucka, based on his comic book of the same name. The film stars Charlize Theron, KiKi Layne, Matthias Schoenaerts, Marwan Kenzari, Luca Marinelli, Harry Melling, Van Veronica Ngo...
146 - The Way Back
July 15, 2020 14:30 - 21 minutes - 30.6 MBJoin us as we get real good at basketball, listen to the sound of silence, and have some shower beers, all while discussing the latest Sadfleck drama ‘The Way Back. The Way Back, titled Finding the Way Back in the UK, is a 2020 American sports drama film directed by Gavin O'Connor and written by Brad Ingelsby. It stars Ben Affleck, Al Madrigal, Michaela Watkins, and Janina Gavankar, and follows an alcoholic construction worker who is recruited to become head coach of the basketball team at ...
145 - Hamilton
July 08, 2020 14:30 - 24 minutes - 34.7 MBThis week we’re getting frocked up and heading to the theater, to check out the room where it happens, and not throw away our shot, all while chatting about the newly released ‘Hamilton’. Hamilton is a 2020 American musical film comprising a live recording of the the 2015 Broadway musical, which was in turn inspired by the 2004 biography Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow. It was directed and produced by Thomas Kail and produced, written, and composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Miranda also star...
144 - You Should Have Left
July 01, 2020 14:30 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBThis week we’re taking our 35 year younger wives to the country side, cracking out the tape measures and going all round crazy, all while chatting about the newly released psychological horror ‘You Should Have Left’. You Should Have Left is a 2020 American psychological horror film written and directed by David Koepp, based on the 2017 book of the same name by Daniel Kehlmann. It stars Kevin Bacon and Amanda Seyfried. Jason Blum served as a producer through his Blumhouse Productions banner....
143 - The King Of Staten Island
June 24, 2020 14:30 - 26 minutes - 37.4 MBJoin us as we mourn our dads, smoke a heap, and tattoo some kids, all while discussing the new dramedy from Judd Apatow - ‘The King of Staten Island’. The King of Staten Island is a 2020 American comedy-drama film directed by Judd Apatow, from a screenplay by Apatow, Pete Davidson, and Dave Sirus. It stars Davidson, Marisa Tomei, Bill Burr, Bel Powley, Maude Apatow, and Steve Buscemi, and follows a young man who must get his life together after his mom starts dating a new man who, like his ...
142 - Da 5 Bloods
June 17, 2020 14:30 - 25 minutes - 36 MBThis week we’re heading back to Vietnam, searching for gold, and not buying a single chicken, all while discussing the brand new Spike Lee joint ‘Da 5 Bloods’. Da 5 Bloods is a 2020 American war drama film directed by Spike Lee. Along with Lee, the film was produced by Jon Kilik, Beatriz Levin, and Lloyd Levin. The film stars Delroy Lindo, Jonathan Majors, Clarke Peters, Norm Lewis, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Mélanie Thierry, Paul Walter Hauser, Jasper Pääkkönen, Jean Reno, and Chadwick Boseman. T...
141 - Bad Education
June 10, 2020 14:30 - 22 minutes - 32 MBJoin us as we help out some kids, steal some cash, and, much like everybody else, love Raymond, all while discussing the brand new dramedy ‘Bad Education’. Bad Education is a 2019 American black comedy-drama film directed by Cory Finley and written by Mike Makowsky. The film is based on the true story of the largest public school embezzlement in American history. It was adapted from an article in New York magazine by Robert Kolker. It features an ensemble cast, including Hugh Jackman, Allis...
140 - Time Bandits
June 03, 2020 14:30 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBThis week we’re hopping back in time to the days of the pink bunkadoo, thieving from the Supreme Being, and cursing child actors, all while talking Terry Gilliam’s 1981 fantasy adventure ‘Time Bandits’ at the request of a patron. Time Bandits is a 1981 British fantasy adventure film co-written, produced, and directed by Terry Gilliam and starring Sean Connery, John Cleese, Shelley Duvall, Ralph Richardson, Katherine Helmond, Ian Holm, Michael Palin, Peter Vaughan, and David Warner.Gilliam h...
139 - The Lovebirds
May 27, 2020 14:30 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MBThis week we’re getting embroiled in a murder-mystery as our love life falls apart, inadvertently joining a -cult and taking bacon grease to the face, all while discussing the new Netflix released rom-com ‘The Lovebirds’. The Lovebirds is a 2020 American romantic comedy film directed by Michael Showalter from a screenplay by Aaron Abrams and Brendan Gall, and a story by Abrams, Gall, and Martin Gero. The film stars Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani, as well as Paul Sparks, Anna Camp, and Kyle Bo...
138 - Chinatown
May 20, 2020 14:30 - 31 minutes - 44.5 MBJoin us as we investigate an affair, that turns into a murder, that turns into a water-based government mystery, all while discussing the 1974 neo-noir classic ‘Chinatown’, at the request of a patron. Chinatown is a 1974 American neo-noir mystery film directed by Roman Polanski from a screenplay by Robert Towne, starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway. The film was inspired by the California Water Wars, a series of disputes over southern California water at the beginning of the 20th centur...
137 - Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
May 13, 2020 14:30 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBThis week we’re getting bit by a spider (again), becoming a super-hero (again), and losing our uncles (again) all while watching 2018’s animated epic ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ at the demand of a patron. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is a 2018 American computer-animated superhero film featuring the Marvel Comics character Miles Morales / Spider-Man, produced by Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation in association with Marvel, and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing. ...
136 - Starship Troopers
May 06, 2020 14:30 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBThis week we’re hunting down some big ol’ bugs with Doogie Howser and the chick from Wild Things, all while discussing the 1997 action cult-classic ‘Starship Troopers’. Starship Troopers is a 1997 American satirical military science fiction action film directed by Paul Verhoeven and written by Edward Neumeier. It originally came from an unrelated script called Bug Hunt at Outpost Nine, but eventually licensed the name Starship Troopers from Robert A. Heinlein's 1959 science fiction novel. T...
BONUS - What Else We've Been Watching: Lockdown Edition (LIVE)
May 04, 2020 00:56 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MBThis week we were live on Facebook, talking about everything we’ve been watching in the last few weeks that we haven’t discussed on the show (A chat that is usually only privy to our patrons). Enjoy! And if you want to see more of us live, and join along with the conversations, be sure to follow us on Facebook! We Watched A Thing is supported by Dendy Cinemas Canberra. The best Australian cinema chain showing everything from blockbusters to arthouse and indie films. Find them at https://ww...
BONUS - What Else We’ve Been Watching: Lockdown Edition (LIVE)
May 04, 2020 00:56 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MBThis week we were live on Facebook, talking about everything we’ve been watching in the last few weeks that we haven’t discussed on the show (A chat that is usually only privy to our patrons). Enjoy! And if you want to see more of us live, and join along with the conversations, be sure to follow us on Facebook! We Watched A Thing is supported by Dendy Cinemas Canberra. The best Australian cinema chain showing everything from blockbusters to arthouse and indie films. Find them at https://www...
135 - L.A. Confidential
April 29, 2020 14:30 - 31 minutes - 44.7 MBThis week we’re hunting down Rolo Tomassi, major man-crushing on Guy Pearce (again) and giving ourselves nicknames all while discussing the 1997 cult classic ‘L.A. Confidential’. L.A. Confidential is a 1997 American neo-noir crime film directed, produced and co-written by Curtis Hanson. The screenplay by Hanson and Brian Helgeland is based on James Ellroy's 1990 novel of the same name, the third book in his L.A. Quartet series. The film tells the story of a group of LAPD officers in 1953, a...
134 - Children of Men
April 22, 2020 14:30 - 31 minutes - 44 MBJoin us as we deliver the first baby in 18 years, catch up for a toke with Sir Michael Caine, and enjoy a world completely free of child actors, all while discussing Alfonso Cuarón’s 2006 action-thriller ‘Children of Men’. Children of Men is a 2006 dystopian action thriller film directed and co-written by Alfonso Cuarón. The screenplay, based on P. D. James' 1992 novel The Children of Men, was credited to five writers, with Clive Owen making uncredited contributions. The film takes place in...
133 - Emma. / But Also, How Good is ’Clueless’?
April 15, 2020 14:30 - 35 minutes - 49.5 MBThis week we’re setting up our friends, swooning over mutton chops, and getting sidetracked by ‘Clueless’, all while discussing the newly released Jane Austen adaptation ‘Emma.’ Emma. is a 2020 British comedy-drama film directed by Autumn de Wilde, from a screenplay by Eleanor Catton and is based on Jane Austen's novel of the same name of 1815. Its story follows Emma Woodhouse, a young woman who interferes in the love lives of her friends. It stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn, Josh O'Conn...
133 - Emma. / But Also, How Good is 'Clueless'?
April 15, 2020 14:30 - 35 minutes - 49.5 MBThis week we’re setting up our friends, swooning over mutton chops, and getting sidetracked by ‘Clueless’, all while discussing the newly released Jane Austen adaptation ‘Emma.’ Emma. is a 2020 British comedy-drama film directed by Autumn de Wilde, from a screenplay by Eleanor Catton and is based on Jane Austen's novel of the same name of 1815. Its story follows Emma Woodhouse, a young woman who interferes in the love lives of her friends. It stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn, Josh O'Con...
132 - Cats
April 08, 2020 14:30 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MBThis week we’re getting jellicle AF as we sit under the jellicle moon, singing jellicle songs, and looking and sounding absolutely terrible, all while talking about the 2019 disaster film ‘Cats’. Also stick around this week as we share some audio of us watching the film! We punish ourselves for your entertainment. Cats is a 2019 musical fantasy film based on the stage musical of the same name by Andrew Lloyd Webber, which in turn was based on the poetry collection Old Possum's Book of Prac...
131 - Onward
April 01, 2020 13:30 - 22 minutes - 31.7 MBThis week it’s a brotherhood of the walking pants as we bond with our siblings and bring back magic, all while watching the latest Disney-Pixar film ‘Onward’. Onward is a 2020 American computer-animated urban fantasy film produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures. The film is directed by Dan Scanlon, produced by Kori Rae from a screenplay written by Scanlon, Jason Headley, and Keith Bunin, and stars the voices of Tom Holland, Chris Pratt, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Octavia ...
130 - Blades of Glory
March 25, 2020 13:30 - 29 minutes - 41.6 MBJoin us as we get back on the ice thanks to a loophole, and learn to be better people as we discuss 2007 sports-comedy ‘Blades of Glory’ at the request of our end of the decade competition winner Normo. Blades of Glory is a 2007 American sports comedy film directed by Josh Gordon and Will Speck and starring Will Ferrell and Jon Heder as a mismatched pair of banned figure skaters who become teammates upon discovering a loophole that will allow them to compete in the sport again. The film's s...
129 - Bloodshot
March 18, 2020 13:30 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBThis week we’re shooting blood, trying to squeeze emotions out of Vin Diesel, and and talking about anything we can think of other than new comic book adaptation ‘Bloodshot’. Bloodshot is a 2020 American superhero film based on the Valiant Comics character of the same name. It is intended to be the first installment in a series of films set within a Valiant Comics shared cinematic universe. Directed by David S. F. Wilson (in his feature directorial debut) from a screenplay by Jeff Wadlow an...
128 - No Country For Old Men
March 11, 2020 13:30 - 36 minutes - 51.6 MBThis week we’re finding some cash, grabbing our oxygen tanks and flipping some coins, all while discussing the Coen Brothers 2007 classic ‘No Country For Old Men’. No Country for Old Men is a 2007 American neo-Western crime thriller film written and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, based on Cormac McCarthy's 2005 novel of the same name. A cat and mouse thriller starring Tommy Lee Jones, Javier Bardem, and Josh Brolin, it follows a Texas welder and Vietnam War veteran in the desert landscape...
127 - The Invisible Man (2020)
March 04, 2020 13:37 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBThis week we’re working in optics, and stalking our wives, as they make the “handmaids face”, all while discussing the new universal monster movie ‘The Invisible Man’. The Invisible Man is a 2020 science fiction horror film written and directed by Leigh Whannell. A contemporary adaptation of the novel of the same name by H. G. Wells and a reboot of The Invisible Man film series of the 1930s-1950s, it follows a woman who, after the apparent suicide of her abusive and wealthy boyfriend, belie...
126 - The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog
February 26, 2020 13:30 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBThis week we’re going back to the roaring 20’s, covering up our lovely blond curls, and avenging the night, all while discussing one of Alfred Hitchcock’s earliest works - ‘The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog’ at the request of a patron. The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog is a 1927 British silent film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Marie Ault, Arthur Chesney, June Tripp, Malcolm Keen, and Ivor Novello. Hitchcock's third feature film, it was released on 14 February 1927 in Lo...
125 - The Night of the Hunter
February 19, 2020 13:30 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBThis week we’re showing off our knuckle tatts, singing some hymns, and putting up with child actors, all while discussing the 1955 thriller classic ‘Night of the Hunter’ at the request of a patron. The Night of the Hunter is a 1955 American thriller film directed by Charles Laughton, and starring Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, and Lillian Gish. The screenplay by James Agee was based on the 1953 novel of the same title by Davis Grubb. The plot focuses on a corrupt minister-turned-serial ki...
124 - Oscars Wrap-up / Bad Genius
February 12, 2020 13:30 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBThis week we’re talking about the oscars and cheating on a test, as we give our wrap up of the 92nd Academy Awards, before discussing the 2017 Thai heist-thriller ‘Bad Genius’. Bad Genius, known in Thai as Chalard Games Goeng (ฉลาดเกมส์โกง),[a] is a 2017 Thai heist thriller film produced by Jor Kwang Films and distributed by GDH 559. It was directed by Nattawut Poonpiriya, and stars Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying in her feature film debut as Lynn, a straight-A student who devises an exams-ch...