Movie Things

It's our season finale and we're a long way from Schrute Farms! Join us for a carnival of horror and Halloween costume inspiration as we take on Rob Zombie's 2003 debut, House of 1000 Corpses. We're also discussing petrol station snacks, the scariest house in Scotland and much more… Looking for more Movie Things? We're on Twitter and Instagram (@moviethingspod). If you like the podcast, please rate, review, subscribe and tell your pals! Thanks for listening!

Come dance the Mamushka with us as we high-kick our way through Barry Sonnenfeld's 1991 spooky comedy, The Addams Family! In this episode we're also exploring famous scams, MC Hammer, mystery casseroles and much more! Looking for more Movie Things? We're on Twitter and Instagram (@moviethingspod). If you like the podcast, please rate, review, subscribe and tell your pals! Thanks for listening!

Packed lunches or school dinners? Ectoplasm or cheesecloth? Ghost stories or slasher films? This week's episode has us pondering these important questions and more as we discuss Simon Barrett's 2021 horror mystery, Seance. Grab some Halloween snacks and settle in… Looking for more Movie Things? We're on Twitter and Instagram (@moviethingspod). If you like the podcast, please rate, review, subscribe and tell your pals! Thanks for listening! 

The witching hour is upon us! Join us as we mix up a killer potion and explore 2016's retro horror dramedy, The Love Witch! On this week's show we're also discussing glamorous vintage costumes, “the Bela Lugosi eyes”, real-life tales of witchcraft and more. Pure magic. Looking for more Movie Things? We're on Twitter and Instagram (@moviethingspod). If you like the podcast, please rate, review, subscribe and tell your pals! Thanks for listening!

Join us around the family dinner table for our latest episode as we dive into Tobe Hooper's 1974 highly influential slasher, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. We're also discussing the iconic Leatherface house, the perils of picking up hitchhikers, what the movie has in common with a cave in Ayrshire (yes, really!) and much more. Looking for more Movie Things? We're on Twitter and Instagram (@moviethingspod). If you like the podcast, please rate, review, subscribe and tell your pals! Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Season 5! Come find us on the boardwalk as we swoop into Lynsay's choice: 1987 vampire thriller The Lost Boys. We're also discussing the possibility of a disco dancing Jim Morrison, how to have the best ever bubble bath and much more. Join us, Michael.

It’s our Season 4 finale and we’re officially bringing the party to you! Join us as we assemble for 2012 Marvel blockbuster, The Avengers! We’re also discussing a mischievous facto, hidden snacks, an interrupted chess game and more...

Bing, bang, boom - it’s time for our latest episode! We’re exploring Marvel’s Captain America: The First Avenger (2011). Join us as as we step back to the 1940s and ponder Stark’s super serum, M&Ms, a LOT of oil and more...

It's hammer time! Get on board for a trip across the Bifrost to Asgard as we discuss 2011's Thor. We're chatting all about the God of Thunder himself, a pet shop faux pas, Odin's Annual Leave situation, the most epic snack to date and more.

Taxi for Tony Stark! Join us as we continue to move through Phase 1 of the Marvel Universe with the action-packed Iron Man 2 (2010). How easy is it to drive a Formula 1 car? How do you call Iron Man on his landline? We’re contemplating all this and more, so let’s get started...

We're Hulking Up for Episode 2 as we dive into action-packed 2008 movie, The Incredible Hulk. Join us as we smash through the mean, green, Marvel machine, stretchy trousers, dodgy nicknames and much more.

Pop your collar and keep your sunglasses on after dark as we explore 2020 slasher flick, Vicious Fun! Part of this year's FrightFest line-up at Glasgow Film Festival, our first Extra Things of the season has us chatting all about Cody Calahan's ode to 80s horror.

Season 4, baby! We're back with our very first themed season as we make our way through Marvel: Phase 1. We are kicking things off with 2008's Iron Man and discussing where it all began, having Tony Stark in our Myspace Top 8, the ultimate Blue Peter moment and the bold Iron Monger.

Follow your heart and swipe right for this week’s show which is all about Love, Guaranteed! Join us as we discuss this 2020 Netflix film, Gary’s sketchy statistics, courtroom drama and much more. Episode 8 has it all so grab some snacks and settle in!

Don’t have a cow, man - it’s Episode 7 and we’re talking all about The Simpsons Movie! Join us as we discuss the long-awaited 2007 feature film and geek out over some of our favourite Simpsons quotes, characters and more... Okily Dokily?

How you doing, doll? We’re diving into the world of crime, glamour and double-crossing as we explore 1944 film noir, Double Indemnity! Join us as we also ponder the secret meaning of the ankle bracelet, try (and fail) to measure eight-tenths of a mile and discover why the good guy always wins in classic cinema.

Join us for coffee and pastries as we discuss all things Groundhog Day in Episode 5! We’re going all in on this 1993 comedy and exploring small town traditions, learning who took a bite out of Bill Murray (twice) and choosing the songs we’d hate to wake up to! Join us for coffee and pastries as we discuss all things Groundhog Day in Episode 5! We’re going all in on this 1993 comedy and exploring small town traditions, learning who took a bite out of Bill Murray (twice) and choosing the songs we’d hate to wake up to!

It’s Episode 4 and we’re reporting live from Toontown! Join us as we dive deep into 1988 animated classic Who Framed Roger Rabbit - featuring zoot suits, piano playing ducks, Tim Curry and much more!

Six friends, a virtual seance, and a spirit guide who has just had their dinner delivered... what could possibly go wrong? Join us for Episode 3 as we discuss 2020 paranormal horror Host, the real terror of Zoom calls and two of Scotland’s most notable people!

Join us on set for Episode 2 as we explore weird and wonderful 1998 drama The Truman Show! Do you ever feel like the star of your own movie? And how do you vastly improve a drawing of a mountain? We’re discussing all this and more, so grab some snacks and settle in.

It’s the first episode of Season 3 and we’re kicking things off with star-studded 1999 drama Cruel Intentions! Join us as we discuss why Sebastian was the original hipster, the reason Gary couldn’t keep a journal and how Lynsay got embarrassed in Our Price...

Welcome to Movie Things - a weekly podcast with Lynsay and Gary, dedicated to our love of films. Join us as we explore a different movie every week, covering everything from the good, to the bad and the very strange! Season 3 of Movie Things is coming in July 2020, but there are already two seasons bursting with shows, plus some mini bonus episodes to get stuck into, too! Hit subscribe to make sure you never miss an episode and follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @moviethingspod

It’s time for our systematic, hydromatic, ultramatic final episode of the season! We’re harmonising our way through 1978 classic musical, Grease - and chatting about Rydell High’s 30-year old students, the Elvis connection and the nicest bad dudes you could ever meet. Keep talkin’, whoa, keep talkin’!

Join us for another bonus episode as we discuss Simon Bird’s 2019 drama, Days of the Bagnold Summer! We’re also diving deep into our awkward teen goth years and wondering why summer holidays are so long. Grab a corner slice of Costco cake and settle in!

Kiss the lucky egg and zoom down the ice with us as we visit 1993 Disney family favourite, Cool Runnings! We’re discussing training montages, inspiring speeches, money making schemes and more - so put on your finest 90s sportswear and settle in.

We’re journeying back to 1985 (ehh, we think!) to discuss John Hughes’ quintessential high school movie, The Breakfast Club - one of our top picks from this year’s Glasgow Film Festival line-up! Join us in the penthouse as we explore cheesy montages, bizarre packed lunches, Billy Idol and more!

Grab a packet of Scampi Fries and come join us down on Dawson’s Beach as we discuss 1997 slasher flick I Know What You Did Last Summer! We’re exploring anonymous letters, awkward haircuts, terrible fish puns and more. What are you waiting for, huh?

Step aboard as we swoon our way through episode 11! We’re chatting all about 1999 teen romance 10 Things I Hate About You; as chosen by our listeners in a recent social media vote! It’s a Valentine’s Day gift - because you’re just too good to be true...

Say hello to our little friend! We’re talking all about 1983’s dramatic tale of crime and excess in Miami, Scarface! Join us as we slouch down in our seats to discuss Tony Montana, movie montages, awkward dancing and more...

Join us in the Diamond District for our latest bonus episode! We’re talking all about 2019 crime thriller Uncut Gems, a million dollar plan, a haunted ring from the 1800s and more as we kick-start your week.

This week, we’re taking a bite out of Jon Favreau’s 2014 feel good comedy, Chef! Join us aboard the El Jefe food truck as we ponder questions such as: why are the cooking scenes so authentic? What’s the difference between a Scottish roll van and an American food truck? And just who is Mr Goodnight? Grab yourself a grilled cheese sandwich and settle in...

It's time to brush up your detective skills as we examine Rian Johnson's slick murder mystery, Knives Out! We're talking whodunnit, who can crack the case and who (ahem!) has been buying A LOT of cable knit sweaters recently. The game is afoot...

There’s nothing like a nice relaxing shower to wash off a weird day, you know? That’s right, we’re checking into Bates Motel to discuss Hitchcock’s iconic 1960 thriller, Psycho! Join us as we explore this iconic film, hotels from hell, how not to reveal a huge twist and much more!

We feel the need... the need for speed! Join us on the highway to the danger zone as we fly high into Tony Scott’s 1986 action thrill ride, Top Gun! We’re talking beach volleyball, aviator sunglasses, that time Gary joined the cadets and much more! It’s the episode that’ll take your breath away...

Happy New Year! We’re looking back at 2019 and discussing our top 5 film releases, toasting our movie of the year and sharing some favourite Movie Things moments! What do The Shining and the Disney princesses have in common? Which movie cat stole our hearts this year (hint: it wasn’t Judi Dench)? And what does ‘painting houses’ REALLY mean? Grab some snacks, settle in and find out!

It’s our Christmas episode! We’re raising a moose-shaped glass and toasting 1989’s festive comedy, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation! Join us as we discuss the Griswolds, dried-out turkeys, Cousin Eddie and bootleg CDs. Ho ho ho!

Go easy on the Pepsi! We’re talking about John Hughes & Chris Columbus’ 1990 Christmas hit Home Alone! Join us as we also discuss conspiracy theories, Hulk Hogan and our favourite Christmas songs!

There’s nothing like Christmas with the family... and again, and again, and again! It’s time for Episode 2 of the new season and we’re diving into 2008 comedy Four Christmases; talking about awkward visits, safe words and why Spam and Doritos really don’t go together.

It’s time for a festive bonus episode! We’re talking all about family comedy Christmas Break-In, the excitement of having an 'empty' and the best closet of all time.

We’re back with Season 2 - it’s a holiday miracle! It’s time to kick off the festive season with 1988’s Christmas comedy, Scrooged. We’re talking all about Frank Cross, consoles on the big TV, THAT speech and more.

Happy Halloween! It’s our season finale and we couldn’t think of a better way to mark the occasion than by exploring John Carpenter’s iconic 1978 horror film, Halloween. Grab your masks and join us for episode 15 as we also talk Fear Meters, tight jeans and one of the most memorable soundtracks of all time.

DAY-O!! Join us for episode 14 as we discuss everyone’s favourite bio-exorcist, Beetlejuice! We’re diving into Tim Burton’s 1988 spooky comedy, while we ponder gelled fringes, tropical sequels and matching ghost outfits.

The votes have been counted and it’s time for episode 13! We’re featuring the film that won our first ever listeners choice: 1968 horror classic Rosemary’s Baby. Join us as we discuss Vidal Sassoon haircuts, The Beatles and old-timey sweet shops!

If there’s something strange in your neighbourhood... it’s probably us talking about 35 years of Ghostbusters! Join us for episode 12, featuring Bill Murray being Bill Murray, a love letter to New York and car boot sale bargains. Who ya gonna call?

Whatever you do, don't fall asleep! We're staying up past bedtime to discuss 1984's A Nightmare on Elm Street in our eleventh episode. This is the first of our month-long Halloween celebrations so grab an extra large coffee and join us as we talk Freddy Krueger, gooey staircases, costumes and more.

In this week’s bonus episode we’re talking all about new release Ready or Not; featuring the ultimate game of hide and seek and how we’d outsmart the devious Le Domas clan!

It's our tenth episode, woohoo! We're flying high on a magic carpet to discuss 2019's live action remake of Aladdin. Join us as we discuss genies and jams, and prepare to be dazzled by Gary's remake of the remake. So...what were your other two wishes?

We were going to record this episode in Castle Greyskull… but we ran out of cash and decided to record on earth instead! We’re exploring 1987 ‘Lidl Star Wars’ extravaganza Masters of the Universe plus faulty props, Smooth Criminals and more!

Join us for January embers in September. We are appointing ourselves honorary members of the Losers Club and chatting all things IT Chapter Two via Easter Eggs, Funhouses and Stephen Kings obsession with the number 27 (no maths required).

If you go down to the woods today… you’ll find us talking about 1980s slasher classic Friday the 13th! We’re diving into this this iconic horror franchise and sharing our summer camp disasters, a mild Monster Munch obsession and our plans to outsmart Jason’s mom.

Did we just become best friends? Come join us at the Catalina Wine Mixer as we explore 2008 comedy Step Brothers, sibling rivalry, John Hamm and more in episode seven!