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SP FilmviewersThe Substance Movie ReviewSummerween anyone? Yes, it's a horror movie review in July, and what a delight it is to get Sophie's thoughts on Paul's favourite movie of 2024, The Substance - starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid.This episode is in place of the annual themed birthday special we've had since we started the show, but we wanted to release it as we felt it a worthy discussion of body horror, gender politics, and the price of fame. Hope you enjoy, and we'll speak to you soon!-------------------------------------------------------Don't forget to follow us on...2025-07-2853 min
SP FilmviewersDemolition Man Movie ReviewAnother Patreon episode pick gives us a story with Snipes (and Stallone) - in a seemingly iconic '90's sci-fi action movie, yet neither one of us have seen it!What do we make of the 'dystopia' future this film outlines? Who does the character of Phoenix remind us of? And do we discover what the purpose of the three seashells?? Tune in to hear the hilarity of our initial thoughts on Demolition Man!-------------------------------------------------------Don't forget to follow us on social media in the links below, and let us know your thoughts...2025-06-191h 00
SP FilmviewersNorth By Northwest Movie ReviewIt's been a minute since we last reviewed a Hitchcock movie, and this episode we bring you one of the greats from his filmography, with Sophie's first time viewing of North By Northwest.Jimmy Stewart sabotage, 007 shots fired, and the rush of the Mt. Rushmore scene are just a few of the topics brought up in the recording, so be sure to listen in to what we have to say on another Cary Grant classic!-------------------------------------------------------Don't forget to follow us on social media in the links below, and let us know your...2025-06-1246 min
SP FilmviewersHurry Up Tomorrow Movie ReviewWe went to the cinema a few weeks ago to see the new movie Hurry Up Tomorrow starring Abel Tesfaye (aka The Weeknd). This is an episode we recorded with fresh thoughts on the opening 'WEEKEND', but delayed in delivering due to Ani-May scheduling.Was the movie what we expected? Did we end up talking more about music than visuals? And do our mics sound different?? Listen in to find out!-------------------------------------------------------Don't forget to follow us on social media in the links below, and let us know your thoughts and recommendations for...2025-06-0458 min
SP FilmviewersThe Girl Who Leapt Through Time Movie ReviewLeaping into the penultimate spot for Ani-May 2025 is a Patreon-picked anime from director Mamoru Hosoda, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.In this review we talk time travel, signature 3D aspects - and eating lunch in a hallway?? Be sure to tune in to what that's all about!-------------------------------------------------------Don't forget to follow us on social media in the links below, and let us know your thoughts and recommendations for the future! instagram.com/sp_filmviewersx.com/SP_Filmviewersletterboxd.com/SP_Filmviewers-------------------------------------------------------Rating and reviewing the show is a great help too! Please feel free to do so with these helpful links below:Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/pkE7J2T6ykbPodchaser: h...2025-05-2241 min
SP FilmviewersJosee, the Tiger and the Fish Movie ReviewWe're going for a more modern(ish) release of an anime movie that we're both seeing for the first time, and one that more aligns with Sophie's criteria of what an anime should be. This is our review of Josee, The Tiger and the Fish.What does the title reflect for the story? Did the movie meet Sophie's expectations? And was it worth picking up the limited edition bluray?? Listen in to find out!-------------------------------------------------------Don't forget to follow us on social media in the links below, and let us know your thoughts...2025-05-1544 min
SP FilmviewersPrincess Mononoke Movie ReviewThere are so many great movies in the Ghibli catalogue, and this may well be one of the best from Miyazaki?We try to see if that statement stands as we revisit the fantasy anime epic Princess Mononoke, highlighting the beauty, the violence, and what we can ultimately learn from the film's messages.-------------------------------------------------------Don't forget to follow us on social media in the links below, and let us know your thoughts and recommendations for the future! instagram.com/sp_filmviewersx.com/SP_Filmviewersletterboxd.com/SP_Filmviewers-------------------------------------------------------Rating and reviewing the show...2025-05-0848 min
SP FilmviewersInterstella 5555 Movie ReviewOne More Time (but not really the last) we bring you Ani-May, a celebration of Japanese animation, and this particular episode is dedicated to the memory of our doggo George. We kick the themed month off with what we wanted to end on last year - that being the sci-fi musical collaboration between Daft Punk and Leiji Matsumoto, Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem.Join us in our journey as we revisit what we've witnessed before, talk about other artists in the music industry, find out what is Paul's favourite track from the...2025-05-0159 min
SP FilmviewersGrease Movie ReviewSummer nights are not quite here yet, but we do have a breezy episode all about the extremely popular musical movie Grease - and in this instance, it's Paul who's experiencing the film for the first time (albeit with a bit of a backstory). Is he hopelessly devoted to it, or did he want to run away from it as fast as greased lightnin'? Tune in to find out his thoughts, as well as Sophie's history with the movie and whether it's still the one she wants (to keep watching)!-------------------------------------------------------Don't forget...2025-04-2452 min
SP FilmviewersThe Terminator Movie ReviewWe are back... with another review of a classic '80's film that is packed with action, science fiction, and even elements of horror!But does this Schwarzenegger-starring movie live up to it's reputation after all these years? Listen to find out what Sophie thinks of The Terminator for her first time watch!-------------------------------------------------------Don't forget to follow us on social media in the links below, and let us know your thoughts and recommendations for the future! instagram.com/sp_filmviewersx.com/SP_Filmviewersletterboxd.com/SP_Filmviewers-------------------------------------------------------Rating a...2025-04-1740 min
SP FilmviewersSome Like It Hot Movie ReviewWe all know of Marilyn Monroe, but WE have never seen her perform in a movie before. We remedy that in this episode, as we return to another Billy Wilder production and see another familiar face with Jack Lemmon (only this time in drag) with the crime comedy caper, Some Like It Hot!Was it a sizzling sensational flick, or did the experience leave us feeling cold? Is there more to Marilyn than beauty, and how did the two male leads fare as females? Listen in to find out!-------------------------------------------------------Don't forget to...2025-04-1046 min
SP FilmviewersDecision to Leave Movie ReviewIt's our 250th episode, and we bring you another neo-noir movie review - but this time its set in South Korea, and one from the director of OldBoy, Park Chan-wook . Plus we are joined by special guest Tom Jolliffe to discuss its Hitchcockian vibes, the deeper meanings behind what are two leads represent, and just a general appreciation for subtitled films!-------------------------------------------------------Don't forget to follow us on social media in the links below, and let us know your thoughts and recommendations for the future! instagram.com/sp_filmviewersx.com/SP_Filmviewersletterboxd.com/SP_Fil...2025-04-031h 02
SP FilmviewersMickey 17 Movie ReviewOur second cinema trip of the year has us venture off-world to bring you our review of Mickey 17, the sci-fi comedy from Parasite director Bong Joon Ho. Does the movie hold intergalactic importance, or was it sadly an expendable experience?Morality, macarons, Pattinson's performance, and another Pokemon comparison are just some of the topics included in this discussion. But beware - spoilers ahead!-------------------------------------------------------Don't forget to follow us on social media in the links below, and let us know your thoughts and recommendations for the future! instagram.com/sp_filmviewersx.com/SP_Filmviewers...2025-03-2758 min
SP FilmviewersThe Secret of NIMH Movie ReviewRounding off our unintentional stay within the '80s, we bring you a review of a seemingly innocent children's animation, but under the surface is much darker than it seems... In this episode, Sophie is giving her initial thoughts on the Don Bluth Production, The Secret of NIMH!Is the animation up to scratch for an ex-Dinsey employee? Will the Patreon theme of this month make a reoccurance? And did we perhaps sneak in a mini-review of Moana 2?? Listen in to find out!-------------------------------------------------------Don't forget to follow us on social media in...2025-03-2049 min
SP FilmviewersMoonstruck Movie ReviewWe seem to be stuck in the '80s for the time being, as we both cast our eyes over the Cher and Nicolas Cage paired rom-com Moonstruck for the first time in this episode.Did the film hit our eye like a big pizza pie? Or did it simply glisten with a lacklustre lustre? Listen in to hear of our own recent rom-com style Italian restaurant experience, what limb loss would be a real pain, and a few funny little reviews found on Letterboxd! -------------------------------------------------------Don't forget to follow us on social...2025-03-1347 min
SP FilmviewersBlue Velvet Movie ReviewIt's a strange world... but perhaps not so strange that Sophie hasn't seen a movie (but some TV episodes) from the late great David Lynch before. This episode we change that, as she gives her thoughts and feelings on the 1986 neo-noir thriller Blue Velvet.Big robins, the correct way to pick up an ear, and a whole lotta talk on Twin Peaks is brought up in our discussion, and we hope you'll get a kick out of it as much a Frank Booth gets a kick from huffing gas!-------------------------------------------------------Don't forget to...2025-03-0640 min
SP FilmviewersYou Can't Take It With You Movie ReviewThe movie It's a Wonderful Life from Frank Capra is very dear to our hearts, so we thought we'd put it to a vote for the Patreons, and had them pick out another movie from the Director's catalogue for us to watch for the first time.Naturally with the winner starring James Stewart and from the title alone, there is going to be some strong comparisons to Capra's masterpiece - but does it hit us in the feels? Can you get up and leave your job on a whim? And do you have to pay your taxes???2025-02-2747 min
SP FilmviewersTwister Movie ReviewWhat do you get when you combine a natural disaster movie with a odd divorce subplot? You get the tornado tale that is 1996's Twister, starring Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt - and a funny first time watch for Sophie!Tune in to hear our thoughts on what weaknesses the wind has, if the special effects blew us away, more effective methods of collecting storm data, and Sophie's idea for an alternative ending!-------------------------------------------------------Don't forget to follow us on social media in the links below, and let us know your thoughts and...2025-02-2049 min
SP FilmviewersMy Old Ass Movie ReviewHold on to your butts... (oops - wrong movie)... and take a seat as our old arses (of 30 something) talk about the 2024 Amazon Prime coming-of-age movie, My Old Ass.We're also joined by special guest Adam Galloway from the Raised on Film Podcast to talk about gorgeous Canadian locations, Justin Bieber, a whole boatful of similarities to other movies (plus recommedations), and just living life how you want to!-------------------------------------------------------Raised on Film podcast/social links:https://open.spotify.com/show/3wgVSe58oI7DPMQl1CyBOohttps://podcasts.apple.com...2025-02-131h 04
SP FilmviewersPerfect Days Movie ReviewEver wondered what a day (or days) in the life of a Japanese toilet cleaner would be like? Then this might be the movie for you! Or rather, for those who want to find beauty in their everyday rituals.
Paper cranes, shadow tag, fandangled toilets, and the
emotional power of music are just some of the topics of discussion we bring up on this easy-going review. We hope that listening to this episode helps towards your perfect day!
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SP FilmviewersThelma & Louise Movie ReviewTwo women in a turquoise Thunderbird are on one hell of a road trip! This episode we bring you our first time viewing thoughts on Ridley Scott's 1991 movie, Thelma & Louise.
As we go through the film, we have comments on the young stallion Brad Pitt, what's the best protocol for drinking at a bar, GTA, Reservoir Dogs, and the appeal of vocal tones from The South!
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SP FilmviewersTeam America: World Police Movie ReviewTerrorists, your game is through... as we bring you our thoughts (or more specifically Sophie's, as a first time watch) on Trey Parker and Matt Stone's puppet parody Team America: World Police - all thanks to the Patreons!
Thunderbirds, The Avengers, marionette mountings and a whole array of animated sitcoms are brought up in this review, along with what Sophie made of the whole experience - and a little homage to the South Park creators from Paul in the intro!
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SP FilmviewersNosferatu (2024) Movie ReviewCan't quite believe we have a horror themed episode this early in the year, and it's not even Spooky Season! Yes, we ventured out to the cinema to witness the Robert Eggers interpretation of Nosferatu in the month of January (the film was released in 2024 for the USA - we had to wait 'til 2025).
Hear about why the episode almost didn't happen, Sophie questioning a lot of narrative decisions (including avian decapication), whether this needed a reimagining from the 1922 version - and much much more!
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SP FilmviewersWallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit / Vengeance Most Fowl Movie Reviews2025 is here, and to start the year off, we're beginning with a movie from a franchise that is very dear to Paul's heart. We give you our thoughts on Wallace and Gromit's first movie - The Curse of the Were-Rabbit. Plus, as an added bonus, we also have a mini-review of Aardman's latest outing, Vengeance Most Fowl.
US and UK alterations, Wallace's desirability, justice for Gromit, and ultimately, The Simpsons are just some of the topics we bring up in this double feature episode. Happy new year, and we hope you enjoy!
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SP FilmviewersSP Filmviewers - A 2024 Retrospective SpecialThe end of 2024 is here, and with it we have another retrospective special episode for you all, where we have a laugh and reflect on how this year of podcasting has been for us! We discuss the movie highs and lows of what we’ve watched this year, touhing upon movies we've seen outside of the podcast, our top downloaded episodes of movies we've reviewed this year (and of all time in 2024), anad finding out if Sophie's top 10 movies have changed from 2023! We also want to give a big thank you to all our guests this year, the patreons, and anyo...2024-12-301h 37
SP FilmviewersSP Filmviewers - A 2023 Retrospective SpecialThe end of 2023 is here, and with it we have another retrospective special episode for you all, where we have a laugh and reflect on how our fourth year of podcasting has been for us! We discuss the movie highs and lows of what we’ve watched this year, brief reviews on noteable movies we've recently seen, our top downloaded episodes of those movies we've reviewed (and of all time), as well as finding out what Paul AND Sophie's top 10 movies of all time are! We also want to give a big thank you to all our guests this year, the...2023-12-311h 24
SP FilmviewersTaylor Swift: Eras Tour Review (Mini Episode)...Are you ready for it? ...As in extra content for the month? To celebrate our 1 year anniversary, we went to go see the Taylor Swift Eras Tour movie concert at our local cinema, and also decided to release this brief recording of our experience when we got back to the car (as it started to rain - typical British weather!) We hope you enjoy this non-halloween themed short episode - especially if you're a Swifty!
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SP FilmviewersThe Exorcist Movie ReviewAs spooky season '23 draws to a close, Paul decided to really test Sophie's mettle with the scariest movie of all time - The Exorcist, directed by the late great William Friedkin who sadly passed away this year, which makes this episode even more poignant. So listen in to hear Sophie's thoughts on this frightening experience, as well as her epiphany on fear during the daytime or nighttime, how she wasn't too concerned for Father Merrin's wellbeing, and her very own vomiting trauma!
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SP FilmviewersGhostwatch Movie ReviewFor our third episode of Spooky season '23, we tune into the BBC for a infamous broadcast that goes by the name of Ghostwatch - but will it put the spooks on Sophie? As well as going into the history of the made for TV movie (and the subsequent aftermath), Paul attempts to put on a terrible Welsh accent, we reminisce on how creepy the last house we lived in was, and Sophie tells a ghostly tale of her own!
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SP FilmviewersHausu / House Movie ReviewIn our second episode of Spooky season '23, we head over to Japan for Sophie to experience the absurdity and delights that 1977's horror comedy Hausu (or House) from Nobuhiko Obayashi has to offer. There's proper researched background history on the movie to delve into, discussing of our favourite from the 7 girls, taking note of the noteable subtitle name translations, and of course Sophie's opinion on the whole venture!!
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SP FilmviewersThe Wicker Man (1973) Movie ReviewSpooky season is upon us once again, and for our first outing we're heading out to Summerisle for Sophie to see what The Wicker Man is all about. Although she does have her own (amusing) ideas of what the movie entails... We also bring to the table our thoughts with the clash of religion and rituals, how the soundtrack really sets the tone of folk horror, and Sophie's gripes with the performance of Britt Ekland...
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SP FilmviewersThe Royal Tenenbaums Movie ReviewWe watched a Wes Anderson film, thanks to the Patreons who picked out of two choices that neither of us had seen before - and the winner was 2001's The Royal Tenenbaums.We've had our ups and downs with his filmography, but will this pip our respective top spots of this director's work? Listen in to find out what we make of this dysfunctional family, and whether Ben Stiller's performance specifically was irritating at all to Sophie...
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SP FilmviewersBabylon/Enchanted/8 Mile Movie Reviews (Birthday Special #8)It's time for another Birthday celebration, in honour of Paul's lovely female co-host and wife, Sophie! As usual, we are following tradition and reviewing three movies - one that neither of us have seen (Babylon), one that Paul hasn't seen (Enchanted), and one that both of us have seen (surprisingly, 8 Mile). There's lots to discuss between these three picks, so you'll be sure to have a blast listening in aid of Sophie's arrival anniversary!
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SP FilmviewersEnter The Dragon Movie ReviewHong Kong action stylings come your way in this episode, as we both watch our first Bruce Lee film for the first time, and noted as one of the all time greats in the genre - Enter The Dragon. But does it leave an impact on us, or more a light slap in the face? Other topics that get brought up in our discussion include Sophie's joy of playing Tekken, sneaking around in video games, and many MANY references to James Bond...
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SP FilmviewersThe Dark Knight Movie ReviewIn the past we've covered Paul's favourite Marvel character in the movies, now it's finally time to discuss his favourite in the DC universe. It might not be the whole trilogy we're covering, but it's a phenomenal place to start with Christopher Nolan's 2008 epic; The Dark Knight! As well as talking about the film's themes, musical score and portrayal of the Joker, Sophie provides a couple anecdotes in relation to the movie, reveals her most hated character, and provides her own synopsis for the movie! Oh, and there's a few Batman and Joker impersonations from us both...
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SP FilmviewersBeing There Movie ReviewSophie and Paul take a 'Chance' on this first time watch for the both of us, as we discuss the 1979 satirical comedy-drama Being There, starring Peter Sellers and Shirley MacLaine.It's another film from the Criterion collection, but does that hold it in good stead? Is there much gardening going on? And are the themes that film runs with just as prevalent today? Plus, listen in to hear our thoughts on how this may not be a fary cry from the previous episode...
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SP FilmviewersSuperbad Movie ReviewThe shoe is on the other foot for the comedy movie Patreon picks in this episode, to which Sophie has some thoughts on... SuperBAD or SuperGOOD? Place you bets now! But like with The Heat review, there is hilarity to be found in this recording (not just from the content within the film??) as we compare it to other movies of the genre, we reveal Paul's desktop wallpaper he had as a youth, and the overall absurdness of the drinking age in the U.S.!
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SP FilmviewersWhere The Wild Things Are Movie ReviewA movie that may have fit right at home within our previous years of Monster March, this episode we tackle a film that we are both exploring for the first time - Where The Wild Things Are! Based on the children's book by Maurice Sendak and adapted for screen by Spike Jonze, we delve into topics of 'inner demons', snowball fights, and overall how we feel it works as a movie for kids (and maybe even for adults too in the greater scheme of things...)
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SP FilmviewersBait (2019) Movie ReviewWassan? It's a nautical themed episode for a movie that Sophie hasn't seen before, and it's the debut experimental drama from Mark Jenkin called Bait, set in a British coastal town in Cornwall and cited by Mark Kermode as 'a genuine modern masterpiece'. Knowing that Sophie has a keen interest in old style photography and appreciation for the art, I edge my bets with having her give her thoughts on this film, and therefore find out if Kermode's statement rings true! (Also, apparently there was a 2012 Australian shark movie that goes by the same name? - hence the brackets for th...2023-08-1043 min
SP FilmviewersBarbenheimer (Barbie and Oppenheimer Double Feature)We jumped on the hype train for the summer blockbuster event of recent years, and decided to watch Oppenheimer and Barbie at the cinema, in order to bring you our thoughts on both in the form of Barbenheimer! These two films are very different in tone, but can they both be enjoyed on their own merits? Is one more preferable than the other? Are they all that they're cracked up to be? Buckle in for the explosive comparison that we're so happy to be covering for you sublime people!
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SP FilmviewersPetite Mamman/Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny/Coraline Movie Reviews (Birthyday Special #7)Summer celebration time again! As its Paul's birthday, we are following tradition and reviewing three movies - one that neither of us have seen (Petite Mamman), one that Sophie hasn't seen (Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny), and one that both of us have seen (Coraline). So go ahead and have a listen in celebration of our male co-host's arrival anniversary!
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SP FilmviewersThe Lighthouse Movie Review"Yer fond of me Podcast, ain't ye??" In this episode we have our long overdue guest join us, who happens to be a good friend of ours, as well as fellow Patreon, Danny Jones (or @weightlossjonesy on Instagram) to discuss Rober Eggers' modern classic The Lighthouse. We theorise, we speculate and run through the themes of what it all means - and most importantly, we listen to what Sophie thought on her first visit!
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SP FilmviewersThe Good, The Bad & The Ugly Movie Review"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: those who lose their recordings, and those who dont!" The former happened to us last week, but we are pleased to bring you our previously scheduled episode all about the greatest Western movie of all time; The Good, The Bad & The Ugly! This is of course Sophie's first time watching this epic, and also her first venture into the (Spaghetti) Western genre, which on its own makes for an interesting conversation on the film. Alongside her initial thoughts (or rather remembering what her points were from the first ti...2023-07-1353 min
SP FilmviewersThe Fugitive Movie ReviewFollowing a slight hiccup in the scheduling, this episode is covering another movie we're both experiencing for the first time, and it's the 1993 action-thriller Harrison Ford vehicle that is The Fugitive!This episode also calls upon references to The Simpsons, as well as the one particular scene from Scrubs - hence why Paul finally wants to piece it all together to see how the storyline shapes up and in the end if it was worth pursuing!
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SP FilmviewersBringing Up Baby Movie ReviewKatharine Hepburn, Carey Grant and a leopard... is this a winning cinematic combination? This episode we find out in this month's Patreon pick, Bringing Up Baby - the classic screwball comedy that neither of us have seen before! As well as giving our thoughts on the film, we also talk how Sophie is similar to the character Susan, in what way Paul can relate to the character of David, as well as dinosaurs and the scarcity of golden oldies...
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SP FilmviewersBlack Swan Movie ReviewWe've covered Whiplash in the past - now it's time to delve into the female equivalent with Darren Aronofsky's psychological thriller Black Swan! What will Sophie make of this take on the Swan Princess? Will she see the poetic beauty within Natalie Portman's performance as troubled ballerina Nina, and how will she fare with the pinch of horror that rears it's ugly head? Listen in to find out!
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SP FilmviewersSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Movie ReviewSpider-man frenzy has returned once again with a new release from Sony Pictures Animation, so we took it upon ourselves to get out to the cinema and check out what could easily be a contender for movie of the year?? In this review we talk how the visuals compare from a 5 year gap, our cinema experience this time around, what it would be like being Spider-Man in our neck of the woods, comparisons to Space Jam: A New Legacy, and of course;SPOILERS FOR THE STORYLINE! (from 16:51 timecode onwards)
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SP FilmviewersSightseers Movie ReviewSummertime approaches, and it's time to go on a little holiday in a caravan... with a hint of violence along the way! Not really of course - we're actually referring to the sightseers of Britain, as we're discussing Ben Wheatley's 2012 British black comedy, Sightseers! As well as getting Sophie's thoughts on the film, we also talk pretentious golfers, regional accents of the UK, and a location featured we know close to home... or rather Paul's parents...
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SP FilmviewersGoodbye, Don Glees! Movie ReviewGoodbye 'Ani-May'! - but I'm sure it won't be long until you roll around again...Incidentally, we though it would be nice to squeeze in another episode before the month is out, so we're giving you one that the RNG of UK rental disc service Cinema Paradiso provided us - Goodbye, Don Glees!This is once again a film that neither of us have seen, and going by the golden visuals alone, we dive into what we made of this recently released anime that seems to have strong vibes of Stand By Me...? (Promo provided by @derekduvallshow)
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SP FilmviewersDigimon: The Movie - Movie ReviewAs the month of 'Ani-May' draws to a close. we asked the Patreons to pick from two Mamoru Hosoda movies, and this one won by a landslide (although it is only technically two-thirds a Hosada film...) Paul, as you may know, is a big fan of Pokémon - and Digimon is another favourite monster franchise he grew up with and still embraces to this day. So this episode has Sophie attempt to experience his childhood, and try to figure out what is going on in this 3 part American mash-up in Digimon: The Movie! As part of the conversation, we tal...2023-05-251h 08
SP FilmviewersA Silent Voice Movie ReviewIn our third installment of 'Ani-May', we decide to both check out A Silent Voice: The Movie (or Koe no Katachi, lit. 'The Shape of Voice) for the very first time. Sophie was 'drawn' to it for the pretty cover art, although the themes addressed in the film itself are anything but...We also discuss topics such as Maid Cafés, how bullying affects everyone, deafness portrayed in a very different movie - and of course, another pokémon reference...(Promo provided by @bleachbrospodcast)
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SP FilmviewersGrave of the Fireflies Movie ReviewFor our second billing for 'Ani-May', Paul decided to have Sophie experience and review the not-so happy Studio Ghibli movie in their catalogue, Grave of the Fireflies.We also talk about comparisons to tragedies in Disney films, if at any point we were bawling our eyes out, and why this was paired with My Neighbor Totoro as a double feature!
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SP FilmviewersSuzume Movie ReviewWe love Japan, and we love anime - so this month's episodes are soley focused around ones Sophie hasn't seen, and what we've to witness for the first time! To kick things off with our cleverly titled theme - that being 'Ani-May' - we went to the cinema to see the new Makoto Shinkai movie Suzume - or Suzume no Tojimari in it's full Japanese title (lit. Suzume's Locking Up). We talk about how well this stacks up to his previous works, the atmsophere at the screening, a recollection of a natural disaster, and another pokemon reference!
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SP FilmviewersThe Heat Movie ReviewA rare incident has occured where Paul is seeing a film Sophie has already seen - which was one of the two Melissa McCarthy movies that the Patreons picked from. Sophie thanks you, Paul not so much... But there is hilarity that comes from this episode on The Heat (and not just from the content of this movie?) as well as Paul's view on another female comedian, Sophie finding deeper meaning from the two lead performances, and an incident with broken glass...
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SP FilmviewersWho Framed Roger Rabbit Movie ReviewThis is a movie we've seen, recorded (technically) and wanted to share our thoughts on for a good long while, but sadly the episode never got aired as our guest spot... so now we're having a special guest join US instead to talk about Who Framed Roger Rabbit!Josh from the Just Films and That Podcast shares his experience with the film, plus we cover topics such as 90's TV adverts, 3D cinema experiences, our dismay of other Disney properties, and much more!
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SP FilmviewersThe Voices Movie ReviewThis episode is focusing on a movie Sophie didn't finish all the way through... and it turns out to be The Voices this time around. What is it about this Ryan Reynolds lead flick that deterred her from continuing to watch - and will her opinion have changed from what she saw in the first 30 mins?? Also joining us on this movie review is Nicho and Chris from The Good, the Bad and the Weird Podcast who are sharing their knowledge of the film, passion of true crime stories, and much more!
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SP FilmviewersThe Perks of Being a Wallflower Movie Review"And in that moment, I swear we were infinite..." We're mixing things up a little bit by covering a few films that we never got around to giving our thoughts on, or what Sophie didn't finish all the way through. In this first iteration we're revisiting and talking about The Perks of Being a Wallflower, from the mind of Stephen Chbosky who wrote the book, adapted the screenplay and directed the movie! We talk high school life, tunnel songs, and who in Paul's life the character Patrick reminds Sophie of... Three years on from when we initially recording on thoughts on...2023-04-0657 min
SP FilmviewersBattle Royale Movie ReviewThis ain't Takeshi's Castle - this is the Battle Royale Survival Program!! So grab your rucksack with your assigned weapon, and be prepared to fight! (and listen in - this is a podcast, after all...)In this episode we discuss the legendary final film from Japanese director Kinji Fukasaku, background context of why it was so important to have teenagers experience this film, and whether Sophie found this movie to be too extreme or not...(Promo provided by @bleachbrospodcast)
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SP FilmviewersBoy Movie ReviewTime to head out to '80's New Zealand to see what the father and son dynamic is with our lead character simply known as Boy, in the coming-of-age movie (simply titled) Boy from 2010.
Having now seen all of Taika Waititi's feature length films, we reflect on how well this stacks against them, it's symbolisms of childlike innocence, and Michael Jackson.
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SP FilmviewersI’m Thinking of Ending Things Movie ReviewBaby it's cold outside... or at least it is here in the UK with the weird weather we've got in March! But a prime opportunity to discuss the chillingly unnerving Charlie Kaufman directed Netflix film, I'm Thinking of Ending Things. This episode Paul tries to help Sophie wrap her head around the events of the film, what theories he has on the subject matter, and what it is about this film strikes a chord with him, just like Skinamarink...
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SP FilmviewersBefore Midnight Movie ReviewThe sun has disappeared over the horizon, and in comes the night. Does the darkness reflect what this movie has to offer? In this concluding episode of the Before Trilogy, we'll be visiting the idyllic shores of Greece to see where are protagonists have left off from last we saw of them, and wheter or not we feel this is a fitting conclusion to one of the most celebrated trilogies in cinematic history!
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SP FilmviewersEl Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie ReviewAlongside movie-watching, Sophie has also been experiencing Breaking Bad for the first time. So for this episode, we'll be discussing El Camino, the stand-alone follow up to the epic series, to see how Jesse has been getting on from the aftermath of the show. How does Paul feel about the film now having revisiting the series? Was it really necessary to have this 'epilogue'? And is Sophie happy with the outcome of it all? Listen in to find out!
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SP FilmviewersBefore Sunset Movie ReviewIt would seem the sun is setting on this trilogy earlier than anticipated... In this episode we'll be visiting Paris to take a thought-provoking boat ride and hear Celine's song in Richard Linklater's follow up film in the Before saga, Before Sunset. What answers do we get after their first outing, are we happy with how they have grown, and are we eager to know the final outcome?
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SP FilmviewersThe Room Movie ReviewThe time has come to review a piece of cinema for our 150th episode that is hailed as being one of the worst movies ever made - and we try tackle that statement with special guests Nathan and Ty from the Midnight Screening podcast! We discuss the Wiseua phenomenon, Nathan's connection to Greg Sestero, the Disaster Artist (book and movie) and most importantly, what Sophie made of this as her first viewing experience! But even more importantly, this is Sophie's first attempt at editing the podcast, so you can wonder if she had as much fun watching as she did ed...2023-02-161h 10
SP FilmviewersBefore Sunrise Movie ReviewWe've covered trilogies in the past, all within one episode... But this time, we're going with a different approach with the Before Trilogy - a saga that critics and audiences highly praise, and we're experiencing the whole journey together for the first time!In this episode we'll be wandering along the streets of Vienna as we discuss Richard Linklater's 1995 film Before Sunrise. This is one that will surely be up Sophie's street, with it falling into the romance genre!
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SP FilmviewersStand By Me Movie ReviewOh, to be young and carefree again... where you go out into the countryside in search of a dead body... This episode we'll be discussing Rob Reiner's Stand By Me, based on the novella by Stephen King. We've covered the likes of The Shawshank Redemption and The Shining in the past, but what will Sophie make of this much shorter movie adaptation? We also discuss the performances of the 4 leads, our own childhood friendships, and just what in fact IS Goofy?
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SP FilmviewersRita, Sue and Bob Too Movie ReviewIt's time to talk about a film in a location where we are located. Not just the UK, but more specifically - Bradford, West Yorkshire!Joining us on this movie review of Rita, Sue and Bob Too is Ian from Cult Connections, as he brings his perspective on a film we're both watching for the first time. '80's aesthetics, Black Lace and the significance of Manningham Lane are just some of the talking points we 'jump' into with this discussion. Hope you have a ball listening!
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SP FilmviewersScarface Movie ReviewOur first Patreon pick on the year has us discuss one of the most iconic gangster movies - 1983's Scarface. A story of chasing the American dream, rising to the top of the drug empire, and all the highs and lows that come with it. Listen in to hear what Sophie makes of what the (lengthly) story has to offer, her connection with The Godfather movies, as well as many many references to Breaking Bad!
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SP FilmviewersAftersun Movie ReviewThe beginning of the year never really brings the nice weather, so we're going abroad on holiday (we wish) to bring you an episode on one of the highly rated movies of late 2022, Aftersun - even if the subject matter may not be as bright as it seems... In saying that, we also have an emotional dive into our own childhood memories of family members, as well as talking on the mindset we have on movies seen years ago. Oh, and we touch upon Paul's scoring of another film that came out late 2022... Be sure to listen in, but be me...2023-01-1255 min
SP FilmviewersSaturday Night Fever Movie ReviewStepping into the new year with our best foot forward, this episode we're discussing the John Travolta movie with the iconic disco soundtrack, Saturday Night Fever.Sophie knows the music that features is pretty damn stellar, but what does she make of what the storylines offers as a first time watch? Boogie on down to the dance floor and go have a listen!
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SP FilmviewersSP Filmviewers - A 2022 Retrospective SpecialWe've reached the end of 2022, and with it we have another retrospective special episode for you all, where we have a laugh and reflect on how our third year of podcasting has been for us!We discuss the movie highs and lows of what we’ve watched this year, our top downloaded episodes of those movies we've reviewed (and of all time), and also answering some more listener questions! Big thank you to these lovely people for the questions: https://twitter.com/toptenpods
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SP FilmviewersSanta Claus: The Movie - Movie ReviewJust in time for Christmas (and despite what the title says), we're in fact bringing you TWO festive movie reviews in this episode!Our main focus is on Santa Claus: The Movie, which is very surprising that Sophie hasn't already seen it, and we briefly touch upon another famous Christmas story called - well, A Christmas Story!So grab your favourite holiday tipple, snuggle on the couch with a cosy blankie, and have a listen to what we make on each of them!Merry Christmas from us to you, or however you celebrate this time of year, all the best!
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SP FilmviewersBlack Christmas (1974) Movie ReviewPaul isn't dreaming of a White Christmas.... and Sophie wishes she was! In this chilling festive episode, we're talking about one of the pioneers of the mainstream Slasher genre, Black Christmas (the 1974 one, obvs!) Listen in to hear our thoughts on just how seasonal this really is, debating how phone lines work, and does it in fact make your skin crawl??
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SP FilmviewersSpirited Movie ReviewThe festive feeling continues as we check out the Apple TV + exclusive movie Spirited. A musical adaptation sounds intriguing, but is it a good enough spin on the traditional Christmas Carol? Are the songs memorable enough? And how Ryan Reynolds-y is Ryan Reynolds in this? Listen in to hear our thoughts!
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SP FilmviewersPlanes, Trains & Automobiles / National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Movie ReviewsA double dose of festivities this episode, as we celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas with two classic comedy movies - Planes, Trains & Automobiles, as well as National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.Does the humour make Sophie feel jolly for the season, or is more like a dried up turkey? Listen in to find out!--Guest ad spot provided by Deconstructing Comics--
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SP FilmviewersIn Bruges Movie ReviewLast episode had us visit Scotland - now it's time to venture somewhere more European. Yes, this time we're In Bruges, which is Martin McDonagh's first feature length debut - and an outstanding black comedy one at that! But what did Sophie make of this trip? Was it like a fairytale, or more of a nighmare to sit through? Listen in to find out!
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SP FilmviewersGregory’s Girl Movie ReviewThis episode marks our return as a married couple, and in light of our mini-moon trip up to Edinburgh, we decided to cover a Scottish film that neither of us have seen, namely Gregory's Girl! Was this pick the match of the day, or a miss into an open goal? Listen in to find out!
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SP FilmviewersGhost Stories Movie ReviewThis episode marks a very special occassion - the day we dropped a surprise recording on the day me and Sophie are getting married! It's been a bit quiet with episode drops this spooky season, but we've managed to squeeze one in for you all in celebaration of our big day! This is also Sophie's choice out of all the ones I had lined up, and we do advise you check this film out first if you care about spoilers. Happy halloween season everybody!
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SP FilmviewersEverything Everywhere All At Once Movie ReviewGoogly eyes at the ready! After celebrating Sophie's 30th birthday, we dive straight into the insanity that is Everything Everywhere All At Once - with a review that is much shorter than the length of the movie... This film has peaked Paul's interest ever since it came out this year, but does it live up to the hype and praise it's received? Listen in to find out his and Sophie's thoughts on this cinematic experience (FYI - there's a lot of swearing, so that might give some indication...)
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SP FilmviewersThe Man Who Knew Too Much/America’s Sweethearts/Jumanji Movie Reviews (Birthday Special #06)Sophie turns 30! So it's a very special birthday, and as is tradition with our show, we are bringing you reviews on three different movies! One that neither of us have seen (The Man Who Knew Too Much), one that Paul hasn't seen (America's Sweethearts), and one that both of us have seen (Jumanji). So go ahead and have a listen in celebration of her lifetime milestone (and for her soon being Paul's wife!)
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SP FilmviewersEternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Movie ReviewA light-hearted review of one the modern classics from the early 2000's; Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Along with finding out wheter Sophie enjoyed watching this melancholy rom-com, we also discuss her childhood reading that reflected her attitude, how Paul sees some parallels with the pairs and the main characters relationship, and what one memory we would keep if we had to erase each other from our minds...
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SP FilmviewersBullet Train Movie ReviewHave you got your JR Rail Pass? 'Cos we're going for a ride on the Bullet Train! This episode we're discussing what it was like to be in a near full capacity screening (seems a rarity these days) on National Cinema Day, what we made of the film itself, plus some of our usual rambling nonsense such as Teletubby genderization and what a Tentomon is (and what it looks like!) (p.s. stick to the end to hear an amusing shambles of our outro!)
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SP FilmviewersThe Shawshank Redemption Movie ReviewA light-hearted review of IMDB's no. 1 movie of all time, The Shawshank Redemption. Along with finding out wheter Sophie agrees with this title, we also discuss what other films reside in the top 10 of IMDB, why the inmates of Shawshank aren't more categorized to their crimes, and was Andy just selfish in all that he did?
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SP FilmviewersPrey Movie ReviewSophie should be hunting Paul down for this, as he sneakily gets in another monster movie to the episode schedule... for this time we visit 17th century North America with Prey, the prequel to 1987's sci-fi action classic! With Sophie's first experience with the creature, does it make an intimidating impression - or is this introduction the wrong one to start with?? Also, does this iteration work for Paul, with his prior knowledge of the Predator franchise? Listen in to find out!
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SP FilmviewersKill Bill: Vol.1 & 2 Movie ReviewsGrab your Hanzo sword and your thirst for vengeance, as we are back to tackle another set of Tarantino movies after last year's episode on Jackie Brown. Yes, we're excited to be talking about Kill Bill: Vol. 1 and 2 - a.k.a. The Whole Bloody Affair!
In this discuss of both films, we also talk about how Sophie has a similar situation to The Bride, the first time we both learned about life and death, plus Sophie having a bit of a potty mouth again!
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SP FilmviewersThe Silence of the Lambs Movie ReviewWe're having an old friend for dinner this episode... Or rather, meeting them for the first time, as neither us have experienced watching Silence of the Lambs in it's entirety before! We learn where the film title comes from, question what is the point of a moth, plus there's some expletives from Sophie, and other graphic content discussed in this episode. So keep that in mind, dear listener!
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SP FilmviewersSnatch Movie ReviewA light-hearted review of the British cult comedy crime classic, Snatch. Amongst talking about Sophie's experience with the film (and Brad Pitt's accent), we also discuss such topics as British slang terms, portrayal of body disposal in films/tv, and which one of us would come across more threatening in a stickup situation?
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SP FilmviewersThe Maltese Falcon/Black Dynamite/The Skeleton Twins Movie Reviews (Birthday Special #05)It's that time of year again! In celebration of Paul's birthday, we're still following tradition and bring you reviews on three movies! One that neither of us have seen (The Maltese Falcon), one that Sophie hasn't seen (Black Dynamite), and one that both of us have seen (The Skeleton Twins). So go ahead and have a listen in celebration of our male co-host's arrival anniversary!
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SP FilmviewersTrain to Busan Movie ReviewIt's another train movie, and it's not Halloween season just yet, but Paul has wanted to cover this one for a while now. In this episode where neither of us have seen the film, we're talking the 2016 Koren zombie-themed hit that is Train to Busan!
As well as discussing our thoughts and feelings (and boy, are there some feelings), we also bring up our experiences with Telltale Games' Walking Dead video game series, the prospect of zombified animals, and ponder why we panic buy in less drastic situations!
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SP FilmviewersSource Code Movie ReviewA light-hearted review of the sci-fi action movie Source Code. Although we do end up talking a lot of other different topics off the back of the themes it offers... such as:- Moral choices for sustaining life - What you would do with a minute to live?- The state of Marvel and Star Wars franchises- Parallel universes (and how movies approach this more commonly)- Video game deaths plus all the usual nonsense you come to expect from us! :)
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SP FilmviewersPompo the Cinéphile Movie ReviewA light-hearted review of our first anime review of the year! As big fans of Japanimation and film-within-film storylines, we went along to our local cinema to check out Pompo the Cinéphile for its limited screening run (evident in the pre-ramble section).
How well does the animation fare against Ghibli or Makoto Shinkai movies? Is the film within the film long enough to match the movie length? Is editing film footage meant to seem this cool?? All these questions and more are answered in this episode - but beware, spoilers ahead!
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SP FilmviewersThe Grand Budapest Hotel Movie ReviewA light-hearted review of a wonderfully whimsical Wes Anderson feature, as we head to the vibrant lodgings of The Grand Budapest Hotel for Sophie's first stay!
Is this somewhere she can see herself coming back to, or more like the one she brings up as her worst hotel experience?
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SP FilmviewersRocky Movie ReviewDuring our time when we were hit by Coronavirus, we sat down and checked out a couple of films that we hadn't seen before. This was one of them, and the other... is also discussed breifly in this episode!
Does this sports movie punch our way into our hearts, or is it more of a Southpaw suckerpunch to the ribs? Cue the training montage and get this in your ears to hear the verdict!
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SP FilmviewersWere Back! A Dinosaur’s Story Movie ReviewWhen Dino-Mania was still rampant after the summer blockbuster smash of Jurassic Park, another dinosaur movie reared its head in time for the Thanksgiving holidays. This episode we discuss that film, and it comes in the form of animation. No, not The Land Before Time - it's We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story!How well does this hold up from what Paul remembers from his childhood? Is the film darker in tone than Jurassic Park? And does Sophie think it's on par with You Are Umasao?? (see previous episode on our thoughts on this)
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SP FilmviewersLife of Pi Movie ReviewA light-hearted review of a movie both Paul and Sophie have been wanting to watch for a long long time - maybe even longer than the journey of our main character - it's Ang Lee's Life of Pi!
In this episode we also discuss religious beliefs, how much the CGI on the animals held up these 10 years gone, and if animals truly can express emotions like people do?
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SP FilmviewersSP Filmviewers - A 2021 Retrospective SpecialWith the end of 2021, we have another retrospective special episode for you all, where we have a laugh and reflect on our second year in the podcasting game (and reaching 100 episodes)! We discuss the movie highs and lows of what we’ve watched this year, our top downloaded episodes of all time, our hopes for 2022, and also answering some more listener questions! Big thank you to these lovely people for the questions:https://twitter.com/CGren123
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SP FilmviewersThe 100th Episode of SP Filmviewers!Here it is, folks! Our 100th episode, and our longest recording yet! In celebration of Christmas and making it this far, we are discussing two festive movies, which are Anna and the Apocalypse and Christmas with the Kranks (which one's the real horror story??)On top of that, we also have a re-review of our very first (and very brief) episode where we discussed Kiki's Delivery Service. This is to bring the podcast round full circle from our humble beginnings, how far we've both come as film critics, and to give it the more thorough analysis that it deserves!So...2021-12-222h 33
SP FilmviewersSP Filmviewers - Getting in the Christmas Spirit...Paul and Sophie are planning to do something charitable for the leadup to reaching 100 episodes of their movie review podcast, and this is something we need your help with too! Listen in for more details, and please help spread the word about our cause!For more information on the charity we are donating towards, and to make a donation yourself, feel free to visit the website links below: www.alzheimers.org.ukwww.alzheimers.org.uk/get-involved/make-donation-------------------------------------------------------Don't forget to follow us on social media in the links below, and let us know your thoughts and recommendations for the future!
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SP FilmviewersThe Dark Crystal Movie ReviewAnother world, another time, in the age of podcasting... Two forces combine for the following episode - the couple that is SP Filmviewers, and the family that is Kids, What are we Watching Tonight? to discuss Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal, as well all other aspects of the franchise. Other topics include Pop Vinyl comparisons, fan theories of the upmost accuracy, and applying nationalities to the puppet species! Don't forget to follow us on social media in the links below, and let us know your thoughts and recommendations for the future!
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SP FilmviewersSP Filmviewers - A 2020 Retrospective SpecialThis is our 2020 retrospective special episode, where we have a laugh and reflect on our first full year of podcasting. We discuss the movie highs and lows of what we’ve watched, our hopes for 2021, and also answered some listener questions for the first time.Big thanks to these podcasts for the questions:https://instagram.com/100thingsfilm/https://phantomgalaxy.podbean.com/https://instagram.com/fortheloveof_historypodcast/https://instagram.com/uslaughingatus/
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