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Bunkazilla Film RoarZack Snyder's Justice League SpecialFans have demanded it, Warner Brothers and Zack Snyder have finally made it a reality. But can the fabled Snyder Cut of Justice League repair the damage of the 2017 theatrical release?Iain Boulton is joined by Bunkazilla contributors Lizzie Barnes, Andrew Watton-Davies and Michael Hirst to find out if the world of superhero movies is about to change forever in this bumper special episode of Film Roar.Chapter Points02:33 - A look at Snyder's work on Man of Steel and Batman vs Superman36:29 - Reflecting on 2017's Justice League52:12 - The verdict...
2021-03-301h 36
The Big StompHost Rules 02 (ft. Lizzie Barnes)This episode of The Big Stomp was broadcast first on Twitch on 14th October 2020.Bunkazilla’s resident redhead rambler, Lizzie Barnes, takes the host’s chair for this episode of Big Stomp: Host Rules. She’s joined by The Raggedyman, Mark and Bunkazilla Station Controller, Iain Boulton for a fun-filled geek culture discussion.As it’s host’s rules, Lizzie has control of the topics at hand. There are Ouija board controversies at Poundland, more holiday focused movies from Netflix, a new Japanese ride that lets you go straight literally into Godzilla’s mouth, a chat about n...
2020-11-072h 12The Big StompHost Rules 01 (ft. Iain Boulton)This episode was broadcast live on Twitch on Tuesday 8th September 2020.It's the first edition of our Host Rules format and that means things run slightly differently on The Big Stomp. A special guest host takes control and picks the topics to discuss how they see fit. Three panellists are on hand to make sense of the stories and topics that the host bring up for insightful geeky debate.Bunkazilla founder and channel manager, Iain Boulton, is in the hot seat for the first outing. He's joined first by Charlotte Brown, the host of This...
2020-09-151h 42
Bunkazilla Film RoarMulan (2020)With Premier Access, Disney+ subscribers can watch the latest Disney live-action "re-imaging" with Mulan. Originally slated for a cinema release before COVID-19 and now being used to test the waters of streaming from Disney, does this finally break the curse of soulless remakes? Our hosts discuss this and also some of the potentially more problematic elements of the film's release.There's also a dash of Our Cinematic Week where Christian revisits classic Ardman animations featuring Wallace and Gromit while Iain takes a look at a potentially forgotten Batman animated movie with Mystery of the Batwoman....
2020-09-141h 24Bunkazilla Film RoarTenet & The New MutantsFollowing their initial reaction podcast, Iain and Christian give a final verdict to Christopher Nolan's Tenet. Is the time travelling action flick a masterpiece or is it the first Nolan letdown?The main news story focuses on the tragic passing of Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman. Our hosts reflect on some of the iconic roles Boseman has had the opportunity to play.The main review of the episode focuses on the final X-Men film from Fox, The New Mutants. Repeatedly delayed for almost 2 years after production was completed, was it worth the wait? Find out...
2020-09-131h 23
Binges & BoxsetsS3EP06 Altered Carbon S2Anna and Hugh return to the first show they reviewed for Bunkazilla originally, now in its second incarnation, and dive into what works and what doesn't about this adaptation of the Richard K. Morgan's 3rd Takeshi Kovacs novel WOKEN FURIES. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-061h 04
Binges & BoxsetsS3EP05 Upload Season 1Anna talks Hugh into trying out the poorly-reviewed first season of the new sitcom from Greg Daniels, of THE OFFICE US and PARKS AND REC fame. The two dig into the unfair comparisons critics and reviewers made between this and THE GOOD PLACE, as well as just why it makes both hosts laugh and cringe so much. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-301h 11Bunkazilla Film RoarTenet - First ThoughtsIt is finally time for Tenet! Christopher Nolan's eagerly awaited big-screen blockbuster arrives - after a short delay thanks to COVID-19 - to UK cinemas.This short episode shares Iain and Christian's initial thoughts on Tenent roughly 30 minutes after they left their IMAX screening. A full detailed review of the film will be coming in the next episode. Don't worry, this podcast chat is spoiler-free. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-2727 min
Hustlers of CultureS5EP15 Blackhat (2015)In a double-length season finale, Les and Hugh dive deep into one of Hugh's favourite filmmakers (and one Les finds himself coming back to again and again), Michael Mann, and his last theatrical feature, the hugely underrated BLACKHAT. First, however, Les talks about his article (now published) about Cinema Bastards, and modern fandom, with Hugh tying that in to tech issues that lead them into the film itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-262h 14
Binges & BoxsetsS3EP04 Good OmensAnna and Hugh welcome on guest co-host Jenna Pateman from the Reel History UK podcast to discuss the Amazon adaptation of Neil Gaiman and the late great Terry Pratchett's 1990 novel GOOD OMENS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-241h 15
Hustlers of CultureS5EP14 Interview with director Peter WebberWe are thrilled to present this interview with British director Peter Webber, whose Spanish-language feature PICKPOCKETS, currently on Netflix, we covered earlier this season. Peter graciously took time out of his busy schedule (here talking to us remotely from Italy where he was on a festival jury, so please excuse any technical hiccups still present in the recording) to discuss the fifteen-year-long process to make PICKPOCKETS. Then we dive deep into his career, from TV movies at the BBC to his recent reggae documentary INNA DE YARD, available now on Amazon Prime, via GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING, HANNIBAL...
2020-08-1957 minBunkazilla Film RoarAn American PickleThis episode audio was recorded live on Wednesday 12th August 2020.Our cinematic duo have begun the Twitch era of Film Roar and it's another packed show.As usual, the episode kicks off with Our Cinematic Week where we examine what movies Iain and Christian have digested in their spare time.In the realm of news this episode, Tron 3 is shifting into high gear with a director and star already attached. Also, Disney may have given up on 4K Blu-Ray discs.To celebrate Alfred Hitchcock's 121st birthday, Film Roar reviews the iconic...
2020-08-181h 21
Binges & BoxsetsS3EP03 킹덤 aka Kingdom S1-2Anna and Hugh dig in to Netflix original period horror K-Drama KINGDOM aka 킹덤, both seasons (so far!) are available to watch on Netflix UK & Ireland currently. Discussion ranges across the zombie genre worldwide as a whole, with Anna being the expert on it and Hugh getting to fanboy hard about Max Brooks' now seminal WORLD WAR Z. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-171h 24
Hustlers of CultureS5EP13 A Star Is Born 2019Les and Hugh look at remakes, debuts, directorial style, language of cinema, showbiz, narcissism, music and transcendence in the context of the latest version of showbiz myth A STAR IS BORN. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-121h 35
Binges & BoxsetsS3EP02 The Witcher S1As long-time fantasy fans, Anna and Hugh deliver their usual informed yet passionate take on Netflix's adaptation of Poland's legendary WITCHER series, best known in the West via CD Projekt Red's blockbuster videogame adap series. The TV show however goes right back to the early books themselves, adapting short stories and larger episodes and arcs from the novels. But just how successfully? Listen to this episode to find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-101h 23
Reel History UKS2EP13 The Simpsons: Lisa the IconoclastIn this season finale, Jenna convinces Hugh to go back to a classic episode of the Simpsons, based around an actual 90s event involving an academic historian researching a biography around a lesser-known US president, and what transpired when she thought she had found possible foul play around his death. Given that the episode centres around the Founding Father of Springfield and his statue, this turns out be a timely selection for the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-071h 08
Binges & BoxsetsS2EP04 The Alienist S1Another long -awaited adaptation provides Anna & Hugh with their final review of 2018. Military Historian Caleb Carr's superb THE ALIENIST finally gets an adaptation in TV series format for TNT in the US and Netflix in the UK, with a great cast and lavish production design - but can it measure up to the book? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-061h 02
Binges & BoxsetsS2EP03 The Good Place S1-2For the third episode of the 2018 season, Anna & Hugh take a look at the then-new-to-Netflix UK US sitcom THE GOOD PLACE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-061h 01
Binges & BoxsetsS2EP02 Godless S1For the second episode of the 2018 season, Anna and Hugh took a chance on the the 2017 Netflix western miniseries GODLESS, only to be hugely surprised and massively thrilled by one of the best shows of recent years, let alone best westerns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-061h 02
Binges & BoxsetsS02EP01 Altered Carbon S1New network, new season: 2018 and Anna & Hugh move from GPO Magazine to Bunkazilla, and kick off with a review of the long-awaited Netflix adap of Richard K. Morgan's post-cyberpunk novel of the same name. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-061h 00
Hustlers of CultureS5EP12 Boyz n the HoodA long-awaited chance for Les and Hugh to return to this modern classic. The discussion begins funnily enough on the Hughes Brothers and MENACE II SOCIETY as a way into the late John Singleton's smash-hit debut by contrast. As they dig deeper and deeper into Singleton's work and his cast, more and more context is placed around both this film, what came before and it and those that would follow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-051h 29
Binges & BoxsetsGhost in the Shell SAC_2045Anna and Hugh are back on Bunkazilla with a new series of their TV review show for 2020. First up is the latest entry in the GHOST IN THE SHELL anime cyberpunk franchise, courtesy of Netflix, much maligned by critics and long-term fans. So what do the BB hosts think? Listen in and find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-031h 19
Reel History UKYesterday (2019)Hugh discovers a new addition to his favourite rom-com list, but Jenna questions whether as a counter-factual this film really holds up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-311h 11Bunkazilla Film RoarThe Invisible Man & Superman: The MovieAfter a brief break, our cinematic duo are back once more to venture into the world of films.First up, as always, it's Our Cinematic Week where we catch up with all the film watching Iain and Christian have racked up.Christian sheds light on his current movies of the world challenge, which for this episode, focusing on America.Iain tries to heal his Scoob! wounds by watching Scooby Doo & Batman: The Brave & The Bold. He also throws in another Hitchcock film, Batman: Mask of The Phantasm and The Rock.The...
2020-07-311h 35
Hustlers of CultureS5EP11 Sorry To Bother YouLes convinces Hugh to FINALLY watch Boots Riley's stellar SORRY TO BOTHER YOU, saying it's made for him. Much to his joy, Hugh proves him right, as the two wax lyrical about a modern masterpiece. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-291h 00
Binges & BoxsetsSeason 3 AdvertWelcome back to Binges and Boxsets, the TV series review show. Now in its 4th season, its second on Bunkazilla after skipping 2019, hosts Anna Hussey and Hugh David are back to give you the low-down on the best time-sinks around. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-2900 min
Reel History UKS2EP11 The Man In The Iron Mask (1998)In this Episode, Jenna and Hugh look at 1998’s Hollywood adaptation THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK, which gives Jenna a chance to try out her French and Hugh a reason to out himself as a lifelong Alexandre Dumas (Pere) fanboy. Writer/director Randall “BRAVEHEART” Wallace, actor Gabriel “supercool” Byrne, how Jenna knows more Dumas than she realises and Hugh’s favourite quote from the film are all points along the way as they decide how well the film portrays 17th century France. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-2357 min
Hustlers of CultureI Am Vengeance: Retaliation Interview SpecialIn an extended interview special, Les and Hugh interview director/writer/editor Ross Boyask about his latest film, I AM VENGEANCE: RETALIATION, as well as his career, an insider's view of the business and an action fan's view of the genre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-221h 48
Reel History UKDisney Theme ParksRecorded for the 65th anniversary of the original Disneyland’s opening, in this special length episode, Hugh and Jenna chat to their special guest Dr Sabrina Mittermeier, author of the upcoming book “A Cultural History of the Disneyland Theme Parks: Middle Class Kingdoms.”Along with Sabrina, Hugh and Jenna discuss the Disney parks in terms of their history, how they represent history, as well as issues such as class and Americanisation within the parks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-192h 07Bunkazilla Film RoarScoob & The Old GuardThis episode is all about animated mysteries, immortal soldiers, french feather dusters and Christian's unhealthy obsession with 2001's Cats and Dogs.Following our regular cinematic check-in on our hosts, our hosts discuss Halloween Kills, the latest film to be delayed by COVID-19. Is it fair to write off any attempt for big tent-pole releases to hit cinemas in these unprecedented times? Also, Parasite is returning in a black and white format and heading to the cinema and online streaming. Our hosts discuss these developments and then it's on to the reviews.Before we head to...
2020-07-161h 30Bunkazilla Film RoarGuy Ritchie Double FeatureIt's a quiet week for new releases online so Iain and Christian, our cinematic duo, decide to venture into the criminal underworld of Guy Ritchie for a double feature review of 2008's RocknRolla and 2020's The Gentlemen.Both films were released at different periods of Ritchie's film career. RocknRolla attempted to steady a filmmaker who had suffered a financial and critical failure with Revolver while The Gentlemen comes after a successful string of moderately successful Hollywood movies. Which film more aptly highlights Ritchie's strengths as a filmmaker? Our hosts discuss.Episode Timings
2020-07-101h 14
2020-07-1059 min
Hustlers of CultureRoger Avary and THE RULES OF ATTRACTIONLLes wants to talk about one of his all-time faves, and Hugh wants to fill a gap in his viewing history, so one rewatches while the other finally watches and this is what happened next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-091h 16
Reel History UKThe King's SpeechIn this Episode, Hugh speaks for far too long, as he tries to get inside the reactions of the local cinema audience when he first saw the film. Jenna provides a lot more laughs when he gets too serious, but also drags him back on track and corrects his mistakes. Nationalism, national identity, royalty, scandal, appearances and “the war” all get an airing in this look at the stellar cast and story in the awards-winner from the director of CATS…. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-0953 min
Hustlers of CultureGore Verbinski & A CURE FOR WELLNESS (2017)Les & Hugh talk Gore Verbinski & Justin Haythe's A CURE FOR WELLNESS starring Dane DeHaan, Mia Goth, Jason Isaacs, Ivo Nandi, Adrian Schiller, Celia Imrie, and many more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-0956 min
Hustlers of CultureFOCUS (2015)Les & Hugh discuss Glen Ficarra & John Requa's rom-com-crimer FOCUS (2015) starring Will Smith & Margot Robbie. Not the first talk they've had about Big Willy and his career, but this film adds twists to previous theories the pair held. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-0955 min
Hustlers of CulturePICKPOCKETS: MAESTROS DEL ROBO (2018)This episode, Les and Hugh look at Anglo-Argentinian co-pro PICKPOCKETS, now available on Netflix. Directed by Brit Peter Webber, who brings to the fore local talent in this pulsing, stylish yet gritty Bogota, Colombia-set street crime drama. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-0954 min
Hustlers of CultureTHE KINDERGARTEN TEACHER (2018)Les and Hugh look at a director new to them, Sara Colangelo, with her second film starring the brilliant, fearless Maggie Gyllenhaal. It deals with a dramatic subject that terrifies Hugh in its execution given his own professional experiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-0955 min
Hustlers of CultureBenson & Moorhead and THE ENDLESS (2018)Les persuades Hugh to try out the works of writers/directors/producers/actors Benson & Moorhead, given he doesn't usually rate mumblecore-esque works, and he falls hard for their talents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-0957 min
Hustlers of CultureFernando Mireilles & THE TWO POPES (2019)Les and Hugh discuss the Netflix prestige flick THE TWO POPES, as well as the career of Fernando Mireilles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-0954 min
Hustlers of CultureGurinder Chadha and BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM (2002)Hugh and Les look back at a key Britflick from the start of this century, as well as the career of Diaspora Indian director Gurinder Chadha, whose career this put on the map. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-0956 min
Hustlers of CulturePARASITE (2019) aka 젠장 미국Les and Hugh discuss the career and latest film of Korean New Wave auteur Bong Joon-Ho. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-0954 min
Hustlers of CultureS4EP10 Rian Johnson and LooperLes persuades Hugh to FINALLY watch LOOPER, sitting on his shelf since release. With both having seen BRICK and LAST JEDI, Hugh a huge fan of TERRIERS and Les having seen BROTHERS BLOOM, BREAKING BAD and KNIVES OUT, the stage is set for a deep dive into the talented yet strangely controversial director's career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-0956 min
Hustlers of CultureS4 Special: EGX 2019 with Kim HallamHugh interviews Kim Hallam about 2019's EGX gaming con, complete with her series of interviews with indie developers as well as playthroughs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-0956 min
Hustlers of CultureS4EP09 John Carpenter's Ghosts of MarsThis time, it's a fave of Hugh's that Les is persuaded to (re)assess. Possibly even more reviled by both genre fans and the mainstream than ESCAPE FROM L.A. in veteran director John Carpenter's extensive oeuvre, there's always been a few die-hard supporters, Hugh being one of them. But will Les join him? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-0956 min
Hustlers of CultureS4EP08 Scorsese Vs. MarvelAnother "hot topic" of the day, at least online, Les and Hugh try to avoid it but instead dive headlong into their issues and their thoughts around it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-0956 min
Hustlers of CultureS4EP07 Andrew Dominik, George V. Higgins & KILLING THEM SOFTLYOnce again Les persuades Hugh to finally dust off a crimer he's been telling him about for ages. Having read Higgin's books when younger and seen CHOPPER, Hugh then watched THE ASSASSINATION OF JESSE JAMES and double-billed KILLING THEM SOFTLY with the HD remaster of THE FRIENDS OF EDDIE COYLE, leading to a wider discussion about Higgins' vision of crime fiction vs. Dominik's vision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-0956 min
Hustlers of CultureS4EP06 You Were Never Really HereLes persuaded Hugh to finally watch Lynne Ramsay's adap of Jonathan Ames' excellent crimer, which they had both read. This leads to an in-depth discussion of both pieces of art, the process of adaptation, and of course Joaquin Phoenix. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-0956 min
Hustlers of CultureS4EP05 Fast Color and more w/guests Maxine Roper and Kim HallamLes' recent viewing of FAST COLOR leads to a wide-ranging discussion between him, Hugh, Maxine and Kim of all sorts of issues of representation of women across film, TV (FLEABAG), literature and videogames (FIRE EMBLEM: THREE HOUSES) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-0956 min
Hustlers of CultureS4EP04 William FriedkinIs it possible for either of these to have a single favourite director? Maybe not, but Friedkin is one much-fêted American Master they can agree on celebrating, especially having just seen him live on stage along with Wang Chung interviewed by Mark Kermode after a film print screening of TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A. The two wax lyrical but also critical about many films across his career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-0955 min
Hustlers of CultureS4EP03 S4E03 Disney Vs. The WorldYup, the corporate merger everyone was talking about in early 2019: Disney acquiring Fox was one of those topics Les and Hugh just could not avoid. So at it they go... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-0954 min
Hustlers of CultureS4EP02 Immigration, diversity and cinemaBuzzwords all over the media, but is it really what it says it is? Les and Hugh get stuck into the very issue that started this podcast off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-0956 min
Hustlers of CultureS4EP01 Captain MarvelLes doesn't want to talk about CAPTAIN MARVEL as it already had loads of coverage elsewhere. Hugh wants to briefly make some points about it before they move on. Nearly a whole episode later... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-091h 00
Hustlers of CultureBlackness in Genre, Film and Football Part II Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-091h 02Hustlers of CultureBlackness in Genre, Film & Football Part I Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-091h 01
Hustlers of CultureChildish Gambino Vs. Donald Glover Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-0959 min
Hustlers of CultureRidley Scott, The Martian & All The Money In The World Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-091h 03Hustlers of CultureKnowing Your S#!t vs. Knowing You're S#!t Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-091h 01
Hustlers of CultureAlex Garland and Ex MachinaHugh and Les discuss Alex Garland and more over burritos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-0959 minHustlers of CultureRestatement of Principles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-0959 minBunkazilla Film RoarEurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire SagaWe're hoping to get those fabled 12 points in this episode of Film Roar. It must have something to do with the main review of the episode where Iain and Christian watch Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga. A brand new comedy set in the competitive world of the Eurovision Song Contest featuring Will Ferrell, Rachel McAdams and Dan Stevens. Bringing its own line up of amazingly catchy and genuinely stunning music, is this the comedy of 2020?There's also a look back at one of Steven Spielberg's recent films as we revisit Bridge...
2020-07-031h 55
Reel History UKJoan of Arc (1999 Miniseries)In this episode Hugh and Jenna discuss the 1999 miniseries Joan of Arc directed by Christian Duguay, written by Michael Alexander Miller and Ronald Parker and staring Leelee Sobieski, Jacqueline Bisset, Powers Boothe, Neil Patrick Harris and Peter O'TooleHugh and Jenna explore the story of Joan of Arc, and the primary sources that help us know about this young girl’s life, and her role in propaganda and nationalism, while Hugh gushes about many of the legendary actors while chatting about changes that happened to television as it moved into the 2000’s, historian specialisation and historical accuracy when...
2020-07-0251 min
Reel History UKThe Western TodayIn this episode, Jenna and Hugh each look at two very different examples of the Western genre today in an episode that ended up packed with laughs. As always, SPOILERS lie ahead.First up, Jenna takes us deep into Rockstar Games' Western game universe RED DEAD REDEMPTION 2, and gets to enthuse as a gamer as well as a historian. Then Hugh tries and fails to control his laughter at the remembered jokes in reviewing Seth McFarlane's A MILLION WAYS TO DIE IN THE WEST, also starring Charlize Theron, Liam Neeson, Amanda Seyfried, Neil Patrick Harris...
2020-06-2557 minBunkazilla Film RoarShaun The Sheep: Farmageddon & The Personal History of David CopperfieldIain and Christian reunite in the garden for another dose of cinema chat, discussion and reviews.In the news portion, they talk about the proposed re-opening of cinemas as several chains mark the start of July as the time to return. They've even been supported with a list of 450 films cinemas can show when they open their doors once more.For the reviews, it's a double dose of British cinema. First, animation from Aardman with the sequel to Shaun The Sheep - Farmageddon. Have they recaptured the claymation magic once more?...
2020-06-2557 minBunkazilla Film RoarArtemis FowlRecording over the internet once more, the cinematic duo of Iain and Christian take a quick gander at the ever shifting release schedules in the news portion of the show.The main review this episode sees the Disney+ release of Artemis Fowl. A long, gestating production that finally crosses the finish line. With Sir Kenneth Branagh directing, featuring Josh Gad, Judi Dench and Colin Farrell in the reliable supporting roles, you'd be easily forgiven for thinking this was going to be an excellent franchise starter film.Oh how wrong we were.....
2020-06-191h 15Reel History UKAssassin’s CreedIn this episode Hugh and Jenna discuss the film based on the long running game franchise Assassin’s Creed. Directed by Justin Kurzel, written by Michael Lesslie, Adam Cooper and Bill Collage, and starring Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons, Brendan Gleeson, Charlotte Rampling and Michael K. Williams.In this episode Hugh and Jenna take a break from of late nineteenth century, early twentieth century and decided to take STAB out of history, with Assassin’s Creed. They discuss the idea of canon and lore of franchises and history, as well as fanfiction and...
2020-06-1854 minBunkazilla Film RoarThe Last Days of American Crime & An American TailWarning: There are spoilers for both main film reviews in this episode. We recommend you watch the films first before hitting play!With UK lockdown restrictions easing, Iain and Christian finally see one another after several months to record an episode together - with sensible social distancing in place.Before our film reviews, the duo talk about some of the films they've watched, touch on viewing formats and even student films.Then it's on to the movie reviews - both of which come from Netflix.Netflix's latest crime caper...
2020-06-121h 32Reel History UKThe AeronautsIn this episode Hugh and Jenna explore the 2019 Amazon Studios The Aeronauts, directed and written by Tom Harper and co-written Jack Thorne, staring Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones, Himesh Patel and Tom Courtenay.Hugh and Jenna discuss the semi-biographical film which was inspired by a true event, the world flight altitude record of James Glaisher and Henry Coxwell, although in the film, Coxwell was replaced by a fictional women Amelia Wren. Like always they discuss the historical issues brought up by a film like this, especially with a whole fictional character and can you still be...
2020-06-1154 minBunkazilla Film RoarPromareFollowing our usual bout of roaming movie and pop culture banter, our cinematic duo of Iain Boulton and Christian R. Allan dive into the new Screen Anime platform to watch the fire fighting blockbuster Promare. With the animated talents behind Kill la Kill and Gurren Laagan involved - this surely must be an instant cinematic win? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-1057 minReel History UKA Dangerous MethodRecorded in time for Freud’s 164th birthday, Hugh and Jenna explore the 2011 film, A Dangerous Method, directed by David Cronenberg, written by Christopher Hampton, and starring Keira Knightley, Viggo Mortensen, and Michael Fassbender.Hugh and Jenna discuss the birth and development of psychoanalysis and other psychological methods, though the relationships between the founders, Jung, Freud, and Spielrein. This brings the questions which language films based in non-English speaking countries should be spoken. And Jenna fangirls a little bit over Freud’s couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
2020-06-0450 minBunkazilla Film RoarThe Lovebirds & Kindergarten CopIain and Christian take another digital dive into the world of movies but first, they have some news to discuss!The mythical Synder Cut of Justice League will actually somehow exist in 2021 for HBO Max. Is this going to be something jawdropping or something worth skipping?Christopher Nolan also revealed a new trailer for Tenet. We still don't know what it means.After news, the first film up in the review block is The Lovebirds. A brand new comedy which found a home on Netflix after Covid-19...
2020-06-031h 36Reel History UKSuffragetteRecorded during Women’s History Month 2020, in this episode Hugh and Jenna explore the 2015 film, Suffragette, directed by Sarah Gavron and written by Abi Morgan. The film stars Carey Mulligan, Helena Bonham Carter, Brendan Gleeson, Anne-Marie Duff, Ben Whishaw and Meryl Streep.Hugh and Jenna discuss the suffragette movement of the early twentieth century, as well as the general suffrage movement in the United Kingdom up to that point, look at the importance of class within the movement, why some stories from history deserve a bit more time then a movie is able to give it, and wh...
2020-05-2555 minBunkazilla Film RoarOnward & My SpyTwo films that were still screening at the cinema when COVID-19 hit movies hard are the focus of this episode.First up is Onward, the latest film from Pixar. An animated fantasy tale of two brothers trying to bring back their deceased dad for one more day. Is it a refreshing change of pace from Pixar sequels or have Pixar lost the charm with original ideas?Then we hop over to Amazon Prime to watch My Spy. The family espionage comedy sees Dave Bautista's no nonsense CIA agent attempt to do surveillance. However, he ends...
2020-05-231h 17Bunkazilla Film RoarThe Half of It & The MaskWe watch something new from Netflix and return to top tier Jim Carrey in this episode of Film Roar.First up, we logon to Netflix to watch high school coming of age comedy drama The Half of It. Written and directed by Alice Wu, the film tells of a shy, introverted student helping a school jock woo a girl whom, secretly, they both want.Then we dive into one of the pivotal movies in Jim Carrey's rise to Hollywood stardom with The Mask. The mad and over the top comic book movie also marked the...
2020-05-191h 21Reel History UKLife of BrianFor Reel History’s Easter Special, Hugh and Jenna explore the Monty Python’s classic and controversial film, the Life of Brian which starred and written by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael PalinHugh and Jenna discuss the film is both the issues of the biblical period that film is set in as well as the time the film came was release, talking about what life was like for the people living during Jesus’s supposed lifetime, and that there was a hunt for a messiah, as well as how the Py...
2020-05-1856 minReel History UKThe Imitation GameRecorded during British LBGTQ+ History month, in this episode Hugh and Jenna explore the life of Alan Turing though the film The Imitation Game directed by Morten Tyldum, written by Graham Moore and staring Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode, Rory Kinnear, Charles Dance, and Mark Strong.Hugh and Jenna discuss how The Imitation Game took the story of the amazing teamwork at Bletchley Park, and how a group came together to build a machine that could crack the Nazi’s Enigma code, and changed the narrative to focus on Alan Turing, an incredible individual, but someone wh...
2020-05-1156 minBunkazilla Film RoarSpace Jam & LabyrinthWe're travelling to 1980s and 1990s for this episode of Film Roar.But before we do that, a brief news segment sees our cinematic hosts discuss the Universal and AMC, Odeon & Cineworld conflict. Plus something that might make film releases in China possibly difficult in future.Then it's on the reviews!First up, the Looney Tunes fight for their freedom with basketball in 1995's Space Jam. Featuring sports legend Michael Jordan, both Iain and Christian saw this film when they were young. Does it hold up after nearly 25 years?Then our...
2020-05-101h 12Reel History UKDerry GirlsIn episode Jenna is joined by a special guest, Leah Holmes to explore the Channel 4 Sitcom Derry Girls, created and written by Lisa McGee, and staring Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Louisa Harland, Nicola Coughlan, Jamie-Lee O'Donnell and Dylan Llewellyn.Jenna and Leah discuss the Irish Troubles, from the point of view of a teenager child growing up during the period. Leah Holmes talks about her experiences as the women compare it to the dark comedy of Derry Girls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-0456 minBunkazilla Film RoarExtraction & The WilloughbysTwo shiny brand new films from Netflix are our main attraction reviews in this episode.First is the Chris Hemsworth actioner Extraction which boasts some pretty intense set pieces. An action masterpiece or easy distraction?We get animated with our second review, The Willoughbys. The family film about a group of siblings who try to orphan themselves away from their terrible parents. Is it a unique family film or does it fall into the usual pitfalls of trendy family films? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-0252 minBunkazilla Film RoarBabe & Free SoloIn this episode, Iain and Christian take a look at two Oscar winning films available to stream now.On Netflix is the classic 1995 family film Babe. The story of a small piglet who becomes a sheepdog. The film would win the Oscar for Best Visual Effects. Does the film stand up today?After that comes Free Solo, the Oscar winning documentary about one free climbers journey to free climb the dangerous El Captain vertical rock formation. Definitely not for those who hate heights! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
2020-04-291h 04Bunkazilla Film RoarThe Main Event & BloodshotA double dose of 2020 film releases are the focus of this episode of Film Roar.WWE and Netflix tag team it up for family flick The Main Event. A young boy discovers a magical mask and gains super wrestling powers. Can he make it in WWE?Vin Diesel tries his hand at his own comic book franchise in Bloodshot. Diesel plays a deceased soldier who is brought back from the dead with the scientific power of Guy Pearce. Is it worth being excited about? Listen and find out. Hosted on Acast. See...
2020-04-2350 minBunkazilla Film RoarCoffee & Kareem & The AeronautsContinuing their digital strand of film reviewing, Iain and Christian look at two recent releases from the streaming world.First up is Christian's pick and it's from Netflix. The film of choice is Ed Helm's comedy Coffee & Kareem. A buddy cop action comedy where A twelve-year-old kid hires a criminal to scare his mom's new police officer boyfriend but it backfires when a ruthless drug kingpin gets involved.Iain takes the podcast to the skies with his choice from Amazon Prime, historical adventure The Aeronauts where Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones attempt to soar the...
2020-04-1448 minBunkazilla Film RoarThe Castle of Cagliostro & Apollo 11The first episode of Film Roar focusing on films available on digital streaming platforms takes a look at two titles available on Netflix.Iain's choice for the episode is Japanese animation The Castle of Cagliostro; the 1979 feature film debut of anime maestro Hayao Miyazaki. It's a great introduction to the world of Lupin The Third, a franchise that started decades ago in the late 1960s.Keeping with the 1960s, Christian's choice for the episode is Apollo 11. The recent 2019 documentary comprising entirely of stunningly restored archive footage of the Apollo 11 mission. Is it the definitive presentation...
2020-04-0355 minBunkazilla Film RoarCOVID-19 Shuts Down CinemaIn this brief episode of Film Roar, Iain and Christian go over and discuss the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has caused within the film industry.They discuss studio plans to release cinema releases straight to digital platforms, what happens moving forward with Film Roar and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-2445 minReel History UKKnight Before ChristmasIn this 2019 Christmas Special, Hugh and Jenna explore the Netflix film Knight before Christmas, directed by Monika Mitchell, written by Cara J. Russell and staring Vanessa Hudgens, Josh Whitehouse and Emmanuelle Chriqui.This time Hugh and Jenna have some festival fun discussing a rather silly film quite seriously, including talking about masculinity, what should be the actual reaction of an fourteenth century knight transported to the twenty-first century, the history of Christmas trees and are pleasantly surprised by how much history conversation they are able to get out of this film. Please note, this episode...
2020-03-2356 minReel History UKThe Prince of EgyptIn this episode Hugh and Jenna explore Dreamwork’s 1998 animated musical Prince of Egypt, directed by Brenda Chapman, Steve Hickner & Simon Wells, written Philip LaZebnik, based on the Book of Exodus, and staring Val Kilmer, Ralph Fiennes, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sandra Bullock & Jeff GoldblumThis time Hugh and Jenna discuss, the animation renaissance of 1990’s and why animation is important as an artform, 1990’s advertising, Bible stories and myths, the history of our understanding of ancient Egyptian period, the more recent version of the story, Exodus directed by Riley Scott, representation in film set in the middle east and Je...
2020-03-2156 minReel History UKTomb RaiderIn the episode Hugh and Jenna explore the Tomb Raider franchise, including the earlier and newer game series, comics, movies and other media all staring the archaeologist Lara Croft.Hugh and Jenna use the franchise to discuss the depictions of archaeologists in media, including 1920’s pulp and Indiana Jones, the role of archaeology within history, including the problems that artefacts can have with the role of Museums. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-1556 minBunkazilla Film RoarThe Call of The WildThe featured presentation film review in this episode sees Iain and Christian review The Call of The Wild starring Harrison Ford and one obviously CGI dog. Suffice to say, despite good intentions, this might be a call not worth following.In coming attractions, our hosts discuss the reality of Spielberg opting not to direct the next Indiana Jones.Plus picking up all the extra film viewings, the episode talks about the Oscar winning Parasite, intense French social drama La Haine, Ferris Bueller's Day Off and a handful of James Bond movies. Hosted...
2020-03-131h 16Reel History UKGunpowderIn this episode Hugh and Jenna explore the 2017 BBC miniseries Gunpowder, directed by J Blakeson, written by Ronan Bennett and staring Kit Harington, Peter Mullan, Mark Gatiss and Liv Tyler. This time, Hugh and Jenna discuss the gunpowder plot, and what lead up to it including the transition from Tudor to Stuart Rule, religion of the period, and what happens when people are given hope, and then it is taken away, plus alcohol. There is also the question on the effect from Game of Thrones on Historical properties, and the addition of extreme violence and...
2020-03-1355 minReel History UKThe Other Boleyn GirlIn this episode Hugh and Jenna explore the 2008 film The Other Boleyn Girl, directed by Justin Chadwick, written by Peter Morgan and staring Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson and Eric Bana, based on the book of the same title by Philippa Gregory.This time, Hugh and Jenna discuss the Tudor period, including its drama, especially why Henry VIII was so keen on having a male heir, the options of women in the Tudor court, and then what this meant for the future of British politics and religion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
2020-03-1156 minReel History UKBelleIn the Fourth and final of Reel History’s UK Black History Month 2019 episodes, Hugh and Jenna explore the 2013 Belle directed Amma Asante, written by Misan Sagay and staring Gugu Mbatha-Raw. Tom Wilkinson and Miranda Richardson.The film that our co-hosts discuss this week is a piece of historical fiction based on the painting 1779 depicting the black Lady Dido Elizabeth Belle and her white cousin Lady Elizabeth Murray and the Zong insurance case, 1783, and helped lay the groundwork towards the British abolition of the Slave Trade. Expect a lot of talk about amazing hats! Ho...
2020-03-0955 minReel History UKKinky BootsIn the third of Reel History’s UK Black History Month episodes, Hugh and Jenna explore the 2005 film Kinky Boots directed by Julian Jarrold, written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth, and staring Joel Edgerton, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Sarah-Jane Potts. This time Hugh and Jenna look at a very different type of Black History and a different point of view, highlighting the importance of the overlap and the interaction of history including local as well of that of different minorities. Discussing the end of the industrial revolution, and the decline of Britain’s centres of excellence for manuf...
2020-03-0756 minReel History UKHidden FiguresIn the second of Reel History’s UK Black History Month episodes, Hugh and Jenna explore the 2016 film Hidden Figures directed by Theodore Melfi, written by Theodore Melfi and Allison Schroeder and staring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe.This time, Hugh and Jenna are discussing one of Jenna’s favourite films about the African American “badass maths women” and their part in the Space Race, while also dealing with the Civil Right Movement and Jim Crow Laws. A film that counteracts the horrors of 1960’s America with sweetness and bravery. And the hosts still manag...
2020-03-0556 minReel History UKGloryIn the first of Reel History’s UK Black History Month episodes, Hugh and Jenna explore the 1989 America Civil War Epic, Glory, directed Edward Zwick, with a screenplay written by Kevin Jarre and starring Matthew Broderick Denzel Washington, Andre Braugher and Morgan Freeman.While discussing one of Hugh’s favourite films, Hugh and Jenna talk about the history of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment and the importance of the unit, as well British knowledge of the American Civil War, the Lost Cause, does the film have a white saviour narrative, depictions of masculinity and does it matter in a...
2020-03-0356 minReel History UKDownton AbbeyIn this episode, Hugh and Jenna explore the ITV period drama, Downton Abbey, created and co-written by Julian Fellowes, and stars an ensemble cast including Hugh Bonneville, Maggie Smith, Dan Stevens and Michelle Dockery.As Jenna leads Hugh though the 6 Season show (plus a film), they discuss issues such as Soaps and period drama, and the role of “cup of tea” drama, as well as the historical events and issues brought up in the piece including the First World War, and LGBT History, and somehow manage to talk about Marvel again.Recorded September 2019...
2020-03-0156 minReel History UKThe Censored ElevenIn this episode, Hugh and Jenna explore their first historical piece of media, the Censored Eleven cartoons made by the Warner Brothers animation studio in the first half of the twentieth century, that were then banned for their racist overtones. These shorts were directed by some of early animation’s big hitters including Tex Avery, Chuck Jones and Bob Clampett. As Jenna takes Hugh though the some of the eleven cartoons, they discuss the stereotyping of African American people, cultural appropriation and the cherry-picking of culture, and why and should we be still discussing these shorts. And Je...
2020-02-2855 minReel History UKCaptain American - The First AvengerIn this episode Hugh and Jenna take a look at the MCU’s Pulpy World War II epic, Captain America: The First Avenger, starring Chris Evans, Tommy Lee Jones and Harley Atwell, directed by Joe Johnson and written Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely.Hugh and Jenna discuss the history of Captain America as a comic book character, what is the impact of films like Captain America being children’s first exposed to the Second World War, the elements of the fantastical film, that are grounded in real history including propaganda, women’s contribution to the war effort, and th...
2020-02-2656 minReel History UKChernobylReel History, the podcast exploring the History within pop culture, and then decide if the property is REAL History or REEL History.Reel History’s Pilot Episode where Hugh and Jenna introduce themselves while looking at the 2019 Award-winning HBO/Sky Mini-series Chernobyl starring an ensemble cast Jared Harris, Stellan Skarsgård, and Emily Watson, directed by Johan Renck and created and written by Craig MazinThe five-episode series based around the April 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster and the unprecedented clean-up efforts that followed. Hugh and Jenna discuss the incident, the role of the Soviet system on wha...
2020-02-2457 minBunkazilla Film RoarSonic The HedgehogWe're going super sonic fast as Iain and Christian review the long awaited film adaptation of Sonic The Hedgehog in this episode's main review.Before that, there's a quick chat about the latest Bond theme, No Time to Die, from Billie Eilish in the news section.Plus after we finish racing with Sonic, the dynamic duo share the unwanted stressed caused by Uncut Gems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-02-2250 minBunkazilla Film RoarBad Boys 4 LifeJoin Iain Boulton and Christian R. Allan for Bunkazilla's new film review show entitled Film Roar!In the first episode, Iain and Christian discuss briefly the passing of Monty Python member Terry Jones before turning their attention to the main review.Will Smith and Martin Lawrence return for Bad Boys 4 Life. It's been nearly 20 years since their last outing so should we be worried about a possible soulless cash grab? The cinematic duo discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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