Kapeesh Filmcast

The Kapeesh crew are back! (Well, some of them). That's right, we are back for our new film reviews project. You guessed it (or you read the title)- we are tackling the Batman franchise. And, to do it correctly, we started with the very first Batman serial film released in cinemas during the Second World War. So, that brings some interesting discussion about how Batman was used as a propaganda pie...

In this final podcast of 2022, the crew reconvene to discuss recent film viewings of the month of October (yes, edited over four months late). In the (now not so new) films section, Scott hunts down and slashes the Halloween franchise with particular focus on Halloween Ends, Gordon and Steve B share their thoughts on the provocative Marilyn Monroe biopic Blonde, and Steve also discusses The Sound...

In this Deja-Revu episode, the Kapeesh crew are stuck in a time paradox which somehow involves discussing the (proper) James Cameron film debut in spoilerific detail - for eternity. So, if you have a few endless life cycles on you, give it a listen as we discuss the merits of one of cinema's classics. We go into our feelings on Schwarzenegger's star-making turn as the titular baddie, Linda Hamilto...

In this stupendously epic podcast, we reconvene to discuss our film and TV viewings from the month of September 2022 (yes, slight delay in editing). We cover Idris Elba's latest Beast, Taika Waititi's much derided Thor: Love and Thunder and we try to remember details from Liam Neeson's assassin thriller Memory. In the TV section, we delve deep into the latest Star Wars series Andor, the Lord of th...

Yeah, BABY, YEAH! Do we make you horny? How about randy? In fact, don't answer that. In this very shagadelic episode, we rewatch Mike Myers' Bond parody released in 1997 and directed by Jay Roach. After a middling cinema run, the film would become a home video sensation and would propel the character and franchise into box office gold(member), with two sequels over the subsequent five years. In th...

In this episode, Steve is joined by Fran and Mr. McCaul for this monthly catchup covering our August viewings in new films, television series and older movies in the Look Back section. We begin with Fran weighing in on Top Gun: Maverick, Steve then covers directorJordan Peele's Nope and the Netflix Original Vampire action film, Day Shift. Following that in our TV section, we delve into Trainwreck:...

The Kapeesh crew assemble their best historians, archeologists and swashbuckling rogues for this epic podcast covering director Steven Spielberg's third outing for the lovable adventurer. And in true Kapeesh form, we delve deep with our thoughts on the major characters, actor performances, plot, screenplay and John Williams' score. Of course, we also spend some time on comparing it to the previous...

In this (of course) epic podcast, the crew reconvene to discuss all things film related over the month of July. We begin by paying tribute to the film industry veterans who sadly passed away over the month such as the legendary James Caan (The Godfather, Misery, Elf), Tony Sirico (The Sopranos), the original James Bond composer Monty Norman as well as Paul Sorvino (Goodfellas). We then take time t...

In this (now standard) epic podcast, the Kapeesh crew spare no expense and rewatch Spielberg's classic 1993 family horror/blockbuster Jurassic Park to give an in-depth analysis of this stellar movie. The film heralded major advancements in digital animation, special effects and audio design and would go onto become one of the most successful films of the 20th Century. In this cast, we delve deep i...

In this July edition of our new monthly catch-ups on recent film releases, we delve into the controversial sexual politics of Paul Thomas Anderson's latest Licorice Pizza, try to untangle (without spoiling) Nicholas Cage's very unusual The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, get into bed (eh?) for Good Luck To You, Leo Grande, briefly discuss Spiderhead and take a further dive into more Everythin...

In this Deja Revu episode. the Kapeesh crew hold a meeting in our own OCP boardroom to discuss the 1987 sci-fi classic Robocop, directed by Paul Verhoeven. In this epic podcast we run through the entire film practically scene by scene - in true spoilerific detail - giving our opinions on many facets such as the brutality of the action, the comedic satire and theme song. We also delve into the effi...

In this special episode, Gordon and his brother Andrew Webster tackle the second of the swashbuckling hero's outings in Steven Speilberg's Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. Released in 1984, the film sees Indy stranded in India where he offers to help desperate villagers find mystical stones and rescue their enslaved children from a Thuggae cult. Spielberg's film was released to mixed reviews...

In this special bonus episode of the Bond Daft project, the crew reconvene to hammer out where Bond's latest adventure fits into the previously ranked films (conducted before it was released). Better than Diamonds Are Forever? Octopussy? Skyfall? Well, give it a listen and find out!

We kickstart our new series of monthly film catchups on a poignant note as we discuss the passing of the late, great Ray Liotta who sadly left us at the age of 67. In our brief tribute we discuss his litany of fantastic performances from films throughout his career such as Copland, Identity, Hannibal and with particular focus on his gangster portrayals in The Many Saints of Newark and as Henry Hil...

After lengthy delays which included changing directors and a little known pandemic, Bond 25 finally made it to our screens last year. And after a few months, the Bond Daft team reconvened in December 2021 to discuss it in full spoilerific glory. In this truly epic podcast (I mean, look at the timestamp!) we cover the film's wealth of characters, plot, villain, action scenes and all the little thin...

It's been years in the making, but finally the Bond Daft Project has reached its final stretch. After debating every subject under the Icarus sun laser, the lads finally reconvene to discuss the general ranking of the films over the entire saga (important to note that these were recorded before No Time To Die was released). This is the final part (split into two, with this being part 2) in which w...

It's been years in the making, but finally the Bond Daft Project has reached its final stretch. After debating every subject under the Icarus sun laser, the lads finally reconvene to discuss the general ranking of the films over the entire saga (important to note that these were recorded before No Time To Die was released). This is the final part (split into two, with this being part 1) in which w...

It's been years in the making, but finally the Bond Daft Project has reached its final stretch. After debating every subject under the Icarus sun laser, the lads finally reconvene to discuss the general ranking of the films over the entire saga (important to note that these were recorded before No Time To Die was released). In this particular episode, we reconvene to discuss the mid tier of Bond's...

It's been years in the making, but finally the Bond Daft Project has reached its final stretch. After debating every subject under the Icarus sun laser, the lads finally reconvene to discuss the general ranking of the films over the entire saga (important to note that these were recorded before No Time To Die was released). In this particular episode, we reconvene to discuss the mid tier of Bond's...

It's been years in the making, but finally the Bond Daft Project has reached its final stretch. After debating every subject under the Icarus sun laser, the lads finally reconvene to discuss the general ranking of the films over the entire saga (important to note that these were recorded before No Time To Die was released). In this particular episode, our agents argue the toss over which of the fi...

The entertainment industry has developed and evolved over the last 100 years and each decade has brought sweeping cultural changes in social norms. So, it's only natural that many things age out of their time. With the Bond franchise spanning six decades, it was only inevitable there would be some moments which do not fit today's social standards. That said, the Bond character and the films have a...

If you want to be taken seriously as a megalomaniacal super villain, you need the perfect lavish base to concoct your devious schemes. At least, that's what the Bond universe has taught us! Some prefer to go for the classic hidden volcano base or the underwater super tanker and there are others that prefer the logical option; the mobile armoured train or the invisible stealth ship. And don't forge...

In James Bond's world, a villain needs to have a diabolical plan. These people want your vague 'world domination' whether by creating world wars, underwater civilisations or sometimes to control the planet's only source of gold. And don't forget the old classic 'create a master race in space and obliterate the rest of the planet'. In this nice brisk episode (for a change) the Bond Daft lads reconv...

One of the key components of the Bond franchise is the main adversary of the famous spy. Over the entire saga of films we have seen 007 topple the regimes of some unique megalomaniacs with plots and characteristics that have since inspired (and occasionally been lampooned by) many other franchises. In this episode we reconvene to discuss what makes a great Bond villain, as well as our favourites o...

One of the key components of the Bond franchise is the main adversary of the famous spy. Over the entire saga of films we have seen 007 topple the regimes of some unique megalomaniacs with plots and characteristics that have since inspired (and occasionally been lampooned by) many other franchises. Of course, with so many to choose from there were bound to be some which didn't quite make the mark....