Three Orange Whips

Grab your sword and shield and slip into your sandals, because it's time to delve into the Greek Heroic Age as the team discusses the 2004 epic 'Troy'. Emily sits down with fellow classics enthusiast Elizabeth Blu to discuss the all-important topics of Ancient Greek hairstyles, Sean Bean, and a fascinating question: what happens when you remove all of the Greek gods from Homer's Iliad? The movie-themed drink is the Ancient Greek barley water known as Kykeon. During the discussion, Emily fawns over curls and slow-motion; Elizabeth has a passionate rant about swords. Recorded in June 2020, following social distancing laws. Emily's Introduction - 0:00 Pre-Film Discussion - 2:34 Post-Film Discussion - 23:51 Film Rating - 53:24

In this preview of our special isolation episode, Emily sits down with special guest and fellow classics enthusiast Elizabeth Blu to discuss the 2004 epic, 'Troy'. Their analysis includes a question of utmost importance: are slow-motion closeups ever a good idea?

Missed our episode about No Country For Old Men? Here are some highlights, including Adam's passionate rant about onscreen teeth brushing.

Did you miss Episode 1 and our discussion of the 2015 thriller Sicario? Thinking of revisiting this cinematic masterpiece and then catching up on our analysis? Here's a taste to get you in the mood. Learn about Emily's favourite elements in the film (hint: there are many); learn which movie snacks Tom prefers; and learn how Adam differentiates between a 9/10 and a 10/10.

In the mood for a bit of 90s sci-fi adventure? This week, Adam presents The Fifth Element, a 1997 blockbuster hit that went on to become a cult classic. The movie-themed drink is a glass of water with a cherry in it, a concoction that leads to some interesting results. During the discussion, Emily highlights the endless dramatic potential of going to the opera; Adam marvels at the novelty of no makeup; Tom forces us to distinguish between Smaug and Snoke. Recorded 25th August 2018. Emily’s Introduction - 0:00 Pre-Film Discussion - 2:40 Post-Film Discussion - 7:53 Film Rating - 24:05

Ready to join us for our next review? Here's a taste of Episode 6, when we will discuss the sci-fi adventure movie The Fifth Element (1997).

“We’re on a mission from God.” For this episode, Adam selected the 1980 musical comedy classic The Blues Brothers, a movie that has a special place in the hearts of all our panellists. Most exciting of all, the movie-themed drink is the famous orange whip. During the discussion, Emily glows about Thor: Ragnarok; Adam rants about excessive green screen; Tom expresses costume jealousy; and Tina gets swept up in the rhythm. Recorded 25th November 2017. Emily’s Introduction - 0:00 Pre-Film Discussion - 2:09 Post-Film Discussion - 8:00 Film Rating - 17:40 Pop Culture Rant - 18:19

This week, Tom chose the 2007 neo-western crime thriller No Country For Old Men, which he describes as the perfect film for those who love Sicario. The selected movie-themed drink is a shot of bourbon, but it is soon discovered that a glass of milk would also suffice. During the discussion, Emily gets attached to ill-fated characters; Adam rants about onscreen teeth brushing; Tom continues to glow about Dunkirk. Recorded 18th August 2017. Emily’s Introduction - 0:00 Pre-Film Discussion - 1:35 Post-Film Discussion - 6:55 Film Rating - 29:28 Pop Culture Rant - 33:38 Epilogue (Dunkirk, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Evil Dead II) - 37:48

For this episode, Emily chose the 2013 dystopian action film Snowpiercer, a movie that took her breath away with its outstanding action sequences and raw emotion. The movie-themed drink is a hibiscus tea. During the discussion, Emily struggles to speak French; Adam talks insects and protein; and Tina makes some Play School connections. Recorded 20th October 2017. Emily’s Introduction - 0:00 Pre-Film Discussion - 2:01 Post-Film Discussion - 7:15 Film Rating - 20:42 Pop Culture Rant - 22:15

Tidal waves of blood. Ghostly apparitions. One man’s descent from slightly creepy writer to axe-wielding madman. For this episode, Adam chose the 1980 horror classic The Shining, one of the first movies that made him ponder long after the credits had rolled. Also a milestone film for Tom, he says that it changed the way he judged good cinema. The movie-themed drink is a shot of whiskey on ice. During the discussion, Emily struggles to give a spoiler-free rant about Game Of Thrones; Adam observes the not-so-moral lessons of A Clockwork Orange; and Tom impersonates Jack Nicholson. Recorded on 16th September 2017. Emily’s Introduction - 0:00 Pre-Film Discussion - 2:33 Post-Film Discussion - 8:53 Film Rating - 33:20 Pop Culture Rant - 35:28

For our first episode, Emily chose the 2015 crime thriller Sicario, which she describes as one of her favourite films of all time. On this occasion, improvisations have to be made for the movie-themed drink. During the discussion, Emily almost makes up a new word; Adam rants about The Hobbit; and Tom quotes Team America. Recorded 2nd August 2017. Emily's Introduction - 0:00 Pre-Film Discussion - 3:40 Post-Film Discussion - 7:41 Film Rating - 24:12 Pop Culture Rant - 27:12