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WN MOVIE TALK#72 - ANIMAL HOUSE/ CADDYSHACK /A FUTILE AND STUPID GESTURE: The Tragic History of NATIONAL LAMPOON creator Doug KenneyIn this special episode of WN MOVIE TALK PODCAST Trev had decided to kick off a journey of rediscovery of the comedy movies of the 80s, and as he was about to begin this journey the Universe threw a coincidence of massive magnitude into his path, namely the movie A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2018) through which Trev discovered the life and times of Doug Kenney, co-founder of the National Lampoon Magazine and creator of such groundbreaking movies such as Animal House and Caddyshack. With comedy performers and collaborators in tow such as Harold Ramis, Bill Murray, John Belushi and...
2024-05-1954 min
WN MOVIE TALK#71 - MUPPETS FROM SPACE (1999) - A Guilty Pleasure!In this episode, I revisit and explore the story of "Muppets From Space," from 1999, the first Muppets Movie to make the most of the digital age of cinema, where Gonzo embarks on a quest to discover his extra-terrestrial roots, all whilst dressed in a tin foil hat and jamming down to one of teh funkiest soundtracks of a Muppets film to date! The movie was hit and miss with fans, but for me, it was always one of my guilty pleasures, mainly I think because the randomness of Gonzo was always one of my favourite characters...
2024-04-2859 min
WN MOVIE TALK1970 / 1971 - MOVIES OF THE SEVENTIESHi all! Welcome back to WN MOVIE TALK PODCAST, where this week I ask you to join me on on an exhilarating journey through the monumental decade of the 1970s as we kick off our new recurring series, "Movies of the 70s." In this inaugural episode, we delve into the vibrant tapestry of 70s cinema, guided by the insightful series of books by Jurgen Muller, "Movies of the 70s." Venturing into the films of 1970, we witness the dawn of a decade marked by innovation, rebellion, and cultural upheaval, we examine the diverse array of films that...
2024-04-1547 min
WN MOVIE TALK#70 - AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON (1981) - A Special AnalysisIn this transformative episode of WN MOVIE TALK, Trev takes us on a very personal moonlit journey through the classic lycanthropic masterpiece, "An American Werewolf in London". As the full moon casts its eerie glow, I dive deep into the darkened alleys of this cinematic gem, exploring its rich tapestry of horror, humor, and heart.Join me as I take a different approach to the film analysis in this special episode, guiding you through not only the movie, but of my own personal history intertwined with this film, tracing back to that fateful night when I...
2024-04-0646 min
WN MOVIE TALK#69 - GRAND THEFT AUTO - A Directorial Debut - Ron HowardWelcome to WN MOVIE TALK PODCAST, where we dive deep into the world of cinema. In this episode we will take a look at the 1977 car crash B-Movie "GRAND THEFT AUTO" the first movie from director Ron Howard.Hosted by me, Trev, this is the first podcast in a series which aims to unravel the artistic journey of renowned filmmakers through their first ventures into the world of cinema. Join us as we dissect every twist and turn of this high-octane adventure and explore the early signs of Hoard's cinematic prowess and uncover...
2024-03-3052 min
WN MOVIE TALK#68 - WAGES OF FEAR (1953) / SORCERER (1977)Welcome back, movie enthusiasts, to another thrilling episode of WN Movie Talk, where we dive deep into the world of cinema. Today I embark on an exhilarating adventure as I explore two cinematic masterpieces: Henri-Georges Clouzot's 1953 classic Wages of Fear and its gripping 1970's counterpart, Sorcerer, directed by Exorcist director William Friedkin two films based on the novel Le Salaire de la peur, examining how each film approaches similar themes and plot points while maintaining its own distinct identity."Wages of Fear." A groundbreaking film of its era, immerses us in the treacherous world of four...
2024-03-2455 min
WN MOVIE TALKBASKETBALL DIARIES / OLD / GHOST WORLD / EXIT TO EDENEh up film fans - Trev's back for another selection of random movie titles from his FILMS I OWNS BUT HAVEN;T WATCHED... YET! Todays choices are a real random variety of films too, but only one can hold the title of film of the episode, which will it be? There are also affiliate links to the films and novels too, should you be interested, which won't cost you any more but may help me out with a little commission... I thank you! Exit to Eden (1994): Directed by Garry Marshall, An...
2024-03-2152 min
WN MOVIE TALK#67 - EVEREST (2015)Join Trev in this week's episode of WN Movie Talk Podcast as he delves into the gripping and heart-wrenching world of Everest, the 2015 biographical disaster movie. Trekking through the icy slopes of the Himalayas, Trev brings you an insightful discussion about the film, its cast, crew, and the true details of the 1996 disaster that struck Mount Everest claiming many lives in what was up until that date the worst disaster the mountain had seen.As an avid mountaineer and the producer of the popular hiking YouTube Channel, Summit or Nothing (https://www.youtube.com/c/SummitOrNothing...
2024-02-031h 03
WN MOVIE TALK2023 Movie RECAP!Welcome, cinephiles, to a spectacular edition of WN Movie Talk Podcast! In this special episode, we're taking a deep dive into the cinematic wonders of 2023, a year that unfolded on the silver screen with breath-taking visuals, heart-wrenching stories, and unexpected surprises.As expected, the industry giants – established directors, beloved franchises, superheroes, and captivating biopics – once again dominated the box office where the realms of toys and games, embodied by 'Barbie' and 'Super Mario Bros,' reign supreme.We'll traverse through the highs and lows of my own movie-going experiences, from bidding farewell to Harr...
2024-01-0847 min
WN MOVIE TALKTHE OUTSIDERS / ALL IS LOST / DEFIANCE / A SHOCK TO THE SYTSEMIn the latest episode of WN MOVIE TALK PODCAST, join me, Trev as I continue my cinematic journey through my personal DVD collection, diving into the uncharted territories of "The Films That I Own That I Haven't Watched Yet!" In this episode, four titles are plucked at random, each holding the promise of untold stories and undiscovered gems."A SHOCK TO THE SYSTEM" (1990)Directed by Jan Egleson, "A Shock To The System" is a darkly comedic thriller starring Michael Caine. The film follows Graham Marshall (Caine), an ambitious executive whose life takes an unexpected...
2024-01-031h 01
WN MOVIE TALKA CHRISTMAS CAROL - A Brief Cinematic HistoryDo you love the Christmas season? Do you love Christmas Movies? How about A Christmas Carol? If you're like me, and the answer to all three of those questions is yes, then this is the podcast for you. Join Trev as he takes us on a journey through time, discussing the cinematic history of one of literatures most enduring tales - A Christmas Carol. A film that transcends time, which takes on contemporary themes and issues and which never fails to entertain each Christmas. In this special festive episode of A Christmas...
2023-12-0939 min
WN MOVIE TALK#66 - BATMAN (1989)In 1989, Tim Burton bought a new darker version of the Bob Kane creation Batman to life. The DC comic superhero was portrayed by comedy star Michael Keaton, and the Joker was none other than the manic Jack Nicholson. Bat Mania swept across the planet, and ten year old me was completely obsessed. Fast forward ten years, I had a youtube channel doing film reviews, revisited the film and wasn't at all impressed (you can hear that review in this weeks episode too).Skip on another ten years or so, and here I am...
2023-08-2059 min
WN MOVIE TALK#65 - Indy V - My 10 pence worth! INDIANA JONES & THE DIAL OF DESTINY (2023)This week is a rare review of a modern release - something I usually leave for the rest of the worlds Youtube / podcast film buffs, so as not to add to an over saturated market... but this time, after umming and arring for the past few weeks as to whether or not I should go and watch the latest installment in the Indiana Jones series, Indiana JOnes and the Dial Of Destiny, and in the end I did, and soI felt I had to have a say. I briefly discuss the other movies in the series...
2023-07-1733 min
WN MOVIE TALK#64 - COCOON (1985) / COCOON RETURNS (1988)Trev was put up with a bad back over the weekend, and decided that it was a great time to revisit the 80's Ron Howard sci-fi fantasy Cocoon (1985), a Spielberg-esque film of wonder and sentiment, with lots of laughs along the way and great performances from its senior cast of Hollywood legends, past their sell-by date but still going strong. Actors such as Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy, Don Ameche, Jack Gilford, Wilford Brimley, and supported by a younger cast including Brian Dennehy and Steve Guttenberg.When a trio of elderly residents from a residential home break...
2023-06-2047 min
WN MOVIE TALK#63 - BEAVIS & BUTTHEAD DO AMERICA (1996) - Dir Mike Judge From Mike Judge (King of the Hill, Office Space) Beavis and Butthead follows those two iconic stars of MTV on a hapless feature-lengthed episode, as a quest for TV becomes an all out action-fuelled plot featuring the voices of none-other than Bruce Willis and Demi Moore as the two villains of the film. Watching tonight's film was like a bit of a time warp for both Stan and I, more so than most films, but has it still withstood the test of time?This weeks listeners question is "What are the best and...
2023-04-1550 min
WN MOVIE TALK#62 - ROBOCOP 2 (1990) - Paul Weller / Nancy Allen Dir - Irvin KershnerTrev is joined once again by Stan as they discuss the sequel to Paul Verhoven's ultra violent sci-fi thriller Robocop, Paul Verhove's Robocop 2, starring Peter Weller, Nancy Allen and directed by Irvin Kershner. Detroit is still spiralling out of control, despite the shady OCP's back-handed methods of trying to take it over to pave the way for the construction of Delta City! When they decide to create a second Roocop programme, is using the king pin of the city's growing Nuke problem the best choice to man it? Seems like he is... for some reason!
2023-03-1749 min
WN MOVIE TALKGHOSTBUSTERS (1984) - Everything You Need To Know!I was 4 or 5 when I first watched Ghostbusters, and its been a film that i have happily returned to ever since. In this episode, I discuss the historical production of Ghostbusters, from its original conception as a Belushi and Aykroyd vehicle,through its rushed and frantic production and to the legacy that it has left today. If you love film trivia, and especially if you love Ghostbusters, the this special episode of WN Movie Talk Podcast is for you! So who ya gonna call? Trev from Wn Movie Talk Podcast!Like us, rate us and share...
2023-03-1036 min
WN MOVIE TALK#61 - ROBOCOP (1987) - Paul Weller / Nancy Allen Dir - Paul VerhovenUltra-violent science fiction classic ROBOCOP (1987) gets discussed today as Trev is joined by yet another friend, Stan, who recommended this movie as its one of his favourites. Good job we hadn't done it already, which is surprising because its one of my favourites too. Starring Paul Weller, Nancy Allen, Kurtwood Smith, Miguelle Ferrer and Ronnie Cox - Robocop tells the story of Murphy, a cop in crime ridden Detroit who is killed by a gang of career criminals before being picked up by OCP who incorporate him into their latest crime prevention unit - the future...
2023-02-271h 00
WN MOVIE TALKTRUE ROMANCE / THE BURBS / RONIN / A NIGHT TO REMEMBERFour films in one podcast? It can only mean that Trev is back with another months worth of the Films I Own That I Haven't Watched Yet. Four films picked at random (well, three at random this week and one has jumped the queue) from Trev's ever growing DVD collection. Listen in as he watches each movie and then gives his impromptu review straight after watching them.This weeks films are RONIN (1988)A gritty Crime - thriller directed By John Frankenheimer Written By David Mamet and starring Robert DeNiro, Jean Reno...
2023-02-171h 04
WN MOVIE TALKRAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK / E.T / POLTERGEIST / EMPIRE OF THE SUN and moreTrev continues his deep dive into the films of Steven Spielberg with this second chapter of the Definitive Spielberg. Using reviews taken from his old YouTube movie review channel, Trev takes us through the directors second decade of film making, the 1980's, when films like Raiders and ET broke more records, and movies like Empire of the Sun and the Color Purple took him into a new direction as a dramatic director, in a bid to win his first Oscar.Raiders Of The Lost Ark 1981 - Steven Spielberg teams up with George Lucas to create Indiana...
2023-02-1559 min
WN MOVIE TALK#60 PULP FICTION (1994) Dir. Quentin TarantinoThis week the guys return after another long gap and discuss Tarantino's seminal 1994 crime thriller PULP FICTION starring Samuel L Jackson, John Travolta, Bruce Willis, Uma Thurman and many many more.Having not discussed the work of Quentin Tarantino as of yet, Rob and Trev were torn between a selection of his films and so we put it to the vote over on the WN Movie Talk Podcast Facebook page, and the you guys voted for PULP FICTION!! Of course you did! The film that really catapulted Tarantino into the stratosphere and which...
2023-02-101h 04
WN MOVIE TALK#59 - THE MOVIES OF 2022 RECAP SPECIALTrev's here to discuss with you some of the movies released in 2022 that he managed to get around to see, whilst also sharing some listeners choices for best and worst films of the year, as well acknowledging some of those films that were released that he still hasn't managed to watch.Among the films mentioned in this weeks episode are THE BATMAN starring Robert Patterson, ELVIS starring Tom Hanks, BLONDE, the horrific retelling of the life and times of Marilyn Monroe, LICORICE PIZZA from acclaimed director Paul Thomas Anderson, MATILDA : THE MUSICAL starring Emma Thompson and...
2023-02-0359 min
WN MOVIE TALK#58 - THE EXORCIST (1973) - Linda Blaire / Ellen Bursty - Dir William FreidkinThis weeks movie is the horror classic THE EXORCIST a film that Robin had never seen, and one that Trev revisits from time to time. Based on the book by William Peter Blatty director William Friedkin's adaptation stars Linda Blaire as the possessed teenager Reagan, and Ellen Burstyn as her tortured mother forced to call the church in when medical science cant help. What a film to kick off the Christmas season! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-021h 00
WN MOVIE TALK#57 - PREDATOR (1987) - Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl WeathersBrothers Rob and Trev discuss a classic 1980's sci-fi action flick PREDATOR from 1987. Starring Arnie and Carl Weathers we join an elite team on a covert mission in the jungle, who before long realise that they are being hunted by an intelligent alien lifeform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-1958 min
WN MOVIE TALK#56 - HAROLD & MAUDE (1971) - Ruth Gordon, Bud Cort - Dir Hal Ashby A cult classic this week as Trev suggests 1971's macabre comedy drama Harold and Maude - a film that most film buffs revere yet most people haven't heard of... well, its about time you did. Harold (Bud Cort) a young man obsessed with death, who's favourite past times are recreating suicides and visiting funerals, meets Maude (Ruth Gordon), an eccentric elderly lady with a zest for life and the two spark a strange but eye opening relationship. Some fantastic direction by Hal Ashby and a terrific soundtrack from Cat Stevens, which sparks this weeks listeners question...
2022-11-0456 min
WN MOVIE TALK#55 - TIME BANDITS (1981) - David Warner, David Rappaport, Sean Connery - Dir Terry GilliamDue to an unfortunate childhood phobia, Trev has never got around to seeing this weeks movie, and as there is talk of a modern retelling in the pipeline, it looks like he has managed to get there just in time. Join brothers Rob and Trev as they discuss the hilarious low budget sci-fi comedy Time Bandits!When the bedroom of young Kevin (Craig Warnock) appears to be a portal through time and space, he is whipped onto an adventure with 6 unlikely and miniature space thieves led by Randal (David Rappaport), who have set out to steal...
2022-10-2157 min
WN MOVIE TALK#54 - READY PLAYER ONE (2018) Tye Sheridan / Mark Rylance Dir - Steven SpielbergRob and Trev are back for a hilarious banter and spoiler filled discussion of films - and this weeks main topic is the sci-fi fantasy adventure READY PLAYER ONE - directed by Steven Spielberg and based on the best selling book by Earnst Cline.Wade Watts (Tye Sheridan) is a youngster who is king in the virtual world known as the Oasis, where its a race to find the keys hidden by its late creator James Halliday (Mark Rylance) to become the sole owner of this endless world and the endless wealth that it provides.
2022-10-071h 02
WN MOVIE TALK#53 - SHAUN OF THE DEAD (2004) - Simon Pegg, Nick Frost - Dir - Edgar WrightThis weeks long awaited return of the WN MOVIE TALK PODCAST was actually recorded about 2 months ago, and see's brothers Rob and Trev discussing the classic 2004 horror comedy from the British trio of Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright (Spaced) for the first film to feature in their Cornetto Trilogy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-06-0656 min
WN MOVIE TALK52 - HACKSAW RIDGE (2016) - Andrew Garfield / Vince Vaughn Dir Mel GibsonStarring Andrew Garfield and Vince Vaughn, this war movie biopic directed by Mel Gibson tells the incredible true story of Desmond Doss, an conscientious objector turned wartime hero. But can Gibson handle a job like this?We also discuss other warfilms that you lovely listeners suggested.Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-05-0657 min
WN MOVIE TALK#51 - HER Joaquin Phoenix / Amy Adams / Scarlett Johansson Dir - Spike JonzeAn interesting choice of film this week, as Robin selects Spike Jonze romantic sci-fi comedy her, starring Joaquin Pheonix, Amy Adams, Chris Pratt and the voice of Scarlett Johannsson telling the story of a lonely man in the not so distant future, who begins a relationship with an operating system. Want to get in touch, then please contact us via email at wnmovietalk@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wnmovietalk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-04-2200 min
WN MOVIE TALK#50 - STAR WARS SPECIAL - RANKING THE MOVIES & Brief ROGUE ONE DiscussionA little later than planned and after a bit of a technical disaster we have managed to salvage quite a decent episode out of our STAR WARS DISCUSSION. To celebrate 50 episodes of the podcast we thought we could allow ourselves the pleasure of discussing one of our most favourite and also disappointing series of films - the Star Wars Franchise. In this episode we rank the films as based on our own sensibilities, and discuss why we love star wars, and also why we hate star wars.Lucasfilm or Disney? CGI or Practical Effects? Lu...
2022-04-081h 00
WN MOVIE TALK#49 - THE ARTIST (2011) - Jean Dujardin, Berenice Bejo, John Goodman Dir MichelcHazanaviciusThis weeks podcast takes the brothers back to the late 1920's and the time of great change in the early days of cinema - its out with the old and in with the new with this modern silent movie, as Silent movie star George Valentine struggles to come to terms with the rise of 'the talkie'! Its a good fun movie that we may have missed if it wasn't for this podcast. Join us in this hilarious episode, although we do apologise for the technical hiccup part way through! Trev's also been to watch THE BATMAN an...
2022-03-1856 min
WN MOVIE TALK#48 - CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND (1977) Richard Dreyfuss Dir. Steven Spielberg1977 was a great year for science fiction movies. Not only did it see the arrival of George Lucas's Star Wars, but months later, his close friend Steven Spielberg delivered his epic sci-fi classic Close Encounters of the Third Kind, starring Richard Dreyfuss.Roy Neary (Dreyfuss) witnesses a UFO, and it leaves an impression on him that threatens to send him into madness. Meanwhile government agents led by Lacombe (François Truffaut) are also tracking these visitors, and preparing for an awe inspiring showdown at the iconic Devils Tower! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wnmovietalk)...
2022-03-111h 20
WN MOVIE TALK#47 - GANGS OF NEW YORK (2002) Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day Lewis, Cameron Diaz / Dir - Martin ScorseseMArtin Scorsese's violent period drama Gangs of New York gets discussed this week, and tells the story of the early days of New York, and the gangs of the five points.Starring Daniel Day Lewis as Bill The Butcher and Leonardo DiCaprio as young Amsterdam, a vagrant youngster seeking revenge for his fathers death.Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-03-0455 min
WN MOVIE TALK#46 SCARFACE (1983) - Al Pacino, Steven Bauer, Michelle Pfeiffer Dir - Brian De PalmaA classic rise and fall this week, as Trev and Rob discuss Brian De Palma's SCARFACE, starring Al Pacino as Cuban immigrant Tony Montana, one of the many criminals deported from Fidel Castro's Cuba to find their feet on the shores of Miami Florida, who see's opportunity in the cocaine trade.Starring Al Pacino, Steven Bauer, Michelle Pfeiffer, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio From a script by Oliver Stone (which was based on the 1932 film of the same name starring Paul Muni written by Ben Hecht, produced by Howard Hughes and directed by Howard Hawkes, which w...
2022-02-251h 01
WN MOVIE TALKEXTRA - COVID ISOLATION VIEWING (Westerns, 80's Comedies, Tarantino, Fantastic Beasts and more)Within days of each other, Trev and Rob both managed to get the dreaded Covid - in completely seperate incidents too. The one good thing to come of the isolation, was the opportunity to watch stuff! And in this extra episode of WN Movie Talk Podcast, we discuss the various films and TV shows that we sat through as a means of passing the time. From classic westerns to Tarantino films, 80's comedies to Harry Potter spin off franchise Fantastic Beasts, sitcoms and mini series. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wnmovietalk) Hosted on Acast. See...
2022-02-2348 min
WN MOVIE TALK#45 BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID (1969) Paul Newman, Robert Redford Dir George Roy HillA listeners recommendation this week, as Trev and Rob discuss classic Western Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford in the titular roles as the moralistic thieves from the old west, pursued into hiding in Bolivia.Written by William Goldman, with lavish cinematography from Conrad Hall, and directed by George Roy Hill, this movie has gone down in history as one of the most influential and respected movies of all time, and Trev had never seen it before! Come listen as we discuss our thoughts, and some facts and t...
2022-02-1859 min
WN MOVIE TALKMAD MAX / 21 / THE TORMENT / I LOVE YOU PHILLIP MORRISTaking up the short fall from a break in recording, Trev returns withselection of the Films That I Own That I Haven't Watched Yet! 4 titles picked at random, watched and discussed. But only one can be film of the month! This months movies are...MAD MAX (1979) Disturbing dystopian thriller starring Mel Gibson as the rogue cop hellbent on revenge against a pack of violent motorheads. Directed by George Millerhttps://amzn.to/3uDO6lr21 (2008)Slick crime caper about a group of MIT students...
2022-02-1147 min
WN MOVIE TALK#44 - THE LADYKILLERS (1955 / 2004) - Alec Guiness / Peter Sellers / Tom Hanks / Coen BrothersIts two for the price of one today, as Rob and Trev discuss both cinematic incarnations of The Ladykillers. First an absolute classic, the Ealing Studios comedy from the 1950's, then for its modern remake by the talented Coen Brothers, but how do they compare. The Ladykillers (1955) - https://amzn.to/3KTSMZUA gang of criminals posing as a string quartet rent a room from a little old lady to plot a heist, but have to reconsider her role as their plans unravel.Starring Alec Guinness, Peter Sellers, Katie Johnston, Hebert...
2022-02-041h 00
WN MOVIE TALK#43 - CLUE (1985) - Tim Curry /Christopher Lloyd / Madeline Kahn Dir - Jonathon LynnMr Body has been murdered, and there are six colourful suspects. Was it Colonel Mustard in the Lounge with the Lead Pipe? Was it Ms Scarlet in the Dining Room with the rope? Or was it Professor Plum in the Kitchen with the revolver? Who knows? Who cares? A rip-roaring chaotic laugh fest in this weeks podcast, as 1985's Clue, based on teh Who-Dunnit board game gets the WN Movie Talk treatment... well, as long as the lads can stay on topic. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wnmovietalk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
2022-01-2857 min
WN MOVIE TALKHARRY POTTER and the PHILOSOPHERS STONE (Everything You Need To Know)We are massive Potter fans in this household, and if you are too, then maybe this podcast will be right up your street! PLEASE RATE THIS PODCAST NOW to HELP SUPPORT US! Having just recently rewatched the Harry Potter series of films, and currently listening to the audio books, I thought that now would be a great time to delve deeper into the films production for another extra episode of the WN Movie Talk Podcast!So here, is Everything You Need To Know About Harry Potter and The Philosophers StoneBased on t...
2022-01-2550 min
WN MOVIE TALK#42 - DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS (1988) - Steve Martin, Michael Caine Dir - Frank OzClassic 80's comedy Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is the main topic of discussion this week. Directed by Muppeteer Frank Oz and Starring Michael Caine and Steve Martin, this timeless movie of two conmen battling to con wealthy hieress (Gleanne Headly)Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is available to watch on Amazon Prime - https://amzn.to/3zUAqTASupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wnmovietalk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-01-2157 min
WN MOVIE TALK#41 - REVIEW OF 2021 Pt 2 (The Movies of 2021 Recap)Brothers Robin and Trev are back to continue their discussion of the movies of 2021 that they managed to watch, some great, some OK and some are not very favourable at all. This week films such as The New Amazon Cinderella, Peter Jackson's Beatles documentary Get Back, Sandra Bullocks Unforgiveable, Edgar Wright's Last Night In Soho, James Wan's horror / action mashup Malignant, Mellissa McCarthy in Thunder Force, Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Laurence in the satirical end of days comedy Don't Look Up, Ridley Scott's gossipy t...
2022-01-1440 min
WN MOVIE TALKSISTERS BROTHERS / LUCKY NUMBER SLEVIN / BOUND - Films I Own But Haven't Watched YetHi Y'all! (thats what our American cousins say, it means hello everyone!) Welcome back to another episode of the WN MOVIE TALK (formally known as the We Need To Talk About Movies Podcast) and this is one of those separate spin off episodes in which I, (Trev) rummage through my ever growing list of films that I own that I haven't watched yet, pick a few at random, then watch and review them.What film will I choose in this episode? Well, I have three for you here, The Sisters Brothers a...
2022-01-1140 min
WN MOVIE TALK#40 - REVIEW OF 2021 Pt 1 (The Movies Of 2021 RECAP)Joined once again by his big brother Robin, Trev invites you to reflect on the past years movies in this review of the films of 2021... Part 1!After the diabolical state of the cinema in 2020 - when Covid put a stop to everything, 2021 was a welcome return to some sort of cinematic normality. With massive films such as the New Bond ('No Time To Die',) and revisiting famous(Ghostbusters: Afterlife - Matrix Resurrections ) people slowly crept back into the cinemas, as well as streaming films almost immediately at home too.
2022-01-0748 min
WN MOVIE TALKTHE BITS WE EDITED OUT! (Hilarious outtakes, ramblings and banter)Well, its been nearly a year since Nath and myself began this podcast, and nearly 40 episodes have aired. Usually, we chat for one and a half to two hours, and we try our best to whittle the chat down to about an hour. Sometimes this is easier than others, when we make so many mistakes, or when we go off on a tangent that slows the episode or does somewhat off topic, or when we are perhaps a little too off the wall, massive chunks of the episode can easily be plucked out! Very often these de...
2022-01-0149 min
WN MOVIE TALK#39 - SPIDERMAN NO WAY HOME (2021) (With Spoilers) plus general Superhero discussionWe're back... or at least Trev is, but this time he is joined by his older brother Robin, for a discussion about Spiderman No Way Home (2021) the third in the trilogy of Tom Holland, which explores Marvel's multiverse.They also discuss Superheroes in general, the whole DC vs Marvel debate and ask the question, are we done with Superheroes by now? PLease feel free to contact us at wnmovietalk@gmail.com or via facebook.com/weneedtotalkaboutmoviespodcastSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wnmovietalk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
2021-12-271h 18
WN MOVIE TALKWHITE CHRISTMAS/ A CHRISTMAS CAROL / MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET / SCROOGEI absolutely love the festive season, a massive kid at heart, and so each year we watch the same Christmas Films, The Santa Clause, Christmas Vacation, Scrooged, Elf.... etcetera ectetera...However, there are always those older classic movies, synonymous with the Christmas season which I haven't watched yet... and so I thought I would choose four to watch and discuss for this festive special episode of the We Need To Talk About Movies Podcast! White Christmas (1954) (https://amzn.to/3J2FN7g) - Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye star in this musical in which two entertainers t...
2021-12-1847 min
WN MOVIE TALKPETER JACKSON - THE GORY YEARS - Bad Taste / Meet The Feebles / Brain Dead : Dead Alive)Before Lord Of The Rings, which in my mind is the ultimate trilogy, Kiwi director Peter Jackson had made some pretty raw and grotesque low budget movies, showcasing the ingenuity of his film making talent, and creating some of the most extreme yet effective gore effects to splatter the celluloid! Three films that started a colossal and diverse career, yet three films that I Own But Haven't Watched Yet! His debut Bad Taste (1987) (https://amzn.to/3doAWz1) - made with friends on weekends in his home town, see's aliens devouring h...
2021-12-0743 min
WN MOVIE TALK#38 - THE ABYSS (1989) - Ed Harris / Michael Biehn / Dir James CameronAfter a bit of a respite, Nath and Trev are back with another classic movie viewed and discussed - James Cameron's underwater sci-fi spectacle The Abyss. Starring Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and Michael Biehn, this ambitious movie was Cameron's follow up to his take on the alien franchise with Aliens, and predecessor to the awesome T2. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wnmovietalk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-11-1958 min
WN MOVIE TALK#37 - WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS (2014) - Taika Waititi and Jemaine ClementIts All Hollows Eve - or Halloween to you, so Nath and Trev have chosen the hilarious supernatural mocumentary What We Do In The Shadows to watch and discuss - from writer director duo Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit, Thor Ragnarok) and Jemaine Clement (Flight of The Conchords) .The film follows the everyday life of three vampires who flat share in New Zealand's city of Wellington, this comedy-horror film has made it up into Trev's favourite comedy films, and has also spawned a successful TV show. Watch the film here - https://amzn.to/3mlvwtJ...
2021-10-2957 min
WN MOVIE TALKDUNE (1984) Vs DUNE (2021) Vs STAR WARS?! (Spoiler free chat)I have been waiting for this most recent offering of the Dune Series more so than any other movie this year. Not that I am a massive Dune fan.. not at all... but I have always looked at the huge Frank Herbert novels and wondered what secrets and marvels this vast world holds. And with effects where they are, and the incredible filmmaker Denis Villeneuve at the helm, I was pretty confident that at last here was my IN! Having tried several times to enter the world through the David Lynch film, I have always failed to grasp t...
2021-10-2529 min
WN MOVIE TALK#36 - BAD WORDS (2013) - Jason Bateman, Kathryn HahnNever in the history of We Need To Talk About Movies Podcast has Trev and Nath seen the same film in such a completely different light as this one. Nath's choice this week is Bad Words, the 2013 comedy starring and directed by wholesome actor Jason Bateman as the offensive Guy Trilby, a role that clearly is trying to stick another feather in his proverbial acting cap.Trilby is a grown man who has found a loop hole in the National Spelling Bee competitions designed for intellectual children, and with a hidden agenda h...
2021-10-2249 min
WN MOVIE TALK#35 - LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE (2006) Greg Kinnear / Steve Carell / Toni ColletteThis weeks episode of the We Need To Talk About Movies Podcast is Trev's choice, and he thought after the dark Bad Boy Bubby that we needed a bit of sunshine in our life, so he and Nath watched and discussed Little Miss Sunshine, the hilarious 2006 comedy road movie starring Greg Kinnear, Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Alan Arkin, Paul Dano and Abigail Breslin.We also discuss your favourite road movies.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wnmovietalk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-10-1558 min
WN MOVIE TALKWONDERLAND / UNFORGIVEN / TIGERLAND / JERRY MAGUIRE (Films I Own But Haven't Watched Vol 6 )Heh up! Its time for another 4 more titles from my list of "Films I Own But I Haven't Watched Yet', selected at random, viewed for the first time and with my initial views on each movie straight after. This months titles are as follows....Wonderland (2003) - https://amzn.to/3iSBnVtVal Kilmer plays iconic 70's porn star John Holmes in this story depicting the gruesome Wonderland murders in which the star was associated. Also starring Kate Bosworth, Lisa Kudrow, Ted Levine and Eric BogosianUnforgiven (1992) - https://amzn.t...
2021-10-1244 min
WN MOVIE TALK#34 - BAD BOY BUBBY (1993) - Nicholas Hope Dir - Rolf de HeerAfter we get through a bucket load of light-hearted listeners 80's film suggestions carried over from last weeks episode, the conversation turns dark as we explore this months bizarre film title, Bad Boy Bubby. Incest, oppression, religious zealots, physical and mental abuse, childhood trauma, mental and physical handycaps - the Australians sure know how to make a comedy! Bubby (Nicholas Hope) is a child in the body of a 35year old man - he has lived in a hovel with his mum for his entire life, never seeing the outside world, or any other l...
2021-10-081h 09WN MOVIE TALKNO TIME TO DIE (2021) James Bond 25 SPOILER CHAT!Heh up - I had a cinema night last night, went to watch the New Bond, didn't I? Well, I had to talk about it, and invite anyone else who has already got around to watching the last of the Daniel Craig Bond films to join me as I blabber on about my thoughts.It is a spoiler full chat from the outset so if you havent already seen it then please call back and hear what I thought once you have seen it, I'm sure that once you have you will want to discuss or it or...
2021-10-0620 min
WN MOVIE TALK#33 - BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA (1986) - Kurt Russel / Kim Cattrall - Dir John CarpenterIts the 80's this week for another audience choice, and the hilarious but increasingly bizarre kung-fu comedy action movie Big Trouble In Little China starring Kurt Russell and directed by 80's legend John Carpenter. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wnmovietalk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-10-0159 min
WN MOVIE TALK#32 - ANTZ (1998) - Woody Allen / Sylvester Stallone / Sharon Stone - Dreamworks AnimationIn this weeks episode of We Neeed To Talk About Movies Podcast, the UK's top film discussion podcast hosted by your unruly idiots Trev and Nath, its Nath's choice - and he has chosen the 1998 debut animation feature from Dreamworks Animation - Antz. This dark comedy action movie was only the second ever computer generated feature film to be released and had a massive ine up of stars including Woody Allen as the neurotic worker ant, Z, Sylvester Stallone, Sharone Stone, Christopher Walken, Jennifer Lopez, Gene Hackman and Dan Aykroyd. But does it stand...
2021-09-2452 min
WN MOVIE TALKSTAR TREK THE MOTION PICTURES 1- 6 OMNIBUS (TOS)In this Special episode of the Films I Own But Haven't Watched Yet, Trev watches the entire series of Star Trek TOS Motion Pictures for the first time and gives his impromptu first impressions... So join Trev as he joins Kirk (William Shatner), Spock (Leonard Nimoy), Bones McCoy (DeForest Kelley), Sulu (George Takai), Uhura (Nichelle Nichols), Checkov (Walter Koenig) and Scotty (James Doohan) on the deck of the Star Ship Enterprise as they trapes around the galaxy in some great and some not so great films based on Gene Roddenberry's Original Star Trek Series...
2021-09-171h 00
WN MOVIE TALK#31 - NUTS IN MAY (1976) - Alison Steadman / Roger Sloman - Dir. Mike LeighThis week its time for another obscure or lesser known film - and we thought we would change the pace a little and instead of going for a completely random or even awful movie like we have in the past, we felt that this lesser known gem of a movie would be ideal viewing. The hilarious and cringeworthy Nuts In May (1976) first screened on the BBC in the 70's as a part of their play for the day series and follows anally retentive control freak Keith Pratt (Sloman) and his timid wife Candice-Marie (Steadman) as they...
2021-09-1057 min
WN MOVIE TALK#30 - MIDSOMMAR (2019) - Florence Pugh / Jack Reynor / Will Poulter - Dir. Ari AsterIts time for another film discussion, and this weeks episode of We Need To Talk About Movies Podcast we need to talk about Ari Asters fairy-tale folk horror Midsommar (2019), which is Trev's choice and one he considers to be one of the best horror films released in recent years but will Nath be as comfortable watching it?After the tragic death of her family, tormented Dani (Florence Pugh) tags along with her spineless boyfriend Christian (Jack Reynor) and his friends Mark (Will Poulter), Josh (William Jackson-Harper) and Pelle (Villherm Blomgren) as they travel to Sweden for...
2021-09-0359 min
WN MOVIE TALK#29 - THE BLUES BROTHERS (1980) - John Belushi / Dan Aykroyd Dir. John LandisListener Alan Day chooses todays film for dicussion, and it happens to be one that is very close to Trev's heart too, the amazing Cult Comedy Musical The Blues Brothers - starring John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd and directed by John Landis of American Werewolf in London and Trading Places fame. Lowlife blues coniseurs Jake and elwood Blues are on a mission from God as they attempt to raise the funds to save their orphanage by reuniting their estranged band and putting on the show to end all shows. An awesome ride of slapstick comedy, huge car ch...
2021-08-271h 02
WN MOVIE TALK#28 - CAST AWAY (2000) - Tom Hanks / Helen Hunt / Wilson T. Volleyball / Dir. Robert Zemeckis"I'll be right back" says busy Chuck Noland as he hops on that fateful Fedex flight. This man, governed by the clock, will have all the time in the world soon as he finds himself stranded on a desert island with only Wilson the volleyball for company. Naths choice this week, and he chose Cast Away starring Tom Hanks and Helen Hunt and directed by Robert Zemeckis of Back to the Future and Forrest Gump fame. A classic film that we enjoyed rewatching and indeed discussing. Fancy watching it yourself? Th...
2021-08-201h 00
WN MOVIE TALK#27 - THE VELOCIPASTOR (2018) (Worst Movies Ever #3)This week its time to watch another odd film, which funnily enough falls into the worst category as well. Its the 2018 action comedy thriller Velocipastor - you heard it right, that was Velocipastor. When Father Doug witnesses the death of his parents he travels to China to find his faith again, but gets more than he bargains for when he is infected by a superpower that enables him to turn into a dinosaur. With the help of a prostitute named Carol he uses his powers to fight villains and ninjas.You really do have to see i...
2021-08-1352 min
WN MOVIE TALK10 / FAN BOYS / THE WHISTLE BLOWER / 3.10 TO YUMAIts time for another 4 more titles from my list of "Films I Own But I Haven't Watched Yet', selected at random, viewed for the first time and with my initial views on each movie straight after. This months titles are as follows....'10' (1979) - https://amzn.to/3fyXhLCDudley Moore, Bo Derek and Julie Andrews star in Blake Edwards romantic comedy drama. Dudley Moore is a musician facing mid-life crisis and becomes besotted with young beauty Bo Derek. Fanboys (2009) - https://amzn.to/37ld8ZFSam Hun...
2021-08-1036 min
WN MOVIE TALK#26 DONNIE DARKO (2001) - Jake Gyllenhaal, Drew Barrymore, Patrick Swayze / Dir. Richard KellyIts Trev's choice, and the 2001 cerebral cult classic sci-fi Donnie Darko gets discussed and explained in this weeks episode.Donnie Darko is a disturbed high school student, who has a role to play in correcting the space time continuum when he is visited by a man-sized rabbit called Frank.Starring the baby faced siblings Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal, as well as a plethora of other stars including Patrick Swayze and Drew Barrymore, Richard Kelly's multi-layered movie is a modern classic, both dark and thoughtful, and light-hearted and playful. Fancy watching it yourself? T...
2021-08-0659 min
WN MOVIE TALK#25 WITHNAIL AND I (1987) - Richard E Grant / Paul McGann - Dir Bruce RobinsonYet another listeners choice discussed by Nath and Trev this week - the classic British comedy 'Withnail and I' starring Richard E Grant and Paul McGann as two unemployed thespians on a downward trajectory of drink and debauchery. Based loosely on the experiences of writer and director by Bruce Robinson and co-starring Richard Griffiths as Uncle Monty and Ralph Brown as the drug dealer Danny! Never seen it - or want to watch it yourself.. then how about trying this link - https://amzn.to/3iHgATyWant us to discuss your choice...
2021-07-3059 min
WN MOVIE TALK#24 THE EIGER SANCTION (1975) - Clint Eastwood, George KennedyNath chose 70's Thriller The Eiger Sanction (1975) for this weeks film to view and discuss, starring and directed by Clint Eastwood, the film tells the story of retired assassin Jonathan Hemlock (Eastwood), who has been tasked with the impossible mission of taking a hit whilst climbing the North Face of the monstrous Eiger Mountain.Interested in watching the Eiger Sanction yourself? Try this link - https://amzn.to/3elaKpNOr if you are interested to watch any of the other Eiger films discussed in this podcast such as North Face - https://amzn.to/2...
2021-07-2358 min
WN MOVIE TALK#23 - JAWS THE REVENGE (1987) (Worst Movies Ever #2) Michael Caine, Lorraine Gary, Lance GuestJust as you thought it was safe to go back to the failing franchise of ever decreasing shark movies centred around the unfortunate Brody family, the producers at Universal Studios manage to come up with a completely ridiculous story which forever ties the family with the sharks. Yes, this time its personal, and joined by some kind of sixth sense telepathy, Ellen Brody and Bruce the shark go head to head in one of the worst movies ever made.Want to watch Jaws- The Revenge for yourself? - https://amzn.to/36rq0gpWant to message...
2021-07-1656 min
WN MOVIE TALK#22. BOOGIE NIGHTS (1997) - Mark Wahlberg, Burt Reynolds Dir. Paul Thomas Anderson (PTA)This week in We Need to Talk About Movies Podcast its Trev's choice, and so We Need To Talk About writer / director Paul Thomas Anderson's 1997 period drama Boogie Nights starring Mark Wahlberg, Burt Reynolds, Julianne Moore, JohnC. Riley, William H. Macy, Heather Graham and Don Cheadle.Eddie Adam's (Wahlberg) is a young kid with a huge contribution to make in the adult film industry. When he meets producer Jack Horner (Reynolds) and porn actress Amber Waves (Moore) he recreates himself as Dirk Diggler - the biggest, brightest porn star to feature in porn films.
2021-07-091h 00
WN MOVIE TALK#21 - TALK RADIO (1988) Listeners Choice #2 Dir. Oliver Stone - Eric Bogosian / Alec BaldwinThis week Trev and Nath's film discussion is yet another listeners film choice, classic 80's thriller Talk Radio from director Oliver Stone and based on the play written and performed by Eric Bogosian and one that strikes a similar tone to our first film discussed Uncut Gems, in which Bogosian also starred alongside Adam Sandler. Controversial shock jock Barry Champlain (Eric Bogosian) lives to ruffle the feathers of the audience of his local Dallas radio show, with his antagonist opinion and aggressive manner. But as he is offered the chance to bro...
2021-07-0259 min
WN MOVIE TALKSTRANGER THAN FICTION (2006) - Will Ferrell / Maggie Gyllenhaal / Dustin Hoffman / Emma ThompsonThis week, its Nath's choice of film and so he has suggested the surreal, dark comedy drama Stranger Than Fiction, starring Will Ferrell as Harold Crick, an anally retentive accountant who's life is thrown into turmoil when he begins to hear a narrator (Emma Thompson) describing his life. Also starring Maggie Gyllenhaal and Dustin HoffmanFancy watching the film yourself? Then Why not try the following link - https://amzn.to/2U0hvprPlease get in touch with us through Facebook and Instagram or Gmail for any feedback or recommendations for future reviews
2021-06-251h 04
WN MOVIE TALKRUBBER (2010) Mr Oizo / Quentin Dupieux (The Best Killer Tyre Movie You Will Ever See!)This months obscure film came earlier than originally planned after Nath and myself hooked up and decided that an impromptu rum and coke session would be the perfect time to record an episode of the podcast, and Quentin Dupieux's bizarre horror comedy movie Rubber (2010) would be the perfect viewing.Watch it here - https://amzn.to/3ipRsSWRubber tells the story of Robert, a tyre with a taste for murder that wreaks havock in the desert in this stylish but completely weird meta-comedy-horror-fantasy film from the warped brain of Mr Oizo So t...
2021-06-1854 min
WN MOVIE TALKDELIVERANCE / BLADE / APOCOLYPTO / CORRUPT LIEUTENANTHere's another batch of the films that I own but I haven't watched yet... until now that is.I randomly select 4 titles from my pot of movie titles then watch them for the first time and give my initial review, then at the end let you know which one was my favourite, in case youre interested!This time, the titles selected and reviewed wereDeliverance (1972) - Classic tale of 3 city men braving the wilderness on a canoe trip that goes wrong very quickly. Directed by John Boorman and starring Burt Reynolds, Jon...
2021-06-1637 min
WN MOVIE TALKJOKER (2019) - Joaquin Phoenix / Robert DeNiro - Dir - Todd Phillips - DC Cinematic UniverseNath and Trev Need to Talk About Joker (2019) in this weeks 'We Need To Talk About Movies Podcast'This DC Comics (Detective Comics comics?) spin off from the popular Batman franchise takes a dark and creepy look at the Dark Knight's most revered foe, The Joker with what can only be described as a genius performance by leading an Joaquin Phoenix. Directed by Todd Phillips (The Hangover) and also starring Robert Deniro, Joker is a film that echoes the early work of his and...
2021-06-1159 min
WN MOVIE TALKSUPERGIRL (1984) Helen Slater / Faye Dunnaway/ DC Cinematic UniverseA long time before DC Comics and Warner Bros were making incredibly dull and absurd attempts to grow the DC Cinematic Universe with uninteresting characters, complicated plotlines in overlong movie spin off's... no.... hang on.... they were doing exactly that! Join Nath and Trev for a hilarious discussion of this awful movie as they try to make sense of SUPERGIRL (1984) - https://amzn.to/3fyqUwOIn 1984, after the success of the ground-breaking Superman movies starring Christopher Reeves, producers The Salkind Brothers decided to make a gender shift to try and capitalise on...
2021-06-041h 02
WN MOVIE TALKA QUIET PLACE 1 (2018) A QUIET PLACE PART 2 (2021) - DOUBLE BILL AT THE CINEMA John Krasinski / Emily BluntHaving never watched the 2018 sci-fi / horror A Quiet Place, Trev lucked out when his local cinema screened both Part 1 and Part 2 in a double bill. This is just the trip to the cinema that Trev as been waiting for. Lee and Evelyn Abbott (John Krasinski and Emily Blunt) face a tormenting struggle to raise their family in a new and harrowing post apocalyptic world, where sound is their largest threat from terrifying monsters with acute hearing! A Quiet Place is a masterclass in tension and horror film making, that will leave you white knuckled throughout.Join T...
2021-05-3125 min
WN MOVIE TALKPAN'S LABYRINTH (2006) - Listeners Recommendation #1 - Guillermo del ToroThis weeks episode of We Need To Talk About Movies Podcast join Nath and Trev as they discuss the first listener recommended movie - the fantastic Pans Labyrinth!From now on, each 4th episode we will be selecting films that you guys and gals choose, so please send your suggestions to us via either the pinned post at the top of the facebook page ( facebook.com/weneedtotalkaboutmoviespodcast ) or via email at wnmovietalk@gmail.comIf you want to watch Pans Labyrinth or the sister film mentioned in this podcast (The Devil's Backbone) then p...
2021-05-281h 01
WN MOVIE TALKISLE OF DOGS (2018) - Bryan Cranston / Edward Norton / Bill Murray / Wes AndersonNath chose tonight's film, Isle Of Dogs and it happens to be our first animation discussed, also our first Wes Anderson (yet our 3rd title to feature Scarlett Johansson). Isle Of Dogs was Anderson's 2nd foray into animation after the Fantastic Mr Fox, and once again called upon his ever growing list of regular collaborators to voice the characters, such as Bill Murray, Edward Norton, Jeff Goldblum, Tilda Swinton, Frances McDormand, Harvey Kietel, F Murray Abraham and Bob Balaban.Wes Anderson has always been one of our favourite directors...
2021-05-2156 min
WN MOVIE TALKREPO MAN / SLEEPY HOLLOW / ARLINGTON ROAD / TO WALK WITH LIONS (Films I Own But Haven't Watched Vol 3)Here's another batch of the films that I own but I haven't watched yet... until now that is. I randomly select 4 titles from my pot of movie titles then watch them for the first time and give my initial review, then at the end let you know which one was my favourite, in case youre interested!This time, the titles selected and reviewed wereTo Walk With Lions (1999) - A shocking biographical conservation tale directed by Carl Schultz and starring Richard Harris and John Michie ( https://amzn.to/3wewlH1 )...
2021-05-1830 min
WN MOVIE TALKJOJO RABBIT (2019) - Scarlett Johansson / Taika WaititiThis weeks podcast, Nath and Trev discuss the hilarious wartime black-comedy Jojo Rabbit from kiwi writer / director and co-star Taika Waititi. Jojo (Roman Griffin Davis) is a ten year old boy in Nazi Germany, and in the grip of the hysteria that is Hitler Youth. When he discovers that Jewish girl Elsa (Thomasin McKenzie) is living within the walls of his house he is torn between his mother (Scarlett Johannson) and his imaginary best friend Hitler (Taika Waititi). Co-starring Sam Rockwell, Stephen Merchant, Alfie Alan and Rebel Wilson.Want to watch the...
2021-05-1455 min
WN MOVIE TALKTHE TRUMAN SHOW (1998) - Jim Carrey / Dir Peter WeirOver 20 years ago, zany comedy performer Jim Carrey took his first steps into the world of dramatic acting in director Peter Weir's The Truman Show - a movie which reflected on the early days of a phenomenon known as reality TV. Now, as we sit in which we can only hope are the death throes of that same genre of TV - does this lighthearted comedy drama still work? Nath and Trev find out.The Truman Show (1998)Directed By Peter Weir / Written by Andrew NicollStarring Jim Carrey, Laura Linney and Ed...
2021-05-0757 min
WN MOVIE TALKMAN ON FIRE / LAST PICTURE SHOW / FOR A FEW DOLLARS MORE / GET SHORTYEach week I will select a film at random from my collection of Films I Own But Haven't Watched Yet! and each month I share with you my selections and my initial impressions. This months films are Man On Fire (2004) - Directed by Tony Scott and starring Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning and Christopher Walken ( https://amzn.to/3bzhLBW )The Last Picture Show (1971) - Directed by Peter Bogdanovich and starring Timothy Bottoms, Jeff Bridges and Cybil Shepherd ( https://amzn.to/3hDyPKP )For a Few...
2021-05-0329 minWN MOVIE TALKSCI-FI MOVIES WAFFLE CHAT PART 2Continuing from last weeks sci fi movie chat, Nath and Trev continue to try and establish which movies fall into which division of the science fiction spectrum as they discuss many more movies including Ready Player One, Alien, Aliens and Alien 3, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Matrix, The Abyss, Robocop, Terminator, Contagion, A Scanner Darkly, and many, many more.Please, please, please... if you are enjoying this podcast then we would love to know. Come on...
2021-04-3051 min
WN MOVIE TALKNath and Trev's Sci Fi Movie Waffle Chat Part 1We just love talking films, and so this week we tried to do a structured chat about science fiction movies - initially aiming to do a top 10, but we both then went on a journey of ever increasing insanity as we tried to establish the seemingly limitless sub genre of science fiction in cinema. Warning - some language gets a little offensiveSome films mentioned in this podcast - The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy, Arrival, Downsizing, Moon, Interstellar, Mars Attacks, THX-1138, and of course the obligatory Star Wars mention (well, two kids of the 80's c...
2021-04-2347 min
WN MOVIE TALKDEFINITIVE SPIELBERG #1 1970's (Duel, Sugarland, Jaws, Close Encounters, 1941)In another special extra episode, Trev takes a look back at the career of Hollywood legend Steven Spielberg. Using reviews recorded as part of an old YouTube Channel, Trev takes a close look at the directors early works, during the 1970's, from the TV road movie Duel, then back to the open road for his first outing on the big screen with the Sugarland Express starring Goldie Hawn, through the blockbuster hits of Jaws and Close Encounters of the Third Kind starring Richard Dreyfuss, and right up to t...
2021-04-1647 min
WN MOVIE TALKTHE FLY (1986) Jeff Goldblum / Geena Davis / David CronenbergBe Afraid... Be Very Afraid this week and make sure you have sick bags at the ready as Nath and Trev discuss gross-out 80's monster flick The Fly now available at Disney Plus.... honestly! Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis hit it off over a red meat dinner and John Getz is stumped in love in this brutally grotesque science fiction horror from the master of body horror David Cronenberg. Watch The Fly here - https://amzn.to/2QpPUwyFind us and drop us a comment on Facebook and Instagram
2021-04-0952 min
WN MOVIE TALKFIRST MAN / BRIGHTON ROCK / THE FOG / A FISTFULL OF DOLLARS / CRAZY HEART (Films I Own But Haven't Watched Vol 1)I don't know how many of you out there are like me in that you buy DVDs at a quicker rate then you can watch them? Well, in doing so, through purchasing at charity shops, car boot sales, Facebook sites etc etc, I now have over 100 Films that I Own But Have Not Watched Yet.Well, as part of the podcast, I thought that I would begin the arduous journey through these films. I have put all the titles into a pot, and have now started picking them at random and then watching and reviewing them...
2021-04-0533 min
WN MOVIE TALKTHE MAN WHO KILLED HITLER AND THEN THE BIGFOOT (2018) Sam Elliott / Aidan TurnerIn this weeks episode of We Need To Talk About Movies Podcast Nath has chose the film, and its one that somehow passed under Trev's radar....The Man Who Killed Hitler and then the Bigfoot! Starring Sam Elliott, Aidan Turner and Caitlin FitzGerald, Ron Livingstone ad Larry Miller, and written and directed by Robert D. KrzyowskiStrangely not all as bad as it sounds! Find us on Facebook and Instagram https://www.facebook.com/weneedtotalkaboutmoviespodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/weneedtotalkmoviespodcast/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wnmovietalk) Ho...
2021-04-0249 min
WN MOVIE TALKTHE DEATH OF STALIN (2017) (Steve Buscemi / Jeffrey Tambor - Dir Armando Iannucci)This week we discuss the hilarious historical black comedy The Death Of Stalin (2017) from writer director Armando Iannucci and starring Steve Buscemi, Michael Palin, Paul Whitehouse, Jason Isaacs, Jeffrey Tambor and Simon Russell Beale (among others). After evil dictator Joseph Stalin (Adrain McLoughlin) dies, he leaves behind a power vacuum that his closest allies are quick to fill. This absolute comedy gem highlights the race to the top between the vile sadist Beriya (Beale) and the seemingly hapless Khrushchev (Buscemi) with the skulduggery and backstabbing that only the creator of the Thick of It ca...
2021-03-2648 minWN MOVIE TALKCAPONE (2020) (TOM HARDY / MATT DILLON) and other filmsSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wnmovietalk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-1949 min
WN MOVIE TALKTERMINATOR 1& 2 (Everything You Need To Know) With TrevIn this special episode of We Need To Talk About... Movies Podcast, Trev discusses Everything You Need To Know About James Cameron's Terminator 1 & 2Recorded last year, this special was to be the first episode in what was going to be called Trev Talks Film. Always the nerd, Trev loves to delve into the trivia and titbits from behind the scenes of film production, and after recently watching James Cameron's modest sci-fi film the Terminator and its high budget blockbuster sequel Terminator 2 Judgement Day and drinking from every resource he could lay his hands on, Trev shares...
2021-03-1548 min
WN MOVIE TALKTHE MAN WHO WASN'T THERE (2001) - BILLY BOB THORNTON / COEN BROTHERSThis week Nath and Trev sit down to discuss The Coen Brothers 2001 movie The Man Who Wasn't ThereStarring Billy Bob Thornton, Frances McDormand , Scarlette Johanson and James Gandolfini and written and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, The Man Who Wasn't There is a deliciously slick and dark black comedy, following the mid life crisis of barber Ed Crane who dreams of the dizzying heights of Dry Cleaning only to learn that his dreams have consequences.Basically Nath and Trev gush all throughout this spoiler filled podcast, discussing what is clearly...
2021-03-1246 min
WN MOVIE TALKTHE DEPARTED (2006) / INFERNAL AFFAIRS (2002) Scorsese / DiCaprio / Damon / NicholsonIn this weeks We Need To Talk About... Movies Podcast, we need to talk about the Hong Kong crime thriller Internal Affairs, and its gritty Hollywood remake The Departed.Two films for the price of one... well, sort of! Part of a trilogy of films from Hong Kong directors Andrew Lau and Alan Mak, Infernal Affairs 2002) starring Andy Lau, Tony Chiu-Wai Leung and Eric Tsang tells the intricate and tense story of triads and police using moles to out wit each other. The Departed (2006) w...
2021-03-0551 min
WN MOVIE TALKGREENLAND (2020 | Gerard Butler)In this weeks We Need To Talk About... Movies Podcast, we need to talk about Greenland - the 2020 Meteor flick starring Gerard Butler. Who's up for some film discussion and review with Nath and Trev?We also discuss Spielberg, Tom Hanks and Disaster Movies in general in case you are interested.Check out Hagfilms on YouTube where you can find exclusive additional content like Trev's journey through "Films I own but haven't watched" seriesor find us on Facebook too to drop us a commenthttps://www.facebook.com/weneedtotalkaboutmoviespodcastSupport the s...
2021-02-2649 min
WN MOVIE TALKTHE SIXTH SENSE (1999) (BRUCE WILLIS / M.NIGHT SHYAMALAN)Trev and Nath return to discuss the classic Supernatural thriller, the Sixth Sense, starring Bruce Willis, Toni Collette and Haley Joel Osment, and directed by M. Night Shyamalan.WARNING - SPOILERS THROOUGHOUT!Its been 20 years since either of us watched this movie, but why is that? Is it because once you know the twist, there's not a lot of point re-watching, or is there something more to be said for the reason. In this podcast we also discuss some of our favourite films with a twist!Follow us on Facebook - https://ww...
2021-02-1950 min
WN MOVIE TALKUNCUT GEMS (2019) (Adam Sandler / Safdie Brothers) (We Need to Talk About... Movies Podcast)Its Ep 2 of the 'We Need to talk about.... Movies Podcast' and in this weeks film discussion, We Need to Talk About UNCUT GEMS the Netflix production starring Adam Sandler and directed by the Safdie Brothers. Find out what the guys thought in this film review / movie discussion. SPOILERS are saved until THE END OF THE PODCAST just after we run through some of the LISTENER COMMENTS! To COMMENT YOURSELF and join in the discussion, please head on over to "Hagfilms" on YouTube where our podcasts are launched be sure to sub...
2021-02-181h 112021-02-1249 minWN MOVIE TALKEp#1 We Need To Talk About... Movies Podcast - The Fellowship of The Screens (With Nath and Trev)Welcome to We Need to Talk About... Movies Podcast! And here is Episode1 - The Fellowship of the Screens! An introduction to the channel with a meandering unstructured chat about films with the shows hosts Trev and Nath.ALL episodes are first published on YouTube at our Hagfilms channel - so please subscribe there too to keep ahead of the game and join in our discussions by commenting below! Future episodes will show a little more structure, and aim at specific topics or individual movies but we...
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