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Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastClerks (1994) - Kevin Smith's first smash hitKEVIN SMITH FILMOGRAPHY MARATHONMarathon Me takes on another director. Feels a bit soon, doesn't it? Well, this one has been a long time coming. Rhys and Kane dive into the View-Askew-niverse, and look at all the films of Kevin Smith.The rightful and only place to start is Smith's first major hit that took indie-wood by storm. A simple and humble effort filmed entirely in and around a convenience store, all self-funded from Kevin's own credit card. The 90s gem is none-other than 'Clerks'.This old favourite of Rhys and...
2025-01-201h 12
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastMagnolia (1999) - PTA's Enigmatic SagaPAUL THOMAS ANDERSON FILMOGRAPHY MARATHONHow does one go on living after watching 'Magnolia'? You record a podcast about it. Impressively, the pod doesn't reach the length of the film itself.On one random day in the San Fernando Valley, a dying father, a young wife, a male caretaker, a famous lost son, a police officer in love, a boy genius, an ex-boy genius, a game show host and an estranged daughter will each become part of a dazzling multiplicity of plots, but one story.Rhys and Kane take on this...
2024-09-151h 20
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastWhich Omen movie is the best? The Omen Franchise Overview/RankingTHE OMEN FRANCHISE MARATHON6 films, touching 6 decades, with 6 takes on the anti-Christ (to varying degrees of quality)Some friends are only with you for a short time, and some are with you for life. Damien is one of the lifelong homies. After investigating and diving into the sometimes scary, sometimes wild world of The Omen, the boys have found another home amidst the religious imagery and anxieties of this cinematic universe.Rhys and Kane go through their individual rankings of the franchise, so you know which ones are a must-watch, and...
2024-04-1757 min
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastThe First Omen (2024)THE OMEN FRANCHISE MARATHONFinally we're at the final Omen film, and for some reason, it likes to go by as 'The First Omen'. It's okay; aging is scary, we get it.The long anticipated PREQUEL. Will it have the prequel curse? Will it have the actual curse that the original film had? If you've read any reviews yet, you'll see that pleasantly, no! This actually sort of rocks.Kane and Rhys unpack 'Immaculate 2,' I mean: 'The First Omen,' and see how one of these films plays out in...
2024-04-101h 14
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastThe Omen (2006)THE OMEN FRANCHISE MARATHONThe only film to my knowledge to be solely made because of the novelty of it's release date - having come out 06/06/06; what a hell of a time.The Omen sees on one fateful night, the rebirth of the antichrist... coming in the form of a small child named Damien. [Liev Shreiber]'s perfect, wholesome and almost soap-opera-like life gets completely torn apart, when he realises his son may be more than what he thought he was...This sounds a bit familiar.Rhys and Kane...
2024-04-0155 min
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastOmen IV: The Awakening (1991)THE OMEN FRANCHISE MARATHONWhat else could the antichrist have to say on the big screen? So it's about time he shifts to the small screen... with this made-for-TV 'movie'.Following the death of Damien Thorn, the seed of Damien lives on in a little girl names Delia. Taking a very similar approach to the first Omen film, we find the antichrist in the form of a small child; except this time, nothing is scary, everything is annoying, and things happen that are f*cking ridiculous.Rhys and Kane hope that...
2024-03-2748 min
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastOmen III: The Final Conflict (1981)THE OMEN FRANCHISE MARATHONOr more commonly regarded as: 'The Omen 3: The one with Sam Neill'.The Omen franchise enters the 80s, and Damien enters his 30s. It's the antichrist's time to shine, but a little fella that goes by the name 'anti-antichrist' (friends call Him 'Christ') has been born again and threatens all that Damien strives for.Rhys and Kane reluctantly dive into this cap to the trilogy, following the disappointment and outright bore of part two. The boys have no idea what's about to hit them, including: a battle...
2024-03-1748 min
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastDamien: Omen II (1979)THE OMEN FRANCHISE MARATHONMarathon Me's 100th EPISODE is finally here!And really, what is truer MM-spirit than talking about a random, weird, sorta-shit horror movie sequel.Damien is now a teenager, coming to know himself as both a person, and something much darker and much more important. Narrative potential is massive right; a lot of room to comment on the universal teenage experience and coming of age? Well, someone tell the filmmakers to actually commit to it and take us there.Kane and Rhys continue their journey hot from...
2024-03-1052 min
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastThe Omen (1976)THE OMEN FRANCHISE MARATHONBack to horror movies, with a franchise that has the same amount of frights, curses, and forgotten obscure sequels.The Omen sees on one fateful night, the rebirth of the antichrist... coming in the form of a small child named Damien. Gregory Peck's perfect, wholesome and almost soap-opera-like life gets completely torn apart, when he realises his son may be more than what he thought he was.Kane and Rhys begin The Omen franchise in anticipation for the upcoming reboot/prequel The First Omen; revisiting what made...
2024-03-031h 05
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastWhich Hunger Games movie is the best? The Hunger Games Franchise Overview/RankingTHE HUNGER GAMES FRANCHISE MARATHONIt is now officially the reaping... five films done, Marathon Me is putting them all head to head in their own Hunger Games, by ranking them all from worst to best.The boys also take a look at the franchise as a whole and how it develops and matures - building the fantastical world for its audience, and evaluating if this is effectively done in the films or not.Rhys and Kane went in as Panem-virgins, and are now coming out veterans. Fellow Hunger Games veteran...
2024-02-2653 min
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastThe Hunger Games: A Ballad of Songbirds and Snake (2023)THE HUNGER GAMES FRANCHISE MARATHONWe went from catching some fire, to focusing on a bit of snow.Going back to the 10th annual hunger games, this new installment follows the origins of Coriolanus Snow, as he delves from an ambitious, yet compassionate man, to the Snow that we know and have vitriolic hate for today.Kane and Rhys dive into the satisfaction of Snow's arc, and if this prequel gives the well-awaited context and world-building the two have been asking for, to cover up a few holes left present through...
2024-02-191h 10
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastThe Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 (2014) / Part 2 (2015)THE HUNGER GAMES FRANCHISE MARATHONOne more double episode because... these are really two sides to the same coin. Get it? COIN!Katniss and Peta have now been through two Hunger Games competitions, and somehow not died. Fresh off of the PR tour of the previous Hunger Games, the two are hired as ambassadors for political causes. But here's the catch... they are both on opposing sides. How will they get out of this pickle?!In Mockingjay, sh#t starts to go down. The stakes are much higher, and Panem is...
2024-02-111h 16
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastThe Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)THE HUNGER GAMES FRANCHISE MARATHONWhat do need to cook? Just a little bit of fire. This franchise is officially cooking baby!After Katniss and Peta survive their first Hunger Games, the two are left to enjoy their winnings, with some peace, quiet and riches. Wait, no? They have to compete AGAIN - and with stronger, more experienced components??? That doesn't seem very fair.Kane and Rhys continue their dive into the franchise, with an entry that ups the ante in terms of every category (including overall film quality). Special guest...
2024-02-041h 04
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastThe Hunger Games (2012)THE HUNGER GAMES FRANCHISE MARATHONMarathon Me is volunteering as tribute to watch all of The Hunger Games movies.The cultural phenomenon following Katniss Everdeen as she fights in a game to the death, with fellow District 12 alumni, Peeta, as part of a strange socio-political tradition. People lap this shit UP. Five movies. Four books. And a life-time of preteens basing their personalities on this.Rhys and Kane, both virgins to this franchise, dive head-first, entering the world of Panem, to see what this whole thing is about. I w...
2024-01-291h 08
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastWhich Tarantino movie is the best? Quentin Tarantino Filmography Ranking/OverviewQUENTIN TARANTINO MARATHONThe film-bros made it through Pulp Fiction and did them all: every film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino... and now they're going to rank them. (You're surprised? Don't you know how this show works?)From the settings of a crime-filled world of L.A. in 'Reservoir Dogs,' to the vastly different crime-filled world of L.A. (in the late 60s) of 'Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood,' Rhys and Kane made it through the entire filmography.The boys track through the several different phases of...
2024-01-0952 min
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastOnce Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019)QUENTIN TARANTINO MARATHONWashed up, on-the-decline and at fear of being a has-been... yep that's right: it's Rick Dalton.Back to California and the 'hangout movie,' Tarantino explores here the changing world of Hollywood as the 60s became the 70s, and fear filled the town amidst the threat of Charles Manson and his blood-thirsty "Family."Rhys and Kane unpack the most recent of Tarantino's efforts, which tracks back to the first of his films that the two hosts ever watched together. With Rhys having read the novel and seen t...
2023-12-311h 04
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastA Marathon Me Christmas: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas Cabin Fever (2023)A MARATHON ME CHRISTMAS SPECIAL and DIARY OF A WIMPY KID FRANCHISE MARATHONTis the season to be wimpy.The Christmas Gods have blessed the world this year with yet another Disney+ original Diary of a Wimpy Kid animated film. Our prayers have been answered and a trilogy has been created. Rhys and Kane review the new addition to the Wimpy-Kid-universe, and talk a little bit about what festive films they have been watching. Love Actually or Bad Santa; which camp are you on?Podcast Instagram: @marathonme_official
2023-12-2444 min
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastThe Hateful Eight (2015)QUENTIN TARANTINO MARATHONThe one that made the man a house-hold misogynist. But, like, is he though for real?Just following the civil war, a room is filled with individuals, stuck together by the dangerous element of winter, forced to confront one another's biases and most importantly... their hatred. A little bit 'The Thing', a little bit 'Twelve Angry Men,' a whole lot of Tarantino.Rhys and Kane go deep into the grit and tension of this Western tale, to unpack whether its slow bottle format is genius, or if...
2023-12-181h 12
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastDjango Unchained (2013)QUENTIN TARANTINO MARATHONThe man is not done revising history... he's now after the construct of the slave trade.Moving from pseudo-Western film to an explicitly Western film, we follow ex-slave and eternal badass, Django, as it's time for him to kick ass, get revenge, and save the love of his wife.Rhys and Kane watch and discuss, mouth-agape, at this sensationalist and completely rad retelling of how maybe this whole abuse-of-human-rights thing maybe should have gone?Podcast Instagram: @marathonme_officialPodcast Facebook page: @marathonmeofficalEmail: marathonmepodc...
2023-12-081h 02
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastInglourious Basterds (2009)QUENTIN TARANTINO MARATHONAs the first feature for Tarantino to explore going back in time, the filmmaker dives into Nazi occupied France amidst World War II, and the following results are something special.Going down the path of rewriting history through the medium of film, we found ourselves in some simultaneously familiar and unfamiliar territory, as the narrative goes in certain places that make you think: this didn't really happen, did it?Rhys and Kane go in with open hearts and open minds, coming out of the experience with a reception...
2023-11-2646 min
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastGrindhouse (2007)QUENTIN TARANTINO MARATHONA grindhouse double feature that lives up to it's name because... that's exactly what it is... no subtlety here is there?First comes Robert Rodriguez's blood-and-guts-filled zombie film 'Planet Terror,' oozing with camp, action and an unsavory taste in inauthenticity: yeah, spoiler alert here, neither Kane or Rhys really dug this one.But the main course: is Tarantino's grungy road-movie, 'Death Proof.' This one is really the one that matters in this Tarantino-athon. The auteur himself claims that this is "objectively" his worst movie, but does M...
2023-10-0758 min
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastKill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) / Vol. 2 (2004)QUENTIN TARANTINO MARATHONThe most literal 'double billing' the podcast has ever done.Tarantino's mainstream action extravaganza, Kill Bill, sees the murderous 'The Bride' come back from seemingly the dead to strike vengeance on the Deadly Viper clan, wiggle some toes, and most importantly... kill Bill.Kane and Rhys have an absolute ball with the condoms full of blood and complete maximalism of Uma Thurman's tour through all subgenres of exploitation cinema. Hold onto your seats (for about 4 hours) as the boys take on the whole bloody affair.Podcast...
2023-10-011h 03
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastJackie Brown (1997) / Four Rooms (1995)QUENTIN TARANTINO MARATHONBehold; a double episode, of Tarantino's underrated ode to blaxploitation cinema, paired with an experimental anthology comedy that TECHNICALLY fits into the canon of Quentin Tarantino. Two black-sheep: one overlooked, another going straight in the bin.Rhys and Kane begin talking about "Jackie Brown" and its interesting exploration of a contemporary crime-world of the 90s, through a very intention lens of 70s cinema. Then move onto the strange world of "Four Rooms," the boys trying to work out how the hell this movie exists.A Tarantino: "they made...
2023-09-241h 02
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastPulp Fiction (1994)QUENTIN TARANTINO MARATHONReservoir Dogs may have been Tarantino's first mark on Hollywood, but it wasn't until Pulp Fiction that the man became a household name.Gracing the walls of dorm rooms everywhere, Pulp Fiction is one of the quintessential 'film-bro' movies of our generation. But at the same time, EVERYONE seems to love this movie (Kane's mum especially). Is this hype blown out of proportion? Does it deserve the status that belongs to it?Kane and Rhys revisit this epic to see if the the film's success is merely a...
2023-09-171h 02
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastReservoir Dogs (1992)QUENTIN TARANTINO MARATHONWelcome to the next journey for Marathon Me, as the boys take on all of favourite movie super-nerd and foot fetishist... Quentin Tarantino.Rhys and Kane start their dive into the weirdo's filmography with none other than his directorial feature debut; Reservoir Dogs.A heist goes wrong and the inexperienced/out-of-their-depth crew of criminals find themselves searching for the rat amongst them that forced the job to go awry. All based in a warehouse, the men slowly come to terms with the fact they may not all be...
2023-09-101h 04
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastWhich Indiana Jones movie is the best? Indiana Jones Franchise Ranking/OverviewINDIANA JONES FRANCHISE MARATHONThe grand adventure has come to a close... and what a journey it has been. Five films, five adventures, and one clueless adventurer.Kane and Rhys have completed the franchise, spanning over 40 years and several continents. The boys have found a whole new appreciation for the whip-bearing Indy, and only after discussion, discovered their strong distaste for Dial of Destiny.The two try to put the entire IP into perspective and churn out an overview of what the franchise is really about and what makes Indy... I...
2023-09-021h 00
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)INDIANA JONES FRANCHISE MARATHONYou thought Indy was done? Think again.Indiana Jones is now 80 years old, living in 1969, and hates loud teenagers and their 'poor music choices' more than ever. His adventure isn't over just yet: he still has to take on time travel and ruin Phoebe Waller Bridge's reputation.Rhys and Kane take on this first entry into the Indiana Jones franchise by the mouse from the big house (Disney) and see if hopefully there's enough of the grittiness and charm left to make it a worthwhile effort.
2023-08-281h 07
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastMM Update: Asteroid City (2023)MARATHON ME UPDATE TO....WES ANDERSON FILMOGRAPHY MARATHONWes Anderson has confirmed that aliens exist.So looks like they're real now.The visceral and ambiguous tale of Asteroid City proves to be both one of Anderson's most stylistically dense, and intellectually provocative features, that seems to be leaving as many people stunned and confused, as in awe.Rhys and Kane take two different perspectives on this ride to discuss everything surrounding the new out-of-this-world 50s surrealist adventure that is Asteroid City.Podcast Instagram: @marathonme_official
2023-08-1959 min
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastIndiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)INDIANA JONES FRANCHISE MARATHONThey did it. They nuked the fridge.Steven Spielberg and Harrison Ford have a real "f*ck it" moment, deciding that it's been 20 years; why not make a new Indiana Jones movie? They ditch the old 30s adventure-serial style now that both Indy and Spielberg have had some time to grow and move on - now entering a whole new world of 50s and B-grade red-scare alien movies.Rhys and Kane DEFINITIVELY answer the question: is Crystal Skull the worst thing to happen to the landscape of...
2023-08-121h 12
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastIndiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)INDIANA JONES FRANCHISE MARATHONWe all have daddy issues, including Indiana Jones.The Last Crusade caps the trilogy as Indy is joined by James Bond (Sean Connery) on a spy mission, posing as his father. The paternal pair work together to fight Nazis and find out the secrets of God (neither of these two have ever heard of LSD, have they?)Rhys and Kane unpack this fan-favourite of the trilogy and ask if maybe it should have ended here, like originally intended, or did Spielberg 'choose wisely' when continuing the franchise?
2023-08-091h 13
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastIndiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)INDIANA JONES FRANCHISE MARATHONKali-ma! Kali-ma! Kali-ma!The first of Spielberg's follow-up sequels to the journey of the fedora'ed crusader - takes a far sillier and more Eastern turn down the trek. Standing as the only complete prequel from the franchise of films, the stakes are much lower, but teh action is a whole lot louder.Rhys and Kane fawn over the dynamic produced between Indy and Short Round, and come to terms with not really caring about his romance in this one. One thing for sure, is that the aesthetics...
2023-07-291h 09
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastRaiders of the Lost Ark (1981)INDIANA JONES FRANCHISE MARATHONWhip it... whip it real good.Archaeology professor Indiana Jones ventures to seize a biblical artefact called the Ark of the Covenant and while doing so, puts up a fight against Nazis, ancient temples and far too many snakes.Rhys and Kane begin an adventure of their own as they take a deep dive into the wonderful and whimsical world of Dr Jones, first stopping at the original piece that doesn't even flaunt the man's name in the title.Often referred to as a classic...
2023-07-221h 01
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastBack to the Future Trilogy Ranking/OverviewBACK TO THE FUTURE FRANCHISE MARATHONThe 80s classic trilogy has been complete and oh my God, is it a marathon to behold...Kane and Rhys go through the franchise one-by-one, to convince you how they stack up to one another and what is the best Back to the Future movie. When are Marty and Doc at their peak? And when does this franchise nail this who time travel thing...Many people would argue the whole way through - but Marathon Me are here to pull it apart.Other topics...
2023-07-1255 min
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastBack to the Future Part III (1990)BACK TO THE FUTURE FRANCHISE MARATHONThe often-referred to black sheep of the franchise takes Marty and Doc Brown into a much further distant land, full of revolvers, horses and dysentery: the wild west.Rhys and Kane fawn over the love between Doc and Marty in this one, as their rolls are reversed, and Doc gets his time to shine. Despite not paying attention to how the McFly family tree would look (Lorraine does not come from McFly blood - casting agents!) and the experimentation with a slower pace, the film proves to...
2023-07-041h 04
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastBack to the Future Part II (1989)BACK TO THE FUTURE FRANCHISE MARATHONNow we take a step into the distant future reality of 2015... with Back to the Future Part II.Picking up right where the last one left off, there are two big problems to solve: Marty's kids need to be saved from committing a crime that will lead them to jail, and the writers need to find something to do with Jennifer. Luckily, Doc Brown has a solution to both of these (the solution to the second problem is a bit worrying).Rhys and Kane discuss...
2023-06-251h 05
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastBack to the Future (1985)BACK TO THE FUTURE FRANCHISE MARATHONNow this is heavy...A simple story that takes a cocky teenager and his old-man scientist best friend, back in time to the 1950s, to set history straight and ensure the birth of Marty Mcfly. This premise continues on to a sequel, spans into a trilogy, and results in one of the most widely appreciated intellectual properties of the 20th century and beyond.Rhys and Kane bring out their inner-Sigmund-Freuds, dig deep into the extent of the film's concept, and reveal some things about Doc...
2023-06-201h 13
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastFriday the 13th Franchise Overview/RankingFRIDAY THE 13TH MARATHONThe time has come: twelve films done, each bloodier than the last (not really).Marathon Me takes head-on the entire Friday the 13th franchise, with an individual ranking of the films from both Rhys and Kane, and an overview of the IP.From psycho-kinetic daddy-issues, to simulated camp-counsellors in space, the franchise pulls all the stops in attempting to keep a hockey-masked killer fresh.Will it be reimagined horror, or a classic slasher that takes the top spot?Is it demonic worms or a killer...
2023-06-101h 16
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastFriday the 13th (2009)FRIDAY THE 13TH MARATHONAfter a brief hiatus, Jason has returned. Or been remade, more accurately.This Friday the 13th remake is fierce, violent and much darker than what we've seen before. And no longer is Jason campy - he's terrifying. We get some appropriately killable teenagers, and one of the Supernatural brothers to round it off.But does the remake actually make for enjoyable watching?Rhys and Kane explore this late 2000s comeback for Jason Voorhees, theorising that the poor man just wants to grow his own m...
2023-06-031h 07
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastJason X (2001)FRIDAY THE 13TH MARATHONWait... this isn't Alien?! This is JASON in space. Yeah, doesn't make sense to us either.This pseudo Star Trek x Friday The 13th crossover is a wonder to the senses, and adds to the trend that every horror franchise must eventually end up going to space.Rhys and Kane argue over just how bad this film gets. But it can go without saying, that it is bizarre that it exists. It sure does suck... on SO MANY LEVELS.Podcast Instagram: @marathonme_officialP...
2023-05-1355 min
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastJason Goes To Hell: The Final Friday (1993)FRIDAY THE 13TH MARATHONFriday The 13th is now officially over and we're into the 'Jason' era, where the 90s have touched the franchise, New Line Cinema has come in to take the reigns, and making the movies good is no longer a priority.This entry is definitely... unique. Never before have we seen Jason in the form of... a giant f*cking worm, and it may be one of the greatest monstrosities to ever hit the cinema screen.Rhys and Kane try to keep their sanity in this 90 minutes of...
2023-05-071h 01
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastFriday the 13th Part 8: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989)FRIDAY THE 13TH MARATHONMore than 30 years before Ghostface slashed up the big apple, Jason took a holiday to see lady liberty herself.This fascinating entry in the franchise transports Jason to an urban environment for the first time. On top of this, the big man embarks on a nordic vessel (for a majority of the film). Does the balance work, or does it fall flat on its face?Rhys and Kane rewatch this dive into the extreme realms of the Friday The 13th franchise, discussing the trope of holiday-horror and...
2023-04-2955 min
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastFriday the 13th Part 7: The New Blood (1988)FRIDAY THE 13TH MARATHONPart 7? Oh, the psycho-kinetic one!When you move onto the seventh entry in a series, what is there even left to say? Well, superpowers seem to exist in this universe now, and at least it is something fresh.Rhys and Kane pop on their tinfoil hats and give this glorified fan-fiction a watch, to see if supernatural powers combatting Jason Voorhees may liven up the slasher. The boys get a bit distracted discussing if there is an Avengers that exist in this Friday universe no...
2023-04-2252 min
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastThe Kissing Booth 3 (2021) + Trilogy Overview/RankingTHE KISSING BOOTH TRILOGY MARATHONAnd it all started because of a f*cking kissing booth.In honour of The Kissing Booth 2 and 3 being immediately filmed one after the other, Kane, Rhys and Charli record this third entry in the series right after the last installment (and partly because this is how their recording schedule works).Amidst the gang's final summer before college, they become existential from the difficulty of moving on in their white-rich-privileged lives. God, the characters in this film are awful people.In this final entry...
2023-04-1547 min
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastThe Kissing Booth (2018)THE KISSING BOOTH TRILOGY MARATHONMarathon Me are taking a brief intermission from discussions of 80s slashers and killable camp-counsellors to marathon something a little different... the iconic modern Netflix tweenie trilogy: The Kissing Booth.We are joined for this marathon by our friend Charli, a Kissing Booth expert, and our first female guest (about time the boys get some feminine film perspective).The Kissing Booth follows the unlikable Elle, as she struggles coming to terms with her feelings for the even-more-unlikeable Noah. Hijinx ensue for these teens whose families are...
2023-03-3157 min
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastFriday the 13th Part 6: Jason Lives (1986)FRIDAY THE 13TH MARATHONWe enter a whole new era of the Friday The 13th franchise; zombie-Jason era.A much more comedic take on the franchise, this entry goes full-camp, with electrical resurrections, a killer unsure of his own strength and one-liners galore.Is this new light-hearted take come welcomed? or do Rhys and Kane think maybe Jason should have just stayed dead...Podcast Instagram: @marathonme_officialPodcast Facebook page: @marathonmeofficalEmail: marathonmepodc@gmail.com
2023-03-2558 min
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastMM Update: Scream VI (2023)SCREAM FRANCHISE MARATHONScream: Ghostface takes Manhattan.The Scream train continues! After the success of last year's re-quel, another entry had to be made. Joining us are our same core-four and the creative minds that did oh-so-well last time - but now they're in The Big Apple.Rhys and Kane go into depth here on the entry's take on 'the franchise,' luckily still taking a stance on some of the slasher genre's greatest tropes. But the question is, does the series still remain relevant? The boys also update their previous...
2023-03-121h 09
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastFriday the 13th Part 5: A New Beginning (1985)FRIDAY THE 13TH MARATHONAaaaaaand, they're back.We take on a whole new version of Friday the 13th, where Jason isn't here? Instead, we have the criminal mastermind paramedic that is Roy Burns. #longlivethekingRhys and Kane have an absolute ball with this entry, that is just absolute nuts. Critically-panned, the boys dive deep into probably one of the most redundant within the canon of the franchise. Underrated or overrated?Podcast Instagram: @marathonme_officialPodcast Facebook page: @marathonmeofficalEmail: marathonmepodc@gmail.com
2023-03-031h 14
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastFriday the 13th Part 4: The Final Chapter (1984)FRIDAY THE 13TH MARATHONWe've made it to the last cha...but according to IMDB we're not even a third of the way through these movies?In this installment, Jason takes on the family dynamic, but more importantly, a child Corey Feldman. The formula seems to slightly be diverging here, but how noticeable is it? And our culmination of of teens includes George McFly, a goth and some twins - a complete game-changer (not really).Rhys and Kane dive head first into this fan-favourite-Friday with their hopes and their heads...
2023-02-2546 min
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastFriday the 13th Part 3 (1982)FRIDAY THE 13TH MARATHONWere you thinking this franchise was feeling a bit flat? Maybe a third dimension will help.Amidst yet another boom in the popularity of 3D, Jason Voorhees couldn't let this pass unscathed - and he doesn't. But what really will shock audiences is that this film... is good. Strap a lie-detector machine to the Marathon Me boys, and they will happily tell you that this movie is a work of art - despite it having absolutely no right to be.Rhys and Kane have strong opinions about...
2023-02-101h 02
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastFriday the 13th Part 2 (1981)FRIDAY THE 13TH MARATHONPa.. pa.. pa.. pa... Two.. two.. two...Barely a year later, the slasher classic gets a follow-up, and... a lot is the same. BUT grown up Jason makes his first ever appearance, and he hits the ground running, gunning and killing (actually, no guns).Rhys and Kane find themselves questioning if this sequel supports or rejects their theories raised by the first film. But one thing that they can be sure of, is that this one has more blood, more kills and more teenagers to dispose of.
2023-02-031h 00
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastMM Update: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2022)DIARY OF A WIMPY KID FRANCHISE MARATHONDisney has decided to remake yet another film near and dear to our hearts; but this one isn't a classic animated film going live action, it goes the other way! But does this mean that the film is an UPGRADE?.. No. Rhys and Kane update the Diary of a Wimpy Kid marathon, by visiting this new Disney+ entry that follows last year's trashy straight-to-streaming abomination.The boys may be the people to go into the deepest examination of this iteration of Rodrick Rules on t...
2023-01-2836 min
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastAmerican Pie Franchise Overview/RankingAMERICAN PIE MARATHONNine movies down... ranging between the good, the bad, and the explicitly offensive (a lot of that last category).Rhys and Kane can now call themselves American Pie experts, having tracked the entire franchise, spin-offs included - meaning they both have an accurate Stifler-family-tree etched into their minds until the day that they die.This marks the end of a highlight franchise for the marathon me boys - where it truly made them face sexuality developing over two decades, the degree in which something can be so offensive...
2023-01-211h 11
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastFriday the 13th (1980)FRIDAY THE 13TH MARATHONMurder, sex and summer camps. It doesn't get much better than that.One of the most quintessential and important franchises in the entire lexicon of slasher films. Would we even HAVE an understanding of this genre as much if it weren't for the hockey-masked wearing fool?Rhys and Kane explore the terrifying plains of camp crystal lake, beginning with the first entry in the franchise.Tracing back to a time even before these two decided to cast their pod, the Friday the 13th franchise was...
2023-01-131h 04
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastAmerican Pie Presents: Girls' Rules (2020)AMERICAN PIE MARATHONAn American Pie film from our current decade... something that must be seen to be believed. One would surely think that this installment is reaching new heights of political correctness, gender equality, and teenage empowerment through a modern lens - but of course not; the film enters the territory of straight-to-streaming melodramatic, teen romance, that still makes you want to be a worse person than you already are.Tune in to hear Rhys argue that this film almost proves itself to be anti-feminist, and witness Kane having a b...
2023-01-0851 min
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastAmerican Pie Presents: The Naked Mile (2006) / Beta House (2007)AMERICAN PIE MARATHONAmerican Pie enters full cartoon-mode; no bounds within reality anymore. Prepare yourself for a double-trouble (emphasis on the trouble) episode of marathon me, with TWO American Pie spinoff films.Finally, we enter college, and get to see the crazy sex antics that comes with higher education... and it's weird. Nude runs, cross-species experimentation, and manslaughter.Rhys and Kane agree and disagree within this episode, as it's finally cemented that this franchise has broken them.Podcast Instagram: @marathonme_officialPodcast Facebook page: @marathonmeofficalEmail: marathonmepodc...
2022-12-241h 20
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastAmerican Pie Presents: Band Camp (2005)AMERICAN PIE MARATHONThis one time... at band camp... Stifler's brother ruined several teenager's lives.The time that you all have been waiting for: the beginning of the spin-off movies. And what a film to start off with. We join Matt Stifler, Steve's little brother, as he's all grown up and living the life of his older sibling, but seemingly without level-headed friends to ground him. He gets sent to band camp as a punishment, and ends up ruining the lives of everyone he meets. Heartwarming.Kane and Rhys h...
2022-12-171h 04
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastAmerican Pie: Reunion (2012)AMERICAN PIE MARATHONFast forward a DECADE now please, to a time where our central characters are all middle aged, have lived lives beyond high school, and more spin-off films of the franchise have come out than mainline entries...Somehow, the love-life of Jim and Michelle has gotten stale, and they need to fix it, alongside attending their high school's (weirdly specific) 13-year reunion.Rhys and Kane dive into the many textual layers that would've existed here surrounding the release of this teen-sex-comedy where it's original audience are no longer teens...
2022-12-101h 22
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastAmerican Wedding (2003)AMERICAN PIE MARATHONThere's nothing more beautiful than a wedding.Picking up two years after the first sequel in the franchise, it's made abundantly clear that the gang aren't sex-crazed teenagers anymore. They're now sex-crazed adults. The antics don't slow down now that they're all growing up, the stakes only grow higher.Kane and Rhys remember this as their favourite American Pie film... but does this holdup? One thing that can be sure, is that this is at least a wedding day they're likely to never forget.Podcast Instagram...
2022-12-0352 min
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastAmerican Pie 2 (2001)AMERICAN PIE MARATHONWelcome to college!And now we're no longer at college!In this entry, the gang come back together after their year at college to host the best party that the beach has ever seen. And that is about the entire plot of the film. We see Jim and Michelle's love develop as well - so that's cool.Rhys and Kane can relate to this film on some levels, but mostly not.The two can't get over that missing IT factor of this sequel, struggling to figure...
2022-11-261h 05
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastAmerican Pie (1999)AMERICAN PIE MARATHONMarathon Me: Uncut (no, there was definitely a lot cut from this series).Rhys and Kane are back! With a franchise that despite aging quite terribly, shaped a lot of people's teenage-lives AND has shaped culture, in its own strange way.They aren't just half-assing this marathon either, they're doing all of the spinoffs as well baby. No American Pie stone will be left un-turned, and the entire series lore will be revealed.Starting with the original classic, where a man does indeed have intercourse with...
2022-11-191h 22
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastMarathon Me - Life UpdateMARATHON ME UPDATEIt's been a bit of a hiatus... and here is why.As upsetting as it is, sometimes life doesn't leave time for marathoning entire movie franchises, BUT it looks like life has opened back up again.In this episode, Kane and Rhys share what's been going on in their lives, as well as what the future holds for Marathon Me.Podcast Instagram: @marathonme_officialPodcast Facebook page: @marathonmeofficalEmail: marathonmepodc@gmail.com
2022-11-0117 min
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastAlien VS Predator SPECIAL Pt. 2ALIEN VS PREDATOR SPECIALI can't see! I think I've gone bl... Oh no - it's just Alien VS Predator Requiem. The second part of the Marathon Me special, tackles discussion of the follow-up AVP film, and analyses the circumstances that has had a Xenomorph and Yautja cross-produce.And then finally, the two talk about what franchise is better, what the best/worst movies are from both frnachises, and who WOULD win in a war between the two species. To settle this last question... the boys conduct an...
2022-09-241h 09
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastPrey (2022): MM UpdatePREDATOR FRANCHISE MARATHONNON-SPOILER TIME 0:00SPOILER TALK 39:30The Predator. The Prey. And the Prequel.This Disney+ original takes the Predator franchise to a whole new place, travelling the story back-in-time to the 1700s, exploring a culture of Native Americans, in the most diverse entry in the franchise yet.Kane and Rhys had no idea what to expect with this one - the more recent entries to Predator's cinematic legacy proving... well... terrible.What does a straight-to-streaming Predator look like? Do we lose all the depth? Do...
2022-08-2858 min
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastPredator Franchise Overview/RankingPREDATOR FRANCHISE MARATHONOnly four movies in and it's already time to do a ranking.Prepare for some surprises and some not-so-much... as Kane and Rhys tell you their ranking of the Predator franchise from Predator (1987) to THE Predator (2018).(PLEASE forgive us that Prey isn't in this ranking, but it wasn't out yet when we recorded. Prey will have its own separate episode next week!)The boys also go through some miscellaneous Predator appearances in TV spots and video games, trying to decipher what makes this creature so special and...
2022-08-231h 04
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastThe Predator (2018)PREDATOR FRANCHISE MARATHONDidn't we already watch this one, and it had Arnold Schwarzenegger in it? OH, 'THE Predator'.A fairly modern take on the Predator franchise, that revolves all things suburbia, evolution, and autism. Even though we're not visiting a Jamaican Voodoo Cult, this still somehow proves to be the strangest story of them all.Rhys and Kane explore this grounded, realistic portrayal of Predator, but feel that something is off. Despite having one of the actors from Dutch's crew in the original Predator, direct this film, it feels like...
2022-08-1455 min
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastPredator 2 (1990)PREDATOR FRANCHISE MARATHONIt's been one movie... and we've already hit the future.If anyone ever offered to watch a crime-film with Jamaican Voodoo Cults, Danny Glover, and aliens, all set in the distant future of 1997 - I would immediately take one up on their offer, but would never guess that it were the first sequel to 'Predator'.Kane and Rhys have an energy-filled conversation about 'Predator 2', trying to dig deep if it is laughably bad, transcendently good, or tragically deranged. By the end of the episode, the boys may...
2022-07-3055 min
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastPredator (1987)PREDATOR FRANCHISE MARATHONFollowing up from the Alien franchise marathon, Kane and Rhys are hosting their own 'Alien VS Predator' game; pitting both franchises head-to-head and compare which SERIES is the best to marathon.To start off, of course, the boys take testosterone supplements and witness Arnold Schwarzenegger in the jungle, with the initial Predator film.As Kane and Rhys are both Gen Z'ers evaluating this movie, they offer some opinions that may.... 'upset' certain listeners (well at least upset Rhys' work colleagues.) They both seem to agree that there's a...
2022-07-251h 07
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastAlien Franchise Overview/RankingALIEN FRANCHISE MARATHONFrom last season's exploration of the open seas, Marathon Me expeditions to the openness of space! And what a journey that it has been.Six movies make up an impressive series that spans over 300 years of blood, philosophy and campiness. For the most part, it was a consistently smooth and enlightening ride.In this episode, the boys go through their own individual ranking of the Alien series, give an overview of what a majority of individuals think, and then explore some of the greater elements to Alien and...
2022-07-091h 01
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastAlien Covenant (2017)ALIEN FRANCHISE MARATHONOh God... what have you done..? WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?Alien Covenant is set between the events of Prometheus and the original 'Alien', and sees a crew of coupled individuals searching for a planet that can be inhabitable by human beings. It looks like that James Franco lit up one-too-many doobies and set himself on-fire, leaving the rest of the crew to be incompetent and make stupid decisions; one of which being to land and explore a planet that was obviously not originally considered to be inhabited in the first...
2022-07-0245 min
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastPrometheus (2012)ALIEN FRANCHISE MARATHONOne this about Prometheus is that it's very... Alien to the franchise that is 'Alien'.Following a steep decline into campiness from the last few entries in the the 'Alien' canon, we are welcomed back to the franchise with a VERY serious tone. Explicit philosophy? Grand ideas about human existence? THIS is what you're getting in Prometheus - and Kane and Rhys are here for it.The slasher movie motifs are gone, and hard sci-fi is embraced in this prequel - Ridley Scott coming back and facilitating this...
2022-06-251h 18
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastAlien Resurrection (1997)ALIEN FRANCHISE MARATHONRipley is ba... Is she? No. Introducing... Ripley 8.Once again, this franchise takes a WHOLE NEW DIRECTION; where because our central character of the franchise is dead, we are introduced to her... clone. (not a cop-out at all)This odd entry in the franchise sees a pseudo-Ripley attempting to prevent a ship full of intentionally-bred Xenomorphs to land on earth. Even though that at this point, earth is a shit hole, it still seems to be worth saving.Kane and Rhys appreciate this entry in the...
2022-06-181h 13
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastAlien 3 (1992)ALIEN FRANCHISE MARATHONFrom the director of Fight Club, Se7en, and Gone Girl comes... the third Alien movie?Like the former, Alien 3 takes a new direction in the franchise, where it decides to not be very good. Balancing quite a lot, the film shapes part cult-movie, prison-flick, and trauma-show. But at least we get to explore more of that sweet sweet Xeno-universe!Kane and Rhys find themselves shocked by the death of Newt from the last film, and try to get their head around what went wrong for this installment...
2022-06-111h 07
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastAliens (1986)ALIEN FRANCHISE MARATHONWhich is better? Alien or Aliens? Well there's more in this one, so surely the sequel....The Alien franchise takes a dive head-first into the action genre, leaving some of it's horror elements behind with it, as Ellen Ripley finds herself come out of her genetically frozen state to a world that is unfamiliar to her. Ripley knows that sh*t is going to go down when she gets word that Elvy-426, the planet where her original crew first got into contact with the Xenomorphs, has been terraformed. This badass...
2022-06-061h 03
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastAlien (1979)ALIEN FRANCHISE MARATHONIn space... no one can hear you scream. Besides the crew. And the alien. OH MY GOD there's an ALIEN ON THIS SHIP.Rhys and Kane dive back into horror by introducing the first installment of the Alien franchise. What better way to welcome back the genre of their roots both in terms of the podcast and their personal love-journeys with film.Before directing Harrison Ford to be robo-racist and Lady Gaga to do an Italian accent, Ridley Scott blessed the cinema world with this episode's sci-fi horror...
2022-05-211h 15
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastPirates of the Caribbean Franchise Overview/RankingPIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN FRANCHISE MARATHONA short but sweet way to cap off the rollercoaster that was this movie marathon.After 12 hours of solid Pirates of the Caribbean, Kane and Rhys' final thoughts have been consolidates and processed... and they are ready to be shared.Our two hosts rundown their summarised thoughts on each of the five films, and compare them in one DEFINITIVE (definitely not personal) list each, ranking their filmic quality. Prepare to be surprised, as franchise new-comer, Rhys, conveys some hot-takes, and Kane tells him...
2022-05-1439 min
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastPirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No TalePIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN FRANCHISE MARATHONDe-aging, fake feminism and guillotines.And the final entry to the marathon is here!Kane and Rhys finish their marathon on Dead Men Tell No Tale, which appears to revisit the mainline story of the franchise and take us back to the narrative of Will Turner and co. Penelope Cruz is traded for her real world husband, Javier Bardem, and we bare witness to a more saturated and light depiction of the Pirates world.This episode probably sees the most disagreement...
2022-05-0758 min
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastPirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger TidesPIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN FRANCHISE MARATHONA new phase of Pirates of the Caribbean begins! How could they possibly top the last one in scale? Well, in this one, there's mermaids, Black Beard, and Penelope Cruz. Captain Jack Sparrow seems to step into the limelight in this entry, taking on a true protagonist role, as he and his crew travel in search of The Fountain of Youth.Thankfully not as long as the last entry, this film definitely leaves an impression on Kane and Rhys that will not be forgotten.The...
2022-04-3053 min
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastPirates of the Caribbean: At World's EndPIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN FRANCHISE MARATHONAfter a whole... 7 minutes or so between films, Rhys and Kane will finally be able to experience the epic conclusion to the Pirates trilogy, and see the results of the cliffhanger left by the end of Dead Man's Chest.Standing as the most expensive movie made at the time of release, there is no shortage of set piece within what appeared to finalise the first wave of the Pirates films. With the crew journeying beyond what audiences have seen before, encountering Singapore, and a version of the...
2022-04-231h 12
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastPirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's ChestPIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN FRANCHISE MARATHONWelcome to Pirates of the Cannibal Holocaust.Rhys and Kane tackle the second installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, in this episode of the podcast; both in awe of the film's visual style and effective follow up to the first film. Rhys' heart is played with here, as the film reels him into the franchise, teasing love and attempting to convince him that he may be in for a 5-movie-long ride that he's going to love; whilst Kane is still quite adamant that it doesn't...
2022-04-1653 min
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastPirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black PearlPIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN FRANCHISE MARATHONFollowing a brief podcast hiatus, Kane and Rhys are back with a vengeance, and a bad case of scurvy. Join the two as they begin marathoning the entire Pirates of the Caribbean franchise; Kane as an expert, and Rhys having never seen one before.The first entry of the franchise triggers a boom for the pirate sub-genre of film, and the boys talk about what pirate movies looked like before the time of Captain Jack Sparrow and Will Turner, as well as what Disney's live action catalogue...
2022-04-0955 min
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastDiary of a Wimpy Kid Franchise Overview/RankingDIARY OF A WIMPY KID FRANCHISE MARATHONFor a little over a month, Rhys and Kane have been watching these kids coming-of-age films, over-analysing, meanfully judging, and just overall taking the piss. But now the series comes to an end as the two RANK the series, as well and talk about some other miscellaneous details surrounding the series. We bed a heartfelt farewell to all of our friends, such as Greg, Rowley, Rodrick, Steve Zahn's eyes, and Mr Jefferson. You will be missed... but Kane and I will never watch The Long Haul...
2022-03-1249 min
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastDiary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul (2017) / Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2021)DIARY OF A WIMPY KID FRANCHISE MARATHONToday, a DOUBLE FEATURE.The first 'film' that Kane and Rhys talk about this week is 'The Long Haul', after watching it for the third time in total... Is this a review? or is this self-torture? With a whole new cast, new canon, and new... level of quality; this film proves to be something new for the podcast, where the boys bring themselves physical pain talking about the film.And in an attempt to limit conversation of the former film, the boys also talk...
2022-03-051h 30
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastDiary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (2012)DIARY OF A WIMPY KID FRANCHISE MARATHONOn this episode of the podcast, Kane and Rhys accompany Greg Heffley as he... enters his teens. That's right - voice cracks, maturing bodies and masculinity issues galore. Apart from Rowley's mysterious new mum, the movie proves to be a pretty standard fare Wimpy Kid film, where maturity seeps through to the surface for our main characters, and Greg goes into ultimate gamer mode.This week, we have our SECOND guest for Marathon Me; Jacob Sartori. Jacob joins the pod due to his shared passion of...
2022-02-261h 06
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastDiary of a Wimpy Kid (2010)DIARY OF A WIMPY KID FRANCHISE MARATHONThey've done the iconic slasher franchise, Scream.They've witnessed every single film directed by auteur, Wes Anderson.But now...They tackle the family-friendly pre-teen coming-of-age series, Diary of a Wimpy Kid.With now five films that come under the Diary of a Wimpy Kid IP, the boys take a dive back into childhood and review the series that formed them as kids. Based on the books of the same name, these films follow Greg Heffley, trudging through middle-school; trying to survive what he...
2022-02-121h 06
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastFrench Dispatch (2021): MM UpdateWES ANDERSON FILMOGRAPHY MARATHON*MINOR SPOILER WARNING*: Rhys and Kane discuss plot points and story beats of the French Dispatch in this episode - but as to not alienate viewers, the first portion of the episode is completely spoiler free! (time-stamps listed below) Even in the spoiler segment of the show, all that is really revealed, is a more specific dive into each anthological story from the film.Introduction - 0:00French Dispatch cinema experience - 1:38French Dispatch review (spoiler-free) - 13:54Deep dive and somewhat SPOILER discussion - 38:19'The Concrete...
2022-02-051h 15
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastWes Anderson Overview/RankingWES ANDERSON FILMOGRAPHY MARATHONWOW! *Owen Wilson voice* Rhys and Kane made it through their second marathon, and boy was it a doozy.Nine movies through, and the boys go through their thoughts of the entire filmography, from spoilt teenagers, to father issues, to more father issues. This time, the individual lists from both guys DOESN'T line up perfectly (thank god), so there's actually something to talk about! Rhys and Kane both try to justify why certain films are their favourite, and hopefully they can convince you as well. (French Dispatch podcast update...
2022-01-2959 min
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastIsle of Dogs (2018)WES ANDERSON FILMOGRAPHY MARATHON"omg, look, it's Isle of the Doggos. UWU" I feel so gross having typed this...Wes Anderson's second animated film, and Rhys and Kane's FINAL film before the ranking! (sorry purists, at the time of initial recording, the French Dispatch's release was as unknown as the existence of Big Foot). This movie is nothing short of cute and creepy, and as dog-lovers, Rhys and Kane have an absolute ball with it. The film was also watched in the cinema, and Kane gets to share the disaster that occurred in...
2022-01-221h 03
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastThe Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)WES ANDERSON FILMOGRAPHY MARATHONThe Grand Budapest Hotel is an absolute epic of a film. Undeniable. Even though Rhys is not a fan of Jeff Goldblum, a great time is had.Kane and Rhys find it hard not to love this film. From the performances, to the larger than life sets that makes one question what reality is at all? Willem Defoe in this film is something that the boys just can't get over. He haunts us in our worst nightmares, as well as, joins us on adventures in our favourite dreams.
2022-01-0858 min
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastMoonrise Kingdom (2012)WES ANDERSON FILMOGRAPHY MARATHONKane was only a scout for a few years, and Rhys has no idea how to tie a knot, so both boys can attempt to re-live a childhood full of tent-building, dangerous tree house, and childhood marriages, that they never experienced in the first place. Moonrise Kingdom places Rhys and Kane back to a place of child-like wonder and magic, where nothing had any consequences, and Bill Murray threateningly would walk past with an axe was a common occurrence. Podcast Instagram: @marathonme_officialPodcast Facebook page: @ma...
2022-01-011h 10
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastFantastic Mr Fox (2009)WES ANDERSON FILMOGRAPHY MARATHONWes Anderson's first foray in the realm of feature animated films; but more importantly, Kane and Rhys' first episode where they saw the movie in a THEATRE. (Shoutout to the Astor Theatre in Melbourne)The boys share their Fantastic Mr Fox experience how one SHOULD consume this film - around film-buff-parents, ciders in hand, in front of a crazy big cinema screen. What a hell of a time.Podcast Instagram: @marathonme_officialPodcast Facebook page: @marathonmeofficalEmail: marathonmepodc@gmail.com
2021-12-261h 18
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastThe Darjeeling Limited (2007)WES ANDERSON FILMOGRAPHY MARATHONTrains, crane(shot)s, and automobiles. What do you get when you place Owen Wilson, Jason Schwartzman and Adrian Brodie in a train together, travelling through India? You get this film.Originally Rhys' least favourite of Wes Anderson's filmography, the boys go into this watch with open minds and open hearts; and what they find... is discussed in this podcast. Kane and Rhys discuss their own brotherly relationships, and share their own experiences on strangely long train rides. Doesn't get more exciting than trains... right?Podcast Instagram...
2021-12-251h 03
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastThe Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)WES ANDERSON FILMOGRAPHY MARATHONTurns out that Rhys and Kane really like fish, fish documentaries, and fish-documentary-affiliated productions.Wes Anderson's first film to place Bill Murray in the limelight, and a masterpiece of a film is born from this choice. Rhys and Kane decide that they will definitely cosplay as Steve and Ned one day for either a convention or a party, and one of the boys may or may not have gotten teary at the end of this film... There is a lot to talk about packed in this one movie.
2021-12-181h 12
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastRushmore (1998)WES ANDERSON FILMOGRAPHY MARATHONSpoilers for the episode, but we love Rushmore, and there's nothing you can say otherwise to change our minds!Beginning to a feel a little bit more like Wes Anderson, Rushmore follows Max Fischer (played by Jason Schwartzman) as he struggles to balance his physical adolescence with his believed adulthood. Rhys and Kane discuss how they believe there was a bit of Max Fischer in all of us as teenagers.Podcast Instagram: @marathonme_officialPodcast Facebook page: @marathonmeofficalEmail...
2021-12-041h 11
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastBottle Rocket (1996)WES ANDERSON FILMOGRAPHY MARATHONThe first step in Rhys and Kane's shared love affair with the Wilson brothers.To start off the Wes Anderson marathon, Rhys and Kane begin with Anderson's feature directorial debut, Bottle Rocket. Mixed feelings are had about this film, as Rhys attempts to justify that it's pretty damn good. But, it can be wholly agreed upon that this is a FEAT for a first time director, teasing one of the beauty to come from Mr Anderson's later films. STRAP-IN, this journey is going to have a lot o...
2021-11-2751 min
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastScream Franchise Overview/RankingSCREAM FRANCHISE MARATHONOur first franchise overview episode!Come and listen to Rhys and Kane summarise their opinions on the franchise as a whole (as of so far). The two share their personal highs and lows throughout the series, and discuss certain Scream related topics that don't fall into any of the other episodes, such as the Netflix series, video game appearances, and touch a little bit on 2022's Scream (second) reboot. Been a fun ride.
2021-11-211h 02
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastScream 4 (2011)SCREAM FRANCHISE MARATHON.It's been 10 years, and it looks that teenagers have only gotten worse.In the light of Kevin Hart curing depression, Kane and Rhys talk about this initial Scream reboot, bringing the slasher into the age of tEchNoLogY. A lot of strong characters and interesting narrative twists make the experience pretty great for these two; if only the crew hadn't covered each camera's lens with Vaseline.
2021-11-201h 18
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastScream 3 (2000)SCREAM FRANCHISE MARATHONWelcome to the Dewey and Gale domestic issue movie. What we've all been waiting for.Kane and Rhys explore the capstone of Scream's once 'trilogy'. With a bit more hollywood in this one, and some supporting characters that you go "oh, they were in a Scream movie!", the boys honestly don't hang too much dirt on this installment in the series. Though, definitely not a flawless film by any means, proves a fun time.
2021-11-131h 08
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastScream 2 (1997)SCREAM FRANCHISE MARATHONNow THIS is what I call a cinema experience.Rhys and Kane watch the second entry in the Scream franchise, but find themselves deeply fascinated by the excitement of the movie-going audience when watching the first Stab movie. This fascination leads to an in-depth discussion of their favourite, but mainly least-favourite, cinema experiences.
2021-11-061h 28
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastScream (1996)SCREAM FRANCHISE MARATHONYou are now sentenced to death for being in possession of a cellular telephone.In the first full episode of Marathon Me, the boys begin their 'Scream' franchise marathon with, you guessed it... Scream (1996). The entire film is discussed in depth and reviewed; the boys struggling to distinguish this film from the Wayans brother's 2000 film 'Scary Movie'. Both Kane and Rhys can't get over Billy's powerful death stare, and are convinced he must be guilty immediately as they are made aware that he owns a cell phone.
2021-10-301h 14
Marathon Me: A Movie Marathon PodcastMarathon Me IntroductionWelcome... to Marathon Me. Rhys and Kane introduce the series, themselves and their shared passion for cinema in this brief pilot episode. After years of marathoning movies together and even more years being friends, the boys decide to start a podcast that gives them an excuse to watch movies and talk to no end about them.
2021-10-2125 min