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This week on Not My Genre we review the film FALL directed by Scott Mann. We delve into THRESHOLD GUARDIANS and how they differ for willing and unwilling heroes. This movie spun us the hell out, giving us vertigo and an adrenalin spike that kept us up at night! But does it fair on the story level? Tune in to hear what we thought!

Roll in and dial up for Episode 48 as we review the film THE BLACK PHONE. We employ four story cogs to wind and twist our way through the storytelling of the film. We take a peek into the LOGIC, THEME, EMOTION and APPEAL cogs of the story and decide whether they click into something remarkable or miss the mark. Phone a friend and settle in to our usual storytelling antics. Also Nate has a chest cold. 

We're hitting 10 G-forces in the Fireteller office this week with TOP GUN MAVERICK. Listen in to hear us break down this ripper movie and give our two-cents worth about the story structure and characterisation. This week we delve into the Characteristic Moment at the beginning of the film that sets up the protagonist's emotional journey. We also take a look at Maverick's Ultimate Sacrifice point at the end of the film. Could this be the best sequel ever made? Tune in to find out!

Calling all scallywags and sea witches! We are plunging deep into the abyss with Netflix's new swashbuckling animated film THE SEA BEAST. Come with us as we discuss our thoughts on the values in conflict and pay particular attention to the ghost that haunts the hero's life. We aren't talking about an actual ghost either. How does a hero's ghost, or lack of ghost, affect how they live the lies in their life? Hoist up the main and set sail into storyland me hearties!

It's Elvis the Pelvis time. Strap on your blue suede shoes and check out our thoughts on Baz Lurhmann's dazzling new biopic. In this episode we discuss the dilemma of telling a true story in a dramatic way. Is it okay to change certain aspects of a person's life for a film? We take a look at one of the most important points in a story- the meeting of the Oracle character who provides a worthy choice for the hero. How did Baz do it and who is the Oracle character in the film?

We're getting a little dino crazy here in the Fireteller office. Tune in to hear what we thought of the sixth instalment of the world's biggest dino saga JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION. Dinosaurs? Check. Alan Grant, Ellie Sattler and Ian Malcolm? Check. Locusts? Um....... Check. We have a lot to say about this film. Usual tomfoolery applies. Ps. This is finally Nate's genre.

Buckle up your space ranger suits and head deep into hyperspace with us as we review Pixar's latest thrill ride LIGHTYEAR. We give our take on the story and explore how the storytellers focussed on a strong representation of a perverted villain. What the hell does that mean? Tune in to find out :)

It's Marvel time again! This time we delve into the world of SHANG CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE 10 RINGS. What an absolute banger of a film! Tune into our podcast NOT MY GENRE to hear us analyse the mechanics of the story. This week we pick apart primal storytelling and see how the primordial family is reflected in the film. What is the Atonement of the Father? Tune in to find out! Also: Nathan is hungover. 

It's Pixar time again and boy were we blown away by this one! We are going on an Italian adventure to Portorosso with Pixar's new film LUCA. Here's the catch (get it): this film confused us, like, really confused us. Like a dazzling mirage, it's gorgeous and dazzling, but once we look closer we don't quite get what they were trying to do. Tune in to hear our take on what we think is a work of mixed metaphors and symbolic contradictions. Always our interpretation only- dive deep with us into sea monster territory where we attempt to suggest improvements for the story. Will you be screaming ‘Andiamo' with us or ‘Silenzio Bruno!'.

All aboard La Quila as we head deep into the Amazon with Disney's JUNGLE CRUISE. Adventure is to be had, enchanted dolphins to be seen, undead conquistadors to fight and magical trees to find at the heart of the jungle. Join us for our usual tomfoolery and our interpretation of the story that drives the film. This week we look at the central binary and discuss whether it worked or not. We give our take on why there is a huge difference between critics scores and audience scores. Was the film ‘world enough' for us or are we setting our sights ‘elsewhere'? Tune in now!

We get a bit devious this week as we delve into the villainous world of Disney's CRUELLA. Go check it out on Disney+ now and then tune in to hear what we thought of it. We chat about the difference between positive, flat and negative arc heroes and assess the characterisation in the film. Was this film Disneyfied or Disneyfried? Also, its Podcast 39 which is Nate's age. Also, Will rudely thinks Nate is much older. Also: La!

It’s time to kick some serious zombie butt in Episode 38 of NOT MY GENRE. This week we review Zack Snyder’s ARMY OF THE DEAD on Netflix. Check it out and tune in to hear us warble on about how we think it could have been written better. We’re going blood, guts and gore as we venture into a film that is definitely ‘not our genre’ but surprisingly surprises us! Also: Nathan is a genius 'bookkeeper' (wtf?!)

“It’s coming out of me like lava!”. VINTAGE Podcast Alert! This week we delve into the madness of Paul Feig’s BRIDESMAIDS. Take a dive with us back to 2011 and celebrate the 10th anniversary of the funniest film ever! We take a good squiz at the protagonist’s neuroses and how they are manifested in Helen, arguably one of the best villains ever. Throw on your best Fritz Bernaise, crack a towel in half, grease up and pull in for the female fight club of comedies. Also, Nathan has been sick for three days but not because he went to a dodgy BBQ restaurant. 

Stop the press! Re-brand alert! We are back with a new look, a new name and a new groove. In podcast 36 we say goodbye to ‘Totes Ridic Profesh’ and welcome the new us- ‘NOT MY GENRE’. Join us as we delve deep into the fundamental story structure of Netflix’s LOVE AND MONSTERS. Go watch it now and then tune in to hear us break down the core story and give our two cents worth. Usual tomfoolery applies.

Goodbye Puddin’ and hello emancipation! Yes, this week we review BIRDS OF PREY: THE FANTABULOUS EMANCIPATION OF ONE HARLEY QUINN. Tune in to hear our thoughts on this kick-arse action romp and everything to do with DC superheroes (hint: we surprise ourselves with our scores). Check it out on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify!

Mystery runs in the the Holmes’ family. We’re reviewing Enola Holmes on Netflix! The newest iteration of the Sherlock Holmes saga this time focussing on his little sis Enola (spelled Alone backwards). Join us for swashbuckling adventures and genius deducing as we review the symbols and motifs evident within the story. Also, Will eats a cheesecake. Double also, Nathan finally finds his genre.

Our review of AMERICAN BEAUTY. Look closer! Tune in to our movie podcast TOTES RIDIC PROFESH to hear what we think of Sam Mendes' Oscar winning film American Beauty. Has our reading of the film changed post Kevin Spacey? We also discuss meandering abstract desire lines for characters in drama. Also, shout out to Paula Abdul.

“Be excellent to each other, and party on dudes!’. This week on TOTES RIDIC PROFESH we review the totally bogus new movie BILL AND TED FACE THE MUSIC. Tune in to hear our thoughts on creating films within a fandom context over a universal audience. Do they succeed? Also, we discuss the core story and the huge pitfalls we believe the creative team made. Also, both Will and Nate froth at the mouth continuously.

MULAN IS OUT ON DISNEY+! In episode 31 of our movie review podcast TOTES RIDIC PROFESH we review the brand new live action epic MULAN that just got released on Disney+. Its rare to see a film that so divides people’s opinions: tune in to hear us bounce around from highs to lows, from phoenix’s to Mushu’s, from songs to wire-fu, from girls to boys, and hawks to witches. Usual antics apply :)

I GOT THAT POWER, POWER, POWER!! This week on TOTES RIDIC PROFESH we review the new Netflix film PROJECT POWER. It’s been in the top 10 list for a while now, is it everything people say it is? Tune in to our movie review podcast to hear our opinions about the film. We discuss primal storytelling and how it can really boost identification with the audience. Also, Nathan is on a 72 hour fast.

TENET is finally here!!! We've waited so long for Chris Nolan's next film and we were lucky enough to see it in a cinema. If you can and are safely able to, check it out in a cinema with epic speakers for max effect. What an absolute banger of a ride and what was Nolan thinking! Tune in to our usual antics and opinions about all things film. Also keep up with the latest in the film world with our new film news segment. Also Will discovers something shocking in his home- tune in to find out what happened :)

REDRUM! Who ever thought the sequel to The Shining could be so interesting? In Episode 28 we give our review of DOCTOR SLEEP by Mike Flanagan- the latest film adaptation of a Stephen King novel. We chat about the importance of protagonists having an ultimate sacrifice and how the final moments of contemporary stories differ from the ancient myths of old. 

Play Ja Ja Ding Dong! Check out out our review of the enormously popular Netflix film EUROVISION SONG CONTEST: THE STORY OF FIRE SAGA. Tune in to find out some surprising truths about the film as well as our discussion of how to setup characters early on in a story. Also Will tries out Rumba dancing.

OMG we’re back! We’ve been on a hiatus but now we are ready to jump back into more ridiculous podcast quests! Aloft Elevar! This week we take a look at Pixar’s Onward which came out on Disney+ after the onset of Covid 19. How have we and other businesses faired throughout lockdowns around the world? Tune in to find out the amazing true story behind the story of Onward. Also Nathan and Will try to sing and its not pretty.

Its Oscar season! As we count down the weeks to the Academy Awards, we begin our review of the Best Picture noms. This week we take a look into JOJO RABBIT- the anti-hate Nazi satire. Tune in to hear our hugely conflicting thoughts on the success of this film. Will gets deeply offended at anyone who disagrees with him. Nathan starts his PHD in highlighting.

In this episode we catch up with Kristen Stewart on her descent underwater in the movie, aptly titled, UNDERWATER. Silliness ensues as much of our dribble goes into the depths (see what I did there) of despair. Check it out now in episode 24 of TOTES RIDIC PROFESH. Will also admits he has an inkling for marinating in stagnant air. Also, Nathan is still vegan. 

We did it! We took a breath and dived into Cats, the movie. Taking with us a barrage of hyped reviews, we came out the other side of what many think was a cat-astrophe (see what I did there?) with surprising results. Will and Nathan hugely disagree on just about everything in the film, as well as everything in life. Nathan gives what could possibly be the only good review of the film in the universe. Tune in to find out why! Also Nathan is now vegan. Also Will gives the worst cat puns ever! #dadjokes

We are going Vintage! As vintage as the shirt Will is wearing while he recorded this podcast. TOY STORY 4 is here and this is our take on the themes and meanings within it. Yes, we know, its not so vintage but we delve into the latest Pixar film in anticipation of the TWO upcoming Pixar films this year. Excitement! Tune in to our usual stupidity and warbling about anything and everything. Also Nathan gives Will a very special Christmas present- what is it??? Tune in to find out! To infinity and beyond!

This episode we take a look at the last instalment of the STAR WARS saga: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER. What a blast it is and we have so much to say about it. Join us for epic-ness and ewoks, wonder and wookies, laziness, Lukes and Leias AND excitement and Emperors. See what we think about how Joseph Campbell's mythological cosmogonic cycle works in sequels (that sounds fun doesn't it?!). Also Will has some controversial things to say about Rey (that rhymes)! Also Nathan spent most of the film wondering where Luke was, forgetting that he died in the previous film. Ho hum.

We are baaaack! Welcome back everyone for the next instalment of our movie review ridiculousness. Its been a long 7 month absence from the Podcast scene while we waited for a rebrand. But here we are fresh as a warm crepe with cheese and ham. Mmmm ham. In this episode we review ‘Joker’ by Todd Phillips. Tune in to hear why Will broke a cardinal rule of fashion and why Nathan isn’t wearing any pants.

We are back after a LOOOOOONG break with the remake of one of our favourite childhood movies: Aladdin. We've been looking forward to this one. Tune in and listen to our usual antics and silly opinions about everything to do with storytelling. Will also tries to sing and embarrasses himself. 

Okay, so we finally went and saw Jordan Peele's 'Us'- his follow-up film to 'Get Out'. Tune in to find out what we thought of it. Also much silliness abounds- particularly from Will who is a silly man.

Sometimes we just need to escape don't we? Well how bout' escaping into our world of silliness and movie reviews? Tune in to this weeks' podcast episode where we review the new horror film 'Escape Room' out in cinemas now. Will also buys a new car and Nathan decides to name it- listen in to find out the name of the newly baptised car. Nathan also sings to Will- its awful. Really.

Green Book just won the Oscar for Best Picture! Was it a worthy winner? We break it down. It's also Nathan's birthday so what better reason to listen?

OMG check out our review of 'Boy Erased' by Joel Edgerton and, most importantly, listen in to our antics about our adventure as finalists of Tropfest 2019. Also, we are in Bali and having a drink by the pool while we record this. Tune in to find out how Will hugely embarrassed himself at Tropfest AND the massive mistake Nathan made as soon we arrived in Bali.

We have to apologise to Clint Eastwood- we may have snuck wine into the cinema when we watched his new film 'The Mule'. So although our scores may not be entirely accurate, despite our podcast literally being called 'the accurate movie review', we DO have some BIG NEWS to share so listen in!! Silliness and ridiculousness ensue.

We're back for 2019! What a way to start- we break the internet with Ralph discussing the extraordinary storytelling that is 'Ralph Breaks the Internet' directed by Phil Johnston & Rich Moore. We also delve into the mysteries of the Netflix film 'Birdbox': the craze that has hit the internet AND we discuss the extraordinary new way of storytelling in the interactive film Bandersnatch. Nathan also decides he's a Kardashian.

Okay so we promised Mowgli this week but seriously what the f#ck happened and why haven't we reviewed it? Listen in to find out why. Instead, we review another Netflix film: 'Dumplin' directed by Anne Fletcher and starring Jennifer Aniston. Some controversy erupts in this podcast- listen if you DARE! Also Will gets a really bad haircut.

In this episode we review The Nutcracker and the Four Realms directed by Lasse Hallström and Joe Johnston. Lots to say about the beautifully looking film especially its use of themes and core story we've seen hundreds of times. And Will is BACK from Africa!! Finally.

This week it's Nathan's turn to reveal his top 5 films- but he cheats and does his TOP 10 instead because its EPISODE 10!! Tune in to hear Nathan get really angry at why some genres aren't recognised during awards season over brooding artsy films that no one really likes anyway. It gets heated!

This week Will reveals his top 5 all time favourite films and explains why they resonate with him. Nathan has trouble sitting through them without being able to reveal his top 5 films. What is Will's number 1 film? Tune in to find out!

Our very first VINTAGE FILM podcast. We usually breakdown current releases but every once in a while we pop back in time to review a golden oldie. This time strap yourselves in for one of our Aussie favs Priscilla Queen of the Desert! See our controversial take on what we think of Australian cinema as well as the magic of the shared cinema experience vs Netflix.

Ok stop everything! Just STOP! EPISODE 7 is out now and you NEED to listen to this one. In this episode we break down the film 'Bohemian Rhapsody' by Bryan Singer-  a celebration of the legacy of Freddie Mercury and the epic band Queen. This one lives in our hearts. Also don't miss out on Will's view on vegetarianism which literally has nothing to do with the film.

Nathan has been looking forward to A Star Is Born (directed by Bradley Cooper, starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper) for months and it’s finally here! But Will isn’t so enamoured with the film - he actually found it kind of cheesy. Can Nathan convince Will of the story’s elegant complexity? Tune in to find out!

In Episode 5 we take a look at the film 'First Man' by Damien Chazelle starring Ryan Gosling and Claire Foy. Find out what we think of the film and how it may or may not have alienated its audience.

We’re back with a new theme tune that will get you dancing, or it did for Will at least (awkward!). We take a look back at the previous weeks’ films then review bad-arse super hero flick Venom (directed by Ruben Fleisher and starring Tom Hardy and Michelle Williams). We thought this might be an “anti-hero” film but on further discussion, do anti-heroes even exist? Listen in to hear the discussion and don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe to Totes Ridic Profesh!

This week we get ANGRY at the film Alpha by Albert Hughes, out at cinemas now. What a film! Such a beautiful film with (what we think is) a completely flawed core story. Unless your story works on a fundamental level, unless the value binary of the story is beautifully and thematically expressed, why make the film at all? See Nathan lose his shit and have a breakdown over the ending of the film.

In this episode we review ‘The Predator’ (2018, directed by Shane Black), out at cinemas NOW. We put it through the gauntlet of our original rating system to give you a more accurate read of the film. Tune in to hear us discuss the importance of the representation of male vulnerability. And also (oh no!) hear our controversial take on what we think of actors!

Our first podcast! We start with a little bit about ourselves and the way we are going to score films in the TRP Podcast each week. We then review A Simple Favor (director: Paul Feig, starring Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively). Thanks for tuning in. :)