Best Reel Film Hour Podcasts (2024)

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Final Destination 2 (2003) with co-host Sarah 1:17:10

6h ago1:17:10

1:17:10

Sarah continues her first-time viewing of the Final Destination series, with Final Destination 2 (2003). Discussion Points: -The tonal shift from the first film to it's sequel. -The truck with the log that haunts a generation. -Changing the formula of death's design. -Sarah discusses her love of kitchen-based deaths in films. -TANGENT: Sean and Sar…

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EP 53: Anora, Nobody Wants This, Time Cut 40:04

1h ago40:04

40:04

On this week's Reel Talk: Honey heads to the cinema to watch Anora, Jonathan has binged Nobody Wants This on Netflix, and the two have tried to get through a new Netflix film called Time Cut. Remember, if you want to get involved you can email us at reeltalk@global.com Listen and subscribe to Reel Talk on Global Player or wherever you get your podc…

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WOMAN OF THE HOUR Starring Anna Kendrick, Daniel Zovatto, Nicolette Robinson, Tony Hale 59:51

23m ago59:51

59:51

Anna Kendrick stars in her directorial debut on Netflix, WOMAN OF THE HOUR - based on the true story of serial killer Rodney Alcala. Directed by Anna Kendrick, and written by Ian McDonald. Starring Kendrick, Daniel Zovatto, Nicolette Robinson, and Tony Hale. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p…

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WOMAN OF THE HOUR Starring Anna Kendrick, Daniel Zovatto, Nicolette Robinson, Tony Hale 59:51

2h ago59:51

59:51

Anna Kendrick stars in her directorial debut on Netflix, WOMAN OF THE HOUR - based on the true story of serial killer Rodney Alcala. Directed by Anna Kendrick, and written by Ian McDonald. Starring Kendrick, Daniel Zovatto, Nicolette Robinson, and Tony Hale.By Review St. Louis

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BONUS: "That's the Holy Grail of cinema questions." 10:23

1h ago10:23

10:23

We've got mail! Jonathan and Honey answer your questions about cinema, films, family and everything in between. This week the pair discuss Brangelina fumes, The Wheel and another father-daughter duo get in touch prompting a discussion about Judi Dench's cat hands. Let us know what you think! You can get involved by emailing us at reeltalk@global.co…

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Final Destination (2000) with co-host Sarah 1:17:09

5h ago1:17:09

1:17:09

Sarah had never seen a single Final Destination film. Sean cleared the schedule to get these reviews done. Sarah will get her own back soon with 'Sarah decides'. Will Sarah remain unimpressed by Sean's choice of film? Discussion Points: -Sean nearly gets killed by a bookcase. -Sarah was surprised by how good this film was. -The origin of the film's…

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EP 52: Heretic, Sweetpea, Strange Darling 31:39

28m ago31:39

31:39

On this week's Reel Talk: Honey heads to the cinema to watch Hugh Grant in a new horror called Heretic, the two have been watching the new drama series Sweetpea and Jonathan's managed to get his hands on Strange Darling not yet out in the UK. The two also celebrate one year of Reel Talk with their faces on a cake, Honey is championing King of the Z…

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TAATM #460: The Others vs. Poltergeist 52:08

28m ago52:08

52:08

Paul and Erin extend the Halloween season with reviews of two movies about haunted houses: Alejandro Amenabar's moody 2001 gothic horror outing THE OTHERS, and Tobe Hooper's 1982 rollercoaster-ride POLTERGEIST.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

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VENOM: THE LAST DANCE Starring Tom Hardy, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Juno Temple 1:15:45

2h ago1:15:45

1:15:45

How do these movies keep getting made? We struggle to answer this question, and hope that this is the end of the line for Sony's take on the lethal protector. Written and directed by Kelly Marcel, and starring Tom Hardy, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Juno Temple, Rhys Ifans, Stephen Graham, Peggy Lu, Clark Backo, Alanna Ubach, and Andy Serkis. Watch on YouTube…

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VENOM: THE LAST DANCE Starring Tom Hardy, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Juno Temple 1:15:45

2h ago1:15:45

1:15:45

How do these movies keep getting made? We struggle to answer this question, and hope that this is the end of the line for Sony's take on the lethal protector. Written and directed by Kelly Marcel, and starring Tom Hardy, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Juno Temple, Rhys Ifans, Stephen Graham, Peggy Lu, Clark Backo, Alanna Ubach, and Andy Serkis. Watch on YouTube…

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TAATM #459: Rumours / The Apprentice / A Different Man / Woman Of The Hour / My Old Ass / Jigra 1:19:04

17m ago1:19:04

1:19:04

Paul and Erin wade through another stack of new releases, including Guy Maddin's RUMOURS, the Sebastian Stan starrers THE APPRENTICE and A DIFFERENT MAN, Anna Kendricks' feminist true-crime thriller WOMAN OF THE HOUR, the time-bending indie MY OLD ASS and the Indian revenge thriller JIGRA. Plus: we revisit THE COMMITMENTS, SAVE THE GREEN PLANET, AM…

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HALLOWEEN BONUS: "... loosey goosey in the woods." 25:23

4h ago25:23

25:23

We've got mail! Jonathan and Honey answer your questions about cinema, films, family and everything in between. The two also discuss some of their niche film recommendations for Halloween which include Piggy, The Mist, Barbarian, Midsommar and Beau is Afraid. Let us know what you think! You can get involved by emailing us at reeltalk@global.com Tha…

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Threads (1984) 1:16:57

2d ago1:16:57

1:16:57

This is a grim one, but it's a film you need to see! A British kitchen sink drama set in Sheffield in 1983, which follows a young couple expecting their first child before a nuclear war interrupts their plans. Sean and Sarah review one of the most-unflinching and best British TV films of all time. Will they remain unimpressed by their choice of fil…

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EP 51: Smile 2, Woman of the Hour, Sweet Bobby 47:58

2d ago47:58

47:58

On this week's Reel Talk: Jonathan and Honey have been to see the new horror film Smile 2 in the cinema, plus both have gone big on Netflix this week by watching Woman of the Hour starring Anna Kendrick and the documentary Sweet Bobby. They also discuss Honey's feral fox encounter, the genius of banana bread's publicist and Jonathan is snogging Smi…

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SMILE 2 Starring Naomi Scott, Rosemarie DeWitt, Lukas Gage, Kyle Gallner 1:15:11

5d ago1:15:11

1:15:11

Spooky season is in full swing, and this time we take on a sequel to one of the surprise hits from a few years ago. Smile 2 is written and directed by Parker Finn. Starring Naomi Scott, Rosemarie DeWitt, Lukas Gage, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Peter Jacobson, Ray Nicholson, Dylan Gelula, and Raul Castillo, and Kyle Gallner.…

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SMILE 2 Starring Naomi Scott, Rosemarie DeWitt, Lukas Gage, Kyle Gallner 1:15:11

5d ago1:15:11

1:15:11

Spooky season is in full swing, and this time we take on a sequel to one of the surprise hits from a few years ago. Smile 2 is written and directed by Parker Finn. Starring Naomi Scott, Rosemarie DeWitt, Lukas Gage, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Peter Jacobson, Ray Nicholson, Dylan Gelula, and Raul Castillo, and Kyle Gallner. Support this show http://supp…

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BONUS: "Dear... Daddy?" 21:17

7d ago21:17

21:17

We've got mail! Jonathan and Honey answer your questions about cinema, films, family and everything in between. This week the pair discuss Variety's Top 100 Horror Films list and their favourite golden oldies and classics. Let us know what you think! You can get involved by emailing us at reeltalk@global.com Thanks for listening. Listen and subscri…

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Rush Hour 2 (2001) with Randy & Steve from 'The Decision Reel' 53:49

9d ago53:49

53:49

Randy and Steve return to continue the Rush Hour reviews with Rush Hour 2 (2001). Watch your egg rolls, we're going in! Discussion Points: -Sean's notes are abysmal again. -The lack of seriousness in this film. -Chris Tucker's dancing. -The reason Jackie Chan doesn't like the way he speaks in English in this film. -A brief history of '7 11' shops (…

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EP 50: The Penguin, The Apprentice, Timestalker 55:15

10d ago55:15

55:15

On this week's Reel Talk: Jonathan and Honey have been watching the latest addition to the DC Comics world - a villain origin story,The Penguin, on HBO. Honey headed to the cinema to see The Apprentice and Jonathan has watched a new cinema release, the historical comedy Timestalker. The two also unpick Colin Farrell's funky toe reveal in The Pengui…

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TAATM #458: The People Vs. Larry Flynt vs. Private Parts 1:01:08

12d ago1:01:08

1:01:08

Erin and Paul review two films about low-class media provocateurs who become unlikely free-speech champions: Milos Forman's 1996 porn-king biopic THE PEOPLE VS. LARRY FLYNT, and Betty Thomas' 1997 retelling of the legend of Howard Stern, PRIVATE PARTS.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

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SATURDAY NIGHT w/ Orlandez Lewis 1:22:18

12d ago1:22:18

1:22:18

Orlandez returns to discuss Jason Reitman's latest film, Saturday Night, all about the 90 minutes before the first episode of SNL went on air. Directed by Jason Reitman, and written by Reitman and Gil Kenan. Starring Gabriel LaBelle, Rachel Sennott, Cory Michael Smith, Ella Hunt, Dylan O'Brien, Emily Fairn, Matt Wood, Lamorne Morris, Kim Matula, Fi…

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SATURDAY NIGHT w/ Orlandez Lewis 1:22:18

12d ago1:22:18

1:22:18

Orlandez returns to discuss Jason Reitman's latest film, Saturday Night, all about the 90 minutes before the first episode of SNL went on air. Directed by Jason Reitman, and written by Reitman and Gil Kenan. Starring Gabriel LaBelle, Rachel Sennott, Cory Michael Smith, Ella Hunt, Dylan O'Brien, Emily Fairn, Matt Wood, Lamorne Morris, Kim Matula, Fi…

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BONUS: "I've got nothing in common with you Sir." 17:03

14d ago17:03

17:03

We've got mail! Jonathan and Honey answer your questions about cinema, films, family and everything in between. This week the pair discuss whether or not they approve of film adaptations of their favourite books and which movies have they watched and liked that everyone else has slated. Honey also tells us all about Emerald Fennell’s upcoming adapt…

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Float (2019) with Luke from 'The Nerdstalgic Podcast' 50:13

28d ago50:13

50:13

Luke from 'The Nerdstalgic Podcast' returns to join Sean and discuss the Disney-Pixar short film, Float (2019). Float is a short six-minute film which highlights the importance of difference and acceptance, by following a Father coming to terms with his young son, who 'floats'. Chapters: 0:00-Welcome and Introduction of this Week's Guest. 25:51-The…

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EP 49: Joker: Folie à Deux, The Outrun, It's What's Inside 45:25

16d ago45:25

45:25

On this week's Reel Talk: Jonathan and Honey go to the cinema to watch the highly-anticipated Joker sequel; Joker: Folie à Deux. Honey has been to see Saoirse Ronan's latest cinema release The Outrun and the pair have stumbled across a new Netflix original movie, It's What's Inside. Remember, if you want to get involved you can email us at reeltalk…

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TAATM #457: Saturday Night / Megalopolis / The Wild Robot / Will & Harper / His Three Daughters 1:23:25

19d ago1:23:25

1:23:25

Paul & Erin round up another batch of new releases, including Jason Reitman's behind-the-scenes ensemble comedy SATURDAY NIGHT, Francis Ford Coppola's sci-fi folly MEGALOPOLIS, the animated tearjerker THE WILD ROBOT, the documentary heartwarmer WILL & HARPER, Azazel Jacobs' family drama HIS THREE DAUGHTERS, and the Rachel Sennott comedy/drama I USE…

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JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga, Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener 1:11:53

19d ago1:11:53

1:11:53

Joker: Folie à Deux, Todd Philips' sequel to the hugely successful 2019 hit Joker, opened to a box office similar to Morbius and Madame Web. It also received a D CinemaScore, the lowest for any comic book movie ever. What happened? Directed by Todd Phillips, from a screenplay by Phillips and Scott Silver. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga, Zazie …

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JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga, Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener 1:11:53

19d ago1:11:53

1:11:53

Joker: Folie à Deux, Todd Philips' sequel to the hugely successful 2019 hit Joker, opened to a box office similar to Morbius and Madame Web. It also received a D CinemaScore, the lowest for any comic book movie ever. What happened? Directed by Todd Phillips, from a screenplay by Phillips and Scott Silver. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga, Zazie …

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Jojo Rabbit (2019) with Jackson from 'History with Jackson' 1:32:32

21d ago1:32:32

1:32:32

Jackson from 'History with Jackson' joins Sean to discuss one of his favourite films: Jojo Rabbit (2019). Jackson and Sean use the film as a framework to delve into the world of Nazi Germany, totalitarian regimes and how this film stays funny and effective, whilst dealing with such a grim subject matter. Guest: https://historywithjackson.co.uk/ Dis…

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BONUS: " Meth Damon!" 19:55

22d ago19:55

19:55

We've got mail! Jonathan and Honey answer your questions about cinema, films, family and everything in between. This week the pair discuss the new cast of Black Mirror, Jonathan has been to an interactive murder mystery weekend with Charlie Brooker, there's another cameo appearance for Jonathan in a new Netflix documentary and there's more talk abo…

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Bram Stoker's Legend of the Mummy 2 (2000) with Peter Rose from 'Mummy Movie Podcast' 1:02:15

1M ago1:02:15

1:02:15

As Sarah is feeling under the weather, Sean is joined by Peter Rose to review Bram Stoker's Legend of the Mummy 2 (2000). The film was originally released as 'Ancient Evil: Scream of the Mummy' in America and Mexico, and has no links to 'Bram Stoker's Legend of the Mummy' (1998). Welcome to Review It Yourself: The Podcast with the Sigh. Film review…

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EP 48: Monsters, My Old Ass, Ludwig 41:39

1M ago41:39

41:39

On this week's Reel Talk: Jonathan and Honey watch the hit Netflix series Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, Honey goes to the cinema to see the new comedy My Old Ass and Jonathan's been watching the new BBC mystery Ludwig. Jonathan has also been brushing up on his make-up tips ready for the return The Masked Singer this week, Honey has be…

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THE SUBSTANCE w/ Matt F Basler 1:41:35

1M ago1:41:35

1:41:35

The Substance has everyone talking, and for good reason. Body horror is back, and Matt F Basler returns to tell us all about it! The film is written and directed by Coralie Fargeat, and stars Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid.By Review St. Louis

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THE SUBSTANCE w/ Matt F Basler 1:41:35

27d ago1:41:35

1:41:35

The Substance has everyone talking, and for good reason. Body horror is back, and Matt F Basler returns to tell us all about it! The film is written and directed by Coralie Fargeat, and stars Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iC5KeZyFZIk Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ree…

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BONUS: "David Mitchell was jealous I hadn't seen Inspector Morse." 20:32

28d ago20:32

20:32

We've got mail! Jonathan and Honey answer your questions about cinema, films, family and everything in between. This week the pair discuss which films they each love that the other can't stand, plus which movie plot twists took them by surprise. Let us know what you think! You can get involved by emailing us at reeltalk@global.com Thanks for listen…

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TAATM #456: Kagemusha vs. Dave 1:06:05

1M ago1:06:05

1:06:05

Paul and Erin review two films about rulers being replaced by exact lookalikes: Akira Kurosawa's 1980 epic KAGEMUSHA, and Ivan Reitman's Capraesque 1993 comedy DAVE.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

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Preview It Yourself 4: Gladiator II (2024) 47:23

1M ago47:23

47:23

Which film trailer/previews make you want to spend your hard earned cash at the cinema? Let Sean and Sarah help with that, by reviewing trailers for upcoming films and a few old favourites. Welcome to Preview it Yourself. This time around, Sean decides to show Sarah the trailer for Gladiator II (2024). He apologises first. Discussion Points: -Lower…

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EP 47: The Substance, Nightsleeper, Tulsa King S2 43:27

1M ago43:27

43:27

On this week's Reel Talk: Jonathan and Honey go on a family trip to the cinema to see The Substance, the two have been watching the new BBC drama Nightsleeper and Jonathan is fangirling over Season 2 of Tulsa King on Paramount+. Also this week, Honey has had a near case of accidental flashing on the tube, Jonathan is up to his eyeballs with a Tetan…

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TAATM #455: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice / The Substance / Rebel Ridge / The Old Oak 1:19:59

1M ago1:19:59

1:19:59

Paul and Erin review the Tim Burton legacyquel BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE, the grossout Cannes sensation THE SUBSTANCE, the issue-driven actioner REBEL RIDGE and Ken Loach's likely final filim THE OLD OAK, as well as the limited TV series SHOGUN and THE PERFECT COUPLE.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

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TRANSFORMERS ONE w/ Patrick Scott Patterson 1:14:15

1M ago1:14:15

1:14:15

The Transformers are back, with a new creative team and an all-star voice cast. Patrick Scott Patterson returns to discuss whether or not the film can live up to the legacy of the 40-year-old franchise. Transformers One is directed by Josh Cooley, and written by Eric Pearson, Andrew Barrer, and Gabriel Ferrari. Starring Chris Hemsworth as Orion Pax…

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TRANSFORMERS ONE w/ Patrick Scott Patterson 1:14:15

1M ago1:14:15

1:14:15

The Transformers are back, with a new creative team and an all-star voice cast. Patrick Scott Patterson returns to discuss whether or not the film can live up to the legacy of the 40-year-old franchise. Transformers One is directed by Josh Cooley, and written by Eric Pearson, Andrew Barrer, and Gabriel Ferrari. Starring Chris Hemsworth as Orion Pax…

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BONUS: "I used to do a special dance to Jonathan Creek." 19:04

2M ago19:04

19:04

We've got mail! Jonathan and Honey answer your questions about cinema, films, family and everything in between. This week the pair discuss the period of mourning after a great TV series ends, which films and TV do they rewatch time and time again, and Jonathan is struggling to remember how and when he made an appearance on Jonathan Creek. Let us kn…

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Jaws: The Revenge (1987) with Paul from 'History Rage' 1:10:10

2M ago1:10:10

1:10:10

Sean, Sarah and Paul from 'History Rage' reach the final, pitiful end of the Jaws franchise. Discussion Points: -Sean didn't feel this was that bad. -The DVD read-through returns. -Paul finds the DVD cover description hilarious. -The serious lack of deaths in this film. -Sarah sends her thoughts in for Paul and Sean to discuss. -Sean was really wit…

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EP 46: Agatha All Along, Oddity, Love is Blind, Outlast 34:59

1M ago34:59

34:59

On this week's Reel Talk: Jonathan and Honey go for a night out to watch the brand new Marvel series Agatha All Along, Jonathan's got his hands on a hard-to-find horror film called Oddity, plus the two share their Netflix highlights of the week: Love is Blind UK and Outlast. Remember, if you want to get involved you can email us at reeltalk@global.…

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Discussing 'The Dambusters' (1955) with Dr. Dan Ellin 1:24:20

2M ago1:24:20

1:24:20

Dr. Dan Ellin, Historian and Archivist from the International Bomber Command Centre, joins Sean to discuss The Dam Busters (1955). Discussion Points: -Dan discusses his love/hate relationship with the film and it's portrayal of Operation Chastise. -The absence of major motion pictures about RAF Bomber Command. -The importance of collective memory r…

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SPEAK NO EVIL (2024) Starring James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Scoot McNairy 1:37:27

1M ago1:37:27

1:37:27

Blumhouse quickly turned around a remake of the 2022 Shudder Original, and we're here to break it down and tell you if it holds up. Speak No Evil is written and directed by James Watkins. Starring James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Aisling Franciosi, Alix West Lefler, Dan Hough, and Scoot McNairy. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Nics8bD9nIA Support …

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SPEAK NO EVIL (2024) Starring James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Scoot McNairy 1:37:27

1M ago1:37:27

1:37:27

Blumhouse quickly turned around a remake of the 2022 Shudder Original, and we're here to break it down and tell you if it holds up. Speak No Evil is written and directed by James Watkins. Starring James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Aisling Franciosi, Alix West Lefler, Dan Hough, and Scoot McNairy. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Nics8bD9nIA…

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TAATM #454: Grosse Pointe Blank vs. Le Samouraï 1:07:25

2M ago1:07:25

1:07:25

Erin and Paul review two films about lonely hired assassins: George Armitage's 1997 hipster-hitman black comedy GROSSE POINTE BLANK, starring John Cusack; and Jean-Pierre Melville's ultra-cool 1967 character study LE SAMOURAÏ.By Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk

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BONUS: "... as long as it doesn't sag and drag." 10:36

2M ago10:36

10:36

We've got mail! Jonathan and Honey answer your questions about cinema, films, family and everything in between. This week the pair discuss overly-long films and debate whether expensive movie stars film their scenes with or without other actors. The two also deliberate how long an email takes to arrive to the UK from Australia, Jonathan explains th…

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Jaws 3-D (1983) with Paul from 'History Rage' 1:13:38

2M ago1:13:38

1:13:38

Sean, Sarah and Paul from History Rage are here to continue our Jaws series, it's downwards and downwards for Jaws 3-D (1983). Will Sean, Sarah and Paul be impressed or unimpressed with the film? Stick around for 'The Worst Shark Film You've Ever Seen' section, with responses from podcast friends of Review It Yourself. Discussion Points: -Sarah wen…

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