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Strangers in a CinemaIn Focus #5 - Star Trek V: The Final FrontierPaul and Zig reach the one they really weren't looking forward to and go 'In Focus' on Star Trek V: The Final Frontier... We promise that we tried to make the show more enjoyable than the film!
Hosted by: Paul Anderson & Zig Bingham
Editor: Paul Anderson
Music: Rupert Cole
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Strangers in a Cinema#192: News of the World / Dead PigsJoin us for the latest episode as Paul and Pete bring you a double feature this week with reviews of the latest Paul Greengrass film 'News of the World' and the long overdue 'Dead Pigs' the 2018 feature debut of Cathy Yan!
Hosted by: Paul Anderson & Pete Wall
Editor: Jack Mills
Music: Rupert Cole
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Strangers in a CinemaIn Focus #4 - Star Trek IV: The Voyage HomeJoin Paul and Zig in the first freshly recorded episode of the 'In Focus' series as they jump on board once again with the crew of the Enterprise and take an in depth look at Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.
Hosted by: Paul Anderson & Zig Bingham
Editor: Paul Anderson
Music: Rupert Cole
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Strangers in a Cinema#191: Malcolm & Marie / The DigJoin Paul and Pete for a double feature with reviews of Sam Levinson's divisive 'Malcom & Marie' and Simon Stone's 'The Dig' along with a brief hit of movie news and the usual popcorn reviews!
Hosted by: Paul Anderson & Pete Wall
Editor: Jack Mills
Music: Rupert Cole
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Facebook: facebook.com/strangersinacinema2021-02-101h 15
Strangers in a CinemaIn Focus #3 - Star Trek III: The Search For Spock*Originally recorded for Babylon Undead June 2020 (previously unpublished)*
Join Paul and Zig as they quest onwards through the Star Trek universe, this week that take a look at 'The Search for Spock' and share their thoughts on the third film in the series.
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Strangers in a Cinema#180: Babyteeth / ProximaJoin us for a belated (sorry!) new episode of the pod as Paul and Pete review Australian indie drama 'Babyteeth' and existential character study 'Proxima' as well as getting into this week's selection of Popcorn Movies and the return of Coming Attractions.2020-09-0100 min
Strangers in a Cinema#179: Palm Springs / Top 5 Time Travel MoviesGet stuck in a time loop with us (you lucky people!) as we review the Hulu hit Palm Springs and count down our Top 5 Time Travel movies.
Not only do you get that to chew on, but we discuss our recently watched popcorn movies and what going back to the cinema has been like in the ongoing pandemic.
Get stuck in a time loop with us (you lucky people!) as we review the Hulu hit Palm Springs and count down our Top 5 Time Travel movies.
Not only do you get that to chew on, but we discuss our recently watched...2020-08-0800 min
Strangers in a Cinema#178: The King of Staten Island / The Old Guard / GreyhoundOn this week's show Paul, Pete, and producer Jack dive into not one, not two, but THREE feature reviews. First up there's the semi-autobiographical arrested development dramedy 'The King of Staten Island' from the arguable king of such things, Judd Apatow. Then there's Highlander-inspired Charlize Theron action vehicle 'The Old Guard. And, finally, Tom Hanks is very much the captain now in WWII naval drama 'Greyhound'.
All that plus regular features 'In the Foyer', 'Popcorn Movies', and 'Credits'.2020-07-2200 min
Strangers in a Cinema#177: Eurovision - The Story of Fire Saga / Wasp NetworkJoin Paul and Pete for the latest episode as they delve into two recent Netflix exclusives: Eurovision - The Story of Fire Saga and Wasp Network along with all the news, reviews and unfettered views you've come to expect!2020-07-0700 min
Strangers in a Cinema#176: Da 5 BloodsOn this week's show Paul and Pete discuss Spike Lee's latest joint 'Da 5 Bloods' which recently dropped on Netflix. There's also time for all the regular features and reviews, as well as some moments of reflection as the reopening of cinemas edges closer.
Running Order
In the Foyer: How do we feel about the reopening of cinemas?
Popcorn Movies: Short-form reviews of the films we've watched in the past week.
Stream Team: Recommendations for films that can be streamed right now from the comfort of your own home/lockdown stronghold.
Feature Review: Da 5 Bloods
Credits: We draw attention to a...2020-06-2400 min
Strangers in a Cinema#175: Best Films of 2020 so far (UK Release)Paul and Pete reunite to count down their favourite films of the year so far (recorded early June 2020) so check out our countdown and let us know if you agree!2020-06-1700 min
Strangers in a Cinema#174: Most Anticipated 2020 Cinema ReleasesIn the wake of the ongoing lock down Paul and guest host Mark Brennan look at their top 5 reasons to be excited for cinema's eventually reopening later in the year.
Not only that but we chat about the upcoming "Snyder Cut" of Justice League and the ramifications that may have for future directors cuts.
Join us!2020-05-2800 min
Strangers in a Cinema#173: Top 10 Films of 2010After a leave of absence, Paul and Pete return and hark back to happier times with their top 10 films from a decade ago!
We also run down out recently watched Popcorn movies and Paul has something of awakening about The Last Jedi and Pete shares his experience of Cats!2020-05-1800 min
Strangers in a Cinema#172: Future of Cinema / The Inaugural Strangers QuizPaul and Pete are joined by LA Community Cinema's James Ewen and Babylon Undead's Zig Bingham for a chat about cinemas after lockdown, their popcorn movie reviews and for the final act we present the inaugural Strangers in a Cinema Quiz!
Running Order;
Act 1: Cinema after lockdown discussion
Act 2: Popcorn Movies
Act 3: Quiz!2020-04-2600 min
Strangers in a Cinema#171: Tiger King / Top 5 Streaming DocsHey all you cool cats and kittens!
On this week's show we can't promise that we'll expose the truth about *that* meat grinder, but we can assure you that we'll deliver at least one bad impression of Joe Exotic, a menagerie of film reviews, a feature review of Netflix phenomenon 'Tiger King', and a countdown of the Top 5 Streaming Docs.
Have at it! And remember, I'd shoot you before I'd shoot my cat.
Running Order
Popcorn Movies:
Paul - Bait (2019) / Bait (2014) / Bait (2012) / Frozen 2 / Contagion / Monos
Pete - Goon / Close / Underwater / The Peanut Butter Falcon / Dream Lover / Brigsby Bear
Stream Team:
...2020-04-1300 min
Strangers in a Cinema#170: The Platform / Top 5 Uplifting FilmsOn this week's show we send a feast of reviews your way, so gobble up all you can before the chance has passed.
As the title suggests, this particular serving of the show is very much a mix of sweet and sour. Our starter is a stimulating blend of film news and eclectic reviews, including brand new segment 'Stream Team' in which we pull tasty recommendations from some of your favourite streaming platforms and dish them up smorgasbord-style. For the main course, we offer up a high-concept plate of savage sci-fi on a bed of social commentary as we review...2020-03-3100 min
Strangers in a Cinema#169: The Hunt / Top 5 Blumhouse FilmsJoin Paul & Pete for a chat about the latest Blumhouse release 'The Hunt' and a countdown of their favourite Jason Blum produced movies!
On top of that, we talk 'Bloodshot' and cast an eye over some upcoming streaming releases you can enjoy whilst the cinemas are closed.
Running Order
In the Foyer: Cinema Closures
Popcorn Movies:
Paul - Squall / Bloodshot / Star Trek / Twins of Evil
Pete - Squall / Judy and Punch / Guns Akimbo / Swallow
Coming Attractions: The Banker(Apple TV+) / The Platform(Netflix)/ Lady and the Tramp (Disney+)
Feature Review: The Hunt
Credits:
Pete - The NewPhil Hendrie Show (Corfu...2020-03-2400 min
Strangers in a Cinema#168: Onward / Fantasy IslandWith the world in the grip of a pandemic, we're back to keep you company during these tough times. On this week's show we review the energetic, yet perhaps minor, Disney Pixar offering 'Onward' as well as one of a trio of Blumhouse productions currently shocking and disturbing audiences (in one way or another) in the form of 'Fantasy Island'.
Running Order
In the Foyer: More major releases are pushed back
Popcorn Movies:
Paul - The True History of the Kelly Gang / Little Joe / Color Out of Space / Dead Air
Pete - Richard Jewell / A Quiet Place / Bombshell
Coming Attractions...2020-03-1700 min
Strangers in a Cinema#167: The Invisible Man / Dark WatersJoin us for the latest show as we treat you to a double feature, reviewing both The Invisible Man and Dark Waters along with a whole host of popcorn reviews, including the sublime Portrait of a Lady on Fire.
Running Order
In the Foyer: Bond Delayed
Popcorn Movies: Portrait of a Lady on Fire / The Host / The Call of the Wild / Child's Play (2019) / The Art of Self Defense
Coming Attractions: Onward / Fantasy Island / Military Wives / Escape from Pretoria
Feature Reviews: The Invisible Man / Dark Waters
Credits:
Paul - Final Fantasy VII Remake Demo
Pete - Drive to Survive - Netflix...2020-03-0800 min
Strangers in a Cinema#166: Emma.On this week's show we review the latest Jane Austen screen adaption in the form of lavish Anya Taylor-Joy vehicle 'Emma.'
We also make time for a host of reviews and previews from the world of film.
Running Order
Paul: Greed / Brahms The Boy 2 / Night Tide / The Day Shall Come / Possum
Pete: The Mustang / Like a Boss / Scottish Mussel / Charlie's Angels / Safe
Coming Attractions: The Invisible Man / Dark Waters / Onward / Portrait of a Woman on Fire / The History of the Kelly Gang
Feature Review: Emma.
Credits
Paul: Mythic Quest (Apple TV comedy series)
Pete: Love is Blind (Netflix dating...2020-03-0200 min
Strangers in a Cinema#165: Parasite / Birds of Prey / Top 5 Romantic ScenesOn this week's show we have reviews of the Oscar-winning Korean social satire 'Parasite' and the latest entry in the DC cinematic universe, 'Birds of Prey'. As this episode arrives around Valentine's Day, we also make time for the Top 5 Romantic Scenes.
Running Order
In the Foyer: Oscars Review
Popcorn Movies:
Paul - One Cut of the Dead / Miss Americana / The Fifth Element
Pete - What Did Jack Do? / A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Coming Attractions: Sonic the Hedgehog / Emma. / A Guide to Second Date Sex
Feature Reviews: Parasite / Birds of Prey
Top 5 Romantic Scenes
Credits:
Paul - Adam...2020-02-1700 min
Strangers in a Cinema#164: Uncut Gems / The Lighthouse / Top 5 Oscar PicksOn this week's show Paul and Pete hold celluloid tension headache 'Uncut Gems' up to the light before braving the elemental brutality of Robert Eggers' 'The Lighthouse'. There's also a nod in the direction of the Oscars with a rundown of the Top 5 Oscar Picks (all results were unknown at the time of recording).
All that plus the latest film news, a heap of reviews, and a clutch of previews.
Running Order
In the Foyer: Studio Ghibli x Netflix
Popcorn Movies: Bad Boys for Life / Friday Night Lights / Bait / Jexi / Underwater / Horse Girl
Coming Attractions: Dolittle / Parasite / Birds of Prey
...2020-02-1000 min
Strangers in a Cinema#163: The Grudge / The Personal History of David CopperfieldJoin us for the latest show as we treat you to a double feature. We review the latest reboot of 'The Grudge' and put Armando Iannucci's highly-anticipated 'The Personal History of David Copperfield' under the spotlight.
Running Order;
Popcorn Movies: Bombshell / Class of '92 /Weathering With You / Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez
Coming Attractions: The Lighthouse / Uncut Gems / The Rhythm Section
Feature Reviews: The Grudge / The Personal History of David Copperfield
Credits:
Paul - Picard (TV Series)
Pete - Sex Education (TV Series)
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Facebook: facebook.com/strangersinacinema2020-02-0200 min
Strangers in a Cinema#162: 1917 / Top 5 War FilmsOn this week's show Paul and Pete move fluidly through the battlefield as they attempt to cover every angle of Sam Mendes' and Roger Deakins' technical marvel '1917' without ever breaking continuity. After a brief fade to black, they then fire off their Top 5 War Films.
Running Order
Popcorn Movies: The Legend of Cocaine Island (Netflix) / Groupers / Dog Day Afternoon / Ma / Always / Jumanji The Next Level / Star Wars Despecialized Editions / Robin Williams Come Inside My Mind / Seberg
Coming Attractions: The Turning / The Grudge / The Personal History of David Copperfield
Feature Review: 1917
Top 5 War Films
Credits: Pete - Medical Police...2020-01-2700 min
Strangers in a Cinema#161: Jojo Rabbit / Top 5 Most Anticipated Films of 2020For the first episode of the new year, Paul and Pete are scanning the horizon for signs of promise as they list their most anticipated films of 2020. This week's feature, from longtime Strangers' favourite Taika Waititi, is 'Jojo Rabbit', an ambitious extension of the director's body of work as he attempts to blend his trademark offbeat satire with a more grounded story unfolding within Nazi Germany during World War II.
Running Order
In the Foyer: Awards season is upon us!
Popcorn Movies: Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker / Diego Maradona / Cats / All Creatures Here Below
Coming Attractions: 1917 / Seberg
Feature Review...2020-01-0900 min
Strangers in a Cinema#160: Top 10 Films of 2019 (and the 5 Worst)It seems like only a day or two ago that we were living in a completely different year and scrambling to make sense of it all. Now that we find ourselves bathing in the serenity of all the abundance that 2020 has to offer, we can look back at the smouldering wreck in our collective rearview and say, "Well, at least we had some great films to raise our spirits through whatever that was."
Strap yourselves in as we count down our picks for the 10 finest films of the year that was 2019 while making time to glare disapprovingly at the films...2020-01-0200 min
Strangers in a Cinema#159: Marriage Story / Top 5 Comedies of 2019On this week's show Paul and Pete review 'Marriage Story', the critically acclaimed latest film from Noah Baumbach before taking a big about turn and running down their Top 5 Comedies of 2019!
There is also time for regular features 'In the Foyer', 'Popcorn Movies', and 'Coming Attractions'.
Running Order
In the Foyer: Critic Proof Box Office
Popcorn Movies: 6 Underground / I Lost My Body / Black Christmas
Coming Attractions: Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker / Cats / The Courier
Feature: Marriage Story
Top 5: Comedies of 2019
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Strangers in a Cinema#158: Top 10 Films of the DecadeIt's been one hell of a decade in film and we've only gone and made a list about it! You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll vehemently disagree, but we hope that you enjoy the fruits of this gargantuan undertaking.
Running Order
Intro: Rationale and Honourable Mentions
Top 10 Films of the Decade: No.10 - No.6
Part 2 Intro: More Honourable Mentions
Top 10 Films of the Decade: No.5 - No.1
Sign Off2019-12-2100 min
Strangers in a Cinema#157: The Irishman / Top 5 Action Movies of 2019On this week's show Paul and Pete have very different experiences with 'The Irishman', the new crime epic from Martin Scorsese as well as counting down their Top 5 Action Movies of 2019.
Running Order
Popcorn Movies
Coming Attractions
Feature: The Irishman
Top 5: Action Films of 2019
Credits2019-12-1500 min
Strangers in a Cinema#156: Knives Out / Top 5 Horror Films of 2019On this week's show Paul and Pete review 'Knives Out' and count down their Top 5 Horror Films of 2019. There's also time, as always, for all the latest news, reviews, and previews from the world of film.
Running Order
In The Foyer: 'Blue Story' pulled from cinemas
Popcorn Movies: Harriet / 21 Bridges / The Night Before / Brittany Runs a Marathon / Attack of the Clones / Revenge of the Sith
Coming Attractions: Charlie's Angels / Queen and Slim / The Biggest Little Farm
Feature: Knives Out
Top 5 Horror Films of 2019
Credits: Watchmen (series, Sky Atlantic) / Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (series, Netflix)2019-12-0200 min
Strangers in a Cinema#155: Le Mans '66 / Earthquake BirdOn this week's show we move through the gears with a review of 'Le Mans '66' before jumping from the sixties to the eighties with our thoughts on 'Earthquake Bird', Wash Westmoreland's adaptation of Susanna Jones' debut novel.
Running Order
In The Foyer: The AV Club Films of the Decade List / Nic Cage to play Nic Cage / Fede Alvarez returns / Pom Klementieff joins M:I 7&8
Popcorn Movies: The Fanatic / Luce / 2040 / The Game Changers / Stuber / Blue Story
Coming Attractions: Frozen 2 / Harriet / 21 Bridges / Them That Follow / Judy and Punch / La Belle Epoche / Greener Grass / Blue Story
Features: Le Mans '66 / Earthquake...2019-11-2400 min
Strangers in a Cinema#154: The Aeronauts / Top 5 Flight FilmsOn this week's show Paul and Pete review 'The Aeronauts', Tom Harper's follow-up to 'Wild Rose' before ascending through their Top 5 Flight Films.
There is also time for regular features 'In the Foyer', 'Popcorn Movies', and 'Coming Attractions'.
Running Order
In the Foyer: PT Anderson's follow-up to 'Phantom Thread' takes shape
Popcorn Movies: Little Monsters / Anna / A Dog Called Money / If Beale Street Could Talk / Aniara / Late Night / The Souvenir / Aftershock / Midway
Coming Attractions: Little Monsters / Last Christmas / Le Mans '66 / The Report
Feature: The Aeronauts
Top 5 Flight Films
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Strangers in a Cinema#153: Sorry We Missed You / The KingHeavy is the head that wears the crown and heavier still is the hand that holds the parcel scanner. On this week's show we review Netflix' new historical epic 'The King' and grapple with the weighty Ken Loach socio-realist drama 'Sorry We Missed You'.
As ever, we also find time for all the latest film news, reviews and previews.
Running Order
In The Foyer: James Dean Resurrected
Popcorn Movies: Eli / Absolutely Anything / Monos / The Reef / Les Diaboliques / 47 Meters Down: Uncaged
Coming Attractions: The Aeronauts / Midway / Luce / The Good Liar / Driven
Features: The King / Sorry We Missed You
Credits: Luigi's Mansion 3...2019-11-1000 min
Strangers in a Cinema#152: Terminator Dark Fate / Top 5 Scariest ScenesJoin us as we disassemble the latest Terminator movie and celebrate Halloween by counting down our Top 5 scariest scenes of all time!
In The Foyer: More directors leave Star Wars / Netflix multiple playback speeds
Popcorn Movies: The Transfiguration / Tell Me Who I Am / The Tale / Scream / The Dead Center
Coming Attractions: Sorry We Missed You / Dr Sleep / After the Wedding / Brittany Runs a Marathon / The King
Feature Review: Terminator: Dark Fate
Top 5 Scariest Scenes2019-10-3100 min
Strangers in a Cinema#151: Wounds / Top 5 Overlooked Horror FilmsOn this week's show we stare into the cockroach-infested heart of darkness that is 'Wounds', Babak Anvari's follow-up to the terrific 'Under the Shadow'. This week's Top 5 allows us to give some overlooked horror films the attention they deserve. Don't be scared. Pull up a stool!
Running Order
In The Foyer: Auteurs vs Superheroes Edition
Popcorn Movies: Zombieland Double Tap / Jackass 3D / Official Secrets / 21 Jump Street / The Farewell
Coming Attractions: Terminator Dark Fate / By the Grace of God / The Beach Bum / Monos / The Last Black Man in San Francisco / Rattlesnake / Countdown
Feature Review: Wounds
Top 5: Overlooked Horror Films
Credits: The...2019-10-2500 min
Strangers in a Cinema#150: El Camino / Top 5 Movies Based on TV ShowsOn this week's show Paul and Pete cook up a batch of high-grade opinions and release them to the fiends. That morally-dubious opening piece is a sure sign that it's time for a review of the new Netflix feature 'El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie' from writer/director Vince Gilligan and starring Aaron Paul as a returning Jesse "Science, Bitch!" Pinkman.
There's also time for a neatly tied-in Top 5. For the Breaking Bad episode, it could only be: Top 5 Movies Based on TV Show. Ding! Ding! Ding!
Running Order
In The Foyer: Josephine Decker has a new project under A24...2019-10-1800 min
Strangers in a Cinema#149: Joker / Top 5 Movie OutsidersOn this week's show Paul and Pete review 'Joker' while remembering at all times that its director has made clear it is "just a movie". Fittingly, they deliver "just opinions". They hope it all makes cents.
The team then pirouette into a 'Joker'-inspired countdown of the Top 5 Movie Outsiders.
Running Order
In The Foyer: Ang Lee and Gemini Man's high frame rate / Alfonso Cauron signs a TV production deal with Apple+ / Len Wiseman helms a female-fronted John Wick spin-off
Coming Attractions: Gemini Man / The Addams Family / The Dead Center / The Day Shall Come
Feature Review: Joker
Top 5: Movie Outsiders
Close
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Strangers in a Cinema#148: Ready or Not / Top 5 Dysfunctional Movie FamiliesOn this week's show Paul and Pete throw themselves into the organised chaos of ace blood-soaked B-movie 'Ready or Not' in which a deadly family tradition threatens to bring a new marriage to the most abrupt of endings. This week's Top 5 is inspired by this week's feature as the Top 5 Dysfunctional Families fight it out for the number 1 spot.
Running Order
In The Foyer: Exit 6 Film Festival Review / 'Cherry', the new project from the Russo brothers / Tomb Raider 2 will be a Ben Wheatley film
Popcorn Movies: In The Shadow of the Moon / Midsommar / The Goldfinch
Coming Attractions: Joker (Wide) / Judy...2019-10-0600 min
Strangers in a Cinema#147: Ad Astra / Top 5 Brad Pitt FilmsOn this week's show Paul Anderson, Pete Wall and guest James Ewen stare long into the abyss and contemplate the depths and dimensions of interplanetary space drama Ad Astra from director James Gray. At the centre of the film is a textured performance from one Bradley Pitt and we use this as our inspiration for a rundown of our Top 5 Brad Pitt Films.
Running Order
In The Foyer: Jurassic World 3 update / Joker controversy / The Irishman gets an advanced cinematic release
Popcorn Movies: The Phantom Menace / Angel Heart / Sword of Trust / Between Two Ferns The Movie / The Kitchen
Coming Attractions: Ready...2019-09-2900 min
Strangers in a Cinema#146: HustlersOn this week's show we review 'Hustlers', a film inspired by a candid magazine article that sees a dazzling return to form for Jennifer Lopez alongside rising star Constance Wu.
Running Order
In The Foyer: El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie will hit both Netflix and cinema screens / Paul reports on life as a first-time producer
Popcorn Movies: Avengers Infinity War / Avengers Endgame / Chain Reaction / Battle at Big Rock / Evelyn
Coming Attractions: Ad Astra / Rambo Last Blood / 3 From Hell / Diego Maradona
Feature Review: Hustlers
Credits2019-09-2100 min
Strangers in a Cinema#145: IT Chapter TwoOn this week's show Pete is joined by none other than his actual full-blown wife Francesca to delve into the world of looming childhood trauma and perpetual nightmares that is... IT Chapter Two, the follow-up to the 2017 hit reboot.
Running Order
In the Foyer: Guardian Top 10 21st Century Films / Game of Thrones lives on!
Popcorn Movies: Black Rock / My Best Friend's Wedding / Before I Wake / The Thing
Coming Attractions: Downton Abbey / Hustlers / Night Hunter / Honeyland
Feature Review: IT Chapter Two
Credits: TV roundup2019-09-1500 min
Strangers in a Cinema#144: Pain and GloryOn this week's show we give Pedro Almodóvar's 'Pain and Glory' the warm embrace that it deserves by way of an impassioned feature review as well as bringing you all the latest film news, strong views, and "You should look forward to..."s that the human heart could possibly desire.
Running Order
In The Foyer: Toronto Preview / James Gunn and THE Suicide Squad
Popcorn Movies: The Terminator / Terminator 2 / A Million Little Pieces / The Informer
Coming Attractions: IT Chapter Two / K-12 / Queen of Hearts / The Shiny Shrimps / The Big Meeting
Feature Review: Pain and Glory
Credits: Film Producers / Pedro Almodóva...2019-09-0800 min
Strangers in a Cinema#143: Crawl / Scary Stories to Tell in the DarkOn this week's show we serve up a double helping of horror with reviews of both creature-feature 'Crawl' from director Alexandre Aja (Switchblade Romance, The Hills Have Eyes) and 'Scary Stories To Tell in the Dark', the latest from André Øvredal, the man behind cult Norwegian fantasy-horror 'Trollhunter'.
Running Order:
- In The Foyer: Fresh insights into 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, as a new trailer drops / Anticipation grows for Chris Nolan's 'Tenet' with less than a year to release
- Popcorn Movies: Tango & Cash / Nuts! / Satan's Slave / Wildlife / Little Women / Summer Hours
- Coming Attractions: A Million Little Pi...2019-08-3000 min
Strangers in a Cinema#142: Once Upon a Time... In HollywoodOn this week's show we cover the latest from Quentin Tarantino as well as reveling in the awful glory of Apocalypse Now making its way back to cinema screens.
Running Order:
- In The Foyer: What next for Spider-Man? / Whoa! There's a new Matrix movie in the works.
- Popcorn Movies: Night Train to Venice / The Mummy (1999) / Good Boys
- Coming Attractions: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark / Crawl / A Faithful Man / Hail Satan?
- Features: Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood / Apocalypse Now: The Final Cut
- Credits2019-08-2500 min
Strangers in a Cinema#141: Jaws / Top 5 Most Anticipated to Dec. 2019We're going to need a bigger podcast as we take a look at Spielberg's classic Jaws (recently re-released on the big screen) and then count down our Top 5 most anticipated films for the rest of 2019!2019-08-1600 min
Strangers in a Cinema#140: Hobbs & Shaw / Holiday / Top 5 of 2019 so far!Paul and Pete rev up their engines as they take on the first 'Fast and Furious' spinoff 'Hobbs & Shaw' before speeding off into the sunset for a less than enjoyable vacation with Isabella Eklöf's controversial new film 'Holiday'.
Once we are back on home turf we count down our Top 5 films of 2019 so far!2019-08-1100 min
Strangers in a Cinema#139: The Lion King / The Great HackOn this week's show Paul and Pete offer up their nascent opinions to the pride lands of public scrutiny as they get to grips with the new Disney re-skin of the not-so-new Disney classic 'The Lion King'.
Have technological advances enriched or depleted the impact of the source material? How real is too real? Did anyone actually ask for this? All these questions are pawed over and prodded before the guys get their teeth into new Netflix doc 'The Great Hack' that attempts to untangle the mess of stolen information, targeted ads and global shithousery that was Cambridge Analytica.
The...2019-08-0300 min
Strangers in a Cinema#138: In Fabric / Spiderman - Far From Home / MidsommarPaul is joined by Babylon Undead's very own Zig Bingham and they get to work with a bumper show of reviews. We talk about the new film from Peter Strickland 'In Fabric' before changing gears and catching up with the latest from the MCU with a new Spiderman adventure, 'Far From Home'. After all that we take ourselves on a relaxing jaunt to a Swedish folk festival and review Ari Aster's latest nightmare 'Midsommar'.
Act 1: Babylon Undead
Act 2: What have we been watching?
Act 3: In Fabric Review
Act 4: Spiderman: Far From Home Review
Act 5: Midsommar Review
Strangers in a Cinema...2019-07-1200 min
Strangers in a Cinema#137:Toy Story 4The toys are back in town (well Pete it is anyway). Paul and Pete are reunited as Pete re-joins the show (for this episode at least!). Its not just one big catch up though we get into what we've been watching and review Toy Story 4.... join us!
• Act 1: Volunteering for Cheltenham Film Festival
• Act 2: What have we been watching?
• Act 3: Toy Story 4 review
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Strangers in a Cinema#136: MiB International (SPOILERS)/ Raucus Caucus guest spot.Paul is joined by the Raucus Caucus team as they get into MiB International and take a look into VR filmmaking! (SPOILERS!)
Running Order;
- Intro
- VR Filmmaking
- What have we been watching
- MiB International Review
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Your Hosts: Paul Anderson (@HKCavalier1982) / Raucus Caucus (@theraucuscaucus)
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All additional audio covered by Creative Commons licensing2019-06-2400 min
Strangers in a Cinema#135: Godzilla King of Monsters / MaLike Godzilla and Ghidora before them Paul and Grace get into mortal combat as they step into a heated debate about the merits of Godzilla: King of Monsters! Oh an we review Ma as well...
Running Order;
- Intro
- What Have We Been Watching
- Ma Review
- Godzilla: King of Monsters Review
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All additional audio covered by Creative Commons licensing2019-06-0800 min
Strangers in a Cinema#134: Aladdin / RocketmanJoin us we take you on a rocket to a whole new world as we review the latest Disney live action adaptation Aladdin & the Elton John biopic Rocketman, with a bunch of other treats thrown in for good measure!
Running Order;
- Intro
- What Have We Been Watching
- Aladdin Review
- Rocketman Review
Strangers in a Cinema on Twitter: @StrangersCinema
Your Hosts: Paul Anderson (@HKCavalier1982) / Grace Williams (@grizzlefizzle89)
Your Producer/ Editor: Jack Mills (@Millsattack)
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Strangers in a Cinema#133: John Wick 3 / Top 5 Palme d'Or WinnersJoin Paul and Grace as they jump on board John Wick's wild quest for revenge before putting some precise head-shots into their top 5 Palme d'Or winners!
Running Order;
- Intro
- What Have We Been Watching
- John Wick 3 Review
- Top 5 Palme d'Or winners.
Strangers in a Cinema on Twitter: @StrangersCinema
Your Hosts: Paul Anderson (@HKCavalier1982) / Grace Williams (@grizzlefizzle89)
Your Producer/ Editor: Jack Mills (@Millsattack)
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Strangers in a Cinema#132: Detective Pikachu / Cannes 2019Join us we run down our most anticipated films in competition at Cannes 2019, get very excited for the new Midsommar trailer and review the 1hr45mins of fan service that is Detective Pikachu!
Running Order;
- Intro
- What Have We Been Watching
- Midsommar / IT Chapter 2 trailers
- Cannes 2019
- Detective Pikachu Review
Strangers in a Cinema on Twitter: @StrangersCinema
Your Hosts: Paul Anderson (@HKCavalier1982) / Grace Williams (@grizzlefizzle89)
Your Producer/ Editor: Jack Mills (@Millsattack)
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Strangers in a Cinema#131: Long ShotNow the biggest release of the year is out of the way, we bring ourselves back down to earth with an in depth look at the surprisingly touching comedy Long Shot as well talking about whether or there is an appetite for the (delayed again) Avatar sequels.
Running Order;
- Intro
- Star Wars/ Avatar release schedules
- What Have We Been Watching
- Longs Shot Review
Strangers in a Cinema on Twitter: @StrangersCinema
Your Hosts: Paul Anderson (@HKCavalier1982) / Grace Williams (@grizzlefizzle89)
Your Producer/ Editor: Jack Mills (@Millsattack)
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Strangers in a Cinema#130: Avengers EndgameAs you might have noticed Endgame came out this week, we review the epic conclusion to The Infinity Saga (with some spoilers, we hasten to add). That's not all though, we also play catch up with reviews of the Hellboy reboot and Neil Jordan's Greta and share our thoughts on the recent Star Wars trailer!
Running Order;
- Intro
- Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker Trailer
- What Have We Been Watching
- Avengers: Endgame Review
Strangers in a Cinema on Twitter: @StrangersCinema
Your Hosts: Paul Anderson (@HKCavalier1982) / Grace Williams (@grizzlefizzle89)
Your Producer/ Editor: Jack Mills (@Millsattack)
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Strangers in a Cinema#129: Shazam / Pet Sematary / Top 5 Movie CatsShazam! The latest episode is here, we review (you guessed it!) Shazam & Pet Sematary before counting down our Top 5 movie cats! If that's not enough for you then wait until you hear about Paul's new sideboard... don't we spoil you!
Running Order;
- Intro
- What Have We Been Watching
- Shazam Review
- Pet Sematary Review
- Top 5 Movie Cats
Strangers in a Cinema on Twitter: @StrangersCinema
Your Hosts: Paul Anderson (@HKCavalier1982) / Grace Williams (@grizzlefizzle89)
Your Producer/ Editor: Jack Mills (@Millsattack)
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Strangers in a Cinema#128: DumboJoin Paul and Grace for the latest show as they believe an elephant can fly but then quickly disagree on whether Tim Burton's live action adaptation of 'Dumbo' is any good!
This week also sees the return of 'Coming Attractions' as we get into the new trailers for the highly anticipated 'Joker' and 'The Dead Don't Die'.
Running Order;
- Intro
- Coming Attractions
- What Have We Been Watching
- Dumbo Review
Strangers in a Cinema on Twitter: @StrangersCinema
Your Hosts: Paul Anderson (@HKCavalier1982) / Grace Williams (@grizzlefizzle89)
Your Producer/ Editor: Jack Mills (@Millsattack)
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Strangers in a Cinema#127: UsHaving survived a change of studio (well Paul moving house, at least!)we're back with our thoughts on Jordan Peele's latest horror, Us as well as all the usual treats, including Grace getting really very excited for Aussie thriller Road Train, join us!
Running Order;
- Intro
- Disney/Fox Acquisition
- What Have We Been Watching
- Us Review
Strangers in a Cinema on Twitter: @StrangersCinema
Your Hosts: Paul Anderson (@HKCavalier1982) / Grace Williams (@grizzlefizzle89)
Your Producer/ Editor: Jack Mills (@Millsattack)
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Strangers in a Cinema#126: Captain Marvel / Top 5 MCU MoviesJoin us for a Marvellous episode as we review Captain Marvel, bicker about 'The Incredible Hulk' being canon and count down our Top 5 MCU movies!
Running Order;
- Intro
- What have you been watching?
- Captain Marvel Review
- Top 5 MCU Movies
Strangers in a Cinema on Twitter: @StrangersCinema
Your Hosts: Paul Anderson (@HKCavalier1982) / Grace Williams (@grizzlefizzle89)
Your Producer/ Editor: Jack Mills (@Millsattack)
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Strangers in a Cinema#125: Fighting with my Family / Rebel Film Fest InterviewJoin Paul & Grace as they celebrate the 40th Birthday of Alien, review wrestling drama Fighting with my Family and finally get to interview the team behind Rebel Film Festival, it's a cracker!
Running Order;
- Intro
- What have you been watching?
- Rebel Film Festival Interview
- Fighting with my Family Interview
Strangers in a Cinema on Twitter: @StrangersCinema
Your Hosts: Paul Anderson (@HKCavalier1982) / Grace Williams (@grizzlefizzle89)
Your Producer/ Editor: Jack Mills (@Millsattack)
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Strangers in a Cinema#124: Oscars 2019 & Rebel Film FestivalJoin Paul and Grace as they review South African Spook Hunter (and mostly/hopefully get some names right this time!) & Aussie thriller Reaching Distance before getting into the Oscar Winners and reviewing Rebel Film Festival!
Running Order;
- Intro
- What have you been watching?
- Oscar Winners 2019
- Rebel Film Festival Review
Strangers in a Cinema on Twitter: @StrangersCinema
Your Hosts: Paul Anderson (@HKCavalier1982) / Grace Williams (@grizzlefizzle89)
Your Producer/ Editor: Jack Mills (@Millsattack)
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Strangers in a Cinema#123: If Beale Street Could Talk / Top 5 Literary AdaptationsJoin Paul & Grace as they review Barry Jenkin's latest drama, 'If Beale Street Could Talk' and countdown their Top 5 literary adaptations but with a twist... they have to have read the book!
Running Order;
- Intro
- What have you been watching?
- If Beale Street Could Talk Review
- Top 5 Literary Adaptations (of book we've actually read!)
Strangers in a Cinema on Twitter: @StrangersCinema
Your Hosts: Paul Anderson (@HKCavalier1982) / Grace Williams (@grizzlefizzle89)
Your Producer/ Editor: Jack Mills (@Millsattack)
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Strangers in a Cinema#122: Legend (1985)/BAFTA WinnersPaul and Grace are joined by director (and Legend mega fan) Geoff Harmer to talk about Ridley Scott's cult fantasy 'Legend' and his upcoming film 'Dead Air'. We also get into the BAFTA winners and review, 'Alita: Battle Angel', 'Escape Room' and more!
Running Order;
- BAFTA Winners
- What have you been watching?
- Dead Air Interview w/director Geoff Harmer
- Legend (1985) Chat
Strangers in a Cinema on Twitter: @StrangersCinema
Your Hosts: Paul Anderson (@HKCavalier1982) / Grace Williams (@grizzlefizzle89)
Guest: Geoff Harmer (@FraughtUK)
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Strangers in a Cinema#121: Can You Ever Forgive Me? / Oscar NominationsJoin Paul & Grace as they chat about the 2019 Oscar Nominations and who they want to win before getting into a review of 'Can Your Ever Forgive Me?' the Oscar nominated drama from director Marielle Heller.
Running Order;
- Oscar Nominations
- What have you been watching?
- Can You Ever Forgive Me? Review
Strangers in a Cinema on Twitter: @StrangersCinema
Your Hosts: Paul Anderson (@HKCavalier1982) / Grace Williams (@grizzlefizzle89)
Your Producer/ Editor: Jack Mills (@Millsattack)
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Strangers in a Cinema#120: Glass / Top 5 TrilogiesJoin Paul and Grace as they take on the long awaited final part of M Night Shyamalan's superhero trilogy 'Glass' and countdown their Top 5 Trilogies.
Act 1: What have we been watching.
Act 2: Glass Review
Act 3: Top 5 Trilogies
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Strangers in a Cinema on Twitter: @StrangersCinema
Your Hosts: Paul Anderson (@HKCavalier1982) / Grace Williams (@grizzlefizzle89)
Your Producer/ Editor: Jack Mills (@Millsattack)
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Strangers in a Cinema#119: Colette / Top 5 British ActressesJoin Paul and Grace for the latest episode as they share their thoughts on the BAFTA nominations, review Colette and count top their Top 5 British Actresses.
Running Order;
- Intro
- What have you been watching?
- BAFTA Nominations
- Colette Review
- Top 5 British Actresses
Strangers in a Cinema on Twitter: @StrangersCinema
Your Hosts: Paul Anderson (@HKCavalier1982) /Grace Williams (@grizzlefizzle89)
Your Producer/ Editor: Jack Mills (@Millsattack)
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Strangers in a Cinema#118: The Favourite / Top 5 Most Anticipated of 2019Join us we herald the New Year with our review of The Favourite, get hot under the collar about the Golden Globe results and count down our Top 5 most anticipated films of 2019!
Running Order;
- Intro
- What have you been watching?
- Golden Globes results
- The Favourite Review
- Top 5 Most Anticipated Film of 2019
Strangers in a Cinema on Twitter: @StrangersCinema
Your Hosts: Paul Anderson (@HKCavalier1982) / Pete Wall (@critical_stop)/ Grace Williams (@grizzlefizzle89)
Your Producer/ Editor: Jack Mills (@Millsattack)
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Strangers in a Cinema#117: Top 10 Films of 2018 (and the 5 Worst)Join the pod for the final show of the year as Paul, Pete and Grace look back on the rollercoaster that was 2018 and count down their Top 10 and 5 Worst Films of the Year.
Running Order:
Intro
- Was 2018 a good year in film?
- 5 Worst Films of 2018
- I Can't Believe I Haven't Seen (the films we missed this year)
- Top 10 Films of 2018 (10 - 6)
- Top 10 Films of 2018 (5 - 1)
- Honourable Mentions
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Let us know what made your list via all the usual channels and see you on the other side of the divide in 2019!
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Strangers in a Cinema#116: Aquaman / Top 5 Christmas FilmsIt's Christmas, join us for a yuletide treat!
Long time listeners will be pleased to know we stayed sober this year as Paul, Pete and Grace review Aquaman, give you the lowdown on Tivoli Cinemas and deliver their Top 5 Christmas films!
Strangers in a Cinema on Twitter: @StrangersCinema
Your Hosts: Paul Anderson (@HKCavalier1982) / Pete Wall (@critical_stop)/ Grace Williams (@grizzlefizzle89)
Your Producer/ Editor: Jack Mills (@Millsattack)
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Strangers in a Cinema#115: Sorry To Bother You / Top 5 Directorial DebutsThis week's pod is all about the mavericks, the creators, and the rising stars that made an immediate impact on the world of film.
Accordingly, we bring you our reactions to Boots Riley's directorial debut - the biting satire 'Sorry To Bother You' - before taking on the dizzying task of picking a top 5 directorial debuts OF ALL TIME!
Opening - What have you been Watching?
Paul: Elves / Mowgli
Grace: Hangman / What's Your Number?
Pete: The Christmas Chronicles / The Green Book
• Act 1: The Gang Solve The Oscar Hosting Conundrum
• Act 2: Sorry To Bother You
• Act 3: Top 5 Directorial Debuts
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Strangers in a Cinema#114: Creed II / Top 5 Combat Sports FilmsGuest host Grace Williams returns to join Paul and Pete as they try and keep the disagreements within the ring! We review Creed II, run down our top 5 combat sports films and finally come up with game for everyone to play!
Round 1: What have we been watching.
Round 2: Sundance 2019 lineup - I'm in or In the bin!
Round 3: Creed II Review
Round 4: Top 5 Combat Sports Films
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Strangers in a Cinema on Twitter: @StrangersCinema
Your Hosts: Paul Anderson (@HKCavalier1982) / Pete Wall (@critical_stop) / Grace Williams (@grizzlefizzle89)
Your Producer/ Editor: Jack Mills (@Millsattack)
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Strangers in a Cinema#113: The Girl in the Spider's Web / Top 5 Badass Female ProtagonistsThis week's pod is a celebration of women who rely on no man to achieve their goals. With that in mind, it's only right that we'd feature a review of the latest Lisbeth Salander story 'The Girl in the Spider's Web' starring no other than the Queen of England, Claire Foy.
For this week's Top 5 we salute the Top 5 Badass Female Protagonists as well as revealing the results of the Listener Top 5.
Opening - What have you been Watching?
Pom Poko / Shoplifters / The Other Side of the Wind / Sorry to Bother You / Skin Trade / Candyman / Escape from New York / Fantastic...2018-11-2900 min
Strangers in a Cinema#112: The Ballad of Buster Scruggs / Top 5 Netflix OriginalsSaddle up for a journey across the plains of the Old West as the Coen brothers empty the entire six-shooter with Netflix anthology 'The Ballad of Buster Scruggs'.
For this week's Top 5 we stay within the terrain of the ubiquitous red and black streaming service as we count down our Top 5 Netflix Original Films.
As the sun sets on another episode, we scan the horizon for the very best of what's to come from the Netflix stable.
YEE-HAW!!
Opening - What have you been Watching?
Suspiria (2018) / Outlaw King / The Land of Steady Habits
• Act 1: The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
• Act 2: Top...2018-11-2200 min
Strangers in a Cinema#111: Overlord / Top 5 Stan Lee CameosPete tells off Paul for not enjoying Overlord...
Once the bickering is out of the way we pay tribute to the late great Stan Lee and talk about what beckons in the future for the MCU.
Opening - What have you been Watching?
Film Bath / Wildlife / Halloween / Peterloo / A Love that Never Dies / Fight Club
• Act 1: Overlord Review
• Act 2: Top 5 Stan Lee Cameos
• Act 3: Where next for the MCU?
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Strangers in a Cinema on Twitter: @StrangersCinema
Your Hosts: Paul Anderson (@HKCavalier1982) / Pete Wall (@critical_stop)
Your Producer/ Editor: Jack Mills (@Millsattack)
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All ot...2018-11-1700 min
Strangers in a Cinema#110: Widows / Top 5 Female Ensemble FilmsPete returns to take his 'throne' this week and Paul gets all smug about seeing films ahead of release!
Once the tender reunion is out of the way we review Steve McQueen's latest film 'Widows' and list our Top 5 female ensemble films!
Opening - What have you been Watching?
The Favourite / Apostle / Lizzie / Malevolent
• Act 1: Widows Review
• Act 2: Top 5 Female Ensemble films
• Act 3: Widows cast - what are they doing next?
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Strangers in a Cinema on Twitter: @StrangersCinema
Your Hosts: Paul Anderson (@HKCavalier1982) / Pete Wall (@critical_stop)
Your Producer/ Editor: Jack Mills (@Millsattack)
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Strangers in a Cinema#109: Bohemian Rhapsody / Top 5 BiopicsThunder and lightning are indeed very very frightening but our guest host Michael Beddoes isn't! Join Paul and Michael to see if they go gaga for 'Bohemian Rhapsody or if it's just another biopic that bites the dust....
Opening - Michael Beddoes talks about his new short 'Sequins'.
• Act 1: What Have You Been Watching?
• Act 2: 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Review
• Act 3: Top 5 Biopics
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Strangers in a Cinema on Twitter: @StrangersCinema
Your Hosts: Paul Anderson (@HKCavalier1982) / Michael Beddoes(@michaelbeddoes)
Your Producer/ Editor: Jack Mills (@Millsattack)
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Strangers in a Cinema#108: Halloween SpecialWelcome to a terrifying Halloween special! Paul and guest host Grace Williams bring you their thoughts on the new Halloween sequel and run down their Top 5 contemporary horror films. Join us if you dare!
Opening - What Have You Been Watching?
(Show Dogs / Destroy All Monsters / Apostle)
• Act 1: 'Halloween' review
• Act 2: Top 5 Contemporary Horror Movies
• Act 3: Jason Blum
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Your Hosts: Paul Anderson (@HKCavalier1982) / Grace Williams (@grizzlefizzle89)
Your Producer/ Editor: Jack Mills (@Millsattack)
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Strangers in a Cinema#107: Bad Times at the El Royale / First ManOn this week's show we take a detailed look at two new releases, 'Bad Times at the El Royale from writer/ director Drew Goddard and 'First Man' the latest effort from the hot young talent that is Damien Chazelle. We then neatly blast off into our top 5 Ryan Gosling performances before disappearing off to make sure we've got the 'The Right Stuff' for Pete's wedding.
Opening - What Have You Been Watching?
(Mandy / A Star Is Born / 22 July / Killing Eve)
Act 1: 'Bad Times at the Royale' review
Act 2: 'First Man' review
Act 3: Top 5 Ryan Gosling performances
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Strangers in a Cinema#106: Venom / Top 5 Worst Superhero MoviesOn this week's show we are functioning symbiotes possessed by our opinions on 'Venom'. We attempt to tame the voices in our heads before moving on to give some ruthless picks for the worst superhero films ever made.
Opening - What Have You Been Watching?
(Exit 6 Film Festival / A Star Is Born / Suicide Squad / Night School / The Hate U Give)
• Act 1: 'Venom' review
• Act 2: Top 5 Worst Superhero Movies
• Act 3: Upcoming Superhero Movies (which might not be terrible)
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Strangers in a Cinema#105: The Little Stranger / Top 5 Films Featuring StrangersOn this week's show we are typically frank as we investigate what Faraday did when left alone in a room. Yep, Lenny Abrahamson is back and this time he's trained his eye on Domhnall Gleeson playing a doctor haunted by his past as he becomes embroiled in the lives of a fractured family while their formerly grandiose home creaks and crumbles. We then move on to count down our picks for the best films featuring strangers.
Opening - What Have You Been Watching?
• Act 1: 'The Little Stranger' review
• Act 2: Top 5 Films Featuring Strangers
• Act 3: Exit 6 Film Festival Preview
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Strangers in a Cinema#104: The Predator / Top 5 SequelsOn this week's show we offer up the 104th installment in the ongoing Strangers in a Cinema franchise which promises to tie up all the loose ends from the 103 previous installments:
Opening - What Have You Been Watching?
• Act 1: 'The Predator' review
• Act 2: Top 5 Sequels
• Act 3: Which films should have sequels?
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Your Hosts: Paul Anderson (@HKCavalier1982) / Pete Wall (@Critical_Stop)
Your Producer/ Editor: Jack Mills (@Millsattack)
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All other audio covered by Creative Commons licensing2018-09-2200 min
Strangers in a Cinema#103: Searching / Top 5 Modern Tech FilmsOn this week's show:
Opening - What Have You Been Watching?
• Act 1: 'Searching' review
• Act 2: Top 5 Modern Tech Films
• Act 3: What Makes Good Sci-Fi?
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Your Hosts: Paul Anderson (@HKCavalier1982) / Pete Wall (@Critical_Stop)
Your Producer/ Editor: Jack Mills (@Millsattack)
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All other audio covered by Creative Commons licensing2018-09-0700 min
Strangers in a Cinema#102: BlacKkKlansman / Top 5 Films of Summer 2018On this week's show:
Opening - What Have You Been Watching?
• Act 1: 'BlacKkKlansman' review
• Act 2: What's Next For... The cast and crew of BlacKkKlansman
• Act 3: Top 5 Films of Summer 2018
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Your Hosts: Paul Anderson (@HKCavalier1982) / Pete Wall (@Critical_Stop)
Your Producer/ Editor: Jack Mills (@Millsattack)
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Strangers in a Cinema#101: The Festival / Top 5 Contemporary British Comedies / Comedy PreviewOn this week's show:
Opening - What Have You Been Watching?
• Act 1: 'The Festival' review
• Act 2: Top 5 Contemporary British Comedy Films
• Act 3: Comedy Preview - Upcoming comedy films in 2018
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Your Hosts: Paul Anderson (@HKCavalier1982) / Pete Wall (@Critical_Stop)
Your Producer/ Editor: Jack Mills (@Millsattack)
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All other audio covered by Creative Commons licensing2018-08-2300 min
Strangers in a Cinema#100: Top 10 Movies of All Time / Ant-Man & The Wasp / The MegJoin our 100th episode celebration as Paul and Pete count down their top 10 favourite films of all time in this special extended edition.
Not only that but we make time to review 'Ant-Man & The Wasp' and 'The Meg'. What more could you possibly ask for?
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Your Hosts: Paul Anderson (@HKCavalier1982) / Pete Wall (@Critical_Stop)
Your Producer/ Editor: Jack Mills (@Millsattack)
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All other audio covered by Creative Commons licensing2018-08-1500 min
Strangers in a Cinema#99: Mission Impossible Fallout / ExtinctionOn this week's show it's time to dive through the nearest window, sprint across the rooftops, and HALO jump into the nearest cinema seat because one Thomas Cruise Mapother IV has done a new action film and he's gone all in!
As ever, Paul and Pete also make time for regular features 'In the Foyer', 'Popcorn Movies', 'Coming Attractions', and 'Credits'
Running Order
In the Foyer - Gunn but Not Forgotten / Star Wars Casting, Carrie Fisher Everlasting / Lady Macbest: Florence Pugh Rules The World
Popcorn Movies - Generation Wealth / Zoe / Apostasy / Call Me By Your Name
Coming Attractions - The...2018-08-0200 min
Strangers in a Cinema#98: Hotel ArtemisOn this week's show Pete and Paul mull over a dystopian world in which secrecy is paramount, protection comes at great cost, and personal demons loom menacingly over the workplace. They also squeeze in a review of a sci-fi movie called 'Hotel Artemis'. ;)
As ever, they also make time for regular features 'In the Foyer', 'Popcorn Movies', 'Coming Attractions', and 'Credits'
Running Order
In the Foyer - Comic Con 2018 / Guardians of The Corporate Galaxy: James Gunn Gets The Bullet
Popcorn Movies - What Richard Did / Let The Sunshine In / The Piano / Murder By Death / The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer...2018-07-2700 min
Strangers in a Cinema#97: Incredibles 2 / SkyscraperOn this week's show Pete and Paul review Disney/Pixar sequel 'Incredibles 2' and Dwayne Johnson vehicle 'Skyscraper'.
As ever, they also make time for regular features 'In the Foyer', 'Popcorn Movies', 'Coming Attractions', and 'Credits'
Running Order
In the Foyer - Rub and Tug and Shrug? / Kubrick and the Lost Script / Birds of Prey
Popcorn Movies - Racer and the Jailbird / The Secret of Marrowbone / First Reformed / Birthmarked
Coming Attractions - Bird Box (21/12) / Apostasy (27/7)
Features - Incredibles 2 / Skyscraper
Credits - A Ghost Story
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Your Hosts: Paul Anderson (@HKCavalier1982) / Pete Wall (@Critical...2018-07-1900 min
Strangers in a Cinema#96: Tau / The First PurgeOn this week's show Pete and Paul experience a pretty average week of new releases but value our audience so much we watched both 'Tau' and 'The First Purge' so we could share our thoughts!
As ever, we make time for regular features 'Popcorn Movies', , 'Coming Attractions', and 'Credits'
Running Order
In the Foyer - Top 5 Films Set in the Summer
Popcorn Movies - Leave No Trace/ The Misfits / The Secret of Marrowbone / Elephant Walk
Coming Attractions - Racer and the Jailbird (13/07) and Ghost Dog 2 (TBC)
Features - Tau / The First Purge
Credits - Life is Strange (Videogame series)
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Strangers in a Cinema#95: Tag / Sicario 2On this week's show Paul and Pete review touching comedy 'Tag' and the sequel to cartel crime thriller 'Sicario'.
As ever, they also make time for regular features 'Popcorn Movies', , 'Coming Attractions', and 'Credits'
Running Order
In the Foyer - Top 5 Films Set in the Summer
Popcorn Movies - Xtro / Ocean's 8 / On Chesil Beach / Calibre
Coming Attractions - Mandy (Sept. 14th) / A Prayer Before Dawn (July 20th)
Features - Tag / Sicario 2
Credits - Homecoming - podcast (https://www.gimletmedia.com/homecoming) / Flowers - TV Show (http://www.channel4.com/programmes/flowers/on-demand/)
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Strangers in a Cinema#94: Hereditary / Top 5 Films of the Year So FarOn this week's show Paul and Pete run down their highlights of the year in film so far before reviewing heart-stopping psychological horror 'Hereditary'.
As ever, they also make time for regular features 'Popcorn Movies', , 'Coming Attractions', and 'Credits'
Running Order
In the Foyer - Top 5 Films of the Year So Far
Popcorn Movies - As I Open My Eyes (World Cup Selection from Tunisia) / Ocean's 8 / Thoroughbreds
Coming Attractions - Mission Impossible: Fallout (26th July) / Skyscraper (July 13th)
Feature - Hereditary
Credits - Honest Trailers / The United States of Tara
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Strangers in a Cinema#93 - Jurassic World: Fallen KingdomOn this week's show Paul and Pete look to outrun a tsunami of disappointment / dinosaurs as they get their claws into the latest entry in the Jurassic World extension to the Jurassic Park franchise. (If you're an original idea, please please please get in touch with The Big Wigs)
As ever, they also make time for regular features 'In the Foyer', 'Popcorn Movies', and 'Coming Attractions'
Running Order
In the Foyer - E3: Shadow of the Tomb Raider / Spider-Man / Death Stranding
Popcorn Movies - Robocop / The Strangers: Prey at Night / Revenge
Coming Attractions - Suspiria / First Reformed
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Strangers in a Cinema#92 - Solo: A Star Wars StoryOn this week's show Paul, Pete, and producer Jack feel the force of the latest entry in the ever-expanding Star Wars universe.
As ever, they also make time for regular features 'In the Foyer', 'Popcorn Movies', 'Coming Attractions', and 'Credits'.
Running Order
In the Foyer - James Mangold signs on to the Boba Fett movie / Danny Boyle to helm the next Bond film / Michael 'Venom' Page channels Thanos
Popcorn Movies - Leon / Ibiza
Coming Attractions - Wildlife / Ocean's 8 / Leave No Trace
Feature - Solo: A Star Wars Story
Credits - Jurassic World: Alive / Ron Howard (When he's on form) / Jane...2018-05-2800 min
Strangers in a Cinema#91: Top 5 Most Anticipated Films of the Summer / CargoOn this week's show Paul and Pete and producer Jack stare directly into the sun as they reveal their Top 5 Most Anticipated Films of the Summer before chomping on Netflix original zombie dodging odyssey 'Cargo' which charts the harrowing turns taken in the life of Tim from The Office.
They also make time for regular features 'Popcorn Movies' and 'Credits'.
Running Order
Top 5 Most Anticipated Films of the Summer
Popcorn Movies - Cool Runnings / Revenge / The Cured / Lean on Pete / Evil Genius (Netflix true-crime mini-series)
Feature - Cargo
Credits - Primavera Sound 2018 (Cos we're going!) / Teischa 'Before'
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Strangers in a Cinema#90: Deadpool 2On this week's show Paul and Pete make reference to a movie that trades in referencing other movies that are, within themselves, increasingly self-referential. Obviously that smug lead-in could only signal the release of Deadpool 2.
As ever, they also make time for regular features 'In the Foyer', 'Popcorn Movies', 'Coming Attractions', and 'Credits'.
Running Order
In the Foyer - Lars Von Trier Causes Cannes Walkouts Shocker! / Walking out of movies.
Popcorn Movies - Jacob's Ladder / Stretch and Bobbi: Radio That Changed Lives / Money Monster / Life of the Party / Jurassic Park
Coming Attractions - BlacKkKlansman (24th August)
/ 355 (Pre-Production)
Feature - Deadpool 2
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Strangers in a CinemaEpisode 38: Paterson / The HandmaidenOn this week's show Paul and Pete review Jim Jarmusch's beautifully heartfelt film 'Paterson' and South Korean director Park Chan-wook's sensual costume melodrama 'The Handmaiden' alongside all the regular features and segments.
Running Order:
Inbox - Non-gendered film awards
Popcorn Movies - Rogue One / Tower / Paths of Glory / Split
Coming Attractions - Bright / All Eyez on Me
Features - The Handmaiden / Paterson
Homework - Pete must watch 'Evilspeak' / Paul must watch 'The Limits of Control'
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Strangers in a CinemaEpisode 38: Paterson / The HandmaidenOn this week's show Paul and Pete review Jim Jarmusch's beautifully heartfelt film 'Paterson' and South Korean director Park Chan-wook's sensual costume melodrama 'The Handmaiden' alongside all the regular features and segments.
Running Order:
Inbox - Non-gendered film awards
Popcorn Movies - Rogue One / Tower / Paths of Glory / Split
Coming Attractions - Bright / All Eyez on Me
Features - The Handmaiden / Paterson
Homework - Pete must watch 'Evilspeak' / Paul must watch 'The Limits of Control'
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Facebook - /strangersinacinema
Instagram - @strangersinacinema2017-04-1046 min
Strangers in a CinemaEpisode 30: Lion / Hidden FiguresOn this week's show Paul and Pete review family separation drama Lion as well as Hidden Figures which tells the story of the unsung heroes of NASA's early-60s space program.
Full running order-
Popcorn Movies - Fifty Shades Darker / Evilspeak / Adult World / The Visit
Coming Attractions - Alien: Covenant / Kong: Skull Island
Features - Lion / Hidden Figures
Credits - Live orchestral accompaniment / Kristen Stewart
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Email: strangersinacinema@gmail.com2017-02-1300 min
Strangers in a CinemaEpisode 30: Lion / Hidden FiguresOn this week's show Paul and Pete review family separation drama Lion as well as Hidden Figures which tells the story of the unsung heroes of NASA's early-60s space program.
Full running order-
Popcorn Movies - Fifty Shades Darker / Evilspeak / Adult World / The Visit
Coming Attractions - Alien: Covenant / Kong: Skull Island
Features - Lion / Hidden Figures
Credits - Live orchestral accompaniment / Kristen Stewart
Twitter: @strangerscinema
Facebook: facebook.com/strangersinacinema
Instagram: @strangersinacinema
Email: strangersinacinema@gmail.com2017-02-1348 min