Best Gobsmacked Podcasts (2024)

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Study Break #38: "Snake Pit" 38:05

4h ago38:05

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Three words: Frogmont Gossip Debrief. Gilded Teafling Promo Code: GALSANDGOBLINS Join the party! To unlock juicy bonus content and support us on our adventures (in honor of us opening our sexy new business account), subscribe to our Patreon. To talk with us, theorize, and send memes, join our Discord. To stay up to date on all things G&G, follow us…

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Ep. 38: Destroying an Economy 1:38:21

2d ago1:38:21

1:38:21

Hit the books and fill The Hole! The Gals’ museum business is booming, the Goblin Master finally establishes a canon history, and the Gals get a sick new ride. Gilded Teafling Promo Code: GALSANDGOBLINS Join the party! To unlock juicy bonus content and support us on our adventures, subscribe to our Patreon. To talk with us, theorize, and send memes…

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Study Break #37: Kink-Shaming the Hose 57:15

10d ago57:15

57:15

The Gals get MORE spells and attacks! Join us as we reminisce about Great Wolf Lodge and break through not one but two sensory barriers by reviewing a perfume commercial live. Plus, we give you all the deets about our new leveled up abilities. Gilded Teafling Promo Code: GALSANDGOBLINS Join the party! To unlock juicy bonus content and support us on…

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Ep. 37: Lightning River Rivalry 1:52:58

17d ago1:52:58

1:52:58

Time to square up! The deal that the Gals made is coming back to bite them as they face off against their loyal friends from Team 101 in combat class. They’re determined to get to Astea at any cost– even if they have to fight their way through poisonous caverns and cliffsides to do it. Join the party! To unlock juicy bonus content and support us on…

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The Parent Trap: in awe of Lindsay, Nancy Meyers and Meredith Blake 44:33

18d ago44:33

44:33

Ending on a magical high chosen by the listeners. The more we get into this episode the more magic we realise The Parent Trap (1998) is. After we’ve addressed the ridiculous trauma of it all (erm…the terrible parenting decisions!), we get to the good stuff; the nostalgic joy of this film, it’s legacy and the fact it introduced to the world, Lindsay…

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Polite Society: the biggest surprise of the year 47:07

25d ago47:07

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For film club this week we’re watching Polite Society, last year’s British martial artsaction comedy film from debut feature filmmaker Nida Manzoor. The setup sees Ria, a London-based Pakistani Muslim girl who dreams of becoming one of Britain’s top stuntwomen. But it;s about so much more than that. It’s genre hopping, it’s a rewarding British come…

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Study Break #36: Gaze Into Our Crystal Ball 53:38

25d ago53:38

53:38

Hop in, Wugs! Get cozy and join us as we predict the future, research hot MLB players, (a.k.a. real-life Arcanoball) and crack the lid on high school theater horror stories. And, of course, we go over all the juicy information we learned during our longest in-world episode yet! Join the party! To unlock juicy bonus content and support us on our adv…

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Ep. 36: The Days Start Coming and They Don’t Stop 2:14:45

1M ago2:14:45

2:14:45

And they don’t stop coming! Follow the Gals as their days at Frogmont begin to look closer to what they had originally imagined with the epic highs and lows of high school Arcanoball. Aside from learning more about the dark plots being orchestrated around them. Marginal Worlds: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/themaniculumpodcast/marginal-world…

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Jennifer’s Body: butchered by the marketing campaign 46:14

1M ago46:14

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Mean Girls meets Scream? This week we passionately and lovingly rant about the cult classic, Jennifers Body (2009). Turns out back in 2009, the film industry execs, aka the boys, ruined Diablo Cody’s masterpiece. Fresh off the heels of her hit Juno, screenplay writer Cody was given free rein to create her dream horror comedy starring Megan Fox, the…

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Study Break #35: Our Endorsement for Bidets 1:00:54

1M ago1:00:54

1:00:54

The votes are in– and we all have something to say about it! PLUS Jared explains how to wakeboard in a pool Abilene-Style, Campbell shares stories from her travels around the world, Olivia regrets her choice to make a very important deal, and Lilly shares a scandalous secret. All this and more in our post-election Study Break! Join the party! To un…

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How To Have Sex: lead actor & BAFTA Rising Star Mia McKenna-Bruce joins us! 48:38

1M ago48:38

48:38

We lure the amazing Mia McKenna-Bruce to our studio to discuss our fave film of last year: How To Have Sex. She stars as the central character of Tara in this stunning film exploring sexual consent, female friendship, toxic friendship, and self discovery. Mia gives us the scoop on filming those party scenes, drunk acting tips and regressing 10 year…

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Ep. 35: Bringing the House Down 1:21:47

2M ago1:21:47

1:21:47

Please welcome to the stage… THE GALS! It’s the day of the election, and you know what that means! Speeches! Skits! Pyrotechnics! Join the Frogmont student body in witnessing the rise (and possibly fall) of Beans, Esta, and Sawyer’s political careers. Join the party! To unlock juicy bonus content and support us on our adventures, subscribe to our P…

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Femme: how this gobsmacking neo-noir revenge thriller got made 43:36

2M ago43:36

43:36

Wear an extra pair of socks because this film will knock them right off. This week we discuss Femme, the Neo-noir thriller and debut feature from directing duo Sam H. Freeman and Ng Choon Ping. In Femme, we see Jules targeted in a horrific homophobic attack, destroying his life and career. Some time after that, he encounters one of his attackers in…

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Maestro: getting onscreen ageing so wrong and so right 46:36

2M ago46:36

46:36

This week we watch Maestro, a film where Bradley Cooper convincingly ages before your eyes across four decades. We address his biographical film about American conductor Leonard Bernstein. In this episode, we learn a lot about Cooper’s career and directing techniques. We finally learn what a conductor actually does. We discuss whether the apparent …

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Study Break #34: Our Adventure at the Bank 47:53

2M ago47:53

47:53

Get the inside scoop on our real life quest! We avoided getting kicked out of the bank and survived the Jurassic Car Wash. Everyone analyzes Lilly’s red flags (especially her love of Captain America), Olivia calls for a statistical analysis of every single one of our dice rolls (and claims hers are the best), and Campbell tries to get the Gals to p…

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Ep. 34: Vote Team 323 1:48:48

2M ago1:48:48

1:48:48

Vote Esta and Beans! I mean Beans and Esta! The Gals are back on the campaign trail!. The game is changing, and the Gals are going to have to switch it up if they want to come out on top. Join the party! To unlock juicy bonus content and support us on our adventures, subscribe to our Patreon. To talk with us, theorize, and send memes, join our Disc…

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The Holdovers: a masterclass in casting and dialogue 39:15

2M ago39:15

39:15

This week we watch The Holdovers to finally see what all the awards fuss was all about. A film that has so much heart, it follows Paul Giamatti as an unlikeable teacher at a boarding school who is forced to chaperone a handful of students with nowhere to go over Christmas. Convincingly set in the 70s, the film was committed right down to the old sc…

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Study Break #33: My Little Pony Crackship Breakdown 36:58

2M ago36:58

36:58

Let’s get down to business! Campbell guides the Gals through the world of My Little Pony ship art, Olivia learns more about her new Soul Sickles, Jared reveals the draft of Margie’s letter he wrote BEFORE Bean’s clutch Nat 20, and Lilly shares more of her signature insane theories. And, in the spirit of Study Break, we reveal what our very differen…

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The Zone of Interest: when the credits roll and the shame washes over you 37:40

2M ago37:40

37:40

Talking about Jonathan Glazer’s Auschwitz-set film The Zone of Interest this week was both really hard and in many ways very easy. Easy because it’s a masterclass in sound design and unusual cinematography choices. Obviously film students should be studying this for years to come. But this is no easy watch - it's a film that leaves you questioning …

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Ep. 33: I Guess This is ‘See Ya Later’ 1:44:21

3M ago1:44:21

1:44:21

PHEW! The Gals finally get a chance to catch their breath back on the Southern Wind as they prepare to head back to Frogmont. Join the party! To unlock juicy bonus content and support us on our adventures, subscribe to our Patreon. To talk with us, theorize, and send memes, join our Discord. To stay up to date on all things G&G, follow us @galsandg…

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Nyad: our most divisive film yet 42:57

2M ago42:57

42:57

For two of us, this film was deeply inspiring. For one of us, this film was simply not it. Nyad is a 2023 American biographical sports drama about swimmer Diana Nyad’s attempts to swim from Cuba to Florida, starring Annette Bening and Jodie Foster. In this episode we address the controversy of the athlete’s cheating and conclude that people need to…

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Challengers: Live Podcast at Everyman Cinema 35:04

3M ago35:04

35:04

We visited you lovely lot in Everyman Bristol to watch the sweatiest film of recent years- Challengers (2024)- and record a live podcast with you all. We discuss love triangles, obsession, competition, painfully obvious branding in films, CGI tennis balls in your face, the power of Zendaya’s onscreen presence and the thrilling score. We have a grou…

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Study Break #32: POV: Your Friend Just Exploded 57:45

3M ago57:45

57:45

-Huge Explosion Noise -Don’t miss this one! Join us to learn about all the different paths we could have gone down in the Bell Tower Battle, and what encounters Jared had planned based on the Gal’s decisions. We have a lot to unpack after one of our most emotionally distressing and fantastically epic episodes yet! Join the party! To unlock juicy bo…

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May December: A film that gave us a morality crisis 50:48

3M ago50:48

50:48

Never have we done such a 180 whilst recording an episode. Directed by Todd Haynes, we agreed May December is a gripping and technically brilliant film. By the end of the episode, we question whether we should like it so much. The film is inspired by real scandalous events and based off of real victimized people, so does Hollywood really have the r…

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Ep. 32: Not According to Plan 1:49:44

3M ago1:49:44

1:49:44

BOOM!!!! All breaks loose in the city of Cato! Sawyer tries to keep the team together, Beans learns a devastating secret, and Esta pushes the boundaries of her connection with Theodrix. With the forces of evil on the rise, how far will the Gals go to save the ones they love? Join the party! To unlock juicy bonus content and support us on our advent…

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The Iron Claw: the crazy truth, the shattered masculinity and the triumph of Zac Efron 41:13

3M ago41:13

41:13

We buckled ourselves down for a film about shattered masculinity (one of Han's favourite genres) and came away wholly impressed, but conflicted. Why didn't it make most of us cry? What was missing? How can one family have so much tragedy? How did we find ourselves scrutinising male actors' bodies? The double standards! Plus, we discuss the lack of …

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Study Break #31: Real Life Lore Drop 29:13

3M ago29:13

29:13

Oooooh! Jared lets us peek behind the screen at the full encounter table for the Arson Encounter, Olivia reveals lore from her real life tragic backstory, and Lilly and Campbell explain why the plan to let the mob of hands into the room was actually a Very Good Strategy. Let us know YOUR favorite parts of the episode and help us predict what will h…

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Mean Girls: The OG vs the musical 30:54

3M ago30:54

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On Wednesdays, we wear pink drop episodes. This week we delve into the MGU (the Mean Girls Universe), and discuss the recent Mean Girls musical adaptation alongside the original. Who else knew Tina Fey’s screenplay is based off a single chapter in a self-help book? We discuss the phenomenal impact of the original film and our first-time viewing exp…

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Brent "The Good Things Guy" Lindeque, on Waking Up to Being a Viral Sensation, Being Gay in a Hostile World, The Family & Friends Who Lift Us Up, and Meeting Oprah Winfrey! 33:27

3M ago33:27

33:27

In this episode we delve into the remarkable story of proudly South African Brent Lindeque, affectionately known as the ‘Good Things Guy’. Picture this: In 2014, Brent transformed a reckless challenge into a random act of kindness, setting the stage for what would become a platform that touches the lives of over four million people monthly. His bra…

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Ep. 31: Flight and Flame 1:34:30

3M ago1:34:30

1:34:30

Stop, drop, and roll! Things are HEATING UP in the Weatherfeather’s very wooden home, and Governor Frey’s threats call for one thing: a stealth mission! Can the Gals and their Weezlebee questmates pull together to save the day? Join the party! To unlock juicy bonus content and support us on our adventures, subscribe to our Patreon. To talk with us,…

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All Of Us Strangers had all of us crying 43:38

3M ago43:38

43:38

This week on film club we're discussing this beautiful, perfectly executed and unexpected ghost story from Andrew Haigh. Lead actor Andrew Scott is perfection, Paul Mescal is sublime. Yes, the internet frenzy is deserved. From depicting grief and loneliness, to homophobia in the 80s, we pull out the scenes that impacted us most. We analyse what mad…

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Liam Lazore on Embracing Authenticity, Transgender Advocacy, the Intersection of Sports and Gender Identity, and Lighting the Path to Inclusivity! 54:32

4M ago54:32

54:32

On this episode I’m joined by Liam Lazore, and I could not be more excited about this conversation! Liam is an out-and-proud transgender man who faced a pivotal decision as a college basketball player: to embrace his truth or conform to expectations. Opting for authenticity, Liam publicly transitioned, becoming a beacon of resilience and advocacy. …

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Study Break #30: Smirking in the Face of Justice 50:11

4M ago50:11

50:11

Jared laughs in the face of NADDPOD Dungeon Court! Lilly (once again!) accuses the Ruadons of incest! Olivia and Campbell reveal how we adopted Jared, and our Patreon goes live in the middle of recording! Grab a snack and get the scoop in this historic study break. Join the party! To unlock juicy bonus content and support us on our adventures, subs…

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Priscilla: Sofia Coppola was the perfect person to make this 48:26

4M ago48:26

48:26

For this week's episode we're not going to beat around the bush; we really loved Sofia Coppola's Priscilla (2023) and if you listen you’ll find out why. The film follows the perspective of Elvis’s teen wife, a rare autobiographical film that actually gives the time of day to a woman of that generation. Not only is this film completely non-judgement…

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One Shot: Dragon Riders Pt. 2 (w/ Sarah Barrios) 1:41:28

4M ago1:41:28

1:41:28

Want more Dragons?! Calling all Fourth Wing lovers and haters: we’re going to Dragon Riding Academy. Bookworm Astrid (Sarah), vengeful Quinn (Campbell), Sabrina (Lilly), and Glorindell (also Lilly) quickly learn that no one is invincible in the face of a dragon. Find out who flies and who dies in this thrilling and one shot homebrewed by the one an…

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Tracy Todd-Heine on Becoming a Quadriplegic, Motherhood, Divorce, Depression, Suicide, Ableism, The Comrades Marathon, Finding True Love, and her Earth Angels! 1:23:40

4M ago1:23:40

1:23:40

In this episode, we're allowed a view into the raw and unfiltered journey of Tracy Todd-Heine—a story of courage, despair, and ultimate triumph. Tracy's life has been a rollercoaster of highs and lows, starting with her birth as Tracy Lian Sinclair, a name that belied the challenges she would face. At 28, tragedy struck, and a freak accident left h…

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Ep. 30: Red Blood, Blue Blood 1:44:41

4M ago1:44:41

1:44:41

We all have that crazy cousin belonging to our ancestral dragon's sister-bloodline, right? No? Well Esta sure does! This episode, our dragon sorceress learns about the other side of the family, Beans is taunted (some more) by his evil sister, and someone learns Margie's secret!!! Join the party! To unlock juicy bonus content and support us on our a…

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Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind: chosen by our listeners to rip our hearts out all over again 44:49

4M ago44:49

44:49

This week our film was chosen by YOU lovely listeners. We asked for an iconic 90s or 00s film and you really delivered. The cult classic Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is a film that genuinely keeps on giving, from the gut-wrenching emotional turmoil, to the visual language that was truly ahead of its time. We discuss the sour backstory of t…

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One Shot: Dragon Riders Pt. 1 (w/ Sarah Barrios) 1:44:52

4M ago1:44:52

1:44:52

Attention Cadets! Calling all Fourth Wing lovers and haters: we’re going to Dragon Riding Academy. Bookworm Astrid (Sarah), vengeful Quinn (Campbell), Sabrina (Lilly), and Glorindell (also Lilly) quickly learn that no one is invincible in the face of a dragon. Find out who flies and who dies in this thrilling and one shot homebrewed by the one and …

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Study Break #29: Horse Girls Confirmed 58:16

4M ago58:16

58:16

Which of the Gals is not a horse girl? The answer will surprise you! Join us behind the scenes as Jared makes a full meal, Olivia sings an original D&D song parody, Lilly tells a her cockroach horror story, and Campbell tells us about two Erics in love. Join the party! To unlock juicy bonus content and support us on our adventures, subscribe to our…

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Wonka: no one's favourite Willy but a pleasant surprise 41:23

4M ago41:23

41:23

An episode Maisie was dreading… until she actually watched the film. And, well, we couldn't dislike it if we tried. Turns out acting royalty and Harry Potter's production team will always work wonders. This week we discuss everything about the undeniably fun, not too sickly, if a little unmemorable, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory unofficial pr…

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Craig Cameron-Mackintosh on Growing up in the bush, The paths that led him to art, Colour blindness, winning the Sanlam Portrait Award, and the raunchy life of Billy Monk! 2:03:13

4M ago2:03:13

2:03:13

In this episode we embark on an artistic adventure with the one and only Craig Cameron-Mackintosh. Picture this: a young talent from the Lowveld landscapes of White River, South Africa, Craig's journey into the world of art was like a brushstroke of destiny. From doodles as a kid to mastering the art of oil painting, his story is a canvas filled wi…

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Ep. 29: Nightmares and Pegasus Eggs 1:43:01

4M ago1:43:01

1:43:01

Welcome to the Hanging City of Cato! Tensions run high as the Gals navigate a new city and old relationships. Beans attempts to avoid Apple, Esta lets some important information slip, and Sawyer is torn between new and old friends. Oh, and we all looks at Chet’s baby pictures! Join the party! To unlock juicy bonus content and support us on our adve…

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Past Lives: the phenomenal debut from Celine Song and the tearjerker we needed 44:35

4M ago44:35

44:35

Will they/won't they?? Should they/shouldn't they?? This week we discuss Celine Song's phenomenal debut, Past Lives. In a world of explosive franchises comes a quiet original film that entranced us all. We discuss the prep that went into the authentic performances and casting. Plus, Celine Song's lived experiences that led her to write this, and, M…

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Study Break #28: Another Happy Landing 47:44

5M ago47:44

47:44

The Gals are fighting! Circle up with us as we resolve our characters’ BIG differences, unlock the backstories of the Weezlebee NPCs we met, and learn how Star Wars and Derry Girls inspired Jared this episode. Olivia reveals some cool acting techniques she uses to play Beans, and we all reveal our first Make Out Movie! Join the party! To unlock jui…

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Saltburn: it's giving the peach scene from Call Me By Your Name 47:27

5M ago47:27

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It's Saltburn week, time to discuss that film that you regret watching with your parents. We are so here for the vulgarity, the Barry, the girlies, the soundtrack and the eyebrow piercings. At times we're a little salty.. is it too predictable? Did the internet ruin it? Listen to find out 💖 Saltburn (2023) is written and directed by Emerald Fennell…

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Introducing Gobsmacked! AITA Stories and other laughs... 56:43

5M ago56:43

56:43

You said you wanted more laughs, and we listened – welcome to 'Gobsmacked'! Where we break down some of the juiciest, quirkiest, and downright craziest stories you've ever heard. Think of us as the mischievous siblings of Curious Cast, here to entertain, educate, and probably embarrass ourselves in the process. So, kick back, relax and get ready to…

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Ep. 28: Sabotage on the Southern Wind 1:44:13

5M ago1:44:13

1:44:13

Brace yourselves! The Gals have teamed up with some Weezlebee pals and SOMEONE has cut the engines of their rickety airship. Can the team navigate rocky relationships (and a rocky canyon) when their enemies throw a wrench in things? Join the party! To talk with us, theorize, and send memes, join our Discord. To stay up to date on all things G&G, fo…

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Poor Things: The hair, the drama and Maisie’s revelation 39:37

5M ago39:37

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This week we go on the wild ride that is Poor Things by Yorgos Lanthimos. It’s a real head-scratcher as we try get to the bottom of what it’s all supposed to MEAN?! In the latest from one of our favourite directors, it’s the costume dept that are our true heroes of this film. We discuss the visual effects and production behind this eccentric specta…

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Big BAFTA chats 50:10

5M ago50:10

50:10

It's BAFTA week baby so for this special episode we are honoured to have our first guests of the season be the future of film, aka the five nominees of the Best British Short Film category. Some of our favourite films from last year started out as a short. Over half of the film industry are thought to enter via shorts, yet some – without establishe…

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