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The Movie Newbie - A Film Review Podcast

Jabriel AlSuhaimi, Oliver Mangham, Raphael Lecat

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A film review podcast where two movie "experts" discuss film, old and new, with a "newbie" who barely has an idea what he's talking about. In every episode, the experts give the newbie a film to watch, then they talk about it. Sometimes with guests. Check us out wherever you listen to podcasts. linktr.ee/themovienewbie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Yo what's up! In this episode, we tackle another James Cameron film, once again (Why do we keep doing this, Jabriel hates James Cameron). Time travel, yes. Cyborgs, check. Explosions, hell yeah. Arnold Schwarzenegger, BIG BIG YES. Get ready for our take on The Terminator. - JABRIEL ALSUHAIMI is a multi-disciplinary creative, working on a multitude …
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Yo what's up! In this episode, we tackle one of the Sci-Fi heavyweights. The Sci-Fi film of all Sci-Fi films? Maybe? It's Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey. - JABRIEL ALSUHAIMI is a multi-disciplinary creative, working on a multitude of projects in the audiovisual sphere. Hailing from Saudi Arabia and Singapore, Jabriel brings his internation…
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YO WHAT'S UP AND WE ARE BACK, for the first episode of this year woohoo! On this one, we have a general catch-up and talk about what we've been watching, our favourite films from last year. We also introduce a brand new theme from Mr Movie Newbie himself, Jabriel. AI Sci-Fi: 2001: A Space Odyssey Terminator 1 AI: Artificial Intelligence Dont forget…
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YO WHAT IS UP! On this episode, we delve into the world of Lee Chang-dong's "Burning," a masterpiece that intertwines a bit of mystery and social commentary. Lee, an auteur known for his profound storytelling, brings a unique depth to this adaptation of WIlliam Faulkner's book, Burning Barn and Haruki Murakami's short story of the same name. Stella…
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YO WHAT IS UP AND WE ARE BACK! In this episode, we're exploring the mystifying and evocative film "Oldboy." Directed by Park Chan-wook, this 2003 South Korean masterpiece has left audiences and critics alike stunned with its intricate storytelling and shocking twists. Join us as we dissect the film's complex narrative, which follows the harrowing j…
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YO WHAT IS UP! On this episode, we immerse ourselves in the hauntingly profound world of "Memories of Murder," a film that not only redefined the crime thriller genre but also showcased the exceptional talents of South Korean director Bong Joon-ho. We delve into the film's meticulously crafted plot, exploring how Bong Joon-ho masterfully weaves ten…
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YO WHAT IS UP AND WE ARE BACK! On this episode, we have a chat about SAG-AFTRA's tentative agreement with AMPTP and how it will affect the industry in the USA and the rest of the world. If you want to learn more you can check it out by following this link here. We also have a short chat about the art of film trailers and which trailers we think are…
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YO WHAT IS UP! This week, we're journeying back to 1962 to discuss François Truffaut's groundbreaking film, "Jules et Jim." In this episode, we'll explore the enchanting story of Jules, Jim, and Catherine, three individuals whose lives are intertwined in a complex web of love, friendship, and heartbreak. Set against the backdrop of WWI and the inte…
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On this one we celebrate the 100th episode of The Movie Newbie Podcast! Honestly, we are so thankful for all the support we've had from everyone (even you Mr. jwford you big dullard you) and we can't believe we've made it to this point. We had to do something a little more special for this one so we decided to look back on how we got here, the film…
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In this episode, we journey through the streets of Paris with Agnès Varda's groundbreaking film, "Cléo from 5 to 7". Released in 1962, this French New Wave classic offers a real-time portrait of a singer, Cléo, as she awaits the results of a medical test that could confirm a cancer diagnosis. As the clock ticks, Cléo confronts her fears, her identi…
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YO WHAT IS UP AND WE ARE BACK! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Jean-Luc Godard's groundbreaking film, 'Breathless' (À bout de souffle). Released in 1960, this cinematic masterpiece not only defined the French New Wave movement but also reshaped the language of cinema. Join us as we explore the film's innovative techniques, its capti…
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YO WHAT IS UP AND WE ARE BACK WITH ANOTHER EPISODE OF THE MOVIE NEWBIE! How's everyone been? Good? Not so good? Regardless, we're back to give you some more laughs and love :) On this episode we discuss the (in)famous film rating site, Rotten Tomatoes and how it's "The most overrated metric in movies is erratic, reductive, and easily hacked — and y…
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Hold onto your popcorn, WE ARE BACK! This week, we're diving deep into the cinematic universe of the film "Oppenheimer." Your favourite trio—Jabriel, Oliver, and Raph—are back in the studio, and we're thrilled to welcome back the ever-insightful Lorna Searl as our guest! Whether you're a film fanatic or a casual moviegoer, this episode is packed wi…
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Yo what's up friends! This week, we delve deep into the glitz, glamour, and groundbreaking narrative of the worldwide cinema sensation, Barbie. From its vibrant storytelling to the iconic characters that have captured the hearts of audiences globally, "Barbie" is more than just a film—it's a cultural phenomenon. Just like last time, we are delighte…
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On this episode, we ditch the two aficionados for returning guest Lorna Searl and making his debut on the show Amar Sall. For episode 94, we take on Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, where we discuss, the ever-dedicated Tom Cruise cementing his spot as the most bad*ss action star of all time, the incredible storytelling of Christopher …
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And we are back with another special theme to keep y'all excited for our full return later this year. For the next four episodes, we have former guest and video editor at TRIM, Lorna Searl joining as co-host alongside Jabriel, The Newbie. On this episode, we chat about what we've been up to this summer, the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strikes and the next th…
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YO WHAT IS UP FRIENDS! So remember how we promised a little bit of content between seasons. Well here's a (not so) little episode Oliver and Jabriel recorded recently. On this episode we chat about a multitude of different things from superhero fatigue to cinema fatigue, not-so-good movies we kind of want to watch again, and yeah, basically just sh…
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On this episode, we head outside to record in the sunny greens of Talacre Gardens (we apologise for the drop in audio quality - we don't apologise for the lols). On this one, we recap the last few weeks including attending The Podcast Show 2023, a few updates for what's going on with The Movie Newbie and where we want to take it from here, and the …
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“I’m in lesbians with you.” We are The Movie Newbie and we are here make you think about Scott Pilgrim and get sad and stuff! That’s right, for the third and final entry in our Bad Romance, our merry little band of podcasters is joining forces with musician Nico Baviere to discuss Edgar Wright’s 2010 cult favourite Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, the …
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"It is a restless moment. She has kept her head lowered... to give him a chance to come closer." Can you hear the sound of raindrops on the tin rooftops? Can you smell the broth from the corner noodle bar? Can you see the steam rising from the wet pavement? For the second episode in our Bad Romance series, The Movie Newbie is joined by a friend of …
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“Please let me keep this memory, just this one.” The time has come. The children have been put to bed and the adults are back in business. Oliver is finally returning to his rightful place picking out the next theme for The Movie Newbie. For this final series in our latest season, we’re getting lovesick with BAD ROMANCE — a study of toxic, frustrat…
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The following was written by AI (GPT-4) Welcome to The Movie Newbie! On this episode, we'll be discussing the impact of AI on creativity, sharing what we've been watching, and introducing our new theme, "Bad Romance." *** JABRIEL ALSUHAIMI is a multi-disciplinary creative, working on a multitude of projects in the audiovisual sphere. Hailing from S…
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Last but certainly not least, The Movie Newbie gang travels to Berlin to talk about an experience that will take place over one night, one city and one very long take. To conclude Raph’s “Keep Rollin” theme, Victoria showcases the true meaning of a long take sequence with director Sebastian Schipper meticulously crafting a film that simply does not…
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In this episode, The Movie Newbie gang welcomes filmmaker, director, writer, and all-around sublime human being Kyle Campbell-Pope as they travel through the dystopian world of Children Of Men. The team of four dissects this spectacularly bleak masterpiece, challenging its quality over time and reassessing how good it really is whilst others stand …
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For the first film of Raph's "Keep Rolling" theme, we take a look at Alfred Hitchcock's 1948 film, Rope. Based on the Patrick Hamilton play, the film tells the story of two men who murder for philosophical reasons, then host a party in the apartment where the body is hidden. Starring John Dall, James Stewart, Farley Granger and Constance Collier, t…
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In this episode, we have a (surprisingly) upbeat conversation about Ke Huy Quan's Oscar-winning speech on following your dreams. Is it really worth it to follow your dreams? Can you pursue your dreams and be financially safe? Do you have to work towards your dream? We then have a chat about everyone's favourite TV star, Pedro Pascal. We talk about …
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For the final instalment of our Boxing theme, we explore the raw and powerful film, A Prayer Before Dawn. Directed by Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire, the movie follows the true story of Billy Moore, a young British boxer who finds himself incarcerated in one of Thailand's most notorious prisons. Starring Joe Cole in a tour-de-force performance as Moore, th…
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In the second episode of our Boxing theme, we explore Clint Eastwood's 2004 Academy Award-winning film, Million Dollar Baby. The movie stars Eastwood himself as a grizzled boxing trainer named Frankie, who reluctantly takes on an ambitious female fighter named Maggie, played by Hilary Swank. Alongside them are the legendary Morgan Freeman as Scrap,…
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In the first episode of our Boxing theme, we delve into Martin Scorsese's 1980 masterpiece, Raging Bull. Starring a young and up-and-coming Joe Pesci, alongside an Oscar-winning performance from Robert De Niro, this film takes a deep dive into the turbulent life of Jake LaMotta, a middleweight boxer whose self-destructive tendencies threaten to rui…
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AND WE ARE BACK FOR ANOTHER SEASON! On this episode, we kick it off with what's been going on in our lives (as per usual), we talk about the upcoming Academy Awards/Oscars and our predictions on who (should) win an award, and finally we introduce the first theme of Season 4: Boxing Films Also here's the links to some of the stuff we were talking ab…
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JABRIEL ALSUHAIMI is a multi-disciplinary creative, working on a multitude of various projects in the audiovisual sphere. Hailing from Saudi Arabia and Singapore, Jabriel brings his international perspective and varying influences into his work, which includes podcasts like Curious Humans, Founders For Good & The Movie Newbie, music under the alias…
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"Here lies poor Antoine Doinel, unjustly punished by Sourpuss for a pinup fallen from the sky..." For the final episode of our “Teenage Riot” theme, The Movie Newbie is revisiting one of the defining texts in 20th century cinema… Francois Truffaut’s timeless coming-of-age tale THE 400 BLOWS. Studied in every Intro to Film Class, this 1959 masterpie…
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“What’s your damage, Heather?” For the second instalment of Oliver's "Teenage Riot" theme, the Movie Newbies are diving into Michael Lehmann's 1989 cult classic HEATHERS. Starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater as the Bonnie and Clyde for the MTV Generation, Heathers is an ultra-dark, subversive, outrageous and delightfully weird teen comedy abo…
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Alright, alright, alright… For the first episode in Oliver’s Teenage Riot theme, we’re taking a slow ride back to 1976 with Richard Linklater’s ode to L-I-V-I-N. That’s right, we’re talking about the one and only Dazed & Confused! Featuring iconic performances from a who's who of rising stars, Dazed & Confused was a cult classic lauded in its time …
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It's time to lighten your load... with another Bonus-Sode! The Movie Newbie gang takes a short breather in between themes to sit back, relax and shoot the breeze. In this episode, we welcome long-time listener, first-time guest Zayn Qureshi into our warm studio to share some embarrassing anecdotes about Oliver's misadventures in university and tell…
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For this episode, The Movie Newbie dives into the world of Martin McDonagh's dark comedy Three Billboards Outside of Ebbing Missouri. A spit-fire screenplay, almost written to perfection by McDonagh, Three Billboards offers incredible performances from across the board, including a scene-stealing Sam Rockwell. Frances shines in what can be her fine…
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“I am a Golden God!” Listen to your favourite old school record with a candle burning and you will see your entire future… That’s right. For the second episode in Raphael’s masterclass theme on Frances McDormand, we’re turning the clocks back and revisiting the nostalgic, smoky, rock ‘n’ roll remembrances of Cameron Crowe’s 2000 magnum opus Almost …
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It's time for a new theme! Raph takes the reins and presents another masterclass special. For this theme, he will be covering the works of one of his all-time favorite actors, Frances McDormand. A true legend of both stage and screen with a career spanning over four decades, Frances McDormand has captivated audiences with her unadorned yet magnetic…
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In this episode, we discuss the streaming services that have conquered our world and corrupted our attention span. We also talk about Look At Me directed by Ken Kwek with an exceptional ensemble of actors (including Raphy’s LaSalle buddies Yao and Shu Yi) and how Singapore bans this local film. But that's not all! Raphy also reveals his masterclass…
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YO WHAT IS UP! We are back again with the third and final film of our Saudi Arabian Cinema theme, The Book of Sun. On this one, we meet a group of Saudi teenagers with dreams of being filmmakers like "the greats" Wes Anderson and Quentin Tarantino. Joined by one of their teachers at school, the group embark on a comedic, yet touching journey to cre…
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YO WHAT IS UP! We are back again the second instalment of our Saudi Arabian Cinema theme, Barakah Meets Barakh. On this one, we take a trip to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where we meet Barakah and Bibi (also Barakah) a civil servant and influencer questioning their place while navigating a forbidden romance. Starring the amazing Fatima AlBanawi and Hisha…
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YO WHAT IS UP! We are back again with a new season, a new theme, a new film to explore AND a new format (yeah omg I know). On this one, we travel to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where we meet Wadjda, a young girl desperate to own a bicycle of her own. Starring the amazing Waad Mohamed, Abdulrahman AlGohani, Reem Abdullah and Ahd Hassan Kamel, this marked …
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Yo what is up my lovely people, and we are back with more Movie Newbie content for Season 3 (kind of). On this episode we catch up and give a little update on what's been going on in our lives and what we did over the summer. We then get down to business and have a lovely chat about some of the movies and TV shows we've been watching recently. We a…
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JABRIEL ALSUHAIMI is a multi-disciplinary creative, working on a multitude of various projects in the audiovisual sphere. Hailing from Saudi Arabia and Singapore, Jabriel brings his international perspective and varying influences into his work, which includes podcasts like Curious Humans and The Movie Newbie, music under the alias Rei.do.Nada, vid…
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“It’s like our time together is just ours. It’s our own creation…” The summer season is over (metaphorically)! To close out our second volume of the That Summer Feeling theme, we’re taking a midnight stroll along the Wien River with our favourite couple from the 90s… Jesse and Celine! Joined by the podcaster extraordinaire Matt Brothers (from Is Pa…
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The Movie Newbie returns to the old Pixar well to discuss the sun-soaked fairytale Luca. Set in the Italian Riviera, Luca is an enchanting story about a young sea monster who discovers a new life for himself above the surface of the water. In this surprisingly combative episode, we debate the current state of the Pixar studio, the Miyazaki influenc…
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We are delighted to welcome Hainsley to the Movie Newbie Wagon to talk about the wacky, off-off-beat, and quite uniquely hilarious Wet Hot American Summer. In this episode, our heads tilt from left to right as we try to unravel the enigma of this unorthodox comedy whilst simultaneously laughing at the unconventional gags, Paul Rudd's mesmerizing pe…
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Another month, another edition of the “Yo, What’s Up?” Show… As we say bid farewell to our F*cked Up Families theme, we take a break from our serious film criticism to get a little silly. In this episode, we live-stream our reactions to the Avatar 2 trailer, chat about our favourite Palme d’Or winners from years past, and dive into what we’ve been …
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"It's Mom and me versus you and Dad" As we reach the end of our series on "F*cked Up Families", what better way to see it off than with one of the definitive movies about the toxic effects of divorce? For this episode, The Movie Newbie boys are graced – for a SECOND TIME – with an appearance from our beloved friend of the show Neringa Mikutytė to c…
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“It’s the f***ing Catalina Wine Mixer”! In the second episode of our F*cked Up Families theme, The Movie Newbie turns away from the darkness and into the (slightly disturbed) comedic light with Adam McKay’s 2008 cult comedy classic Step Brothers. Starring one of the all-time comedic duos, Mr Will Ferrell and Mr John C Reilly, the story (if you can …
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