A few guys reviewing: Film. TV. All of it. No fuss, no nonsense, exactly what it says on the tin. We focus on films and TV shows for our main segment, but also discuss anything ranging from music to video games to other podcasts in our recommendations section. In our Submissions Spotlight section, fans can send us in their work to be reviewed live on air. We don't edit our episodes except to keep them clean, because we aim to have a more laid back atmosphere, just like chatting to your friends. Episodes are streamed on YouTube then released every week on Sunday at 6PM UK time.
In this episode we watch the Tarkovsky classic Mirror (1975). Described as a "cinematic poem" it is presented as a series of seemingly unconnected memories. Listen to us REFLECT on it, and you may SEE DOUBLE of one of the ratings, but what is the rating? And who gave it? A true mystery that can only be solved by listening to this episode! Want to be featured on the podcast? Send us your short film / music / book / poem and we'll feature you on our SUBMISSIONS SPOTLIGHT section. We'll talk about your work giving some constructive criticism to help you get even better, then link it in the description. Free promo innit. TIMESTAMPS: TBD Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sweeney Audio engineered by Ben Stinson at Longwater Productions https://longwaterproductions.com WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/eofepodcast WATCH M (WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdSL9FvCv0U --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eofepodcast/message
This week we review the... movie(??) Khraniteli (Хранители), aka USSR Lord of the Rings. Broadcast just once in 1991 by Leningrad Television, this masterpiece was thought to be lost media until some lovely person just went and found it didn't they? So yeah, low budget Soviet Lord of the Rings. Oh boy. Well technically it's just The Fellowship of the Ring. Hard to spoil really because everything gets set up then never paid off. In other news Tolkien is turning in his grave. IT HAS TOM BOMBADIL THOUGH!!!!! Want to be featured on the podcast? Send us your short film / music / book / poem and we'll feature you on our SUBMISSIONS SPOTLIGHT section. We'll talk about your work giving some constructive criticism to help you get even better, then link it in the description. Free promo innit. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:45 - Synopsis 2:50 - Visual style and sets 12:01 - Deagol and Smeagol, music, and character introductions 16:32 - Sequels and comparisons to Peter Jackson/ books 24:05 - Budget and Tom Bombadil 27:39 - WOKE???!!! 29:56 - Soundtrack and lost media 37:30 - Saruman, breaking fourth wall, and script economy 42:01 - Overview and ratings 47:41 - Submissions spotlight 50:41 - Thom's recommendation 53:58 - Ben's recommendation 57:58 - Ollie's recommendation 1:03:33 - Outro Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sweeney Audio engineered by Ben Stinson at Longwater Productions https://longwaterproductions.com WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/eofepodcast WATCH KHRANETELI (with English subtitles): Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZh7nwEUOeg Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tS6RZg_AqaY --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eofepodcast/message
It's been 3 years since Daft Punk announced their split with their infamous Epilogue video. But did you know it's just a clip from a feature length avant-garde scifi movie the band released in 2007? Sure, but you didn't know that it doesn't feature a single Daft Punk track right? Ah but did you know Thomas Bangalter read 500 issues of American Cinematographer to prepare for directing it? Ok ok, but you definitely didn't know that Daft Punk rhymes with "shaft monk" and "laughed drunk" right? Yep thought so. Well you've got some catching up to do - just watch the bloody episode you cretin. We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:52 - Start of spoiler-free discussion 2:26 - Pacing 6:15 - Themes/ interpretations 11:00 - Distinct characterisations 16:19 - Music, sound design, and cinematography 23:57 - SPOILER discussion 31:59 - Sand dune scenes and Daft Punk 36:28 - Initial reception 38:00 - Overview and ratings 42:29 - Submissions spotlight 44:46 - Thom's recommendation 47:32 - Ben's recommendation 50:26 - Ollie's recommendation 54:00 - Outro Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sweeney Audio engineered by Ben Stinson at Longwater Productions https://longwaterproductions.com WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/eofepodcast WATCH DAFT PUNK'S ELECTROMA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0faPZ8fv3Cs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eofepodcast/message
In this episode we discuss the 2004 Bollywood style rom-com musical(ish) Bride and Prejudice. Do we enjoy the high energy outlandishness? Do we think it's outlandish enough? I can't remember, we recorded this a while ago, but you can find out right now! How? By listening to the episode you plonker. We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 1:13 - Synopsis 5:23 - Bollywood/ British and pacing 10:23 - Aesthetic, songs and Mr Darcy 13:44 - Acting and budget 19:40 - Editing and presentation of India/ class 27:12 - Too many story threads + lyrics/ dancing 31:32 - Was it bad, montage and Adam Sandler 36:49 - Overview and ratings 41:29 - Submissions Spotlight 42:18 - Would you rather (43:47 - The Incident) 51:38 - Group recommendation 56:20 - Outro Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sweeney Audio engineered by Ben Stinson at Longwater Productions https://longwaterproductions.com WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/eofepodcast WATCH BRIDE & PREJUDICE: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/bride-and-prejudice
In this week's episode we watch Jacque Tati's Playtime (1967). It is often considered a masterpiece of comedy cinema but did we go haha hoohoo? Did Ben notice all the reflections? Did Thom dash about on the office chair? And will Ollie ever find that briefcase containing all the money we made from the Kangaroo Jack episode? Tune in and find out you numpties! We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! TIMESTAMPS: TBD Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sweeney Audio engineered by Ben Stinson at Longwater Productions https://longwaterproductions.com WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/eofepodcast WATCH MIRROR: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/playtime
In this episode we discuss the often overlooked Charlie Kaufman film Anomalisa (2015) looking at a sad velvet middle aged man. Do we enjoy the intimate look at animated David Thewlis? Are all three of us voiced by Tom Noonan? Does Jennifer Jason Leigh play you, the listener? Jolly well tune in and find out then! Honestly, some people. TIMESTAMPS: TBD Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sweeney Audio engineered by Ben Stinson at Longwater Productions https://longwaterproductions.com WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/eofepodcast WATCH ANOMALISA: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/anomalisa
In this episode we watch the Tarkovsky classic Mirror (1975). Described as a "cinematic poem" it is presented as a series of seemingly unconnected memories. Listen to us REFLECT on it, and you may SEE DOUBLE of one of the ratings, but what is the rating? And who gave it? A true mystery that can only be solved by listening to this episode! We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! TIMESTAMPS: TBD Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sweeney Audio engineered by Ben Stinson at Longwater Productions https://longwaterproductions.com WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/eofepodcast WATCH MIRROR: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/mirror-1975
The time has come for the clash of the titans as we review the movie phenomenon that is #Barbenheimer. Who comes out first in this race of grey vs pink? Do we prefer the haunting biopic or the colourful romp? When interviewing each flick they said "Now I am become movie, entertainer of excellence". We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:50 - Barbenheimer order 2:24 - Barbie synopsis 4:42 - Barbie initial impressions 8:56 - Mattel critique and performances 13:54 - Barbieland vs real world 18:03 - Criticisms 25:05 - Intended demographic 28:16 - Cinematic references 29:11 - Insight from a SPECIAL GUEST!?!? 38:07 - Barbie rating 40:20 - Oppenheimer synopsis 41:05 - Oppenheimer opening, pacing, and music 46:10 - Trinity test, ending, and horror aspects 50:45 - Unconventional take on the biopic and balanced look 59:09 - Third act 1:05:52 - Thom's big criticism 1:07:56 - Oppenheimer rating 1:13:30 - Barbenheimer experience 1:20:33 - Outro Barbenheimer logo by Andrewvm on DeviantArt Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sweeney Audio engineered by Ben Stinson at Longwater Productions https://longwaterproductions.com WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/eofepodcast WATCH BARBIE: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/barbie-2023 WATCH OPPENHEIMER: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/oppenheimer
In this episode we watch the indie movie A Ghost Story (2017) from the "le underrated gem" studio A24 and we all definitely love it with no disagreements. We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:44 - Synopsis 2:12 - Pacing and pie scene 5:19 - Theme changing and character dynamics 11:14 - Second half of the film 19:54 - Cinematography 24:43 - Thom's criticisms and themes of slow dread 29:30 - Acting 32:53 - More cinematography and a ghost tory 38:00 - Music, sound, and ghost tropes 43:23 - Overview and ratings 49:10 - Submissions Spotlight 50:55 - Thom's recommendations 55:01 - Ben's recommendations + bonus Thom recommendation 1:00:05 - Ollie's recommendation 1:02:39 - Outro Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sweeney Audio engineered by Ben Stinson at Longwater Productions https://longwaterproductions.com WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/eofepodcast WATCH A GHOST STORY: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/a-ghost-story
In this episode we review the 2023 season of Black Mirror, Black Mirror Season 6. Which is our favourite episode? Is the sci-fi good? Will we have a consistent rating system? Watch to find out! We need that juicy watch time more than Netflix does. We also talk about our submission this week, the queer, indie, fantasy romp The Butterfly Queen (2022), which you can find out more about on Instagram @butterflyqfilm TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 2:41 - Black Mirror 4:32 - Joan is Awful Discussion 13:00 - Loch Henry Discussion 21:54 - Beyond the Sea Discussion 33:29 - Mazey Day Discussion 42:40 - Demon 79 Discussion 51:24 - Overall thoughts and ratings 59:03 - Submissions Spotlight (Butterfly Queen) 1:10:21 - Thom's recommendations 1:11:05 - Ollie's recommendations 1:11:42 - Ben's recommendations 1:13:19 - Outro Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sweeney Audio engineered by Ben Stinson at Longwater Productions https://longwaterproductions.com WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/eofepodcast WATCH BLACK MIRROR: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/tv-series/black-mirror WATCH THE BUTTERFLY QUEEN: https://walrusdice.com
In this episode we watch the 2013 sci-fi film Her, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson. Do we fall in love with our own computers over the course of the episode? Listen and find out you insignificant human! We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 1:35 - Synopsis 3:33 - Theodore/Amy relationship and themes of human experience 10:20 - Sci-Fi concepts, presentation of AI and trivia 17:41 - Colours and casting/ acting 24:26 - Budget and awkward scenes/ loneliness 34:33 - Ideas about attraction/ affection 38:30 - Music 40:21 - Overview and ratings 44:18 - Submissions Spotlight 49:13 - Ben's recommendation 50:21 - Thom's recommendations 53:00 - Outro Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sweeney Audio engineered by Ben Stinson at Longwater Productions https://longwaterproductions.com WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH HER: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/her
In our 60th episode, we review Christopher Nolan's first feature film Following (1998). The plot follows aspiring writer Bill who follows people to discover more about their lives when he is taken under the wing of a burglar. Can we wrap our heads around the non-chronological order? What do we think of what was accomplished with the micro budget? Are there any recommendations? I already know, but you'll have to tune in to find out obviously. We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:54 - Synopsis, non-chronological order and comparisons 9:22 - Noir style and budget 17:07 - Acting and themes 22:28 - Pacing, running time and music 26:51 - Writing, ending and violence 32:00 - Crazy Credit and chronological cut 35:24 - Overview and rating 40:28 - Submissions Spotlight 42:42 - Thom's recommendation 43:41 - Ben's recommendation 46:31 - Ollie's recommendations 52:57 - Outro Audio engineered by Ben Stinson at Longwater Productions Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sweeney WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH FOLLOWING: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/following
In our 59th episode we go to hell. That's it. Enjoy! We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Synopsis 2:40 - Betty and 2 good jokes 6:04 - Gord 'character development', editing issues and pacing 24:06 - Tom Green prank and setups 28:14 - Character of parents, casting and budget 33:48 - Music, moments of promise, and predictable moments 37:29 - Cartoon sequence 38:14 - Overview and ratings 43:11 - Submissions Spotlight 43:22 - Thom's recommendation 46:34 - Ollie's recommendation 51:20 - Ben's recommendation 53:05 - Outro Audio engineered by Ben Stinson at Longwater Productions Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sweeney WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH FREDDY GOT FINGERED: Don't.
In our 58th episode we take a look at the George Lucas classic Star W- I mean Indian- sorry, American Graffiti (1973). The film follows a group of teenagers as they prepare to move on from their high school life and search for what is really important to them. This one split us a bit so could be an interesting listen, especially if you're into the sound of Ben ripping Thom's spinal column through his throat. Well at least Thom knew the names of the characters smh my head. We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:45 - Synopsis 3:07 - Characters and comedy 10:20 - Pacing, nostalgia and George Lucas 14:27 - Script, acting and low budget 22:53 - Music and ending 28:06 - Criticisms, cinematography and other characters 41:41 - Overview and ratings 46:59 - Submissions Spotlight 55:56 - Thom's recommendations 59:07 - Ollie's recommendation 1:04:24 - Ben's recommendation 1:09:09 - Outro Audio engineered by Ben Stinson at Longwater Productions Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sweeney WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH AMERICAN GRAFFITI: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/american-graffiti
Here is a desciption. like and subscribe innit We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! Audio engineered by Ben Music by Thom & Ben WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH 2001 A SPACE ODYSSEY: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/2001-a-space-odyssey BUY 2001 A SPACE ODYSSEY DVD/BLU-RAY: https://amzn.to/3qJUQdB
Here is a desciption. like and subscribe innit We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! Audio engineered by Ben Music by Thom & Ben WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH A QUIET PLACE PART II: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/a-quiet-place-part-ii BUY A QUIET PLACE PART II DVD/BLU-RAY: https://amzn.to/2U6SFED
thom description time. We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! Audio engineered by Ben Music by Thom & Ben WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM: https://www.netflix.com/title/81100780
thom do the decription We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! Audio engineered by Ben Music by Thom & Ben WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH FALLING DOWN: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/falling-down BUY FALLING DOWN DVD/BLU-RAY: https://amzn.to/3uApZQO
thom do the description We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! Audio engineered by Ben Music by Thom & Ben WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH LOVE, DEATH & ROBOTS: https://www.netflix.com/title/80174608
In our 52nd episode, we watch the superior Joker from 1991, a Swedish comedy crime film. Will it be complete and utter rubbish or will it surprise us? I don't know why I'm asking because I already know, but you don't. So listen and find out you goof! We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! Audio engineered by Ben Music by Thom & Ben WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH JOKER: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/joker-1991 BUY JOKER DVD/BLU-RAY: idk look in a charity shop or something
In our 51st episode, we watch the David Fincher thriller The Game (1997). It follows Michael Douglas as an out of touch millionaire who gets involved with a mysterious company who runs twisted games for rich people. Be sure to tune in for half an hour of us being annoyed at the ending, and another half an hour of infinite recommendations. We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! Audio engineered by Ben Music by Thom & Ben WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH THE GAME: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/the-game BUY THE GAME DVD/BLU-RAY: https://amzn.to/33vS54B
Welcome to our 50th episode bonanza! It features the highlights of the last 49 episodes as we have a retrospective compilation plus a bonus Q&A. You'll laugh, you'll cry (not guaranteed), but more importantly, you'll hear answers to the burning questions submitted by you – the fans! So sit back, relax, switch off your phone, then switch it back on again so you can actually listen to the episode you buffoon! Audio engineered by Ben Music by Thom & Ben WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast
In our 49th episode we review the David Fincher Thriller Gone Girl (2014). The film - written by Gillian Flynn - follows Nick Dunne (Ben Affleck) as he searches for his missing wife (Rosamund Pike) while trying to keep himself off the suspect list. Tune in to hear us talk about the heavy themes brought by this film and probably gush about the great plot. Or maybe we hated it. Only way to find out is to listen, so do that. Please. Actually I'm not asking, this is an order. Listen now or be shot on sight. We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! Audio engineered by Ben Music by Thom & Ben WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH GONE GIRL: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/gone-girl BUY GONE GIRL DVD/BLU-RAY: https://amzn.to/3rLDYlA
In our 48th episode we watch the amazing, the hilarious, the hot? Howard the Duck (1986) starring Lea Thompson, Jeffrey Jones and many, many Howards. Revel in our pain as we relive this maddening experience of a talking duck from another world and all his quips and mischievous deeds. Get ready for heads in hands and exasperated criticisms! And get ready for duck. Funny. Duck. Ha. Ha. We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! Audio engineered by Ben Music by Thom & Ben WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH HOWARD THE DUCK: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/howard-the-duck BUY HOWARD THE DUCK DVD/BLU-RAY: https://amzn.to/3qy2MNd
In our 47th episode, we review the film Malcolm & Marie (2021), written and directed by Sam Levinson. Starring Zendaya and John David Washington, this was the first film to be fully produced during the national lockdown in America and looks at the relationship between a film maker and his girlfriend while taking very explicit jabs at movie critics. We were obviously very hurt by these comments, but it's ok, we're strong, you don't need to feel sympathy for us. Ben cried for 2 hours afterwards but he's calmed down now. We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! Audio engineered by Ben Music by Thom & Ben WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH MALCOLM & MARIE: https://www.netflix.com/title/81344370
In our 46th episode, we review the Comedy film Tag (2018), starring Ed Helms, Jon Hamm and Jeremy Renner. The movie follows a group of men who have been playing a game of tag for 30 years as they try to tag their friend who has never been ‘it'. Tune in to hear our thoughts on whether this is good and discuss some very strange themes that arise over the film's runtime. Also, there's all that extra stuff we do at the end like giving you juicy stuff to watch/listen to. Come slurp it up! I'm sorry that was inappropriate, Ben edit this bit out. Ah whatever, no one reads this anyway. Not even Ben. Screw you, Ben! Also, recommendations? We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! Audio engineered by Ben Music by Thom & Ben WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH TAG: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/tag-2018 BUY TAG DVD/BLU-RAY: https://amzn.to/30HfyOZ
In our 45th episode, we review the Jordan Peele horror, Us (2019), starring Lupita Nyong'o and Winston Duke. The film asks the classic horror question, what happens when you are hunted by yourself? We'll talk about the highs, lows and our first experience with a Jordan Peele horror (I know, we haven't seen Get Out, what an outrage).Maybe later on in the episode you'll get some snazzy recommendations too, but no promises! Audio engineered by Ben Music by Thom & Ben WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH US: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/us-2019 BUY US DVD/BLU-RAY: https://amzn.to/3t2gny5
In our 44th episode we are reviewing the Russell T. Davies drama It's A Sin (2021) starring Olly Alexander, Keeley Hawes and Lydia West. The drama follows a group of friends living through the London AIDS crisis in the 80s. Listen to our opinions on how sad and good it was to see if it is objectively good. Yes, our word is final. Also, recommendations? Audio engineered by Ben Music by Thom & Ben WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH IT'S A SIN: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/tv-series/its-a-sin BUY IT'S A SIN DVD/BLU-RAY: https://amzn.to/37SUnh2
In episode 43 of the podcast, we subject ourselves to the 2019 movie Polar, starring the beloved Mads Mikkelson. The film follows an ex-hitman who must fight his way to retirement. Unfortunately, Mikkelson was not able to save some of this movie's problems which we talk about on the podcast as we normally do. It would be a bit weird if we didn't talk about the films we watched wouldn't it? Maybe this episode should just be 1 hour of silence, it would serve you right! Jk jk… unless? Audio engineered by Ben Music by Thom & Ben WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH POLAR: https://www.netflix.com/title/80223052
In today's episode we review the (long awaited?) Sharkboy and Lavagirl sequel, We Can Be Heroes (2020), written, directed and produced by Robert Rodriguez. As well as being the Narcos reunion we all wanted (with stars Pedro Pascal and Boyd Holbrook), the film follows a group of superheroes' kids as they try to save their parents and the world. Is it good? That's the wrong question. The real question is ‘How bad is it?' Well listen and find out you plonker! Audio engineered by Ben Music by Thom & Ben WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH WE CAN BE HEROES: https://www.netflix.com/title/80994666
In our 41st episode, we review a TV series for the first time in 33 episodes! The show in question is the 2018 horror-drama The Haunting of Hill House. Listen to us recall how much the director Mike Flanagan spooked us; experience our appreciation for the acting of stars such as Victoria Pedretti, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, and Henry Thomas and maybe we will complain about jump scares which is what everyone seems to do nowadays. After the main segment, will you be struck in terror as we actually have a submissions spotlight? No. But listen anyway, pretty please? Audio engineered by Ben Music by Thom & Ben WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE: https://www.netflix.com/title/80189221
In our 40th episode, we discuss the Boots Riley film Sorry to Bother You (2018), starring LaKeith Stanfield and Tessa Thompson. Join us as we explore its surreal satire of modern business and working conditions and decide if it was good or a bit too strange. Get ready for a group of white guys talking about race issues and bafflement at the movie's inclusion of a bunch of human-horse hybrids called Equipsapiens. We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! Audio engineered by Ben Music by Thom & Ben WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH SORRY TO BOTHER YOU: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/sorry-to-bother-you BUY SORRY TO BOTHER YOU DVD/BLU-RAY: https://amzn.to/3ob9Wpr
In our 39th episode, we review the 1998 sci-fi, comedy drama The Truman Show, directed by Peter Weir and written by Andrew Niccol. The story follows Truman Burbank (Jim Carrey) who begins to realise his whole life has been controlled by a mysterious organisation and broadcast across the globe in a TV show like no other. We really liked it, did you like it? We don't care! Also, maybe there will be recommendations or something, and, if you're lucky, Thom will get bullied. We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! Audio engineered by Ben Music by Thom & Ben WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH THE TRUMAN SHOW: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/the-truman-show BUY THE TRUMAN SHOW DVD/BLU-RAY: https://amzn.to/2KmvLo8
In today's episode, we watch the Sci-Fi Thriller Snowpiercer (2013), written and directed by Bong Joon Ho, and starring Chris Evans, John Hurt and Tilda Swinton. The film follows a revolt from the passengers at the back of a train holding the last of the human race as they fight for the privilege the people at the front experience. We liked it, but have a few gripes which you'll have to listen to the episode to hear them. (Obviously). Audio engineered by Ben Music by Thom & Ben WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH SNOWPIERCER: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/snowpiercer BUY SNOWPIERCER DVD/BLU-RAY: https://amzn.to/3bsdDVc TIMESTAMPS: TBD #Snowpiercer #MovieReview #Podcast
In our 37th episode, we dive into the deeply meta Adaptation. (2002), written by Charlie Kaufman, directed by Spike Jonze and starring Nicolas Cage and Meryl Streep. Is it good? Is it too pretentious? Is there a point? You'll have to listen and find out then won't you? Ugh, people are too demanding nowadays. We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! Audio engineered by Ben Music by Thom & Ben WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH ADAPTATION: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/adaptation BUY ADAPTATION DVD/BLU-RAY: https://amzn.to/3n4tIT2
In our 36th episode we lose our minds while discussing the innovative masterpiece Left Behind starring Nicolas Cage with what is possibly is greatest performance ever. The terrible – I mean amazing dialogue and special effects will astound anyone with functioning eyes and ears. On another note, we have a submissions spotlight after quite a long run without one, namely Chrome (2020). Audio engineered by Ben Music by Thom & Ben WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH LEFT BEHIND: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/left-behind BUY LEFT BEHIND DVD/BLU-RAY: https://amzn.to/3rwz2C3 WATCH CHROME: Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3nUoCKe Vimeo On Demand (Worldwide): https://vimeo.com/ondemand/chromeseries
In a very Christmassy episode, we talk about the Oscar-nominated animated Netflix film Klaus, written and directed by Sergio Pablos and starring Jason Schwartzman, J.K. Simmons and Rashida Jones. The movie gives us a chance to talk about its festive themes of love, giving, and communication while we drool over its gorgeous animation. Will Ben bring us the longed-after Christmas present of a recommendation or will we be left with a lump of coal? Tune in to find out! We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! Audio engineered by Ben Music by Thom & Ben WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH KLAUS: https://www.netflix.com/title/80183187
In our 34th episode, we watch the Drama-Thriller Room (2015), Directed by Lenny Abrahamson and starring Brie Larson and Jacob Tremblay, the film follows a woman who has been trapped and abused in a room for 7 years, leaving her with a 5 year old son who has never seen the outside world. We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! Audio engineered by Ben Music by Thom & Ben WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH ROOM: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/room BUY ROOM DVD/BLU-RAY: https://amzn.to/3a5RzyX
In this episode we discuss Steve Mcqueen's first feature film Hunger (2008) starring Michael Fassbender. The movie is an unflinching look at the life of IRA prisoners in the infamous Maze Prison, and their plan to stage a hunger strike, no matter the consequences. We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! Audio engineered by Ben Music by Thom & Ben WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH HUNGER: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/hunger-2008 BUY HUNGER: https://amzn.to/3fOCq5H
In this episode we review the 1967 mystery drama In the Heat of the Night, directed by Norman Jewison and starring Sidney Poitier and Rod Steiger, the plot follows a black homicide expert who faces discrimination while attempting to solve a murder in a hostile southern town. Thom remembers the Submissions Spotlight section for once! Which… we didn't have anything for, but there are recommendations aplenty at the end of this episode, so set your week aside and get binging! We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! Audio engineered by Ben Music by Thom & Ben WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/in-the-heat-of-the-night BUY IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT: https://amzn.to/3q1Z5jY
For our 31st episode we watch and review the Sci-Fi animated film 9 (2009) which follows a rag doll that has awakened in a post-apocalyptic world who seeks the reason behind his existence while fighting off mechanical monsters. Directed by Shane Acker, starring Elijah Wood and produced by Tim Burton, this film has a unique dark tone, that is not often seen in the world of animation. We finally have a Submissions Spotlight! We give our thoughts on the horror microfilm The 911 Call, by Gioia Jiles. Get in touch with us if you're a creator and want your work to be reviewed! Audio engineered by Ben Music by Thom & Ben WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH 9: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/9-2009 BUY 9 DVD/BLU-RAY: https://amzn.to/3nskUqF WATCH THE 911 CALL: https://youtu.be/grylkIDOk2k
For our 30th episode, we watch and review the 2016 comedy drama drama Captain Fantastic. Directed by Matt Ross and starring Viggo Mortenson and George MacKay, the plot follows a radical Marxist family who live in the woods who have to come to terms with the rest of society after the mother's suicide. We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! Audio engineered by Ben Music by Thom & Ben WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH CAPTAIN FANTASTIC: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/captain-fantastic BUY CAPTAIN FANTASTIC DVD/BLU-RAY: https://amzn.to/3n5MB8x
For our 29th episode, we're doing a Halloween special, but we decided to combine it with a terrible movie since we haven't done it in a while. Nobody asked for a Slender Man Movie in 2018, but we got one regardless, and it is one of the worst movies we've ever seen. Much like the effect Kangaroo Jack had on us, where we ended up questioning what actually made something comedic, this film made us question what actually builds tension, and how the writing could be so abysmal it passed quality checks. We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! Audio engineered by Ben Music by Thom & Ben WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH SLENDER MAN: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/slender-man BUY SLENDER MAN DVD/BLU-RAY: https://amzn.to/3jJvreW TIMESTAMPS: TBD #SlenderMan #MovieReview #Podcast
For our 28th episode, we watch and review the 1940 animation Fantasia, produced by Walt Disney. The movie features 7 segments, all featuring colourful animations based on a piece of popular classical music, with a conductor who addresses the audience introducing each one. With appearances from Mickey Mouse, dinosaurs, Greek mythological figures and more, the animation was groundbreaking for its time, especially given each frame was hand drawn. We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! Audio engineered by Ben Music by Thom & Ben WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH FANTASIA: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/fantasia BUY FANTASIA DVD/BLU-RAY: https://amzn.to/3dXAgQE
For our 27th episode, we watch and review the 2019 Netflix Original crime drama The Irishman, directed by Martin Scorsese. Based on the true story of hitman Frank Sheeran, the three-hour movie follows his journey from a humble truck driver to the right hand man of Jimmy Hoffa, a powerful politician. The film also stars cast of seasoned crime actors including Robert de Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci. We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! Audio engineered by Ben Music by Thom & Ben WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH THE IRISHMAN: https://www.netflix.com/title/80175798
For our 26th episode, we watch and review the 2018 sci-fi thriller Upgrade, written and directed by Leigh Whannell. The plot follows Grey Trace, a mechanic in a futuristic cyberpunk world, who gets paralysed after a mugging which leaves his wife dead. An experimental operation fuses his body with an AI called STEM, which allows him to walk and "upgrades" him to be a perfect fighter, but the lines as to who is really in control blur as the movie progresses. We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! Audio engineered by Ben Music by Thom & Ben WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH UPGRADE: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/upgrade BUY UPGRADE DVD/BLU-RAY: https://amzn.to/36Yce6n
For our 25th episode, to celebrate having reached this milestone, we go back through our older episodes, re-rating our 2018 ones because our views have changed since then. We also show off our impressive display of failed intros, and answer fan-submitted questions. Thanks for sticking with us this far, and we hope we'll be doing another one of these for our 50th episode! Audio engineered by Ben Music by Thom & Ben WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast
For our 24th episode, we watch and review the 2014 thriller Nightcrawler, written and directed by Dan Gilroy. It stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Lou, a freelance stringer who records accidents and sells them to a TV network. The film explores the corruption and moral issues behind news editing and journalism, and Lou himself is a character study into sociopathy and how unemployment changes a person. We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! Audio engineered by Ben Music by Thom & Ben WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH NIGHTCRAWLER: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/nightcrawler BUY NIGHTCRAWLER DVD/BLU-RAY: https://amzn.to/2GhNdYM
In our 23rd episode, we watch and review the Netflix original The Two Popes, directed by Fernando Meirelles and based on the play of the same name by Anthony McCarten. The plot, based on a true story, follows Pope Benedict XVI (played by Anthony Hopkins) attempting to change the mind of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who wants to resign as an archbishop. Later, Bergoglio in 2013 became elected Pope of the Catholic Church and named Pope Francis. We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! Audio engineered by Ben Music by Thom & Ben WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH THE TWO POPES: https://www.netflix.com/title/80174451
For our 22nd episode, we watch and review the Netflix original I'm Thinking of Ending Things, written and directed by Charlie Kaufman and based on the book of the same name by Iain Reid. Starring Jesse Plemons and Jessie Buckley, the plot follows a young woman on a roadtrip with her boyfriend Jake to meet his parents, but nothing is as it seems and as the story progresses both the woman and the viewer begin to lose grip on what is actually real. Our discussion involves our interpretation and explanation of the surreal ending and compare it to the novel's, and how it uses a 4:3 aspect ratio and other techniques to create tension. We also touch on the Academy Awards' new representation and inclusion requirements for films to be considered for the Oscars - most headlines about this are clickbait, and the actual standards are very reasonable and a step in the right direction for the industry. We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! Audio engineered by Ben Music by Thom & Ben WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH I'M THINKING OF ENDING THINGS: https://www.netflix.com/title/80211559 OSCARS DIVERSITY STANDARDS: https://bit.ly/2DVwhGs
For our 21st episode, we watch and review the 1988 surrealist musical It Couldn't Happen Here, with music by and starring the Pet Shop Boys. Directed by Jack Bond, the film is based on music from the band's first two albums Please and Actually, and instead of focusing on a coherent narrative structure it instead opts for a collection of surreal scenes and bizzare dialogue that doesn't make much sense. Band members Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe play various versions of themselves in different scenarios, and the film guest stars Joss Ackland and Barbara Windsor. We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! Audio engineered by Ben Music by Thom & Ben WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH IT COULDN'T HAPPEN HERE: https://bit.ly/3lPKTbp BUY IT COULDN'T HAPPEN HERE DVD/BLU-RAY: BFI: https://bit.ly/32X2pSB Amazon: https://amzn.to/3jPumTn
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