Orion & Cassiah - Podcast Details

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One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS510 Finale Special: Child Stars & Acting Scars with Meaghan Martin (Camp Rock)In our fifth season finale special, Orion and Cassiah are thrilled to be chatting to "too cool" Meaghan Martin of 'Camp Rock' fame! Tune in as she tells us the pros and perils of being a child star, the ups and downs of the Disney machine, and much, much more! 2025-04-2756 min

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS509 Look Back At The Classics: Freaks and GeeksToday, Orion and Cassiah look back at the cult classic television show 'Freaks and Geeks' (1999-2000). Although this beloved series was cancelled after only one series, it launched the careers of some of the actors of our generation: James Franco, Jason Segel, Linda Cardellini, and Seth Rogen to name a few. With a creative team behind it including the likes of Paul Feig, Judd Apatow and Mike White, this is one of the most underrated tv series for the history books! 2025-04-1339 min

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS508 Movie Throwback: Return Of The Pink PantherToday's movie throwback is the iconic 'The Return Of The Pink Panther' (1975) starring the comic genius Peter Sellers, and directed by Blake Edwards. Orion and Cassiah grew up watching this film on repeat, and this beloved crime comedy has become not only one of their comfort movies, but one of their favourite comedy films of all time. 2025-03-3036 min

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS507 The Great Debate: Buffy Vs CharmedIn today's episode, Orion and Cassiah look back at TWO of the iconic 90s supernatural shows: 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Charmed'! We discuss the similarities and differences between the two, and ultimately decide which of "Chuffy" is the better show! 2025-03-1644 min

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS506 Look Back At The Classics: Disney Channel Original Movies from the 2000sToday, Orion and Cassiah are looking back at the most iconic Disney Channel Original movies that came out across the 2000s - from 'Cheetah Girls', to 'High School Musical', to 'Camp Rock', and many, many more - tune in now to hear us dive into this great collection of Disney Channel nostalgia! 2025-03-0247 min

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS505 Movie Throwback: The Last Airbender (or M. Night Disaster?)Flameo Hotmen! It's another episode of One of Us is a Filmmaker and today Cassiah and Orion discuss one his favourite tv shows - yet most hated movies - Avatar: The Last Airbender (or M. Night Disaster?). Why should you watch this epic masterpiece of television, and why should you avoid the film like the plague? Tune in to find out! 2025-02-1643 min

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS504 The Great Debate: Ranking FRIENDS Seasons 1-10 from Worst to BestSo no one told you life was gonna be this way? Then you better tune in to our first ever purely dedicated TV episode, where Orion and Cassiah rank the iconic tv sitcom of FRIENDS seasons 1-10 from worst to best! And OH MY GOD, we also chat about some of our all-time favourite episodes, our favourite FRIEND, and favourite guest stars. *Forgive Cassiah's FRIENDS faux pas during this episode - she meant to say that the Vegas episodes were at the end of season 5 not 6! 2025-02-0257 min

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS503 Look Back At The Classics: Scooby DooThis week, Orion and Cassiah are looking back at the cartoon classic that is 'Scooby Doo'! We talk all about the iconic tv show, the many made-for-tv animated films, as well as the two live-action, cult-following status movies 'Scooby Doo' (2002) and 'Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed' (2004). 2025-01-1942 min

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS502 Movie Throwback: The Simpsons MovieHappy New Year to our listeners! Orion and Cassiah begin this episode reflecting on the films that came out in 2024, including our favourite, our most surprising film (for both good and bad reasons...), and some of the best movie performances of the year. In the second half of the episode, we talk about our movie throwback of the week 'The Simpsons Movie' (2007) - a nostalgic favourite based on the iconic tv series. We chat about Homer, Marge, and the whole gang, so tune in now - d'oh! 2025-01-0546 min

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS501 The Great Debate: Best Animated Christmas MoviesWe're BACK with season 5, starting with a very festive episode where we debate some of the best animated Christmas movies of all time. From 'The Snowman' (1982) to 'The Polar Express' (2004) to 'Klaus' (2019), tune in to hear what Orion and Cassiah's top 3 animated films are that get them into the holiday spirit! 2024-12-2244 min

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS410 Finale Special: Running a Production Company with Bridget ProductionsIn this very special season 4 finale, Orion and Cassiah chat to the brilliant Nicole Rixon, founder of Bridget Productions. We chat a little bit about Nicole's career, how she founded her own production company, and what inspires her. So tune in as we demystify the role of production companies in filmmaking, and how to break into the industry yourself! 2024-10-1345 min

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS409 Look Back At The Classics: Sci-Fi Movies of the 2010sToday, Orion and Cassiah look back at some classic sci-fi movies of the 2010s - both the hits, and the misses! From Arrival, to Inception, to Ex-Machina, to Passengers, and many many more, tune in to listen to us chat all things science fiction! 2024-09-2954 min

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS408 Movie Throwback: LagaanOrion and Cassiah are BACK, talking about the Indian Hindi-language musical / sports epic 'Lagaan' (2001) starring Aamir Khan and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. A hugely nostalgic movie with fantastic music (shout out to the incredible A. R. Rahman!), this veryyyyy long film surpassed all expectations and made us excited about cricket! 2024-09-1538 min

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS407 The Great Debate: Ranking Wallace and Gromit Films"Good heavens Gromit, another episode already?!" That's right folks, this week Orion and Cassiah are talking about the iconic British duo of Wallace and Gromit, from legendary creator Nick Park and Aardman Studios. We discuss the the ins and outs of each movie, the franchise's film evolution and, finally, rank them from best to worst. Time to pull out some Wensleydale and get cracking! 2024-07-2852 min

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS406 Look Back At The Classics: Director Brad Bird's Early Animation EraWhat do 'The Incredibles', 'Ratatouille' and 'Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol' have in common? Well, they are all helmed by esteemed film director, Brad Bird. In today's episode, Orion and Cassiah take a more focused look at this incredible filmmaker's animation movies, and discuss a little bit about his origin story, how he built his career, and how he ultimately made some of Pixar's most succesful films of all time. 2024-07-1456 min

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS405 Movie Throwback: Legally BlondeIn 2001, Reese Witherspoon portrayed the smart, sweet and pink-loving lawyer Elle Woods in 'Legally Blonde' - an iconic, cultural movie of the early 2000s, featuring actors like Jennifer Coolidge, Luke Wilson and Selma Blair. Today, Orion and Cassiah discuss some well-known and less-well-known movie facts (like, we almost didn't have a bend and snap scene?!), their favourite lines and scenes ("what, like it's hard?"), and how well the movie stands up today. 2024-06-3044 min

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS404 The Great Debate: Kids Movies That Shouldn't Have Been Kids MoviesIn this week's episode, Orion and Cassiah debate childhood movies which were both terrifying and traumatising - from 'Jumanji' to 'Labyrinth' to 'Coraline'... In essence, kids movies that really shouldn't have been kids movies! 2024-06-1652 min

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS403 Look Back At The Classics: Hilary Duff's Teen Era"Hey now! Hey now!" Today's episode is what dreams are made of as Orion and Cassiah discuss the OG Disney teen queen Hilary Duff. We talk about her iconic role of Lizzie McGuire, as well as her many other movies in her classic teen era between 2001 and 2004. 2024-06-0256 min

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS402 Movie Throwback: George of the Jungle"Aaaaaaaaah! Watch out for that tree!" In today's movie throwback, Orion and Cassiah discuss the 90s live action Disney movie adaptation 'George of the Jungle' (1997) starring Brendan Fraser and Leslie Mann - particularly looking at how it played such a significant part of Cassiah's childhood! 2024-05-1942 min

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS401 (Pt 2) The Great Debate: Star Wars Originals Versus PrequelsFollowing on from our Star Wars part one episode, Orion and Cassiah jump back into debating which of the films from the originals (70s-80s) and prequels (90s-00s) is the best, before answering the all-important question: which was better, the original Star Wars trilogy, or the prequel trilogy? 2024-05-0537 min

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS310 Finale Special: Sound and Music in MoviesOur season 3 finale special is a FIRST for One Of Us Is A Filmmaker, as Orion and Cassiah chat with a very special guest for the first time: film and TV composer, Hollie Buhagiar! We discuss the all important questions as to what makes great sound and music in a movie, including talking about some of the recent BAFTA and Academy Award winning films in Music and Sound Design. So tune in now! 2024-03-101h 00

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS309 Look Back At The Classics: The Princess DiariesWe were all equally as shook when Mia Thermopolis (aka Anne Hathaway) found out from the (literal) Queen Julie Andrews that she was Princess of Genovia in 2001's 'The Princess Diaries'. Directed by Gary Marshall and based on the book series by Meg Cabot, this week Orion and Cassiah look back at both 'The Princess Diaries' (2001) and 'The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement' (2004). 2024-02-2554 min

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS308 Movie Throwback: Galaxy QuestThis week, Orion and Cassiah discuss a Star Trek satire movie that is not necessarily well known, but is a beloved one - the cult sci-fi comedy 'Galaxy Quest' (1998)! Starring a killer cast such as Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman and Sam Rockwell, this satirical but wholesome movie has landed in the hearts of many a sci-fi fans! So never give up, never surrender, and never miss this hidden gem of a movie (and our chat about it!) 2024-02-1145 min

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS307 The Great Debate: Ranking DreamWorks' 3D Animated FranchisesDreamWorks Animation sometimes seems like the forgotten child after Disney and Pixar. But DreamWorks has created some absolutely BANGING franchises, from Shrek to Kung Fu Panda to Madagascar, and more. So this week, Orion and Cassiah debate which franchise is top dog (well, top Donkey!) in a joint ranking of the worst to the best DreamWorks 3D Animation franchise! 2024-01-2857 min

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS306 Look Back At The Classics: Jackie ChanToday, we look back at one of our classic cinematic childhood heroes - Jackie Chan! While he has an incredible career spanning many decades in both the East and the West, Orion and Cassiah grew up in the late 90s/early 00s era of 'Rush Hour', 'Shanghai Noon', and 'Jackie Chan Adventures!' So in this celebratory episode, expect a breakdown all about the man, the master, the legend, Jackie Chan. 2024-01-1447 min

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS304 The Great Debate: Top 5 Christmassy ”Non-Christmas” MoviesThe holiday is season is upon us, and instead of discussing the best Christmas movies around, Orion and Cassiah share their top 5 movies to watch at Christmas - even though they're not technically Christmas movies. Get ready for a debate over what qualifies as a suitable film to watch during the festive period, and let us know some of your favourite Christmassy "Non-Christmas" movies too! 2023-12-1751 min

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS303 Look Back At The Classics: Charlie’s AngelsIn today's 'look back at the classics' episode, Orion and Cassiah discuss director McG's movie adaptation of a 70s classic TV series, starring Drew Barrymore (also produced by), Lucy Liu and Cameron Diaz. We are of course talking about 'Charlie's Angels' (2000) and its sequel 'Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle' (2003). Get ready as we discuss the intertextual music video madness that is the ‘Charlie’s Angels’ movie franchise! 2023-12-0350 min

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS302 Movie Throwback: Clueless"As if!" - the immortal words spoken by the one and only Alicia Silverstone in the classic 90s teen comedy 'Clueless' (1995). Today, Orion and Cassiah discuss the fun, the fashion and the facts behind this cult classic movie - so tune in as we dive into another movie throwback! 2023-11-1937 min

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS301 The Great Debate: Harry Potter Movies Ranked Worst to BestJoin us for the start of season 3 as Orion and Cassiah enter the wonderful, wizarding world of Harry Potter! Despite not being "Potterheads", listen as they discuss the eight Harry Potter movies, from 'The Philosopher's Stone' all the way to 'The Deathly Hallows: Part 2'. However, Orion and Cassiah are not only tasked with ranking the movies from worst to best, but they also have to agree on the final order (and as brother and sister, that's not an easy job)! 2023-11-051h 08

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS210 Finale Special: What Makes A Perfect Movie?In our Season 2 Finale Special, Orion and Cassiah discuss what exactly makes a perfect movie? Throughout our podcast, we've spoken about a LOT of movies - many of which are nostalgic favourites for us, but how do we distinguish between "favourite" and "perfect"? We also throw in some fan suggestions too, telling us not only what makes a perfect movie, but some of their perfect movies as well. 2023-10-081h 03

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS209 Look Back At The Classics: Spy KidsToday, Orion and Cassiah look back at the classic family franchise 'Spy Kids' (2001, 2002, 2003), created, written and directed by indie director Robert Rodriguez. We discuss the parallels between 'Spy Kids' and some of the greatest trilogies of our time, question whether Antonia Banderas should have replaced Gerald Butler in 'The Phantom of the Opera', and debate whether 2001 was truly the best year of cinema? 2023-09-2446 min

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS208 Movie Throwback: DodgeballDodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge - listen to Orion and Cassiah as they run through the five D's of 'Dodgeball' (2004) and chat about this surprise hit comedy of the early noughties starring Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn. 2023-09-1042 min

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS207 The Great Debate: Top 5 Movie Musicals"What team? One of Us is a Filmmaker. What team?! One of Us is a Filmmaker!" - Orion and Cassiah would love to live in a world as dramatic as 'High School Musical' (2006), but since we can't, we'll settle for having a chat all about the best Movie Musicals! In this week's episode, we chart a course through the history of Movie Musicals, from the Golden Age of musicals such as 'The Wizard of Oz' (1939) and 'Singing in the Rain' (1952), to the resurgence in the 70s and 80s with hits like 'Grease' (1978) and 'Annie' (1982), to noughties revivals such as 'Hai...2023-08-271h 16

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS206 (Pt2) Look Back At The Classics: The Lord Of The RingsWhat about second podcast? As promised, Orion and Cassiah are back to talk about 'The Two Towers' (2002) and 'The Return of the King' (2003), as well as deciding which movie from Peter Jackson's epic 'The Lord Of The Rings' trilogy is their favourite. So tune into part 2 to hear us chat all things Hobbits, Ents, Orcs and more! 2023-08-131h 16

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS206 (Pt1) Look Back At The Classics: The Lord Of The RingsThis weekend, Orion and Cassiah are bringing a surprise DOUBLE EPISODE for you, all about Peter Jackson's iconic 'The Lord Of The Rings!' There was too much to say about this incredible trilogy and part 1 kicks off with some behind-the-scenes filmmaking secrets, before we dive into discussing 'The Fellowship Of The Ring' (2001). We also throw in a (albeit not too difficult) quiz, so let us know what you get on that. We hope you enjoy - it is a gift! 2023-08-121h 07

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS205 Movie Throwback: Mrs. Doubtfire"HELP IS ON THE WAY DEAR!" - one of the many iconic lines spoken by the comic genius Robin Williams in Chris Columbus' 'Mrs. Doubtfire" (1993). In this week's movie throwback, Orion and Cassiah discuss this classic 90s movie - dropping behind-the-scenes tidbits, sharing their favourite lines and scenes, and remembering the brilliance of the late great Robin Williams. 2023-07-3046 min

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS204 The Great Debate: Good Versus Bad Roald Dahl Movie AdaptationsIn today's episode, Orion and Cassiah chat about the movie adaptations based on books by the iconic children's author Roald Dahl, debating which ones are 'good' and which ones are 'bad'! We're mostly keeping it old school, throwing it back to our nostalgic childhood classics such as 'The Witches' (1990), 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' (1971), and 'James and the Giant Peach' (1996) - but also expect some more recent adaptations such as 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' (2005) and 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' (2009). So give it a listen, and join us in a world of pure imagination! 2023-07-1653 min

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS203 Look Back At The Classics: Lindsay Lohan’s Legendary EraToday, Orion and Cassiah look back at the early filmography of Lindsay Lohan - what we would call her LEGENDARY era, which includes hits such as 'The Parent Trap' (1998), 'Freaky Friday' (2003) and 'Mean Girls' (2004). Lindsay Lohan was a staple of so many of our childhoods, so listen to us gush about some of our most nostalgic movies ever - it's so fetch! 2023-07-0258 min

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS202 Movie Throwback: Little Miss SunshineIn today's movie throwback, Orion and Cassiah talk about the indie darling 'Little Miss Sunshine' (2006) - an American road trip movie of sorts about a dysfunctional family on their way to a beauty pageant. A surprise hit and a total comedy/drama gem, we look at how the film came to be, it's incredible cast, and why it's worth a watch. Correction: actor Paul Dano played the Riddler in The Batman (2022), not the Joker! 2023-06-1845 min

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS201 The Great Debate: The Battle of the Disney RenaissanceOrion and Cassiah are kicking off season 2 with an episode all about the nostalgic bomb that is... Disney! More specifically, we are talking about the Disney Renaissance era (plus a few extras) which includes all-time favourites such as The Lion King, Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast. So expect a fierce debate over which Disney films reign supreme in categories such as Best Ballad, Scariest Villain, Best Dialogue, and more! 2023-06-041h 15

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS110 Finale Special: Bend It Like Beckham & Becoming A FilmmakerIn this Season One Finale Special, Orion and Cassiah discuss Gurinder Chadha's British cultural classic 'Bend It Like Beckham' (2002). Not only that, but the pair discuss exactly HOW Cassiah became a filmmaker - and how it very nicely ties in to Chadha's masterpiece! 2023-05-1456 min

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS109 A Look Back At The Classics: Hugh Grant’s Rom-com EraIn this episode, we focus on the filmography of the classic British actor, Hugh Grant! While we live through the 'Hugh Grant Renaissance', Orion and Cassiah discuss the 'rom-com' era of Hugh Grant, as well as many more facts and tidbits about this iconic British actor. 2023-04-3052 min

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS108 Movie Throwback: MatildaThis week, Orion and Cassiah talk about the movie classic 'Matilda' (1996), starring the iconic child star of the 90s Mara Wilson and the incredible Danny DeVito, who was also the film's director. We share some of our favourite characters and their iconic lines, as well as spilling some on-set filming secrets, and giving you our thoughts when comparing it to the recent Matilda the Musical movie (2022). 2023-04-1646 min

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS107 The Great Debate: The Best of Studio GhibliThis week Orion and Cassiah tackle the behemoth that is Studio Ghibli. We look across the studio's entire body of work, covering Miyazaki to Takahata, Nausicaä to Arietty, and Disney influences to living in your father's shadow. Debating our top 5, we also throw in some honourable and dishonourable mentions. 2023-04-021h 06

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS106 A Look Back At The Classics: Pre-Phase 1 MarvelBefore the Marvel Cinematic Universe kicked off with Iron Man in 2008, there were a number of Marvel movies that laid the foundation for what came next. In this episode, Orion and Cassiah discuss the pre-phase 1 Marvel era - from the good, to the bad, to the best forgotten! 2023-03-1952 min

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS105 Movie Throwback: School of RockIn this movie throwback, Orion and Cassiah discuss a Jack Black classic - 'School of Rock' (2003)! Written by Mike White and directed by Richard Linklater, this movie was ICONIC in the early 2000s and introduced a whole new generation to rock music. So tune in, and let's rock, let's rock today! 2023-03-0537 min

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS104 The Great Debate: Sequels That Beat the OGsIt's a universal truth that movie sequels never quite reach the heights of the original... Or is it? Dive in with Orion and Cassiah as they discuss those few and far between movies where the sequel is as good or even BETTER than the original! 2023-02-1958 min

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS103 A Look Back At The Classics: Pirates of the CaribbeanToday, Orion and Cassiah look back at a classic movie franchise - the swashbuckling adventures that are the Pirates of the Caribbean. We discuss all of the films in the series (so far!), so don't miss out unless you want a curse put on ya! Savvy? 2023-02-0534 min

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS102 Movie Throwback: The GooniesHEY YOU GUYS! In our second episode, Orion and Cassiah discuss a classic movie throwback: Richard Donner's 'The Goonies' (1985). Enjoy! 2023-01-2225 min

One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie PodcastS101 The Great Debate: Top 5 Pixar MoviesIn their very first episode, Orion and Cassiah discuss "the great debate" of which Pixar films make their top 5, having grown up in the (self-proclaimed) "golden age" of Pixar movies. 2023-01-0840 min