Judge Movie

In 1999, Paul Thomas Anderson dazzled audiences with Magnolia, a meditation on celebrity, dysfunctional families and frogs in the San Fernando Valley. How has its mosaic structure and melodrama ages 20 years on? Join Ben, Ellisha and guest Tasha Kappler (PTA Aficionado™) as we dissect the frogs, the performances and Magnolia's place in the canon. This episode is part of The ‘99 Project. Follow our guest @tashakappler and check out her work as a programmer at berlinfilmsociety.com and deptfordcinema.org. Follow us @judgemoviepod on twitter/instagram For full show notes and links visit judgemoviepod.wordpress.com

Its boys boys boys as Judge Movie returns to Sheffield Doc/Fest to survey the documentary landscape, flanked by Angel of the North Rhys Handley (@RhysHandley2113), and the verbose insights of Jack King (@_jarking). But has Asif Kapadia's Diego Maradonna been blessed by the Hand of God? Is the investigative journalism on display in One Child Nation and For Sama a revelation? And how did we survive the 4+ hour Watergate? - Follow us on Twitter/IG @JudgeMoviePod @manlikeflan @ellishawith2Ls - Films Mentioned Don't Be a Dick About It https://sheffdocfest.com/films/6703 For Sama https://sheffdocfest.com/films/6696 Watergate https://sheffdocfest.com/films/6790 The Sound is Innocent https://sheffdocfest.com/films/6723 Hey Bro! https://sheffdocfest.com/films/6737 Danny https://sheffdocfest.com/films/6742 Diego Maradona https://sheffdocfest.com/films/6829 Property https://sheffdocfest.com/films/6738 Norie https://sheffdocfest.com/films/6785

Sundance London is going off this weekend so Judge Movie grabbed some critics, camped out in a Pret, and delivered some of the hottest takes this side of Utah. But does The Farewell live up to the hype? Can Apollo 11 stick the landing? And why did so many people walk out of The Nightingale? Book tickets! https://www.picturehouses.com/cinema/Picturehouse_Central?filter=Sundance Follow us on IG/Twitter @JudgeMoviePod Elle Haywood @ellekhaywood Millicent Thomas @MillicentOnFilm Ben Flanagan @peche_lives

With Claire Denis' outer space epic High Life hitting UK cinemas at last, what better time to evaluate the French auteur's work and her 1999 classic, Beau Travail? With the robust support of Joseph Owen ( @josephowen30 ) on board, we dissect Denis' depiction of the body, science fiction, the post-colonial gaze... and that's before we even get to the 'fuck-box'. This episode is part of The ‘99 Project, where we review movies released in that year, and explore their legacy 20 years on. Follow @josephowen30 and check out https://josephowen30.wordpress.com/ Follow us @judgemoviepod on twitter/instagram @peche_lives @ellishawith2Ls Go to https://judgemoviepod.wordpress.com/ for more links, notes and fun!

Does Vox Fux or Vox Sux? We enlisted the help of Thomas Atkinson (@Nosniktamot) of The Favourite Podcast to dissect Brady Corbet's latest, the Natalie Portman starring 21st Century portrait of pop stardom... But what exactly does it tell us about modern life? How does it match up to the recent spate of music themed filmic odysseys? And is Willem Dafoe's narration a waste of time? Follow @TheFavouritePod Find us on Twitter/Ig @JudgeMoviePod @peche_Lives @ellishawith2Ls Go to https://judgemoviepod.wordpress.com/ for more links, notes and fun!

In 1999 Mel Gibson rose from the dead in Payback, Brian Helgeland's violent spin on Point Blank. Join Ellisha and Ben as they compare the theatrical edition to the Director's Cut, and sus out whether Mel's career has itself risen again with his reactionary new film Dragged Across Concrete! Follow us on Twitter/IG @judgemoviepod @peche_lives @ellishawith2Ls

What was the best teen movie released in 1999? From American Pie to The Virgin Suicides to 10 Things I Hate About You we turned to the Jury (our listeners) to vote for their favourite in 1999 TEEN MOVIE MADNESS a brackets tournament hosted on our social media. We look at the actors and trends that dominated the era including Natasha Lyonne, James Van Der Beek, makeovers, classic literature and of course, nostalgia. Fighting for their favourite teen movie, we have clips from critics Cathy Brennan and Megan Christopher. This episode is part of The ‘99 Project, where we review movies released in that year, and explore their legacy 20 years on. And if this episode wasn't packed enough we also have reports from our time at Chronic Youth Film Festival and BFI Flare: London LGBTQ+ Film Festival. Follow us @judgemoviepod on twitter/instagram For full show notes and links visit judgemoviepod.wordpress.com

With the release of the divisive Under the Silver Lake, Ben and Ellisha take a look at the impact, influence, and legacy of Neo-Noir, to figure out just what is so offensive about Silver Lake and the Nicole Kidman starring Destroyer. But is Andrew Garfield giving a great performance, or merely a silly one? How does Destroyer subvert genre convention? And just what does Southland Tales have to do with all this! Plus the inclusion of our patented Death Row Take of the Week segment, this week featuring one of the British cinema greats! Follow us @judgemoviepod on Twitter/ig @peche_lives @ellishawith2Ls

Steven Soderbergh and Lem Dobbs took the gangster movie to a haunting place with The Limey. But it wasn't a smooth collaboration, as you can tell from the candid - and at times fraught - commentary track they recorded for the DVD release of the film. Join Judge Movie as we explore both the stunning film, the infamous commentary track and the culture of DVD extras. This is the next episode in our monthly series The ‘99 Project, where we review movies released in that year, and explore their legacy 20 years on. Follow us @judgemoviepod on twitter/instagram For full show notes and links visit judgemoviepod.wordpress.com

Ben and Ellisha are back from their travels, and just in time! With Green Book winning the big prize at last week's Oscars, they dissect just how we got here. So how are the oscars voted on? Why IS anyone voting Bohemian Rhapsody? And is Mahershala Ali really criticproof? Not only that, but we introduce a new segment WORST TAKE OF THE WEEK... what will the inaugural howler be!? Don't forget to follow @judgemoviepod/@peche_lives/@ellishawith2Ls

To cap off this trilogy of festival dispatches, Judge Ben landed in Berlin to give you the low-down on Berlinale 2019! And how low can he go? Inbetween new movies from Joanna Hogg, Agnes Varda, and Wang Xiaoshuai, he's chatted with Rhys Handley (@RhysHandley2113) and Carmen Paddock (@CarmenChloie) to get some of their opinions on the festival's offerings. But which British film has taken a new approach to Brexit cinema? How well have the many Chinese entries fared? And will we ever actually see any of these movies in UK cinemas? All this and more, on another blistering Judge Movie. Follow us @judgemoviepod on twitter/instagram For full show notes and links visit judgemoviepod.wordpress.com

Get the skinny on the Overnight Film Festival with Ellisha Izumi and star witness Kit Ramsay. Hear about the highs and lows of Eastbourne, 35mm projection and films including Orlando, All these Sleepless Nights, Wim Wenders and more! Follow us @judgemoviepod on twitter/instagram For full show notes and links visit judgemoviepod.wordpress.com

In 1999 The Sixth Sense topped the box office and raked in awards nominations - but how does it hold up? From Unbreakable to Glass via The Happening, join Judge Movie for a deep dive on M Night Shyamalan's career highs and lows. Does Paul Charismatti save Lady in the Water? Are you ready for a defense of The Happening? Is the Sixth Sense ‘elevated horror'? This is the first episode in our new monthly series The ‘99 Project, where we review movies released in that year, and explore their legacy 20 years on. SPOILER WARNING: 1:07:30 - 1:18:20 Glass Spoiler Discussion Additionally there is spoiler discussion on most of Shyamalan's films including The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable, Signs, The Village, The Visit and Split throughout the episode. Follow us @judgemoviepod on twitter/instagram For full show notes and links visit judgemoviepod.wordpress.com

This week, a detour! Judge Movie is in Rotterdam for the International Film Festival, where he talks with critic and programmer Paul Farrell (@InPermafrost) about the city, the cinema, and life in a small cabin on the Dutch sea. What films need to be on your radar? What does Diamantino have to say about Bexit? Does Claire Denis' latest, High Life, live up to the hype? All this and more on a bumper Judge Movie. Follow us on Twitter/IG @judgemoviepod Ben @peche_lives Visit https://judgemoviepod.wordpress.com/ for links and shownotes

In this short clip we introduce: The '99 Project 1999 is celebrated as a great year for cinema, but does it stand the test of time, 20 years on? Join Judge Movie as we put the movies of ‘99 on trial and explore their legacy in our new series. Don't forget to follow us @judgemoviepod on Twitter/Instagram For full show notes and links visit judgemoviepod.wordpress.com

I'm off the deep end (of the year), watch how I dive in (to 2018's best films) ...We're far from the shallow (discussion of our faves) now! Ben and Ellisha talk through some of the year's biggest film moments, controversies, and talking points, to decide whether to celebrate 2018 as a great year for cinema, or consign it to the dustbin of history. The stakes have never been higher! Don't forget to follow us @judgemoviepod on Twitter/Instagram Full show notes and links: judgemoviepod.wordpress.com

Concluding their London Film Festival experience, Ben and Ellisha answer the questions they posed in part 1 with thoughts on Widows, “nuclear-watt charisma” and the place of Netflix at film festivals. As well as awards speculation, there are the Judge Movie LFF Award Winners. Find out who had the best pet, the best screenplay and the best films of the festival. For full show notes and links: judgemoviepod.wordpress.com

Ben and Ellisha are back for a special episode from the ground of London Film Festival. Tune in for highlights, gossip, and hot tips - Which British filmmaker has just made a huge comeback? How does the new Coen Brothers hold up? And what themes are emerging again and again in the films on display? Don't forget to follow us @judgemoviepod on Twitter/IG For full show notes and links: judgemoviepod.wordpress.com

Interrupting your regularly scheduled podgramming to bring you the first of three special episodes live from the ground at London Film Festival 2018! But will this year's festival favourites live up to the hype? Does Melissa McCarthy have a chance of bagging that Oscar for Can You Ever Forgive Me? And what under-the-radar films do you need to check out? Don't forget to follow us @judgemoviepod on Twitter/IG For full show notes and links: judgemoviepod.wordpress.com/category/episodes/

Two defendants, one jail cell bunk spare. The 1984 film goes up against its 1991 progeny; which one will the Judge send to Movie Jail™? Join the courtroom for this showdown discussing the strengths and weaknesses of each, the use of CGI and the evolution of Sarah Connor.  For full show notes: judgemoviepod.wordpress.com/category/episodes/

Just when you thought it was safe to get back in the rabbit suit, Judge Movie is back! This week, Ellisha steps up to defend Richard Kelly's cult classic, Donnie Darko, against the wrath of Judge Movie. But is Jake Gyllenhaal's breakout hit a perfect teen movie? How much is its reputation propped up by IMDB lists? And just how should we feel about The Box(2009)? Don't forget to follow us @judgemoviepod on Twitter/Instagram to see the freshest film thoughts from the twisted mind of Judge Movie. For full show notes and links: judgemoviepod.wordpress.com/category/episodes/

#07 Tom Cruise + Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018) What's the deal with Tom Cruise? Join the Judge and Ellisha for an in-depth look at Tom's career: considering his versatility, his work as an actor/auteur and the infamous time he jumped on Oprah's couch. Hear Ben and Ellisha's review of Mission: Impossible - Fallout as they decided where it ranks in the franchise. Which of the Mission Impossible films has the best villain (R.I.P. PSH) and the weirdest cinematography? Don't forget to follow us @judgemoviepod on Twitter to see the freshest film thoughts from the twisted mind of Judge Movie. For full show notes and links: judgemoviepod.wordpress.com/category/episodes/

Where is the best place to watch a film? At home on your laptop or at the cinema with an audience? Ben and Ellisha look at the ‘Convenience vs Experience' debate, considering netflix, megavideo, Walter Benjamin and Dr Strangelove. PLUS some thoughts on the matter from the audience at this year's Cinema Rediscovered Festival. Stick around at the end for a bonus dissection of Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again! Don't forget to follow us @judgemoviepod on Twitter to see the freshest film thoughts from the twisted mind of Judge Movie. 00:00 - 03:15 Intro 03:16 - 31:45 Film Habitats Discussion 31:46 - 33:47 Outro 33:48 - 42:55 Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again discussion For full show notes and links: https://judgemoviepod.wordpress.com/category/episodes/

The Golden Raspberry have been summoned to court! The Razzies claim to recognise the worst in movies. This week Ben and Ellisha interrogate how effectively (or not) they do this. What movies have been awarded and did they deserve it? Listen to find out a radical idea to make The Razzies more meaningful. Followed by a discussion on Paul Verhoeven's Showgirls, the controversial Razzie winner with a cult following. God bless Nomi Malone. Don't forget to follow us @judgemoviepod on Twitter to see the freshest film thoughts from the twisted mind of Judge Movie. 00:00 - 00:47 Intro 00:48 - 44:58 The Razzies discussion 44:59 - 01:10:51 Showgirls discussion 01:10:52 - 01:12:39 Outro For full show notes and links: https://judgemoviepod.wordpress.com/2018/08/01/05-the-razzies-showgirls-1995/

In episode 4 Ben and Ellisha explore the evolution of ‘method acting'. How has the meaning of the term changed over time? What does it add to a performance, and how do modern audiences respond to ‘method' performances? This leads them to discuss The Misfits (1961) which features performances from method actors, Marilyn Monroe, Montgomery Clift, Eli Wallach. Don't forget to follow us @judgemoviepod on Twitter and Instagram to see the hottest takes and freshest thoughts direct from the courthouse. The Judge is thirsty for fan mail, so do get in touch judgemoviepodcast@gmail.com 00:00 - 00:53 Intro 00:54 - 31:54 Method Acting discussion 31:55 - 42:35 The Misfits Discussion 42:36 - 43:44 Links and outro For full show notes and links: https://judgemoviepod.wordpress.com/2018/07/22/04-method-acting-the-misfits-1961/

In episode 3 it's Ben vs Ellisha as they explore the controversial case of post-horror! What does ‘post-horror' mean? We'll be breaking down the term, looking its relationship to the horror genre and thinking about recent horror films, including the divisive Hereditary. Don't forget to follow us @judgemoviepod on Twitter to see the freshest film thoughts from the twisted mind of Judge Movie. 00:00 - 00:53 Intro 00:54 - 31:54 Post-Horror discussion 31:55 - 42:35 Hereditary discussion 42:36 - 43:44 Links and outro For full show notes and links: https://judgemoviepod.wordpress.com/2018/07/15/03-post-horror-hereditary-2018/

Episode 2 takes Judge Movie on the road to this year's Sheffield Doc/Fest! With a tonne of new and subversive documentaries to sift through, what should you be keeping an eye out for, and did his time up north teach the Judge anything he didn't already know? There's also a fascinating extended interview with Scott Christopherson, whose new film The Insufferable Groo was one of the highlights from the festival. Don't forget to follow us @judgemoviepod on Twitter to see the freshest film thoughts from the twisted mind of Judge Movie. 00:00 - 01:10 Intro 01:10 - 19:00 Sheffield Doc/Fest Discussion 19:00 - 47:19 Scott Christopherson ‘The Insufferable Groo' Interview 47:19 - 44:38 Links and outro For full show notes and links: https://judgemoviepod.wordpress.com/2018/07/04/02-sheffield-doc-fest-2018-interview-with-scott-christopherson/

Court is now in session! Join Ben & Ellisha for episode 1 of JUDGE MOVIE, where they discuss Jim McBride's critical flop, Breathless (1983). But just how well can you remake a classic film? Is Richard Gere's wild ride of a performance worth celebrating, or best left forgotten? And where exactly does Breathless fit within the Lovers on the Run genre? BEWARE they discuss spoilers for both Breathless 1960 and 1983 throughout!! Don't forget to follow us @judgemoviepod on Twitter to see the freshest film thoughts from the twisted mind of Judge Movie. 00:00 - 01:40 Intro 01:40 - 28:08 Breathless (1983) Spoiler Discussion 28:09 - 42:36 ‘Lovers on the Run' discussion 42:45 - 44:38 Further reading, watching, links and outro For full show notes and links: https://judgemoviepod.wordpress.com/2018/06/27/01-breathless-1983-lovers-on-the-run/