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    CCUC Episode 338 - My Fair Lady

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 58:11


    This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Patrick Downes and Grace Edwards as they review 'My Fair Lady'. Listen in as they discuss speech pathology, Stewie Griffin, and slippers. Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CCUC Announcement - We're Coming Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 7:22


    Dr. Stephen B. Platt is here with a quick announcement of the good news: The Cinema Catch-Up Club is coming back for 2025!

    CCUC Episode 337 - Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2024 75:42


    The Cinema Catch-Up Club comes out of baby hiatus for one week only for a special occasion: May the 4th be with you! This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests David Cox and Grace Edwards as they review 'Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi.' Listen in as they discuss shirtless Kylo, stuttering, and snitching babies. Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CCUC Episode 336 - Little Women (1994)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 55:39


    This week, to mark International Women's Day, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Ellin Sears and Dr. Sarah Courtis (#teampilot!) as they review 1994's 'Little Women'. Listen in as they discuss the March sisters, manuscript scorching, and Moe Szyslak. Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CCUC Episode 335 - Everything, Everywhere, All at Once

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2024 61:26


    This week, it's Oscars week! So join host Dr. Stephen B. Platt and special guests Robert Woods and Dr. Ellin Sears as they review last year's 'Best Picture' winner 'Everything, Everywhere, All at Once'. Listen in as they discuss rocks, Rick & Morty, and Raccacoonie. Plus, hear our predictions for which film will win 'Best Picture' at the 2024 Academy Awards! Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CCUC Episode 334 - A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 67:21


    This week, in the third of three 'trilogy' episodes, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Simon Haynes and Andrew Dawson as they review 'A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors'. Listen in as they discuss dreams, D&D, and Dick moves. Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CCUC Episode 333 - A Nightmare On Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 59:07


    This week, in the second of three 'trilogy' episodes, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Murray Jackson and Andrew Dawson as they review 'A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge'. Listen in as they discuss Showgirls, subtext, and spanking the coach. Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CCUC Episode 332 - A Nightmare On Elm Street

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 48:00


    This week, in the first of three 'trilogy' episodes, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Shane Adamczak and Andrew Dawson as they review 'A Nightmare on Elm Street'. Listen in as they discuss bad cops, boiler rooms, and bullies. Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CCUC Episode 331 - Blazing Saddles

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 104:21


    This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Ellin Sears and Tegan Mulvany as they review 'Blazing Saddles'. Listen in as they discuss farting, fourth walls, and going to Fist City. Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CCUC Episode 330 - The Brood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 52:54


    This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Tegan Mulvany and Michael De Grussa as they review 'The Brood'. Listen in as they discuss breathing, bumps, and birth advice. Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    The Cinema Quiz-Up Club Grand Final

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2024 51:24


    This week on The Cinema Quiz-Up Club, it's time for the Grand Final! Join host Dr. Stephen B. Platt as he tests the knowledge of his guests Jason Dohle and Tegan Mulvany as they battle it out to finally find out who will become the Top Pundit! Music from filmmusic.io "I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh", and "Constance" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CQUC Semi Final Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2024 51:29


    This week on The Cinema Quiz-Up Club, it's time for our second semi final match up! Join host Dr. Stephen B. Platt as he tests the knowledge of his guests as they battle it out to become the Top Pundit! This week, it is Robert Woods versus Tegan Mulvany! Music from filmmusic.io "I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh", and "Constance" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CCUC 2023 Year In Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2023 30:17


    In this special bonus episode of The Cinema Catch-Up Club, and our final episode for the year, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt looks back on the 32 films reviewed on the podcast in 2023 and presents the top five and bottom five films of the year. Plus, he's joined by special guest Dr. Ellin Sears for a special announcement about the program for 2024! Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CQUC Semi Final Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2023 37:24


    This week on The Cinema Quiz-Up Club, it's time for our first semi final match up! Join host Dr. Stephen B. Platt as he tests the knowledge of his guests as they battle it out to become the Top Pundit! This week, it is Simon Haynes versus Jason Dohle! Music from filmmusic.io "I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh", and "Constance" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CCUC Episode 329 - Bad Santa

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2023 44:45


    This week, in the second of two Christmas episodes, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Robert Woods and Dr. Ellin Sears and as they review 'Bad Santa'. Listen in as they discuss drinking, department stores, and "digging in your ass." Music from filmmusic.io "Nouvelle Noel" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CCUC Episode 328 - Terry Pratchett's Hogfather

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2023 95:55


    This week, in the first of two Christmas episodes, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Ellin Sears and Katrina Johnston as they review 'Terry Pratchett's Hogfather'. Listen in as they discuss Death, Discworld, and David Jason. Music from filmmusic.io "Nouvelle Noel" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CQUC Quarter Final Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 37:27


    This week on The Cinema Quiz-Up Club, it's time for our third quarter final match up! Join host Dr. Stephen B. Platt as he tests the knowledge of his guests as they battle it out to become the Top Pundit! This week, it is Robert Woods versus Scott McArdle! Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun", "I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh", and "Constance" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CQUC Quarter Final Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 34:13


    This week on The Cinema Quiz-Up Club, it's time for our third quarter final match up! Join host Dr. Stephen B. Platt as he tests the knowledge of his guests as they battle it out to become the Top Pundit! This week, it is Andrew David versus Simon Haynes! Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun", "I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh", and "Constance" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CCUC Episode 327 - School Of Rock

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 68:33


    This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Tegan Mulvany, Simon Haynes, and Brent Hill (star of the Australian stage production of 'School of Rock', for which he won a Helpmann Award!) as they review 'School of Rock'. Listen in as they discuss Spider, stage dives, and Sticking it to the Man. NOTE: This episode was originally recorded in early July 2023 but was not released at that time in solidarity with the subsequent SAG-AFTRA strike. Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CQUC Quarter Final Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2023 41:21


    This week on The Cinema Quiz-Up Club, it's time for our second quarter final match up! Join host Dr. Stephen B. Platt as he tests the knowledge of his guests as they battle it out to become the Top Pundit! This week, it is Tegan Mulvany versus Nicola Brescianini! Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun", "I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh", and "Constance" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CQUC Quarter Final Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2023 38:02


    This week on The Cinema Quiz-Up Club, we kick off the quarter finals! Join host Dr. Stephen B. Platt as he tests the knowledge of his guests as they battle it out to become the Top Pundit! This week, it is Brett Cullen versus Jason Dohle! Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun", "I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh", and "Constance" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CCUC SAG-AFTRA Strike Update - November 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 7:33


    A special update from Dr. Stephen B. Platt on the future of the Cinema Catch-Up Club podcast following the conclusion of the SAG-AFTRA strikes.

    CQUC Round 1 Episode 8 - Rhianna McArdle Vs. Scott McArdle

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2023 33:08


    This week on The Cinema Quiz-Up Club, join host Dr. Stephen B. Platt as he tests the knowledge of his guests as they battle it out to become the Top Pundit! This week, it is yet more Matrimonial Madness as the newlyweds Rhianna McArdle and Scott McArdle take each other on! This episode was recorded is solidarity with the SAG-AFTRA strikes. For more information on how you can support the artists currently on strike, please visit sagaftrastrike.org Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun", "I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh", and "Constance" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CQUC Round 1 Episode 7 - Jason Dohle Vs. Dr. Carmen Dohle

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 29:07


    This week on The Cinema Quiz-Up Club, join host Dr. Stephen B. Platt as he tests the knowledge of his guests as they battle it out to become the Top Pundit! This week, it is Matrimonial Madness as Jason Dohle takes on Dr. Carmen Dohle! This episode was recorded is solidarity with the SAG-AFTRA strikes. For more information on how you can support the artists currently on strike, please visit sagaftrastrike.org Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun", "I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh", and "Constance" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CQUC Round 1 Episode 6 - Kate O'Sullivan Vs. Simon Haynes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 53:44


    This week on The Cinema Quiz-Up Club, join host Dr. Stephen B. Platt as he tests the knowledge of his guests as they battle it out to become the Top Pundit! This week, it is Kate O'Sullivan versus Simon Haynes! This episode was recorded is solidarity with the SAG-AFTRA strikes. For more information on how you can support the artists currently on strike, please visit sagaftrastrike.org Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun", "I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh", and "Constance" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CQUC Round 1 Episode 5 - Brett Cullen vs. Michael De Grussa

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 41:40


    This week on The Cinema Quiz-Up Club, join host Dr. Stephen B. Platt as he tests the knowledge of his guests as they battle it out to become the Top Pundit! This week, it is Brett Cullen versus Michael de Grussa! This episode was recorded is solidarity with the SAG-AFTRA strikes. For more information on how you can support the artists currently on strike, please visit sagaftrastrike.org Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun", "I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh", and "Constance" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CQUC Round 1 Episode 4 - Andrew David Vs. Kate Sophia Willoughby

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 46:51


    This week on The Cinema Quiz-Up Club, join host Dr. Stephen B. Platt as he tests the knowledge of his guests as they battle it out to become the Top Pundit! This week, it is Andrew David versus Kate Sophia Willoughby! This episode was recorded is solidarity with the SAG-AFTRA strikes. For more information on how you can support the artists currently on strike, please visit sagaftrastrike.org Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun", "I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh", and "Constance" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CQUC Round 1 Episode 3 - Nicola Brescianini vs. Katrina Johnston

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 33:48


    This week on The Cinema Quiz-Up Club, join host Dr. Stephen B. Platt as he tests the knowledge of his guests as they battle it out to become the Top Pundit! This week, it is Nicola Brescianini versus Katrina Johnston! This episode was recorded is solidarity with the SAG-AFTRA strikes. For more information on how you can support the artists currently on strike, please visit sagaftrastrike.org Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun", "I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh", and "Constance" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CQUC Round 1 Episode 2 - Tegan Mulvany Vs. Murray Jackson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 31:13


    This week on The Cinema Quiz-Up Club, join host Dr. Stephen B. Platt as he tests the knowledge of his guests as they battle it out to become the Top Pundit! This week, it is Tegan Mulvany versus Murray Jackson! This episode was recorded is solidarity with the SAG-AFTRA strikes. For more information on how you can support the artists currently on strike, please visit sagaftrastrike.org Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun", "I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh", and "Constance" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CQUC Round 1 Episode 1 - Robert Woods Vs. Dr. Ellin Sears

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 32:49


    Welcome to the first episode of the Cinema Quiz-Up Club! Join host Dr. Stephen B. Platt as he tests the knowledge of his guests as they battle it out to become the Top Pundit! This week, it is Robert Woods versus Dr. Ellin Sears! This episode was recorded is solidarity with the SAG-AFTRA strikes. For more information on how you can support the artists currently on strike, please visit sagaftrastrike.org Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun", "I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh", and "Constance" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    An update on The Cinema Catch-Up Club Podcast & the SAG-AFTRA strike

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 14:01


    A special update from Dr. Stephen B. Platt on how the SAG-AFTRA strikes affect the Cinema Catch-Up Club Podcast.

    CCUC Episode 326 - Bend It Like Beckham

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 79:54


    This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Kate Sophia Willoughby and Wade Ellis as they review 'Bend It Like Beckham'. Listen in as they discuss weddings, winning, and the Women's World Cup. Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CCUC Episode 325 - Coming To America

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 56:18


    This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Ellin Sears and Jason Dohle as they review 'Coming to America.' Listen in as they discuss royalty, red flags. and racism. Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CCUC Episode 324 - The War Of The Worlds (1953)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 62:29


    This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Robert Woods and Dr. Ellin Sears as they review 'The War of the Worlds' (1953). Listen in as they discuss adaptations, atomic warfare, and atheism. Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CCUC Episode 323 - Children Of Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 75:25


    This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Robert Woods and Tegan Mulvany as they review 'Children of Men'. Listen in as they discuss babies, bombs, and Britishness. Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CCUC Episode 322 - The Great Escape

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 50:02


    This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Simon Haynes and Katrina Johnston as they review 'The Great Escape'. Listen in as they discuss motorbikes, moonshine, and McQueen. Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CCUC Episode 321 - Rosemary's Baby (1968)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 57:57


    This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Robert Woods and Kate O'Sullivan as they review 'Rosemary's Baby' from 1968. Listen in as they discuss pregnancy, pixie cuts, and product placement. CONTENT WARNING - This episode contains discussions concerning sexual assault that some listeners may find distressing. Listener discretion is advised. Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CCUC Episode 320 - Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 58:06


    This week, to mark the passing of Tina Turner, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Daniel Buckle and Kate Sophia Willoughby as they review 'Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome'. Listen in as they discuss guns, gulags, and George from Playschool. Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CCUC Episode 319 - The Little Mermaid (1989)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 57:08


    This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Ellin Sears and Murray Jackson as they review 'The Little Mermaid'. Listen in as they discuss fairy tales, French chefs, and feminism. Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CCUC Episode 318 - The Craft (1996)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 58:26


    This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dog-ter Tegan Mulvany and Dr. Sarah Courtis as they review 'The Craft'. Listen in as they discuss magic, mirror injuries, and Manx facts. Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CCUC Episode 317 - Armageddon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 74:50


    This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Katrina Johnston and Dr. Ellin Sears as they review 'Armageddon'. Listen in as they discuss animal crackers, American flags, and Aerosmith. Plus, we debate which 1998 film depicts big rocks heading for the Earth best: Armageddon or Deep Impact. Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CCUC Episode 316 - Deep Impact

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 64:59


    This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Ellin Sears and Katrina Johnston as they review 'Deep Impact'. Listen in as they discuss disasters, Degas, and Deep Impact: The Netflix Series. Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CCUC Episode 315 - Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 79:06


    This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Jason Dohle and Grace Edwards as they review 'Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens.' Listen in as they discuss stormtrooper cameos, sad Chewbacca, and staring at the ocean for twenty years. Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CCUC Episode 314 - Akira (1988)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 51:39


    This month is Animation April, where we focus on animated feature films. This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Murray Jackson and Dr. Carmen Dohle as they review 1988's 'Akira'. Listen in as they discuss manga, motorbikes, and military coups. Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CCUC Episode 313 - The Lord Of The Rings (1978)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 41:57


    This month is Animation April, where we focus on animated feature films. This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Dr. Sarah Courtis and Patrick Downes as they review 1978's 'The Lord of the Rings'. Listen in as they discuss animation styles, arrows, and Aragorn not wearing pants. Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CCUC Episode 312 - Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 49:39


    This month is Animation April, where we focus on animated feature films. This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Shane Adamczak and Dr. Ellin Sears as they review 'Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse'. Listen in as they discuss sequels, Stan Lee, and SPIDERS. IN. SPAAAAAACE!!!! Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CCUC Episode 311 - The Prince Of Egypt

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 71:07


    This month is Animation April, where we focus on animated feature films. This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Katrina Johnston and Andrew Dawson as they review 'The Prince of Egypt'. Listen in as they discuss pyramids, plagues, and parting the Red Sea. Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CCUC Episode 310 - 3:10 To Yuma (2007)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 66:59


    This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Murray Jackson and Kate Sophia Willoughby as they review '3:10 to Yuma' (2007). Listen in as they discuss Pinkertons, parenting, and princesses. Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CCUC Episode 309 - Help! (1965)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 50:51


    This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Tegan Mulvany and Andrew David as they review 'Help!' (1965). Listen in as they discuss trap doors, tigers, and Tiny Paul. Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CCUC Episode 308 - King Kong (1933)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 79:43


    This week, host Dr. Stephen B. Platt is joined by special guests Brett Cullen and Dr. Ellin Sears as they review 'King Kong' (1933). Listen in as they discuss squares, stealers, and stop motion. Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    CCUC Episode 307 - CODA

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 69:34


    This week, it's Oscars week! So join host Stephen B. Platt and special guests Robert Woods, Anna Cox, and David Cox as they review last year's 'Best Picture' winner 'CODA'. Listen in as they discuss trawlers, Tinder, and Tusken Raiders. Plus, hear our predictions for which film will win 'Best Picture' at the 2023 Academy Awards! Music from filmmusic.io "Hyperfun" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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