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Ten movies that didn't quite make my top list of of 2024, in no particular order. Let me know your thoughts @Movie_AnalystMy top 10 highest rated movies can be heard on previous podcast Cine-Critique
This episode we are transported to some 1950's glamour as we discuss "There's No Business like Show Business" starring Ethel Merman, Danny Kaye and of course the one and only Marilyn Monroe. The story follows The Donahues, a travelling Vaudeville family through the ups and downs of their lives in a surprisingly emotional tale. Tune in and let's go on with the show!!!
Happy New Year! To bring it in we have a special discussing the 1942 Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire film ‘Holiday Inn'. The film journeys through the holidays of the year to a soundtrack of Irving Berlin songs, introducing the world to the classic ‘White Christmas'. Sadly the film has not aged well with controversial scenes. Tune in as we plan the calendar for the year ahead!
2024 was yet another year of highs and lows on the never-ending rollercoaster of life. But were our podcast-reviewed films all lows? Which characters made our stomachs drop? Which movie moment felt like a rush, and which felt like we were slowly approaching our doom? And will a Christmas movie finally contend for our coveted awards? Find out in the 2024 Schlocky Awards! Time Stamps: 0:07:55 - Explanation, Film List, and Lifetime Achievement Award 0:16:00 - Worst Character 1:00:40 - Worst Moment or Line 1:40:10 - Worst Visual 1:56:50 - Best Moment 2:08:05 - The 10 Worst Films of the Year
Merry Christmas … ‘tis the season to be jolly and joyous…. fa la la! So for our special we discuss the much loved festive favourite ‘The Muppet Christmas Carol' from 1992. Michael Caine joins Kermit, Miss. Piggy and all the Muppets as he plays Scrooge in this interpretation of the Dickensian novella. Tune in and remember that ‘Wherever you find love it feels like Christmas'
Five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes…well the length of a podcast anyway! This episode we discuss the 2005 film adaptation of Jonathan Larson's 1996 Broadway smash hit ‘Rent'. Apt for this time of year, the action takes place on Christmas Eve 1989 as we meet a group of struggling young artists in New York living a bohemian lifestyle under the shadow of HIV/Aids. Tune in and take us for what we are!
I hope you're happy … we just had to do a special about the most popular musical of the moment, ‘Wicked'. The massive smash hit is the 2024 film adaptation of the 2003 Stephen Schwartz stage musical. Starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda, we discover the back stories of the witches from ‘The Wizard of Oz'. Tune in as we Defy Gravity on our unlimited podcast!
As we get closer to Christmas, Father Michael Ward, part of the trio behind Popcorn with the Pope joins to share some of the best movies for the holiday from the Vatican Film List including the classic, It's a Wonderful Life. Father Ward also discusses the many cameos he's had including his most recent inThe Most Reluctant Convert. Carrie Gress of Theology of Home also shares a very cool story about a girls' Catholic school taking over a radio station's holiday classical countdown! Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for Gaudete Sunday. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!
This episode we watch the 2021 Netflix biographical musical ‘Tick Tick Boom' starting Andrew Garfield. Based on the stage musical of the same name, the semi autobiographical story tells of playwright, lyricist and songwriter Jonathan Larsen's life and lead up to creating the legendary ‘Rent'. Tune in and enjoy the feast of Broadway appearances along the way!
It's time to tap into another podcast as we delve into the 1953 musical comedy “The Bang Wagon” starring dance royalty Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse. A former film star tries to revive his career by starring in a new Broadway show written by his friends…. That's Entertainment! Shine your shoes and tune in!
Young Man are you listening to me?!? It's time for the Thanksgiving special and this time we decided to go with a Turkey that's a whole lot of glittery fun as we discuss the 1980 Village People musical, “Can't stop the Music”. What better Turkey than the winner of the first ever Golden Raspberry winner! Tune in and get ready to the YMCA!
This episode we transport you to Rome as we discuss the 2009 film version of the Broadway musical ‘Nine'. Daniel Day Lewis plays film director Guido Contini, who is struggling to produce another smash hit film whilst looking back over the relationships with the women in his life. A very star studded lineup including Nicole Kidman, Penelope Cruz, Sophia Loren and Judi Dench. Tune in and remember to Be Italian!
Andy and Heath are back to count down more great films! 890. TRANSFORMERS 889. INDECENT PROPOSAL 888. THE TRUMAN SHOW 887. GUY RITCHIES”S THE COVENANT 886. CINDERELLA MAN 885. A QUIET PLACE 884. INTERVIEW WITH A VAMPIRE 883. TEEN WOLF 882. FLIGHT OF THE NAVIGATOR 881. BANG THE DRUM SLOWLY Watch The Star City Murders on Tubi for FREE! We would … Continue reading "The New Film List HK1K 890-881"
We've reached No. 90 on our list and it comes with a visit to Kansas via East Berlin as we watch the 2001 punk rock musical comedy ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch'. The film was written, directed and stars John Cameron Mitchell who had previously played the role on stage. The story follows a rock musician chasing after an ex lover who plagiarised her songs. Full of beautiful music and storytelling join us as we journey through Hedwig's journey in this cult classic!
It's Halloween so we'll celebrate with a pie and a shave as we attend the tale of Sweeney Todd! This spooky special we discuss the 2007 movie musical adaptation of “Sweeney Todd : The Demon Barber of Fleet Street”. Our first dip into Sondheim we watch this take on his 1979 musical about the 19th century fictional character. Tim Burton directed a star studded cast including Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter and Alan Rickman. Tune in and find out how “Time is hard”!!!
Put the kettle on and join us as we chat about our first visit to The Tea House on Los Rios in San Juan Capistrano, California for Angela's Birthday Tea. Another fun adventure for us. BOO! Next we break down our lists of favorite scary books and films just in time for Halloween. Lisa's literary expertise and gothic novel knowledge shine in this episode. Grab a cuppa and get cozy tea peeps. https://theteahouseonlosrios.com https://rishi-tea.com https://www.barnesandnoble.com/ https://neworleansteacompany.com/ https://august.la https://premierteaco.com https://songtea.com/products/snow-jasmine https://www.hvteacompany.com https://www.thevalleyhive.com https://www.tealyra.com/loose-tea/fruity-tea/cherry-goddess/?combination=392_1386¤cy=USD&r=no&gad_source=1
It's time to find a Cool Rider as we discuss the standalone sequel ‘Grease 2' starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Maxwell Caulfield. Released in 1982 we return to the famous Rydell High with its T Birds and Pink Ladies. Despite missing the main stars of the original film there are lots of cameo returners and a new batch of catchy songs. Join us if you're a Girl for all Seasons!
It's time for an ‘Impossible Dream' as we watch the 1972 film adaptation of ‘Man of La Mancha', starring Peter O'Toole, Sophia Lorena and James Coco. Inspired by Miguel de Cervantes and his 17th century novel ‘Don Quixote', we get a play within a play. Whilst awaiting a hearing with the Spanish Inquisition Cervantes and the fellow prisoners perform and we enter the world of their imagination. Buckle up and tune in!
'Show a little more, show a little less'….. welcome to this week's episode about the 2010 musical ‘Burlesque'. Starring Cher as Tess the owner of an LA club that Ali, played by Christina Aguleria, travels to hoping to find a career as a dancer. Also starring Stanley Tucci, Alan Cumming and Kristen Bell, the film is full of show tunes and dance numbers. Pull up a chair and join us!
This episode we've got ‘Steam Heat' as we discuss the 1957 musical ‘The Pajama Game' with the first appearance on the list of the iconic Doris Day. Based on the novel ‘7½ Cents', the story revolve around work disputes and romance. Filled with classic songs and Bob Fosse numbers, join us for a visit to ‘Hernando's Hideaway'……. Ole! Steam heat...
This episode we discuss the 2021 film version of the Tony Award winning stage musical ‘Dear Evan Hansen'. This coming of age drama follows socially anxious Evan who, “invents an important role for himself in a tragedy that he did not earn" Starring Julianne Moore, Amy Adams and Ben Platt reprising his stage role. Join us as we wave through a window!
Heath and Ando are back with a LIVE! Film List! 920. Basic 919. The Devil Wears Prada 918. Friday the 13th Part 2 917. Jurassic World 916. How to lose a guy in 10 days 915. Tropic Thunder 914. The Wolverine 913. Gangs of NY 912. The Transporter 2 911. Rising Sun 910. Marauders 909. … Continue reading "The (New) Film List HK1000 920-901 LIVE! Not In Portland"
Papa can you hear me?!? This episode we discuss the 1983 masterpiece ‘Yentl' starring, directed, co written and co produced by Barbra Streisand. Set in Eastern Europe, 1904, the story tells of a young Jewish woman who disguises herself as a man in order to receive an education. Tune in and watch us fly!
Well bless your beautiful hide it's time for another podcast..... this episode we discuss the 1954 musical classic, "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" on it's 70th Anniversary year. Set in 1850 the action takes place in The Oregon Territory as we see backwoodsman Adam Pontipee (Howard Keel) on the lookout for a wife for him...and his six brothers. With choreography by Michael Kidd the Academy Award winning film is a mixture of wonderful song and dance numbers along with a questionable plot! Sit down with your polecat and tune in!
In this conversation, Zac and Andrew discuss Andrew's book (co-written with David Paul Baird and Rev. Michael Ward) entitled 'Popcorn with the Pope.' We delve into specific films on the list, such as 'Au Revoir Les Enfants' and 'Babette's Feast', discussing various themes and ideas from each. Relatedly, we also discuss concerns about the impact of AI on the arts--both from labor and creative perspectives. Buy the book here: https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/products/popcorn-with-the-pope?gclid=Cj0KCQjwn9y1BhC2ARIsAG5IY-6mWrryeuTxWChVGh8EYliN2em43I0skHdYAQs7o0bh_a4XlMUeKLYaArEoEALw_wcB 00:00 Introduction and Background 05:26 The Vatican Film List and Popcorn with the Pope 17:10 Exploring 'Au Revoir Les Enfants' 24:08 Uncovering the Themes of 'Babette's Feast' 27:50 Babette's Feast and the Vatican Film List 36:09 The Impact of AI on the Entertainment Industry 39:19 The Need to Protect Human Creativity and Dignity 45:10 Protecting Workers' Rights and Copyrights 48:28 The Threat of Cultural and Economic Devastation by AI 50:49 Using the Differentiation from AI as an Evangelism Tool
Everybody's talking about our next podcast as we discuss the 2021 film adaptation of the 2017 stage musical, “Everybody's Talking About Jamie”. Based on a BBC Documentary the story tells the story of budding 16 year old Drag Queen Jaime New who wants to wear a dress to his school Prom and the opposition he meets. Starring Max Harwood, Sarah Lancashire and Richard E Grant, the film is full of fabulous songs. Put on some lipstick and your best heels to tune in!
It's time for a trip to the flapper era of the 1920's via the 1967 musical "Thoroughly Modern Millie". This brings the first appearance in our list of musical icon Dame Julie Andrews as she plays the naïve Millie Dillmount who has arrived in New York with the goal of marrying a wealthy businessman. The film also stars Mary Tyler Moore, James Fox and the iconic Carol Channing with an Oscar winning score by Elmer Bernstein. To say this film has not dated well is an understatement.....despite the name there is nothing modern about it. Tune in and join us for a very interesting discussion......and.........RASPBERRIES!!!
This could be the start of something new!!! We kick off our new podcast project Wild Cat style with the 2006 Disney phenomenon "High School Musical". Starring Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens as burgeoning lovers Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez. Along with the other students of East High in New Mexico, we see what happens when you break free and not stick to the status quo! Tune in as we Bop to the Top of the list!!!
Oh you want another oneeeee!!! A cheeky bonus film to finish our Horror Podcast as we discuss the 1993 animated musical "The Nightmare Before Christmas". It may be July but we're watching the Tim Burton classic that's considered both a Halloween and Christmas movie. The King of Halloween, Jack Skellington stumbles upon Christmas Town and schemes to take over the holiday. Tune in for an early seasonal treat and wait for the end to discover........ .......the announcement for our NEW PODCAST PROJECT!!!!!!! Oogie Boogie forever
It's time for some highlights!!! We made it and what a journey it's been! At the start it seemed so unlikely that we'd manage all 100 films (Plus our specials) but we did. Join us as we look back at the ups and downs, the vampires and zombies, the laughs and the screams. From Gremlins through to The Exorcist.....what an adventure it's been!
WE'VE MADE IT!!!! It's time for No.1...top of the Horror list and it's a big one as we discuss the 1973 supernatural horror classic "The Exorcist". Based on the 1971 William Peter Blatty novel we see the story of a young girl being possessed by a demonic possession and her mother's attempt to save her through an exorcism by two Catholic priests. Grab your popcorn and a cushion to hide behind as we finally reach the top of our Horror Watchlist!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "You're gonna die up there"
We thought We reached the top but not quite! We realised that we'd nearly finished the list without including horror juggernaut ‘It', the 2017 adaptation of the Stephen King classic. Through Bill Skaragard we are introduced to the terrifying drain dwelling clown Pennywise who is terrorising seven outcast children (The Losers Club) in Derry, Maine. Grab a balloon, tune in and remember we ‘We all float down here'
Why does Calvin have Front Seat Im Taxi PTSD? Calvin struggles hard with this week's nickname suggestion and makes his feelings VERY clear about it.Eoin has a toast related question for the lads that almost causes a meltdown and they get into it about the eight films that Michael Owen has ever watched. It's not a bad list in fairness. Also ever hear of Joe Quinn Phoenix? Well you're about to.
We've reached No.2 in our list and Heeeeeeere's Johnny! We discuss the 1980 Stanley Kubrick adaptation of the Stephen King novel, "The Shining" starring Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall. Writer Jack Torrance takes on a role as off season caretaker for The Outlook Hotel. As Jack's sanity deteriorates his son Danny's psychic abilities tells us that there's a lot more to the hotel than meets the eye. Tune in for this horror classic and heed the warning...REDRUM REDRUM!!!
We've reached No. 3 and it's time to brace yourself as it's the infamous 1974 horror "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" The story follows a group of young friends visiting an old homestead but the journey comes a cropper when they foolishly pick up a hitchhiker. In the first of what was to become a big franchise we meet horror staple Leatherface. Just when we thought we were out of the woods....this film comes along!!!
It's time to take a shower as we reach No. 4 in our list with the 1960 black and white Hitchcock classic "Psycho". Starring Janet Leigh and Anthony Perkins in iconic roles we see on the run embezzler Marion as she encounters shy motel proprietor Norman Bates. Tune in and remember that a boy's best friend is his mother!
We've reached No. 5 in our list and the second time we have a sequel in our list. This episode we are back out in space as we discuss the science fiction action "Aliens" from 1986. Legendary Sigourney Weaver is back as Ellen Ripley who is the sole survivor of the previous alien attack and has now been persuaded to voyage out again. Tune in to find out how they mostly come at night...mostly!
We've reached No.6 and we're heading to out to space for the 1979 sci-fi horror classic "Alien". The film follows the crew of commercial space tag, "Nostromo" who find themselves up against an aggressive extra-terrestrial loose within their vessel. The film created the iconic film character Ellen Ripley played by the legendary Sigourney Weaver. Join us and remember that..... in space no one can hear you scream!!!
We've reached No.7 on our list which finds us watching Mr. Kurt Russell in the 1982 sci-fi horror "The Thing". Directed by John Carpenter the action takes place in Antarctica as a group of researchers encounter an extra terrestrial life form "The Thing" that assimilate and imitates other organisms. Paranoia and conflict take over the group as they realise they can't trust anyone! Tune in this episode to find our who "Does the thing!!!"
Heath Snow(lo) from Podcast Winterfell and The Film List on the DVR podcast network (https://dvrpodcast.com/) joins Matt in a spoiler free conversation about the House of the Dragon Trailers, the state of the fandom, the state of other HBO GoT Universe shows coming, and his NEW FILM (which you should order now) called Star City … Continue reading "Heath Snow Talks House of the Dragon and About His New Film on B4 The Dragon Pod with Matt"
This episode we travel back to 1968 to discuss the Roman Polanski psychological horror "Rosemary's Baby" starring Mia Farrow and Ruth Gordon. Newlywed Rosemary has moved to Manhattan and become pregnant, things seem to be going well until she meets the over enthusiastic neighbours. Brace yourself for this classic and remember..."I can't hear you, you're in Dubrovnik!"
Spooky Season arrives early this year as we reach No. 9 in our list for the 1978 slasher film classic "Halloween", directed by John Carpenter and starring the iconic Jamie Lee Curtis in her debut film. The film brings us to Halloween night in Haddonfield, Illinois as convicted murderer Mike Myers goes on the loose. This was the start of what a became a big franchise of 13 films. So grab your pumpkin and tune in!
We're entering the Top 10 Baby and it starts with the 1976 horror classic “Carrie”. Adapted from the Stephen King classic the film starts Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie and John Travolta. Teenager Carrie White is bullied at school and controlled at home by a controlling mother, this is when her telekinetic powers start to take force. Join as we attend the Prom and of course we had to be joined by our extra special guest for her namesake film!
Dun Dun…Dun Dun…….. the theme music alone tells you that this episode we discuss the 1975 Spielberg Blockbuster, ‘Jaws'. This classic thriller sees the mayhem surrounding shark attacks in New England's Amity Island. Join us as we swim towards our Top 10 and realise that we're going to need a bigger boat!
The ‘Ghouls' are out this episode as we talk about the 1968 independent horror “Night of the Living Dead”. Credited with popularising the modern zombie film the story finds us in rural Pennsylvania as several people are trapped in a farmhouse as a swarm of reanimated encases them. Join as we will Barbara to get away!
Heath and Andy are back once again to talk even more many awesome films as they count down Solo's Top 1000. 960. THE FLASH 959. FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME 958. CREED 2 957. DEAD SNOW (GERMAN ZOMBIE FILM) 956. HALLOWEEN 5: THE REVENGE OF MICHAEL MYERS 955. THE RECRUIT 954. CRY BABY 953. … Continue reading "The Film List Solo 1K: 960 to 951"
This episode we delve into the 1981 supernatural Horror “The Evil Dead” We follow 5 college students on their vacation in a remote wooded area (Never a good idea!) An audio tape releases unwanted demons and spirits. Join us as we try to survive along with our protagonist Ash Williams!
Heath and Andy are back once again to talk even more many awesome films as they count down Solo's Top 1000. 972. THE MEG 971. COMA 970. URBAN COWBOY 969. BANANAS 968. LAND OF THE DEAD 967. ANIMAL KINGDOM 966. OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN 965. TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (1990) 964. THE LIFE OF DAVID GALE. … Continue reading "The Film List Solo 1K: 972 to 961"
Heath and Andy are back to talk many awesome films as they count down Solo’s Top 1000. 984. MOONRAKER 983. US MARSHALS 982. A WALK IN THE CLOUDS 981. 127 HOURS 980. BLOWN AWAY (COREY HAIM) 979. BATMAN FOREVER 978. MR & MRS. SMITH 977. G.I. JOE: … Continue reading "The Film List Solo 1K: 984 to 973"
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