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This week, Ben and Danny discuss Bugonia. It prompts a broader discussion about the 'aliens among us', more specifically, films that explore the human condition from the perspective of an extraterrestrial being. They also talk about Hollywood's penchant for remaking classics of world cinema, and where Lanthimos' foray into the world of conspiracy fits among some of the more effective attempts to r...

This week, Ben and Danny deviate from the release schedule for a Halloween Special. They discuss what they tentatively describe as 'lesser known' horror films and make a case for their inclusion in your watch list this Halloween.

This week, Ben, Danny and Lee (in a podcast-record fourth appearance) discuss The Smashing Machine. They then chat about Dwayne Johnson, the parallels between his wrestling and film career, and how his transition from a risk-averse blockbuster star to scrappier fare could indicate a shift to something greater.

This week sees Ben and Danny attempt to define what a Paul Thomas Anderson film is. They not only discuss his reccurring visual motifs and thematic obsessions, but how his influences have made him one of America's greatest contemporary filmmakers. Plus, a good One Battle After Another discussion/review too!

This week, a shadowy encounter between Ben and Danny reflects on Spike Lee's 'The Highest 2 Lowest'. They also discuss the cinematic allure of New York and the career of one of its finest filmmakers, all while saving a little room for Kurosawa, too.

After yet another hiatus, Ben and Danny return in typically tardy fashion to discuss Zach Cregger's Weapons and Barbarian. They discuss how he has helped to usher in a muckier style of horror long lost in the Blumhouse/A24 horror landscape. We also try to use two cameras, with mixed results (bear with us on that one!). 00:00 - Intro 04:32 - #Barbarian and #weapons2025 discussion (films mentioned/d...

This week sees Ben and Danny return from their short hiatus to discuss Friendship. Alongside being divided on Robinson's manic responses to increasingly sterile corporate and domestic spaces, they hastily discuss portrayals of masculine connection across various other genres. 00:00 - Intro 03:20 - Masculine connection (films mentioned/discussed: #commando #diehard #Iloveyouman #bansheesofinsherin...

This week, Ben and Danny reflect on the cinematic mythology of #superman , the fledgling DCU and the cinematic output of #JamesGunn . Alongside discussing the newest attempt to bring the Man of Steel to the big screen, they attempt to unpick how the film's sympathy for immigrants and its parallels to contemporary events have drawn baffling levels of flak from the right of the political spectrum. 0...

This week, (and in rather tardy fashion) Ben and Danny reflect on #jurassicworldrebirth . They discuss the franchise's stranglehold on dinosaur cinema and why the original is so universally beloved. 00:00 - Intro 03:13 - Dinosaur films/Jurassic Park Franchise discussion (films mentioned/discussed: #65 #jurassicworld #jurassicpark #jurassicworlddominion #jurassicworldfallenkingdom #lostworld) 51:56...

This week, Ben finally gets to fulfil a podcasting dream as he gushes about his love for Danny Boyle. Both he and Danny discuss the stylistic restlessness that underpins his work across a broad range of genres, devoting a sizable portion of time to discussing #28dayslater and its impact on the zombie genre. They then reflect on #28yearslater and how it stacks up in the sequel-obsessed cinematic la...

This week, Ben and Danny discuss #tornado - Director John Maclean's sophomore effort, which sets Samurai themes amidst a saturated British peatland. Preceding the discussion is a chat about films that fuse genres and a slight deviation into Samurai cinema. 00:00 - Intro 03:27 - Genre mashups and Samurai Cinema (films mentioned/discussed: #texaschainsawmassacre2 #sincity #umbrellasofcherbourg #joke...

This week, Ben and Danny return to the Mission: Impossible franchise and its newest offering, #missionimpossiblethefinalreckoning . Alongside discussing franchise frontman Cruise's approach to Blockbuster filmmaking, they also chat about Hollywood's struggles with exposition and the unsettlingly pro-military messages that are increasingly commonplace within mainstream American Cinema. 00:00 - Intr...

This week, Ben and Danny discuss Nicolas Cage, an inimitable drifter between high and lowbrow. They reflect on his most recent effort and delve into his varied output, from critical darlings to bargain bin action fodder. They also chat about how his recent return to form relies on a fusion between screen persona and reality, comically big performances sprinkled with pathos and sincerity. 00:00 - I...

This week, Ben and Danny again deviate from the release schedule to discuss your hidden gems, veering into narratives rendered claustrophobic by a ceaseless, ever-advancing wall of sand or frenetic found-footage horror. Alongside discussing [REC] and Woman in the Dunes, they also draw the next two films for a future discussion... 00:00 - Intro 03:34 - #rec discussion/analysis 31:04 - #womaninthedu...

This week, Ben and Danny reflect on Ryan Coogler’s latest smash hit, Sinners. They also explore how Coogler consistently challenges Hollywood’s established order, creating memorable and thematically rich stories within the often rigid frameworks of superhero films and legacy sequels. 00:00 - Intro 02:17 - Ryan Coogler filmography (films mentioned/discussed: #fruitvalestation #creed #rocky #blackpa...

This week, Ben and Danny reflect on A Minecraft Movie. It spurs a preceding discussion on videogame adaptations and the fact that whilst they may be enjoying a renaissance on television, the relationship between film and videogames isn't always as fruitful as it could be. They then chat about the mainstream obsession with long-established Intellectual Properties and nostalgia-baiting and how narra...

This week, a hungover and visually distorted Ben and Danny descend into the well-trodden world of the mob movie. They also discuss Robert De Niro's career and how his descent into comedy may represent seismic changes within the industry. 00:00 - Intro 02:26 - De Niro and the Gangster film (films mentioned/discussed: #goodfellas #casino #wolfofwallstreet #taxidriver #meettheparents #afterhours #the...

This week, Ben and Danny bow to the tastes of their loyal listeners as they discuss Big Trouble in Little China & The Raid 2. Alongside discussing each film in painstaking detail, they address why they may or may not be hidden gems. 00:00 - Intro 02:32 - Big Trouble in Little China discussion/analysis (films mentioned: #halloween #thefog #theylive #assaultonprecinct13 #thething) 33:36 - The Raid 2...

This week, Ben and Danny dive into Bong Joon-Ho's thematically ambitious and consistently goofy sci-fi epic, Mickey 17. They explore how he brings the plight of the economic outsider to a variety of genres and narratives and discuss how his sardonic sensibilities have helped reinvigorate mainstream interest in Korean film and television. 00:00 - Intro 02:42 - Bong Joon-Ho/Korean cinema discussion...

This week, Ben and Danny chat about the landscape of mainstream horror, focusing on the output of genre champions Blumhouse and their ability to distinguish between popcorn flicks and award-season contenders. They also discuss the work of Osgood Perkins and his latest effort, the horror comedy The Monkey before rounding off the episode with a belated chat about the Oscars results. 00:00 - Intro 03...

This week's episode begins a monthly foray into 'hidden gems' - films they feel deserve more love and attention in the cinematic realm. Alongside placing both of their beloved films under the microscope, they cast their net out to the watcher and listener to provide their own hidden gems for future discussions. Do you have a suggestion? Pop a comment down below or feel free to get in touch with yo...

This week, Ben and Danny take on the visual and thematic grandiosity of The Brutalist, a cinematic behemoth and Oscar favourite. Before diving in, they explore the growing trend of using era-appropriate technology as a narrative device and discuss films that examine displacement and the immigrant experience. They also save a moment for the upcoming Oscars—while barely containing their excitement a...

This week Ben & Danny tentatively embrace new technology in their discussion of Mike Leigh's newest effort, 'Hard Truths'. This prompts a discussion around Leigh's presentation family and his exhaustive and unconventional approach to collaboration with his actors creates punishingly raw presentations of the unspoken fractures that slowly eat away at the family unit. They also discuss its presentat...

This week Danny & Ben find themselves wandering the haunted wilderness of Steven Soderberg's latest effort 'Presence'.

This week Ben & Danny undergo a rapid physical transformation as the clouds of heavy planning part ways to reveal a shining discussion about werewolves in cinema.