Best Verbal Diorama Podcasts (2024)

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Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan 54:58

23m ago54:58

54:58

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is beloved by fans of the franchise, and lauded as the best Star Trek movie, with Khan himself as one of the standout villains, and Spock's sacrifice and resulting death as an emotional high point. That wasn't always the case though. In fact, Spock's death was leaked to fans during production, and fans were not happy…

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2.27: The Mummy (1999) feat. Em of Verbal Diorama 2:53:09

4h ago2:53:09

2:53:09

25 years ago a remake of a classic Universal monster movie was brought to life. Stephen Sommers took a monster movie that he loved and turned it on its head with state of the art special effects, memorable performances, a stellar Jerry Goldsmith score and a high flying adventure. 1999's THE MUMMY is a film that still shocks audiences to this day. O…

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(From the Archive) Deadpool 53:23

11h ago53:23

53:23

I don't usually re-release old episodes, however with Deadpool & Wolverine out now, I thought it might be nice to go back and revisit the groundbreaking first solo outing for everyone's favourite R-rated sex-positive, kink-positive and queer-positive, blood-splattering foul-mouthed merc with a mouth. What started as a project languishing in develop…

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Paths of Glory 28:22

2h ago28:22

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This week we dived back into the world of listener’s suggestions as our brilliant listener Kris got in touch to suggest we take a look at Paths of Glory because he reckons more people should see it. So, is it a Kubrick classic? Or a Douglas Dud? Give it a listen to hear our thoughts! All the usual links below: Apple/iPhone: https://podcasts.apple.c…

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Congo 30:41

3d ago30:41

30:41

Stop eating my sesame cake! Yes, this week, we are talking about Congo from 1995. Jamie chose this one as he reckons it deserves a little bit more love. But will he be right? Give it a listen to find out! All the usual links below: Apple/iPhone: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/films-n-that/id1470141261 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1…

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New Release Review - Deadpool & Wolverine 6:59

4h ago6:59

6:59

Maximum effort! Yes, it’s time for another new release review. This time around it’s a film you may have heard whispered about on the grapevine, Deadpool & Wolverine. Give it a listen! All the usual links below: Apple/iPhone: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/films-n-that/id1470141261 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1C4LiOrMZTD90e9tbB5EQ…

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2.26: Ghost Ship (2002) 1:45:09

2h ago1:45:09

1:45:09

Another month, another pick voted on by our wonderful patrons. This week we look at the early 2000's paranormal action movie, GHOST SHIP. This movie is ultimately remembered because of one scene, and pretty much one scene only. But, with this episode, we hope to change your mind and explore it more, with us alongside. Ghosts, explosions, gold bars,…

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Zoolander 50:05

8d ago50:05

50:05

Starting life as a skit for the VH1 Fashion awards, Derek Zoolander would become an international sensation, and be vying for his fourth consecutive VH1 Male Model of the Year. It's an impressive feat for a man as ridiculously good-looking as he is. Inspired by the success of Austin Powers, the idea was to make a feature length movie out of Derek's…

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Tomorrow Never Dies 27:59

17m ago27:59

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This week we are back in the world of Bond as we are talking about Tomorrow Never Dies. Josh chose this one as he reckons it deserves a bit more love than the ratings suggest Give it a listen to hear what we think! All the usual links below: Apple/iPhone: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/films-n-that/id1470141261 Spotify: https://open.spotify.…

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2.25: Ponyo (2008) feat. Paul of The Flicks and Friends Podcast 2:04:56

1h ago2:04:56

2:04:56

It's time to finally hop into the world of Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli with 2008's PONYO. We found no better person to join us on this adventure than Paul from the Flicks and Friends Podcast. From the beautiful animation, music and story, PONYO really brings a lot of heart and soul to the screen and leaves you thinking about it long after its over. …

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Cloverfield 53:54

21d ago53:54

53:54

Cloverfield, or one of its many other names, was greenlit in a shroud of secrecy, and that secrecy continued throughout production. Actors were auditioned without even being told what they were auditioning for, just that it was a new untitled J.J. Abrams project, and the Abrams name was enough to whet the appetites of not only the actors involved, …

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Angels in the Outfield 30:12

1h ago30:12

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A couple of sports fans take desperate measures to try and help their team win something after years of abject failure…..which is painfully the plot of this week’s film, Angels in the Outfield. Jamie chose this one because he thinks it deserves a bit more love. Give it a listen to hear our thoughts! All the usual links below: Apple/iPhone: https://…

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2.24: Deep Blue Sea (1999) feat. Cinema Trip Reviews 1:44:02

23d ago1:44:02

1:44:02

25 years ago, a story about genetically altered sharks came to the big screen and became a movie that most people would consider the second best shark movie behind Jaws. With some brilliant practical effects and vfx that may not have aged overly well, it revolutionized a new chapter in the long running sharkploitation genre. Special guest Wyatt fro…

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The Bourne Identity (2002) 48:55

3d ago48:55

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Remember when action movie heroes didn’t have to think and just beat up a load of bad guys? Jason Bourne heralded the change when The Bourne Identity came out in 2002, and heroes became as vulnerable as they could be dangerous. It was a troubled production, led by Doug Liman, who fought for years to get the rights to the material, and get the movie…

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Bean 33:12

26d ago33:12

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This week it’s a complex one. Basically, a British sitcom character goes to America and absolutely destroys an innocent man’s life and an incredibly historic/expensive painting in the process. Yes, get ready for a real thematic headscratcher as we take a look at Bean from 1997. Josh chose this one, give it a listen to find out why an earth that may…

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OUT OF THE TUBI: Trucks (1997) 1:41:39

5d ago1:41:39

1:41:39

Join us as we talk about the 1997 remake of Maximum Overdrive, TRUCKS. Along with that we did it all LIVE! Hot sauce, a bad movie and a look forward to what's coming up next on the show. LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE and HIT THE BELL GO TO OUR LINKTREE FOR ALL OF OUR LINKS https://linktr.ee/dissectthatfilm FOLLOW THE HOST Twitter: https://twitter.com/pa…

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2.23: Orca: The Killer Whale (1977) 1:31:06

9d ago1:31:06

1:31:06

In 1975 with the release of JAWS, Italian producer Dino De Laurentiis decided he wanted to make a film that would rival Spielberg's masterpiece, and with the help of director Michael Anderson and actor Richard Harris, they would release ORCA. A movie about the one animal who can defeat Bruce himself. With great use of live footage and practical eff…

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Independence Day 1:00:04

1M ago1:00:04

1:00:04

Roland Emmerich is not known for being an auteur director, but he is known for his disaster movies; the most defining and well-known of which is Independence Day. A movie that was almost called Doomsday. Can you imagine celebrating our Doomsday every 4th of July? A movie called Independence Day, released around Independence Day 1996, was never goin…

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Galaxy Quest with Em from Verbal Diorama 39:58

1M ago39:58

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By Grabthar’s Hammer have we got a great episode for you! We sat down with our wonderful friend and fellow podcast Em to discuss a film of her choosing, cult classic and pitch perfect Star Trek parody, Galaxy Quest. Give it a listen! All the usual links below: Apple/iPhone: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/films-n-that/id1470141261 Spotify: ht…

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2.22: The Italian Job (2003) 1:40:27

16d ago1:40:27

1:40:27

All the way back in 1969, Sir Michael Caine lit up the screen doing heists in awesome mini coopers. In 2003, director F. Gary Gray (Friday) took the helm of a proposed remake that would take what the original did, but bring it into the 21st century. With hard hitting actors such as Mark Wahlberg, Chalize Theron, Jason Statham, Edward Norton, and th…

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Super Mario Bros. (1993) 1:01:51

1M ago1:01:51

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Last year, Super Mario Bros celebrated its 30th anniversary. It was a fairly muted celebration, but its acknowledgement for the most part came with the release of the new Super Mario Bros Movie, an Illumination animation starring Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy & Jack Black, with many websites also acknowledging the movie that came thirty years before…

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New Release Review - The Bikeriders 6:22

1M ago6:22

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Let’s go ride a bike! Can’t find anything to fit the next bit, awkward. Anyway, time for another new release mini episode. This time, it’s The Bikeriders. Give it a listen! All the usual links below: Apple/iPhone: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/films-n-that/id1470141261 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1C4LiOrMZTD90e9tbB5EQO Acast: htt…

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2.21: Maximum Overdrive (1986) feat. Patrick O'Riley of the Vintage Video Podcast 2:18:52

2M ago2:18:52

2:18:52

All the way back in 1985 prolific horror writer Stephen King was asked by the infamous Dino De Laurentiis to direct a movie based on a short story he wrote back in the 70's called Trucks. In 1986 after production issues, major substance abuse by King and a wild ride for the cast and crew involved we got MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE. Lets crank up some AC/DC, …

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Bowfinger 45:57

1M ago45:57

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As a movie about movie making, Bowfinger leaves no stone unturned in its ruthless attempt to expose filmmaking in Hollywood, and just like this podcast, how difficult it is to get any movie actually made. Granted, it is slightly harder when your action hero doesn't know he's in it... It mocks the range of cliched Hollywood personas, from the waning…

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Rise of the Guardians 31:05

2M ago31:05

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You're all hard work and deadlines, and I'm all snowballs and fun times. This week, it was Jamie’s turn to pick and he chose Rise of the Guardians from 2012. So, is it under rated, under seen or maybe even both? Listen to the episode to find out. All the usual links below: Apple/iPhone: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/films-n-that/id147014126…

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New Release Review - Inside Out 2 4:56

2M ago4:56

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My Emotions!!! Time for another new release review mini episode! This time, Josh went to watch Inside Out 2. So, did it fill him with Joy? Or just a touch of the old Ennui? Give it a listen to find out! All the usual links below: Apple/iPhone: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/films-n-that/id1470141261 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1C4…

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2.20: Days of Thunder (1990) 1:33:18

2M ago1:33:18

1:33:18

Back in 1990, Tony Scott, Jerry Bruckheimer, Don Simpson and Tom Cruise joined forces once again to give us a movie that seemed very familiar. But this time instead of fighter jets, we got race cars with DAYS OF THUNDER. Production trouble, hot headed producers and a budget that was spent on a lot of other things rather than the movie that was bein…

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Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) 57:05

2M ago57:05

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Star Trek ran for three seasons on NBC before being cancelled in 1969 due to low ratings. It was after this that the show went into syndication, that its popularity started growing, and it developed a cult following. Due to the original series' popularity in syndication, Paramount Pictures began to consider making a Star Trek film as early as 1972 …

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Gone in Sixty Seconds 25:07

2M ago25:07

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Nic Cage steals 50 cars in one night. He’s tired, he’s wired and he thinks he deserves a little appreciation! Yes, this week we are discussing Gone in Sixty Seconds. Josh chose this one because he thinks it’s not as bad as some of the scores would suggest. Is he right? Give it a listen to find out! All the usual links below: Apple/iPhone: https://p…

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New Release Review - Hit Man 5:36

2M ago5:36

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Time for another new release review as Josh took a look at Richard Linklater’s latest effort, Hit Man, starring Glenn Powell. So, was it another School of Rock level hit or did it leave him Dazed and Confused? Give it a listen to find out! All the usual links below: Apple/iPhone: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/films-n-that/id1470141261 Spoti…

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May 2024 Wrap-Up Livestream 1:20:05

2M ago1:20:05

1:20:05

Looking back at the amazing month of May and our Reptile Month and looking forward to our Movies With Wheels Month in June. We also look back at guest spots and our involvement with the 8th Livestream for the Cure. INTRO BY JASON OF BINGE MOVIES Track: Infraction- A.I. Music provided by Infraction No Copyright Music Spotify: https://bit.ly/3Z2Ae1q …

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2.19: Gone in 60 Seconds (1974) 1:52:06

2M ago1:52:06

1:52:06

In 1974, legendary stunt driver H.B. Halicki decided to put all his money together and make one of the most insane stunt car movies of all time, GONE IN 60 SECONDS. 93 vehicles destroyed and a car chase that lasts 40 MINUTES! Halicki did it all! As we start our MOVIES WITH WHEELS MONTH, our car fanatic co-host Dan wanted to bring a movie that is ne…

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Knives Out 47:56

2M ago47:56

47:56

After finishing Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi, director Rian Johnson had a brief window of opportunity to make another movie, and decided to go back to an old idea from the mid 2000s, based on the Agatha Christie's murder mysteries and the Choose Your Own Adventure books he loved reading as a child. Wait a minute - I read a tweet about a Ne…

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Outbreak 28:17

2M ago28:17

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Back in 1995, someone made a film about a possible global pandemic and the disastrous effects it may have if it did indeed happen. Sounds a bit far fetched if you ask me. Anyway, this week we are discussing Outbreak. Give it a listen! All the usual links below: Apple/iPhone: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/films-n-that/id1470141261 Spotify: h…

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2.18: Alligator (1980) 1:27:11

2M ago1:27:11

1:27:11

In 1980, the legend of the sewer gators came to the big screen from director Lewis Teague and writer John Sayles with the creature feature ALLIGATOR. With jokes about Robert Forsters' hairline, and massive alligator animatronic that barely worked, and an early credit from legendary actor Bryan Cranston, ALLIGATOR gave us a little bit of everything …

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West Side Story (1961) & West Side Story (2021) 1:08:12

2M ago1:08:12

1:08:12

West Side Story's origins as a Tony award-winning stage musical based on Romeo and Juliet meant it was ripe for a film adaptation. Stage director and choreographer Jerome Robbins was set to co-direct with Oscar-winning director Robert Wise; it would be written for the screen by Ernest Lehman, retaining the beautiful score, songs and lyrics by Leona…

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The Bucket List 30:52

2M ago30:52

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Just a couple of over the hill guys trying to have a good time before it’s too late. And we’re also going to discuss The Bucket List this week… See what I did there? Listen now! All the usual links below: Apple/iPhone: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/films-n-that/id1470141261 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1C4LiOrMZTD90e9tbB5EQO Acast…

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OUT OF THE TUBI: Curse of the Komodo (2004) feat. Steve Coates of the Bucket of Chum Podcast 1:14:42

2M ago1:14:42

1:14:42

We're here to celebrate one of the best streaming services around, TUBI! This month we add to our Reptile Month by looking at another Jim Wynorski movie, CURSE OF THE KOMODO. Help us support the amazing LIVESTREAM FOR THE CURE event by donating : https://donate.tiltify.com/d788c5ca-1b84-42f1-a41a-ab715c2ce57e Check out Steve and the Bucket of Chum …

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New Release Review - Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga 5:37

3M ago5:37

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New release review time! This time around it’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Give it a listen! All the usual links below: Apple/iPhone: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/films-n-that/id1470141261 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1C4LiOrMZTD90e9tbB5EQO Acast: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6071ac061216e55e7a95b11b YouTube: https://www.you…

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2.17: Komodo (1999) feat. Steve Coates of the Bucket of Chum Podcast 1:33:45

3M ago1:33:45

1:33:45

In 1999, we got so many fun and adventurous movies that ranged from THE MUMMY, LAKE PLACID and THE MATRIX. We also got a movie from one of the special effects masters from JURASSIC PARK and the writer of ANACONDA called KOMODO, about giant Komodo Dragons wrecking havoc on a small remote island off the coast of the Carolinas. With some great visual …

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The Italian Job (1969) & The Italian Job (2003) 51:10

3M ago51:10

51:10

The Italian Job (1969) is the epitome of what would become Cool Britannia. It celebrates its 55th anniversary this year, and has lost none of its Britishness. In fact, for the quintessentially British cult classic, they had to have the cool car of the 1960s youth - the Mini - for the quintessential British heist. Setting the film in Turin also gave…

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