A podcast talking about the films of Tom Hanks.
Episode Notes The film starts and we talk about the little wooden boy and his adventures. Sarah Ifft Decker talks to Darren about long noses, talking marionettes and if we care about that little wooden boy.
Episode Notes We finally catch up to Tom, as Sarah Ifft Decker talks to Darren about Disney+ exclusive film Pinocchio. Next episode we will get into the film.
Episode Notes We dive into the film, and decide if Elvis needs a T Hanks, or a no T Hanks. Kelly and Leandra are all shook up and other Elvis song titles. Darren's recorder starts working just in time to talk us all through this film.
Episode Notes Tom is Tom, Austin is Elvis and he is the King of Rock N Roll. We talk the background to the film that nearly killed Tom and Rita. Darren talks to Leandra and Kelly about COVID, Baz and Elvis.
Episode Notes Tom is Finch, and he's built a robot for his dog. Darren talks to Anh-tu about the film, Caleb Landry Jones and guillotines.
Episode Notes Tom is Finch, he has a robot, a dog and a robot dog. Darren talks to Anh-tu about the third Tom streaming film.
Episode Notes Tom is Capt Kidd and he has some news for you. Darren talks to Ollie Brady and Niall McGowan (Batminute) about whether to adopt a kid, the many films of the guest actors and if this film is good for a Christmas background film.
Episode Notes Tom is Capt Kidd and he's got some news for you. Darren talks to Ollie Brady and Niall McGowan about the background to this streaming effort.
Episode Notes Tom is Ernest Krause, commander of the boat codenamed Greyhound. Darren talks to Eryn Black about the first of three streaming Tom films.
Episode Notes Tom is Mr Rogers, Fred to his friends, Matthew is Lloyd. Darren talks to Luke and Robert about Mr Rogers, his neighbourhood and if this is a Christian movie.
Episode Notes Tom is Mr Rogers, Matthew is Lloyd (not his real name). And we talk about the background of Tom's reluctant return to biography, but how the film is not quite biography. Darren continues the discussion with Luke and Robert next week.
Episode Notes Tom is Woody for the 5th time (he's in A Bug's Life) on the big screen. Darren talks to Susan and Andy about the final film in the Toy Story thrillogy.
Episode Notes Tom is Woody, for the final time? Darren talks to returning guests Susan Hill and Andy Nelson about the production of Toy Story 4, but it boils down to one reason, money. Next week the main disucssion.
Episode Notes Tom is Ben, Meryl is Kath, Bob is Ben. The Post has some papers from a dissenter and there are questions about if they should publish. Darren talks to Phillip Mottaz and Andy Nelson about if we have to publish, sorting pages and paying high prices for lemonade. For about 12 minutes the recorder stopped recording and so the episode switches to a backup recording, we apologise for the drop in quality. Blame Nixon for trying to silence us.
Episode Notes Tom is Ben, Meryl is Kath and they have some stories to publish. Darren talks to Andy Nelson (Philadelphia, Charlie Wilson's War) and Phillip Mottaz (Philadelphia, Charlie Wilson's War) about The Post, and the rushed background and stacked cast. We delve into the film in the next episode.
Episode Notes Tom is Eamonn Bailey, y'know not Steve Jobs or Mark Zuckerberg. Emma is Mae, and she's going to get popular at The Circle if it is the last thing she does. Darren talks to Russell Ihrig about iTunes Ping, Google Plus and other internet successes.
Episode Notes Tom is Bailey an ersatz Steve Jobs-Elon Musk-Mark Zuckerberg type, and his new employee is Mae, played by Emma Watson. Darren and Russell Ihrig introduce you to the production of The Circle before we talk about the film tomorrow.
Episode Notes Tom is Robert, you know the drill. Puzzles and a winsome brunette. Running around from location to location in Europe (and north Africa) while suffering amnesia and with a European lady. This is not the Bourne Identity, but it wishes it was. Mysterious organisations and the WHO are hot on the trail and a billionaire is determined to kill billions. Y'know, Robert Langdon stuff.
Episode Notes Tom is Sully, and he's going to land a plane, just not where you expect. Darren talks to Bryon about birds, air traffic control and LaGuardia.
Episode Notes Tom is Alan, a businessman down on his luck, and he's got a hologram to sell you. Darren talks to Anh-tu about Godot, Mr Skin and swimming topless. And eventually a hologram, for...some guy.
Episode Notes Tom is Matthew, the dead dad ghost dad of the Macauley family. Darren talks to Helen Herbst LaStar about the directing debut of Meg Ryan, that reunites her (briefly) with Tom Hanks.
Episode Notes Tom is James, lawyer. Mark is...a spy? They go to a bridge. Darren is joined by Sarah Ifft Decker and Ally Pitts to talk East Germany, the wall and Russia.
Episode Notes Tom is Walt, and Emma is PL...Pamela...Pam...Helen? Walt Disney made a promise to his kids to adapt the books of PL Travers, PL Travers does not like what Disney does, hilarity ensues. Darren talks to Disney fans (the product, not the guy) Andrew and Kestra Darowski about Saving Mr Banks, Mr Goff and Mrs.
Episode Notes Tom is the titular captain, but his boat is taken by pirates and hilarity ensues. No, trauma. Darren talks to Eric Nash and Martin Sand about the Somali civil war, sniping and big tanker ships.
Episode Notes Tom is Dr Henry Goose, Hotel Manager, Isaac Sachs, Dermot Hoggins, Cavendish Look-alike Actor and Zachry. Darren talks to Leandra and Kelly about the epic Cloud Atlas. Through this episode the six stories are discussed, at the following points; 18:07 prologue, 27:37 1849, 45:24 1936, 1:14:23 1973, 1:36:39 2012, 2:00:16 2144, 2:15:39 2321. Note, there was an issue with Kelly's audio being too loud, it peaked for the whole track, it has been cleaned up as much as possible.
Episode Notes Tom is Thomas, and he's been dead 10 years. Darren talks to Keith and Robert about checking keys, meeting the Blacks, and not talking.
Episode Notes Tom is Thomas, his son is Oskar (played by Thomas). Darren talks to Mr Black and Keith about the Oscars and this film.
Episode Notes Tom is Larry Crowne. You know, Larry. Darren talks to Daniel Iffland and David King about scooters, econ 1 and going all over the place for very little results.
Episode Notes Tom is Woody, for a third time. Darren talks to Andrew and Kestra Darowski about the end of Andy's tenure as the owner of the toys, and why Disney makes a plush of the villain from this film.
Episode Notes Tom is Woody, for the third time. Darren talks to Andrew and Kestra about who you still have a friend in.
Episode Notes Tom is Robert, and he's here to save some Cardinals, through symbols. Darren talks to Ollie Brady and Sarah Ifft Decker about cardinals, conclaves and symbols.
Episode Notes Tom is Robert, again. In this introduction Darren talks to Ollie and Sarah about the background of Angels and Demons.
Episode Notes Colin is Troy, stage manager to the title character. Darren is joined by Susan Hill and Andy Nelson to talk about finding your fee, making a comeback and Sulu from the Star Trek.
Episode Notes Tom is the father of Colin, the star of the film. What the world needs now is some background on the Great Buck Howard.
Episode Notes Tom is Charlie Wilson, and he's concerned about a war. Darren talks to Andy Nelson and Phillip Mottaz about Afghanistan, slave auctions and helicopter pilots in love. This episode is dedicated to the brave fighters of the Mujahideen.
Episode Notes Tom is Robert Langdon, He's got to solve some puzzles or something. Darren talks to Zach and Anh-tu about the world's greatest symbologist.
Episode Notes Tom is everyone. Darren talks to Kelly and Zach about the horror film, wait, Christmas film, The Polar Express.
Episode Notes Tom is Victor, and he's not leaving the terminal. Darren talks to Andrew and Kestra about surviving in an airport, meeting Catherine Zeta-Jones and collecting signatures.
Episode Notes Tom is Victor Narvorski, get used to hearing it, and he's stuck in the Terminal. Darren talks to Andrew and Kestra about their experience with The Terminal.
Episode Notes Tom is HW, and he wants to rob a bank. Darren talks to Alistair, Saskia and Anh-tu about the 17th best Coen Brothers film and 4th best remake of Tom's career.
Episode Notes Tom is Goldthwaite Higginson Dorr, Ph.D., and he needs accommodations. Darren talks to Anh-tu, Ally ans Saskia about the idea of remaking a classic, the Coen brothers failure and the end of the Golden 14.
Episode Notes Tom is Carl, Leo is Frank...Williams? We conclude the Golden 14 with the end of Catch Me If You Can.
Episode Notes Tom is Carl, Leo is Frank...er...Taylor? Darren talks to Ollie and Luke about paper hangers, MICR machines and Pan Am logos.
Episode Notes Tom is Carl, Leo is Frank. Or are they? Darren talks to Ollie and Luke about the origins of the film.
Episode Notes A short announcement about the podcast in 2022.