Episodes

  • 55- Superman II (1980s)
    Jun 4 2024

    In this episode Paul and I return to the world of DC Comics with a lively discussion on 'Superman II'. (Note- eagle eared listeners may note I claim that Richard Donner directed the film 'Santa Claus: The Movie' and, upon review, it turns out I was talking complete rubbish).

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 6- Brief Encounter (1940s)
    Jun 1 2024

    In this episode- also recorded late 2023- Paul and I discuss the David Lean classic, 'Brief Encounter'. You can expect talk of trains, classic film romances and Bath buns.

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    1 hr
  • 5- Rope (1940s)
    Jun 1 2024

    In this episode- recorded late 2023- Paul and I once again discuss the work of Alfred Hitchcock with this this conversation on 'Rope', a film right up there with the best of Hitch's oeuvre.

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    52 mins
  • 4- Late Spring (1940s)
    Jun 1 2024

    In this episode- recorded last summer- I finally return to the wonderful world of 1940s cinema and- in particular- to the work of Yasujirō Ozu (the director of 'Tokyo Story') with a solo conversation about his 1949 film, 'Late Spring' (a film well worth watching, if you get the chance). And even though it's a short episode I find time to talk about a number of things but- in particualr- I look at this film from a queer perspective. I also have things to say about The Game of Life.

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    17 mins
  • 54- Octopussy (1980s, James Bond #13)
    May 12 2024

    Shaken AND stirred, Kieran, Paul and I are back once again to talk about James Bond with this week's episode on 'Octopussy'. A film, it's fair to say, we have many issues with. Oh, and after Paul has to depart, late in the episode, Kieran and I take stock of the rumours surrounding Aaron Taylor-Johnson maybe being the new 007.

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    49 mins
  • 53- Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1980s)
    May 1 2024

    In this episode- recorded right at the tail end of 2023- Campbell and I discuss cult horror film 'Killer Klowns from Outer Space', and dig deep into Campbell's childhood clown trauma which came as a result of seeing this movie at a young age.

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    59 mins
  • 52- Cyndi Lauper: Girls Just Want to Have Fun & The Goonies 'R' Good Enough (1980s, Richard Donner #3)
    Apr 28 2024

    In this short solo episode I discuss the music videos for 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun' (directed by Edd Griles) and 'The Goonies 'R' Good Enough' (directed by Richard Donner) from pop superstar Cyndi Lauper. Because why not?

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    14 mins
  • 51- Back to the Future & Back to the Future Part II (1980s)
    Apr 27 2024

    Great Scott! In this episode of the podcast- fittingly- we travel back in time to 2015 and 2016 for two conversations originally recorded for my original podcast, the SpielbergPod. These two conversations are on 'Back to the Future' (with my good friend Jake) and 'Back to the Future Part II' (with my equally excellent pal Paul). And the three of us have a lot of love for these brilliant movies.

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    2 hrs and 51 mins