Best Seth Vargas Podcasts (2024)

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Seth Vargas (Movie Friends) vs. Clifford 57:55

4d ago57:55

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“I’ll be the Danny Ocean of stealing from children” The panel of peril don their blazer, matching shorts, and matching caps and pretend to be children whilst watching this week’s film Clifford (Paul Flaherty, 1994). They are joined by their new friend: Seth Vargas from Movie Friends Podcast! Clifford (Martin Short) is precocious little so and so. H…

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Episode 105: Michael Clayton 1:06:15

3h ago1:06:15

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“This was supposed to be our prestige episode” The panel of peril go to the bathroom and lock themselves in a stall and check how sweaty their pits are. Very. They’re very, very sweaty. No wonder, as they face a goliath in this week’s film: Michael Clayton (Tony Gilroy, 2007). Michael (George Clooney) is a self-described janitor who cleans up messe…

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X-Men '97 S1.E4. "Motendo/Lifedeath" 40:51

9h ago40:51

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Seth and Nick are back for more mutant action! And this time they're playing video games and maybe doing peyote, for spiritual purposes, in the desert. Just watch out for the demon bird. S1.E4. "Motendo/Lifedeath" Director: Chase Conley Writers: Beau DeMayo, Charley Feldman, Stan Lee, Jack Kirby Thanks for checking out the show and becoming an X-Fr…

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Delaney Jordan vs. Jupiter Ascending 1:30:57

2h ago1:30:57

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“The one thing he needed to do to not f__k it up was not be a nonce” The panel of peril strap on some rollerblades and take to the skies! They go about a bit, you knowwww, before tiring of that nonsense and having a nice sit to watch this week’s film Jupiter Ascending (The Wachowskis, 2015). They are joined by video essayist Delaney Jordan! Jupiter…

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X-Men '97 S1.E3. "Fire Made Flesh" 28:51

8h ago28:51

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It's the Spider-Man meme but with twin Jean Greys! That puts the Cyclops in a tough spot and the rest of the team must also confront a Sinister villain from their past. Seth and Nick talk about psychology and psychopathy, and how horror fits into the X-narrative. S1.E3. "Fire Made Flesh" Director: Emi Yonemura Writers: Beau DeMayo, Charley Feldman,…

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X-Men '97 S1.E2. "Mutant Liberation Begins" 27:47

15d ago27:47

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Tensions are high with Magneto in charge now. The first order of business is to go to the UN where another terrorist act against mutant leadership costs one mutant her powers and ignites conflict on the global stage. Jean is having a baby. Seth and Nick get more into the politics of the show and its characters, and ponder things like, "Who is the X…

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Episode 104: The Batman 1:13:00

8d ago1:13:00

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“So many of my plans have been undone by Antonio Banderas” The panel of peril stand in the corner of the room, in the shadows, waiting for a chance to strike at their prey. They’re not home. They’ve gone on holiday for three weeks. Damn. Instead, they decide to watch this week’s film The Batman (Matt Reeves, 2022). The Batman (Robert Pattinson) is,…

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X-Men '97 S1.E1: "To Me, My X-Men" 50:28

20d ago50:28

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Seth and Nick get cozy talking about some of their personal history with the X-Men franchise and eventually break down a spectacular debut episode of the first season of X-Men '97. S1.E1 "To Me, My X-Men" Director: Jake Castorena Writers: Beau De Mayo, Stan Lee & Jack Kirby (X-Men created by) Thanks for checking out the show and becoming an X-Frien…

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Episode 103: George A. Romero's Dawn Of The Dead 1:02:17

15d ago1:02:17

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“Live fast, die young, leave a terrible-looking Smurf-corpse” The panel of peril pull up at their local Netto, shove as much tinned goods, AKs, ammo, and Bolinger into their shopping trolley/wheelbarrow as they can, before holing up to watch this week’s film Dawn Of The Dead (George A. Romero, 1978). The (zombie) apocalypse is here! Ken Foree, Davi…

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X-Friends: Trailer 9:16

1M ago9:16

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Welcome to X-Friends! A joint venture of Bad Movies We Love and the Movie Friends Podcast, hosted by Nick Sheist and Seth Vargas. Join us as we adventure our way through the X-Men '97 animated series and all of the peripheral elements of the X-Men universe. You can find Nick at @nicksheisty & @BadMoviesWeLuv on X/Twitter and @badmovieswelove on Ins…

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Episode 102: National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 56:59

22d ago56:59

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“Don’t slate broccoli” The panel of peril stub out their cigarette, cigar, and pipe under the heel of their cowboy boot and head into a convenience store that is showing this week’s film, Loaded Weapon 1 (Gene Quintano, 1993), for some reason. Detectives Colt (Emilio Estevez) and Luger (Samuel L Jackson) are the prototypical chalk + cheese = dynami…

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Episode 101: Mission Impossible 1:00:45

1M ago1:00:45

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“De Palma knows, the old saying goes” Our name is Possible, Mission: Impossible, license to watch the film Mission: Impossible directed by cinematic genius Brian De Palma (1996). And that my friends is our impossible mission (impossible). And we did it. An elite IMF team led by Jim Phelps (Jon Voight) has come a serious cropper trying to secure a n…

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The Movie Loot: The April Assignment (with Seth Vargas from Movie Friends Podcast) 17:10

2M ago17:10

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Recorded LIVE in the middle of April 2024, this episode features our host Carlo as he and his guest Seth Vargas, co-host of Movie Friends Podcast, choose their loot by settling on the categories for the five films they will watch through the month. Listen to them talk about why they chose the categories they chose, and the possible films they would…

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Whit's The Script vs Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery 1:06:13

2M ago1:06:13

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“If you’ve got a better way to do it, I’d like to hear it” The panel of peril are dancing down the street stark naked, with only conveniently placed every-day items covering their ghoulies and that. They got the idea, and carefully choreographed it, from this week’s film Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (Jay Roach, 1997). This week, they…

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The March Loot 105: The March Loot (with Todd Liebenow from Forgotten Filmcast) 1:08:45

2M ago1:08:45

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In this episode of The Movie Loot, me and fellow podcaster Todd Liebenow, from Forgotten Filmcast, share our March(April) overdue loot. From foxes and hounds to camels in the Old West, from mistaken identities to those looking for an identity, we got it all here. It took us a while, but here it is. Check it out! 00:00:00 - 00:01:52 -- Intro 00:01:5…

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Episode 100: Independence Day 1:02:43

2M ago1:02:43

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“Like an alien Kinder Egg” The panel of peril are playing chess in the park with their father and losing badly, very sad. They are interrupted by an enormous screen descending from the heavens covering the city that they are currently in in its entirety. Fortunately, the giant screen is showing this week’s film Independence Day (Roland Emmerich, 19…

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Episode 99: One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest 1:01:42

2M ago1:01:42

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“Ya been cream pied” The panel of peril are out shooting some hoops, only stopping to berate their teammates for their lack of reflexes and general playing skill. Giving up they retire to the indoor communal area to watch this week’s film One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest (Milos Forman, 1975). McMurphy (Jack Nicholson) is a ne’er-do-well with a cunni…

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Episode 98: Batman - Mask of the Phantasm 55:23

2M ago55:23

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“Tia Carrera’s career was ruined by Tia Maria” Sweaty-browed and cramped of hand, the Panel of Peril draw furiously in real-time each and every frame of this week’s film Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski, 1993). Soon they shall break for a feast of marshmallows; they have earned it. Bruce Wayne (Kevin Conroy) has lived with…

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Episode 97: Mulholland Drive 1:09:58

2M ago1:09:58

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“She had the longest neck in the history of actors” The Peril of Peril arrive in Los Angeles, bright eyed and bushy-tailed. Everyone loves them because they’re brilliant, and they make fast friends with an amnesiac who tells them to watch this week’s film Mulholland Drive (David Lynch, 2001). A Cowboy watches them as they watch the film. Betty (Nao…

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KJ & A Podcast vs. Ready Player One 54:56

2M ago54:56

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“Talladega Nights gets a lot better after you've seen Rise of Skywalker, that's for sure” The Panel of Peril run and gun all your favourite film and video games characters in one fluid motion, before removing their VR headset in order to watch this week’s film. That film is Ready Player One (Steven Spielberg, 2018), and they are joined by Kevin and…

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The Movie Loot 109: My Wife's Loot 11:11

3M ago11:11

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In this very personal, very special episode of May, I wanted to celebrate someone I've been following all the way, and that's my wife. In honor of her birthday and Mother's Day, the loot of May consists of a few films she loves, and that I've learned to love because of her. So follow our way! Chris Cornell song (c) Interscope Records The Movie Loot…

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Kris Tapley (50 MPH) vs. Speed 2: Cruise Control 1:25:19

3M ago1:25:19

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“It’s like a meet-cute for two people who already met some time ago” The Panel of Peril go to the travel agents to book themselves a lovely holiday. Their conditions for travel are thus: nice weather, entertainment provided by British reggae band, and strictly no terrorists. While the agent searches for the ideal trip, they watch this week’s film S…

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Jesse Hawken (Junk Filter) vs. Nothing But Trouble 1:17:26

3M ago1:17:26

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“Mr. Bond, you appear with the tedious inevitability of an unloved season” The Panel of Peril saunter through a small mining town in their fancy BMW, before being inexplicably arrested for not stopping at an intersection. Swiftly tried and convicted, they are sentenced to watch this week’s movie Nothing But Trouble (Dan Aykroyd, 1991). They are joi…

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Matt Spectro (Thru The Multiverse) vs. Krull 1:00:18

3M ago1:00:18

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“Is he just horny?” The Panel of Peril climb a big ol’ mountain to claim a mythical prize to aid them in their epic quest. That prize is a DVD of this week’s film; that quest is to watch that DVD, which is this week’s film Krull (Peter Yates, 1983). Upon climbing back down the mountain, they are met well by this week’s guest panel member, Matt Spec…

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Episode 96: Event Horizon 58:08

4M ago58:08

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“Surprise! Butcher’s hook up your nostril” The Panel of Peril start creepily speaking Latin, wield small, sharp weapons at one another, but thankfully stop short of gouging their own eyes out. They’ll be needing those to watch this week’s film Event Horizon (Paul WS Anderson, 1997). The crew of the Lewis & Clark are your typical blue-collar bunch. …

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The Movie Loot 106: The Pre-Code Loot (with Matthew Turner) 1:11:22

4M ago1:11:22

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SEX! Now that I got your attention is time to talk about sex... and other things in our Pre-Code Loot. In this episode, our host Carlo is joined by film critic Matthew Turner as they descend into the depravity of Pre-Code Hollywood. So why don't you lay down in your bed and let us take the wheel? 00:00:00 - 00:02:08 -- Intro 00:02:08 - 00:09:55 -- …

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Episode 95: The Man With The Golden Gun 1:05:11

4M ago1:05:11

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“That's what you get for inviting audience participation” The Panel of Peril slip out of their wet clothes and into a dry martini, before taking a pew to watch this week’s film The Man With The Golden Gun (Guy Hamilton, 1974). Has James Bond (Roger Moore) met his match in the charming, villainous and charmingly villainous Francisco Scaramanga (Chri…

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Episode 94: Bram Stoker's Dracula 1:00:21

4M ago1:00:21

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“You simply must introduce me to that pile of rats” The panel of peril down a big glass of red wine and eat a plate of delicious, steamed broccoli and roasted garlic before taking in this week’s film Bram Stoker’s Dracula (Francis Ford Coppola, 1992). Count Dracula (Gary Oldman) is an elderly gent rattling around in his large home, pining after his…

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Episode 93: Oldboy 1:03:00

4M ago1:03:00

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“A haiku?” Fighting their way past a load of goons, down a narrow corridor, the panel of peril struggle to make any headway. Finally finishing off the last of the lads (no laughing at the back there!), they slump in their chair exhausted and watch this week’s film Oldboy (Park Chan-wook, 2003). Oh Dae-su (Choi Min-sik) is a bit of a d-bag. A drunke…

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Episode 92: Unforgiven 1:10:24

5M ago1:10:24

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“Here lies Will Carling, the rugby guy who sh@gg3d Diana” The panel of peril try to wrangle their pigs into the pigpen but repeatedly fall over and get all muddy. They shower off at the water hole and decide to watch a film instead: Unforgiven (Clint Eastwood, 1992). 1880: Ex-outlaw Bill Munny (Eastwood) was a bad, bad man before settling down and …

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Episode 91: Napoleon Dynamite 1:00:09

5M ago1:00:09

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“He's not rump; he's tripe” The panel of peril finish inspecting the last of the cow’s udders on the farm they’re working on and head home to watch this week’s film Napoleon Dynamite (Jared Hess, 2004). Napoleon (Jon Heder) is a typical teen: he lives with his Grandma (Sandy Martin), brother Kip (Aaron Ruell), and an alpaca named Tina. He enjoys do…

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Episode 90: Highlander 1:00:31

5M ago1:00:31

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“Can we all agree now that it makes more sense than Kurgan being Ric Flair in a carpark'” The panel of peril stand about a bit as a battle rages around them; no one will fight them for some reason. As they are clearly too ‘ard for the other combatants, they head home to watch this week’s film Highlander (Russell Mulcahy, 1986). Connor Macleod (Chri…

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Nemonie Craven vs. Muppet Treasure Island 1:03:46

5M ago1:03:46

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“Sh!t happens, wocka wocka!” The panel of peril take a chunk a meat from the salt barrel, a tot of rum from the rum barrel, and a film from the DVD barrel. That film is Muppet Treasure Island (Brian Henson, 1996), and we settle in to watch with this week’s special guest Nemonie Craven! Jim Hawkins (Kevin Bishop) has in his possession a certain map.…

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Episode 89: Dario Argento's Phenomena 1:02:46

6M ago1:02:46

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“It’s a range war – you’re kicking that chimp to death” The panel of peril have just missed their bus and are stranded in the middle of a lonely, windy mountain range. Fortunately, there’s a creepy abandoned house nearby which they settle into to watch this week’s film Phenomena (Dario Argento, 1985). Jennifer (Jennifer Connelly) is an American gir…

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The Movie Loot 104: The Oscars Loot (with Ian from Best Film Ever Podcast) 42:15

6M ago42:15

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It's Oscars night! So why not walk down the red carpet with us, as our host Carlo and Ian (from Best Film Ever Podcast) share some thoughts on the nominees, tackle some predictions, and share some of their favorite Best Picture winners of all time. Check it out! 00:00:00 - 00:02:44 -- Intro 00:02:44 - 00:05:01 -- Meet Ian! 00:05:01 - 00:18:30 -- Th…

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The Movie Loot: The March Assignment (with Todd Liebenow from Forgotten Filmcast) 22:07

6M ago22:07

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Recorded LIVE in the middle of March 2024, this episode features our host Carlo as he and his guest Todd Liebenow, host of Forgotten Filmcast, choose their loot by settling on the categories for the five films they will watch through the month. Listen to them talk about why they chose the categories they chose, and the possible films they would lik…

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The Movie Loot 103: The February Loot (with Brian Skutle of Sonic Cinema) 58:54

6M ago58:54

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In this episode of The Movie Loot, me and film critic/podcaster Brian Skutle, from Sonic Cinema, share our February(March) overdue loot full of Oscar winners, prehistoric angry men, and so much more. It took us a while, but here it is. Check it out! 00:00:00 - 00:02:16 -- Intro 00:02:16 - 00:09:47 -- Meet Brian! 00:09:47 - 00:49:40 -- The February …

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Episode 88: The Night Comes For Us 57:41

6M ago57:41

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“You’re like a podcasting Nostradamus” The panel of peril are absolutely battering each other – limbs, teeth and shoes are flying hither and thither. They stop and think ‘actually this is awfully silly of us, let’s watch a film instead.’ And they do; this week’s treat The Night Comes For Us (Timo Tjahjanto, 2018). Ito (Joe Taslim) is a member of th…

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The Movie Loot: The February Assignment (with Brian Skutle of Sonic Cinema) 30:33

6M ago30:33

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Recorded LIVE in the middle of February 2024, this episode features our host Carlo as he and his guest, film critic, podcaster, and composer Brian Skutle, choose their loot by settling on the categories for the five films they will watch through the month. Listen to them talk about why they chose the categories they chose, and the possible films th…

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Episode 87: The Naked Gun 52:04

6M ago52:04

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“I know you think of yourself as a Mark Wahlberg-type character” The panel of peril wipe the unsightly chunk of banana off the side of their mouth and slip into something more comfortable to watch this week’s film The Naked Gun (David Zucker, 1988). Police Squad’s finest, Lt. Frank Drebin (Leslie Nielsen), is tasked with investigating an attack on …

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Episode 86: Beverly Hills Cop 1:05:00

6M ago1:05:00

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“Where are The Beverly Hillbillies during this?” The panel of peril just about make it home, despite the banana up their tailpipe (fnar, fnar), in their battered old automobile. Just in time to check out this week’s film Beverly Hills Cop (Martin Brest, 1984). Detroit cop Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) is a streetwise, proverbial good cop who knows how …

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Episode 85: Seven 1:05:33

7M ago1:05:33

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“You can only have one muppet in it – that’s a dealbreaker” The panel of peril put away their copy of Gun Owners Weekly, clean up, and settle down in the soft neon light of their oversized crucifix to watch this week’s film Se7en (David Fincher, 1995). Detectives Somerset (Morgan Freeman) and Mills (Brad Pitt) are the original chalk and cheese: one…

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Episode 84: Gladiator 1:03:25

7M ago1:03:25

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“I know you're being light-hearted, but baguettes are way stronger than a sausage roll” ‘Are you not entertained!’ scream the panel of peril at their slack-jawed neighbours, wearing just a comical pair of white y-fronts. They are entertained; very much so. With that, they pick up their bottle of milk and head inside to watch this week’s film Gladia…

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The Movie Loot 101: The January Loot 20:08

7M ago20:08

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In this episode, meant to celebrate 4 years of The Movie Loot, I try something a bit different. I watched and reviewed four films that were recommended by past guests, and also share some thoughts on other random films I saw during January. As usual, thanks to everybody that has supported us through all four years. So check it out! 00:00:00 - 00:03…

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Episode 83: Dungeons & Dragons - Honor Among Thieves 57:15

7M ago57:15

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“Magic Michael is my father. You can call me Magic Mike” The panel of peril roll 2 D20s, snake eyes. They roll again: snake eyes. They roll for a third time – snake eyes. The hell with this, they collectively groan and instead switch on this week’s film Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, 2023). A mer…

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The Movie Loot 100: The Rebirth Loot (with Jason from Binge Movies) 1:22:54

7M ago1:22:54

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FINALLY! It's time to rise from the ashes and start anew at The Movie Loot 2024. To help us in that "rebirth", our host Carlo is joined by Jason (from Binge Movies) as they talk about "rebirth" and "transformations" in films. So why don't you sit down and let yourself be transformed with us? Check it out! 00:00:00 - 00:02:33 -- Intro 00:02:33 - 00:…

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Episode 82: Ghostbusters 1:05:23

7M ago1:05:23

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“A heavy rain of chow mein” Does busting, as the old saying goes, make you feel good? The panel of peril are here to answer this question and much more besides as they take on this week’s film, Ghostbusters (Ivan Reitman, 1984). Peter (Bill Murray), Ray (Dan Aykroyd) and Egon (Harold Ramis) are three down on their luck university researchers of the…

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Episode 81: Dr. Who And The Daleks 57:42

7M ago57:42

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“It’s the Caesar’s Palace of that particular planet” The panel of peril knit themselves a multi-coloured scarf, put on the scarf and watch this week’s film, Dr. Who And The Daleks (Gordon Flemyng, 1965), whilst being uncomfortably hot in the scarf. Eccentric inventor Dr. Who (Peter Cushing) has just invented a contabulous fabtraption named TARDIS. …

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Episode 80: Enter The Dragon 1:11:53

8M ago1:11:53

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“If it makes sense like I think it makes sense in my head, then we’re onto a winner” The panel of peril place their bets on their praying mantis of choice, watch it get roundly battered by its mantis opponent, and then stick on this week’s film Enter The Dragon (Robert Clouse, 1973). Lee (Bruce Lee) is a highly proficient martial artist and discipl…

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The Movie Loot 99: The Holiday Loot/2023 Retrospective 23:45

8M ago23:45

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Finally! After we closed out the door on 2023, join us for an epilogue of sorts as we look back at not only the films we saw in December, but also a bit of a retrospective of how things went for The Movie Loot in 2023. From the Wild West to the Forbidden City in China, from bleak film noirs to animated Disney films, it's all in here. So take this f…

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