Best Phantom Thieves Podcasts (2024)

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WHY IS THE MOVIE CALLED THIS? | Crazy, Stupid, Love - The Big Room #72 1:09:08

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Ryan Gosling, we hardly knew ye. This week we conclude Gosling Month with the 2011 romcom Crazy, Stupid, Love. We have no idea why it's called that. Follow Us! Discord: https://discord.gg/8Xx4yakz26 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebigroompod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebigroompod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebigroompod/…

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Beetlejuice (1988) and Rye Lane (2023) 56:11

2d ago56:11

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When Tim Burton's first film, Pee Wee's Big Adventure, proved a surprise hit for Warner Bros, the studio was keen to get a second picture off him. Yet Burton wasn't enamoured with the scripts he was being offered - until an unusual one landed on his desk. Just lacking a bit of an ending. Enter: Beetlejuice. Rye Lane was a much smaller production, a…

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LITERAL CHILLS | La La Land - The Big Room #71 1:08:07

8d ago1:08:07

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Our infatuation with Ryan Gosling continues with the 2016 musical hit La La Land, where we talk about the excellent production, Ryan Gosling's hand thing, and how we feel about that ending. Follow Us! Discord: https://discord.gg/8Xx4yakz26 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebigroompod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebigroompod/ Instagram: http…

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The Bikeriders (2023), with writer/director Jeff Nichols 40:56

10d ago40:56

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Originally set to be released by Disney in 2023, Jeff Nichols' new film - The Bikeriders - was dropped by the studio at the last minute, before finally landing a new home with Focus Features and Universal. Nichols joins us for a special podcast to discuss the film, with the conversation also taking in Take Shelter, Michael Shannon, and making a mov…

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DON'T SAY "AND STUFF" | The Nice Guys - The Big Room #70 1:00:50

15d ago1:00:50

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What better cure for that post-Lord of the Rings hangover than the sweet, sweet face of Ryan Gosling? This week we watched The Nice Guys, a fun summer flick that we think is both under appreciated and underrated. Follow Us! Discord: https://discord.gg/8Xx4yakz26 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebigroompod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebigr…

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Morbius (2022) and The Gift (2015) 59:07

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On the one hand in this episode, we've got a comic book movie that should in theory have launched further films. 2022's Morbius was designed to follow Venom into Sony's universe of Spider-Man spin-off characters. Yet so keen was the studio to join it up to the ongoing Spider-Man films, that problems ensued. And Jared Leto, in the lead role, was goi…

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In conversation with Ishana Night Shyamalan 34:46

20d ago34:46

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After enjoying success with the TV series Servant, for which she wrote and directed several episodes, Ishana Night Shyamalan was on the lookout for a story to turn into her feature directorial debut. The tale she found involved a pet store, a creepy forest, a trip to Ireland and some people watching. And in this Film Stories podcast special, she te…

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1917 (2019) and The Girl On The Train (2016) 58:07

23d ago58:07

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Sam Mendes didn't want to make another James Bond film after completing 2015's Spectre. As we discover in this episode, he had another film lined up that he backed away form. He decided to gamble on 1917, a movie that he had a plan to shoot in a really rather unconventional way. When Gone Girl hit, meanwhile, Hollywood went looking for more books t…

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EUCATASTROPHE | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King - The Big Room #69 1:59:12

29d ago1:59:12

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Well, we're back. And back we are, with the final installment of The Lord of the Rings trilogy! This is an extra long episode, so strap in for the conclusion of The Fellowship's journey. Follow Us! Discord: https://discord.gg/8Xx4yakz26 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebigroompod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebigroompod/ Instagram: https:/…

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Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny (2023) and Roxanne (1987) 1:09:15

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After the release of 2008's Indiana Jones & The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull, Harrison Ford declared that he'd be happy to make Indiana Jones 5, as long as it didn't take another 20 years. It wasn't that far off before we got Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny. And in the interim, two of the three key creatives had changes roles. Steve Martin sh…

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OF ENTS & ORCS | The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers - The Big Room #68 1:29:39

1M ago1:29:39

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Our adventure through The Lord of the Rings continues! Josh joins us again for The Two Towers and perhaps the most epic battle in all three films - Helm's Deep. Follow Us! Discord: https://discord.gg/8Xx4yakz26 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebigroompod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebigroompod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebigr…

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Dungeons And Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) and The Phantom Of The Opera (2004) 1:01:55

1M ago1:01:55

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Two films in this episode that for different reasons needed a fair amount of time to come to the screen. Dungeons And Dragons: Honor Among Thieves didn't turn up until 2023, yet for many years, there was a rights battle over which studio could make a D&D movie. Even when the rights were sorted, challenges still lay ahead. With The Phantom Of The Op…

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In conversation with Fiona Shaw - IF, Terrence Malick, Super Mario Bros, The Avengers, Brian De Palma and more.mp3 47:34

1M ago47:34

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In a special episode of the podcast, Fiona Shaw CBE is the guest, as she joins to chat about her career, and her latest movie, IF. Topics of conversation in this chat? The problem with her bathroom, plus working on films such as Super Mario Bros and The Avengers. Then there's her time working with Terrence Malick, her work with Brian De Palma, and …

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FOUR HOBBITS! | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - The Big Room #67 1:15:46

1M ago1:15:46

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New month, more swords! This is week one of a three week journey through the Lord of the Rings franchise. With special guest Josh Reed, we watch The Fellowship of the Ring and answer some questions from the LotR newbies. Follow Us! Discord: https://discord.gg/8Xx4yakz26 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebigroompod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/…

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Halloween (2018) and Rocky V (1990) 1:04:50

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The Halloween franchise was at a crossroads after Rob Zombie's 2009 movie, Halloween II. There was only one logical thing to do next: er, Halloween 3D, which was set for the early 2010s. The first in a line of false starts, that'd eventually take us to 2018's wildly-successful reboot/reimagining. Some reshoot work on that was done for the ending to…

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In conversation with director Wes Ball - Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes and more 55:38

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With his new film, Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes, now out in cinemas, director Wes Ball joins the Film Stories podcast for a long chat about the new film, and his career to date. From his early shorts, to his fast work on Celebrity Apprentice (and boy, is there a story there), we then move through to The Maze Runner, The Mouse Guard, and right …

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Star Wars The Rise Of Skywalker (2019) and Road House (2024) 1:04:32

2M ago1:04:32

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It's taken nearly 400 episodes, but a Star Wars film finally takes centre stage. It's 2019's saga-ending The Rise Of Skywalker, a film that was announced in 2012, and went through, well, 'changes' over the ensuing years. The planned remake of Road House actually started life roughly around the same time, and there were a couple of false starts. But…

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WEESA LIKA DE PREQUELS | Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace - The Big Room #66 1:19:06

2M ago1:19:06

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Finally! We've been waiting for an excuse to watch Star Wars for the show, and The Phantom Menace's 25th anniversary is perfect. Join us as we take a somewhat critical, but very loving, look at not just Episode I, but the entire Star Wars prequel trilogy. Follow Us! Discord: https://discord.gg/8Xx4yakz26 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebigroom…

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In conversation with Drew Pearce: The Fall Guy, Iron Man 3, Hobbs & Shaw, No Heroics and lots more 56:00

2M ago56:00

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In a special episode, Drew Pearce joins us for a chat about his journey from making British TV show No Heroics through to writing the brand new blockbuster The Fall Guy. Key moments? Getting stuck in Los Angeles thanks to an Icelandic volcano, landing the job of writing Iron Man 3, working out what his hourly rate was for penning a $1bn blockbuster…

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A PIRATE'S LIFE FOR WE | Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl - The Big Room #65 1:08:08

2M ago1:08:08

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There's an extra Tuesday in April, and that means an extra movie for Sword Month! We recently learned Nick hadn't seen Pirates of the Caribbean somehow, so that pretty much forced our hands here. Follow Us! Discord: https://discord.gg/8Xx4yakz26 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebigroompod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebigroompod/ Instagram…

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Independence Day: Resurgence (2016) and Sunshine On Leith (2013) 59:32

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Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin had been asked questions many times about making a sequel to their 1996 smash hit Independence Day. Several times they came close to doing so over the years, including an ambitious plan to shoot two films back to back at one stage. Yet when it came time to move forward, the big question they faced: would Will Smith w…

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OO-DE-LALLY! | Disney's Robin Hood (1973) - The Big Room #64 55:10

2M ago55:10

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We're travelling back in time to 1973 and watching Disney's Robin Hood, a classic from almost all of our childhoods. Will Nick like it, or has nostalgia blinded us with rose tinted glasses? Find out this week on The Big Room. Follow Us! Discord: https://discord.gg/8Xx4yakz26 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebigroompod TikTok: https://www.tiktok…

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Quentin Tarantino's 10th film (unreleased) and Erin Brockovich (2000) 57:46

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A film that's not yet happened - at the time of recording! - takes centre stage in this Film Stories episode. In 2019, Quentin Tarantino released his apparently penultimate film as director - Once Upon A Time In Hollywood - but five years on, it's no clearer what his final film will be. It doesn't look like it's going to be The Movie Critic, as had…

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In conversation with Dan Stevens 40:07

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In this special episode of Film Stories, Dan Stevens joins Simon to talk about his latest film, Abigail. They talk about the making of the film, the sort-of crossover with Cocaine Bear, and why it needed to be shot in a certain order. Plus, they also touch on drinking receptables, Colossal, choosing roles, and a whole lot more... Learn more about y…

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DISAGREEMENT AMONG FRIENDS | Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves - The Big Room #63 1:03:38

2M ago1:03:38

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Grab your Monster Manuals and polyhedral dice, because it's time for Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves! A critically acclaimed film that our cast just couldn't agree on. Join us for another episode of Sword Month. Follow Us! Discord: https://discord.gg/8Xx4yakz26 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebigroompod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@…

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Saving Private Ryan (1998) and Mass (2021) 58:23

2M ago58:23

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Two risky films take centre stage in this episode of Film Stories, starting with Steven Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan. A 170-minute film released in the midst of a summer jammed with over 100 films to choose from in cinema. Who would have thought it'd prevail at the box office? Spielberg for one wasn't too worried: but also, he came to it directl…

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Scoop (2024), with director Philip Martin 40:59

3M ago40:59

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In this special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by director Philip Martin, chatting days after the release of his latest film. That movie is Scoop, the dramatisation of the infamous BBC interview with Prince Andrew. The pair chat about Philip's early work, his time in Canada trying to break into the film industry, then jetting …

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STRENGTH AND HONOR | Gladiator - The Big Room #62 1:10:30

3M ago1:10:30

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It's the second week of Sword Month, and this time we actually have a movie with swords in it! We're watching Gladiator which is the rare movie that nobody but Cam has seen. Stick around to see what the rest of the cast thinks of Ridley Scott's most decorated film. Follow Us! Discord: https://discord.gg/8Xx4yakz26 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@…

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Saltburn (2023) and Mean Girls (2024) 55:48

3M ago55:48

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A pair of bang up to the minute films in this episode of Film Stories, both of which enjoyed the fruits of viral marketing. Saltburn (2023) had been in the head of its writer/director Emerald Fennell for years before she even got to work on her Oscar-winning Promising Young Woman (2020). The catalyst? A really rather famous scene in with a bathtub.…

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In conversation with Dolph Lundgren 35:56

3M ago35:56

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In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by Dolph Lundgren. Yep, that Dolph Lundgren: not only Ivan Dragon, but a writer, director, actor, TED Talker, academic and lover of cats. They chat about his latest directorial outing, Wanted Man, that's available on UK digital services now. Plus, which version of Rocky IV is the bes…

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WHO HATES QUEEN?? | A Knight's Tale - The Big Room #61 1:11:48

3M ago1:11:48

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It's Sword Month! (The title is Carl's fault). We're kicking off our month of bladed cinema with A Knight's Tale, starring the late, great Heath Ledger and the brilliant Paul Bettany. Follow Us! Discord: https://discord.gg/8Xx4yakz26 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebigroompod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebigroompod/ Instagram: https://ww…

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