What do 'The Incredibles', 'Ratatouille' and 'Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol' have in common? Well, they are all helmed by esteemed film director, Brad Bird. In today's episode, Orion and Cassiah take a more focused look at this incredible filmmaker's animation movies, and discuss a little bit about his origin story, how he built his career, an…

In 2001, Reese Witherspoon portrayed the smart, sweet and pink-loving lawyer Elle Woods in 'Legally Blonde' - an iconic, cultural movie of the early 2000s, featuring actors like Jennifer Coolidge, Luke Wilson and Selma Blair. Today, Orion and Cassiah discuss some well-known and less-well-known movie facts (like, we almost didn't have a bend and sna…

In this week's episode, Orion and Cassiah debate childhood movies which were both terrifying and traumatising - from 'Jumanji' to 'Labyrinth' to 'Coraline'... In essence, kids movies that really shouldn't have been kids movies!By Orion & Cassiah

"Hey now! Hey now!" Today's episode is what dreams are made of as Orion and Cassiah discuss the OG Disney teen queen Hilary Duff. We talk about her iconic role of Lizzie McGuire, as well as her many other movies in her classic teen era between 2001 and 2004.By Orion & Cassiah

"Aaaaaaaaah! Watch out for that tree!" In today's movie throwback, Orion and Cassiah discuss the 90s live action Disney movie adaptation 'George of the Jungle' (1997) starring Brendan Fraser and Leslie Mann - particularly looking at how it played such a significant part of Cassiah's childhood!By Orion & Cassiah

Following on from our Star Wars part one episode, Orion and Cassiah jump back into debating which of the films from the originals (70s-80s) and prequels (90s-00s) is the best, before answering the all-important question: which was better, the original Star Wars trilogy, or the prequel trilogy?By Orion & Cassiah

Welcome back to season 4 of One Of Us Is A Filmmaker! We are so excited to kick off this season with a great debate all about the iconic space opera that is 'Star Wars' - credit to the exuberant mind of creator, writer and director George Lucas. In this part one of our two-part episode, we begin with a little quiz before we debate the space age que…

Our season 3 finale special is a FIRST for One Of Us Is A Filmmaker, as Orion and Cassiah chat with a very special guest for the first time: film and TV composer, Hollie Buhagiar! We discuss the all important questions as to what makes great sound and music in a movie, including talking about some of the recent BAFTA and Academy Award winning films…

We were all equally as shook when Mia Thermopolis (aka Anne Hathaway) found out from the (literal) Queen Julie Andrews that she was Princess of Genovia in 2001's 'The Princess Diaries'. Directed by Gary Marshall and based on the book series by Meg Cabot, this week Orion and Cassiah look back at both 'The Princess Diaries' (2001) and 'The Princess D…

This week, Orion and Cassiah discuss a Star Trek satire movie that is not necessarily well known, but is a beloved one - the cult sci-fi comedy 'Galaxy Quest' (1998)! Starring a killer cast such as Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman and Sam Rockwell, this satirical but wholesome movie has landed in the hearts of many a sci-fi fans! So never …

DreamWorks Animation sometimes seems like the forgotten child after Disney and Pixar. But DreamWorks has created some absolutely BANGING franchises, from Shrek to Kung Fu Panda to Madagascar, and more. So this week, Orion and Cassiah debate which franchise is top dog (well, top Donkey!) in a joint ranking of the worst to the best DreamWorks 3D Anim…

Today, we look back at one of our classic cinematic childhood heroes - Jackie Chan! While he has an incredible career spanning many decades in both the East and the West, Orion and Cassiah grew up in the late 90s/early 00s era of 'Rush Hour', 'Shanghai Noon', and 'Jackie Chan Adventures!' So in this celebratory episode, expect a breakdown all about…

We're bringing in 2024 with a very special movie throwback, discussing director Rob Reiner's iconic 'The Princess Bride' (1987). We know what you're thinking... That's inconceivable! Well, tune in to hear us discuss our favourite scenes, lines and characters from the beloved film, as well as a little chat reflecting on some of the best cinema, tv a…

The holiday is season is upon us, and instead of discussing the best Christmas movies around, Orion and Cassiah share their top 5 movies to watch at Christmas - even though they're not technically Christmas movies. Get ready for a debate over what qualifies as a suitable film to watch during the festive period, and let us know some of your favourit…

In today's 'look back at the classics' episode, Orion and Cassiah discuss director McG's movie adaptation of a 70s classic TV series, starring Drew Barrymore (also produced by), Lucy Liu and Cameron Diaz. We are of course talking about 'Charlie's Angels' (2000) and its sequel 'Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle' (2003). Get ready as we discuss the int…

"As if!" - the immortal words spoken by the one and only Alicia Silverstone in the classic 90s teen comedy 'Clueless' (1995). Today, Orion and Cassiah discuss the fun, the fashion and the facts behind this cult classic movie - so tune in as we dive into another movie throwback!By Orion & Cassiah

Join us for the start of season 3 as Orion and Cassiah enter the wonderful, wizarding world of Harry Potter! Despite not being "Potterheads", listen as they discuss the eight Harry Potter movies, from 'The Philosopher's Stone' all the way to 'The Deathly Hallows: Part 2'. However, Orion and Cassiah are not only tasked with ranking the movies from w…

In our Season 2 Finale Special, Orion and Cassiah discuss what exactly makes a perfect movie? Throughout our podcast, we've spoken about a LOT of movies - many of which are nostalgic favourites for us, but how do we distinguish between "favourite" and "perfect"? We also throw in some fan suggestions too, telling us not only what makes a perfect mov…

Today, Orion and Cassiah look back at the classic family franchise 'Spy Kids' (2001, 2002, 2003), created, written and directed by indie director Robert Rodriguez. We discuss the parallels between 'Spy Kids' and some of the greatest trilogies of our time, question whether Antonia Banderas should have replaced Gerald Butler in 'The Phantom of the Op…

Dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge - listen to Orion and Cassiah as they run through the five D's of 'Dodgeball' (2004) and chat about this surprise hit comedy of the early noughties starring Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn.By Orion & Cassiah

"What team? One of Us is a Filmmaker. What team?! One of Us is a Filmmaker!" - Orion and Cassiah would love to live in a world as dramatic as 'High School Musical' (2006), but since we can't, we'll settle for having a chat all about the best Movie Musicals! In this week's episode, we chart a course through the history of Movie Musicals, from the Go…

What about second podcast? As promised, Orion and Cassiah are back to talk about 'The Two Towers' (2002) and 'The Return of the King' (2003), as well as deciding which movie from Peter Jackson's epic 'The Lord Of The Rings' trilogy is their favourite. So tune into part 2 to hear us chat all things Hobbits, Ents, Orcs and more!…

This weekend, Orion and Cassiah are bringing a surprise DOUBLE EPISODE for you, all about Peter Jackson's iconic 'The Lord Of The Rings!' There was too much to say about this incredible trilogy and part 1 kicks off with some behind-the-scenes filmmaking secrets, before we dive into discussing 'The Fellowship Of The Ring' (2001). We also throw in a …

"HELP IS ON THE WAY DEAR!" - one of the many iconic lines spoken by the comic genius Robin Williams in Chris Columbus' 'Mrs. Doubtfire" (1993). In this week's movie throwback, Orion and Cassiah discuss this classic 90s movie - dropping behind-the-scenes tidbits, sharing their favourite lines and scenes, and remembering the brilliance of the late gr…

In today's episode, Orion and Cassiah chat about the movie adaptations based on books by the iconic children's author Roald Dahl, debating which ones are 'good' and which ones are 'bad'! We're mostly keeping it old school, throwing it back to our nostalgic childhood classics such as 'The Witches' (1990), 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' (197…

Today, Orion and Cassiah look back at the early filmography of Lindsay Lohan - what we would call her LEGENDARY era, which includes hits such as 'The Parent Trap' (1998), 'Freaky Friday' (2003) and 'Mean Girls' (2004). Lindsay Lohan was a staple of so many of our childhoods, so listen to us gush about some of our most nostalgic movies ever - it's s…

In today's movie throwback, Orion and Cassiah talk about the indie darling 'Little Miss Sunshine' (2006) - an American road trip movie of sorts about a dysfunctional family on their way to a beauty pageant. A surprise hit and a total comedy/drama gem, we look at how the film came to be, it's incredible cast, and why it's worth a watch. Correction: …

Orion and Cassiah are kicking off season 2 with an episode all about the nostalgic bomb that is... Disney! More specifically, we are talking about the Disney Renaissance era (plus a few extras) which includes all-time favourites such as The Lion King, Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast. So expect a fierce debate over which Disney films reign supreme …

In this Season One Finale Special, Orion and Cassiah discuss Gurinder Chadha's British cultural classic 'Bend It Like Beckham' (2002). Not only that, but the pair discuss exactly HOW Cassiah became a filmmaker - and how it very nicely ties in to Chadha's masterpiece!By Orion & Cassiah

In this episode, we focus on the filmography of the classic British actor, Hugh Grant! While we live through the 'Hugh Grant Renaissance', Orion and Cassiah discuss the 'rom-com' era of Hugh Grant, as well as many more facts and tidbits about this iconic British actor.By Orion & Cassiah

This week, Orion and Cassiah talk about the movie classic 'Matilda' (1996), starring the iconic child star of the 90s Mara Wilson and the incredible Danny DeVito, who was also the film's director. We share some of our favourite characters and their iconic lines, as well as spilling some on-set filming secrets, and giving you our thoughts when compa…

This week Orion and Cassiah tackle the behemoth that is Studio Ghibli. We look across the studio's entire body of work, covering Miyazaki to Takahata, Nausicaä to Arietty, and Disney influences to living in your father's shadow. Debating our top 5, we also throw in some honourable and dishonourable mentions.…

Before the Marvel Cinematic Universe kicked off with Iron Man in 2008, there were a number of Marvel movies that laid the foundation for what came next. In this episode, Orion and Cassiah discuss the pre-phase 1 Marvel era - from the good, to the bad, to the best forgotten!By Orion & Cassiah

In this movie throwback, Orion and Cassiah discuss a Jack Black classic - 'School of Rock' (2003)! Written by Mike White and directed by Richard Linklater, this movie was ICONIC in the early 2000s and introduced a whole new generation to rock music. So tune in, and let's rock, let's rock today!By Orion & Cassiah

It's a universal truth that movie sequels never quite reach the heights of the original... Or is it? Dive in with Orion and Cassiah as they discuss those few and far between movies where the sequel is as good or even BETTER than the original!By Orion & Cassiah

Today, Orion and Cassiah look back at a classic movie franchise - the swashbuckling adventures that are the Pirates of the Caribbean. We discuss all of the films in the series (so far!), so don't miss out unless you want a curse put on ya! Savvy?By Orion & Cassiah

HEY YOU GUYS! In our second episode, Orion and Cassiah discuss a classic movie throwback: Richard Donner's 'The Goonies' (1985). Enjoy!By Orion & Cassiah

In their very first episode, Orion and Cassiah discuss "the great debate" of which Pixar films make their top 5, having grown up in the (self-proclaimed) "golden age" of Pixar movies.By Orion & Cassiah