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Killing For Fun is a podcast about morality in movies. Each episode we watch a movie and discuss the values that movie assumes in order to justify its heroes.

Killing For Fun


    • Apr 2, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 53m AVG DURATION
    • 15 EPISODES


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    Red Riding: 1974; or, You're No Barry

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2022 82:49


    This week, Harlowe, AJ, Liam, and Sonny are looking at the film "Red Riding: 1974" (2009). First in a trilogy, it's a bit weird we're only watching the first one but it's the only one with Bean Death, so ... shrug? Please enjoy our discussion of the most thoroughly ACAB movie we've covered on this show yet. (editor's note: I have since watched the entire trilogy: worth it! -H)

    Bonusode 2 : The Only Podcast You'll Ever Need

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 17:21


    Another bonusode this week! A few good bits and bobs that didn't make it into Goldeneye. We talk about the royals, the trouble with long-running series-es, and other places where Sean Bean could fit. Featuring the accordion stylings of Harlowe on a clumsy approximation of the Bond theme.

    Goldeneye; or, Just Play the Video Game if You're Feeling Nostalgic

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 86:29


    In Season 2, we are looking at the many films which feature the death of Sean Bean, and trying to extract some meaning from some just awful narratives. Speaking of which, join us for Goldeneye, which we all remembered as being a hell of a lot more fun than it actually was.

    Bonusode 1 : The Power of Fear & Elegy for Besson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 19:27


    Next full episode is not finished, so this week's ep is just a wee snack while you wait for the pure Gold(eneye). Wonder why we were on about Sinestro at the start of Episode 2? Well, wonder no more, I guess; plus, we rag on Besson (poor guy).

    Caravaggio; or, A Fistful of Ladders

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 74:45


    Killing for Fun is a comedy podcast where a group of friends discuss themes and morality in movies. In Season 2, we are looking at the myriad deaths of Sean Bean: in this episode we are talking about the art film / extremely loose biopic / ladder advertisement / gold ingestion PSA that is Caravaggio (1986).

    Equilibrium; or, We Have Matrix at Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 93:12


    Killing for Fun is a comedy podcast where a group of friends talk about themes and morality in movies. In Season Two, we're discussing the deaths of Sean Bean: our first episode dives into the dystopian pew-pew generator that is Equilibrium (2002).

    The Phantom of the Opera

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2020 70:57


    In Season 1, we're looking at the films of Gerard Butler, who for reasons unknown to us has ended up in a lot of regressive films. Episode 9 we watch "The Phantom of the Opera", as a send off to season 1 we return to our hero's beginnings in an all singing, all dancing extravaganza. Recording the podcast remotely due to corona this week: Heather (twitter and insta: @herehathlion), Liam (twitter: @ldbegley), Sonny (twitter: @acidbird1), AJ (twitter @heavystrutter) and James. Contact us at: killingforfunpodcast@gmail.com.

    300

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 43:37


    In Season 1, we're looking at the films of Gerard Butler, who for reasons unknown to us has ended up in a lot of regressive films. Episode 8 we watch "300", an adventure wherein our hero invents a dazzling past and sets us all on the path to a bloody future. Content Warning, discussion of ableism, sexual assault, racism and eugenics. Recording the podcast remotely due to corona this week: Heather (twitter and insta: @herehathlion), Liam (twitter: @ldbegley), Sonny (twitter: @acidbird1), AJ (twitter @heavystrutter) and James. Contact us at: killingforfunpodcast@gmail.com.

    Machine Gun Preacher

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 57:15


    In Season 1, we're looking at the films of Gerard Butler, who for reasons unknown to us has ended up in a lot of regressive films. Episode 7 we watch "Machine Gun Preacher", and observe our hero's quest for God lead him to the worship of his own violence. Recording the podcast remotely due to corona this week: Heather (twitter and insta: @herehathlion), Liam (twitter: @ldbegley), Sonny (twitter: @acidbird1), AJ (twitter @heavystrutter) and James. Contact us at: killingforfunpodcast@gmail.com.

    Law Abiding Citizen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 44:37


    Content Warning: Some discussion of sexual assault In Season 1, we're looking at the films of Gerard Butler, who for reasons unknown to us has ended up in a lot of regressive films. Episode 6 we watch "Law Abiding Citizen", and watch our hero prove that justice would be better with more torture, and no due process. Recording the podcast remotely due to corona this week: Heather (twitter and insta: @herehathlion), Liam (twitter: @ldbegley), Sonny (twitter: @acidbird1) and AJ (twitter @heavystrutter) and James. Contact us at: killingforfunpodcast@gmail.com.

    The Bounty Hunter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 50:57


    Content Warning: Some discussion of domestic abuse In Season 1, we're looking at the films of Gerard Butler, who for reasons unknown to us has ended up in a lot of regressive films. Episode 5 we watch "The Bounty Hunter", a comedy looking for the lighter side of stalking your ex and finding only darkness and banality. Recording the podcast remotely due to corona this week: Heather (twitter and insta: @herehathlion), Liam (twitter: @ldbegley), Sonny (twitter: @acidbird1) and AJ (twitter @heavystrutter) and James. Contact us at: killingforfunpodcast@gmail.com.

    The Ugly Truth

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 37:53


    Content Warning: Some discussion of sexual assault. In Season 1, we're looking at the films of Gerard Butler, who for reasons unknown to us has ended up in a lot of regressive films. Episode 4 we watch "The Ugly Truth", and discover the only thing more horrifying than our hero on a killing spree is him on a date. On the podcast is Heather (twitter and insta: @herehathlion), Liam (twitter: @ldbegley), Sonny (twitter: @acidbird1) and AJ (twitter @heavystrutter). Contact us at: killingforfunpodcast@gmail.com.

    Angel Has Fallen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 53:27


    In Season 1, we're looking at the films of Gerard Butler, who for reasons unknown to us has ended up in a lot of regressive films. Episode 3 we watch "Angel Has Fallen", wherein our hero almost faces consequences for his actions, but goes to a float tank instead. On the podcast is Heather (twitter and insta: @herehathlion), Liam (twitter: @ldbegley), Sonny (twitter: @acidbird1) and AJ (Twitter @heavystrutter). Contact us at: killingforfunpodcast@gmail.com.

    London Has Fallen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 39:34


    In Season 1, we're looking at the films of Gerard Butler, who for reasons unknown to us has ended up in a lot of regressive films. Episode 2 we watch "London Has Fallen", wherein we learn that empire means never having to say you're sorry. On the podcast is Heather (twitter and insta: @herehathlion), Liam (twitter: @ldbegley), and Sonny (twitter: @acidbird1). Contact us at: killingforfunpodcast@gmail.com.

    Olympus Has Fallen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 37:29


    In Season 1, we're looking at the films of Gerard Butler, who for reasons unknown to us has ended up in a lot of regressive films. Episode 1 we watch "Olympus Has Fallen", and discover what Die Hard would look like if you replaced charm with patriotic zeal. On the podcast is Heather (twitter and insta: @herehathlion), Liam (twitter: @ldbegley), and Sonny (twitter: @acidbird1). Contact us at: killingforfunpodcast@gmail.com.

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