The Best Bits

It's the final episode, and it's all about endings.For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.Please consider telling people about this podcast. So many have yet to discover it and may take it to their hearts like you have.If you would like to stay in touch with Will and Kevin and join them on their ongoing podcasting journey, post-Best Bits, you can stay up to speed via their: patreonThank you for listening to the show for four wonderful years! You're the best.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Thank you to all who have listened to The Best Bits over the last four years. Tune in for the final episode this Wednesday.Music is from Epidemic.Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Will and Kevin came to kick ass and chew bubble gum, and they're all out of bubble gum. Pulling out all the stops for Best Action Scene, they duck and weave between chases, face-offs and throw-downs for an all-out assault on another epic topic.If you want to drop Will and Kevin a line, email them at bestbitspodcast [at] gmail [dot] com, or leave a message via their contact page.For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Will and Kevin make the case for the best moments of courtroom movies. From heated cross-examinations to powerful closing arguments, they deliver their verdicts on some all-time classics and hidden gems.For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Happy New Year! Will and Kevin share their annual favourite new release films of 2024. There are some very slight spoilers for a few movies mentioned.For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd for Will's List and Kevin's List.Music is from Epidemic.Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Will and Kevin dive into the lens, discussing the unique perspectives that define this immersive approach to storytelling. From found footage to first-person narration, they focus on how point of view shapes the way we experience a film.For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Will and Kevin hit the open road, exploring the wild, winding journeys that define this iconic genre. From dusty highways to city escapes, they map out the unforgettable landscapes, quirky characters, and life-changing adventures that make road movies so thrilling. Buckle up for an episode full of detours, discoveries, and a love letter to cinematic wanderlust.For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Will and Kevin go straight for the jugular, breaking down movie death scenes that thrill, chill, and sometimes kill with laughter. From blood-spattered showdowns to cunning setups, they slice into the suspense, pacing, and sheer audacity that makes these deathly moments unforgettable. Get ready for a killer episode that's to die for!For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Last October, on Patreon, Will and Kevin dropped 31 Days of Halloween, releasing daily podcasts on their favourite genre films with help from special guests, friends, and patrons. This year, they've grouped the mini-episodes into weekly volumes leading up to Halloween. In this final volume, screenwriter/producer Eoin O'Faolain (A Dark Song) and writer, director, actor and comedian Peter McGann join them.The music is from Epidemic. Pete Antell wrote and performed the opening theme, "Stop, Look, and Listen; It's Halloween."Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Last October, on Patreon, Will and Kevin dropped 31 Days of Halloween, releasing daily podcasts on their favourite genre films with help from special guests, friends, and patrons. This year, they've grouped the mini-episodes into weekly volumes leading up to Halloween. In this third volume, patron James Doherty joins them, filmmaker Natasha Waugh, director Jonas Govaerts (H4Z4RD), producer Jen Handorf (Prevenge), podcaster Dave Corkery (The Cinemile), and SFX designer Dan Martin (High Rise). Next week, more special guests will join them for Vol. 4. Get ready for another October filled with creepy recommendations!The music is from Epidemic. Pete Antell wrote and performed the opening theme, "Stop, Look, and Listen; It's Halloween."Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Will and Kevin dissect the art of the heist scene, uncovering the meticulous strategies, high-stakes scores, and jaw-dropping escapades that make these sequences unforgettable. From team-driven efforts to clever solo capers, they dive into the precise planning, dynamic characters, and thrilling twists that bring these cinematic moments to life. For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Last October, on Patreon, Will and Kevin dropped 31 Days of Halloween, releasing daily podcasts on their favourite genre films with help from special guests, friends, and patrons. This year, they've grouped the mini-episodes into weekly volumes leading up to Halloween.In this second volume, producer/director Paul Young (Song of the Sea, Wolfwalkers), screenwriters Stephen Shields (Abigal) and Jamie Hannigan (The Damned), writer/director Conor McMahon (Stitches), writer/producer Jason Tammemagi (Star Wars Screecher's Reech) and screenwriter Pierce Ryan (Black '47) join them to share their picks.Next week, more special guests will join them for Vol.3. The music is from Epidemic. Pete Antell wrote and performed the opening theme, "Stop, Look, and Listen; It's Halloween."Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Last October, on Patreon, Will and Kevin dropped 31 Days of Halloween, releasing daily podcasts on their favourite genre films with help from special guests, friends, and patrons. This year, they've grouped the mini-episodes into weekly volumes leading up to Halloween. In this first volume, screenwriter Joe Barton (The Ritual) and Tim Coleman from Moving Pictures Film Club Podcast join them to share their picks. Next week, more special guests will join them for Vol. 2. Get ready for another October filled with creepy recommendations!The music is from Epidemic. Pete Antell wrote and performed the opening theme, "Stop, Look, and Listen; It's Halloween."Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Will and Kevin dive into the hilarious world of buddy comedies to explore how dynamic duos bring humour, heart, and hijinks to the big screen. From unlikely partnerships to unforgettable chemistry, they break down what makes some iconic pairings so timeless and entertaining.For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Buddy pod duo Will and Kevin watch buddy cop duo Riggs and Murtagh in their first outing in the action classic Lethal Weapon, released in 1987. It was directed by Richard Donner, written by Shane Black, and starred Mel Gibson and Danny Glover.Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Will and Kevin explore the intricate world of flashbacks to discuss how these non-linear narrative techniques shape stories. From fragmented timelines to pivotal reveals, they explore how jumping between past and present redefines.For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Will and Kevin for this Patreon-picked commentary on the cult classic Starship Troopers, Paul Verhoeven's 1997 sci-fi epic starring Casper Van Dien, Denise Richards, and Neil Patrick Harris. Would you like to know more? Then hit play, you apes. You wanna live forever? Because they're going in, and they're going in full-throttle.Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Will and Kevin dive into the shadowy world of anti-heroes and flawed protagonists to chat about the moral ambiguities that make them so compelling. From the renegades to the vigilantes who blur the line between heroism and villainy, and redefine the concept of the good guy.For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Delving into the fresh takes on old movies and the reheated leftovers of unsatisfying second passes at cinematic classics, Will and Kevin explore the best remakes in an episode suggested by listener Mark. If you would like to suggest a topic for the show, email at bestbitspodcast.com/contactFor a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

From memorable conversations to subtle storytelling cues, be they prank calls, missed calls, three-way calls, tapped calls or threatening calls, Will and Kevin dial into the phone call scenes that ring true, from "Scream" to "The Matrix." What hooks viewers, and what drives the plots with intense dialogue, dramatic pauses, and powerful performances?For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Will and Kevin got together in Cork to record a Mini Bits in the park, during which they discussed Hit Man, Brats, The Legend of Korra, South Park: The End of Obesity and Scavengers Reign, among other things.This paywalled episode is available for all in honour of The Best Bits' friend and patron, John O'Callaghan, who passed away on Sunday. Please enjoy it on behalf of John. He was one of the good ones, and Will, Kevin and The Best Bits Discord community will miss him terribly. Will and Kevin have donated all of June's Patreon support to Cancer Care West in John's name.RIP to him.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Will and Kevin dive into the world of opening title credit sequences, exploring how filmmakers use these moments to draw viewers in and set the tone for the film. They discuss various techniques, from memorable designs to subtle storytelling cues, and how these elements can enhance a movie's overall impact.For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Screenwriters Will Collins and Kevin Lehane explore the art of exposition—how filmmakers convey crucial background information and context to the audience. From seamless integrations and clever storytelling techniques to the dreaded info dumps, they discuss how exposition can make or break a film. ~ Written by ChatGPT-4For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Will and Kevin discuss a scene theme chosen by their patrons—the watercooler cappers and ambiguous endings which linger long after the credits have rolled. From cliffhangers and ironic conclusions to open-ended resolutions, whether wonderful or bewildering.For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Will and Kevin dive into a topic suggested by their Patrons for their sixtieth episode. Whether it's good cop/bad cop routines, grandstanding face-offs, or the unexpected mind games of characters negotiating with the truth, it's the Best Interrogation Scene!For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Will Collins and Kevin Lehane, writers of Irish films like Song of the Sea, Wolfwalkers and Grabbers, discuss their favourite Irish films ahead of this St Patrick's Day. This episode was suggested by listener Micháel. If you would like to recommend a future episode, email the show at bestbitspodcast.com/contact with your suggestion.For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it through your recommendation.If you would like to hear over 100 bonus shows, you can do so and also help support the show through Patreon by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcast or by subscribing to the exclusive content on RedCircle.Happy St Patrick's Day, and thanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For this episode, Will and Kevin dove deep into a scene topic suggested by listener Jules: Best Underwater Scene! If you would like to recommend a scene theme, you can do so at www.bestbitspodcast/contactA complete list of films discussed on this episode can be found on The Best Bits Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It may take a village to make a film, but sometimes it can be a one-man show on screen, and for this episode, Will and Kevin share their favourite films that feature (for the most part) just one character. Whether the hero is stranded on a desert island, lost in space, or buried alive...For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Will and Kevin delve into the films that tackle the rites of passage of teenagers and young adults as they bump heads and sometimes uglies with mentors and MILFs. From Rebel Without a Cause on...For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Will and Kevin list their ten favourite new films of 2023. You can view a video version of this episode on their Patreon. For a list of Will's Best Picks of 2023 and Kevin's Best Picks of 2023, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review on your podcast app of choice. It helps the show grow and helps others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

From spy flicks to quests, heists and whodunits, Will and Kevin dig into the films whose plots run on MacGuffins — in a topic chosen by Patrons.Whether a plot device or narrative decoy, MacGuffins can be found in everything from The Maltese Falcon to A New Hope.So, what is a MacGuffin? How does it work? And who are the filmmakers who have deployed it, toyed with it, and even Artoo'd it?For a full list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 80 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Will and Kevin list their favourite films that constitute guilty pleasures, the films that others dismiss but they unabashedly love.For a complete list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The next main show episode from Will and Kevin was meant to be Best Death Scene, but they hit a snag after recording the show with a guest. Unfortunately, their audio was lost. That left them with an incomplete taping. Rather than try and do it over, Will and Kevin have decided to come back to it in the future.Instead, they will record an episode on a topic suggested by one of their Discorder Patrons, Lara. Best Guilty Pleasure Films! In the meantime, enjoy this "outtake" release that hopefully serves as a suitable farewell for what would have been a brilliant episode. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Will and Kevin dive into the scenes of characters keeping a secret and carrying off a persona, whether masquerading in disguise or cavorting out in the open as they go undercover.For a full list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 100 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Next week, Will and Kevin will release their 53rd main show (Best Undercover Scene), and right now, it's a long episode. Whenever they have recordings like this, they try to whittle them down to get them to a listenable length. When they do make edits, those moments are consigned to the bin, but as Will is putting the final touches to the next ep, he has put together an outtake from the coming episode. In this outtake, Will and Kevin talk about William Friedkin's Cruising from 1980—a controversial film at the time, but one that they found plays a lot more conventional now. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Silver Shamrock!For October, Will and Kevin (and special guests) have been releasing an episode per day as part of their 31 Days of Horror series recommending a different genre film for listeners. However, to avoid gumming up the main feed or spamming subscribers, the remaining episodes have been available FOR FREE via their Patreon feed. By joining their community, you get all episodes without a subscription, no strings attached. Just click the link, and enjoy: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThere could only be one franchise to bring this series home and as Will and Kevin began the season with a John Carpenter/Debra Hill film, they end it with a John Carpenter/Debra Hill sequel. In 1982, Tommy Lee Wallace spun off the Halloween franchise into a standalone film with the Michael Myers-less Halloween III: Season of the Witch. It was written off as a misfire at the time, but today, it stands proud for many as the second-best Halloween film. It's Kevin's final pick and the last film of this Horror October. Happy Halloween!~The opening theme of "Stop Look and Listen, It's Halloween" is from Pete Antell. All episodes are written, produced, and edited by Will and Kevin.You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 80 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Will and Kevin tackle Time Travel in more ways than one, from films focusing on characters going back in time, forward in time, messing around with time, or being trapped in time.For a full list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 80 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Thirty more days to Halloween, Halloween, Halloween!For the entire month of October, Will and Kevin (and special guests) will be releasing an episode per day as part of their 31 Days of Horror series recommending a different genre film for listeners. However, to avoid gumming up the main feed or spamming subscribers, the remaining episodes will be available FOR FREE via their Patreon feed. By joining their community, you will get all episodes without a subscription, no strings attached. Just click the link, and enjoy: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThe opening theme of "Stop Look and Listen, It's Halloween" is from Pete Antell. All episodes are written, produced, and edited by Will and Kevin.You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 80 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Will and Kevin return to show out and throw down with a topic chosen by their Patreon subscribers. Be it duels, confrontations, climaxes, or face-offs, there have been too many to choose from, but they took it on to pick their Best Showdown.For a full list of films discussed on the show, check out The Best Bits on Letterboxd.Music is from Epidemic.You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 80 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For nearly two years, Will and Kevin have produced The Mini Bits, a bonus podcast for Apple Podcast paid subscribers and Patreon backers. After sixty-one shows, these are some of the best bits.You can get all sixty-one bonus shows and support the podcast directly on Patreon by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcast.You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.Thanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this spoiler-free pop-up episode of The Best Bits (...or Whatever), Will and Kevin countdown their top ten of the year across film and TV.You can contact the show with comments, questions, or scene suggestions via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 60 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For Grabbers tenth anniversary, Kevin did a commentary with some special guests (supposedly). **This commentary is available for a limited time and will then be returned back within the Patreon paywall vault.You can contact the show with comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 70 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this spoiler-free episode of The Best Bits (...or Whatever), Will and Kevin discuss The Flash, The Bear, Poker Face, Asteroid City and Secret Invasion.You can contact the show with comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 60 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this spoiler-free episode of The Best Bits (...or Whatever), Will and Kevin discuss Across the Spider-Verse, BlackBerry, The Idol, the Arnold Schwarzenegger documentary on Netflix, The Marvellous Mrs. Maisel and Silo.You can contact the show with comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 60 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this (raw and unedited) spoiler-filled offering of The Best Bits (...or Whatever), Will and Kevin discuss the new Netflix show FUBAR starring Arnie, the fantastic Succession finale, and the new film from Robert Rodriguez, starring Ben Affleck, called Hypnotic. You can contact the show with comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It genuinely helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 50 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Will and Kevin are back for a spoiler-free Best Bits (...or Whatever) where they talk about the best bits of the week (…or whatever). On this episode, they discuss the Ben Affleck/Matt Damon Nike movie Air, Eurovision, Ireland's The Late Late Show, Apple's new sci-fi blockbuster show Silo, plus the new Netlifx political dramedy The Diplomat.You can contact the show with comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It genuinely helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 50 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Will and Kevin are back for another spoiler-free Best Bits (...or Whatever) where they talk about the best bits of the week (…or whatever). On this episode, they discuss the U.S. Writer's Strike and share their thoughts on what feels like the finale to the MCU with James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3. Lee Cronin's smash hit horror sequel Evil Dead Rise, the US prank comedy show Jury Duty, the latest Succession (S04E07). Plus, Will shares his reaction to the reactions of his acclaimed Star Wars: Visions, Vol. 2 anthology film released this week on Disney+ entitled Screecher's Reach. It's a thunderous show, and it's good to be back.You can contact the show with comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It genuinely helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 50 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Will and Kevin have opened the Patreon vault again to share this "All the Best Bits" commentary recorded and released last year for subscribers. Joined by returning special guest Jamie Hannigan (The Damned, Pilgrimage), this is John Carpenter's The Thing.Released in 1982, The Thing is directed by John Carpenter from a screenplay by Bill Lancaster. It stars Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, Keith David, Richard Masur, Charles Hallahan, Richard Dysart, David Clennon, Donald Moffat, Peter Maloney, T.K. Carter, Thomas Waites, and Joel Polis.You can follow Jamie on Twitter @JamiedotdotdotMusic is provided by Epidemic.You can contact the show via bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 70 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcast*Due to a technical mix-up with Squadcast, Kevin's mic was disengaged for this recording.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Will and Kevin are back for another Best Bits (...or Whatever) and they've unlocked their overstuffed Patreon vault to share this final batch of Q&A questions recorded last August 2022.If you'd like to submit listener questions, please do so via the contact page.Music is provided by Epidemic.You can contact the show with comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It genuinely helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 50 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Will and Kevin are back for another Best Bits (...or Whatever) and they've unlocked their overstuffed Patreon vault to share this third batch of Q&A questions recorded last July 2022.If you'd like to submit listener questions, please do so via the contact page.Music is provided by Epidemic.You can contact the show with comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It genuinely helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 50 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Will and Kevin are back for another Best Bits (...or Whatever) and they've unlocked their overstuffed Patreon vault to share this second batch of Q&A questions recorded last July 2022.If you'd like to submit listener questions, please do so via the contact page.Music is provided by Epidemic.You can contact the show with comments, questions, or scene suggestions through Twitter or bestbitspodcast.com/contact. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoy this episode. It genuinely helps the show grow and allows others to discover it.You can also support the show directly on Patreon and get an extra 50 bonus shows like film reviews, commentaries, and our Mini Bits podcast by clicking this link: patreon.com/bestbitspodcastThanks for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-best-bits/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy