Episodes

  • A Review Of Eisenberg's "A Real Pain"
    Feb 26 2025

    Join Chris and Luke as they journey to Poland with David and Benji in this moving and often funny story of the different ways we process pain and how that affects our interactions with the world.

    The characters wonderfully portrayed by Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin reminded us deeply of many different experiences and moments from our own lives making this a truly universal moviegoing experience.

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    36 mins
  • A Review Of Corbet's "The Brutalist"
    Feb 20 2025

    Let's travel by boat to New York in 1947....look up! It's the Statue of Liberty; a symbol of hope and freedom for many.That's how this monumental and epic story begins.

    Chris and Luke dive into this sprawling three and a half hour movie that, trust us, you do not feel and into the fantastic performances by its amazing ensemble cast as well as the excellent direction by Brady Corbet.

    This is the American Dream....be careful what you wish for.

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    37 mins
  • In Conversation With Volker Bertelmann
    Feb 12 2025

    BAFTA and OSCAR-winning film composer Volker Bertelmann (All Quiet On The Western Front, Conclave) joins Chris and Luke to discuss his career, his musical upbringing and the wonderful ongoing collaborations he has forged with other composers and directors.

    Volker is a fascinating and extremely talented individual who was so generous with his time and always open, honest and willing to share his hard-earned wisdom and life experience.

    Join us for this insightful conversation and then head to your favourite streaming platform and listen to his music under his full name or as Hauschka. Enjoy!

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • A Review Of Crowley's "We Live In Time"
    Jan 31 2025

    Make sure you bring a set of tissues with you for this romantic tear-jerker starring Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield.

    Chris Austin and Luke Parker discuss the lead actors excellent performances and great chemistry as well as the effectiveness of the non-linear narrative and Bryce Dessner's moving score.

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    38 mins
  • In Conversation With Adam "Tex" Davis
    Jan 23 2025

    Adam "Tex" Davis is an Emmy-nominated screenwriter and director best known for his documentary series Brain Games and Brainchild and the classic teen rom-com Just Friends.

    Chris and Luke got the opportunity to welcome Adam on to the pod and they touch on Adam's humble origins and beginnings as a screenwriter, his influences and inspirations, and they crazy encounters and journey he's had along the way.

    Harvey Weinstein (aka He Who Must Not Be Named) bought one of his scripts, Leonardo DiCaprio produced another and Pharrell Williams produced his Netflix documentary series.

    Adam "Tex" Davis was a delight and we hope you enjoy the conversation!

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • A Review Of Eggers' "Nosferatu"
    Jan 17 2025

    Chris and Luke head back to 1838 for this Gothic horror retelling of the 1922 classic Nosferatu, the latest mood piece by filmmaker Robert Eggers.

    This already feels like a classic of the genre and an indication that Chris may be coming around on Eggers as a director.

    Dark, horrific, tense, romantic (?), this is a great way to kick off Season Two!

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    32 mins
  • A Review Of Berger's "Conclave"
    Jan 11 2025

    Chris and Luke end Season One with a discussion of Edward Berger's new film, Conclave, with an all star cast of character actors set within the walls of the Vatican as the battle to appoint a new Pope begins.29

    We cover the stunning directing and cinematography as well as the brilliant performances of everybody involved. Ever wanted to see a Vatican cardinal vape within the City walls? Well then, this is the film for you!

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    41 mins
  • 2024 In Review
    Dec 30 2024

    Chris and Luke reflect on the year and what stood out to them the most from the podcast and beyond!

    They also share what they feel is their favourite movie of the year (given there is also so much they have yet to see) and look ahead to what's to come and what they feel excited for.

    Join us for a time of reflection and thank you all for listening to our debut year. Onwards and upwards, happy movie-watching and Happy New Year everyone!

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    50 mins