A podcast in which two friends watch, react and review films from Hollywood blockbusters to video flops, old classics to new releases
In this episode of A Casual Review, Jacob & Isabel review a film very kindly recommended to us by a listener! We're so excited to get feedback and suggestions, no matter what genre or director we are always up for the challenge. We jump into Terry Gilliam dystopia where bureaucracy has run amok, starring Jonathan Pryce and Kim Greist as two enemies of the state. We'd love to hear your thoughts on this film and any other requests you may have.If you'd like to see more of us then follow us here:@acasualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
In this episode of A Casual Review, Jacob & Isabel share their very thoughtful and insightful opinions on motherhood, suburbia and Jesse Eisenberg. Join us, Tom, Gemma and their little demon child for this extra special (albeit extra late) halloween episode!If you'd like to see more of us then follow us here:@acasualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
AND WE ARE BACK!!! Hello everyone, we have missed you all and are happy to bring you the first of our two *belated* Halloween specials.This episode we are reviewing the film that is no doubt found near the top of any good horror film rankings or even best films of all time lists, Psycho. Join us as we take a trip to Bates Motel and discuss fake blood, dodgy wigs and milk....?If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with future episodes then follow us here:@acasualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
Happy anniversary Casual Reviewers! It's been a whole long year since we debuted our first episode to all you lovely listeners and what a year it's been!We've had so much fun watching, reacting and reviewing all these wonderful films with you and we can't wait for what the next year will bring us. We thought it would only be fitting to return back to the Abbott family as they continue their journey through a post apocalyptic, alien ridden world where staying quiet is your only hope for survival. John Krasinski's sequel explores deeper into that world and the Abbott's hopes for survival. Thank you so much for all your support and we hope you enjoy this special episode. See you on the next one! If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with future episodes then follow us here:@acasualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
In this episode of A Casual Review, Jacob & Isabel return once again to the Marvel Cinematic Universe but this time we heard to Asgard as we join the mighty Thor and his mischievous brother Loki!Apologies for the audio in this one, apparently one of the mics decided to take a page out of Loki's book and create havoc to the sound quality but we hope you enjoy nonetheless.If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with future episodes then you can follow us here:@acasualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
In this episode of A Casual Review, Jacob & Isabel discuss life on the road, American landscapes and whether Isabel is built for camping!Directed by Chloe Zhao, this Oscar winner provides a unique perspective into a world caravans and conventions If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with future episodes then you can follow us here:@acasualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
In this episode of A Casual Review, Jacob & Isabel discuss historical lesbianism, subverting expectations and just how much we want to be friends with Olivia Colman...and Emma Stone...and Rachel Weisz...basically every woman in this film!Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, this dark comedy is sure to excite and perhaps unsettle you! If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with future episodes then you can follow us here:@acasualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
In this episode of A Casual Review, Jacob & Isabel review this unique French animation by director Jeremy Clapin in which a severed hand makes its way back to their owner.Do you prefer watching dubbed or subbed? Do you like looking for deeper meanings in films or prefer just going with the flow? We'd love to know your opinion and we hope you'd like to listen to ours!If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with future episodes then you can follow us here:@acasualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
In this episode of A Casual Review, Jacob & Isabel discuss their thoughts again on iconic animation company Studio Ghibli with their first official film!Is this a childhood classic for you or a recent watch? Either way come join us and let us know your opinions, we'd love to know what you think.To see more of us and keep up to date with future episodes then follow us here:@acasualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
In this episode of A Casual Review, Jacob and Isabel talk about learning new languages, rural America and badass grandmas in Minari!Written and directed by Lee Isaac Chung, Minari is a touching story about a Korean-American family based on memories of Chung's childhood. If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with future episodes then follow us here:@acasualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
In this episode of A Casual Review, Jacob & Isabel review the 2021 Oscars! Yes-we had no idea it was on either...If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with future episodes then follow us here:@acasualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
In this episode of A Casual Review, Jacob & Isabel discover a little more about the Jewish faith and discuss the importance of diversity in storytelling. The Vigil is a unique horror story that deals with trauma, grief, mental illness and is equally as horrifying as it is heartbreaking. What were your thoughts on this debut by writer & director Keith Thomas? Be sure to let us know!If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with future episodes then follow us here:@acasualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
In this episode of A Casual Review, Jacob & Isabel take a trip back in time to the second world war as we watch the events of Dunkirk in 1940 unfold.Join us as we talk all things wartime, history and Harry Styles.If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with future episodes then follow us here:@acasualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
In this episode of A Casual Review, Jacob & Isabel ponder whether immortality is really worth it if we all can't learn to just get along! Oh also Bruce Willis is there. Meryl Streep as you've never seen her before in Robert Zemeckis' Death Becomes Her (1992)If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with future episodes then follow us here:@acasualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
In this episode of A Casual Review, Jacob & Isabel discuss foot fetishes, gimp suits and what IS inside that suitcase?Tarantino's classic film is the topic of this weeks episode so join as we share our thoughts on this iconic movie.If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with future episodes then follow us here:@acasualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
Hey now, hey now...this is a fun little episode you should stick your ears into as Jacob & Isabel casually review the infamous Lizzie McGuire movie!Who in the hell let a bunch of 14 year olds loose in Rome and how did one of them become an international singing sensation? Tune in to find out!If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with future episodes then follow us here:@acasualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
I just wanna go back, back to 1999...so I can see The Matrix for the first time. Unplug and unwind with Jacob & Isabel as we talk about the iconic Wachowski flick The Matrix (1999). Are you a red pill or a blue pill kinda gal? There really should be a Cosmo quiz to find that one out!If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with future episodes then follow us here:@acasualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
In this episode of A Casual Review, Jacob & Isabel confess their childhood sins whilst pondering why Jonah Hill would make us watch THAT scene...Hill's directorial debut is a loving tribute to a decade close to his heart however does that translate to a broader audience? Join us in our discussion!If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with future episodes then follow us here:@acasualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
In this episode of A Casual Review, Jacob & Isabel go down under as they follow Muriel as she adventures out of Porpoise Spit and heads for the bright lights of Sydney. We discuss all things weddings, funerals and the crown??If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with new episodes then follow us here:@acasualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
In this episode of A Casual Review, Jacob & Isabel are putting their expertise to use by teaching everyone about economics! Just kidding...this was a confusing one to follow but come join us and maybe we can figure this whole global recession thing out. If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with new episodes then follow us here:@acasualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
In this episode of A Casual Review, Jacob & Isabel get a deeper look into the weird world of Fox News accompanied by three blonde, ambitious women as they take on their bosses in a sexual harassment suit that shocked the world. We understand that certain topics discussed in this episode are sensitive so if this one isn't for you, we have plenty more fun episodes for you to tune into. If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with new episodes then follow us here:@acasualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
In this episode of A Casual Review, Jacob & Mon discuss beating up aliens, 'Daaaaavid' and the impending extinction of the human race in Independence Day (Emmerich, 1996).If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with new episodes then follow us here:@acasualreview@jacobpmullins@mon_christian__
In this episode of A Casual Review, Jacob & Mon discuss the importance of family, sibling rivalries and how they would cope if given life changing news in Still Alice (Glatzer & Westmoreland, 2014).If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with new episodes then follow us here:@acasualreview@jacobpmullins@mon_christian__
In this episode of A Casual Review, Jacob & Mon return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe to watch as Tony Stark battles to save his life in more ways than one...Join us as we chit chat all things superhero, big egos and is that a blooper I see? In Iron Man 2 (Favreau, 2010)..If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with new episodes then follow us here:@acasualreview@jacobpmullins@mon_christian__
In this episode of A Casual Review, Jacob & Mon discuss trips to Sweden. What does it take for you to run and leave a place and what exactly is in this pie? In Ari Aster's Midsommar.Join us as we take a look at this modern classic and chat about all the peculiar goings on.If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with new episodes then follow us here:@acasualreview@jacobpmullins@mon_christian__
In this episode of A Casual Review, Jacob returns and is joined by Mon as they go on a road trip to the world of Thelma & Louise.Listen as we chat all things feminist, car chases and Geena Davis in the classic film by Ridley Scott (1991). If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with new episodes then follow us here:@acasualreview@jacobpmullins@mon_christian__
In this episode of A Casual Review, Jacob & Isabel ponder the possibilities of memory erasure and if the procedure is worth it. Is there anyone you'd like to forget? Come along with us on a trip down memory lane in Michel Gondry's 2004 flick Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004). If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with new episodes then follow us here:@acasualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
In this episode of A Casual Review, Jacob & Isabel reflect on the truly remarkable year of 2020. We look back on the best and the worst of the films we saw that year and answer questions from you! Thank you for joining us on this journey, stay safe and have an amazing 2021. If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with new episodes then follow us here:@acasualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
In this very merry episode of A Casual Review, Jacob and Isabel discuss their favourite holidays, the iconic Catherine O'Hara and whether Henry Sellick will ever step out of Tim Burton's shadow. If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with new episodes then follow us here:@acasualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
In this episode of A Casual Review Jacob & Isabel travel back to 9th century Ireland as they uncover the Secret of Kells (Moore, 2009).If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with new episodes then follow us here:@acasualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
Jacob & Isabel are back in the magical land of ruby slippers and mean green bi- I mean witches. So join them as they follow the yellow brick road, with a few detours along the way, as they chat all things Return to Oz (Walter Murch, 1985). If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with new episodes then follow us here:@acasualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
In this episode of A Casual Review, Jacob and Isabel discuss the feeling of being trapped, the disorder known as pica and where have we seen Haley Bennett before? In Swallow (Mirabella-Davis, 2019).If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with new episodes then follow us here:@acasualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
In this episode of A Casual Review, Jacob and Isabel discuss confusing titles, the career trajectory of Elijah Wood and the tantalising topic of distribution rights as we delve into the 2017 I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore dir. by Macon Blair. If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with new episodes then follow us here:@acasualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
In this episode of A Casual Review, Jacob and Isabel discuss the use of technicolor, were the characters supposed to be terrifying and the dark side over the rainbow in the old Hollywood classic, The Wizard Of Oz (Fleming, 1939).If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with new episodes then follow us here:@casualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
In this episode of A Casual Review, Jacob and Isabel discuss tricky female friendships, the Me Too movement and insult everyone named Chip in Karyn Kusama's 2009 dark comedy Jennifer's Body. If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with new episodes then follow us here:@casualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
In this episode of A Casual Review, Jacob & Isabel head back to the Marvel cinematic universe as we look at the second in this giant franchise and discuss important things like Stan Lee cameos and Liv Tyler's voice in The Incredible Hulk (Leterrier, 2008)If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with new episodes then follow us here:@casualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
In this episode of A Casual Review, Jacob & Isabel discuss lighthearted topics including class disparity, men hiding in your basement and what truly makes a good person. Apologies for the audio issues, we're still very new at this and still working everything out! Thank you for listening to this episode. If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with new episodes then follow us here:@casualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
In this episode of A Casual Review Jacob & Isabel take their first step into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Discuss their admiration of Tony Starks home and the art of a good end credits scence(Favreau, 2008). If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with new episodes the follow us here:@casualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
In this episode of A Casual Review Jacob & Isabel discuss the elite casting choices, Daniel Craig's accent and how they would fare in a real life murder-mystery in Knives Out (Johnson, 2019). If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with new episodes the follow us here:@casualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
In this episode of A Casual Review Jacob & Isabel chit-chat about all things proper, life in the early 1800's and is this as good as it's other iterations, In Emma (De Wilde, 2020).If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with new episodes the follow us here:@casualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
In this episode of A Casual Review Jacob & Isabel talk about how they would cope being stuck in a room, Jacob Tremblay's superior acting abilities and more in Room (Abrhamson, 2015).If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with new episodes the follow us here:@casualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
In this episode of A Casual Review Jacob & Isabel delve into the world of Disney as they discuss all things animation, the history of gender roles and the power of Eddie Murphy's voice in Mulan(Bancroft + Cook, 1998).As well as look at it's straight to video sequel in Mulan 2(Rooney + Southerland, 2004).If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with new episodes the follow us here:@casualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
In this episode of A Casual Review Jacob & Isabel chat about the differences between Western and Korean cinema, is that the granny's real hair and how long would they last in a zombie apocalypse in Train To Busan (Yeon Sang-Ho, 2016).If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with new episodes the follow us here:@casualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
In this episode of A Casual Review Jacob and Isabel continue to sing the praise of Ridley Scott in the classic sci-fi horror Alien (1979).Join us for this episode where we discuss all things alien, the worse game of cat and mouse and the continuation of our dream sci-fi lesbian space cop flick.Just as a note, there was a problem with Isabel's mic this episode but we tried our best to remove it but headphone users may pick it up.If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with new episodes the follow us here:@casualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
In this episode of A Casual Review all work and no play make Jacob and Isabel...hate on Stanley Kubrick apparently. Join us for this episode where we will be reviewing The Shining (Stanley Kubrick, 1980), infamously hated by Stephen King, but will it be hated by us as well? Listen and find out!If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with new episodes the follow us here:@casualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
In this episode of A Casual Review, Jacob and Isabel discuss the goddess that is Lupita Nyong'o, the practicalities of being a tethered and more in the first of our Halloween episodes chosen by our Instagram followers (Jordan Peele, 2019).If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with new episodes then follow us here:@casualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
In this episode of A Casual Review, Jacob and Isabel discuss Woody Harrelson's fascinating lineage and the beauty of rural America. In Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (Martin McDonagh, 2017).If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with new episodes then follow us here:@casualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
In this episode of A Casual Review, Jacob and Isabel discuss life on Mars, would we be able to survive alone and do you have the stomach for eating recycled poop and so much more in The Martian (Ridley Scott, 2015).If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with new episodes then follow us here: @acasualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
In this episode of A Casual Review, Jacob and Isabel discuss the trials and tribulations of teenage girls, adults portraying teens in movies and which is better Mean Girls or Clueless (Amy Heckerling, 1995). If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with new episodes then follow us here: @acasualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
In this episode of A Casual Review, Jacob and Isabel discuss the superior level of acting, is this Godzilla a lizard or a dinosaur and how long before you quit it and run in Godzilla (Roland Emmerich, 1998). If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with new episodes then follow us here: @acasualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is
In this episode of A Casual Review, Jacob and Isabel discuss an important moment in the Civil Rights Movement, the real life characters involved and the parallels from the 1960's to today in Selma (Ava DuVernay, 2014). If you'd like to see more of us and keep up to date with new episodes then follow us here: @acasualreview@jacobpmullins@_sn_is