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Podcast by Colin Thomas & Zijian Chong

Colin Thomas & Zijian Chong


    • Jan 17, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 200 - The Big Final Quiz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 154:40


    And we're done. Enjoy this huge quiz episode, where Colin & Zijian face questions from our friends Alan, Ant, Dave, Ed, James, Kari, Katie, Phil, and Simon. But not in that order. Thanks for listening!

    Episode 199 - 2023 review & 2024 preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 69:54


    In our penultimate episode, it is an episode of firsts as Colin and I take a look back the first ever Oscar best picture winner and have a quiz on our first ever podcast! Plus, we take a look at the movies coming out in 2024 and give our take on 2023. Only one more to go!

    Episode 198 - 2024 Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 70:31


    It's that time of the year again! Colin and I take a look back at what we've predicted for the year and see how many have come true! Spoiler alert: Not Many!

    Episode 197 - MCU Tier List

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 68:12


    We rank every MCU film & TV programme since Endgame, to find out how good - or not - the last couple of phases have been. We forgot the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. Intro music: bensound.com Contact: ctozofmovies@gmail.com

    Episode 196 - The Marvels

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 71:23


    The Marvels is turning out to be the MCU's worst performing film, but is it as bad as everyone says it is? 0.00 News 25.50 To C or not to Z 32.35 The Marvels 1.06.36 Quiz - Creed

    Episode 195 - Top 10 Films Beginning with K

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 67:48


    Fun fact: there aren't as many good films beginning with K as you might think. Does Killers of the Flower Moon make the list? Only you can find out. Intro: bensound.com

    Episode 194 - Killers of the Flower Moon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 61:31


    Martin Scorsese + Robert De Niro + Leonardo DiCaprio = Match Made in Heaven? Colin and I look at the latest Scorsese film The Killers of the Flower Moon. 0.00 News 17.52 To C or Not to Z 22.24 Killers of the Flower Moon 46.30 Look Back in Oscar: Schindler's List 54.26 Quiz: Rambo

    Episode 193 - Dumb Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 59:23


    Two actuaries talking about dumb money! It's the latest film from Craig Gillespie, of I, Tonya fame, and it is all about the Gamestop situation. We also look at the films of Susan Sarandon, do a quiz on PTA, and much, much more!

    Episode 192 - Top 10 Films Filmed in Canada

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 72:21


    This podcast, Colin becomes an ambassador for Canada as we look at films that were filmed in the land of maple syrup and poutine. 0.00 News 13.39 To C or not to Z 26.01 Top 10 Films Filmed in Canada 1.00.45 Look Back in Oscar - The Apartment 1.05.56 Quiz - Steven Spielberg 2010s

    Episode 191 - Blue Beetle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 67:06


    It might be the first DCU movie or character or something, but does Blue Beetle live up to the near-total lack of hype? Let's find out. Also some BREAKING NEWS. Intro music: bensound.com Contact: ctozofmovies@gmail.com

    Episode 190 - 2013 in Film

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 61:41


    Where were we at the tender age of 27? More importantly, what were the films like back then? Colin and I take a look at the films that came out in 2013 and much much more! 0.00 News 16.20 To C or Not to Z 23.47 2013 in Film 50.00 Look Back in Oscar - The Sound of Music 56.02 Quiz: Apple TV Originals

    Episode 189 - Barbie

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 59:45


    Put on your pink jacket, blow up your pink balloons, drive a pink car - it's time to see Barbie! 0.00 Movie news 14.30 To C or not to Z 23.39 Barbie (non-spoilers) 38.27 Barbie (spoilers) 50.25 Actor Factor: Idris Elba 55.09 Quiz: Kingsman Intro music: bensound.com Contact: ctozofmovies@gmail.com

    Episode 188 - Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 70:55


    The question on everyone's mind is - can 60 year old Tom Cruise pull off stunts that a man half his age would not even attempt? The answer is yes, very much so.

    Episode 187 - Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 63:58


    The most famous hat & whip in cinema history are back - but is it a triumphant return for Henry Jones Jr? Plus movie news, a look at the films of Ralph Fiennes, and another tense quiz on the films of George Clooney & Julia Roberts. 0.00 News 13.01 To C or not to Z 23.41 Indiana Jones 5 (non-spoilers) 41.39 Indiana Jones 5 (spoilers) 55.06 Actor Factor: Ralph Fiennes 59.35 Quiz Intro music: bensound.com Contact: ctozofmovies@gmail.com

    Episode 186 - The Flash

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 73:30


    Mired in controversy, is the Flash even any good? Colin and I have a look at the latest DCEU outing. With a look back at Birdman and a quiz on Noah Baumbach's films to top it off.

    Episode 185 - Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 72:35


    Thwip! The long-awaited sequel to Into the Spider-Verse is here, and does it live up to the hype? You bet it does. We go through all the detail, including an exciting eye-related catch that most people have missed. Also a quiz on Jordan Peele, a review of the films of Jack Black, and much, much more! 0.00 News 19. 47 To C or not to Z 25.59 Actor Factor (Jack Black) 31.06 Across the Spider-Verse (non-spoilers) 50.45 Across the Spider-Verse (spoilers) 67. 58 Quiz (Jordan Peele) Intro music: bensound.com Contact: ctozofmovies@gmail.com

    Episode 184 - Top 10 Disney Films

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 73:23


    Disney is celebrating their 100th year anniversary this year and we thought (well, mostly Zijian) that it would be a good idea to list our favourite Disney films of all time!

    Episode 183 - Guardians of the Galaxy vol 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 70:58


    You'll laugh; you'll cry; you'll sit through thousands of SFX artists' names just for an underwhelming post-credits scene. Is this the best MCU trilogy? Let's find out. 0.00 News 26.36 To C or not to Z 29.49 Guardians of the Galaxy vol 3 (non-spoilers) 55.37 Guardians of the Galaxy vol 3 (spoilers) 67.27 Quiz: The NeverEnding Story Intro music: bensound.com

    Episode 182 - ChatGPT

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 70:51


    So this is a new one for the podcast, Colin and I have decided to ask ChatGPT a bunch of film-related questions, and discuss what the AI chatbot churns out. The result may surprise you!

    Episode 181 - Dungeons & Dragons

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 67:23


    Roll your dice, grab your character sheets, and do whatever else D&D players do: we're here to report on Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves. Plus all the usual movie stuff. 0.00 Intro 22.46 To C or not to Z 29.06 Dungeons & Dragons (non-spoilers) 48.13 Dungeons & Dragons (spoilers) 57.46 LBIO: Platoon 62.47 Quiz: Cameron Crowe Intro music: bensound.com

    Episode 180 - Shazam! Fury of the Gods

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 66:57


    In this episode, we review the sequel to Shazam! We also look at the movies of Christian Bale, have a quiz on the Deadpool films and much much more.

    Episode 179 - Creed III

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 64:15


    We're back, and so is Michael B. Jordan as everyone's favourite Adonis. Plus, you know, much, much more! 0.00 Movie news 21.51 To C or not to Z 27.39 Creed III (non-spoilers) 39.50 Creed III (spoilers) 50.11 LBIO: The Greatest Show on Earth 58.44 Quiz: Reese Witherspoon Rom-Coms Intro music: bensound.com

    Episode 178 - Quantumania except it isn't

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 2:54


    Oh dear. Zijian & I recorded a great episode on Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania, but then my laptop messed up and I lost the file (plus everything else from the last 10 months or so). Very sad. Still, here I am, explaining that, and confirming that I beat Zijian in the quiz. See you next time, when we'll be covering Creed III unless I have more technology problems. Intro music: bensound.com Contact: ctozofmovies@gmail.com

    Episode 177 - Top 10 Films Beginning with J

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 66:17


    Jumping jellybeans - we are carrying on through the alphabet by looking at the best films beginning with the letter J. Plus a quiz on the Sing movies and a look at the 1930 version of All Quiet on the Waterfront!

    Episode 176 - The Fabelmans & Oscar nominations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 67:57


    It may have collapsed at the box office, but how good is Steven Spielberg's latest? We also look at Oscar nominations, and Zijian makes a desperate plea on behalf of Malaysia. Plus Daniel Craig, an Oscars quiz, lots of movie news, and much, much more! 0.00 News 14.59 Oscar nominations 27.40 To C or not to Z 37.25 The Fabelmans 55.17 Actor Factor (Daniel Craig) 59.27 Quiz (last year's Best Picture nominees) Intro music: bensound.com

    Episode 175 - 2003 in Film

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 68:20


    Another episode where we walk down memory lane and reminisce the films that came out in 2003, the good old time when we were young and innocent. Plus we look at the Last Emperor and have a quiz on Wizard of Oz adaptations, and much much more!

    Episode 174 - 2022 review & 2023 preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 61:28


    It's the C to Z Awards! Yes, our favourite episode of the year, where awards such as 'Wettest Movie' and 'The Anna Kendrick You Should Fire Your Agent Award' are given out... or are they? We also look forward to the most exciting films of 2023, and Colin makes some bold claims about Timothee Chalamet. And much, much more! 0.00 News 9.37 To C or not to Z 15.54 2023 preview 38.09 Actor Factor: Kathy Bates 43.03 C to Z Awards 57.18 Quiz: Damien Chazelle Intro music: bensound.com

    Episode 173 - 2023 Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 72:21


    This time last year we made some predictions about the movie world in 2022 - some reasonable, some outlandish. How many did we get right? And what are we predicting for 2023? Check out the podcast to find out! We also talk about All the King's Men, do a quiz on the Holiday trilogy, cover movie news and hear and much, much more! 0.00 News 27.21 To C or Not to Z 34.33 2023 Predictions 1.00.02 All the King's Men 1.06.49 Quiz

    Episode 172 - Disenchanted & Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 63:27


    It's been a long wait, but the sequel to Enchanted is here - but what do two 37 year old men think of Disenchanted? Also, as if that weren't enough, you get to hear our views on the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. There's also a look at the films of Evan Rachel Wood (or possibly Rachel Evan Wood), a Princess Diaries quiz, and much, much more! Intro music: bensound.com

    Episode 171 - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 68:44


    Black Panther is back, panther, and so are we. Let's talk Wakanda, Namor, and more. 0.00 Movie news 20.53 To C or not to Z 26.40 Wakanda Forever (non-spoilers) 36.20 Wakanda Forever (spoilers) 57.48 LBIO: You Can't Take It with You 62.51 Quiz: Disney rides Intro music: bensound.com

    Episode 170 - Horror Films (with Alan Moore)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 71:21


    In a C to Z of Movies first (and last), we are finally covering horror films! Alan Moore joins the podcast to talk through what we think makes a good horror film - definitely not for the faint of heart. There's also a bit of movie news, a quiz on the film adaptations of (another) Alan Moore and much much Moore! 0.00 Intros & News 18.17 To A or not to Z 30.17 Horror Films 1.01.15 Quiz

    Episode 169 - Black Adam

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 73:23


    We are back to reviewing movies again! This time round, we take a look at DC's newest outing, Black Adam. How does it compare with their previous fare? Also, actor factor with John Carroll Lynch and a quiz on the numerous Tarzan film adaptations

    Episode 168 - Actors Turned Singers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 68:01


    From Bette Midler to Taylor Swift; Frank Sinatra to Harry Styles; Cher to Will.I.Am, singers just can't get enough of acting. Some do it better than others, and we decide which. There's also loads of movie news, a look back at Million Dollar Baby, a quiz on Joseph Kosinski - and much, much more! Intro music: bensound.com Contact: ctozofmovies@gmail.com

    Episode 167 - Romantic Comedies

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 66:46


    Colin did most of the heavy lifting this episode as we tackle his subject expertise - romantic comedies!

    Episode 166 - See How They Run

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 65:58


    To mark my return to the podcast, Colin and I decide to look at the new whodunnit film, See How They Run. Plus news on D23, Bridge over River Kwai and much much more!

    Episode 165 - Twins in Film (with Simon)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 61:29


    Simon joins the podcast to talk about something he & Colin know all about - twins! In particular, how are twins represented in film? From Danny DeVito & Arnie to Fred & George Weasley, via The Parent Trap and plenty more, we scatter praise & censure liberally. Also, the usual movie news, a look at the films of Maggie Smith, a quiz on High School Musical, and much, much more! Intro music: bensound.com

    Episode 164 - Top Ten Films Beginning with I

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 71:33


    It's time to decide what is definitively the best film beginning with the letter I! We've made our decisions, asked our listeners, and we're ready to put together the top 10. Interstellar need not apply. We also look at A Man For All Seasons, have a quiz on Little Miss Sunshine, Ruby Sparks & Battle of the Sexes, and much, much more! Intro music: bensound.com

    Episode 163 - 2012 in Film

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 60:58


    Back when we were young and bright-eyed and 26, Hollywood has been churning down blockbuster after blockbuster. Join us as we walk down memory lane and discuss the film releases of 2012, San Diego Comic Con, Rafe Spall and more!

    Episode 162 - Thor: Love and Thunder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 71:03


    In this episode, we take a look at the latest MCU outing to see what's going on with our favourite Norse God. Plus a quiz on the Hunger Games movies and much much more!

    Episode 161 - Elvis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 66:58


    A Little More Conversation about the new Elvis biopic storming into cinemas - plus a chat about My Fair Lady, a quiz on Alex Garland (can Colin pull back some points?), all your usual movie news, and much, much more! Intro music: bensound.com

    Episode 160 - Lightyear

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 66:41


    Buzz! Buzz! What's that? Buzz Lightyear has got his own movie? We're on it! Plus the films of Michelle Monaghan, a quiz on Tony Scott, and more movie news than you can shake a stick at. Intro music: bensound.com Contact: ctozofmovies@gmail.com

    Episode 159 - Top Gun: Maverick

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 64:53


    This week, Colin and I review the Tom Cruise film of the year. Is it another Mission Impossible: Fallout or The Mummy?

    Episode 158 - Everything Everywhere All At Once

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 63:16


    We're back into the multiverse! This time it's Everything Everywhere All At Once, the word-of-mouth sensation starring Malaysia's own Michelle Yeoh. We're also taking a look at Margot Robbie's films, and doing a quiz involving Ariana Grande. It's all Gen Z, all the time. Intro music: bensound.com Contact: ctozofmovies@gmail.com 0.00 News 14.45 To C or Not to Z 20.09 Everything Everywhere All At Once (non-spoilers) 31.01 Everything Everywhere All At Once (spoilers) 49.07 Actor Factor: Margot Robbie 55.31 Quiz: Thank U, Next

    Episode 157 - Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 69:58


    Six episodes ago, Colin and I predicted who would appear in the new Doctor Strange film. How many of our predictions came true?

    Episode 156 - Movie Media We Like

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 66:12


    Yes, yes, you love The C to Z of Movies. But what else could you be watching, listening to or reading? We go through the podcasts, YouTube channels, etc. that we like, and think you might too. Intro music: bensound.com Contact: ctozofmovies@gmail.com

    Episode 155 - Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 63:23


    The third instalment of the Fantastic Beasts franchise is finally here without much fanfare. How does it hold up to the previous films? We also look back at previous Oscar winner Mrs Miniver and have a quiz on Peter Pan adaptations.

    Episode 154 - Oscars 2022 & Movies to Make Into Musicals

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 72:52


    We've got the Oscars covered! From the hits to the hit to the absolute disaster of Twitter-voted awards, we're all over it. We're also talking about the films that we think should become stage musicals (including some that apparently already have), we've got a Shawn Levy quiz, we're talking Jake Johnson films, and much, much more! Intro music: bensound.com Contact: ctozofmovies@gmail.com

    Episode 153 - The Batman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 66:13


    The Caped Crusader returns! Colin looks at the latest iteration of the Dark Knight as played by Robert Pattinson. Is this the Batman we've been waiting for?

    Episode 152 - X-Men Re-assemble

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 61:51


    Have you ever wondered what the X-Men team would look like, if they were replaced by other characters played by the same actors? Wonder no longer! From Jean-Luc Picard to Gandalf to Catwoman, we're honing the best possible alternative X-Men team. Also a look back at Green Book, a Scream quiz, the films of Josh Brolin, and much, much more. Contact: ctozofmovies@gmail.com Intro music: @bensound.com

    Episode 151 - Into the Multiverse

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 70:14


    Doctor Strange's upcoming film allows for plenty of possible cameos due to the nature of the multiverse. Colin and I discuss who could potentially make an appearance. Also, it is a bumper news day as the Oscar nominations are out!

    Episode 150 - Top 10 Films Beginning with H

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 67:08


    It's our 150th episode special, so we're trudging back to the well of top 10 lists. I mean, satisfying our audience's keen demand to know - what ARE the top 10 films beginning with the letter H? From High School Musical to The Hobbit to Heat to Home Alone, we've got it covered. There's also a quiz on Grace Kelly, a look back at Grand Hotel, all the movie news you could want, and much, much more! Intro music: bensound.com Contact: ctozofmovies@gmail.com

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