Episodes

  • Empire of Light
    Feb 8 2023

    This week we watch Empire of Light. Set in an English seaside town in the early 1980s, Empire of Light tells the story of human connection and the magic of cinema, from director Sam Mendes.

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    23 mins
  • A Man Called Otto
    Feb 1 2023
    We kick of series 2 with a quick look back at 2022, before talking about our watch of A Man Called Otto! 

    A Man Called Otto tells the story of Otto Anderson (Tom Hanks), a grumpy widower whose only joy comes from criticizing and judging his exasperated neighbors. When a lively young family moves in next door, he meets his match in quick-witted and very pregnant Marisol, leading to an unexpected friendship that will turn his world upside-down. 

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    33 mins
  • King Richard
    Jun 22 2022

    This week we talk about King Richard, and the now infamous Oscar slap! 

    King Richard follows the rise of the Williams sisters through the eyes of their father, Richard Williams. Richard shapes the girls' unyielding commitment and keen intuition. Together, the Williams family defies expectations.

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    17 mins
  • The Batman
    Apr 14 2022

    This week, it's the Batman!

    Batman ventures into Gotham City's underworld when a sadistic killer leaves behind a trail of cryptic clues. As the evidence begins to lead closer to home and the scale of the perpetrator's plans become clear, he must forge new relationships, unmask the culprit and bring justice to the abuse of power and corruption that has long plagued the metropolis.

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    25 mins
  • Tick Tick Boom
    Mar 3 2022

    This week we look at Tick Tick Boom, nominated for two Oscars this year (Best Actor and Best Film editing). The film is based on the autobiographical musical by playwright Jonathan Larson. It's the story of an aspiring composer in New York City who is worried he made the wrong career choice, whilst navigating the pressures of love and friendship.

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    32 mins
  • Uncharted
    Feb 17 2022

    This week we watched Uncharted, a treasure hunt film based on the Playstation series! The film follows Nathan Drake and his wisecracking partner Victor "Sully" Sullivan as they embark on a dangerous quest to find the greatest treasure never found, while also tracking clues that may lead to Nate's long-lost brother.

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    20 mins
  • Belfast and the year ahead
    Feb 1 2022

    This week we watched Belfast, A semi-autobiographical film which chronicles the life of a working class family and their young son's childhood during the tumult of the late 1960s in the Northern Ireland capital.

    We also take a look at the year ahead, what films we're excited about and not so excited about. 

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    21 mins