Each week, Danielle and Brenton discuss a movie from the Internet Movie Database list of best films, as rated by IMDb account holders. Starting with #1, they are counting up the best movies of all time and looking into some of the greatest films you mightn't ever have seen. An 'Honorable Mention' ep…
The Martian - Rated at 8.0 / 10 on the IMDb as of June 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the fun and creative problem-solving narrative, and an in-depth comparison between the film and the novel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Raiders of the Lost Ark - The #56 movie on the IMDb as of May 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes a brief breakdown of the entire series, and a conversation on whether this is actually a good movie. (It's not).P.S. We understand the movie is just called 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' and not 'Indiana Jones and the...' but the other 4 movies have the prefix title, and it's brand recognition, so forgive us. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Memento - The #55 movie on the IMDb as of May 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the unique, non-linear narrative technique, and the meaning behind the ending of the film. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Cinema Paradiso - The #50 movie on the IMDb as of May 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the heart-warming story of the main character's relationship to the cinema and movies, and a look into our memories of our small hometown cinema theaters. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
City Lights - The #42 movie on the IMDb as of May 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes a comparison to 'Modern Times' from 1936, and a look at the sweat and classic ending. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dunkirk - Rated at 7.9 / 10 on the IMDb as of May 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes looking into the interesting Nolan approach to a true-event war movie, and the brilliant use of sound and music throughout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Apocalypse Now - The #54 movie on the IMDb as of May 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes a deep-dive into the meaning and symbolism of the film, how amazing it is this movie ever got made, and a discussion about the 1991 documentary 'Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse' on the filming of the movie. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Grave of the Fireflies - The #48 movie on the IMDb as of May 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the incredibly powerful and important story, the Japanese-civilians' war backdrop, and the amazing symbolism of the 'red' versions of the character's throughout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This bonus episode is a celebration of our first 50 episodes (technically with 50 main Episodes, 12 Honorable Mentions and 10 Bonus episodes, it's actually been 72!) where we have a guest, Brenton's sister, Jessica on to have a laugh and play some games, looking over the time we've had on the WeAreDb Film Podcast so far.Be sure to reach out to us and comment via social media or email if you would like us to answer or discuss anything, either about ourselves, movies, or whatever!This episode was originally published on May 2, 2020. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This uncut bonus episode is a continuation of our break down of the first 21 movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe on the journey to Avengers: Endgame.Be sure to reach out to us and comment via social media or email if you would like us to answer or discuss anything, either about ourselves, movies, or whatever!Part 3 of 3.This episode was originally published on April 29, 2020. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We have to drastically reduce the amount of content we are producing through this podcast, despite really enjoying producing it, and we love hearing all the feedback and support from you guys.This won’t be goodbye forever (we enjoy doing this too much!) but we will go from releasing 6 episodes per month, including an Honorable Mention and Patreon Bonus episode, to aiming to release 1 per month total.It has been 50 main episodes, 12 Honorable Mentions, 10 Bonus episodes, 6 different special guests over 12 episodes, 11000+ listens from 47 different countries.We’d personally like to thank all of the guests that have been on the show so far. We will continue to be reachable on all platforms, mostly Instagram, and are still approachable for any collaborations with you fine people. Of course, please listen to all episodes currently available, show your support on Patreon, and as always, thanks for listening. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Alien - The #53 movie on the IMDb as of March 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the subtle and suspenseful art of this movie, and looking into the best and worst traits of the entire horror movie genre.Be sure to check out 'In Love With the Process' podcast if you love filmmaking and getting behind the art! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Rear Window - The #51 movie on the IMDb as of March 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the creative visual story-telling by Hitchcock, and the relationship between Jeff and Lisa. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Primal Fear - Rated at 7.7 / 10 on the IMDb as of March 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the brilliant performances by the actors (and characters), and the great character arc depicted from the hard-cut ending. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Joker - The #49 movie on the IMDb as of March 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the many influences of the film, and the strong theme of mental health running throughout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Casablanca - The #50 movie on the IMDb as of March 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the unique wartime setting, and the (possible) hidden meaning to Bogart's character. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This uncut bonus episode is a continuation of our break down of the first 21 movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe on the journey to Avengers: Endgame.Be sure to reach out to us and comment via social media or email if you would like us to answer or discuss anything, either about ourselves, movies, or whatever!Part 2 of 3.This episode was originally published via Patreon on March 27, 2020. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Prestige - The #46 movie on the IMDb as of March 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the intense ethical problems arisen by the characters (particularly Hugh Jackman's), and Nolan's creative use of time in all his projects. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Once Upon a Time in the West - The #48 movie on the IMDb as of March 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes a comparison between this and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, and an interesting look into the motivations of the main characters. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dances with Wolves - Rated at 8.0 / 10 on the IMDb as of February 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the representations of Native Americans, and whether this movie needed to be 4 hours long! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Whiplash - The #46 movie on the IMDb as of February 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes talks about the motivations of both main characters, and the real world effects of the movie and its messages. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Departed - The #45 movie on the IMDb as of February 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton, with guest Jessica. The discussion includes the refreshing setting and characters to the mafia genre, and whether this movie is overrated. They talk about how confusing and illogical parts of this movie are, and whether or not it should have won Best Picture. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
NOTE: This episode was also published as an edited, cleaner version, if you'd prefer to listen to that.This uncut bonus episode starts to break down the first 21 movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe on the journey to Avengers: Endgame.Be sure to reach out to us and comment via social media or email if you would like us to answer or discuss anything, either about ourselves, movies, or whatever!Part 1 of 3.This episode was originally published via Patreon on February 28, 2020. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This Bonus Episode starts to break down the first 21 movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe on the journey to Endgame.Please see We Are Db on Patreon to listen to the remaining episodes on Phase 2 and Phase 3, as well as other bonus episodes, and every usual episode uncut and unedited, over on Patreon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Intouchables - The #44 movie on the IMDb as of February 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes a comparison of this to The Upside, and the genuine and human relationships between the characters / actors. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Gladiator - The #42 movie on the IMDb as of February 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes our disagreement on whether this is actually a good movie, and the interesting historical setting of the movie. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Rated at 7.9 / 10 on the IMDb as of February 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton, with guest Jessica. The discussion includes a rather thorough break-down of the entire Harry Potter series, as well as looking into which films are best for different reasons, and comparing elements of the films with the books. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Psycho - The #41 movie on the IMDb as of January 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the influence of the iconic music and scenes, and thinking critically about what is actually 'psycho' about Norman Bates. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Modern Times - The #40 movie on the IMDb as of January 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes a look into the context this movie was released in, and what iconic comedy performances Chaplin had influence on in the following decades. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This uncut bonus episode talks about colour movies, ethnic misrepresentations, and questionable uses of technology in film. Danielle and Brenton talk about the history of animation, and an interesting discussion around where identity technology can go in the future, and the ethical issues it presents.Be sure to reach out to us and comment via social media or email if you would like us to answer or discuss anything, either about ourselves, movies, or whatever!This episode was originally published via Patreon on January 31, 2020. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Pianist - The #39 movie on the IMDb as of January 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes how the war and Holocaust has been represented in cinema, and that this film focuses on a more personal civilian story than most other films. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Terminator 2: Judgment Day - The #38 movie on the IMDb as of December 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion breaks-down why this sequel is better than the first, and a quick look into the paradoxes proposed in the movie. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Titanic - Rated at 7.8 / 10 on the IMDb as of January 2020, discussed by Danielle and Brenton, with special guest Dan LeFebvre of the 'Based on a True Story' podcast. The discussion includes the accuracy of the events seen in the movie, and the sheer scale of the production and its wake.Be sure to check out 'Based on a True Story' podcast for a detailed comparison of reality and film events, for over 150 titles! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Back to the Future - The #37 movie on the IMDb as of December 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes some of the Easter eggs and goofy 80s-comedy flaws, but how it still manages to be a fun, timeless classic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
American History X - The #36 movie on the IMDb as of December 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes thoughtfully exploring the etymology of the N-word, and looking into the interesting arc of Norton's character. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This uncut bonus episode lists off up to 50 movies that are great but just missed out on the IMDb's Top 250 List. Danielle and Brenton talk about some reasons why certain titles deserve the discussion and ultimately decide upon the 'Honorable Mention' movie titles for the coming future.Be sure to reach out to us and comment via social media or email if you would like us to answer or discuss anything, either about ourselves, movies, or whatever!This episode was originally published via Patreon on January 3, 2020. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Lion King - The #34 movie on the IMDb as of December 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton, with guest Jessica. The discussion includes a comparison to the new 2019 version, and talk about what is the greatest animated movie of all time. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Parasite - The #33 movie on the IMDb as of December 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the motivations of all characters, and the single moments that changed this movie completely.The conversation on Parasite itself starts at 13.30. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Apocalypto - Rated at 7.8 / 10 on the IMDb as of September 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the accurate depiction of the Mayan culture, and the bad-ass moves seen in the third act! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Usual Suspects - The #31 movie on the IMDb as of December 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes a comparison with Se7en from the same year, and what makes a good movie twist ending. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Harakiri - The #32 movie on the IMDb as of December 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes a quick comparison between this film and Seven Samurai, and talks about the artistic quality of Japanese cinema. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This uncut bonus episode answers 10 questions from the 30-day film challenge. Danielle and Brenton talk about some of the most surprising movies, good and bad, and discuss which movies have impacted their lives the most.Be sure to reach out to us and comment via social media or email if you would like us to answer or discuss anything, either about ourselves, movies, or whatever!Part 3 of 3.This episode was originally published via Patreon on November 29, 2019. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Interstellar - The #30 movie on the IMDb as of September 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the impressive and accurate scientific theories portrayed, and why the fate of the Earth is coming to an end. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Léon: The Professional - The #29 movie on the IMDb as of September 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the differences between French and American Indie films, and whether the character of Matilda is likeable and what are her motivations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Monster - Rated at 7.3 / 10 on the IMDb as of October 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton, with special guests Dasha German and Gabriela Kostadinova. The discussion includes the current representation of women in the film industry, and the journey and experiences of making their new project 'Bad Trip'. (The conversation regarding Monster doesn't actually start until 43.35)Be sure to check out Feelreal Films for more on 'Bad Trip', or follow the ladies on Instagram for more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Green Mile - The #28 movie on the IMDb as of September 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes a comparison to the Shawshank Redemption, and the reasons why we think the film isn't regarded higher on the list. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Spirited Away - The #27 movie on the IMDb as of September 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton, with special guest Miranda Sanchez from IGN. The discussion includes the hidden symbolism detail throughout, and some of the differences between American and Japanese animation films. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This uncut bonus episode answers 10 questions from the 30-day film challenge. Danielle and Brenton talk about some of the most disappointing or depressing movies, and discuss some of their favourite animated movies of all time.Be sure to reach out to us and comment via social media or email if you would like us to answer or discuss anything, either about ourselves, movies, or whatever!Part 2 of 3.This episode was originally published via Patreon on September 13, 2019. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Saving Private Ryan - The #26 movie on the IMDb as of August 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes a deep breakdown of war and war films, and the amazing little elements, symbolism and character developments by Spielberg throughout the film. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Life is Beautiful - The #25 movie on the IMDb as of July 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes the incredible mixture of comedy and drama, and the clever foregrounding and story-telling techniques used by Benigni. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Planet of the Apes - Rated at 8.0 / 10 on the IMDb as of August 2019, discussed by Danielle and Brenton. The discussion includes a brief break-down of the entire franchise, and their representation on the science, religion and culture of humanity. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.