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Ship Full of BombsLoud & Proud with Dan Turpin & Samantha Gooding 21/03/2025We are back after a short hiatus with the usual mix of songs and chat with Chart Toppers Through Time and Mark's Seven Sevens At Seven.
Ordinary - Alex Warren
We Built This City - Aron Wright & Jill A ndrews
Good Vibrations - Saer
Chart Toppers Through Time
I See The Moon -Stargazers (1950s)
The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore -The Walker Brothers (1960s)
I Love To Love - Tina Charles (1970s)
I Should Be So Lucky - Kylie Minogue (1980s) (Abbey Road Version)
Mama...2025-03-212h 00
Listen to Top Full Audiobooks in Literature, Theatre & RadioEight Shakespeare Comedies by William ShakespearePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/829457to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Eight Shakespeare Comedies
Author: William Shakespeare
Narrator: PJ Morgan, Gary MacFadden, a full cast, Simon Paxton, Alexandra Lee Smith, Dara Brown, Claudia Anglade, Blaise Doran, Mark Crowle-Groves, Tom Saer, Linda Barrans, Roberta Jackson, Kendra Murray, Trisha Rose, Marty Krz, Josh Innerst, John Burlinson, Emma Faye, David Shears, Ron Altman, Alan Weyman, Graham Scott, Denis Daly, Laura E. Richcreek, Catherine Bilson, Aisling Gray, Lillian Rachel, Susan Iannucci, Cate Barratt
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 19 hours 50 minutes
Release date: December 10, 2024
Genres: Theatre & Radio
Publisher's Summary:
This collection contains eight of Shakespeare’s be...2024-12-107h 50
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Eight Shakespeare Comedies
Presented by Voices of Today
The collection contains eight of Shakespeare's best loved comedies. They all exhibit the vigour, humour and brightness of the young master before he turned to the gloom and bitterness of the great tragedies.
Contents
A Midsummer Night's Dream
All's well That Ends Well
Twelfth Night
Much Ado About Nothing
The Comedy of Errors
As You Like It
Measure for Measure
The Merchant of Venice
Featuring the voices of Aisling Gray, Alan Weyman, Alexandra...2024-12-1004 min
Unlock the Power of Words With Our Captivating Full AudiobookMidsummer Night's Dream Audiobook by William ShakespeareListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 685325
Title: Midsummer Night's Dream
Author: William Shakespeare
Narrator: A Full Cast, Blaise Doran, Claudia Anglade, Emma Faye, Gary Macfadden, Kendra Murray, Linda Barrans, Mark Crowle-Groves, Marty Krz, Pj Morgan, Tom Saer
Format: Unabridged
Length: 02:17:44
Language: English
Release date: 06-06-23
Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks
Genres: Audio Theatre, Drama, Shakespeare
Summary:
Together with The Tempest, A Midsummer Nights Dream is one of Shakespeares most magical plays.
One night, two parties creep from Athens into the surrounding forest. One party includes sweethearts Lysander and Hermia, fleeing from Athenian law and the...2023-06-062h 17
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
By William Shakespeare
Narrated by Linda Barrans, Emma Faye, Mark Crowle-Groves, Kendra Murray, Blaise Doran, Tom Saer, Claudia Anglade, Gary D. MacFadden, Marty Krz and PJ Morgan
Together with The Tempest, A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of Shakespeare’s most magical plays.
One night, two parties creep from Athens into the surrounding forest. One includes sweethearts Lysander and Hermia, fleeing from Athenian law and the disapproval of Hermia’s father to get married. In pursuit is Demetrius, the suitor of Hermia favore...2023-06-0604 min
Voices of TodayWuthering Heights SampleThe complete audiobook is available for purchase at Audible.com:
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Wuthering Heights
By Emily Brontë
Narrated by Graham Scott, Linda Barrans, Blaise Doran, Jennie Litt, Sarah Bacaller, Justin Price, Tom Saer,Lillian Rachel,Alan Weyman
When it was first published in 1847, Wuthering Heights was considered highly controversial for its blunt portrayal of domestic abuse, alcoholism, and the dismissal of Christian values by some of its characters. Today, this gothic novel is considered one of the greatest in English literature.
Generational conflict persists between two families living on properties in a remote area of Yorkshire—the Earnshaws and the...2023-05-3104 min
Access Essential Full Audiobooks in Fiction, DramaWuthering Heights by Emily BrontëPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/685322 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Wuthering Heights Author: Emily Brontë Narrator: Blaise Doran, Tom Saer, Linda Barrans, Jennie Litt, Alan Weyman, Graham Scott, Sarah Bacaller, Lillian Rachel, Justin Price Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 38 minutes Release date: May 30, 2023 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: When it was first published in 1847, Wuthering Heights was considered highly controversial for its blunt portrayal of domestic abuse, alcoholism, and the dismissal of Christian values by some of its characters. Today, this gothic novel is considered one of the greatest in English literature. Generational conflict persists between two families living o...2023-05-3003 min
Voices of TodayMoby Dick sampleThe complete audiobook is available for purchase at Audible.com
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Moby Dick
Or The Whale
By Herman Melville
Presented by Voices of Today
Moby Dick, which has been considered as the great American novel, was first published in 1851. For material Melville drew on his experience on whaling ships between 1841 and 1844, the sinking of the whaling vessel Essex in 1820, and extensive perusal of literature on whaling and many other subjects.
The narrator, Ishmael, travels to New Bedford, Massachusetts, to join the crew for a whaling voyage. The ship, the Pequod, is commanded by the eccentric and intimidating Captain...2022-06-0804 min
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R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots)
by Karel Čapek
Translated by Paul Selver and Nigel Playfair
R.U.R.(Rossum's Universal Robots) is a science-fiction drama which was first presented in the original Czech version in January 1921. It introduced the the term "robot", which is derived from a Czech word meaning "worker," to international vocabulary.
The action opens in a factory which has successfully produced thousands of robots, who are essentially mindless drones. An idealistic humanitarian activist launches a plan to imbue some of the robots with h...2022-05-2604 min
Oxide FilmOxide Film, Episode 34: Birdman or: (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance), with Tricia AurandTom is joined by LA screenwriter Tricia Aurand to discuss the many avenues of Iñárritu’s masterful Birdman or: (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance).
George Floyd resource compilation:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J0m3eYct6wByXjtNP_a73W13_pY3Bnx1igM_C8DA5E4/edit?fbclid=IwAR1P2Lrkj2T2Qy1mC6O5uMl4G0qu8A6Ish2xDG6uaC5nHH_2heNprxwlc9g
Anti-racism resources:
http://bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES
Catch Tricia on Twitter @TriciaJeanA!
Lessons from the Screenplay: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCErSSa3CaP...2020-06-021h 29Oxide FilmOxide Film, Episode 33: Christianity in Film, with Alissa WilkinsonTom is joined by Vox film critic Alissa Wilkinson to discuss the depiction of Christian faith in film, with a specific focus on Paul Schrader, Martin Scorsese, and Terence Malick.
CW: suicide, self-harm.
Alissa’s bio: https://www.vox.com/authors/alissa-wilkinson
First Reformed: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6053438/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Silence: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0490215/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_6
The Tree of Life: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0478304/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
A Hidden Life: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5827916/?ref_=nv_sr...2020-05-2652 minOxide FilmOxide Film, Episode 32: The VelociPastor, with Brendan SteereGet ready for an extremely serious episode. Mattie somehow managed to get cinematic visionary Brendan Steere, the director of the greatest film of all time, on the show. That's right folks, we're coming at you with an in-depth discussion of the ineffable, transcendent intricacies of 2017's THE VELOCIPASTOR.
A hallmark of 21st-century filmmaking -- indeed, of filmmaking as a whole -- Steere's mythical masterwork captures the essence of cinema in the very subtlest of ways. How did Steere create his magnum opus? How did Steere bring a millenia-old Velociraptor to life? How did Steere cure all mankind...2020-05-1947 minOxide FilmOxide Film, Episode 31: Never Rarely Sometimes Always, with Eliza HittmanMattie and Colette had the great privilege of speaking with director Eliza Hittman about her excellent new film, Never Rarely Sometimes Always, a tender and unflinching portrait of a young woman's journey to have an abortion.
CW: sexual harassment.
Never Rarely Sometimes Always (2020): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7772582/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Beach Rats (2017): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6303866/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/OxideFilm2020-05-1246 minOxide FilmOxide Film, Episode 30: Hollywood Classics with Kirsty LangHollywood classics have provided a welcome distraction for a lot of people recently, including the Oxide Film team! For our 30th episode, Colette and Mattie had the great pleasure of speaking with Front Row presenter Kirsty Lang, to discuss some Hollywood classics, including All About Eve and Sunset Blvd., to celebrate the films’ 70th anniversary.
Casablanca (1942): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0034583/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
All About Eve (1950): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0042192/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Sunset Boulevard (1950): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0043014/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
The Apartment (1960): https://ww...2020-05-051h 00Oxide FilmOxide Film, Episode 29: Portrait of a Lady on FireTom, Mattie and Colette record all together for the first time! This week, our trio discuss Celine Sciamma's blazing 2019 piece, Portrait of a Lady on Fire.
CW: discussion of abortion.
Portait of a Lady on Fire (2019): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8613070/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Tomboy (2011): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1847731/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Jules and Jim (1962): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055032/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
The Piano (1993): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107822/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_2
Better Call Saul (2015-): https://www.imdb.com/title...2020-04-211h 11Oxide FilmOxide Film, Episode 28: Rosemary's BabyTom and Colette discuss the horror-drama classic Rosemary's Baby, and share their thoughts on horror films in general.
CW: sexual assault, pregnancy, gaslighting, and scenes of bloody violence.
Rosemary's Baby (1968): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063522/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
It Follows (2014): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3235888/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Hereditary (2018): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7784604/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Slumber Party Massacre (1982): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084695/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
First Reformed (2017): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6053438/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
The...2020-04-091h 03Oxide FilmOxide Film, Episode 27: BacurauCW: Discussion of racial oppression and strong violence.
Tom brings the socially isolated Oxide Film goods from inside his bedroom cupboard. He and Colette review Bacurau, the nightmarishly entertaining Brazilian 'Weird Western'.
Bacurau (2019): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2762506/
Neighbouring Sounds (2012): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2190367/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
The Invisible Man (2020): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1051906/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
High Life (2018): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4827558/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
I Lost My Body (2019; the first animated film to win the Nespresso Grand Prize at...2020-03-3155 minOxide FilmOxide Film, Episode 26: Kenneth LonerganBefore the world entered lockdown, Tom and Mattie had the joy of speaking in person at the Oxide studio with writer-director Kenneth Lonergan (Gangs of New York, Margaret, Manchester by the Sea) about Scorsese, Netflix, the internet and the future of film, and so much more -- catch an excusive (silly) story that Kenneth hasn't told anyone before!
We hope that you and your loved ones are healthy and safe in these unprecedented times. For some helpful resources concerning coping with how things are at the moment, we recommend https://www.studentminds.org.uk/coronavirus.html.2020-03-2457 minOxide FilmOxide Film, Episode 25: True History of the Kelly Gang, ft. Justin KurzelTom and Mattie had the great pleasure of talking with Australian film director Justin Kurzel. Perhaps best known for his Macbeth (2015), starring Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard, Justin's filmography explores fascinating male psyches that ripple through space and time. Hence his new film, True History of the Kelly Gang, with a fabulous George MacKay as the diabolical Ned Kelly.
Justin Kurzel: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2355933/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
True History of the Kelly Gang (2019): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4844140/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Macbeth (2015): https://www.imdb.com...2020-03-1057 minOxide FilmOxide Film, Episode 24: The Personal History of David CopperfieldTom is joined by Oxide Film's new co-host, Colette! Tom and Colette discuss Armando Iannucci's take on the Dickens classic, The Personal History of David Copperfield. Expect metatheatre, Dickens humour, and some emotional investment in the film's score from Tom. (Mattie will return next week -- one word: dissertation...)
We are greatly indebted to The Phoenix Picturehouse for providing us with complimentary tickets for our reviewed films this week. Become a member now! https://www.picturehouses.com/membership
The Personal History of David Copperfield (2019): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6439020/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
2020-02-2558 minOxide FilmREDUX III: LFTS // Beyond The ScreenplayTom and Mattie had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Michael Tucker and Alex Calleros, part of the team behind the hugely popular Lessons from the Screenplay (LFTS), and related podcast Beyond The Sceenplay. We learned a lot from them about all the fascinating, and often overlooked, aspects of screenwriting.
LFTS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCErSSa3CaP_GJxmFpdjG9Jw
Beyond The Screenplay is available on the podcatcher of your choice!
Michael, Alex, and the rest of the team: https://www.lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/team
Annihilation (2018): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2798920...2020-02-2055 minOxide FilmOxide Film, Episode 23: Bait, with Mark JenkinTom and Mattie had the true honour of speaking with Mark Jenkin, the director, editor, soundtrack-writer (and more) behind the utterly masterful Bait (2019).
Bait is a story about the struggles of a local community in Cornwall, through the eyes of Martin, a fisherman without a boat, coming into conflict with his brother, his community, and the forces of middle-class gentrification.
We talk with Mark about Bait’s story, its themes, its cast, the unique potential of the form of film, and so much more.
Catch Mark Jenkin on Twitter @Mark_Jenkin.
Ba...2020-02-1845 minOxide FilmOxide Film, Episode 22: ParasiteHot off its historic triumph at the Oscars, Tom and Mattie dive into Bong Joon Ho's latest class-conscious bonanza Parasite.
We are greatly indebted to the Phoenix Picturehouse for providing complimentary tickets for our reviewed film this week. Become a member now! https://www.picturehouses.com/membership-join
Parasite (2019): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6751668/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Mother (2009): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1216496/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_7
Snowpiercer (2013): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1706620/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Adam Sandler's hilarious speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihalG3Rw...2020-02-1158 minOxide FilmOxide Film, Episode 21: The LighthouseCW: sex and sexual assault.
In one of our best episodes yet, Tom and Mattie discuss Robert Egger's fantastic second feature The Lighthouse, and its mastery of mythic richness.
We are greatly indebted to The Phoenix Picturehouse for providing us with complimentary tickets for our reviewed film this week. Become a member now! https://www.picturehouses.com/membership
The Lighthouse (2019): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7984734/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
The Witch [or, The VVitch!] (2015): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4263482/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
Nosferatu (1922): https://www.imdb.com/title...2020-02-0553 minOxide FilmREDUX II: Tim RobeyIn another bonus episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Telegraph film reviewer Tim Robey. Tim studied Classics at Oxford (just like Tom!), so we had a chat about watching film at Oxford, Tim’s career, the awards season, and so much more.
Tim’s page on the Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/tim-robey/
Catch Tim on Twitter @trim_obey
Oscars 2020 nominations list: https://oscar.go.com/news/nominations/oscar-nominations-2020-list-nominees-by-category
Tim’s picks of the past decade:
Under the Skin (2013): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1441395/?ref_=n...2020-02-0554 minOxide FilmOxide Film, Episode 20: Jojo Rabbit, 1917, Little Women, and Oscars 2020CW: racism and fascism.
Tom and Mattie bring the goods discussing the big hitters of the 2020 awards season!
We are greatly indebted to The Phoenix Picturehouse for providing us with complimentary tickets for our reviewed films this week. Become a member now! https://www.picturehouses.com/membership
Jojo Rabbit (2019): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2584384/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
1917 (2019): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8579674/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Little Women (2019): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3281548/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Uncut Gems (2019): https://www.imdb.com...2020-02-0556 minOxide FilmREDUX I: Michael JibsonIn this bonus episode, Tom and Mattie talked with screen and stage actor Michael Jibson. Michael is most famous for his Olivier-award-winning performance as King George III in Hamilton, and recently starred in Sam Mendes' WWI epic 1917.
We also had the pleasure of hearing about HEYACT, the trust that Michael set up in 2019 that is dedicated to helping disadvantaged students with access into the film, theatre and media industries.
Michael Jibson: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1106960/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
1917 (2019): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8579674/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
HEYACT: https...2020-02-0533 minOxide FilmOxide Film, Episode 19: KINO LEFTERMattie is transformed for this episode into Ben, a thoughtful leftist who got Tom into the amazing Kino Lefter. Kino are a socialist podcast that talks movies, based in Alberta, Canada. Listen to us talk to them across the Atlantic about Oscars and the awards season, the policial nature of film, the best films of the past decade, and of course, movie set nightmares!
Please consider donating to their Patron: https://www.patreon.com/kinolefter
Catch Kino Lefter on Twitter: @KinoLefter ; their hosts Abdul @socialistraptor, Laura @_SaturnReturn , and Evan @MacDonaldTweets
You can find...2020-02-051h 20Oxide FilmOxide Film, Episode 18: A Second Chance, with Rex BloomsteinTom and Mattie had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing Rex Bloomstein, the veteran filmmaker behind Strangeways (1980), Lifer (1983), and many more socially engaging works. If that were not enough, our hosts attended a one-off screening of Rex's new film A Second Chance, which follows the Timpson initiative of hiring ex-prisoners: a beautiful, stripped-back, human documentary.
We are greatly indebted to The Phoenix Picturehouse for providing us with complimentary tickets for our reviewed film this week. Become a member now! https://www.picturehouses.com/membership
Rex Bloomstein: http://www.rexentertainment.co.uk/
A Second Chance: https...2020-02-0557 minOxide FilmOxide Film, Episode 17: Sorry We Missed YouTom and Mattie discuss Sorry We Missed You, Ken Loach's searing new drama on zero-hours contracts and the false hope of the gig economy.
We are greatly indebted to The Phoenix Picturehouse for providing us with complimentary tickets for our reviewed film this week. Become a member now! https://www.picturehouses.com/membership
Sorry We Missed You (2019): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8359816/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1
Sorry To Bother You (2018): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5688932/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1
Doctor Sleep (2019): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5606664...2020-02-0557 minOxide FilmOxide Film, Episode 16: MonosAfter a brief hiatus, Tom and Mattie are back with the brilliant Monos -- "Apocalypse Now on shrooms" (Peter Bradshaw), with another glorious score by Mica Levi.
Monos (2019): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6062774/?ref_=nv_sr_3?ref_=nv_sr_3
El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (2019): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9243946/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1
The Farewell (2019): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8637428/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1
Apocalypse Now (1979): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078788/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1
Under the Skin (2013): https://www.imdb.com...2020-02-0544 minOxide FilmOxide Film, Episode 15: JokerTom and Mattie couldn't pass up the opportunity to talk about Joaquin Phoenix's spin on the agent of chaos. Stay tuned to the end to hear their picks of the week from the summer break!
We are greatly indebted to The Phoenix Picturehouse for providing us with complimentary tickets for our reviewed film this week. Become a member now! https://www.picturehouses.com/membership
Joker (2019): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7286456/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1
You Were Never Really Here (2017): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5742374/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_12020-02-051h 00Oxide FilmOxide Film, Episode 14: Late NightEmma Thompson brings her warmth even when acting a cynical show host in Late Night.
We are greatly indebted to The Phoenix Picturehouse for providing us with complimentary tickets for our reviewed film this week. Become a member now! https://www.picturehouses.com/membership
The AV Club's review of Late Night: https://film.avclub.com/tough-talk-and-wish-fulfillment-struggle-for-control-of-1835141408
Late Night (2019): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6107548/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1
Funny People (2006): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1201167/?ref_=nv_sr_3?ref_=nv_sr_3
Boyz n the Hood (1991): https...2020-02-0544 minOxide FilmOxide Film, Episode 13: Booksmart, and an interview with Stephen SlaterTom and Mattie review Booksmart, the satisfyingly unconventional high school romp and directorial debut of Olivia Wilde.
We were also incredibly fortunate to have an exclusive interview with archival producer Stephen Slater, who has done fantastic work on the upcoming documentary Apollo 11.
We are greatly indebted to The Phoenix Picturehouse for providing us with complimentary tickets for our reviewed film this week. Become a member now! https://www.picturehouses.com/membership
Booksmart (2019): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1489887/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1
TRON: Legacy (2010): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1104001...2020-02-051h 03Oxide FilmOxide Film, Episode 12: RocketmanCW: substance abuse; eating disorders; suicide.
Elton John's giant personality meant that Tom and Mattie couldn't talk about much more than the new biopic, Rocketman, which charts Elton's rise to fame and his personal struggles.
Rocketman (2019): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2066051/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1
Sunshine on Leith (2013): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2481198/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1
Shaft (1971): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067741/?ref_=nv_sr_3?ref_=nv_sr_3
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6146586/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv...2020-02-0548 minOxide FilmOxide Film, Episode 11: Aretha Franklin and Amazing GraceMattie and Tom felt the true joy of Aretha Franklin in Amazing Grace -- the film of the 1972 gospel album that is at last available to us.
We are greatly indebted to The Phoenix Picturehouse for providing us with complimentary tickets for our reviewed film this week. Become a memver now! https://www.picturehouses.com/membership
Odie Henderson's review: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/amazing-grace-2018
Amazing Grace (2018): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4935462/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1
A Star is Born (2018): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1517451/?ref_=nv_sr_1...2020-02-0553 minOxide FilmOxide Film, Episode 10: Pokémon: Detective Pikachu, and the worst video game moviesAn adorable Bulbasaur joins Tom and Mattie as their mascot as they dive into a review of Pokémon: Detective Pikachu. Our hosts battle with opposing opinions about the movie (we should have added some background fight music...)
We then have a brief chat about the age-old problem: can a video game movie ever work, or is the media-meshing formula doomed to fail from the start?
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu (2019): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5884052/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1
Prince of Persia: The Sands of time (2010): https://www.imdb.com/ti...2020-02-051h 02Oxide FilmOxide Film, Episode 9: Avengers: EndgameTom and Mattie return to discuss arguably the largest film ever made: Avengers - Endgame. Mattie is a true fanatic of the MCU, so it was a pleasure hearing him declare his love for the franchise.
Avengers: Endgame (2019): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4154796/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1
Us (2019): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6857112/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1
Shazam (2019): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0448115/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1
The Draughtsman's Contract (1982): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083851/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1
Tyrannosaur (2011): https...2020-02-051h 05Oxide FilmOxide Film, Episode 8: Adam Buxton and Armando IannucciBy far our most exciting episode yet: as part of recording Nightline's first Echo event at the Oxford Town Hall, Tom and Mattie had the immense privilege of having private interviews with both podcast extraordinaire Adam Buxton, and screenwriting legend Armando Iannucci (of The Thick of It and Alan Partridge fame)!
Visual comedy of Edgar Wright: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FOzD4Sfgag
Hot Fuzz (2007): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0425112/?ref_=nv_sr_1
The Death of Stalin (2017): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4686844/?ref_=nv_sr_1
In The Loop (2009): https://www...2020-02-051h 07Oxide FilmOxide Film, Episode 7: The Lego Movie 2Tom and Mattie review the sequel to the surprise hit The Lego Movie (2014). Inspired by the film's animated finesse we go on to talk about what makes beloved animated films so great.
Lessons From The Screenplay's new podcast: https://anchor.fm/beyondthescreenplay
The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3513498/?ref_=nv_sr_1
The Snowman (1982): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084701/?ref_=nv_sr_3
The Incredibles (2004): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0317705/?ref_=nv_sr_1
The Iron Giant (1999): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0129167/?ref_=nv_sr_1
...2020-02-051h 00Oxide FilmOxide Film, Episode 6: Green Book, and our favourite road trip filmsCW: extended discussion of racism.
Tom and Mattie hit the road and discuss Green Book, as well as our top picks for road trip movies (of every variety..!).
John Yorke's 'Into the Woods': https://www.amazon.co.uk/Into-Woods-Stories-Work-Tell/dp/0141978104
Green Book (2018): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6966692/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Mississippi Burning (1988): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095647/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1392190/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Little Miss Sunshine (2006): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0449059/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Duel (1971...2020-02-051h 00Oxide FilmOxide Film, Episode 5: Oscar Nominations 2019Tom and Mattie go through the nominations for the biggest event in the Western film calendar: the Oscars (or Academy Awards). We examine in detail the most important categories, then mention some of our personal snubs.
Opening clip from the masterminds at ABC Family: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSe6tvfedb0
Full list of the 2019 Oscar nominations: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/91st_Academy_Awards
High Fidelity (2000): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0146882/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
Burning (2018): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7282468/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Shrek 2 being...2020-02-0359 minOxide FilmOxide Film, Episode 4: Stan & Ollie, and our favourite film duosIconic duo Tom and Mattie review Stan & Ollie, the new biopic on another iconic duo, the legendary comic partners Laurel and Hardy. Inspired by the power of the pair we moved on to discuss our personal favourite film duos, both in front of and behind the camera.
Retiring Pixar legend Lee Unkrich: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0881279/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Stan & Ollie (2019): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3385524/?ref_=nv_sr_1
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017-): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5788792/?ref_=nv_sr_1
A Grand Day Out (1989): https...2020-02-0358 minOxide FilmOxide Film, Episode 3: The Favourite, a look back at 2018, and a look forward at 2019To celebrate the new year, Tom and Mattie review Yorgos Lanthimos' most grandiose film yet, The Favourite. From there we discuss our top picks from 2018, and what we're most excited for in 2019.
LFTS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCErSSa3CaP_GJxmFpdjG9Jw/
CinemaWins: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL8h3ri2WN_-IbviBlWtUcQ
The Favourite (2018): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5083738/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Lady Bird (2017): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4925292/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4633694/?ref_=nv_sr_1
A Quiet...2020-02-031h 09Oxide FilmOxide Film, Episode 2: Fantastic Beasts - The Crimes of GrindelwaldCW: very short discussion on autism; discussion of on-screen death and trauma.
In our second episode Mattie has taken polyjuice potion and turned into Aaron, a fellow Harry Potter fanatic, who joins Tom in reviewing the new Fantastic Beasts film, The Crimes of Grindelwald. We move on from there to some listener contributions on Harry Potter, and discuss the franchise's popularity and success.
Fantastic Beasts - The Crimes of Grindelwald: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4123430/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3183660/?ref_=nv...2020-02-0359 minOxide FilmOxide Film, Episode 1: Widows, the Bechdel test, and our favourite action heroinesCW: discussion of on-screen death and racism.
In our first episode, Tom and Mattie review Steve McQueen's Widows (2018), and go on to discuss their top five favourite action heroines!
Widows (2018): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4218572/?ref_=nv_sr_1
The Hunger Games (2012): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1392170/?ref_=nv_sr_1
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1951266/?ref_=nv_sr_3
Terminator 2 - Judgement Day (1991): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103064/?ref_=nv_sr_2
Mad Max - Fury Road (2015): https://www...2020-02-011h 03