In this episode, Dom and his sister sit down to dissect the most recent iteration of Doctor Who following the return of Russel T Davies. The pair talk through its merits alongside its heavy shortcomings, and use their upsettingly nerdy knowledge of New Who to do so. In a (perhaps overly) long discussion, much is assessed in the aim of working out h…

In this extra-long episode, Dom is joined again by his sister to give a thorough talk through of the Harry Potter franchise. The pair attempt to rank all the films from 1-8 (more succesfully on one account than the other), and discuss why it sets itself apart from other franchises in terms of success and quality. It's a little all over the place, b…

In this episode, Dom delves into the themes and elements which make David Mackenzie's 2016 film Hell or High Water one of his absolute favourites. This is the first of a new series of episodes in which Dom talks through some of his standout favourite films. In a more politically in-depth analysis than normal, Dom talks through why the films initial…

The podcast turns two years old! (A few days ago) In this episode, Dom talks through Luca Guadagnino's recent hit 'Challengers', and its wildly hightened and entertaining story. In conjunction with this, Dom also dives into the question of why efficiency and conciseness is important in cinema, and why indulgence often lets films down. Interestingly…

In this episode, Dom and Michael reconvene to discuss part two of Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of Frank Herbert's Dune. This is Michael's THING, like we only just scratch the surface here, so Michael leads the episode in talking about how well the film does in translating the content of the book to the big screen. Dom, having not read the book, si…

It's that special time of year again when the black ties come out to play and everyone gathers round the TV to see who will win the most prestigious award in film- the Bajoria's what Should Have Won Awards. Dom talks through his winners in the major categories at the upcoming Oscars, giving his verdict on where the Oscars will go and who the real w…

In this episode, Dom is joined by two returning guests for the first ever three-strong podcast. The trio talk through their top five favourite film scores, including an extensive list of honourable mentions which cover a very broad list of music. The first half of this is professional and intellectual- the second half really is not. So however you …

Merry Christmas! In this epsiode, Dom is joined by his sister, a professional actor no less! The two discuss their favourite actors, favourite recent performances, what makes acting good vs what makes it great, and broader film chat. There is a notable lack of festive content- in that there isn't any, but in a more unstructured chat than normal, th…

In this episode, Dom talks through the merits and negatives of two recent Netflix projects: Wes Anderson's Roald Dahl adaptations, and Season 4 of Sex Education. In a revisit to the 1 Good 1 Bad format, Dom talks through the fascinating new style of story telling developed by Wes Anderson and the subtle beauty of his latest work. On the contrary, t…

In this episode, Dom talks through the main benefits of visiting films for multiple viewings. He lists the primary examples of where this may be beneficial to not just understanding the film, but also to gaining a full experience from it. He also notes some of the early ideas surrounding the medium and how that may relay into a modern context. Feed…

The Reel Life Podcast is back with a big episode for season two! In this episode, following the record-breaking release of Oppenheimer, Dom reconvenes with Michael to dive deep into the works of Christopher Nolan once more, this time ranking all twelve of his films. The pair discuss where Oppenheimer ranks within Nolan's work, where it fits into hi…

Roll out the red carpet, plug in your headphones and pretend this isn't as sad as it is- in this episode, Dom reveals his picks for the first annual Bajoria's Should Have Won Awards. Dom takes a look at the 2023 Oscar nominations for the major categories and gives his predictions whilst also revealing the choices he believes should win. Dom explore…

In this extra long episode, Dom is once again joined by Michael to discuss all things James Bond in the Daniel Craig era, now that the arc has concluded. The two discuss their ranking of Craig's movies, the influence of modern cinema on Bond and vice versa, as well as going on some dramatic tangents. As always, any suggestions or feedback, @bajoria…

In this festive episode, Dom and Jakub (Kuba) discuss their top three favourite Christmas movies. This is a topic more subjective than most, prompting arguments a plenty across dining tables, but be ready for some surprises along the way. The pair discuss the big Christmas film questions, the festive nature of the 2nd ammendment (sort of) and the p…

In this episode, Dom ranks the recent leadding biopics centred around great musical figures. Dom talks through the merits and weak-points of the three and explains why one of them was greatly over-hyped. Apologies for the delay in uploading, I've had a lot on with university and been trying to find time for making this as good as possible. @bajoria…

In this episode, Dom talks about two recent trips to the cinema (technically three) which elicited very different responses. Dom discusses the numerous merits of Jordan Peele's 'Nope', and the numerous faults of 'Mr Malcom's List'. Message Dom with your answers to the new competition wherever can find him (@bajoriadom on twitter, @dombajoria on ins…

In this episode, Dom and Michael discuss the best works of Denis Villeneuve. The pair dive into the overarching themes of his films, his particular techniques and Michael is unleashed on his love of sci-fi. A 'Fringe special' because the pair are in Edinburgh during Fringe season- that is all. Perhaps in the future, they may be actually on. As alwa…

In this episode, Dom delves deeper into the beginning of the discussion held with Drew over Marvel. Dom talks about what Scorsese might have meant, why he's losing interest, and he also makes an incredibly moronic discovery about his twitter handle. @bajoriadom for any feedback (for some reason) and thanks for downloading the podcast!…

In this episode, Dom runs through some of the films loved by many which he finds extremely difficult to get along with. As well as this, the final part of the discussion (somehow) turns into a philosophical spiel on film criticism as a whole. @bajoriadom on twitter for any feedback, and thank you for downloading the podcast!…

In this episode, Dom is joined by his friend Will and some squeaky chairs (apologies) to discuss the best films by one of the greatest all-time directors, David Fincher. The pair dive into his varying genres, his attention to detail and his meticulousness. This episode sounds like it was recorded in a church hall- it wasn't, there was just a mic is…

In this episode, Dom is joined by Drew 'Elite Film' Blackett to discuss the merits of the best films from the MCU... sort of. (Spoiler) The pair also dive in on the discussion of Martin Scorsese's comments on Marvel films and them not being real cinema in his mind. Many thanks to Drew who recorded despite decent levels of sickness, and there were s…

In this episode, Dom lists off 10 of the best films Netlfix has to offer. On what can be a difficult platform to find the perfect film, Dom looks to help you out by pointing you in the right direction. Dom is away on holiday and as such the next two weeks scheduling are up in the air- apologies for that. In the meantime, any feedback feel free to m…

In this episode, Dom discusses Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and The World's End, which make up the "Cornetto Trilogy". In a slightly shorter discussion, Dom talks through Edgar Wright's techniques, the brilliant capacity for fun in these films, and why they resonate so strongly with audiences. This could have been a 4 hour long pod, however it was b…

In this first ever virtually recorded episode, Dom is joined by his friend Roddy for another longer chat to discuss their top three horror films. The pair discuss the thematic and cinematic features that make these films stand out. A list of honourable mentions are also revealed, as well as a brief discussion on why horror as a genre is often overl…

In this episode, Dom gives reviews on five films that are in cinemas or coming soon to streaming services. Dom talks through Top Gun: Maverick, Dr Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Operation Mincemeat, The Northman and Morbius. Dom goes slightly off on one when discussing Morbius- so be warned. Full spoiler warning throughout this podcast, so t…

In this episode, Dom is joined by his friend Michael to discuss their picks for the top three Christopher Nolan films. In a slightly longer discussion, the pair dive into Nolan's repeating themes, extraordinary visuals and fantastic storytelling. If you have any feedback, feel free to message @bajoriadom on twitter, and thank you for downloading th…

Hello! Welcome to the first episode of the Reel Life Podcast! In this Episode, Dom talks through his top three films about football- but fear not, these are films that EVERYONE will love! Any feedback will be very welcome, @bajoriadom on twitter for any suggestions and comments. Stick around for more discussions with Dom and with guests in the comi…