Movies and geekery from men who should know better
After a damnably long hiatus, join Jim and Ronan as they try to get their heads round a gritty gangster story with songs and custard pies. This movie coulda been anything that it wanted to be. Is it good or bad…? Dir. Alan Parker 1976
Join Jim and Ronan as they accept an assignment to reunite with this 90’s assassin caper. We would think of something pithier, but we’ve drawn a complete- Dir. George Armitage 1997
Join Jim and Ronan as they appreciate the finer points of this buddy cop…. um, Wicker Man thingy…? Cornetto number two for the Scoundrels. Yum. Dir. Edgar Wright 2007
I would write a blurb for this episode, but unfortunately we can’t talk about it… Dir. David Fincher 1999
Join Jim and Ronan as they find shelter from the rain and discuss their favourite murders. It’s that type of podcast. What IS in that box….? Dir. David Fincher 1995
Join Jim and Ronan as they work their way through the latest last Star Wars movie. I know. Dir. JJ Abrams 2019
Yeah, so this is really late, so we’re sneaking it up. I guess someone fed us after midnight….. Dir. Joe Dante 1984
Join Jim and Ronan as they appreciate why some superheroes should only ever be R rated. And they’ll be giggling about tiny hands. Dir. Tim Miller 2016
Join Jim and Ronan as they chat through this stylish gangster flick and regale each other with fairly sub-par Sean Connery impressions. It’s the Ssshhhicaaaago way! Dir: Brian De Palma 1987
Join Jim and Ronan as they chat their way through this early Jim Carey vehicle. Will their mischievous sides come out? Chick-chicky-boom! Dir: Chuck Russell 1994
After a brief hiatus, Jim and Ronan are back, punching above their weight, chatting about one of the all-time great sports movies. Aaaaaadriannnnnn!!!! Dir. John G Avildsen 1976
Join Jim and Ronan as the pop a couple of red pills and see how deep the rabbit hole goes. Good thing they look so good in PVC! Dir. The Wachowskis 1999
Join Jim and Ronan as they hunker down and hide from fluorescent-toothed aliens in this fun sci-fi. Y’get me? Dir. Joe Cornish 2011
Join Jim and Ronan as they list the things they love about this wistful kiwi comedy. Be the third part of our trifecta (if you’re a real bad egg). Dir. Taika Waititi 2016
Join Jim and Ronan as they bathe in neon and chew their way through this magical, monster, kung-fu action comedy. Luckily, neither of them have green eyes…. Dir. John Carpenter 1986
The Cine Scoundrels hit a milestone! Join Jim and Ronan as they celebrate their 50th episode by looking at one of their favourites – Spielberg’s seminal archaeological action adventure. They’ll be making it up as they go! Dir. Steven Spielberg 1981
Join Jim and Ronan as they try to unravel this twisty, whip-smart heist movie. Will they try to buy their way out of their bluffs? Dir. Steven Soderbergh 2001
Join Jim and Ronan as they dissect this fun meta-horror. Will they make it to the end of the podcast – unlikely: they’re two athletes…. Dir. Drew Goddard 2012
Join Jim and Ronan as they ditch their homework and hang out with some historical figures in San Dimas California. Whoa! Dir. Stephen Herek 1988
Join Jim and Ronan as they muddle their way through the dusty deserts of Mexico and the American south, just trying to work out what is going on. Something about hitmen we think… Dir. Denis Villeneuve 2015
Jim and Ronan have been blessed by the fists of God, and we are using this gift to have a look at another sweet (and very violent), indie, sports comedy. Watch it though, it’s great. Dir. Michael Dowse 2012
Join Jim and Ronan as they pick apart the influential late 90’s British gangster caper. It’s a deal, it’s a steal it’s the pod of the f**king century! Dir. Guy Ritchie 1998
Join Jim and Ronan as they trip the light fantastic and chase their dreams through this modern Hollywood musical. What a way to ruin a lovely night. Dir. Damian Chazelle 2016
Join Jim and Ronan as they bite a chunk out of the monster movie that rejuvenated a genre. (No Godzookie included). Dir. Gareth Edward 2014
Join Jim and Ronan as the giggle their way through their highlights from this modern zombie comedy. So, nut up or shut up! Dir. Ruben Fleischer 2009
After an extended break, the Scoundrels are back for their 40th episode, so we had to choose a great movie. Join Jim and Ronan as they roar their way through the seminal dinosaur adventure. No expense spared! Dir. Steven Spielberg 1993
Join Jim and Ronan as we hide behind the sofa and work our way through this recent psychological/supernatural horror. Dir. Ari Aster 2018
Join Jim and Ronan as they get themselves bang up to date with a review of a movie that is still in theatres!!! Wow! Dirs. Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck 2019
Join Jim and Ronan as they talk through this emotional retelling of the life of Dian Fossey and her work with the mountain gorillas of Rwanda… oh, wait – no, it’s Rampage, a movie about a giant gorilla…with the Rock. Dir. Brad Peyton 2018
Join Jim and Ronan as they sing the praises of this beautiful little gem. Has it plucked their heart (guitar) strings? Dir. John Carney 2007
Join Jim and Ronan as they talk through this stylish action movie and lament the fools that killed John Wick’s dog (SPOILER)! Dirs. Chad Stahelski and David Leitch 2014
Join Jim and Ronan as they go for a nostalgic walk down memory lane and explore this adaptation of a Stephen King novella. Dir. Rob Reiner 1986
If there’s something strange in your neighbourhood, who ya gonna call? Jim and Ronan! Dir. Ivan Reitman 1984
Join Jim and Ronan as they get all “Oooh, look at us, we picked the most obscure one!” and cast their eyes (only) over George Lazenby’s one outing as James Bond. Let’s hope you get your Moneypenny’s worth! Dir. Peter R Hunt 1969
Join James and Ronan as they puzzle through the cyborg time travel action classic! No problemo! Dir. James Cameron 1991
Are Jim and Ronan’s egos writing cheques their chat can’t cash? The Cine Scoundrels feel the need, the need for speed! Yeah, it’s Top Gun. Dir. Tony Scott 1986
Ho ho how are Jim and Ronan going to choose between these two versions of Dickens’ A Christmas Carrol? Will it be A Muppets Christmas Carol or Scrooged….? Listen to find out in the last Cine Scoundrels of the year! A Muppets Christmas Carol: Dir. Brian Henson, 1992 Scrooged: Dir. Richard Donner, 1988
Join Jim and Ronan as they explore the 80’s Action masterpiece. Welcome to the party, Scoundrels! Dir. John McTiernan 1998
Join Jim and Ronan in clear classic territory as they give their thoughts on one of the all time greats. Of all the podcasts in all the world, you’ve walked into ours… Dir. Michael Curtiz 1942
Join Jim and Ronan as the look back on one of the best films of the last few years. Dir. Jordan Peele 2017
Join Jim and Ronan as they stretch the definition of analysis and giggle their way through a reminisce of this modern comedy classic. Caution: Explicit Language in parts! Dir. Adam McKay 2008
Do Jim and Ronan like scary movies? (Spoiler Alert: yes). Dir. Wes Craven 1996
Join Jim and Ronan as they take a closer look at this influential action thriller. Will they remember why they’re on a podcast…? Dir. Doug Liman 2002
Can Jim and Ronan keep up with the pace of this 90’s action thriller? Get on the bus and we’ll find out. Dir. Jan de Bont 1994
Join Jim and Ronan as they dissect this criminally overlooked action thriller. When it comes to judging the quality of this movie, we are the law! Dir. Pete Travis 2012
Join Jim and Ronan as we don our life-preservers, plug in our walkmans (walkmen?) and get this baby up to 88 miles per hour. Will we feel the Power of Love? Dir. Robert Zemeckis 1985
All the world is waiting for Jim and Ronan, and the opinions they possess. Join them as the walk through the enjoyable superhero romp. We cannot guarantee satin tights. Dir. Patty Jenkins 2017
Join Jim and Ronan as they skip school and cause havoc with this 1980s classic. Dir. John Hughes 1986
Join Jim and Ronan as they don their sandals, lift their shields and wonder if, indeed, they will be entertained. Dir. Ridley Scott 2000
Join Jim and Ronan as they round ’em up, line ’em up and try to get to the bottom of what makes this noir-ish classic so good. Dir. Bryan Singer 1995
Join Jim and Ronan as, for the first time, they dissect a movie in the year it was released! Is it a fantasy? Is it a drama? Is it a fanta-drama? Um….. it’s I Kill Giants – let us know what you think! Dir. Anders Walter 2018