Welkin One Podcast
127 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe Welkin One Podcast is a weekly spoiler show that aims to share in the passion of storytelling - whether it be transcendent, godawful or somewhere in between.
Episodes are posted every Tuesday in the form of Spoiler Movie Reviews, breaking films down fully from beginning to end.
We also have interviews with creatives and will be expanding to cover topics in storytelling from just about anything that can produce a narrative within our universe - including life itself.
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Scream 2 - Spoilercast #26
October 27, 2016 08:35 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBJoin Amanda and Chris as they analyze & review (with FULL SPOILERS) Scream 2, the 1997 follow-up to the classic horror film directed by Wes Craven. Does this self-aware sequel actually manage to out-do the already beloved original? We utilize our Scream-developed killer formula to take our guesses at our new Ghostface(s). Does the climatic reveal satisfy? We explore the effects and importance of this decidedly more diverse and expanded cast. And there is an intense Cotton Weary movie...
A Nightmare On Elm Street - Spoilercast #25
October 22, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 81 MBJoin Chris and Chris (The Film Freak) as they analyze & review (with FULL SPOILERS) A Nightmare On Elm Street, the 2010 Freddy Krueger film starring Jackie Earle Hayley. This is a remake/reboot of the beloved Wes Craven original - as well as the horror series that was incredibly popular in the 80's. How does it stack up to the best (or worst) of the originals? Freddy is creepier than ever. But is it a fun creepy? We, of course, take a few moments to discuss each film in the series. T...
Scream - Spoilercast #24
October 17, 2016 04:00 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBJoin Chris and Amanda as they analyze & review (with FULL SPOILERS) Scream, the 1996 classic horror film directed by Wes Craven. This is a genre-defining film that taught us the familiar slasher movie rules that we still use to this day. But does the film itself hold up? This script is beyond meta. But is it smart? More importantly - is it scary? Ghostface goes for the ultimate win in this first film - but does the killer reveal satisfy? And it's impossible to not reference Scary Mov...
Friday the 13th - Spoilercast #23
October 14, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBJoin Chris and Chris (The Film Freak) as they analyze & review (with FULL SPOILERS) Friday the 13th, the 2009 Jason Voorhees film starring Jared Padalecki. This is a remake/reboot of the B horror series that was incredibly popular in the 80's. How does it stack up to the best (or worst) of the originals? Jason runs now! How do we feel about that? We, of course, take a few moments to discuss each film in the series. There's quite a bit of nudity - are we sure Michael Bay didn't shoot ...
The Witch - Spoilercast #22
October 12, 2016 04:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBJoin Chris as he falls under the VVitch's spell and forgets what year it is! Then he analyzes & reviews (with FULL SPOILERS) The Witch, the 2016 horror film directed by Robert Eggers and starring Anya Taylor-Joy. This movie is tough to understand in many ways - or is it? There is a timeless tale to be dissected here but is it any good? The ambiguous witch in the film begs discussion. And that ending is truly something special...but in a good or a bad way? If thou just listenth to...
The Film Freak - Interview #1
October 10, 2016 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBJoin Chris as he interviews Chris Kessinger aka THE Film Freak. We take a quick journey through the story of The Film Freak's inception and what drives his hub of honest reviews. We get into his worst theatre experience as well as the worst film that he's ever seen - and it still haunts him to this day. And things get personal as we reflect on one of the greatest lessons he has ever learned. Jump into Welkin One's first interview as Chris and Chris share the storytelling of their liv...
The Thing - Spoilercast #21
October 07, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBJoin Chris and Adriano as they analyze & review (with FULL SPOILERS) The Thing, the 2011 horror film starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead. Things get even realer as we dive into the prequel of John Carpenter's classic. How does it stack up? Additions to the mythos are aplenty including the effects, tone and explanations - are they worthy? We explore what makes a good horror film as we dissect this post-2000 quasi-remake. The ending of the original still has us debating. Does this movie g...
John Carpenter's The Thing - Spoilercast #20
October 04, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 96.4 MBJoin Chris and actor Adriano Silva as they analyze & review (with FULL SPOILERS) John Carpenter's The Thing, the 1982 horror film starring Kurt Russell. Things get real as we dive into what many consider to be a masterpiece in the horror genre. This is Adriano's introduction to the film. How does it hold up for us? Did John Carpenter secretly have a pant-sniffing fetish? How scary are suspenders really? And that ending demands an in-depth conversation. Strap on those rollerskat...
Jurassic World - Spoilercast #19
October 01, 2016 07:41 - 2 hours - 111 MBJoin Chris and Jeff as they analyze and review (with FULL SPOILERS) Jurassic World, the 2015 mega-blockbuster requel directed by Colin Trevorrow and starring Chris Pratt. It's important to discuss Trevorrow's vision - as he both writes and directs this follow up to Spielberg's cherished classic. We decide how it stacks up, adds or detracts from the originals. We spend a few moments on the 3 previous films as well as rank the series. But we're all really here for the Dino Mayhem -...
Mad Max: Fury Road - Spoilercast #18
September 27, 2016 19:31 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBJoin Chris (and eventually author Mark Pedersen) as they analyze and review (with FULL SPOILERS) Mad Max: Fury Road, the 2015 action blockbuster directed by George Miller. Emotions and energy are high in this bi-polar episode that first sees Chris covering the film solo. Then Mark weighs in with his (opposite) opinion - and it gets interesting. Tom Hardy is our new Max. Does he fit? Is this even Max's film? There's more to it than just a car chase...right? Pour some aqua-cola, strap ...
Stranger Things - Spoilercast #17
September 24, 2016 22:25 - 2 hours - 145 MBJoin Chris and Randy as they analyze and review (with FULL SPOILERS) Stranger Things, the 2015 Netflix Original Series created by the Duffer Brothers. We tackle the entire season, chapter by chapter, dissecting the provoking narrative. Someone told us there was a monster in this...Let's talk about that. These creators are clearly on the rise to mega-stardom - but just how good are they? The 80's nostalgia runs rampant in this season. Is it too much? Pause that D&D game and join...
Black Swan - Spoilercast #16
September 22, 2016 06:49 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBJoin Chris and Amanda as they analyze & review (with FULL SPOILERS) Black Swan, the 2010 Drama/Thriller directed by and starring Darren Aronofsky and Natalie Portman respectively. This is the second of two companion pieces by Aronofsky. Does it follow the standard set by The Wrestler? This film can not be confused for Oscar bait - rather it's attempting to be a deeply-affecting psychological think piece. Is it successful? Is it Meg from Family Guy? The body horror needs to be discuss...
The Wrestler - Spoilercast #15
September 20, 2016 07:30 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBJoin Chris and Amanda as they analyze & review (with FULL SPOILERS) The Wrestler, the 2008 Drama film directed by and starring Darren Aronofsky and Mickey Rourke respectively. This is the first of two companion pieces by Aronofsky. Does it set a standard for Black Swan? This film is all about acting and camerawork - but are those elements any good or just Oscar-bait? We just have to talk about how unattractive Marissa Tomei is! Uh oh, someone has an extreme rating for this. Get...
The Babadook - Spoilercast #14
September 16, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBJoin Chris and Chris (The Film Freak at http://thefilmfreak.com/) as they analyze & review (with FULL SPOILERS) The Babadook, the 2015 horror film directed by and starring newcomers Jennifer Kent and Essie Davis, respectively. This podcast is seemingly brought to you by one of our favorite YouTube reviewers! We feel very strongly about this film - as it elicits an all-time response from one of us. We question what is real as we nearly go mad dealing with this life-blocking child. Wha...
It Follows - Spoilercast #13
September 13, 2016 22:00 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBJoin Chris and Chris (The Film Freak at http://thefilmfreak.com/) as they analyze & review (with FULL SPOILERS) It Follows, the 2015 horror film directed by David Robert Mitchell. We delve into what we consider to be the craftsmanship of great horror. Listen to us attempt to understand the rules of It. Are we looking too much into layered storytelling in this movie. We explain why one moment turned our feelings on the film. And we end by dissecting the unanswered questions incl...
Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV - Spoilercast #12
September 10, 2016 02:20 - 45 minutes - 42 MBJoin Chris and Drew as they analyze & review (with FULL SPOILERS) Kingsglaive, the new Final Fantasy XV film! We talk about the Tomatometer score of this film - and the bigger conversation with Rotten Tomatoes scores. We discuss how this movie sets up the new game, Final Fantasy XV, as well as what it has for fans (of the franchise) and non-fans alike. Aaron Paul, Sean Bean and Lena Headey lead a great voice cast - but does it help? We, of course, talk about the games as well as the ...
Independence Day Resurgence - Spoilercast #11
September 08, 2016 04:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBJoin Chris as he analyzes & reviews (with FULL SPOILERS) Independence Day Resurgence, directed by Roland Emmerich. It's been 20 years but Mr. Emmerich decided he finally has a worthy story. Emmerich scared Brandon away! That's alright, Chris is more than prepared with a dissection of this summer blockbuster. The retcon work in this movie is incredible. There are many characters and plot elements to break down.. Or is there? Did you catch those throwbacks to the original?.. An...
Independence Day - Spoilercast #10
September 06, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBJoin Chris and Brandon as they analyze & review (with FULL SPOILERS) Independence Day directed by Roland Emmerich. After 20 years, does it still hold up? Did it ever hold up? Is this movie a reason why blockbusters today exist as they do? Emmerich sure was hiding plenty of things for the sequel. Did you catch James Brown in there? And someone didn't pay their Norton bill... TIMESTAMP 0:00 - Intro 2:52 - Act I 23:48 - Trivia 26:56 - Act II 38:03 - Different Takes 43:05...
Suicide Squad - Spoilercast #9
September 03, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBJoin Chris (and Drew for a spell) as they analyze and review (with FULL SPOILERS) Suicide Squad directed by David Ayer. They dissect the divisive 2016 film; breaking down what works and what doesn't work. They try to understand what this movie wants to be. We have a brand new Joker as well as our first Harley-Quinn! How do we feel about these beloved characters? We have to discuss the team-building in this flick. And Drew pops in to offer his opinion, which is very different from C...
Star Trek Beyond - Spoilercast #8
September 02, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBJoin Chris and Drew as they analyze & review (with FULL SPOILERS) Star Trek Beyond, directed by Justin Lin. We explore the differences, or lack thereof, between the visions of Justin Lin and JJ Abrams. With 2 previous films that delivered villains to mixed results (being generous) we take a look at what newcomer Idris Elba has to offer. We dive into the writing of the film - deciding whether or not writer Simon Pegg is up to the challenge. And we just have to talk about that one mome...
Star Trek Into Darkness - Spoilercast #7
August 31, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBJoin Chris and Drew as they analyze & review (with FULL SPOILERS) Star Trek Into Darkness, directed by JJ Abrams. Listen to 2 fans, of the 2009 original, debate whether they stick with this divisive 2nd installment or not. There is one moment we agree on that tries to ruin this film - but it's not the one you think... Are there any elements to this that rank among the best ever put on screen for the series? And yes, Chris messes up his favorite quote of the film. TIMESTAMP 0:...
Star Trek - Spoilercast #6
August 29, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBJoin Chris and Drew as they analyze & review (with FULL SPOILERS) Star Trek from 2009, directed by JJ Abrams. Can JJ convert two non-fans? So is Tyler Perry a good actor in this alternate universe? Is it that obvious that JJ really wanted to do Star Wars? And Nero...you just don't make sense sir! TIMESTAMP 0:00 - Intro 3:07 - Act I 22:41 - Trivia 25:46 - Act II 42:38 - Different Takes 49:04 - Act III 57:46 - Final Thoughts/Ratings Thank you for listening!
Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice Ultimate Edition - Spoilercast #5
August 27, 2016 04:00 - 3 hours - 198 MBJoin Chris and author Mark Pedersen as they analyze and review (with FULL SPOILERS) Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, the R-rated ultimate extended cut directed by fan favorite Zack Snyder. Our deepest apologies (not really) for the length of this podcast as we go so in-depth with this mammoth epic of a film. *listening at 1.5 speed might make for some extra laughs with chipmunk voices* Zack Snyder sure knows how to film these beautiful people. One of us periodically becomes an 8-yea...
Jason Bourne - Spoilercast #4
August 25, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBJoin Chris and Drew as they analyze and review (with FULL SPOILERS) Jason Bourne starring Matt Damon. What kind of incredible script managed to bring back both director Paul Greengrass and star Matt Damon?? Does The Bourne Legacy even matter? Julia Stiles finally has something to do! What is that creepy instructor from Black Swan doing here? And the eternal search for the why. TIMESTAMP 0:00 - Intro 3:05 - Brief thoughts on The Bourne Legacy 9:26 - Act I 38:42 - Trivi...
The Bourne Ultimatum - Spoilercast #3
August 24, 2016 11:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBJoin Chris and Drew as they analyze & review (with FULL SPOILERS) The Bourne Ultimatum starring Matt Damon. This is it guys and gals, the end of the trilogy!...Wait what? Julia Stiles might have something to do. Do oscar wins make for better action? AND we delve into the great mystery that is Bourne's involvment in this plot. TIMESTAMP 0:00 - Intro 2:30 - Act I 27:36 - Trivia 30:09 - Act II 43:07 - Different Takes 46:46 - Act III 1:03:55 - Final Thoughts/Ratings ...
The Bourne Supremacy - Spoilercast #2
August 21, 2016 17:12 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBJoin Chris and Drew as they analyze & review (with FULL SPOILERS) The Bourne Supremacy starring Matt Damon. Is the sequel bigger and better in every way? Does Julia Stiles have anything to do yet? Pamela Landy sure is feisty. And Matt Damon's glare really works.... TIMESTAMP 0:00 - Intro 2:12 - Act I 21:50 - Different Takes 26:35 - Act II 42:39 - Trivia 45:23 - Act III 59:19 - Final Thoughts/Ratings Thank you for listening!
The Bourne Identity - Spoilercast #1
August 21, 2016 16:35 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBJoin Chris and Drew as they analyze & review (with FULL SPOILERS) The Bourne Identity starring Matt Damon. Do Matt Damon and director Doug Liman have what it takes to craft a spy thriller that stands the test of time almost a decade and a half after it's release? Does Julia Stiles have anything to do? Is this Clive Owen's most underrated role? And is that Walter Goggins?! TIMESTAMP 0:00 - Intro 3:00 - Act I 22:05 - Different Takes 24:07 - Act II 46:05 - Trivia 51:12...