Review It Yourself

Sean is joined by brothers Ryan and Kevin from 'The Almost Presidents Podcast' to discuss one of the most famous almost-Presidents, Bobby Kennedy, via the film Bobby (2006). Regarding the no-politics rule for this podcast: Sean decides you can discuss politics as a way of contextualising the film, as long as no-one declares a position.  My Guests: Check them out at https://anchor.fm/ryan-john...

Bill returns for more beverages! They continue their 'Gerard-athon' with Olympus Has Fallen (2013). Discussion Points: -Bill's pure hesitation. -The whole film is just ridiculous. -Sean tries not to slip into old-ways and call the leading man Gerald. -The incompetency of the Americans in this film. -Poor Tim.  -Bill is furious about the lack of logic regarding construction.  Raised Quest...

Sean is joined by a fellow Northerner-lovely.   Catherine Warr is a historian from Leeds, who brings to light often untold or hidden history in Yorkshire and beyond. Catherine joins Sean to review one of Catherine's 'all-time favourite films', East is East (1999).  There's a lot to unpack in this film.  My Guest: More information can be found on Catherine's Website: https:...

Sean is very happy to be joined by the Wait... What Podcast Trio for the first film in the Austin Powers trilogy.  Discussion Points: -Sean attempts to squeeze in facts amongst the anecdotes. -Communism in Austin Powers. -Dave's fringe (again). -The dancer behind Austin Powers.  -The Wait...What Trio don't feel the need to introduce themselves.  -Norbit is horrendous.  -Diana T...

"Just because you can't see our audience, doesn't mean they aren't there".   It's the big ELEVENTH collaboration between Bill from Bill Reads Bad Reviews and Review It Yourself.    Sean has imported some Root Beer for the occasion, which he hasn't had since he was in America-6 years ago.    Will the Rose-tinted glasses be shattered?   Discussion Po...

Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) Review: Sean and Bill had this extended chat during a recent recording and it seemed too good to leave on the cutting room floor. Discussion Points: -The problem with the Avatar films. -Both give their own unique takes on the film. -The missed opportunity to explore the human's reasons for coming back to Pandora. Raised Questions: -Why were Sean's expectations so lo...

Sean reviews a film alone! He finally got around to watching Rob Zombie's Halloween (2007). Discussion Points: -Sean forgets many, many actor's names. -The brutal tone of this film compared to the original Halloween (1978). -The amalgamation of John Carpenter's Halloween (1978) and Rick Rosenthal's Halloween II (1981), to craft this film. -How the film could have been unintentionally funny. ...

Sean's friend recommended this film and then wanted to review it. Sean had never seen it before.  Boy, was he surprised... On Christmas Eve no less! Discussion Points: -Sean implores you not to listen to this podcast. -The massive twist in the film.  -Sean bins off the trivia because all podcasts use IMDB anyway.  -Sean's friend desperately tries to bring some structure to the revie...

Merry Christmas Eve Eve! Sarah from Weird Horizon returns to listen to Sean choke on a bacon sandwich.  Elusive: Britain's Cryptids-Available on YouTube under the title 'Elusive Bigfoot Abroad' (2020). This documentary explores Bigfoot sightings in Britain. Discussion Points: -Being from England, Sean and Sarah obviously start their catch-up by talking about the weather.  -Sarah and Sean...

"Sometimes it's worth finding out yourself what a film is like" Sean is joined by Paisley from the 'Learn German Through Music' podcast. Paisley's podcast is "A great way to learn German for music lovers! Learn 30 new vocabulary words each lesson by listening to popular German language songs. Each lesson features a song in a different genre, from indie to rap, punk to reggae, pop to heavy metal, "...

To celebrate TEN Breaking Bill episodes, Sean brings out the big guns for everyone's favourite Texan, Bill (Bill Reads Bad Reviews). Sean chose Armageddon (1998), a film so American it hurts! Discussion Points: -Sean doesn't think much of The Revenant (2015). -Bill desperately tries to get Sean to discuss Armageddon (1998). -Sean blows any chance of a Budweiser sponsorship. -Bill brings some bad r...

Paisley from 'Learn German Through Music podcast' joins Sean to review the brand-new German adaptation of Erich Maria Remarque's anti-war novel 'All Quiet on the Western Front'. Paisley's podcast is "A great way to learn German for music lovers! Learn 30 new vocabulary words each lesson by listening to popular German language songs. Each lesson features a song in a different genre, from indie to r...

Satsu from Chatsunami returns to review the 1999 stage show Still Game-the precursor to the Scottish TV sit-com Still Game (2002). Written by Greg Hemphill and Ford Kiernan 'Still Game' ran from 2002-2007, then 2016-2019 and chronicled the lives of the two Septarians and their friends in the fictional Craiglang area of Glasgow.  They may be older, but they are Still Game for life!  Discu...

With Bill busy entertaining his in-laws and working (at his actual job) like a champ, Sean steps in to produce an unofficial all-new BRBR episode.  (Not) Bill reads through all the terrible things people say about one of our favourite movies: Liar Liar (1997). Disclaimer: This episode has been produced as a good-natured spoof, a genuine love letter to the awesome podcast that is: Bill Reads B...

Karman from The Gaea Connections joins Sean to defend one of her favourite films:  The Fifth Element (1997). Welcome to Defend It Yourself! Discussion Points: -Sean couldn't bring himself to re-watch The Fifth Element (1997). -Sean reviews one of Karman's recent episodes. -Karman and Sean discuss the proposed sequel to Gladiator (2000). Random Questions: -When was the first time Karman saw th...

It's the QUARTER FINALS! Luke is busy conquering the podern world, meaning Sean reverts to the finest rebound podcaster in the world: Satsu from Chatsunami. Discussion Points: -Sean starts off by jokingly saying he misses Luke, but it gets sad really quick. -The harshness of the judges this year.  -The difference between baking and cooking. Random Questions: -Does Sean have Satsu on 'Podcast...

Sean finally gets into the Halloween Spirit and reviews Dog Soldiers (2002), with Paul from SP Filmviewers. Paul is the artist of Review It Yourself's beautiful logo.  Discussion Points: -The amount of people from the North East in this film. -Sean explains how it's nice to listen to regional accents from closer to home.  -Gurinder Chadha's films.  -The practical effects in the film...

Sean tries to do an enthusiastic introduction and fails miserably. Clayton from 'Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies' joins Sean to defend the much maligned and forgotten horror film from 2008, The Ruins (2008). Clayton shows up Sean by actually knowing the actor and actresses' names. Discussion Points: -Clayton has been defending this film for years and is very happy to deep-dive into the film.&nbsp...

Luke from The Nerdstalgic Podcast returns to help Sean review Custard Week! Discussion Points: -Sean has THREE WORDS for Luke.  -Apologies for the swearing. Random Questions: -Do you miss the days of Bake-Off when there was baking? -Is Custard a main ingredient? -When will we get "Tomato Sauce Week"? -Does Sean really expect Luke or the Listeners to believe that he usually 'holds back'? -How...

Satsu from Chatsunami joins Sean to do the deepest of deep dives into the Great British Bake Off Halloween Week! Why did Sean give Scooby Doo CPR? Listen to the end to find out.  Discussion Points: -Paul and Prue's dynamic. -Sean bravely describes a Haggis to a Scotsman. -Satsu and Sean both found Mexican week an absolute embarrassment. -Sean then deconstructs the idea of s'mores. -Luke was r...

Sarah returns and her and Sean have a catch-up and discuss a potential next instalment of The Mummy (1999) series. Sarah and Sean discuss Brendan Fraser's comments about The Mummy (2017) and whether he would come back to the franchise. They then discuss how to fix The Mummy Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008).  Discussion Points:   -Being English and pretending to be excited when you're no...

Warning: It gets rather sweary. Craig and Chris (eventually) from Whit's The Script? are joined by Sean to discuss Terminator Genisys (2015).  Is the time right for a reappraisal for the much-maligned fifth instalment in the Terminator series? Probably not, but here goes.  Discussion Points: -Craig does a surprisingly good English accent.  -They struggle to understand the withering...

Sean is joined by Shawn from Cheap Seat Reviews to discuss American (not proper) Football. A sport with a ball shaped like "Hey Arnold's" head and limited use of your foot.  Americans-Get ready to laugh. Everyone else-get ready to be confused, but hopefully entertained.  Random Discussion Points: - The differences between US and UK language (standard). -Kalvin tries to help Sean get his...

Sean is joined by Ryan Walker from 'The Walk The Line' podcast to review 'Die Hard 4.0' (2007), also known as Live Free or Die Hard outside of Europe. Ryan was Review It Yourself's first ever guest! You're in for a lot of waffle and going so far down the rabbit hole that you pass Alice! Ryan TAKES OVER the podcast episode around the 80-minute mark and begins to interview Sean about what is next fo...

Luke is back! When it comes to puns, Luke is on a roll. Sean can't cope and slips up with a horrendous accidental double-entendre.  Discussion Points: -Steamed Puddings. -Lemon Meringue Pies. -Mousse. -Sean does another fake advert. -Sean describes Pumpkin Pie for people in the UK. -Luke realises what his and Sean's next co-hosting show should be.  Random Questions: -Why is Luke glad tha...